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52 [pięćdziesiąt dwa] W domu handlowym

Shall we go to the department store?	Pójdziemy do domu handlowego?
I have to go shopping.	Muszę zrobić zakupy.
I want to do a lot of shopping.	Chcę zrobić duże zakupy.
Where are the office supplies?	Gdzie są artykuły biurowe?
I need envelopes and stationery.	Potrzebuję koperty i papier listowy.
I need pens and markers.	Potrzebuję długopisy i flamastry.
Where is the furniture?	Gdzie są meble?
I need a cupboard and a chest of drawers.	Potrzebuję szafę i komodę.
I need a desk and a bookshelf.	Potrzebuję biurko i regał.
Where are the toys?	Gdzie są zabawki?
I need a doll and a teddy bear.	Potrzebuję lalkę i misia.
I need a football and a chess board.	Potrzebuję piłkę nożną i szachy.
Where are the tools?	Gdzie są narzędzia?
I need a hammer and a pair of pliers.	Potrzebuję młotek i obcęgi.
I need a drill and a screwdriver.	Potrzebuję wiertarkę i wkrętak.
Where is the jewellery / jewelry (am.) department?	Gdzie jest biżuteria?
I need a chain and a bracelet.	Potrzebuję łańcuszek i bransoletkę.
I need a ring and earrings.	Potrzebne mi są pierścionek i kolczyki.

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