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Ich freue mich sehr, dass Sie heute ... teilnehmen.
Explain: Polite introductory phrase; “dass” introduces a subordinate clause expressing appreciation.
Example: Ich freue mich, dass Sie gekommen sind.
Meaning: I’m glad that you came.
Meaning: I’m glad that you came.
in die wechselvolle Geschichte ... eintauchen
Explain: Figurative expression meaning “to immerse oneself in history”; common in museum tours.
Example: Wir tauchen in die Geschichte der Stadt ein.
Meaning: We immerse ourselves in the city’s history.
Meaning: We immerse ourselves in the city’s history.
sodass wir das Museum fast für uns allein haben
Explain: “sodass” expresses a consequence; used to highlight a positive situation.
Example: Es regnete stark, sodass die Straßen leer waren.
Meaning: It rained heavily, so the streets were empty.
Meaning: It rained heavily, so the streets were empty.
Diese ruhige Atmosphäre eignet sich perfekt für ...
Explain: “sich eignen für” = to be suitable for; formal descriptive phrasing.
Example: Der Raum eignet sich perfekt für Workshops.
Meaning: The room is perfectly suited for workshops.
Meaning: The room is perfectly suited for workshops.
Danach können Sie gern noch ... besuchen.
Explain: Polite suggestion using “können” + “gern” to soften the invitation.
Example: Danach können Sie gern die Ausstellung besuchen.
Meaning: After that, you are welcome to visit the exhibition.
Meaning: After that, you are welcome to visit the exhibition.
Wussten Sie übrigens, dass ...?
Explain: Typical rhetorical question used in guided tours to introduce interesting facts.
Example: Wussten Sie übrigens, dass dieses Haus 500 Jahre alt ist?
Meaning: Did you know, by the way, that this house is 500 years old?
Meaning: Did you know, by the way, that this house is 500 years old?
Wir beginnen unsere Reise ...
Explain: Metaphorical phrasing often used in museum or city tours to create narrative flow.
Example: Wir beginnen unsere Reise mit einem Überblick.
Meaning: We begin our journey with an overview.
Meaning: We begin our journey with an overview.
die Promenade
Meaning: promenade, walkway (usually near water)
Example: Viele Menschen spazieren auf der Promenade entlang.
(Many people walk along the promenade.)
die Sonderausstellung
Meaning: special exhibition
Example: Die Sonderausstellung zeigt seltene Fotografien.
(The special exhibition shows rare photographs.)
die Salzstraße
Meaning: historic trade route for transporting salt
Example: Die Salzstraße verband mehrere Handelsstädte.
(The salt road connected several trading towns.)
die Drehleier
Meaning: hurdy-gurdy (a traditional string instrument)
Example: Die Drehleier ist ein seltenes Instrument der Volksmusik.
(The hurdy-gurdy is a rare folk instrument.)
die Garderobe
Meaning: cloakroom
Example: Sie können Ihre Jacken an der Garderobe abgeben.
(You can leave your jackets at the cloakroom.)
das Spukhaus
Meaning: haunted house
Example: Das alte Spukhaus ist Teil vieler Legenden.
(The old haunted house is part of many legends.)
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