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17 [sjutton] I huset

Our house is here.	Här är vårt hus.
The roof is on top.	Ovanpå är taket.
The basement is below.	Under finns källaren.
There is a garden behind the house.	Bakom huset är en trädgård.
There is no street in front of the house.	Framför huset finns ingen gata.
There are trees next to the house.	Bredvid huset finns det träd.
My apartment is here.	Här är min lägenhet.
The kitchen and bathroom are here.	Här är köket och badrummet.
The living room and bedroom are there.	Där är vardagsrummet och sovrummet.
The front door is closed.	Ytterdörren är stängd.
But the windows are open.	Men fönstren är öppna.
It is hot today.	Det är hett idag.
We are going to the living room.	Vi går in i vardagsrummet.
There is a sofa and an armchair there.	Där är en soffa och en fåtölj.
Please, sit down!	Varsågod och sitt! / Var så god och sitt!
My computer is there.	Där står min dator.
My stereo is there.	Där står min stereoanläggning.
The TV set is brand new.	TV – apparaten är helt ny.

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