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Fluent Fiction - Irish: A Heart Takes Root: Siobhán’s Journey to Adoption
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-01-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Bhí síocháin shuaimhneach i siopa tae i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: There was a peaceful tranquility in a tea shop in Baile Átha Cliath.
Ga: Bhí an tEarrach ann.
En: It was Spring.
Ga: Tae te ar an mbord agus gach duine gafa ina gcomhrá ciúin féin.
En: Hot tea on the table and everyone absorbed in their own quiet conversation.
Ga: Bhí Siobhán agus Declan ina suí ag bord cois fuinneoige.
En: Siobhán and Declan were sitting at a table by the window.
Ga: Solas gréine ag dul tríd na fuinneoga deasa le cuirtíní lása.
En: Sunlight streaming through the lovely windows with lace curtains.
Ga: Bholadh breá na bpáisteairí úr timpeallach orthu.
En: The delightful smell of fresh pastries surrounded them.
Ga: Bhí Declan ag gáire.
En: Declan was laughing.
Ga: "Siobhán, táim chomh sásta.
En: "Siobhán, I am so happy.
Ga: Sílim gur cheart dúinn leanúint ar aghaidh le pleananna don uchtáil."
En: I think we should continue with the plans for adoption."
Ga: D'fhéach Siobhán, a bhí cúthail agus machnamhach, amach an fhuinneog.
En: Siobhán, who was shy and contemplative, looked out the window.
Ga: Bhí an gairdín taobh amuigh ag líonadh le bláthanna nua.
En: The garden outside was filling with new flowers.
Ga: "Ach Declan," a dúirt sí,
En: "But Declan," she said,
Ga: "tá faitíos orm nach bhfuil mé réidh.
En: "I'm afraid I'm not ready.
Ga: An féidir liom aire a thabhairt do pháiste?"
En: Can I take care of a child?"
Ga: Tháinig Aoife, deirfiúr Siobhán, isteach sa siopa.
En: Aoife, Siobhán's sister, entered the shop.
Ga: Shuigh sí síos leo.
En: She sat down with them.
Ga: "Siobhán, tá tú i gcónaí cúramach, agus sin deas.
En: "Siobhán, you are always careful, and that's nice.
Ga: Ach uaireanta, ní mór duit do chroí a leanúint," a mhol Aoife.
En: But sometimes you have to follow your heart," advised Aoife.
Ga: Bhí a cuid comhairle praiticiúil agus simplí.
En: Her advice was practical and simple.
Ga: Díreach ansin, chonaic Siobhán páiste beag ag rith isteach sa siopa.
En: Just then, Siobhán saw a little child running into the shop.
Ga: Bhain an páiste a bpeata bréagán dó ón mbord. Thosnaigh an páiste ag caoineadh.
En: The child had lost their toy from the table and started crying.
Ga: Gan smaoineamh, chuaigh Siobhán chuige, ghabh sí suas an bréagán, agus thug sí sólás don pháiste.
En: Without thinking, Siobhán went over, retrieved the toy, and consoled the child.
Ga: Stán Declan agus Aoife uirthi le gean agus iontas.
En: Declan and Aoife gazed at her with affection and surprise.
Ga: Bhí an nóiméad soiléir.
En: The moment was clear.
Ga: Thug sé muinín do Siobhán.
En: It gave Siobhán confidence.
Ga: Bhí croí lách aici.
En: She had a warm heart.
Ga: Bhraith sí athrú istigh inti.
En: She felt a change within her.
Ga: D'fhéach sí ar Declan agus Aoife.
En: She looked at Declan and Aoife.
Ga: "Tá mé réidh," a dúirt sí go muiníneach.
En: "I'm ready," she said confidently.
Ga: "Tá a fhios agam anois go bhfuil grá ionam le roinnt."
En: "I know now that I have love to share."
Ga: D'fhág an lá sin bláthanna níos gile sa ghairdín, mar bhí Siobhán réidh chun an doras nua a oscailt, in éineacht le Declan.
En: That day left brighter flowers in the garden, as Siobhán was ready to open the new door, along with Declan.
Ga: Bhí siad ag dul i dtaithí ar lá nua, lán de thodhchaí atá lán de chomhchur leanaí ina ngreim láimhe.
