Fluent Fiction - Irish: Love in St. Stephen's Green: A Journey to Balance and Belonging
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí maidin álainn sa Samhradh i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: It was a beautiful summer morning in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go geal, agus St. Stephen's Green lán le saol agus beocht.
En: The sun was shining brightly, and St. Stephen's Green was full of life and vibrancy.

Ga: Bhí cuairteoirí ag siúl thart, ag baint taitnimh as an aer úr agus an fástas bláthanna ildaite.
En: Visitors were walking around, enjoying the fresh air and the colorful flowering growth.

Ga: I measc na ndaoine sin, bhí Aisling.
En: Among those people was Aisling.

Ga: Aisling, cé go raibh sí díreach fillte abhaile go Baile Átha Cliath ó chathair eile, mothaigh sí go raibh seans ann go mbeadh tús nua aici.
En: Aisling, even though she had just returned to Baile Átha Cliath from another city, felt that there was a chance for a new beginning.

Ga: Bhí sí gnóthach ina post, ach anois bhí Maeve, cara iontach, ag impí uirthi an lá a ghlacadh le haghaidh í féin.
En: She had been busy with her job, but now Maeve, a wonderful friend, was urging her to take the day for herself.

Ga: Mar sin, roghnaigh Aisling dul ag rith ar maidin.
En: So, Aisling chose to go for a morning run.

Ga: Bhí Declan ina shuí ar bhinse, peann luaidhe ina lámh, ag tarraingt.
En: Declan was sitting on a bench, pencil in his hand, drawing.

Ga: Bhí an pháirc mar a suíomh grá chomh maith le muir mar rud eile.
En: The park served as his love setting as well as the sea in other instances.

Ga: Áit chluthar, áit a d'fhéadfadh a shamhlaíocht éirí mór.
En: A cozy place, where his imagination could grow large.

Ga: Bhí an pháirc ag tabhairt inspioráide dó arís.
En: The park was inspiring him once again.

Ga: Chonaic sé í.
En: He saw her.

Ga: Aisling, ag síneadh a cosa ar an bhféar, scíth a ligean tar éis rith fada.
En: Aisling, stretching her legs on the grass, relaxing after a long run.

Ga: Bhí rud éigin faoi.
En: There was something about her.

Ga: Bhí sí taitneamhach agus cosúil le carachtar a theastaigh uaidh a ghabháil ar pháipéar.
En: She was delightful and like a character he wanted to capture on paper.

Ga: Thosaigh sé ag tarraingt í, súil ina shúile ar chaoi a raibh sí ag glacadh le bheith sa láthair.
En: He started drawing her, his eyes focused on how she was embracing being present in the moment.

Ga: Nuair a thug sí faoi deara é, chuir sé cúthail uirthi ar dtús, ach ansin d’fhéach sí níos gaire.
En: When she noticed him, it made her shy at first, but then she looked closer.

Ga: Thug sí faoi deara a spéis chneasta, agus shocraigh sí dul i gcomhrá leis.
En: She noticed his kind interest, and decided to engage in conversation.

Ga: "An gceapann tú go bhfuil mé chomh suimiúil sin?" a dúirt sí ag gáire.
En: "Do you think I'm that interesting?" she said with a laugh.

Ga: Chuir Declan a peann síos agus d'fhreagair sé, "Ní raibh a fhios agam go dtabharfainn féin faoi seo, ach tá an saol lán de eachtraí cosúil leis seo, nach bhfuil?"
En: Declan put his pencil down and answered, "I didn't know I would find myself doing this, but life is full of adventures like this, isn't it?"

Ga: Thosaigh comhrá i ngan-fhios dóibh, simplí ach domhain.
En: A conversation began unconsciously, simple yet deep.

Ga: Labhair siad faoi ealaín, nádúr, agus na rudaí is fearr leo sa chathair.
En: They talked about art, nature, and their favorite things in the city.

Ga: Cuimhne buan a bhí ann dóibh beirt.
En: It was a lasting memory for both of them.

Ga: Chinn Aisling, cé go raibh sí gnóthach, gurbh fhiú an cairdeas nua seo a chothú.
En: Aisling decided, even though she was busy, that this new friendship was worth nurturing.

Ga: Mar a scaip an samhradh tríd an gcathair, tháinig Aisling ar ais go minic chuig an bpáirc.
En: As the summer spread through the city, Aisling frequently returned to the park.

Ga: Rinne sí féin agus Declan coinne chun caife a ól agus scéalta a roinnt.
En: She and Declan made plans to have coffee and share stories.

Ga: Bhí aithne níos doimhne ag teacht eatarthu.
En: They were getting to know each other more deeply.

Ga: Thosaigh sí ag déanamh bailchríoch ar a gean do dhaoine, áit nár shíl sí riamh go mbainfeadh sí amach.
En: She began to finish cultivating her affection for people, a place she never thought she would reach.

Ga: Le himeacht ama, d'fhoghlaim Aisling conas a cuid ama a roinnt idir an saol gairmiúil agus an sásamh pearsanta a fuair sí leis.
En: With time, Aisling learned how to balance her time between her professional life and the personal satisfaction she found in it.

Ga: Bhí sé ag teacht go nádúrtha anois.
En: It was coming naturally now.

Ga: Bhí sí ábalta a bheith ag obair go dícheallach ach ag an am céanna ag sult as cairde nua agus b'fhéidir grá sa St. Stephen's Green, áit a bhí sí ag iarraidh rud éigin níos mó a fháil i gcónaí.
En: She was able to work diligently while at the same time enjoying new friends and perhaps love in St. Stephen's Green, a place where she was always seeking something more.

Ga: Agus mar sin, leanann a scéal, lonnaithe sna huaireanta geala sin a thóg Aisling le Declan, líonta le pléisiúr simplí an tsaoil sin.
En: And so, her story continues, rooted in those bright hours Aisling spent with Declan, filled with the simple pleasures of that life.

Ga: Tá saol comhtháite á fháil aici, idir a bheith rathúil ina slí bheatha agus a grá saibhir do dhaoine agus don dúlra.
En: She is finding an integrated life, between being successful in her career and her rich love for people and nature.


Vocabulary Words:

• vibrancy: beocht
• flowering: bláthanna
• urging: ag impí
• imagination: samhlaíocht
• inspiring: ag tabhairt inspioráide
• stretching: ag síneadh
• embracing: ag glacadh
• adventures: eachtraí
• nurturing: a chothú
• frequently: go minic
• cultivating: ag déanamh bailchríoch ar
• professional: gairmiúil
• satisfaction: sásamh
• diligently: go dícheallach
• integrated: comhtháite
• character: carachtar
• affection: gean
• conversation: comhrá
• shy: cúthail
• lasting: buaithe
• comfortable: chluthar
• memories: cuimhne
• present: sa láthair
• uncensored: i ngan-fhios dóibh
• engage: dul i gcomhrá
• pleasures: pléisiúr
• integrates: lonnaithe
• nurtured: chothú
• landscape: dúlra
• opportunity: seans

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Clarity: An Artistic Journey on Aillte Mhothair
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go hálainn ar an Lúb Samhraidh.
En: The sun was shining beautifully on the Lúb Samhraidh.

Ga: Bhí Cillian agus Maeve ag siúl ar an Aillte Mhothair.
En: Cillian and Maeve were walking on the Aillte Mhothair.

Ga: Bhí an ghaoth ag seideadh go séimh agus bhí an fharraige ag briseadh suas in aghaidh na n-aillte.
En: The wind was blowing gently and the sea was crashing against the cliffs.

Ga: Bhí Cillian, scéalaí ann féin, ag lorg inspioráide.
En: Cillian, a storyteller at heart, was searching for inspiration.

Ga: Ag breathnú ar an mórtas nádúrtha os a chomhair amach, mhothaigh sé go raibh a intinn blocáilte.
En: Looking at the natural grandeur before him, he felt his mind was blocked.

Ga: Ar an taobh eile, bhí Maeve ann freisin, grianghrafadóir, ag iarraidh an áilleacht fiáin a ghabháil i bpictiúir.
En: On the other hand, Maeve was there too, a photographer, trying to capture the wild beauty in pictures.

