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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Telugu with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. We are back again. Lucas: Yes. Today we are going somewhere specific. Luna: Where are we going? Lucas: We are going to a famous restaurant. Luna: Oh, I love restaurants. Lucas: Me too. But this one is special. Luna: Why is it special? Lucas: Because we are ordering Biryani. Luna: Biryani? Oh my gosh. Lucas: It is the king of dishes here. Luna: I have heard so much about it. Lucas: Let us learn how to order it properly. Luna: Okay. What do we say first? Lucas: First, you state what you want. Luna: Like 'I want Biryani'? Lucas: Exactly. The phrase is Biryani kavali. Luna: Biryani kavali. Lucas: Very good. Listen closely. Lucas: Biryani kavali. Luna: Biryani kavali. Lucas: Perfect. It means 'I would like Biryani'. Luna: That sounds polite. Lucas: It is standard and clear. Luna: But which kind of Biryani? Lucas: Good question. There are many types. Luna: Chicken? Mutton? Lucas: There is also a very specific style. Luna: What style? Lucas: The Hyderabadi style. Luna: I want that one. Lucas: To ask for that specific taste... Lucas: You say: Mees padathiloo undali. Luna: Mees padathiloo undali? Lucas: Yes. Let me repeat it slowly. Lucas: Mees padathiloo undali. Luna: Mees padathiloo undali. Lucas: It means 'It should be in the Mughlai style'. Luna: Or Hyderabadi style. Lucas: Exactly. It implies the rich, spiced version. Luna: I love spicy food. Lucas: So does everyone here. Luna: Can I make it less spicy? Lucas: Yes, but they might laugh at you. Luna: okay. I will stick to the real thing. Lucas: Smart choice. Luna: So, Biryani kavali. Mees padathiloo undali. Lucas: Correct. Now, you need a place to sit. Luna: Do I call a waiter? Lucas: Sometimes. But often you ask for a seat. Luna: How do I say that? Lucas: You say: Kurchi ivvandi. Luna: Kurchi ivvandi? Lucas: Listen. Kurchi ivvandi. Luna: Kurchi ivvandi. Lucas: Great. It means 'Give me a chair'. Luna: Or 'Please seat me'. Lucas: It is direct but polite enough. Luna: I feel confident now. Lucas: We are not done yet. Luna: What else do I need? Lucas: You need accompaniments. Luna: Accompaniments? Lucas: Sides. Like yogurt or chutney. Luna: Oh, yes. Raita is important. Lucas: Also Pachadi. Luna: How do I ask if they have it? Lucas: You ask: Pachadi undaa? Luna: Pachadi undaa? Lucas: Listen carefully. Pachadi undaa? Luna: Pachadi undaa? Lucas: It means 'Is there chutney?'. Luna: Simple and effective. Lucas: Very useful phrase. Luna: I can order the whole meal now. Lucas: Almost. You must pay eventually. Luna: Right. The bill. Lucas: In English we say 'Check please'. Luna: In Telugu? Lucas: You say: Bill ivvandi. Luna: Bill ivvandi? Lucas: Listen. Bill ivvandi. Luna: Bill ivvandi. Lucas: Perfect. It means 'Give the bill'. Luna: That was easy. Lucas: Let us review the full sequence. Luna: Okay. Ready. Lucas: First, you sit down. Luna: Kurchi ivvandi. Lucas: Then you order the main dish. Luna: Biryani kavali. Mees padathiloo undali. Lucas: Then you check for sides. Luna: Pachadi undaa? Lucas: Finally, you pay. Luna: Bill ivvandi. Lucas: You did it. Luna: I feel like a local. Lucas: You are sounding more confident every day. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. Lucas: Before we go, I want to mention something. Luna: What is it? Lucas: This show runs on listener support. Luna: Really? How does that work? Lucas: Small contributions keep the servers running. Luna: And the episodes coming out weekly. Lucas: Exactly. If you want to help, visit buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: That is very kind of you. Lucas: It makes a big difference. Luna: I will think about it. Lucas: Thanks for listening today. Luna: See you next time.