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- Lucas: Welcome back to another episode of Learn Danish with Fexingo. Luna: Hey everyone! I am so ready for today's topic. Lucas: We are going to talk about doing laundry in Denmark. Luna: Oh no. My clothes pile is getting very high right now. Lucas: I know exactly how you feel. But don't worry, we will get your clothes clean. Luna: Okay, let's start. How do I ask where the washing machines are? Lucas: You say: Hvor er vaskemaskinerne? Luna: Hvor er vaskemaskinerne? Lucas: Perfect. It means 'Where are the washing machines?' Luna: Hvor er vaskemaskinerne? Lucas: Good job. Now, imagine you need to dry your clothes afterwards. Luna: Do I ask for the dryer? Lucas: Yes. You say: Er der en tørretumbler? Luna: Er der en tørretumbler? Lucas: Exactly. That means 'Is there a tumble dryer?' Luna: Er der en tørretumbler? Lucas: You are doing great. Now, think about the soap. Luna: Right. I need to buy some detergent. Lucas: You say: Jeg har brug for vaskepulver. Luna: Jeg har brug for vaskepulver? Lucas: Very close. Try again without the question mark if you are stating it. Luna: Jeg har brug for vaskepulver. Lucas: That is correct. It means 'I need detergent.' Luna: Jeg har brug for vaskepulver. Lucas: Now, let's talk about payment. Some places use coins. Luna: Do I ask for a coin locker? Lucas: Yes. You say: Har du et myndlåger? Luna: Har du et myndlåger? Lucas: Good. It means 'Do you have a coin lockbox?' Luna: Har du et myndlåger? Lucas: Finally, most places take cards now. Luna: How do I ask if I can pay by card? Lucas: You say: Kan jeg betale med kort? Luna: Kan jeg betale med kort? Lucas: Perfect. It means 'Can I pay with card?' Luna: Kan jeg betale med kort? Lucas: Let's review them all quickly. Luna: Hvor er vaskemaskinerne? Lucas: Er der en tørretumbler? Luna: Jeg har brug for vaskepulver. Lucas: Har du et myndlåger? Luna: Kan jeg betale med kort? Lucas: You did it. Your clothes will be clean in no time. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. I feel much more confident. Lucas: Before we go, I want to share something important with you. Luna: What is it? Lucas: A small group of listeners supports us monthly through buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: That helps keep the show running? Lucas: It does. It funds the work directly. No ads needed. Luna: That is really nice. Thanks for letting us know. Lucas: Anyway, let's practice one more time. Luna: Hvor er vaskemaskinerne? Lucas: Great. Keep practicing these until we chat again. Luna: See you next time!