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  1. Mark
    German Ich habe gerade das Schlafzimmer geputzt. Es sieht jetzt wirklich ordentlich aus.

    I just cleaned the bedroom. It looks really tidy now.

  2. Jenny
    German Großartig. Das ist der Wohnblock [[apartment block / apartment building]], der letztes Jahr gebaut wurde.

    Great. That's the apartment building that was built last year.

  3. Mark
    German Wirklich neu. Hast du jemals in einem Einzelzimmer [[single room]] übernachtet?

    Really new. Have you ever stayed in a single room?

  4. Jenny
    German Ja, bei einer Geschäftsreise. Es war klein, aber sehr komfortabel.

    Yes, on a business trip. It was small but very comfortable.

  5. Mark
    German Das Wohnzimmer in meiner neuen Wohnung ist riesig.

    The living room in my new apartment is huge.

  6. Jenny
    German Beeindruckend. Wie groß ist die Küche? Ich hoffe, sie hat genug Platz.

    Impressive. How big is the kitchen? I hope it has enough space.

  7. Mark
    German Ja, sogar mit einer kleinen Esstheke. Das Esszimmer ist gleich daneben.

    Yes, even with a small breakfast bar. The dining room is right next to it.

  8. Jenny
    German Perfekt. Hat die Wohnung auch einen Balkon?

    Perfect. Does the apartment also have a balcony?

  9. Mark
    German Ja, mit einem schönen Ausblick auf den Garten. Im Sommer werde ich dort frühstücken.

    Yes, with a nice view of the garden. I'll have breakfast there in the summer.

  10. Jenny
    German Klingt traumhaft. Hast du auch ein Badezimmer mit Dusche oder Wanne?

    Sounds wonderful. Do you also have a bathroom with a shower or a tub?

  11. Mark
    German Beides. Es ist sehr modern und hell.

    Both. It is very modern and bright.

  12. Jenny
    German Ich freue mich, sie bald zu besuchen. Vielleicht trinken wir Kaffee auf dem Balkon.

    I'm looking forward to visiting them soon. Maybe we'll have coffee on the balcony.

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