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- Lucas: Hey everyone. Welcome back to Learn Telugu with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is so good to be back with you all. Lucas: We have been doing a lot of food phrases lately. Ordering idli, biryani, vada. Luna: Yeah, my stomach is still full from those episodes. But today we are stepping outside. Lucas: Exactly. We are talking about the weather. Specifically, the rainy season. Luna: Oh, I love the rain. It feels so peaceful here in Hyderabad sometimes. Lucas: It really does. And knowing how to describe it is very useful. Luna: So let us start with the basics. How do we say it is raining? Lucas: Right. The phrase is 'మழా పడుతోంది'. Let me say that slowly. Lucas: మజా. పడూతోందీ.... మజా. పడూతోందీ. Luna: Okay. 'మజా' means rain. And 'పడూతోందీ' is the action. Lucas: Yes. 'పడుతోంది' means it is falling or pouring. So together: It is raining. Luna: Let me try. 'మజా పడూతోందీ'. Lucas: That was perfect. Very clear. You got the rhythm right away. Luna: I feel like a pro already. Can we use this for light rain too? Lucas: Good question. There is a specific phrase for light rain later on. Luna: Okay. What if I look out the window and see lots of clouds? Lucas: Then you would say the sky is filled with clouds. Luna: That sounds long. Is there a simple way to say it? Lucas: Not really simple, but it is a beautiful phrase. 'ఆకాశం మేఘాలతో నిండి ఉంది'. Lucas: Let's break it down. 'ఆకాశం' is the sky. 'మేఘాలు' are clouds. Luna: Ah. 'మేఘాలు'. That is a lovely word. Like 'me ga lu'. Lucas: Yes. And 'నిండి ఉంది' means it is full or filled. So: The sky is filled with clouds. Luna: Okay. Let me try the whole thing. 'ఆకాశం మేఘాలతో నిండి ఉంది'. Lucas: Excellent pronunciation. You said 'మేఘాలతో' very clearly. Luna: Thanks. It feels a bit poetic to say that. Lucas: It is. Telugu has many words for different types of clouds. Luna: Really? I did not know that. This is getting deep fast. Lucas: But stay with me. This next one is very practical. Luna: Okay. What is it? Lucas: 'చల్లగా ఉంది'. This means 'It is cool' or 'It is chilly'. Lucas: Think of it as 'challa-ga undi'. Like a gentle breeze. Luna: I love that word. 'Challa'. It sounds soft. Lucas: It is. When it rains, the temperature drops. So everything feels 'challa-ga'. Luna: Let me try. 'Challa-ga undi'. Yes. It feels nice. Lucas: Spot on. You are picking these up quickly. Luna: If it is raining and cool, someone might tell me to take an umbrella. Lucas: They might. The word for umbrella is 'ఛత్రీ'. Chhatree. Luna: Right. So the phrase would be 'Take the umbrella'. Lucas: Yes. 'ఛత్రీ తీసుకో'. 'Chhatree theesuko'. Lucas: 'Teesuko' means take or hold. So: Take the umbrella. Luna: Okay. 'Chhatree theesuko'. Got it. Lucas: Try it now. Say it with confidence. Luna: 'Chhatree theesuko'. Like I am looking out a window worried about getting wet. Lucas: Perfect. That is exactly what you would say to a friend. Luna: I feel ready to survive a monsoon now. Lucas: Almost. There is one more nuance. Sometimes it rains lightly. Luna: Like a drizzle? Lucas: Yes. A drizzle. The phrase is 'నెమ్మదిగా వర్షం పడుతోంది'. Lucas: 'Nemmadiga' means slowly. 'Varsham' is rain. Luna: So it literally translates to 'Slowly rain is falling'? Lucas: Exactly. It paints a picture. Gentle, slow rain. Luna: That is beautiful. 'Nemmadiga varsham paduthondi'. Lucas: Let's review all five phrases together before we go. Luna: Okay. First one: 'Maza paduthondi'. It is raining. Lucas: Correct. Second: 'Aakasham meghalatho nindi undi'. Sky filled with clouds. Luna: Third: 'Challa-ga undi'. It is cool. Lucas: Fourth: 'Chhatree theesuko'. Take the umbrella. Luna: Fifth: 'Nemmadiga varsham paduthondi'. Light rain is falling. Lucas: You nailed it. All five were perfect. Luna: I am surprised how easy those felt once we broke them down. Lucas: That is the key. Break it into pieces. Then put them back together. Luna: I will practice these while listening to the rain outside my window. Lucas: That is a great idea. Practice makes permanent. Luna: Before we sign off, I want to mention something small. Lucas: Oh? What is that? Luna: If learning Telugu through Fexingo has been helpful for your journey... Lucas: We appreciate any support. If you want to help keep this show ad-free... Luna: You can visit buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: Even a small gesture helps us keep making these episodes for you. Luna: Thank you so much for listening and for supporting us. Lucas: Now, get out there and talk to the rain. Or at least say 'Chhatree theesuko'. Luna: See you next time. Bye everyone. Lucas: Bye.