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Business EnglishJęzyk Angielski Biznesowy

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Office Vocabulary

DODATEK DO DWUMIESIĘCZNIKA BUSINESS ENGLISH MAGAZINE

Kieszonkowy poradnik biznesowo-językowy jest bezpłatnym dodatkiem do Business English Magazine nr 39/2014.

Opracowanie: Daria FrączekColorful Media ul. Lednicka 23, 60-413 Poznań

tel. 61 833 63 28, [email protected]

Zdjęcie na okładce: Ann Kozar

Dear Readers,

Welcome to BEM’s newest business language guide. In this edition we explore the nooks and crannies1 of a run of the mill2 office space.

As it turns out there are useful knicks and knacks3 in abundance4 hidden around there. They may be common-place, you may use them every day and not pay heed5, but still, they are there waiting to do your bidding6. We include some vocabulary connected to office life as well.

We wish you a fruitful7 search, and hope you will find many a useful pointer8 in this booklet.

1 �nooks�and�crannies nʊk ənd ˈkræniz zakamarki2 run�of�the�mill rʌn əv ðə mɪl �przeciętny3 �knicks�and�knacks nɪkz ənd nækz �drobiazgi4 �in�abundance ɪn əˈbʌndəns obficie5 �to�pay�heed tə peɪ hiːd zwracać uwagę6 �to�do�ones’s�bidding tə də wʌnz ˈbɪdɪŋ wykonać czyjeś polecenie7 fruitful�ˈfruːtfl owocny8 pointer�ˈpɔɪntə(r) wskazówka

Business EnglishJęzyk Angielski Biznesowy

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Business English MagazineLanguage Guide

Kieszonkowy poradnik biznesowo-językowy jest bezpłatnym dodatkiem do Business English Magazine nr 39/2014.

Opracowanie: Daria FrączekColorful Media ul. Lednicka 23, 60-413 Poznań

tel. 61 833 63 28, [email protected]

Zdjęcie na okładce: Ann Kozar

Office Vocabularyterm definition translationabsence ˈæbsəns the occasion or period

of time when somebody is away

absencja

agenda əˈdʒendə a list of items to be discussed at a meeting

program, porządek obrad

air conditioner eə(r) kənˈdɪʃnə(r)

a machine that cools and dries air

klimatyzator

annual leave ˈænjuəl liːv

the amount of leave a person is allowed in the period of an year

wymiar urlopu

bill bɪl a piece of paper that shows how much you owe somebody for goods or services

rachunek

bin bɪn a container that you put waste in

kubeł na śmieci

binder ˈbaɪndə(r) a hard cover for holding sheets of paper, magazines, etc. together

segregator

board bɔːd a group of people who have power to make decisions and control a company or other organization

zarząd

briefcase ˈbriːfkeɪs a flat case used for carrying papers and documents

aktówka

bulldog clip ˈbʊldɒɡ klɪp

a metal device for holding papers together

klips do papieru

business card ˈbɪznəs kɑːd

a small card printed with somebody’s name and details of their job and company

wizytówka

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term definition translationbusiness card holder ˈbɪznəs kɑːd ˈhəʊldə(r)

a case for storing business cards

wizytownik

business day ˈbɪznəs deɪ

a day when offices are normally open

dzień roboczy

cable ˈkeɪbl a wire, covered in plastic or rubber, that carries electricity, telephone signals, etc.

kabel

calculator ˈkælkjuleɪtə(r)

a small electronic device for calculating with numbers on its face

kalkulator

calendar ˈkælɪndə(r)

a page or series of pages showing the days, weeks and months of a particular year

kalendarz

canteen kænˈtiːn a place where food and drink are served in a factory, school, etc.

stołówka

carpet ˈkɑːpɪt a thick woven material made of wool, etc. for covering floors or stairs.

dywan

CD (compact disc) ˌsiː ˈdiː (kəmˈpækt dɪsk)

a small disc on which sound or information is recorded

CD

CD DVD burner ˌsiː ˈdiː ˈbɜːnə(r)

a piece of equipment used for copying sound or information from a computer onto a CD DVD

nagrywarka CD DVD

chair tʃeə(r) a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back, a seat and legs

krzesło, fotel

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term definition translationchairperson ˈtʃeəpɜːsn

the person in charge of a meeting, who tells people when they can speak, etc.

