German short stories – Learning German through English
Aesop’s Fables – Der kranke Hirsch
Once upon a time, there was a stag called Mr. Stag. Mr. Stag was sick and had fever. He was tired and wanted to rest. He wanted to have a long sleep.
TranslateEs war einmal ein Hirsch mit dem Namen Herr Hirsch. Herr Hirsch war krank und hatte Fieber. Er war müde und wollte sich ausruhen. Er wollte lange schlafen.
Mr. Stag gathered some fruits and vegetables and some sweet grass. He found a nice spot to rest under a tree. Mr. Stag wanted to eat and go to sleep.
TranslateHerr Hirsch sammelte etwas Obst und Gemüse und etwas süßes Gras. Er fand einen schönen Platz, um sich unter einem Baum auszuruhen. Herr Hirsch wollte essen und schlafen gehen.
A bird saw Mr. Stag and came to say hello.
The Bird said, “Hello, Mr. Stag. You look unwell.”
TranslateEin Vogel sah Herrn Hirsch und kam, um Hallo zu sagen.
Der Vogel sagte: „Hallo, Herr Hirsch. Sie sehen unwohl aus. “
Mr. Stag said, “Yes. I am unwell and wish to have some sleep. Thank you for asking.”
TranslateHerr Hirsch sagte: „Ja. Mir geht es nicht gut und ich möchte etwas schlafen. Danke für die Nachfrage.”
The Bird said, “Oh ok. Please take rest.”
The bird saw the food and took a fruit and left.
TranslateDer Vogel sagte: „Oh ok. Bitte ruhen Sie sich aus. “
Der Vogel sah das Essen und nahm eine Frucht und ging.
More and more birds and animals heard that Mr. Stag was sick and came to check. Every one took one fruit or one vegetable or some grass when they left.
Finally Mr. Stag was sick and hungry and could not have a good sleep.
TranslateImmer mehr Vögel und Tiere hörten, dass Herr Hirsch krank war und kamen, um nachzusehen. Jeder nahm ein Obst oder ein Gemüse oder etwas Gras, als sie gingen.
Schließlich war Herr Hirsch krank und hungrig und konnte nicht gut schlafen.
Mr. Stag said, “Most friends act as if they care. Only true friends show their friendship in their actions.”
TranslateHerr Stag sagte: „Die meisten Freunde tun so, als ob sie sich darum kümmern. Nur wahre Freunde zeigen ihre Freundschaft in ihren Handlungen. “
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