Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Discovering Heartfelt Gifts Beyond The List
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V zasneženej štvrti chránenej vysokým plotom, kde len miestni poznali tajomstvo, sa v neďalekom trhovisku šíril ruch vianočných príprav.
En: In the snow-covered district protected by a high fence, where only the locals knew the secret, the nearby marketplace was bustling with Christmas preparations.

Sk: Marek, starostlivý manžel a otec, držal pevne v ruke úhľadný zoznam darčekov.
En: Marek, a caring husband and father, held a neat list of gifts firmly in his hand.

Sk: Jeho oči sa každým okamihom zamračili, keď zvonku prenikol chladný vietor.
En: His eyes furrowed with each passing moment as a chilly wind seeped in from the outside.

Sk: Vedel, že musí nájsť ten dokonalý darček pre Tatianu, svoju milujúcu manželku, ktorú chcel prekvapiť.
En: He knew he had to find the perfect gift for Tatiana, his loving wife, whom he wanted to surprise.

Sk: Tatiana sa zatiaľ tešila z každého zvuku a vône marketu.
En: Meanwhile, Tatiana delighted in every sound and scent of the market.

Sk: Úsmev na tvári mala od ucha k uchu, keď kráčala vedľa Mareka, zatiaľ čo Juraj, ich syn, pobehoval sem a tam, očarený všetkými možnosťami.
En: She wore a smile from ear to ear as she walked beside Marek, while Juraj, their son, darted around, enchanted by all the possibilities.

Sk: Pre Juraja bol tento trh plný možností, ktoré ho neprestávali lákať.
En: For Juraj, this market was full of opportunities that never ceased to fascinate him.

Sk: „Marek, nemôžeme skúsiť niečo iné ako ten zoznam?
En: "Marek, can't we try something different than the list?"

Sk: “ navrhla Tatiana, zatiaľ čo okolo ich uší ladne zazneli koledy.
En: suggested Tatiana as carols gently echoed around their ears.

Sk: Marek sa neochotne zastavil pri hutníkom preplnených stánkoch, pohľad bojujúci medzi úzkosťou a zvedavosťou.
En: Marek reluctantly stopped by the bustling booths filled with goods, his gaze torn between anxiety and curiosity.

Sk: „Ale máme plán…“ začal, no jeho hlas sa strácal v jase Tatianinho úsmevu.
En: "But we have a plan…" he began, but his voice faded in the brightness of Tatiana's smile.

Sk: „Oci, poď, je tu toľko vecí, ktoré by sme mohli preskúmať!
En: "Dad, come on, there are so many things we could explore here!"

Sk: “ Juraj zvolal zanietene, ťahajúc otca do hustoty davu.
En: Juraj called out enthusiastically, pulling his father into the thick of the crowd.

Sk: Marek zhlboka vydýchol.
En: Marek took a deep breath.

Sk: S povzbudením od rodiny odložil zoznam do vrecka.
En: Encouraged by his family, he slipped the list into his pocket.

Sk: Po pár chvíľach Marek našiel niečo zvláštne.
En: After a few moments, Marek found something extraordinary.

Sk: Bolo to malé drevené srdce, ručne vyrezávané s jemnými motívmi snežienok, krehké ako jeho city.
En: It was a small wooden heart, hand-carved with delicate snowdrop motifs, as fragile as his emotions.

Sk: Pri dotyku srdce hovorilo príbehy o láske, presne také, ktoré chcel Tatiane vyjadriť.
En: At the touch, the heart told stories of love, just the kind he wanted to express to Tatiana.

Sk: Tatiana a Juraj sledovali očarovaného Mareka s úsmevom.
En: Tatiana and Juraj watched the enchanted Marek with a smile.

Sk: „To je ono,“ povedala Tatiana jemne.
En: "That's it," Tatiana said gently.

Sk: Marek sa usmial, prvýkrát uvoľnený v chaose trhoviska.
En: Marek smiled, relaxed for the first time in the chaos of the marketplace.

Sk: Keď večer uplynul a darčeky boli pod stromčekom, Marek s láskou daroval Tatianu vybrané srdce.
En: As the evening passed and the presents lay under the tree, Marek lovingly gave Tatiana the chosen heart.

Sk: „Je to krásne,“ šepla, oči lesknú sa od slz šťastia.
En: "It's beautiful," she whispered, eyes gleaming with tears of happiness.

Sk: „Nie je to darček, ale cesta, ktorá k nemu viedla.
En: "It's not the gift, but the journey that led to it."

Sk: “Juraj potichu stál vedľa, spokojný s vedomím, že jeho otec objavil nové čaro.
En: Juraj quietly stood beside them, content in knowing that his father had discovered a new charm.

Sk: Marek pocítil vďačnosť, že opustil svoje staré spôsoby.
En: Marek felt grateful to have let go of his old ways.

Sk: Vedel, že od teraz sa bude viac otvárať nečakaným chvíľam a dobrodružstvám, ktoré ho čakali s jeho rodinou po boku.
En: He knew that from now on, he would open himself more to unexpected moments and adventures awaiting him with his family by his side.


Vocabulary Words:

• snow-covered: zasneženej
• district: štvrti
• fence: plotom
• marketplace: trhovisku
• bustling: šíril ruch
• preparations: príprav
• chilly: chladný
• seeped: prenikol
• delighted: tešila
• enchanted: očarený
• possibilities: možností
• cease: neprestávali
• suggested: navrhla
• carols: koledy
• reluctantly: neochotne
• booths: stánkoch
• anxiety: úzkosťou
• curiosity: zvedavosťou
• explore: preskúmať
• extraordinary: zvláštne
• wooden: drevené
• hand-carved: ručne vyrezávané
• delicate: jemnými
• motifs: motívmi
• fragile: krehké
• emotions: city
• enchanted: očarovaného
• gleaming: lesknú
• content: spokojný
• grateful: vďačnosť

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Snow-Covered Journey: A Family Christmas Adventure
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Marek sedel pri okne vo svojej útulnej obývačke, obklopený tichom zasneženej brány komunity.
En: Marek sat by the window in his cozy living room, surrounded by the silence of the snow-covered community gate.

Sk: Okolie bolo krásne, biele snehové vločky sa pomaly znášali na ihličnany, zdobené svietiacimi svetielkami.
En: The surroundings were beautiful, white snowflakes slowly falling upon the evergreens adorned with twinkling lights.

Sk: Bol december, blížili sa Vianoce.
En: It was December, and Christmas was approaching.

Sk: Marekovi mysľou prechádzali obavy.
En: Marek had worries running through his mind.

Sk: Plánoval s Jankou a Vierou, ich malou dcérou, vyraziť do Tatier.
En: He planned to set out to the Tatry with Janka and Viera, their little daughter.

Sk: Chceli stráviť Vianoce spolu so svojimi rodičmi.
En: They wanted to spend Christmas together with their parents.

Sk: Predpoveď počasia však nebola priaznivá.
En: However, the weather forecast was not favorable.

Sk: V oblasti sa očakával silný sneh a búrka.
En: Heavy snow and a storm were expected in the area.

Sk: Marek sa obával, či dorazia včas.
En: Marek worried if they would arrive on time.

Sk: Janka, ktorá práve balila kufre, vytiahla hlavu z izby a usmiala sa.
En: Janka, who was just packing the suitcases, popped her head out of the room and smiled.

Sk: "Neboj sa, Marek," povedala optimisticky, "všetko sa nakoniec podarí.
En: "Don't worry, Marek," she said optimistically, "everything will work out in the end.

Sk: Ak budeme držať spolu, nič nás nezastaví.
En: If we stick together, nothing will stop us."

Sk: "Marek sa pousmial, ale obavy ho stále neopúšťali.
En: Marek smiled back, but his worries still lingered.

Sk: Popoludní, keď všetko naložili do auta, skontroloval trasu.
En: In the afternoon, when they loaded everything into the car, he checked the route.

