Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Courage and Harmony: A Winter Talent Show Tale
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Sk: V srdci zasneženého internátu, obkoleseného bielou krajinou, sa Marek prechádzal s ťažkým nádychom mrazivého vzduchu.
En: In the heart of the snow-covered dormitory, surrounded by a white landscape, Marek walked with a heavy breath of frosty air.

Sk: Srdce mu bilo bez ohľadu na chlad, pretože sa blížil zimný talentový večer, na ktorý sa pripravovali všetci študenti.
En: His heart beat regardless of the cold because the winter talent evening was approaching, for which all the students were preparing.

Sk: Najviac ho však znervózňovala myšlienka, že by musel vystúpiť na pódiu pred svojimi spolužiakmi a zahrať svoju obľúbenú klavírnu skladbu.
En: However, what unnerved him the most was the thought of having to perform on stage in front of his classmates and play his favorite piano piece.

Sk: Zuzana, ktorá sa voľne rehotala v spoločenskej miestnosti, bola presným opakom Mareka.
En: Zuzana, who was laughing freely in the common room, was the exact opposite of Marek.

Sk: Bola odvážna a plná života, mala talent na tanec, ktorým očarovala každého pozorovateľa.
En: She was brave and full of life, with a talent for dance that mesmerized every observer.

Sk: Jej rozhodnutie zúčastniť sa na talentovej súťaži malo jasný cieľ – okrem výhry vedela, že štipendium by jej ponúklo ďalšie možnosti v štúdiu, o ktorých tak snívala.
En: Her decision to participate in the talent competition had a clear goal - beyond winning, she knew the scholarship would offer her further study opportunities she so dreamed about.

Sk: „Marek, nesmieš sa báť,“ povedala Zuzana s teplým úsmevom, keď sa k nemu pridala pri klavíri.
En: "Marek, you mustn't be afraid," Zuzana said with a warm smile as she joined him at the piano.

Sk: „Vieš, vedomosť o tvojom talente môže inšpirovať viacerých.
En: "You know, the knowledge of your talent can inspire many.

Sk: A to je úžasné.
En: And that's amazing."

Sk: “Marek jej trochu neveril.
En: Marek somewhat doubted her.

Sk: Jeho ruky sa stále chveli pri pohľade na biele klávesy.
En: His hands still trembled at the sight of the white keys.

Sk: Nakoniec sa ale odvážil priznať: „Zuzana, potrebujem tvoju pomoc.
En: But eventually, he dared to admit, "Zuzana, I need your help.

Sk: Ako to zvládaš vždy s takým pokojom?
En: How do you always manage it with such calm?"

Sk: “Zuzana sa zamyslela a potom sa usmiala.
En: Zuzana thought for a moment and then smiled.

Sk: „Vieš, kľúčom je veriť si.
En: "You know, the key is to believe in yourself.

Sk: Ak si veríš, môžeš zvládnuť čokoľvek.
En: If you believe in yourself, you can handle anything.

Sk: Skús myslieť nato, aké krásne je to, čo chceš ľuďom ukázať.
En: Try to think about how beautiful it is what you want to show people.

Sk: Pomôžem ti nacvičiť.
En: I'll help you practice."

Sk: “Dni plynuli v cvičení.
En: The days passed in practice.

Sk: Marek sledoval, ako Zuzana ladne menila kroky svojho tanca, vždy pripravena na prekážky a pripravená postaviť sa im s vážnosťou.
En: Marek watched as Zuzana gracefully changed the steps of her dance, always ready for obstacles and prepared to face them with seriousness.

Sk: Ona mala svoje vlastné obavy, pretože pravidlá sa zmenili a konkurencia bola veľká.
En: She had her own concerns, as the rules had changed and the competition was fierce.

Sk: No vždy našla odvahu pokračovať.
En: Yet she always found the courage to continue.

Sk: Na deň talentovej šou bola sála plná.
En: On the day of the talent show, the hall was full.

Sk: Vzduch voňal kakaovým drinkom a miestnosťou sa ozývalo šepotanie nadšených študentov.
En: The air smelled of cocoa drinks and the room echoed with the whispers of excited students.

Sk: Marek zažil svoj najväčší stres, keď čas na jeho vystúpenie prišiel.
En: Marek faced his greatest stress when the time for his performance came.

Sk: Neisto vstúpil na pódium, no pohľad na Zuzanu v krídle ho uistil.
En: He stepped onto the stage uncertainly, but seeing Zuzana in the wings reassured him.

Sk: S jej povzbudzujúcim prikývnutím Marek zasadol za klavír.
En: With her encouraging nod, Marek sat at the piano.

Sk: Prvé tóny zneli opatrne, no postupne, keď počul vlastnú hudbu, jeho strach zmizol.
En: The first notes sounded cautious, but gradually, as he heard his own music, his fear disappeared.

Sk: Zuzana vyšla hneď po ňom.
En: Zuzana went right after him.

Sk: Tancovala s ľahkosťou, pričom jej pohyby boli ako víchrica, ktorá očarila každého prítomného.
En: She danced with ease, her movements like a whirlwind that enchanted everyone present.

Sk: Bola nádherná a jej výkon priniesol sále búrlivý potlesk.
En: She was magnificent, and her performance brought the hall to a tumultuous applause.

Sk: Keď šou skončila, Marek pocítil úľavu a hrdosť na seba.
En: When the show ended, Marek felt relief and pride in himself.

Sk: Prekonal svoj strach a prijal obdivný potlesk spolužiakov.
En: He had overcome his fear and received the admiring applause of his classmates.

Sk: Zuzana bola v ten večer ohodnotená ako najlepšia z najlepších a obdržala ponuku štipendia, ktorú si tak veľmi priala.
En: Zuzana was rated the best of the best that evening and received the scholarship offer she so dearly wished for.

Sk: Marek od toho večera otvoril srdce pre nové výzvy, zatiaľ čo Zuzana zistila, že dôvera v seba samu je kľúčom k úspechu.
En: From that evening on, Marek opened his heart to new challenges, while Zuzana found that confidence in oneself is the key to success.

Sk: Internát sa roukou, ale plné energie a radosti.
En: The dormitory turned cold, but full of energy and joy.

Sk: A v tej zime každý našiel svoj vlastný malý spasiteľský úsmev.
En: And in that winter, everyone found their own small saving smile.


Vocabulary Words:

• dormitory: internát
• frosty: mrazivý
• unnerved: znervózňovala
• trembled: chveli
• whirlwind: víchrica
• tumultuous: búrlivý
• mesmerized: očarovala
• admiring: obdivný
• confidence: dôvera
• applause: potlesk
• enchanting: očarila
• cautious: opatrne
• overcame: prekonal
• brave: odvážna
• encouraging: povzbudzujúcim
• scholarship: štipendium
• participate: zúčastniť sa
• challenges: výzvy
• unconcerned: bez ohľadu
• doubt: neveril
• faced: postaviť sa
• obstacles: prekážky
• opportunities: možnosti
• mesmerize: očarila
• graceful: ladne
• seriousness: vážnosť
• handle: zvládnuť
• practice: cvičení
• practice: nacvičiť
• landscape: krajina

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Stranger to Brother: An Anthropologist's Amazon Journey
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Sk: Hlboko v srdci Amazonského pralesa, kde stromy hrdo vzrastajú a rieky prepletajú krajinu, leží malá dedinka zabudnutá civilizáciou.
En: Deep in the heart of the Amazonský rainforest, where trees proudly grow and rivers weave through the land, lies a small village forgotten by civilization.

Sk: Sem prišiel Marek, antropológ zo vzdialenej krajiny.
En: Here came Marek, an anthropologist from a distant country.

