Description of rooms in English. Furniture in English Vocabulary furniture and objects in English
The topic "Furniture" in English is one of the mandatory when learning the language. It is not difficult to learn furniture in English, because this topic is very visual - students, as a rule, are happy to draw plans for their “ideal” rooms or houses, immediately applying new words in practical tasks.
Conventionally, for ease of development, you can "divide the furniture into rooms." Of course, some of the words will be common to several rooms, that is, furniture (furniture) can stand both in the living room and in the bedroom, for example. But the more room for creativity. Our task is to cover as many words as possible, dividing them into semantic groups. In the tablets we will include not only words on the topic of furniture in English with translation, but also the names of some items that, although they are not furniture, are familiar and necessary in a particular room.
bedroom
Living-room - living room
Study (den) - study
Kitchen - kitchen
bathroom
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faucet (hot, cold water) |
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toilet roll/toilet paper |
|ˈtɔɪlət roʊl|/|ˈtɔɪlət ˈpeɪpər| |
toilet paper |
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bathroom cabinet |
|ˈbæθruːm ˈkæbɪnət| |
shelf in the bathroom |
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|ˈwɑːʃbeɪsn| |
sink |
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|ˈtuːθbrʌʃ| |
Toothbrush |
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|ˈtuːθpeɪst| |
toothpaste |
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towel |
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|ˈtaʊəl reɪl| |
towel hanger |
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bath mat |
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|ˈwɒʃɪŋ məʃiːn| |
washing machine |
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|ˈlɔːndri ˈbæskɪt| |
laundry basket |
hall - hallway
We got acquainted with the basic words on the subject of furniture in English. Now you can start learning new words. If your own living space doesn't inspire you to practice all of the above words, the internet provides students with plenty of illustrated dictionaries.
Don't forget to say the new words out loud. The combination of the work of visual and auditory memory will serve to quickly memorize them. At the beginning of the article, plans for a "dream house" were mentioned. We recommend that you spend some time creating such a plan. The more you draw the location of the rooms, the more objects you “arrange” in them, the better the words will be remembered. After the plan is ready, say the location of each item in each room relative to each other, windows (window), walls (wall) and doors (door). Use prepositions in sentences:
- next to
- opposite - opposite
- to the left
- to the right
- behind - behind
- between - between
- before - in front of
For example: There is a big mirror between the armchairs in the hall.
Online exercises on the topic "Furniture"
To maximize the benefits of learning new material, we suggest doing online exercises on the topic "Furniture."
Give the correct translation of the word.
Choose the right piece of furniture.
Make sentences from words.
Armchair next to sofa
... is to the armchair sofa next The ... is to the armchair sofa next The ... is to the armchair sofa next The ... is to the armchair sofa next The ... is to the armchair sofa next The ... is to the armchair sofa next The .
The oven is to the right of the stove.
... is to cooker of the right The oven ... is to cooker of the right The oven ... is to cooker of the right The oven ... is to cooker of the right The oven .. is to cooker of the right oven.
Surely you are already familiar with such basic words from this topic as table (table), chair (chair), bed (bed) and others. But do you know how in English it will be called, for example, a lampshade or an ironing board?
We fill this gap in knowledge and enrich our vocabulary with new useful words that will allow you to quickly navigate, for example, in sections of an online store and will certainly come in handy when communicating with a landlord when you decide to rent an apartment abroad.
This article is entirely devoted to such an interesting topic as home furnishings. Today we will answer the following common questions: how will “furniture” be in English, what kind of furniture it is and how to speak about pieces of furniture in English correctly.
Rooms in the house and furniture in them
Vocabulary on the topic "furniture" is one of the basic in the English language. By the way, in English, home furniture will be called furniture. This word refers to the furnishings and equipment of a dwelling in the broadest sense of the word. But if we are talking about a specific item in the house (a sofa or chest of drawers) - this is already a piece of furniture.
In Russian, we are accustomed to calling “fittings” not the furniture itself, but its parts. For example, cabinet handles, drawer rails, chair wheels, and so on. Accessories can be not only furniture, but also shoe (laces, buckles), construction (locks, closers), industrial (clamps, flywheels, pins) and others.
Remember this correct translation of the word "furniture" into English, so as not to be confused in the future. What is "accessories" for a Russian, for an Englishman - furnishing or accessories. But a furniture store in English will be a furniture store.
