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87 [astoņdesmit septiņi] Modālo darbības vārdu pagātne 1

We had to water the flowers.	Mums bija jāaplej puķes.
We had to clean the apartment.	Mums bija jāuzkopj dzīvoklis.
We had to wash the dishes.	Mums bija jānomazgā trauki.
Did you have to pay the bill?	Vai jums bija jāsamaksā rēķins?
Did you have to pay an entrance fee?	Vai jums bija jāmaksā par ieejas biļetēm?
Did you have to pay a fine?	Vai jums bija jāmaksā soda nauda?
Who had to say goodbye?	Kam bija jāatvadās?
Who had to go home early?	Kam bija agri jāiet mājās?
Who had to take the train?	Kam bija jābrauc ar vilcienu?
We did not want to stay long.	Mēs negribējām ilgi palikt.
We did not want to drink anything.	Mēs negribējām neko dzert.
We did not want to disturb you.	Mēs negribējām traucēt.
I just wanted to make a call.	Es tikko gribēju piezvanīt.
I just wanted to call a taxi.	Es gribēju pasūtīt taksometru.
Actually I wanted to drive home.	Es gribēju braukt mājās.
I thought you wanted to call your wife.	Es domāju, tu gribēji piezvanīt savai sievai.
I thought you wanted to call information.	Es domāju, tu gribēji piezvanīt uzziņām.
I thought you wanted to order a pizza.	Es domāju, tu gribēji pasūtīt picu.

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