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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Danish with Fexingo. We are continuing our series at the hardware store. Luna: Yes! Last time we learned how to ask for basic tools like screws and bolts. Lucas: Exactly. And now we need to know what to do when those items are not right there on the shelf. Luna: Oh, that happens all the time. I feel so lost when I can't see what I need. Lucas: It is very common. So our first phrase helps you check if they have stock. Luna: Okay. How do I ask if it is in stock? Lucas: You say: Har du det på lager? Luna: Har du det på lager? Lucas: Perfect. It literally means 'Do you have it in stock?' Luna: Let me try again. Har du det på lager? Lucas: Spot on. Now imagine you are asking about a specific drill. Luna: Right. Har du det på lager? Lucas: Good. But what if they don't have it? Or what if you just cannot find it yourself? Luna: That would be embarrassing. I usually just stand there looking confused. Lucas: So let's learn how to ask for assistance politely. Luna: Please teach me that one. Lucas: Say this: Kan du hjælpe mig med at finde det? Luna: Kan du hjælpe mig med at finde det? Lucas: Yes. That means 'Can you help me find it?' Luna: Kan du hjælpe mig med at finde det? Lucas: Very clear. Let's break down 'finde'. It means 'to find'. Luna: Finde. Okay. Kan du hjælpe mig med at finde det? Lucas: There you go. Now, let's practice a little scene. You walk up to the counter. Luna: Hi. I am looking for something specific. Lucas: Use your third phrase. Say: Jeg leder efter en skruetrækker. Luna: Jeg leder efter en skruetrækker. Lucas: Excellent. 'Skruetrækker' is a screwdriver. Luna: Jeg leder efter en skruetrækker. Lucas: Repeat it once more. Slowly. Luna: Jeg leder efter en skruetrækker. Lucas: Good. Now, the clerk says he sees one, but it is on a high shelf. Luna: Oh no. I am too short. Lucas: So you use your second phrase again. Ask him to help. Luna: Kan du hjælpe mig med at finde det? Lucas: Yes. He brings it down. But then you realize the battery is dead. Luna: Oh no. What do I ask now? Lucas: You want to know if the tool is working or charged. Luna: How do I say 'Is it charged?' or 'Is it ready?' Lucas: We use a slightly different word here. Say: Er den i gang? Luna: Er den i gang? Lucas: This is an idiom. Literally 'Is it in motion?' but it means 'Is it working?' or 'Is it active?' Luna: Er den i gang? Lucas: Yes. If he says 'Ja, den er i gang', you know it works. Luna: Er den i gang? Lucas: Try it one more time. Er den i gang? Luna: Er den i gang? Lucas: Perfect. Now, you get the screwdriver. It works. The battery is full. Luna: I am so happy. I need to thank him. Lucas: Use your final phrase. It is simple and polite. Luna: What is it? Lucas: Say: Tak for hjælpen. Luna: Tak for hjælpen. Lucas: Yes. 'Thanks for the help.' Luna: Tak for hjælpen. Lucas: Let's review all four phrases together quickly. Luna: Ready. First one? Lucas: To check stock. Luna: Har du det på lager? Lucas: To ask for help finding it. Luna: Kan du hjælpe mig med at finde det? Lucas: To state what you are looking for. Luna: Jeg leder efter en skruetrækker. Lucas: To ask if it is working. Luna: Er den i gang? Lucas: And to thank them. Luna: Tak for hjælpen. Lucas: Wonderful work. Before we go, I want to mention Fexingo. Luna: Yes, the app has been really useful for my daily practice. Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language... Luna: Honestly, if today was worth a coffee to you, that's the link — buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: It keeps the show ad-free and running smoothly. Thanks for considering it. Luna: Anyway, back to the hardware store. Did you finish fixing your shelf? Lucas: I did. It is sturdy now. No more wobbling. Luna: See? Learning Danish helped you fix it. Or maybe just the screwdriver. Lucas: Maybe both. Keep practicing these phrases till we chat again. Luna: See you next time.