Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Hidden Treasures: Finding Life's Gifts by Bohijnské Jazero
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Marek a Ladislav kráčali pozdĺž brehu Bohijnského jazera.
En: Marek and Ladislav were walking along the shore of Bohijnské jazero.

Sk: Jar bola v plnom prúde.
En: Spring was in full bloom.

Sk: Kvetiny kvitli všade navôkol.
En: Flowers blossomed all around.

Sk: Mierny vánok sa hral s vodou na hladine.
En: A gentle breeze played with the water on the surface.

Sk: Trhovisko pri jazere bolo plné ľudí.
En: The marketplace by the lake was full of people.

Sk: Predajcovia ponúkali suveníry, domáce výrobky a miestne dobroty.
En: Vendors offered souvenirs, homemade products, and local delicacies.

Sk: Vzduchom sa niesla vôňa čerstvého pečiva.
En: The air was filled with the scent of fresh pastries.

Sk: Marek bol zamyslený cestovateľ.
En: Marek was a thoughtful traveler.

Sk: Chcel nájsť niečo špeciálne pre svojho mentora, ktorý ho vždy podporoval.
En: He wanted to find something special for his mentor, who had always supported him.

Sk: Ladislav bol opak Mareka.
En: Ladislav was the opposite of Marek.

Sk: S radosťou vychutnával prítomný okamih.
En: He joyfully savored the present moment.

Sk: "Pozri, Marek!
En: "Look, Marek!

Sk: Tieto keramické šálky sú krásne," zvolal Ladislav, no Marek len pozrel a pokračoval ďalej.
En: These ceramic cups are beautiful," exclaimed Ladislav, but Marek just glanced and continued on.

Sk: Trh bol hlučný.
En: The market was noisy.

Sk: Všade boli ľudia.
En: People were everywhere.

Sk: Marek sa cítil preťažený.
En: Marek felt overwhelmed.

Sk: V stánkoch videl len masovo vyrábané drobnosti.
En: In the stalls, he saw only mass-produced trinkets.

Sk: Ladislav sa snažil Mareka povzbudiť.
En: Ladislav tried to encourage Marek.

Sk: "Mali by sme si užiť túto krásnu scenériu," navrhol Ladislav.
En: "We should enjoy this beautiful scenery," suggested Ladislav.

Sk: Marek bol však príliš zaujatý hľadaním dokonalého darčeka.
En: However, Marek was too preoccupied with finding the perfect gift.

Sk: Keď sa zdalo, že nič zvláštne nenájde, žmurkol niečo v povzdialení jeho oka.
En: When it seemed like he wouldn't find anything special, something winked at the edge of his eye.

Sk: V kúte trhu objavil skrytý stánok.
En: In the corner of the market, he discovered a hidden stall.

Sk: Vedie ho stará pani.
En: It was run by an old lady.

Sk: Jej ruky boli opotrebované, no plné života.
En: Her hands were worn but full of life.

Sk: Stánok bol plný replík starovekých artefaktov.
En: The stall was full of replicas of ancient artifacts.

Sk: Marekovi sa rozsvecovali oči.
En: Marek's eyes lit up.

Sk: Uprostred vystavených kúskov našiel nádherne vyrezávaný amulet.
En: Among the displayed items, he found a beautifully carved amulet.

Sk: Podišiel bližšie a starej pani sa opýtal: "Aký je príbeh tohto amuletu?
En: He stepped closer and asked the old lady, "What is the story of this amulet?"

Sk: " Pani sa usmiala a začala rozprávať históriu amuletu.
En: The lady smiled and began to tell the history of the amulet.

Sk: Rozprávala o múdrosti a učení, dvoch hodnotách, ktoré hlboko ocenil Marekov mentor.
En: She spoke about wisdom and learning, two values that Marek's mentor deeply appreciated.

Sk: Marek, dojatý príbehom, sa rozhodol amulet kúpiť.
En: Marek, moved by the story, decided to buy the amulet.

Sk: Pochopil, že tento darček je viac než len vec.
En: He understood that this gift was more than just an object.

Sk: Bolo to vyjadrenie vďaky a cesty, ktorou sa sám vydal.
En: It was an expression of gratitude and the path he himself had taken.

Sk: Od tej chvíle Marek zistil, že rovnováha medzi cieľmi a užívaním si okamihov je dôležitá.
En: From that moment, Marek realized that the balance between goals and enjoying the moments is important.

Sk: Zastavil sa, pozrel na Ladislava a usmial sa.
En: He stopped, looked at Ladislav, and smiled.

Sk: "Máš pravdu," povedal.
En: "You're right," he said.

Sk: "Niekedy sa najlepšie veci objavia, keď ich najmenej očakávame.
En: "Sometimes the best things appear when we least expect them."

Sk: " A tak si obaja vychutnávali krásny deň pri Bohijnskom jazere bez ďalšieho stresu.
En: And so both of them enjoyed the beautiful day at Bohijnské jazero without any more stress.


Vocabulary Words:

• shore: breh
• blossomed: kvitli
• breeze: vánok
• delicacies: dobroty
• pastries: pečiva
• thoughtful: zamyslený
• savored: vychutnával
• ceramic: keramické
• joyfully: s radosťou
• trinkets: drobnosti
• overwhelmed: preťažený
• scenery: scenéria
• preoccupied: zaujatý
• winked: žmurkol
• replicas: replík
• ancient: starovekých
• carved: vyrezávaný
• amulet: amulet
• artifact: artefaktov
• mentor: mentor
• gratitude: vďaky
• expression: vyjadrenie
• balance: rovnováha
• goals: cieľmi
• stalls: stánkoch
• encourage: povzbudiť
• marketplace: trhovisko
• vendor: predajcovia
• hidden: skrytý
• moment: okamih

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Moonlit Reconciliation: The Night Marek and Lucia Found Peace
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Marek kráčal po piesku, ktorý sa trblietal v mesačnom svetle.
En: Marek walked on the sand, which glittered in the moonlight.

Sk: Bolo už neskoro večer, ale on nečakal pokoj.
En: It was already late at night, but he wasn't expecting peace.

Sk: Chcel hovoriť s Luciou.
En: He wanted to talk to Lucia.

Sk: Mali medzi sebou nevyriešený spor.
En: They had an unresolved dispute.

Sk: Marek vedel, že urobil chybu, a teraz chcel nájsť cestu k odpusteniu.
En: Marek knew he had made a mistake, and now he wanted to find a way to forgiveness.

Sk: Vedel, že Lucia bude tvrdá, ale musel to skúsiť.
En: He knew that Lucia would be tough, but he had to try.

Sk: Slnko už dávno zapadlo a jar prichádzala s jemným teplom.
En: The sun had long set, and spring was arriving with a gentle warmth.

Sk: Včera oslavovali Deň práce, ale teraz na neho čakala oveľa dôležitejšia úloha.
En: Yesterday, they celebrated Deň práce (Labor Day), but now a much more important task awaited him.

Sk: Nádherné jarné kvety ich obklopovali, všade okolo nich bola oslnivá vôňa mora.
En: Beautiful spring flowers surrounded them, and the dazzling scent of the sea was everywhere around them.

Sk: Vlny pokojne šumeli a obmývali ich bose nohy.
En: The waves gently whispered and washed over their bare feet.

Sk: Lucia už čakala pri brehu.
En: Lucia was already waiting by the shore.

Sk: Tvár mala zamračenú, ale oči prevažne kľudné.
En: Her face was frowning, but her eyes were mostly calm.

Sk: "Ahoj, Marek," povedala krátko.
En: "Hi, Marek," she said shortly.

Sk: Nebola zlá, len bola sklamaná.
En: She wasn't angry, just disappointed.

Sk: Čakala s otázkami, ktoré chcel Marek vyriešiť.
En: She waited with questions that Marek wanted to resolve.

