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Dialogue

Bevor ich das Abendessen koche, sollte ich die Ernährungseinschränkungen aller Gäste überprüfen.

buh-FOHR ikh dahss AH-bunt-ess-un KOKH-uh, ZOL-tuh ikh dee air-NAIR-oongs-IN-shreng-koong-un AHL-uh GESS-tuh oo-buh-PROO-fun. Before I cook dinner, I should check everyone's dietary restrictions.

Es lohnt sich, das zu überprüfen, denn ein Gast meidet Milchprodukte und ein anderer isst kein Schweinefleisch.

ess LOHNT zikh, dahss tsoo oo-buh-PROO-fun, den ine gahst MY-dut MILKH-proh-dook-tuh oont ine AHN-duh-rer isst kine SHVY-nuh-flysh. It is worth checking, because one guest avoids dairy and another does not eat pork.

Ich hatte vor, cremige Pasta zu machen, also brauche ich einen Ersatz.

ikh HAH-tuh fohr, KRAY-mih-guh PAH-sta tsoo MAKH-un, AHL-zoh BROW-khuh ikh EYE-nun air-ZAHTS. I was planning to make creamy pasta, so I need a substitute.

Du könntest Olivenöl und Gemüse anstelle einer Soße auf Milchbasis verwenden.

doo KURN-tust oh-lee-VAYN-uhl oont guh-MYOO-zuh an-SHTELL-uh EYE-nuh ZOH-suh owf MILKH-bah-zees fehr-VEN-dun. You could use olive oil and vegetables instead of a milk-based sauce.

Wäre das für die Gäste trotzdem eine richtige Mahlzeit?

VAIR-uh dahss fyoor dee GESS-tuh TROTS-taym EYE-nuh RIKH-tih-guh MAHLT-tseit? Would that still feel like a proper meal for guests?

Das wäre es, besonders wenn du Pilze und einen frischen Salat dazu gibst.

dahss VAIR-uh ess, buh-ZON-duhrs ven doo PIL-tsuh oont EYE-nun FRISH-un zah-LAHT dah-TSOO geeps. It would, especially if you add mushrooms and a bright salad.

Ich werde eine kurze Nachricht schicken und nach weiteren Wünschen fragen.

ikh VAIR-duh EYE-nuh KOOR-tsuh NAHKH-rikht SHIK-un oont nahkh VY-tuh-run VURN-shun FRAH-gun. I will send a quick message asking about any other preferences.

Halte die Frage einfach, sonst könnten die Leute das Gefühl haben, dass sie Umstände machen.

HAL-tuh dee FRAH-guh EYE-nfahkh, zonst KURN-tun dee LOY-tuh dahss guh-FYOOL HAH-bun, dahss zee OOM-shtend-uh MAKH-un. Keep the question simple, or people may feel they are causing trouble.

In der Nachricht kann einfach stehen, dass ich etwas machen möchte, das für alle geeignet ist.

in dair NAHKH-rikht kahn EYE-nfahkh SHTAY-un, dahss ikh ET-vahs MAKH-un MERKH-tuh, dahss fyoor AHL-uh guh-EYEG-nut ist. The message can simply say I want to make something suitable for everyone.

Das klingt rücksichtsvoll und gibt ihnen die Möglichkeit, klar zu antworten.

dahss KLINGT RUEK-zikhts-fol oont geeps EE-nun dee MOYKH-likh-kite, klahr tsoo AHN-tvor-tun. That sounds considerate and gives them a chance to answer clearly.

Word by Word

Bevor “Bevor” means “before” and introduces the time condition for cooking dinner in “Bevor ich das Abendessen koche”. The verb comes later in this subordinate clause; a reusable pattern is “Bevor ich …, …” when one action happens before another. You can use it when explaining the order of plans or daily activities.

ich “ich” means “I” and refers to the person speaking in “Bevor ich das Abendessen koche” and “Ich werde eine kurze Nachricht schicken”. It is used as the subject of the speaker’s action; a common pattern is “ich + verb”. Use it whenever you describe your own actions, plans, or opinions.

das In “das Abendessen”, “das” means “the”; in “das zu überprüfen”, it refers to checking the restrictions, and “Das” in “Das wäre es” refers to the suggested meal. The exact meaning comes from the surrounding construction, so reuse it with the noun or reference it belongs to, such as “das Abendessen”. It is useful when pointing to a specific thing or idea.

