Conversation in German, level C1
An idea with a catch
A colleague has an ambitious plan for the team dinner.
Watch the video, 53 secondsWir könnten diesmal alle zusammen kochen.
We could all cook together this time.
Die Idee hat schon etwas, aber wo?
The idea does have something going for it, but where?
Bei mir. Die Küche ist allerdings winzig.
At my place. The kitchen is tiny, though.
Dann wird aus Teamarbeit wohl Schichtarbeit.
Then teamwork will probably turn into shift work.
Hast du einen besseren Vorschlag?
Do you have a better suggestion?
Your turn.
Press pause. Suggest having a barbecue outside.
Gern. Vorausgesetzt, du kümmerst dich ums Wetter.
Gladly. Provided you take care of the weather.
Abgemacht. Bei Regen bestelle ich Pizza.
Deal. If it rains, I'll order pizza.
Schon can acknowledge a point while keeping a reservation.
Die Idee hat schon etwas, aber wo?
The idea does have something going for it, but where?
Good to know
Here schon is concessive. It does not mean already.
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