

Die Hose ist mir an der Taille zu eng.
[ˈdiː ˈhoːzə ˈɪst ˈmiːɐ̯ ˈan deːɐ ˈtaljə ˈtsuː ˈɛŋ.]
These trousers are too tight around the waist for me.
Sie trägt immer einen breiten Gürtel um die Taille.
[ˈziː ˈtrɛːkt ˈɪmɐ ˈaɪ̯nən ˈbraɪ̯tn̩ ˈɡʏrtl̩ ˈʊm ˈdiː ˈtaljə.]
She always wears a wide belt around her waist.
Können Sie das Kleid an der Taille etwas enger machen?
[ˈkœnən ˈziː das ˈklaɪ̯t ˈan deːɐ ˈtaljə ˈɛtvas ˈɛŋɐ ˈmaxn̩?]
Can you take the dress in a little at the waist?
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