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- Lucas: Hey everyone. Welcome back to another episode of Learn Telugu with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is so good to be back at the mic again. Lucas: Yeah. We have been doing a lot of travel and shopping lately. Luna: Totally. But today we are taking a break from the airport queues. Lucas: Right. Today we are sitting down for breakfast. Luna: Oh my gosh. Yes. Breakfast sounds perfect right now. Lucas: We are going to a traditional South Indian breakfast spot. Luna: I love those places. The smell of filter coffee is amazing there. Lucas: Exactly. And we already learned how to order that coffee in episode two forty. Luna: Yes! Filter coffee is essential. But what about the food? Lucas: That is exactly what we are learning today. Simple breakfast ordering. Luna: Okay. So where do we start? Do we just point at the menu? Lucas: You can try that. But it is nicer to say what you want clearly. Luna: Got it. What is the most common dish people order? Lucas: It has to be Idli. Those steamed rice cakes are everywhere. Luna: Oh yes. They are so soft. Okay, how do I say I want Idli? Lucas: Here is the phrase. నాకు ఇడ్లీ కావాలి. Luna: Naku idli kavali. Let me try that. Lucas: Say it slowly. Naku idli kavali. Luna: Naku idli kavali. Does that mean I need Idli? Lucas: It means I want Idli. Or literally, Idli is needed by me. Luna: Oh, I see. So Naku means me or by me? Lucas: Yes. And Kavali means want or need. Together it is polite. Luna: Okay. Naku idli kavali. That feels solid. Lucas: Great job. Now, you cannot eat Idli without Sambar. Luna: Right. That lentil soup is the best part. Lucas: So how do you ask them to serve the Sambar? Luna: Do I say Sambar give me? Lucas: Not quite. You use a question format. It is more polite. Luna: Okay. So it becomes a question? Sambar ra? Lucas: Yes. Here is the full phrase. సాంబార్ వేయగలరా? Luna: Saambar vayagalaara? Can you serve Sambar? Lucas: Exactly. Vayagalaara means can you put or serve. Luna: Saambar vayagalaara. That sounds very natural. Lucas: Let's put it together. You walk up to the counter. Luna: And I say... Naku idli kavali. Saambar vayagalaara? Lucas: Perfect. The server will understand immediately. Luna: But wait. There is also the green chutney. Lucas: The coconut and mint chutney? That is important too. Luna: Yes. How do I ask if they have it? Lucas: You ask if it exists or is available. Here is the phrase. Luna: Is it long? I hope it is not too hard. Lucas: It is a bit longer, but very useful. కొత్తిరి పుదీనా చట్నీ ఉందా? Luna: Kothiri pudina chatnee undaa? Let me repeat that. Lucas: Slowly. Kothiri pudina chatnee undaa. Luna: Kothiri pudina chatnee undaa. Does it mean is there chutney? Lucas: Yes. Kothiri is coriander. Pudina is mint. Chatnee is chutney. Luna: Undaa means is there? Like a yes no question? Lucas: Exactly. Undaa turns it into a question. Very handy pattern. Luna: Okay. So I can ask for all three things. Lucas: Yes. But sometimes you might want more than one plate. Luna: Right. I am usually very hungry in the morning. Lucas: So how do you specify the quantity? Luna: Do I just say number two? Lucas: You can, but combining it with the order is better. Luna: Like saying two Idlis want? Lucas: Yes. Here is how you say two Idlis. రెండు ఇడ్లీలు కావాలి. Luna: Rendu idliulu kavali. Rendu means two? Lucas: Yes. And Idliulu is the plural form of Idli. Luna: Rendu idliulu kavali. That makes sense. Lucas: Now, when you are done eating, you need to pay. Luna: Do I shout for the bill? Lucas: You can call out politely. Here is the phrase for the bill. Luna: Check bill dayacheyandi? I think I heard that before. Lucas: Yes. చెక్ బిల్ దయచేయండి. Dayacheyandi means please give. Luna: Check bill dayacheyendi. It is a mix of English and Telugu. Lucas: Very common. People say check bill often in restaurants. Luna: Okay. So let's run through the whole scene. Lucas: Good idea. Start with the order. Luna: Naku rendu idliulu kavali. Saambar vayagalaara? Lucas: Then ask for the chutney. Luna: Kothiri pudina chatnee undaa? Lucas: Perfect. And finish with the payment request. Luna: Check bill dayacheyandi. Lucas: That was excellent. You sounded like a local. Luna: Really? I felt confident saying those. Lucas: Because the structure is simple. You just combine the words. Luna: I think I will try this at my favorite cafe tomorrow. Lucas: Do that. And tell us how it goes next time. Luna: Before we go, quick honest thing — a handful of listeners chip in monthly through buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo, and that's literally what funds making this many of these. Lucas: Yeah. No ads. Just listener support keeps the show running ad-free. Luna: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language, consider joining them. Lucas: It really helps. Thanks for listening. Luna: Okay. Back to the breakfast table. Lucas: Let's review the first phrase one more time. Luna: Naku idli kavali. I want Idli. Lucas: Repeat after me. Naku idli kavali. Luna: Naku idli kavali. Lucas: Next. Saambar vayagalaara? Luna: Saambar vayagalaara? Can you serve Sambar? Lucas: Correct. Now the chutney question. Luna: Kothiri pudina chatnee undaa? Is there coconut mint chutney? Lucas: Good. And the quantity. Luna: Rendu idliulu kavali. I want two Idlis. Lucas: And finally, the bill. Luna: Check bill dayacheyandi. Please give the check bill. Lucas: You nailed it. Practice these till we chat again. Luna: See you next time. Bye!