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- Lucas: And we are back for another episode of Learn Norwegian with Fexingo. Luna: Yes, episode 134! I can't believe we're already here. Lucas: I know. Time flies when you're learning a new language. So, what did we learn last time? Luna: Last episode was all about 'å sove' — to sleep. I remember 'Jeg sover godt'. Lucas: Exactly. And today we're going to learn another essential verb: 'å vaske' — to wash. Luna: Å vaske. That sounds useful. Like washing hands, washing dishes... Lucas: Exactly. So let's start with the infinitive: 'å vaske'. Luna: Å vaske. Lucas: Good. Now, the present tense: 'jeg vasker' — I wash. Luna: Jeg vasker. Lucas: And the question: 'Vasker du?' — Do you wash? Luna: Vasker du? Lucas: Let's use it in a full sentence. 'Jeg vasker bilen' — I wash the car. Luna: Jeg vasker bilen. That sounds great. What about washing hands? Lucas: Good question. 'Jeg vasker hendene' — I wash my hands. But let's focus on the verb first. So 'Jeg vasker bilen'. Luna: Jeg vasker bilen. And if I want to ask someone to wash something? Lucas: Then you can say 'Kan du vaske?' — Can you wash? Luna: Kan du vaske? Lucas: Perfect. Now let's practice all together. Repeat after me: 'å vaske'. Luna: Å vaske. Lucas: 'Jeg vasker'. Luna: Jeg vasker. Lucas: 'Vasker du?' Luna: Vasker du? Lucas: 'Jeg vasker bilen'. Luna: Jeg vasker bilen. Lucas: 'Kan du vaske?' Luna: Kan du vaske? Lucas: You're doing great, Luna. Now let's imagine a little scene. You're at home and you see your car is dirty. Luna: Oh, so I say 'Jeg vasker bilen'. Lucas: Exactly. And then your friend calls and asks what you're doing. You say 'Jeg vasker bilen'. Luna: Jeg vasker bilen. That's easy to remember. Lucas: And if you want to ask your friend to help, you say 'Kan du vaske bilen?' Luna: Kan du vaske bilen? That's a bit longer but I think I got it. Lucas: Let's practice that. 'Kan du vaske bilen?' Luna: Kan du vaske bilen? Lucas: Perfect. Now, you know what? If you're finding these episodes useful, and you want to support us so we can keep making them ad-free, you can do something simple. Luna: Yeah, it really helps. You can go to buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: That's right. No pressure, but if you feel like it, that's where we hang out. Anyway, back to washing — let's try a question: 'Vasker du hendene?' Do you wash your hands? Luna: Vasker du hendene? That's important to know! Lucas: Indeed. So let's practice that: 'Vasker du hendene?' Luna: Vasker du hendene? Lucas: Good. And you can answer: 'Ja, jeg vasker hendene.' Luna: Ja, jeg vasker hendene. Lucas: Let's do a quick review of all the phrases from today. First: 'å vaske'. Luna: Å vaske. Lucas: 'Jeg vasker'. Luna: Jeg vasker. Lucas: 'Vasker du?' Luna: Vasker du? Lucas: 'Jeg vasker bilen'. Luna: Jeg vasker bilen. Lucas: 'Kan du vaske?' Luna: Kan du vaske? Lucas: Fantastic! You've got it. Now, we'll be back next time with more Norwegian. Until then, practice these phrases. Luna: Takk for i dag, Lucas! See you next time. Lucas: Takk for i dag, Luna. And to all our listeners, keep practicing. Ha det bra! Luna: Ha det bra!