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Usages of brennen
Vor dem Tor des Gartens brennt eine alte Laterne.
In front of the garden gate an old lantern is burning.
Das Licht brennt hell im Treppenhaus.
The light burns brightly in the stairwell.
Neben dem Fenster steht ein bequemer Sessel, und dahinter brennt eine Kerze.
Next to the window there is a comfortable armchair, and behind it a candle is burning.
Wenn das Feuer im Kamin brennt, wirkt die Wohnung besonders gemütlich.
When the fire in the fireplace is burning, the apartment seems especially cozy.
Die Großen achten darauf, dass das Feuer sicher brennt und niemand zu nahe kommt.
The grown‑ups make sure that the fire burns safely and nobody comes too close.
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