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Fluent Fiction - Irish: Embers of Hope: A Christmas Tale of Healing and Reunion
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-13-08-38-20-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Tá sé i lár an gheimhridh, agus tá an sneachta ag titim go bog ar an talamh friochtaithe taobh amuigh de Ward Síciatrach Uimh.
En: It's the middle of winter, and the snow is gently falling on the frosty ground outside @ga{Ward Síciatrach Uimh.
Ga: 8.
En: 8}.
Ga: Tá thart ar dhá lá go Nollaig, agus taobh istigh de na ballaí bána, déanann Niamh iarracht teacht ar phian áirithe dá croí.
En: It's about two days until Christmas, and inside the white walls, Niamh tries to confront a certain pain in her heart.
Ga: Tá an t-aonad glanta agus ciúin ach bhíodh sé buacach le dathanna na Nollag – ba léir na crainn bheaga i ngach cúinne agus na soilse ildaite a d'fhág rian teasa.
En: The unit is clean and quiet, but it used to be lively with the colors of Christmas – the small trees in every corner and the multicolored lights left a trace of warmth.
Ga: Bhí Eoghan agus Aislinn ag súil le chuairt eile.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn were expecting another visit.
Ga: Bhí siad buartha faoi Niamh inniu níos mó ná riamh.
En: They were more worried about Niamh today than ever.
Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Aislinn, in ainneoin a cuid iarracht, nach raibh gach rud ceart.
En: Aislinn knew, despite her efforts, that not everything was right.
Ga: Bhí braon anál a raibh is ionann frustrachas agus brón le mothú inti.
En: She had a breath that was a mix of frustration and sadness.
Ga: Tháinig Eoghan isteach sa seomra le bríste sneachta clúdaithe, ag croitheadh as a ghruaig.
En: Eoghan came into the room with snow-covered pants, shaking it off his hair.
Ga: "Dia dhuit, Niamh," ar sé go croíúil.
En: "Hello, Niamh," he said warmly.
Ga: Shuigh sé síos in aice le Niamh, agus bhreathnaigh sí air leis na súile domhain, ar nós comhartha ag lorg treo.
En: He sat down next to Niamh, and she looked at him with deep eyes, like a signal searching for direction.
Ga: "Tá brón orm, Eoghan," dúirt sí go ciúin, a guth briste ach pacásaithe le tnúthán.
En: "I'm sorry, Eoghan," she said quietly, her voice broken but packed with longing.
Ga: "Sílim go bhfuil mé ag séideadh faoin bhfoirgneamh seo, mar a bhíonn tú ag súil le rud éigin atá chomh fada uainn ar fad.
En: "I feel like I'm disappearing under this building, like waiting for something that's so far away from us all."
Ga: "D'fhéach Eoghan faoina cuid focail doimhin, ag cinntiú nach raibh aon bhrú le mothú.
En: Eoghan absorbed her deep words, ensuring no pressure was felt.
Ga: "A Niamh, ní gá duit a mhíniú duit féin.
En: "Oh Niamh, you don't need to explain yourself.
Ga: Is tusa mo dheirfiúr, is cuma cén áit a bhfuil tú.
En: You are my sister, no matter where you are.
Ga: Níl tú le haon ghá le bheith i d'aonar.
En: You don't need to be alone."
Ga: "Tar éis dóibh cúpla focail a roinnt, bhris amach rud éigin iontach idir an beirt díobh.
En: After sharing a few words, something wonderful broke out between the two of them.
Ga: Bhí sé cosúil le bord beagán eile aatsuithe ag giotaí beaga solais agus teas na gcomhráite.
En: It was like a small board rekindled with bits of light and warmth from the conversations.
Ga: Ag an am sin, tháinig Aislinn isteach leis an eucharist maisithe le lámha istigh agus grianmhair.
En: At that moment, Aislinn came in with the eucharist decorated with sunshine in her hands.
Ga: "Níl mé cinnte an maith leat é seo, a stór," dúirt sí, ag cur crann beag ar fhoirneol.
En: "I'm not sure if you'll like this, dear," she said, placing a small tree on the table.
Ga: Ghlac Niamh greim foscadh ar an radharc.
En: Niamh took refuge in the sight.
Ga: "Mam," d'fhreagair sí, a croí ag bogadh isteach ina focal, "tá sé sin níos mó ná mar a shamhlú mé féin.
