Language
German
CEFR Level
A0
Theme
Sprache & Alltag
Linked course
German A0

Core words

Story

Lena und der leise Himmel

  1. Es ist Abend am Fenster.

    It's evening at the window.

  2. Lena und Mama sehen in den Himmel.

    Lena and her mom look at the sky.

  3. Lena flüstert leise Hallo zum Himmel.

    Lena whispers a quiet hello to the sky.

  4. Lena will die stille Nacht sehen.

    Lena wants to see the quiet night.

  5. Die Sonne ist schon weg, und der Mond kommt gleich.

    The sun is already gone, and the moon is coming up.

  6. Doch eine graue Wolke zieht heran, und die Sterne sind versteckt.

    But a gray cloud is coming, and the stars are hidden.

  7. Lena ist traurig, weil sie kein Funkeln sieht.

    Lena is sad because she can't see any sparkle.

  8. Mama hat eine Idee: ein leises Spiel mit den Formen der Wolke.

    Mom has an idea: a quiet game with the cloud shapes.

  9. Wir können Herzen, Boote und Tiere finden.

    We can find hearts, boats, and animals.

  10. Dieses Boot ist klein, und dieses Tier ist lang.

    This boat is small, and this animal is long.

  11. Langsam teilt sich die Wolke, und ein erster Stern blinkt.

    Slowly the cloud parts, and a first star twinkles.

  12. Lena lächelt, sagt leise gute Nacht zum Himmel und geht ins Bett.

    Lena smiles, says good night softly to the sky, and goes to bed.

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