Abendessen “Abendessen” means “dinner” in “das Abendessen koche”. It names the evening meal being prepared, and the common pattern is “das Abendessen kochen”. Use it when talking about preparing, eating, or planning the evening meal.

koche “koche” means “cook” in “ich das Abendessen koche”. Here it describes the speaker’s action of preparing dinner, and it follows “ich” in the clause. Use it with a meal or food as the object, for example in the pattern “ich koche …”.

sollte “sollte” expresses what the speaker should do in “sollte ich die Ernährungseinschränkungen aller Gäste überprüfen”. It presents checking as advisable or responsible rather than as a simple fact. Use “sollte” when giving or describing sensible advice about an action.

die “die” means “the” in “die Ernährungseinschränkungen”. It introduces the specific dietary restrictions being checked, and the reusable pattern is “die + plural noun”. Use it before a known group of things when discussing a particular set.

Ernährungseinschränkungen “Ernährungseinschränkungen” means “dietary restrictions” in “die Ernährungseinschränkungen aller Gäste”. It refers to foods or ingredients the guests cannot or do not eat, and it commonly appears with “überprüfen” when checking people’s needs. Use it when asking about food requirements before preparing a meal.

aller “aller” means “of all” in “aller Gäste”, so the restrictions belong to all the guests. It links the group “Gäste” to what is being checked, as in “die … aller …”. Use this pattern when referring to something belonging to or involving an entire group.

Gäste “Gäste” means “guests” in “aller Gäste”. It identifies the people whose dietary restrictions are being checked, and the common pattern is “die Gäste” or “für die Gäste”. Use it when talking about people invited to a meal or event.

überprüfen “überprüfen” means “check” in “die Ernährungseinschränkungen … überprüfen” and “das zu überprüfen”. It describes examining information to make sure the cooking plan is suitable; with “zu” it appears as “zu überprüfen”. Use it with information, details, or requirements that need careful checking.

Es “Es” in “Es lohnt sich” is part of the expression meaning that an action is worth doing; lowercase “es” in “das zu überprüfen” refers to the checking mentioned earlier. The exact reference or function depends on the construction around it. Use “Es lohnt sich, …” to say that an activity is worthwhile.

lohnt “lohnt” in “Es lohnt sich, das zu überprüfen” means that checking is worthwhile. It is normally used here with “sich” in the reusable pattern “Es lohnt sich, …”. Use this expression when recommending an action because its benefit justifies the effort.

sich “sich” in “Es lohnt sich” is the component that belongs to the expression meaning “it is worth it”. It does not mean a separate object here; keep it with “lohnt” in “Es lohnt sich, …”. Use the complete expression when saying that an action is worthwhile.

zu “zu” in “das zu überprüfen” marks “überprüfen” as the action being evaluated in “Es lohnt sich, das zu überprüfen”. The reusable pattern is “Es lohnt sich, … zu + verb”. Use it after expressions that say an action is worth doing.

denn “denn” means “because” in “denn ein Gast meidet Milchprodukte”. It gives the reason why checking the restrictions is worthwhile, while connecting the explanation to the previous statement. Use it to add a reason in a direct main-clause structure.

ein “ein” means “a” or “one” in “ein Gast”. It introduces one guest as an individual member of the group, and the pattern is “ein + person or thing”. Use it when mentioning a single, not specifically identified person or object.

Gast “Gast” means “guest” in “ein Gast meidet Milchprodukte”. It refers to one person attending the meal, and it commonly appears with “ein”, “der”, or “für”. Use it when discussing an invited person’s needs or participation.

meidet “meidet” means “avoids” in “ein Gast meidet Milchprodukte”. It says that the guest deliberately stays away from dairy products, and the reusable pattern is “jemand meidet + food or thing”. Use it when describing a food, place, or activity that someone avoids.