For ease of study, we suggest dividing the furniture into rooms: this way it will be much easier and clearer to remember new words. Also, the topic "furniture" in English usually includes basic electrical appliances and equipment such as sockets and switches that are in every home.
We tried to collect for you all the furniture in English with translation in one place, for convenience, dividing it into groups:
Bedroom [ˈbedru(ː)m] - bedroom
Airbed ] - inflatable mattress
Bed - bed
Bedspread [ˈbedspred] - bedspread
Blanket [ˈblæŋkɪt] - blanket
Carpet [ˈkɑːrpɪt] - carpet
Chest of drawers - chest of drawers
Closet [ˈklɑːz ɪ t] - closet
Cradle [ˈkreɪdl] - cradle
Curtains [ˈkɜ ːtənz] - curtains, curtains
Duvet [ˈduːveɪ] - duvet
Duvet cover [ˈduːveɪ ˈkʌvə] - duvet cover
Dresser [ˈdresə] - dressing table
Mattress [ˈmætrɪs] - mattress
Night table - bedside table
Pillow [ˈpɪloʊ] - pillow
Pillow case [ˈpɪləʊkeɪs] - pillowcase
Sheet [ʃiːt] - sheet
Wardrobe [ˈwɔːdroʊb] - wardrobe, wardrobe
Living room [ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm] - living room
Armchair [ˈɑːmˈʧ e ə] - chair
Bookshelf [ˈbʊkʃelf] - bookshelf
Carpet [ˈkɑːpɪt] - carpet
Clock [klɒk] - hours
Chair [ʧeə] - chair
Coffee-table [ˈkɒfi - ˈteɪbl] - coffee table
Cushion [ˈkʊʃən ] - cushion
Drinks cabinet - bar
Electric fire [ɪˈl e ktrɪk ˈfaɪə] - electric fireplace
Fireplace [ˈfaɪəˌpleɪs] - fireplace
Floor lamp - floor lamp, floor lamp
Games console - game console
Hammock [ˈhæmək] - hammock
Houseplants [ˈhaʊsplɑːnts ] - houseplants
Lamp [læmp] ] - lamp, lamp
Lampshade [ˈlæmpʃeɪd] - lampshade
Piano - piano
Picture [ˈpɪkʧə] - picture
Radiator [ˈreɪdɪeɪtə] - radiator
Record player [ˈr e kɔːd ˈpleɪə] - player
Rocking chair [ˈrɒkɪŋ] ʧeə] - rocking chair
Rug [rʌg] - rug
Sofa [ˈsəʊfə] - sofa
TV-set - TV
Vase [vɑːz] - vase
Wallpaper [ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpə] - wallpaper
Study [stʌdi] - study
Bookcase [ˈbʊkkeɪs] - bookcase
Bureau [ˈbjʊərəʊ] - bureau
Computer [kəmˈpjuːtə] - computer
Couch [kaʊʧ] - ottoman
Desk ] - desk
office chair [ˈɒfɪs] ʧeə] - work chair
Safe [seɪf] - safe
Shelving [ˈʃelvɪŋ] - shelving
Speakers [ˈspiːkəz] - speakers
Table lamp [ˈteɪbl læmp] - table lamp
Waste paper basket - waste paper basket
Kitchen[ˈkɪʧɪn] - kitchen
Bin [bɪn] ] - trash can
coffee machine məˈʃiːn] - coffee maker
Cooker [ˈkʊkə] - cooker
Cupboard [ˈkʌbəd] ] - cupboard for dishes
Dishwasher [ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə ] - Dishwasher
Fridge [frɪʤ] - refrigerator
Gas meter - gas meter
Gas stove - gas stove
Kettle [ˈketl] - kettle
Light switch - switch
Sideboard [ˈsaɪdbɔːd] - sideboard
Sink [sɪŋk] - shell
Socket [ˈsɒkɪt] - socket
Sponge [spʌnʤ] - sponge
Stool [stuːl] - a chair
Table [ˈteɪbl] - table
Tablecloth [ˈteɪb(ə)lˌklɒθ] - tablecloth
Torch [tɔːʧ] - burner
Oven [ˈʌvn] - oven
Water meter [ˈwɔːtə ˈmiːtə] - water meter
Bathroom [ˈbɑːθru(ː)m] - bathroom
Bath mat - bath mat
Bathroom cabinet [ˈbɑːθru(ː)m ˈkæbɪnɪt] - a shelf in the bathroom
Bathroom scales [ˈbɑːθru(ː)m skeɪlz] - scales
Cold tap / Hot tap - cold water faucet / hot water faucet
Hairdryer [ˈheədraɪə] - hair dryer
Iron [ˈaɪən] - iron
Ironing board [ˈaɪənɪŋ] bɔːd] - ironing board
Laundry basket [ˈlɔːndri ˈbɑːskɪt] - laundry basket
Mirror [ˈmɪrə] - mirror
Shower [ˈʃaʊə] - shower
Shower cabin [ˈʃaʊə ˈkæbɪn] - shower cabin
Shower curtain [ˈʃaʊə ˈkɜːtn] - shower curtain
Soap [səʊp] - soap
