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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
dzień pracy
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