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  1. Mark
    German Hätte ich gewusst, dass es schneien würde, hätte ich wärmere Kleidung getragen. Mir ist immer noch kalt.

    If I had known it would snow, I would have worn warmer clothes. I'm still cold.

  2. Jenny
    German Das tut mir leid. Das Notfallteam arbeitete die ganze Nacht, um den Schaden zu reparieren.

    I'm sorry. The emergency team worked all night to repair the damage.

  3. Mark
    German Sie sind echte Helden. Der Nordwind war extrem kalt und der Sturm heftig.

    They are real heroes. The north wind was extremely cold and the storm was strong.

  4. Jenny
    German Mehrere Bäume sind auf die Straße gefallen. Der Verkehr steht überall still.

    Several trees have fallen onto the road. Traffic is at a standstill everywhere.

  5. Mark
    German Wenn die Straßen nicht so vereist wären, könnten die Krankenwagen schneller fahren.

    If the roads weren't so icy, ambulances could drive faster.

  6. Jenny
    German Das stimmt. Hoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen besser.

    That's true. Hopefully the weather will be better tomorrow.

  7. Mark
    German Die Vorhersage sagt, der Regen werde nachlassen, aber es bleibt windig.

    The forecast says the rain will ease, but it will stay windy.

  8. Jenny
    German Wir sollten zu Hause bleiben und uns warm halten. Ich mache uns heiße Schokolade.

    We should stay at home and keep warm. I'll make us hot chocolate.

  9. Mark
    German Wundervoll. Hast du die Heizung eingeschaltet?

    Wonderful. Have you turned on the heating?

  10. Jenny
    German Ja, schon vor einer Stunde. Das Haus ist gemütlich warm.

    Yes, an hour ago. The house is cozy and warm.

  11. Mark
    German Perfekt. Ich werde versuchen, später trotzdem etwas Sport zu treiben.

    Perfect. I'll still try to exercise later.

  12. Jenny
    German Sei vorsichtig draußen. Die Bedingungen sind immer noch gefährlich.

    Be careful outside. The conditions are still dangerous.

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