Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Conquering Fears and Finding Friends at Spišský hrad
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Sk: Spišský hrad sa týčil na kopci, jeho staré kamenné múry sa kúpali v zlatom letnom slnku.
En: Spišský hrad stood tall on the hill, its old stone walls bathed in the golden summer sun.

Sk: Červené maky jemne kývali vo vlahom vánku, roztrúsené po svahoch.
En: Red poppies gently swayed in the mild breeze, scattered across the slopes.

Sk: Bolo leto a škola Karola Veľkého organizovala výlet na Spišský hrad.
En: It was summer and the škola Karola Veľkého was organizing a trip to Spišský hrad.

Sk: Jozef, Marek a Klára kráčali po úzkej ceste, ktorá viedla k známemu hradu.
En: Jozef, Marek, and Klára walked along the narrow path leading to the well-known castle.

Sk: "Počuli ste, že Spišský hrad je jedným z najväčších hradov v Strednej Európe?" spýtala sa Klára, nová dievčina v triede.
En: "Did you know that Spišský hrad is one of the largest castles in Central Europe?" Klára, the new girl in class, asked.

Sk: Jozef sa usmial.
En: Jozef smiled.

Sk: Tušil, že to je jeho šanca zapôsobiť.
En: He sensed this was his chance to make an impression.

Sk: Jozef sa často cítil v tieni svojich živších spolužiakov.
En: Jozef often felt overshadowed by his livelier classmates.

Sk: Miloval históriu, ale málokedy našiel odvahu hovoriť.
En: He loved history, but rarely found the courage to speak up.

Sk: No teraz chcel Kláru ohromiť a spriateliť sa s ňou.
En: Now he wanted to impress Klára and make friends with her.

Sk: „Môžem ti o hrade niečo povedať, ak chceš,“ navrhol.
En: "I can tell you something about the castle if you want," he suggested.

Sk: Klára prikývla s úsmevom.
En: Klára nodded with a smile.

Sk: Marek priateľsky poklepal Jozefa po pleci.
En: Marek patted Jozef on the shoulder encouragingly.

Sk: "Ideš na to, kamarát," povzbudil ho.
En: "You got this, buddy," he encouraged.

Sk: Po chvíľe sa zastavili na mieste, odkiaľ bolo vidieť celý hrad.
En: After a while, they stopped at a spot where the entire castle was visible.

Sk: „Začiatky hradu siahajú až do 12. storočia,“ začal Jozef, no jeho hlas bol neistý.
En: "The beginnings of the castle go back to the 12th century," Jozef began, but his voice was uncertain.

Sk: Srdce mu bilo rýchlo a myšlienky mu poskočili ako zvonky.
En: His heart was beating fast and his thoughts were bouncing around like bells.

Sk: Marek pocítil jeho nepohodlie a pripojil sa: „Je to fascinujúce miesto. Týkala sa ho aj veľmi slávna rodina.“
En: Marek sensed his discomfort and joined in: "It's a fascinating place. A very famous family was also connected to it."

Sk: Jozef zhlboka dýchal a so súhlasom Mareka pokračoval.
En: Jozef took a deep breath and, with Marek's approval, continued.

Sk: Cítil, ako sa mu vracia istota.
En: He felt his confidence returning.

Sk: „Bolo to dôležité centrum obchodu a kultúry,“ dodal s novým presvedčením.
En: "It was an important center of trade and culture," he added with newfound conviction.

Sk: Klára počúvala s úprimným záujmom.
En: Klára listened with genuine interest.

Sk: Jej otázky a úsmevy Jozefa povzbudzovali.
En: Her questions and smiles encouraged Jozef.

Sk: Keď skončil, Klára povedala: „Ďakujem, Jozef. O histórii hradu si mi povedal veľa zaujímavého. Je úžasné, že toho toľko vieš!“
En: When he finished, Klára said, "Thank you, Jozef. You told me a lot of interesting things about the history of the castle. It's amazing how much you know!"

Sk: Jej slová zahriali jeho srdce.
En: Her words warmed his heart.

Sk: Cítil sa oveľa istejší.
En: He felt much more confident.

Sk: Marek mu stisol ruku.
En: Marek squeezed his hand.

Sk: „Vedela som, že to dokážeš,“ povedal s úsmevom.
En: "I knew you could do it," he said with a smile.

Sk: Jozef si uvedomil, že môže zdieľať svoje vášne s ostatnými.
En: Jozef realized he could share his passions with others.

Sk: Takto získal nového priateľa a sebavedomie.
En: This way, he gained a new friend and self-confidence.

Sk: Spišský hrad ostal v pozadí, ale v Jozefovom srdci odteraz žiaril nový pocit dôvery a priateľstva.
En: Spišský hrad remained in the background, but in Jozef's heart, a new feeling of confidence and friendship now shone brightly.

Sk: Diškurácia o histórii sa stala začiatkom niečoho nového – skvelého priateľstva s Klárou.
En: The chat about history became the start of something new – a great friendship with Klára.


Vocabulary Words:

• towered: týčil
• walls: múry
• breeze: vánok
• scattered: roztrúsené
• narrow: úzkej
• path: ceste
• overshadowed: v tieni
• courage: odvahu
• shoulder: pleci
• encouragingly: povzbudil
• visible: vidieť
• uncertain: neistý
• discomfort: nepohodlie
• fascinating: fascinujúce
• confidence: istota
• conviction: presvedčením
• genuine: úprimným
• encouraged: povzbudzovali
• amazing: úžasné
• squeezed: stisol
• self-confidence: sebavedomie
• remained: ostál
• background: pozadí
• shone: žiaril
• trade: obchodu
• culture: kultúry
• impression: zapoôsobiť
• uncertain: neistý
• passions: vášne
• genuine: úprimný

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Mystery at Midnight: Exploring Legends in the Tatras
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V tichej a malebnej lokalite, v srdci Vysokých Tatier, stála útulná chatka.
En: In the quiet and picturesque location, in the heart of the Vysoké Tatry, stood a cozy cabin.

Sk: Borovicové háje obklopovali chatku a tichučké šumenie jazera pridávalo miestu čarovnú atmosféru.
En: Pine groves surrounded the cabin, and the gentle rustling of the lake added a magical atmosphere to the place.

