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Otti has a cold

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Otti has a cold

Otti sneezes, coughs and has a headache, so Lotte sends him to the doctor's practice. Learn to say what hurts, to make an appointment and to get medicine.

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  1. Lotte

    Translation

    Otti, you've been sneezing and coughing since Monday. Have you got a cold?

  2. Otti

    Translation

    Yes … I have a runny nose and a headache. Maybe it's even the flu.

  3. Lotte

    Translation

    Then you have to see a doctor. I'll make an appointment for you right away. Have you got your health insurance card?

  4. Otti

    Ja, die Karte von meiner Versicherung ist in der Tasche. Danke, Lotte!

    Translation

    Yes, my insurance card is in my bag. Thanks, Lotte!

  5. Doctor

    Translation

    Good morning, Otti. You've waited a long time in the waiting room. What seems to be the problem?

  6. Otti

    Translation

    I have a runny nose, a headache, and since yesterday a stomach ache too.

  7. Doctor

    Ich untersuche Sie jetzt. … So, die Untersuchung ist fertig: Sie haben kein Fieber, also keine Grippe. Es ist eine Erkältung.

    Translation

    I'll examine you now. … Right, the examination is done: you have no temperature, so it's not the flu. It's a cold.

  8. Otti

    Translation

    Thank goodness! And what can I take for the pain?

  9. Doctor

    Ich verschreibe Ihnen Tropfen für die Nase und eine Salbe für die Brust. Und schlafen Sie viel!

    Translation

    I'll prescribe you drops for your nose and an ointment for your chest. And get plenty of sleep!

  10. Otti

    Translation

    Sleep? I'm very good at that!

  11. Doctor

    Das glaube ich Ihnen. Gute Besserung, Otti!

    Translation

    I believe you. Get well soon, Otti!

  12. Otti

    Translation

    Thank you very much! Then I'll go home now and sleep.

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