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Usages of der
Der Pilot, der das Flugzeug fliegt, ist international bekannt.
The pilot who flies the airplane is internationally known.
Mein Kollege, der neben mir sitzt, zahlt immer bar.
My colleague, who sits next to me, always pays in cash.
Wenn der Pilot, der sehr freundlich ist, fliegt, fühle ich mich sicher.
When the pilot, who is very friendly, flies, I feel safe.
Der Schaffner hilft einem Fahrgast, der sein Ticket verloren hat.
The conductor helps a passenger who has lost his ticket.
Der Schauspieler, der neben ihr spielt, hilft ihr ruhig durch jede Szene.
The actor who plays next to her calmly helps her through every scene.
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