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- Lucas: Hey Luna, welcome back to Learn Malay with Fexingo. Luna: Oh, thanks Lucas. It's good to be here again. Lucas: Yeah, totally. Last time we were at the bakery, practicing greetings and asking how someone is doing. Luna: Right, with 'Salam' and 'Apa khabar?' and all that. Lucas: Exactly. So today, let's keep it tiny. We're going to learn how to say goodbye in Malay. Luna: Oh, that's perfect. I always feel like I can start a conversation but then just wave awkwardly at the end. Lucas: For sure. So we'll cover two phrases. The first is the general way to say goodbye. It's 'Selamat tinggal'. Luna: Selamat tinggal. Lucas: Yeah, you got it. It means 'goodbye' or literally 'safe staying'. Luna: Safe staying? That's kind of sweet. Lucas: It is, right? Now say it with me: Selamat tinggal. Luna: Selamat tinggal. Lucas: Perfect. Now the second phrase is 'Jumpa lagi'. That means 'see you later'. Luna: Jumpa lagi. Lucas: Yep. 'Jumpa' means 'meet' and 'lagi' means 'again'. So 'see you again'. Luna: Oh, that makes sense. Jumpa lagi. Lucas: There you go. Let's practice both. First, 'Selamat tinggal'. Luna: Selamat tinggal. Lucas: Good. Now 'Jumpa lagi'. Luna: Jumpa lagi. Lucas: Nice. So 'Selamat tinggal' is more formal or final, like when you're leaving for a while. 'Jumpa lagi' is casual, like with friends. Luna: Okay, so if I'm ending a call with my mom, I might say 'Selamat tinggal'? Lucas: Yeah, exactly. Or if you're parting ways with a friend after coffee, 'Jumpa lagi' works great. Luna: Let me try a tiny scene. Imagine we just had coffee and I'm heading out. Lucas: Oh, go for it. Luna: Okay. So... 'Terima kasih for the coffee, Lucas. Jumpa lagi!' Lucas: Ahh, yes! That's perfect. You even used 'terima kasih' from last time. Luna: Yeah, I remembered that one. It means 'thank you', right? Lucas: Right. Okay, your turn to respond. If I say 'Selamat tinggal, Luna', what do you say back? Luna: Uhh... Selamat tinggal, Lucas? Lucas: Totally. Or you could say 'Jumpa lagi' if we're planning to meet soon. Luna: Got it. Let's do another one. This time, pretend we're at a train station and I'm leaving for a trip. Lucas: Okay, I'll start. 'Have a safe trip, Luna.' Luna: 'Selamat tinggal, Lucas. Jumpa lagi next month!' Lucas: Oh, that's so good. You combined both phrases naturally. Luna: Thanks. It feels more real that way. Lucas: Absolutely. Now, let's recap. What's the first phrase we learned? Luna: Selamat tinggal. Lucas: And what does it mean? Luna: Goodbye, or safe staying. Lucas: Right. And the second one? Luna: Jumpa lagi. See you later. Lucas: Exactly. Now, quick quiz. If you're saying bye to a coworker at the end of the day, which might you use? Luna: Hmm. Probably 'Jumpa lagi', since I'll see them tomorrow. Lucas: Yeah, that works. Or 'Selamat tinggal' is fine too. There's no strict rule. Luna: Oh, good. I was worried about getting it wrong. Lucas: No way. Malay speakers are pretty chill about it. Just pick one and go with it. Luna: Okay, so 'Selamat tinggal' and 'Jumpa lagi'. I think I've got these. Lucas: You totally do. Let's say them one more time together. Selamat tinggal. Luna: Selamat tinggal. Lucas: Jumpa lagi. Luna: Jumpa lagi. Lucas: Nailed it. Thanks for practicing with me today, Luna. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. This was fun. Lucas: For sure. And thank you to everyone listening with Fexingo. Keep practicing these phrases till we chat again. Luna: Yeah, see you next time. Selamat tinggal! Lucas: Jumpa lagi!