Sk: "Ahoj, Lucia.
En: "Hi, Lucia.

Sk: Ďakujem, že si prišla," odpovedal Marek a snažil sa o úsmev.
En: Thank you for coming," replied Marek, trying to smile.

Sk: "Veľa som premýšľal o tom, čo sa stalo.
En: "I've thought a lot about what happened."

Sk: "Lucia pokrčila ramenami.
En: Lucia shrugged.

Sk: "Odpusť mi, ale bolo to nesprávne.
En: "Forgive me, but it was wrong.

Sk: Nemal si rozhodovať za nás oboch.
En: You shouldn't have decided for both of us."

Sk: "Marek vzdychol.
En: Marek sighed.

Sk: "Viem, a je mi to ľúto.
En: "I know, and I'm sorry.

Sk: Nechcel som ťa zraniť.
En: I didn't mean to hurt you.

Sk: Rozhodol som sa bez teba, aj keď som vedel, že sme v tom spolu.
En: I decided without you, even though I knew we were in it together.

Sk: A to bola chyba.
En: And that was a mistake."

Sk: "Lucia na Mareka upierala oči.
En: Lucia looked directly at Marek.

Sk: "Prečo si to vlastne urobil?
En: "Why did you even do it?"

Sk: "Marek sa pozrel na more.
En: Marek looked at the sea.

Sk: Spočíval na slove, ktoré sa snažil vysloviť.
En: He lingered on a word he tried to say.

Sk: "Mal som strach, Lucia.
En: "I was scared, Lucia.

Sk: Myslel som, že by som to mohol zvládnuť sám, ale mýlil som sa.
En: I thought I could handle it alone, but I was wrong."

Sk: "Po týchto slovách sa zdalo, akoby more prestalo šumieť.
En: After these words, it seemed as if the sea stopped whispering.

Sk: Lucia bola ticho, jej hnev sa pomaly rozplýval.
En: Lucia was silent; her anger slowly dissolved.

Sk: Videla Marekovu úprimnosť.
En: She saw Marek's sincerity.

Sk: "Je dobré, že si si uvedomil túto chybu," povedala jemne.
En: "It's good that you've realized this mistake," she said gently.

Sk: "Vieš, že si cenný priateľ, Marek.
En: "You know you're a valuable friend, Marek.

Sk: Ale musíme byť k sebe úprimní.
En: But we have to be honest with each other."

Sk: "Marek kývol hlavou.
En: Marek nodded.

Sk: "Súhlasím.
En: "I agree.

Sk: Odteraz budem vždy s tebou o všetkom hovoriť.
En: From now on, I will always talk to you about everything."

Sk: "Lucia sa pousmiala.
En: Lucia smiled faintly.

Sk: Bol to malý náznak mieru.
En: It was a small sign of peace.

Sk: "Vidíš, niekedy stačí len počúvať," povedala pokojne.
En: "You see, sometimes it's enough just to listen," she said calmly.

Sk: Zarosenou plážou pokračovali spolu, v mysli si pamätali ich rozhovor.
En: They continued together along the dewy beach, remembering their conversation in their minds.

Sk: Zdalo sa, že more ich prijalo do svojho nekonečného objatia, a zvuky vĺn nám prezrádzali, že všetko bude v poriadku.
En: It seemed that the sea had embraced them in its endless embrace, and the sounds of the waves told us that everything would be alright.

Sk: Marek a Lucia si od toho večera lepšie rozumeli.
En: From that evening on, Marek and Lucia understood each other better.

Sk: Naučili sa, že úprimnosť a komunikácia sú kľúčom k silnému priateľstvu.
En: They learned that honesty and communication are the keys to a strong friendship.

Sk: Vďaka tejto skúsenosti boli obaja silnejší a múdrejší.
En: Thanks to this experience, both were stronger and wiser.

Sk: V mesačnom svetle našli cestu k mieru a priateľstvo, ktoré pretrvá.
En: In the moonlight, they found a path to peace and a friendship that would endure.


Vocabulary Words:

• glittered: trblietal
• dispute: spor
• forgiveness: odpustenie
• tough: tvrdá
• gentle: jemným
• dazzling: oslnivá
• bare: bose
• frowning: zamračenú
• frankly: úprimnosť
• shrugged: pokrčila ramenami
• sigh: vzdychol
• resolve: vyriešiť
• lingered: spočínal
• embrace: objatie
• calm: pokojne
• faintly: pousmiala
• sincerity: úprimnosť
• dissolved: rozplýval
• endure: pretrvá
• whispering: šumieť
• valuable: cenný
• honesty: úprimnosť
• stronger: silnejší
• wiser: múdrejší
• moonlight: mesačnom svetle
• overwhelming: trápil
• faint: chabý
• appreciate: vďačný
• realized: uvedomil
• warmth: teplom

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Blooming Connections: Love and Nature Unite in Bratislava
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Bratislavská botanická záhrada bola plná farieb a vôní.
En: The Bratislava Botanical Garden was full of colors and scents.

Sk: Bol jarný deň, krátko po oslave Sviatku práce.
En: It was a spring day, shortly after the celebration of Labor Day.

Sk: Ľudia sa zhromaždili na dobrovoľníckom dni, kde sa venovali úprave záhonov a sadili nové rastliny.
En: People gathered for a volunteer day, where they tended to flower beds and planted new plants.

Sk: Medzi nimi bol Jozef, mladý študent, ktorému sa páčilo tráviť čas v prírode.
En: Among them was Jozef, a young student who enjoyed spending time in nature.

Sk: Jozef túžil po zmene v komunite a hľadal niekoho, kto by zdieľal jeho lásku k prírode.
En: Jozef longed for a change in the community and was looking for someone who shared his love for nature.

Sk: Na druhej strane bola Martina, ktorá pracovala v kancelárii a cítila, že potrebuje zmenu.
En: On the other hand, there was Martina, who worked in an office and felt she needed a change.

Sk: Stereotyp jej života ju unavoval a chcela niečo nové.
En: The routine of her life was tiring her, and she wanted something new.

Sk: Jozef sa sústredil na svoju úlohu, keď si všimol Martinu, ako sa snaží sadiť rastlinu.
En: Jozef focused on his task when he noticed Martina struggling to plant something.

Sk: Videla, že sa jej niečo nedarí.
En: He saw that she wasn't quite succeeding.

Sk: Jozef sa rozhodol pristúpiť k nej a povedal: "Môžem ti pomôcť?
En: Jozef decided to approach her and said, "Can I help you?"

Sk: "Martina sa na neho usmiala.
En: Martina smiled at him.

Sk: "Áno, prosím.
En: "Yes, please.

Sk: Neviem presne, čo robím," priznala s úsmevom.
En: I don't exactly know what I'm doing," she admitted with a smile.

Sk: Jozef jej ukázal, ako správne vsadiť rastlinu a počas toho sa dali do reči.
En: Jozef showed her how to plant correctly and in the meantime, they struck up a conversation.

Sk: "Študujem agronómiu," povedal Jozef.
En: "I'm studying agronomy," Jozef said.

Sk: "Milujem prírodu a chcem pomáhať komunite.
En: "I love nature and want to help the community."

Sk: ""To je úžasné," povedala Martina.
En: "That's amazing," Martina said.

Sk: "Ja pracujem v kancelárii, ale cítim, že potrebujem niečo viac.
En: "I work in an office, but I feel like I need something more."

Sk: "Počas prestávky na obed si sadli na lavičku pod kvitnúci strom.
En: During the lunch break, they sat on a bench under a blooming tree.

Sk: Rozhovor sa točil okolo ich spoločného záujmu o udržateľný životný štýl.
En: The conversation revolved around their shared interest in a sustainable lifestyle.

