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- Lucas: Hey Luna, ready for another Dutch episode? We've covered so many handy phrases at the pharmacy, the bakery, even the doctor's office, but today we're actually going to make an appointment. Luna: Oh, that's a great one. I always struggle when I need to see a doctor in Dutch. Let's get into it. Lucas: Before we dive in, a quick thing. If Fexingo has been helping you learn Dutch, maybe you've used it on the go or even told a friend about it. We keep this show ad-free because we believe learning should be simple. If you'd like to support that, you can buy us a coffee at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Yeah, it's a small way to keep this podcast running without annoying ads. Now, let's talk about making that appointment. Lucas: First phrase, and this is the big one: Ik wil een afspraak maken. That means 'I want to make an appointment.' Let's say it together slowly. Ik wil een afspraak maken. Luna: Ik wil een afspraak maken. That's not too bad. So I can say that to the receptionist? Lucas: Exactly. You walk in or call and say, Ik wil een afspraak maken. Now, the receptionist might ask what's wrong. So let's learn how to say 'I have a cold': Ik ben verkouden. Luna: Ik ben verkouden. I have a cold. That's useful during winter. Lucas: And if you have a fever, you'd say, Ik heb koorts. So if you're feeling under the weather, you might say both. Ik ben verkouden en ik heb koorts. Luna: Ik ben verkouden en ik heb koorts. Wow, that's a whole sentence. Let me try again. Ik ben verkouden en ik heb koorts. Lucas: Perfect. Now, to tell them you generally feel unwell, you can say, Ik voel me niet goed. That means 'I don't feel well.' Let's practice that. Luna: Ik voel me niet goed. That's a bit of a mouthful, but I got it. Lucas: Great. Now, after you've said your symptoms, you'll want to ask when you can come in. That's Wanneer kan ik komen? Which is 'When can I come?' Luna: Wanneer kan ik komen? So I can use that to ask about the time of the appointment. Lucas: Yes. Let's put it together in a mini dialogue. Imagine you call the doctor's office. You say, Ik wil een afspraak maken. The receptionist asks what's wrong. You say, Ik ben verkouden en ik heb koorts. Then you ask, Wanneer kan ik komen? Luna: That sounds so practical. Let me try that whole thing. Ik wil een afspraak maken. Ik ben verkouden en ik heb koorts. Wanneer kan ik komen? Lucas: You nailed it. And remember, if you feel really unwell, you can say, Ik voel me niet goed. It's a good all-purpose phrase. Luna: Ik voel me niet goed. I'll remember that. So now I feel ready to make a doctor's appointment in Dutch. Lucas: That's the goal. Let's review all the phrases one more time. Ik wil een afspraak maken. Ik ben verkouden. Ik heb koorts. Ik voel me niet goed. Wanneer kan ik komen? Luna: Ik wil een afspraak maken. Ik ben verkouden. Ik heb koorts. Ik voel me niet goed. Wanneer kan ik komen? Lucas: Beautiful. You've got it. Practice these until we chat again. And remember, if Fexingo is helping you, consider supporting us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. We appreciate you. Luna: Yes, it keeps the show ad-free and helps us keep making these episodes. Tot ziens! Lucas: Doei!