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- Lucas: Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Learn Amharic with Fexingo. I’m Lucas. Luna: And I’m Luna. It is so good to be back with you all. Lucas: It really is. We have been doing a lot of shopping lately, haven't we? From the bank to the barber shop. Luna: Yeah, we’ve covered clothes like dresses and skirts. But today, we are focusing on accessories. Lucas: Exactly. Specifically, things that keep us warm or look stylish. Today’s topic is scarves and hats. Luna: Oh, I love accessories. They make an outfit complete. So, what is the word for scarf? Lucas: The word for scarf is ስካርፍ. Let's try it together. Luna: ስካርፍ. Like the English word but with Amharic letters? Lucas: Yes, exactly. It is a loanword, so it sounds very familiar. ስካርፍ. Luna: ስካርፍ. Okay, I can say that. What about hat? Lucas: Hat is ሐት. Again, it comes from English, so it is quite easy. Luna: ሐት. Hah-t. Got it. So if I am at a market, how do I ask if they have one? Lucas: We use the phrase 'Do you have...?' For scarf, it is ስካርፍ አለህ? Luna: ስካርፍ አለህ? Do you have a scarf? Lucas: Perfect. And for hat, it is ሐት አለህ? Luna: ሐት አለህ? Do you have a hat? That seems simple enough. Lucas: It is. And just like before, we might want to know the price. Luna: Right. How much is it? I remember this one from earlier episodes. Lucas: Yes, it is ይህ ስንት ነው? This one, how much is it? Luna: ይህ ስንት ነው? Okay, let me put that into a full sentence. Lucas: Go ahead. Luna: ስካርፍ አለህ? ይህ ስንት ነው? Do you have a scarf? How much is this? Lucas: That is excellent. Very natural. Let's do the same for the hat. Luna: ሐት አለህ? ይህ ስንት ነው? Do you have a hat? How much is this? Lucas: Spot on. You are getting the hang of these patterns quickly. Luna: Thanks! I feel like I could actually go shopping now. Well, maybe not yet. Lucas: Ha, maybe wait until you practice a bit more. But seriously, these words are useful. Luna: They are. Especially in cooler weather. Or just for fashion. Lucas: True. Before we dive deeper, I wanted to mention something quick. Luna: Sure, what is up? Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language, your support keeps this show going. Luna: Yeah, it is free for everyone, but listener contributions help us keep it ad-free and growing. Lucas: If you can, check out buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. No pressure at all. Luna: Just if you feel like it. Every bit helps us bring you better content. Lucas: Thank you. Now, let's get back to our phrases. Luna: Okay, let's repeat the scarf phrase again to lock it in. Lucas: Good idea. ስካርፍ. Scarf. Luna: ስካርፍ. And then the question? Lucas: ስካርፍ አለህ? Do you have a scarf? Luna: ስካርፍ አለህ? Yeah, that flows well. Lucas: Now let's add the price question. Luna: ይህ ስንት ነው? How much is this? Lucas: Together now: ስካርፍ አለህ? ይህ ስንት ነው? Luna: ስካርፍ አለህ? ይህ ስንት ነው? Do you have a scarf? How much is this? Lucas: Perfect. Now let's switch to the hat. Luna: ሐት. Hat. Lucas: ሐት አለህ? Do you have a hat? Luna: ሐት አለህ? Yes. And the price? Lucas: ይህ ስንት ነው? Luna: ሐት አለህ? ይህ ስንት ነው? Do you have a hat? How much is this? Lucas: You are doing great. Let's imagine a small scene. Luna: Okay, I am walking into a store. Lucas: I am the shopkeeper. You walk up to me. Luna: ስካርፍ አለህ? Lucas: እወ, አለን. Luna: ይህ ስንት ነው? Lucas: ያልቱ ብር ነው. Luna: Oh, twenty birr. That is reasonable. Lucas: Exactly. And what if you wanted a hat instead? Luna: ሐት አለህ? Lucas: እወ, አለን. Luna: ይህ ስንት ነው? Lucas: ያልቱ ብር ነው. Luna: Wow, everything is twenty birr today. Lucky for my wallet. Lucas: Ha, yes. Let's review the key words one more time. Luna: Ready. First, ስካርፍ. Lucas: ስካርፍ. Scarf. Luna: Then ሐት. Lucas: ሐት. Hat. Luna: And the questions? Lucas: ስካርፍ አለህ? Luna: ሐት አለህ? Lucas: And finally, the price question. Luna: ይህ ስንት ነው? Lucas: Perfect. These are solid tools for any shopping trip. Luna: I feel much more confident about buying winter gear now. Lucas: That is the goal. Practice saying these out loud. Luna: I will. Thanks for teaching me, Lucas. Lucas: My pleasure. Keep practicing, and we will see you next time. Luna: Bye everyone!