Norwegian
En mann har et esel.
English translation
A man has a donkey.
Norwegian · Absolute Beginner
Bymusikantene i Bremen
Adapted from The Bremen Town Musicians
An aging donkey, dog, cat, and rooster set out together to become musicians in Bremen.
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Eselet drar til Bremen
The donkey leaves for Bremen
Norwegian
Eselet bærer sekker for mannen.
English translation
The donkey carries sacks for the man.
Norwegian
Nå er eselet gammelt og svakt.
English translation
Now the donkey is old and weak.
Norwegian
Han kan ikke jobbe som før.
English translation
He can’t work the way he used to.
Norwegian
Mannen vil ikke gi ham mat lenger.
English translation
The man doesn’t want to feed him anymore.
Norwegian
Eselet skjønner at han er i fare.
English translation
The donkey realizes he’s in danger.
Norwegian
Han rømmer og går mot Bremen.
English translation
He runs away and heads for Bremen.
Norwegian
Han vil spille musikk i byen.
English translation
He wants to play music in the city.
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