Sk: Vždy ho fascinovali kultúry, ktoré sú iné ako jeho vlastná.
En: He was always fascinated by cultures different from his own.

Sk: Jeho kroky viedli do tejto komunity, s túžbou pochopiť a rešpektovať.
En: His steps led him to this community, with a desire to understand and respect.

Sk: Dedina pulzovala životom.
En: The village was pulsing with life.

Sk: Deti pobehovali s úsmevmi na tvárach, ženy sa ticho rozprávali pri rieke a muži pracovali na poli.
En: Children ran around with smiles on their faces, women quietly conversed by the river, and men worked in the fields.

Sk: Marek sa pomaly blížil k centru obce, nesúc so sebou len batoh s poznámkami a otvorené srdce.
En: Marek slowly approached the center of the village, carrying with him only a backpack full of notes and an open heart.

Sk: Prišiel sem, aby sa niečo naučil, ale nevedel, že sa mu zmení celý život.
En: He had come to learn something but didn’t know that his whole life would change.

Sk: Zuzana, milá miestna žena, bola jednou z jeho prvých sprievodkýň.
En: Zuzana, a kind local woman, was one of his first guides.

Sk: Jej oči svietili múdrosťou generácií.
En: Her eyes shone with the wisdom of generations.

Sk: Predstavila Mareka Jakubovi, staršinovi komunity.
En: She introduced Marek to Jakub, the elder of the community.

Sk: Jakub bol skeptický k cudzincom, no Marekova úprimnosť ho zaujala.
En: Jakub was skeptical of outsiders, but Marek's sincerity intrigued him.

Sk: Napriek jazykovým bariéram sa Marek snažil.
En: Despite language barriers, Marek tried.

Sk: Snažil sa porozumieť nielen slovám, ale dychu krajiny a rytmu komunity.
En: He tried to understand not only the words but also the breath of the land and the rhythm of the community.

Sk: Každý deň Marek pomaly kráčal s dedinčanmi.
En: Every day, Marek walked slowly with the villagers.

Sk: Naučil sa, ako pestujú jedlo, aké rituály dodržiavajú a načúval ich príbehom.
En: He learned how they grew food, what rituals they observed, and listened to their stories.

Sk: Sám však vedel, že musia prekonať ešte jeden veľký skok - získať ich dôveru.
En: He knew, however, that they had to overcome one more great leap - gaining their trust.

Sk: Príležitosť prišla, keď ho Zuzana pozvala na veľkú vyprašu.
En: The opportunity came when Zuzana invited him to a great feast.

Sk: Bola to dôležitá ceremónia, ktorá spájala minulé a budúce generácie.
En: It was an important ceremony connecting past and future generations.

Sk: Pre Mareka to bol okamih pravdy.
En: For Marek, it was a moment of truth.

Sk: Rozhodol sa zúčastniť sa aktívne, nie iba ako pozorovateľ.
En: He decided to participate actively, not just as an observer.

Sk: Obliekol si tradičný odev a pridal sa k spevu a tancu.
En: He donned traditional clothing and joined in the singing and dancing.

Sk: Večer yanga, ako ho nazývali, prekvapil Mareka.
En: The evening of yanga, as they called it, surprised Marek.

Sk: Všetko, čo zažil, bolo nádherné a hlboké.
En: Everything he experienced was beautiful and profound.

Sk: Miestni ho prijali medzi seba a ich rituály ožili pred jeho očami.
En: The locals accepted him among them, and their rituals came to life before his eyes.

Sk: Marek pocítil, aké je byť súčasťou komunity.
En: Marek felt what it was like to be part of a community.

Sk: Už to nebol len cudzinec so zvedavosťou, ale ich brat.
En: He was no longer just a stranger with curiosity, but their brother.

Sk: Na druhý deň Marek potichu zapisoval do svojho denníka.
En: The next day, Marek quietly wrote in his journal.

Sk: Slová mu pripadali úbohé, ale vedel, že zážitky, ktoré si odniesol, boli dôležitejšie.
En: The words felt inadequate to him, but he knew that the experiences he took away were more important.

Sk: Už nešlo len o knihy a poznanie.
En: It was no longer just about books and knowledge.

Sk: Šlo o to byť v spojení s ľuďmi a prírodou.
En: It was about being connected with people and nature.

Sk: Marek sa zmenil.
En: Marek was changed.

Sk: Našiel v Amazonskom pralese nielen štúdium, ale aj pocit domova a spolupatričnosti.
En: In the Amazonský rainforest, he found not only study but also a sense of home and belonging.


Vocabulary Words:

• anthropologist: antropológ
• civilization: civilizácia
• community: komunita
• pulsing: pulzovala
• conversed: rozprávali
• field: pole
• backpack: batoh
• guide: sprievodkyňa
• barrier: bariéra
• rhythm: rytmus
• rituals: rituály
• observe: dodržiavať
• overcome: prekonať
• opportunity: príležitosť
• feast: vypraša
• ceremony: ceremónia
• generations: generácie
• truth: pravda
• participate: zúčastniť sa
• observer: pozorovateľ
• donned: obliekol
• profound: hlboký
• accepted: prijali
• journal: denník
• inadequate: úbohé
• experience: zážitky
• knowledge: poznanie
• connected: spojení
• belonging: spolupatričnosti
• wisdom: múdrosť

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Discover Connections in the Heart of a Canadian Winter
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Sk: Zimné ráno bolo chladné, sneh jemne pokrýval všetko navôkol.
En: The winter morning was cold, the snow gently covering everything around.

Sk: Marek sa obzrel okolo seba a cítil, ako mu vietor pohladil tvár.
En: Marek looked around and felt the wind caress his face.

Sk: Mal na sebe hrubý kabát a v rukách pevne držal rukavice.
En: He wore a thick coat and held his gloves firmly in his hands.

Sk: Bol to deň, keď sa s triedou mali vydať na výlet do komunitného centra pôvodných obyvateľov Kanady.
En: It was the day when the class was set to go on a trip to the community center of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.

Sk: Keď vstúpil do centra, teplo ho privítalo ako priateľ.
En: When he entered the center, the warmth welcomed him like a friend.

Sk: Vôňa cédrového dreva a smiech rozliehajúci sa z miestnosti ho úplne zbavili zimy, ktorá ho tesne obklopovala vonku.
En: The scent of cedar wood and laughter echoing from the room completely chased away the winter that surrounded him so closely outside.

Sk: Steny boli ozdobené nádhernými farebnými maľbami, ktoré rozprávali príbehy dávnych čias.
En: The walls were adorned with beautiful colorful paintings that told stories of ancient times.

Sk: V strede miestnosti stál veľký stôl, na ktorom boli nachystané materiály na tvorbu tradičných remesiel.
En: In the middle of the room stood a large table with materials prepared for making traditional crafts.

Sk: "Poďme sa do toho pustiť," povedala Lena s úsmevom, ktorým povzbudila Mareka.
En: "Let’s get started," said Lena with a smile, encouraging Marek.

Sk: Marek na chvíľu zaváhal.
En: Marek hesitated for a moment.

Sk: Vedel, že ho čaká nová skúsenosť, no obával sa toho neznámeho.
En: He knew a new experience awaited him, but he was anxious about the unknown.

Sk: Jakub ho mierne potiahol za rukáv.
En: Jakub gently tugged at his sleeve.

Sk: "Neboj sa, zvládneš to," dodal Jakub a Marek sa cítil o trochu odvážnejšie.
En: "Don't worry, you can do it," Jakub added, and Marek felt a little braver.

Sk: Hostitelia ich učili, ako vyrábať malé drevené sošky, ktoré predstavovali duchov prírody.
En: The hosts taught them how to make small wooden figurines representing the spirits of nature.

