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- Lucas: Hey everyone. Welcome back to Learn Swahili with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. We are so happy to be here with you again. Lucas: We have been talking about markets and cafes a lot lately. Luna: Yes. Last time we were at the cinema buying tickets. Lucas: Exactly. And before that, we borrowed books from the library. Luna: It feels like we go everywhere together. But today is different. Lucas: Today we are going to eat something very special. Luna: Oh. Is it pizza? Or maybe sushi? Lucas: No. Today we are ordering Pilau. It is a famous rice dish. Luna: Pilau. That sounds delicious. Is it spicy? Lucas: It can be. It has many spices. Like we learned in episode two twelve. Luna: Right. Spices are important. Okay. Let's learn how to order it. Lucas: The first phrase is very simple. Nataka pilau moja. Lucas: Nataka pilau moja. It means I want one pilau. Luna: Let me try. Nataka pilau moja. Lucas: Perfect. You said it clearly. Nataka pilau moja. Luna: I really want some pilau now. Nataka pilau moja. Lucas: Good. Now let us ask about the price. Lucas: The phrase is: Bei gani ya pilau? Luna: Bei gani ya pilau? What does that mean? Lucas: It means How much is the pilau? It is very useful. Luna: Okay. Bei gani ya pilau? I think I remember that. Lucas: Yes. Bei gani ya pilau? Repeat it with me. Luna: Bei gani ya pilau? It feels good to know the price. Lucas: It does. Now imagine you take a bite. It is tasty. Lucas: You say: Pilau ni tamu sana. Luna: Tamu sana? Does that mean very sweet? Lucas: It means very delicious or nice. Pilau ni tamu sana. Luna: Oh. Tamu sana. So Pilau ni tamu sana. Lucas: Exactly. Pilau ni tamu sana. The flavor is amazing. Luna: I love that. Pilau ni tamu sana. It sounds so good. Lucas: Now let us look at another way to order. Lucas: Sometimes you say: Napeleke pilau. Luna: Napeleke pilau? What is the difference there? Lucas: It means bring me pilau. It is a direct request. Luna: Okay. Napeleke pilau. I get it. Bring it to me. Lucas: Yes. Napeleke pilau. Very practical for a busy restaurant. Luna: I like that one. Napeleke pilau. It is quick and clear. Lucas: Finally, you might comment on the quality. Lucas: Say: Pilau hii ni nzuri. Luna: Hii means this one? So Pilau hii ni nzuri? Lucas: Correct. This pilau is good. Pilau hii ni nzuri. Luna: Pilau hii ni nzuri. It sounds polite and nice. Lucas: It is. Pilau hii ni nzuri. The cook will be happy. Luna: I am getting hungry just saying these words. Lucas: Me too. Let us review them quickly. Luna: Okay. First: Nataka pilau moja. Lucas: Good. Next: Bei gani ya pilau? Luna: Then: Pilau ni tamu sana. Lucas: Next: Napeleke pilau. Luna: And last: Pilau hii ni nzuri. Lucas: Excellent work. You are doing great with these phrases. Luna: Thank you. I feel confident ordering pilau now. Lucas: That is the goal. Practice them until we meet again. Luna: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language... Lucas: you might consider supporting our mission to keep this show ad-free. Luna: We deliberately do not run ads. If you want to support that choice... Lucas: the link is buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: It helps us keep making episodes like this one for you. Lucas: Thanks for listening. We will see you next time. Luna: Keep practicing your Swahili. See you soon.