Sk: Zistili, že majú veľa spoločného.
En: They found out they had a lot in common.

Sk: "Možno by sme niekedy mohli ísť na turistiku," navrhol Jozef.
En: "Maybe we could go hiking sometime," suggested Jozef.

Sk: Martina nadšene súhlasila.
En: Martina agreed enthusiastically.

Sk: "Rada by som.
En: "I'd love to.

Sk: Taký výlet znie perfektne.
En: Such a trip sounds perfect."

Sk: "Keď deň v záhrade skončil, obaja odchádzali s dobrým pocitom.
En: When the day in the garden ended, both left with a good feeling.

Sk: Jozef našiel niekoho, kto rozumie jeho vášni.
En: Jozef found someone who understood his passion.

Sk: Martina našla inšpiráciu a nový pohľad na život.
En: Martina found inspiration and a new outlook on life.

Sk: Dohodli sa, že sa stretnú znovu, tentoraz na víkendovom turistiku.
En: They agreed to meet again, this time for a weekend hike.

Sk: Jaro v Botanickej záhrade prinieslo novú nádej pre oboch.
En: Spring in the Botanical Garden brought new hope for both.

Sk: Jozef bol spokojný, že našiel cestu, ako spájať ľudí cez spoločný záujem o prírodu.
En: Jozef was pleased to have found a way to connect people through a shared interest in nature.

Sk: Martina sa cítila sviežo a plná nadšenia z nových možností.
En: Martina felt refreshed and full of enthusiasm for new possibilities.

Sk: Tak končili jeden jarný deň a začínala nová kapitola ich priateľstva, možno aj niečo viac.
En: Thus ended one spring day and began a new chapter of their friendship, maybe even something more.


Vocabulary Words:

• botanical: botanická
• scents: vôní
• celebration: oslava
• volunteer: dobrovoľnícky
• community: komunite
• routine: stereotyp
• tiresome: unavoval
• approach: pristúpiť
• admitted: priznala
• agronomy: agronómiu
• sustainable: udržateľný
• lifestyle: životný štýl
• enthusiastically: nadšene
• hiking: turistiku
• refresh: sviežo
• possibilities: možností
• nature: prírode
• blooming: kvitnúci
• shared: spoločný
• conversation: rozhovor
• inspiration: inšpiráciu
• outlook: pohľad
• tend: venovali
• passion: vášeň
• consistent: konzistentný
• framework: rámec
• planted: vsadiť
• pleasant: príjemný
• blooming: kvitnúci
• volunteer: dobrovoľnícky

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unveiling Secrets: A Spring Tale of Mystery and Harmony
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Marcel sedel na drevenej lavici pred domom a pozoroval oranžové slnko, ktoré pomaly zapadalo za kopce.
En: Marcel sat on the wooden bench in front of the house and watched the orange sun slowly set behind the hills.

Sk: Vôňa jari napĺňala vzduch, kvety pučali a polia boli pripravené na sadenie.
En: The scent of spring filled the air, flowers were budding, and the fields were ready for planting.

Sk: Rodinná farma v srdci Slovenska žila každou bunkou.
En: The family farm in the heart of Slovensko was alive in every cell.

Sk: Bol to rok obnovy, no niečo ho trápilo.
En: It was a year of renewal, but something was troubling him.

Sk: V noci, keď všetci na farme už spali, z maštale prichádzali zvláštne zvuky.
En: At night, when everyone on the farm was already asleep, strange sounds were coming from the stable.

Sk: Marcel sa každý večer budil a načúval.
En: Marcel woke up every evening to listen.

Sk: Zvieratá v maštali nespoznávali tento zvuk a ani on nie.
En: The animals in the stable did not recognize this sound, and neither did he.

Sk: Bol to tichý, ale vytrvalý hluk.
En: It was a quiet but persistent noise.

Sk: Marcel chcel vedieť, čo sa deje.
En: Marcel wanted to know what was happening.

Sk: „Brat môj, možno je to duch starých čias, ktorí stáli pri nás v zlých časoch,“ povedala Jana.
En: "My brother, maybe it's the spirit of old times, who stood by us in bad times," said Jana.

Sk: Jej oči svietili vzrušením.
En: Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

Sk: „Bude to niečo magické!
En: "It must be something magical!"

Sk: “ Marcel sa len mierne pousmial.
En: Marcel just slightly smiled.

Sk: Jeho cieľom bolo teraz odkryť pravdu a odstrániť strach, ktorý ho každý večer sprevádzal.
En: His goal was now to uncover the truth and remove the fear that accompanied him every evening.

Sk: Rozhodol sa porozprávať s Petrou, susedkou, ktorá nežila ďaleko.
En: He decided to talk to Petra, a neighbor who lived not far away.

Sk: Bola pragmatická a často videla veci realisticky.
En: She was pragmatic and often saw things realistically.

Sk: „Marcel, neboj sa.
En: "Marcel, don't worry.

Sk: Možno je to len starý plech, čo sa v noci hýbe,“ povedala Petra, keď počula o jeho probléme.
En: Maybe it's just an old tin that moves at night," said Petra when she heard about his problem.

Sk: Jej skeptické slová ho síce uklidnili, ale neistotu nezaháňali.
En: Her skeptical words did calm him, but did not dispel the uncertainty.

Sk: Rozhodol sa, že sa pozrie sám.
En: He decided to look for himself.

Sk: Nadišla noc, kedy sa rozhodol konať.
En: The night came when he decided to act.

Sk: Vzal lampu, oblečený jednoducho v starom kabáte, potichu kráčal k maštali.
En: He took a lamp, dressed simply in an old coat, quietly walked to the stable.

Sk: Jana ho nasledovala, aj keď by ju radšej nechal doma.
En: Jana followed him, even though he would have preferred to leave her at home.

Sk: Dokázala ho mnohokrát prekvapiť svojou citlivosťou na veci, ktoré on nevidel.
En: She could often surprise him with her sensitivity to things he did not see.

Sk: Keď otvorili dvere, vzduch bol naplnený tichom.
En: When they opened the door, the air was filled with silence.

Sk: A potom ho začuli — jemné štrnganie.
En: And then they heard it—a gentle clinking.

Sk: Svetlo lampy osvetľovalo tmavé kúty.
En: The lamp light illuminated the dark corners.

Sk: Marcel pocítil, že mu srdce začína biť rýchlejšie.
En: Marcel felt his heart start to beat faster.

Sk: S Janou po boku sa približoval k zdroju.
En: With Jana by his side, he approached the source.

Sk: Našla ho Jana.
En: Jana found it.

Sk: „Pozri, Marcel!
En: "Look, Marcel!"

Sk: “ zakričala ticho.
En: she whispered excitedly.

Sk: Za starým nábytkom ležal malý líšček, ktorý sa zamotal do starej siete.
En: Behind old furniture lay a small fox cub tangled in an old net.

Sk: Zvuk, ktorý ich celé tie noci viedol k strachu, bol iba nevinný pokus zvieraťa oslobodiť sa.
En: The sound that had led them to fear for all those nights was just an innocent attempt by the animal to free itself.

Sk: Marcel ihneď pomohol líščkovi.
En: Marcel immediately helped the fox cub.

Sk: Bol prekvapený, no aj uľavený.
En: He was surprised but also relieved.

Sk: Líšček sa po oslobodení rýchlo vytratil do nočnej tmy.
En: The cub quickly disappeared into the night darkness after being freed.

Sk: Jana sa smiala.
En: Jana laughed.

Sk: „Kým nehľadáš tajomných duchov!
En: "As long as you're not searching for mysterious ghosts!"

Sk: “ vyhlásila veselo.
En: she declared cheerfully.

Sk: Marcel vedel, že to bola lekcia.
En: Marcel knew it was a lesson.