En: "Mom," she replied, her heart moving into her words, "it's more than I ever imagined for myself."
Ga: "Chinn Niamh sa chaoi is go mbeadh sí ag caint go fírinneach lena deartháir faoi na rudaí a gcuireann eagla uirthi.
En: Niamh decided to speak openly to her brother about the things that frightened her.
Ga: Bhí Eoghan fial agus tuisceanach, faoi dheireadh iontach a bheith in ann cabhrú léi a croí a oscailt.
En: Eoghan was generous and understanding, finally delighted to help her open her heart.
Ga: Bhí spéis ag Aislinn a cgabh chur i bhfeidhm beagán geanúlacht na Nollag isteach san áit, le súil nach ndéanfaidh sé brón gan bhaint amach.
En: Aislinn was keen to introduce a little Christmas affection into the place, hoping it would not further sadness.
Ga: Mar a tháinig an oíche roimh an Nollaig, labhair Niamh faoi eagla agus dóchas, ag briseadh síos le déine na mothúchán.
En: As the night before Christmas came, Niamh spoke of fear and hope, breaking down with the intensity of emotions.
Ga: Dúirt Eoghan agus Aislinn léi i guthanna ciúin ach diongbháilte gur breá leo í faoi chuile dhóigh, gur féidir í a bheith aici i gcónaí sa tslí chuí.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn assured her in quiet yet determined voices that they loved her in every way and that she could always find her place.
Ga: An lá Nollag féin, thosaigh an teaghlach beag íseal dícheallach ann, ag roinnt bronntanais shimplí agus scéalta a lorg cialla.
En: On Christmas Day itself, the small family diligently came together, exchanging simple gifts and stories that carried meaning.
Ga: Cé go raibh sé neamhfhoirfe, bhí rian áthais agus fíorthuismitheoireachta ina chompord.
En: Although imperfect, there was a trace of joy and true warmth in their comfort.
Ga: Mothaíodh athrú aníos laistigh de Niamh, comhartha deontach go raibh sí níos lú uaigneach ná a braithfeadh sí riamh.
En: An uplift was felt within Niamh, a sure sign that she felt less alone than she ever thought she would.
Ga: Bhog Eoghan agus Aislinn chomh maith leis an tuiscint ar bhealach níos fearr le cumarsáid a dhéanamh lena leanbh, Í Niamh.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn also moved with a better understanding of how to communicate with their child, Niamh.
Ga: Bhí a dtuairimí agus a bhfeitheamh ina lóistín níos mó ná riamh.
En: Their hopes and expectations became more grounded than ever.
Ga: Gan peirspictíocht a athrú go hiomlán, d'fhás an cheangal a bhí idircht le natha go maith, mar spiorad Nollag ag tintreach an uaignis.
En: Without completely changing perspective, the bond between them grew well, like the Christmas spirit illuminating the loneliness.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
Ga: Tá sé i lár an gheimhridh, agus tá an sneachta ag titim go bog ar an talamh friochtaithe taobh amuigh de Ward Síciatrach Uimh.
En: It's the middle of winter, and the snow is gently falling on the frosty ground outside @ga{Ward Síciatrach Uimh.
Ga: 8.
En: 8}.
Ga: Tá thart ar dhá lá go Nollaig, agus taobh istigh de na ballaí bána, déanann Niamh iarracht teacht ar phian áirithe dá croí.
En: It's about two days until Christmas, and inside the white walls, Niamh tries to confront a certain pain in her heart.
Ga: Tá an t-aonad glanta agus ciúin ach bhíodh sé buacach le dathanna na Nollag – ba léir na crainn bheaga i ngach cúinne agus na soilse ildaite a d'fhág rian teasa.
En: The unit is clean and quiet, but it used to be lively with the colors of Christmas – the small trees in every corner and the multicolored lights left a trace of warmth.
Ga: Bhí Eoghan agus Aislinn ag súil le chuairt eile.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn were expecting another visit.
Ga: Bhí siad buartha faoi Niamh inniu níos mó ná riamh.
En: They were more worried about Niamh today than ever.
Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Aislinn, in ainneoin a cuid iarracht, nach raibh gach rud ceart.
En: Aislinn knew, despite her efforts, that not everything was right.
Ga: Bhí braon anál a raibh is ionann frustrachas agus brón le mothú inti.
