Riech mal an dieser Blume, sie riecht süß.

Man sollte keine Chemikalien riechen, das kann gefährlich sein.
(You shouldn’t smell chemicals, it can be dangerous.)

Die Blumen riechen schon welk.
(The flowers already smell wilted.)

Wenn etwas brennt, riecht man es sofort.
(When something is burning, you can smell it immediately.)

Das neue Auto riecht noch nach Leder und Neuwagen.
(The new car still smells like leather and new car.)

Riech mal an dieser Blume, sie riecht süß.
(Smell this flower, it smells sweet.)

Ich kann das Essen schon riechen, es riecht lecker!
(I can already smell the food, it smells delicious!)

Nach dem Sport rieche ich immer stark nach Schweiß.
(After sports, I always smell strongly of sweat.)

Der Rauchmelder piept, weil in der Küche etwas riecht.
(The smoke alarm is beeping because something smells in the kitchen.)

Der Hund riecht an seinem Spielzeug.
(The dog sniffs at its toy.)

Nach dem Zwiebelschneiden riechen meine Hände stark.
(After cutting onions, my hands smell strong.)

Sie riechen den Braten.
(They smell a rat.)
(figuratively)

Ich habe vergessen, Deo zu benutzen, jetzt rieche ich vielleicht etwas unangenehm.
(I forgot to use deodorant, I might smell a bit unpleasant now.)

In diesem Laden riecht es immer nach frisch gebackenem Brot.
(This store always smells like freshly baked bread.)

Ich kann kein Parfüm riechen, meine Nase ist verstopft.
(I can’t smell any perfume, my nose is stuffy.)

Der Müll riecht unangenehm.
(The garbage smells unpleasant.)

Der Hund riecht an den Schuhen, um den Geruch des Besitzers zu erkennen.
(The dog sniffs the shoes to recognize the owner’s scent.)

Achtung, dieser Käse riecht sehr streng!
(Careful, this cheese smells very strong!)

Ich rieche den Regen kommen, die Luft ist feucht.
(I smell the rain coming, the air is damp.)

Der Arzt riecht am Patienten, um nach Krankheiten zu suchen.
(The doctor smells the patient to check for illnesses.)

Riech doch mal, ob die Milch noch gut ist.
(Smell to see if the milk is still good.)

In den Bergen riecht die Luft frisch und sauber.
(In the mountains, the air smells fresh and clean.)

Ich kann den Kaffee schon aus der Ferne riechen.
(I can already smell the coffee from afar.)

Riech mal an diesem Gewürz, kannst du erkennen, was es ist?
(Smell this spice, can you tell what it is?)

Nach einem Regenschauer riecht die Erde besonders erdig.
(After a rain shower, the earth smells especially earthy.)

Riech mal an diesen Kaffee, er riecht köstlich!
(Smell this coffee, it smells delicious!)

Mein Baby riecht so süß nach Puder.
(My baby smells so sweet with baby powder.)

Die Blumen in der Vase riechen nicht mehr, ich sollte sie wechseln.
(The flowers in the vase no longer smell, I should change them.)

Die Blumen riechen wunderbar nach Rosen.
(The flowers smell wonderful, like roses.)

Das Meer riecht nach Salz und Freiheit.
(The sea smells of salt and freedom.)

Das Meer riecht nach Salz und Algen.
(The sea smells like salt and algae.)

Du riechst gut nach Parfüm. Welche Marke trägst du?
(You smell good like perfume. What brand are you wearing?)

Last Updated on February 12, 2024
by DaF Books

The Eternal Embrace

The mountain loomed above me, its peak shrouded in an ethereal haze, a beacon of my childhood dreams. I had always yearned to soar through the clouds, to experience the freedom of flight, to escape the confines of gravity.

I had spent years training my body, pushing my limits, mastering the art of climbing. Today, I would reach the summit, where I would unlock the secret of flight.

After hours of arduous ascent, I finally stood at the peak, the world spread out at my feet. The clouds, like wisps of cotton candy, danced around me, inviting me to join their ephemeral dance.

As I peered into the swirling vortex, a strange sensation washed over me, a tingling warmth that seemed to originate from the depths of the mountain itself. I felt drawn to the portal, a siren’s call pulling me into its ethereal embrace.

I stepped into the swirling abyss, the clouds enveloping me like a warm embrace. The world around me dissolved into a kaleidoscope of colors and textures, the familiar landscape replaced by an otherworldly realm.

I found myself floating, weightless, my body defying gravity’s pull. I spread my arms wide, embracing the sensation of unbridled freedom. I had achieved my lifelong dream, I was flying.

But my elation was short-lived. As I gazed around, I noticed the presence of other beings, creatures of ethereal beauty, their bodies adorned with shimmering wings, their eyes glowing with an otherworldly intensity.

They were the Cloud Maidens, the ethereal denizens of this cloud world. As they approached, I realized that their beauty was deceptive. Their eyes held a predatory hunger, their fangs were sharp and gleaming, their intentions far from benevolent.

They surrounded me, their bodies pressed against mine, their touch sending a shiver of fear down my spine. I tried to escape, but their grip was too strong, their wings too powerful.

They pulled me closer, their lips grazing my neck, their fangs piercing my skin. I felt a sharp pain, a searing heat as they drained my lifeblood. My vision blurred, my breaths became shallow.

I was trapped, a prisoner of these ethereal predators, my dreams of flight turning into a nightmare of eternal subjugation. My lifeblood was their sustenance, my existence their plaything.

In this realm of perpetual clouds, I would forever remain their captive, my spirit forever bound to the ethereal embrace of the Cloud Maidens.


Last Updated on December 15, 2023
by DaF Books