En: They were getting used to a new day, full of a future intertwined with children's hands in their grasp.
Ga: Leis an muinín agus an grá aisghabhála sin, bhí Siobhán ag súil leis an eachtra lena háthas iompaithe ar aghaidh.
En: With that regained confidence and love, Siobhán was looking forward to the adventure, her joy turned forward.
Ga: Bhí tosaíocht agat agus, sa deireadh, níor theastaigh uaithi ach é a leanúint.
En: You prioritized, and in the end, all she wanted was to follow it.
Ga: Agus anois, bhí sí ábalta feall a chur as, agus é a dhéanamh le croí oscailte.
En: And now, she was able to move forward, and do it with an open heart.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-01-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Bhí síocháin shuaimhneach i siopa tae i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: There was a peaceful tranquility in a tea shop in Baile Átha Cliath.
Ga: Bhí an tEarrach ann.
En: It was Spring.
Ga: Tae te ar an mbord agus gach duine gafa ina gcomhrá ciúin féin.
En: Hot tea on the table and everyone absorbed in their own quiet conversation.
Ga: Bhí Siobhán agus Declan ina suí ag bord cois fuinneoige.
En: Siobhán and Declan were sitting at a table by the window.
Ga: Solas gréine ag dul tríd na fuinneoga deasa le cuirtíní lása.
En: Sunlight streaming through the lovely windows with lace curtains.
Ga: Bholadh breá na bpáisteairí úr timpeallach orthu.
En: The delightful smell of fresh pastries surrounded them.
Ga: Bhí Declan ag gáire.
En: Declan was laughing.
Ga: "Siobhán, táim chomh sásta.
En: "Siobhán, I am so happy.
Ga: Sílim gur cheart dúinn leanúint ar aghaidh le pleananna don uchtáil."
En: I think we should continue with the plans for adoption."
Ga: D'fhéach Siobhán, a bhí cúthail agus machnamhach, amach an fhuinneog.
En: Siobhán, who was shy and contemplative, looked out the window.
Ga: Bhí an gairdín taobh amuigh ag líonadh le bláthanna nua.
En: The garden outside was filling with new flowers.
Ga: "Ach Declan," a dúirt sí,
En: "But Declan," she said,
Ga: "tá faitíos orm nach bhfuil mé réidh.
En: "I'm afraid I'm not ready.
Ga: An féidir liom aire a thabhairt do pháiste?"
En: Can I take care of a child?"
Ga: Tháinig Aoife, deirfiúr Siobhán, isteach sa siopa.
En: Aoife, Siobhán's sister, entered the shop.
Ga: Shuigh sí síos leo.
En: She sat down with them.
Ga: "Siobhán, tá tú i gcónaí cúramach, agus sin deas.
En: "Siobhán, you are always careful, and that's nice.
Ga: Ach uaireanta, ní mór duit do chroí a leanúint," a mhol Aoife.
En: But sometimes you have to follow your heart," advised Aoife.
Ga: Bhí a cuid comhairle praiticiúil agus simplí.
En: Her advice was practical and simple.
Ga: Díreach ansin, chonaic Siobhán páiste beag ag rith isteach sa siopa.
En: Just then, Siobhán saw a little child running into the shop.
Ga: Bhain an páiste a bpeata bréagán dó ón mbord. Thosnaigh an páiste ag caoineadh.
En: The child had lost their toy from the table and started crying.
Ga: Gan smaoineamh, chuaigh Siobhán chuige, ghabh sí suas an bréagán, agus thug sí sólás don pháiste.
En: Without thinking, Siobhán went over, retrieved the toy, and consoled the child.
Ga: Stán Declan agus Aoife uirthi le gean agus iontas.
En: Declan and Aoife gazed at her with affection and surprise.
Ga: Bhí an nóiméad soiléir.
En: The moment was clear.
Ga: Thug sé muinín do Siobhán.
En: It gave Siobhán confidence.
Ga: Bhí croí lách aici.
En: She had a warm heart.
Ga: Bhraith sí athrú istigh inti.
En: She felt a change within her.
Ga: D'fhéach sí ar Declan agus Aoife.
En: She looked at Declan and Aoife.
