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Fluent Fiction - Irish: Crafting Magic: A New Year's Tale of Friendship and Creativity
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-31-08-38-19-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Sa dorchadas bog i halla spóirt Ard-Scoil Pobal na Gaillimhe, bhí gaoith ghaoith ag rith lasmuigh.
En: In the soft darkness of the halla spóirt Ard-Scoil Pobal na Gaillimhe, the wind was blowing outside.
Ga: Bhí Niamh ag breathnú timpeall ar an spás folamh.
En: Niamh was looking around the empty space.
Ga: Ba mhaith léi céiliúradh na hAthbhliana a dhéanamh speisialta don scoil ar fad.
En: She wanted to make the New Year's celebration special for the whole school.
Ga: "Ina sheasamh taobh léi, bhí Cillian cúthail."
En: "Standing beside her was shy Cillian."
Ga: "Cad a dhéanfaidh muid anois, Niamh?" arsa Cillian go ciúin.
En: "What will we do now, Niamh?" Cillian asked quietly.
Ga: "Caithfimid a bheith cruthaitheach," a dúirt Niamh le deilbhín diongbhála ina súile.
En: "We have to be creative," said Niamh, determination in her eyes.
Ga: "Na maisiúcháin atá fágtha sa siopa níl fiúntas iontu."
En: "The decorations left in the shop are useless."
Ga: Bhí sneachta ag titim go tiubh lasmuigh agus bhí baol ann go mbeadh gach rud curtha ar ceal.
En: Snow was falling heavily outside, and there was a risk that everything would be canceled.
Ga: Bhí Niamh agus Cillian fós greamaithe sa scoil gan mórán áiseanna.
En: Niamh and Cillian were still stuck in the school with few resources.
Ga: Ach níor lig sin siad síos.
En: But they weren't deterred by this.
Ga: "Cad mairimid úsáid an stuif atá againn cheana féin?" mhol Niamh agus spréach sa tsúil aici.
En: "What if we use what we already have?" Niamh suggested with a spark in her eye.
Ga: "Tá peann agus páipéar agam. D’fhéadfaimis pictiúir a chruthú," rinne Cillian iad a thairiscint go drogallach, cuid aici féin sásta cabhrú.
En: "I have a pen and paper. We could create some drawings," offered Cillian reluctantly, a part of him pleased to help.
Ga: Thug Niamh aoibh mhaith dó, agus thosaigh siad beirt ar obair le chéile.
En: Niamh gave him a warm smile, and they both started working together.
Ga: Gearrtha, greamaithe, agus péinteáilte, d'oibrigh siad go dian dícheallach.
En: Cutting, gluing, and painting, they worked diligently.
Ga: Bhí ceangal ag tosú ag forbairt eatarthu.
En: A bond began to form between them.
Ga: Roimh i bhfad, thit an chumhacht.
En: Before long, the power went out.
Ga: Ní raibh ann ach solas na gcoinnle, ag lonradh go héadrom ar a n-aghaidh.
En: There was only candlelight, softly illuminating their faces.
Ga: "Tá sé cineál grómhar, nach bhfuil?" d’fhiafraigh Cillian, ag breathnú timpeall ar an seomra gheal ó na coinnle.
En: "It's kind of cozy, isn't it?" Cillian asked, looking around the candlelit room.
Ga: "Is ea. Fóirtíonn sé orainn a bheith níos gaire," d'fhreagair Niamh agus aoibh gháire ar a béal.
En: "Yes, it brings us closer," replied Niamh, a smile on her lips.
Ga: Thosaigh siad ag labhairt faoin saol, faoin scoil, agus faoi na brionglóidí a bhí acu.
En: They began to talk about life, school, and their dreams.
Ga: Nuair a tháinig an solas ar ais, bhí an halla trasnaithe go hálainn.
En: When the lights came back, the hall looked beautiful.
Ga: Bhí Niamh lán sásta leis an obair agus d’ardaigh sí a súile chuig Cillian.