Sk: Vnútri sa Jakub pohodlne usadil na gauči, užíval si pokojného letného večera.
En: Inside, Jakub comfortably settled on the couch, enjoying the peaceful summer evening.

Sk: Vedľa neho sedela Lenka, jej oči svietili zvedavosťou.
En: Next to him sat Lenka, her eyes glowing with curiosity.

Sk: Jakub chcel len oddychovať a užívať si výhľad.
En: Jakub just wanted to relax and enjoy the view.

Sk: Bol to skúsený turista a vedel, že Tatry ukrývajú nejedno tajomstvo.
En: He was an experienced hiker and knew that the Tatry mountains held more than one secret.

Sk: Lenka, na druhej strane, chcela vo všetkom vidieť príbeh.
En: Lenka, on the other hand, wanted to see a story in everything.

Sk: Neustále spomínala príhody a legendy o lesných duchoch či tajomných stopách v snehu.
En: She constantly spoke of anecdotes and legends about forest spirits or mysterious tracks in the snow.

Sk: Tá noc bola ako každá iná.
En: That night was like any other.

Sk: Ale presne o polnoci sa ozval zvláštny zvuk.
En: But exactly at midnight, a strange sound was heard.

Sk: Ruch vonku ich vytrhol zo snov.
En: The commotion outside pulled them from their dreams.

Sk: "Lenka, to sú len zvieratá," povedal Jakub, pretierajúc si unavené oči.
En: "It's just animals, Lenka," said Jakub, rubbing his tired eyes.

Sk: "Nie, Jakub, toto znie inak," trvala na svojom Lenka, plná vzrušenia.
En: "No, Jakub, this sounds different," insisted Lenka, full of excitement.

Sk: Jakub sa snažil zachovať pokoj.
En: Jakub tried to stay calm.

Sk: Predstával si medvede či jeleňov.
En: He imagined bears or deer.

Sk: "Zajtra to preskúmame, ak chceš," navrhol nakoniec.
En: "We'll explore it tomorrow, if you want," he eventually suggested.

Sk: Lenka pevne prikývla, presviedčajúc ho o svojej pravde.
En: Lenka nodded firmly, convincing him of her truth.

Sk: Keď nasledujúca noc priniesla tie isté zvuky, nedalo im to pokoj.
En: When the next night brought the same sounds, they couldn’t ignore it.

Sk: Vzali baterky a vydali sa do lesov.
En: They took flashlights and headed into the woods.

Sk: Šli popri jazere, kde sa zdalo, že zvuky začínajú.
En: They walked along the lake, where the sounds seemed to originate.

Sk: "Nebojíš sa?
En: "Are you not scared?"

Sk: " opýtala sa Lenka.
En: asked Lenka.

Sk: Jakub mávol rukou: "Nie, veď sú to len zvieratá," ale v jeho hlasu bolo cítiť neistotu.
En: Jakub waved his hand: "No, it's just animals," but there was a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

Sk: Keď dorazili na čistinku, svetlo baterky odkrylo opustené táborisko.
En: When they reached a clearing, the flashlight revealed an abandoned campsite.

Sk: Oheň bol už dávno zhasnutý, ale stopy v okolí ukazovali, že niekto tu nedávno bol.
En: The fire had long been out, but tracks around showed that someone had been there recently.

Sk: Jakub stíšil a vzal na vedomie detaily.
En: Jakub quieted and took in the details.

Sk: "Niekto tu bol, ale nie príšera," zavtipkoval.
En: "Someone was here, but not a monster," he joked.

Sk: Zrazu sa z tmy vynoril starší muž s dlhými vlasmi a hľadel na nich zvedavými očami.
En: Suddenly, an older man with long hair emerged from the darkness and looked at them with curious eyes.

Sk: "Nebojte sa, som pustovník," povedal muž.
En: "Don't be afraid, I'm a hermit," said the man.

Sk: "Zabudol som tu niekoľko vecí a vracal som sa ich vziať, prepáčte, že som vás vyplašil.
En: "I forgot some things here and came back to get them, I'm sorry for scaring you."

Sk: "Jakub a Lenka sa usmiali.
En: Jakub and Lenka smiled.

Sk: "Vidíš, žiadne strašidlá," zaškeril sa Jakub.
En: "See, no ghosts," grinned Jakub.

Sk: Lenka sa ale chytila do svojho príbehu, "Bolo to ako v legende o duchovi lesa," povedala s úsmevom.
En: But Lenka embraced her story, "It was like the legend of the forest spirit," she said with a smile.

Sk: Na ceste späť do chatky sa Jakub začal viac otvárať dobrodružstvu a Lenka ocenila Jakubovu rozvahu a praktickosť.
En: On the way back to the cabin, Jakub began to open up more to adventure, and Lenka appreciated Jakub's composure and practicality.

Sk: Povzbudzovali jeden druhého a ich priateľstvo sa ešte viac upevnilo.
En: They encouraged each other, and their friendship became even stronger.

Sk: V chatke ich čakal praskot ohňa a šálka dobrého čaju.
En: In the cabin, the crackling fire and a cup of good tea awaited them.

Sk: Mali svoj pokoj a zároveň zažili dobrodružný príbeh, ktorý si budú pripomínať a o ktorom Lenka rozhodne napíše krásny príbeh.
En: They had their peace and simultaneously experienced an adventurous story that they would remember, and which Lenka would surely write a beautiful story about.


Vocabulary Words:

• picturesque: malebná
• cozy: útulná
• groves: háje
• rustling: šumenie
• settled: usadil
• curiosity: zvedavosťou
• experienced: skúsený
• hiker: turista
• anecdotes: príhody
• spirits: duchoch
• mysterious: tajomných
• commotion: ruch
• tired: unavené
• firmly: pevne
• ignored: nedalo im to pokoj
• uncertainty: neistotu
• clearing: čistinka
• abandoned: opustené
• campsite: táborisko
• quieted: stíšil
• hermit: pustovník
• embraced: chytila do svojho príbehu
• composure: rozvahu
• practicality: praktickosť
• encouraged: povzbudzovali
• crackling: praskot
• simultaneously: zároveň
• remembered: pripomínajú
• adventurous: dobrodružný
• forgot: zabudol

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Shadows to Spotlight: An Artist's Journey in Dubrovnik
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V Dubrovníku, v maličkej galérii priamo na pobreží, sa chystala veľká letná udalosť.
En: In Dubrovník, in a tiny gallery right on the coast, a big summer event was being prepared.

