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  1. Mark
    German Der Pinsel wird zum Streichen der Wände verwendet. Ich liebe diese Arbeit.

    The paintbrush is used to paint the walls. I love this work.

  2. Jenny
    German Großartig. Dieser Taschenrechner wurde für komplexe mathematische Aufgaben entworfen.

    Great. This calculator was designed for complex mathematical tasks.

  3. Mark
    German Beeindruckend. Der Kamm auf dem Tisch gehört Julie.

    Impressive. The comb on the table belongs to Julie.

  4. Jenny
    German Ich werde ihn ihr geben. Hast du das neue Werkzeug für den Garten?

    I will give it to her. Do you have the new gardening tool?

  5. Mark
    German Ja, eine Gartenschere und auch eine Schaufel. Sie sind sehr nützlich.

    Yes, gardening shears and a shovel. They are very useful.

  6. Jenny
    German Praktisch. Mein Mann braucht auch eine neue Bohrmaschine.

    Practical. My husband also needs a new drill.

  7. Mark
    German Es gibt einen Werkzeugladen am Marktplatz. Sie haben eine große Auswahl.

    There is a hardware store at the market square. It has a large selection.

  8. Jenny
    German Ich werde später hingehen. Brauchst du auch etwas?

    I will go there later. Do you need anything?

  9. Mark
    German Ja, einen Schraubenzieher und Nägel. Ich repariere das Regal zu Hause.

    Yes, a screwdriver and nails. I'm repairing the shelf at home.

  10. Jenny
    German Gute Idee. Solche Reparaturen sparen viel Geld.

    Good idea. Such repairs save a lot of money.

  11. Mark
    German Genau. Selbst zu machen ist immer befriedigender.

    Exactly. Doing it yourself is always more satisfying.

  12. Jenny
    German Stimmt. Ich freue mich auf das Ergebnis.

    That's right. I'm looking forward to the result.

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