Soap holder - soap dish
Toilet [ˈtɔɪlɪt] - toilet bowl
toilet paper ˈpeɪpə] - toilet paper
Toilet paper holder [ˈtɔɪlɪtˈpeɪpə ˈhəʊldə] - holder for toilet paper
Towel [ˈtaʊəl] - towel
Towel rail [ˈtaʊəl reɪl] - towel rack
Vacuum cleaner [ˈvækjʊəm ˈkliːnə] - vacuum cleaner
Washing machine [ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˈʃiːn] - washing machine
hall - hallway
Bench [benʧ] - bench
Broom - broom / brush
Coat stand - coat hanger
Dustpan [ˈdʌstpæn] - scoop
Door [dɔː] - door
Doorbell [ˈdɔːbel] ] - door bell
doormat [ˈdɔːmæt] ] - door mat
Fuse box - electrical panel
Hanger [ˈhæŋə ] - hanger (shoulders)
Mop [mɒp] - mop
Power socket [ˈpaʊə ˈsɒkɪt] - socket
Shoe cabinet [ʃuː ˈkæbɪnɪt] - shoe rack
Shoehorn [ˈʃuːhɔːn ] - shoehorn
Useful words
It is not enough just to know the names of the main pieces of furniture in English. It is also important to be able to talk about where they are in your home. The following universal words for describing furniture in space will help with this: Behind - behind
Between - between
In front of - before
Next to - next
Opposite (to) - opposite
To the left (of) - to the left (from)
To the right (of) - to the right (from)
For example, if you want to say that in the living room there is a large chair between the fireplace and the bookcase, then it will sound like this:There is a big armchair between the fireplace and the bookcase in the living room.
Well, to consolidate the material, practice writing simple sentences on pieces of furniture that are in your home. Describe where they are located, what they look like, where you got them, and what you like about them. The topic "furniture" in English is not only easy, but also pleasant to learn, because you can do it at home in your free time.
As the English say, "There is no place like home!" (There is no better place at home), and we at Puzzle English fully agree with them.
Furniture occupies a huge space in our homes. Moreover, we touch furniture more than anything else in the home. Therefore, if you need to regularly practice English, you should definitely know the name of absolutely all furniture in English.
If you remember the names of things, then it is better to do it systematically. Fortunately, pieces of furniture and the interior of the home can be divided into belonging to a room or department of an apartment / house. This is what we will do.
Furniture in English
To begin with, it is better to learn how to say the word "furniture" in various ways. Whether writing an essay on this topic in English or talking to someone about furniture or your apartment in general, you will always have to use this word several times.
To make the speech sound more beautiful, it is better to use different synonyms for the same thing:
- Furniture – [ˈfəːnɪtʃə]*- furniture, both in general and in relation to a single object;
- Interior – [ɪnˈtɪərɪə]*– interior; a slightly loose concept, meaning everything that is inside, but it also fits the designation of furniture;
- Furnishings – [ˈfɜːnɪʃɪŋz]*– furniture, household items;
- Layout–[ˈleɪaʊt]*- the situation, the same as the interior.
*British transcription and pronunciation (and will continue to be).
Bedroom
The bedroom, also known as the bedroom, contains a sufficient amount of furniture. It is quite easy to remember them even the first time, especially since the main piece of furniture gave the room its name in both English and Russian.