En: Niamh was very pleased with the work and raised her eyes to Cillian.
Ga: "Rinne tú jab den scoth, Cillian."
En: "You did a fantastic job, Cillian."
Ga: Bhí lúchair i gcroí Cillian nuair a d'fhéach sé ar fud an halla ornáideach.
En: There was joy in Cillian's heart as he looked around the decorated hall.
Ga: Bhraith sé misneach ag méadú ann féin, ní amháin mar gheall ar na maisiúcháin, ach mar gheall ar a mhisneach agus a dhílseacht.
En: He felt his confidence growing, not just because of the decorations, but also because of his courage and loyalty.
Ga: Chuaigh daltaí isteach sa halla, ionadh orthu leis na maisiúcháin álainn.
En: Students entered the hall, surprised by the beautiful decorations.
Ga: Bhí Niamh ag sonas nuair a thuig sí gur éirigh le cruthaitheacht agus le cairdeas gach constaic a shárú.
En: Niamh was overjoyed when she realized that creativity and friendship had overcome every obstacle.
Ga: "Go mba maith dhuit, a Chillian," a dúirt Niamh agus cáil sa nguth aici.
En: "Thank you, Cillian," said Niamh, with appreciation in her voice.
Ga: "Is mian liom go mbeadh níos mó ama againn i gcomhair na n-éisteachtaí seo."
En: "I wish we had more time for these conversations."
Ga: Chomh luath is a thosaigh an ceol agus an spraoi, d’fhéach Cillian isteach i súile Niamh, agus thuig sí go bhféadfadh an cairdeas seo fás isteach i rud éigin níos mó ar deireadh.
En: As soon as the music and fun started, Cillian looked into Niamh's eyes, and she realized that this friendship could eventually grow into something more.
Ga: "Sa deireadh, is iad na rudaí a dhéanaimid le chéile a oireann don saol," a d'fhreagair Niamh, ag dréim go mbeidh saibhreas buan i gcairdeas nua-aimsithe."
En: "In the end, it's the things we do together that are worthwhile," Niamh replied, hoping there would be lasting richness in this newfound friendship.
Ga: Bhí an t-iontas i ndán di fós.
En: The surprise awaited her still.
Ga: Ar na coinnle sin, os comhair na scoile, bhí iontas agus áilleacht an donaisíodh seo.
En: In front of the school, by the candlelight, was the wonder and beauty of this endeavor.
Ga: Le chéile, d’aimsigh siad an foirfeacht i measc ainmníocht an dóchais.
En: Together, they discovered perfection amidst the uncertainties of hope.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-31-08-38-19-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Sa dorchadas bog i halla spóirt Ard-Scoil Pobal na Gaillimhe, bhí gaoith ghaoith ag rith lasmuigh.
En: In the soft darkness of the halla spóirt Ard-Scoil Pobal na Gaillimhe, the wind was blowing outside.
Ga: Bhí Niamh ag breathnú timpeall ar an spás folamh.
En: Niamh was looking around the empty space.
Ga: Ba mhaith léi céiliúradh na hAthbhliana a dhéanamh speisialta don scoil ar fad.
En: She wanted to make the New Year's celebration special for the whole school.
Ga: "Ina sheasamh taobh léi, bhí Cillian cúthail."
En: "Standing beside her was shy Cillian."
Ga: "Cad a dhéanfaidh muid anois, Niamh?" arsa Cillian go ciúin.
En: "What will we do now, Niamh?" Cillian asked quietly.
Ga: "Caithfimid a bheith cruthaitheach," a dúirt Niamh le deilbhín diongbhála ina súile.
En: "We have to be creative," said Niamh, determination in her eyes.
Ga: "Na maisiúcháin atá fágtha sa siopa níl fiúntas iontu."
En: "The decorations left in the shop are useless."
Ga: Bhí sneachta ag titim go tiubh lasmuigh agus bhí baol ann go mbeadh gach rud curtha ar ceal.