Sk: Marek sa snažil pochopiť každý krok, no nie vždy mu to išlo podľa plánu.
En: Marek tried to understand each step, but it didn’t always go according to plan.

Sk: Lena a Jakub sa občas zasmiali, keď Marek urobil niečo nesprávne, no vždy to mysleli len ako povzbudenie.
En: Lena and Jakub occasionally laughed when Marek did something wrong, but they always meant it as encouragement.

Sk: V jednom okamihu sa Marek pokúsil ručne vyrezať vzor do dreva, ale urobil chybu.
En: At one point, Marek tried to carve a pattern into the wood by hand but made a mistake.

Sk: Projekts sa poškodil, a Marek cítil, ako sa červený od hanby pred očami všetkých.
En: The project was damaged, and Marek felt his face turn red with embarrassment in front of everyone’s eyes.

Sk: Sklonil hlavu a hlavou mu prebehli pochybnosti.
En: He lowered his head, doubts running through his mind.

Sk: Ale Lena a Jakub boli hneď pri ňom, povzbudzovali ho, aby začal odznova.
En: But Lena and Jakub were right there beside him, encouraging him to start over.

Sk: "Pomôžeme ti," povedala Lena a pozorovala chýbajúcu časť sošky.
En: "We'll help you," said Lena, observing the missing part of the figurine.

Sk: Jakub medzitým priviedol jedného z remeselníkov, ktorý im poskytol ďalšie rady.
En: Meanwhile, Jakub brought over one of the craftsmen who provided them with further advice.

Sk: Spolu sa zaslúžili o pokračovanie v projektoch a tentokrát bol výsledok omnoho lepší.
En: Together, they managed to continue with the project, and this time the result was much better.

Sk: Keď nakoniec Marek dokončil svoje dielo, bolo to s pocitom hrdosti a úľavy.
En: When Marek finally completed his work, it was with a feeling of pride and relief.

Sk: Komunitní členovia pochválili ich prácu a Marek cítil, ako z neho opadala všetka nervozita.
En: The community members praised their work, and Marek felt all his nervousness fade away.

Sk: Zaslúžene sa zasmial spolu s Lenou a Jakubom, ktorí sa s ním radovali.
En: He laughed deservedly, along with Lena and Jakub, who rejoiced with him.

Sk: Na konci dňa, keď sa Marek vracal domov, cítil niečo nové.
En: At the end of the day, as Marek was returning home, he felt something new.

Sk: Bolo to akési spojenie, pocit, že už nie je tak sám.
En: It was a kind of connection, a feeling that he wasn’t so alone anymore.

Sk: Možno tu, uprostred kanadskej zimy, našiel kúsok domova aj on.
En: Perhaps here, in the midst of the Canadian winter, he too found a piece of home.

Sk: Teraz vedel, že to začína byť miesto, kde patrí, so správnymi priateľmi po jeho boku.
En: Now he knew it was beginning to be a place where he belonged, with the right friends by his side.


Vocabulary Words:

• caress: pohladil
• thick: hrubý
• adorned: ozdobené
• encouraging: povzbudila
• hesitated: zaváhal
• anxious: obával
• unknown: neznámeho
• tugged: potiahol
• figurines: sošky
• spirits: duchov
• carve: vyrezať
• pattern: vzor
• embarrassment: hanby
• doubts: pochybnosti
• craftsmen: remeselníkov
• praise: pochválili
• nervousness: nervozita
• deservedly: zaslúžene
• rejoiced: radovali
• connection: spojenie
• belonged: patrí
• cedar: cédrového
• echoing: rozliehajúci
• ancient: dávnych
• warmth: teplo
• chased away: zbavili
• relief: úľavy
• likewise: začína
• midst: uprostred
• firmly: pevne

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Marek's Winter Quest: Patience Unlocks Style
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Sk: Marek stál pri okne v rodinnom dome v Bratislave.
En: Marek stood by the window in the family house in Bratislava.

Sk: Sledoval, ako sa snehové vločky usadili na strome pred domom.
En: He watched as snowflakes settled on the tree in front of the house.

Sk: Dom bol plný hluku, smiechu a vône varených dobrôt.
En: The house was full of noise, laughter, and the smell of cooked delicacies.

Sk: Novoročné oslavy sa ešte neskončili, všade viseli girlandy a svetielka.
En: The New Year's celebrations were not over yet; garlands and lights hung everywhere.

Sk: "Dnes idem na nákupy," Marek sa obrátil k svojej mame, ktorá bola zaneprázdnená kuchyňou.
En: "Today I'm going shopping," Marek turned to his mother, who was busy in the kitchen.

Sk: "Potrebujem novú zimnú bundu.
En: "I need a new winter jacket."

Sk: "Marek mal obmedzený rozpočet, ktorý mu rodičia dali.
En: Marek had a limited budget given by his parents.

Sk: Jeho starší súrodenci, Zuzana a Jakub, mali vždy štýlové oblečenie.
En: His older siblings, Zuzana and Jakub, always had stylish clothes.

Sk: Marek chcel tiež niečo podobné.
En: Marek wanted something similar too.

Sk: Vedel však, že jeho peniaze nestačia na drahé značky, ktoré sa im tak páčili.
En: However, he knew that his money was not enough for the expensive brands they liked so much.

Sk: Skočil do topánok a pevne zatiahol šál okolo krku.
En: He jumped into his shoes and tightly wrapped a scarf around his neck.

Sk: "Vráť sa pred večerou," zavolala na neho mama, keď Marek vyrazil do chladného dňa.
En: "Come back before dinner," his mother called after him as Marek headed out into the cold day.

Sk: V meste bolo rušno.
En: The city was bustling.

Sk: Ľudia sa prechádzali, z obchodov znela hudba a ulice boli pokryté jemnou vrstvou snehu.
En: People were walking around, music played from shops, and the streets were covered with a thin layer of snow.

Sk: Marek navštívil niekoľko obchodov.
En: Marek visited several stores.

Sk: V každom okne si prezeral ponuku búnd a hľadal niečo, čo by sa mu páčilo a zároveň bolo dostupné.
En: At each window, he looked over the selection of jackets, searching for something he would like and that was affordable.

Sk: Nakoniec sa zastavil v obchode na rohu.
En: Finally, he stopped at a store on the corner.

Sk: „Výpredaj,“ hlásil veľký červený nápis.
En: "Sale," announced a large red sign.

Sk: Marek ho sledoval, ako keby to bolo znamenie.
En: Marek watched it as if it was a sign meant for him.

Sk: Prešiel sa pomaly medzi regálmi až.
En: He walked slowly between the racks until...

Sk: Uzrel ju!
En: There it was!

Sk: Ako keby bola jeho dokonalá bunda presne na neho čakala.
En: As if his perfect jacket was waiting just for him.

Sk: Štýlová, hrejivá a vo farbe, ktorú miloval.
En: Stylish, warm, and in a color he loved.

Sk: V jantárovej: farba slnka na zimnej oblohe.
En: In amber: the color of the sun on a winter sky.

Sk: Jeho srdce búšilo radosťou, keď si všimol ďalšieho chlapca, ktorý sa k nej blížil.
En: His heart pounded with joy when he noticed another boy approaching it.

Sk: Marek zrýchlil krok, takmer bežal.
En: Marek quickened his pace, almost running.

Sk: Ruka sa natiahla, a v poslednej chvíli uchopil bundu tesne predtým, ako to urobil ten druhý.
En: His hand reached out, and at the last moment, he grabbed the jacket just before the other boy could.

Sk: „Máš šťastie,“ usmial sa predavač pri pokladni, keď Marek platil nadšený kúpou.
En: "You're lucky," smiled the sales clerk at the checkout when Marek paid, thrilled with his purchase.