Sk: Cesta do Tatier by mala trvať len niekoľko hodín, ale za týchto podmienok mohla byť oveľa dlhšia.
En: The journey to the Tatry should only take a few hours, but under these conditions it could be much longer.

Sk: Viera sa už nemohla dočkať.
En: Viera could hardly wait.

Sk: "Tatin, už ideme?
En: "Daddy, are we going yet?

Sk: Chcem vidieť deda a babku!
En: I want to see grandpa and grandma!

Sk: A sánkovať sa!
En: And go sledding!"

Sk: " volala z vedľajšieho sedadla.
En: she called from the back seat.

Sk: Marek pohľadom prešiel mapu na displeji auta.
En: Marek glanced at the map on the car's display.

Sk: Videli pred sebou dve možnosti.
En: They saw two options ahead of them.

Sk: Počkať, kým búrka pominie, čo by mohlo znamenať, že prídu až po Vianociach.
En: Wait until the storm passes, which could mean arriving after Christmas.

Sk: Alebo ísť okľukou, ktorá by ich síce mohla doviesť rýchlejšie, ale aj riskantnejšie.
En: Or take a detour, which might get them there faster but also posed risks.

Sk: Zhlboka sa nadýchol a rozhodol sa.
En: He took a deep breath and made his decision.

Sk: "Skúsime to okľukou," povedal pevne.
En: "We'll try the detour," he said firmly.

Sk: Na ceste sa sneh kopil čoraz viac.
En: The snow on the road kept piling up.

Sk: Marek držal volant pevne a oči upieral na cestu.
En: Marek held the steering wheel tightly and kept his eyes on the road.

Sk: Janka sa snažila udržiavať dobrú náladu, spievala koledy a rozprávala vtipy.
En: Janka tried to keep the mood light by singing carols and telling jokes.

Sk: Viera sa pripojila a smiechom naplnila zadnú časť auta.
En: Viera joined in with laughter filling the back of the car.

Sk: Sneh padajúci na čelné sklo tlmil svetlo, takže čoskoro začala byť cesta nebezpečná a zlá.
En: The snow falling on the windshield dimmed the light, soon making the road dangerous and difficult.

Sk: Marek začal tušiť, že možno budú musieť zastaviť.
En: Marek began to suspect they might have to stop.

Sk: V tú chvíľu sa však stalo niečo neočakávané.
En: However, at that moment, something unexpected happened.

Sk: Vietor ustúpil, sneh prestal padať, pred nimi sa otvorila cesta.
En: The wind died down, the snow stopped falling, and the road ahead cleared.

Sk: Marek nemohol uveriť svojim očiam.
En: Marek couldn't believe his eyes.

Sk: "Podarilo sa nám to," povedal s uvoľnením a pocitom vďaky.
En: "We made it," he said with relief and gratitude.

Sk: Do Tatier dorazili práve včas.
En: They arrived in the Tatry just in time.

Sk: Ich rodičia ich privítali s láskou a vianočným teplom.
En: Their parents welcomed them with love and Christmas warmth.

Sk: Viera už behala po dvore, sánkovala sa so starým otcom.
En: Viera was already running around the yard, sledding with her grandfather.

Sk: Marek sa pozrel na Janu, podal jej ruku a povedal, "Mala si pravdu.
En: Marek looked at Jana, reached for her hand, and said, "You were right.

Sk: Dôležité je byť spolu.
En: What matters is being together."

Sk: "V ten večer, pri vianočnom stole, Marek pochopil, že niekedy dokonalý plán nemusí byť potrebný.
En: That evening, at the Christmas table, Marek understood that sometimes a perfect plan isn't necessary.

Sk: Stačí spoločne zdieľať cestu, lásku a dôveru.
En: It's enough to share the journey, love, and trust together.

Sk: Tatranská zima šumela za oknami, ale v ich srdciach bolo teplo a pokoj.
En: The Tatry winter whispered outside the windows, but in their hearts, there was warmth and peace.

Sk: Na vianočný čas boli tam, kde mali byť – spolu.
En: For Christmas, they were where they were meant to be — together.


Vocabulary Words:

• cozy: útulnej
• surrounded: obklopený
• evergreens: ihličnany
• adorned: zdobené
• forecast: predpoveď
• favorable: priaznivá
• suitcases: kufre
• optimistically: optimisticky
• linger: neopúšťali
• detour: okľukou
• suspect: tušiť
• unexpected: neočakávané
• relief: uvoľnením
• gratitude: vďaky
• sledding: sánkovať sa
• tightly: pevne
• windshield: čelné sklo
• dimmed: tlmil
• dangerous: nebezpečná
• cleared: otvorila
• welcomed: privítali
• laughter: smiechom
• yard: dvore
• perfect: dokonalý
• necessary: potrebný
• journey: cestu
• whispered: šumela
• peace: pokoj
• twinkling: svietiacimi
• snowflakes: snehové vločky

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Canceled Flights to Holiday Harmony: A Journey Home
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Jana stála na letisku v Bratislave, medzi množstvom ľudí.
En: Jana stood at the airport in Bratislava, among a throng of people.

Sk: Všade boli prítomné vianočné dekorácie.
En: Christmas decorations were present everywhere.

Sk: Stromčeky s trblietavými ozdobami a zvuk koled vytváral akési čaro.
En: Trees with glittering ornaments and the sound of carols created a sort of magic.

Sk: Janu však zdobenie a hudba tešili menej.
En: But the decorations and music pleased Jana less.

Sk: V ušiach jej stále znelo oznámenie: "Vaš let je zrušený.
En: The announcement still rang in her ears: "Your flight is canceled."

Sk: "Bola zúfalá.
En: She was desperate.

Sk: Vianoce sú predsa časom pre rodinu.
En: After all, Christmas is a time for family.

Sk: Chcela byť pri rodičoch doma v Žiline a cítila, že sny sa zo dňa na deň rozplynuli.
En: She wanted to be with her parents at home in Žilina, and she felt like her dreams had dissolved overnight.

Sk: Vedľa nej stála iná mladá žena.
En: Next to her stood another young woman.

Sk: Lucia.
En: Lucia.

Sk: "Sú nám v tom spolu, čo?
En: "We're in it together, right?

Sk: Tvoj let bol tiež zrušený?
En: Was your flight canceled too?"

Sk: " spýtala sa, pričom Jana priateľsky usmiala.
En: she asked, while Jana smiled warmly.

Sk: Jana prikývla a pocítila úľavu, že nie je sama.
En: Jana nodded and felt relieved that she was not alone.

Sk: Nahrať na vibrujúcu náladu prichádzajúceho davu niekoľkými hlbokými nádychmi, rozhliadla sa po letisku a nakoniec si všimla Mareka.
En: Trying to lift her spirits in the bustling crowd, she took a few deep breaths, looked around the airport, and finally noticed Marek.

Sk: Marek bol usmievavý zamestnanec letiska, ktorého úlohou bolo upokojenie cestujúcich.
En: Marek was a cheerful airport employee whose role was to calm the passengers.

Sk: "Môžem vám nejako pomôcť?
En: "Can I help you with anything?"

Sk: " spýtal sa, v hlase mal príjemný tón.
En: he asked with a pleasant tone.

Sk: Jana a Lucia mu zhrnuli svoje problémy.
En: Jana and Lucia explained their problems to him.

Sk: Marek ich pozorne počúval.
En: Marek listened attentively.

Sk: "Je tu jedna možnosť," povedal Marek.
En: "There is one option," said Marek.

Sk: "Vždy je možnosť prenajať si auto.
En: "You can always rent a car.

Sk: No je to riskantné pri tomto počasí.
En: But it's risky in this weather."

Sk: "Jana s Luciou sa na seba pozreli.
En: Jana and Lucia looked at each other.

Sk: Cítili, že treba niečo risknúť.
En: They felt it was time to take a risk.

Sk: "Viem riadiť v snehu.
En: "I know how to drive in the snow.

Sk: Spravme to!
En: Let's do it!"