En: Snow was falling heavily outside, and there was a risk that everything would be canceled.
Ga: Bhí Niamh agus Cillian fós greamaithe sa scoil gan mórán áiseanna.
En: Niamh and Cillian were still stuck in the school with few resources.
Ga: Ach níor lig sin siad síos.
En: But they weren't deterred by this.
Ga: "Cad mairimid úsáid an stuif atá againn cheana féin?" mhol Niamh agus spréach sa tsúil aici.
En: "What if we use what we already have?" Niamh suggested with a spark in her eye.
Ga: "Tá peann agus páipéar agam. D’fhéadfaimis pictiúir a chruthú," rinne Cillian iad a thairiscint go drogallach, cuid aici féin sásta cabhrú.
En: "I have a pen and paper. We could create some drawings," offered Cillian reluctantly, a part of him pleased to help.
Ga: Thug Niamh aoibh mhaith dó, agus thosaigh siad beirt ar obair le chéile.
En: Niamh gave him a warm smile, and they both started working together.
Ga: Gearrtha, greamaithe, agus péinteáilte, d'oibrigh siad go dian dícheallach.
En: Cutting, gluing, and painting, they worked diligently.
Ga: Bhí ceangal ag tosú ag forbairt eatarthu.
En: A bond began to form between them.
Ga: Roimh i bhfad, thit an chumhacht.
En: Before long, the power went out.
Ga: Ní raibh ann ach solas na gcoinnle, ag lonradh go héadrom ar a n-aghaidh.
En: There was only candlelight, softly illuminating their faces.
Ga: "Tá sé cineál grómhar, nach bhfuil?" d’fhiafraigh Cillian, ag breathnú timpeall ar an seomra gheal ó na coinnle.
En: "It's kind of cozy, isn't it?" Cillian asked, looking around the candlelit room.
Ga: "Is ea. Fóirtíonn sé orainn a bheith níos gaire," d'fhreagair Niamh agus aoibh gháire ar a béal.
En: "Yes, it brings us closer," replied Niamh, a smile on her lips.
Ga: Thosaigh siad ag labhairt faoin saol, faoin scoil, agus faoi na brionglóidí a bhí acu.
En: They began to talk about life, school, and their dreams.
Ga: Nuair a tháinig an solas ar ais, bhí an halla trasnaithe go hálainn.
En: When the lights came back, the hall looked beautiful.
Ga: Bhí Niamh lán sásta leis an obair agus d’ardaigh sí a súile chuig Cillian.
En: Niamh was very pleased with the work and raised her eyes to Cillian.
Ga: "Rinne tú jab den scoth, Cillian."
En: "You did a fantastic job, Cillian."
Ga: Bhí lúchair i gcroí Cillian nuair a d'fhéach sé ar fud an halla ornáideach.
En: There was joy in Cillian's heart as he looked around the decorated hall.
Ga: Bhraith sé misneach ag méadú ann féin, ní amháin mar gheall ar na maisiúcháin, ach mar gheall ar a mhisneach agus a dhílseacht.
En: He felt his confidence growing, not just because of the decorations, but also because of his courage and loyalty.
Ga: Chuaigh daltaí isteach sa halla, ionadh orthu leis na maisiúcháin álainn.
En: Students entered the hall, surprised by the beautiful decorations.
Ga: Bhí Niamh ag sonas nuair a thuig sí gur éirigh le cruthaitheacht agus le cairdeas gach constaic a shárú.
En: Niamh was overjoyed when she realized that creativity and friendship had overcome every obstacle.
Ga: "Go mba maith dhuit, a Chillian," a dúirt Niamh agus cáil sa nguth aici.
En: "Thank you, Cillian," said Niamh, with appreciation in her voice.
Ga: "Is mian liom go mbeadh níos mó ama againn i gcomhair na n-éisteachtaí seo."
En: "I wish we had more time for these conversations."
