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  1. Mark
    German Die Suppe wurde stundenlang gekocht. Sie schmeckt jetzt wirklich intensiv und reichhaltig.

    The soup was cooked for hours. It tastes really rich and intense now.

  2. Jenny
    German Köstlich. Das Wetter heute ist ziemlich sonnig und warm.

    Delicious. The weather today is quite sunny and warm.

  3. Mark
    German Stimmt. Der Kuchen wurde ruiniert, weil er zu lange im Ofen war.

    That's true. The cake was ruined because it was in the oven too long.

  4. Jenny
    German Schade. Das passiert manchmal, wenn man abgelenkt ist.

    Too bad. That sometimes happens when you're distracted.

  5. Mark
    German Wahr. Ich werde morgen einen neuen backen.

    True. I will bake a new one tomorrow.

  6. Jenny
    German Großartig. Welche Sorte planst du?

    Great. Which kind are you planning?

  7. Mark
    German Einen Schokoladenkuchen mit Erdbeeren obendrauf.

    A chocolate cake with strawberries on top.

  8. Jenny
    German Klingt fantastisch. Darf ich dir helfen?

    Sounds fantastic. Can I help you?

  9. Mark
    German Gerne. Mit zwei Leuten macht es mehr Spaß.

    Sure. It's more fun with two people.

  10. Jenny
    German Stimmt. Hast du genug Zutaten zu Hause?

    That's right. Do you have enough ingredients at home?

  11. Mark
    German Fast alles. Ich brauche nur noch etwas Sahne und Eier.

    Almost everything. I only need some cream and eggs.

  12. Jenny
    German Ich bringe sie mit, wenn ich morgen komme.

    I'll bring them when I come tomorrow.

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