Dutch–English parallel text
De nieuwe collega
The New Colleague
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In maart 2061 begon er een nieuwe collega op ons kantoor. Ons kantoor zit op de tiende verdieping, direct aan de haven van Hamburg. We zijn maar met zes mensen in het team. We verkopen verzekeringen voor ruimteschepen.
In March 2061 a new colleague started in our office. Our office is on the tenth floor, right by the port of Hamburg. There are only six of us on the team. We sell insurance for spaceships.
Dat is geen spannend werk. We bellen met bedrijven op de maan en op Mars. We schrijven contracten en berekenen prijzen. Elke dag is hetzelfde.
It isn’t exciting work. We talk on the phone with companies on the Moon and on Mars. We write contracts and work out prices. Every day it’s the same.
De nieuwe collega heette meneer Berg. Hij was lang en heel netjes. Zijn overhemd was altijd wit, zijn schoenen waren altijd schoon. Hij gaf iedereen een hand en glimlachte vriendelijk.
The new colleague was called Mr Berg. He was tall and very neat. His shirt was always white, his shoes were always clean. He shook everyone’s hand and smiled kindly.
“Goedemorgen,” zei hij. “Ik verheug me op de samenwerking met u.”
“Good morning,” he said. “I’m looking forward to working with you.”
Ik heet Jonas. Ik zit al drie jaar in dit team. Ik ben niet de baas, maar ik verkoop de meeste verzekeringen.
My name is Jonas. I’ve been on this team for three years. I’m not the boss, but I sell the most insurance policies.
Mijn collega Aylin zei zachtjes in mijn oor: “Die is een beetje te perfect, of niet?” Ik lachte alleen maar. Maar ze had gelijk.
My colleague Aylin whispered in my ear, “He’s a bit too perfect, isn’t he?” I just laughed. But she was right.
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