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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Dutch with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is so good to be back with you, Lucas. Lucas: It really is. We have been doing a lot of medical topics lately. Luna: Yes. We covered the body parts, the pharmacy, and even the doctor. Lucas: Right. So today we are switching gears to something much more fun. Luna: Oh? What is it? Lucas: We are going to the hairdresser. Luna: Oh! That is a great topic. I always feel nervous when I go there. Lucas: I know. But if we learn the right phrases, it becomes easy. Luna: Okay. Let us start with the most important thing. Lucas: Which is? Luna: Telling them I want a haircut. Lucas: Exactly. The phrase is: Ik wil een knipbeurt. Luna: Ik wil een knipbeurt. Lucas: Perfect. Let me say it slowly. Ik wil een knipbeurt. Luna: Ik wil een knipbeurt. Lucas: Good. Now normally. Ik wil een knipbeurt. Luna: Ik wil een knipbeurt. Lucas: That was excellent. It means I want a haircut. Luna: I like that one. It is direct but polite. Lucas: It is very common. You can use it right when you sit down. Luna: Okay. What if I also want my hair washed first? Lucas: Ah, a relaxing option. The phrase is: Mag ik een wassing? Luna: Mag ik een wassing? Lucas: Let me break it down. Mag ik een wassing. Luna: Mag ik een wassing. Lucas: There you go. It means May I have a wash? Luna: Mag ik een wassing. Lucas: Very good. You can combine them too. Luna: Like this? Lucas: Yes. Ik wil een knipbeurt en mag ik een wassing? Luna: Ik wil een knipbeurt en mag ik een wassing? Lucas: Beautiful. Now, let us imagine the stylist starts talking. Luna: Oh no. What do I say then? Lucas: Do not worry. We have a key phrase for instructions. Luna: What is it? Lucas: Kunt u kort knippen? Luna: Kunt u kort knippen? Lucas: Let me repeat it slowly. Kunt u kort knippen? Luna: Kunt u kort knippen? Lucas: You got it. It means Can you cut it short? Luna: Kunt u kort knippen? Lucas: Perfect pronunciation. This is very useful if you are unsure. Luna: I feel more confident already. Lucas: Good. Sometimes the stylist might give you advice. Luna: Like what? Lucas: They might ask your opinion or give theirs. Luna: Oh. What is a good phrase for that? Lucas: Try this: Wat vindt u van mijn haar? Luna: Wat vindt u van mijn haar? Lucas: Let me say it slowly. Wat vindt u van mijn haar? Luna: Wat vindt u van mijn haar? Lucas: Spot on. It means What do you think of my hair? Luna: Wat vindt u van mijn haar? Lucas: Great. And if they say something you do not like? Luna: Oh. I need a way to stop them. Lucas: Right. You can say: Het is te veel. Luna: Het is te veel? Lucas: Let me model it. Het is te veel. Luna: Het is te veel. Lucas: Excellent. It means It is too much. Luna: Het is te veel. Lucas: You are picking these up so fast. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. I feel ready for a salon trip. Lucas: I believe you. Before we continue, I want to mention Fexingo. Luna: Yes, Fexingo makes learning feel natural. Lucas: It does. And listener support keeps it ad-free. Luna: If you are enjoying the progress, check out buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: A small amount helps keep these episodes coming. Luna: Thanks for supporting the show. Lucas: Now, let us practice those phrases again quickly. Luna: Okay. Ik wil een knipbeurt. Lucas: Mag ik een wassing? Luna: Kunt u kort knippen? Lucas: Wat vindt u van mijn haar? Luna: Het is te veel. Lucas: Wonderful job, Luna. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. See you next time.