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- Lucas: Welcome back to another episode of Learn Italian with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. We are so happy to be here with you again. Lucas: Today is a special milestone. This is episode two hundred and fifty. Luna: Oh wow. Two hundred and fifty episodes. That feels like a lot. Lucas: It really does. But we have so much more to learn. Today, we are going to the kitchen. Luna: I love the kitchen. Especially when there is food involved. Lucas: Me too. But today we are focusing on the tools we use to cook. Luna: Right. The utensils. I want to know how to ask for them properly. Lucas: Exactly. Let's start with something very basic but important. Luna: Okay. What is the first phrase? Lucas: The first phrase is: il coltello è affilato. Luna: Let me try that. Il coltello è affilato. Lucas: Perfect. It means the knife is sharp. Luna: That is good to know. You do not want a dull knife. Lucas: Definitely not. Let's say it one more time slowly. Lucas: Il coltello è affilato. Luna: Il coltello è affilato. Lucas: Good. Now, let's talk about eating. Luna: Ah yes. The fork. Lucas: Yes. The phrase is: la forchetta è pulita. Luna: La forchetta è pulita. Lucas: Very good. It means the fork is clean. Luna: I always check before I eat. Hygiene is important. Lucas: Absolutely. Let's repeat it. Lucas: La forchetta è pulita. Luna: La forchetta è pulita. Lucas: Now, imagine you are making soup or pasta sauce. Luna: I need a big spoon. Lucas: Yes. The word for spoon is cucchiaio. Luna: Okay. So the phrase is: il cucchiaio è grande. Lucas: Correct. It means the spoon is big. Luna: I love a large spoon. It makes serving easier. Lucas: It certainly does. Let's practice. Lucas: Il cucchiaio è grande. Luna: Il cucchiaio è grande. Lucas: Now, let's get to the stove. Luna: Oh, I see a pan. Lucas: Yes. In Italian, we often call it a padella. Luna: So the phrase is: la padella è calda. Lucas: Exactly. The pan is hot. Luna: Whoa. Be careful. I do not want to burn my hand. Lucas: Neither do I. Safety first. Let's say it again. Lucas: La padella è calda. Luna: La padella è calda. Lucas: Finally, let's talk about stirring a large pot. Luna: That requires a ladle. Lucas: Yes. The word is mestolo. Luna: So the phrase is: il mestolo è pesante. Lucas: Right. The ladle is heavy. Luna: That makes sense. Heavy things hold more liquid. Lucas: Indeed. Let's review all five phrases quickly. Lucas: Il coltello è affilato. Luna: La forchetta è pulita. Lucas: Il cucchiaio è grande. Luna: La padella è calda. Lucas: Il mestolo è pesante. Luna: Those are great phrases to remember. Lucas: They are very useful in any kitchen. Luna: Before we go, I have a quick thought. Lucas: What is that? Luna: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language... Lucas: Yeah, support keeps this show ad-free and running smoothly. Luna: You can find us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: It really helps us keep creating content for you. Luna: Thanks for listening and supporting our journey. Lucas: Back to the kitchen. Imagine you are cooking dinner. Luna: What are you doing? Lucas: I am checking if the pan is hot. Luna: So you say: la padella è calda? Lucas: Precisely. And then you grab the spoon. Luna: You check: il cucchiaio è grande? Lucas: Yes. To stir the sauce properly. Luna: And you make sure the knife is ready. Lucas: Il coltello è affilato. For chopping vegetables. Luna: And the fork must be clean. Lucas: La forchetta è pulita. Always. Luna: And if the pot is full, you use the ladle. Lucas: Il mestolo è pesante. To serve everyone. Luna: I think I am ready to cook now. Lucas: You are doing great. Keep practicing these phrases. Luna: I will use them every day. Lucas: That is the spirit. Thank you for joining us. Luna: See you next time. Ciao!