What do they look like? Describing a person
Angleščina · 7. razred
Describing someone's physical appearance involves looking at features like height, build, hair, and eyes. To do this correctly in English, we use the two important verbs: to be and have got.
Ključni pojmi
- Build
- The physical shape and size of a person's body.
- Straight
- A hair style that has no curls or waves.
- Freckles
- Small brown spots on a person's skin, often on the nose.
- Well-built
- Having a strong, muscular body shape.
- Moustache
- Hair that grows on a man's upper lip.
Height and Build
To describe how tall or wide someone is, use the verb 'to be'. For height, you can use terms like tall, short, or medium height. To describe build, use adjectives such as slim, well-built, or plump. For example, you can say your brother is tall and well-built.
- Use 'to be' (am/is/are) for height and build.
- Common height terms include tall, short, and medium height.
- Build adjectives include slim, well-built, and plump.
Describing Hair
When describing hair, use the verb 'have got'. Adjectives must follow a specific order: Length, then Style, and finally Color. For instance, a person can have long wavy blonde hair or short spiky black hair. Other styles include straight and shoulder-length.
- Use 'have got' for hair descriptions.
- Follow the order: Length + Style + Color.
- Styles include straight, curly, wavy, and spiky.
Eyes and Other Features
We also use 'have got' for eyes and special facial features. Eyes are usually described by color, such as blue, green, brown, or dark. Other features include glasses, freckles, a beard, or a moustache. For example, someone might have green eyes and a beard.
- Use 'have got' for eyes and specific facial features.
- Special features include freckles, glasses, and moustaches.
- A person can have a ponytail or be bald with a beard.
Grammar: Be vs. Have Got
Use 'be' for adjectives that describe the whole person, such as handsome, beautiful, young, or old. Use 'have got' for specific parts of the body or things people 'own' on their faces. For example, you are young, but you have got big blue eyes. This distinction is very important for correct English.
- Use 'be' for general adjectives like handsome or old.
- Use 'have got' for body parts like a small nose.
- Always use the correct verb to describe the whole person versus their parts.
Zanimivosti
- When describing hair, you must follow a strict order: Length + Style + Color.
- If a person is bald, they have no hair, but they can still have a long grey beard.
Povzetek
To describe people, use 'to be' for height, build, and general adjectives like beautiful. Use 'have got' for specific features like hair, eyes, freckles, and glasses.
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Kaj se naučimo pri temi What do they look like? Describing a person?
Describing someone's physical appearance involves looking at features like height, build, hair, and eyes. To do this correctly in English, we use the two important verbs: to be and have got.
Kaj je build?
The physical shape and size of a person's body.
Kaj je straight?
A hair style that has no curls or waves.
Kaj je freckles?
Small brown spots on a person's skin, often on the nose.
Kako na kratko povzamemo temo What do they look like? Describing a person?
To describe people, use 'to be' for height, build, and general adjectives like beautiful. Use 'have got' for specific features like hair, eyes, freckles, and glasses.
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