Attention to the table:
| Item name | Transcription | Translation into Russian |
| bed | Bed | |
| nightstand | [ˈnʌɪtstand] | Bedside table |
| Wardrobe | [ˈwɔːdrəʊb] | Wardrobe |
| Chair | ||
| reading lamp | [ˈriːdɪŋ læmp] | Desk lamp |
| Couch | Sofa | |
| cradle | [ˈkreɪdl] | Cradle |
living room
The living room is usually the largest room in the house, however, it does not contain any furniture that is difficult to remember.
| Item name | Transcription | Translation into Russian |
| sofa | [ˈsəʊfə] | Sofa |
| coffee table | [ˈkɒfi teɪbl] | Coffee table |
| arm chair | [ˈɑːmtʃeə] | Armchair |
| Cabinet | [ˈkabɪnɪt] | Cupboard |
| Cupboard | [ˈkʌbəd] | Closet |
Study
An office is a place where you store papers and work at a large table and occasionally read books. There is not much furniture here, but all of it is specialized.
Kitchen
There is an awfully little furniture in the kitchen, so remembering every item is not difficult. Since without some headset in the kitchen it becomes too spacious (especially without it, the kitchen cannot be recognized), why not include it in the list? It will be useful to remember.
| Item name | Transcription | Translation into Russian |
| Amber* | [ˈæmbrɪ] | Cabinet for utensils |
| oven | [ˈʌvən] | Plate |
| Fridge | Fridge | |
| dinner table | [ˈdɪnə teibl] | Dinner table |
Note: ambry is a small cabinet compartment with a glass door, this compartment is often used to store glasses, glasses, bottles, etc. It is difficult to find an analogue in our language, it is simply called a closet.
Bathroom
The bathroom, as well as the kitchen, is very poor without attributes that, not being furniture, fill the entire space of the room. Yes, even in the name of the room you can see one such little thing.
| Item name | Transcription | Translation into Russian |
| Bath | Bath | |
| Sink | Sink | |
| Toilet | [ˈtɔɪlɪt] | Toilet |
| Mirror | [ˈmɪrə] | Mirror |
| Faucets | [ˈfɔːsɪt] | Tap |
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Hall
In English, the hallway is usually called the word hall, which means "hall". For us, the hall is a spacious room for any activity. However, in English, both the hallway and the hall are called by the same word.
The hallway usually contains special furniture for storing something and for the convenience of entering the apartment.
Here is the furniture that is common for this room:
| Item name | Transcription | Translation into Russian |
| hanger | [ˈhaŋə] | Hanger (for coats, hats) |
| Carpet | [ˈkɑːpɪt] | Carpet |
| Stool | Stool, low chair | |
| Rack | Rack |
What kind of windows can be in the house?
Windows, of course, are not furniture, but when describing the situation in a house in English, it is useful to know what style the windows are. No, there are no special terms to describe each window shape, don't worry. A window is a window (unless it's a stained-glass window). But the window can be of different shapes and consist of a different number of fragments.
Pay attention to the list:
Varieties of the same
In English, many things have several verbal designations, including furniture. Moreover, each following designation is not a complete synonym for the previous one, but carries a certain meaning. You can see this from the tables above.
Types of beds in English
There are plenty of different types of beds in our language, English is not far behind.
Here are popular examples (most of which have already been mentioned) of furniture designed for sleeping:
- bed-- regular bed
- Sofa - [ˈsəʊfə]- sofa;
- Couch-- another sofa;
- Divan-- and another sofa;
- Hammock- hammock;
- Bunk-- bed;
- Cradle - [ˈkreɪdl]- cradle;
- Crib-- baby cot (small bed);
- Single [ˈsɪŋɡl] bed- single bed;
- Double [ˈdʌbl] bed- double bed.
Types of chairs in English
And the chairs are also different.
There are many types of chairs, sometimes there are several names even for one, for example:
English proverbs about home
It is difficult to remember so many words describing furniture. That's why there are exercises at the end. Well, in front of them you can catch your breath a little and broaden your horizons with English proverbs about the house (you can take a break from the furniture for a while).
Proverbs:
- Men make houses, women make homes.- A man builds a house, and a woman comforts;
- An Englishman's house is his castle.- My home is my castle;
- Every dog is a lion at home.- Every sandpiper in his swamp is great;
- Burn not the house to rid it of mouse.- Angry at fleas, and a fur coat in the oven;
- People who live in glass houses should never throw stones. Don't cut the branch you're sitting on.
Exercises
To remember the names of certain pieces of furniture, it is worth going through tasks for fixing. For example, exercises in which you need to insert a word before or after a description of a piece of furniture so that it makes sense.
The exercises are also filled with adjectives that are useful in describing objects that are worth remembering.
An exercise:
- _____ is a thing where you can leave your coat but not your shoes.
