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  1. Lars
    Dutch We kunnen samen een lied zingen.

    We can sing a song together.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Ze kunnen niet dansen.

    They can't dance.

  3. Lars
    Dutch Kunnen we spelen en eten?

    Can we play and eat?

  4. Anna
    Dutch Mijn vriendin heeft een grote verjaardagstaart.

    My friend has a big birthday cake.

  5. Lars
    Dutch Er zijn veel ballonnen op het feest.

    There are many balloons at the party.

  6. Anna
    Dutch We spelen spelletjes en lachen.

    We play games and laugh.

  7. Lars
    Dutch Mijn klasgenoten zingen een vrolijk lied voor me.

    My classmates sing a cheerful song for me.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Ik geniet van mijn verjaardag met mijn familie.

    I enjoy my birthday with my family.

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