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Usages of bei
Bei einer Störung starte ich den Router neu und richte das WLAN notfalls wieder ein.
In case of a disruption I restart the router and, if necessary, set up the Wi‑Fi again.
Bei Fragen rufe ich meine Schwester an.
If I have questions, I call my sister.
Bei Schnupfen rieche ich das Essen kaum, und der Kaffee schmeckt plötzlich langweilig.
When I have a cold, I can hardly smell the food, and the coffee suddenly tastes boring.
Aus Vorsicht bleiben wir bei starkem Wind im Haus.
Out of caution we stay inside when the wind is strong.
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