soap - telenovela

noun - a short for 'soap opera', a television serial with many episodes that shows the life of a group of people, it is usually very emotional and far-fetched

cartwheel - hvězda, přemet stranou (v gymnastice)

noun - a gymnastic move similar to a handspring in which your body rotates sideways (like a wheel, your arms and legs will look like the spokes of a wheel)

 

en passant - braní mimochodem (v šachu)

adverb - (French) a special move in chess in which the pawn that has moved by two squares can be captured as if it had only moved by one square

 

Russian roulette - ruská ruleta, riskantní činnost, hazardní hra

noun - a dangerous activity in which you take a very serious risk, similar to the deadly game where a revolver with one loaded chamber is fired at someone’s own head

gastropub - pivní restaurace, hospoda s kvalitním jídlem

noun, British English - a pub that serves high-quality food alongside a good selection of drinks, blending the casual atmosphere of a traditional pub with a more refined, restaurant-like dining experience

acupuncture - akupunktura

noun, technical - a medical practice originating in ancient China that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain, treat various health conditions, or promote overall wellness

 

litter - stelivo pro zvířata, podestýlka, kočkolit

noun - a substance that is put on the floor for animals to sleep on, or a substance that is put in places which animals, especially cats, use as a toilet

sweater - svetr

noun - a piece of clothing with long sleeves, it is usually warm and made of wool or cotton, people wear it on their T-shirt or shirt, under the coat

sea lion - lachtan

noun - a large animal similar to a seal which lives in and near the sea and eats fish, it hasn't got legs, only two short flat arms and a tail

quay - nábřeží, přístaviště

noun - a long platform along the bank of a river etc. (usually built of stone) that boats can be tied to and passengers or goods can get on and off

plaster - omítka

noun - a substance (made by mixing a special white powder with water) that becomes hard when it dries, it is put on walls and ceilings to make the surface even

 

sitcom - situační komedie

noun - a funny television series about a family or a group of people, each episode usually has its own story and you can usually hear people laughing in the background

 

magnesium - hořčík

noun - (the chemical element of atomic number 12) a light gray metal that produces intense, bright white light when it burns, which is why it is often used in pyrotechnics

glockenspiel - zvonkohra

a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal bars arranged like a keyboard, it is played by striking the bars with mallets, producing a bright, bell-like sound

 

officialdom - byrokracie

noun - used to refer to people who have a position of authority, especially in the government or in on other organizations, usually when you think that their rules are not effective