Sk: Bolo otváranie výstavy, ktorá mala predstaviť nádejných mladých umelcov.
En: It was the opening of an exhibition meant to showcase promising young artists.

Sk: Celý priestor bol naplnený teplým svetlom a vôňou mora, a na stenách viseli pestrofarebné obrazy plné života.
En: The entire space was filled with warm light and the scent of the sea, and colorful paintings full of life hung on the walls.

Sk: Marek, mladý umelec plný nádeje a nervozity, bol hlavným protagonistom večera.
En: Marek, a young artist full of hope and nervousness, was the main protagonist of the evening.

Sk: Bol to jeho prvýkrát, čo prezentoval svoje diela pred toľkými ľuďmi.
En: It was his first time presenting his works to so many people.

Sk: Jeho obrazy odrážali nielen jeho vášeň, ale aj vnútorné boje.
En: His paintings reflected not only his passion but also his inner struggles.

Sk: Mal však pocit, že jeho schopnosti nie sú dosť dobré.
En: However, he had the feeling that his skills weren't good enough.

Sk: Trápilo ho syndróm podvodníka.
En: He was troubled by imposter syndrome.

Sk: Lucia, Marekova kamarátka, prišla na výstavu, aby ho podporila.
En: Lucia, Marek's friend, came to the exhibition to support him.

Sk: Bola skeptická voči kunsthistorikom a ich kritickým očiam, ale verila v Mareka a jeho talent.
En: She was skeptical of art historians and their critical eyes, but she believed in Marek and his talent.

Sk: "Marek, sú tu vynikajúce obrazy.
En: "Marek, there are excellent paintings here.

Sk: Viem, že si budú páčiť aj ostatným," povedala Lucia s povzbudzujúcim úsmevom.
En: I know others will like them too," said Lucia with an encouraging smile.

Sk: Medzi návštevníkmi bola aj Jana, známa kritička umenia.
En: Among the visitors was Jana, a well-known art critic.

Sk: Jej slová vedeli byť ostré ako britva a často rozhodovali o kariére mladých umelcov.
En: Her words could be as sharp as a razor and often dictated the careers of young artists.

Sk: Marek vedel, že musí zaujať jej pozornosť a presvedčiť ju o hodnotách svojho umenia.
En: Marek knew he had to catch her attention and convince her of the worth of his art.

Sk: Ako večer pokračoval, Marek nemohol už viac čakať.
En: As the evening went on, Marek couldn't wait any longer.

Sk: Rozhodol sa konfrontovať svoje obavy a priamo sa s Janou porozprávať.
En: He decided to confront his fears and speak directly with Jana.

Sk: Srdce mu bilo rýchlejšie, keď k nej pristúpil.
En: His heart beat faster as he approached her.

Sk: "Dobrý večer, Jana.
En: "Good evening, Jana.

Sk: Ďakujem, že ste prišli," začal.
En: Thank you for coming," he began.

Sk: Jana sa obrátila a s profesionálnym záujmom sa na neho pozrela.
En: Jana turned and looked at him with professional interest.

Sk: "Vaše obrazy sú zaujímavé.
En: "Your paintings are interesting.

Sk: Môžete mi povedať, aký bol váš proces?
En: Can you tell me about your process?"

Sk: " opýtala sa, analyzujúc jeden z Marekových obrazov.
En: she asked, analyzing one of Marek's paintings.

Sk: Marek pocítil príliv odvahy.
En: Marek felt a surge of courage.

Sk: Hovoril o svojom umení s vášňou a autenticitou.
En: He spoke about his art with passion and authenticity.

Sk: Opisoval myšlienky, ktoré do svojich diel vkladal, a ako reflektujú jeho osobné skúsenosti a sny.
En: He described the thoughts he put into his works and how they reflect his personal experiences and dreams.

Sk: Bolo jasné, že jeho slová prichádzajú zo srdca.
En: It was clear that his words came from the heart.

Sk: Jana pozorne počúvala a bolo vidno, že sústredene premýšľa.
En: Jana listened carefully, and it was evident she was thinking intently.

Sk: Po chvíli sa usmiala, čo bolo u nej nezvyčajné.
En: After a moment, she smiled, which was unusual for her.

Sk: "Vaša práca má hĺbku a emóciu.
En: "Your work has depth and emotion.

Sk: To je niečo, čo sa nedá naučiť.
En: That's something that can't be taught.

Sk: Rada napíšem o tejto výstave," povedala a Marek pocítil obrovskú úľavu.
En: I'd be happy to write about this exhibition," she said, and Marek felt immense relief.

Sk: Marekovi sa podarilo dosiahnuť svoj cieľ.
En: Marek managed to achieve his goal.

Sk: Získal nielen pozitívnu recenziu, ale aj sebadôveru, ktorú dlho postrádal.
En: He gained not only a positive review but also the self-confidence he had long lacked.

Sk: Uvedomil si, že kľúčom k úspechu je byť úprimný a verný svojmu vkusu a pohľadu na svet.
En: He realized that the key to success is to be honest and true to one's taste and view of the world.

Sk: Večer sa chýlil ku koncu a keď slnko zašlo nad krásnym Jadranským morom, Marek a Lucia kráčali po pobreží.
En: The evening was drawing to a close, and as the sun set over the beautiful Adriatic Sea, Marek and Lucia walked along the coast.

Sk: Marek sa cítil spokojný, vedel, že jeho budúcnosť ako umelca je len pred ním.
En: Marek felt content, knowing that his future as an artist was just ahead of him.

Sk: A teraz už verí, že dokáže čeliť všetkému, čo príde.
En: And now, he believes he can face anything that comes his way.


Vocabulary Words:

• gallery: galéria
• exhibition: výstava
• showcase: predstaviť
• protagonist: protagonista
• imposter syndrome: syndróm podvodníka
• skeptical: skeptický
• art historian: kunsthistorik
• encouraging: povzbudzujúci
• critic: kritička
• authenticity: autenticita
• analyzing: analyzujúc
• passion: vášeň
• intently: sústredene
• relief: úľava
• content: spokojný
• promising: nádejný
• inner struggles: vnútorné boje
• process: proces
• professional interest: profesionálny záujem
• personal experiences: osobné skúsenosti
• depth: hĺbka
• emotion: emócia
• self-confidence: sebadôvera
• success: úspech
• true to one's taste: verný svojmu vkusu
• view of the world: pohľad na svet
• evening: večer
• coast: pobrežie
• sunset: slnko zašlo
• future: budúcnosť

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unveiling Innovation: A Sibling Showdown at Bratislava
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Bratislava v lete žila technológiou.
En: Bratislava in the summer was alive with technology.

