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- Lucas: Hey there. Welcome back to Learn Danish with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is so good to be back with you again. Lucas: It really is. We are episode two forty-six. That is a big number. Luna: I know. Time flies when you are learning new words. Lucas: Exactly. If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language, thank you for sticking with us. Luna: We love having you here. It makes the journey easier. Lucas: Today we are going to a place that everyone visits but might fear speaking in Danish. Luna: Oh no. Where? The dentist? Lucas: No. Not today. Today is about style. We are going to the hairdresser. Luna: Ah, yes. The hairdresser. I always worry about saying the wrong thing. Lucas: Do not worry. We will keep it simple. Just a few key phrases. Luna: Okay. I am ready. What do I say when I walk in? Lucas: You need to tell them what you want. Here is the first phrase. Luna: What is it? Lucas: Jeg vil gerne have en klipning. Luna: Jeg vil gerne have en klipning. Lucas: Good. It means 'I would like a haircut.' Simple and polite. Luna: Jeg vil gerne have en klipning. Okay. I can say that. Lucas: Let us try it again. Slowly. Jeg vil gerne have en klipning. Luna: Jeg vil gerne have en klipning. Lucas: Perfect. Now, imagine you are sitting in the chair. The hairdresser asks how short you want it. Luna: Oh, right. How do I describe the sides? Lucas: This is the second phrase. Kort på siderne. Luna: Kort på siderne. Lucas: Yes. It means 'Short on the sides.' You can use this for many styles. Luna: Kort på siderne. Short on the sides. Got it. Lucas: Let us repeat it together. Kort på siderne. Luna: Kort på siderne. Lucas: Great. But what if the hairdresser cuts it too long? Or too short? Luna: Oh wow. That is a real fear. How do I ask for more? Lucas: You ask them to cut it shorter. Here is the third phrase. Luna: What is it? Lucas: Kan du klippe det kortere? Luna: Kan du klippe det kortere? Lucas: Exactly. It means 'Can you cut it shorter?' Very useful question. Luna: Kan du klippe det kortere. Yes. I will remember that one. Lucas: Let us practice it one more time. Kan du klippe det kortere? Luna: Kan du klippe det kortere. Lucas: Well done. Now, before the cutting starts, you should check the price. Luna: Of course. No surprises. What is the phrase for that? Lucas: Here is the fourth phrase. Hvor meget koster det? Luna: Hvor meget koster det? Lucas: Yes. It means 'How much does it cost?' Standard phrase for many places. Luna: Hvor meget koster det. Right. Important to know. Lucas: Let us say it together. Hvor meget koster det? Luna: Hvor meget koster det? Lucas: Excellent. Finally, the cut is finished. You look in the mirror. Luna: Oh, it looks great. How do I compliment them? Lucas: You say it looks good. Here is the last phrase. Luna: What is it? Lucas: Det ser godt ud. Luna: Det ser godt ud. Lucas: Perfect. It means 'It looks good.' A nice way to end the visit. Luna: Det ser godt ud. Yes. I feel confident now. Lucas: Let us review them all quickly. Jeg vil gerne have en klipning. Luna: Jeg vil gerne have en klipning. Lucas: Kort på siderne. Luna: Kort på siderne. Lucas: Kan du klippe det kortere? Luna: Kan du klippe det kortere? Lucas: Hvor meget koster det? Luna: Hvor meget koster det? Lucas: Det ser godt ud. Luna: Det ser godt ud. Lucas: You did great. These phrases will help you at any salon. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. I feel much better about my next trip. Lucas: That is good to hear. By the way, if you want to support this show... Luna: Oh, yes. The donation part. Lucas: Yes. A couple of dollars a month is genuinely what keeps these going. You can find us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: It really helps us keep making episodes ad-free and high quality. Lucas: If you have gotten something out of them, it would mean a lot. Luna: Thanks for listening. Now, let us get back to practicing. Lucas: Right. Let us use the phrases in a quick scene. Luna: Okay. I am the customer. You are the hairdresser. Lucas: Okay. Velkommen. Hvad kan jeg gøre for dig? Luna: Hej. Jeg vil gerne have en klipning. Lucas: Godt. Hvordan skal den være? Luna: Kort på siderne. Lucas: Okay. Skal jeg klippe det kortere på toppen også? Luna: Ja, kan du klippe det kortere? Lucas: Naturligt. Det er fint. Hvor meget koster det? Luna: Det koster tre hundrede kroner. Lucas: Okay. Det ser godt ud! Luna: Tak! Lucas: See? You handled that perfectly. Luna: I did. It was fun. Danish is becoming easier. Lucas: It is. Keep practicing these phrases. They are very practical. Luna: I will. Thanks for teaching me, Lucas. Lucas: Anytime, Luna. See you next time. Luna: Bye for now.