Ga: "Tá mé réidh," a dúirt sí go muiníneach.
En: "I'm ready," she said confidently.
Ga: "Tá a fhios agam anois go bhfuil grá ionam le roinnt."
En: "I know now that I have love to share."
Ga: D'fhág an lá sin bláthanna níos gile sa ghairdín, mar bhí Siobhán réidh chun an doras nua a oscailt, in éineacht le Declan.
En: That day left brighter flowers in the garden, as Siobhán was ready to open the new door, along with Declan.
Ga: Bhí siad ag dul i dtaithí ar lá nua, lán de thodhchaí atá lán de chomhchur leanaí ina ngreim láimhe.
En: They were getting used to a new day, full of a future intertwined with children's hands in their grasp.
Ga: Leis an muinín agus an grá aisghabhála sin, bhí Siobhán ag súil leis an eachtra lena háthas iompaithe ar aghaidh.
En: With that regained confidence and love, Siobhán was looking forward to the adventure, her joy turned forward.
Ga: Bhí tosaíocht agat agus, sa deireadh, níor theastaigh uaithi ach é a leanúint.
En: You prioritized, and in the end, all she wanted was to follow it.
Ga: Agus anois, bhí sí ábalta feall a chur as, agus é a dhéanamh le croí oscailte.
En: And now, she was able to move forward, and do it with an open heart.
Vocabulary Words:
- tranquility: síocháin shuaimhneach
- absorbed: gafa
- curtains: cuirtíní
- delightful: breá
- surrounded: timpeallach
- contemplative: machnamhach
- plans: pleananna
- adoption: uchtáil
- afraid: faitíos
- careful: cúramach
- heart: croí
- practical: praiticiúil
- simple: simplí
- retrieved: ghabh sí suas
- consoled: thug sólás
- affection: gean
- surprise: iontas
- confidence: muinín
- change: athrú
- intertwined: comhchur
- glance: d'fhéach
- shy: cúthail
- ready: réidh
- garden: gairdín
- flowers: bláthanna
- grasp: ngreim
- adventure: eachtra
- joy: áthas
- prioritized: tosaíocht
- open heart: croí oscailte
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Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-01-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Bhí síocháin shuaimhneach i siopa tae i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: There was a peaceful tranquility in a tea shop in Baile Átha Cliath.
Ga: Bhí an tEarrach ann.
En: It was Spring.
Ga: Tae te ar an mbord agus gach duine gafa ina gcomhrá ciúin féin.
En: Hot tea on the table and everyone absorbed in their own quiet conversation.
Ga: Bhí Siobhán agus Declan ina suí ag bord cois fuinneoige.
En: Siobhán and Declan were sitting at a table by the window.
Ga: Solas gréine ag dul tríd na fuinneoga deasa le cuirtíní lása.
En: Sunlight streaming through the lovely windows with lace curtains.
Ga: Bholadh breá na bpáisteairí úr timpeallach orthu.
En: The delightful smell of fresh pastries surrounded them.
Ga: Bhí Declan ag gáire.
En: Declan was laughing.
Ga: "Siobhán, táim chomh sásta.
En: "Siobhán, I am so happy.
Ga: Sílim gur cheart dúinn leanúint ar aghaidh le pleananna don uchtáil."
En: I think we should continue with the plans for adoption."
Ga: D'fhéach Siobhán, a bhí cúthail agus machnamhach, amach an fhuinneog.
En: Siobhán, who was shy and contemplative, looked out the window.
Ga: Bhí an gairdín taobh amuigh ag líonadh le bláthanna nua.
En: The garden outside was filling with new flowers.
Ga: "Ach Declan," a dúirt sí,
En: "But Declan," she said,
Ga: "tá faitíos orm nach bhfuil mé réidh.
En: "I'm afraid I'm not ready.
Ga: An féidir liom aire a thabhairt do pháiste?"
En: Can I take care of a child?"
Ga: Tháinig Aoife, deirfiúr Siobhán, isteach sa siopa.
En: Aoife, Siobhán's sister, entered the shop.
Ga: Shuigh sí síos leo.
En: She sat down with them.
Ga: "Siobhán, tá tú i gcónaí cúramach, agus sin deas.
