Phrases for Receiving Presents
Существительное: a gift vs. a present
!!! Любой present — это gift, но не каждый gift — это present !!!
Глагол: to gift vs. to present
birth date — дата рождения
jubilee — юбилей
birthday boy — именинник
birthday girl — именинница
birthday invitation — приглашение на день рождения
to send invitations — рассылать приглашения
birthday card — открытка на день рождения
birthday party — вечеринка по случаю день рождения
to have a party — провести вечеринку
to throw a party — организовывать вечеринку
to invite guests — приглашать гостей
decorations — украшения
put up decorations — вешать украшения (украшать)
the house is decorated with… — дом украшен…
candles — свечи
put up candles — поставить свечи
to light the candles — зажечь свечи
blow out the candles — задуть свечи
ribbon — лента
a bow — бант
wrapping paper / gift wrap — оберточная бумага
balloons — шарики
sparklers — бенгальские огни
fireworks — фейерверк
to watch a fireworks display — смотреть фейерверк
to enjoy the fireworks — наслаждаться фейерверком
to have fireworks — устроить фейерверк
confetti — конфетти
to sprinle confetti — разбрызгивать конфетти
pinata — пиньята
to hit the pinata with a stick — ударить палкой по пиньяте
party favours — подарки (сувениры) для гостей
bunch of flowers — букет цветов
to grow up — расти
to bring up — воспитывать
upbringing — воспитание
be coming of age — достигнуть совершеннолетия
get older — стареть
be young at heart — быть молодым душой
🎁give somebody a gift - дарить кому-то подарок;
🎁receive a gift -получить подарок;
🎁accept a gift -принять подарок;
🎁wrap (up) a gift -упаковывать подарок;
🎁shower somebody with gifts - завалить кого-то подарками;
🎁exchange gifts -обменяться подарками;
🎁a birthday gift -подарок на День рождения;
🎁a Christmas gift -подарок на Рождество;
🎁a wedding gift -подарок на свадьбу;
🎁a free gift -бесплатный подарок (бонусом);
🎁the perfect/ideal gift for somebody -идеальный подарок для кого-то;
🎁a suitable gift -подходящий подарок;
🎁a generous gift -щедрый подарок;
🎁a parting gift -подарок при расставании, на прощание;
🎁an unwanted gift -ненужный подарок;
🎁a gift idea - идея подарка;
🎁a gift shop - магазин подарков.
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Phrases for Giving Gifts
Informal Situations
Here are some common informal phrases you can use when giving a gift to a close friend, a family member, or a loved one:
· I got you something. I hope you like it.
· Look what I have for you!
· I thought you might like this for...
· Happy Birthday! [Happy Anniversary!] Here's a little gift/present for you.
· [Handing present to someone] Enjoy!
· It's only something small, but I hope you like it.
· Here's a little present for you.
· Guess what I bought you!
· It’s only something small, but I hope you like it. –
This is when you haven’t really spent too much however bought a thing which can be useful and liked by all.
· I wasn’t sure what to get you but I hope you like it
Use it when you were really confused while buying something.
· I thought this might go well with your (new dress / new bag)
When you buy something that would suit the thing that the person already owns.
Formal Situations
These are a few common phrases for gift-giving in formal settings, such as a wedding or a business dinner:
· [Name], I'd like to give you this present/gift.
· [Name], This is a present that I/we/staff got you.
· I'd like to present you with this...(very formal, used when giving an award or special present)
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· In the name of [xyz], I'd like to give you this present. (also very formal)
· Here is a token of our appreciation.
Phrases for Receiving Presents
A sincere "thank you" spoken with a smile is the only English phrase you really need when someone gives you a gift. But if you want to expand your vocabulary, you'll want to know some other phrases to use in different situations:
· Thank you so much!
· That's so kind!
· You shouldn't have!
· Thank you! It's beautiful.
· I love it! I'll put it on/hang it up/... immediately.
· That is so thoughtful of you. It matches my...perfectly!
· How did you know I've always wanted a...to go with my...?
· Thank you. I really needed a...
· Fantastic! I've been thinking about getting a...
· This is exactly what I needed. Now, I can...
· How kind of you! I've always wanted to see...in concert/at the movies/at an exhibition.
· Wow! This is a dream come true! Tickets for...
· Thank you so much! I've hoped/wanted to travel to...for a long time.
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