przewodniczący

charger ˈtʃɑːdʒə(r) a piece of equipment for loading a battery with electricity

ładowarka

chart tʃɑːt a page or sheet of information in the form of diagrams, lists of figures, etc.

wykres

clerk klɑːk a person whose job is to keep the records or accounts in an office, shop store etc.

pracownik biurowy

clipboard ˈklɪpbɔːd a small board with a clip at the top for holding papers, used by somebody who wants to write while standing or moving around

podkładka do pisania z klipsem

closed-circuit television (CCTV) kləʊzd ˈsɜːkɪt ˈtelɪvɪʒn (siː siː ˌtiː ˈviː)

a system using video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors

monitoring, telewizja przemysłowa

colleague ˈkɒliːɡ a person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business

kolega

compass ˈkʌmpəs an instrument with two long thin parts joined together at the top, used for drawing circles or measuring distances on a map

cyrkiel

computer kəmˈpjuːtə(r)

an electronic machine that can store, organize and find information, do calculations and control other machines

komputer


term definition translationconference call ˈkɒnfərəns kɔːl

a telephone call in which three or more people take part

telekonferencja

conference room/ meeting room ˈkɒnfərəns ruːm/ ˈmiːtɪŋ ruːm

a room for holding meetings and presentations

sala konferencyjna

correction fluid (white-out) kəˈrekʃn ˈfluːɪd (ˈwaɪtaʊt)Tippex ˈtɪpɛks

a white liquid that you use to cover mistakes that you make when you are writing or typing, and that you can write on top of

korektor

cupboard ˈkʌbəd a space in a wall with a door that reaches the ground, used for storing things

szafka

desk desk a piece of furniture like a table, usually with drawers in it, that you sit at to read, write, work, etc.

biurko

diary ˈdaɪəri a book with spaces for each day of the year in which you can write down appointments, make notes, etc.

dziennik

document ˈdɒkjumənt

an official paper or book that gives information about something, or that can be used as evidence or proof of something

dokument

drawing pin ˈdrɔːɪŋ pɪn

a short pin with a large round flat head, used especially for fastening paper to a board or wall

pinezka

dust jacket dʌst ˈdʒækɪt

a paper cover on a book that protects it but that can be removed

obwoluta


term definition translationDVD (digital versatile disc) ˌdiː viː ˈdiː(ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈvɜːsətaɪl dɪsk)

a disc on which large amounts of information, especially photographs and video, can be stored, for use on a computer or DVD player

DVD

envelope ˈenvələʊp a flat, paper container used for sending letters in

koperta

eraser ɪˈreɪzə(r) a small piece of rubber or similar substance, used for removing pencil marks from paper

gumka do mazania

fan fæn a machine with blades that go round to create a current of air

wentylator

file faɪl a box or folded piece of card for keeping loose papers together and in order

teczka

filing cabinet faɪlɪŋ ˈkæbɪnət

a piece of office furniture with deep drawers for storing files

szafa na dokumenty

fire alarm ˈfaɪə(r) əˈlɑːm

a bell or other device that gives people warning of fire in a building

alarm przeciwpożarowy

fitted carpet ˈfɪtɪd ˈkɑːpɪt

a type of wall to wall carpeting.

wykładzina dywanowa

flip chart flɪp tʃɑːt large sheets of paper fixed at the top to a stand so that they can be turned over, used for presenting information at a talk or meeting

flipczart

folder ˈfəʊldə(r) a cardboard or plastic cover for holding loose papers, etc.