Sk: Bunda bola zľavnená o polovicu, čím sa zmestila do jeho rozpočtu.
En: The jacket was half-priced, fitting within his budget.

Sk: Marek sa vrátil domov s úsmevom.
En: Marek returned home with a smile.

Sk: Pochopil, že niekedy je treba trpezlivosti a rozvaha.
En: He understood that sometimes patience and deliberation are needed.

Sk: Bunda bola jeho a on bol teraz trochu viac sebavedomý a tiež múdrejší.
En: The jacket was his, and he was now a bit more confident and also wiser.

Sk: Zuzana a Jakub ho privítali s obdivom.
En: Zuzana and Jakub greeted him with admiration.

Sk: „Vyzeráš skvele,“ povedali jednomyseľne.
En: "You look great," they said unanimously.

Sk: Marek vedel, že to nebolo len preto, že mal na sebe peknú bundu.
En: Marek knew it wasn't just because he was wearing a nice jacket.

Sk: Bola to trpezlivosť a rozumná voľba, ktoré nakoniec priniesli jeho úspech.
En: It was patience and sensible choice that ultimately brought his success.

Sk: Tak sa Marek naučil hodnotu trpezlivosti a rozumného nakupovania.
En: Thus, Marek learned the value of patience and smart shopping.

Sk: A všetkým v dome bolo jasné, že aj Marek už vyrástol.
En: And it was clear to everyone in the house that Marek had grown up.


Vocabulary Words:

• settled: usadili
• delicacies: dobroty
• garlands: girlandy
• budget: rozpočet
• stylish: štýlové
• wrapped: zatiahli
• bustling: rušno
• layer: vrstvy
• affordable: dostupné
• announced: hlásil
• racks: regály
• pounded: búšilo
• deliberation: rozvaha
• admiration: obdiv
• unanimously: jednomyseľne
• choice: voľba
• confidence: sebavedomý
• sensible: rozumný
• grown: vyrástol
• snowflakes: snehové vločky
• smile: úsmev
• patience: trpezlivosť
• shop: obchod
• approaching: blížil
• thrilled: nadšený
• purchase: kúpou
• jacket: bunda
• light: svetelka
• aisle: prechádzka
• amazed: uhranul

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Blanket of Memories: Healing Hearts Through Nostalgia
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V dome starej mamy bolo stále teplo a útulne.
En: In their grandmother's house, it was always warm and cozy.

Sk: Aj keď bola zima a vonku padal sneh, dnu panovala príjemná atmosféra.
En: Even though it was winter and snow was falling outside, a pleasant atmosphere prevailed inside.

Sk: Milan a Zuzana tam prišli, aby pretriedili veci starej mamy.
En: Milan and Zuzana had come to sort through their grandmother's belongings.

Sk: Každý kút tejto veľkej rodinnej domácnosti ukrýval spomienky.
En: Every corner of this large family home concealed memories.

Sk: Milan sedel na zemi s krabicou plnou starých kníh a dokumentov.
En: Milan was sitting on the floor with a box full of old books and documents.

Sk: Zuzana sedela na pohovke, obklopená starými fotografiami a dekami.
En: Zuzana was sitting on the couch, surrounded by old photographs and blankets.

Sk: Odložila jednu deku a pozrela na brata.
En: She set aside one blanket and looked at her brother.

Sk: "Mali by sme túto deku nechať," povedala jemne.
En: "We should keep this blanket," she said gently.

Sk: "Naozaj potrebujeme toľko deky?
En: "Do we really need so many blankets?

Sk: Niektoré sú už staré a roztrhnuté," povzdychol si Milan.
En: Some of them are already old and torn," Milan sighed.

Sk: Pre neho bol úloh jasný.
En: To him, the task was clear.

Sk: Museli sa rýchlo pretriediť a postupovať prakticky.
En: They needed to sort quickly and proceed practically.

Sk: Zuzana sa zahľadela na deku.
En: Zuzana gazed at the blanket.

Sk: "Toto je deka, pod ktorou sme ako deti spali.
En: "This is the blanket we used to sleep under as children.

Sk: Má svoju hodnotu.
En: It has its value."

Sk: "Milan sa na chvíľu zastavil.
En: Milan paused for a moment.

Sk: Pomaly vstal a pozrel sa na stenu, kde viseli obrazy starej mamy.
En: He slowly stood up and looked at the wall where their grandmother's pictures hung.

Sk: Cítil pocit viny, že ju viac nenavštevoval.
En: He felt guilty for not visiting her more often.

Sk: "Viem, že je pre teba ťažké niečo vyhodiť.
En: "I know it's hard for you to throw things away.

Sk: Ale musíme byť rozumní," povedal ticho.
En: But we have to be reasonable," he said quietly.

Sk: Zuzana sklonila hlavu a vzdychla.
En: Zuzana bowed her head and sighed.

Sk: "Nemôžem sa vzdať spomienok.
En: "I can't give up memories.

Sk: Potrebujem ich.
En: I need them."

Sk: "Nastalo medzi nimi ticho, ktoré prerušil Milan.
En: There was a silence between them that Milan broke.

Sk: "Čo keby sme tie najvzácnejšie veci nechali a zvyšok dali na dobré účely?
En: "What if we keep the most treasured items and give the rest to good causes?

Sk: Možno by sme niečo mohli aj zrecyklovať.
En: Maybe we could recycle some things too."

Sk: "Zuzana kývla hlavou.
En: Zuzana nodded her head.

Sk: "To by bolo rozumné.
En: "That would be reasonable.

Sk: Ale tú deku by som naozaj chcela nechať.
En: But I really would like to keep that blanket."

Sk: "Milan si sadol vedľa nej a chytil jej ruku.
En: Milan sat down next to her and took her hand.

Sk: "Súhlasím.
En: "I agree.

Sk: Tú deku necháme.
En: We'll keep that blanket."

Sk: "Spolu si prešli všetky miestnosti.
En: Together, they went through every room.

Sk: Vybrali tie najcennejšie veci a ostatné roztriedili.
En: They selected the most valuable items and sorted the rest.

Sk: Niektoré veci putovali do darov, iné preč.
En: Some things were donated, others discarded.

Sk: Pomaly sa im podarilo všetko usporiadať.
En: Slowly, they managed to organize everything.

Sk: Dom sa pomaličky vyprázdňoval, ale bol naplnený ich spojením a spoločným úsilím.
En: The house gradually emptied, but it was filled with their connection and joint effort.

Sk: Keď nakoniec odišli, zimné slnko začalo zapadať, jeho teplé lúče osvetľovali dom zo všetkých strán.
En: When they finally left, the winter sun began to set, its warm rays illuminating the house from all sides.

Sk: Milan a Zuzana sa cítili pokojne.
En: Milan and Zuzana felt at peace.

Sk: Naučili sa vážiť si jeden druhého a našli spôsob, ako uctiť pamiatku svojej staršej mamy spoločne.
En: They learned to appreciate each other and found a way to honor their grandmother's memory together.

Sk: Ich srdcia boli plné lásky a spomienok, ktoré mali na ten veľký dom plný drahocenných chvíľ.
En: Their hearts were full of love and memories of that large house filled with precious moments.


Vocabulary Words:

• cozy: útulne
• prevail: panovať
• belongings: veci
• concealed: ukrýval
• gently: jemne
• torn: roztrhnuté
• practically: prakticky
• gazed: zahľadela
• treasured: najvzácnejšie
• donate: darovať
• discarded: vyhodiť
• organize: usporiadať
• treasured: cennejšie
• connection: spojenie
• effort: úsilie
• illuminating: osvetľovali
• appreciate: vážiť si
• honor: uctiť
• warm rays: teplé lúče
• filled: naplnený
• paused: zastavil
• recycle: zrecyklovať
• selected: vybrali
• bowed: sklonila
• connection: spojenie
• valuable: drahocenné
• proceeded: postupovať
• treasured items: najvzácnejšie veci
• memories: spomienky
• guilty: pocit viny

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Marek’s Heartfelt Lesson: A Foggy Swamp Escape
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Marek, Eva a Jana sa vybrali na zimu do Foggy Swamp.
En: Marek, Eva and Jana set out for the winter to Foggy Swamp.