Ga: Ach bhí sí lán le hamhrais fúithi féin agus a cuid oibre.
En: But she was full of doubts about herself and her work.

Ga: Cé go raibh siad beirt ag iarraidh a bheith ina n-aonar, thug cinniúint iad le chéile.
En: Even though they both wanted to be alone, fate brought them together.

Ga: D’fheictí dá chéile iad ar an gcéad dul síos ag féachaint ar an bhfarraige.
En: They saw each other at first watching the sea.

Ga: "Dia duit," arsa Cillian, ag briseadh na dílseachta.
En: "Hello," said Cillian, breaking the silence.

Ga: "Dia duit," a d’fhreagair Maeve, aoibh an gháire le feiceáil ar a haghaidh.
En: "Hello," replied Maeve, a smile visible on her face.

Ga: Thosaigh comhrá eatarthu, simplí ar dtús, ach ansin níos doimhne.
En: A conversation started between them, simple at first, but then deeper.

Ga: Labhair siad faoin inspioráid agus faoin amhras a leanann iad.
En: They talked about inspiration and the doubt that follows them.

Ga: Roinn Maeve a fadhbanna faoin líríocht a chaill sí ina grianghrafadóireacht.
En: Maeve shared her problems about the lyricism she lost in her photography.

Ga: D'athraigh Cillian a thaithí ar shéideadh na bpáipéar bán.
En: Cillian recounted his experience with the frustration of blank pages.

Ga: Go luath, socraíonn siad ar phlean.
En: Soon, they decided on a plan.

Ga: Rinne siad cinneadh gcomhoibriú.
En: They decided to collaborate.

Ga: Bhí Cillian scríobh píosa litríochta faoi áilleacht na n-aillte, agus bhí Maeve ag gabháil chuig na radharcanna leis na híomhánna foirfe a bhreith.
En: Cillian would write a literary piece about the beauty of the cliffs, and Maeve would capture the perfect images of the scenes.

Ga: B’é sin a gcomhthionscadal.
En: That was their joint project.

Ga: Tháinig buaic na heachtra faoi sholas na gréine atá ag dul faoi.
En: The climax of the adventure came under the light of the setting sun.

Ga: Tháinig luas ina gcroíthe agus iad ag féachaint ar an ngrian ag dul faoi, scáil agus dath corcra ag sníomh ar an bhfarraige.
En: Their hearts raced as they watched the sun set, casting shades and a purple hue on the sea.

Ga: Bhí an t-am ar a ndóigh, iad mealltach agus sásta.
En: Time felt right, and they were enchanted and content.

Ga: Bhuail siad leis an aillte arís, ach níos sineach.
En: They visited the cliffs again, but now more mature.

Ga: Bhí spiorad nua iontu agus iad ag imeacht.
En: A new spirit was within them as they departed.

Ga: Thuig Cillian go raibh bronntanas aige le haghaidh scríbhneoireachta, agus bhí Maeve níos muiníní ina grianghraif.
En: Cillian understood he had a gift for writing, and Maeve felt more confident in her photography.

Ga: Ní amháin go bhfuair siad fuinneamh beidh nua, ach thosaigh a ngaol ag dul i dtreis freisin.
En: Not only did they find renewed energy, but their relationship also began to strengthen.

Ga: Nuair a d'fhág siad na haillte, ainneoin, bhí siad ag imeacht le smaointe nua agus leasa le tabhairt don saol.
En: When they left the cliffs, nevertheless, they were leaving with new ideas and enthusiasm to bring to life.

Ga: Bhí comhoibriú acu a bhris a bhfadhbanna cruthaitheachta, agus chaill siad, ar a seal, an cheo a bhí ina n-intinn.
En: Their collaboration broke their creative blocks, and they shed, in turn, the fog that had clouded their minds.

Ga: Bhí Cillian agus Maeve ann, réidh le tabhairt faoin saol, le chéile.
En: Cillian and Maeve were there, ready to embrace life, together.


Vocabulary Words:

• shining: ag taitneamh
• cliffs: aillte
• gently: séimh
• inspiration: inspioráid
• grandeur: mórtas
• blocked: blocáilte
• photographer: grianghrafadóir
• wild: fiáin
• doubts: amhrais
• silence: dílseachta
• lyricism: líríocht
• frustration: séideadh
• collaborate: comhoibriú
• purple: corcra
• hue: dath
• entrance: mealltach
• content: sásta
• spirit: spiorad
• mature: sineach
• confidence: muiníní
• enthusiasm: fuinneamh
• embrace: caoin
• project: comhthionscadal
• capture: gabháil
• natural: nádúrtha
• gift: bronntanas
• recounted: athraigh
• setting: atá ag dul faoi
• dubious: amhrais
• joint: comhthionscadal

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Mystery Under the Dublin Sun: A Jewel Returned
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go hard sa spéir os cionn Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath.
En: The sun was shining high in the sky above Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath (Dublin Castle).

Ga: Bhí atmaisféar beoga ann, lán ceoil, gáire agus boladh aráin úr á bhácáil sna haeráidí samhraidh.
En: There was a lively atmosphere, full of music, laughter, and the smell of fresh bread baking in the summer air.

Ga: Bhí an féile Lughnasa faoi lánseol, agus bhaineadh gach duine taitneamh as.
En: The Lughnasa festival was in full swing, and everyone was enjoying it.

Ga: Ach bhí Siobhán buartha faoin rud a tharla le gairid.
En: But Siobhán was worried about what had happened recently.

Ga: Bhí oidhreacht luachmhar a clainne ag Siobhán, seoda a raibh scéalta draíochta ag dul timpeall orthu le fada.
En: Siobhán had a valuable family heritage, jewels that had long been surrounded by magical stories.

Ga: Cailleadh an t-oidhreacht, goideadh é, de réir dealraimh.
En: The heritage was lost, apparently stolen.

Ga: Bhí a croí trom.
En: Her heart was heavy.

Ga: Shiúil sí isteach in oifig an bhleachtaire Eoghan, fear a raibh cúiseanna scéalta staire aige.
En: She walked into Detective Eoghan's office, a man with a love for historical stories.

Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Siobhán go raibh sí ag teastáil go géar ó chabhair, ach bhí eagla uirthi go mbeadh sé ró-shkeipteach.
En: Siobhán knew she urgently needed help, but she feared he would be too skeptical.

Ga: "Dia dhuit, Eoghan," a dúirt Siobhán, a súile lán de bhrón agus de dhóchas.
En: "Hello, Eoghan," said Siobhán, her eyes full of sadness and hope.

Ga: "Tá mé anseo le tuairisciú a dhéanamh ar imeacht rud luachmhar.
En: "I'm here to report the disappearance of something valuable.

Ga: Clúdaigh sé stair mo mhuintire.
En: It covers my family's history."

Ga: "D'fhéach Eoghan air le spéise.
En: Eoghan looked at her with interest.

Ga: "Inis dom níos mó, Siobhán," a dúirt sé go cúramach.
En: "Tell me more, Siobhán," he said carefully.

Ga: Bhí an cás casta.
En: The case was complicated.

Ga: Bhí Máire, bean a bhí go maith ag déileáil le rudaí sean, ceaptha a bheith ag cabhrú le Siobhán, ach d’fhág sí i gcónaí an ceal eolais.
En: Máire, a woman skilled in dealing with old things, was supposed to help Siobhán, but she always left things unexplained.

Ga: Amharc aisteach a bhí uirthi.
En: She had an unusual look about her.

Ga: Ach chinn Siobhán caint lena hireacht Eoghan.
En: But Siobhán decided to speak with her detective, Eoghan.

Ga: Bhí sé chuici le cuidiú.
En: He was there to help her.

Ga: Thug Eoghan cuireadh do Mhárie teacht chuig an lá sócúlachta i gCaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath, áit ar shíl sé go dtiocfadh sí amach le fírinne a cuid rún.
En: Eoghan invited Máire to attend the festival day at Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath, where he thought she might reveal the truth of her secrets.