Ga: Chomh luath is a thosaigh an ceol agus an spraoi, d’fhéach Cillian isteach i súile Niamh, agus thuig sí go bhféadfadh an cairdeas seo fás isteach i rud éigin níos mó ar deireadh.
En: As soon as the music and fun started, Cillian looked into Niamh's eyes, and she realized that this friendship could eventually grow into something more.
Ga: "Sa deireadh, is iad na rudaí a dhéanaimid le chéile a oireann don saol," a d'fhreagair Niamh, ag dréim go mbeidh saibhreas buan i gcairdeas nua-aimsithe."
En: "In the end, it's the things we do together that are worthwhile," Niamh replied, hoping there would be lasting richness in this newfound friendship.
Ga: Bhí an t-iontas i ndán di fós.
En: The surprise awaited her still.
Ga: Ar na coinnle sin, os comhair na scoile, bhí iontas agus áilleacht an donaisíodh seo.
En: In front of the school, by the candlelight, was the wonder and beauty of this endeavor.
Ga: Le chéile, d’aimsigh siad an foirfeacht i measc ainmníocht an dóchais.
En: Together, they discovered perfection amidst the uncertainties of hope.
Vocabulary Words:
- darkness: dorchadas
- wind: gaoth
- celebration: céiliúradh
- special: speisialta
- shy: cúthail
- creative: cruthaitheach
- determination: diongbhála
- decorations: maisiúcháin
- useless: gan fiúntas
- snow: sneachta
- risk: baol
- resources: áiseanna
- deterred: lig síos
- spark: spréach
- reluctantly: drogallach
- warm: aoibh mhaith
- diligently: go dian dícheallach
- bond: ceangal
- candlelight: solas na gcoinnle
- cozy: grómhar
- illuminating: ag lonradh
- life: saol
- dreams: brionglóidí
- ornate: ornáideach
- confidence: misneach
- loyalty: dílseacht
- overjoyed: ag sonas
- obstacle: constaic
- friendship: cairdeas
- hope: dóchais
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Story Transcript:
Ga: Sa dorchadas bog i halla spóirt Ard-Scoil Pobal na Gaillimhe, bhí gaoith ghaoith ag rith lasmuigh.
En: In the soft darkness of the halla spóirt Ard-Scoil Pobal na Gaillimhe, the wind was blowing outside.
Ga: Bhí Niamh ag breathnú timpeall ar an spás folamh.
En: Niamh was looking around the empty space.
Ga: Ba mhaith léi céiliúradh na hAthbhliana a dhéanamh speisialta don scoil ar fad.
En: She wanted to make the New Year's celebration special for the whole school.
Ga: "Ina sheasamh taobh léi, bhí Cillian cúthail."
En: "Standing beside her was shy Cillian."
Ga: "Cad a dhéanfaidh muid anois, Niamh?" arsa Cillian go ciúin.
En: "What will we do now, Niamh?" Cillian asked quietly.
Ga: "Caithfimid a bheith cruthaitheach," a dúirt Niamh le deilbhín diongbhála ina súile.
En: "We have to be creative," said Niamh, determination in her eyes.
Ga: "Na maisiúcháin atá fágtha sa siopa níl fiúntas iontu."
En: "The decorations left in the shop are useless."
Ga: Bhí sneachta ag titim go tiubh lasmuigh agus bhí baol ann go mbeadh gach rud curtha ar ceal.
En: Snow was falling heavily outside, and there was a risk that everything would be canceled.
Ga: Bhí Niamh agus Cillian fós greamaithe sa scoil gan mórán áiseanna.
En: Niamh and Cillian were still stuck in the school with few resources.
Ga: Ach níor lig sin siad síos.
En: But they weren't deterred by this.
Ga: "Cad mairimid úsáid an stuif atá againn cheana féin?" mhol Niamh agus spréach sa tsúil aici.
En: "What if we use what we already have?" Niamh suggested with a spark in her eye.
