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- Lucas: Hey Luna, ready for another little German adventure? Luna: Absolutely. I've been practicing my directions from last time, but I'm ready for something new. Lucas: Perfect. Today we're going to a café. Because what's better than coffee and learning German? Luna: Oh, I love that. I could use a coffee right now. Lucas: Well, let's learn how to order one. The simplest way is: Einen Kaffee, bitte. Luna: Einen Kaffee, bitte. That means 'A coffee, please'? Lucas: Exactly. Let's say it together. Einen Kaffee, bitte. Luna: Einen Kaffee, bitte. Lucas: There you go. Now what if you want milk in it? You say: Einen Kaffee mit Milch, bitte. Luna: Einen Kaffee mit Milch, bitte. So 'mit' is 'with'. Lucas: Exactly. And if you want sugar, you can ask for it, but usually they'll ask you. So you might hear: Mit Zucker? Luna: Mit Zucker? That's 'With sugar?' Lucas: Yes. And if you don't want sugar, you say: Ohne Zucker, bitte. Luna: Ohne Zucker, bitte. So 'ohne' is 'without'. Lucas: Perfect. Now let's put it all together. Imagine you're at the counter. Luna: Okay, I'll be the customer. Einen Kaffee mit Milch, bitte. Lucas: And the barista says: Mit Zucker? Luna: Ohne Zucker, bitte. Lucas: That's it. You just ordered a coffee with milk, no sugar. Simple. Luna: I feel so official. But what if I want another one later? Lucas: Good question. You say: Noch einen Kaffee, bitte. Luna: Noch einen Kaffee, bitte. That means 'Another coffee, please'? Lucas: Exactly. 'Noch' means 'another' or 'more'. Luna: Noch einen Kaffee, bitte. That's handy. Lucas: It is. And you know, if Fexingo has been helping you get by in these little situations, it's because people like you support the show. If you'd like to help us keep making episodes, you can buy us a coffee at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Yeah, every little bit helps us keep the lights on and the coffee flowing. Lucas: No pressure, just if you feel like it. Now, let's get back to our café scene. You've had your coffee, and you want another. What do you say? Luna: Noch einen Kaffee, bitte. Lucas: Perfect. And if you want it with milk, you can combine: Noch einen Kaffee mit Milch, bitte. Luna: Noch einen Kaffee mit Milch, bitte. That's a lot of words but it feels natural. Lucas: That's right. And remember, practice makes perfect. Let's repeat all the phrases one more time. Luna: Okay. Einen Kaffee, bitte. Einen Kaffee mit Milch, bitte. Mit Zucker? Ohne Zucker, bitte. Noch einen Kaffee, bitte. Lucas: You nailed it. Now you're ready for any German café. Luna: I'm actually craving a coffee now. Maybe I'll practice on a real barista. Lucas: Go for it. And we'll be back with more German soon. Until then, practice these phrases and enjoy your coffee.