Sk: " povedala Lucia s odhodlaním.
En: said Lucia with determination.

Sk: Marek im pomohol nájsť auto.
En: Marek helped them find a car.

Sk: Obslúžil ich v stánku, pričom sledoval farebné svetlá blikajúce na letisku.
En: He served them at the booth, watching the colorful lights blinking at the airport.

Sk: Napriek chaotickému prostrediu a zlej situácii, Jana pocítila príliv energie.
En: Despite the chaotic environment and bad situation, Jana felt a surge of energy.

Sk: Marek a Lucia jej dali nádej, ktorá jej dodala odvahu.
En: Marek and Lucia gave her hope, which gave her courage.

Sk: Vybrali sa na cestu, rozprávajú, zdieľajú historky.
En: They set off on their journey, talking and sharing stories.

Sk: Mrazivá noc strácala chlad po boku láskavých ľudí.
En: The freezing night lost its chill alongside kind people.

Sk: Auto sa zastavilo pred domom Jany, kde blikali vianočné svetielka.
En: The car stopped in front of Jana's house, where Christmas lights were twinkling.

Sk: Zhlboka si vydýchla, srdce naplnené vďačnosťou.
En: She took a deep breath, her heart filled with gratitude.

Sk: Ďakovala Lucii a Marekovi.
En: She thanked Lucia and Marek.

Sk: Vianoce ešte stále mali zmysel.
En: Christmas still had meaning.

Sk: Takto, zakopávaním o malé nevľúdne okamihy, Jana pochopila význam pohostinnosti a spolupatričnosti.
En: In this way, stumbling upon small inhospitable moments, Jana understood the meaning of hospitality and togetherness.

Sk: Vianoce nie sú len o príchode domov, ale aj o objavovaní duší, ktoré poznáme cestou prenajatej.
En: Christmas is not just about arriving home but also about discovering the souls we meet along the rented journey.

Sk: V ten večer Jana radostne oslavovala, obklopená láskou a priateľstvom, ktoré si ani nemohla predstaviť v tom zúfalom momente na letisku.
En: That evening, Jana joyously celebrated, surrounded by love and friendship she couldn't have imagined in that desperate moment at the airport.


Vocabulary Words:

• throng: množstvo
• decorations: dekorácie
• ornaments: ozdoby
• carols: koledy
• pleased: tešili
• canceled: zrušený
• desperate: zúfalá
• dissolved: rozplynuli
• determination: odhodlaním
• inhospitable: nevľúdne
• hospitality: pohostinnosti
• togetherness: spolupatričnosti
• booth: stánok
• chaotic: chaotickému
• surge: príliv
• gratitude: vďačnosť
• calm: upokojenie
• risk: risknúť
• relieved: úľava
• bustling: vibrujúcu
• spirits: náladu
• attentively: pozorne
• option: možnosť
• destination: cieľ
• freezing: mrazivá
• adventure: dobrodružstvo
• celebrated: oslavovala
• grateful: vďačná
• twinkling: blikali
• overcome: prekonali

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Navigating Independence: Marek's Holiday Journey
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V Bratislavskom letisku bola rušná atmosféra.
En: At the Bratislava airport, the atmosphere was bustling.

Sk: Vianočné ozdoby viseli zo stropu, a ľudia sa ponáhľali so svojimi kuframi plnými darčekov.
En: Christmas decorations hung from the ceiling, and people hurried with their suitcases full of gifts.

Sk: Medzi davom stál Marek, študent strednej školy.
En: Among the crowd stood Marek, a high school student.

Sk: Prvý raz cestoval sám a bol nervózny.
En: It was his first time traveling alone, and he was nervous.

Sk: Chcel byť na Vianoce s babičkou v Košiciach.
En: He wanted to be with his grandmother in Košice for Christmas.

Sk: Lucia, jeho staršia sestra, ho prišla odprevadiť.
En: Lucia, his older sister, came to see him off.

Sk: "Neboj sa, Marek," povzbudila ho, "zvládneš to.
En: "Don't worry, Marek," she encouraged him, "you'll manage it.

Sk: Si chytrý chlapec.
En: You're a smart boy."

Sk: " Marek sa usmial, ale v žalúdku cítil motýle.
En: Marek smiled but felt butterflies in his stomach.

Sk: Po rozlúčke s Luciou sa ponoril do davu.
En: After saying goodbye to Lucia, he plunged into the crowd.

Sk: Letisko bolo plné ľudí.
En: The airport was full of people.

Sk: Marek prešiel cez bezpečnostnú kontrolu.
En: Marek passed through security.

Sk: Srdce mu bilo rýchlejšie, keď sa pokúšal nájsť svoj gate.
En: His heart beat faster as he tried to find his gate.

Sk: Na chvíľu sa zastavil a zhlboka dýchal.
En: He stopped for a moment and took a deep breath.

Sk: "Musím to dokázať," pomyslel si.
En: "I have to do this," he thought.

Sk: Pri pohľade okolo si všimol chlapca vo svojom veku.
En: Looking around, he noticed a boy his age.

Sk: Vyzeral rovnako zmätene.
En: He looked equally confused.

Sk: "Ahoj, som Marek," predstavil sa.
En: "Hi, I'm Marek," he introduced himself.

Sk: "Ideš samotný?
En: "Are you traveling alone?"

Sk: "Chlapec sa otočil a usmial sa.
En: The boy turned and smiled.

Sk: "Ahoj, som Jakub.
En: "Hi, I'm Jakub.

Sk: Áno, cestujem sám a som trochu stratený.
En: Yes, I'm traveling alone and I'm a bit lost."

Sk: "Marek pocítil úľavu.
En: Marek felt relieved.

Sk: "Môžeme si pomôcť navzájom nájsť bránu," navrhol.
En: "We can help each other find the gate," he suggested.

Sk: Jakub súhlasil a chlapci sa začali pretláčať davom spolu.
En: Jakub agreed, and the boys started pushing through the crowd together.

Sk: Letisko bolo ako bludisko.
En: The airport was like a maze.

Sk: Ich srdcia pulzovali, keď sa cez oznamy pokúšali zistiť, kde majú ísť.
En: Their hearts raced as they tried to figure out where to go through the announcements.

Sk: Marek si spomenul na radu Lucie: "Sleduj značky a nechaj si čas na reakciu.
En: Marek remembered Lucia's advice: "Follow the signs and give yourself time to react."

Sk: " To mu pomohlo upokojiť sa.
En: This helped calm him down.

Sk: Spoločne spoznali smer a vybrali sa správnou cestou.
En: Together they figured out the direction and set off on the right path.

Sk: Ako sa blížili ku bráne, videli, že už začal check-in.
En: As they approached the gate, they saw that check-in had already begun.

Sk: Obaja zrýchlili krok.
En: They both quickened their pace.

Sk: "Poď, musíme sa ponáhľať," povedal Marek s úsmevom.
En: "Come on, we have to hurry," Marek said with a smile.

Sk: Srdcia im búšili adrenalínom, keď nakoniec dorazili presne včas.
En: Their hearts pounded with adrenaline as they finally arrived just in time.

Sk: Keď Marek vošiel do lietadla a usadil sa na svojom mieste, pocítil obrovskú úľavu.
En: When Marek entered the plane and settled into his seat, he felt immense relief.

Sk: Pozrel sa na Jakuba, ktorý sedel vedľa neho.
En: He looked at Jakub, who sat next to him.

Sk: "Ďakujem," povedal Jakub.
En: "Thank you," said Jakub.

Sk: "Nikdy som si nemyslel, že stretnem niekoho, kto mi pomôže.
En: "I never thought I would meet someone who would help me."

Sk: ""Ja som rád," odpovedal Marek.
En: "I'm glad," replied Marek.

Sk: "Teraz vidím, že som schopný zvládnuť také výzvy.
En: "Now I see that I'm capable of handling such challenges."

Sk: "Lietadlo sa pomaly vzpriamilo do vzduchu.
En: The plane slowly ascended into the sky.

