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31 [třicet jedna] V restauraci 3

I would like a starter.	Chtěl / chtěla bych nějaký předkrm.
I would like a salad.	Dám si salát.
I would like a soup.	Dám si polévku.
I would like a dessert.	Dám si nějaký zákusek.
I would like an ice cream with whipped cream.	Dám si zmrzlinu se šlehačkou.
I would like some fruit or cheese.	Dám si ovoce nebo sýr.
We would like to have breakfast.	Chtěli bychom posnídat.
We would like to have lunch.	Chtěli bychom obědvat.
We would like to have dinner.	Chtěli bychom povečeřet.
What would you like for breakfast?	Co budete chtít k snídani?
Rolls with jam and honey?	Housky s marmeládou a medem?
Toast with sausage and cheese?	Toast se salámem a sýrem?
A boiled egg?	Vařené vejce?
A fried egg?	Volské oko?
An omelette?	Omeletu?
Another yoghurt, please.	Ještě jeden jogurt, prosím.
Some salt and pepper also, please.	Ještě sůl a pepř, prosím.
Another glass of water, please.	Ještě sklenici vody, prosím.

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