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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Swedish with Fexingo. I am Lucas. And this is Luna. Luna: Hi everyone! It is so good to be here again. We have been buying a lot of things lately. Last time it was a laptop. Lucas: That is right. We bought a computer. Now we need somewhere to sleep on that computer. Or at least next to it. Luna: Oh my gosh. Yes. I need a new bed. My current one sounds like a pile of rocks. Lucas: We are going to a furniture store today. Specifically, the mattress section. It is a big decision. Luna: It feels very important. Like choosing a best friend for your back. Okay. What is the first word? Lucas: The main word is madrass. That means mattress. Let us try that slowly. Madrass. Luna: Madrass. Like mad-ross? Lucas: Close. Ma-draass. The second syllable is longer. Madrass. Luna: Madrass. Got it. So if I want to buy one, I say: Jag skulle vilja ha en madrass. Lucas: Exactly. Jag skulle vilja ha en madrass. That means: I would like to have a mattress. Repeat it with me. Jag skulle vilja ha en madrass. Luna: Jag skulle vilja ha en madrass. I would like to have a mattress. Oh, that sounds so polite. Lucas: It is the standard way to start any purchase. Now, Luna, do you want a hard mattress or a soft one? Luna: I want something soft. But not too squishy. Is there a word for padded? Or upholstered? Lucas: Yes. Vadderad. That means padded or quilted. Let us try it. Vadderad. Luna: va da rrad. va derr rad? Lucas: Almost. va da raad. The d is soft. Vadderad. Say the full phrase. Har ni en vadderad madrass? Luna: Har ni en vadderad madrass? Do you have a padded mattress? Lucas: Perfect. Har ni en vadderad madrass. It is a great question because not all mattresses are padded. Luna: Right. Some are just foam blocks. I need the padding. Okay, let us look at the sizes. Lucas: Good idea. In Sweden, beds often come in standard sizes. One common size is king size. Luna: Kungstorlek? King size? Lucas: Yes. Kung means king. Storlek means size. Kungstorlek. Let us put it together. Finns den i kungstorlek? Luna: Finns den i kungstorlek? Does it exist in king size? Lucas: Exactly. Finns den i kungstorlek. This helps you narrow down the search immediately. Luna: I love being specific. So far we have: Jag skulle vilja ha en madrass. Har ni en vadderad madrass? Finns den i kungstorlek? Lucas: You are doing great. Now, you are standing in front of a display model. What do you do? Luna: I sit on it? I jump on it? Lucas: Maybe later. First, you ask permission. Kan jag testa den här? That means: Can I test this one? Luna: Kan jag testa den här? Oh, that is so practical. I need to know if it hurts my neck. Lucas: Absolutely. Kan jag testa den här? Say it once more. Kan jag testa den här? Luna: Kan jag testa den här. I am testing it now. Hmm. It is okay. But what about returns? Lucas: Smart question. Many stores offer a trial period. Hur lång är prövningen? That means: How long is the trial? Luna: Hur lång är prövningen? Prövningen. Trial. Okay. I can live with that risk. Lucas: It is a very safe way to shop. Hur lång är prövningen? Let us repeat the whole set so far. Luna: Okay. Jag skulle vilja ha en madrass. Har ni en vadderad madrass? Finns den i kungstorlek? Kan jag testa den här? Hur lång är prövningen? Lucas: Wow. You sound like a pro shopper. If you decide you love it, what is the final phrase? Luna: I take it? Jag tar den här, tack? Lucas: Yes. Jag tar den här, tack. I will take this one, thank you. Simple and clear. Luna: Jag tar den här, tack. I am taking this one. Thank you. I feel ready to go to the store. Lucas: You are. Before we go, I want to mention something important about these episodes. Luna: Oh? What is it? Lucas: These small lessons rely on support from listeners. A few dollars a month makes a real difference. It keeps the show ad-free and high quality. If Fexingo has helped you, check out buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Yeah. It really does help. Even a small amount adds up. Thanks for considering it. Lucas: Back to the mattress. Imagine you are lying on that king-sized, padded madrass. Luna: It is so comfortable. I never want to get up. Jag skulle vilja ha en madrass. Right here. Lucas: Let us review the key phrases one last time to lock them in. Start with the request. Luna: Jag skulle vilja ha en madrass. I would like to have a mattress. Lucas: Now ask about the type. Luna: Har ni en vadderad madrass? Do you have a padded mattress? Lucas: Ask about the size. Luna: Finns den i kungstorlek? Is it available in king size? Lucas: Ask to try it. Luna: Kan jag testa den här? Can I test this one? Lucas: Ask about the return policy. Luna: Hur lång är prövningen? How long is the trial? Lucas: And finally, buy it. Luna: Jag tar den här, tack. I will take this one, thank you. Lucas: Excellent work. These phrases will serve you well in any Swedish furniture store. Luna: I can already imagine walking in and speaking clearly. No more pointing at pictures. Lucas: No more pointing. Just smooth conversation. Practice these until we meet again. Luna: See you next time. Goodnight, everyone. Or should I say god natt? Lucas: God natt is perfect. Sleep well on your new madrass. This is Lucas and Luna. Bye for now.