Sk: Vysoké steny Bratislavského inovačného centra odrážali slnko tak, že celá budova žiarila ako klenot.
En: The high walls of the Bratislavské inovačné centrum reflected the sun in such a way that the entire building shone like a jewel.

Sk: Martina a Šimon stáli pred vchodom tejto modernej svätyne inovácií, kde sa tento rok konala veľká technologická prezentácia.
En: Martina and Šimon stood in front of the entrance to this modern shrine of innovation, where this year's major technology presentation was being held.

Sk: Vo vnútri prúdili davy inžinierov, podnikateľov a nadšencov techniky.
En: Inside, crowds of engineers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts flowed.

Sk: Martina a Šimon sa znervózňovali čím ďalej, tým viac.
En: Martina and Šimon were becoming more and more nervous.

Sk: Mali predstaviť najnovší vynález svojho otca, ktorý zrazu ochorel.
En: They had to present their father's latest invention, as he suddenly fell ill.

Sk: Martina, talentovaná inžinierka, cítila veľkú zodpovednosť.
En: Martina, a talented engineer, felt a great responsibility.

Sk: Chcela, aby bol ich otec na ňu hrdý.
En: She wanted her father to be proud of her.

Sk: Šimon, pragmatický brat, síce nedôveroval v spontánne riešenia, ale túžil pomôcť svojej sestre.
En: Šimon, the pragmatic brother, while not trusting spontaneous solutions, was eager to help his sister.

Sk: Vošli dnu a uprel sa na nich pohľad zvedavého davu.
En: They entered, and the curious crowd's gaze fixed on them.

Sk: Ich miesto bolo pripravené, ale keď vybalili prototyp, nastali problémy.
En: Their place was prepared, but when they unpacked the prototype, problems arose.

Sk: Šimon sa zamračil.
En: Šimon frowned.

Sk: "Máme problém, Martina," povedal ticho, no nevzdal sa.
En: "We have a problem, Martina," he said quietly, but he didn't give up.

Sk: Martina rýchlo premýšľala.
En: Martina quickly thought.

Sk: Vedela, že musia improvizovať.
En: She knew they had to improvise.

Sk: "Šimon, začni prezentovať. Ja sa pokúsim opraviť prototyp," navrhla Martina.
En: "Šimon, start presenting. I'll try to fix the prototype," Martina suggested.

Sk: Šimon prikývol a odhodlane vystúpil na pódium.
En: Šimon nodded and resolutely stepped onto the stage.

Sk: Hovoril o ich otcovi, jeho vášni pre technológiu a vízii pre budúcnosť.
En: He spoke about their father, his passion for technology, and his vision for the future.

Sk: Martina zatiaľ pracovala v zákulisí.
En: Meanwhile, Martina was working backstage.

Sk: Hľadala spôsob, ako vyriešiť technický problém.
En: She was looking for a way to solve the technical problem.

Sk: Srdce jej búšilo z napätia.
En: Her heart was pounding with tension.

Sk: Vedela, že ich otec by bol nadšený z tejto príležitosti, keby mohol byť tu.
En: She knew that their father would have been thrilled by this opportunity if he could be there.

Sk: Medzitým Šimon žiarivo hovoril o celoživotnej práci ich otca a pritiahol pozornosť publika.
En: In the meantime, Šimon was vividly talking about their father's lifelong work and had captured the audience's attention.

Sk: Martina v tom momente objavila, kde bola chyba.
En: At that moment, Martina discovered where the error was.

Sk: So zrýchleným dychom dokončila opravu.
En: With quickened breath, she completed the repair.

Sk: Na pódium prišla presne včas.
En: She arrived on stage just in time.

Sk: "Dámy a páni, dovoľte mi predstaviť," začala a zapla prototyp.
En: "Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce," she started and turned on the prototype.

Sk: Fungovalo to!
En: It worked!

Sk: Na tvárach divákov sa objavili úsmevy.
En: Smiles appeared on the faces of the audience.

Sk: Predviedli obdivuhodný vynález, a ich úspech neostal bez povšimnutia.
En: They demonstrated an admirable invention, and their success did not go unnoticed.

Sk: Investori boli nadšení.
En: Investors were thrilled.

Sk: Po prezentácii stáli súrodenci bok po boku a sledovali, ako k nim prichádzali zástupcovia firiem.
En: After the presentation, the siblings stood side by side watching as representatives of companies approached them.

Sk: Ten pocit úspechu bol sladký.
En: The feeling of success was sweet.

Sk: Martina nadobudla nový pocit sebavedomia ako inžinierka, Šimon našiel nádej a vieru v kreativitu.
En: Martina gained a new sense of confidence as an engineer, and Šimon found hope and belief in creativity.

Sk: Ich otec by bol na nich hrdý.
En: Their father would have been proud of them.

Sk: Martina a Šimon vedeli, že nielenže zachránili svojho otca projekt, ale aj posunuli jeho sen do budúcnosti.
En: Martina and Šimon knew that not only had they saved their father's project, but they had also advanced his dream into the future.

Sk: A keď sa neskôr vrátili domov, zistili, že ich otec, aj keď stále v nemocnici, získa pokoj, keď sa dozvie o ich úspechu.
En: And when they later returned home, they found out that their father, even still in the hospital, would find peace when he learned of their success.

Sk: Bratislava pri západe slnka bola tichá, ale inšpirujúca.
En: Bratislava at sunset was quiet but inspiring.

Sk: Sľubovali si, že aj keď im život postaví akékoľvek prekážky do cesty, budú pripravení ich prekonať.
En: They promised each other that even if life threw any obstacles in their way, they would be ready to overcome them.