En: She had a breath that was a mix of frustration and sadness.
Ga: Tháinig Eoghan isteach sa seomra le bríste sneachta clúdaithe, ag croitheadh as a ghruaig.
En: Eoghan came into the room with snow-covered pants, shaking it off his hair.
Ga: "Dia dhuit, Niamh," ar sé go croíúil.
En: "Hello, Niamh," he said warmly.
Ga: Shuigh sé síos in aice le Niamh, agus bhreathnaigh sí air leis na súile domhain, ar nós comhartha ag lorg treo.
En: He sat down next to Niamh, and she looked at him with deep eyes, like a signal searching for direction.
Ga: "Tá brón orm, Eoghan," dúirt sí go ciúin, a guth briste ach pacásaithe le tnúthán.
En: "I'm sorry, Eoghan," she said quietly, her voice broken but packed with longing.
Ga: "Sílim go bhfuil mé ag séideadh faoin bhfoirgneamh seo, mar a bhíonn tú ag súil le rud éigin atá chomh fada uainn ar fad.
En: "I feel like I'm disappearing under this building, like waiting for something that's so far away from us all."
Ga: "D'fhéach Eoghan faoina cuid focail doimhin, ag cinntiú nach raibh aon bhrú le mothú.
En: Eoghan absorbed her deep words, ensuring no pressure was felt.
Ga: "A Niamh, ní gá duit a mhíniú duit féin.
En: "Oh Niamh, you don't need to explain yourself.
Ga: Is tusa mo dheirfiúr, is cuma cén áit a bhfuil tú.
En: You are my sister, no matter where you are.
Ga: Níl tú le haon ghá le bheith i d'aonar.
En: You don't need to be alone."
Ga: "Tar éis dóibh cúpla focail a roinnt, bhris amach rud éigin iontach idir an beirt díobh.
En: After sharing a few words, something wonderful broke out between the two of them.
Ga: Bhí sé cosúil le bord beagán eile aatsuithe ag giotaí beaga solais agus teas na gcomhráite.
En: It was like a small board rekindled with bits of light and warmth from the conversations.
Ga: Ag an am sin, tháinig Aislinn isteach leis an eucharist maisithe le lámha istigh agus grianmhair.
En: At that moment, Aislinn came in with the eucharist decorated with sunshine in her hands.
Ga: "Níl mé cinnte an maith leat é seo, a stór," dúirt sí, ag cur crann beag ar fhoirneol.
En: "I'm not sure if you'll like this, dear," she said, placing a small tree on the table.
Ga: Ghlac Niamh greim foscadh ar an radharc.
En: Niamh took refuge in the sight.
Ga: "Mam," d'fhreagair sí, a croí ag bogadh isteach ina focal, "tá sé sin níos mó ná mar a shamhlú mé féin.
En: "Mom," she replied, her heart moving into her words, "it's more than I ever imagined for myself."
Ga: "Chinn Niamh sa chaoi is go mbeadh sí ag caint go fírinneach lena deartháir faoi na rudaí a gcuireann eagla uirthi.
En: Niamh decided to speak openly to her brother about the things that frightened her.
Ga: Bhí Eoghan fial agus tuisceanach, faoi dheireadh iontach a bheith in ann cabhrú léi a croí a oscailt.
En: Eoghan was generous and understanding, finally delighted to help her open her heart.
Ga: Bhí spéis ag Aislinn a cgabh chur i bhfeidhm beagán geanúlacht na Nollag isteach san áit, le súil nach ndéanfaidh sé brón gan bhaint amach.
En: Aislinn was keen to introduce a little Christmas affection into the place, hoping it would not further sadness.
Ga: Mar a tháinig an oíche roimh an Nollaig, labhair Niamh faoi eagla agus dóchas, ag briseadh síos le déine na mothúchán.
En: As the night before Christmas came, Niamh spoke of fear and hope, breaking down with the intensity of emotions.
Ga: Dúirt Eoghan agus Aislinn léi i guthanna ciúin ach diongbháilte gur breá leo í faoi chuile dhóigh, gur féidir í a bheith aici i gcónaí sa tslí chuí.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn assured her in quiet yet determined voices that they loved her in every way and that she could always find her place.
Ga: An lá Nollag féin, thosaigh an teaghlach beag íseal dícheallach ann, ag roinnt bronntanais shimplí agus scéalta a lorg cialla.
