Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Into the Slovak Wilderness: Unearthing Historical Treasures
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Letná obloha bola bezoblačná, slnko žiarilo a Marek prechádzal hustým slovenským lesom.
En: The summer sky was cloudless, the sun was shining, and Marek was walking through the dense Slovak forest.

Sk: V ruke mal mapu, ktorá bola poškodená a nejasná, ale sľubovala veľké odhalenia.
En: In his hand, he had a map that was damaged and unclear, but it promised great revelations.

Sk: Adriana, jeho verná priateľka, kráčala vedľa neho.
En: Adriana, his faithful friend, was walking beside him.

Sk: Nebola si istá, či je tento pokus rozumný, ale jej priateľstvo s Marekom bolo dôležitejšie.
En: She wasn't sure if this endeavor was sensible, but her friendship with Marek was more important.

Sk: "Toto vyzerá ako správna cesta," povedal Marek, ukazujúc na úzky, zarastený chodník medzi stromami.
En: "This looks like the right path," said Marek, pointing to a narrow, overgrown trail among the trees.

Sk: "Si si istý?
En: "Are you sure?"

Sk: " spýtala sa Adriana, očami prechádzajúc po starých značkách na mape.
En: Adriana asked, her eyes scanning the old markings on the map.

Sk: "Lukas je už určite ďaleko vpredu.
En: "Lukas is probably far ahead by now."

Sk: "Marek sa zamyslel.
En: Marek pondered.

Sk: Lukas, jeho rival a priekopník, sa o bunkri dopočul tiež.
En: Lukas, his rival and trailblazer, had also heard about the bunker.

Sk: Bol by schopný urobiť čokoľvek, aby sa do neho dostal ako prvý.
En: He would do anything to get there first.

Sk: Marek sa však rozhodol veriť svojej inštinktvé a Adriane.
En: However, Marek decided to trust his instincts and Adriana.

Sk: Pôda bola tvrdá, stromy vysoké.
En: The ground was hard, the trees tall.

Sk: Cesta viedla hlbšie do lesa, kde svetlo prenikalo len cez husté lístie.
En: The path led deeper into the forest, where light penetrated only through dense foliage.

Sk: Po hodine chôdze dorazili k miestu, ktoré odhalilo poslednú časť mapy.
En: After an hour of walking, they arrived at the place that revealed the last part of the map.

Sk: Ich srdcia bili rýchlejšie.
En: Their hearts were beating faster.

Sk: "Pozri, toto zodpovedá značka na mape," povedala Adriana a ukázala na neďaleký kameň pokrytý machom.
En: "Look, this matches the marker on the map," Adriana said, pointing at a nearby moss-covered stone.

Sk: Keď prišli bližšie, zistili, že kameň skrýva niekoľko pascí.
En: As they got closer, they realized the stone concealed several traps.

Sk: Lukas, v snahe spomaliť Mareka a Adrianu, nastražil svoje triky.
En: Lukas, in an attempt to slow Marek and Adriana down, had set his tricks.

Sk: Ale Marek, pohotový a pozorný, si pasce všimol rýchlo.
En: But Marek, quick and observant, noticed the traps immediately.

Sk: "Musíme byť opatrní," varoval Marek, "ale nevzdávajme to.
En: "We must be careful," Marek warned, "but let’s not give up.

Sk: Sme blízko.
En: We are close."

Sk: "S Adrianu pomocou sústredene deaktivovali pasce a pokračovali smerom ku vchodu bunkra, ktorý zakrývali listy a konáre.
En: With Adriana's help, they carefully deactivated the traps and continued towards the bunker entrance, which was covered by leaves and branches.

Sk: Keď ho našli, dvere sa pomaly otvorili a oni vstúpili.
En: When they found it, the door slowly opened, and they stepped inside.

Sk: Vo vnútri nebolo bohatstvo, aké očakávali.
En: Inside, there wasn't the wealth they expected.

Sk: Namiesto toho, miestnosť bola plná starovekých artefaktov a dokumentov, ktoré rozprávali príbeh slovenských dejín.
En: Instead, the room was full of ancient artifacts and documents that told the story of Slovak history.

Sk: Marek a Adriana boli unesení tým, čo našli.
En: Marek and Adriana were captivated by their findings.

Sk: Marek si uvedomil, že skutočným pokladom sú vedomosti a histórie, ktoré v miestnosti objavili.
En: Marek realized that the true treasure was the knowledge and history they discovered in the room.

Sk: Lukas možno chcel iba vecný poklad, ale Marek pochopil, že pravá hodnota je v kultúrnom dedičstve.
En: Lukas might have wanted only material wealth, but Marek understood that the real value lay in cultural heritage.

Sk: Otočil sa k Adriane s úsmevom: "Spolu sme to dokázali.
En: He turned to Adriana with a smile, "Together, we did it."

Sk: "Adriana prikývla.
En: Adriana nodded.

Sk: "Áno, a teraz môžeme tento príbeh zdieľať so všetkými.
En: "Yes, and now we can share this story with everyone."

Sk: "Tento moment zmenil Marekov pohľad na jeho dobrodružstvá navždy.
En: This moment changed Marek's perspective on his adventures forever.

Sk: Dedičstvo a história bolo drahocennejšie než akékoľvek zlato.
En: Heritage and history were more precious than any gold.

Sk: Obaja zdieľali pocit naplnenia a novonadobudnuté poznanie, čo posilnilo ich dôveru a priateľstvo.
En: Both shared a feeling of fulfillment and newfound knowledge, which strengthened their trust and friendship.


Vocabulary Words:

• cloudless: bezoblačná
• dense: hustý
• endeavor: pokus
• sensible: rozumný
• trailblazer: priekopník
• instincts: inštinkt
• penetrated: prenikalo
• foliage: lístie
• trail: chodník
• moss-covered: pokrytý machom
• traps: pasce
• concealed: skrýva
• observant: pozorný
• deactivated: deaktivovali
• ancient: staroveký
• artifacts: artefakty
• heritage: dedičstvo
• perspective: pohľad
• wealth: bohatstvo
• fulfillment: naplnenie
• newfound: novonadobudnuté
• rival: rival
• revelations: odhalenia
• concealed: zakrytý
• captivated: unesené
• trailblazer: priekopník
• instincts: inštinkty
• perspective: pohľad
• frustration: nepokoj

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Fear to Courage: Marek's Journey of Overcoming
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V teplý letný deň vo štvrti Bratislavy, kde boli ulice plné vône kvitnúcich kvetov, sa nachádzala stará budova detského domova.
En: On a warm summer day in the Bratislava district, where the streets were filled with the scent of blooming flowers, there stood an old children's home building.

Sk: Deti sa smiali a hrali v záhrade, zatiaľ čo Marek, starostlivý opatrovateľ, sledoval všetko s úsmevom.
En: The children laughed and played in the garden, while Marek, a compassionate caregiver, watched over everything with a smile.

Sk: Jeho práca bola jeho vášňou.
En: His work was his passion.

Sk: Ale dnes mal neistotu a skrytý strach, ktorý poznal len on.
En: But today, he felt a sense of uncertainty and a hidden fear known only to him.

Sk: V tom čase vyšla Eva, malé dievčatko s kučeravými vlasmi, z budovy a pomaly sa priblížila k Marekovi.
En: At that moment, Eva, a little girl with curly hair, emerged from the building and slowly approached Marek.

Sk: Oči mala slabé a Marek hneď videl, že niečo nie je v poriadku.
En: Her eyes looked weak, and Marek immediately saw that something was wrong.

Sk: "Cítim sa zle," pošepla Eva so slabým hlasom.
En: "I don't feel well," Eva whispered in a faint voice.

Sk: Marek ju hneď objal a začal pociťovať, ako v ňom rastie úzkosť.
En: Marek embraced her immediately and began to feel anxiety growing within him.