Ga: Bhí an t-atmaisféar fairsing, ach choinnigh Eoghan agus Siobhán a súile faoi dhúiseacht.
En: The atmosphere was abundant, but Eoghan and Siobhán kept their eyes open.

Ga: Nuair a shroich Máire iad, tháinig íontas uirthi.
En: When Máire reached them, she was surprised.

Ga: Bhí dúil ag siúl siar i stair.
En: There was a love for walking back in history.

Ga: Thosaigh Eoghan ag fiosrú le hintleacht.
En: Eoghan began to inquire intelligently.

Ga: "Máire, tá fhios agam faoi do chluiche," a dúirt Eoghan, le moill air aige.
En: "Máire, I know about your game," said Eoghan, delaying before speaking.

Ga: "Caithfidh an seod a thabhairt ar ais.
En: "You must return the jewel."

Ga: "Thit Máire siar, ag admháil lena béal éadrom.
En: Máire fell back, confessing lightly.

Ga: "Ní raibh sé i gceist agam é a ghoid go deo," a dúirt sí go folamh.
En: "I never intended to steal it," she said emptily.

Ga: "Ach níl an draíocht a cheapann tú ann.
En: "But the magic you think is there isn't real."

Ga: "Thug Eoghan agus Siobhán seod Siobhán ar ais anois.
En: Eoghan and Siobhán returned Siobhán's jewel to her.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán sásta a cuid oidhreacht a athghabháil, ach bhí tuiscint nua aici anois.
En: Siobhán was happy to recover her heritage, but she had a new understanding now.

Ga: Bhí an fíorluach ann sa stair agus sa nasc lena muintir.
En: The true value lay in the history and the connection with her family.

Ga: Ag an deireadh, shiúil Siobhán as an gcaisleán, a croí lán le bród.
En: In the end, Siobhán walked out of the castle, her heart full of pride.

Ga: D’áitigh sí ina croí go raibh sí ag dul i dteagmháil níos doimhne lena fréamhacha, níos fitheacht chun staid a clainne a thuiscint, ní go bhfuil draíocht sa saol ach i ndaoine.
En: She resolved in her heart that she was going to engage more deeply with her roots, more eager to understand her family's standing, realizing that magic isn't in the world but in people.


Vocabulary Words:

• lively: beoga
• atmosphere: atmaisféar
• jewels: seoda
• heritage: oidhreacht
• sophisticated: casta
• skeptical: skeipteach
• disappearance: imeacht
• complicated: casta
• magical: draíochta
• heavy: trom
• valuable: luachmhar
• confessing: ag admháil
• lightly: éadrom
• cleverly: le hintleacht
• redeem: athghabháil
• resolution: d'áitigh
• understanding: tuiscint
• roots: fréamhacha
• background: staid
• faded: fola
• examining: fiosrú
• unchanged: gan athrú
• abundant: fairsing
• unexplained: gan mhíniú
• inquire: fiafraigh
• secret: rúin
• surround: timpeall
• surprised: iontas
• intend: i gceist
• pride: bród

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Unraveling Mystery at Aillte an Mhothair's Edge
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Tá an ghrian ag taitneamh go hárd os cionn Aillte an Mhothair.
En: The sun is shining high above Aillte an Mhothair.

Ga: Bíonn an ghaoth ag séideadh go tréan, ag iompar boladh an fharraige.
En: The wind is blowing strongly, carrying the scent of the sea.

Ga: Is áit deo-ghleoite é, lán le cuairteoirí ag baint taitnimh as an radharc.
En: It's a truly beautiful place, full of visitors enjoying the view.

Ga: Is é Cormac atá ina threoraí turas áitiúil.
En: Cormac is a local tour guide.

Ga: Tá sé cúramach agus i gcónaí ag faire amach ar rud ar bith neamhghnách.
En: He is careful and always watching out for anything unusual.

Ga: Is lá gnóthach é.
En: It's a busy day.

Ga: Tá Siobhán i measc na turasóirí, bean óg le suim sa teicneolaíocht.
En: Among the tourists is Siobhán, a young woman interested in technology.

Ga: Tá sí ar saoire, ach tá a hintinn géar agus fiosrach i gcónaí.
En: She is on vacation, but her mind is always sharp and curious.

Ga: In aice léi tá Aoife, nia dhi Cormac, atá ag fanacht leis an samhradh.
En: Next to her is Aoife, Cormac's niece, who is staying for the summer.

Ga: Tá Aoife lán fuinnimh agus dúil aici sa chlaochlú.
En: Aoife is full of energy and has a keen interest in transformation.

Ga: Fad is atá Cormac ag gabháil le gnó, thug sé faoi deara rud aisteach os a gcomhair.
En: While Cormac is attending to business, he notices something strange before them.

Ga: Tá drón, gan éinne á rialú, á chrochadh go contúirteach os cionn na haille.
En: There is a drone, seemingly uncontrolled, hovering dangerously above the cliff.

Ga: Tá an drón ag cur as do na turasóirí, agus tá Cormac buartha faoi shábháilteacht gach duine.
En: The drone is disturbing the tourists, and Cormac is worried about everyone's safety.

Ga: "Caithfimid rud éigin a dhéanamh," arsa sé go ciúin.
En: "We need to do something," he says quietly.

Ga: Déanann sé iarracht an grúpa a threorú i dtreo eile, ag moladh tírdhreach álainn eile le breathnú air.
En: He tries to guide the group in another direction, suggesting another beautiful landscape to view.

Ga: Níl Siobhán ag iarraidh an deis seo a chailleadh.
En: Siobhán doesn't want to miss this opportunity.

Ga: Measann sí go bhfuil sé suimiúil.
En: She finds it interesting.

Ga: Tugann sí comhairle d'Aoife cúnamh a thabhairt di sa scrúdú ar an drón.
En: She advises Aoife to help her examine the drone.

Ga: Tá Aoife sásta chun cabhrú.
En: Aoife is happy to assist.

Ga: Déanann Siobhán iarracht an drón a dhíghníomhachtú ó bhogfhad le cabhair na gceannairí innealtóireachta atá aici.
En: Siobhán attempts to deactivate the drone from afar with the help of her engineering know-how.

Ga: Ar deireadh, sroicheann sí an t-ordú ceart, ag fanacht le toradh.
En: Eventually, she reaches the right command, waiting for a result.

Ga: Go tobann, mí-rialúann an drón.
En: Suddenly, the drone malfunctions.

Ga: Bíonn mearbhall ann!
En: There is confusion!

Ga: Ach ní fada go bhfaigheann Siobhán amach fo-command le haghaidh ionstraime a chur go talamh slán.
En: But soon Siobhán discovers a sub-command to bring the device safely to the ground.

Ga: Tar éis an stoirm, mínítear go raibh an drón mar chuid d'uirlis taighde a bhí ag fulaingt ó chur isteach teicniúil.
En: After the commotion, it's explained that the drone was part of a research tool suffering from technical interference.

Ga: Tugtar na húdaráis áitiúla ar an eolas.
En: The local authorities are informed.

Ga: Ta Cumann Cormac anois le chéile.
En: Cormac's team is now united.

Ga: Tá sé foghlamtha aige muinín a bheith aige i saineolas daoine eile.
En: He has learned to trust the expertise of others.

Ga: Tá Siobhán ag súil le fionnachtana nua, cinneann sí a fanacht amach anseo.
En: Siobhán is eager for new discoveries and decides to stay longer.

Ga: Os cionn Aillte an Mhothair, tá meas nua ag gach duine a bhí páirteach ar an áit draíochta seo, lán de dhraíocht na hÉireann.
En: Above Aillte an Mhothair, everyone involved gains a new appreciation for this magical place, full of Éire's charm.

Ga: Is áit í go bhféadfaidh scéalta mar seo a thosú.
En: It's a place where stories like this can begin.