- _____ is a chair without a back, some call it tabouret as well.
- You can sit on a _____ with friends, but it's not as soft as couch.
- We can put our shoes on the _____ to keep the floor clean.
- I'm going to take a warm _____ to relax.
- _____ is convenient, you can work on it and keep your papers in it.
- This newborn was asleep, so I put him in his _____.
- I put my cheeseburger in the _____, so I can eat it later.
- Faucet is usually connected to a _____ for convenience.
- _____ is like a bed, but less in size.
- _____ is the cabinet where you keep your clothes in.
- _____ _____ is where you put your coffee and magazines while sitting of sofa.
- _____ must always be locked.
- My _____-_____ is on the nightstand, so I can turn it off quick.
- You can't put all your books in the cupboard, you need a _____ for them.
Answers: (1) Hanger; (2) Stool; (3) Bench; (4) Carpet; (5) Bath; (6) Desk; (7) Cradle; (8) Fridge; (9) Sink; (10) Crib; (11) Wardrobe; (12) Coffee table; (13) Locker; (14) Reading lamp; (15) Bookshelf.
Conclusion
Furniture in English is not so difficult to remember. It is enough just to read it several times, put aside in your head what it is and where exactly it is located and try to write a couple of sentences using this vocabulary. It will also help you remember the words of the card.
Of course, you should not write off from the English dictionary and stick stickers everywhere with verbs, verb forms, furniture, whatever, it will be of little use. It is better to approach the matter qualitatively once, and it will be decided.
Why is it important to know the name of household items? First, learning these words will increase your vocabulary. Secondly, interior items are what we have to deal with on a daily basis. Whether it's going to the furniture store, describing your dream home to English-speaking friends, or looking for bath products in the supermarket section.
I will give you an example of a comic incident that happened to me a few years ago. I visited friends in England, it was my first visit to them. Once at dinner, the topic of national cuisine was raised. I tried traditional English dishes, but the host family did not taste anything Ukrainian. It was decided the next day to cook dinner together in a large kitchen. Being deeply convinced that I didn’t need to know the names of kitchen utensils, I successfully skipped this section of vocabulary back in my student years. And here the most interesting thing began: in a huge foreign kitchen, where everything is hidden in lockers, I could not say that I needed a grater, a cutting board and a ladle. The explanation on the fingers saved the situation, but upon returning home, the first thing I learned was the vocabulary related to interior items, which I now offer you.
Living room - living room
Let's take a walk through the rooms. Let's start with the living room ) is a place where we watch TV, read books or receive guests.
| № | Word/Phrase | Translation | 1 | a coffee table | coffee table |
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| 2 | a rug | mat |
| 3 | a floor | floor |
| 4 | an arm chair | armchair |
| 5 | end table | side table |
| 6 | a lamp | lamp |
| 7 | a lampshade | shade |
| 8 | a window | window |
| 9 | curtains | curtains |
| 10 | a sofa/couch | sofa/ottoman |
| 11 | a throw pillow | cushion |
| 12 | a ceiling | ceiling |
| 13 | a wall | wall |
| 14 | a wall unit / entertainment unit | furniture wall |
| 15 | a television | television |
| 16 | a DVD player | DVD player |
| 17 | a stereo system | stereo system |
| 18 | a speaker | column |
| 19 | a loveseat | double sofa |
| 20 | a plant | plant |
| 21 | a painting | painting |
| 22 | a frame | frame |
| 23 | a mantel | mantelpiece |
| 24 | a fireplace | fireplace |
| 25 | a fireplace screen | fireplace screen |
| 26 | a picture/photograph | photo |
| 27 | a bookcase | bookshelf |
Dining room
What could be nicer than a family dinner in a cozy dining room ( )? Let's see what the interior items in this room are called.
| № | Word/Phrase | Translation |
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| 1 | a dining room table | dinner table |
| 2 | a dining room chair | dining chair |
| 3 | a china cabinet | glazed sideboard |
| 4 | China | china |
| 5 | a chandelier /ˌʃændəˈlɪə(r)/ | chandelier |
| 6 | a buffet | buffet |
| 7 | a salad bowl | salad bowl |
| 8 | a pitcher | jug |
| 9 | a serving bowl | serving bowl |
| 10 | a serving platter | large platter for appetizers |
| 11 | a tablecloth | tablecloth |
| 12 | a candle stick | candlestick |
| 13 | a candle | candle |
| 14 | a centerpiece | a vase of flowers placed in the middle of the table |
| 15 | a salt shaker | salt shaker |
| 16 | a pepper shaker | pepper pot |
| 17 | a butter dish | butter dish |
| 18 | a serving cart | serving trolley |
| 19 | a teapot | kettle for tea |
| 20 | a coffee pot | coffee pot |
| 21 | a creamer | cream jug |
| 22 | a sugar bowl | sugar bowl |
Bedroom - bedroom
Sleep is definitely important. There is a saying in English Sleep bring counsel(The morning is wiser than the evening). The most comfortable place to relax in the house is the bedroom ( ). I propose to consider what pieces of furniture are in the bedroom.
| № | Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | a bed | bed |
| 2 | a headboard | headboard |
| 3 | a pillow | pillow |
| 4 | a pillow case | pillowcase |
| 5 | a fitted sheet | stretch sheet |
| 6 | a flat sheet | duvet cover |
| 7 | a blanket | blanket |
| 8 | an electric blanket | electric blanket |
| 9 | a dust ruffle | bed skirt |
| 10 | a bedspread | light bed cover |
| 11 | a comforter/Quilt | comforter |
| 12 | a footboard | bed base |
| 13 | blinds | blinds |
| 14 | a night table / nightstand | bedside table (cabinet) |
| 15 | alarm clock | alarm |
| 16 | a clock radio | radio with timer |
| 17 | a chest of drawers | dresser |
| 18 | a mirror | mirror |
| 19 | a jewelery box | jewelry box |
| 20 | a dresser/bureau | dresser with mirror |
Bathroom - bathroom
Where are toothbrushes, towels and cosmetics stored? Of course, in the bathroom )! Let's go there.
| № | Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | a plunger | plunger |
| 2 | a toilet | toilet |
| 3 | toilet tank | toilet tank |
| 4 | a toilet seat | toilet seat |
| 5 | an air freshener | air freshener |
| 6 | toilet paper holder | toilet paper holder |
| 7 | toilet paper | toilet paper |
| 8 | toilet brush | toilet brush |
| 9 | a towel rack | towel hanger |
| 10 | a bath towel | bath towel |
| 11 | a hand towel | hand towel |
| 12 | a washcloth/facecloth | face towel |
| 13 | a hamper | wicker laundry basket |
| 14 | a bathroom scale | scales in the bathroom |
| 15 | a shelf | shelf |
| 16 | hair dryer | hair dryer |
| 17 | a fan | ventilation |
| 18 | a mirror | mirror |
| 19 | a medical cabinet / medicine chest | medicine cabinet |
| 20 | bathroom sink | sink in the bathroom |
| 21 | a hot water faucet | hot water faucet |
| 22 | a cold water faucet | cold water faucet |
| 23 | a cup | cup |
| 24 | a toothbrush | Toothbrush |
| 25 | a toothbrush holder | toothbrush holder |
| 26 | soap | soap |
| 27 | a soap dish | soap dish |
| 28 | a soap dispenser | soap dispenser |
| 29 | a waterpik * | irrigator |
| 30 | a vanity | dressing table |
| 31 | a wastebasket | trash can |
| 32 | a shower | shower |
| 33 | shower curtain rod | shower curtain rod |
| 34 | a shower head | shower head |
| 35 | shower curtain rings | shower curtain rings |
| 36 | shower curtain | shower curtain |
| 37 | a bath/tub | bath |
| 38 | a drain | water drain hole |
| 39 | a rubber mat | rubber mat |
| 40 | a sponge | washcloth |
| 41 | bath mat / Bath rug | bath mat |
* Term waterpik requires a separate explanation. An irrigator is a device for cleaning interdental spaces with a thin stream of water that is supplied under pressure.
