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Usages of der Teller
Der Teller auf dem Tisch ist schmutzig, deshalb muss ich ihn abwaschen.
The plate on the table is dirty, therefore I have to wash it.
Alle Teller in der Küche sind noch schmutzig, weil niemand abgewaschen hat.
All plates in the kitchen are still dirty because nobody has washed them.
Ich wasche die Teller im Haus ab.
I wash the plates in the house.
Zwischen zwei Tellern liegt der stärkste Käse, den ich kenne.
Between two plates lies the strongest cheese I know.
Die Frau legt den Löffel auf den Teller.
The woman places the spoon on the plate.
Eine Haferflocke liegt auf dem Teller neben dem Brot.
An oat flake lies on the plate next to the bread.
Ich schneide die Tomaten und lege sie auf den Teller.
I slice the tomatoes and put them on the plate.
Die Mikrowelle ist an, aber der Teller steht schief und macht mich unsicher.
The microwave is on, but the plate is crooked and makes me feel unsure.
Ich schneide die Paprika in Scheiben und lege sie auf den Teller.
I slice the bell pepper and put it on the plate.
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