Sk: Naučil sa, že strach z neznámeho je niekedy bezdôvodný a práca v tíme je múdrejší krok.
En: He learned that fear of the unknown is sometimes unfounded and working as a team is a wiser step.

Sk: S úsmevom na tvári sa vydal s Janou späť k domu, kde im už teplý čaj chystal Petra.
En: With a smile on his face, he set off with Jana back to the house, where Petra was already preparing warm tea for them.

Sk: Od toho dňa boli jarné noci pokojné a na farme zavládol pokoj.
En: From that day on, the spring nights were peaceful, and tranquility reigned on the farm.

Sk: Marcel vedel, že aj keď niečo nepoznáme, môžeme to prijímať s otvorenou mysľou.
En: Marcel knew that even if we don't know something, we can accept it with an open mind.

Sk: Tá noc naučila Marceľa vnímať svet inak — s úctou k prírode a dôverou v pomoc priateľov.
En: That night taught Marcel to perceive the world differently—with respect for nature and trust in the help of friends.


Vocabulary Words:

• bench: lavica
• budding: pučať
• accompanied: sprevádzaný
• pragmatic: pragmatický
• sceptical: skeptický
• uncertainty: neistota
• clinking: štrnganie
• illuminated: osvetlený
• corners: kúty
• tangled: zamotaný
• cub: líšček
• innocent: nevinne
• perceive: vnímať
• tranquility: pokoj
• reigned: zavládnuť
• renewal: obnova
• troubling: trápiť
• persistent: vytrvalý
• sparkled: svietiť
• dispell: zahnať
• preferred: radšej
• sensitivity: citlivosť
• approach: priblížiť sa
• lesson: lekcia
• fear: strach
• unfounded: bez dôvodu
• respect: úcta
• help: pomoc
• surprise: prekvapiť
• accept: prijať

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Devín Castle's Hidden Mystery: A Labor Day Discovery
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-05-03-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Devínsky hrad sa týčil na kopci, strážiac spojenie riek Dunaja a Moravy.
En: Devínsky hrad (Devín Castle) stood tall on a hill, guarding the confluence of the Dunaj (Danube) and Morava (Morava) rivers.

Sk: Bola jar a okolie sa prebúdzalo so sviežou zelenou farbou.
En: It was spring, and the surroundings were awakening with fresh green colors.

Sk: Mestečko Devín žilo oslavami Sviatku práce.
En: The town of Devín was alive with the celebrations of Labor Day.

Sk: Ľudia sa zišli na oslavy, pri ktorých historické prestrelky a kostýmy oživili minulosť.
En: People gathered for the festivities, where historical reenactments and costumes brought the past to life.

Sk: Nálada bola ako z rozprávky, ale tajomná aura starej pevnosti držala tiché tajomstvo.
En: The atmosphere was like a fairy tale, but the mysterious aura of the old fortress held a silent secret.

Sk: Miroslav, zanietený amatérsky historik, stál obklopený kostýmovanými účastníkmi.
En: Miroslav, an enthusiastic amateur historian, stood surrounded by costumed participants.

Sk: Jeho oči blúdili po starobylých múroch, mysliac na príbehy, ktoré ho fascinovali.
En: His eyes wandered over the ancient walls, thinking about the stories that fascinated him.

Sk: Vedel o povestiach o hrade viac, než ktokoľvek iný, a jeho vášeň ho hnala po odhalení nových tajomstiev.
En: He knew more about the legends of the castle than anyone else, and his passion drove him to uncover new mysteries.

Sk: Petra, miestna novinárka, bola v dave so zápisníkom v ruke.
En: Petra, a local journalist, was in the crowd with a notebook in hand.

Sk: Jej úlohou bolo pokryť oslavy Dňa práce.
En: Her task was to cover the Labor Day celebrations.

Sk: Prišla len kvôli práci, ale očakávaná dráma sa zdala ako obyčajný deň na hrade.
En: She came only for work, but the expected drama felt like just another day at the castle.

Sk: V tom sa objavil Ladislav, organizátor podujatia.
En: Then, Ladislav, the event organizer, appeared.

Sk: Jeho minulé chyby v organizácii boli známe, a preto si dával veľký pozor.
En: His past organizational errors were well-known, and he was being very cautious.

Sk: Objavil sa s obavou v očiach a oznámil: "Jeden z našich účastníkov zmizol.
En: He showed up with worry in his eyes and announced, "One of our participants has disappeared."

Sk: "Miroslav pocítil príležitosť.
En: Miroslav sensed an opportunity.

Sk: Takéto záhady ho zobudili.
En: These kinds of mysteries excited him.

Sk: "Toto môže mať historický význam," povedal Pe.
En: "This could have historical significance," he told Petra.

Sk: "Poďme to prešetriť spolu, môžeš mať exkluzívny príbeh.
En: "Let's investigate it together, you might get an exclusive story."

Sk: "Petra váhala.
En: Petra hesitated.

Sk: O záhadách si myslela svoje, ale nakoniec súhlasila, dúfajúc v senzáciu.
En: She had her own thoughts on mysteries, but eventually agreed, hoping for a sensation.

Sk: Začali vyšetrovanie, no rýchlo narazili na prekážky.
En: They began their investigation but quickly encountered obstacles.

Sk: Ladislav sa staral viac o reputáciu festivalu než o skutočný prieskum.
En: Ladislav was more concerned about the festival's reputation than the actual search.

Sk: Počas vyšetrovania Miroslav a Petra počuli od miestnych strašidelné historky o duchoch a tajných kanáloch.
En: During the investigation, Miroslav and Petra heard spooky stories from the locals about ghosts and secret tunnels.

Sk: Miroslav ale veril, že na každej legende je kus pravdy.
En: But Miroslav believed that every legend contains a grain of truth.

Sk: Petra ho sledovala, skeptická, ale zaujatá.
En: Petra followed him, skeptical but intrigued.

Sk: Ich pátranie ich priviedlo k starým plánom hradu.
En: Their search led them to old plans of the castle.

Sk: Spoločne prelomili tajný chodník, ktorý viedol hlboko do zabudnutých častí pevnosti.
En: Together, they broke through a secret path that led deep into the forgotten parts of the fortress.

Sk: V tých tmavých chodbách našli stopy osôb a odev.
En: In those dark corridors, they found traces of a person and clothing.

Sk: Nakoniec v úžase stáli pred skrytým priestorom, kde našli chýbajúceho účastníka.
En: Finally, in amazement, they stood before a hidden space where they found the missing participant.

Sk: Chudák reenaktor nešťastne otvoril pascu – aktivoval mechanizmus, ktorý ho vtiahol do tajného priestoru.
En: The poor reenactor had unwittingly triggered a trap – activating a mechanism that had pulled him into the secret area.

Sk: Bol zmätený, ale inak v poriadku.
En: He was confused but otherwise fine.

Sk: S odhalením pravdy si Miroslav uvedomil hodnotu tímovej práce.
En: With the truth revealed, Miroslav realized the value of teamwork.

Sk: Petra bola otvorená novým druhom príbehov.
En: Petra became open to new kinds of stories.

Sk: A Ladislav, aj keď v rozpakoch, pochopil, že bezpečnosť je rovnako dôležitá ako samotná tradícia.
En: And Ladislav, though embarrassed, understood that safety is as important as tradition itself.

Sk: Tak sa Devínsky hrad v ten deň nestal len miestom osláv, ale aj miesta objavovania a učenia.
En: Thus, on that day, Devínsky hrad was not only a place of celebration but also of discovery and learning.

Sk: A keď slnko klesalo nad riekou, každý odišiel obohatený o nové príbehy a priateľstvá.
En: And as the sun set over the river, everyone left enriched with new stories and friendships.


