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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Finnish with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. We are so happy to be here with you again. Lucas: Last time we talked about kneading dough and shaping it. You remember that? Luna: Yes. We made little rolls and put them on a baking sheet. Lucas: Exactly. And now? The oven is off. The smell is amazing. What do we do next? Luna: We take it out! But how do we say 'serve the food' in Finnish? Lucas: Good question. The phrase is Palvele ruokaa. Luna: Palvele ruokaa. Lucas: Palvele ruokaa. It means serve the food. Let's try it slowly. Luna: Palvele ruokaa. Lucas: Perfect. Palvele ruokaa. Now imagine the bread is done. You want to put it on a plate. Luna: How do I say 'put it on the plate'? Lucas: That is Laita se lautaselle. Luna: Laita se lautaselle. Lucas: Laita se lautaselle. Put it on the plate. Try it with me. Luna: Laita se lautaselle. Lucas: Very good. Laita se lautaselle. Now, your friend sits down. You want them to enjoy their meal. Luna: Oh, that is polite. How do I say that? Lucas: You say Nauti ateriasi. Luna: Nauti ateriasi. Lucas: Nauti ateriasi. Enjoy your meal. It is warm and kind. Luna: Nauti ateriasi. I love that one. Lucas: Me too. Before we eat, you might wonder if the food is ready. Luna: Right. Is it done yet? Lucas: In Finnish, that is Onko se valmis? Luna: Onko se valmis? Lucas: Onko se valmis? Is it ready? Or is it finished? Yes. Luna: Onko se valmis? Lucas: Finally, look at the plate. It looks beautiful. You want to compliment it. Luna: It looks so nice. How do I say 'beautiful presentation'? Lucas: Say Kaunis esitys. Luna: Kaunis esitys. Lucas: Kaunis esitys. Beautiful presentation. Or just beautiful showing. Very poetic. Luna: Kaunis esitys. That sounds wonderful. Lucas: It really does. Before we continue with our story, I want to share something honest with you. Luna: Sure. What is it? Lucas: This show has no ads. It runs entirely because listeners support us monthly. A small group keeps it going. Luna: Yeah. It feels special to know it is just us and you. Lucas: If you can help, you can join at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo — that's F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Luna: It really helps us keep making these episodes for you. Lucas: Thank you. Now, back to the kitchen. The bread is hot. Luna: It smells like heaven. Should I ask if it is ready first? Lucas: Yes. Ask Onko se valmis? Luna: Onko se valmis? Lucas: Your friend says yes. So you take the bread out. You Palvele ruokaa. Luna: Palvele ruokaa. I am serving the food. Lucas: And you Laita se lautaselle. Put it on the plate carefully. Luna: Laita se lautaselle. There it goes. Lucas: Look at it. It is perfect. Say Kaunis esitys. Luna: Kaunis esitys. It really is beautiful. Lucas: Now sit down. Tell your guest Nauti ateriasi. Luna: Nauti ateriasi. Please enjoy your meal. Lucas: They smile. They say thank you. You feel proud. Luna: I feel so accomplished. Just five phrases. Lucas: Just five phrases. But they change everything. You are not just cooking. You are hosting. Luna: Let's review them one more time. Slowly. Lucas: Onko se valmis? Is it ready? Luna: Onko se valmis? Lucas: Palvele ruokaa. Serve the food. Luna: Palvele ruokaa. Lucas: Laita se lautaselle. Put it on the plate. Luna: Laita se lautaselle. Lucas: Kaunis esitys. Beautiful presentation. Luna: Kaunis esitys. Lucas: Nauti ateriasi. Enjoy your meal. Luna: Nauti ateriasi. Lucas: Excellent work today. You are ready to host a dinner party. Luna: I cannot wait to try this with my family. Lucas: Practice these until we meet again. Keep cooking, keep speaking. Luna: See you next time on Learn Finnish with Fexingo.