Milchprodukte “Milchprodukte” means “dairy products” in “meidet Milchprodukte”. It is the food category that one guest avoids, and it follows “meiden” directly in this sentence. Use it when discussing ingredients or foods made from milk.

und “und” means “and” in “ein Gast meidet Milchprodukte und ein anderer isst kein Schweinefleisch”. It links two related facts about different guests. Use it to join words, phrases, or complete statements that belong together.

anderer “anderer” means “another” in “ein anderer isst kein Schweinefleisch”. It introduces a second guest who has a different dietary restriction from the first one. Use it when contrasting one person or thing with an additional one in the same context.

isst “isst” means “eats” in “ein anderer isst kein Schweinefleisch”. Together with “kein” it says that the other guest does not eat pork; the reusable pattern is “jemand isst …”. Use it when describing what someone eats or does not eat.

kein “kein” means “no” or “not any” in “isst kein Schweinefleisch”. It negates the noun “Schweinefleisch”, so the sentence says that the guest eats no pork. Use “kein” directly before a noun when denying the presence or use of that thing.

Schweinefleisch “Schweinefleisch” means “pork” in “kein Schweinefleisch”. It is the food that the other guest does not eat, and the common pattern is “kein Schweinefleisch essen”. Use it when discussing pork as an ingredient or dietary restriction.

hatte “hatte” in “Ich hatte vor, cremige Pasta zu machen” helps express that the speaker was planning something. It is used with “vor” in the fixed pattern “vorhaben, … zu …”, represented here by “hatte vor”. Use it when describing an earlier plan that may now need to change.

vor “vor” in “Ich hatte vor, cremige Pasta zu machen” is part of the expression meaning “plan or intend to do something”. Keep it with “hatte” in the pattern “Ich hatte vor, … zu machen”. Use this expression when stating what you intended to prepare or do.

cremige “cremige” means “creamy” in “cremige Pasta”. It describes the planned pasta dish, and the reusable pattern is “cremige + food noun”. Use it when describing food with a creamy texture or style.

Pasta “Pasta” means “pasta” in “cremige Pasta zu machen”. It names the dish the speaker originally planned to prepare, and it appears with “machen” in the pattern “Pasta machen”. Use it when talking about preparing or serving pasta.

machen “machen” means “make” in “cremige Pasta zu machen”. Here it describes preparing the pasta dish, and “zu machen” completes the expression after “Ich hatte vor”. Use it with a food or dish when talking about preparing it.

also “also” means “so” in “also brauche ich einen Ersatz”. It introduces the practical consequence of needing to change the planned dish. Use it to connect a reason or situation with its result, such as “also brauche ich …”.

brauche “brauche” means “need” in “brauche ich einen Ersatz”. It states that the speaker requires a substitute because the original plan is unsuitable, and the pattern is “ich brauche + object”. Use it when saying that something is necessary.

einen “einen” means “a” in “einen Ersatz”. It introduces the substitute that the speaker needs, and the reusable pattern is “ich brauche einen …”. Use it before a single unspecified object in this kind of need statement.

Ersatz “Ersatz” means “substitute” in “brauche ich einen Ersatz”. It refers to an alternative ingredient or component replacing the milk-based sauce. Use it when one item must be replaced by another suitable option.

Du “Du” means “you” in “Du könntest Olivenöl … verwenden”. It directly addresses the person who is planning the meal, and the common pattern is “Du könntest …”. Use it when giving a suggestion to one person you address informally.

könntest “könntest” expresses a possible or polite suggestion in “Du könntest Olivenöl und Gemüse … verwenden”. It presents one option rather than a command, and the pattern is “Du könntest + infinitive”. Use it when offering an idea or possible solution.

Olivenöl “Olivenöl” means “olive oil” in “Olivenöl und Gemüse … verwenden”. It is one of the suggested ingredients for replacing the milk-based sauce, and it is linked with another ingredient by “und”. Use it when discussing cooking ingredients or alternatives.

Gemüse “Gemüse” means “vegetables” in “Olivenöl und Gemüse … verwenden”. It is the second suggested ingredient in the alternative meal, and the pattern is “Olivenöl und Gemüse verwenden”. Use it when describing ingredients for a dish or meal.

anstelle “anstelle” means “instead of” in “anstelle einer Soße auf Milchbasis”. It marks the replacement of the milk-based sauce by the suggested ingredients, and it is commonly followed by the thing being replaced. Use it when explaining that one option is used in place of another.

einer “einer” means “a” in “anstelle einer Soße”. It introduces the sauce that is being replaced, and it belongs to the pattern “anstelle einer …”. Use it with this replacement expression when referring to one unspecified option.

