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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Swahili with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is episode two hundred sixty-five. Lucas: We are so glad you are here with us today. Luna: Yeah. We have been talking about time, cooking, and travel. Lucas: Right. But today we need to look up. Luna: Oh. Are we going outside? Lucas: Not physically. But mentally, yes. Luna: I see. The sky? The weather? Lucas: Exactly. In many places, the weather changes very fast. Luna: Oh no. Like last week when the sun was out and then suddenly... Lucas: Suddenly dark clouds. Yes. So we need to know how to ask about it. Luna: How do I ask what the weather will be like? Lucas: Let's start with a simple question. Luna: Okay. What is the phrase? Lucas: It is: Jeuta ngapi? Luna: Jeuta ngapi? Lucas: Yes. Repeat it slowly. Luna: Jeuta... ngapi? Lucas: Perfect. It literally means 'how much rain?' or 'what is the rain forecast?' Luna: Oh, that is clever. I just ask about the rain amount. Lucas: Right. Because often the rain tells you everything else. Luna: So if I want to check the app, I say: Jeuta ngapi? Lucas: Yes. Or you can ask a local person: Jeuta ngapi leo? Luna: Jeuta ngapi leo? Today, how much rain? Lucas: Exactly. Now, sometimes it is not about rain. Luna: Maybe it is hot? Or sunny? Lucas: Correct. How do we ask about the sun? Luna: Is it strong? Weak? Lucas: We use a slightly longer phrase. Luna: Tell me. Lucas: Nguvu ya jua ni nini? Luna: Nguvu ya jua ni nini? Lucas: Good. Break it down for yourself. Luna: Nguvu... strength. Ya... of. Jua... sun. Ni nini... what is? Lucas: You got it. 'What is the strength of the sun?' Luna: That sounds scientific. I love it. Lucas: It is very useful for planning your day. Luna: If the answer is 'strong', I put on sunscreen. Lucas: Smart. And if the answer is 'weak'? Luna: Then maybe I take my jacket. Lucas: Or maybe it is cloudy. Which brings us to our third phrase. Luna: The one about rain coming? Lucas: Yes. This is a polite way to ask if rain is expected soon. Luna: Please tell me. Lucas: Angalau mvua inakuja? Luna: Angalau mvua inakuja? Lucas: Repeat after me. Luna: Angalau mvua inakuja? Lucas: Very good. It means 'At least, is rain coming?' Luna: It feels like I am asking for a small favor from the sky. Lucas: In a way, yes. You are checking the plan. Luna: I like this set. Jeuta ngapi? Nguvu ya jua ni nini? Angalau mvua inakuja? Lucas: Three powerful questions for any traveler. Luna: Let's try them in a quick scene. Lucas: Okay. You are at a bus stop. Luna: Okay. I see clouds. I turn to the driver. Luna: Angalau mvua inakuja? Lucas: The driver nods. He says yes. Luna: Oh no. Then I ask: Jeuta ngapi? Lucas: He points to the sky. It is heavy. Luna: Wait, but earlier the sun was bright. Lucas: Right. So you check again: Nguvu ya jua ni nini? Luna: Ah, now it is gone. Just clouds. Lucas: Exactly. The weather is tricky. Luna: But now I have the words to handle it. Lucas: You do. Keep practicing these three. Luna: Jeuta ngapi? Lucas: Nguvu ya jua ni nini? Luna: Angalau mvua inakuja? Lucas: Before we go, a quick note about the show. Luna: Yes? Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language, consider supporting us directly. Luna: We run this without ads, thanks to listeners who chip in monthly. Lucas: It keeps the audio crisp and the lessons free for everyone. Luna: You can find us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: Thank you for keeping this space alive. Luna: Now, let's review our weather phrases one last time. Lucas: Start with the rain question. Luna: Jeuta ngapi? Lucas: Good. Now the sun question. Luna: Nguvu ya jua ni nini? Lucas: And finally, the forecast question. Luna: Angalau mvua inakuja? Lucas: Excellent work today, Luna. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. I feel ready for any storm. Lucas: Just remember your umbrella too. Luna: Right. See you next time for more Swahili practice. Lucas: Bye for now. Stay dry.