Sk: Marek bol vášnivý turista, rád chodil po prírode.
En: Marek was a passionate hiker, he loved walking in nature.

Sk: Dnes chcel uniknúť stresu z práce.
En: Today, he wanted to escape the stress of work.

Sk: Marek bol presvedčený, že jeho zdravie je perfektné.
En: Marek was convinced that his health was perfect.

Sk: Veril si.
En: He was confident.

Sk: Mlha bola hustá.
En: The fog was thick.

Sk: Stromy boli staré.
En: The trees were old.

Sk: Vzduch bol chladný a vonial borovicami.
En: The air was cold and smelled of pine.

Sk: Cesta bola klzká.
En: The path was slippery.

Sk: Eva a Jana išli vpredu.
En: Eva and Jana walked ahead.

Sk: Marek kráčal pomaly za nimi.
En: Marek walked slowly behind them.

Sk: Zrazu pocítil ostrú bolesť v hrudi.
En: Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his chest.

Sk: Bola silná, prišla nečakane.
En: It was strong and came unexpectedly.

Sk: Zastavil sa.
En: He stopped.

Sk: Skúsil to ignorovať.
En: He tried to ignore it.

Sk: Povedal si, že je len unavený.
En: He told himself he was just tired.

Sk: Pokračoval ďalej.
En: He kept going.

Sk: Eva sa otočila.
En: Eva turned around.

Sk: "Marek, si v poriadku?
En: "Marek, are you okay?"

Sk: " spýtala sa.
En: she asked.

Sk: "Áno, áno," odpovedal Marek, aj keď si nebol istý.
En: "Yes, yes," Marek replied, even though he wasn't sure.

Sk: Bolesť sa zhoršovala.
En: The pain worsened.

Sk: Začal sa potiť, cítil závrat.
En: He started sweating and felt dizzy.

Sk: Hmla sa zdala byť hustejšia.
En: The fog seemed to thicken.

Sk: Ešte raz sa zastavil.
En: He stopped once more.

Sk: Cítil, že niečo nie je v poriadku.
En: He felt that something wasn't right.

Sk: Marek sa snažil dýchať zhlboka.
En: Marek tried to breathe deeply.

Sk: Ale bolesť ho neopustila.
En: But the pain did not leave him.

Sk: Vedel, že musí niečo urobiť.
En: He knew he had to do something.

Sk: Zavolal na Evu a Janu.
En: He called out to Eva and Jana.

Sk: "Musím požiadať o pomoc," povedal potichu.
En: "I need to ask for help," he said quietly.

Sk: Jana rýchlo vytočila číslo záchrannej služby.
En: Jana quickly dialed the emergency number.

Sk: O chvíľu neskôr Marek počul zvuk helikoptéry.
En: A moment later, Marek heard the sound of a helicopter.

Sk: Evu a Janu sledovali, ako ho záchranári zdvíhajú na nosidlách.
En: Eva and Jana watched as the rescuers lifted him onto a stretcher.

Sk: Marek vedel, že je v bezpečí.
En: Marek knew he was safe.

Sk: V nemocnici sa dozvedel, že je dôležité starať sa o svoje zdravie.
En: In the hospital, he learned that it is important to take care of one's health.

Sk: Uvedomil si, že fyzická kondícia nie je všetko.
En: He realized that physical fitness is not everything.

Sk: Musí byť pokorný a pripravený priznať si zraniteľnosť.
En: He must be humble and ready to admit his vulnerability.

Sk: Uvedomil si, že zdravie zahŕňa i starostlivosť o srdce.
En: He realized that health also includes taking care of the heart.

Sk: Keď sa vrátil domov, Marek poďakoval Eve a Jane za ich pomoc.
En: When he returned home, Marek thanked Eva and Jana for their help.

Sk: Vedel, že jeho pohľad na zdravie sa zmenil.
En: He knew that his perspective on health had changed.

Sk: Rozhodol sa, že sa bude viac venovať celkovej starostlivosti o seba.
En: He decided that he would pay more attention to overall self-care.

Sk: Bol vďačný za lekciu, ktorú mu Foggy Swamp dal.
En: He was grateful for the lesson that Foggy Swamp had given him.


Vocabulary Words:

• passionate: vášnivý
• hiker: turista
• escape: uniknúť
• stress: stresu
• convinced: presvedčený
• thick: hustá
• air: vzduch
• slippery: klzká
• sharp: ostrá
• pain: bolesť
• chest: hrudi
• unexpectedly: nečakane
• ignore: ignorovať
• tired: unavený
• worsened: zhoršovala
• sweating: potiť
• dizzy: závrat
• thicken: zhustnúť
• realized: uvedomil si
• vulnerability: zraniteľnosť
• emergency: záchrannej služby
• stretcher: nosidlách
• hospital: nemocnici
• fitness: kondícia
• humble: pokorný
• grateful: vďačný
• perspective: pohľad
• overall: celkovej
• self-care: starostlivosť o seba
• lesson: lekciu

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Light: Marek's Journey Through Fog and Fear
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Marek sa potkýnal po vlhkej zemi Bieleho močiaru.
En: Marek stumbled through the damp ground of Bieleho Močiara.

Sk: Cítil, ako sa mu chladný, silný vietor zarýva pod kabát.
En: He felt the cold, strong wind piercing under his coat.

Sk: V zime je močiarny kraj nehostinný a dnes ho zakrývala hustá hmla.
En: In winter, the marshland is inhospitable, and today it was covered in thick fog.

Sk: Nevidel si ani na špičku vlastného nosa.
En: He couldn't even see the tip of his own nose.

Sk: V hlave mu stále vŕtali rady Ivety.
En: In his mind, Iveta's advice kept echoing.

Sk: "Pokiľ sa stratíš, využívaj všetky zmysly.
En: "If you get lost, use all your senses.

Sk: Počúvaj zvuky, cítiť ich môžeš lepšie ako vidieť.
En: Listen to sounds; you can sense them better than seeing."

Sk: "Marek cítil strach.
En: Marek felt fear.

Sk: Stratil zrak.
En: He lost his sight.

Sk: Všetko začalo v momente, keď cez hustú hmlovinu prival iba hluché ticho.
En: Everything started in the moment when the thick fog brought only deafening silence.

Sk: Zavrel oči a snažil sa počúvať všetko, čo ho obklopuje.
En: He closed his eyes and tried to listen to everything surrounding him.

Sk: Kroky po blate, šum lístia, slabé čvirikanie vtáctva.
En: Steps in the mud, the rustle of leaves, faint chirping of birds.

Sk: Snažil sa spätne vybaviť, čo mu o tejto oblasti hovorila Jana, jeho priateľka.
En: He tried to recall what Jana, his girlfriend, had told him about this area.

Sk: Ona bola skutočne nebojácna.
En: She was truly fearless.

Sk: "Na kraji močiaru je stará cesta," povedala mu raz.
En: "At the edge of the marsh, there's an old road," she had once said.

Sk: "Je to bezpečné miesto.
En: "It's a safe place."

Sk: "Bez zraku bol Marek dosť zraniteľný.
En: Without sight, Marek was quite vulnerable.

Sk: Vedel to a obával sa toho.
En: He knew it and was afraid of it.

Sk: Vždy sa spoliehal len sám na seba.
En: He always relied on himself.