Sk: Marek vedel, že Eva potrebuje lekársku pomoc, ale jeho vlastný strach z nemocníc ho paralyzoval.
En: Marek knew that Eva needed medical help, but his own fear of hospitals paralyzed him.

Sk: Pred mnohými rokmi stratil svojho blízkeho v nemocnici a odvtedy sa obával vstúpiť do akéhokoľvek nemocničného prostredia.
En: Many years ago, he lost a loved one in a hospital, and since then, he was afraid to enter any hospital environment.

Sk: "Potrebujeme doktora," povedal s odhodlaním v hlase, hoci vnútri sa bál.
En: "We need a doctor," he said with determination in his voice, even though he was afraid inside.

Sk: Deti z detského domova potrebovali, aby bol silný.
En: The children of the children's home needed him to be strong.

Sk: Ale ako sa postaví svojmu strachu, ktorý ho sprevádzal tak dlho?
En: But how would he face his fear that had accompanied him for so long?

Sk: Jozef, starší chlapec, ktorý zvykol pomáhať Marekovi, uvidel Marekovu váhavosť.
En: Jozef, an older boy who used to help Marek, saw Marek's hesitation.

Sk: "Môžem ísť s Evou," navrhol.
En: "I can go with Eva," he suggested.

Sk: Ale Marek vedel, že je to jeho úloha.
En: But Marek knew that it was his duty.

Sk: On sa musí postarať o deti, aj keď to vyžaduje prekonať svoj strach.
En: He had to take care of the children, even if it required overcoming his fear.

Sk: Nastala chvíľa, kedy si musel vybrať.
En: A moment arrived when he had to choose.

Sk: Marek sa zhlboka nadýchol.
En: Marek took a deep breath.

Sk: "Nie, ja pôjdem s tebou, Eva," povedal nakoniec hlasno, aby nikto nepočul jeho vnútorný boj.
En: "No, I'll go with you, Eva," he finally said loudly, so no one would hear his internal struggle.

Sk: Cítil, ako sa bolesť minulosti mení na nový zdroj sily.
En: He felt how the pain of the past turned into a new source of strength.

Sk: O niekoľko minút neskôr už boli spolu s Evou na ceste do nemocnice.
En: A few minutes later, they were together on their way to the hospital.

Sk: Marek držal Evu za ruku a upokojoval ju, kým cestovali.
En: Marek held Eva's hand and comforted her as they traveled.

Sk: Cítil, ako sa jeho vlastný strach stráca s Evou po jeho boku, ako keby stáli proti nemu spoločne.
En: He felt how his own fear faded with Eva by his side, as if they were standing against it together.

Sk: V nemocnici sa Eva dostala do rúk skúseným lekárom.
En: At the hospital, Eva was placed in the hands of experienced doctors.

Sk: Marek stál pri nej, povzbudzoval ju, že všetko bude v poriadku.
En: Marek stood by her, encouraging her that everything would be alright.

Sk: Po niekoľkých hodinách Eva konečne odišla s úsmevom na tvári, cítila sa lepšie, a Marek bol po jej boku.
En: After several hours, Eva finally left with a smile on her face, feeling better, and Marek was by her side.

Sk: Keď sa vrátili do detského domova, deti ich vítali s úľavou.
En: When they returned to the children's home, the children welcomed them with relief.

Sk: Marek si uvedomil, že prekonal niečo dôležité.
En: Marek realized that he had overcome something significant.

Sk: Jeho strach z nemocníc ustúpil pred jeho láskou k deťom a jeho vôľou postarať sa o ne.
En: His fear of hospitals had given way to his love for the children and his will to care for them.

Sk: Od toho dňa Marek vedel, že každý môže prekonať svoje strachy, ak má dôvod tak urobiť.
En: From that day on, Marek knew that anyone can overcome their fears if they have a reason to do so.

Sk: Deti v domove cítili jeho novú odvahu a Marek si uvedomil, že minulosti sa môže postaviť a zmeniť ju na niečo silné a pozitívne.
En: The children in the home felt his newfound courage, and Marek realized that he could confront the past and transform it into something strong and positive.

Sk: Vtedy pochopil pravú podstatu starostlivosti, ktorá vie prekonať akýkoľvek strach.
En: It was then that he understood the true essence of care, which can overcome any fear.


Vocabulary Words:

• compassionate: starostlivý
• uncertainty: neistota
• caregiver: opatrovateľ
• faint: slabý
• embrace: objať
• anxiety: úzkosť
• paralyze: paralyzovať
• determination: odhodlanie
• hesitation: váhavosť
• duty: úloha
• internal: vnútorný
• struggle: boj
• encourage: povzbudiť
• courage: odvaha
• environment: prostredie
• relief: úľava
• transform: zmeniť
• essence: podstata
• accompanied: sprevádzal
• past: minulosť
• overcome: prekonať
• source: zdroj
• fear: strach
• hands: ruky
• experienced: skúsený
• travel: cestovať
• face: postaviť sa
• positive: pozitívny
• ward: oddelenie
• hospital: nemocnica

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Mystery at the Bratislavský Hrad: A Quest for Lost Treasures
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Bratislavský hrad sa týčil nad mestom ako strážca dávnych tajomstiev.
En: The Bratislavský hrad stood over the city like a guardian of ancient secrets.

Sk: V letnom slnku jeho biele múry žiarili.
En: In the summer sun, its white walls gleamed.

Sk: Tibor, zvedavý cestovateľský novinár, tam prišiel s cieľom odhaliť záhadu miznutia historických artefaktov.
En: Tibor, a curious travel journalist, came there with the goal of uncovering the mystery of disappearing historical artifacts.

Sk: „Ahoj, Tibor,“ privítala ho Lívia na nádvorí hradu.
En: "Hello, Tibor," greeted Lívia in the castle courtyard.

Sk: Bola to nadšená historická odborníčka, ktorá sa obávala o reputáciu hradu.
En: She was an enthusiastic historical expert who was concerned about the castle's reputation.

Sk: „Máme veľmi málo stôp.
En: "We have very few leads.

Sk: Strážci tvrdia, že je to iba nedorozumenie, ale ja viem, že niečo tu nie je v poriadku.
En: The guards claim it's just a misunderstanding, but I know something is not right here."

Sk: “Tibor prikývol.
En: Tibor nodded.

Sk: „Možno spoločne objavíme pravdu.
En: "Maybe together we can discover the truth.

Sk: Môžem s tebou preskúmať tie miesta?
En: Can I explore these places with you?"

Sk: “ opýtal sa s úprimnou zvedavosťou v očiach.
En: he asked with genuine curiosity in his eyes.

Sk: „Samozrejme.
En: "Of course.

Sk: Viem, kde sú niektoré menej známe priestory,“ povedala Lívia a viedla Tibora do útrob hradu.
En: I know where some of the less-known areas are," Lívia said and led Tibor into the depths of the castle.

Sk: Kameňom obložené chodby boli chladivé a tajomné, pôsobili akoby ukrývali nevypovedané príbehy.
En: The stone-lined corridors were cool and mysterious, as if they hid untold stories.

Sk: „Počuj,“ začal Tibor, keď opatrne prechádzali tmavšími časťami hradu, „čo ak by sme tu zostali cez noc?
En: "Listen," began Tibor as they carefully navigated the darker parts of the castle, "what if we stayed here overnight?

Sk: Môžem si všímať všetky podozrivé aktivity.
En: I can watch for any suspicious activities."

Sk: “Lívia chvíľu váhala.
En: Lívia hesitated for a moment.

Sk: „Riziko síce je veľké, ale je to dobrý nápad.
En: "There is certainly a risk, but it's a good idea.

Sk: Môžeme tak získať viac času na pátranie.
En: We can gain more time for the investigation."

Sk: “Keď sa zmráklo a turisti opustili hrad, Tibor sa ubytoval v jednej z malých miestností.
En: As dusk fell and the tourists left the castle, Tibor settled in one of the small rooms.

