Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Surviving the Storm: A Tale of Trust in a Snowbound Bunker
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Svetlo v bunkri bolo slabé, len malé žiarovky viseli zo stropu.
En: The light in the bunker was dim, with only small bulbs hanging from the ceiling.

Sk: Na poličkách boli konzervy, škatule a staré rádiové zariadenie.
En: On the shelves were cans, boxes, and old radio equipment.

Sk: Bolo to ich útočisko, skryté pod snehom.
En: It was their refuge, hidden under the snow.

Sk: Tu žili Jozef, Livia a Marek.
En: Here lived Jozef, Livia, and Marek.

Sk: Zima bola krutá.
En: The winter was harsh.

Sk: Vietor vonku rozhadzoval sneh.
En: The wind outside tossed the snow around.

Sk: Odhodlane žuvali zásoby z týždňov prežitých bez priameho kontaktu s vonkajším svetom.
En: Determinedly, they chewed through the supplies from weeks lived without direct contact with the outside world.

Sk: Na jeseň, keď prišli, mysleli si, že sú pripravení na všetko.
En: In the fall, when they arrived, they thought they were prepared for anything.

Sk: Ale teraz Jozef ležal na matraci.
En: But now Jozef lay on a mattress.

Sk: Jeho tvár bola bledá a potil sa.
En: His face was pale and he was sweating.

Sk: Niekde v jeho tele sa uhniezdila choroba.
En: An illness had nested somewhere in his body.

Sk: Nebol si istý, čo to je, ale vedel, že potrebuje pomoc.
En: He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew he needed help.

Sk: Jeho rozum sa vzpieral, ale strach ho bodal ako ihly.
En: His mind resisted, but fear pricked him like needles.

Sk: Livia sedela pri ňom a držala ho za ruku.
En: Livia sat by him, holding his hand.

Sk: Snažila sa ho upokojiť svojím jemným hlasom.
En: She tried to calm him with her gentle voice.

Sk: „Zvládneme to, Jozef.
En: "We'll manage, Jozef.

Sk: Niečo nájdeme,“ hovorila, aj keď sama mala obavy.
En: We'll find something," she said, even though she herself was worried.

Sk: Mala povinnosti k ostatným, ale Jozef bol pre ňu viac než len priateľ.
En: She had duties to the others, but Jozef was more than just a friend to her.

Sk: Marek tam postával, zdanlivo zaujatý organizáciou vybavenia.
En: Marek stood there, seemingly engaged in organizing the equipment.

Sk: Hlboko vnútri si pripadal menejcenný.
En: Deep inside, he felt inadequate.

Sk: Vedel, že bez pomoci by Jozef nemusel prežiť, ale on nevedel presne ako pomôcť.
En: He knew that without help, Jozef might not survive, but he didn't know exactly how to help.

Sk: Nenávidel ten pocit.
En: He hated that feeling.

Sk: „Musíme niečo urobiť,“ prerušil ticho Jozef.
En: "We have to do something," Jozef broke the silence.

Sk: Jeho hlas bol slabý, ale pohľad rozhodný.
En: His voice was weak, but his gaze was resolute.

Sk: Chcel akciu, aj keď vedel, že môže riskovať.
En: He wanted action, even if he knew it might be risky.

Sk: „Výprava von nie je možná.
En: "A venture outside isn't possible.

Sk: To by bol hazard.
En: That would be a gamble."

Sk: “„Máme v sklade nejaké staré liečivá,“ navrhla Livia.
En: "We have some old medicines in storage," suggested Livia.

Sk: Možno to risknúť a vyskúšať ich?
En: Perhaps they could take a risk and try them?

Sk: Náhle pocítili otrasy.
En: Suddenly, they felt tremors.

Sk: Videli, ako strop sa mierne zachvieva.
En: They saw the ceiling slightly quiver.

Sk: Zemetrasenie?
En: An earthquake?

Sk: Svietidlá zhasli.
En: The lights went out.

Sk: Marek, prebudený adrenalínom, zareagoval a začal sa prehrabávať v starom zariadení.
En: Marek, awakened by adrenaline, reacted and began rummaging through the old equipment.

Sk: „Možno nájdeme niečo užitočné,“ zamrmlal sám pre seba.
En: "Maybe we'll find something useful," he mumbled to himself.

Sk: Po chvíli prekvapeného ticha začal rádio pod jeho rukami vydávať slabé zvuky.
En: After a moment of surprised silence, the radio under his hands began to emit faint sounds.

Sk: Zvuky sa premieňali na hlasy.
En: The sounds turned into voices.

Sk: Objavil tajnú frekvenciu, ktorá sa spojovala s vonkajším svetom.
En: He discovered a secret frequency that connected to the outside world.

Sk: Jeho srdce poskočilo.
En: His heart leaped.

Sk: „Sme tu!
En: "We're here!

Sk: Pomoc je na ceste!
En: Help is on the way!"

Sk: “ kričal Marek a ukázal na rádio.
En: shouted Marek and pointed to the radio.

Sk: Livia objala Jozefa, úľava sa zračila na ich tvárach.
En: Livia hugged Jozef, relief showing on their faces.

Sk: Jozefova bolesti stíchla, keď si uvedomil, že teraz je jeho šanca prežiť väčšia.
En: Jozef's pain quieted when he realized that now his chance of survival was greater.

Sk: Inštrukcie z rádia prišli rýchlo.
En: Instructions from the radio came quickly.

Sk: Použitie lekárskych zásob z ich skladu za pomoci odporúčaní vonkajšieho sveta poskytlo Jozefovi úľavu.
En: Using the medical supplies from their storage with the help of recommendations from the outside world provided Jozef relief.

Sk: O pár dní, keď búrka odznela, bola záchranná misia na prahu bunkra.
En: A few days later, when the storm subsided, a rescue mission was at the threshold of the bunker.

Sk: Jozef prežil a naučil sa dôverovať svojim priateľom, vedel, že bez Livie a Mareka by to nedokázal.
En: Jozef survived and learned to trust his friends, knowing he couldn't have done it without Livia and Marek.

Sk: Marek, povzbudený svojím úspechom, cítil, že je skutočnou súčasťou tímu.
En: Marek, encouraged by his success, felt like a true part of the team.

Sk: V bunkri, hlboko pod snehom, tento chladný kúsok sveta sa trochu zmenil.
En: In the bunker, deep under the snow, this cold piece of the world had changed a bit.

Sk: Vzájomná dôvera a nádej ich udržali nažive.
En: Mutual trust and hope kept them alive.


Vocabulary Words:

• dim: slabé
• bulbs: žiarovky
• shelves: poličky
• refuge: útočisko
• harsh: krutá
• tossed: rozhadzoval
• supplies: zásoby
• mattress: matraci
• illness: choroba
• nested: uhniezdila
• pricked: bodal
• calm: upokojiť
• duties: povinnosti
• inadequate: menejcenný
• resolute: rozhodný
• gamble: hazard
• venture: výprava
• quiver: zachvieva
• tremors: otras
• rummaging: prehrabávať
• emit: vydávať
• frequency: frekvencia
• leaped: poskočilo
• relief: úľava
• subsided: odznela
• threshold: prag
• rescue mission: záchranná misia
• encouraged: povzbudený
• trust: dôvera
• hope: nádej

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Heroes Under Snow: A Slovak Village's Battle for Survival
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V malebnej dedinke na Slovensku, ktorú zasiahla nečakaná snehová búrka, stála poľná nemocnica ako svetielko nádeje.
En: In a picturesque village in Slovensko, which was struck by an unexpected snowstorm, a field hospital stood as a beacon of hope.

Sk: Búrka bola nemilosrdná, vietor narážal do tenkých stien stanu, akoby chcel vniknúť dnu a ešte viac skomplikovať už aj tak náročnú prácu zdravotníkov.
En: The storm was relentless, with wind pounding against the thin tent walls as if trying to break in and further complicate the already challenging work of the medical staff.

Sk: Jakub, skúsený záchranár, držal pevne v rukách súpravu prvej pomoci.
En: Jakub, an experienced paramedic, held a first aid kit firmly in his hands.

Sk: Bol unavený, ale jeho oči žiarili odhodlaním.
En: He was tired, but his eyes shone with determination.

Sk: V posledných hodinách ošetrovali mnohých zranených z nehody spôsobenej klzkými cestami.
En: In the past few hours, they had treated many injuries from accidents caused by slippery roads.

