Dutch
De stadsmuis gaat op bezoek bij zijn neef, de veldmuis.
English translation
The city mouse visits his cousin, the country mouse.
Dutch · Absolute Beginner
De stadsmuis en de veldmuis
Adapted from The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
A country mouse visits the town, where richer food comes with danger and fear.
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De stadsmuis bezoekt het platteland
Town Mouse visits the country
Dutch
Zijn neef woont op het platteland, buiten de stad.
English translation
His cousin lives in the countryside, outside the city.
Dutch
De veldmuis is blij met het bezoek.
English translation
The country mouse is happy to have him visit.
Dutch
Hij geeft zijn neef bonen, spek, kaas en brood.
English translation
He gives his cousin beans, bacon, cheese, and bread.
Dutch
Meer eten heeft hij niet.
English translation
He has no other food.
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