Vocabulary Words:

• shining: ag taitneamh
• carrying: ag iompar
• scent: boladh
• tour guide: treoraí turas
• careful: cúramach
• unusual: neamhghnách
• curious: fiosrach
• transformation: claochlú
• attending: gabháil
• hovering: á chrochadh
• disturbing: ag cur as
• deactivate: díghníomhachtú
• engineering: innealtóireacht
• malfunctions: mírialúann
• sub-command: fo-command
• interference: cur isteach
• learned: foghlamtha
• expertise: saineolas
• informed: ar an eolas
• gains: tuill
• appreciation: meas
• magical: draíochta
• storm: stoirm
• authorities: húdaráis
• landscape: tírdhreach
• confusion: mearbhall
• sharp: géar
• keen: dúil
• vacation: saoire
• assist: cabhhrú

Fluent Fiction - Irish: A Summer Reunion: Rediscovering Friendship in Dublin
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Is aoibhinn an tráthnóna an samhraidh i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: What a lovely summer evening in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Tá St. Stephen's Green beo le daoine agus spraoi.
En: St. Stephen's Green is alive with people and fun.

Ga: Tá féile mhór ar siúl, le ceoltóirí sráide, bia álainn agus boladh blasta sa spéir.
En: A big festival is taking place, with street musicians, beautiful food, and delicious scents in the air.

Ga: Tá sluaite áthasacha ar fud na háite, ag gáire agus ag damhsa.
En: Happy crowds are everywhere, laughing and dancing.

Ga: Cé a d'fheicfeadh ag coicir Timpeall, ach Dara, le gnaire mhór ar a aghaidh?
En: Who should you see milling around but Dara, with a big grin on his face?

Ga: Is buachaill lán de shaol é Dara, grá aige don am atá thart.
En: Dara is a boy full of life, with a love for the past.

Ga: Mar a shiúlann sé thart, cuimhníonn sé ar am nuair a bhí sé féin agus a chairde anseo, ag gáire agus ag caint gan cíos, gan chás ar bith.
En: As he walks around, he remembers a time when he and his friends were here, laughing and chatting without a care in the world.

Ga: Tá súil leis go bhfeicfidh sé duine éigin óna pháistíodh.
En: He hopes to see someone from his childhood.

Ga: Agus ansin, le hiontas, feiceann sé Maeve, ag seasamh in aice le tobar na bhfainne.
En: And then, to his surprise, he sees Maeve, standing next to the tobar na bhfainne (the fountain of the rings).

Ga: Tá pléasctha de ríméad ar aghaidh Dara.
En: Dara's face lights up with joy.

Ga: "Maeve!" glaonn sé go sona sásta.
En: "Maeve!" he calls out happily.

Ga: Tá aoibh ort féin ar aghaidh Maeve, ach tá cúthail ina súile.
En: Maeve's face also lights up with a smile, but there's a shyness in her eyes.

Ga: "Dara," a deir Maeve, "níor cheap mé go bhfeicfinn tú anseo."
En: "Dara," Maeve says, "I didn't expect to see you here."

Ga: Mhothaigh sí gur duine difriúil í anois, mar gheall ar an obair i gcathair eile.
En: She felt like a different person now, because of her work in another city.

Ga: Bhí sí rud beag amach as a háit, ach cabhraíonn gile Dará lena scíth a ligean.
En: She felt a little out of place, but Dara's brightness helps her relax.

Ga: Gan aird a thabhairt, tagann Cormac isteach ón slua.
En: Without warning, Cormac enters from the crowd.

Ga: Is é Cormac an ceann is socra de na triúir, i gcónaí ag súil le cothromaíocht a chruthú.
En: Cormac is the calmest of the three, always looking to create balance.

Ga: "Cén chaoi a bhfuil sibh?" a chuireann sé ceist, lena agus aoibhneas, ach leis an fhios agam nach raibh gach rud chomh simplí agus a bhíodh.
En: "How are you?" he asks, with delight, but knowing that everything wasn't as simple as it used to be.

Ga: Nuair a chaitear breathnóidí agus cuimhní sean-cháirdéireachta, molann Dara rud a dhéanann iontas ar an mbeirt eile: "Cad faoi picnice mar a rinne muid an uair sin?"
En: As they share glances and memories of old friendships, Dara suggests something that surprises the other two: "How about a picnic like we did that time?"

Ga: Tá grá ag Darach don leabhar sin, agus ar feadh nóiméid, bíonn na trí ag súil le heispéireas difriúil a athchruthú.
En: Dara loves that book, and for a moment, the three of them look forward to recreating a different experience.

Ga: "Ceart go leor," a deir Maeve go heaglach, "ach níl aon gheallúintí agam."
En: "Okay," Maeve says nervously, "but I'm not making any promises."

Ga: Tá brú ar Cormac, a bhfuil a fhios aige go bhféadfadh athruithe idir iad go léir an grúpa a scaradh.
En: Cormac feels the pressure, knowing that changes between them all could separate the group.

Ga: Ach molann sé freisin, geragbrat leis an mbonnán cumhachta.
En: But he also suggests, jokingly with a hint of authority.

Ga: Ag an picnice, is ar thús é le gáire agus craic; ach ar deireadh, bíonn argóint le bualadh.
En: At the picnic, it starts with laughter and fun; but eventually, it turns into an argument.

Ga: "Ní féidir linn a bheith mar a bhí muid," a deir Cormac.
En: "We can't be like we were," Cormac says.

Ga: "Tá gach rud difriúil anois."
En: "Everything is different now."

Ga: "Ach is ar an am atá thart a mhaireann cairdeas," ionaná Dara le drochmhothú rud beag, ag tuiscint ag an aicíd sa iarracht éalú a dhéanamh ón todhchaí.
En: "But it's on the past that friendship survives," Dara counters with a bit of sadness, realizing the struggle to escape the future.

Ga: "Tá mé fós ar deargáiste faoi mo chinneadh, agus uaigneach go minic," admhaíonn Maeve go mothúchánach.
En: "I'm still uncertain about my decision, and often lonely," Maeve admits emotionally.

Ga: "Ach ní mian liom na cuimhní a chailliúint."
En: "But I don't want to lose the memories."

Ga: Tar éis a gcuid míthuiscintí, tuigeann siad nach bhfuil an t-am céanna acu, ach tá an t-eolas mar cheangal láidir fós.
En: After their misunderstandings, they understand they don't have the same time, but the knowledge remains a strong bond.

Ga: Tugann Dara aghaidh níos mcúramú ar an todhchaí.
En: Dara begins to look more cautiously towards the future.

Ga: Glactha ag Maeve go nglacfaidh a cairdeas le hathrú mar í féin.
En: Maeve accepts that her friendship will embrace change like herself.

Ga: Agus Cormac, a fhaigheann amach nach bhfuil sé chomh míshásúil sin glacadh le hathruithe nua.
En: And Cormac, discovers that accepting new changes is not so unsatisfying.

Ga: Is arís, ag tabhairt faoi sholas na gréine ag imeacht, tá na cairde fós i gcoinne go leor, orthu ach le chéile fós mar a bhí siad ar uair amháin, agus sin mar a bhí sé.
En: Again, under the setting sun, the friends are still against many odds, but together as they once were, and that's how it was.

Ga: Le fabhair agus togra nua d’áititheacht, siúlann na triúr amach ó St. Stephen's Green, a fhios acu gur féidir i gcónaí a bheith le chéile in ainneoin athruithe sa saol.
En: With renewed optimism and a proposal for continued togetherness, the three walk out of St. Stephen's Green, knowing they can always be together despite life's changes.


Vocabulary Words:

• lovely: aoibhinn
• alive: beo
• festival: féile
• scents: boladh
• milling: ag coicir
• grin: gnáire
• childhood: pháistíodh
• shyness: cúthail
• relax: scíth a ligean
• calmest: sodra
• balance: cothromaíocht
• glances: breathnóidí
• recreating: athchruthú
• nervously: eaglach
• pressure: brú
• authority: cumhachta
• argument: argóint
• survives: maireann
• lonely: uaigneach
• misunderstandings: míthuiscintí
• bond: ceangal
• cautiously: mcúramú
• embrace: glacfaidh
• accepting: glacadh
• unsatisfying: míshásúil
• optimism: fabhair
• proposal: togra
• continued: áititheacht
• togetherness: i dteannta a chéile
• despite: in ainneoin

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Cliffside Love: Siobhán and Eamon's Chance for Forever
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Tá an tuirse ar Siobhán agus í ag amharc amach ar an bhfarraige mhór.
En: Siobhán is tired as she looks out over the vast sea.