Sk: Ale teraz potreboval pomoc.
En: But now he needed help.

Sk: Počul, že nedaleko od neho prejde auto.
En: He heard a car pass nearby.

Sk: Je to jeho šanca.
En: This was his chance.

Sk: "Pomoc!
En: "Help!"

Sk: " zvolal do ticha.
En: he called into the silence.

Sk: "Pomôžte mi!
En: "Help me!"

Sk: " Jeho hlas zanikol v hmle, ale potom sa snažil ešte raz.
En: His voice was lost in the fog, but then he tried again.

Sk: Musel sa spoľahnúť na to, že niekto bude počuť jeho volanie.
En: He had to rely on someone hearing his call.

Sk: Potreboval ich priniesť k sebe.
En: He needed to bring them to him.

Sk: Po chvíli, ktorá sa zdala nekonečná, počul hlasy.
En: After a moment that seemed endless, he heard voices.

Sk: Ľudia odpovedali na jeho výkriky.
En: People responded to his cries.

Sk: "Tu sme!
En: "Here we are!

Sk: Počuli sme ťa, ideme k tebe!
En: We heard you, we're coming to you!"

Sk: " Boli to turistickí nadšenci, ktorí, nevysvetiteľne, práve prechádzali okolo.
En: They were hiking enthusiasts who, inexplicably, were just passing by.

Sk: S ich pomocou sa pomaly presunul k bezpečiu.
En: With their help, he slowly moved to safety.

Sk: Svetlo prichádzajúce spoza hmly mu po chvíli prinieslo pokoj.
En: The light coming from behind the fog brought him peace after a while.

Sk: Zrýchlil krok až do bezpečia na suchej ceste.
En: He quickened his pace until he was safe on the dry road.

Sk: Marek, teraz bezpečne na okraji močiara, pochopil význam slova spolupráca.
En: Marek, now safely at the edge of the marsh, understood the meaning of the word cooperation.

Sk: Nebolo to o jeho nezávislosti, ale o ochote požiadať o pomoc.
En: It wasn't about his independence, but about the willingness to ask for help.

Sk: Naučil sa, že byť otvorený zraniteľnosti nie je slabosť, ale múdrosť.
En: He learned that being open to vulnerability is not weakness, but wisdom.

Sk: A práve to pochopil v hľadaní svetla vo vonkajšom, aj vnútornom svete.
En: And he understood this in searching for light in both the external and internal world.


Vocabulary Words:

• stumbled: potkýnal
• damp: vlhká
• piercing: zarýva
• inhospitable: nehostinný
• marshland: močiarny kraj
• echoing: vŕtali
• deafening: hluché
• rustle: šum
• vulnerable: zraniteľný
• relied: spoliehal
• cries: výkriky
• hiking: turistickí
• inexplicably: nevysvetliteľne
• peace: pokoj
• cooperation: spolupráca
• independence: nezávislosti
• vulnerability: zraniteľnosti
• wisdom: múdrosť
• marsh: močiar
• fog: hmla
• chirping: čvirikanie
• edge: kraj
• surrounding: obklopuje
• senses: zmysly
• faint: slabé
• quickened: zrýchlil
• tip: špička
• willingness: ochote
• safe: bezpečný
• external: vonkajšom

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: The Heartfelt Hunt: Discovering Holiday Joy in Košice
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Vánoční trhy v Košicích hýří kouzlem.
En: The Christmas markets in Košice are brimming with magic.

Sk: Námestie je plné jasných svetiel a vône vareného vína.
En: The square is full of bright lights and the aroma of mulled wine.

Sk: Juraj, so srdcom plným nádeje, sa prediera cez dav ľudí.
En: Juraj, with a heart full of hope, pushes through the crowd.

Sk: Premýšľa o tom, čo kúpiť svojej rodine.
En: He ponders what to buy for his family.

Sk: Sviatočná atmosféra je nádherná, ale čas sa krátí.
En: The festive atmosphere is wonderful, but time is running short.

Sk: Vianoce sú už za dverami.
En: Christmas is just around the corner.

Sk: Juraj nie je sám.
En: Juraj is not alone.

Sk: Zuzana a Marek sú s ním.
En: Zuzana and Marek are with him.

Sk: Prišli, aby mu pomohli.
En: They've come to help him.

Sk: Zuzana je jeho priateľka.
En: Zuzana is his girlfriend.

Sk: Marek je jeho najlepší kamarát.
En: Marek is his best friend.

Sk: "Juraj, nestrácaj čas!
En: "Juraj, don't waste time!"

Sk: " hovorí Zuzana láskavo.
En: Zuzana says kindly.

Sk: "Pozri, koľko ľudí je tu!
En: "Look at how many people are here!

Sk: Dary sa rýchlo míňajú.
En: Gifts are running out quickly."

Sk: " Juraj sa snaží nepoddávať panike, ale cíti tlak.
En: Juraj tries not to panic, but he feels the pressure.

Sk: Prvý stánok je plný šperkov.
En: The first stall is full of jewelry.

Sk: Juraj vie, že jeho mama má rada jednoduché veci.
En: Juraj knows his mom likes simple things.

Sk: Rozhodne sa, že šperk nie je ten pravý dar.
En: He decides that jewelry is not the right gift.

Sk: Druhý stánok je s hračkami.
En: The second stall has toys.

Sk: Pre jeho mladšieho brata by to bolo perfektné.
En: It would be perfect for his younger brother.

Sk: Ale už vie, že Marek mu už niečo vybral.
En: But he already knows that Marek has chosen something for him.

Sk: Ako prechádzajú ďalšími stánkami, Juraj si uvedomí, že najdôležitejšie sú myšlienky za darčekmi.
En: As they go through more stalls, Juraj realizes that the thoughts behind the gifts are most important.

Sk: Náhle zastane.
En: He suddenly stops.

Sk: "Zuzana, Marek, čo myslíte, čo by potešilo mojich rodičov?
En: "Zuzana, Marek, what do you think would make my parents happy?"

Sk: " opýta sa.
En: he asks.

Sk: Zuzana sa usmeje.
En: Zuzana smiles.

Sk: "Niečo z vášho detstva.
En: "Something from your childhood.

Sk: Niečo, čo máte všetci radi.
En: Something that you all love."

Sk: "Juraj pozorne rozmýšľa.
En: Juraj thinks carefully.

Sk: Potom uvidí posledný stánok.
En: Then he sees the last stall.

Sk: Je plný ručne vyrobených vecí.
En: It is full of handmade items.

Sk: Vopred už takmer zatvárajú.
En: They are almost closing already.

Sk: Srdce mu poskočí.
En: His heart skips a beat.

Sk: V stánku sú krásne drevené figúrky.
En: The stall has beautiful wooden figures.

Sk: Každú z nich ručne tvorená, každá unikatná.
En: Each one is handmade, each one unique.

Sk: Juraj si spomenie, ako jeho rodina každý rok dekoruje stromček a ako sa jeho mama rada postará o drevené ozdoby.
En: Juraj remembers how his family decorates the tree every year and how his mom loves to take care of the wooden ornaments.

Sk: Rýchlo sa rozhodne.
En: He quickly decides.

Sk: Vezme niekoľko figúrok a zaplatí za ne.
En: He picks up several figures and pays for them.

Sk: Predavač mu s úsmevom zabalí darčeky.
En: The vendor wraps the gifts with a smile.

Sk: V tej chvíli trhy začnú zatvárať.
En: At that moment, the markets start to close.

Sk: Juraj si s úľavou vydýchne.
En: Juraj breathes a sigh of relief.

Sk: "Stihli sme to," hovorí Marek.
En: "We made it," Marek says.

