- to repair – naprawiać
- workshop – warsztat
- laundry – pralnia
- dry cleaner’s – pralnia chemiczna
- hairdresser’s – fryzjer damski
- barber’s – fryzjer męski
- bank – bank
- launderette – pralnia automatyczna
- to order – zamawiać
- painter – malarz
- glazier – szklarz
- plumber – hydraulik
- electrician – elektryk
- carpenter – stolarz
- chimney sweep – kominiarz
- dressmaker – krawcowa
- tailor – krawiec męski
- shoemaker – szewc
- watchmaker – zegarmistrz
- optician – optyk
at the hairdresser’s – u fryzjera
- haircut – fryzura
- comb – grzebień
- brush – szczotka
- hair spray – lakier do włosów
- razor – maszynka do golenia
- scissors – nożyczki
- clippers – maszynka do strzyżenia włosów
- hair slide – spinka do włosów
- hair curlers – wałki do włosów
- shampoo – szampon
- wig – peruka
- fringe – grzywka
- plait – warkocz
- backcombing – tapirowanie
- perm – trwała
- to cut – ścinać
- to trim – przycinać
- to shorten – skrócić
- to dye – farbować
- to highlight – robić pasemka
- to bleach – rozjaśniać, tlenić
- to curl – zakręcić
at the beautician’s – u kosmetyczki
- beauty salon – salon kosmetyczny
- manicure – manikiur
- manicurist – manikiurzystka
- pedicurist – pedikiurzystka
- nails – paznokcie
- nail varnish/ polish – lakier do paznokci
- to clean the skin – oczyścić skórę
- to put a moisturising mask – nałożyć maseczkę nawilżającą
- to massage – masować
at the photographer’s – u fotografa
- film – film
- print – odbitka
- glossy – błyszcząca
- matt – matowa
- sharp – ostra
- out of focus – nieostra
- overexposed – prześwietlona
- to take photos – robić zdjęcia
- to make prints – robić odbitki
- to develop – wywoływać
- to collect photos – odebrać zdjęcia
- a 24-exposure film – film 24-klatkowy
- How many exposures do you want? – Jaki film Pan/Pani sobie życzy?
- digital photos – fotografie cyfrowe
at the post office – na poczcie
- post box – skrzynka pocztowa
- telephone box – budka telefoniczna
- phonecard – karta telefoniczna
- dialling code – numer kierunkowy
- a reverse-charge call – rozmowa na koszt rozmówcy
- postcard – kartka pocztowa
- zip/ post code – kod pocztowy
- envelope – koperta
- stamp – znaczek
- express letter – list ekspresowy
- registered letter – list polecony
- airmail – poczta lotnicza
- parcel – paczka
- to send – wysłać
- sender – nadawca
- recipient – odbiorca
- postal order – przekaz pocztowy
We are redecorating our cottage. We are trying to do a lot of things by ourselves so as not to spend too much money on services. We don’t need a glazier as my father knows how to fit glass into window frames. My uncle is a plumber so he can fix all the pipes and taps for free. Painting seems to be easy so we probably will not need a painter. However, we will have to employ an electrician and a chimney sweep and order some shelves from a carpenter.
at the hairdresser’s
I am going to the hairdresser’s to have a new haircut. My hair is too long now so I have to have it trimmed. I also want to dye it blond and have it permed. My friends advise me to wear a fringe but I am not convinced to this idea. I like going to the hairdresser, sitting in an armchair and having my hair combed and brushed. My hairdresser uses all sorts of hair slides, curlers, scissors and the best quality shampoo and hairspray.
at the beautician’s
I rarely go to the beauty salon. I prefer to clean my skin by myself at home. It is not a problem to put a moisturising mask on your face and use right cream and tonic. However, I sometimes go to the manicurist and pedicurist. I like to have my nails varnished by a professional.
at the photographer’s
Good morning. I would like to have this film developed. I want double prints on glossy paper. Don’t make prints of photos that are overexposed or out of focus. Can you tell me, if it is possible to collect photos on Sunday?
at the post office
Mark, can you pop into the post office on your way home. I would like you to send this postcard. I don’t remember the postcode so check it at the post office. I also have two registered letters and a small missionary positions. Buy ten stamps, five large envelopes and send this postal order. I will be really grateful if you do it for me.