Vocabulary Words:

• alive: žila
• technology: technológiou
• jewel: klenot
• modern: modernej
• shrine: svätyne
• innovation: inovácií
• presentation: prezentácia
• engineers: inžinierov
• entrepreneurs: podnikateľov
• nervous: znervózňovali
• invention: vynález
• suddenly: zrazu
• talented: talentovaná
• responsibility: zodpovednosť
• pragmatic: pragmatický
• spontaneous: spontánne
• improvise: improvizovať
• resolved: odhodlane
• vision: vízii
• backstage: zákulisí
• tension: napätia
• opportunity: príležitosti
• vividly: žiarivo
• captured: pritiahol
• prototype: prototyp
• repair: oprava
• demonstrated: predviedli
• admirable: obdivuhodný
• investors: investori
• confidence: sebavedomia

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Between Duty and Love: A Nurse's Heartfelt Dilemma
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Letné ráno prežiarilo centrum slovenského mestečka.
En: The summer morning illuminated the center of the Slovak town.

Sk: Trh pulzoval životom.
En: The market pulsed with life.

Sk: Vzduchom sa niesla vôňa čerstvých jahôd a dužinatých broskýň.
En: The air carried the scent of fresh strawberries and juicy peaches.

Sk: Medzi desiatkami stánkov sa pohybovala Jana – oddaná sestrička, ktorá sa práve ponáhľala z nočnej služby v nemocnici.
En: Among the dozens of stalls moved Jana – a dedicated nurse who was just rushing from a night shift at the hospital.

Sk: Jej myšlienky zamestnávali starosti o zdravie rodičov, ktorí ležali v nemocnici, kde pracovala.
En: Her thoughts were occupied with worries about the health of her parents, who were lying in the hospital where she worked.

Sk: Jana sa rozhliadala po trhu, dúfajúc, že nájde tie najlepšie plody.
En: Jana looked around the market, hoping to find the best fruits.

Sk: Očami zachytila Mareka, starého rodinného priateľa, ktorý bol známy ako skúsený obchodník s ovocím.
En: Her eyes caught Marek, an old family friend, who was known as an experienced fruit vendor.

Sk: "Dobrý deň, Jana!
En: "Good morning, Jana!"

Sk: " oslovil ju Marek veselým hlasom.
En: he greeted her in a cheerful voice.

Sk: "Dobrý deň, Marek.
En: "Good morning, Marek.

Sk: Potrebujem niečo špeciálne pre rodičov," odpovedala Jana s miernym úsmevom.
En: I need something special for my parents," replied Jana with a slight smile.

Sk: Vnútorný konflikt ju však sužoval.
En: However, her internal conflict troubled her.

Sk: Striedalo sa v nej nutkanie vrátiť sa na pracovisko s túžbou osobne vybrať to najlepšie pre rodičov.
En: There was a struggle between the urge to return to her workplace and the desire to personally choose the best for her parents.

Sk: Trhovisko bolo rušné.
En: The marketplace was bustling.

Sk: Ľudia sa predbiehali v kúpe najlepších kúskov.
En: People were competing to buy the best pieces.

Sk: Jana v ruke objímala svoju kabelku a snažila sa sústrediť na svoju úlohu.
En: Jana clutched her purse and tried to focus on her task.

Sk: Ale práve v tej chvíli jej zazvonil telefón.
En: But just at that moment, her phone rang.

Sk: Bolo to od Lukáša, mladého lekára z nemocnice.
En: It was Lukáš, a young doctor from the hospital.

Sk: S urgenciou v hlase ju informoval o náhlej komplikácii, ktorú musela pomôcť riešiť.
En: With urgency in his voice, he informed her of a sudden complication she had to help resolve.

Sk: Jana stála na okraji rozhodovania.
En: Jana stood on the brink of decision-making.

Sk: Z jednej strany jej povinnosť v nemocnici, z druhej strany jej emočná potreba postarať sa o svojich rodičov čo najlepšie.
En: On one hand, her duty at the hospital, and on the other hand, her emotional need to take the best care of her parents.

Sk: Pozrela na Mareka a pocítila dôveru v ich dlhoročné priateľstvo.
En: She looked at Marek and felt trust in their long-standing friendship.

Sk: "Marek," oslovila ho s nádejou, "mohol by si mi vybrať to najlepšie ovocie?
En: "Marek," she addressed him with hope, "could you choose the best fruit for me?

Sk: Ozaj ho potrebujem.
En: I really need it."

Sk: "Marek sa usmial, poznajúc váhu jej prosby.
En: Marek smiled, knowing the weight of her request.

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

Sk: Môžeš na mňa spoľahnúť.
En: You can count on me."

Sk: "S úľavou a vďačnosťou Jana prijala jeho pomoc.
En: With relief and gratitude, Jana accepted his help.

Sk: Opätovala úsmev a rozlúčila sa, ponáhľajúc sa späť do nemocnice.
En: She returned the smile and said goodbye, hurrying back to the hospital.

Sk: Cítila, že prvýkrát za dlhý čas vkročila správnou cestou.
En: She felt that for the first time in a long time, she was stepping in the right direction.

Sk: Uvedomila si, že v živote nie je vždy možné urobiť všetko sama.
En: She realized that in life, it is not always possible to do everything alone.

Sk: Otvoriť sa pomoci znamenalo pre ňu nový začiatok.
En: Opening up to help meant a new beginning for her.

Sk: Keď Jana dorazila do nemocnice, uvedomila si, že nech sa dialo čokoľvek, vždy tu bude mať svoju rozšírenú rodinu - Mareka, Lukáša a všetkých kolegov.
En: When Jana arrived at the hospital, she realized that no matter what happened, she would always have her extended family here - Marek, Lukáš, and all her colleagues.

Sk: A práve vďaka tomu, jej rodičia zažijú to najlepšie, čo malé slovenské letné trhovisko mohlo ponúknuť.
En: And thanks to them, her parents would experience the best that a small Slovak summer marketplace could offer.


Vocabulary Words:

• illuminated: prežiarilo
• dedicated: oddaná
• occupied: zamestnávali
• vendor: obchodník
• cheerful: veselým
• internal: vnútorný
• conflict: konflikt
• struggle: nutkanie
• bustling: rušné
• clutched: objímala
• complication: komplikácii
• brink: okraji
• duty: povinnosť
• trust: dôveru
• request: prosby
• relief: úľavou
• gratitude: vďačnosťou
• realized: uvedomila
• extended: rozšírenú
• marketplace: trhovisko
• hope: nádejou
• resolve: riešiť
• emotional: emočná
• weigh: váhu
• personally: osobne
• decision-making: rozhodovania
• colleagues: kolegov
• nurse: sestrička
• hospital: nemocnica
• scent: vôňa

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Facing Fears: Marek's Journey to the Tatry Summit
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Story Transcript:

Sk: Trh v podhorí Vysokých Tatier bol plný energie.
En: The market at the foothills of the Vysoké Tatry was full of energy.

