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- Lucas: Hey there. Welcome back to Learn Telugu with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. We are so happy you are here with us again. Lucas: Today we are going to a busy market. Do you remember last time we talked about sizes? Luna: Yes! We learned how to ask for small or large sizes. Lucas: Exactly. But finding the right size is only half the battle. Luna: Right. The other half is the price. Markets can be tricky. Lucas: They are. But you have the power to negotiate. Let us start simple. Luna: Okay. How do I even ask how much something costs? Lucas: It is very easy. Just say: 'Idi enta?' Luna: 'Idi enta?' What does that mean? Lucas: It means 'How much is this?'. It is the most useful phrase in any shop. Luna: Got it. 'Idi enta?'. Let me try. 'Idi enta?' Lucas: Perfect. Very clear. Now imagine the seller says the price is too high. Luna: Oh no. That happens all the time. What do I say then? Lucas: You ask them to lower it a little. Say: 'Konchem tagginchindi.' Luna: 'Konchem tagginchindi.' Does that sound polite enough? Lucas: It is polite but firm. It literally means 'reduce it a bit'. Luna: I like that. It is not rude, just practical. 'Konchem tagginchindi.' Lucas: Spot on. And if you want to be more direct about getting a deal? Luna: Tell me. How do I say 'make it cheaper'? Lucas: Say: 'Chaukaga cheyandi.' This is a standard request. Luna: 'Chaukaga cheyandi.' Okay. 'Chaukaga cheyandi.' I feel like a pro already. Lucas: You are doing great. Now, sometimes items are not in stock. Luna: Oh, that is frustrating. How do I check if something is available? Lucas: Ask: 'Andubatulo undaa?'. It means 'Is it available?' Luna: 'Andubatulo undaa?' Simple and effective. I need to know before I bargain. Lucas: Exactly. Knowledge is power in the market. Finally, the closer. Luna: The closer? Like closing the deal? Lucas: Yes. If you really want it now, say: 'Nenuippude kontanu.' Luna: 'Nenuippude kontanu.' What is the nuance there? Lucas: It means 'I am buying it right now.' It shows immediate intent. Luna: That pushes the seller to give the best price immediately. Lucas: Precisely. They know you are ready to pay. So let us review. Luna: Let's go. First, asking the price. Lucas: Right. 'Idi enta?' Luna: 'Idi enta?' How much is this? Lucas: Good. Next, asking for a reduction. Luna: 'Konchem tagginchindi.' Reduce it a bit. Lucas: And making it cheaper. Luna: 'Chaukaga cheyandi.' Make it cheap. Lucas: Checking availability. Luna: 'Andubatulo undaa?' Is it available? Lucas: And the final push. Luna: 'Nenuippude kontanu.' I am buying it right now. Lucas: You nailed it. Five powerful phrases for any market trip. Luna: I feel ready to haggle over fruit prices next time I go out. Lucas: Start small. Try one phrase at the tea stall first. Luna: Good idea. I will practice until we chat again. Lucas: We deliberately don't run ads on these episodes. If you want to support that choice, the link is buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Your support keeps the show free and focused on learning. Lucas: Thank you for being part of our community. It means a lot. Luna: Let's get back to practicing those market phrases. Lucas: Absolutely. Let's repeat 'Idi enta?' one more time. Luna: 'Idi enta?' Yes. How much is this? Lucas: Now 'Konchem tagginchindi.' Luna: 'Konchem tagginchindi.' Reduce it a bit. Lucas: And 'Chaukaga cheyandi.' Luna: 'Chaukaga cheyandi.' Make it cheaper. Lucas: Don't forget to check stock. Luna: 'Andubatulo undaa?' Is it available? Lucas: And close the deal. Luna: 'Nenuippude kontanu.' I am buying it right now. Lucas: You are sounding very natural. Keep this rhythm in your head. Luna: It feels less scary now. I know exactly what to say. Lucas: That is the goal. Confidence comes from preparation. Luna: I am definitely trying these out this weekend. Lucas: Bring us back a story about how it went. Luna: I will. Thanks for guiding me through the market. Lucas: Anytime. See you next time.