Sk: Pozrel sa smerom k Marte, novej sestierke, ktorá sa práve ponáhľala k ďalšiemu pacientovi.
En: He glanced towards Marta, a new nurse who was just rushing to another patient.

Sk: Bola nová v tímu, ale jej energia a starostlivosť boli neprehliadnuteľné.
En: She was new to the team, but her energy and care were unmistakable.

Sk: Napriek chaosu okolo nej sa snažila udržať pokojnú tvár.
En: Despite the chaos around her, she tried to maintain a calm face.

Sk: Vo vnútri stanu to vrie.
En: Inside the tent, there was a flurry of activity.

Sk: Ľudia v hustých zimných kabátoch a s červenými nosmi z chladného vzduchu diskutovali, prečo sú nemocnice tak preplnené v takýchto krízových momentoch.
En: People in heavy winter coats, with red noses from the cold air, discussed why hospitals become so overcrowded in such crisis moments.

Sk: Jakub si hlboko povzdychol.
En: Jakub sighed deeply.

Sk: Vedel, že skupina čaká na jeho rozhodnutie o tom, ako rozdeliť stále ubúdajúce zásoby.
En: He knew the group was waiting for his decision on how to allocate the ever-dwindling supplies.

Sk: „Jakub, potrebujeme ťa pri pacientovi číslo štyri!“ zvolala Marta a prerušila jeho myšlienky.
En: “Jakub, we need you at patient number four!” Marta called, interrupting his thoughts.

Sk: Její hlas bol pevný, hoci cítil nervozitu.
En: Her voice was firm, though he sensed nervousness.

Sk: Nahne sa k nej.
En: He leaned towards her.

Sk: „Marta, zvládneš to?“
En: “Marta, can you handle it?”

Sk: Marta pozrela Jakubovi priamo do očí, potom sa otočila na pacienta.
En: Marta looked directly into Jakub's eyes, then turned to the patient.

Sk: Bol v kritickom stave.
En: He was in a critical condition.

Sk: Rozhodla sa konať.
En: She decided to act.

Sk: Pristúpila bližšie, rozkazovala ďalším zdravotníkom čo potrebujú pripraviť.
En: She stepped closer, directing the other medical staff on what they needed to prepare.

Sk: Jakub ju opatrne sledoval, neistý, ale zároveň musel dôverovať jej inštinktom.
En: Jakub watched her carefully, uncertain, but at the same time, he had to trust her instincts.

Sk: „Potrebujeme lieky a viac obväzov!“ zvolal Jakub, keď si uvedomil, že Marta skutočne vie, čo robí.
En: “We need medication and more bandages!” Jakub called out when he realized that Marta truly knew what she was doing.

Sk: Spolu, obaja vnímali každý krok, ktorý bol potrebný k stabilizácii pacienta.
En: Together, they carefully executed each step necessary to stabilize the patient.

Sk: Všetci naokolo prestali dychtiť, keď pacient konečne pokojne dýchal.
En: Everyone around stopped holding their breath when the patient finally breathed calmly.

Sk: „Dobrá práca, Marta,“ povedal Jakub po chvíli, keď si vytiahol spotené čelo.
En: “Well done, Marta,” Jakub said after a moment, wiping his sweaty forehead.

Sk: „Máš skutočný talent.“
En: “You have a real talent.”

Sk: Marta sa usmiala, cítila sa spokojná vo svojich schopnostiach.
En: Marta smiled, feeling satisfied with her capabilities.

Sk: Napätie medzi nimi sa rozpilo v podobe úprimného rešpektu.
En: The tension between them melted into genuine respect.

Sk: Jakub získal istotu, že aj mladší členovia tímu majú veľký potenciál.
En: Jakub gained confidence that even the younger team members had great potential.

Sk: Marta si zas uvedomila, že aj bez skúseností môže dosiahnuť veľké veci.
En: Marta realized that even without experience, she could achieve great things.

Sk: Keď vietor vonku pomaly ustával, do nemocnice dorazila ďalšia skupina záchranárov s dodatočnými zásobami.
En: As the wind outside slowly died down, another group of rescuers arrived at the hospital with additional supplies.

Sk: Situácia sa začínala zlepšovať.
En: The situation began to improve.

Sk: Jakub a Marta si vymenili povzbudivé pohľady, vedeli, že túto búrku prekonali spoločne.
En: Jakub and Marta exchanged encouraging looks, knowing they had overcome this storm together.

Sk: Táto skúsenosť ich naučila viac než ktoréhokoľvek iného dňa a obaja si uvedomili, že spojenie síl je tým, čo naozaj zachraňuje životy.
En: This experience taught them more than any other day, and both realized that joining forces is what truly saves lives.


Vocabulary Words:

• picturesque: malebnej
• unexpected: nečakaná
• snowstorm: snehová búrka
• beacon: svetielko
• relentless: nemilosrdná
• tent: stan
• pounding: narážal
• complicate: skomplikovať
• medical staff: zdravotníkov
• paramedic: záchranár
• determination: odhodlaním
• injuries: zranených
• slippery: klzkými
• unmistakable: neprehliadnuteľné
• flurry: vrie
• allocate: rozdeliť
• dwindling: ubúdajúce
• critical: kritickom
• instincts: inštinktom
• medication: lieky
• bandages: obväzov
• stabilize: stabilizácii
• breathed: dýchal
• forehead: čelo
• capabilities: schopnostiach
• tension: napätie
• genuine: úprimného
• rescuer: záchranárov
• supplies: zásobami
• realized: uvedomili

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Reindeer Routes: Adapting Traditions in the Arctic Tundra
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Na severnom konci sveta, medzi nekonečnými bielymi pláňami arktickej tundry, sa Marek pripravoval na veľkú oslavu migrácie sobov.
En: At the northern end of the world, amidst the endless white plains of the Arctic tundra, Marek was preparing for the great celebration of the reindeer migration.

Sk: Vietor bol ostrý, štípal do tváre ako tisíc ihličiek.
En: The wind was sharp, stinging the face like a thousand needles.

Sk: Vedel, že tento rok to bude výnimočné.
En: He knew this year would be special.

Sk: Rýchle klimatické zmeny zasiahli migračné vzorce sobov, a preto musel Marek vymyslieť, ako oslavu prispôsobiť novej situácii.
En: Rapid climate changes had impacted reindeer migration patterns, and thus Marek had to figure out how to adapt the celebration to the new situation.

Sk: Marek bol odhodlaný.
En: Marek was determined.

Sk: Vedel, že tradičné oslavy sú dôležité pre jeho komunitu.
En: He knew that traditional celebrations were important for his community.

Sk: Chcel, aby sa svet dozvedel o tejto krásnej tradícii a o tom, ako sa mení s časom.
En: He wanted the world to learn about this beautiful tradition and how it changes over time.

Sk: Marek sa obrátil na Zuzanu, vedkyňu, ktorá prišla skúmať vplyv klimatických zmien na sobie biotopy.
En: Marek turned to Zuzana, a scientist who had come to study the impact of climate changes on reindeer habitats.

Sk: „Zuzana,“ začal Marek, „pomož nám pochopiť, ako sa sobi prispôsobili týmto zmenám.
En: "Zuzana," Marek began, "help us understand how the reindeer have adapted to these changes.

Sk: Tento rok musíme byť pripravení.
En: This year, we need to be prepared."

Sk: “ „Sobi sa pohybujú ďalej na východ,“ odpovedala Zuzana.
En: "The reindeer are moving further east," Zuzana replied.

Sk: „Ich migračné cesty sa menia.
En: "Their migration routes are changing.

Sk: Ak chceme, aby bola oslava úspešná, musíme vziať do úvahy tieto nové trasy.
En: If we want the celebration to be successful, we must consider these new paths."

Sk: “Filip, dokumentarista, ktorý cestoval s nimi, bol fascinovaný.
En: Filip, a documentarian traveling with them, was fascinated.

Sk: „Marek, tento príbeh musíme zaznamenať.
En: "Marek, we must record this story.

Sk: Ukázať svetu, ako tradície prežívajú aj v takýchto časoch,“ hovoril s nadšením.
En: Show the world how traditions survive even in such times," he said with enthusiasm.

Sk: Keď prišiel deň oslavy, obloha bola pokrytá ťažkými mrakmi a začala sa búrka.
En: When the day of the celebration arrived, the sky was covered with heavy clouds and a storm began.

Sk: Marek stál uprostred tundry a premýšľal, čo robiť.
En: Marek stood in the middle of the tundra, pondering what to do.

Sk: Snažil sa s nevôľou prijímať, že príroda má svoje vlastné zákony.
En: He tried reluctantly to accept that nature had its own laws.

