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Portafoglio dimenticato alla cassa
Missing Wallet at CheckoutHero phrasenon trovo il portafoglioI can't find my wallet
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Hosted by Marco & GiuliaToday you'll learn:
The vocabulary
6 phrases from “Portafoglio dimenticato alla cassa”
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non trovo il portafoglioHero phrase
non trovo il portafoglioI can't find my wallet
- Alla cassa non trovo il portafoglio e mi sto agitando.At the checkout I can't find my wallet and I'm getting nervous.
- Aspetta un secondo: non trovo il portafoglio nella borsa.Wait a second: I can't find my wallet in my bag.
ho dimenticatoPhrase 1
ho dimenticatoI forgot
- Credo che ho dimenticato le chiavi in macchina.I think I forgot my keys in the car.
- Ho dimenticato di prendere la carta di credito.I forgot to take my credit card.
aspetti un momentoPhrase 2
aspetti un momentoWait a moment
- Aspetti un momento, controllo in un'altra tasca.Wait a moment, I'll check another pocket.
- Mi scusi, aspetti un momento: sto cercando il telefono.Excuse me, wait a moment: I'm looking for my phone.
posso pagare dopoPhrase 3
posso pagare dopoCan I pay later?
- Se non trovo i contanti, posso pagare dopo?If I can't find the cash, can I pay later?
- Posso pagare dopo quando torno con il portafoglio?Can I pay later when I come back with my wallet?
è in tascaPhrase 4
è in tascaIt's in the pocket
- Tranquillo, è in tasca del cappotto.Don't worry, it's in the coat pocket.
- Controlla: il biglietto è in tasca dei jeans.Check: the ticket is in the jeans pocket.
eccolo quiPhrase 5
eccolo quiHere it is!
- Eccolo qui, era sotto i documenti!Here it is, it was under the papers!
- Ah, eccolo qui: l'avevo messo nella giacca.Ah, here it is: I had put it in my jacket.
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Ciao Giulia! Come stai oggi?
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00:00Intro
Hi Giulia! How are you today?
Hi Marco! I am doing very well, thanks! And you?
I am doing well! Today we talk about a panic situation.
Oh! What panic situation?
The moment of payment, at the supermarket checkout!
Ah! When you are ready, to pay for all the food!
Exactly! And you immediately say: I can't find my wallet!
How scary! It happens to so many travelers!
Today we learn six very useful phrases, for this problem.
Our main phrase is: I can't find my wallet.
We also learn two important phrases: I forgot, and wait a moment!
Then we see two more useful phrases: can I pay later, and it is in the pocket!
And finally the beautiful phrase, of great relief: here it is!
Plus we discover a curious fact, about Italian culture in bars!
Really interesting! Let's start right away, with Marco's story!
Tell us, Marco! What happened yesterday, in Rome?
Yesterday morning I went to the supermarket, near home.
What nice things did you buy?
I bought fresh bread, a piece of cheese, and good coffee.
A nice basket full of good things!
Yes! I go towards the checkout, with my full basket.
And the cashier starts, passing the products?
Yes! She passes all the food, and says the final price.
And what do you do, in that moment?
I immediately put my hand, in my jacket pocket.
And was the wallet in the pocket?
No! In the pocket I find only, the house keys!
My goodness! And what do you say, to the cashier?
I immediately say with great anxiety: I can't find my wallet!
Oh no! Were there many people in line, behind you?
Yes! There was a very long line, of waiting customers!
I understand the panic! I feel very nervous, in these situations.
Me too, I was very nervous! I search in all pockets, of the trousers!
And did you repeat the help phrase?
Yes! I said again: I can't find my wallet, I am sorry!
But in Italy payment culture, has special things.
In what sense, Giulia?
In small neighborhood bars, local people know each other well.
It is true! In small village bars, you can say: I pay tomorrow!
Exactly! There is also the famous tradition, of pending coffee in Naples!
What a beautiful tradition! You pay a coffee, for another unknown customer!
Exactly! It is a gesture of great generosity, and kindness!
But at the big supermarket in town, you must pay right away!
Exactly so! The checkout computer, requires immediate payment.
So you must stay calm, breathe, and search carefully!
That is very important advice, for every person who travels!
Now let's explain well, all six phrases of today!
The first important phrase is: I forgot.
"ho dimenticato", means "I forgot" in English.
You can use this phrase, for many everyday objects!
For example you say: I forgot the money at home!
Or also: I forgot the wallet, on the kitchen table!
Or: I forgot the keys in the car!
The second very useful phrase is: wait a moment.
"aspetti un momento", means "wait a moment" in English.
You say it to the cashier, when searching for card in bag.
It is a very formal, polite and respectful phrase!
The third phrase of today is: can I pay later.
"posso pagare dopo", means "can I pay later" in English.
This phrase works very well, in the small neighborhood bakery!