Sk: Cestou domov sa Juraj cíti spokojný.
En: On the way home, Juraj feels satisfied.

Sk: Nevybral drahé dary, ale viem, že jeho rodina tieto darčeky ocení.
En: He didn't choose expensive gifts, but he knows his family will appreciate these presents.

Sk: Vianoce sa blížia a Juraj sa už nemôže dočkať, keď uvidí úsmevy na tvárach svojich rodičov a brata.
En: Christmas is approaching, and Juraj cannot wait to see the smiles on his parents' and brother's faces.

Sk: Niekedy sú to práve maličkosti, čo majú veľký význam.
En: Sometimes, it is the little things that have great significance.

Sk: A tak Juraj pochopil, že najkrajšie dary sú tie zo srdca.
En: And so Juraj understood that the most beautiful gifts are those from the heart.

Sk: A Vianoce sú práve o šťastí a pokoji, ktorý zdieľame s tými, ktorých máme najradšej.
En: And Christmas is truly about the happiness and peace we share with those we love the most.


Vocabulary Words:

• brimming: hýří
• aroma: vôňa
• mulled: vareného
• ponders: premýšľa
• festive: sviatočná
• pressure: tlak
• stall: stánok
• jewelry: šperkov
• unique: unikátna
• ornaments: ozdoby
• vendor: predavač
• relief: úľavou
• decorates: dekoruje
• significance: význam
• waste: nestrácaj
• panic: panike
• satisfied: spokojný
• carefully: pozorne
• handmade: ručne vyrobených
• gift: dar
• closing: zatvárajú
• kindly: láskavo
• wraps: zabalí
• brother: brata
• decorate: postará
• skip: poskočí
• approaching: blížia
• sigh: vydýchne
• thoughts: myšlienky
• share: zdieľame

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Courage in the Tatry: A Quest Beyond Snow and Doubt
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-06-08-38-19-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Juraj a Lenka stáli na okraji lesa, hľadeli na majestátne Tatry.
En: Juraj and Lenka stood at the edge of the forest, gazing at the majestic Tatry.

Sk: Sneh pádal z neba ako nebeské periny.
En: Snow fell from the sky like heavenly blankets.

Sk: Nový rok práve začal, ale vietor bol surový, pripomínajúci, že Tatry sú krásne, avšak nemilosrdné.
En: The New Year had just begun, but the wind was harsh, a reminder that the Tatry are beautiful yet unforgiving.

Sk: Juraj sa pozrel na Lenku.
En: Juraj looked at Lenka.

Sk: "Si si istá, že chceš ísť ďalej?
En: "Are you sure you want to go on?"

Sk: " opýtal sa s obavou.
En: he asked with concern.

Sk: Lenka mala odhodlaný výraz v tvári.
En: Lenka had a determined look on her face.

Sk: "Áno, verím si.
En: "Yes, I believe in myself.

Sk: Chcem ukázať svojej rodine, že to zvládnem," odpovedala.
En: I want to show my family that I can do it," she replied.

Sk: Cesty medzi stromami boli zakryté bielym závojom.
En: The paths between the trees were covered with a white curtain.

Sk: Juraj bol skúsený turistický vodca, no po minuloročnej neúspešnej expedícii sa jeho sebadôvera otriasla.
En: Juraj was an experienced hiking guide, but after last year's unsuccessful expedition, his confidence was shaken.

Sk: "Sľubujem, že ťa ochránim," povedal Juraj, no jeho hlas znel neisto aj v jeho vlastných ušiach.
En: "I promise I'll protect you," Juraj said, but his voice sounded uncertain even to his own ears.

Sk: Obaja šli ďalej, keď sneh padal stále hustejšie.
En: They both continued as the snow fell more densely.

Sk: Juraj sa snažil koncentrovať na trasu, ale všetky značky sa stratili pod bielou plachtou.
En: Juraj tried to concentrate on the route, but all the signs were lost under the white blanket.

Sk: Lenka bola pred ním, krok za krokom, jej dych bol viditeľný vo vzduchu.
En: Lenka was ahead of him, step by step, her breath visible in the air.

Sk: "Ako sa cítia?
En: "How are you feeling?"

Sk: " zakričal Juraj cez svišťajúci vietor.
En: Juraj shouted over the whistling wind.

Sk: "Dobre," odpovedala Lenka, ale jej hlas bol napnutý.
En: "Fine," Lenka replied, but her voice was tense.

Sk: Snehová búrka naberala na sile.
En: The snowstorm grew stronger.

Sk: Cesta bola nejasná a vietor ich ustavične tlačil.
En: The path was unclear, and the wind kept pushing them.

Sk: "Lenka, mali by sme sa vrátiť," zvolal Juraj, zastavujúc sa.
En: "Lenka, we should turn back," Juraj called, stopping.

Sk: Niekoľko krokov pred ním Lenka váhala.
En: A few steps ahead of him, Lenka hesitated.

Sk: Bola unavená, ale jej túžba dosiahnuť vrchol bola silná.
En: She was tired, but her desire to reach the summit was strong.

Sk: "Nie, ešte nie," protestovala, no v očiach sa jej zračili iskierky pochybností.
En: "No, not yet," she protested, though sparks of doubt shone in her eyes.

Sk: Práve keď sa chystala pokračovať, Juraj si všimol úzky útesovú cestu.
En: Just as she was about to continue, Juraj noticed a narrow cliff path.

Sk: Tišil vietor svojim telom.
En: He shielded the wind with his body.

Sk: "Lenka, teraz je to nebezpečné," povedal pevne.
En: "Lenka, it's dangerous now," he said firmly.

Sk: Chvíľu na seba hľadeli, a potom Lenka nakoniec prikývla.
En: They looked at each other for a moment, and then Lenka finally nodded.

Sk: Rozum ju premohol.
En: Reason overcame her.

Sk: Juraj našiel malú jaskyňu vedľa cesty.
En: Juraj found a small cave by the path.

Sk: "Tu sa schováme," povedal, pomáhajúc Lenke vojsť.
En: "We'll hide here," he said, helping Lenka to enter.

Sk: Sneh hučal vonku, ale vnútri sa cítili o trošku bezpečnejšie.
En: The snow roared outside, but inside, they felt slightly safer.

Sk: Cez noc trvalo, kým vietor skončil svoju divokosť.
En: It took all night for the wind to end its wildness.

Sk: Ráno ich privítala jasná obloha.
En: Morning greeted them with a clear sky.

Sk: "Pozri, môžeme ísť domov," usmiala sa Lenka, objímajúc Juraja s vďakou.
En: "Look, we can go home," Lenka smiled, hugging Juraj with gratitude.

Sk: On, pozorujúc zmenu v počasí, cítil, ako strach opúšťa jeho srdce.
En: He, observing the change in weather, felt fear leaving his heart.

Sk: Na ceste dolu Jurajova istota rástla.
En: On the way down, Juraj's confidence grew.

Sk: Našiel bezpečnú trasu, kedykoľvek mali pochybnosti.
En: He found a safe route whenever there were doubts.

Sk: Lenka kráčala s ním, už pokojne a usmiato.
En: Lenka walked with him, now calm and smiling.

Sk: Dosiahli dolinu, pričom ich srdcia boli naplnené novými lekciami.
En: They reached the valley, their hearts filled with new lessons.

Sk: Juraj vedel, že jeho rozhodnutia zachránili oboch.
En: Juraj knew that his decisions had saved them both.

Sk: A Lenka si uvedomila, že dosiahnuť cieľ je viac o rozumnom rozhodovaní ako o tvrdohlavosti.
En: And Lenka realized that reaching a goal is more about wise decision-making than stubbornness.

Sk: "Ďakujem, Juraj," povedala, keď dorazili do bezpečia.
En: "Thank you, Juraj," she said when they reached safety.

