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52 [päťdesiatdva] V obchodnom dome

Shall we go to the department store?	Ideme do obchodného domu?
I have to go shopping.	Musím urobiť nejaké nákupy.
I want to do a lot of shopping.	Chcem toho veľa nakúpiť.
Where are the office supplies?	Kde sú kancelárske potreby?
I need envelopes and stationery.	Potrebujem poštové obálky a papier.
I need pens and markers.	Potrebujem perá a zvýrazňovače.
Where is the furniture?	Kde je nábytok?
I need a cupboard and a chest of drawers.	Potrebujem skriňu a komodu.
I need a desk and a bookshelf.	Potrebujem písací stôl a policu.
Where are the toys?	Kde sú hračky?
I need a doll and a teddy bear.	Potrebujem bábiku a medvedíka.
I need a football and a chess board.	Potrebujem futbalovú loptu a šachy.
Where are the tools?	Kde je náradie?
I need a hammer and a pair of pliers.	Potrebujem kladivo a kliešte.
I need a drill and a screwdriver.	Potrebujem vrták a skrutkovač.
Where is the jewellery / jewelry (am.) department?	Kde sú šperky?
I need a chain and a bracelet.	Potrebujem retiazku a náramok.
I need a ring and earrings.	Potrebujem prsteň a náušnice.

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