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Beginner · scenario 55 of 84

Ask to use a phone

Borrow a stranger's phone to make a quick call.

The situation Your phone is dead. Ask a stranger to make a quick call.

The dialogue

Pardon, mag ik je telefoon gebruiken?
Excuse me, may I use your phone?
Ja, natuurlijk. Wat is er?
Yes, of course. What is it?
Mijn batterij is leeg. Ik moet even bellen.
My battery is dead. I need to make a quick call.
Geen probleem! Hier is mijn telefoon.
No problem! Here is my phone.
Dat is heel aardig, dank je wel!
That's very kind, thank you!
Graag gedaan!
You're welcome!

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