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Usages of der Rat
Wir sollten deinen Rat beachten, bevor wir Geld ausgeben.
We should heed your advice before we spend money.
Wir starten das Projekt erst, nachdem die Behörde ihren Rat gegeben hat.
We will start the project only after the authority has given its advice.
Am Ende gab die Chefin einen letzten Rat: verschiebt niemals wichtige Aufgaben ohne guten Grund.
In the end the boss gave one last piece of advice: never postpone important tasks without a good reason.
Wir vertrauen auf deinen Rat.
We rely on your advice.
Sie hat mir leider nicht helfen können, aber ihr Rat war deutlich.
Unfortunately she was not able to help me, but her advice was clear.
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