Sk: Juraj sa usmial.
En: Juraj smiled.

Sk: "Aj ja ti ďakujem, Lenka.
En: "Thank you too, Lenka.

Sk: Tentokrát sme všetko zvládli spolu.
En: This time, we managed everything together."

Sk: " spoločný úsmev uzavrel ich horskú dobrodružstvo.
En: A shared smile closed their mountain adventure.

Sk: V tej chvíli obaja pochopili skutočnú hodnotu odvahy, rozvahy a tímovej práce.
En: In that moment, both understood the true value of courage, wisdom, and teamwork.


Vocabulary Words:

• majestic: majestátne
• heavenly: nebeské
• harsh: surový
• unforgiving: nemilosrdné
• concern: obavou
• determined: odhodlaný
• experienced: skúsený
• expedition: expedícii
• concentrate: koncentrovať
• shaken: otriasla
• curtain: závoj
• whistling: svišťajúci
• tense: napnutý
• hesitated: váhala
• narrow: úzky
• cliff: útesovú
• shielded: tišil
• firmly: pevne
• reason: rozum
• cave: jaskyňu
• roared: hučal
• wildness: divokosť
• gratitude: vďakou
• doubts: pochybnosti
• summit: vrchol
• route: trasu
• stubbornness: tvrdohlavosti
• courage: odvahy
• wisdom: rozvahy
• teamwork: tímovej práce

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Mysteries of Bratislava: A School Trip to Remember
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-05-23-34-01-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: V Bratislave, pod zimnou oblohou pokrytou snehovými vločkami, sa školský autobus zastavil pred majestátnym hradom.
En: In Bratislava, under a winter sky covered with snowflakes, the school bus stopped in front of a majestic castle.

Sk: V triede vládlo vzrušenie, pretože dnes bol zvláštny deň - sviatok Troch kráľov.
En: Excitement filled the class, as today was a special day - the holiday of the Three Kings.

Sk: Marek, plachý a zvedavý študent, vystúpil užaslý z autobusu.
En: Marek, a shy and curious student, stepped out of the bus in awe.

Sk: V hlave mu stále rezonovala legenda o skrytom posolstve ukrytom niekde v hrade.
En: The legend about a hidden message concealed somewhere within the castle still resonated in his mind.

Sk: "Lívia, pozri sa na tie steny, sú také staré!
En: "Lívia, look at those walls, they're so old!"

Sk: " zvolal Marek, keď sa blížili k hlavnému vchodu hradu.
En: exclaimed Marek as they approached the main entrance of the castle.

Sk: Lívia, jeho veselá spolužiačka, nič nepočula, pretože bola príliš zaneprázdnená skúšaním nového fotoaparátu.
En: Lívia, his cheerful classmate, didn't hear him because she was too busy trying out her new camera.

Sk: Tomáš, ich učiteľ histórie, starostlivo sledoval, aby sa všetci zdržiavali pokope.
En: Tomáš, their history teacher, carefully watched to ensure everyone stayed together.

Sk: Bol to jeho nejobľúbenejší výlet v roku a vždy sa snažil vzbudiť u svojich žiakov nadšenie pre slovenskú históriu.
En: It was his favorite trip of the year, and he always tried to inspire his students with enthusiasm for Slovak history.

Sk: "Deti, nezabudnite sa držať spolu, hrad dnes bude plný návštevníkov!
En: "Children, don't forget to stick together, the castle will be full of visitors today!"

Sk: " varoval ich s úsmevom.
En: he warned them with a smile.

Sk: Marek mal v pláne niečo iné.
En: Marek had different plans.

Sk: Chcel nájsť to tajomné posolstvo, o ktorom hovorili staré povesti.
En: He wanted to find that mysterious message that old legends spoke of.

Sk: Pri každej príležitosti skontroloval rozloženie hradu a hľadal miesto, ktoré sa zhodovalo s popisom.
En: At every opportunity, he checked the layout of the castle, searching for a place that matched the description.

Sk: Lívia ho však neustále volala späť, aby urobila ďalšie fotky s ním pri každej významnej pamiatke.
En: However, Lívia kept calling him back to take more pictures with him at every significant monument.

Sk: "Poď, Marek!
En: "Come on, Marek!

Sk: Stoj pred tou veľkou sochou!
En: Stand in front of that big statue!"

Sk: " smiala sa Lívia, ale Marekove myšlienky boli už ďaleko za stenami hradu.
En: Lívia laughed, but Marek's thoughts were already far beyond the castle walls.

Sk: Keď prešli do jednej z tichších častí hradu, Marekova šanca prišla.
En: When they moved into one of the quieter parts of the castle, Marek's chance came.

Sk: Jeho srdce bilo rýchlo, keď sa obzrel okolo a zistil, že nikto z jeho spolužiakov ani Tomáš ho nevidí.
En: His heart was racing as he looked around and realized that none of his classmates or Tomáš could see him.

Sk: Rýchlo sa vytratil do bočnej chodby.
En: He quickly slipped away into a side corridor.

Sk: Voňal staré kamene a videl stopy starnutia na stene.
En: He smelled the old stones and saw the signs of aging on the wall.

Sk: Tam, v úzkej klenbe, niečo svietilo.
En: There, in a narrow arch, something was shining.

Sk: Približoval sa k tomu a našiel vytesaný starý nápis, ktorý zjavne nepatril k žiadnym známym písomným pamiatkam.
En: He approached it and found an ancient inscription carved in, which clearly did not belong to any known written records.

Sk: Celý ohromený sa vrátil k skupine, skrývajúc vlastnú malú výhru.
En: Completely astonished, he returned to the group, hiding his own small triumph.

Sk: Lívia ho zahliadla a s úsmevom zaznamenala jeho nadšenie spolu s krátkym vysvetlením objavu.
En: Lívia spotted him and, with a smile, captured his excitement along with a brief explanation of his discovery.

Sk: "Nie je to len o knihách," pomyslel si Marek, keď sa díval na Líviu, ktorá s nadšením opisovala svoj nový objav v objektíve svojho fotoaparátu.
En: "It's not just about books," Marek thought as he watched Lívia, who was enthusiastically describing her new find through the lens of her camera.

Sk: Výlet sa skončil.
En: The trip ended.

Sk: Marek sa cítil silnejší a istejší.
En: Marek felt stronger and more confident.

Sk: Mal niečo, čo ho viedlo k váženiu si minulosti o to viac.
En: He had something that led him to appreciate the past even more.

Sk: Vedel, že teraz má do svojho projektu unikátny a autentický zdroj.
En: He knew he now had a unique and authentic source for his project.

Sk: Na spiatočnej ceste si všimol, že hrad, aj keď ho teraz takmer zmizol za kopcami, v ňom zostal živý—plný tajomstiev, ktoré ešte len čakajú na odhalenie.
En: On the way back, he noticed that the castle, even though it had almost disappeared behind the hills, remained alive within him—full of secrets yet to be revealed.


Vocabulary Words:

• flock: vločky
• majestic: majestátnym
• legend: legenda
• concealed: ukrytom
• resonated: rezonovala
• shy: plachý
• curious: zvedavý
• exclaimed: zvolal
• cheerful: veselá
• ensure: starostlivo
• inspire: vzbudiť
• enthusiasm: nadšenie
• opportunity: príležitosť
• mysterious: tajomné
• inscription: nápis
• astonished: ohromený
• triumph: výhra
• capture: zaznamenala
• enthusiastically: s nadšením
• authentic: autentický
• corridor: chodby
• arch: klenba
• ancient: starý
• astonished: ohromený
• triumph: výhra
• monument: pamiatke
• vanished: zmizol
• reveal: odhalenie
• project: projektu
• significant: významnej