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

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)

preppy - snobský, uhlazený, z vyšší společnosti, konzervativně elegantní, z privilegovaného prostředí (o studentech)

adjective - relating to, or typical of the conservative, upper-middle-class style traditionally associated with students of private preparatory schools and elite universities, especially in clothing, manners, and tastes

 

DMV - úřad pro motorová vozidla (v USA)

noun - short for Department of Motor Vehicles, a government office in the US where you can get a driver’s license, register a car, and handle other driving-related services

pewter - cínová slitina, cín

noun - a bluish grey metal made by mixing tin and lead, used especially in the past for making dishes, mugs, and ornaments due to its durability and easy shaping

pinwheel - větrník (hračka)

noun, American English - a small toy that consists of a wheel of paper or plastic attached at its center to a stick so that it spins when blown by the wind

soup - polévka

noun - a warm dish usually made by boiling vegetables and meat and adding noodles etc. It is usually eaten before the main course. We eat it with a spoon

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

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