En: On Christmas Day itself, the small family diligently came together, exchanging simple gifts and stories that carried meaning.
Ga: Cé go raibh sé neamhfhoirfe, bhí rian áthais agus fíorthuismitheoireachta ina chompord.
En: Although imperfect, there was a trace of joy and true warmth in their comfort.
Ga: Mothaíodh athrú aníos laistigh de Niamh, comhartha deontach go raibh sí níos lú uaigneach ná a braithfeadh sí riamh.
En: An uplift was felt within Niamh, a sure sign that she felt less alone than she ever thought she would.
Ga: Bhog Eoghan agus Aislinn chomh maith leis an tuiscint ar bhealach níos fearr le cumarsáid a dhéanamh lena leanbh, Í Niamh.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn also moved with a better understanding of how to communicate with their child, Niamh.
Ga: Bhí a dtuairimí agus a bhfeitheamh ina lóistín níos mó ná riamh.
En: Their hopes and expectations became more grounded than ever.
Ga: Gan peirspictíocht a athrú go hiomlán, d'fhás an cheangal a bhí idircht le natha go maith, mar spiorad Nollag ag tintreach an uaignis.
En: Without completely changing perspective, the bond between them grew well, like the Christmas spirit illuminating the loneliness.
Vocabulary Words:
- frosty: friochtaithe
- confront: teacht ar
- lively: buacach
- multicolored: ildaite
- trace: rian
- frustration: frustrachas
- longing: tnúthán
- disappearing: séideadh
- rekindled: aatsuithe
- refuge: foscadh
- generous: fial
- understanding: tuisceanach
- affection: geanúlacht
- determined: diongbháilte
- diligently: dícheallach
- uplift: athrú aníos
- grounded: lóistín
- bond: ceangal
- illuminating: tintreach
- loneliness: uaignis
- eucharist: eucharist
- decorate: maisithe
- determined: diongbháilte
- fear: eagla
- hope: dóchas
- comfort: compord
- delighted: iontach
- frightened: eagla uirthi
- generous: fial
- grounded: lóistín
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By FluentFiction.orgFluent Fiction - Irish: Embers of Hope: A Christmas Tale of Healing and Reunion
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-13-08-38-20-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Tá sé i lár an gheimhridh, agus tá an sneachta ag titim go bog ar an talamh friochtaithe taobh amuigh de Ward Síciatrach Uimh.
En: It's the middle of winter, and the snow is gently falling on the frosty ground outside @ga{Ward Síciatrach Uimh.
Ga: 8.
En: 8}.
Ga: Tá thart ar dhá lá go Nollaig, agus taobh istigh de na ballaí bána, déanann Niamh iarracht teacht ar phian áirithe dá croí.
En: It's about two days until Christmas, and inside the white walls, Niamh tries to confront a certain pain in her heart.
Ga: Tá an t-aonad glanta agus ciúin ach bhíodh sé buacach le dathanna na Nollag – ba léir na crainn bheaga i ngach cúinne agus na soilse ildaite a d'fhág rian teasa.
En: The unit is clean and quiet, but it used to be lively with the colors of Christmas – the small trees in every corner and the multicolored lights left a trace of warmth.
Ga: Bhí Eoghan agus Aislinn ag súil le chuairt eile.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn were expecting another visit.
Ga: Bhí siad buartha faoi Niamh inniu níos mó ná riamh.
En: They were more worried about Niamh today than ever.
Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Aislinn, in ainneoin a cuid iarracht, nach raibh gach rud ceart.
En: Aislinn knew, despite her efforts, that not everything was right.
Ga: Bhí braon anál a raibh is ionann frustrachas agus brón le mothú inti.
En: She had a breath that was a mix of frustration and sadness.
Ga: Tháinig Eoghan isteach sa seomra le bríste sneachta clúdaithe, ag croitheadh as a ghruaig.
En: Eoghan came into the room with snow-covered pants, shaking it off his hair.
Ga: "Dia dhuit, Niamh," ar sé go croíúil.
En: "Hello, Niamh," he said warmly.
Ga: Shuigh sé síos in aice le Niamh, agus bhreathnaigh sí air leis na súile domhain, ar nós comhartha ag lorg treo.
En: He sat down next to Niamh, and she looked at him with deep eyes, like a signal searching for direction.
