German and English short stories – Learning German through English
Aesop’s Fables – Der Wolf und der magere Hund
Once upon a time, there was a very hungry Wolf. The wolf was walking around the village searching for something to eat. He saw a very thin dog tied to a chain. The dog looked as if he had not eaten for days. He was so hungry he decided it would be ok to eat the dog.
TranslateEs war einmal ein sehr hungriger Wolf. Der Wolf ging durch das Dorf und suchte nach etwas zu essen. Er sah einen sehr dünnen Hund an einer Kette. Der Hund sah aus, als hätte er seit Tagen nichts gegessen. Er war so hungrig, dass er beschloss, es wäre in Ordnung, den Hund zu essen.
The wolf started to move towards the dog when the dog said, “My lord, you are a mighty wolf when I am a thin stick of a dog. How unpleasant it would be for your great and powerful teeth to eat a thin dog like me.”
TranslateDer Wolf bewegte sich auf den Hund zu, als der Hund sagte: „Mein Herr, Sie sind ein mächtiger Wolf, wenn nur ich ein dünner Stock eines Hundes bin. Wie unangenehm wäre es für Ihre großen und kräftigen Zähne, einen dünnen Hund wie mich zu fressen. “
The wolf said, “That is true but I am so hungry.”
The dog said, “There is a great festival in this village in a few days. I shall eat a lot and become fat. Then you can eat me happily”
TranslateDer Wolf sagte: “Das ist wahr, aber ich bin so hungrig.”
Der Hund sagte: „In ein paar Tagen gibt es in diesem Dorf ein großes Fest. Ich werde viel essen und dick werden. Dann können Sie mich glücklich aufessen. “
The wolf said, “That is true. You are so smart. I shall let you go now. You become fat and healthy. I will come here again later.”
TranslateDer Wolf sagte: „Das ist wahr. Du bist so schlau. Ich werde dich jetzt gehen lassen. Du wirst dick und gesund. Ich werde später wieder hierher kommen. “
The wolf came back after a few days. He looked around for the dog and he was in the master’s yard.
TranslateDer Wolf kam nach ein paar Tagen zurück. Er sah sich nach dem Hund um und er war auf dem Hof des Meisters.
The wolf said, “Come out, Mr. Dog. You said that you will let me eat you once you are fat.”
TranslateDer Wolf sagte: “Komm heraus, Herr Hund. Du hast gesagt, dass du dich von mir fressen lässt, sobald du dick bist “
The dog replied, “Sure. My friend, Mr. Porter will open the door and you can come in.”
TranslateDer Hund antwortete: „Sicher. Mein Freund, Herr Porter, wird die Tür öffnen und Sie können hereinkommen. “
The wolf got scared. He knew Mr. Porter was a huge dog who hated wolves. He heard the door opening and he ran away as fast as he could.
TranslateDer Wolf hat sich erschrocken. Er wusste, dass Herr Porter ein riesiger Hund war, der Wölfe hasste. Er hörte, wie sich die Tür öffnete und rannte weg, so schnell er konnte.
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