teczka


term definition translationglue ɡluː sticky substance that is

used for joining things together

klej

highlighter ˈhaɪlaɪtə(r)

a special pen used for marking words in a text in bright colours

zakreślacz

hole punch həʊl pʌntʃ

a tool or machine for cutting holes in paper, leather or metal

dziurkacz

ID badge aiː diː bædʒ

a card with identifying information on it (name, job title, etc.) pinned to one’s clothing

identyfikator

invoice ˈɪnvɔɪs a list of goods that have been sold, work that has been done etc., showing what you must pay

faktura

jewel case ˈdʒuːəl keɪs

a plastic box for holding a CD

pudełko na CD

keyboard ˈkiːbɔːd the set of keys for operating a computer or typewriter

klawiatura

lamp læmp a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light

lampa

laptop ˈlæptɒp a small computer that can work with a battery and be easily carried

laptop

leave liːv a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work for a holiday or for a special reason

urlop

lounge laʊndʒ a public room in a hotel, club, etc. for waiting or relaxing in

pokój wypoczynkowy

marker pen ˈmɑːkə(r) pen

a pen with a thick felt tip

marker


term definition translationmeeting ˈmiːtɪŋ an occasion when

people come together to discuss or decide something

spotkanie

memory stick ˈmeməri stɪk

a small memory device that can be used to store data from a computer and to move it from one computer to another

pen drive

minutes ˈmɪnɪts a summary or record of what is said or decided at a formal meeting

minutki

monitor ˈmɒnɪtə(r) a screen that shows information from a computer

monitor

mouse maʊs a small device that is moved by hand across a surface to control the movement of the cursor on a computer screen

myszka

mouse mat maʊs mæt

a small square of plastic that is the best kind of surface on which to use a computer mouse

podkładka pod mysz

notebook ˈnəʊtbʊk a small book of plain paper for writing notes in

notes

notepad ˈnəʊtpæd sheets of paper that are held together at the top and used for writing notes on

notes

noticeboard ˈnəʊtɪsbɔːd

a board for putting notices on

tablica ogłoszeniowa

office ˈɒfɪs a room or a set of rooms or building where people work, usually sitting at desks

biuro

office hours ˈɒfɪs ˈaʊəz

the time when people in offices are normally working

godziny urzędowania


term definition translationpaid leave ˈpeɪd liːv

a period of time away from work in which the employee receives payment

urlop płatny

paper ˈpeɪpə(r) the thin material that you write and draw on and that is also used for wrapping and packing things

papier

paper clip ˈpeɪpə(r) klɪp

a piece of bent wire or plastic that is designed to hold loose sheets of paper together

spinacz

paper clip holder ˈpeɪpə(r) klɪp həʊldə(r)

a container for holding paper clips

pojemnik na spinacze

parental leavepəˈrentl liːv maternity/paternity leave məˈtəːnɪti/pəˈtəːnɪti liːv

time when a parent is allowed to be away from work to care for a child

urlop wychowawczyurlop macierzyński/tacierzyński

pen pen an instrument made of plastic or metal used for writing with ink

długopis, pióro

pen holder pen ˈhəʊldə(r)

a container for holding pencils, pens, etc.

pojemnik na długopisy

pencil ˈpensl a narrow piece of wood, metal or plastic casing, containing a black or colored substance, used for drawing or writing

ołówek

pencil sharpener ˈpensl ˈʃɑːpnə(r)

a small device with a blade inside, used for making pencils sharp

temperówka

photocopier ˈfəʊtəʊkɒpiə(r)

a machine that makes copies of documents, etc. by using electrophotographic technology

kserokopiarka


term definition translationpointer ˈpɔɪntə(r) a small device used to

point to things on a map or picture

wskaźnik

post-it notes pəʊst ɪt nəʊts

pieces of paper with an adhesive strip along one of the sides

karteczki post-it

power pack ˈpaʊə(r) pæk

portable device that converts supply current to direct or alternating current as required by specific equipment

zasilacz sieciowy

presentation ˌpreznˈteɪʃn

a meeting at which something, especially a new product or idea, or piece of work, is shown to a group of people

prezentacja

printer ˈprɪntə(r) a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer

drukarka

projector prəˈdʒektə(r)

a piece of equipment for projecting photographs, films movies or computer slides onto a screen

projektor

punched pocket pʌntʃd ˈpɒkɪt

a plastic cover for holding a small number of paper sheets.

koszulka na dokumenty

pushpin ˈpʊʃpɪn a type of drawing pin with a colored plastic head that is not flat

pinezka

reception rɪˈsepʃn the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive

recepcja


term definition translationreceptionist rɪˈsepʃənɪst

a person whose job is to deal with people arriving at or telephoning a hotel, an office building, etc.