Ga: Buaileann gaoth bhog an tsamhraidh a gruag agus éiríonn sí neirbhíseach.
En: A soft summer breeze brushes her hair, and she becomes nervous.

Ga: Mar sin féin, tá sí lán de dhóchas faoi Eamon, a fear aingeal ar líne.
En: Nevertheless, she is full of hope about Eamon, her angelic man from online.

Ga: Tá siad le chéile ar feadh sé mhí.
En: They have been together for six months.

Ga: Sa deireadh, tá siad cruinnithe go pearsanta anseo, ar na hAilleacha Mhóire.
En: Finally, they are meeting in person here, at the Cliffs of Moher.

Ga: Tá Niamh in aice léi, a cara dílis.
En: Niamh, her loyal friend, is beside her.

Ga: "An bhfuil tú cinnte faoi seo, a Shiobhán?
En: "Are you sure about this, Siobhán?"

Ga: " a fhiafraíonn Niamh, ag breathnú ar na tonnta dearga ag bualadh in aghaidh na gcarraigeacha thíos.
En: asks Niamh, watching the red waves crashing against the rocks below.

Ga: Níl Siobhán freagrach.
En: Siobhán doesn't reply.

Ga: "Tá, Niamh.
En: "Yes, Niamh.

Ga: Ba mhaith liom a fháil amach an bhfuil rud éigin fíor anseo.
En: I want to find out if there's something real here."

Ga: "Tagann Eamon chuici.
En: Eamon approaches.

Ga: Tá sé ag caitheamh seaicéad éadrom agus na gréine ag lonradh ar a aghaidh.
En: He is wearing a light jacket, and the sun is shining on his face.

Ga: Tá cuma shuaimhneach air ach tá rud éigin faoi na súile nach féidir leis a cheilt - imní éigin.
En: He looks calm, but there is something in his eyes he can't hide—some worry.

Ga: Tá eagla air faoin todhchaí nár phléigh siad ar líne riamh.
En: He is afraid of the future they never discussed online.

Ga: "Dia duit, a Shiobhán," a deir sé go héistiseach, ag bualadh leis an bhfearán.
En: "Hello, Siobhán," he says softly, shaking hands with the railing.

Ga: Tá gáire ar a aas.
En: There's a smile on his face.

Ga: "Tá sé chomh maith bheith anseo leat.
En: "It's so good to be here with you."

Ga: "Seo an nóiméad a raibh Siobhán ag fanacht.
En: This is the moment Siobhán has been waiting for.

Ga: Tá croí Eamon ag buille tapa, ach tá sé ag iarraidh an t-áthas a choinneáil.
En: Eamon’s heart beats fast, but he tries to keep the joy alive.

Ga: Naimh ag féachaint orthu, glacann eagla nach bhfuil sí féin compordach agus é seo.
En: Niamh, watching them, feels a fear that she's not comfortable with the situation.

Ga: “Nach bhfuil rudaí ró-thapa ag dul?
En: "Aren't things moving too fast?"

Ga: ” a breathnaíonn sí roimpi féin.
En: she wonders to herself.

Ga: Siúlann siad ar shiúl na n-aillte, Siobhán ag iarraidh greim a bheith aici ar an deireadh seachtaine iontach seo gan strus, ach tá sí mothaíonn sí go gcaithfidh sí fiosrú a dhéanamh.
En: They walk along the cliffs, Siobhán trying to hold onto this wonderful weekend without stress, but she feels she must inquire.

Ga: Níos déanaí sa lá, osclaíonn Siobhán an t-ábhar.
En: Later in the day, Siobhán brings up the subject.

Ga: "Cad mar gheall ar an todhchaí, Eamon?
En: "What about the future, Eamon?"

Ga: " a deir sí, a raibh a croí ag éirí trom i rith an ama idir sheansanna.
En: she asks, her heart growing heavy with the timing between chances.

Ga: "An bhfuil tú sásta an rud seo a thógáil níos i mbaol?
En: "Are you willing to take this thing more seriously?"

Ga: "Tá cuma an-reiligiúnach ar Eamon nóiméad beag.
En: Eamon appears very contemplative for a moment.

Ga: Cuireann an ceist brú air, agus is maith leis a bheith dílis.
En: The question pressures him, and he likes to be honest.

Ga: "Tá eagla orm, Siobhán.
En: "I'm scared, Siobhán.

Ga: Níl mé cinnte.
En: I'm not sure.

Ga: Ach beidh mé ag iarraidh.
En: But I am willing to try.

Ga: Agraím idirdhealú beag!
En: I urge some differentiation!"

Ga: "Feiceann Niamh, ag seasamh ar shiúl, na fírinne dá ndílis, agus déanann sí cineáltas ina croí.
En: Niamh, standing away, sees the truth of their loyalty, and she feels kindness in her heart.

Ga: Tugann sí suaimhneas do Shiobhán le gáire agus súile níos géire.
En: She offers comfort to Siobhán with a smile and sharper eyes.

Ga: Tá sé seo níos mó ná céimeanna beaga, tá sé fíor.
En: This is more than small steps; it's real.

Ga: “Ceart go leor, níl mé ag iarraidh aghaidh a thabhairt air, ach is cosúil go bhfuil tú beirt ag mothú rud éigin speisialta,” a deir sí agus í sásta.
En: "Okay, I didn't want to admit it, but it seems like you're both feeling something special," she says, content.

Ga: Agus mar an tonn a bhriseann ar an gcarraig, is cosúil go bhfuil siad beirt ag teacht le chéile.
En: And like the wave breaking on the rock, it seems they are both coming together.

Ga: Tá an ruga cothrom an saol atá ag nó sroichint.
En: The playing field of life is equal and vast.

Ga: Feictear le chéile, go ndéanfaidh siad rud éigin ó na smaointe sin.
En: As seen together, they will make something of those thoughts.

Ga: Cinnte tá Eamon sásta dul níos faide, ní amháin leis an scéal aontaithigh, ach i gcaibideil nua, atá acu bithe.
En: Certainly, Eamon is willing to go further, not only with shared stories but into a new chapter that they have together.

Ga: Tá an fharraige taobh thiar díobh, forleathan agus síoraí.
En: The sea is behind them, vast and eternal.

Ga: Agus tá súil acu le gach tonn de, chomh láidir ina gceachtanna.
En: And they are hopeful for every wave, as strong in its lessons.


Vocabulary Words:

• vast: mór
• breeze: gaoth
• angelic: aingeal
• loyal: dílis
• crashing: ag bualadh
• railing: an bhfearán
• contemplative: an-reiligiúnach
• willing: sásta
• future: todhchaí
• urge: agraím
• differentiation: idirdhealú
• comfort: suaimhneas
• eternal: síoraí
• discern: aimh
• thoughts: smaointe
• timing: ama
• heavy: trom
• discussion: pléigh
• inquire: fiosrú
• truth: fírinne
• wave: tonn
• playfield: ruga
• equal: cothrom
• comfort: suaimhneas
• loyalty: dílis
• chapter: caibideil
• shared: aontaithigh
• smile: gáire
• compassion: cineáltas
• reaching: sroichint

Fluent Fiction - Irish: A Summer's Canvas: Connections in Páirc Forsyth
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí lá gnóthach i bPáirc Forsyth i Savannah, Georgia.
En: There was a busy day in Páirc Forsyth in Savannah, Georgia.

Ga: Bhí daoine ag siúl thart faoin aer úr, ag baint taitnimh as an lá samhraidh geal.
En: People were walking around in the fresh air, enjoying the bright summer day.

Ga: Bhí an pháirc lán dathanna, fuaimeanna agus boladh bia.
En: The park was full of colors, sounds and the smell of food.

Ga: Uimhreacha de phubaill ealaíne bhí le feiceáil i ngach áit, le pictiúir agus rudaí lámhdhéanta eile.
En: Various art tents were visible everywhere, with paintings and other handmade items.

