Week 13: Maya goes to a café

Danish with English gloss, line-aligned.

escaping the wind
Storyboard: Maya walks down the street and leans against the freezing winter wind. She spots a café with fogged windows and steps inside to escape the cold draft.
Det er vinter i København.	It is winter in Copenhagen.
Jeg går ned ad gaden.	I am walking down the street.
Vinden er meget kold.	The wind is very cold.
Det blæser hårdt i dag.	It is blowing hard today.
Jeg læner mig mod den kolde blæst.	I lean against the cold wind.
Jeg trækker mit halstørklæde op.	I pull my scarf up.
Jeg fryser i ansigtet.	My face is freezing.
Jeg kigger mig omkring.	I look around.
Jeg vil gerne ind i varmen.	I would like to get into the warmth.
Jeg ser en lille café på hjørnet.	I see a small café on the corner.
Vinduerne er duggede.	The windows are fogged up.
Der ser varmt ud derinde.	It looks warm in there.
Jeg går hen til caféen.	I walk over to the café.
Jeg åbner den tunge dør.	I open the heavy door.
Jeg træder indenfor.	I step inside.
Her dufter af kaffe.	It smells like coffee here.
Luften er dejlig varm.	The air is nice and warm.
Jeg lukker døren bag mig.	I close the door behind me.
Den kolde vind bliver udenfor.	The cold wind stays outside.
finding a seat
Storyboard: She takes off her thick coat and hangs it on a wall hook. She chooses a small table near a radiator and rubs her hands together to get warm before she orders.
Jeg er inde i caféen nu.	I am inside the café now.
Her er meget varmt.	It is very warm here.
Jeg tager min tykke vinterjakke af.	I take off my thick winter coat.
Den er tung.	It is heavy.
Jeg finder en krog på væggen.	I find a hook on the wall.
Jeg hænger min jakke på krogen.	I hang my coat on the hook.
Jeg tager også mit halstørklæde og mine handsker af.	I also take off my scarf and my gloves.
Caféen er lille og hyggelig.	The café is small and cozy.
Jeg kigger efter en god plads.	I look for a good seat.
Der er et lille bord ved vinduet.	There is a small table by the window.
Bordet står ved siden af en radiator.	The table is next to a radiator.
Jeg går over til bordet.	I walk over to the table.
Jeg sætter mig på stolen.	I sit down on the chair.
Mine hænder er stadig kolde.	My hands are still cold.
Jeg gnider dem mod hinanden.	I rub them together.
Mine hænder bliver varmere.	My hands get warmer.
Det føles fantastisk.	It feels fantastic.
Nu er jeg næsten varm.	Now I am almost warm.
Jeg er sulten og tørstig.	I am hungry and thirsty.
Jeg vil gerne bestille noget nu.	I would like to order something now.
the pastry case
Storyboard: Maya walks over to the glass counter to inspect the baked goods. She reads the handwritten signs to choose a pastry and decides she really wants a cinnamon roll.
Jeg går over til glasdisken.	I walk over to the glass counter.
Den er fuld af kager og brød.	It is full of cakes and bread.
Jeg kigger på de mange ting.	I look at the many things.
De ser meget lækre ud.	They look very delicious.
Der er små skilte ved siden af kagerne.	There are small signs next to the cakes.
Skiltene er håndskrevne.	The signs are handwritten.
Jeg læser navnene på skiltene.	I read the names on the signs.
Der er mange slags bagværk.	There are many kinds of pastry.
Det er svært at vælge.	It is hard to choose.
Der er en stor chokoladekage.	There is a large chocolate cake.
Men jeg kigger på et andet stykke bagværk.	But I look at another piece of pastry.
Det er en stor kanelsnegl.	It is a large cinnamon roll.
Den har meget sukker på toppen.	It has a lot of sugar on top.
Jeg elsker smagen af kanel.	I love the taste of cinnamon.
Det er perfekt til en kold vinterdag.	It is perfect for a cold winter day.
Jeg vil meget gerne have kanelsneglen.	I would very much like to have the cinnamon roll.
Nu er jeg klar til at bestille.	Now I am ready to order.
ordering at the counter
Storyboard: Maya steps up to the register and smiles at the barista. She politely orders a cup of black coffee and the cinnamon roll she wants.
Jeg går hen til kassen.	I walk over to the register.