Kitchen - kitchen
Now we will head to the "holy of holies" of every housewife - the kitchen ( a kitchen room). What is not here! The mass of items that we use every day. So, let's begin:
| № | Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | a dishwasher | Dishwasher |
| 2 | a dishwasher | dishwasher detergent |
| 3 | a dishwashing liquid | dishwashing liquid |
| 4 | a faucet | tap |
| 5 | a kitchen sink | kitchen sink |
| 6 | a garbage disposal | waste disposer |
| 7 | a sponge | sponge |
| 8 | a scouring pad | hard sponge |
| 9 | a pot scrubber | pot scraper |
| 10 | a dish rack | dish rack |
| 11 | a paper towel holder | paper towel holder |
| 12 | a dish towel | kitchen towel |
| 13 | a trash compactor | waste press |
| 14 | a cabinet | wall cabinet |
| 15 | a microwave oven | microwave |
| 16 | a kitchen counter | work surface in the kitchen |
| 17 | a cutting board | cutting board |
| 18 | a canister | small tin box |
| 19 | a stove/range | stove |
| 20 | a burner | burner |
| 21 | an oven | oven |
| 22 | a potholder | tack |
| 23 | a toaster | toaster |
| 24 | a spice rack | seasoning set |
| 25 | an electric can opener | electric can opener |
| 26 | a cookbook | cookbook |
| 27 | a refrigerator (refrigerator) | fridge |
| 28 | a freezer | freezer |
| 29 | an ice maker | ice maker |
| 30 | an ice tray | ice mold |
| 31 | a refrigerator magnet | fridge magnet |
| 32 | a kitchen table | kitchen table |
| 33 | a placemat | litter-napkin under the plate |
| 34 | a kitchen chair | kitchen chair |
| 35 | a garbage pail | garbage pail |
How to learn words
There is quite a lot of new vocabulary above, but how do you remember it? Probably, you have seen more than once in the apartments of people studying a foreign language, sticky stickers on every household item with the name of this item in a foreign language. Why not do this in your own apartment? This will help you and your family members to easily memorize the words needed for daily communication, involuntarily paying attention to them every day.
Another unobtrusive way of remembering words after reading them is repetition on the objects around you. Walk around the house, naming everything you see and remember. Those words that cannot be remembered must be repeated again. Not everyone has a house so filled with various interior and household items. Going to furniture stores or a trip to IKEA will be useful: walking from department to department, call everything you see in English. There is definitely a place to practice there!
1 Related words: Apartment and rooms (sound and transcription)
other words:
apartment- Amer. flat; apartment building- apartment house; penthouse apartment– penthouse; studio apartments- atelier, workshop; duplex apartment- Amer. apartment located on two floors
room- room; floor- floor; ceiling- ceiling; wall- wall; window- window; entrance (front door)- Entrance door; toilet- toilet
2 Related words: Furniture (sound, transcription)
[ɑːmˈtʃɛː] - armchair
[ˈbʊkkeɪs] - bookcase; bookshelf
[ˈkɑːpɪt] – carpet
- chair
[ˈkʌbəd] - cupboard for dishes
[ˈfʌɪəpleɪs] - fireplace
- lamp
[ˈmɪrə] – mirror
[ˈsəʊfə] - sofa, sofa
[ˈteɪb(ə)l] – table
- vase
[ˈwɔːdrəʊb] - wardrobe, closet
other words:
furniture- furniture; couch- sofa, sofa, couch; bed- bed; double bed- double bed; desk- desk
wall(-)paper- wallpaper; curtain- curtain, curtain; cushion- cushion; blanket- blanket
bath- bath; shower cabin(et)– shower cabin; sink- sink; flush toilet- toilet
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3 Videos in English on the topic: Rooms and parts of the house
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4 Song in English: Let's Clean Up / Let's clean up!
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5 Related vocabulary: house rooms and furniture (video)
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6 Names of furniture and household appliances in English
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7 Features of the use of English words denoting an apartment
Nouns denoting location ( apartment, flat, hall, house) are used to indicate a position in a series of similar ones, as a rule, with a quantitative numeral and without an article. The numeral is placed after such a noun. These nouns are often capitalized: Room S, Apartment 20, Hall 5.
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8 Apartment and furniture in English idioms
bachelor flat (apartment)- (lit. bachelor) one-room apartment
hell's kitchen- a place that is notorious; criminal quarter
soup kitchen– free canteen (where soup is given to the poor and the unemployed)
thieves" kitchen- thieves' den
everything and the kitchen sink- almost everything, necessary and unnecessary
arm chair critic- a critic, blindly following some doctrine, dogma
to be on the carpet- to be at the discussion (about the issue); to call smb. on the carpet- call someone to the carpet
to have somebody on the carpet- give a scolding to someone
to roll out the red carpet for somebody- give someone a warm welcome
to sweep something under the carpet- try to hide something
chair days- old age
to take the chair- become chairman of the meeting; open meeting
Chair!- To order!