Vocabulary Words:

• confluence: spojenie
• awakening: prebúdzalo
• reenactments: prestrelky
• fortress: pevnosť
• enthusiastic: zanietený
• uncover: odhalení
• costumed: kostýmovanými
• hesitated: váhala
• sensation: senzáciu
• obstacles: prekážky
• reputation: reputácia
• spooky: strašidelné
• skeptical: skeptická
• intrigued: zaujatá
• corridors: chodby
• traces: stopy
• unwittingly: nešťastne
• triggered: otvoril
• mechanism: mechanizmus
• teamwork: tímovej práce
• embarrassed: v rozpakoch
• enriched: obohatený
• journalist: novinárka
• reconstructed: oživili
• amateur: amatérsky
• investigate: prešetriť
• ancient: starobylých
• myths: povestiach
• legends: legende
• opportunity: príležitosť

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Spring Triumph: Michal's Quest for Belonging
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-05-01-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Na jar bola Bratislava plná života.
En: In the spring, Bratislava was full of life.

Sk: Na veľkom dvore sirotinca sa deti smiali a hrali pod modrou oblohou.
En: In the large courtyard of the orphanage, the children laughed and played under the blue sky.

Sk: Stromy začali pučať, zem pohltilo teplo.
En: The trees began to bud, and the ground was engulfed with warmth.

Sk: Deti zo sirotinca boli nadšené, pretože sa blížilo Deň práce a s tým aj veľký šporotvý deň.
En: The children from the orphanage were excited because Deň práce was approaching, and with it, the big sports day.

Sk: Medzi deťmi bol dvanásťročný Michal.
En: Among the children was twelve-year-old Michal.

Sk: Bol premýšľavý a s dobrým srdcom.
En: He was thoughtful and had a good heart.

Sk: Jeho najväčšou túžbou bolo mať raz vlastnú rodinu.
En: His greatest desire was to one day have a family of his own.

Sk: Tento deň však mal inú ambíciu – chcel vyhrať súťaže.
En: However, on this day, he had another ambition – he wanted to win the competitions.

Sk: Veril, že ak vyhrá, dokáže iným, ale aj sebe, že za niečo stojí.
En: He believed that if he won, he could prove to others, and to himself, that he was worth something.

Sk: Na tento deň sa chystali aj staršie deti zo školy v okolí.
En: Older children from the nearby school were also preparing for this day.

Sk: Cvičili a pripravovali sa už týždne.
En: They had been practicing and preparing for weeks.

Sk: Michal si v duchu opakoval: "Môžem to zvládnuť.
En: Michal kept repeating to himself, "I can do it."

Sk: " Nevedel však, či tomu skutočne verí.
En: However, he didn't know if he truly believed it.

Sk: Vedel, že musí čeliť svojim obavám.
En: He knew he had to face his fears.

Sk: V súťažiach sa rozhodol spojiť s Líviou a Katarínou, ďalšími deťmi z detského domova.
En: For the competitions, he decided to team up with Lívia and Katarína, other children from the children's home.

Sk: Neboli športové, ale Michal cítil, že spolu môžu dokázať viac.
En: They weren't athletic, but Michal felt that together they could achieve more.

Sk: "Dáme to spolu," povedal im odhodlane.
En: "We'll do it together," he told them determinedly.

Sk: Obe dievčatá sa usmiali a súhlasili.
En: Both girls smiled and agreed.

Sk: Bola to príležitosť, ako vyskúšať niečo nové.
En: It was an opportunity to try something new.

Sk: Boly tam súťaže rôzneho druhu – beh, skok do diaľky, štafeta.
En: There were competitions of various kinds – running, long jump, relay race.

Sk: S každou disciplínou Michalova odhodlanosť rástla.
En: With each discipline, Michal's determination grew.

Sk: V poslednej disciplíne – štafete – boli s tímom starších detí v tesnom závese.
En: In the last event – the relay race – they were neck and neck with a team of older kids.

Sk: Lívia bežala ako vietor a odovzdala štafetu Michalovi.
En: Lívia ran like the wind and handed the baton to Michal.

Sk: Katarína ich povzbudzovala.
En: Katarína cheered them on.

Sk: Michal dobehol do cieľa, a keď prekonal posledného súpera, pocítil víťazstvo.
En: Michal reached the finish line, and when he overtook the last competitor, he felt victory.

Sk: "Vyhrali sme!
En: "We won!"

Sk: " skríkol radostne.
En: he shouted joyfully.

Sk: Michalov tím prekonal očakávania.
En: Michal's team exceeded expectations.

Sk: Siroty, vychovávatelia aj deti oslavovali.
En: The orphans, caregivers, and children all celebrated.

Sk: Tento pocit bol pre Michala nový.
En: This feeling was new to Michal.

Sk: Mal radosť a nový pocit sebadôvery.
En: He felt joy and a newfound sense of confidence.

Sk: Toto víťazstvo nebolo len o medailách.
En: This victory wasn't just about medals.

Sk: Michal pochopil silu tímovej práce a priateľstva.
En: Michal understood the power of teamwork and friendship.

Sk: Vedel, že môže dokázať veci, ktoré si predtým nedokázal predstaviť.
En: He knew he could accomplish things he couldn't imagine before.

Sk: A hoci si ešte stále prial mať rodinu, v tento deň cítil, že niekam patrí.
En: And although he still longed for a family, on this day he felt that he belonged somewhere.


Vocabulary Words:

• courtyard: dvor
• orphanage: sirotinec
• laughter: smiali
• bud: pučať
• engulfed: pohltilo
• approaching: blížilo
• ambition: ambícia
• competitions: súťaže
• prove: dokázať
• practicing: cvičili
• repeating: opakoval
• teamwork: tímová práca
• relay race: štafeta
• exceeded: prekonal
• expectations: očakávania
• celebrated: oslavovali
• friendship: priateľstvo
• belong: patriť
• determination: odhodlanosť
• opportunity: príležitosť
• discipline: disciplína
• neck and neck: v tesnom závese
• baton: štafeta
• cheered: povzbudzovala
• victory: víťazstvo
• confident: sebadôvery
• medal: medailách
• courage: odvaha
• resilient: odolný
• enthusiastic: nadšené

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unearthed Secrets: The Quest for Slovakia's Lost Crown
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-04-30-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Bratislavský hrad stál majestátne na kopci, pod ním sa vinul Dunaj.
En: The Bratislava Castle stood majestically on the hill, with the Danube winding below.

Sk: Jar zasiala do vzduchu sladkú vôňu kvetov a mesto sa pripravovalo na oslavu Prvého mája.
En: Spring sowed the air with the sweet scent of flowers, and the city was preparing for the May Day celebration.

Sk: Ľudia sa zabávali na jarmoku, no Lukáš mal inú úlohu.
En: People were enjoying themselves at the fair, but Lukáš had a different task.

Sk: Bol nadšenec histórie a sníval o objavení dávno strateného artefaktu – koruny dávneho slovenského kráľa.
En: He was a history enthusiast and dreamed of discovering a long-lost artifact—the crown of an ancient Slovak king.

Sk: V hradných komnatách bolo ticho, len jeho krokmi sa ozývala história.
En: In the castle chambers, it was silent, only his footsteps echoing history.

Sk: Katarína, jeho sprievodkyňa, ho nasledovala s úsmevom.
En: Katarína, his guide, followed him with a smile.

Sk: „Lukáš, počula som, že existuje tajná komnata,“ povedala tajomne.
En: "Lukáš, I've heard there's a secret chamber," she said mysteriously.

Sk: Lukáš sa na ňu podozrievavo pozrel.
En: Lukáš looked at her suspiciously.

Sk: Nevedel, či jej môže veriť.
En: He didn't know if he could trust her.

Sk: Marek, ďalší návštevník so záujmom o hľadaný artefakt, ich predbehol.
En: Marek, another visitor interested in the sought-after artifact, got ahead of them.