En ung mand står bag disken.	A young man stands behind the counter.
Han er barista i caféen.	He is a barista in the café.
Jeg smiler til ham.	I smile at him.
Han nikker venligt.	He nods warmly.
"Hej," siger han.	"Hi," he says.
"Hvad vil du gerne have?" spørger han.	"What would you like?" he asks.
"Hej," svarer jeg.	"Hi," I answer.
"Jeg vil gerne have en sort kaffe, tak."	"I would like a black coffee, please."
"Og må jeg også bede om en kanelsnegl?"	"And may I also ask for a cinnamon roll?"
"Selvfølgelig," siger han.	"Of course," he says.
"En sort kaffe og en kanelsnegl."	"A black coffee and a cinnamon roll."
"Vil du sidde her?" spørger han.	"Would you like to sit here?" he asks.
"Ja tak, jeg sætter mig derhenne," siger jeg.	"Yes please, I will sit down over there," I say.
"Helt i orden," siger baristaen.	"Alright," the barista says.
"Jeg laver din kaffe nu."	"I will make your coffee now."
"Mange tak," siger jeg.	"Thank you very much," I say.
carrying the tray
Storyboard: The barista sets a steaming mug and a small plate on a wooden tray. Maya thanks him for the polite service and carefully carries the order back to her table by the window.
Jeg venter ved disken.	I wait at the counter.
Han laver min kaffe.	He makes my coffee.
Han sætter en varm kop kaffe på en træbakke.	He puts a hot cup of coffee on a wooden tray.
Han sætter også en lille tallerken på bakken.	He also puts a small plate on the tray.
Min kanelsnegl ligger på tallerkenen.	My cinnamon roll is on the plate.
Den dufter dejligt.	It smells lovely.
"Værsgo, din bestilling," siger han.	"Here you go, your order," he says.
"Mange tak," svarer jeg.	"Thank you very much," I reply.
"Tak for den gode service."	"Thank you for the good service."
"Selv tak," siger han venligt.	"You are welcome," he says kindly.
Jeg tager bakken med begge hænder.	I take the tray with both hands.
Jeg går meget forsigtigt over gulvet.	I walk very carefully across the floor.
Jeg går tilbage til mit bord ved vinduet.	I walk back to my table by the window.
Jeg sætter bakken ned på bordet.	I put the tray down on the table.
Nu vil jeg gerne sidde ned.	Now I would like to sit down.
Jeg er klar til en god pause.	I am ready for a good break.
observing the room
Storyboard: Maya sits alone and takes a bite of her warm pastry. She listens to the low hum of voices in the room, watches the snow fall outside, and finally feels her fingers thaw.
Jeg sidder nu ved mit lille bord.	I now sit at my small table.
Her er dejligt varmt.	It is lovely and warm here.
Jeg kigger på min kanelsnegl.	I look at my cinnamon roll.
Den dufter sødt og godt.	It smells sweet and good.
Jeg tager en lille bid.	I take a small bite.
Kagen er helt frisk og varm.	The pastry is completely fresh and warm.
Den smager rigtig godt.	It tastes really good.
Jeg drikker lidt af min sorte kaffe.	I drink a little of my black coffee.
Endelig er mine fingre varme igen.	Finally, my fingers are warm again.
Jeg slapper af i den bløde stol.	I relax in the soft chair.
Caféen er næsten fuld af mennesker.	The café is almost full of people.
Folk sidder i små grupper.	People sit in small groups.
De snakker og griner sammen.	They talk and laugh together.
Jeg lytter til de lave stemmer i rummet.	I listen to the low voices in the room.
Lyden er meget hyggelig.	The sound is very cozy.
Jeg kigger ud ad det store vindue.	I look out of the large window.
Vejret udenfor er gråt og blæsende.	The weather outside is gray and windy.
Nu sner det faktisk igen.	Now it is actually snowing again.
Hvide snefnug falder langsomt ned på gaden.	White snowflakes fall slowly down onto the street.
Jeg er bare glad for at være indenfor.	I am just happy to be inside.
one more thing
Storyboard: Maya finishes her sweet roll and realizes she is very thirsty. She catches the eye of a staff member who collects empty cups and politely asks if she may have a glass of tap water.
Jeg spiser det sidste stykke af min kanelsnegl.	I eat the last piece of my cinnamon roll.