cupboard love- selfish love, affection (usually in children, when they want to get something from adults)
upon the table- publicly discussed; well-known
to lay on the table- polit. postpone discussion (of a bill)
to turn the tables (up)on smb.- beat the enemy with his own weapon; switch roles
under the table- drunk; secretly, covertly, clandestinely
on the couch- jarg. being at a session with a psychoanalyst; undergoing psychoanalysis
...........................................9 Games, songs and stories: rooms in the apartment and furniture in English (flash)
Differences between British and American English in the names of living quarters and furniture
Buildings, apartments, tenants, agents
Housing area - housing development(Am)- housing estate(Br)
apartment type hotel apartment hotel(Am)- service flats(Br)
sleeping area, sleeping suburb - bedroom(Am)- dormitory(Br)
apartment house - apartment building / house(Am)- dwelling house, block of flats(Br)
apartment building (in which the apartments are privately owned); apartment in such a house - condominimum, condo(Am)- apartment(Br)
flat - apartment(Am)- flat(Br)
one-room apartment - studio(Am)- bed-sitter(Br)
tenant, tenant roomer(Am)- lodger(Br)
furniture store - furniture store(Am)- furniture shop(Br)
real estate agent - realtor(Am)- estate agent(Br)
Rooms
lobby, foyer lobby, foyer(Am)- entrance hall, foyer(Br)
corridor, hallway hallway(Am)- hall(Br)
children's Corner - kidspace(Am)- children's corner(Br)
living room - living room(Am)- sitting room, lounge, drawing room(Br)
restroom - recreation room(Am)- restroom(Br)
study - den, study(Am)- home office(Br)
toilet - bathroom, toilet, john, restroom(Am)- lavatory, battery(Br)
lumber room - lumber room(Am)- box room(Br)
pantry - pantry(Am)- larder(Br)
Furniture and other
Chest of drawers (for clothes) - bureau, dresser(Am)- chest of drawers(Br)
closet, cupboard closet(Am)- cup board(Br)
sofa - couch, davenport(Am)- sofa, settee(Br)
folding bed - cat(Am)- camp bed(Br)
curtains (tulle) - sheers, underdrapes(Am)- net curtains(Br)
curtains, blinds (window) shades(Am)- blinds(Br)
bath - bathtub(Am)- bath(Br)
Water taps) - faucet(Am)- tap(Br)
waste pipe - soil / sewer pipe(Am)- drain(Br)
electric socket - electrical outlet(Am)- power point socket(Br)
elevator - elevator(Am)- lift(Br)
From the book by M. S. Evdokimov, G. M. Shleev "A Brief Guide to American-British Correspondences".
Games and exercises on the topic: rooms and furniture (in English)
English poems that mention parts of the house and furniture
I Never Want to Go to Bed
Kenn Nesbitt
I never want to go to bed.
I like to stay up late.
I "m bouncing off the bedroom walls
and, frankly, feeling great!
I'm dancing like a maniac
instead of counting sheep.
My mom says, "Time for bed."
My dad yells, "Get your butt to sleep!"
I "m not sure what my bottom
has to do with anything
but that's okay because I'd rather
jump around and sing.
I don't know what it was
that made me feel so wide awake.
Could it have been the Red Bull
and the double-chocolate cake?
I wonder if the seven cups
of coffee plus dessert
of Hershey bars and Skittles
are what left me this alert?
Whatever it turns out to be
that made me feel right
I hope I track it down
so I can stay up every... ZZZzzzzz
The Kitchen
A home is made of many rooms
To rest, to sleep, to shower,
To play, and read, and talk a lot,
Do hobbies by the hour.
But the kitchen, ah, the kitchen
Is a room that's made of dreams
Of fantasies... created by
A love of cooking schemes.
To touch, to smell, to visualize
The wonders that occur...
And then to taste, and then to taste
results of things that were.
At one time just "ingredients,"
In their places on the shelves
But become a wondrous mixture
As though transformed by elves.
Yes, a home is made of many rooms.
Each one has it's pleasures,
But the kitchen is the best of all
For finding hidden treasures.
Please remember - don't forget...
Mabel Lucie Attwell
Please remember - Don't forget!
Never leave the bathroom wet.
Nor leave the soap still in the water. -
That's a thing we never ought "er! -
And as you "ve been so often told,
Never let the "hot" run "cold";
Nor leave the towels upon the floor.
Nor keep the bath an hour or more
When other folks are wanting one;
Just don't forget - it isn't done! -
An "if you" d really do the things -
There's not the slightest need to sing!