Or in the small bar, where you take coffee every morning!
The fourth phrase of today is: it is in the pocket.
"è in tasca", means "it is in the pocket" in English.
You can explain where it is located, the ticket or card!
You say for example: the card is in the jacket pocket!
And the fifth phrase of happiness is: here it is!
"eccolo qui", means "here it is" in English.
You say it with a big smile, when you find the wallet again!
And let's remember our main phrase: I can't find my wallet!
Now let's talk about our habits, when we go grocery shopping!
You listeners, are you in Team Marco, or in Team Giulia?
I am in Team Giulia! I always pay with digital credit card!
I am in Team Marco! I always carry real cash in pocket!
For me the phone, is much more comfortable and fast!
But if the phone doesn't work, cash always saves you!
That is a great point of view, Marco!
And now let's do a little game, with numbers and curiosity!
First question for you, Marco! Tell me your curious fact!
Giulia, I read this fact: thirty percent of people forget their wallet.
In my opinion the real percentage, is much higher!
What do you think, in this case?
In my opinion it is fifty percent of people!
Incredible! Half the people lose or forget money at checkout!
Now a second question for you, Marco!
I read this fact: sixty percent of travelers, are afraid of losing money.
Really? That is a very high figure!
What do you think, in this second case?
In my opinion it is seventy percent of travelers!
It is a common fear, but with these phrases we are ready for anything!
Marco, now let's do our great practical Italian test!
I am very happy and ready, Giulia! Ask me all the questions!
Scenario number one: you are at checkout, and pocket is empty.
In this case I say right away: I can't find my wallet!
Perfect answer! Scenario two: you left your wallet at home.
For me it is very easy! I say calmly: I forgot my wallet!
Bravo! Scenario three: you search for your credit card in bag.
Here I use without doubt this phrase: wait a moment, please!
Very polite! Scenario four: you are at your dear friend's bar.
Ah, I ask with a smile: can I pay later?
Scenario five: your friend asks where the card is located.
I answer right away pointing to the jacket: it is in the pocket!
Scenario six: you finally find the wallet, under a sheet of paper!
With great joy I shout happily: here it is!
Scenario seven: checkout is full, and you must explain the delay.
In this situation I say calmly: I can't find my wallet, wait a moment!
Scenario eight: you find the parking ticket in the jacket.
I point to pocket and say with relief: here it is!
Scenario nine: you have no cash for bread, and speak with baker.
I say politely to baker: I forgot cash, can I pay later?
Scenario ten: you find your wallet again in shopping bag!
With a big smile I answer right away: here it is!
All answers are perfect! You passed the test with full marks!
Thanks a lot, Giulia! This practice helps me so much!
Do you remember how your adventure ended, at the supermarket yesterday?
Sure! In the end I found the card, in the inside jacket pocket!
What a great relief for you! And the cashier smiled with kindness!
Now let me give a practical task, for all our listeners!
Tomorrow morning go right away, in front of the mirror at your home!
Look at yourselves well in the eyes, with great courage and a nice smile!
Say out loud three times: I can't find my wallet!
And then add right away with strong voice: wait a moment, please!
Repeat these two important phrases, three times every day!
This way you are ready and confident, for every real situation in Italy!
Write to us in comments: are you in Team Marco, or in Team Giulia?
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Heartfelt thanks to everyone, and see you in the next episode!
Bye everyone, and have fun with studying Italian!
Tocca a teYour turn
Allenati con 6 situazioni verePractice with 6 real situations
1non trovo il portafoglionon trovo il portafoglio
Sei alla cassa del supermercato. Il portafoglio non c'è e sei nervoso. Cosa dici?
You are at the supermarket checkout. The wallet is not there, and you are nervous. What do you say?2ho dimenticatoho dimenticato
Sei sotto casa e non trovi le chiavi. La macchina è lì. Cosa dici?
You are in front of your house and you cannot find the keys. The car is there. What do you say?3aspetti un momentoaspetti un momento
La cassiera aspetta i soldi. Tu cerchi in un'altra tasca. Cosa dici?
The cashier waits for the money. You look in another pocket. What do you say?4posso pagare dopoposso pagare dopo
Alla cassa non hai i contanti in mano. Vuoi tornare e pagare più tardi. Cosa dici?
At the checkout you do not have cash in your hand. You want to come back and pay later. What do you say?5è in tascaè in tasca
Un amico si agita: non trova una cosa. Tu sai che è nel cappotto. Cosa dici?
A friend is nervous: he cannot find a thing. You know it is in the coat. What do you say?6eccolo quieccolo qui
Cerchi da un po'. Poi lo vedi: sotto i documenti. Cosa dici?
You look for a short time. Then you see it: under the papers. What do you say?Today's small task
Tomorrow morning go right away, in front of the mirror at your home!Tomorrow morning go right away, in front of the mirror at your home!
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