- Language
- Dutch
- CEFR Level
- A0
- Theme
- Kalender en tijd
- Linked course
- Dutch A0
Core words
Story
De cirkel van de seizoenen
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Het is avond in de kamer van Mila.
It's evening in Mila's room.
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Mila kijkt uit het raam en denkt aan de seizoenen.
Mila looks out the window and thinks about the seasons.
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Ze wil ze leren en rustig slapen.
She wants to learn them and sleep peacefully.
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Papa Bas gaat zitten op het bed naast haar.
Dad Bas sits on the bed next to her.
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Wat zijn de seizoenen, papa?
What are the seasons, Dad?
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Er is zacht maanlicht op het dak.
There is soft moonlight on the roof.
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Mila ziet nu geen lente, zomer, herfst of winter.
Mila doesn't see spring, summer, autumn, or winter right now.
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Papa Bas lacht en zegt: We maken een kleine cirkel met vier vakken.
Dad Bas laughs and says they will make a small circle with four sections.
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Dan zal jij elk seizoen zien, één voor één.
Then you'll see each season, one by one.
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Ze tekenen sneeuw, bloemen, zon en bladeren.
They draw snow, flowers, the sun, and leaves.
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De cirkel hangt aan de muur bij het bed.
The circle hangs on the wall by the bed.
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Mila wijst en zegt: Dit is winter, dan lente, dan zomer, en dan herfst.
Mila points and says, 'This is winter, then spring, then summer, and then autumn.'
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Ze sluit haar ogen en slaapt.
She closes her eyes and falls asleep.
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