Ga: Bhí Aisling ann, ina seasamh taobh istigh dá bothán ealaíne.
En: Aisling was there, standing inside her art booth.

Ga: Dathanna áille a bhí ar a pictiúir — radhairc foraoise, abhainn suaimhneach, agus mná ag damhsa sa solas geal.
En: Her paintings had beautiful colors — forest scenes, a tranquil river, and women dancing in the bright light.

Ga: Ach bhí rud éigin ina hintinn.
En: But something was on her mind.

Ga: Dúirt sí léi féin: "Nílim réidh.
En: She said to herself: "I'm not ready.

Ga: Tá eagla orm go ndiúltóidh daoine mo chuid saothair.
En: I'm afraid people will reject my work."

Ga: "Thainig cara Aisling, Maeve, chuici.
En: Maeve, Aisling's friend, came to her.

Ga: D'iarr sí uirthi: "Aisling, déan é!
En: She asked her: "Aisling, do it!

Ga: Is é seo an lá chun do thallann a thaispeáint.
En: This is the day to show your talent.

Ga: Ná bíodh aon amhras ort féin.
En: Don't doubt yourself."

Ga: "Bhí Cian sa pháirc freisin.
En: Cian was also in the park.

Ga: Fear óg le gruaig dubh agus féith na grianghrafadóireachta aige.
En: A young man with black hair and a knack for photography.

Ga: Bhí ceamara ina lámh aige agus é ag glacadh pictiúir de na himeachtaí ar siúl thart air.
En: He had a camera in his hand as he took pictures of the events going on around him.

Ga: Is minic a stopadh sé, ag scrúdú an scáth thíos na crainn darach mhóra.
En: He often stopped, examining the shadow beneath the big oak trees.

Ga: Ní raibh sé cinnte faoi cad a shíl sé.
En: He wasn't sure what he thought.

Ga: Chonaic Aisling Cian go tobann.
En: Aisling suddenly saw Cian.

Ga: Sheas sé os comhair ceann dá pictiúir.
En: He stood in front of one of her pictures.

Ga: Bhí a shúil sáite sa radharc foraoise a rinne sí le paisean mhór.
En: His eyes were captivated by the forest scene she created with great passion.

Ga: Bhí a chroí ag bualadh go tapa.
En: Her heart was beating fast.

Ga: Tháinig siad le chéile mar shúil Cian leis an bpictiúr.
En: They came together as Cian gazed at the picture.

Ga: Thoisigh comhrá eatarthu:"Is álainn í an phictiúr seo," a dúirt Cian.
En: A conversation started between them: "This picture is beautiful," said Cian.

Ga: "Tá sé cosúil le suaimhneas na foraoise .
En: "It's like the calmness of the forest.

Ga: Tá scéal ann.
En: There's a story in it."

Ga: ""Go raibh maith agat," a d'fhreagair Aisling le miongháire beag.
En: "Thank you," replied Aisling with a small smile.

Ga: "Bhí faitíos orm go mbeadh daoine áicídeach.
En: "I was afraid people would be critical."

Ga: ""Bí bródúil as do shaothar," a dúirt Cian.
En: "Be proud of your work," said Cian.

Ga: "Taispeáin do rún.
En: "Show your intention."

Ga: "Roimh dheireadh an lae, rinne siad pleananna chun comhoibriú.
En: Before the end of the day, they made plans to collaborate.

Ga: Spreag a bplé Aisling.
En: Their discussion inspired Aisling.

Ga: Bhí muinín nua aici.
En: She had a new confidence.

Ga: Cian, áfach, thuig luach na nasc a bhí níos faide ná an radharc óna cheamara.
En: Cian, however, realized the value of connections that extended beyond the view from his camera.

Ga: D'éirigh Aisling níos cumhachtaí agus níos oscailte le daoine eile.
En: Aisling grew more powerful and more open with others.

Ga: Mhothaigh sí go raibh sí ag tabhairt céim mhór chun tosaigh.
En: She felt she was taking a big step forward.

Ga: Bhí a turas nua tosaithe i ndáiríre, agus níos mó fós, fuair sí cara nua sa phróiseas.
En: Her new journey had truly begun, and moreover, she found a new friend in the process.

Ga: Bhí an scéal ar deireadh i bPáirc Forsyth, Savannah, ar lá ba chúis áthais.
En: The story ended in Páirc Forsyth, Savannah, on a day of joy.


Vocabulary Words:

• busy: gnóthach
• fresh: úr
• enjoying: ag baint taitnimh as
• bright: geal
• various: uimhreacha de
• visible: le feiceáil
• beautiful: áille
• tranquil: suaimhneach
• dancing: ag damhsa
• reject: diúltóidh
• ready: réidh
• doubt: amhras
• knack: féith
• photography: grianghrafadóireachta
• shadow: scáth
• captivated: sáite
• intention: rún
• collaborate: comhoibriú
• inspired: spreag
• confidence: muinín
• connections: nasc
• powerful: cumhachtach
• step forward: céim mhór chun tosaigh
• journey: turas
• process: próiseas
• airy: aerian
• scene: radharc
• passion: paisean
• heart: croí
• proud: bródúil

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Harvesting Heritage and Friendship on the Amalfi Coast
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Ar soilse gréine an tráthnóna, bhogfaí scéal draíochta Niamh agus Saoirse ar feadh an Amalfi Coast.
En: In the evening sunlight, the magical story of Niamh and Saoirse unfolded along the Amalfi Coast.

Ga: Bhí an fíonghort síneadh amach os comhair a súl, taobh le taobh leis an aigéan gorm a líonadh le sioráistí síorghorm.
En: The vineyard stretched out before their eyes, side by side with the blue ocean filled with endless horizons.

Ga: Bhí toradh an fhómhair ag an bhuaic, ronna uile go léir ag chreathadh faoi mheáchan na bhfionnaí, faoi chaomhnú dhreachanna maorga na gcnoic timpeall.
En: The harvest was at its peak, and all the rows trembled under the weight of the vines, under the protection of the majestic hills surrounding them.

Ga: Bhí súil ard ag Niamh ar an bhfíonghort íontach seo.
En: Niamh held high hopes for this magnificent vineyard.

Ga: Bhí sí sa tóir ar eolas ar an ngnó ársa an déantús fíona chun a haistíreachta a fhíorú.
En: She was in search of knowledge about the ancient business of winemaking to affirm her own heritage.

Ga: Bhí Cormac, an bainisteoir le súile troma, orthu le breathnú de thóir na heagraíochta.
En: Cormac, the manager with heavy eyes, watched them in pursuit of organization.

Ga: Bhí sé dírithe ar a gcuid oibre, ach bhí amhras faoi Niamh agus Saoirse.
En: He was focused on his work but was wary of Niamh and Saoirse.

Ga: Chuir Saoirse bun a bríd ar eachtraí an tsamhraidh; bí ag teastáil cinneadh a dhéanamh faoin todhchaí.
En: Saoirse had made a foundation for the summer's adventures; she needed to make a decision about the future.

Ga: Ach, bhraith sí teas na gréine agus milse an bhlas fíon, nach raibh deifir uirthi.
En: Yet, she felt the warmth of the sun and the sweet taste of the wine, and she wasn't in a hurry.

Ga: Bhí foighne Niamh níos mó agus bhí sí ag iarraidh Cormac a chruthú go raibh sí díograiseach.
En: Niamh was more patient and eager to prove to Cormac that she was diligent.

Ga: Go luath, tháinig stoirm, ag líonadh na spéire le scamaill dhubha.
En: Soon, a storm approached, filling the sky with dark clouds.

Ga: Bhí cur chuige práinne á dhéanamh—briseadh cáipéise sa mhótar, ag cur i mbaol an fhómhair.
En: An urgent approach was needed—a capacitor broke in the motor, threatening the harvest.

Ga: D'oibrigh Niamh go gasta.
En: Niamh worked quickly.

Ga: Bhí sí dea-léitheach maidir leis na hinsí.
En: She was well-versed in the mechanics.

Ga: Rinne sí é ar fad láithreach, faoi shúile uaigneacha Cormac.
En: She did it all immediately, under the lonely eyes of Cormac.