En: "Siobhán, you are always careful, and that's nice.
Ga: Ach uaireanta, ní mór duit do chroí a leanúint," a mhol Aoife.
En: But sometimes you have to follow your heart," advised Aoife.
Ga: Bhí a cuid comhairle praiticiúil agus simplí.
En: Her advice was practical and simple.
Ga: Díreach ansin, chonaic Siobhán páiste beag ag rith isteach sa siopa.
En: Just then, Siobhán saw a little child running into the shop.
Ga: Bhain an páiste a bpeata bréagán dó ón mbord. Thosnaigh an páiste ag caoineadh.
En: The child had lost their toy from the table and started crying.
Ga: Gan smaoineamh, chuaigh Siobhán chuige, ghabh sí suas an bréagán, agus thug sí sólás don pháiste.
En: Without thinking, Siobhán went over, retrieved the toy, and consoled the child.
Ga: Stán Declan agus Aoife uirthi le gean agus iontas.
En: Declan and Aoife gazed at her with affection and surprise.
Ga: Bhí an nóiméad soiléir.
En: The moment was clear.
Ga: Thug sé muinín do Siobhán.
En: It gave Siobhán confidence.
Ga: Bhí croí lách aici.
En: She had a warm heart.
Ga: Bhraith sí athrú istigh inti.
En: She felt a change within her.
Ga: D'fhéach sí ar Declan agus Aoife.
En: She looked at Declan and Aoife.
Ga: "Tá mé réidh," a dúirt sí go muiníneach.
En: "I'm ready," she said confidently.
Ga: "Tá a fhios agam anois go bhfuil grá ionam le roinnt."
En: "I know now that I have love to share."
Ga: D'fhág an lá sin bláthanna níos gile sa ghairdín, mar bhí Siobhán réidh chun an doras nua a oscailt, in éineacht le Declan.
En: That day left brighter flowers in the garden, as Siobhán was ready to open the new door, along with Declan.
Ga: Bhí siad ag dul i dtaithí ar lá nua, lán de thodhchaí atá lán de chomhchur leanaí ina ngreim láimhe.
En: They were getting used to a new day, full of a future intertwined with children's hands in their grasp.
Ga: Leis an muinín agus an grá aisghabhála sin, bhí Siobhán ag súil leis an eachtra lena háthas iompaithe ar aghaidh.
En: With that regained confidence and love, Siobhán was looking forward to the adventure, her joy turned forward.
Ga: Bhí tosaíocht agat agus, sa deireadh, níor theastaigh uaithi ach é a leanúint.
En: You prioritized, and in the end, all she wanted was to follow it.
Ga: Agus anois, bhí sí ábalta feall a chur as, agus é a dhéanamh le croí oscailte.
En: And now, she was able to move forward, and do it with an open heart.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-01-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Bhí síocháin shuaimhneach i siopa tae i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: There was a peaceful tranquility in a tea shop in Baile Átha Cliath.
Ga: Bhí an tEarrach ann.
En: It was Spring.
Ga: Tae te ar an mbord agus gach duine gafa ina gcomhrá ciúin féin.
En: Hot tea on the table and everyone absorbed in their own quiet conversation.
Ga: Bhí Siobhán agus Declan ina suí ag bord cois fuinneoige.
En: Siobhán and Declan were sitting at a table by the window.
Ga: Solas gréine ag dul tríd na fuinneoga deasa le cuirtíní lása.
En: Sunlight streaming through the lovely windows with lace curtains.
Ga: Bholadh breá na bpáisteairí úr timpeallach orthu.
En: The delightful smell of fresh pastries surrounded them.
Ga: Bhí Declan ag gáire.
En: Declan was laughing.
Ga: "Siobhán, táim chomh sásta.
En: "Siobhán, I am so happy.
Ga: Sílim gur cheart dúinn leanúint ar aghaidh le pleananna don uchtáil."
En: I think we should continue with the plans for adoption."
Ga: D'fhéach Siobhán, a bhí cúthail agus machnamhach, amach an fhuinneog.
En: Siobhán, who was shy and contemplative, looked out the window.
Ga: Bhí an gairdín taobh amuigh ag líonadh le bláthanna nua.
