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  1. Lars
    Dutch Neem je paraplu mee. Het ziet ernaar uit dat het vandaag weer regent.

    Take your umbrella. It looks like it will rain again today.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Bedankt. Ik heb ook mijn regenjas nodig, want de wind is sterk.

    Thanks. I also need my raincoat because it's windy.

  3. Lars
    Dutch Doe ook je handschoenen aan. Je handen worden buiten koud.

    Put on your gloves too. Your hands will get cold outside.

  4. Anna
    Dutch Waar is mijn linker handschoen? Ik kan hem niet vinden.

    Where is my left glove? I can't find it.

  5. Lars
    Dutch Misschien achter het gordijn of onder de stoel.

    Maybe behind the curtain or under the chair.

  6. Anna
    Dutch Gevonden! Nu ben ik klaar voor het natte weer.

    Found it! Now I'm ready for the wet weather.

  7. Lars
    Dutch Wees voorzichtig — er was vannacht een onweersbui.

    Be careful — there was a thunderstorm last night.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Weet ik. De straten zijn nog steeds erg nat.

    I know. The streets are still very wet.

  9. Lars
    Dutch Doe een kleine handdoek in je tas, voor de zekerheid.

    Put a small towel in your bag, just in case.

  10. Anna
    Dutch Goed idee. Het regenwoud-weer voelt ver van een zonnige dag!

    Good idea. Rainforest weather feels far from a sunny day!

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