Sk: Ležiac na tvrdých doskách, počúval tiché zvuky hradu.
En: Lying on hard boards, he listened to the quiet sounds of the castle.

Sk: Vonku zavíjal jemný vánok nad temnou riekou Dunajom.
En: Outside, a gentle breeze howled over the dark Dunajom river.

Sk: Neskoro v noci sa Tibor postavil a potichu sa vybral objavovať hrad.
En: Late at night, Tibor got up and quietly started to explore the castle.

Sk: Prechádzal starými chodbami, až zbadal nezvyčajnú kamennú dlažbu.
En: He walked through old corridors until he spotted an unusual stone tile.

Sk: Opatrne na ňu zatlačil a zistil, že pod ňou je tajný prechod.
En: Carefully, he pressed on it and discovered a secret passage underneath.

Sk: Cez úzký prístup sa dostal do skrytej chodby, ktorá pravdepodobne slúžila k pašovaniu.
En: Through a narrow opening, he accessed a hidden corridor that likely served for smuggling.

Sk: Vo chvíli, keď Tibor objavoval skrytú časť hradu, Lívia v kancelárii našla dôkaz usvedčujúci jedného z vnútorných zamestnancov.
En: At the moment when Tibor was uncovering the hidden part of the castle, Lívia found evidence in the office incriminating one of the internal employees.

Sk: Bola to záznamová kniha, ktorá odhaľovala ich podivnú zmenu v pracovnom režime.
En: It was a logbook revealing their suspicious change in work schedule.

Sk: Ráno, obaja spolu predstavili svoje objavy vedeniu hradu.
En: In the morning, both presented their findings to the castle management.

Sk: Prebiehalo dôkladné vyšetrovanie, ktoré odhalilo sieť pašerákov.
En: A thorough investigation ensued, which uncovered a network of smugglers.

Sk: Všetky stratené artefakty sa našli a vrátili sa na svoje miesto.
En: All the lost artifacts were found and returned to their place.

Sk: Tibor odišiel z hradu nielen s úspešným článkom, ale aj s novou úctou k historickému výskumu a s presvedčením o svojich schopnostiach.
En: Tibor left the castle not only with a successful article but also with a newfound respect for historical research and confidence in his abilities.

Sk: Lívia bola pochválená za svoju neúnavnú prácu a získala si rešpekt za otvorenosť k novým metódam.
En: Lívia was praised for her tireless work and gained respect for her openness to new methods.

Sk: Leto pokračovalo pod blankytne modrou oblohou.
En: Summer continued under a sky of azure blue.

Sk: Bratislavský hrad opäť stal nedotknutým monumentom, pripraveným rozprávať a uchovávať svoje tajomstvá pre ďalšie generácie.
En: The Bratislavský hrad once again stood as an untouched monument, ready to tell and preserve its secrets for future generations.


Vocabulary Words:

• guardian: strážca
• gleamed: žiarili
• uncovering: odhaliť
• disappearing: miznutia
• reputation: reputácia
• courtyard: nádvorie
• claimed: tvrdia
• misunderstanding: nedorozumenie
• genuine: úprimná
• depths: útrob
• stone-lined: kameňom obložené
• corridors: chodby
• breeze: vánok
• howled: zavíjal
• hard boards: tvrdých doskách
• unusual: nezvyčajnú
• passage: prechod
• smuggling: pašovaniu
• evidence: dôkaz
• incriminating: usvedčujúci
• thorough: dôkladné
• network: sieť
• artifacts: artefakty
• respect: úctu
• confidence: presvedčením
• praised: pochválená
• tireless: neúnavnú
• azure: blankytne
• untouched: nedotknutým
• monument: monumentom

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unearthing Hidden Codes: Jozef's Breakthrough in Bratislava
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: V lete bolo v Bratislave rušno.
En: In the summer, Bratislava was bustling.

Sk: Mesto sa pýšilo novými nápadmi a inováciami.
En: The city boasted new ideas and innovations.

Sk: Startup Incubator bol jedným z miest, kde sa kreatívny duch javoval najjasnejšie.
En: The Startup Incubator was one of the places where the creative spirit shone the brightest.

Sk: V jeho srdci bol mladý podnikateľ menom Jozef.
En: At its heart was a young entrepreneur named Jozef.

Sk: Jozef mal rád techniku a bol známy svojou zvedavosťou.
En: Jozef loved technology and was known for his curiosity.

Sk: Bol vždy pripravený objaviť niečo nové.
En: He was always ready to discover something new.

Sk: V jedno slnečné popoludnie, keď svetelný prúd zalieval kanceláriu, Jozef spolupracoval s kamarátkami Martou a Alžbetou.
En: One sunny afternoon, when sunlight flooded the office, Jozef was collaborating with his friends Marta and Alžbeta.

Sk: Riešili posledné úkoly pred veľkým demo dňom.
En: They were tackling the final tasks before the big demo day.

Sk: Sedeli pri veľkých bielych tabulách a snažili sa na nich vyriešiť komplikované rovnice.
En: They sat by large whiteboards, trying to solve complicated equations on them.

Sk: Počítače potichu pískali a gáždili softvér na vývoji ich startup projektu.
En: Computers quietly buzzed and they fueled the software development of their startup project.

Sk: Jozef však nečakane objavil niečo zvláštne.
En: However, Jozef unexpectedly discovered something unusual.

Sk: Zaujal ho nový kúsok technológie, ktorý bol nedávno predstavený v laboratóriu.
En: He was intrigued by a new piece of technology recently introduced in the lab.

Sk: Vyzeral ako obyčajný prístroj, niečo, čo používali na testovanie nových aplikácií.
En: It looked like a regular device, something they used for testing new applications.

Sk: Ale mal na sebe veľmi nenápadnú otváraciu časť.
En: But it had a very inconspicuous opening part.

Sk: Jozef zvedavo otočil zariadenie, otvoril kryt a uzrel skrytý odkaz.
En: Jozef curiously turned the device, opened the cover, and found a hidden message.

Sk: Bol tam starý kód, čudne zapísaný a nečitateľný na prvý pohľad.
En: There was an old code, strangely written and unreadable at first glance.

Sk: Marta podišla bližšie.
En: Marta came closer.

Sk: "Čo to je, Jozef?
En: "What is this, Jozef?"

Sk: " spýtala sa.
En: she asked.

Sk: Alžbeta si zasvintila oči.
En: Alžbeta squinted her eyes.

Sk: "Vyzerá to dosť starodávne.
En: "It looks quite ancient.

Sk: Môže to byť len omyl alebo vtip," dodala.
En: It might just be a mistake or a joke," she added.

Sk: Ale niečo v Jozefovi vravelo, že tento odkaz je dôležitý.
En: But something in Jozef told him that this message was important.

Sk: Čas bežal a demo deň sa blížil.
En: Time was running, and demo day was approaching.

Sk: Marta tlačila Jozefa, aby sa sústredil na prezentáciu.
En: Marta urged Jozef to focus on the presentation.

Sk: „Nemôžeme stratiť čas s detektívnymi hrami.
En: "We can't waste time with detective games.

Sk: Musíme zabezpečiť, že všetko bude pripravené,“ upozornila ho.
En: We need to make sure everything is ready," she warned him.

Sk: Jozef cítil boj medzi búrlivou zvedavosťou a povinnosťou startupu voči tíme.
En: Jozef felt torn between his stormy curiosity and the obligation to the startup team.

Sk: Nakoniec sa rozhodol venovať večerné hodiny odhaleniu tajomstva odkazu.
En: In the end, he decided to dedicate his evening hours to uncovering the message's mystery.

Sk: V noci, keď všetko okolo stíchlo, hľadal v starých katalógoch a prezeral zdroje v knižnici.
En: At night, when everything around was silent, he searched through old catalogs and browsed library resources.