En: The garden outside was filling with new flowers.
Ga: "Ach Declan," a dúirt sí,
En: "But Declan," she said,
Ga: "tá faitíos orm nach bhfuil mé réidh.
En: "I'm afraid I'm not ready.
Ga: An féidir liom aire a thabhairt do pháiste?"
En: Can I take care of a child?"
Ga: Tháinig Aoife, deirfiúr Siobhán, isteach sa siopa.
En: Aoife, Siobhán's sister, entered the shop.
Ga: Shuigh sí síos leo.
En: She sat down with them.
Ga: "Siobhán, tá tú i gcónaí cúramach, agus sin deas.
En: "Siobhán, you are always careful, and that's nice.
Ga: Ach uaireanta, ní mór duit do chroí a leanúint," a mhol Aoife.
En: But sometimes you have to follow your heart," advised Aoife.
Ga: Bhí a cuid comhairle praiticiúil agus simplí.
En: Her advice was practical and simple.
Ga: Díreach ansin, chonaic Siobhán páiste beag ag rith isteach sa siopa.
En: Just then, Siobhán saw a little child running into the shop.
Ga: Bhain an páiste a bpeata bréagán dó ón mbord. Thosnaigh an páiste ag caoineadh.
En: The child had lost their toy from the table and started crying.
Ga: Gan smaoineamh, chuaigh Siobhán chuige, ghabh sí suas an bréagán, agus thug sí sólás don pháiste.
En: Without thinking, Siobhán went over, retrieved the toy, and consoled the child.
Ga: Stán Declan agus Aoife uirthi le gean agus iontas.
En: Declan and Aoife gazed at her with affection and surprise.
Ga: Bhí an nóiméad soiléir.
En: The moment was clear.
Ga: Thug sé muinín do Siobhán.
En: It gave Siobhán confidence.
Ga: Bhí croí lách aici.
En: She had a warm heart.
Ga: Bhraith sí athrú istigh inti.
En: She felt a change within her.
Ga: D'fhéach sí ar Declan agus Aoife.
En: She looked at Declan and Aoife.
Ga: "Tá mé réidh," a dúirt sí go muiníneach.
En: "I'm ready," she said confidently.
Ga: "Tá a fhios agam anois go bhfuil grá ionam le roinnt."
En: "I know now that I have love to share."
Ga: D'fhág an lá sin bláthanna níos gile sa ghairdín, mar bhí Siobhán réidh chun an doras nua a oscailt, in éineacht le Declan.
En: That day left brighter flowers in the garden, as Siobhán was ready to open the new door, along with Declan.
Ga: Bhí siad ag dul i dtaithí ar lá nua, lán de thodhchaí atá lán de chomhchur leanaí ina ngreim láimhe.
En: They were getting used to a new day, full of a future intertwined with children's hands in their grasp.
Ga: Leis an muinín agus an grá aisghabhála sin, bhí Siobhán ag súil leis an eachtra lena háthas iompaithe ar aghaidh.
En: With that regained confidence and love, Siobhán was looking forward to the adventure, her joy turned forward.
Ga: Bhí tosaíocht agat agus, sa deireadh, níor theastaigh uaithi ach é a leanúint.
En: You prioritized, and in the end, all she wanted was to follow it.
Ga: Agus anois, bhí sí ábalta feall a chur as, agus é a dhéanamh le croí oscailte.
En: And now, she was able to move forward, and do it with an open heart.
Vocabulary Words:
- tranquility: síocháin shuaimhneach
- absorbed: gafa
- curtains: cuirtíní
- delightful: breá
- surrounded: timpeallach
- contemplative: machnamhach
- plans: pleananna
- adoption: uchtáil
- afraid: faitíos
- careful: cúramach
- heart: croí
- practical: praiticiúil
- simple: simplí
- retrieved: ghabh sí suas
- consoled: thug sólás
- affection: gean
- surprise: iontas
- confidence: muinín
- change: athrú
- intertwined: comhchur
- glance: d'fhéach
- shy: cúthail
- ready: réidh
- garden: gairdín
- flowers: bláthanna
- grasp: ngreim
- adventure: eachtra
- joy: áthas
- prioritized: tosaíocht
- open heart: croí oscailte