Den smager rigtig godt.	It tastes really good.
Men den er også meget sød.	But it is also very sweet.
Min kaffekop er helt tom.	My coffee cup is completely empty.
Jeg er pludselig meget tørstig.	I am suddenly very thirsty.
Jeg vil gerne have lidt koldt vand.	I would like to have some cold water.
En ung mand går forbi mit bord.	A young man walks past my table.
Han arbejder her på cafeen.	He works here in the café.
Han samler tomme kopper og tallerkener ind.	He collects empty cups and plates.
Jeg fanger hans blik.	I catch his eye.
Han stopper ved mit bord og smiler.	He stops at my table and smiles.
"Undskyld," siger jeg høfligt.	"Excuse me," I say politely.
"Ja?" svarer den unge mand.	"Yes?" answers the young man.
"Må jeg bede om et glas postevand?" spørger jeg.	"May I ask for a glass of tap water?" I ask.
"Ja, selvfølgelig," siger han.	"Yes, of course," he says.
"Mange tak," siger jeg.	"Thank you very much," I say.
Han tager min tomme tallerken og kop.	He takes my empty plate and cup.
Han går tilbage til disken.	He walks back to the counter.
Lidt efter kommer han med et koldt glas vand.	A little later he comes with a cold glass of water.
asking for the bill
Storyboard: Maya drinks the refreshing water and gathers her bag from the floor. She walks back to the counter and politely asks the barista for the bill so she can settle her tab.
Jeg drikker mit vand.	I drink my water.
Vandet er koldt og dejligt.	The water is cold and nice.
Jeg tager min taske fra gulvet.	I take my bag from the floor.
Jeg er færdig med min pause.	I am finished with my break.
Jeg går op til disken.	I walk up to the counter.
Den venlige barista står der endnu.	The friendly barista is still standing there.
Han kigger på mig med et smil.	He looks at me with a smile.
"Vil du gerne have noget andet?" spørger han.	"Would you like anything else?" he asks.
"Nej tak," svarer jeg.	"No thank you," I answer.
"Jeg vil gerne betale."	"I would like to pay."
"Ja, selvfølgelig," siger han.	"Yes, of course," he says.
Han kigger på sin lille skærm.	He looks at his little screen.
"En sort kaffe og en kanelsnegl," siger han.	"One black coffee and one cinnamon roll," he says.
"Ja, det passer," siger jeg.	"Yes, that is correct," I say.
"Vil du betale med kort eller kontanter?" spørger han.	"Do you want to pay with card or cash?" he asks.
"Jeg vil gerne betale med kort," svarer jeg.	"I would like to pay with a card," I answer.
"Fint."	"Fine."
"Det bliver femogfirs kroner," siger han.	"That will be eighty-five kroner," he says.
Jeg finder mit betalingskort frem.	I take out my payment card.
paying and leaving
Storyboard: Maya taps her card on the terminal to pay eighty-five kroner. She puts on her heavy coat, thanks the staff for a nice time, and pushes the front door open to face the cold again.
Baristaen smiler til mig.	The barista smiles at me.
Jeg holder mit kort over terminalen.	I hold my card over the terminal.
Maskinen bipper.	The machine beeps.
"Vil du have en kvittering?" spørger han.	"Do you want a receipt?" he asks.
"Nej tak," svarer jeg.	"No thank you," I answer.
Jeg går over til væggen.	I walk over to the wall.
Jeg tager min tykke vinterjakke fra en krog.	I take my thick winter coat from a hook.
Jeg tager jakken på.	I put the coat on.
Jeg tager også mit halstørklæde på.	I also put my scarf on.
Jeg tager også mine handsker på.	I also put my gloves on.
Nu er jeg klar til kulden.	Now I am ready for the cold.
Jeg kigger på baristaen igen.	I look at the barista again.
"Mange tak for kaffe," siger jeg.	"Thank you very much for the coffee," I say.
"Selv tak," siger han med et smil.	"You are welcome," he says with a smile.
"Hav en god dag."	"Have a good day."
"I lige måde," siger jeg.	"Likewise," I say.
Jeg går hen til hoveddøren.	I walk over to the front door.
Jeg skubber den tunge dør op.	I push the heavy door open.
Vinden er kold, men jeg har det godt.	The wind is cold, but I feel good.

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