"Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things."

Flora Lewis

Ways to Communicate

 

  • bend one's knees - to move part of your body so that it is not straight or so that you are not upright- згинати коліна
  • bicker (v) - argue about unimportant matters - сперечатися, сваритися із-за дрібниць
  • bite one's nails - bite the nails on your fingers, especially because you are nervous - гризти нігті
  • blink (v) to shut and open your eyes quickly- моргати, мружитися
  • blow one's nose - to clean your nose by forcing air through it into a cloth or a piece of soft paper  - висякатися
  • blush (v) - to become red in the face, usually because you are embarrassed - червоніти
  • breathe (v) - to take air into your lungs and send it out again - дихати
  • burp/belch (v) to pass gas loudly from your stomach out through your mouth [= belch] - відригувати
  • butt in (v) interrupt smb who is talking - втрутитися в розмову
  • chat (v) talk to smb in a friendly informal way - невимушено розмовляти, базікати, теревенити
  • chat up (v) talk to smb in a way that shows them that you are attracted to them/to talk flirtatiously - загравати, фліртувати
  • chew (v) to bite food several times before swallowing it- жувати
  • clap (v) to hit your hands together many times to show that you liked something or admire someone - плескати, аплодувати
  • comb one's hair - to make hair look tidy using a comb - розчісуватися, причісуватися
  • come into comment with - be in communication with people - спілкуватися з 
  • cough (v) - to suddenly push air out of your throat with a short sound, often repeatedly - кашляти
  • finger (v) - to touch or handle something with your fingers- торкати
  • fold one's arms - to bend your arms so that they rest together against your body - схрестити руки
  • frown (v)- to make an angry, unhappy, or confused expression, moving your eyebrows together -насуплювати брови, дивитися несхвально (на - at, upon)
  • gaze (v) - to look at someone or something for a long time, giving it all your attention, often without realizing you are doing so [= stare]- пильно дивитися (на - at, on); вдивлятися
  • giggle (v) - to laugh in a nervous, excited, or silly way that is difficult to control- хихикати, хихотіти, реготати
  • glance (v) - to quickly look at someone or something - кинути поглядом, глянути побіжно, зиркнути
  • glimpsе (v)- to see someone or something for a moment without getting a complete view of them [= catch sight of] - побачити побіжно
  • gossip (v) - talk about other people's private lives - базікати; балакати, розпускати плітки; поширювати чутки
  • grab (v) - to take hold of someone or something with a sudden or violent movement [= snatch]- раптово хапати
  • grasp (v) - to take and hold something firmly [= grip] - хапати; схоплювати; затискати (в руці)
  • grin (v) - to smile widely - шкірити зуби; посміхатися
  • grumble (v) - complain about smth/smb- бурчати; скаржитися, жалітися
  • handle (v) - to touch something or pick it up and hold it in your hands - брати (рукою), тримати в руках
  • have a row - argue, especially loudly - сваритися, сперечатися
  • hiccough (v) a sudden repeated stopping of the breath, usually caused by eating or drinking too fast - гикати
  • lick (v)- to move your tongue across the surface of something in order to eat it, wet it, clean it etc - облизувати
  • make eye contact- when two people look into each other's eyes at the same time - створити зоровий контакт
  • nod one's head- to move your head first downwards and then upwards, to answer 'Yes' to a question or to show that you agree, approve, or understand - кивати головою
  • notice (v)- if you notice something or someone, you realize that they exist, especially because you can see, hear, or feel them - помічати; звертати увагу
  • observe (v)- to see and notice something - спостерігати; стежити
  • overhear (v)- accidentally hear what other people are saying without their knowledge - підслуховувати, випадково почути
  • pat (v)- to lightly touch someone or something several times with your hand flat, especially to give comfort- поплескати (по плечу, спині)
  • paw (v)- to feel or touch someone in a rough way that is offensive- хапати руками, мацати 
  • press (v)- to push something firmly against a surface [= push] - тиснути, натискати, притискати
  • rumble (v)- to make a series of long low sounds, especially a long distance away from you - голосно сказати, бурчати
  • shake hands -to move someone's hand up and down with your own hand as a greeting or as a sign you have agreed something - потиснути комусь руку
  • shake one's head- to move your head from side to side as a way of saying no, or to show disapproval, surprise, or sadness -похитати головою (несхвально)
  • shiver (v)- to shake slightly because you are cold or frightened [= tremble]- дрижати, тремтіти, труситися; здригатися
  • sigh (v) to breathe in and out making a long sound, especially because you are bored, disappointed, tired etc- зітхати
  • snatch (v)- to take something away from someone with a quick, often violent, movement [= grab] - хапати(ся), увірвати, вирвати, зривати; вихопити (away, on, up)
  • sneeze (v)- if you sneeze, air suddenly comes from your nose, making a noise, for example when you have a cold - чхати
  • snore (v)- to breathe in a noisy way through your mouth and nose while you are asleep- хропти, хропіти
  • stare (v)- to look at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes, for example because you are surprised, angry, or bored- пильно дивитися; витріщати очі (на когось - at, upon)
  • strike (v)- to deliberately hit someone or something with your hand -бити; вдаряти(ся)
  • suck (v)- to take air, liquid etc into your mouth by making your lips form a small hole and using the muscles of your mouth to pull it in -смоктати
  • swallow (v)- to make food or drink go down your throat and towards your stomach- ковтати, проковтнути
  • tap on the shoulder (v)- to hit your fingers lightly on something, for example to get someone's attention - торкнути за плече
  • tremble (v)- to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are upset or frightened- тремтіти, дрижати
  • weep (v)- to cry because you feel unhappy or have some other strong emotion -плакати, ридати, оплакувати (for)
  • whisper (v)- to say something very quietly so that other people cannot hear you -говорити пошепки, шепотіти
  • whistle (v) - to make a tune or musical notes by forcing air through your mouth-  свистіти
  • wink (v) - to close and open one eye quickly to communicate something or show that something is a secret or joke - моргати; кліпати
  • witter on (v)- talk about unimportant things for a long time -патякати, теревенити
  • yawn (v)- to open your mouth wide and take a big breath, usually because you are tired or bored - позіхати
  • yell (v) - to say something in a loud voice, or to make a loud noise because you are angry, afraid, excited, or in pain - кричати, волати, репетувати, викрикувати, вигукувати

Additional Info

  • Category: General English
  • Level: Upper-Intermediate
  • Unit: 1
  • Type of Material: Vocabulary Lists

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