Convenience Store

1. Fins a quina ora sètz dobèrts?

   Until what time are you open?

   Usage

   Ask when the shop closes

   Grammar Note

   sètz is 2nd plural of èsser; dobèrts agrees in plural. Composed

2. Sètz dobèrts lo dimenge?

   Are you open on Sunday?

   Usage

   Check Sunday opening; weekdays are lower-case

   Grammar Note

   lo before a weekday gives a habitual reading. Composed

3. I a un minimum per pagar amb la carta?

   Is there a minimum for paying by card?

   Usage

   Before paying a small amount by card

   Grammar Note

   amb marks the means. Composed

4. Pòdi aver un sac, se vos plai?

   Can I have a bag, please?

   Usage

   Ask for a bag at the till

   Grammar Note

   pòdi aver + noun means can I have. Composed

5. Volètz lo recebut?

   Do you want the receipt?

   Usage

   Usually heard from the cashier

   Grammar Note

   volètz is 2nd plural of voler. Composed

6. Barram dins cinc minutas.

   We close in five minutes.

   Usage

   What the staff say before closing

   Grammar Note

   barram is 1st plural of barrar; dins + time means in. Composed

7. Ont es la botiga la mai prèpa?

   Where is the nearest shop?

   Usage

   Look for a nearby shop

   Grammar Note

   la mai prèpa forms the superlative nearest. Composed

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