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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Swahili with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is so good to be here again. Lucas: We have been talking about kitchen tools and cooking verbs lately. Luna: Right. We learned how to stir and mix things in Swahili. Lucas: Yes. But today we move from the kitchen to the table. Luna: Oh, I love that. Are we going to talk about food? Lucas: We are. Today we focus on one specific dish. Ugali. Luna: Ugali. Yes, I know this word. It is very popular. Lucas: It is a staple across East Africa. Simple and filling. Luna: So, how do I ask for it? Where do I start? Lucas: Let us learn the first phrase. Nataka ugali. Lucas: Nataka ugali. Nataka means I want. Ugali is the food. Luna: Nataka ugali. I want ugali. That is straightforward. Lucas: Exactly. Try saying it now. Nataka ugali. Luna: Nataka ugali. Okay, I feel confident about that one. Lucas: Good. Now, imagine you take a bite. What do you say? Luna: Do I say it is good? Ugali ni nzuri sana? Lucas: Perfect guess. Ugali ni nzuri sana. It means the ugali is very good. Luna: Ugali ni nzuri sana. Wow, I already know two phrases. Lucas: You are doing great. Let us practice them together. Lucas: First, Nataka ugali. Say it with me. Luna: Nataka ugali. Lucas: Now, Ugali ni nzuri sana. Go ahead. Luna: Ugali ni nzuri sana. Lucas: Excellent. You are getting the rhythm perfectly. Luna: I really like how simple these phrases are. Lucas: They are practical. But sometimes you get thirsty. Luna: Oh yes. Ugali can be dry. I need something to drink. Lucas: Right. So let us add a third phrase to our list. Lucas: Tafadhali nipe maji. Tafadhali means please. Maji means water. Luna: Tafadhali nipe maji. Please give me water. Got it. Lucas: Try it out loud. Tafadhali nipe maji. Luna: Tafadhali nipe maji. That sounds polite and clear. Lucas: It does. And when the waiter brings your food... Luna: What happens then? Do I wait for a signal? Lucas: The waiter might tell you the food is ready. Lucas: They will say: Chakula kiko tayari. It means the food is ready. Luna: Chakula kiko tayari. Okay, so I can start eating. Lucas: Yes. And finally, we can make a conversation starter. Lucas: Ask someone if they like ugali. Unapenda ugali? Luna: Unapenda ugali? Do you like ugali? That is nice. Lucas: It opens up a chat. Try asking me. Unapenda ugali? Luna: Unapenda ugali? Yes, I definitely do. Lucas: Good answer. Let us review all five phrases now. Lucas: One: Nataka ugali. Luna: Nataka ugali. Lucas: Two: Ugali ni nzuri sana. Luna: Ugali ni nzuri sana. Lucas: Three: Tafadhali nipe maji. Luna: Tafadhali nipe maji. Lucas: Four: Chakula kiko tayari. Luna: Chakula kiko tayari. Lucas: Five: Unapenda ugali? Luna: Unapenda ugali? Lucas: You remembered them all. That is impressive. Luna: Thank you. It feels easy when we break it down. Lucas: It is. And remember, Fexingo is here to help you every step. Luna: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language, your support keeps this show running smoothly without interruptions. Lucas: We deliberately choose not to run ads on these episodes. If you want to support that choice, the link is buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Yeah. It really helps us keep making content like this for you. Lucas: Back to our phrases. Can you think of another way to use them? Luna: Maybe I could order ugali and ask if my friend likes it too. Lucas: That is a perfect scenario. Combine Nataka ugali with Unapenda ugali? Luna: Yes. Nataka ugali. Na wewe, unapenda ugali? Lucas: Na wewe means and you. You are building sentences naturally. Luna: I feel like I could actually order this tomorrow. Lucas: Then you are ready. Practice these until we meet again. Luna: See you next time. And thank you for listening.