civil servant - státní zaměstnanec

noun - a person who works in the civil service

 

form teacher - třídní učitel

noun, British English - a teacher who is responsible for a particular class

 

wait for - čekat na (někoho)

verb - something has been left for you to use or deal with when you arrive

 

present - přítomnost, současnost

noun - the period of time that is happening right now

 

merit - zasluhovat (si)

verb, formal - to deserve a particular treatment or action (attention, praise, etc.)

 

burn out - vyčerpat se, vyhořet

verb - to make yourself exhausted or unable to work by working too hard

 

rely on - věřit, spoléhat se

verb - to trust someone or something or to expect someone to behave in a particular way

 

rely on - záviset, spoléhat se

verb - to need or depend on someone or something in order to work or live well

 

wield - mít (vliv, moc ap.)

verb - to have power, authority, etc. and can use it

wield - ohánět se (zbraní ap.)

verb - to carry a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment and look as if you are going to use it

 

stern - přísný, tvrdý

adjective - very strict and serious

 

sauerkraut - kysané zelí, nakládané zelí

noun - cabbage that has been cut into very small pieces, pickled and preserved

kale - kapusta

noun - a type of cabbage with dark green curled leaves

 

staggered - ohromený, udivený

adjective - very shocked, surprised and astounded

renowned - renomovaný, dobře známý, proslulý, slavný

adjective - respected and famous for something