Sk: Jednu noc našiel v archívoch niečo zvláštne.
En: One night he found something peculiar in the archives.

Sk: Ďalší hardvér, ktorý priťahoval jeho pozornosť.
En: Another piece of hardware caught his attention.

Sk: Keď umiestnil druhú elektroniku vedľa tej prvej, odkaz sa zrazu začal meniť.
En: When he placed the second piece of electronics next to the first, the message suddenly began to change.

Sk: Skrývalo sa v ňom posolstvo.
En: It concealed a message.

Sk: "V demo dni použite interaktívny grafický displej," stálo tam.
En: "On demo day, use the interactive graphic display," it said.

Sk: To bolo pre Jozefa ako dar z neba.
En: This was like a gift from heaven for Jozef.

Sk: Na druhý deň bol Jozef v práci prvý.
En: The next day, Jozef was the first at work.

Sk: S novými vedomosťami rýchlo upravil prezentáciu.
En: With new knowledge, he quickly modified the presentation.

Sk: Marta a Alžbeta boli nadšené.
En: Marta and Alžbeta were thrilled.

Sk: Na demo dni ich startup zažiaril a získali obrovskú pozornosť investorov.
En: On the demo day, their startup shone and received immense attention from investors.

Sk: Počas osláv sa k nim priblížila staršia osoba.
En: During the celebrations, an older person approached them.

Sk: Bola to tajomná mentoréka, ktorá kedysi pracovala na rovnakom projekte.
En: It was a mysterious mentor who had once worked on the same project.

Sk: Povedala, že si všimla Jozefov talent a chcela mu jedinečným spôsobom pomôcť.
En: She said she had noticed Jozef's talent and wanted to help him in a unique way.

Sk: Jozef sa naučil dôležitú lekciu.
En: Jozef learned an important lesson.

Sk: Naučil sa, ako lepšie využiť svoj čas a ako si vážiť intuície.
En: He learned how to make better use of his time and how to appreciate intuition.

Sk: Stal sa sebaistejším vo svojom riešení problémov a vedel, že s Martou a Alžbetou môže dosiahnuť veľké veci.
En: He became more confident in his problem-solving and knew that with Marta and Alžbeta, he could achieve great things.

Sk: Leto pokračovalo, a s ním i nové dobrodružstvá.
En: Summer continued, and with it new adventures.

Sk: Ale teraz Jozef vedel, že jeho zvedavosť ho zaviedla k novým triumfom.
En: But now Jozef knew that his curiosity had led him to new triumphs.


Vocabulary Words:

• bustling: rušno
• boasted: pýšilo
• incubator: incubator
• curiosity: zvedavosťou
• equations: rovnice
• buzzed: pískali
• fueled: gáždili
• unexpectedly: nečakane
• inconspicuous: nenápadnú
• hidden: skrytý
• ancient: starodávne
• obligation: povinnosťou
• browsed: prezeral
• peculiar: zvláštne
• electronic: elektroniku
• mentor: mentoréka
• intuition: intuície
• discovery: objavitiť
• presentation: prezentáciu
• collaborating: spolupracoval
• entrepreneur: podnikateľ
• solve: vyriešiť
• obligation: povinnosťou
• mysterious: tajomná
• confident: sebaistým
• adventures: dobrodružstvá
• triumphs: triumfom
• discover: objaviť
• investors: investorov
• celebrations: osláv

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Tatry Adventures: Sheep, Sunsets, and Surprising Joy
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Jasné letné ráno v Tatrách, obloha bola jasná a vzduch sladký a svieži.
En: On a clear summer morning in the Tatry, the sky was bright and the air was sweet and fresh.

Sk: Miroslav, Zuzana a Karol sa rozhodli na spontánny výlet autom.
En: Miroslav, Zuzana, and Karol decided on a spontaneous car trip.

Sk: Miroslav mal rád zábavu a dobrodružstvo, ale v hĺbke duše sa obával straty kontroly.
En: Miroslav loved fun and adventure, but deep down he feared losing control.

Sk: Zuzana a Karol, jeho najlepší priatelia, sa dychtivo tešili na krásne fotky pri horskom jazere.
En: Zuzana and Karol, his best friends, eagerly looked forward to beautiful pictures by the mountain lake.

Sk: Cesta cez Tatry bola nádherná.
En: The drive through the Tatry was magnificent.

Sk: Cesty sa vinuli okolo zelených lúk a majestátnych vrcholov.
En: The roads wound around green meadows and majestic peaks.

Sk: Bolo to dokonalé až do chvíle, keď narazili na netypickú prekážku - stádo ovečiek, ktoré pokojne prežívalo cez cestu.
En: It was perfect until they encountered an unusual obstacle—a herd of sheep calmly crossing the road.

Sk: "Čo teraz?
En: "What now?"

Sk: " spýtala sa Zuzana, keď auto ostalo stáť.
En: Zuzana asked as the car came to a halt.

Sk: Karol sa zasmial a povedal: "Možno im treba len povedať, ktorým smerom majú ísť.
En: Karol laughed and said, "Maybe we just need to tell them which way to go."

Sk: " Ovečky sa zdali byť spokojné tam, kde boli, neuvedomujúc si, že blokujú cestu k Miroslavovmu vytúženému miestu na fotenie.
En: The sheep seemed content where they were, unaware that they were blocking the way to Miroslav's desired photo spot.

Sk: Miroslav premýšľal.
En: Miroslav pondered.

Sk: "Môžem zatroubiť, ale to ich vystraší," povedal po chvíli váhania.
En: "I could honk the horn, but that would scare them," he said after a moment of hesitation.

Sk: Zuzana navrhla, aby sa pokúsili získať si ich dôveru a jemne ich naviesť preč z cesty.
En: Zuzana suggested trying to gain their trust and gently guide them off the road.

Sk: Súhlasili a vystúpili z auta.
En: They agreed and got out of the car.

Sk: Miroslav zo začiatku váhal, ale potom sa rozhodol použiť svoje herecké schopnosti.
En: Miroslav was hesitant at first, but then decided to use his acting skills.

Sk: Začal vydávať vtipné zvuky a robiť smiešne pohyby.
En: He started making funny sounds and movements.

Sk: Karol a Zuzana sa k nemu pridali.
En: Karol and Zuzana joined him.

Sk: Ovečky, zvedavé na ich nové a nečakané vystúpenie, za nimi pomaly nasledovali.
En: The sheep, curious about their new and unexpected performance, slowly followed them.

Sk: Cesta bola čoskoro voľná.
En: The road was soon clear.

Sk: Keď nastúpili späť do auta, všetci sa smiali a hovorili, aké neuveriteľné to bolo.
En: As they got back in the car, everyone was laughing and talking about how incredible it was.

Sk: Dorazili k jazierku práve včas, aby zachytili nádherný západ slnka.
En: They arrived at the lake just in time to capture a stunning sunset.

Sk: Ovečky sa teraz pokojne pásli vzadu, vytvárajúc krásny kontrast medzi prírodou a chaosom, ktorý premenil na harmóniu.
En: The sheep were now peacefully grazing in the background, creating a beautiful contrast between nature and the chaos transformed into harmony.

Sk: Miroslav sa usmial.
En: Miroslav smiled.

Sk: Uvedomil si, že niekedy uvoľnenie kontroly môže priniesť viac zábavy a kreatívne riešenia.
En: He realized that sometimes letting go of control can bring more fun and creative solutions.

Sk: Dnes bol dôkazom toho, že spontánnosť a uvoľnenie môžu byť skvelou cestou k nečakaným a radostným zážitkom.
En: Today was proof that spontaneity and letting go can be a great path to unexpected and joyful experiences.

Sk: Na konci dňa malo trio nielen perfektnú fotku, ale aj krásny zážitok, ktorý nikdy nezabudnú.
En: By the end of the day, the trio not only had the perfect photo but also a beautiful experience they would never forget.

