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- Lucas: Hey Luna, welcome back to Learn Swahili with Fexingo. Luna: Oh, thanks Lucas. Yeah, it's good to be here again. Lucas: So last time, we were at the bakery, right? Morning greetings and all that. Luna: Right, with 'Jambo' and 'Habari za asubuhi' and everything. That felt cozy. Lucas: Totally. And today, we're staying in that friendly vibe, but shifting gears a bit. Luna: Oh, okay. What are we doing? Lucas: Well, after you say hello and chat a bit, eventually you have to... leave. Luna: Ohhh, I see where this is going. Goodbyes. Lucas: Exactly. So today, just two tiny phrases for saying goodbye in Swahili. Keeping it super simple. Luna: I love that. Let's do it. Lucas: Alright. First up, the most common way to say goodbye. It's 'Kwaheri'. Luna: Kwa... heri? Lucas: Close! 'Kwaheri'. Say it with me slowly: Kwa-he-ri. Luna: Kwa-he-ri. Lucas: Yeah. That means 'goodbye'. Now at normal speed: Kwaheri. Luna: Kwaheri. Lucas: Perfect. You got it on the first try. Luna: Oh that's so good. Kwaheri. It sounds... final, but nice. Lucas: Right, it's like a general farewell. But what if you're planning to see someone again soon? Luna: Oh, like 'see you later'? Lucas: Exactly. In Swahili, that's 'Tutaonana baadaye'. Luna: Whoa. That's a mouthful. Tuta... ona... baadaye? Lucas: Let's break it down. 'Tutaonana' means 'we will see each other'. And 'baadaye' means 'later'. So together: Tutaonana baadaye. Luna: Tutaonana baadaye. Lucas: Yeah. Try it slowly: Tu-ta-o-na-na baa-da-ye. Luna: Tu-ta-o-na-na baa-da-ye. Lucas: There you go. Now normal pace: Tutaonana baadaye. Luna: Tutaonana baadaye. Lucas: Nailed it. So we have 'Kwaheri' for goodbye, and 'Tutaonana baadaye' for see you later. Luna: Okay, let me try them back to back. Kwaheri. Tutaonana baadaye. Lucas: Absolutely. That's it. Luna: So when would I use which? Like, if I'm leaving a friend's house? Lucas: Great question. Let's do a tiny scene. Imagine we just had coffee together, and now I have to head out. Luna: Oh, fun. Okay, I'm ready. Lucas: Alright. So I might say: 'Luna, this was lovely, but I should go. Tutaonana baadaye!' Luna: And I'd say: 'Yeah, for sure. Kwaheri, Lucas!' Lucas: Exactly. You could flip it too. If it's more final, maybe just 'Kwaheri'. But 'Tutaonana baadaye' implies you'll meet again. Luna: Got it. So like... if we're wrapping up this episode, we might say 'Tutaonana baadaye' to listeners, right? Lucas: Oh, that's cute. Yeah, totally. Luna: Let me practice once more. Kwaheri. Lucas: Kwaheri. Luna: Tutaonana baadaye. Lucas: Tutaonana baadaye. You're doing great. Luna: Thanks. Okay, so what if I'm at a store, like the bakery from last time, and I'm leaving? Lucas: Good thinking. Maybe you'd say 'Kwaheri' to the cashier. Or if it's someone you see often, 'Tutaonana baadaye' works too. Luna: Right. So it's flexible. Lucas: Totally. Want to try another quick role-play? Luna: Yeah, let's do it. Lucas: Okay, I'll be you leaving work. You say: 'Alright everyone, I'm heading out. Tutaonana baadaye!' Luna: And my coworker says: 'Kwaheri, Luna! Have a good one.' Lucas: Perfect. See how natural that feels? Luna: Yeah, I love that. It's not just words; it's a little moment. Lucas: Exactly. Alright, let's do a tiny recap. I'll say the Swahili, you give me the meaning. Luna: Oh, a quiz. I'm ready. Lucas: First one: Kwaheri. Luna: That's 'goodbye'. Lucas: Right. Next: Tutaonana baadaye. Luna: 'See you later'. Lucas: Absolutely. Now reverse: How do you say 'goodbye' in Swahili? Luna: Kwaheri. Lucas: And 'see you later'? Luna: Tutaonana baadaye. Lucas: You got it. That's all for today. Luna: Wow, that was quick but super helpful. Just two phrases, but I feel like I can actually use them. Lucas: That's the goal. Little by little, right? Luna: Totally. So... I guess we should wrap up. Lucas: Yeah. To our listeners: Thanks for joining us on Learn Swahili with Fexingo. Practice these goodbyes, and we'll see you next time. Luna: Tutaonana baadaye! Lucas: Kwaheri, everyone.