Ga: Ní raibh ach am iontach ann—chuir an mhótar ar ais ag obair.
En: There was just a wonderful moment—the motor was up and running again.

Ga: Bhí an t-ainmniúchán lán le cumhacht arís, ag fás sa ghaoth is fliche.
En: The nomination was full of power once more, growing in the wettest wind.

Ga: Bhreathnaigh Cormac ar Niamh, an fios agus an spiorad nua aici.
En: Cormac looked at Niamh, with her new-found knowledge and spirit.

Ga: Bhí meas air, rud nach raibh riamh ann roimhe sin.
En: He had newfound respect for her, something that hadn't been there before.

Ga: Bhí coimirce na bhfíon á sábháil.
En: The preservation of the wine was saved.

Ga: D'fhéach Cormac ar Niamh leis an moladh níos mó ná sin i bhfad.
En: Cormac looked at Niamh with praise much greater than ever before.

Ga: "Is annamh a fheictear an meascán d’eolas le smaointe domhain," dúirt sé go rognaíoch, focal machnamhach ina shúile.
En: "It is rare to see the combination of knowledge with deep thought," he said thoughtfully, an insightful word in his eyes.

Ga: Imeascach, d'fhill Niamh ar a ceathair, tuiscint nua aici ar cháilíocht ó bhoth an taithí, agus an riachtanas de bheith ag foghlaim níos faide ná leabhair.
En: In a mingling of feelings, Niamh returned to her roots, with a new understanding of quality from both experience and the necessity of learning beyond books.

Ga: Bhraith sí muiníneach ina cumas anois, ina coscán ar an stíl seanbhunaithe dá saol acadúil amháin.
En: She felt confident in her abilities now, braking away from the style established solely by her academic life.

Ga: Faoi dheireadh, bhain Saoirse an gealgháire amach a bhí sí á chuardach go ciúin, fios sin go raibh cinneadh oscailte roimpi.
En: Finally, Saoirse achieved the quiet happiness she had been seeking, knowing an open decision lay ahead of her.

Ga: Tháinig an fhionnacht gan chuireadh, faoi ré a bhaineadh le chéile, ag bhronntanas nasc doscartha na cairdeas agus na hareachta.
En: The discovery came uninvited, in an era they shared together, as a gift of the unbreakable bond of friendship and experience.

Ga: D’iompú ar siúl leo as a bheith ag tuirse leis, ag déanamh heaghairde ar thine, ag fianaise teagmháil an duine leo féin is lena chéile.
En: They turned to walk away from weariness, tending the fire, witnessing the touch of humanity with themselves and with each other.


Vocabulary Words:

• unfolded: bhogfaí
• vineyard: fíonghort
• stretched: síneadh
• trembled: ag chreathadh
• majestic: maorga
• heritage: haistíreachta
• pursuit: tóir
• diligent: díograiseach
• approached: tháinig
• urgent: práinne
• capacitor: cáipéise
• approach: cur chuige
• mechanics: na hinsí
• wonderful: iontach
• nomination: ainmniúchán
• insightful: roghnaíoch
• mingling: imeascach
• experience: taithí
• confidence: muiníneach
• braking: coscán
• uninvited: gan chuireadh
• discovery: fionnacht
• unbreakable: doscartha
• weariness: tuirse
• tending: ag déanamh heaghairde
• wary: amhras
• horizon: sioráistí
• adventures: eachtraí
• foundation: bun a bríd
• preservation: coimirce

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Courage and Cooperation: A Day on Aillte Bhaile Chótaí
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go hard sa spéir os cionn Aillte Bhaile Chótaí.
En: The sun was shining high in the sky above the Aillte Bhaile Chótaí.

Ga: Bhí Gráinne, Fionn, agus Éamon ann, sásta ar laethanta saoire samhraidh.
En: Gráinne, Fionn, and Éamon were there, happy on their summer vacation.

Ga: Bhí an ghaoth lán de gháire an mhuir agus ardmheanáin na bhfaoileoga.
En: The wind was full of the laughter of the sea and the calls of the gulls.

Ga: Bhí Gráinne agus Fionn ag iascaireacht.
En: Gráinne and Fionn were fishing.

Ga: Bhí Gráinne bródúil as a trealamh nua, meall iascaireachta a bhí faighte aici mar bhronntanas.
En: Gráinne was proud of her new gear, a fishing lure she had received as a gift.

Ga: "Tá an meall seo ádhúil," arsa Gráinne go muiníneach le Fionn.
En: "This lure is lucky," said Gráinne confidently to Fionn.

Ga: "Beidh misneach orm iasc mór a ghabháil inniu!
En: "I have the courage to catch a big fish today!"

Ga: "Ach, díreach mar a bhí sí ag caitheamh an tslat san uisce, d'ardaigh faoileán ón aer go tobann.
En: But, just as she was casting the rod into the water, a gull suddenly rose from the air.

Ga: Tháinig sé anuas agus ghoid sé an meall as lámh Gráinne.
En: It swooped down and stole the lure from Gráinne's hand.

Ga: D'éirigh sí crosta agus thosaigh Fionn ag gáire.
En: She got cross, and Fionn started laughing.

Ga: "Tá peata nua agat anois, Gráinne," ar seisean.
En: "You have a new pet now, Gráinne," he said.

Ga: Bhí an faoileán an-chliste.
En: The gull was very clever.

Ga: Shuí sé go hard thuas ar imeall na haille, ag scairt agus ag súgradh leis an meall ina bholg.
En: It perched high on the edge of the cliff, squawking and playing with the lure in its beak.

Ga: Bhí Fionn ag gáire de réir mar atá Gráinne ag réiteach plean.
En: Fionn was laughing as Gráinne devised a plan.

Ga: Gabh sí cinneadh: Rachadh sí i dtreo an imeall go cúramach chun an meall a fháil ar ais.
En: She made a decision: She would carefully move toward the edge to get the lure back.

Ga: Ach bhí Éamon ag breathnú ó chiumhais na haille, ag insint scéalta focalach faoin uair a chonaic sé faoileán ag eitilt le céach mór ar a gloice.
En: But Éamon was watching from the cliffside, telling verbose stories about the time he saw a gull flying with a big fish in its beak.

Ga: D'fhéach Gráinne ar na hailleacha.
En: Gráinne looked at the cliffs.

Ga: Bhí an chontúirt mhór ann ach bhí athnúis ar a súile.
En: There was great danger there, but her eyes were determined.

Ga: "Ní féidir liom a ligean dó éalú leis," a dúirt sí.
En: "I can't let it get away with it," she said.

Ga: Bhí an turas deacair.
En: The journey was difficult.

Ga: Bhí na clochanna sleamhain agus an ghaoth láidir.
En: The rocks were slippery, and the wind was strong.

Ga: Nuair a shroich sí an pointe gar don fhraoileán, thosaigh gaoth trom ag séideadh.
En: When she reached the point near the gull, a strong wind began to blow.

Ga: Choinnigh Gráinne greim láidir ar an gcarraig, ag iarraidh cothromaíocht a fháil.
En: Gráinne kept a firm grip on the rock, trying to find her balance.

Ga: Chonaic Éamon í ag streachailt agus d'éirigh sé ciúin.
En: Éamon saw her struggling and fell silent.

Ga: Ba é Fionn a chuaigh chuici.
En: Fionn was the one who went to her.

Ga: Le croí daingean agus greim láidir, shroich sé Gráinne.
En: With a determined heart and a strong grip, he reached Gráinne.

Ga: Bhí siad ag obair le chéile, Fionn ag tabhairt tacaíochta di.
En: They worked together, with Fionn supporting her.

Ga: Sa deireadh thiar, tarraingíodh Gráinne ar ais ó imeall na contúirte agus bhí an meall fós os a comhair.
En: In the end, Gráinne was pulled back from the edge of danger, and the lure was still in front of her.

Ga: Gan mhoill, chaith faoileán súl orthu agus thug sé é féin ar shiúl.
En: Without delay, the gull cast a glance at them and took off.