Ga: "Tá peann agus páipéar agam. D’fhéadfaimis pictiúir a chruthú," rinne Cillian iad a thairiscint go drogallach, cuid aici féin sásta cabhrú.
En: "I have a pen and paper. We could create some drawings," offered Cillian reluctantly, a part of him pleased to help.
Ga: Thug Niamh aoibh mhaith dó, agus thosaigh siad beirt ar obair le chéile.
En: Niamh gave him a warm smile, and they both started working together.
Ga: Gearrtha, greamaithe, agus péinteáilte, d'oibrigh siad go dian dícheallach.
En: Cutting, gluing, and painting, they worked diligently.
Ga: Bhí ceangal ag tosú ag forbairt eatarthu.
En: A bond began to form between them.
Ga: Roimh i bhfad, thit an chumhacht.
En: Before long, the power went out.
Ga: Ní raibh ann ach solas na gcoinnle, ag lonradh go héadrom ar a n-aghaidh.
En: There was only candlelight, softly illuminating their faces.
Ga: "Tá sé cineál grómhar, nach bhfuil?" d’fhiafraigh Cillian, ag breathnú timpeall ar an seomra gheal ó na coinnle.
En: "It's kind of cozy, isn't it?" Cillian asked, looking around the candlelit room.
Ga: "Is ea. Fóirtíonn sé orainn a bheith níos gaire," d'fhreagair Niamh agus aoibh gháire ar a béal.
En: "Yes, it brings us closer," replied Niamh, a smile on her lips.
Ga: Thosaigh siad ag labhairt faoin saol, faoin scoil, agus faoi na brionglóidí a bhí acu.
En: They began to talk about life, school, and their dreams.
Ga: Nuair a tháinig an solas ar ais, bhí an halla trasnaithe go hálainn.
En: When the lights came back, the hall looked beautiful.
Ga: Bhí Niamh lán sásta leis an obair agus d’ardaigh sí a súile chuig Cillian.
En: Niamh was very pleased with the work and raised her eyes to Cillian.
Ga: "Rinne tú jab den scoth, Cillian."
En: "You did a fantastic job, Cillian."
Ga: Bhí lúchair i gcroí Cillian nuair a d'fhéach sé ar fud an halla ornáideach.
En: There was joy in Cillian's heart as he looked around the decorated hall.
Ga: Bhraith sé misneach ag méadú ann féin, ní amháin mar gheall ar na maisiúcháin, ach mar gheall ar a mhisneach agus a dhílseacht.
En: He felt his confidence growing, not just because of the decorations, but also because of his courage and loyalty.
Ga: Chuaigh daltaí isteach sa halla, ionadh orthu leis na maisiúcháin álainn.
En: Students entered the hall, surprised by the beautiful decorations.
Ga: Bhí Niamh ag sonas nuair a thuig sí gur éirigh le cruthaitheacht agus le cairdeas gach constaic a shárú.
En: Niamh was overjoyed when she realized that creativity and friendship had overcome every obstacle.
Ga: "Go mba maith dhuit, a Chillian," a dúirt Niamh agus cáil sa nguth aici.
En: "Thank you, Cillian," said Niamh, with appreciation in her voice.
Ga: "Is mian liom go mbeadh níos mó ama againn i gcomhair na n-éisteachtaí seo."
En: "I wish we had more time for these conversations."
Ga: Chomh luath is a thosaigh an ceol agus an spraoi, d’fhéach Cillian isteach i súile Niamh, agus thuig sí go bhféadfadh an cairdeas seo fás isteach i rud éigin níos mó ar deireadh.
En: As soon as the music and fun started, Cillian looked into Niamh's eyes, and she realized that this friendship could eventually grow into something more.
Ga: "Sa deireadh, is iad na rudaí a dhéanaimid le chéile a oireann don saol," a d'fhreagair Niamh, ag dréim go mbeidh saibhreas buan i gcairdeas nua-aimsithe."