Sk: Marek vedel, že toto bola skúsenosť, ktorá ho naučila veriť si.
En: Marek knew that this was an experience that taught him to trust himself.

Sk: Na Vianoce bude s babičkou nielen s darčekmi, ale aj s novou sebavedomím a priateľom.
En: For Christmas, he would be with his grandmother not only with gifts but also with new confidence and a friend.

Sk: A tak Marek s úsmevom hľadel von z okna, kde sa zjavili prvé snehové vločky padajúce na Bratislavu.
En: And so Marek smiled looking out the window, where the first snowflakes were falling over Bratislava.

Sk: Bolo to jeho malé víťazstvo a začiatok nového dobrodružstva.
En: It was his small victory and the beginning of a new adventure.


Vocabulary Words:

• bustling: rušná
• decorations: ozdoby
• nervous: nervózny
• encouraged: povzbudila
• butterflies: motýle
• plunged: ponoril
• crowd: dav
• security: bezpečnostná kontrola
• deep breath: zhlboka dýchal
• introduced: predstavil
• relieved: úľavu
• maze: bludisko
• announcements: oznamy
• calm: upokojiť
• check-in: check-in
• quickened: zrýchlili
• pace: krok
• adrenaline: adrenalínom
• immense: obrovskú
• relief: úľava
• ascended: vzpriamilo
• experience: skúsenosť
• confidence: sebavedomie
• snowflakes: snehové vločky
• victory: víťazstvo
• adventure: dobrodružstvo
• sister: sestra
• capable: schopný
• challenges: výzvy
• react: reakciu

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unveiling the Christmas Mosaic: Pompeji's Hidden Legacy
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Marek cítil chlad zimného vzduchu, keď sa prechádzal po ruinách Pompejí.
En: Marek felt the chill of the winter air as he walked through the ruins of Pompejí.

Sk: Všade okolo neho boli stanové tábory a zvuk pracovných nástrojov sa miešal s jemným šelestom vetra.
En: All around him were tent camps, and the sound of working tools mixed with the gentle rustling of the wind.

Sk: Napriek zime bolo v tíme teplo odhodlania.
En: Despite the cold, the team was warm with determination.

Sk: "Musíme nájsť niečo významné," povedal Marek, keď sa stretol s kolegami Zuzanou a Jozefom.
En: "We have to find something significant," said Marek as he met with his colleagues Zuzana and Jozef.

Sk: Jozef si starostlivo kontroloval poznámky.
En: Jozef carefully checked his notes.

Sk: "Rozpočet je tesný, každý nález je dôležitý," varoval.
En: "The budget is tight, every find is important," he warned.

Sk: Zuzana prikývla, ale v očiach mala túžbu rozprávať skôr príbehy ako čísla.
En: Zuzana nodded, but her eyes held the desire to tell stories rather than numbers.

Sk: "Pompeji žili, každý kúsok zeme tu má svoju históriu," zamyslene dodala.
En: "Pompeji lived; every piece of land here has its own history," she added thoughtfully.

Sk: Marek mal plán.
En: Marek had a plan.

Sk: Chcel preskúmať menej známe miesto, ktoré sa ostatní vyhli z dôvodu času a zdrojov.
En: He wanted to explore a lesser-known place that others had avoided due to time and resources.

Sk: Bolo to riskantné, ale jeho intuícia mu vravela, že to stojí za to.
En: It was risky, but his intuition told him it was worth it.

Sk: "Nájdem niečo úžasné," povedal s presvedčením.
En: "I will find something amazing," he said with conviction.

Sk: A s tým sa pustil do práce.
En: And with that, he went to work.

Sk: Po niekoľkých dňoch náročného kopania Marek zrazu zacítil, ako jeho lopata narazila na niečo tvrdé.
En: After several days of hard digging, Marek suddenly felt his shovel hit something hard.

Sk: S prekvapením a vzrušením začal odkrývať povrch, kým neobjavil nádhernú mozaiku.
En: With surprise and excitement, he began to uncover the surface until he discovered a beautiful mosaic.

Sk: Bola to scéna, ktorá Mareka ohromila - vyzeralo to ako moderné vianočné oslavy, so stromčekom a ľuďmi, čo si dávajú darčeky.
En: It was a scene that astonished Marek—it looked like modern Christmas celebrations, with a tree and people exchanging gifts.

Sk: Historicky nemožné, ale predsa tam bola!
En: Historically impossible, yet there it was!

Sk: Tento objav pritiahol pozornosť celého tímu.
En: This discovery captured the attention of the entire team.

Sk: Zuzanine oči zažiarili, keď začala rozprávať príbehy o ľuďoch, ktorí vtedy žili.
En: Zuzana's eyes lit up as she began to tell stories about the people who lived then.

Sk: Ich zvyky mohli byť základom toho, čo dnes poznáme ako Vianoce.
En: Their customs could have laid the foundation for what we know today as Christmas.

Sk: Keď Jozef videl reakciu sveta na ich objav, pochopil, že kultúrna významnosť je rovnako dôležitá ako samotný nález.
En: When Jozef saw the world's reaction to their discovery, he understood that cultural significance is just as important as the find itself.

Sk: "Získame ďalšie financie," povedal s úsmevom, "a môžeme pokračovať.
En: "We'll gain more funding," he said with a smile, "and we can continue."

Sk: "Marek získal dôveru vo svoje rozhodovanie, Zuzana si naplnila túžbu po rozprávaní a Jozef pochopil, že sláva nie je len v ocenení, ale aj v hodnotách, ktoré odkazujú na históriu.
En: Marek gained confidence in his decision-making, Zuzana fulfilled her desire to tell stories, and Jozef realized that fame is not only in recognition but also in values that reflect history.

Sk: Pod vrcholom Vezuvu, ticho a s pokorou, tím odkrýval príbehy ľudskej minulosti, a to bolo skutočné vianočné kúzlo v Pompejach.
En: Under the peak of Vesuv, in silence and with humility, the team uncovered the stories of human past, and that was the true Christmas magic in Pompeje.


Vocabulary Words:

• chill: chlad
• ruins: ruiny
• tent: stan
• gentle: jemný
• rustling: šelest
• determination: odhodlanie
• significant: významné
• colleagues: kolegovia
• budget: rozpočet
• tight: tesný
• carefully: starostlivo
• intuition: intuícia
• conviction: presvedčenie
• digging: kopanie
• shovel: lopata
• mosaic: mozaika
• astonished: ohromený
• historically: historicky
• customs: zvyky
• foundation: základ
• cultural: kultúrna
• funding: financie
• confidence: dôvera
• humility: pokora
• uncovered: odkrýval
• significance: významnosť
• reaction: reakcia
• decision-making: rozhodovanie
• recognition: ocenenie
• values: hodnoty

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: When Cultures Collide: A Winter Solstice in Athén
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V chladnom zimnom vzduchu Athén sa Agora rozliehala hlukom.
En: In the cold winter air of Athén, the Agora was filled with noise.

Sk: Obchodníci s nadšením ponúkali svoj tovar, zatiaľ čo vzduchom sa niesli vône korenia.
En: Tradespeople enthusiastically offered their goods, while the scent of spices wafted through the air.

Sk: Juraj, mladý obchodník z ďalekej krajiny, stál uprostred ruchu a premýšľal.
En: Juraj, a young merchant from a distant land, stood in the midst of the hustle and bustle, deep in thought.

Sk: Cítil sa stratený.
En: He felt lost.

Sk: Jeho myšlienky sa vracali k tradíciám jeho domova a hľadal spôsob, ako ich priniesť do Athén na oslavy zimného slnovratu.
En: His thoughts kept returning to the traditions of his homeland, and he searched for a way to bring them to Athén for the winter solstice celebrations.

Sk: Zuzana, zvedavá miestna remeselníčka, si všimla jeho zmätený výraz.
En: Zuzana, a curious local craftsman, noticed his confused expression.