Ga: Rinne Fionn crógacht, bhain sé an meall ó na clochanna in am is gá.
En: Fionn acted bravely, retrieving the lure from the rocks just in time.

Ga: Bhí gliondar teagmhála orthu araon.
En: They were both full of joyful relief.

Ga: Bhí Éamon ag gáire go mór anois, ag rá gur scéal iontach eile a bheadh aige leis na pêcheoirí eile.
En: Éamon was laughing heartily now, saying he'd have another great story to tell the other fishermen.

Ga: Bhí Gráinne buíoch d’Fhionn.
En: Gráinne was thankful to Fionn.

Ga: "Go raibh maith agat," arsa sí.
En: "Thank you," she said.

Ga: "Is fearr an fhoireann ná an duine aonair.
En: "The team is better than the individual."

Ga: " D’fhoghlaim sí ceacht: Is fearr comhoibriú ná iomaíocht amháin.
En: She learned a lesson: Cooperation is better than competition alone.

Ga: Agus choimeád sí an geallúint sin, thosaigh sí ag roinnt a cuid cleasanna agus scileanna le Éamon.
En: And keeping that promise, she began sharing her tips and skills with Éamon.

Ga: D’éirigh an Spiorad Iascaireachta iontach idir cairde agus faoi scáth Aillte Bhaile Chótaí álainn, bhí lá den chéad scoth acu uile.
En: The Spirit of Fishing flourished among friends, and under the beautiful shade of Aillte Bhaile Chótaí, they all had a first-class day.


Vocabulary Words:

• lure: meall
• perched: shuí
• squawking: ag scairt
• devised: réiteach
• verbose: focalach
• determined: athnúis
• journey: turas
• slippery: sleamhain
• balance: cothromaíocht
• firm: láidir
• struggling: streachailt
• glance: súl
• retrieve: bhain
• joyful: gliondar
• relief: teagmhála
• heartily: go mór
• fishermen: pécheoirí
• thankful: buíoch
• cooperation: comhoibriú
• competition: iomaíocht
• promise: geallúint
• skills: scileanna
• flourished: d’éirigh
• shade: scáth
• calls: ardmheanáin
• gift: bronntanas
• confidence: muiníneach
• courage: misneach
• danger: contúirte
• quickly: go tobann

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Sun-Soaked Escapades: Friends, Goats, and Unplanned Joy
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí maidin álainn sa samhradh.
En: It was a beautiful summer morning.

Ga: Bhí Maeve agus Cillian ar tí rud éigin speisialta a dhéanamh.
En: Maeve and Cillian were about to do something special.

Ga: Bhí an dá chara ag siúl ar Chlocha an Mhothair.
En: The two friends were walking on Chlocha an Mhothair.

Ga: Bhí an t-atmaisféar draíochta agus an fharraige mar dheasghabháil ciúin thíos.
En: The atmosphere was magical, and the sea was a calm presence below.

Ga: Bhí an-spéis ag Maeve san áit seo.
En: Maeve had a great interest in this place.

Ga: Shocraigh sí an phictiúr Instagram is fearr a ghlacadh.
En: She decided to take the best Instagram picture.

Ga: Ach, dar ndóigh, bhí eagla uirthi.
En: But, of course, she was scared.

Ga: Níor thaitin airde léi.
En: She didn't like heights.

Ga: Ach bhí Cillian ann.
En: But Cillian was there.

Ga: Bhí sé ag iarraidh í a chur ar a suaimhneas.
En: He was trying to put her at ease.

Ga: Ní raibh sé foirfe ach bhí sé spraíúil.
En: He wasn't perfect, but he was playful.

Ga: Bhí súil aige go mbeadh an lá speisialta.
En: He hoped the day would be special.

Ga: Bhí an bheirt acu ag dul i dtreo an imeall.
En: The two of them were heading toward the edge.

Ga: Bhí Maeve neirbhíseach.
En: Maeve was nervous.

Ga: "Cillian, bí cúramach," a dúirt sí.
En: "Cillian, be careful," she said.

Ga: Ach, i lár na cainte, tháinig tréad gabhar.
En: But, in the middle of the conversation, a flock of goats came by.

Ga: Bhí siad ag gáireacht agus ag preabadh timpeall.
En: They were bleating and hopping around.

Ga: "Gabha," a dúirt Cillian, ag gáire.
En: "Goats," said Cillian, laughing.

Ga: "Seo rud éigin nua!" Chuir sé a barra granola amach.
En: "Here's something new!" He held out his granola bar.

Ga: Bhí smaoineamh aige.
En: He had an idea.

Ga: Ach ní raibh smaoineamh air faoin bplean atá acu.
En: But he had no idea about the plan they were making.

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go hard sa spéir.
En: The sun was shining high in the sky.

Ga: Bhí sé am don phictiúr má bhí siad in ann greim a fháil ar an nóiméad seo.
En: It was time for the picture if they could capture this moment.

Ga: Shocraigh Cillian an ceamara.
En: Cillian set up the camera.

Ga: Bhí sé réidh.
En: He was ready.

Ga: Bhí sé ag iarraidh an cuimhnestáil foirfe a chruthú.
En: He was trying to create the perfect memory.

Ga: Ach ansin, tháinig gabhar amháin isteach.
En: But then, one goat came in.

Ga: Rug sé ar scairf Maeve.
En: It grabbed Maeve's scarf.

Ga: Bhí ionadh ar Maeve!
En: Maeve was surprised!

Ga: Tharraing an gabhar í, agus bhí sí ag titim siar.
En: The goat tugged her, and she was falling backward.

Ga: Go díreach ansin, chuaigh an ceamara in airde.
En: Right then, the camera went off.

Ga: Nuair a fuair siad iad féin, bhí an phictiúr le feiceáil.
En: When they found themselves, the picture was visible.

Ga: Ní raibh sé foirfe.
En: It wasn't perfect.

Ga: Ach bhí sé fíor.
En: But it was real.

Ga: Bhí gabhar i lár an ghrianghraif, a aghaidh ag breathnú go greannmhar.
En: There was a goat in the middle of the photo, its face looking comically into the camera.

Ga: Agus é sin a bhí ann.
En: And that was it.

Ga: Ní raibh cuimhne acu a bheith foirfe.
En: They didn't remember to be perfect.

Ga: Bhí gáire orthu.
En: They were laughing.

Ga: Bhí an duine ag an gcairdiúlacht, ag pleananna ró-chasta.
En: The person was in the friendship, in the overly complicated plans.

Ga: D'fhoghlaim Maeve rud amháin: is féidir leis an saol a bheith dochreidte fiú gan rialacha.
En: Maeve learned one thing: life can be incredible even without rules.

Ga: Bhí an bheirt acu ag siúl ar ais. Bhí an spéir gorm ró-bhronntanas agus muinín nua i gcultúr an phictiúir.
En: As they walked back, the sky was a bonus blue, and there was new confidence in the culture of the picture.

Ga: Bhí an lá ríthábhachtach, ní mar a bhí beartaithe, ach mar a bhí.
En: The day was significant, not as planned, but as it was.

Ga: Agus seo a bhí an áit ina raibh sí sásta.
En: And this was where she was happy.

Ga: Gáire, cairdeas, agus scéal beag.
En: Laughter, friendship, and a little story.

Ga: Sin an rud ab fhearr a bhí acu.
En: That was the best thing they had.


Vocabulary Words:

• presence: dheasghabháil
• atmosphere: t-atmaisféar
• magical: draíochta
• calm: ciúin
• interest: an-spéis
• heights: airde
• playful: spraíúil
• nervous: neirbhíseach
• careful: cúramach
• flock: tréad
• bleating: gáireacht
• hopping: preabadh
• granola: barra granola
• plan: plean
• shine: taitneamh
• moment: nóiméad
• perfect: foirfe
• surprised: ionadh
• backward: titim siar
• visible: le feiceáil
• comically: go greannmhar
• laughing: gáire
• friendship: cairdiúlacht
• complicated: ró-chasta
• learned: d'fhoghlaim
• incredible: do-chreidte
• rules: rialacha
• confidence: muinín
• significant: ríthábhachtach
• laughter: gáire