

Im Dunkeln tastete ich nach dem Lichtschalter.
[ˈɪm ˈdʊŋkl̩n ˈtastətə ˈɪç ˈnaːx ˈdeːm ˈlɪçtˌʃaltɐ.]
In the dark, I felt around for the light switch.
Er hat in seiner Tasche nach dem Schlüssel getastet.
[ˈeːɐ̯ ˈhat ˈɪn ˈzaɪ̯nɐ ˈtaʃə ˈnaːx ˈdeːm ˈʃlʏsl̩ ɡəˈtastət.]
He felt around in his bag for the key.
Ohne Brille muss ich mich nachts zum Bad tasten.
[ˈoːnə ˈbrɪlə ˈmʊs ˈɪç ˈmɪç ˈnaxts ˈtsʊm ˈbaːt ˈtastn̩.]
Without my glasses, I have to feel my way to the bathroom at night.
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