Sk: „Musíme oslavu presunúť bližšie k úbočiam hôr,“ rozhodla nakoniec Marek.
En: "We must move the celebration closer to the mountain slopes," Marek finally decided.

Sk: „Tam budeme v bezpečí, a sobi možno prídu tade.
En: "There we will be safe, and the reindeer might come through there."

Sk: “S pomocou Zuzany a Filipa presne zorganizovali oslavu v novom mieste.
En: With Zuzana's and Filip's help, they organized the celebration precisely at the new location.

Sk: Sobi skutočne tudy prešli, a to dalo oslavám nový zmysel.
En: The reindeer indeed passed through, giving the celebrations new meaning.

Sk: Filip všetko natáčal, zachytávajúc statočnosť a odhodlanosť miestnych ľudí.
En: Filip recorded everything, capturing the courage and determination of the local people.

Sk: Na konci dňa, Marek sedel na skalisku, pozoroval miznúcu trasu sobov a cítil hrdosť.
En: At the end of the day, Marek sat on a rock, observing the disappearing reindeer trail and felt pride.

Sk: Pochopil, že tradície sa môžu meniť a rásť s časom, ale ich podstata môže byť zachovaná.
En: He understood that traditions could change and grow with time, but their essence could be preserved.

Sk: Zuzanine poznatky im pomohli prispôsobiť sa a film Filipa nám priniesol nádej, že svet spozná krásu tejto odľahlej krajiny a jej ľudí.
En: Zuzana's insights helped them adapt, and Filip's film brought us hope that the world would recognize the beauty of this remote land and its people.

Sk: Oslava sa skončila.
En: The celebration ended.

Sk: Nie však v minulosti, ale v budúcnosti, kde tradícia bola rovnako živá, hoci trocha iná.
En: Not in the past, but in the future, where tradition was still alive, though a little different.

Sk: Taký bol život na arktickej tundre - krásny vo svojej prispôsobivosti.
En: Such was life on the Arctic tundra—beautiful in its adaptability.

Sk: Marek si uvedomil, že flexibilita a spolupráca sú cesta vpred, a mohol ďalej pokračovať vo svojom poslaní.
En: Marek realized that flexibility and cooperation are the way forward, and he could continue with his mission.


Vocabulary Words:

• tundra: tundra
• migration: migrácia
• sharp: ostrý
• stinging: štípal
• needles: ihličiek
• impact: vplyv
• patterns: vzorce
• adapt: prispôsobiť
• determined: odhodlaný
• habitats: biotopy
• routes: cesty
• documentarian: dokumentarista
• enthusiasm: nadšením
• pondering: premýšľal
• reluctantly: s nevôľou
• accept: prijímať
• laws: zákony
• slopes: úbočiam
• precisely: presne
• capturing: zachytávajúc
• courage: statočnosť
• determination: odhodlanosť
• pride: hrdosť
• essence: podstata
• insights: poznatky
• preserved: zachovaná
• remote: odľahlej
• recognize: spozná
• adaptability: prispôsobivosti
• flexibility: flexibilita

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Chilling Adventure: Conquering Fears in an Abandoned Factory
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V zime, keď sneh pokrýval krajinu a studený vietor prenikal do kostí, Miloslav a Jana sa rozhodli preskúmať opustenú fabriku na okraji mesta.
En: In winter, when the snow covered the land and the cold wind penetrated to the bone, Miloslav and Jana decided to explore the abandoned factory on the outskirts of the town.

Sk: Miloslav bol nadšený, chcel získať jedinečné fotografie pre svoju fotografickú súťaž.
En: Miloslav was excited; he wanted to capture unique photographs for his photography competition.

Sk: Jana, jeho verná priateľka, ho nasledovala.
En: Jana, his loyal friend, followed him.

Sk: Aj keď mala strach z uzavretých priestorov, chcela prekonať svoj strach a podporiť Miloslava.
En: Even though she was afraid of enclosed spaces, she wanted to overcome her fear and support Miloslav.

Sk: Fabrika stála ako zabudnutý obor, jej okná boli rozbité a staré stroje zarastené hrdzou.
En: The factory stood like a forgotten giant, its windows shattered and old machines overgrown with rust.

Sk: Vzdychala zima a podlaha bola pokrytá jemnou vrstvou mrazu.
En: Winter sighed, and the floor was covered in a thin layer of frost.

Sk: Miloslav neobjavil nič takéto fascinujúce už dávno.
En: Miloslav had not found anything so fascinating in a long time.

Sk: Jeho oči svietili túžbou po dokonalých záberoch.
En: His eyes shone with the desire for perfect shots.

Sk: Keď vkročili dnu, ticho ich obklopilo.
En: When they stepped inside, silence surrounded them.

Sk: Zafúkalo, dvere zavrčali a Jana sa nepatrne zachvela.
En: A gust of wind blew, the doors growled, and Jana shivered slightly.

Sk: Bola opatrná, jej srdce búšilo.
En: She was cautious, her heart pounding.

Sk: No držala sa pri Miloslavovi.
En: But she stayed close to Miloslav.

Sk: „Všetko je v poriadku,“ povedala si potichu, ale odhodlane.
En: “Everything is fine,” she quietly but resolutely told herself.

Sk: Miloslav sa rozhodol ísť hlbšie do fabriky.
En: Miloslav decided to go deeper into the factory.

Sk: Lákali ho staré stroje, ich nejasné kontúry a chladné kovové povrchy.
En: He was drawn to the old machines, their vague outlines, and cold metallic surfaces.

Sk: Jana s ním kráčala krok po kroku. V hlave sa snažila premôcť strach, urputne premáhala svoju úzkosť.
En: Jana walked with him step by step, trying hard to overcome her fear and fiercely battling her anxiety.

Sk: Dostali sa do starého strojového oddelenia.
En: They reached the old machinery department.

Sk: Tu Miloslav našiel to, po čom túžil - perfektné miesto na fotografiu.
En: Here, Miloslav found what he was longing for - the perfect spot for a photograph.

Sk: Svietidlo jeho foťáku osvetlilo schátralé stroje, intrigujúce vzory tieňov a línií.
En: The light from his camera illuminated the dilapidated machines, intriguing patterns of shadows and lines.

Sk: Pripravil sa na fotenie, podlaha však zrazu hlasno vrzla.
En: He prepared to take photos, but suddenly the floor creaked loudly.

Sk: Srdce im na okamih zamrzlo.
En: Their hearts froze for a moment.

Sk: Jana stála nepohnuto, oči pevne zafixované na Miloslavovu tvár.
En: Jana stood motionless, her eyes firmly fixed on Miloslav's face.

Sk: On sa usmial na upokojenie a zvážil situáciu.
En: He smiled reassuringly and assessed the situation.

Sk: „Je to v poriadku,“ povedal, a opatrne zhotovil niekoľko záberov.
En: “It's okay,” he said, and carefully took several shots.

Sk: Boli nádherné.
En: They were magnificent.

Sk: S fotkami v ruke sa opatrne vydali von.
En: Carefully, they made their way out with the photos in hand.

Sk: Sneh sa začal pomaly sypať, jemné vločky padali na zem.
En: The snow began to fall slowly, gentle flakes descending to the ground.

Sk: Jana sa cítila silnejšia, bola pyšná, že sa dokázala postaviť svojmu strachu.
En: Jana felt stronger, proud that she had faced her fear.

Sk: Miloslav si vážil Janynu odvahu a jej priateľstvo ho napĺňalo hrdosťou.
En: Miloslav appreciated Jana's courage, and her friendship filled him with pride.

Sk: Keď opustili fabriku, obloha sa zahalila ťažkými mrakmi.
En: As they left the factory, the sky was cloaked with heavy clouds.

Sk: Smerom k mestu videli jantárové svetlá v diaľke.
En: In the direction of the town, they saw amber lights in the distance.

Sk: Napriek zimnému chladu cítili teplo v srdci.
En: Despite the winter chill, they felt warmth in their hearts.

Sk: Miloslav získal nové sebavedomie vo svojej práci, a Jana našla v sebe odolnosť, o ktorej ani netušila.
En: Miloslav gained new confidence in his work, and Jana found a resilience within herself that she'd never known.

Sk: Spoločne kráčali snežnou krajinou, spokojní, že zvládli všetko, čo si predsavzali.
En: Together they walked through the snowy landscape, content with having accomplished everything they set out to do.