recepcjonista

ring binder rɪŋ ˈbaɪndə(r)

a file for holding papers, in which metal rings go through the edges of the pages, holding them in place

segregator

rolodex ˈrəʊləʊdəks a rotating file device used to store business contact information

wizytownik kołowy

rubber band ˈrʌbə(r) bænd

a thin round piece of rubber used for holding things together

gumka recepturka

rubber stamp ˈrʌbə(r) stæmp

a small tool that you hold in your hand and use for printing the date, the name of an organization, etc. on a document

stempel

ruler ˈruːlə(r) a straight strip of wood, plastic or metal, marked in centimeters or inches, used for measuring or for drawing straight lines

linijka

safe seɪf a strong metal box or cupboard with a complicated lock, used for storing valuable things in, for example, money or jewellery

sejf

scanner ˈskænə(r) a device which copies pictures and documents so that they can be stored on a computer

skaner


term definition translationscissors ˈsɪzəz a tool for cutting paper

or cloth, that has two sharp blades with handles, joined together in the middle

nożyczki

secretary ˈsekrətri a person who works in an office, working for another person, dealing with letters and telephone calls, typing, keeping records, arranging meetings with people, etc.

sekretarz

sticky tape ˈstɪki teɪp sellotape TM ˈsɛlə(ʊ)teɪp tiː ɛm

clear plastic tape that is sticky on one side, used for sticking things together

taśma klejąca

set square set skweə(r)

an instrument for drawing straight lines and angles, made from a flat piece of plastic or metal in the shape of a triangle with one angle of 90°

ekierka

sheet ʃiːt a piece of paper for writing or printing on, etc. usually in a standard size

kartka

lino (linoleum) lɪˈnəʊ (lɪˈnəʊliəm)

a single piece of synthetic material used to create a hard wearing floor surface

wykładzina

shredder ˈʃredə(r) a machine that tears something into small pieces, especially paper, so that nobody can read what was printed on it

niszczarka

sick leave sɪk liːv permission to be away from work because of illness; the period of time spent away from work due to illness

zwolnienie chorobowe


term definition translationsmoke alarm sməʊk əˈlɑːm

a device that makes a loud noise if smoke is in the air to warn you of a fire

alarm przeciwdymny

spreadsheet ˈspredʃiːt

a computer program that is used, for example, when doing financial or project planning. You enter data in rows and columns and the program calculates costs, etc. from it.

arkusz kalkulacyjny

stamp stæmp a small piece of paper with a design on it that you buy and stick on an envelope or a package before you post it

znaczek

staple ˈsteɪpl a small piece of wire that is pushed through pieces of paper and bent over at the ends in order to fasten the pieces of paper together

zszywka

stapler ˈsteɪplə(r) a small device used for putting staples into paper, etc.

zszywacz

stationery ˈsteɪʃənri

materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens and envelopes

materiały biurowe

switch swɪtʃ a small device that you press or move up and down in order to turn a light or piece of electrical equipment on and off

włącznik

swivel chair ˈswɪvl tʃeə(r)

a chair that swivels on its base

fotel obrotowy

table ˈteɪbl a piece of furniture that consists of a flat top supported by legs

stół


term definition translationtelephone ˈtelɪfəʊn a machine used for

talking to somebody else over long distances, using wires or radio;

telefon

to clock in tə klɒk ɪn

to record the time at which you arrive at work, especially by putting a card into a machine

zarejestrować przyjście do pracy

to clock out tə klɒk aʊt

to record the time at which you leave work, especially by putting a card into a machine

zarejestrować wyjście z pracy

unpaid leave ˌʌnˈpeɪd liːv

a period of time away from work in which the employee does not receive payment

urlop bezpłatny

water cooler ˈwɔːtə(r) ˈkuːlə(r)

a machine, for example in an office, that cools water and supplies it for drinking;used when referring to a place where office workers talk in an informal way, for example near the water cooler

automat z chłodzoną wodą

whiteboard ˈwaɪtbɔːd

a large board with a smooth white surface used to write on with special pens

tablica sucho-ścieralna

workday ˈwɜːkdeɪ the part of a day during which you work

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