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Wichteln: Büroausgabe

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At the office, Alex and Lucy discuss their plans for the upcoming Secret Santa event. Lucy, who was drawn with the name Jenny, plans to give a book, which suits Jenny's love of reading. Alex, who was assigned to Tom and is unsure due to his limited knowledge, is suggested by Lucy to consider something related to Tom's interest in photography. The gift exchange is planned for the office Christmas party, where everyone will leave their gifts in a central location and then collect them. The Secret Santa's identity will be revealed after the gift is opened, adding a personal touch. They are excited about building team spirit and spreading Christmas cheer, keeping in mind the £20 limit on the gifts.

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ziehen / ˈtsiːən /verb

nominate

Hast du schon entschieden, wen du ziehen wirst?

Have you decided who you are going to nominate?

nominierenauswählen

das Wichteln / das ˈvɪçtəln /noun

Secret Santa

Hast du von unserem Wichteln im Büro gehört?

Did you hear about our office's Secret Santa?

ratlos / ˈraːtloːs /adjective

clueless

Ich bin jedoch ein wenig ratlos.

However, I am a little clueless.

besorgen / bəˈzɔʁɡən /verb

get

Ich weiß, sie liest gerne, also denke ich daran, ihr ein Buch zu besorgen.

I know she likes to read, so I'm thinking of getting her a book.

ablegen / ˈapˌleːɡən /verb

leave

Jeder wird seine Geschenke an einem zentralen Ort ablegen.

Everyone will leave their gifts in a central location.

deponierenhinterlegen

die Absicht / diː ˈʔapzɪçt /noun

intention

Welche Absicht wird mit dem Wichteln im Büro verfolgt?

What intention is being pursued with the Secret Santa in the office?

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Ausschau halten / ˈaʊ̯sˌʃaʊ̯ ˈhaltən /verb

look out

Ich werde nach so etwas Ausschau halten.

I will look out for something like that.

daran / daˈʁan /adverb

thinking of it

Ich weiß, sie liest gerne, also denke ich daran, ihr ein Buch zu besorgen.

I know she likes to read, so I'm thinking of getting her a book.

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