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Emil is best man at a wedding

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Emil is best man at a wedding

Another wedding in Emil's big family: this time his oldest cousin is getting married, and Emil is her best man - with a speech he has rewritten ten times. Learn the words of a wedding - the ceremony, the bride and groom, the toast - and how to say something warm and personal.

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  1. Otti

    Emil, du bist ja ganz blass! Die Trauung war doch wunderschön.

    Translation

    Emil, you're as white as a sheet! The ceremony was beautiful.

  2. Emil

    Translation

    Yes, very solemn. But in a moment I have to give a speech as my cousin's best man, and I'm so nervous!

  3. Otti

    Translation

    And? How does it start?

  4. Emil

    „Liebe Gäste! Die Braut kenne ich, seit sie mir mein Fahrrad geklaut hat.“

    Translation

    "Dear guests! I've known the bride since she nicked my bike."

  5. Otti

    Translation

    Perfect! Funny and personal. And then?

  6. Emil

    Dann kommt die Verlobung auf dem Boot - als der Bräutigam fast ins Wasser gefallen ist.

    Translation

    Then comes the engagement on the boat - when the groom almost fell into the water.

  7. Otti

    Sehr gut. Und am Ende stoßen alle auf das Ehepaar an.

    Translation

    Very good. And at the end everyone raises a glass to the married couple.

  8. Bride

    Emil, deine Rede war so rührend! Ich habe geweint.

    Translation

    Emil, your speech was so touching! I cried.

  9. Emil

    Translation

    You two deserve an unforgettable wedding day!

  10. Bride

    Und beim Polterabend hast du die meisten Teller zerschlagen!

    Translation

    And at the Polterabend you smashed the most plates!

  11. Emil

    Translation

    That's what a best man is for! Where are you going on your honeymoon?

  12. Bride

    An die Ostsee! Und deine Hochzeit feiern wir als Nächstes.

    Translation

    To the Baltic Sea! And your wedding is the next one we'll celebrate.

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