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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Swahili with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. We are so happy to be here with you again. Lucas: We have been talking a lot about cooking and ordering coffee lately. Luna: Right. But today we are going somewhere deeper into the kitchen. Lucas: Yes. Today is about the most important staple food in East Africa. Luna: Ugali! I love it. It is so filling and delicious. Lucas: It truly is. So let us start with the most basic request. Luna: What should I say if I want some right now? Lucas: You say: Nataka ugali. Luna: Nataka ugali. Lucas: Perfect. Nataka means I want. And ugali is the food. Luna: So Nataka ugali is simply I want ugali. Lucas: Exactly. Let us try it again slowly. Nataka ugali. Luna: Nataka ugali. Lucas: Great job. Now imagine you are at a small local restaurant. Luna: The waiter brings it to you. You take a bite. Lucas: And you think it is really good. How do you say that? Luna: Do I say Ugali ni nzuri? Lucas: Yes. But to show you really mean it, add sana. Luna: Ugali ni nzuri sana. Lucas: That means Ugali is very good. Very tasty. Luna: Ugali ni nzuri sana. Lucas: Let me hear it one more time. Slowly. Luna: Ugali ni nzuri sana. Lucas: Beautiful. Now, eating ugali can be a bit dry sometimes. Luna: Oh yes. It sticks to your throat if you eat too fast. Lucas: So you might need water. Or juice. Luna: How do I ask for a drink politely? Lucas: You use Tafadhali. That means please. Luna: Tafadhali nipe maji. Lucas: Yes. Tafadhali nipe maji. Please give me water. Luna: Tafadhali nipe maji. Lucas: Very polite. The server will appreciate that. Luna: I feel like a proper guest now. Lucas: You are. Now, sometimes you wait for the food. Luna: When does it come out? Lucas: The cook comes out and says: Chakula kiko tayari. Luna: Chakula kiko tayari. Lucas: That means the food is ready. Luna: Chakula kiko tayari. Lucas: So the meal is prepared. It is served. Luna: I can finally eat my ugali. Lucas: Exactly. Finally. And maybe you want to ask your friend something. Luna: Like do they like it too? Lucas: Yes. Unapenda ugali? Luna: Unapenda ugali? Lucas: Do you like ugali? Simple question. Luna: Unapenda ugali? Lucas: Let us review them all together quickly. Luna: Nataka ugali. Lucas: Ugali ni nzuri sana. Luna: Tafadhali nipe maji. Lucas: Chakula kiko tayari. Luna: Unapenda ugali? Lucas: You did great. Really solid work. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. I feel hungry just saying these. Lucas: I bet. Food makes learning easier sometimes. Luna: It definitely does. The memories stick with the taste. Lucas: That is true. Before we go, we have a small request. Luna: Yes. If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress... Lucas: supporting us keeps this show ad-free and growing. Luna: You can find us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: Even a small support helps us record more episodes. Luna: We appreciate every single person who listens. Lucas: Now back to our topic. Remember those five phrases? Luna: Nataka ugali. Lucas: Ugali ni nzuri sana. Luna: Tafadhali nipe maji. Lucas: Chakula kiko tayari. Luna: Unapenda ugali? Lucas: Try using them when you cook or eat. Luna: Practice makes perfect. See you next time.