En: "In the end, it's the things we do together that are worthwhile," Niamh replied, hoping there would be lasting richness in this newfound friendship.
Ga: Bhí an t-iontas i ndán di fós.
En: The surprise awaited her still.
Ga: Ar na coinnle sin, os comhair na scoile, bhí iontas agus áilleacht an donaisíodh seo.
En: In front of the school, by the candlelight, was the wonder and beauty of this endeavor.
Ga: Le chéile, d’aimsigh siad an foirfeacht i measc ainmníocht an dóchais.
En: Together, they discovered perfection amidst the uncertainties of hope.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-31-08-38-19-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Sa dorchadas bog i halla spóirt Ard-Scoil Pobal na Gaillimhe, bhí gaoith ghaoith ag rith lasmuigh.
En: In the soft darkness of the halla spóirt Ard-Scoil Pobal na Gaillimhe, the wind was blowing outside.
Ga: Bhí Niamh ag breathnú timpeall ar an spás folamh.
En: Niamh was looking around the empty space.
Ga: Ba mhaith léi céiliúradh na hAthbhliana a dhéanamh speisialta don scoil ar fad.
En: She wanted to make the New Year's celebration special for the whole school.
Ga: "Ina sheasamh taobh léi, bhí Cillian cúthail."
En: "Standing beside her was shy Cillian."
Ga: "Cad a dhéanfaidh muid anois, Niamh?" arsa Cillian go ciúin.
En: "What will we do now, Niamh?" Cillian asked quietly.
Ga: "Caithfimid a bheith cruthaitheach," a dúirt Niamh le deilbhín diongbhála ina súile.
En: "We have to be creative," said Niamh, determination in her eyes.
Ga: "Na maisiúcháin atá fágtha sa siopa níl fiúntas iontu."
En: "The decorations left in the shop are useless."
Ga: Bhí sneachta ag titim go tiubh lasmuigh agus bhí baol ann go mbeadh gach rud curtha ar ceal.
En: Snow was falling heavily outside, and there was a risk that everything would be canceled.
Ga: Bhí Niamh agus Cillian fós greamaithe sa scoil gan mórán áiseanna.
En: Niamh and Cillian were still stuck in the school with few resources.
Ga: Ach níor lig sin siad síos.
En: But they weren't deterred by this.
Ga: "Cad mairimid úsáid an stuif atá againn cheana féin?" mhol Niamh agus spréach sa tsúil aici.
En: "What if we use what we already have?" Niamh suggested with a spark in her eye.
Ga: "Tá peann agus páipéar agam. D’fhéadfaimis pictiúir a chruthú," rinne Cillian iad a thairiscint go drogallach, cuid aici féin sásta cabhrú.
En: "I have a pen and paper. We could create some drawings," offered Cillian reluctantly, a part of him pleased to help.
Ga: Thug Niamh aoibh mhaith dó, agus thosaigh siad beirt ar obair le chéile.
En: Niamh gave him a warm smile, and they both started working together.
Ga: Gearrtha, greamaithe, agus péinteáilte, d'oibrigh siad go dian dícheallach.
En: Cutting, gluing, and painting, they worked diligently.
Ga: Bhí ceangal ag tosú ag forbairt eatarthu.
En: A bond began to form between them.
Ga: Roimh i bhfad, thit an chumhacht.
En: Before long, the power went out.
Ga: Ní raibh ann ach solas na gcoinnle, ag lonradh go héadrom ar a n-aghaidh.
En: There was only candlelight, softly illuminating their faces.
Ga: "Tá sé cineál grómhar, nach bhfuil?" d’fhiafraigh Cillian, ag breathnú timpeall ar an seomra gheal ó na coinnle.
En: "It's kind of cozy, isn't it?" Cillian asked, looking around the candlelit room.
Ga: "Is ea. Fóirtíonn sé orainn a bheith níos gaire," d'fhreagair Niamh agus aoibh gháire ar a béal.
