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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Telugu with Fexingo. We are continuing our journey through everyday scenarios. Luna: Hi everyone. Last time we were at the market, we learned some basic shopping words. Lucas: That is right. You learned how to say you want something and ask the price. Luna: Yes. But I still feel nervous when the shopkeeper gives me a high number. Lucas: I understand. Bargaining is a skill. It takes practice. Today we will fix that. Luna: Oh good. Because I always end up paying too much. That is not fun. Lucas: Let us start with the most important question. How do you ask the price? Luna: Is it 'Reetu entha?' I think I have heard that before. Lucas: Exactly. Listen carefully. Reetu entha? Luna: Reetu entha? What does it mean? Lucas: It means 'What is the rate?' or simply 'How much?' Luna: Okay. Reetu entha? Let me try again. Reetu entha? Lucas: Perfect. Very clear. Now, imagine the shopkeeper says a very high number. Luna: Oh no. Like five hundred rupees for a small shirt? Lucas: Exactly. So what do you say? You need to tell him it is too much. Luna: I say... 'Idi chala ekkuva'? Lucas: Yes. Listen. Idi chala ekkuva. Luna: Idi chala ekkuva. Is that correct? Lucas: Spot on. It means 'This is very expensive.' Use this phrase often. Luna: Okay. So if he says five hundred, I say Idi chala ekkuva. Lucas: Correct. Then he might lower it slightly. But not enough for you. Luna: Right. So I need to ask for a better deal. Lucas: Yes. The magic phrase is 'Chaukaga cheyandi'. Luna: Chaukaga cheyandi. Let me repeat. Chaukaga cheyandi. Lucas: Good. It means 'Make it cheaper' or 'Give a discount.' Luna: Chaukaga cheyandi. This sounds polite but firm. Lucas: It is very effective. Now, suppose he agrees to four hundred. Luna: Still too high. I want three hundred. Lucas: So you state your final offer clearly. Luna: I say 'Anthae kaavali'? Lucas: Yes. Listen. Anthae kaavali. Luna: Anthae kaavali. Does it mean 'I want only this'? Lucas: Exactly. It signals your final price. No more negotiation. Luna: Anthae kaavali. Okay. And if he accepts? Lucas: He will say 'Sare, teesuko'. Luna: Sare, teesuko. Let me try. Sare, teesuko. Lucas: Great. It means 'Okay, take it.' A successful deal. Luna: Sare, teesuko. That sounds friendly. Lucas: It is. Now let us review all five phrases together. Luna: Ready. First: Reetu entha? Lucas: Reetu entha. Meaning: What is the price? Luna: Second: Idi chala ekkuva. Lucas: Idi chala ekkuva. Meaning: This is very expensive. Luna: Third: Chaukaga cheyandi. Lucas: Chaukaga cheyandi. Meaning: Make it cheaper. Luna: Fourth: Anthae kaavali. Lucas: Anthae kaavali. Meaning: I want only this. Luna: Fifth: Sare, teesuko. Lucas: Sare, teesuko. Meaning: Okay, take it. Luna: Wow. That was fast. I feel much more confident now. Lucas: You should. Practice these in your mind while you walk. Luna: Yes. Next time I go to the market, I will use them. Lucas: Remember, Fexingo is here to help you every step of the way. Luna: We love hearing from you. Keep practicing. Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with Telugu... Luna: And if you value having an ad-free learning experience... Lucas: You can support our mission directly at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: It helps keep the episodes coming without interruptions. Thanks for listening. Lucas: Now, let us do one quick role-play to lock this in. Luna: Okay. You be the shopkeeper. I am the buyer. Lucas: Fine. Welcome to my shop. Can I help you? Luna: Yes. Reetu entha? For this scarf? Lucas: Five hundred rupees. Luna: Oh. Idi chala ekkuva. Lucas: Come on. It is good quality. How about four fifty? Luna: Chaukaga cheyandi. Three hundred is fair. Lucas: Three hundred? That is too low. Okay, three twenty. Luna: Anthae kaavali. Three hundred exactly. Lucas: Alright. You are stubborn. Sare, teesuko. Luna: Thank you so much. Sare, teesuko. Lucas: You did it. Nailed it. That was perfect. Luna: I really liked that. It felt natural. Lucas: That is because it is natural. People bargain every day. Luna: Yes. It is part of the culture. Lucas: So don't be afraid to speak up politely. Luna: I won't be afraid anymore. I have the phrases. Lucas: Repeat them slowly. Reetu entha. Idi chala ekkuva. Luna: Chaukaga cheyandi. Anthae kaavali. Sare, teesuko. Lucas: Excellent. Your pronunciation is improving steadily. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. I appreciate your patience. Lucas: Anytime. That is what we are here for. Luna: See you next time with more Telugu tips. Lucas: Bye for now. Keep speaking Telugu.