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- Lucas: Karibu tena! Welcome back to Learn Swahili with Fexingo. I'm Lucas. Luna: And I'm Luna! Episode 89 — can you believe it? Lucas: I know, we've come a long way. Today, we're heading to a restaurant. Luna: Oh, I'm hungry already. Are we learning to order food? Lucas: Exactly. So the first thing you want to say when you arrive is 'Nataka kula.' It means 'I want to eat.' Let's hear it: Nataka kula. Luna: Nataka kula. Lucas: Great. After you sit down, you'll want the menu. Say 'Menyu, tafadhali' — menu, please. Luna: Menyu, tafadhali. Lucas: Perfect. Now, when you're ready to order, use 'Naomba' followed by the dish. For example, 'Naomba nyama' — I'd like meat. Luna: Naomba nyama. What about fish? Lucas: Samaki. So 'Naomba samaki.' Try it. Luna: Naomba samaki. And if I want rice? Lucas: Wali. 'Naomba wali.' Say it. Luna: Naomba wali. Lucas: Excellent. Then you say 'Asante' — thank you. So let's put it all together. You walk in, you say 'Nataka kula.' Waitress brings menu, you say 'Menyu, tafadhali.' Then you order: 'Naomba nyama na wali.' And finish with 'Asante.' Luna: Nataka kula. Menyu, tafadhali. Naomba nyama na wali. Asante. Lucas: You sound like a pro. Let's practice a short scene. I'll be the waiter. You're the customer. Luna: Okay, let's do it. Lucas: Karibu! Luna: Nataka kula. Lucas: Menyu, tafadhali. Luna: Menyu, tafadhali. Lucas: Hii ni menyu. Luna: Naomba samaki na wali. Lucas: Sawa. Asante. Luna: Asante. Lucas: Perfect. You nailed it. Luna: Thanks! You know, if this podcast helps you order your favorite meal in Swahili, maybe it's worth a small thank you. Lucas: Yeah, if you found today useful, you can support us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. It helps us keep making episodes like this. Luna: Totally. Every little bit helps. Now, back to ordering — what if you want something specific like chicken? Lucas: Kuku. 'Naomba kuku.' Give it a try. Luna: Naomba kuku. And for dessert? Lucas: Dessert is 'keki' or fruit. 'Naomba keki.' But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Repeat after me: Nataka kula. Luna: Nataka kula. Lucas: Menyu, tafadhali. Luna: Menyu, tafadhali. Lucas: Naomba nyama. Luna: Naomba nyama. Lucas: Naomba samaki. Luna: Naomba samaki. Lucas: Naomba wali. Luna: Naomba wali. Lucas: Asante. Luna: Asante. Lucas: Great job. Now you're ready to eat out in Swahili. Practice these phrases, and next time we'll learn how to ask for the bill. Luna: Can't wait. Until then, kwaheri! Lucas: Kwaheri. See you next time on Learn Swahili with Fexingo.