Vocabulary Words:

• penetrated: prenikal
• abandoned: opustenú
• outskirts: okraji
• loyal: verná
• enclosed: uzavretých
• overcome: prekonať
• shattered: rozbité
• overgrown: zarastené
• frost: mrazu
• fascinating: fascinujúce
• gust: zafúkalo
• resolutely: odhodlane
• vague: nejasné
• outlines: kontúry
• anxiety: úzkosť
• machinery: strojového
• dilapidated: schátralé
• creaked: vrzla
• motionless: nepohnuto
• reassuringly: na upokojenie
• assessed: zvážil
• magnificent: nádherné
• gentle: jemné
• flakes: vločky
• resilience: odolnosť
• accomplished: zvládli
• forgotten: zabudnutý
• illuminated: osvetlilo
• intriguing: intrigujúce
• amber: jantárové

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Courage on the Vysoké Tatry: A Ski Adventure in Silence
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-20-23-34-01-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Marek sa obliekol do teplej lyžiarskej bundy.
En: Marek dressed in a warm ski jacket.

Sk: Z okna hotela videl snežnú krajinu Vysokých Tatier.
En: From the window of the hotel, he saw the snowy landscape of the Vysoké Tatry.

Sk: Snehové vločky padali jemne ako perie a ticho obklopovalo celú dolinu.
En: Snowflakes fell gently like feathers, and silence enveloped the entire valley.

Sk: Bol s Lenkou a Jozefom na zimnom pobyte, užívali si fašiangy — čas zábavy a karnevalov.
En: He was with Lenka and Jozef on a winter getaway, enjoying fašiangy — a time of fun and carnivals.

Sk: Dnes sa chystali na dlhý deň na svahu.
En: Today, they were preparing for a long day on the slope.

Sk: Všetci traja nastúpili na lanovku, ktorá ich mala vyviesť hore na kopec.
En: All three boarded the cable car, which was supposed to take them up the hill.

Sk: Marek cítil jemné napätie, keď sa lanovka pohla.
En: Marek felt a slight tension as the cable car started moving.

Sk: Bol skúsený lyžiar, ale výšky mu vždy robili problémy.
En: He was an experienced skier, but heights always gave him trouble.

Sk: Vedľa neho sedela Lenka, ktorá mu pevne stisla ruku.
En: Next to him sat Lenka, who squeezed his hand tightly.

Sk: "Neboj sa, bude to v poriadku," povedala upokojujúco.
En: "Don't worry, it will be alright," she said reassuringly.

Sk: Jozef bol vo svojom živle.
En: Jozef was in his element.

Sk: S nadšením sledoval výhľad a plánoval, ako najrýchlejšie zísť dolu svahom.
En: He enthusiastically watched the view and planned how to get down the slope as quickly as possible.

Sk: Keď lanovka dorazila do polovice, zrazu sa zastavila.
En: When the cable car reached halfway, it suddenly stopped.

Sk: Zostali visieť vysoko nad zemitou krajinou.
En: They were left hanging high above the earthy landscape.

Sk: Vietor začal silnieť a sneh sa zmiešal do hustej snehovej búrky.
En: The wind started to strengthen, and the snow mixed into a dense snowstorm.

Sk: Marek zatvoril oči a zhlboka sa nadýchol.
En: Marek closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Sk: Tep mu zrýchľoval.
En: His pulse quickened.

Sk: "Čo budeme robiť?
En: "What are we going to do?"

Sk: " spýtal sa Jozef, zatiaľ čo Marek bojoval s vnútornými démonmi.
En: Jozef asked, while Marek battled with his inner demons.

Sk: Jozef navrhol, že by mali signalizovať o pomoc, mávnutím bundy.
En: Jozef suggested they should signal for help by waving a jacket.

Sk: Lenka sa snažila udržať náladu ľahkú, usmievala sa a hovorila o tom, že každá búrka raz pominie.
En: Lenka tried to keep the mood light, smiling and talking about how every storm eventually passes.

Sk: Chvíle sa zdali nekonečné.
En: Moments seemed endless.

Sk: Marek cítil, ako mu dôvera Lenky pomáha.
En: Marek felt how Lenka's confidence helped him.

Sk: Rozhodol sa zostať pokojným.
En: He decided to stay calm.

Sk: Ak vyjadrí strach, mohol by všetkých znervózniť.
En: If he expressed fear, he could make everyone nervous.

Sk: Skúsil Jozefovi vysvetliť, že je lepšie čakať, než riskovať, že ich nikto nevidí.
En: He tried to explain to Jozef that it's better to wait than to risk not being seen.

Sk: Počasie sa zhoršovalo, vetry sa nahlas ozývali pomedzi stromy.
En: The weather worsened, the winds howled loudly through the trees.

Sk: Potom lanovka opäť zaškrípala a ozvalo sa oznámenie, ktoré vietor zafúkal do nezrozumiteľných zvukov.
En: Then the cable car creaked again, and an announcement came, which the wind blew into unintelligible sounds.

Sk: Marek sa pevnejšie chytil sedačky.
En: Marek gripped the seat more firmly.

Sk: Musel zachovať rozvahu.
En: He had to stay composed.

Sk: Očami hľadal Lenkin uvoľnený pohľad a rozhodol sa jej dôverovať.
En: He sought Lenka's relaxed gaze and decided to trust her.

Sk: Po chvíli, ktorá sa zdala ako večnosť, sa lanovka pohla.
En: After what seemed like an eternity, the cable car moved.

Sk: Pomaly stúpala hore, až nakoniec dosiahli vrchol.
En: It slowly ascended until they finally reached the top.

Sk: Všetci traja vystúpili s úľavou.
En: All three got off with relief.

Sk: Nepadli žiadne zbytočné slová, objali sa v tichu.
En: No unnecessary words were spoken; they embraced in silence.

Sk: Marek cítil, ako sa jeho strach pomaly rozplýva.
En: Marek felt his fear slowly dissipate.

Sk: Sily, ktoré našiel v sebe, ho prekvapili.
En: The strength he found within himself surprised him.

Sk: Uvedomil si, že ani v ťažkostiach nie je sám.
En: He realized that even in difficulties, he was not alone.

Sk: Lenka a Jozef mu boli oporou a teraz, so snehom chrumkajúcim pod lyžami, bol pripravený spustiť sa dolu kopcom, voľný ako vták.
En: Lenka and Jozef were his support, and now, with snow crunching under his skis, he was ready to glide down the hill, as free as a bird.

Sk: V srdci niesol novú odvahu a túžbu žiť odvážne.
En: In his heart, he carried a new courage and a desire to live bravely.

Sk: S tým sa všetci šťastne rozbehli dole po bielom zázraku Vysokých Tatier.
En: With that, they all happily rushed down the white wonder of the Vysoké Tatry.


Vocabulary Words:

• enveloped: obklopovalo
• getaway: pobyt
• cable car: lanovka
• tension: napätie
• heights: výšky
• reassuringly: upokojujúco
• enthusiastically: nadšením
• landscape: krajina
• strengthen: silnieť
• dense: hustá
• snowstorm: snehová búrka
• pulse: tep
• inner demons: vnútornými démonmi
• signal: signalizovať
• confidence: dôvera
• nervous: znervózniť
• risk: riskovať
• howled: sa nahlas ozývali
• creaked: zaškrípala
• announcement: oznámenie
• composed: zachovať rozvahu
• gaze: pohľad
• unintelligible: nezrozumiteľných
• ascended: stúpala
• relief: úľava
• dissipate: rozplýva
• strength: sily
• support: oporou
• glide: spustiť sa
• courage: odvahu

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Rediscovering Roots: A Winter Walk in Bratislava's Garden
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-19-23-34-01-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Zamrznutá dlažba ticho kňučala pod topánkami Marka a Jany, keď spolu prechádzali zimným svetom bratislavskej botanickej záhrady.
En: The frozen pavement quietly whined under the shoes of Marek and Jana as they walked together through the winter world of the Bratislava botanical garden.

Sk: Vzduch bol čistý a svieži, všade okolo nich sneh prikrýval stromy a kríky jemnou bielou dekou.
En: The air was clean and fresh; all around them, snow covered the trees and bushes with a gentle white blanket.

Sk: Ich babička tento pokojný, tichý svet milovala.
En: Their grandmother loved this peaceful, quiet world.

Sk: Tu trávila mnoho popoludní, obdivovala rastliny a rozprávala o minulosti.
En: She spent many afternoons here, admiring the plants and talking about the past.

Sk: Marek pozrel na Janu.
En: Marek looked at Jana.

