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46 [czterdzieści sześć] Na dyskotece

Is this seat taken?	Czy to miejsce jest wolne?
May I sit with you?	Czy mogę się do pana / pani przysiąść?
Sure.	Dobrze.
How do you like the music?	Jak podoba się panu / pani ta muzyka?
A little too loud.	Jest trochę za głośna.
But the band plays very well.	Ale ten zespół gra całkiem dobrze.
Do you come here often?	Czy często pan / pani tu bywa?
No, this is the first time.	Nie, jestem tu pierwszy raz.
I’ve never been here before.	Wcześniej tu nigdy nie byłem / byłam.
Would you like to dance?	Zatańczy pan / pani?
Maybe later.	Może później.
I can’t dance very well.	Nie umiem zbyt dobrze tańczyć.
It’s very easy.	To jest całkiem proste.
I’ll show you.	Pokażę panu / pani.
No, maybe some other time.	Nie, może innym razem.
Are you waiting for someone?	Czeka pan / pani na kogoś?
Yes, for my boyfriend.	Tak na przyjaciela. / Tak, na mojego chłopaka.
There he is!	O, właśnie idzie!

The language of pictures

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