Sk: Chcel byť prvý, kto koruna nájde.
En: He wanted to be the first to find the crown.

Sk: Lukáš sa musel rozhodnúť, či verí Kataríne, ktorá mohla vedieť viac, ako prezrádzala, alebo úplne ignorovať jej rady a spoľahnúť sa len na svoje inštinkty a stopy.
En: Lukáš had to decide whether to trust Katarína, who might know more than she was saying, or to completely ignore her advice and rely solely on his instincts and clues.

Sk: Pri prehliadaní hradu našiel Lukáš nenápadný vchod do úzkej chodby.
En: While exploring the castle, Lukáš found a discreet entrance to a narrow corridor.

Sk: Rozhodol sa ju preskúmať.
En: He decided to investigate.

Sk: Katarína sa zatiaľ snažila Mareka odlákať na nesprávnu stopu.
En: Meanwhile, Katarína tried to lead Marek astray with a false trail.

Sk: Chodba viedla dolu, až sa zrazu otvorila do tajnej miestnosti.
En: The corridor led downward until it suddenly opened into a secret room.

Sk: V jej strede stála vitrina a v nej koruna, nádherná, žiariaca históriou.
En: In its center stood a display case, and inside it, the crown, magnificent, glowing with history.

Sk: Lukáš, dychta zaseknutý v hrdle, si uvedomil, aké má šťastie.
En: Lukáš, breath caught in his throat, realized how lucky he was.

Sk: Ale zároveň aj zodpovednosť.
En: But also the responsibility.

Sk: Vedel, že koruna patrí k histórii všetkých Slovákov.
En: He knew the crown belonged to the history of all Slovaks.

Sk: Rozhodol sa ju odovzdať hradu na verejnú výstavu, aby všetci mohli vidieť slávnu časť svojej minulosti.
En: He decided to hand it over to the castle for a public exhibition so that everyone could see a glorious part of their past.

Sk: Keď vyšiel z tajnej miestnosti, Marek ho čakal vonku, s rozpačitým úsmevom.
En: When he emerged from the secret room, Marek was waiting outside with an awkward smile.

Sk: Katarína, spokojná s Lukášovou múdrosťou, schválila jeho rozhodnutie.
En: Katarína, pleased with Lukáš's wisdom, approved of his decision.

Sk: Ich tromi prešla hlboká úcta ku kultúrnemu dedičstvu.
En: A deep respect for cultural heritage passed through the three of them.

Sk: Pripomenulo im, že história nie je len tajomstvom, ale aj spojivom medzi minulosťou a prítomnosťou.
En: It reminded them that history is not only a mystery but also a link between the past and the present.

Sk: Pomaly, so slávnostným pocitom v hrudi, sa vrátili na slnkom zaliate nádvorie, kde veselosť osláv jarnej oslavy ďalej prekvitala.
En: Slowly, with a ceremonious feeling in their hearts, they returned to the sunlit courtyard where the joy of the spring celebration continued to thrive.


Vocabulary Words:

• majestic: majestátne
• winding: vinul
• sweet scent: sladká vôňa
• artifact: artefakt
• echoing: ozývala
• guide: sprievodkyňa
• mysteriously: tajomne
• stubbornly: podozrievavo
• suspected: podozrievavo
• narrow corridor: úzka chodba
• discreet: nenápadný
• false trail: nesprávna stopa
• secret room: tajná miestnosť
• display case: vitrina
• glorious: nádherná
• responsibility: zodpovednosť
• exhibition: výstava
• awkward: rozpačitý
• wisdom: múdrosť
• approval: schválila
• deep respect: hlboká úcta
• cultural heritage: kultúrne dedičstvo
• link: spojivo
• ceremonious: slávnostným
• sunlit: slnkom zaliate
• courtyard: nádvorie
• thrive: prekvitala
• sprightly: veselosť
• precarious: nerád
• enticing: lákať

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Nerves to Notoriety: A Startup’s Journey to Success
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-01-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: V jarný utorok ráno sa v inkubátore startupov, plnom energie a mladého zanietenia, stretli Marek a Zuzana.
En: On a spring Tuesday morning, Marek and Zuzana met at the startup incubator, full of energy and youthful enthusiasm.

Sk: Otvorené kancelárie pulzovali životom, všade sa ozýval šum kreatívneho riešenia problémov a vôňa čerstvo pripravenej kávy.
En: The open offices were buzzing with life, the hum of creative problem-solving resounding everywhere, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee in the air.

Sk: Marek sedel pri stole s rukami na klávesnici a pozorne pozeral na obrazovku.
En: Marek sat at the table with his hands on the keyboard, intently staring at the screen.

Sk: Cítil však napätie.
En: However, he felt tense.

Sk: Predstava, že bude musieť hovoriť pred skupinou investorov, mu spôsobovala úzkosť.
En: The idea of having to speak in front of a group of investors made him anxious.

Sk: Zuzana sedela oproti nemu, ponorená do grafického tabletu.
En: Zuzana sat across from him, engrossed in her graphic tablet.

Sk: Stále dolaďovala dizajn ich projektu.
En: She was still fine-tuning the design of their project.

Sk: Bola kreatívna a pracovitá, no často mala problém s časom.
En: She was creative and hardworking, but often had trouble with time management.

Sk: "Marek, nemaj strach.
En: "Marek, don't be afraid.

Sk: Si skvelý," povzbudila ho Zuzana, keď zaznamenala jeho napätie.
En: You're great," Zuzana encouraged him when she noticed his tension.

Sk: "Mne to ešte chvíľu potrvá, ale jem na tom.
En: "It will take me a little longer, but I'm working on it."

Sk: ""Mám veľký strach," priznal Marek.
En: "I'm very scared," admitted Marek.

Sk: "Je to pre nás príležitosť a nechcem to pokaziť.
En: "This is an opportunity for us, and I don't want to mess it up."

Sk: "Zuzana sa usmiala.
En: Zuzana smiled.

Sk: "Verím ti.
En: "I believe in you.

Sk: Spolu to zvládneme.
En: We'll get through this together."

Sk: "Rozhodol sa, že strach prekoná tak, že začne natrénovať v malom publiku.
En: He decided he would overcome his fear by starting to practice with a small audience.

Sk: Každý večer potom zopakoval svoj prejav pred pár známymi z inkubátora.
En: Every evening, he repeated his speech in front of a few acquaintances from the incubator.

Sk: Táto malá komunita ho povzbudzovala a každá skúška mu pridala trošku sebavedomia.
En: This small community encouraged him, and each rehearsal added a bit of confidence.

Sk: Medzitým Zuzana pracovala na prioritizácii úloh.
En: Meanwhile, Zuzana worked on prioritizing tasks.

Sk: Vypracovala detailný plán a konečne dokončila designy.
En: She developed a detailed plan and finally completed the designs.

Sk: Cítila spokojnosť, aj keď to bolo tesné.
En: She felt satisfied, even though it was tight.

Sk: Nadišiel deň prezentácie.
En: The day of the presentation arrived.

Sk: V miestnosti s množstvom stoličiek Mareka obklopovali tváre záujemcov.
En: In the room full of chairs, Marek was surrounded by the faces of attendees.

Sk: Začal rozprávať, ale zrazu zamrzol.
En: He began speaking, but suddenly froze.

Sk: Ticho bolo ohlušujúce a na okamih sa mu všetko zahmlilo.
En: The silence was deafening, and for a moment, everything blurred out.

Sk: Pohľad na Zuzanu, ktorá naňho upierala povzbudzujúci pohľad, mu dal odvahu pokračovať.
En: The look from Zuzana, who was giving him an encouraging gaze, gave him the courage to continue.

Sk: "Ospravedlňte ma," povedal s úsmevom, "niekedy potrebujem čas.
En: "Excuse me," he said with a smile, "sometimes I need a moment."