Sk: Videl, že sa zamýšľala.
En: He saw that she was deep in thought.

Sk: "Pamätáš, keď nás sem babička brávala?
En: "Do you remember when grandma used to bring us here?"

Sk: " opýtal sa s nádychom nostalgie.
En: he asked with a touch of nostalgia.

Sk: Jana sa mierne usmiala, ale jej oči zostali uprené dopredu.
En: Jana smiled slightly, but her eyes remained fixed forward.

Sk: "Samozrejme, Marek.
En: "Of course, Marek.

Sk: Ale teraz mám toľko práce.
En: But now I have so much work.

Sk: Niekedy je ťažké vrátiť sa späť.
En: Sometimes it's hard to go back."

Sk: "Marek pochopil jej pohľad na vec, ale nechcel nechať spomienky vyjsť navnivoč.
En: Marek understood her perspective, but he didn't want to let the memories go to waste.

Sk: "Babička by bola rada, keby sme tu strávili nejaký čas," povedal.
En: "Grandma would be happy if we spent some time here," he said.

Sk: "Vždy hovorila, že rodina je dôležitá.
En: "She always said that family is important.

Sk: Možno by sme si mohli obnoviť nejakú tradíciu.
En: Maybe we could start a new tradition."

Sk: "Chvíľu mlčali, len kráčali po snehovej ceste.
En: They walked in silence for a while, just walking down the snowy path.

Sk: Kolem nich sa vinuli tiché, bezoblačné nebesia.
En: Around them, the sky stretched out, quiet and cloudless.

Sk: Naraz Jana zastala.
En: Suddenly, Jana stopped.

Sk: Oči sa jej zastavili na jednom z listnatých kríkov, ktoré prežili zimu.
En: Her eyes paused on one of the deciduous shrubs that had survived the winter.

Sk: "Pamätám sa na tento strom," povedala ticho, hlas jej zosilnel.
En: "I remember this tree," she said quietly, her voice growing stronger.

Sk: Mareka jej pohľad prekvapil.
En: Marek was surprised by her reaction.

Sk: "Jana?
En: "Jana?

Sk: Čo sa deje?
En: What's going on?"

Sk: "Jana sa usmiala a oči jej jemne zvlhli.
En: Jana smiled, and her eyes gently moistened.

Sk: "Babička ma tu naučila, ako rozoznať jeho vôňu aj v zime.
En: "Grandma taught me how to recognize its smell even in winter.

Sk: Vždy mi pripomínala, že niektoré veci zostávajú s nami, aj keď už odišli.
En: She always reminded me that some things stay with us, even when they're gone."

Sk: "To bol moment, keď sa Marek a Jana zastavili.
En: That was the moment when Marek and Jana paused.

Sk: Posedeli na zasneženom lavičke, a rozprávali sa o babičke.
En: They sat on the snow-covered bench and talked about grandma.

Sk: Delili sa o príbehy, ktoré ich spájali s minulosťou, cítili ju vo svojom srdci.
En: They shared stories that connected them to the past, felt her in their hearts.

Sk: Jana si uvedomila, že aj ona potrebuje pochopiť hodnotu týchto chvíľ.
En: Jana realized that she too needed to understand the value of these moments.

Sk: Slnko pomaly začalo zapadnúť, zatiaľ čo ich rozpravy zohreli zimný vzduch.
En: The sun slowly began to set, while their conversations warmed the winter air.

Sk: Už to nebolo len o smútku, ale aj o spoločne prežitých chvíľach, o spojitosti a o rodine.
En: It was no longer just about sadness, but also about shared moments, connection, and family.

Sk: Marek cítil, že jeho snaha nezísť k minulosti nebola zbytočná.
En: Marek felt that his effort to not let go of the past was not in vain.

Sk: A Jana, aj keď stále vážila život prakticky, teraz vedela, že nechať miesto pre spomienky nie je slabosť.
En: And Jana, although she still approached life practically, now knew that leaving room for memories was not a weakness.

Sk: Postavili sa z lavičky, pozreli sa na záhradu, a znova cez ňu prešli.
En: They stood up from the bench, looked at the garden, and walked through it again.

Sk: Tento deň mal svoj význam – spojil ich opäť, a našli cestu, ako uctiť si spomienku na milovanú babičku.
En: This day had its significance—it brought them together again, and they found a way to honor the memory of their beloved grandmother.

Sk: V pokoji záhrady našli aj pokoj vo svojich srdciach.
En: In the peace of the garden, they also found peace in their hearts.


Vocabulary Words:

• pavement: dlažba
• whined: kňučala
• bushes: kríky
• blanket: deka
• admiring: obdivovala
• nostalgia: nostalgie
• perspective: pohľad
• deceduous: listnatých
• shrub: kríkov
• survived: prežili
• recognize: rozoznať
• moistened: zvlhli
• memories: spomienky
• stories: príbehy
• connected: spájali
• conversations: rozpravy
• cloudless: bezoblačné
• approached: vážila
• bench: lavičke
• set: zapadnúť
• significance: význam
• honor: uctiť
• peaceful: pokojný
• quiet: tichý
• afternoons: popoludní
• reminded: pripomínala
• walked: kráčali
• paused: zastavila
• value: hodnotu
• hearts: srdcia

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: When Dinosaurs and Passion Collide: Miroslav's Triumph
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-18-23-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: V mrazivom zimnom dni, kedy snehové vločky tančili za veľkými oknami, sa Prírodovedné múzeum naplnilo návštevníkmi.
En: On a freezing winter day, when snowflakes danced outside the large windows, the Prírodovedné múzeum filled with visitors.

Sk: Tí prišli obdivovať nové dinosaurie exponáty vystavené v obrovskej hale.
En: They came to admire the new dinosaur exhibits displayed in the enormous hall.

Sk: Miroslav, introvertný kurátor múzea, sa však nachádzal v inom svete - vo svete starých čias, kde dinosaury kráľovali.
En: Miroslav, an introverted museum curator, found himself in another world - the world of ancient times when dinosaurs reigned.

Sk: Jeho cieľom bolo ukázať túto fascináciu ostatným.
En: His goal was to share this fascination with others.

Sk: Miroslav mal dnes veľkú úlohu.
En: Miroslav had a big task today.

Sk: Mal predniesť prezentáciu o novom exponáte, na ktorej pracoval celý rok.
En: He was to give a presentation on a new exhibit he had been working on all year.

Sk: Miroslav sa staral o každý jeden detail - od dokonalého osvetlenia, ktoré zvýrazňovalo obrysy dinosaurov, až po informatívne popisky, ktoré naplnili návštevníkov úžasom.
En: Miroslav paid attention to every single detail - from the perfect lighting that highlighted the contours of dinosaurs to the informative captions that filled visitors with wonder.

Sk: Jeho kolegovia, Jana a Peter, mu držali palce.
En: His colleagues, Jana and Peter, were rooting for him.

Sk: Vedeli, že Miroslav je expert na dinosaury, ale bojí sa hovoriť pred ľuďmi.
En: They knew that Miroslav was an expert on dinosaurs, but he was afraid of speaking in front of people.

Sk: Miroslav sa obával, že nedokáže udržať pozornosť svojho publika.
En: Miroslav worried that he might not be able to hold his audience's attention.

Sk: V neustálom šumení návštevníkov nastal čas prezentácie.
En: In the constant murmur of visitors, the time for the presentation came.

Sk: Miroslav si pripravil prezentáciu plnú diapozitívov - obrázky, ktoré pútali pozornosť.
En: Miroslav had prepared a presentation full of slides - images that captured attention.

Sk: Aby prekonal svoj strach, rozhodol sa začleniť osobné príbehy.
En: To overcome his fear, he decided to incorporate personal stories.

Sk: Chcel návštevníkov vtiahnuť do svojej vášne.
En: He wanted to draw visitors into his passion.

Sk: "Vážení návštevníci, vítam vás," začal nervózne, "chcel by som vám porozprávať príbeh, ktorý sa začal kúsok za touto budovou.
En: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome," he began nervously, "I would like to tell you a story that started just beyond this building."

Sk: "Ticho padlo v hľadisku, Miroslav ich získal hneď na začiatku.
En: Silence fell over the audience, and Miroslav captivated them right from the start.

Sk: Hovoril o tom, ako ako dieťa našiel svoj prvý fosílny zub v dedinách neďaleko Bratislavy a odvtedy miluje dinosaury.
En: He spoke about how, as a child, he found his first fossilized tooth in the villages near Bratislava, and since then, he has loved dinosaurs.

