Abbreviation List – Relations

Abbreviation	Meaning	Translation
m	male	чоловічої статі
m	man	чоловік
f	female	жіночої статі
w	woman	жінка
g	gay	чоловік, що займається сексом з чоловіком
b	bisexual	чоловік, що займається сексом з особами обох статей
bi	bisexual	бісексуальний
t	transgender	транссексуальний
4	"for" or looking for"	шукає...
b&d; b/d	bondage and discipline	садомазохізм
bbw	big beautiful woman	велика гарна жінка
bif	bisexual female	бісексуалка
bim	bisexual male	бісексуал
cd	cross dresser	трансвестит
d/d	drug and disease	наркотики і хвороба
dte	down-to-earth	практичний
gf	gay female (lesbian)/ girl friend	лесбіянка
gg	genetic girl/real girl/all-girl as opposed to a tv/ts/tg «girl»	натуралка
het	heterosexual	гетеросексуал
hwp	height weight proportional	ідеальна вага тіла
irl	in real life	зустріч віч-на-віч
iso	in search of	у пошуку
ltr	long term relationship	довгострокові стосунки
m4t	male seeking transsexual / transvestite (cross dresser)	чоловік шукає транссексуала / трансвестита
m4w	man seeking woman	чоловік шукає жінку
mbic	married bisexual couple	одружена бісексуальна пара
motos	member of the opposite sex	особа іншої статі
motss	member of the same sex	особа тієї ж статі
mw4m	man and woman seeking man	чоловік і жінка шукають чоловіка
mw4mw	man and woman seeking man and woman	чоловік і жінка шукають чоловіка й жінку
mw4w	man and woman seeking woman	чоловік і жінка шукають жінку
ns	non-smoking	що не пале
nsa	no strings attached	без різних умов
pnp	party and play (drugs and sex)	наркотики і секс
rts	real-time sex	реальний секс
s&m; s/m	sadomasochism	садомазохізм
sase	self addressed stamped envelope	покладений у лист конверт зі зворотною адресою відправника і маркою
sbf	single black female	одинока чорна жінка
sbif	single bisexual female	одинока жінка - бісексуал
sbim	single bisexual male	одинокий чоловік - бісексуал
std	sexually transmitted disease	хвороба, що передається статевим щляхом
tg	transgendered person	транссексуал
tina	methamphetamine	первітин (фармацевт.)
ts	transsexual person	транссексуал
tv	transvestite person	трансвестит
tlc	tender loving care	лагідна турбота
w4m	woman seeking man	жінка шукає чоловіка
wltm	would like to meet	хочу зустрітися

 

EXERCISE 2. Translate into Ukrainian using your active vocabulary.

1. ROBUST friendly student, not entirely unintelligent, seeks Christmas vacation job. No wife, will travel, walk, ride or drive and undertake any domestic, agricultural or industrial activity. Will bidders for this curiously normal chap. Рlease write Bow 552.

2. Handsome, fit London-based chap, 38, architect, loves golf, skiing, nice food etc, seeking honest, kind, genuine woman, for true happiness. Voice No. 741612.

3. REALLY FRUSTRATED? I CAN HELP YOU THROUGH IT! A-1 Affordable VirusSpyAds Fixed A+Cert InHome 13 Yrs602.696.7715.

4. Ferrari. 360 Modina, Red/Tan, F1, pwr sts, badges, modular wheels, calipers, 1600 mi. Absolutely mint. $175k 480-9909.

5. Live on a busy street? Not in Tip-Top condition? No time is better than NOW to SELL. Call Today! [phone] Kristine, Keller Williams Rlty.

6. ANTONOW Patricia died 1st March 2006 any enquiries 01952 240863.

7. AIKEN Gwyneth, widow of Arthur Aiken, died peacefully aged 93 on 9th March 2006 in Johannesburg. Sadly missed by her daughter Judy and her sons Andrew and Geoffrey.

8. ALAFOUZO Pano passed away on March 10th at the Acute Stroke Unit St George's Hospital, Tooting aged 87. The funeral service will be held at Mortlake Crematorium on Saturday March 18th at 11.30 am.

9. London-based male, 51, business shark, seeks female for friendship and maybe more. Voice No. 696012.

10. Honest professional man, 45, no ties, many interests, seeks kind, warm, intelligent woman for friendship and possible relationship. Voice No. 475234.

11.Your angels missing you. Are you missing us? 602-943-2301.

12. Wanted: knight (armour optional), for sociable, passionate female, 37, who loves theatre, the coast, ice cream, old movies and eating out. Voice No. 885274.

13. Beach blonde female, 43, seeks hero to share fun adventures.V. No. 56882.

14. Joie de Vivre Female, 40, dark, Jewish, N/S, ready to settle down, London-based, seeks stylish male, 40–46. Voice No.373322.

15. Conversationalist intelligent male, 24, looking for smart and sassy lady, 18–45, to share conversation over coffee or a drink or two. Voice No.865.

16. Honest Dorset – based professional woman, 45, many interests, seeks intelligent man for friendship and relationship. Voice No. 475234.

17. Considerate honest, generous male 44, short brown hair, slim, varied interests seeks similar, slim lady, 36–48. Voice No. 747189.

18. Honest professional man, 45, no ties, many interests, seeks kind, warm, intelligent woman for friendship and possible relationship. Voice No. 4752.

19. Handsome, fit London-based chap, 38,architect, loves golf, skiing, nice food etc, seeking honest, kind, genuine woman, for true happiness. Voice No. 7416.