Sk: Pristúpila k nemu s priateľským úsmevom.
En: She approached him with a friendly smile.

Sk: „Cheš pomoc?
En: "Need help?"

Sk: “ spýtala sa.
En: she asked.

Sk: Zaujímalo ju, prečo je tento cudzinec taký zamyslený.
En: She was curious about why this stranger appeared so thoughtful.

Sk: Juraj sa na ňu pozrel a vysvetlil jej svoje túžby a obavy.
En: Juraj looked at her and explained his desires and concerns.

Sk: Chcel nájsť dar, ktorý by spájal jeho domov a nový svet, ktorý spoznával.
En: He wanted to find a gift that would connect his home and the new world he was discovering.

Sk: Zuzana počúvala s veľkým záujmom.
En: Zuzana listened with great interest.

Sk: Navrhla, že by mohla vyrobiť keramickú nádobu, na ktorej by spojila symboly oboch kultúr.
En: She suggested she could make a ceramic vessel that would combine the symbols of both cultures.

Sk: Juraj s nadšením súhlasil.
En: Juraj eagerly agreed.

Sk: Spoločne prechádzali po Agore, zbierali inšpiráciu a diskutovali o symboloch, ktoré by mohli použiť.
En: Together, they wandered through the Agora, gathering inspiration and discussing symbols they might use.

Sk: Prišla noc zimného slnovratu.
En: The night of the winter solstice arrived.

Sk: Agora žiarila svetlom a hudba napĺňala vzduch.
En: The Agora glowed with light and music filled the air.

Sk: Juraj a Zuzana stáli pri ohni, pripravení ukázať svoj spoločný výtvor.
En: Juraj and Zuzana stood by the fire, ready to present their shared creation.

Sk: Keramická nádoba bola krásna.
En: The ceramic vessel was beautiful.

Sk: Obsahovala delené motívy – polia a slnko jeho krajiny, spolu s miestnymi vzormi Athén.
En: It featured divided motifs—fields and the sun from his homeland, alongside local designs of Athén.

Sk: Keď nádoba dorazila k ohňu, ľudia sa zhromaždili.
En: As the vessel reached the fire, people gathered around.

Sk: Obyvatelia Athén obdivovali túto jedinečnú zmes kultúr.
En: The residents of Athén admired this unique blend of cultures.

Sk: Juraj ucítil spokojnosť.
En: Juraj felt a sense of satisfaction.

Sk: V tej chvíli pochopil, že domov nie je len miesto, ale aj spájanie ľudí a zdieľanie zážitkov.
En: At that moment, he understood that home is not just a place but also the connection between people and the sharing of experiences.

Sk: Zuzana tiež pocítila vďačnosť za nové pochopenie a bohatstvo kultúr, ktoré teraz mohla preniesť do svojej práce.
En: Zuzana also felt gratitude for the new understanding and the wealth of cultures she could now incorporate into her work.

Sk: Z oslavy obyčajného dňa sa stala oslava priateľstva, pochopenia a jednoty.
En: The celebration of an ordinary day became a celebration of friendship, understanding, and unity.

Sk: Juraj našiel kúsok svojho domova v Athénach a Zuzana obohatila svoju tvorbu o nové svetlo.
En: Juraj found a piece of his home in Athén, and Zuzana enriched her creations with new light.

Sk: V praskajúcom ohni solsticovej noci boli teraz ako rodina, spojená duchom spoločného poslania.
En: In the crackling fire of the solstice night, they were like family, bound by the spirit of a shared mission.


Vocabulary Words:

• wafted: niesli
• merchant: obchodník
• distant: ďalekej
• hustle: ruchu
• solstice: slnovratu
• noticed: si všimla
• curious: zvedavá
• expression: výraz
• vessel: nádobu
• motifs: motívy
• divided: delené
• featured: obsahovala
• gratitude: vďačnosť
• incorporate: preniesť
• inspiration: inšpiráciu
• residents: obyvatelia
• unique: jedinečnú
• admired: obdivovali
• blend: zmes
• satisfaction: spokojnosť
• understood: pochopil
• traditions: tradíciám
• connection: spájanie
• shared: zdieľanie
• creation: výtvory
• enriched: obohatila
• crackling: praskajúcom
• mission: poslania
• bound: spojená
• spirit: duchom

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: The True Spirit of Christmas Market Magic in Bratislava
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Staré mesto Bratislavy žilo svietivým blikaním veľkolepých sviatočných svetiel.
En: The old town of Bratislava glowed with the twinkling lights of magnificent holiday decorations.

Sk: Zasvätené vône perníkov, pečených gaštanov a vareného vína sa niesli vzduchom a lákali návštevníkov aj v chladnom zimnom počasí.
En: The dedicated aromas of gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine filled the air, enticing visitors even in the cold winter weather.

Sk: Trh na námestí bolo pred vianočnými sviatkami živé miesto, plné ľudí hľadajúcich unikátne darčeky.
En: The market on the square was a lively place before the Christmas holidays, full of people searching for unique gifts.

Sk: Jakub, mladý remeselník, postával vo svojom stánku, kde ponúkal starostlivo vyrobené drevené ozdoby.
En: Jakub, a young craftsman, stood at his stall, offering carefully crafted wooden ornaments.

Sk: Jeho srdce bilo rýchlejšie, keď počul smiech detí a rozhovory šťastných párov.
En: His heart beat faster as he heard the laughter of children and the conversations of happy couples.

Sk: Jeho drevené hviezdy a anjeliky boli krásne, no viac ako to, potreboval, aby sa predávali.
En: His wooden stars and angels were beautiful, but more than that, he needed them to sell.

Sk: Chcel zarobiť dostatok na to, aby svojej rodine poskytol nádherné Vianoce.
En: He wanted to earn enough to provide his family with a wonderful Christmas.

Sk: Vedľa neho ponúkala Mária sladké vianočné perníčky a voňavé varené víno.
En: Next to him, Mária offered sweet Christmas gingerbread and fragrant mulled wine.

Sk: Jej oči žiarili radosťou, aj keď jej srdce skrývalo smútok.
En: Her eyes shined with joy, even though her heart hid sadness.

Sk: Pochádzala z dediny ďaleko odtiaľto, takže túto sezónu nemohla stráviť s rodinou.
En: She came from a village far from here, so she couldn't spend this season with her family.

Sk: Napriek tomu verila, že sviatočná atmosféra jej naplní srdce teplom.
En: Nevertheless, she believed the festive atmosphere would fill her heart with warmth.

Sk: Oproti stánku Jakuba a Márie mali stánky ďalší predajcovia, ale medzi nimi vynikal Viktor.
En: Opposite Jakub's and Mária's stalls were other vendors, but among them, Viktor stood out.

Sk: S klobúchmi a šálmi z vlny bol vždy o krok vpred.
En: With wool hats and scarves, he was always a step ahead.

Sk: Vedel, ako osloviť zákazníkov a prinútiť ich nakupovať len u neho.
En: He knew how to attract customers and make them buy only from him.

Sk: Pre Viktora bol trh obchod.
En: For Viktor, the market was business.

Sk: Išlo o súťaž, ktorú chcel vždy vyhrať.
En: It was a competition he always wanted to win.

Sk: Jedného chladného večera, keď teplota rýchlo klesala, rozhodol sa Jakub k niečomu odvážnemu.
En: One cold evening, as the temperature quickly dropped, Jakub decided to do something bold.

Sk: Prišiel k Márii a po váhaní povedal: "Ako by sme spojili sily?
En: He approached Mária and, after hesitating, said, "How about we join forces?

Sk: Môj anjelik by mohol byť pekný doplnok k tvojim perníčkom.
En: My angel could be a nice addition to your gingerbread."

Sk: " Mária súhlasila s úsmevom.
En: Mária agreed with a smile.

Sk: Vedela, že priateľstvo a spolupráca sú pravým duchom Vianoc.
En: She knew that friendship and cooperation were the true spirit of Christmas.