Sk: Tatry v ten deň učili, že príroda má vlastné spôsoby ako ukázať cestu - ak jej len necháme priestor.
En: The Tatry taught that day that nature has its own ways of showing the path—if we just give it the space.


Vocabulary Words:

• spontaneous: spontánny
• adventure: dobrodružstvo
• wound: vinuli
• majestic: majestátne
• obstacle: prekážka
• herd: stádo
• content: spokojné
• hesitation: váhanie
• trust: dôvera
• hesitant: váhajúci
• acting skills: herecké schopnosti
• grazing: pásli
• contrast: kontrast
• chaos: chaos
• harmony: harmónia
• spontaneity: spontánnosť
• unexpected: nečakané
• experience: zážitok
• magnificent: nádherná
• unaware: nevedomí
• pondered: premýšľal
• guide: navigovať
• hesitant: váhal
• curious: zvedavé
• incredible: neuveriteľné
• stunning: nádherný
• control: kontrola
• transform: premeniť
• capture: zachytiť
• proof: dôkaz

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Passing Storms: Finding Courage and Connection in the Tatry
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-13-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Hory boli tiché.
En: The mountains were silent.

Sk: Len vietor šepkal medzi stromami.
En: Only the wind whispered among the trees.

Sk: Marek, Jana a Zuzana kráčali po úzkej cestičke v Tatrách.
En: Marek, Jana, and Zuzana walked along a narrow path in the Tatry.

Sk: Slnko svietilo na ich tváre, ale čierne oblaky sa približovali rýchlo.
En: The sun shone on their faces, but dark clouds approached quickly.

Sk: Búrka sa blížila.
En: A storm was coming.

Sk: Marek, skúsený turistický sprievodca, viedol skupinu.
En: Marek, an experienced tour guide, led the group.

Sk: Jeho srdce bilo rýchlejšie, lebo mal tajnú obavu z búrok.
En: His heart beat faster because he had a secret fear of storms.

Sk: Videl padať strom, keď bol ešte malý chlapec.
En: He had seen a tree fall when he was a little boy.

Sk: Jana kráčala za ním, chcela zabudnúť na posledné ťažké dni.
En: Jana walked behind him, wanting to forget the difficult days she had recently experienced.

Sk: Zuzana uzatvárala skupinku, neustále s fotoaparátom v ruke. Hľadala dokonalý záber.
En: Zuzana brought up the rear, always with a camera in hand, searching for the perfect shot.

Sk: Prvý hrmenie ich zaskočilo.
En: The first thunder startled them.

Sk: "Mali by sme sa vrátiť," povedal Marek.
En: "We should turn back," said Marek.

Sk: Ale Zuzana nepočúvala.
En: But Zuzana didn't listen.

Sk: "Ešte chvíľku," prosila, "chcem tú fotku."
En: "Just a little longer," she pleaded, "I want that photo."

Sk: Marek vedel, že búrka je nebezpečná.
En: Marek knew the storm was dangerous.

Sk: Ale Zuzanin nadšený výraz ho zmiatol.
En: But Zuzana's enthusiastic expression confused him.

Sk: Vietor silnel a dážď začínal padať.
En: The wind grew stronger, and rain began to fall.

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

Sk: "Poďme!" snažil sa Marek presvedčiť svoju partiu.
En: "Let's go!" Marek tried to persuade his group.

Sk: Zuzana odložila fotoaparát, ale stále váhala.
En: Zuzana put down the camera but still hesitated.

Sk: Práve vtedy blesk zasiahol neďaleký strom.
En: Just then, lightning struck a nearby tree.

Sk: Oheň.
En: Fire.

Sk: Zápach dymu.
En: The smell of smoke.

Sk: Marekov strach prerástol všetkých, ale musel konať.
En: Marek's fear outweighed everything, but he had to act.

Sk: Pustil sa do akcie.
En: He sprang into action.

Sk: "Pod tým veľkým skalným previsom hľadajme úkryt!" zakričal nad hučaním vetra.
En: "Let's find shelter under that large rock overhang!" he shouted over the roaring wind.

Sk: Deti stromov šumeli a skaly ponúkali útočisko.
En: The leaves of the trees rustled and the rocks offered shelter.

Sk: Tam sa skryli a čakali.
En: That's where they hid and waited.

Sk: Búrka zúrila, ale boli v bezpečí.
En: The storm raged, but they were safe.

Sk: V tme oblakov Marek našiel silu, ktorú nečakal.
En: In the darkness of the clouds, Marek found strength he didn't expect.

Sk: Ostatných utešoval: "Spolu to zvládneme."
En: He reassured the others, "We'll get through this together."

Sk: Keď búrka pominula, pomaly sa vrátili na cestičku.
En: When the storm passed, they slowly returned to the path.

Sk: Zuzana vytiahla fotoaparát a vyfotila dúhu, ktorá sa vytvorila po daždi.
En: Zuzana took out her camera and photographed the rainbow that had formed after the rain.

Sk: Bol to úchvatný záber.
En: It was a breathtaking shot.

Sk: Cestou dolu sa smiali a rozprávali.
En: On their way down, they laughed and talked.

Sk: Marek sa cítil inak.
En: Marek felt different.

Sk: Cítil sa odvážnejší a sebaistejší.
En: He felt braver and more confident.

Sk: Búrka, ktorej sa tak bál, mu pomohla zmeniť sa.
En: The storm he feared so much had helped him change.

Sk: A keď sa obzrel späť na Tatry, usmial sa.
En: And when he looked back at the Tatry, he smiled.

Sk: Spolu úspešne prešli skúškou.
En: Together, they had successfully passed the test.

Sk: A Zuzana? Vyhrala súťaž s tou nádhernou fotkou, ktorú nesnívala ani vo sne.
En: And Zuzana? She won a contest with that beautiful photo she hadn’t even dreamed of.

Sk: Každý mal svoju malú výhru.
En: Everyone had their little victory.

Sk: Strach a neistotu nahradilo priateľstvo a pocit nového začiatku.
En: Fear and uncertainty were replaced by friendship and a sense of a new beginning.


Vocabulary Words:

• whispered: šepkal
• narrow: úzkej
• approached: približovali
• storm: búrka
• experienced: skúsený
• guide: sprievodca
• secret: tajnú
• fear: obavu
• startled: zaskočilo
• pleaded: prosila
• enthusiastic: nadšený
• expression: výraz
• persuade: presvedčiť
• hesitated: váhala
• lightning: blesk
• struck: zasiahol
• smoke: dymu
• outweighed: prerástol
• act: konať
• shelter: útočisko
• roaring: hučaním
• rustled: šumeli
• raged: zúrila
• confident: sebaistejší
• breathtaking: úchvatný
• victory: výhru
• uncertainty: neistotu
• sense: pocit
• new beginning: nového začiatku

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Foot Powder to Flourish: Marek's Mountain Miracle
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-01-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: V lete na Slovensku sú hory High Tatras krásne.
En: In the summer in Slovakia, the High Tatras mountains are beautiful.

Sk: Kúsok od dverí starej drevenice kvitnú divoké kvety.
En: A few steps from the door of the old wooden cottage, wildflowers bloom.

Sk: Vnútri je cítiť vôňu aj pripravovaných jedál.
En: Inside, there is the scent of the food being prepared.

Sk: Marek sa snaží pripraviť dezert, ktorý by zaujal každého na rodinnej oslave.
En: Marek is trying to prepare a dessert that would impress everyone at the family celebration.

Sk: Marek je šikovný, ale občas roztržitý.
En: Marek is talented, but sometimes scatterbrained.

Sk: Stále sa snaží urobiť dojem na svoju kritickú tetu Zuzanu.
En: He is always trying to make an impression on his critical aunt, Zuzana.

