Everyday Objects

British names for common items

소개

영국 영어의 재미있는 점 중 하나는 일상 물건에 붙이는 다정한 별명이에요. 영국인들은 단어를 단순히 줄이는 게 아니라 "-y"나 "-ie"를 붙여서 아무리 평범한 물건도 친근하게 만들어버려요.

"brolly"는 그냥 "umbrella(우산)"을 줄인 게 아니에요——영국 날씨의 든든한 동반자죠. 이런 애칭에는 일상적인 것을 아늑하고 친숙하게 만드는 문화적 경향이 담겨 있어요. 기능적인 물건을 친구로 바꿔버리는 거예요.

이 챕터에서는 출근할 때 들고 가는 것부터 입는 옷까지, 영국 일상의 어휘를 탐구해요. 캐주얼한 영국 대화에서 자연스럽게 들리고, 영국 미디어의 표현도 이해할 수 있게 될 거예요.

테마

이 챕터의 모든 영어 슬랭 (65)

• Brolly An umbrella
• Wellies Wellington boots, rubber boots
• Trainers Athletic shoes, sneakers
• Jumper Sweater, pullover
• Trousers Pants (American)
• Pants Underwear (British); also 'rubbish/bad' (slang)
• Nappy Diaper
• Dummy Pacifier (for babies)
• Rubber Eraser (British)
• Queue A line of people waiting
• Lift Elevator
• Bonnet Hood (of a car)
• Boot Trunk (of a car)
• Mobile Cell phone
• Flat Apartment
• Cupboard Cabinet, closet
• Cooker Stove, oven
• Hob Stovetop, burners
• Postbox Mailbox (public collection box)
• Letterbox Mail slot in a door
• Flannel Washcloth
• Wardrobe Closet (for clothes)
• Garden Yard (British)
• High Street Main Street (shopping area)
• Fortnight Two weeks
• dummy baby's pacifier
• nappy baby's diaper
• buggy pushchair for older babies
• torch flashlight
• loo roll toilet paper
• Sellotape clear adhesive tape
• Tipp-Ex correction fluid
• Telly Television.
• Bin A trash can or garbage container.
• Kettle Electric water boiler for making tea.
• Fag A cigarette (British).
• Knickers Women's underwear/panties.
• Dummy A baby's pacifier.
• Trolley A shopping cart.
• Pushchair A baby stroller.
• Pram A baby carriage where the baby lies flat.
• Post Mail/letters.
• Waistcoat A vest (sleeveless garment over a shirt).
• Vest An undershirt/tank top.
• Fringe Bangs (hair cut across forehead).
• The Box Television
• Wheelie Bin Large wheeled trash container
• Skip Large waste container (dumpster)
• Hoover Vacuum cleaner (any brand)
• Biro Ballpoint pen
• Dummy Baby's pacifier
• Cot Baby's crib
• Chest of Drawers Dresser/bureau
• Settee Sofa/couch
• Sideboard Dining room storage furniture
• Airing Cupboard Heated storage closet
• Worktop Kitchen counter
• Tea Towel Dish towel/kitchen cloth
• Washing-Up Liquid Dish soap
• Drawing Pin Thumbtack
• Post-it Note Sticky note
• Bulldog Clip Binder clip
• Kirby Grip Bobby pin/hair grip
• Suspenders Garter belt straps (NOT braces)
• Braces Suspenders for trousers