Ga: "Tá brón orm, Eoghan," dúirt sí go ciúin, a guth briste ach pacásaithe le tnúthán.
En: "I'm sorry, Eoghan," she said quietly, her voice broken but packed with longing.
Ga: "Sílim go bhfuil mé ag séideadh faoin bhfoirgneamh seo, mar a bhíonn tú ag súil le rud éigin atá chomh fada uainn ar fad.
En: "I feel like I'm disappearing under this building, like waiting for something that's so far away from us all."
Ga: "D'fhéach Eoghan faoina cuid focail doimhin, ag cinntiú nach raibh aon bhrú le mothú.
En: Eoghan absorbed her deep words, ensuring no pressure was felt.
Ga: "A Niamh, ní gá duit a mhíniú duit féin.
En: "Oh Niamh, you don't need to explain yourself.
Ga: Is tusa mo dheirfiúr, is cuma cén áit a bhfuil tú.
En: You are my sister, no matter where you are.
Ga: Níl tú le haon ghá le bheith i d'aonar.
En: You don't need to be alone."
Ga: "Tar éis dóibh cúpla focail a roinnt, bhris amach rud éigin iontach idir an beirt díobh.
En: After sharing a few words, something wonderful broke out between the two of them.
Ga: Bhí sé cosúil le bord beagán eile aatsuithe ag giotaí beaga solais agus teas na gcomhráite.
En: It was like a small board rekindled with bits of light and warmth from the conversations.
Ga: Ag an am sin, tháinig Aislinn isteach leis an eucharist maisithe le lámha istigh agus grianmhair.
En: At that moment, Aislinn came in with the eucharist decorated with sunshine in her hands.
Ga: "Níl mé cinnte an maith leat é seo, a stór," dúirt sí, ag cur crann beag ar fhoirneol.
En: "I'm not sure if you'll like this, dear," she said, placing a small tree on the table.
Ga: Ghlac Niamh greim foscadh ar an radharc.
En: Niamh took refuge in the sight.
Ga: "Mam," d'fhreagair sí, a croí ag bogadh isteach ina focal, "tá sé sin níos mó ná mar a shamhlú mé féin.
En: "Mom," she replied, her heart moving into her words, "it's more than I ever imagined for myself."
Ga: "Chinn Niamh sa chaoi is go mbeadh sí ag caint go fírinneach lena deartháir faoi na rudaí a gcuireann eagla uirthi.
En: Niamh decided to speak openly to her brother about the things that frightened her.
Ga: Bhí Eoghan fial agus tuisceanach, faoi dheireadh iontach a bheith in ann cabhrú léi a croí a oscailt.
En: Eoghan was generous and understanding, finally delighted to help her open her heart.
Ga: Bhí spéis ag Aislinn a cgabh chur i bhfeidhm beagán geanúlacht na Nollag isteach san áit, le súil nach ndéanfaidh sé brón gan bhaint amach.
En: Aislinn was keen to introduce a little Christmas affection into the place, hoping it would not further sadness.
Ga: Mar a tháinig an oíche roimh an Nollaig, labhair Niamh faoi eagla agus dóchas, ag briseadh síos le déine na mothúchán.
En: As the night before Christmas came, Niamh spoke of fear and hope, breaking down with the intensity of emotions.
Ga: Dúirt Eoghan agus Aislinn léi i guthanna ciúin ach diongbháilte gur breá leo í faoi chuile dhóigh, gur féidir í a bheith aici i gcónaí sa tslí chuí.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn assured her in quiet yet determined voices that they loved her in every way and that she could always find her place.
Ga: An lá Nollag féin, thosaigh an teaghlach beag íseal dícheallach ann, ag roinnt bronntanais shimplí agus scéalta a lorg cialla.
En: On Christmas Day itself, the small family diligently came together, exchanging simple gifts and stories that carried meaning.
Ga: Cé go raibh sé neamhfhoirfe, bhí rian áthais agus fíorthuismitheoireachta ina chompord.
En: Although imperfect, there was a trace of joy and true warmth in their comfort.
Ga: Mothaíodh athrú aníos laistigh de Niamh, comhartha deontach go raibh sí níos lú uaigneach ná a braithfeadh sí riamh.
En: An uplift was felt within Niamh, a sure sign that she felt less alone than she ever thought she would.
