Aihepiiri 2 (Homes and buildings)

Houses and homes

Accommodation a place to live, work or stay in Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. Asunto
Bungalow a house built all on one level, without stairs. He retired at 70 and moved to a bungalow in Rosecroft Gardens. Yksikerroksinen asuintalo
Blackout a period when there is no light as a result of an electrical power failure. The storm caused blackouts in many areas. Sähkökatko
Ornament  an object that is used as decoration in a room, garden, etc. rather than for a particular purpose There were a few china ornaments on the shelf above the fireplace. Koriste
Settee a long comfortable seat with a back and arms, for two or more people to sit on She found her glasses lying on the settee. Sohva
Vendor a person who is selling a house, etc. The cost to the vendor of selling land by auction is normally higher than by private treaty. Myyjä
Hammock a type of bed made from a net or from a piece of strong material, with ropes at each end that are used to hang it between two trees, posts, etc. The old man is sleeping in a hammock hanging between two trees. Riippumatto
Deed a legal document that you sign, especially one that proves that you own a house or a building. The deeds of the house are missing. Asiakirja
Mortgage a legal agreement by which a bank or similar organization lends you money to buy a house, etc., and you pay the money back over a particular number of years; the sum of money that you borrow They hope to pay off the mortgage on their home soon. Asuntolaina
Tenant a person who pays rent for the use of a room, building, land, etc. to the person who owns it The decorating was done by a previous tenant. Vuokralainen

Buildings

Abattoir a building where animals are killed for food. The sheep were driven to the local abattoir. Teurastamo
Amphitheatre a round building without a roof and with rows of seats that rise in steps around an open space. Amphitheatres were used especially in ancient Greece and Rome for public entertainments. The Roman amphitheatre stands just outside the fortress walls. Ulkoilmateatteri
Shack a small building, usually made of wood or metal, that has not been built well. They lived in a shack with a dirt floor. Hökkeli
Obelisk a tall pointed stone column with four sides, put up in memory of a person or an event. Her name was written on the obelisk. Obeliski
Monastery a building in which monks live together. He lived in a monastery for most of his life. Luostari
Gothic the Gothic style of architecture. This church is a good example of Gothic architecture. Goottilainen
Shutter one of a pair of wooden or metal covers that can be closed over the outside of a window to keep out light or protect the windows from damage. The shutters were all closed, except at one window which was open. Ikkunaluukku
Cottage a small house, especially in the country. The bedroom in the cottage was chilly. Mökki
Lobby a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait. Let's go to the hotel lobby. Aula
Palace  the official home of a king, queen, president, etc. He spent his early days at the Palace of Versailles. Palatsi

Gardens

Rake a garden tool with a long handle and a row of metal points at the end, used for gathering fallen leaves and making soil smooth.  In the autumn I rake up the dead leaves. Harava
Wheelbarrow a large open container with a wheel and two handles that you use outside to carry things. We loaded the wheelbarrows with sand. Kottikärryt
Gnome a plastic or stone figure of a gnome, used to decorate a garden. The gnome i bought for my backyard was huge. Puutarhatonttu
Flagstone a large flat square piece of stone that is used for floors, paths, etc. This flagstone is made out of granite. Kivilaatta
Patio a flat hard area outside, and usually behind, a house where people can sit. Let's have lunch out on the patio. Sisäpiha
Scythe a tool with a long handle and a slightly curved blade, held in two hands and used for cutting long grass, etc. The scythe i bought is heavy. Viikate
Sow to plant or spread seeds in or on the ground. Sow the seeds quite thinly. Kylvää
Hedge a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, usually along the edge of a field, garden or road Along the river bank there is a hedge. Pensasaita
Trowel a small garden tool with a curved metal part for lifting plants and digging holes. Luckily Tina had thought to bring a small trowel as well. Istutuslapio
Shears a garden tool like a very large pair of scissors, used for cutting bushes and hedges I bought a pair of garden shears yesterday. Pensassakset