Sk: Zuzana má vysoké očakávania.
En: Zuzana has high expectations.

Sk: Je známa svojimi presnými požiadavkami na jedlo a neodolá chytiť každú malú chybu.
En: She is known for her precise demands on food and can't resist pointing out every little mistake.

Sk: Marek chce dokázať, že vie piecť tak dobre, ako hocikto iný v rodine.
En: Marek wants to prove that he can bake as well as anyone else in the family.

Sk: Tentokrát si vybral tradičný slovenský koláč - "šťrúdľa."
En: This time, he has chosen a traditional Slovak cake - "šťrúdľa".

Sk: V tom začína jeho kuchárska výzva.
En: And thus begins his culinary challenge.

Sk: V kuchyni je rušno.
En: The kitchen is bustling.

Sk: Marek si nasadí zásteru a začína pripraviť cesto.
En: Marek puts on an apron and starts to prepare the dough.

Sk: Pomaly doň pridáva ingrediencie: múku, vajcia, cukor a konečne prichádza na rad prášok do pečiva.
En: He slowly adds ingredients: flour, eggs, sugar, and finally, it's time for the baking powder.

Sk: Všade vôkol neho bežia deti a dospelí sa smejú nad starými príbehmi.
En: Children are running around him, and the adults are laughing at old stories.

Sk: V tejto chaosu Marek zamieša do cesta niečo biele z krabičky.
En: Amidst the chaos, Marek mixes something white from a box into the dough.

Sk: Myslí si, že je to prášok do pečiva.
En: He thinks it's baking powder.

Sk: Keď sa snaží piecť, zrazu si uvedomí, že niečo nie je v poriadku.
En: As he tries to bake, he suddenly realizes something is wrong.

Sk: Vezme krabičku bližšie a číta.
En: He takes a closer look at the box and reads.

Sk: Má pred sebou prášok na nohy!
En: He has before him foot powder!

Sk: “Nech to nevidí Zuzana!” myslí si.
En: “Please, let Zuzana not see this!” he thinks.

Sk: Musí sa rozhodnúť.
En: He has to make a decision.

Sk: Cesto už je pripravené, ale nemôže riskovať hanbu, ak by to niekto ochutnal.
En: The dough is already prepared, but he can't risk the shame if someone tasted it.

Sk: Marek sa na chvíľu zamyslí.
En: Marek ponders for a moment.

Sk: Napokon rozhodne, že nie je ešte neskoro na zmenu.
En: Finally, he decides it's not too late for a change.

Sk: Začne improvizovať.
En: He starts to improvise.

Sk: Skúsene prehŕňa kuchyňu a nachádza jablká, štipku škorice a med.
En: He skillfully searches the kitchen and finds apples, a pinch of cinnamon, and honey.

Sk: Rozmieša všetko s novým cestom.
En: He mixes everything with new dough.

Sk: Rýchlo vytvorí akýsi koláč.
En: Quickly, he creates some kind of cake.

Sk: Dáva ho do rúry.
En: He puts it in the oven.

Sk: Vôňa začína prechádzať kuchyňou.
En: The aroma begins to weave through the kitchen.

Sk: Marekov nový výtvor vyzerá inak, ale vôňa je príjemná.
En: Marek's new creation looks different, but the scent is pleasant.

Sk: Avšak pozor! Koláč sa trocha spálí na okrajoch.
En: However, beware! The cake slightly burns at the edges.

Sk: Marek s malou dušou vyťahuje svoj nový koláč z rúry.
En: With a small heart, Marek pulls his new cake out of the oven.

Sk: Rodina sa zhromaždí okolo stola.
En: The family gathers around the table.

Sk: Zuzana svedomite ochutná a na tvári sa jej objaví úsmev.
En: Zuzana dutifully tastes it, and a smile appears on her face.

Sk: „Je to iné, Marek, ale veľmi dobré,“ chváli ho.
En: "It's different, Marek, but very good," she praises him.

Sk: Marek si úľavou povzdychne.
En: Marek sighs with relief.

Sk: Rodina sa smeje na jeho príhode s práškom na nohy.
En: The family laughs at his story with the foot powder.

Sk: Marek si uvedomí, že jeho rodina ocení snahu a humor viac ako perfekcionizmus.
En: Marek realizes that his family appreciates effort and humor more than perfectionism.

Sk: Zrazu sa necíti tak úzkostlivý z toho, čo si teta Zuzana myslí.
En: Suddenly, he doesn't feel as anxious about what Aunt Zuzana thinks.

Sk: Všetci spoločne jedia a ďakujú Marekovi za jeho kreatívnu odvahu.
En: Everyone eats together and thanks Marek for his creative courage.

Sk: Z hory znie ozvena ich smiechu.
En: From the mountains, the echo of their laughter resounds.

Sk: Marek vie, že bol prijatý, nielen vďaka koláču, ale vďaka odvahe byť sám sebou.
En: Marek knows he is accepted, not just because of the cake, but because of the courage to be himself.


Vocabulary Words:

• bloom: kvitnú
• scatterbrained: roztržitý
• precise: presný
• culinary: kuchárska
• bustling: rušno
• apron: zástera
• ingredient: ingrediencia
• amidst: v tejto
• chaos: chaos
• realize: uvedomiť si
• risk: riskovať
• shame: hanba
• ponder: zamyslieť sa
• improvise: improvizovať
• aroma: vôňa
• weave: prechádzať
• beware: pozor
• burns: spálí
• diligently: svedomite
• praise: chváliť
• relief: úľava
• effort: snaha
• humor: humor
• perfectionism: perfekcionizmus
• anxious: úzkostlivý
• creative courage: kreatívna odvaha
• echo: ozvena
• courage: odvaha
• accept: prijať
• tasted: ochutnal

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Sibling Strength: Finding Peace Amidst Change at Bratislavská Zoo
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-11-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Bratislavská zoologická záhrada bola plná zvukov a farieb.
En: The Bratislavská zoo was full of sounds and colors.

Sk: Opice sa chichotali a vzdialený lev občas zareval.
En: The monkeys giggled and a distant lion occasionally roared.

Sk: Slnko svietilo cez listy stromov, tieňovalo chodníky a letné kvety žiarili okolo.
En: The sun shone through the leaves of the trees, shadowing the paths, and summer flowers glowed all around.

Sk: Všade sa ozýval smiech detí a občasný piskot papagájov.
En: Children's laughter resonated everywhere, along with the occasional squawk of parrots.

Sk: Marek kráčal vedľa svojej sestry Lenky.
En: Marek walked alongside his sister Lenka.

Sk: Dnes chcel zabudnúť, čo sa stalo doma.
En: Today, he wanted to forget what had happened at home.

Sk: Ich rodičia im včera oznámili, že sa musia presťahovať.
En: Their parents had told them yesterday that they had to move.

Sk: „Pozri, Lenka, tam sú žirafy,“ povedal Marek a ukázal smerom k ich výbehu.
En: "Look, Lenka, there are the giraffes," Marek said, pointing towards their enclosure.

Sk: Lenka však len pokrčila ramená.
En: However, Lenka just shrugged.

Sk: Bola smutná, pretože mala nechať za sebou školu a kamarátky.
En: She was sad because she had to leave her school and friends behind.

Sk: „Nepomôže to, Marek,“ odpovedala sucho.
En: "It won't help, Marek," she replied dryly.

Sk: „Všetko sa zmení.
En: "Everything is going to change."

Sk: “Marek vedel, ako sa cíti, ale nechcel, aby bol ich deň v zoo pokazený.
En: Marek knew how she felt but didn't want their day at the zoo to be ruined.

Sk: Rozhodol sa, že sa jej otvorí.
En: He decided to open up to her.

Sk: Zastavili sa pred dosiek morské levy.
En: They stopped in front of the seal show.

Sk: Mali začať ďalšiu show.
En: It was about to start.

