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Usages of у
После ужина я попросил счёт у официанта.
After dinner I asked for the bill from the waiter.
На вечеринке гости могут заказать напитки у официанта.
At the party guests can order drinks from the waiter.
Покупатель спрашивает у кассира, есть ли скидки на колбасу.
The customer asks the cashier if there are any discounts on the sausage.
Прохожий купил мороженое у продавца.
The passerby bought ice cream from the vendor.
Я купил помидоры у продавца на рынке.
I bought tomatoes from the vendor at the market.
Я спросил у агента, входит ли страховка в цену билета.
I asked the agent whether the insurance is included in the ticket price.
Спроси у администратора, нужно ли заранее платить за хостел.
Ask the receptionist whether it is necessary to pay for the hostel in advance.
Я купил у художницы маленькую открытку с видом на порт.
I bought a small postcard with a view of the port from the female painter.
Вам стоит уточнить адрес у администратора перед отправкой документа.
It’s worth confirming the address with the receptionist before sending the document.
Почему бы тебе не одолжить у соседки молоток и пару гвоздей?
Why don’t you borrow a hammer and a couple of nails from your female neighbor?
Я уже одолжил у неё молоток, но забыл вернуть его вечером.
I already borrowed a hammer from her, but I forgot to return it in the evening.
Я спросил у охраны, можно ли войти без пропуска.
I asked security whether it’s possible to enter without a pass.
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