20. Harrogate guy (парубок), 54, slim, romantic, affectionate, caring, seeks similar female to enjoy life with. Voice No. 864943.

21. 03 BMW X5, super nice luxury! 888-501.

22.Ferrari 360 Modina, Red/Tan. Sample of еlеgаnсе.480-709. 

23. TRAINED NURSE with child 2 years seeks post London preferred. Wr. Box 6.

24. Cartier, Patek Philippe. Buying – receive top $ DeChance & Co 602-252-52.

25. Enterprising! Enthusiastic! Successful lady, 56, reception teacher, enjoys partying, seeks warm-hearted male for friendship, fun, more. Voice No. 865478.

26. Very generous entrepreneur, 45, slim, good fun, knows the right places, loves weekends abroad, seeks lady to spoil. Voice No. 930153.

27. $99 MOVES YOU IN! No rent til April 1^st. 480-833-5522.

28. We need Drivers for WERNER ENTERPRISES. 1-866-858-8533.

29. OFFICE HELP NEEDED For local trucking company. Apply at 1515 S. 22^nd.

30. MODELS WANTED M/F for upcoming magazine shoot. 480-941-6922.

31. Very generous entrepreneur, 45, slim, good fun, loves weekends abroad, seeks lady to spoil. Must have three Ss – smart, slim, super Voice No. 930153.

32. Happy handsome, romantic, professional male, 53, N/S, seeks female, 40s, to share life with. Surrey Voice No. 747044.

33. ALONE TONIGHT? You don`t have to be! Call Jessica 480-970-0264.

34. Missing you, Are you Missing me? Call Jessica 480-970-0264.

35. Office cleaning – Be a Sub Contractor.

36. No qualifying job. 480-941-6922.

37. Warm, kind female 53, likes wine, eating out, theatre, seeks nice, honest, caring male, 50-60, to share what the future holds. Voice No. 7461.

38. Happy handsome, romantic, professional male, 53, N/S, seeks female, 40s, to share life with. Surrey Voice No. 747044.

39. 95 525l, Full pwr, near perfect. Must See! $88,988#9024 1-866-420-7800.

40. REALLY FRUSTRATED? I CAN HELP YOU THROUGH IT!

41. Civic. Save your money! Only $6,950North Scottsdale Mitsubishi1888-20-79

42. Own Your Own Home Based.

43. A BABY BIRD SALE Cockatoos, Cages and More! The newest big store.

44. Min Pin, a best buy! AKC, M/F Pups, shot, health guaranteed. 602-565-619.

45. Bonder Collie Lab, M., 10 mos, friendly. Needs better home. 80-203-4743.

46. PRMODEL SALE.GE glass top Range, wht; glass/maple dn set; maple kitch cab, corrian counters; maple bar stools & more Best Offer 602-320-7539.

47. Live on a busy street? Not in Tip-Top condition? No time is Better than NOW to SELL. Buyers are paying top dollar! Call Today! [phone] Kristine.

48. Romantic West Sussex male, 56, seeks similar female soulmate, for warm, emotional relationship. Voice No. 331675.

49. Enjoy yourself! Just call Jessica! 765-946-8561.

50. We need Drivers for WERNER ENTERPRISES.

51. AUTO GLASS TECH.

52. SWIMMING P        L.

53. BUILDING A TRAILER?

54. Circle Me.

55. L(•)(•)K.

56. Stunning! Buckskin QH Geld, 6yrs, Anyone can Ride! Rope Horse. Peppy San, Zippo Pat Bars, $6500, 602-316-6396.

57. NEW! 3bd 2ba, 5 yrs old, family room, tiled roof, 2 cg. $1000. 602-819-7285.

58. $99 MOVES YOU IN! No rent til April 1^st, 2005Studios & Bdrms from $399 Shorebird Apts. 480-833-5522.

59. 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES $14,988, red, 23,879 mi, 4 cyl., 2.4, fuel injected, auto, pb, pdl, pw, CD, am/fm stereo radio,, dual sport mirrors, dual remote mirrors, arm rest compartment, in-door storage, deluxe wheel covers, rear defroster, remote trunk lid, console, front bucket seats, reclining seats, fold down rear seat(s), child-proof locks, radial all season tires, intermittent wipers, day/night lever, VIN:4A3AB36F35E047204, Stock No:05U2191T, Call Lombard Ford at [phone].

60. NURSES WANTED.

61. OFFICE HELP NEEDED.

62. Hiya 45 yr old, single, no ties. Own home and teeth, loves sailing, hill walking and cooking, professional job, small boy at heart, seeks similar. Voive No. 864436.

63. CA$H for ANY House! Any Price – Any Condition Close in 3 Days 623-205.

64. Accord. Why pay more?! Only $9,988 #K293801Avondale Kia 1-888-29-6579.

 

EXERCISE 3. Rewrite the following advertisements in their full forms.

1. Mod. det. hse., immac. cond. fhld. 3 gars. 5 beds., 3 receps., 2 fully tiled baths + sep. wcs; lge. fit. kit. 18x9 ft., dble sink; lux. lnge. gas ch/chw; dble. glaz. curts., fit. cpts. included. landscd. gdn., swim. pool. few mins., stn., bus, amens., seafront. $150,000 ono.

2. A lux. s/c sgl. furn. gdn. flt. 1 rm., k. & b. c.h. cpts., col. tv, tel., fridge, ckr., h/c

 $ 180 p.m. Refs. rqd. Avail. mid. Apr. Tel: [phone] Evgs after 7.