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  1. Mark
    German Als wir ankamen, war es bereits völlig dunkel geworden. Wir hatten den Weg im Wald kaum noch gesehen.

    When we arrived, it had already become completely dark. We could hardly see the path in the woods anymore.

  2. Jenny
    German Das muss beängstigend gewesen sein. In ihren Augen war es die originellste Idee überhaupt.

    That must have been scary. In her eyes it was the most original idea ever.

  3. Mark
    German Sie hatten den Fisch gebraten, bevor alle zum Abendessen kamen. Es war ein außergewöhnliches Mahl.

    They had fried the fish before everyone came to dinner. It was an exceptional meal.

  4. Jenny
    German Erstaunlich. Hast du je etwas so Ungewöhnliches erlebt wie diese Reise?

    Amazing. Have you ever experienced anything as unusual as this trip?

  5. Mark
    German Einmal stand ich auf einem Berg über den Wolken. Es war absolut fantastisch.

    Once I stood on a mountain above the clouds. It was absolutely fantastic.

  6. Jenny
    German Klingt unwirklich. Ich erinnere mich, wie ich extreme Sportarten [[extreme sports]] in den Alpen ausprobierte.

    يبدو غير واقعي. أتذكر أنني جربت [[الرياضات المتطرفة]] في جبال الألب.

  7. Mark
    German War es gefährlich? Ich wäre wahrscheinlich erschrocken gewesen.

    Was it dangerous? I would probably have been scared.

  8. Jenny
    German Ein bisschen, aber der Trainer war sehr erfahren und beruhigend.

    A little, but the coach was very experienced and reassuring.

  9. Mark
    German Wenn ich mutig genug wäre, würde ich vielleicht Tauchen versuchen.

    If I were brave enough, I might try diving.

  10. Jenny
    German Du solltest es! Die Welt unter dem Meer ist absolut wunderschön.

    You should do it! The world under the sea is absolutely beautiful.

  11. Mark
    German Vielleicht im Sommer, wenn das Wasser wärmer ist.

    Maybe in the summer, when the water is warmer.

  12. Jenny
    German Ich werde dich begleiten. Solche Erlebnisse sind unvergesslich.

    I will come with you. Such experiences are unforgettable.

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