Sk: " Pokračoval v prejave a zvyšok prezentácie prebehol hladko.
En: He continued his speech, and the rest of the presentation went smoothly.

Sk: Zuzana mu podala počas prezentácie malé návrhy, ktoré urobili z ich projektu pôsobivé predstavenie.
En: Zuzana gave him small suggestions during the presentation, making their project an impressive showcase.

Sk: Po prezentácii k nim pristúpilo niekoľko investorov.
En: After the presentation, several investors approached them.

Sk: Marek pocítil úľavu a radosť.
En: Marek felt relief and joy.

Sk: Pocit, že sa dokázal prekonať a že ich projekt zaujal.
En: The feeling that he had managed to overcome himself and that their project had sparked interest.

Sk: "Zvládli sme to!
En: "We did it!"

Sk: " zvolali obaja.
En: they both exclaimed.

Sk: Marek si uvedomil, že sa môže spoliehať na svoju schopnosť vystupovať, ak má pri sebe správnych ľudí.
En: Marek realized that he could rely on his ability to perform when he had the right people by his side.

Sk: Zuzana sa naučila efektívne spravovať svoj čas a vedela, že na Mareka môže vždy počítať.
En: Zuzana learned to manage her time effectively and knew she could always count on Marek.

Sk: Ich spolupráca bola pevným základom pre budúcnosť ich projektu a Marekov strach z verejného vystupovania bol o niečo menší.
En: Their collaboration was a solid foundation for the future of their project, and Marek's fear of public speaking had diminished a bit.

Sk: Vyčerpane, ale spokojne, si objednali ďalšiu kávu a plánovali ďalšie kroky k úspechu.
En: Exhausted, but satisfied, they ordered another coffee and planned their next steps toward success.


Vocabulary Words:

• incubator: inkubátor
• enthusiasm: zanietenie
• buzzing: pulzovali
• hum: šum
• tense: napätie
• anxious: úzkosť
• engrossed: ponorená
• fine-tuning: dolaďovala
• opportunity: príležitosť
• rehearsal: skúška
• prioritizing: prioritizácii
• satisfied: spokojnosť
• tight: tesné
• attendees: záujemcov
• deafening: ohlušujúce
• blurred: zahmlilo
• gaze: pohľad
• suggestions: návrhy
• showcase: predstavenie
• relief: úľava
• joy: radosť
• collaboration: spolupráca
• foundation: základom
• exhausted: vyčerpane
• sparking: zaujalo
• perform: vystupovať
• overcome: prekonať
• count on: počítať na
• public speaking: verejného vystupovania
• steps: kroky

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unveiling Legends: A Passionate Journey at Spišský Hrad
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Jarné slnko hrialo Spišský hrad, kde sa konalo historické podujatie.
En: The spring sun warmed Spišský hrad, where a historical event was taking place.

Sk: Davy návštevníkov sa hrnuli ku kamennému múru, obdivujúc farebné kostýmy a zvuky stredovekých melódií.
En: Crowds of visitors thronged to the stone wall, admiring the colorful costumes and the sounds of medieval melodies.

Sk: Ulica pod hradom ožívala históriou, kde sa stretli dva svety.
En: The street below the castle came alive with history, where two worlds met.

Sk: Jozef stál v kúte, oblečený v dobovom brnení.
En: Jozef stood in a corner, dressed in period armor.

Sk: Bol plný nadšenia, ale aj nervozity.
En: He was full of excitement, but also nervousness.

Sk: Obdivoval Spišský hrad už od detstva, ale jeho introverzia ho často držala v úzadí.
En: He had admired Spišský hrad since childhood, but his introversion often kept him in the background.

Sk: Dnes však počul, že tu bude fotografka z miestneho časopisu.
En: Today, however, he had heard there would be a photographer from a local magazine.

Sk: Dúfal, že konečne nájde niekoho, kto by rozumel jeho vášni pre históriu.
En: He hoped he would finally find someone who understood his passion for history.

Sk: Medzitým, Martina, mladá a energická fotografka, sa snažila zachytiť dokonalý záber.
En: Meanwhile, Martina, a young and energetic photographer, was trying to capture the perfect shot.

Sk: Potrebovala viac než len fotografie – chcela príbeh.
En: She needed more than just photographs—she wanted a story.

Sk: Uprostred svojho zhonu si všimla Jozefa, stojaceho trocha bokom od skupiny.
En: In the midst of her hustle, she noticed Jozef, standing a bit apart from the group.

Sk: Jeho tichá prítomnosť a očividná vášeň pre hrad ju zaujali.
En: His quiet presence and evident passion for the castle intrigued her.

Sk: Jozef si uvedomil, že je to jeho šanca.
En: Jozef realized this was his chance.

Sk: Zhlboka sa nadýchol a vykročil k nej.
En: He took a deep breath and walked toward her.

Sk: „Dobrý deň,“ povedal s úsmevom.
En: "Hello," he said with a smile.

Sk: „Vidím, že fotíte hrad.
En: "I see you're photographing the castle.

Sk: Máte záujem o jeho históriu?
En: Are you interested in its history?"

Sk: “Martina sa obrátila k nemu a ocenila jeho prístup.
En: Martina turned to him, appreciating his approach.

Sk: „Áno, veľmi.
En: "Yes, very much.

Sk: Hľadám zaujímavé príbehy pre môj článok.
En: I'm looking for interesting stories for my article.

Sk: Môžete mi o hrade povedať niečo, čo by som mohla použiť?
En: Can you tell me something about the castle that I might use?"

Sk: “Jozef bol prekvapený, ale aj nadšený.
En: Jozef was surprised but also excited.

Sk: Viedol ju po kameňmi vydláždenej chodbe na skryté miesto hradu.
En: He led her down a stone-paved corridor to a hidden part of the castle.

Sk: „Toto je jedno z mojich obľúbených miest,“ začal.
En: "This is one of my favorite spots," he began.

Sk: „Povedal vám niekto o legende, ktorá sa viaže na toto miesto?
En: "Has anyone told you about the legend associated with this place?"

Sk: “Martina ho počúvala s očami dokorán.
En: Martina listened with wide eyes.

Sk: Jozefove rozprávanie bolo fascinujúce, dojemne popísal príbeh starobylých bojovníkov a stratených pokladov.
En: Jozef's storytelling was fascinating; he movingly described tales of ancient warriors and lost treasures.

Sk: V očiach Martiny začala iskriť nová myšlienka – presne toto bol príbeh, ktorý hľadala.
En: A new idea began to sparkle in Martina's eyes—this was exactly the story she was looking for.

Sk: Ako sa slnko pomaly strácalo za hradnými múrmi, Martina sa cítila spokojná.
En: As the sun slowly disappeared behind the castle walls, Martina felt content.

Sk: Našla nielen príbeh pre svoje fotografie, ale aj niekoho, kto jej pripomenul, prečo miluje svoju prácu.
En: She had found not only a story for her photographs but also someone who reminded her why she loved her job.

Sk: Jozef našiel odvahu, ktorú hľadal, a pocit prijatia, po ktorom túžil.
En: Jozef found the courage he sought and the sense of acceptance he longed for.

Sk: „Ďakujem, Jozef,“ povedala Martina so širokým úsmevom.
En: "Thank you, Jozef," said Martina with a wide smile.

Sk: „Tento príbeh je presne to, čo som potrebovala.
En: "This story is exactly what I needed.

Sk: Mohli by sme sa znova stretnúť?
En: Could we meet again?

Sk: Myslím, že by sme spolu mohli preskúmať viac miest a príbehov.
En: I think we could explore more places and stories together."

Sk: “Jozef prikývol, jeho srdce bolo plné radosti.
En: Jozef nodded, his heart full of joy.

Sk: „Rád.
En: "I'd be glad.

