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- Lucas: Hey there. Welcome back to Learn Swedish with Fexingo. I’m Lucas. Luna: And I’m Luna. We are so glad you’re here with us again. Lucas: Today we are going shopping. But not just any shopping. Luna: No, we are looking for a deal. We want to save money. Lucas: Exactly. In Sweden, asking for a discount is very common. Luna: It feels polite if you ask nicely. It is not rude. Lucas: Right. Let’s start with our first phrase. Listen closely. Lucas: Kan jag få rabatt?... Kan jag få rabatt? Luna: Okay. Kan jag få rabatt? That means Can I get a discount? Lucas: Perfect. Kan jag få rabatt. Try it with me. Luna: Kan jag få rabatt? Lucas: Yes. Kan jag få rabatt. Very clear. Luna: I like this one. It sounds friendly. Lucas: It is friendly. Now, what if the price is too high? Lucas: The next phrase is Det är för dyrt.... Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. That means It is too expensive. Lucas: Correct. Det är för dyrt. You can say this gently. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Hmm. It is too expensive. Lucas: Good job. Det är för dyrt. Just remember the word för. Luna: For. Yes. Det är för dyrt. Lucas: Let’s put them together in a tiny scene. Luna: Okay. The shirt looks nice. But the tag says two hundred kronor. Luna: I look at the shop assistant. And I say: Kan jag få rabatt? Lucas: And the assistant smiles. They say: Det är lite dyrt. Luna: Oh no. I reply: Det är för dyrt. Can I have a lower price? Lucas: Very good. Now, let’s talk about sales. Lucas: Our third phrase is Har ni någon rea?... Har ni någon rea? Luna: Har ni någon rea? That means Do you have any sale? Lucas: Yes. Rea means sale or discount event. Luna: Har ni någon rea? I should check this often. Lucas: Definitely. Har ni någon rea? It opens many doors. Luna: Har ni någon rea? Okay. I am saying it now. Lucas: There it is. Har ni någon rea. Perfect tone. Luna: What if they say no? What then? Lucas: Then you offer cash. Cash is king in small shops. Lucas: The phrase is Jag betalar kontant.... Jag betalar kontant. Luna: Jag betalar kontant. That means I pay in cash. Lucas: Exactly. Many small businesses prefer cash. Luna: Jag betalar kontant. It sounds decisive. Lucas: It does. Jag betalar kontant. Say it with confidence. Luna: Jag betalar kontant. Yes. I pay in cash. Lucas: Excellent. Finally, when the deal is done. Lucas: You say: Tack, det löser sig.... Tack, det löser sig. Luna: Tack, det löser sig. That means Thanks, that works out. Lucas: Or Thanks, it solves itself. It is a happy ending. Luna: Tack, det löser sig. I love this phrase. Lucas: It is very natural. Tack, det löser sig. Luna: Tack, det löser sig. Okay, I feel ready to shop. Lucas: Let’s review all five phrases quickly. Luna: First: Kan jag få rabatt? Lucas: Second: Det är för dyrt. Luna: Third: Har ni någon rea? Lucas: Fourth: Jag betalar kontant. Luna: Fifth: Tack, det löser sig. Lucas: Great work. You are learning fast. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. I really like these phrases. Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with Swedish... Luna: We are building something special here. And your support keeps it ad-free. Lucas: You can find us on buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo — that's F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Luna: It really helps us keep making episodes like this one. Lucas: So, let’s go back to the store. Luna: I see a scarf. It is beautiful. But I need a discount. Lucas: Approach the counter. Be polite. Luna: Hej. Kan jag få rabatt? I ask softly. Lucas: They look at the scarf. They smile. Luna: Det är för dyrt, säger jag. Jag har inte så mycket pengar. Lucas: They nod. They understand. Luna: Har ni någon rea på denna? I ask about the sale. Lucas: They point to a sign. Fifty percent off. Luna: Wow. Jag betalar kontant! I say happily. Lucas: They wrap the scarf. It is perfect. Luna: Tack, det löser sig. I say with a big smile. Lucas: See? It was easy. You got the scarf. Luna: Yes. I am so proud of myself. Lucas: Practice these until we chat again. Luna: See you next time. Hejdå!