Sk: Dohodli sa a ponúkli svojim zákazníkom malý darček: drevený ornament spolu s jej perníkom.
En: They agreed and offered their customers a small gift: a wooden ornament along with her gingerbread.

Sk: Ich plán začal fungovať.
En: Their plan started to work.

Sk: Ľudí zaujalo ich bláznivé kombo, čo vzbudilo veľký záujem.
En: People were intrigued by their crazy combo, which sparked great interest.

Sk: Avšak Viktor si nenechal príležitosť ujsť bez boja.
En: However, Viktor wasn't one to let an opportunity slip away without a fight.

Sk: Rozhodol sa znížiť ceny.
En: He decided to lower his prices.

Sk: Napätie vzrástlo, ale Jakub s Máriou veriace v silu spolupráce nevzdali svoj nový prístup.
En: Tension rose, but Jakub and Mária, believing in the power of collaboration, didn't abandon their new approach.

Sk: Ako sa trh chýlil ku koncu, Mária a Jakub úspešne vypredali všetky svoje výrobky.
En: As the market drew to a close, Mária and Jakub successfully sold out all their products.

Sk: Stáli vedľa seba, ich unavené, ale štastné tváre sa oddalo pohľadom na prázdne regály.
En: They stood next to each other, their tired but happy faces gazing at the empty shelves.

Sk: V tom Mária navrhla: "Prečo neoslavíme Vianoce spolu tu na trhu?
En: Then Mária suggested, "Why don't we celebrate Christmas here at the market?

Sk: Máme perníčky a varené víno.
En: We have gingerbread and mulled wine."

Sk: "Jakub súhlasil.
En: Jakub agreed.

Sk: Cítil sa naplnený priateľstvom a vďakou.
En: He felt fulfilled by friendship and gratitude.

Sk: Na Štedrý večer, keď sviatočné svetlá zhasínali a trh sa vyprázdnil, Jakub a Mária sedeli pod svetielkujúcim stromčekom.
En: On Christmas Eve, as the holiday lights dimmed and the market emptied, Jakub and Mária sat under a twinkling tree.

Sk: Vymenili si malé darčeky a pozerali na tiché padajúce snehové vločky.
En: They exchanged small gifts and watched the quiet falling snowflakes.

Sk: Spoločne pochopili, že Vianoce sú o zdieľaní a spoločných chvíľach.
En: Together, they understood that Christmas is about sharing and shared moments.

Sk: Viktor, hoc s neodraditeľným duchom biznisu, pozoroval, ako sa ich udalosti dňa obmenili v niečo výnimočné.
En: Viktor, with his indefatigable business spirit, observed how their day's events turned into something extraordinary.

Sk: Uvedomil si, že súťaž nie vždy je o cenách.
En: He realized that competition isn't always about prices.

Sk: Niekedy je cennejší úsmev priateľa.
En: Sometimes, the smile of a friend is more valuable.

Sk: A tak v tej malej chvíli pod zasneženým nebo zistili, že pravou hodnotou Vianoc nie je len zisk, ale aj priateľstvo, láska a spolupráca medzi ľuďmi.
En: And so, in that small moment under the snow-covered sky, they discovered the true value of Christmas isn't just profit, but also friendship, love, and cooperation among people.

Sk: Jakub pocítil pokoj a radosť, čo si želal pre svoju rodinu.
En: Jakub felt the peace and joy he wished for his family.

Sk: Mária našla svoju novú rodinu priamo tam, kde na to nečakala.
En: Mária found her new family right where she didn’t expect it.


Vocabulary Words:

• magnificent: veľkolepých
• dedicated: zasvätené
• aromas: vône
• enticing: lákali
• craftsman: remeselník
• ornaments: ozdoby
• fragrant: voňavé
• sadness: smútok
• competition: súťaž
• bold: odvážnemu
• combo: kombo
• cooperation: spolupráca
• collaboration: spolupráce
• shelves: regály
• celebrate: oslavíme
• gratitude: vďakou
• exchange: vymenili
• falling: padajúce
• snowflakes: snehové vločky
• indefatigable: neodraditeľným
• extraordinary: výnimočné
• peace: pokoj
• joy: radosť
• profit: zisk
• unique: unikátne
• twinkling: svietivým
• vendors: predajcovia
• prompt: ponúkol
• sparked: vzbudilo
• observed: pozoroval

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Spark of Hope in Bratislava's Christmas Glow
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2024-12-22-08-38-19-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Bratislava bola plná života.
En: Bratislava was full of life.

Sk: Vianočný trh žiaril svetlami, zatiaľ čo vzduchom sa niesla vôňa vareného vína, perníkov a pečených gaštanov.
En: The Christmas market glowed with lights, while the air was filled with the aroma of mulled wine, gingerbread, and roasted chestnuts.

Sk: Mráz jemne štipal na tvári, ale nikomu to nevadilo.
En: The frost gently nipped at the face, but no one minded.

Sk: Všetko pôsobilo čarovne.
En: Everything seemed magical.

Sk: Marek stál v rade na varené víno.
En: Marek stood in line for mulled wine.

Sk: Bol oblečený v teplom kabáte s čiapkou, no jeho srdce bolo naplnené zimou a melanchóliou.
En: He was dressed in a warm coat with a hat, yet his heart was filled with cold and melancholy.

Sk: Každý rok trávil Vianoce podobne, pocit samoty bol jeho stálym hosťom.
En: Every year he spent Christmas similarly, the feeling of loneliness was his constant companion.

Sk: Po pravici zrazu začul veselý smiech.
En: Suddenly, on his right, he heard cheerful laughter.

Sk: Zvedavo sa otočil a zbadal Zuzanu, usmievavú ženu, ktorej oči žiarili radosťou nad príchodom Vianoc.
En: Curiously, he turned and saw Zuzana, a smiling woman whose eyes shone with the joy of Christmas approaching.

Sk: "Ahoj," pozdravila ho Zuzana.
En: "Hello," Zuzana greeted him.

Sk: "Čakáš na varené víno?
En: "Are you waiting for mulled wine?

Sk: Tiež patria k mojim najobľúbenejším," dodala s úsmevom.
En: It's also one of my favorites," she added with a smile.

Sk: Marek prikývol, cítil sa trocha neisto.
En: Marek nodded, feeling a bit uncertain.

Sk: "Áno, aspoň niečo, čo zahreje," odpovedal stručne.
En: "Yes, at least something to warm up," he replied briefly.

Sk: Nebol si istý, či má chuť na rozhovor, ale Zuzanin entuziazmus bol nákazlivý.
En: He wasn't sure if he was in the mood for a conversation, but Zuzana's enthusiasm was contagious.

Sk: "Milujem tieto trhy.
En: "I love these markets.

Sk: Vianoce sú ideálny čas pre nových priateľov a dobrú náladu," povedala Zuzana a Marek sa začal cítiť o trochu lepšie.
En: Christmas is the perfect time for new friends and good cheer," said Zuzana, and Marek started to feel a bit better.

Sk: Postupne sa rozhovor viac rozvinul.
En: Gradually, the conversation developed more.

Sk: Zuzana kládla otázky, ktoré boli jednoducho osobné a Marek sa pristihol, že odpovedá.
En: Zuzana asked questions that were simply personal, and Marek found himself answering.

Sk: Rád počúval jej rozprávanie o meste, o malých radostiach života.
En: He enjoyed listening to her talk about the city, the small joys of life.

Sk: Nakoniec sa rozhodli prejsť k veľkému vianočnému stromčeku, ktorý svietil uprostred námestia.
En: Finally, they decided to head to the large Christmas tree that shone in the middle of the square.

Sk: "Pamätám si, keď som bol chlapec, Vianoce boli plné smiechu a tepla.
En: "I remember when I was a boy, Christmas was full of laughter and warmth.

Sk: Rodina bola spolu, a to boli najlepšie chvíle," zveril sa Marek.
En: The family was together, and those were the best moments," Marek confided.