Sk: Vonku bolo teplé letné popoludnie a slnko ohrievalo zem, ktorá vonia čerstvými ihličnanmi.
En: It was a warm summer afternoon outside, and the sun was warming the ground, which smelled of fresh pine trees.

Sk: V stánkoch sa trblietali pestré turistické výstroje, ktoré lákali turistov a milovníkov prírody.
En: The stalls glittered with colorful tourist gear that attracted tourists and nature lovers.

Sk: Marek, Lucia a Jan sa prechádzali trhom.
En: Marek, Lucia, and Jan walked through the market.

Sk: Marek bol vonkajším nadšencom, no mal jedno tajomstvo - bál sa výšok.
En: Marek was an outdoor enthusiast, but he had a secret - he was afraid of heights.

Sk: Bol veľmi nervózny, ale chcel zapôsobiť na svoju dobrodružnú kamarátku Luciu.
En: He was very nervous but wanted to impress his adventurous friend, Lucia.

Sk: Jan, Marekov starší brat, poznal jeho tajomstvo a ticho ho povzbudzoval.
En: Jan, Marek's older brother, knew his secret and quietly encouraged him.

Sk: "Pozri, tie topánky sú akoby pre nás," povedala Lucia s nadšením a ukázala na policu plnú farebných turistických topánok.
En: "Look, those shoes are just for us," Lucia said excitedly, pointing at a shelf full of colorful hiking shoes.

Sk: "Môžeme nimi zdolať hociktorú trasu.
En: "We can conquer any trail with them."

Sk: " Marek sa snažil pôsobiť odvážne.
En: Marek tried to appear brave.

Sk: "Áno, vyzerajú skvele," povedal, hoci jeho srdce rýchlejšie bilo.
En: "Yes, they look great," he said, even though his heart was beating faster.

Sk: Ako kráčali po stánkoch, Marek neustále bojoval s obavami.
En: As they walked through the stalls, Marek continuously battled his fears.

Sk: Obzeral si lana a karabíny a cítil, ako sa mu potili dlane.
En: He eyed the ropes and carabiners and felt his palms sweating.

Sk: Jan ho podržal za plece.
En: Jan placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

Sk: "Marek, to zvládneš.
En: "Marek, you can do it.

Sk: Viem, že to dokážeš," zašepkal ticho, aby ho Lucia nepočula.
En: I know you can," he whispered softly so that Lucia wouldn't hear.

Sk: Marek sa rozhodol.
En: Marek made a decision.

Sk: Kúpil laná a karabíny, aj keď v ňom vrela neistota.
En: He bought the ropes and carabiners, even though uncertainty boiled within him.

Sk: Bál sa, ale viac túžil po dobrodružstve s Luciou a túžil raz a navždy prekonať svoj strach.
En: He was afraid, but he desired adventure with Lucia even more and wanted to overcome his fear once and for all.

Sk: Keď stáli na úpätí turistickej trasy, Marek cítil, ako mu búši srdce v hrudi.
En: When they stood at the foot of the hiking trail, Marek felt his heart pounding in his chest.

Sk: Lucia sa naňho priateľsky usmiala a Jan mu prikývol na povzbudenie.
En: Lucia smiled at him friendly, and Jan nodded in encouragement.

Sk: Nasledovalo rozhodnutie.
En: The decision followed.

Sk: Marek sa mohol vrátiť alebo pokračovať.
En: Marek could either turn back or continue.

Sk: V hlave mu vírili myšlienky, ale potom si uvedomil, že Lucia a Jan sú tu s ním.
En: Thoughts swirled in his head, but then he realized that Lucia and Jan were there with him.

Sk: "Dobre, poďme na to," povedal a zhlboka sa nadýchol.
En: "Okay, let's do this," he said and took a deep breath.

Sk: Urobili prvé kroky po kamennej ceste, Marek pocítil nový pocit dôvery.
En: As they took the first steps on the rocky path, Marek felt a new sense of confidence.

Sk: S každým krokom si uvedomoval, že jeho strach ustupuje.
En: With each step, he realized that his fear was receding.

Sk: Keď stúpali vyššie, Marek si uvedomil, že je schopný prekonať svoje obavy.
En: As they climbed higher, Marek realized he was capable of overcoming his fears.

Sk: S pomocou priateľov a ich povzbudzujúcich slov Marek pocítil novú silu.
En: With the help of his friends and their encouraging words, Marek felt a new strength.

Sk: Dnes nešlo len o prekonanie výšok, ale o dôveru v priateľov a otvorenosť.
En: Today was not just about conquering heights but about trust in friends and openness.

Sk: A tak, v objatí majestátnych Tatier, Marek našiel nielen odvahu, ale aj poznanie, že zdieľanie svojich strachov s blízkými prináša slobodu.
En: And so, in the embrace of the majestic Tatry, Marek found not only courage but also the knowledge that sharing his fears with loved ones brings freedom.

Sk: Ďalej stúpali smerom k vrcholu, Marek so širokým úsmevom na tvári.
En: They continued ascending towards the summit, Marek with a broad smile on his face.

Sk: Na kopci ho už nečakali len krásy Tatier, ale aj pokoj v jeho duši.
En: At the top, not only the beauty of the Tatry awaited him, but also peace within his soul.


Vocabulary Words:

• foothills: podhorie
• glittered: trblietali
• gear: výstroje
• enthusiast: nadšenec
• heights: výšky
• stalls: stánky
• carabiners: karabíny
• palms: dlane
• pounding: búšiť
• nodded: prikývol
• uncertainty: neistota
• receding: ustupujúce
• conquer: zdolať
• trails: trasy
• majesty: majestátnych
• confidence: dôvera
• summit: vrchol
• encouragement: povzbudenie
• swirled: vírili
• ascend: stúpali
• embrace: objatie
• overcome: prekonať
• strength: sila
• sharing: zdieľanie
• freedom: sloboda
• capable: schopný
• friendly: priateľsky
• decision: rozhodnutie
• adventurous: dobrodružný
• trust: dôveru

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Secrets of the Tatier: Marek's Quest for Family Unity
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V hlbokej rokline Tatier, kde hmly tančia medzi vysokými borovicami, sa skrýval Chrám Zabudnutia.
En: In the deep gorge of the Tatier, where mists dance among the tall pines, the Temple of Forgetting was hidden.

