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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Telugu with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. We are back for episode two hundred thirty nine. Lucas: Yes. We have covered so much travel and shopping lately. Bus stops, auto rickshaws, markets, sweet shops. Luna: We really have. But today feels different. It is about food. Specifically breakfast. Lucas: Exactly. In South India, breakfast is an event. And the most famous item is Idli. Luna: Oh yes. Those soft steamed rice cakes. They are delicious. Lucas: They are. And today we will learn how to order them politely in Telugu. Luna: This is going to be fun. I am already hungry just thinking about it. Lucas: Let us start with the first phrase. The most basic way to say you want something. Luna: Okay. How do we say 'I want Idli'? Lucas: The phrase is: Naku idli kavali. Luna: Naku idli kavali. Lucas: Good. Let me break it down slowly. Naku. Idli. Kavali. Luna: Naku. Idli. Kavali. Lucas: Perfect. Naku means 'for me'. Kavali means 'I need' or 'I want'. So together, it is 'I want Idli'. Luna: That makes sense. It is very direct but polite enough. Lucas: It is standard. Now, let us try it again. Say it naturally. Luna: Naku idli kavali. Lucas: Excellent. Now, Idli is rarely eaten alone. It usually comes with soup. Luna: Sambar! That lentil-based stew. It is so flavorful. Lucas: Right. Sometimes the server asks if you want sambar. Or you can ask for it. Luna: How do we ask for sambar to be added? Lucas: You can say: Sambar vaddega. Luna: Sambar vaddega. Lucas: Let's slow that down. Sambar. Vaddega. Luna: Sambar. Vaddega. Lucas: Vaddega means 'pour it'. So Sambar vaddega is 'Pour the sambar'. Luna: Oh, that is simple. Just tell them to pour it. Lucas: Exactly. Try it once more. Naturally this time. Luna: Sambar vaddega. Lucas: Great. You are getting the rhythm now. Luna: It feels easy. Like building blocks. Lucas: It is. Now, another important part of the meal is the chutney. Luna: Coconut chutney is my favorite. But there is also mint chutney. Lucas: Yes. Koka kuthi pudina chatnee. Luna: That sounds complex to say. Lucas: Let's take it step by step. Koka kuthi. Pudina. Chatnee. Luna: Koka kuthi. Pudina. Chatnee. Lucas: Koka kuthi is coconut. Pudina is mint. Chatnee is chutney. Luna: So it is Coconut Mint Chutney. Lucas: Correct. If you want to ask if they have it, you add 'unda' at the end. Luna: Koka kuthi pudina chatnee unda? Lucas: Yes. That means 'Is there coconut mint chutney?' Luna: Koka kuthi pudina chatnee unda? Lucas: Very good. Practice that one more time. Luna: Koka kuthi pudina chatnee unda? Lucas: Wonderful. Now, let's put it together. Imagine you are at the counter. Luna: Okay. I want two idlis. Lucas: To say 'two', we use Rendu. So: Rendu idli lu kavali. Luna: Rendu idli lu kavali. Lucas: Slowly. Rendu. Idli. Lu. Kavali. Luna: Rendu. Idli. Lu. Kavali. Lucas: Rendu means two. Idli lu is plural for Idli. Kavali is want. Luna: Rendu idli lu kavali. Lucas: Perfect. You are speaking like a local already. Luna: I feel confident. What about paying the bill? Lucas: That is the final phrase. Chek bil day cheyandi. Luna: Chek bil day cheyandi. Lucas: Let's break it down. Chek bil. Day cheyandi. Luna: Chek bil. Day cheyandi. Lucas: Chek bil is Bill. Day cheyandi is Please give. Luna: Chek bil day cheyandi. Lucas: Excellent. That is polite and clear. Luna: It is so useful. I can imagine using all these phrases. Lucas: Before we go, I want to mention something important. Luna: Sure. What is it? Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with Telugu, your support keeps this show alive. Luna: It really does. Small contributions make a big difference for independent creators. Lucas: If you would like to help, you can visit buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Just a small amount helps us keep making these episodes ad-free. Lucas: Thank you for listening. Now back to our breakfast scenario. Luna: Let's review the full order. Naku rendu idli lu kavali. Lucas: Yes. And ask for sambar. Luna: Sambar vaddega. Lucas: And check for chutney. Luna: Koka kuthi pudina chatnee unda? Lucas: And finally, pay the bill. Luna: Chek bil day cheyandi. Lucas: You did it. That was a complete conversation. Luna: I am proud of myself. Learning Telugu is becoming easier. Lucas: Keep practicing these phrases. Repetition is key. Luna: See you next time for more Telugu learning. Lucas: Bye for now.