Sk: Jeho hlas bol nostalgický a pohľad sa zdvihol k hviezdam, ktoré nad ním jemne žiarili.
En: His voice was nostalgic, and he looked up at the stars gently shining above.

Sk: Zuzana ho počúvala s porozumením.
En: Zuzana listened with understanding.

Sk: "To znie krásne," povedala.
En: "That sounds beautiful," she said.

Sk: "Možno by si mohol nájsť kus tej radosti aj tu, dnes večer.
En: "Maybe you could find a piece of that joy right here, tonight."

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

Sk: Bola pravda, že sa cítil lepšie.
En: It was true that he felt better.

Sk: Možno Vianoce ešte neboli premárnené.
En: Maybe Christmas wasn't wasted yet.

Sk: Rozhodol sa ostať dlhšie, a Zuzana bez váhania súhlasila, že ho prevedie Bratislavou znova.
En: He decided to stay longer, and Zuzana readily agreed to show him Bratislava again.

Sk: Bola to perspektíva, ktorá ho zahriala viac než všetky vonkajšie sviečky a svetlá.
En: It was a prospect that warmed him more than any outside candles and lights.

Sk: Ako kráčali bok po boku, Marek pocítil niečo nové.
En: As they walked side by side, Marek felt something new.

Sk: Radosť a nádej, že tento rok neostane sám.
En: Joy and hope that this year he wouldn't stay alone.

Sk: Možno by si priateľstvo a spolupatričnosť našli cestu aj v jeho živote.
En: Maybe friendship and companionship would find their way into his life too.

Sk: A Zuzana cítila, že jej optimizmus a otvorenosť dokázali priniesť svetlo do niekoho dňa.
En: And Zuzana felt that her optimism and openness managed to bring light into someone's day.

Sk: Mali pred sebou celé Bratislavské Vianoce na objavovanie.
En: They had the whole Bratislava Christmas to explore ahead of them.


Vocabulary Words:

• frost: mráz
• melancholy: melanchólia
• companion: spoločník
• curiously: zvedavo
• enthusiasm: entuziazmus
• contagious: nákazlivý
• cheer: nálada
• nostalgic: nostalgický
• prospect: perspektíva
• companionship: spolupatričnosť
• joy: radosť
• magical: čarovné
• glowed: žiaril
• aroma: vôňa
• approaching: príchod
• uncertain: neistý
• conversation: rozhovor
• developed: rozvinul
• listening: počúvanie
• shone: žiarili
• confided: zveril sa
• understanding: porozumením
• decided: rozhodol
• readily: bez váhania
• explore: objavovanie
• laughter: smiech
• warmth: teplo
• shining: žiariť
• alone: sám
• optimism: optimizmus

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Renewing Traditions: A Christmas Reunion in Bratislava
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2024-12-21-23-34-01-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: V zasneženej Bratislave, uprostred sviatočnej atmosféry, sa Slovenská národná galéria ligotala ako drahocenný klenot.
En: In a snowy Bratislava, amidst the festive atmosphere, the Slovenská národná galéria gleamed like a precious jewel.

Sk: Bola zima a Vianoce sa blížili.
En: It was winter, and Christmas was approaching.

Sk: V tejto čarovnej budove, plnej umenia a krásy, sa mali stretnúť Marek, Zuzana a Janka.
En: In this magical building, full of art and beauty, Marek, Zuzana, and Janka were supposed to meet.

Sk: Marek bol najstarší a vždy mal rád umenie.
En: Marek was the oldest and always loved art.

Sk: Bolo pre neho dôležité zachovať ich rodinnú tradíciu.
En: It was important for him to preserve their family tradition.

Sk: Každé Vianoce, keď boli ešte deti, rodičia ich brávali do galérie.
En: Every Christmas, when they were still children, their parents would take them to the gallery.

Sk: Ale teraz, keď vyrástli, už to nebolo také jednoduché.
En: But now, as they've grown up, it wasn't so simple anymore.

Sk: Zuzana, praktická a zaneprázdnená stredná sestra, mala svoju prácu a Janka, slobodná duša, mala svoje vlastné plány.
En: Zuzana, the practical and busy middle sister, had her job, and Janka, the free spirit, had her own plans.

Sk: „Musíme sa stretnúť,“ povedal Marek, keď telefonoval so sestrami.
En: "We have to meet," said Marek when he called his sisters.

Sk: „Galéria je pre nás dôležitá.
En: "The gallery is important to us.

Sk: Spomeňte si na tie časy, keď sme sa tam spoločne smiali.
En: Remember those times when we laughed there together?"

Sk: “„Marek, ja naozaj nemám čas,“ zamumlala Zuzana.
En: "Marek, I really don't have time," mumbled Zuzana.

Sk: „A Janku možno ani nezaujíma, čo sa deje.
En: "And maybe Janka doesn't even care what's going on."

Sk: “No Marek bol odhodlaný.
En: But Marek was determined.

Sk: Presvedčil ich, aby prišli na Štedrý deň.
En: He convinced them to come on Christmas Eve.

Sk: Myslel si, že ak sa stretnú v galérii, staré spory sa rozpustia ako sneh.
En: He thought that if they met at the gallery, old disputes would melt away like snow.

Sk: Vošiel do veľkých dverí Slovenskej národnej galérie a pozrel sa okolo seba.
En: He entered the large doors of the Slovenská národná galéria and looked around.

Sk: Celé miesto bolo zdobené svetielkami a vencami.
En: The whole place was decorated with lights and wreaths.

Sk: Vzduchom sa niesol pach škorice z malého stánku, kde ponúkali punč.
En: The air was filled with the scent of cinnamon from a small stand offering punch.

Sk: Keď Zuzana a Janka konečne prišli, Marek ich viedol k svojmu obľúbenému obrazu.
En: When Zuzana and Janka finally arrived, Marek led them to his favorite painting.

Sk: Všetci traja stáli pred obrovským plátnom, ktoré zobrazovalo slovenské hory pokryté snehom.
En: All three stood before a huge canvas depicting the Slovak mountains covered in snow.

Sk: „Pamätáte si ten deň, keď sme šli na Chopok?
En: "Do you remember the day we went to Chopok?"

Sk: “ spýtal sa Marek, usmievajúc sa.
En: Marek asked, smiling.

Sk: Niekoľko chvíľ sa smiali a spomínali, ale potom prišla tichosť.
En: They laughed and reminisced for a few moments, but then silence came.

Sk: „Vieš, Marek, nie je to všetko také jednoduché,“ začala Janka.
En: "You know, Marek, it's not all that simple," began Janka.

Sk: „Ja chcem cestovať, postaviť sa na vlastné nohy.
En: "I want to travel, to stand on my own two feet.

Sk: Nie vždy môžem dodržiavať tieto tradície.
En: I can't always keep up with these traditions."

Sk: “„A ja mám práce a povinnosti,“ pridala sa Zuzana.
En: "And I have work and obligations," added Zuzana.

Sk: „Chápem,“ povedal Marek, cítiac zbytočnosť svojich snáh.
En: "I understand," said Marek, feeling the futility of his efforts.

Sk: No vedel, že musí zareagovať.
En: But he knew he had to respond.

Sk: „Možno by sme mohli urobiť niečo nové,“ navrhol Marek.
En: "Maybe we could do something new," suggested Marek.

Sk: „Stále môžeme byť spolu, ale vytvoriť novú tradíciu.
En: "We can still be together but create a new tradition.

Sk: Napríklad sa po galérii vyberieme na korčuľovanie na Hlavné námestie.
En: For instance, after the gallery, we could go ice skating at Hlavné námestie."

Sk: “Sestry sa pozreli jedna na druhú a potom na neho.
En: The sisters looked at each other and then at him.

Sk: „To znie fajn,“ povedala Zuzana so slabým úsmevom.
En: "That sounds nice," said Zuzana with a faint smile.

Sk: „Áno,“ súhlasila Janka.
En: "Yes," agreed Janka.

Sk: „Je čas na nové spomienky.
En: "It's time for new memories."

