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- Lucas: Hey there, welcome back to Learn Danish with Fexingo. Luna: Oh, it's so good to be here again. Lucas: Yeah, totally. And I see you've been practicing — I heard you use 'ja' and 'nej' from last time. Luna: Oh, right. Yeah, I've been trying. Lucas: That's it. Today, we're keeping it super tiny. Just two phrases. Luna: Okay, I'm ready. Lucas: Perfect. So, after you say 'hej' or 'god morgen' to someone, what's next? Luna: Uhh... maybe ask how they are? Lucas: Exactly — 'Hvordan har du det?' from Episode 2. But then, to really start a chat, you might want to share your name. Luna: Oh, that makes sense. Lucas: Yeah. So our first phrase today: 'Jeg hedder...' It means 'My name is...' Luna: Wait, hold on. 'Jeg hedder'? Lucas: Right. Let's break it down slowly. 'Jeg' — that's 'I'. 'Hedder' — that means 'am called' or 'is named'. So together: 'Jeg hedder'. Luna: Jeg hedder. Lucas: Yeah, exactly. Now say it at normal speed: 'Jeg hedder'. Luna: Jeg hedder. Lucas: There you go. And you add your name after. Like, 'Jeg hedder Luna'. Luna: Jeg hedder Luna. Lucas: Nailed it. Okay, tiny scene. Imagine we just met at a café. I say 'Hej'. Luna: Hej. Lucas: And you reply with your name. Luna: Jeg hedder Luna. Lucas: Ahh, yes! That's perfect. Luna: Oh that's so good. Lucas: Now, what if you want to ask the other person's name? Luna: Right, I should know that too. Lucas: For sure. Our second phrase: 'Hvad hedder du?' It means 'What is your name?' Luna: Hvad hedder du? Lucas: Ooh, almost. Let's go slow. 'Hvad' — that's 'what'. 'Hedder' — same as before, 'am called'. 'Du' — that's 'you'. So: 'Hvad hedder du?' Luna: Hvad hedder du? Lucas: Yeah. Now normal speed. Luna: Hvad hedder du? Lucas: Exactly. Tiny tweak on the 'du' — make it a bit softer. 'Hvad hedder du?' Luna: Hvad hedder du? Lucas: There it is. Okay, let's role-play. I'll start. Hej. Luna: Hej. Jeg hedder Luna. Hvad hedder du? Lucas: Jeg hedder Lucas. That was smooth. Luna: Thanks. I love that. Lucas: Let's practice a bit more. Pretend you're meeting someone new at a park. You say 'God eftermiddag' from Episode 1. Luna: God eftermiddag. Jeg hedder Luna. Hvad hedder du? Lucas: Jeg hedder... let's say... Anders. Yeah, Anders. Luna: Okay, Anders. That's cute. Lucas: Right. Now, what if you're at a friend's gathering and someone asks you first? Luna: Hmm... they might say 'Hvad hedder du?' Lucas: Totally. So you reply... Luna: Jeg hedder Luna. Lucas: You did it. Let's mix in a little from past episodes. Imagine a full mini-conversation. I'll play a stranger. Luna: Okay, I'm ready. Lucas: God morgen. Luna: God morgen. Hvordan har du det? Lucas: Fint, tak. Hvad hedder du? Luna: Jeg hedder Luna. Hvad hedder du? Lucas: Jeg hedder Lucas. Farvel. Luna: Vi ses. Oh my gosh, that felt real. Lucas: Yeah yeah yeah. That's the goal — tiny bits that add up. Luna: Absolutely. So, quick recap? Lucas: For sure. First phrase? Luna: Jeg hedder... It means 'My name is...' Lucas: Right. And second? Luna: Hvad hedder du? 'What is your name?' Lucas: Exactly. Now, tiny quiz. I'll say a scenario, you give the Danish phrase. Luna: Okay, bring it on. Lucas: You're introducing yourself to a new neighbor. Luna: Jeg hedder Luna. Lucas: Good. Next, you want to ask their name. Luna: Hvad hedder du? Lucas: Perfect. One more — you're at a coffee shop and the barista asks your name. Luna: They might say 'Hvad hedder du?' so I say 'Jeg hedder Luna'. Lucas: Nailed it. You're getting this. Luna: Aww, thanks. This is fun. Lucas: It really is. And that's it for today — just 'Jeg hedder...' and 'Hvad hedder du?' Luna: Yeah, I can practice those everywhere. Lucas: Totally. Try saying 'Jeg hedder' to yourself a few times today. Luna: Will do. Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: Anytime. And thank you for learning with us on Learn Danish with Fexingo. Keep practicing these tiny phrases, and we'll see you next time. Luna: Vi ses!