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  1. Lars
    Dutch Ik wil een nieuw overhemd kopen, maar alles is hier zo duur.

    I want to buy a new shirt, but everything here is so expensive.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Deze winkel heeft vandaag uitverkoop. Veel artikelen zijn goedkoop.

    This store has a sale today. Many items are cheap.

  3. Lars
    Dutch Hoeveel kost die blauwe jas?

    How much does that blue coat cost?

  4. Anna
    Dutch Maar twintig euro. De prijs is echt goed voor de kwaliteit.

    Only twenty euros. That's a really good price for the quality.

  5. Lars
    Dutch Ik betaal hem nu. Waar is mijn portemonnee?

    I'm paying him now. Where is my wallet?

  6. Anna
    Dutch Hij zit in je handtas. Ik zag hem net.

    He is in your handbag. I just saw him.

  7. Lars
    Dutch Bedankt! Ik wil vandaag niet meer dan vijftig euro uitgeven.

    Thanks! I don't want to spend more than fifty euros today.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Oké. Ik heb ook nieuwe schoenen nodig, maar ze zijn niet gratis.

    Okay. I also need new shoes, but they're not free.

  9. Lars
    Dutch Laten we naar het warenhuis aan de overkant van de straat gaan.

    Let's go to the department store across the street.

  10. Anna
    Dutch Goed idee. Daar zijn schoenen en tassen vaak goedkoper.

    Good idea. Shoes and bags are often cheaper there.

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