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Shrek

Joe Stillman

What if an ogre who loves solitude has his world turned upside down by a host of magical creatures, an annoyingly cheerful donkey, and a princess with a shocking secret? Shrek is a fun, heartwarming adventure about breaking stereotypes, battling dragons, and discovering that true love doesn't always come in a shiny package. With action, humor, and a twist on every fairy tale cliché, this story will make you laugh, cheer, and believe that even the most unlikely hero can find their happily ever after.

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das Sumpf / das ˈzʊmpf /noun

swamp

Shrek stampfte den schlammigen Pfad entlang, der von seinem Sumpf wegführte.

Shrek stomped along the muddy path leading away from his swamp.

MoorMarschland

das Grinsen / das ˈɡʁɪnzən /noun

grin

Das Grinsen des Esels wurde breiter.

The donkey's grin widened.

Lächeln

seufzte / ˈzɔɪ̯ft͡stə /verb

sighed

Shrek seufzte und ging weiter.

Shrek sighed and walked on.

ächzenstöhnen

verengten / ˈvɛʁˌɛŋtn̩ /verb

narrowed

Farquaads Augen verengten sich, als Shrek näher kam.

Farquaad's eyes narrowed as Shrek approached.

zusammenziehenverkleinern

trottete / ˈtʁɔtətə /verb

trotted

Nach einem Moment stand er auf und trottete ihr nach.

After a moment he got up and trotted after her.

schlendernbummeln

die Stirn / diː ˈʃtɪʁn /noun

forehead

Shrek wischte sich den Schweiß von der Stirn.

Shrek wiped the sweat from his forehead.

verschwanden / fɛɐ̯ˈʃvʊndən /verb

disappeared

während sie den Weg entlang verschwanden.

while they disappeared down the path.

unsichtbar werdensich entfernen

brüllte / ˈbʁʏləən /verb

roared

Der Drache brüllte.

The dragon roared.

umgeben / ʊmˈɡeːbn̩ /verb

surrounded

Das Schloss war von perfekt geschnittenen grünen Rasenflächen umgeben.

The castle was surrounded by perfectly manicured green lawns.

eingeschlossenumzingelt

der Schwanz / deːɐ̯ ˈʃvant͡s /noun

tail

Shrek packte den Esel am Schwanz.

Shrek grabbed the donkey by the tail.

RuteSchweif

schlammigen / ˈʃlamɪɡən /adjective

muddy

Shrek stampfte den schlammigen Pfad entlang.

Shrek stomped along the muddy path.

traten / ˈtraːtn̩ /verb

stepped

Die Dorfbewohner traten vor, zitternd vor Angst.

The villagers stepped forward, trembling with fear.

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