Dramatised extracts from the book by Jerome K. Jerome: a programme for listeners interested in brushing up their German
Episode 3
Jerome does the packing while the other two look on and give good advice.
VOCABULARY wahrend, during; praktisch, practical; die Bratpfanne, frying-pan; schwer verdaulich, difficult to digest; der Teelopf, teapot; der Kessel, kettle; die Geduld, patience; die Kochgerdte, cooking utensils; der Schinken, ham; der Kase, cheese; schmecken, to taste; sonst, else, otherwise; genug davon, that's enough; die Obsttorte, fruit flan; die Fruchte, fruit; das Gemiise, vegetables; umkippen, to capsize; schlafrig, sleepy; die Schwerarbeit, heavy work; treffen, to meet; die Kleider, clothes; der Koffer, suitcase; der Korb, basket, hamper; die Lebensmittel, food; ich weiss Bescheid, I know all about it; zusehen, to watch; du kannst gut lachen, it's all very well for you to laugh; der arme Kerl, poor chap; blade, stupid; diese gehbrt mir, this one is mine; griindlich, thoroughly; der Schlafanzug, pyjamas; mir fallt es ein, I remember; ausruhen, to rest; vemickt, mad, crazy.