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  1. Mark
    German Wir essen um sieben Uhr zu Abend. Möchtest du mit uns essen?

    We eat dinner at seven. Would you like to eat with us?

  2. Jenny
    German Sehr gerne. Was kochst du heute? Etwas Besonderes?

    I'd love to. What are you cooking today? Something special?

  3. Mark
    German Er kocht den Hauptgang [[main course]] sehr schnell. Es gibt Pasta mit Meeresfrüchten.

    He cooks the main course very quickly. It's seafood pasta.

  4. Jenny
    German Köstlich. Sie machen morgen ein Picknick im Park.

    Delicious. They are having a picnic in the park tomorrow.

  5. Mark
    German Das klingt schön. Welches Essen bringt jeder mit?

    That sounds nice. What food is everyone bringing?

  6. Jenny
    German Ich bringe Sandwiches und etwas Obst mit. Vielleicht ein paar Äpfel.

    I'll bring sandwiches and some fruit. Maybe a few apples.

  7. Mark
    German Perfekt. Ich kümmere mich um die Getränke und einen kleinen Kuchen zum Nachtisch.

    Perfect. I'll take care of the drinks and a small cake for dessert.

  8. Jenny
    German Toll. Sollten wir auch eine Decke mitbringen? Das Gras könnte feucht sein.

    Great. Should we bring a blanket too? The grass might be wet.

  9. Mark
    German Gute Idee. Wenn das Wetter schön bleibt, könnten wir den ganzen Nachmittag dort verbringen.

    Good idea. If the weather stays nice, we could spend the whole afternoon there.

  10. Jenny
    German Ich hoffe sehr, dass es nicht regnet. Die Vorhersage sieht gut aus.

    I really hope it doesn't rain. The forecast looks good.

  11. Mark
    German Wunderbar. Hast du schon zu Mittag gegessen?

    Wonderful. Have you had lunch yet?

  12. Jenny
    German Noch nicht. Lass uns ein leichtes Frühstück zubereiten und uns dann auf das Picknick freuen.

    Not yet. Let's make a light breakfast and then look forward to the picnic.

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