Sk: Ale, uprostred jeho rozprávania, technika zlyhala.
En: But in the middle of his narration, the technology failed.

Sk: Obrazovka zhasla.
En: The screen went dark.

Sk: V tú chvíľu zahodil obavy a spoliehal sa len na svoje slová.
En: At that moment, he cast aside his worries and relied solely on his words.

Sk: Rozprával o dinosauroch, ktoré "kráčali" po Slovensku, a ako ich stopy pretrvávajú dodnes.
En: He spoke about the dinosaurs that "walked" on Slovakia and how their traces endure to this day.

Sk: Miroslavov hlas bol pevný, jeho príbeh pútavý.
En: Miroslav's voice was steady, and his story was engaging.

Sk: Diváci si predstavovali dinosaury, ako keby ožili.
En: The audience imagined the dinosaurs as if they had come to life.

Sk: V miestnosti vládla tichá úcta a zvedavosť.
En: There was a quiet reverence and curiosity in the room.

Sk: Keď prezentáciu ukončil, miestnosť naplnil potlesk.
En: When he finished the presentation, the room erupted in applause.

Sk: Miroslav však pocítil niečo viac než len úľavu.
En: Miroslav felt more than just relief.

Sk: Pochopil, že nie len prekonal svoj strach, ale že odteraz už dokáže prenášať svoju vášeň na ostatných.
En: He understood that he had not only overcome his fear but also realized that he could convey his passion to others from now on.

Sk: Za trochu času sa všetci vyrojili z miestnosti do zasnežených ulíc, ale Miroslav zostal.
En: After some time, everyone poured out of the room into the snowy streets, but Miroslav stayed.

Sk: Stál v prázdnej hale pri jednej z najväčších kostier a v duchu ďakoval dinosaurom za túto cestu.
En: He stood in the empty hall next to one of the largest skeletons, silently thanking the dinosaurs for this journey.

Sk: Jeho kolegovia, Jana a Peter, k nemu pristúpili.
En: His colleagues, Jana and Peter, approached him.

Sk: Usmiali sa.
En: They smiled.

Sk: "Bolo to úžasné, Miroslav," povedala Jana a Peter prikývol.
En: "It was amazing, Miroslav," Jana said, and Peter nodded.

Sk: Miroslav vedel, že dnes vyhral nie len prezentáciu, ale aj svoju vnútornú bitku.
En: Miroslav knew that today he had won not only the presentation but also his internal battle.

Sk: Ten deň bol pre neho začiatkom niečoho nového.
En: That day was the beginning of something new for him.

Sk: Múzeum bolo plné príbehov a Miroslav vedel, že ich dokáže ďalej rozprávať.
En: The museum was full of stories, and Miroslav knew he could continue telling them.

Sk: A to len vďaka tomu, že sa nebal veriť v silu svojho nadšenia.
En: And it was all because he dared to believe in the power of his enthusiasm.


Vocabulary Words:

• freezing: mrazivom
• admire: obdivovať
• exhibits: exponáty
• curator: kurátor
• introverted: introvertný
• ancient: starých
• task: úlohu
• captions: popisky
• colleagues: kolegovia
• rooting: držali palce
• murmur: šumení
• incorporate: začleniť
• nervously: nervózne
• imagine: predstavovali
• reverence: úcta
• curiosity: zvedavosť
• applause: potlesk
• enthusiasm: nadšenia
• contours: obrysy
• informative: informatívne
• engaging: pútavý
• steered: spoliehal
• tray: diapozitívov
• fossilized: fosílny
• relying: spoliehal
• traces: stopy
• endure: pretrvávajú
• ventures: dobrodružstvo
• applaud: potlesk
• silent: tichá

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unveiling Secrets: The Sculpture's Hidden Message
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-17-23-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Štrbské Pleso ležalo ticho pod hrubou pokrývkou snehu.
En: Štrbské Pleso lay silent under a thick blanket of snow.

Sk: Studený vietor víril vločky a oblieval okolie mrazivým šepotom, akoby ukrýval tajomstvá priamo v zasnežené štruktúry.
En: A cold wind swirled the flakes and enveloped the surroundings with a freezing whisper, as if hiding secrets directly within the snowy structures.

Sk: Na okraji zamrznutého jazera stála snehová socha, vytvorená šikovnými rukami Kataríny, miestnej umelkyne.
En: At the edge of the frozen lake stood a snow sculpture, created by the skillful hands of Katarína, a local artist.

Sk: Bolo to pred troma rokmi, čo ju dokončila, ale dnes tam prišli Marek a Zuzana, aby objavili niečo skryté.
En: It was three years ago that she completed it, but today Marek and Zuzana came to discover something hidden.

Sk: Marek bol mladý milovník histórie.
En: Marek was a young lover of history.

Sk: Fascinovali ho miestne legendy, najmä jedna o stratenom pokladu v Tatrách.
En: He was fascinated by local legends, especially one about lost treasure in the Tatry mountains.

Sk: „Zuzana, tu musí byť niečo viac“ povedal Marek, ukazujúc na snehovú sochu, zakopávajúc pritom do ťažkého snehu.
En: "Zuzana, there must be something more here," said Marek, pointing at the snow sculpture while stumbling in the heavy snow.

Sk: „Ver mi, táto správa môže byť dôležitá.“
En: "Trust me, this message could be important."

Sk: Zuzana sa naňho skepticky pozrela.
En: Zuzana looked at him skeptically.

Sk: „Marek, to je len socha. Prečo sa taký čas venuješ strašidlám a starým príbehom?“ povzdychla si, ale predsa len ho nasledovala.
En: "Marek, it's just a sculpture. Why do you spend so much time on ghosts and old stories?" she sighed, but nevertheless followed him.

Sk: Keď sa približovali, Marek sa sklonil, aby odstránil sneh z niekoľkých vyrytých kameňov.
En: As they approached, Marek bent down to remove the snow from a few engraved stones.

Sk: Z nečakanej štrbiny vykĺzlo niečo malého.
En: Something small slipped out of an unexpected crevice.

Sk: Marek ho zdvihol – bol to starý zažltnutý papier, zakrútený a v polovici zamrznutý.
En: Marek picked it up—it was an old yellowed paper, curled and half-frozen.

Sk: „Pozri!“ zakričal vzrušene.
En: "Look!" he shouted excitedly.

Sk: „To je list!“
En: "It's a letter!"

Sk: „Dobre, ale čo s ním? Necháme to tu, alebo ho zničíme v akte sebaobrany pred mrázom?“ uškrnula sa Zuzana, no zovrela si kabát tesnejšie k telu.
En: "Fine, but what do we do with it? Leave it here or destroy it in an act of self-defense against the cold?" Zuzana smirked, but pulled her coat tighter around her body.

Sk: Z hosťovskej chaty v diaľke videli prichádzať Katarínu.
En: From a guest lodge in the distance, they saw Katarína approaching.

Sk: Keď sa priblížila, jej tvár stvrdla, keď si všimla perforovaný papier v Marekovej ruke.
En: As she neared, her face hardened when she noticed the perforated paper in Marek's hand.

Sk: „Prečo ste to našli?“ spýtala sa Katia s pohľadom lesklým od slz.
En: "Why did you find that?" Katarína asked, her eyes glistening with tears.

Sk: „To je list...“
En: "That is a letter..."

Sk: „List od tvojho otca?“ prerušil ju Marek, dúfajúc, že uhádol.
En: "A letter from your father?" interrupted Marek, hoping he guessed right.

Sk: Katarína len prikývla, jej pery sa jemne chveli.
En: Katarína only nodded, her lips trembling slightly.

Sk: „Pred rokmi mi zmizol a nikto nevedel, kam išiel.
En: "Years ago he disappeared, and no one knew where he went.

Sk: Vložila som ho do sochy, aby sa jeho pamäť nikdy nestratila.
En: I placed it in the sculpture so his memory would never be lost.

Sk: Akoby som čakala, že mi odpovie,“ povedala, čítajúc list očami naplnenými slzami.
En: As if I were waiting for him to answer," she said, reading the letter with eyes full of tears.

Sk: Marek a Zuzana cítili, že sa ich úcta mení na pochopenie.
En: Marek and Zuzana felt their respect turn to understanding.

Sk: Zuzanine pochybnosti sa roztopili ako sneh v jarnom slnku.
En: Zuzana's doubts melted away like snow in the spring sun.

Sk: „Prepáč, Katarína.
En: "I'm sorry, Katarína.

