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Thread #62063   Message #1003110
Posted By: michaelr
16-Aug-03 - 04:17 AM
Thread Name: Warum (why) 'bereite dir'?
Subject: RE: Warum (why) 'bereite dir'?
"Ich bereite mir ein Essen" -- "I prepare myself a meal".

"Ich bereite dir ein Essen" -- "I prepare a meal for you".

Common usage. And yes, context is crucial to deciphering meaning.

Cheers,
Michael