Soße “Soße” means “sauce” in “einer Soße auf Milchbasis”. It names the component of the original meal that would be replaced, and it can be described further with “auf Milchbasis”. Use it when talking about a sauce in a recipe or meal.

auf “auf” in “auf Milchbasis” contributes the meaning “based on”. Together, “auf Milchbasis” describes a sauce made on a milk basis, and the reusable pattern is “auf + basis”. Use this construction when identifying what an ingredient or product is based on.

Milchbasis “Milchbasis” means “milk basis” in “Soße auf Milchbasis”. It specifies that the sauce is based on milk, which explains why an alternative is needed. Use it after “auf” to describe the base of a sauce or similar product.

verwenden “verwenden” means “use” in “Olivenöl und Gemüse … verwenden”. It describes using the suggested ingredients instead of the milk-based sauce, and it follows “könntest” as the infinitive. Use it with an ingredient, tool, or method when stating what someone can use.

Wäre “Wäre” means “would be” in the question “Wäre das für die Gäste trotzdem eine richtige Mahlzeit?”. It asks whether the proposed alternative would still count as a proper meal, and the question begins with the verb. Use it to ask about a possible or hypothetical result.

für “für” means “for” in “für die Gäste”. It shows that the meal is being considered from the guests’ point of view or for their benefit, and the pattern is “etwas für jemanden”. Use it when identifying who something is intended for or suitable for.

trotzdem “trotzdem” means “still” or “nevertheless” in “Wäre das … trotzdem eine richtige Mahlzeit?”. It highlights that the meal might remain proper despite the change in ingredients. Use it when acknowledging an obstacle while asking whether the result remains true.

eine “eine” means “a” in “eine richtige Mahlzeit”. It introduces the meal being evaluated, and the pattern is “eine + adjective + noun”. Use it before one unspecified feminine noun in a description like this.

richtige “richtige” means “proper” or “real” in “eine richtige Mahlzeit”. It asks whether the alternative still feels like a complete, genuine meal rather than merely a replacement. Use it to describe something as fitting the expected standard or category.

Mahlzeit “Mahlzeit” means “meal” in “eine richtige Mahlzeit”. It refers to the complete food offering being prepared for the guests, and the common pattern is “eine Mahlzeit für Gäste”. Use it when discussing breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a meal in general.

besonders “besonders” means “especially” in “besonders wenn du Pilze … dazu gibst”. It emphasizes the condition that would make the meal feel more complete. Use it before a reason or condition that is particularly important.

wenn “wenn” means “if” in “wenn du Pilze und einen frischen Salat dazu gibst”. It introduces the condition under which the meal would still feel proper, and the verb comes later in this clause. Use it to connect a possible condition with its result.

Pilze “Pilze” means “mushrooms” in “Pilze und einen frischen Salat”. They are one of the additions suggested to make the alternative meal more substantial, and they are linked with the salad by “und”. Use it when discussing mushrooms as an ingredient or side component.

frischen “frischen” means “fresh” in “einen frischen Salat”. It describes the salad being added to the meal, and the reusable pattern is “einen frischen + food noun”. Use it when describing food as fresh or recently prepared.

Salat “Salat” means “salad” in “einen frischen Salat”. It is the additional dish suggested for the guests, and the pattern is “einen Salat dazu geben”. Use it when talking about serving or adding salad to a meal.

dazu “dazu” means “in addition” or “with it” in “einen frischen Salat dazu gibst”. It connects the salad with the main dish as an added part of the meal. Use it when adding something to an already mentioned food, plan, or activity.

gibst “gibst” means “give” or, in this cooking context, “add” in “einen frischen Salat dazu gibst”. It describes adding the salad to the meal, and the reusable pattern is “etwas dazu geben”. Use it when telling someone to add another item to what is already being prepared.

werde “werde” helps form the future statement “Ich werde eine kurze Nachricht schicken”. It says that the speaker plans to send the message, and the pattern is “Ich werde + infinitive”. Use it when announcing a future action or intention.

kurze “kurze” means “short” or “quick” in “eine kurze Nachricht”. It describes the message as brief, and the pattern is “eine kurze Nachricht schicken”. Use it when referring to a message that does not need to contain much detail.