Sk: Nechceli sme otvoriť staré rany,“ povedala ospravedlnením Zuzana.
En: We didn't mean to open old wounds," Zuzana apologized.

Sk: „Ale možno vám to pomohlo,“ odpovedal jemným hlasom Marek a stisol Kataríne ruku.
En: "But maybe it helped you," Marek answered gently and squeezed Katarína's hand.

Sk: Katarína sa pozrela na list a uvedomila si, že naň teraz môže pozrieť s pocitom pokoja.
En: Katarína looked at the letter and realized she could now see it with a sense of peace.

Sk: „Možno ste mali pravdu.
En: "Maybe you were right.

Sk: Možno som tento list čakala nie len pre seba, ale aj ako odpoveď pre všetkých, ktorí stratili niekoho blízkeho.“
En: Maybe I was waiting for this letter not just for myself, but also as an answer for everyone who has lost someone dear."

Sk: Marek sa naučil dôležitú lekciu – nie všetky tajomstvá stoja za rozuzlenie, najmä ak sú spojené s bolesťou minulosti.
En: Marek learned an important lesson—not all secrets are worth unraveling, especially if they are tied to past pain.

Sk: A niekedy sú priatelia cennejší ako všetky poklady a legendy sveta.
En: And sometimes, friends are more valuable than all the treasures and legends in the world.


Vocabulary Words:

• silent: ticho
• blanket: pokrývkou
• flakes: vločky
• enveloped: oblieval
• freezing: mrazivým
• whisper: šepotom
• structures: štruktúry
• sculpture: socha
• skillful: šikovnými
• approached: približovali
• engraved: vyrytých
• crevice: štrbiny
• curled: zakrútený
• excitedly: vzrušene
• destroy: zničíme
• guest lodge: hosťovskej chaty
• perforated: perforovaný
• trembling: chveli
• disappeared: zmizol
• memory: pamäť
• hard: stvrdla
• glistening: lesklým
• understanding: pochopenie
• wounds: rany
• apologized: ospravedlnením
• treasures: poklady
• legends: legendy
• unraveling: rozuzlenie
• valuable: cennejší
• dear: blízkeho

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Starlit Paths: A Family's Journey in Slovak Tatras
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-16-23-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Marek s deťmi kráčali cez snehom pokrytý les v Tatrách.
En: Marek and the children walked through the snow-covered forest in the Tatras.

Sk: Sneh jemne padal, vzduch bol chladný a ticho v lese prerušovali len ich kroky.
En: Snow fell gently, the air was cold, and the silence of the forest was interrupted only by their steps.

Sk: Zuzana kráčala pomaly, pozerala sa na svoj mobil a občas zastavila, aby niečo odfotila a dala na sociálne siete.
En: Zuzana walked slowly, looking at her phone and occasionally stopping to take a photo to post on social media.

Sk: Jozef, Marekov malý syn, kráčal vedľa otca, oči široko otvorené, akoby les bol obrovská, zázračná krajina.
En: Jozef, Marek's little son, walked beside his father, his eyes wide open as if the forest was a vast, magical land.

Sk: „Pozrite, deti,“ povedal Marek a ukázal na veľký smrek ozdobený ľadovými vločkami.
En: "Look, children," said Marek, pointing to a large spruce decorated with icy flakes.

Sk: „To je krása prírody.
En: "That's the beauty of nature.

Sk: V zime je všetko tiché a pokojné.
En: In winter, everything is quiet and peaceful."

Sk: “Zuzana len prehodila mobil do druhej ruky.
En: Zuzana just switched her phone to the other hand.

Sk: „Ocko, načo je to dobré?
En: "Dad, what's the point?

Sk: Kamaráti sú teraz online, mne je zima.
En: My friends are online now, and I'm cold."

Sk: “Marek sa usmial.
En: Marek smiled.

Sk: „Zuzana, poďme sa pozrieť na jedno špeciálne miesto.
En: "Let’s go see a special place, Zuzana.

Sk: Myslím, že sa ti to bude páčiť.
En: I think you'll like it."

Sk: “ Otočil sa k Jozefovi.
En: He turned to Jozef.

Sk: „A ty, Jozef, môžeš nám cestou povedať, čo všetko si zapamätal o stromoch.
En: "And you, Jozef, can tell us along the way what you've remembered about the trees."

Sk: “Cestou Marek rozprával o zvieratách, ktoré žijú v lese.
En: Along the way, Marek talked about the animals that live in the forest.

Sk: Vysvetlil, ako zajace zanechávajú stopy v snehu.
En: He explained how rabbits leave tracks in the snow.

Sk: Jozef počúval s otvorenými ústami, jeho strach sa pomaly rozpúšťal v zvedavosti.
En: Jozef listened with his mouth open, his fear slowly melting into curiosity.

Sk: Nakoniec sa dostali na vrchol kopca, kde sa pred nimi otvoril výhľad na zasnežené vrchy.
En: Finally, they reached the top of the hill, where a view of the snowy peaks opened up before them.

Sk: Zuzana odložila mobil.
En: Zuzana put down her phone.

Sk: „Wow,“ zašepkala.
En: "Wow," she whispered.

Sk: „To je nádherné.
En: "That's beautiful."

Sk: “Slnko začalo zapadať.
En: The sun began to set.

Sk: Marek si uvedomil, že sa vracajú neskôr ako plánoval.
En: Marek realized they were returning later than planned.

Sk: Teplota začala prudko klesať a cesta bola nejasná.
En: The temperature started to drop rapidly, and the path was unclear.

Sk: „Musíme sa ponáhľať naspäť,“ povedal Marek rozhodne.
En: "We need to hurry back," said Marek decisively.

Sk: „Nenecháme sa odstrašiť.
En: "We won't be deterred."

Sk: “Zuzana konečne strčila mobil do vrecka a pozerala sa okolo.
En: Zuzana finally tucked her phone into her pocket and looked around.

Sk: „Čo teraz, ocko?
En: "What now, Dad?"

Sk: “„Podľa hviezd a môjho kompasu,“ povedal Marek.
En: "According to the stars and my compass," said Marek.

Sk: „Vidíte tú jasnú hviezdu?
En: "Do you see that bright star?

Sk: To je Severka.
En: That's the North Star.

Sk: Povedie nás domov.
En: It will lead us home."

Sk: “Krátko nato sa rodina pohybovala rýchlejšie, tentokrát všetci spolu.
En: Shortly after, the family moved faster, this time all together.

Sk: Zuzana si všimla zimomriavky, keď sa pozerala na zamrznuté stromy.
En: Zuzana noticed goosebumps as she looked at the frozen trees.

Sk: Jozef sa skláňal k zemi a skúmal stopy, ktoré nachádzal.
En: Jozef bent down to the ground, examining the tracks he found.

Sk: Pomohol Marekovi s kompasom, ukazujúc smer, ktorým mali ísť.
En: He helped Marek with the compass, pointing the way they should go.

Sk: S výrazom sústredenia a podpory sa dostali na cestu vedúcu k ich autu.
En: With a look of concentration and support, they reached the path leading back to their car.

Sk: Všetci sa cítili úžasne, hoci unavení.
En: They all felt amazing, even though they were tired.

Sk: Zuzana sa usmiala na Jozefa.
En: Zuzana smiled at Jozef.

Sk: „Ty si skvelý prieskumník, Jozef.
En: "You're a great explorer, Jozef."

Sk: “Jozef sa usmial a povedal: „A ty si užívaš výlet, Zuzka!
En: Jozef smiled and said, "And you're enjoying the trip, Zuzka!"

Sk: “Marek pocítil hrdosť.
En: Marek felt pride.

Sk: „Všetci sme dnes zažili niečo sa k sebe pripojiť.
En: "We've all experienced something today that brought us closer.

Sk: Príroda je úžasná, keď jej dáme šancu.
En: Nature is amazing when we give it a chance."

Sk: “Takto, obohatení novo získanými skúsenosťami a odvahou, sa zlúčili ako rodina na zimnom výlete, nachádzajúc krásu v divočine slovenských Tatier.
En: Thus, enriched with newly gained experiences and courage, they united as a family on their winter outing, finding beauty in the wilderness of the Slovak Tatras.

Sk: A hviezdy im ukázali cestu domov.
En: And the stars showed them the way home.


