Conversation in German, level A1

A seat for your bag

You have been walking all morning and want a break.

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At a caféTranslation

Guest

Ist hier noch frei?

Is this seat still free?

You

Ja. Setzen Sie sich.

Yes. Have a seat.

Guest

Und der Stuhl da?

And that chair?

You

Da sitzt meine Tasche.

My bag is sitting there.

Guest

Darf ich dort sitzen?

May I sit there?

Your turn.

Press pause. How would you offer the seat?

Guest

Danke. Möchte Ihre Tasche einen Kaffee?

Thanks. Would your bag like a coffee?

You

Nein, sie hat kein Geld.

No, it has no money.

Darf ich asks for permission.

Darf ich hier sitzen?

May I sit here?

Good to know

Kann ich hier sitzen? is also a common polite request.

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