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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Finnish with Fexingo. If you have been following along, you already know how to chop, peel, grate, and whisk. Luna: Right. We have made a lot of dough and mixed a lot of batter. But today we are stopping the rushing. Lucas: Exactly. Today is about patience. It is about letting the flavors settle. We are talking about simmering. Luna: Oh, I love that. The quiet part of cooking. Where does it start? Lucas: It starts when the liquid begins to move. The first phrase is Anna kiehua. Luna: Anna kiehua. Let me try. Anna kiehua. Lucas: Perfect. Anna kiehua means let it boil or let it come to a boil. Luna: Anna kiehua. Got it. So I put the pot on the heat and I say that. Lucas: Yes. And then you wait for the bubbles. Once it is bubbling, you do not leave it alone. Luna: I remember burning water once. That was not fun. Lucas: So here is your next step. You need to lower the heat. The phrase is Laitan liekkeä pienemmälle. Luna: Laitan liekkeä pienemmälle. That sounds long. Let me repeat it slowly. Laitan liekkeä pienemmälle. Lucas: You nailed it. Laitan liekkeä pienemmälle means I am turning the flame down smaller. Luna: Laitan liekkeä pienemmälle. Okay. So now it is just bubbling gently. Lucas: Gently. Like a whisper. Now you let time do the work. This is my favorite part. Luna: What is the phrase for that? The waiting part? Lucas: Annan kastikkeen vähentyä. Luna: Annan kastikkeen vähentyä. Oh, that is beautiful. I say it again. Annan kastikkeen vähentyä. Lucas: Very good. Annan kastikkeen vähentyä means I let the sauce reduce or decrease. Luna: Annan kastikkeen vähentyä. So the liquid goes away and the taste gets stronger. Lucas: Exactly. The volume drops, but the intensity grows. This is where magic happens. Luna: I can almost smell it. What do I say when I taste it and it feels right? Lucas: You describe the depth. The phrase is Maku on syvä. Luna: Maku on syvä. Deep taste. Maku on syvä. That feels so satisfying to say. Lucas: It does. Maku on syvä means the taste is deep and rich. Luna: Maku on syvä. I love that word for taste. Maku. It sounds soft. Lucas: It is a soft word for a strong feeling. And finally, how do you know it is done? Luna: Do I just look at it? Lucas: You say the final phrase. Se on valmista. Luna: Se on valmista. It is ready. Se on valmista. Simple and clear. Lucas: Se on valmista means it is finished or it is ready. Just three words to end the meal. Luna: Se on valmista. I feel like a pro chef now. Well, a patient pro chef. Lucas: Patience is the best ingredient. Before we continue, if this show helps you cook better Finnish dinners... Luna: Or just learn the language without burning anything. If it is worth a coffee to you... Lucas: There is a link. buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo — that's F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Luna: Yeah. It really keeps the episodes coming. Ad-free and steady. Thanks for listening. Lucas: Let us review those phrases one more time. Anna kiehua. Let it boil. Luna: Anna kiehua. I got it. Laitan liekkeä pienemmälle. Turn the flame down. Lucas: Laitan liekkeä pienemmälle. Annan kastikkeen vähentyä. Let the sauce reduce. Luna: Annan kastikkeen vähentyä. Maku on syvä. The taste is deep. Lucas: Maku on syvä. And Se on valmista. It is ready. Luna: Se on valmista. I think I will make some pasta sauce tonight. Lucas: That sounds delicious. Remember to use the phrases. Anna kiehua. Then wait. Luna: Then Laitan liekkeä pienemmälle. I promise I will not rush it this time. Lucas: Good. Cooking is not a race. It is a conversation with the food. Luna: A conversation. I like that idea. So, Annan kastikkeen vähentyä while we talk. Lucas: Precisely. While the sauce reduces, you practice. Annan kastikkeen vähentyä. Luna: Annan kastikkeen vähentyä. It sounds like a spell. A delicious spell. Lucas: Maybe it is. Magic in a pot. Maku on syvä, after all. Luna: Maku on syvä. Yeah. I am getting hungry just saying it. Lucas: Well, when Se on valmista, you eat. No more waiting. Luna: Se on valmista. I hope my kitchen smells like that soon. Lucas: It will. Practice these five phrases. They change everything about how you cook. Luna: Anna kiehua. Laitan liekkeä pienemmälle. Annan kastikkeen vähentyä. Maku on syvä. Se on valmista. Lucas: You said them perfectly. See you next time for more Finnish learning. Luna: See you next time. Bye!