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Pregnancy

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ID: 0269 Elementary
You know all the terms, from “bun in the oven” to “pregos,” so why not add another phrase to that wicked repertoire, and learn it in Mandarin? In this podcast, learn how to ask someone how far along they are, and to congratulate them. (For premium subscribers, we’ll also teach you how to apologize profusely for asking someone who isn’t, when she’s due.)
Wed Sep 27 2006 | Jenny, Ken
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
告诉 gàosu to tell
怀孕 huáiyùn to be pregnant
恭喜 gōngxǐ congratulations
不过 búguò but
告诉你一个好消息，我怀孕了。
gàosu nǐ yī ge hǎo xiāoxi ，wǒ huáiyùn le 。
I have some good news to tell you. I’m pregnant!
是吗？恭喜你！几个月了？
shìma ？gōngxǐ nǐ ！jǐgeyuè le ？
Really? Congratulations! How many months?
才三个月。不过我好激动！
cái sān ge yuè 。búguò wǒ hǎo jīdòng ！
Only three months. But I’m really excited!
真是个好消息！你要做妈妈了。
zhēnshì ge hǎo xiāoxi ！nǐ yào zuò māma le 。
That’s great news! You’re going to be a mom.
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