En: "Yes, it brings us closer," replied Niamh, a smile on her lips.
Ga: Thosaigh siad ag labhairt faoin saol, faoin scoil, agus faoi na brionglóidí a bhí acu.
En: They began to talk about life, school, and their dreams.
Ga: Nuair a tháinig an solas ar ais, bhí an halla trasnaithe go hálainn.
En: When the lights came back, the hall looked beautiful.
Ga: Bhí Niamh lán sásta leis an obair agus d’ardaigh sí a súile chuig Cillian.
En: Niamh was very pleased with the work and raised her eyes to Cillian.
Ga: "Rinne tú jab den scoth, Cillian."
En: "You did a fantastic job, Cillian."
Ga: Bhí lúchair i gcroí Cillian nuair a d'fhéach sé ar fud an halla ornáideach.
En: There was joy in Cillian's heart as he looked around the decorated hall.
Ga: Bhraith sé misneach ag méadú ann féin, ní amháin mar gheall ar na maisiúcháin, ach mar gheall ar a mhisneach agus a dhílseacht.
En: He felt his confidence growing, not just because of the decorations, but also because of his courage and loyalty.
Ga: Chuaigh daltaí isteach sa halla, ionadh orthu leis na maisiúcháin álainn.
En: Students entered the hall, surprised by the beautiful decorations.
Ga: Bhí Niamh ag sonas nuair a thuig sí gur éirigh le cruthaitheacht agus le cairdeas gach constaic a shárú.
En: Niamh was overjoyed when she realized that creativity and friendship had overcome every obstacle.
Ga: "Go mba maith dhuit, a Chillian," a dúirt Niamh agus cáil sa nguth aici.
En: "Thank you, Cillian," said Niamh, with appreciation in her voice.
Ga: "Is mian liom go mbeadh níos mó ama againn i gcomhair na n-éisteachtaí seo."
En: "I wish we had more time for these conversations."
Ga: Chomh luath is a thosaigh an ceol agus an spraoi, d’fhéach Cillian isteach i súile Niamh, agus thuig sí go bhféadfadh an cairdeas seo fás isteach i rud éigin níos mó ar deireadh.
En: As soon as the music and fun started, Cillian looked into Niamh's eyes, and she realized that this friendship could eventually grow into something more.
Ga: "Sa deireadh, is iad na rudaí a dhéanaimid le chéile a oireann don saol," a d'fhreagair Niamh, ag dréim go mbeidh saibhreas buan i gcairdeas nua-aimsithe."
En: "In the end, it's the things we do together that are worthwhile," Niamh replied, hoping there would be lasting richness in this newfound friendship.
Ga: Bhí an t-iontas i ndán di fós.
En: The surprise awaited her still.
Ga: Ar na coinnle sin, os comhair na scoile, bhí iontas agus áilleacht an donaisíodh seo.
En: In front of the school, by the candlelight, was the wonder and beauty of this endeavor.
Ga: Le chéile, d’aimsigh siad an foirfeacht i measc ainmníocht an dóchais.
En: Together, they discovered perfection amidst the uncertainties of hope.
Vocabulary Words:
- darkness: dorchadas
- wind: gaoth
- celebration: céiliúradh
- special: speisialta
- shy: cúthail
- creative: cruthaitheach
- determination: diongbhála
- decorations: maisiúcháin
- useless: gan fiúntas
- snow: sneachta
- risk: baol
- resources: áiseanna
- deterred: lig síos
- spark: spréach
- reluctantly: drogallach
- warm: aoibh mhaith
- diligently: go dian dícheallach
- bond: ceangal
- candlelight: solas na gcoinnle
- cozy: grómhar
- illuminating: ag lonradh
- life: saol
- dreams: brionglóidí
- ornate: ornáideach
- confidence: misneach
- loyalty: dílseacht
- overjoyed: ag sonas
- obstacle: constaic
- friendship: cairdeas
- hope: dóchais