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  1. Mark
    German Sie sagte, dass sie später zurückrufen [[call back]] würde. Sie hatte gerade ein wichtiges Treffen.

    She said she would call back later. She had just been in an important meeting.

  2. Jenny
    German Verstehe. Er beschwerte sich, dass die Anzeige irreführend war.

    I see. He complained that the ad was misleading.

  3. Mark
    German Stimmt, ich habe sie auch gesehen. Kannst du die Nummer für die Pizzeria wählen?

    That's true, I saw them too. Can you call the pizzeria?

  4. Jenny
    German Sicher. Welche Pizza möchtest du bestellen?

    Sure. Which pizza would you like to order?

  5. Mark
    German Eine mit Käse und Tomaten. Und vielleicht eine kleine Salat.

    One with cheese and tomatoes. And maybe a small salad.

  6. Jenny
    German Großartig. Ich liefere die Bestellung in einer Minute auf.

    Great. I'll deliver the order in a minute.

  7. Mark
    German Hast du heute schon mit deiner Mutter gesprochen?

    Have you talked to your mother today?

  8. Jenny
    German Ja, am Morgen. Sie hat mir erzählt, dass mein Vater krank ist.

    Yes, in the morning. She told me that my father is sick.

  9. Mark
    German Oh nein, das tut mir leid. Geht es ihm besser?

    Oh no, I'm sorry. Is he feeling better?

  10. Jenny
    German Etwas. Der Doktor hat ihm Medikamente verschrieben.

    A little. The doctor prescribed some medicine for him.

  11. Mark
    German Hoffentlich erholt er sich schnell. Sag ihm liebe Grüße von mir.

    Hopefully he'll recover quickly. Give him my best wishes.

  12. Jenny
    German Werde ich. Danke für deine Anteilnahme.

    I will. Thanks for your sympathy.

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