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14 October 2014
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The Trade Fair

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Introducing yourself at the fair
Ich bin zuständig für den Einkauf.für, um I'm responsible for purchasing.
Ich leite die Marketing- und Verkaufsabteilung.German companies I'm Head of our Marketing and Sales Division
Finding out about products
Haben Sie einen Katalog? Do you have a catalogue?
Möchten Sie einen Katalog? Would you like a catalogue?
Was kostet dieses Boot? How much is this boat?
... für den deutschen Markt konzipiert.für, um ... designed (literally conceived) for the German market.
Taking part in the fair
Ist dies das erste Mal, dass Sie an der Messe teilnehmen?neben, in, an, hinterTrade fairs Is this the first time you have taken part in the trade fair?
Wir stellen schon 17 Jahre aus.We've been exhibiting for 17 years.
... um ... erfolgreich zu verkaufen. .... in order to market ... successfully.
Wir hätten Interesse an einer Teilnahme.neben, in, an, hinterWe are interested in participating.
Hätten Sie denn noch einen Stand frei? Would you still have a stand available?
An welche Größenordnung denken Sie? neben, in, an, hinter cont. What size are you interested in? (literally ...are you thinking of?)
... and invitations after the fair
Ich würde mich freuen, wenn Sie uns besuchen.ich würdeI'd be happy if you could visit us.


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