Sk: Deti okolo ich sledovali s nadšením.
En: The children around watched with excitement.

Sk: Vzduchom sa šíril vôňa čerstvého popcornu.
En: The smell of fresh popcorn filled the air.

Sk: „Lenka, vieš.
En: "Lenka, you know...

Sk: aj ja som nervózny.
En: I'm nervous too.

Sk: Nechcem odísť od kamarátov.
En: I don't want to leave my friends.

Sk: Bojím sa, čo bude ďalej,“ priznal ticho Marek.
En: I'm scared about what's next," Marek admitted quietly.

Sk: Lenka na neho pozrela prekvapene.
En: Lenka looked at him surprised.

Sk: „Vážne?
En: "Really?

Sk: Myslela som, že teba to netrápi.
En: I thought you weren't bothered by it."

Sk: “„Traumatizuje to všetkých.
En: "It bothers everyone.

Sk: Ale ak sme spolu, môžeme zvládnuť čokoľvek,“ usmial sa Marek a stisol jej rameno.
En: But if we stick together, we can handle anything," Marek smiled and squeezed her shoulder.

Sk: V tej chvíli začala šou.
En: At that moment, the show began.

Sk: Morské levy skákali cez obruče a tlieskali.
En: The seals jumped through hoops and clapped.

Sk: Publikum sa smialo.
En: The audience laughed.

Sk: Lenka sa konečne usmiala.
En: Lenka finally smiled.

Sk: Pochopila, že nie je sama.
En: She realized she wasn't alone.

Sk: „Dobre, Marek.
En: "Alright, Marek.

Sk: Bude to lepšie.
En: It will get better.

Sk: Spolu to zvládneme,“ povedala a chytila ho za ruku.
En: Together, we'll manage," she said and took his hand.

Sk: Keď odchádzali zo zoologickej záhrady, obaja cítili, že majú novú silu.
En: As they left the zoo, both felt that they had newfound strength.

Sk: Marek pochopil, že zdieľať svoje obavy je v poriadku.
En: Marek understood that sharing his worries was okay.

Sk: Lenka vedela, že nie je jediná, kto má obavy.
En: Lenka knew she wasn't the only one with fears.

Sk: A tak, hoci im ostávalo mnoho neistôt, aspoň v ten deň v Bratislavskej zoo našli trochu pokoja.
En: And so, despite many uncertainties awaiting them, at least on that day in the Bratislavská zoo, they found a bit of peace.


Vocabulary Words:

• giggles: chichotá
• distant: vzdialený
• occasionally: občas
• shadowing: tieňovalo
• glowed: žiarili
• resonated: ozýval
• surprised: prekvapene
• nervous: nervózny
• bothered: trápi
• ruined: pokazený
• hoops: obruče
• audience: publikum
• bother: trápi
• manage: zvládneme
• sharing: zdieľať
• worries: obavy
• uncertainties: neistôt
• peace: pokoja
• enclosure: výbehu
• shrugged: pokrčila
• excited: nadšením
• admitted: priznal
• squeezed: stisol
• laughed: smialo
• forward: smerom
• realized: pochopila
• alongside: vedľa
• strength: silu
• show: šou
• sad: smutná

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Lost Family Treasures and the Power of Friendship
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-10-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Voňavá vôňa čerstvo praženej kávy prenikla vzduchom.
En: The fragrant aroma of freshly roasted coffee permeated the air.

Sk: V kaviarni v Bratislave, medzi starými tehlovými stenami a drevenými stolmi, Marek, Zuzana a Juraj častokrát posedávali.
En: In a café in Bratislava, among the old brick walls and wooden tables, Marek, Zuzana, and Juraj often spent time sitting together.

Sk: Dnes však Marek prežíval neobvyklú nervozitu.
En: Today, however, Marek was experiencing unusual nervousness.

Sk: Stratil rodinný klenot, ktorý preňho veľmi veľa znamenal.
En: He had lost a family heirloom that meant a great deal to him.

Sk: Marek bol mládenec, ktorému sa málokedy niečo stratilo.
En: Marek was a young man who rarely lost anything.

Sk: Vážil si tradície a rodinné dedičstvá.
En: He cherished traditions and family heirlooms.

Sk: Zuzana mu vždy ponúkala svoju pomoc a dobrý nápad, keď to najviac potreboval.
En: Zuzana always offered her help and good ideas when he needed them the most.

Sk: Juraj bol zasa pokojný duch, ktorý veril, že všetko má svoj dôvod.
En: Juraj was the calm spirit who believed that everything had its reason.

Sk: "Musím to nájsť," zašepkal Marek nervózne, keď vstúpili do pražiarne.
En: "I must find it," Marek whispered nervously as they entered the roastery.

Sk: Bol piatok popoludní a kaviareň bola plná.
En: It was a Friday afternoon, and the café was full.

Sk: Marek si nebol istý, kde začať hľadať.
En: Marek wasn't sure where to begin searching.

Sk: Niesol v sebe pocit hanby, ale vedel, že nemôže čakať.
En: He carried a sense of shame, but he knew he couldn't wait.

Sk: "Pomôžem ti s tým," ponúkla Zuzana rozhodne.
En: "I'll help you with that," offered Zuzana decisively.

Sk: "Poďme sa spýtať personál.
En: "Let's ask the staff."

Sk: "Juraj sa usmial na Mareka.
En: Juraj smiled at Marek.

Sk: "Ja sa zatiaľ pozriem, kde zvyčajne sedíme.
En: "In the meantime, I'll check where we usually sit.

Sk: Možno to tam bude," povedal a odišiel medzi stoly.
En: Maybe it's there," he said and walked off among the tables.

Sk: Marek si odvážil nasávať odvahu od Zuzany, a spolu pristúpili k baristovi.
En: Marek drew courage from Zuzana, and together they approached the barista.

Sk: "Prepáčte, mohli by ste mi pomôcť?
En: "Excuse me, could you help me?

Sk: Myslím, že som tu nechal niečo veľmi dôležité," povedal Marek, snažiac sa zachovať pokojný tón.
En: I think I left something very important here," said Marek, trying to maintain a calm tone.

Sk: Barista sa na nich pozrel s porozumením.
En: The barista looked at them with understanding.

Sk: "Možno to máme v stratách a nálezoch," odpovedal a odkráčal smerom k zadnej miestnosti.
En: "Maybe we have it in lost and found," he replied and walked towards the back room.

Sk: Po niekoľkých minútach, čo pre Mareka pripadal ako večnosť, sa barista vrátil s očarujúcim úsmevom.
En: After a few minutes, which felt like eternity to Marek, the barista returned with a charming smile.

Sk: "Nebojte sa.
En: "Don't worry.

Sk: Našli sme to," povedal a v ruke niesol drobnú, ale vzácnu brošňu.
En: We found it," he said, holding a small but precious brooch in his hand.

Sk: Marekovi sa uľavilo.
En: Marek felt relieved.

Sk: "Ďakujem vám, veľmi si to vážim," vydýchol šťastne, keď prijal klenot späť.
En: "Thank you, I really appreciate it," he exhaled happily as he accepted the heirloom back.

Sk: "Bez teba a Juraja by som to nezvládol," priznal sa Zuzane neskôr, keď sa znovu sadli za svoj obľúbený stôl.
En: "Without you and Juraj, I wouldn't have managed," he confessed to Zuzana later, as they sat down again at their favorite table.

Sk: Juraj sa k nim už pridal, so svojím typickým úsmevom na perách.
En: Juraj had already joined them, with his typical smile on his lips.

Sk: V ten deň, medzi šálkami kávy a priateľským rozhovorom, Marek pochopil, aké je dôležité niekedy požiadať o pomoc a dôverovať svojim priateľom.
En: That day, among cups of coffee and friendly conversation, Marek understood how important it is sometimes to ask for help and trust your friends.

