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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Swedish with Fexingo. I’m Lucas. Luna: And I’m Luna. We are so happy to be here again. Lucas: We’ve covered sizes, colors, materials, and buying houseplants lately. Luna: Right. But today we need to talk about the price tag. Lucas: Oh, absolutely. Sometimes things are just too expensive. Luna: If you want to save money, you have to know how to ask. Lucas: Exactly. And before we dive into the haggling, a quick note from us. Luna: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language... Lucas: the way these stay ad-free is listener support — buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo — that's F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Luna: Yeah. It really helps keep the episodes coming. Lucas: Okay, let’s get back to saving some kronor. Luna: I see a beautiful sweater. But the price... oh my gosh. Lucas: It is high. So, what is the first thing you should say? Luna: Can I get a discount? Lucas: Yes. In Swedish, it is: Kan jag få rabatt? Luna: Kan jag få rabatt? Lucas: Perfect. Listen closely. Kan jag få rabatt? Luna: Kan jag få rabatt? That sounds polite enough. Lucas: It is very standard. You can use it in almost any shop. Luna: Okay. I’ll try it. Kan jag få rabatt? Lucas: Great. Now, imagine the clerk says no. Luna: Then I need to tell them why I don't want it. Lucas: You say it is too expensive. Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: Let’s break that down slightly. Det är... för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. For dyrt. Got it. Lucas: Say it together with me. Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. It really is too pricey. Lucas: Right. So you say: Kan jag få rabatt? Det är för dyrt. Luna: Kan jag få rabatt? Det är för dyrt. Okay, that feels like a plan. Lucas: But maybe there is a sale happening right now. Luna: Oh, I hope so. How do I ask if there is a sale? Lucas: You ask: Har ni någon rea? Luna: Har ni någon rea? Lucas: Listen to the rhythm. Har ni någon rea? Luna: Har ni någon rea? Rea. Like real? Lucas: Similar sound. Har ni någon rea? Luna: Har ni någon rea? I love that word. Lucas: It is very useful. Let’s repeat it three times. Luna: Har ni någon rea? Har ni någon rea? Har ni någon rea? Lucas: Excellent. You are getting the hang of this. Luna: Thanks. Now, suppose they say yes. There is a deal. Lucas: Maybe they prefer cash. They might say: Jag betalar kontant. Luna: Jag betalar kontant. I pay cash. Lucas: Yes. Kontant means cash or in cash. Luna: Jag betalar kontant. Simple and clear. Lucas: Very important phrase. Many small shops prefer it. Luna: Jag betalar kontant. I will remember that one. Lucas: So, let’s put the whole conversation together. Luna: Okay. I walk up to the counter. Lucas: You start with: Kan jag få rabatt? Luna: Kan jag få rabatt? Lucas: Then you add: Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: And you check: Har ni någon rea? Luna: Har ni någon rea? Lucas: Finally, you offer to pay: Jag betalar kontant. Luna: Jag betalar kontant. Wow, that was smooth. Lucas: It was. The clerk smiles and gives you the discount. Luna: That would be amazing. What do I say when I leave? Lucas: You say a special phrase. Tack, det löser sig. Luna: Tack, det löser sig. Lucas: This means: Thanks, it works out / it solves itself. Luna: Tack, det löser sig. It sounds very relaxed. Lucas: It is very common. It implies everything is fine now. Luna: Tack, det löser sig. I feel confident saying that. Lucas: Let’s review the five key phrases one more time. Luna: Ready. Number one: Kan jag få rabatt? Lucas: Number two: Det är för dyrt. Luna: Number three: Har ni någon rea? Lucas: Number four: Jag betalar kontant. Luna: Number five: Tack, det löser sig. Lucas: Fantastic work today, Luna. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. I feel ready to shop anywhere. Lucas: Keep practicing these until we chat again. Luna: See you next time on Learn Swedish with Fexingo.