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  1. Mark
    German Ich werde das Licht einschalten, wenn es dunkel wird. Es ist schon fast Abend.

    I will turn on the light when it gets dark. It's almost evening.

  2. Jenny
    German Stimmt. Wenn es anfängt zu regnen, solltest du die Kleidung aufhängen.

    That's right. If it starts to rain you should hang up the clothes.

  3. Mark
    German Mache ich. Du musst das Spiel verlassen, wenn du dich schlecht fühlst.

    I will. You must leave the game if you feel unwell.

  4. Jenny
    German Ich weiß, aber ich möchte nicht aufgeben. Es macht so viel Spaß.

    I know, but I don't want to give up. It's so much fun.

  5. Mark
    German Verstehe. Aber Gesundheit ist wichtiger als jedes Spiel.

    I understand. But health is more important than any game.

  6. Jenny
    German Stimmt. Hast du den Fernseher ausgeschaltet?

    That's right. Did you turn off the TV?

  7. Mark
    German Ja, vor einer Stunde. Ich wollte das Buch lesen in Ruhe.

    Yes, an hour ago. I wanted to read the book in peace.

  8. Jenny
    German Großartig. Ich plane, früh zu Bett zu gehen heute Abend.

    Great. I plan to go to bed early tonight.

  9. Mark
    German Gute Idee. Ich werde auch früh schlafen, damit ich morgen fit bin.

    Good idea. I'll also go to bed early so I'm fit tomorrow.

  10. Jenny
    German Hast du den Computer heruntergefahren?

    Did you shut down the computer?

  11. Mark
    German Ja, alles ist ausgeschaltet. Auch die Heizung habe ich auf niedrig gestellt.

    Yes, everything is off. I also set the heating to low.

  12. Jenny
    German Perfekt. Schlaf gut und träume schön.

    Perfect. Sleep well and sweet dreams.

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