Sk: Stratená brošňa priniesla nie len úľavu, ale aj nové poznanie v sile priateľstva.
En: The lost brooch brought not only relief but also a new understanding of the strength of friendship.


Vocabulary Words:

• fragrant: voňavá
• aroma: vôňa
• permeated: prenikla
• heirloom: klenot
• cherished: vážil si
• traditions: tradície
• calm: pokojný
• spirit: duch
• reason: dôvod
• nervousness: nervozitu
• shame: hanby
• decisively: rozhodne
• approach: pristúpili
• barista: baristovi
• understanding: porozumením
• eternity: večnosť
• charming: očarujúcim
• smile: úsmevom
• precious: vzácnu
• relieved: uľavilo
• appreciate: vážim
• confessed: priznal
• favored: obľúbený
• conversation: rozhovor
• understood: pochopil
• trust: dôverovať
• lost: stratená
• relief: úľavu
• strength: silu
• friendship: priateľstva

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Peace and Connection in the Tatry Mountains
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Ráno v Tatrách bolo tiché a mierové.
En: The morning in the Tatry mountains was quiet and peaceful.

Sk: Slnko pomaly vychádzalo nad vysoké vrcholky a šírilo svoje teplé lúče na zelené lesy.
En: The sun slowly rose above the high peaks, spreading its warm rays over the green forests.

Sk: V tomto prostredí sa nachádzal spirituálny retreat, malé útočisko pre tých, ktorí hľadali pokoj a vnútorné pochopenie.
En: In this setting, there was a spiritual retreat, a small sanctuary for those seeking peace and inner understanding.

Sk: Martin sedel na kameňoch pri brehu horského jazera.
En: Martin sat on the rocks by the shore of a mountain lake.

Sk: Voda bola krištáľovo čistá a odrážala modrú oblohu.
En: The water was crystal clear and reflected the blue sky.

Sk: Premýšľal nad tým, prečo sem prišiel.
En: He pondered why he came here.

Sk: Jeho priateľ Jozef mu o tomto mieste povedal.
En: His friend Jozef had told him about this place.

Sk: Sľúbil, že tu Martin nájde pokoj, ktorý hľadal.
En: He promised that Martin would find the peace he was searching for here.

Sk: Ale Martin mal pochybnosti.
En: But Martin had doubts.

Sk: Naozaj môže nájsť odpovede na svoje otázky?
En: Can he really find answers to his questions?

Sk: Na druhej strane útulného dvora sa Anna prechádzala pomedzi stromy.
En: On the other side of the cozy yard, Anna walked among the trees.

Sk: Bola nováčikom v týchto duchovných veciach, ale mala otvorenú myseľ a túžbu naučiť sa niečo nové.
En: She was new to these spiritual matters, but she had an open mind and a desire to learn something new.

Sk: Zvedavosť ju priviedla do týchto hôr.
En: Curiosity brought her to these mountains.

Sk: Zvedavosť po lepšom pochopení sveta okolo nej.
En: Curiosity for a better understanding of the world around her.

Sk: Po raňajkách Martin a Anna participovali na skupinovej meditácii.
En: After breakfast, Martin and Anna participated in a group meditation.

Sk: Prv než si sadli, všimli si jeden druhého.
En: Before they sat down, they noticed each other.

Sk: Ich pohľady sa stretli, a v tom momente obaja pocítili zvláštnu spojitosť.
En: Their eyes met, and in that moment, they both felt a strange connection.

Sk: Počas meditácie sedeli pri sebe pri brehu jazera.
En: During the meditation, they sat by each other's side by the lake shore.

Sk: Voda bola tichá, iba jemný vetrík hladil hladinu.
En: The water was calm, only a gentle breeze caressed the surface.

Sk: Martin sa snažil sústrediť na vlastné myšlienky, ale v mysli mu stále vyplávala otázka: "Môžem naozaj nájsť, čo hľadám?
En: Martin tried to focus on his own thoughts, but the question kept surfacing in his mind: "Can I really find what I'm searching for?"

Sk: " Potom Anna ticho povedala: "Niekedy odpovede prichádzajú, keď ich najmenej očakávame.
En: Then Anna quietly said, "Sometimes answers come when we least expect them."

Sk: " Martin sa na ňu pozrel a pocítil pokoj, aký doteraz nepoznal.
En: Martin looked at her and felt a peace he had never known before.

Sk: Počas nasledujúcich dní sa Martin a Anna čoraz viac zbližovali.
En: Over the following days, Martin and Anna grew closer and closer.

Sk: Hovorili spolu o svojich túžbach, strachoch a nádejách.
En: They talked about their desires, fears, and hopes.

Sk: Vzájomne si pomáhali pochopiť veci z iného uhlu pohľadu.
En: They helped each other understand things from a different perspective.

Sk: Martin sa rozhodol otvoriť sa aktivitám, ktoré predtým považoval za zbytočné.
En: Martin decided to open himself to activities he had previously considered pointless.

Sk: S Annou vyskúšal jógu, ticho rozjímal a spoznával seba samého.
En: With Anna, he tried yoga, meditated in silence, and explored his own self.

Sk: Vrchol prišiel pri spoločnej meditácii.
En: The climax came during a shared meditation.

Sk: Sedeli bok po boku, keď ich zalial pocit hlbokého pokoja a jednoty s prírodou.
En: They sat side by side, engulfed by a feeling of deep peace and unity with nature.

Sk: Hlboký nádych, dlhý výdych.
En: A deep inhale, a long exhale.

Sk: Cítili sa ako súčasť niečoho väčšieho než len ich dvoch.
En: They felt like part of something greater than just the two of them.

Sk: Keď sa retreat skončil, Martin sa cítil zmenený.
En: When the retreat ended, Martin felt changed.

Sk: Dospel k záveru, že naozaj nájde odpovede, ak sa otvorí novým možnostiam a ľuďom.
En: He concluded that he would indeed find answers if he opened himself to new possibilities and people.

Sk: Anna a Martin sa rozhodli pokračovať v spoločnej ceste.
En: Anna and Martin decided to continue their journey together.

Sk: Tento čas v horách ich oboch obohatil.
En: This time in the mountains enriched them both.

Sk: Odišli s vedomím, že život je plný nečakaných prekvapení a krásnych stretnutí.
En: They left with the understanding that life is full of unexpected surprises and beautiful encounters.

Sk: Tatranské hory zostali nimi obklopené, ako večný svedok ich zmeny a nového začiatku.
En: The Tatry mountains remained surrounding them, as an eternal witness to their change and new beginning.

Sk: Martin vedel, že jeho cesta životom získala nový smer, posilnená týmto zvláštnym letom plným objavov.
En: Martin knew that his life's journey had gained a new direction, strengthened by this special summer full of discoveries.

Sk: S Annou po boku vedel, že nie je sám.
En: With Anna by his side, he knew he wasn't alone.

Sk: Spoločne budú kráčať po neznámych chodníkoch s istotou, že všetko je presne tak, ako má byť.
En: Together, they would walk unknown paths with the certainty that everything is just as it should be.


Vocabulary Words:

• peaks: vrcholky
• spiritual: spirituálny
• retreat: retreat
• sanctuary: útočisko
• shore: breh
• pondered: premýšľal
• doubts: pochybnosti
• answers: odpovede
• cozy: útulný
• curiosity: zvedavosť
• meditation: meditácia
• gentle: jemný
• breeze: vetrík
• surfacing: vyplávala
• unity: jednota
• explored: spoznával
• climax: vrchol
• engulfed: zalial
• possibilities: možnosti
• journey: cesta
• strengthened: posilnená
• unexpected: nečakané
• surprises: prekvapenia
• encounters: stretnutia
• surrounding: obklopené
• witness: svedok
• certainty: istota
• enriched: obohatil
• uncommon: neznáme
• perspective: uhol pohľadu