Nachricht “Nachricht” means “message” in “eine kurze Nachricht schicken”. It is the written communication the speaker plans to send to the guests, and the common pattern is “eine Nachricht schicken”. Use it for a text, written note, or other brief communication.

schicken “schicken” means “send” in “eine kurze Nachricht schicken”. It describes transmitting the message to the guests, and it follows “werde” as the infinitive in the future construction. Use it with a message, email, or item that is sent to someone.

nach “nach” in “nach weiteren Wünschen fragen” belongs to the expression meaning “ask about” or “ask for”. It introduces the preferences the speaker wants to learn about, and the reusable pattern is “nach etwas fragen”. Use it when asking for information, wishes, or details.

weiteren “weiteren” means “additional” or “other” in “weiteren Wünschen”. It shows that the speaker is asking about preferences beyond the restrictions already mentioned. Use it before a noun when referring to more items or information of the same kind.

Wünschen “Wünschen” means “preferences” or “wishes” in “nach weiteren Wünschen fragen”. It refers to other food preferences the guests may have, and the pattern is “nach Wünschen fragen”. Use it when asking what someone would like or prefers.

fragen “fragen” means “ask” in “nach weiteren Wünschen fragen”. Together with “nach” it describes asking about the guests’ additional preferences, and the reusable pattern is “nach etwas fragen”. Use it when requesting information or someone’s wishes.

Halte “Halte” means “keep” in the instruction “Halte die Frage einfach”. It tells the listener to make the question simple, and it is used directly with the object “die Frage”. Use it when giving practical advice about keeping something in a particular condition or style.

Frage “Frage” means “question” in “Halte die Frage einfach”. It refers to the question sent to the guests about their preferences, and the pattern is “eine Frage stellen” or “die Frage einfach halten”. Use it when discussing what someone asks another person.

einfach “einfach” means “simple” in “Halte die Frage einfach”. It recommends wording the question in an uncomplicated way so that guests do not feel pressured. Use it to describe a request, explanation, or task that is easy to understand.

sonst “sonst” means “otherwise” in “sonst könnten die Leute das Gefühl haben …”. It introduces the possible negative result of not keeping the question simple. Use it to warn about what may happen if the preceding advice is not followed.

könnten “könnten” means “might” or “could” in “sonst könnten die Leute das Gefühl haben”. It presents the guests’ reaction as a possible result, not a certainty, and it is followed by an infinitive construction. Use it for cautious predictions or possible consequences.

Leute “Leute” means “people” in “die Leute”. Here it refers to the guests receiving the message, and the common pattern is “die Leute könnten …”. Use it when referring generally to people rather than naming specific individuals.

Gefühl “Gefühl” means “feeling” in “das Gefühl haben, dass …”. It is part of the expression for having the impression that something is true, and the reusable pattern is “das Gefühl haben, dass …”. Use it when describing someone’s subjective impression or reaction.

haben “haben” means “have” in “das Gefühl haben”. Together with “Gefühl”, it forms the expression “das Gefühl haben, dass …”, meaning to feel or have the impression that something is the case. Use it when introducing a person’s perception or concern.

dass “dass” means “that” in “das Gefühl haben, dass sie Umstände machen”. It introduces the content of the people’s possible feeling, and the verb comes at the end of this subordinate clause. Use it after expressions such as “das Gefühl haben” to state what someone feels or thinks.

sie “sie” means “they” in “dass sie Umstände machen”. It refers to the people or guests who might feel that they are causing trouble, and it is the subject of “Umstände machen”. Use it when referring back to a plural group already mentioned.

Umstände “Umstände” means “trouble” or “inconvenience” in the expression “Umstände machen”. The full expression means that someone is causing extra difficulty for others, so it should be learned as a unit. Use it when reassuring someone that their request is not causing inconvenience.

In “In” means “in” in “In der Nachricht”. It locates the wording inside the message, and the pattern is “In der Nachricht steht …”. Use it when saying that information appears in a written message, document, or text.

der “der” means “the” in “der Nachricht”. Together with “In”, it identifies the specific message in which the wording can appear, as in “In der Nachricht”. Use it before a known noun in this location phrase.

kann “kann” means “can” in “In der Nachricht kann einfach stehen …”. It says that the message is able to contain the proposed wording, and the infinitive “stehen” comes later. Use it to describe what can be written, included, or expressed.

stehen “stehen” literally means “stand”, but in “In der Nachricht kann … stehen” it means “be written” or “say in writing”. It describes the content that can appear in the message, and the pattern is “In … kann stehen, dass …”. Use it when reporting what a written message or document contains.

