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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Swahili with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. We are so happy to be here with you again. Lucas: Today we are going somewhere sweet. We are talking about snacks. Luna: Yes! Snacks. Specifically, a very popular one in East Africa. Lucas: It is called vitumbua. Have you tried them before? Luna: I have heard about them. They are like little doughnuts, right? Lucas: Exactly. Small, fried dough balls made with coconut and rice flour. Luna: They sound delicious. Okay, let us learn how to order them. Lucas: First, we need to say what we want. The phrase is Nataka vitumbua. Luna: Nataka vitumbua. That means I want vitumbua. Lucas: Right. Nataka means I want. And vitumbua is the snack. Luna: Let me try. Nataka vitumbua. Is that correct? Lucas: Perfect. You said it perfectly. Nataka vitumbua. Luna: Okay, so if I go to a stall, I just say Nataka vitumbua? Lucas: Yes. But maybe add please. So, Nataka vitumbua, tafadhali. Luna: Tafadhali. I remember that word from earlier episodes. Lucas: Good memory. Tafadhali means please. So, Nataka vitumbua, tafadhali. Luna: Nataka vitumbua, tafadhali. I feel like a pro already. Lucas: You are doing great. Now, let us talk about how good they are. Luna: Oh yes. How do you say they are very sweet? Lucas: The phrase is Vitumbua ni tamu sana. Luna: Vitumbua ni tamu sana. Tamu means sweet, right? Lucas: Correct. Tamu is sweet. Sana means very. So, Vitumbua ni tamu sana. Luna: Vitumbua ni tamu sana. Wow. They sound amazing. Lucas: They really are. Let us practice saying it together. Luna: Okay. Vitumbua ni tamu sana. One more time. Lucas: Vitumbua ni tamu sana. You nailed it. Luna: I love that phrase. It makes me hungry just saying it. Lucas: Me too. Now, let us ask about the price. Luna: How do I ask how much the vitumbua cost? Lucas: Use this: Bei gani ya vitumbua? Luna: Bei gani ya vitumbua? Bei gani means how much price? Lucas: Exactly. Ya means of. So, price of vitumbua? Luna: Bei gani ya vitumbua? That is easy to remember. Lucas: It is. Let us repeat it a few times to lock it in. Luna: Bei gani ya vitumbua. Bei gani ya vitumbua. Lucas: Spot on. If they say ten shillings, you can pay. Luna: And then what? Do I just take them? Lucas: Usually yes. But you can also say please give me vitumbua. Luna: Tafadhali nipe vitumbua. I think I got this one too. Lucas: Nipe means give me. So, Tafadhali nipe vitumbua. Luna: Tafadhali nipe vitumbua. Thank you give me vitumbua. Lucas: Correct. It is polite and clear. Let us try the whole sequence. Luna: Okay. Nataka vitumbua. Tafadhali nipe vitumbua. Lucas: Good. And don't forget to compliment them. Luna: Vitumbua ni tamu sana. Yes, I will definitely say that. Lucas: And if you haven't eaten yet, you can say you are hungry. Luna: Nina njaa. I remember that one too. Lucas: Right. Nina means I have. Njaa means hunger. So I have hunger. Luna: Nina njaa. That is such a useful phrase for any time of day. Lucas: Absolutely. Whether it is morning or afternoon, you can always eat. Luna: Speaking of eating, I am actually getting hungry now. Lucas: Same here. These phrases make everything sound tastier. Luna: Let's review what we learned today. First, Nataka vitumbua. Lucas: Yes. I want vitumbua. Simple and direct. Luna: Then, Vitumbua ni tamu sana. Vitumbua are very sweet. Lucas: Correct. A nice compliment for the seller. Luna: Next, Bei gani ya vitumbua? How much are the vitumbua? Lucas: Essential when shopping at a market or stall. Luna: And finally, Tafadhali nipe vitumbua. Please give me vitumbua. Lucas: And don't forget Nina njaa if you are hungry. Luna: Those five phrases are perfect for a quick snack run. Lucas: They are. Practice them until you feel confident. Luna: I will. I can imagine ordering them right now. Lucas: If you were in Mombasa or Dar es Salaam, you would fit right in. Luna: With those phrases, I might even get extra coconut syrup. Lucas: That sounds like a plan. Keep practicing these. Luna: We will see you next time for more Swahili fun. Lucas: Keep learning with Fexingo. We are proud of your progress. Luna: Bye for now! See you soon.