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- Lucas: Hey Luna, ready for another episode? Luna: Always, Lucas. So what are we learning today? Lucas: I thought we'd tackle something useful — asking for the bill at a restaurant or café. Luna: Oh, that's perfect. I always get nervous when the meal's over and I don't know what to say. Lucas: Well, let's fix that. The key phrase is 'Minta bil.' It means 'Please, the bill.' Listen: Minta bil. Luna: Minta bil. Lucas: Yes, that's it. Simple, right? Luna: So easy. And if I want to ask if I can pay? Lucas: Then you say 'Boleh saya bayar?' — 'Can I pay?' Boleh saya bayar? Luna: Boleh saya bayar? Lucas: Exactly. You might also say 'Ini untuk saya,' meaning 'This is for me' or 'I'll take this.' Ini untuk saya. Luna: Ini untuk saya. Lucas: Then, when you hand over the money or card, you can say 'Terima kasih' — 'Thank you.' Luna: Terima kasih. I already know that one. Lucas: Good. Now let me ask you — you know how Fexingo keeps these lessons free and ad-free? Luna: Yeah, I love that. No interruptions. Lucas: Right. So if Fexingo has been helping you learn Malay, you can support that choice at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: That's a nice way to keep it going. Anyway, back to our restaurant scene. Lucas: Let's practice a mini dialogue. Imagine we're at a café. You've finished your teh tarik. Luna: Minta bil. Lucas: The waiter brings it. You say 'Boleh saya bayar?' Luna: Boleh saya bayar? Lucas: He tells you the total. You hand over the money and say 'Ini untuk saya.' Luna: Ini untuk saya. Lucas: And then 'Terima kasih.' Luna: Terima kasih. I love how polite Malay sounds. Lucas: It really is. Now, one more time, the full set. Repeat after me: Minta bil. Luna: Minta bil. Lucas: Boleh saya bayar? Luna: Boleh saya bayar? Lucas: Ini untuk saya. Luna: Ini untuk saya. Lucas: Terima kasih. Luna: Terima kasih. Lucas: Perfect. Now you're ready for your next meal out. Luna: I feel so much more confident. Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: You're welcome. Practice these phrases, and we'll see you next time on Learn Malay with Fexingo.