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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Swedish with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is so good to be back at the mic. Lucas: Today we are going shopping again. Luna: Yes. But this time we need something specific. Lucas: We need a thermos. A termospanna. Luna: I love my coffee when it stays hot all day. Lucas: So let us learn how to buy one. Luna: Okay. Let's start with the main phrase. Lucas: The first phrase is: Jag skulle vilja ha en termospanna. Luna: That means: I would like to have a thermos cup. Lucas: Let me say it slowly. Jag skulle vilja ha en termospanna. Luna: Jag skulle vilja ha en termospanna. Lucas: Perfect. Now normally. Jag skulle vilja ha en termospanna. Luna: Jag skulle vilja ha en termospanna. Lucas: Great job. Remember, termospanna is the key word. Luna: I will remember that. It sounds very practical. Lucas: It is. Now imagine we are at the counter. Luna: And I want to know more details. Lucas: You might ask about the size. Luna: Right. The second phrase is: Hur stor är den här? Lucas: Which means: How big is this one? Luna: Let me try. Hur stor är den här? Lucas: Very clear. Try it again. Hur stor är den här? Luna: Hur stor är den här? Lucas: Exactly. Den här refers to this specific item. Luna: Got it. This one. Lucas: Now the shop assistant might answer you. Luna: What would they say? Lucas: They might say it is made of stainless steel. Luna: Oh, that is important for durability. Lucas: The phrase is: Den är gjord av rostfritt stål. Luna: Den är gjord av rostfritt stål. Lucas: Listen closely. Den är gjord av rostfritt stål. Luna: Den är gjord av rostfritt stål. Lucas: Rostfritt stål means stainless steel. Very common material. Luna: I feel strong already. Just from saying that. Lucas: It is a sturdy phrase. Like the cup itself. Luna: True. But what if I think the price is too high? Lucas: Ah, then you use the fourth phrase. Luna: I hope it is not too expensive. Lucas: The phrase is: Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: Let me model it. Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: For dyrt means too expensive. Simple and direct. Luna: I can use that anywhere. Not just for cups. Lucas: Exactly. It is a universal complaint. Luna: I have used it for groceries before. Lucas: Of course you have. Prices go up everywhere. Luna: So, I decide to buy it anyway. Lucas: You take it to the register. Luna: And I need to pay. Lucas: In Sweden, card payment is standard. Luna: I don't always carry cash. Lucas: So the final phrase is: Kan jag betala med kort? Luna: Kan jag betala med kort? Lucas: Can I pay with card? Let me say it slowly. Luna: Kan jag betala med kort? Lucas: Good. Now normally. Kan jag betala med kort? Luna: Kan jag betala med kort? Lucas: Perfect. You have all five phrases ready. Luna: I feel confident about this purchase. Lucas: Let's review the whole interaction quickly. Luna: I will play the customer. Lucas: I will be the shop assistant. Luna: Hej! Jag skulle vilja ha en termospanna. Lucas: Hej. Vad kan jag hjälpa till med? Luna: Hur stor är den här? Lucas: Den är fem hundra milliliter. Luna: Den är gjord av rostfritt stål? Lucas: Ja, det är den. Luna: Oj, det är för dyrt. Lucas: Men den håller kaffe varmt i tio timmar. Luna: Hmm. Jag tar den ändå. Kan jag betala med kort? Lucas: Visa inte. Tack så mycket. Luna: That went really well. Lucas: You handled it like a pro. Luna: I still need to practice the pronunciation though. Lucas: Keep saying them out loud. Luna: I will listen to this episode on repeat. Lucas: That is the best way to learn. Luna: Before we go, do you have a moment? Lucas: Of course. What is on your mind? Luna: I was thinking about how much support helps this show. Lucas: It really does keep us going ad-free. Luna: If you enjoy our episodes, maybe consider supporting us. Lucas: You can find the link at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Even a small gesture makes a big difference. Lucas: Thank you for listening and for caring. Luna: Now back to our thermos practice. Lucas: Let's say the first phrase one more time. Luna: Jag skulle vilja ha en termospanna. Lucas: Jag skulle vilja ha en termospanna. Luna: Jag skulle vilja ha en termospanna. Lucas: Now the size question. Luna: Hur stor är den här? Lucas: Hur stor är den här? Luna: Hur stor är den här? Lucas: The material description. Luna: Den är gjord av rostfritt stål. Lucas: Den är gjord av rostfritt stål. Luna: Den är gjord av rostfritt stål. Lucas: The price reaction. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: And the payment method. Luna: Kan jag betala med kort? Lucas: Kan jag betala med kort? Luna: Kan jag betala med kort? Lucas: You are doing great work today. Luna: I feel like I could shop anywhere now. Lucas: Maybe even in Stockholm. Luna: Or Gothenburg. Or Malmö. Lucas: Any city with a good hardware store. Luna: That is the goal. Lucas: Remember to practice these phrases daily. Luna: Small steps lead to big progress. Lucas: We will see you next time. Luna: Tack för idag. Bye for now.