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

Sk: Pochopil, že aj keď sa veci menia, rodina je stále dôležitá a tradície môžu rásť s nimi.
En: He understood that even though things change, family is still important, and traditions can grow with them.

Sk: Vzali sa za ruky a pomaly kráčali galériou, čakajúc na hodiny plné smiechu a lásky, ktoré ich ešte len čakajú.
En: They held hands and slowly walked through the gallery, anticipating the hours full of laughter and love that awaited them.


Vocabulary Words:

• amidst: uprostred
• festive: sviatočnej
• atmosphere: atmosféry
• gleamed: ligotala
• precious: drahocenný
• jewel: klenot
• preserve: zachovať
• obligations: povinnosti
• free spirit: slobodná duša
• disputes: spory
• futility: zbytočnosť
• anticipating: čakajúc
• wreaths: vencami
• scent: pach
• cinnamon: škorica
• depicting: zobrazovalo
• determined: odhodlaný
• canvas: plátno
• reminisced: spomínali
• faint: slabým
• respond: zareagovať
• tradition: tradíciu
• reminded: spomenúť
• disheartened: znechutený
• resolved: rozhodnutý
• cherished: vážený
• embrace: prijať
• captivated: uchvátilo
• journey: cesta
• innate: vrodený

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Heartfelt Confession Amidst Winter Art in Bratislava
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2024-12-21-08-38-20-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Jozef a Mária stály pred majestátnym Art Museom v Bratislave.
En: Jozef and Mária stood in front of the majestic Art Museum in Bratislava.

Sk: Bolo vianočné obdobie, mesto plné ozdôb a svetielok, zahaľujúce všetko očarujúcim duchom zimy.
En: It was the Christmas season, the city was full of decorations and lights, wrapping everything in the enchanting spirit of winter.

Sk: Múzeum zvonku vyzeralo veľkolepo, obklopené jemným snehom.
En: The museum looked magnificent from the outside, surrounded by a gentle layer of snow.

Sk: "Poďme dovnútra," povedala Mária s úsmevom.
En: "Let's go inside," said Mária with a smile.

Sk: Milovala umenie a históriu, vždy hľadala nové miesta plné kultúrneho obohatenia.
En: She loved art and history, always seeking new places filled with cultural enrichment.

Sk: Jozef súhlasil, hoci jeho srdce bilo o niečo rýchlejšie.
En: Jozef agreed, though his heart was beating a bit faster.

Sk: Tento víkend mal zvláštny význam.
En: This weekend held special significance.

Sk: Mal v pláne tejto žene ukázať, čo k nej cíti.
En: He planned to show this woman what he felt for her.

Sk: Vošli do múzea.
En: They entered the museum.

Sk: Vnútri to bolo teplé, vôňa sušených pomarančov a škorice sa niesla vzduchom.
En: Inside, it was warm, with the scent of dried oranges and cinnamon wafting through the air.

Sk: Dekorácie ladili s umeleckými dielami, svetlo jemne osvetľovalo každý detail.
En: The decorations complemented the artworks, light softly illuminating each detail.

Sk: Tiché šepoty návštevníkov vytvárali intímnu atmosféru ideálnu pre hlboké rozhovory.
En: The quiet whispers of visitors created an intimate atmosphere, perfect for deep conversations.

Sk: Jozef a Mária prechádzali sálami, obdivujúc staré maľby a sochy.
En: Jozef and Mária strolled through the halls, admiring old paintings and sculptures.

Sk: Mária sa zastavovala pri každom exponáte, s láskou študujúc jeho históriu.
En: Mária stopped at each exhibit, lovingly studying its history.

Sk: Jozef sledoval, nadšený jej vedomosťami a vášňou.
En: Jozef watched, thrilled by her knowledge and passion.

Sk: Prisahal si, že vo chvíli, keď nastane ten správny čas, sa otvorí.
En: He promised himself that at the right moment, he would open up to her.

Sk: Konečne došli k špeciálnej výstave.
En: Finally, they reached a special exhibition.

Sk: Dominoval jej nádherný obraz zimnej krajiny.
En: It was dominated by a beautiful painting of a winter landscape.

Sk: Snehové vločky spadali mäkko na drevený most, pod ktorým tiekla zamrznutá rieka.
En: Snowflakes softly fell onto a wooden bridge, beneath which flowed a frozen river.

Sk: Scéna bola pokojná a plná ticha, len ako ich vlastné city.
En: The scene was calm and serene, much like their own feelings.

Sk: Jozef cítil, že je čas.
En: Jozef felt it was time.

Sk: "Mária," povedal opatrne, odkladajúc rukavice.
En: "Mária," he said cautiously, taking off his gloves.

Sk: "Je niečo, čo ti chcem povedať.
En: "There's something I want to tell you.

Sk: Už dlho v sebe nosím tieto city."
En: I've been carrying these feelings for a long time."

Sk: Mária sa otočila, očami chytila ​​jeho pohľad.
En: Mária turned around, her eyes meeting his gaze.

Sk: Jozefove ruky boli chladné, ale jeho rozhodnutie bolo pevné.
En: Jozef's hands were cold, but his resolve was firm.

Sk: "Cítim k tebe niečo zvláštne.
En: "I feel something special for you.

Sk: Viem, že si vzácna a dôležitá priateľka, ale musel som to vysloviť."
En: I know you're a precious and important friend, but I had to say it."

Sk: Mária bola prekvapená, no jej tvár ukázala pochopenie.
En: Mária was surprised, but her face showed understanding.

Sk: Jemne sa usmiala a položila ruku na jeho rameno, dodávajúc mu ticho odvahu.
En: She gently smiled and placed a hand on his shoulder, silently giving him courage.

Sk: "Mám ťa veľmi rada, Jozef," povedala.
En: "I care about you a lot, Jozef," she said.

Sk: "Nikdy som o tom takto neuvažovala, ale vážim si tvoju otvorenosť.
En: "I never thought about it like this, but I appreciate your openness.

Sk: Možno je čas zistiť, kam nás to môže viesť."
En: Maybe it's time to see where this can lead us."

Sk: Ich priateľstvo začalo novú kapitolu.
En: Their friendship began a new chapter.

Sk: Jozef pocítil úľavu i radosť, získal odvahu byť zraniteľný.
En: Jozef felt relief and joy, gaining the courage to be vulnerable.

Sk: Z múzea vyšli bok po boku, pripravujúc sa na ďalší deň, plný objavovania nielen umeleckých klenotov, ale i ich vlastného sveta.
En: They left the museum side by side, preparing for another day, full of exploring not just artistic treasures, but their own world as well.

Sk: Pred nimi ležali ďalšie dobrodružstvá.
En: Further adventures lay ahead of them.

Sk: Bratislava sa ligotala okolo nich vo vianočnom rúbe, mestečko plné nových začiatkov.
En: Bratislava glittered around them in its Christmas attire, a town full of new beginnings.

Sk: Jozef i Mária vedeli, že bez ohľadu na to, kam pôjdu, umenie a úprimnosť budú vždy ich sprievodcami.
En: Jozef and Mária knew that no matter where they went, art and honesty would always be their guides.


Vocabulary Words:

• majestic: majestátnym
• enchanting: očarujúcim
• magnificent: veľkolepo
• gentle: jemným
• heart: srdce
• significance: význam
• wafting: niesla
• complemented: ladili
• intimate: intímnu
• strolled: prechádzali
• admiring: obdivujúc
• exhibit: exponáte
• thrilled: nadšený
• serene: plná ticha
• gaze: pohľad
• resolve: rozhodnutie
• precious: vzácna
• vulnerable: zraniteľný
• relief: úľavu
• joy: radosť
• adventurous: dobrodružstvá
• guides: sprievodcami
• adventures: dobrodružstvá
• layer: vrstva
• scent: vôňa
• whispers: šepoty
• chilly: chladné
• courage: odvahu
• artistic: umeleckých
• treasures: klenotov