etwas “etwas” means “something” in “etwas machen möchte”. It refers generally to a dish or meal without specifying exactly what it is, and the pattern is “etwas machen”. Use it when the exact object is intentionally left unspecified.

möchte “möchte” means “would like” or “want” in “ich etwas machen möchte”. It expresses the speaker’s intention to prepare something suitable for everyone, and it is followed by the infinitive “machen”. Use it to state a polite wish or intention.

alle “alle” means “everyone” or “all” in “für alle”. It refers to all the guests together, and the reusable pattern is “etwas für alle”. Use it when describing something intended to include an entire group.

geeignet “geeignet” means “suitable” in “das für alle geeignet ist”. It describes the food as appropriate for everyone’s needs, and the common pattern is “geeignet für + person or purpose”. Use it when evaluating whether something fits a person, group, or use.

ist “ist” means “is” in “das für alle geeignet ist”. It links the food to the description “geeignet für alle”, and it appears at the end of the subordinate clause introduced by “das”. Use it to state what something is like or whether it is suitable.

klingt “klingt” means “sounds” in “Das klingt rücksichtsvoll”. It describes the impression created by the proposed message, and the pattern is “Das klingt + adjective”. Use it when evaluating how an idea, statement, or plan comes across.

rücksichtsvoll “rücksichtsvoll” means “considerate” in “Das klingt rücksichtsvoll”. It describes the message as showing care for the guests’ needs and feelings, and it follows “klingt”. Use it when praising wording or behavior that takes other people into account.

gibt “gibt” means “gives” in “gibt ihnen die Möglichkeit”. It describes the message providing the guests with a chance to answer, and the pattern is “jemandem die Möglichkeit geben, zu …”. Use it when an action or arrangement enables someone to do something.

ihnen “ihnen” means “them” in “gibt ihnen die Möglichkeit”. It refers to the guests who receive the opportunity to answer, and it follows “gibt” in the pattern “jemandem die Möglichkeit geben”. Use it when identifying the people who are given an opportunity or benefit.

Möglichkeit “Möglichkeit” means “opportunity” or “chance” in “gibt ihnen die Möglichkeit”. It refers to the chance the guests have to state their needs clearly, and the reusable pattern is “die Möglichkeit geben, zu + verb”. Use it when someone is enabled or invited to do something.

klar “klar” means “clearly” in “klar zu antworten”. It describes the way the guests can answer, emphasizing an understandable and unambiguous reply. Use it with communication verbs when describing speech or writing that is easy to understand.

antworten “antworten” means “answer” in “klar zu antworten”. It describes how the guests can respond to the message, and the pattern is “die Möglichkeit haben, zu antworten” or “die Möglichkeit geben, zu antworten”. Use it when replying to a question or request.

Grammar Points

Bevor + Nebensatz: Das Verb steht am Ende.

Bevor ich koche, überprüfe ich die Ernährungseinschränkungen.

buh-FOHR ikh KOKH-uh, oo-buh-PRUE-fuh ikh dee air-NAIR-oongs-IN-shreng-koong-un.

Before I cook, I check the dietary restrictions.

In a clause with „bevor“, the conjugated verb goes to the end of the subordinate clause.

anstelle + Genitiv

Anstelle einer Milchbasis verwenden wir Olivenöl.

an-SHTELL-uh EYE-nuh MILKH-bah-zees fehr-VEN-dun veer oh-lee-VAYN-uhl.

Instead of a milk base, we use olive oil.

„Anstelle“ usually takes the genitive; with a feminine noun, „einer“ is used here.

German Vocabulary

Abendessen noun

AH-bunt-ess-un dinner

Bevor conj

buh-FOHR before

cremig adj

KRAY-mikh creamy cremige

Ernährungseinschränkung noun

air-NAIR-oongs-IN-shreng-koong dietary restriction Ernährungseinschränkungen

essen verb

ESS-un to eat isst

kochen verb

KOKH-un to cook koche

meiden verb

MY-dun to avoid meidet

Milchprodukt noun

MILKH-proh-dookt dairy product Milchprodukte

Pasta noun

PAH-sta pasta

Schweinefleisch noun

SHVY-nuh-flysh pork

sich lohnen phrase

zikh LOH-nun to be worth it lohnt sich

überprüfen verb

oo-buh-PROO-fun to check; to review

Quiz

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before

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Bevor

to eat

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isst

to check; to review

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überprüfen

dinner

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Abendessen