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  1. Mark
    German Ich möchte ein neues Hemd kaufen, aber hier ist alles so teuer.

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

  2. Jenny
    German Dieses Geschäft hat heute einen Ausverkauf. Viele Sachen sind günstig.

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

  3. Mark
    German Wie viel kostet diese blaue Jacke?

    How much does this blue jacket cost?

  4. Jenny
    German Nur zwanzig Dollar. Der Preis ist wirklich gut für die Qualität.

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

  5. Mark
    German Ich werde sie jetzt bezahlen. Wo ist meine Geldbörse?

    I'll pay for them now. Where is my wallet?

  6. Jenny
    German Sie ist in deiner Handtasche. Ich habe sie vorhin gesehen.

    It's in your handbag. I saw it earlier.

  7. Mark
    German Danke! Ich möchte heute nicht mehr als fünfzig Dollar ausgeben.

    Thank you! I don't want to spend more than fifty dollars today.

  8. Jenny
    German Okay. Ich brauche auch neue Schuhe, aber sie sind nicht umsonst.

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

  9. Mark
    German Lass uns ins Kaufhaus auf der anderen Seite der Straße gehen.

    Let's go to the department store on the other side of the street.

  10. Jenny
    German Gute Idee. Dort gibt es oft niedrigere Preise für Schuhe und Taschen.

    Good idea. There are often lower prices for shoes and bags there.

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