Ga: Bhog Eoghan agus Aislinn chomh maith leis an tuiscint ar bhealach níos fearr le cumarsáid a dhéanamh lena leanbh, Í Niamh.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn also moved with a better understanding of how to communicate with their child, Niamh.
Ga: Bhí a dtuairimí agus a bhfeitheamh ina lóistín níos mó ná riamh.
En: Their hopes and expectations became more grounded than ever.
Ga: Gan peirspictíocht a athrú go hiomlán, d'fhás an cheangal a bhí idircht le natha go maith, mar spiorad Nollag ag tintreach an uaignis.
En: Without completely changing perspective, the bond between them grew well, like the Christmas spirit illuminating the loneliness.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-13-08-38-20-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: Tá sé i lár an gheimhridh, agus tá an sneachta ag titim go bog ar an talamh friochtaithe taobh amuigh de Ward Síciatrach Uimh.
En: It's the middle of winter, and the snow is gently falling on the frosty ground outside @ga{Ward Síciatrach Uimh.
Ga: 8.
En: 8}.
Ga: Tá thart ar dhá lá go Nollaig, agus taobh istigh de na ballaí bána, déanann Niamh iarracht teacht ar phian áirithe dá croí.
En: It's about two days until Christmas, and inside the white walls, Niamh tries to confront a certain pain in her heart.
Ga: Tá an t-aonad glanta agus ciúin ach bhíodh sé buacach le dathanna na Nollag – ba léir na crainn bheaga i ngach cúinne agus na soilse ildaite a d'fhág rian teasa.
En: The unit is clean and quiet, but it used to be lively with the colors of Christmas – the small trees in every corner and the multicolored lights left a trace of warmth.
Ga: Bhí Eoghan agus Aislinn ag súil le chuairt eile.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn were expecting another visit.
Ga: Bhí siad buartha faoi Niamh inniu níos mó ná riamh.
En: They were more worried about Niamh today than ever.
Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Aislinn, in ainneoin a cuid iarracht, nach raibh gach rud ceart.
En: Aislinn knew, despite her efforts, that not everything was right.
Ga: Bhí braon anál a raibh is ionann frustrachas agus brón le mothú inti.
En: She had a breath that was a mix of frustration and sadness.
Ga: Tháinig Eoghan isteach sa seomra le bríste sneachta clúdaithe, ag croitheadh as a ghruaig.
En: Eoghan came into the room with snow-covered pants, shaking it off his hair.
Ga: "Dia dhuit, Niamh," ar sé go croíúil.
En: "Hello, Niamh," he said warmly.
Ga: Shuigh sé síos in aice le Niamh, agus bhreathnaigh sí air leis na súile domhain, ar nós comhartha ag lorg treo.
En: He sat down next to Niamh, and she looked at him with deep eyes, like a signal searching for direction.
Ga: "Tá brón orm, Eoghan," dúirt sí go ciúin, a guth briste ach pacásaithe le tnúthán.
En: "I'm sorry, Eoghan," she said quietly, her voice broken but packed with longing.
Ga: "Sílim go bhfuil mé ag séideadh faoin bhfoirgneamh seo, mar a bhíonn tú ag súil le rud éigin atá chomh fada uainn ar fad.
En: "I feel like I'm disappearing under this building, like waiting for something that's so far away from us all."
Ga: "D'fhéach Eoghan faoina cuid focail doimhin, ag cinntiú nach raibh aon bhrú le mothú.
En: Eoghan absorbed her deep words, ensuring no pressure was felt.
Ga: "A Niamh, ní gá duit a mhíniú duit féin.
En: "Oh Niamh, you don't need to explain yourself.
Ga: Is tusa mo dheirfiúr, is cuma cén áit a bhfuil tú.
En: You are my sister, no matter where you are.
Ga: Níl tú le haon ghá le bheith i d'aonar.
En: You don't need to be alone."
Ga: "Tar éis dóibh cúpla focail a roinnt, bhris amach rud éigin iontach idir an beirt díobh.
En: After sharing a few words, something wonderful broke out between the two of them.
Ga: Bhí sé cosúil le bord beagán eile aatsuithe ag giotaí beaga solais agus teas na gcomhráite.
En: It was like a small board rekindled with bits of light and warmth from the conversations.