Sk: Tajomstvo tohto miesta priťahovalo Mareka.
En: The mystery of this place attracted Marek.

Sk: Bol mladý dobrodruh, ktorý hľadal artefakt, o ktorom sa hovorilo, že splní jedno želanie.
En: He was a young adventurer seeking an artifact said to grant one wish.

Sk: Marek túžil zjednotiť svoju rozdelenú rodinu.
En: Marek longed to unite his divided family.

Sk: Letný večer osvetľoval Chrám ako jemný plameň sviečky.
En: The summer evening illuminated the Temple like the gentle flame of a candle.

Sk: Vstal mesiac a zatienil hviezdy.
En: The moon rose and overshadowed the stars.

Sk: Festival uprostred leta priniesol so sebou zvuky veselých osláv v dedine pod úpätím hôr.
En: The mid-summer festival brought with it the sounds of joyful celebrations in the village at the foot of the mountains.

Sk: Ale Marek bol ďaleko.
En: But Marek was far away.

Sk: So Zuzanou a Jakubom pri boku stál pred kamennými dverami, významne ozdobenými starodávnymi rytinami.
En: With Zuzana and Jakub by his side, he stood before the stone doors, significantly adorned with ancient engravings.

Sk: „Tu to začína,“ povedal Marek ticho.
En: "This is where it begins," Marek said quietly.

Sk: Vstúpili do Chráma.
En: They entered the Temple.

Sk: Jeho sály boli prázdne a chladné.
En: Its halls were empty and cold.

Sk: Steny zdobila história, ktorú už málokto poznal.
En: The walls were decorated with a history that few still knew.

Sk: Starobylé puzzle a pasce čekaly na odvážlivcov.
En: Ancient puzzles and traps awaited the brave.

Sk: Marek cítil ťažobu zodpovednosti.
En: Marek felt the weight of responsibility.

Sk: Vedel, že cesta nebude jednoduchá.
En: He knew the journey would not be easy.

Sk: „Zuzana, môžeš mi pomôcť s týmto rébusom?
En: "Zuzana, can you help me with this puzzle?"

Sk: “ požiadal Marek, zatiaľ čo jeho oči zamierili na složité symboly.
En: asked Marek, while his eyes fixed on the complex symbols.

Sk: Zuzana prikývla.
En: Zuzana nodded.

Sk: Spolu našli odpovede, ktoré ich viedli ďalej do útrob Chrámu.
En: Together they found answers that led them further into the depths of the Temple.

Sk: Keď prešli pascami, cítili sa vyčerpaní, ale odhodlaní.
En: After passing the traps, they felt exhausted but determined.

Sk: „Sú to iba triky, Marek,“ povzbudil ho Jakub.
En: "They are just tricks, Marek," Jakub encouraged him.

Sk: „Stojí to za to?
En: "Is it worth it?"

Sk: “Marek stáčal myseľ k myšlienke o jedinom prianí.
En: Marek turned his mind to the thought of the single wish.

Sk: Otec a matka, ktorí teraz bývali každý inde.
En: Father and mother, who now lived apart.

Sk: Sestrička, ktorá sa sťahovala ďaleko.
En: Sister, who moved far away.

Sk: Myšlienka zjednotenej rodiny bola nádejou ako vzácny kameň.
En: The thought of a united family was hope like a precious stone.

Sk: Napokon stál Marek pred artefaktom.
En: Finally, Marek stood before the artifact.

Sk: Jeho povrch sa trblietal ako zvodná fatamorgána.
En: Its surface glittered like an enticing mirage.

Sk: „Len jedna túžba,“ šepkal artefakt.
En: "Only one desire," the artifact whispered.

Sk: Ale Marek cítil niečo iné.
En: But Marek felt something else.

Sk: „To je odpoveď,“ pochopil.
En: "That's the answer," he understood.

Sk: Nie kúzlo, ale pokus a láska.
En: Not magic, but effort and love.

Sk: Marek pozrel na svojich priateľov.
En: Marek looked at his friends.

Sk: Potom na artefakt.
En: Then at the artifact.

Sk: Rozbil ho.
En: He broke it.

Sk: „Prečo, Marek?
En: "Why, Marek?"

Sk: “ pýtala sa Zuzana.
En: asked Zuzana.

Sk: „Človek musí zjednocovať rodinu cez úsilie,“ povedal Marek.
En: "A person must unite family through effort," said Marek.

Sk: Rozumel, že komunikácia je kľúč.
En: He understood that communication is the key.

Sk: Vyšli z Chámu.
En: They exited the Temple.

Sk: Hmly sa začali zdvíhať.
En: The mists began to lift.

Sk: Marek už nebol ten istý.
En: Marek was no longer the same.

Sk: Dospel.
En: He matured.

Sk: Vedel, kde začať hľadať skutočný poklad svojho života.
En: He knew where to start seeking the true treasure of his life.

Sk: Tatry sa teraz zdali mäkším miestom.
En: The Tatry now seemed a softer place.

Sk: Ako sa vracali do dediny, mesiac žiaril jasnejšie a zvestoval nový deň.
En: As they returned to the village, the moon shined brighter and heralded a new day.

Sk: Deň, kedy Marek vedel, že skúsi urobiť viac než len žiť v snovom svete.
En: A day when Marek knew he would try to do more than just live in a dream world.

Sk: Rozhodol sa znovu vystaviť mosty s tými, ktorých miloval.
En: He decided to rebuild bridges with those he loved.


