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VOCABULARY: Ceremonies

VOCABULARY: Ceremonies

от Andrea OLS Community Manager -
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Hello everyone,


Autumn and winter months are the time of many events, ceremonies or dance balls. With this vocabulary list, you will be prepared for this kind of events.

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Ples Ball

Ceremónia Ceremony

Svadba Wedding

Promócie Graduation ceremony

Šaty Dress

Oblek Suit

Kravata Tie

Uviazať kravatu Tie a tie

Motýlik Bow tie

Nemám si čo obliecť. I have nothing to wear.

Topánky Shoes

Tesné topánky Tight shoes

Bolia ma nohy. My feet are killing me.

Pozvať niekoho Invite somebody

Pozvánka Invitation

Hosť/hosťka Guest

Vážení hostia Dear guests

Potlesk Applause

Prípitok Toast

Na zdravie! Cheers!

Pohár Glass

Príhovor Speech

Predniesť príhovor Give a speech

Tanec Dance

Smiem prosiť? May I have this dance?

Neviem tancovať I can’t dance


Reading tip on OLS BLOG: Check the article about Stužková, a ceremony for high school students in their final year.


Dobre sa zabavte! Have fun!


Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak