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  3. Die silberne Verlobung von Heinrich Seidel (1842-1906)
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Es überwältigte mich ordentlich, als ich mich an den Tisch setzte, und ich hätte beinah weinen mögen, daß ich kein Esser bin.
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I was pretty overwhelmed when I sat down at the table and could have almost cried because I'm not a big eater.
Translated by markvanroode 8413 5 months ago
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It quite overwhelmed me when I sat down at the table, and I almost wanted to cry that I'm not a big eater.
Translated by markvanroode 8413 5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Wendy, thanks.

 by markvanroode 5 months ago

Vorschlag Mark: I was quite overwhelmed when I sat down at the table and could have almost cried because I'm not a big eater.
'wanted to cry that' indicates what he wants to say, whereas it refers to the shedding of tears.

 by Merlin57 5 months ago