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52 [pedeset i dva] U robnoj kući

Shall we go to the department store?	Hoćemo li ići u jednu robnu kuću?
I have to go shopping.	Ja moram obaviti kupovinu.
I want to do a lot of shopping.	Hoću puno toga da kupim.
Where are the office supplies?	Gdje su uredski artikli?
I need envelopes and stationery.	Trebam koverte i papir za pisma.
I need pens and markers.	Trebam hemijske olovke i flomastere.
Where is the furniture?	Gdje je namještaj?
I need a cupboard and a chest of drawers.	Trebam ormar i komodu.
I need a desk and a bookshelf.	Trebam jedan pisaći sto i regal.
Where are the toys?	Gdje su igračke?
I need a doll and a teddy bear.	Trebam jednu lutku i medvjedića.
I need a football and a chess board.	Trebam fudbalsku loptu i šah.
Where are the tools?	Gdje je alat?
I need a hammer and a pair of pliers.	Trebam čekić i kliješta.
I need a drill and a screwdriver.	Trebam bušilicu i odvijač.
Where is the jewellery / jewelry (am.) department?	Gdje je nakit?
I need a chain and a bracelet.	Trebam ogrlicu i narukvicu.
I need a ring and earrings.	Trebam prsten i naušnice.

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