Ga: Ag an am sin, tháinig Aislinn isteach leis an eucharist maisithe le lámha istigh agus grianmhair.
En: At that moment, Aislinn came in with the eucharist decorated with sunshine in her hands.
Ga: "Níl mé cinnte an maith leat é seo, a stór," dúirt sí, ag cur crann beag ar fhoirneol.
En: "I'm not sure if you'll like this, dear," she said, placing a small tree on the table.
Ga: Ghlac Niamh greim foscadh ar an radharc.
En: Niamh took refuge in the sight.
Ga: "Mam," d'fhreagair sí, a croí ag bogadh isteach ina focal, "tá sé sin níos mó ná mar a shamhlú mé féin.
En: "Mom," she replied, her heart moving into her words, "it's more than I ever imagined for myself."
Ga: "Chinn Niamh sa chaoi is go mbeadh sí ag caint go fírinneach lena deartháir faoi na rudaí a gcuireann eagla uirthi.
En: Niamh decided to speak openly to her brother about the things that frightened her.
Ga: Bhí Eoghan fial agus tuisceanach, faoi dheireadh iontach a bheith in ann cabhrú léi a croí a oscailt.
En: Eoghan was generous and understanding, finally delighted to help her open her heart.
Ga: Bhí spéis ag Aislinn a cgabh chur i bhfeidhm beagán geanúlacht na Nollag isteach san áit, le súil nach ndéanfaidh sé brón gan bhaint amach.
En: Aislinn was keen to introduce a little Christmas affection into the place, hoping it would not further sadness.
Ga: Mar a tháinig an oíche roimh an Nollaig, labhair Niamh faoi eagla agus dóchas, ag briseadh síos le déine na mothúchán.
En: As the night before Christmas came, Niamh spoke of fear and hope, breaking down with the intensity of emotions.
Ga: Dúirt Eoghan agus Aislinn léi i guthanna ciúin ach diongbháilte gur breá leo í faoi chuile dhóigh, gur féidir í a bheith aici i gcónaí sa tslí chuí.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn assured her in quiet yet determined voices that they loved her in every way and that she could always find her place.
Ga: An lá Nollag féin, thosaigh an teaghlach beag íseal dícheallach ann, ag roinnt bronntanais shimplí agus scéalta a lorg cialla.
En: On Christmas Day itself, the small family diligently came together, exchanging simple gifts and stories that carried meaning.
Ga: Cé go raibh sé neamhfhoirfe, bhí rian áthais agus fíorthuismitheoireachta ina chompord.
En: Although imperfect, there was a trace of joy and true warmth in their comfort.
Ga: Mothaíodh athrú aníos laistigh de Niamh, comhartha deontach go raibh sí níos lú uaigneach ná a braithfeadh sí riamh.
En: An uplift was felt within Niamh, a sure sign that she felt less alone than she ever thought she would.
Ga: Bhog Eoghan agus Aislinn chomh maith leis an tuiscint ar bhealach níos fearr le cumarsáid a dhéanamh lena leanbh, Í Niamh.
En: Eoghan and Aislinn also moved with a better understanding of how to communicate with their child, Niamh.
Ga: Bhí a dtuairimí agus a bhfeitheamh ina lóistín níos mó ná riamh.
En: Their hopes and expectations became more grounded than ever.
Ga: Gan peirspictíocht a athrú go hiomlán, d'fhás an cheangal a bhí idircht le natha go maith, mar spiorad Nollag ag tintreach an uaignis.
En: Without completely changing perspective, the bond between them grew well, like the Christmas spirit illuminating the loneliness.
Vocabulary Words:
- frosty: friochtaithe
- confront: teacht ar
- lively: buacach
- multicolored: ildaite
- trace: rian
- frustration: frustrachas
- longing: tnúthán
- disappearing: séideadh
- rekindled: aatsuithe
- refuge: foscadh
- generous: fial
- understanding: tuisceanach
- affection: geanúlacht
- determined: diongbháilte
- diligently: dícheallach
- uplift: athrú aníos
- grounded: lóistín
- bond: ceangal
- illuminating: tintreach
- loneliness: uaignis
- eucharist: eucharist
- decorate: maisithe
- determined: diongbháilte
- fear: eagla
- hope: dóchas
- comfort: compord
- delighted: iontach
- frightened: eagla uirthi
- generous: fial
- grounded: lóistín