Vocabulary Words:

• snow-covered: pokrytý snehom
• gently: jemne
• silence: ticho
• occasionally: občas
• magical: zázračná
• vast: obrovská
• decorated: ozdobený
• flakes: vločkami
• peaceful: pokojné
• special: špeciálne
• remembered: zapamätal
• explained: vysvetlil
• tracks: stopy
• curiosity: zvedavosť
• peaks: vrchy
• whispered: zašepkala
• decisively: rozhodne
• tucked: strčila
• pocket: vrecko
• concentration: sústredenie
• support: podpora
• amazing: úžasne
• tired: unavení
• pride: hrdosť
• enjoying: užívaš
• enriched: obohatení
• experiences: skúsenosťami
• courage: odvahou
• wilderness: divočine
• compass: kompas

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Snowbound Struggles to Unbreakable Bonds
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-15-23-34-01-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Snežilo nepretržite celé dni a dedina sa ponorila do tichej, bielej krajiny.
En: It snowed continuously for days, and the village was immersed in a quiet, white landscape.

Sk: Štefan hľadel cez okno svojho malého, dreveného domčeka v srdci slovenského vidieka.
En: Štefan looked out the window of his small, wooden house in the heart of the Slovak countryside.

Sk: Dym z komína sa pomaly strácal v sivom nebi.
En: Smoke from the chimney slowly faded into the gray sky.

Sk: Zranená noha ho bolela, aj keď sa pokúšal odložiť hnev a frustráciu.
En: His injured leg ached, even as he tried to put aside his anger and frustration.

Sk: Nemohol robiť práce, ktoré mal rád — kosiť trávu, opravovať ploty, krájať drevo.
En: He couldn't do the work he loved—mowing the grass, repairing fences, chopping wood.

Sk: Bol odkázaný na pomoc druhých, hlavne na susedu Zuzanu.
En: He was dependent on others' help, especially his neighbor Zuzana.

Sk: Zuzana odvždy túžila po dobrodružstve.
En: Zuzana had always longed for adventure.

Sk: Čítala knižky o exotických miestach a snívala o cestovaní.
En: She read books about exotic places and dreamed of traveling.

Sk: Teraz však stála pred Štefanovým domom s úplne iným poslaním.
En: Now, however, she stood in front of Štefan's house with a completely different mission.

Sk: Vedela, že je dôležité pomôcť Štefanovi.
En: She knew it was important to help Štefan.

Sk: Zároveň tušila, že by mohla cítiť zmysel a spokojnosť z tejto pomoci.
En: At the same time, she suspected she might feel a sense of purpose and satisfaction from this help.

Sk: Vybrala sa k nemu jednu zamračenú sobotu ráno.
En: She set off to his place one cloudy Saturday morning.

Sk: "Štefan, dobrý deň!
En: "Štefan, good day!"

Sk: " pozdravila ho s úsmevom, vstupujúc do jeho dvora, ktorý bol pokrytý vrstvou snehu.
En: she greeted him with a smile, entering his yard, which was covered with a layer of snow.

Sk: "Prišla som pomôcť.
En: "I came to help.

Sk: Čo potrebuješ urobiť?
En: What do you need done?"

Sk: " dodala s rozhodnosťou a preleštena čapica sa jej leskla v zimnom slnku.
En: she added with determination, and her polished cap gleamed in the winter sun.

Sk: Štefan sa snažil usmievať, ale vnútro mu kolísalo.
En: Štefan tried to smile, but inside he was wavering.

Sk: "Dobrý deň, Zuzka," odvetil.
En: "Good day, Zuzka," he replied.

Sk: "Nerád niekoho obťažujem, ale možno by si mohla pomôcť s drevom.
En: "I don't like to bother anyone, but maybe you could help with the wood.

Sk: Začína nám dochádzať.
En: We're starting to run out."

Sk: "Zuzana ho prekvapene pozrela.
En: Zuzana looked at him, surprised.

Sk: "To nie je problém.
En: "That's not a problem.

Sk: Počula som, že bude snežiť ešte viac.
En: I've heard it's going to snow even more.

Sk: Rýchlo urobíme zásoby.
En: Let's quickly stock up."

Sk: " Nečakala na odpoveď a začala s organizovaním práce.
En: She didn't wait for an answer and started organizing the work.

Sk: Niekoľko dní pracovali spolu.
En: They worked together for several days.

Sk: Zuzana nosila polená do domčeka, pričom rozprávala o svojich snoch a očarovala Štefana svojou energiou.
En: Zuzana carried logs into the house, while talking about her dreams and enchanting Štefan with her energy.

Sk: Štefan jej rozprával o dedine, príbehoch ľudí a prírode, ktorú miloval.
En: Štefan told her about the village, the stories of the people, and the nature he loved.

Sk: Ich kamarátstvo rástlo, aj keď niekedy sa Štefan cítil bezmocne.
En: Their friendship grew, even though sometimes Štefan felt helpless.

Sk: Jedného večera sa začala silná búrka.
En: One evening, a strong storm began.

Sk: Vietor hlučne zúril a snežilo ako nikdy predtým.
En: The wind raged noisily, and it snowed like never before.

Sk: Strecha Štefanovho domu sa začala prehnevať pod tiažou snehu.
En: The roof of Štefan's house started to sag under the weight of the snow.

Sk: Bol to kritický okamih.
En: It was a critical moment.

Sk: Štefan vedel, že musí konať, no zranená noha mu bránila.
En: Štefan knew he had to act, but his injured leg held him back.

Sk: Zuzana náhle vstala.
En: Zuzana suddenly stood up.

Sk: "Musíme niečo urobiť.
En: "We have to do something.

Sk: Strecha to nevydrží!
En: The roof won't hold!"

Sk: "Spolu vlietli do zimy.
En: Together they rushed into the winter.

Sk: Štefan ukazoval Zuzane nástroje, ona robila, čo bolo treba.
En: Štefan showed Zuzana the tools; she did what needed to be done.

Sk: Pomaly odhadzovali sneh zo strechy, zatiaľ čo vietor ich strhával z rebríka.
En: They slowly cleared the snow from the roof while the wind tried to blow them off the ladder.

Sk: Počas búrky sa stali tímom.
En: During the storm, they became a team.

Sk: S každým odstráneným metrom snehu si viac verili.
En: With every removed meter of snow, they trusted each other more.

Sk: Keď búrka skončila, krajinu premohlo ticho.
En: When the storm ended, the landscape was overcome by silence.

Sk: Slnko začalo osvetľovať bielu prikrývku, ktorá ukryla všetky problémy.
En: The sun began to illuminate the white cover, hiding all the problems.

Sk: O pár dní neskôr Štefan sedel pri krbe, opretý o nohu, ktorá vyzerala, že ho ešte nejaký čas bude trápiť.
En: A few days later, Štefan sat by the fireplace, leaning on his leg, which seemed like it would bother him for some time more.

Sk: Ale jeho srdce bolo ľahšie.
En: But his heart was lighter.

Sk: "Zuzana," povedal, "ďakujem ti.
En: "Zuzana," he said, "thank you.

Sk: Ukázala si mi veľa vecí.
En: You showed me many things."

Sk: "Zuzana sa usmiala, zabalila sa do šálu a povedala: "Pomáhať ti bola skutočná odvaha.
En: Zuzana smiled, wrapped herself in a scarf, and said, "Helping you was a real courage.

Sk: Naučila som sa, že skutočné dobrodružstvo je na mieste, kde žijem.
En: I learned that true adventure is in the place where I live.

Sk: Vážim si ťa, Štefan.
En: I appreciate you, Štefan."

Sk: "A takto si Štefan uvedomil, že prijatie pomoci nie je známka slabosti, a Zuzana našla dobrodružstvo a pokoj v žití v harmónii svojho domova.
En: And so Štefan realized that accepting help is not a sign of weakness, and Zuzana found adventure and peace in living in harmony in her home.

Sk: Spolu pochopili, že spojenectvo je silnejšie než akákoľvek zima.
En: Together, they understood that an alliance is stronger than any winter.


Vocabulary Words:

• immersed: ponorila
• injured: zranená
• ached: bolela
• dependent: odkázaný
• adventure: dobrodružstve
• mission: poslaním
• determination: rozhodnosťou
• wavering: kolísalo
• sag: prehnúť
• critical: kritický
• cleared: odhadzovali
• illuminate: osvetľovať
• leaning: opretý
• moment: okamih
• team: tímom
• storm: búrka
• fireplace: krbe
• purpose: zmysel
• frustration: frustráciu
• gleamed: leskla
• slowly: pomaly
• exotic: exotických
• suspected: tušila
• satisfaction: spokojnosť
• enchanting: očarovala
• helpless: bezmocne
• noisily: hlučne
• raged: zúril
• scarf: šálu
• harmony: harmónii