Sk: Rád by som vám ukázal ďalšie zaujímavé miesta.
En: I'd love to show you more interesting places."

Sk: “Tak, na Spišskom hrade, pod jarným nebom a vôňou kvetov, začal vzniknúť nový príbeh.
En: Thus, at Spišský hrad, under the spring sky and the scent of flowers, a new story began to unfold.

Sk: Príbeh o dvoch dušiach, ktoré našli svoju cestu ku sebe cez vášeň pre históriu a vzájomné porozumenie.
En: A story of two souls who found their way to each other through a passion for history and mutual understanding.


Vocabulary Words:

• thronged: hrnuli
• stone-paved: kameňmi vydláždenej
• introversion: introverzia
• nervousness: nervozity
• period armor: dobovom brnení
• caught a glimpse: si všimla
• quiet presence: tichá prítomnosť
• evident: očividná
• intrigued: zaujali
• appreciated: ocenila
• corridor: chodbe
• hidden: skryté
• legend: legende
• associated: viaže
• warriors: bojovníkov
• treasures: pokladov
• sparkle: iskriť
• content: spokojná
• acceptance: prijatia
• reminded: pripomenul
• passion: vášeň
• unfold: vzniknúť
• energetic: energická
• photographs: fotografie
• corner: kúte
• enthusiasm: nadšenia
• admired: obdivoval
• approach: prístup
• period: dobovom
• introverted: v úzadí

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Rediscovering Heritage: Marek's Culinary Journey in the Tatras
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-00-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: V sviežom jarnom rannom vzduchu sa Marek vydal na trh v Tatranskej Lomnici.
En: In the fresh spring morning air, Marek set off for the market in Tatranská Lomnica.

Sk: Po ceste počul spev vtákov, ktorý sa niesol medzi majestátnymi vrcholmi Tatier.
En: Along the way, he heard the singing of birds, which resonated among the majestic peaks of the Tatras.

Sk: Trh sa rozprestieral na okraji dediny, s drevenými stánkami plnými čerstvých produktov a ručne vyrobených remeselných výrobkov.
En: The market spread out on the outskirts of the village, with wooden stalls full of fresh produce and handmade crafts.

Sk: Všade vládol ruch a veselý čulý pohyb miestnych ľudí.
En: Everywhere there was a bustle and cheerful lively movement of local people.

Sk: Marek mal rád varenie.
En: Marek loved cooking.

Sk: Dnes chcel nájsť ingrediencie na jedlo, ktoré pripravovala jeho stará mama.
En: Today, he wanted to find ingredients for a dish that his grandmother prepared.

Sk: Mal však pocit nostalgie a mierny tlak, pretože si chcel spomenúť na chuť detstva.
En: However, he felt nostalgia and a slight pressure because he wanted to remember the taste of childhood.

Sk: Najradšej by bol našiel čerstvú zeleninu, takú, akú mala jeho stará mama zo záhrady.
En: He would most prefer to find fresh vegetables, like those his grandmother had from the garden.

Sk: Všade boli ľudia a stánky s veľmi pestrou ponukou.
En: There were people everywhere and stalls with a very colorful offer.

Sk: Marek cítil jemnú nervozitu.
En: Marek felt a slight nervousness.

Sk: Ako by našiel správne?
En: How would he find the right ones?

Sk: Pristúpil k prvému stánku.
En: He approached the first stall.

Sk: Predavačka Jana, usmievavá žena, sa naňho pozrela.
En: The vendor, Jana, a smiling woman, looked at him.

Sk: "Čo hľadáš, Marek?
En: "What are you looking for, Marek?"

Sk: " opýtala sa priateľsky.
En: she asked friendly.

Sk: "Hľadám niečo zvláštne.
En: "I'm looking for something special.

Sk: Zeleninu na špeciálne jedlo," odpovedal Marek zamyslene.
En: Vegetables for a special dish," Marek replied thoughtfully.

Sk: Jana ukázala na čerstvé mrkvy a chrumkavú kapustu.
En: Jana pointed to fresh carrots and crunchy cabbage.

Sk: "Toto všetko pestujeme v našom malom sade," povedala pyšne.
En: "We grow all this in our small orchard," she said proudly.

Sk: Marek si prezrel ponuku.
En: Marek reviewed the offer.

Sk: Po chvíli sa rozhodol skúsiť aj niečo nové.
En: After a while, he decided to try something new as well.

Sk: Na rohu našiel stánok so starším mužom, Ondrejom, ktorý predával bylinky.
En: On the corner, he found a stall with an older man, Ondrej, who was selling herbs.

Sk: Jedna, neznáma bylinka, pútala Marekovu pozornosť.
En: One unknown herb caught Marek's attention.

Sk: "Čo je toto za bylinku?
En: "What is this herb?"

Sk: " spýtal sa zvedavo.
En: he asked curiously.

Sk: Ondrej odpovedal s úsmevom, "To je špeciálny druh cesnaku.
En: Ondrej replied with a smile, "This is a special kind of garlic.

Sk: Kdysi dávno sa pestoval tu v Tatrách.
En: Once upon a time, it was grown here in the Tatras."

Sk: "V tom okamihu Marek pocítil známe spomienky.
En: At that moment, Marek felt familiar memories.

Sk: Jeho stará mama často používala podobný cesnak vo svojich jedlách.
En: His grandmother often used a similar garlic in her dishes.

Sk: Radosťou z výberu ho kúpil a začal cítiť uspokojenie.
En: Joyful with his choice, he bought it and began to feel satisfaction.

Sk: Bolo to akoby sa vrátil v čase.
En: It was as if he had gone back in time.

Sk: Doma Marek vyložil svoj nákup.
En: At home, Marek laid out his purchases.

Sk: Voňavý cesnak a čerstvé bylinky čakali na skombinovanie.
En: Fragrant garlic and fresh herbs awaited combining.

Sk: Cítil pokoj.
En: He felt peace.

Sk: Vedel, že aj keď nemôže vrátiť minulosť, môže vytvoriť krásne jedlo plné lásky a spomienok.
En: He knew that even if he couldn't bring back the past, he could create a beautiful meal full of love and memories.

Sk: Pripravoval jedlo s trpezlivosťou, akú ho naučila stará mama.
En: He prepared the meal with the patience his grandmother taught him.

Sk: Spojenie starých tradícií s novými chuťami mu prinášalo radosť.
En: The combination of old traditions with new flavors brought him joy.

Sk: Bol spokojný, že našiel správne ingrediencie a pocítil spojenie s rodinnou tradíciou.
En: He was satisfied that he had found the right ingredients and felt a connection to family tradition.

Sk: Marek si uvedomil, že aj keď je svet iný ako kedysi, zaradil krásu do svojho života.
En: Marek realized that even though the world is different than it used to be, he incorporated beauty into his life.

Sk: S jedlom, plným spomienok a nových chutí, našiel rovnováhu medzi minulosťou a prítomnosťou.
En: With the meal, full of memories and new flavors, he found a balance between the past and the present.


Vocabulary Words:

• fresh: sviežom
• majestic: majestátnymi
• outskirts: okraji
• stall: stánok
• bustle: ruch
• nostalgia: nostalgie
• pressure: tlak
• crunchy: chrumkavú
• orchard: sad
• vendor: predavačka
• thoughtfully: zamyslene
• proudly: pyšne
• colorful: pestrou
• nervousness: nervozitu
• curiously: zvedavo
• immediate: okamihu
• memories: spomienky
• familiar: známe
• satisfaction: uspokojenie
• fragrant: voňavý
• patience: trpezlivosť
• incorporated: zaradil
• balance: rovnováhu
• childhood: detstva
• inspired: inšpirovaný
• livelihood: živobytie
• environment: prostredie
• genuine: úprimné
• cultivated: pestoval
• market: trh