Vocabulary Words:

• gorge: rokline
• mists: hmly
• artifact: artefakt
• illuminated: osvetľoval
• engraving: rytinami
• ancient: starodávnymi
• puzzle: rébusom
• symbols: symboly
• exhausted: vyčerpaní
• determined: odhodlaní
• traps: pasce
• enticing: zvodná
• mirage: fatamorgána
• desire: túžba
• effort: úsilie
• communication: komunikácia
• treasure: poklad
• overshadowed: zatienil
• engravings: rytinami
• responsibility: zodpovednosti
• tricks: triky
• precious: vzácny
• glittered: trblietal
• whispered: šepkal
• adventurer: dobrodruh
• history: história
• unite: zjednotiť
• ancient: starobylé
• pursuit: hľadal
• matured: dospel

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Uniting Minds: Protecting the Tatry's Timeless Beauty
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V teplý letný deň sa Štrbské Pleso leskne pod jasnou modrou oblohou.
En: On a warm summer day, Štrbské Pleso glistens under a clear blue sky.

Sk: Vzduch je svieží a vôňa borovíc sa mieša s vôňou rozkvitnutých kvetov.
En: The air is fresh, and the scent of pines mixes with the fragrance of blooming flowers.

Sk: Miesto je známe svojou krásou a je ideálnym dejiskom pre Medzinárodný summit o ochrane Tatier.
En: The place is known for its beauty and is an ideal venue for the International Summit on the Protection of the Tatry.

Sk: Conservationisti z celého sveta sa stretávajú, aby diskutovali o tom, ako zachrániť tento jedinečný prírodný poklad.
En: Conservationists from around the world gather to discuss how to save this unique natural treasure.

Sk: Marek, mladý nadšenec do environmentálnej vedy, stál na terase konferenčnej haly a premýšľal.
En: Marek, a young enthusiast in environmental science, stood on the terrace of the conference hall, deep in thought.

Sk: Jeho pohľad spočíval na majestátnych vrchoch Tatier, ktoré sa tiahli na horizonte.
En: His gaze rested on the majestic peaks of the Tatry, stretching across the horizon.

Sk: Vedľa neho kráčala Lucia, známa ekologička, ktorá viedla viacero úspešných projektov po celom svete.
En: Walking beside him was Lucia, a well-known ecologist who had led several successful projects worldwide.

Sk: Marek už dlhšiu dobu obdivoval Luciu.
En: Marek had admired Lucia for some time.

Sk: Dúfal, že by s ňou mohol spolupracovať na projekte, ktorý by sa zameral na ochranu konkrétnej oblasti v Tatrách.
En: He hoped to collaborate with her on a project focused on protecting a specific area in the Tatry.

Sk: Mal však obavy.
En: However, he was apprehensive.

Sk: Myslel si, že jeho nápady sú príliš nevyzreté a Lucia je zaneprázdnená svojimi mnohými projektmi.
En: He thought his ideas were too immature, and Lucia was busy with her many projects.

Sk: „Marek,“ otočila sa k nemu Lucia, „ako sa ti páči summit?“
En: “Marek,” Lucia turned to him, “how do you like the summit?”

Sk: „Je to úžasné,“ odpovedal Marek s úsmevom.
En: “It's amazing,” replied Marek with a smile.

Sk: „Vedieš skvelé prednášky.
En: “You lead great lectures.

Sk: Mám nápad na projekt, ale neviem, či by ťa to zaujímalo.
En: I have an idea for a project, but I'm not sure if it would interest you.

Sk: Tieto veci sú také komplikované...“
En: These things are so complicated...”

Sk: Lucia sa usmiala.
En: Lucia smiled.

Sk: „Povedz mi o tom.
En: “Tell me about it.

Sk: Rada počujem nápady od mladších kolegov.“
En: I love hearing ideas from younger colleagues.”

Sk: Večer na konferencii bol pripravovaný networking event.
En: An evening networking event was planned for the conference.

Sk: Marek sa rozhodol, že využije túto príležitosť.
En: Marek decided to seize this opportunity.

Sk: Jeho srdce bilo rýchlejšie, keď sa približoval k Lucii so svojim návrhom.
En: His heart beat faster as he approached Lucia with his proposal.

Sk: No zrazu si všimol, že Lucia sa zdá byť zahltená rozhovormi s mnohými ľuďmi.
En: But suddenly he noticed that Lucia seemed overwhelmed by conversations with many people.

Sk: Stále váhal...
En: He hesitated...

Sk: Nasledujúce ráno bolo naplánované pešie túra pre účastníkov summitu.
En: The next morning, a hiking tour was planned for the summit participants.

Sk: Počas túry si Marek a Lucia všimli, ako je prach na chodníkoch a erózia pôdy viditeľná.
En: During the hike, Marek and Lucia noticed the dust on the paths and the visible soil erosion.

Sk: Marek cítil, ako jeho vnútorná urgencia rastie.
En: Marek felt his inner urgency growing.

Sk: „Lucia, musíme niečo urobiť,“ zvolal Marek.
En: “Lucia, we need to do something,” exclaimed Marek.

Sk: „Mám nápad na projekt, ktorý by mohol pomôcť stabilizovať túto oblasť a obnoviť vegetáciu.
En: “I have an idea for a project that could help stabilize this area and restore vegetation.

Sk: Ide o kombináciu tradičných a nových techník ochrany pôdy.“
En: It involves a combination of traditional and new soil conservation techniques.”

Sk: Lucia zastavila a obrátila sa na Mareka.
En: Lucia stopped and turned to Marek.

Sk: Videla jeho zápal a odhodlanie.
En: She saw his passion and determination.

Sk: „Marek, tvoj nápad znie veľmi zaujímavo.
En: “Marek, your idea sounds very interesting.

Sk: Rada ti s tým pomôžem.
En: I'd be happy to help you with it.

Sk: Môžeme to skúsiť spoločne.“
En: We can try it together.”

Sk: Marek sa pousmial, cítiac úľavu aj radosť.
En: Marek smiled, feeling both relief and joy.

Sk: Jeho túžba prispieť k ochrane Tatier sa stala reálnou, vďaka pomoci, ktorú získal.
En: His desire to contribute to the protection of the Tatry had become a reality, thanks to the support he received.

Sk: Znamenalo to pre neho viac ako len uznanie za jeho úsilie.
En: It meant more to him than just recognition for his efforts.

Sk: Lucia našla novú perspektívu v práci s menej skúsenými odborníkmi a rozhodla sa prehodnotiť svoje priority.
En: Lucia found a new perspective in working with less experienced experts and decided to reassess her priorities.

Sk: Možno, ak by venovala viac pozornosti mentoringu, vznikli by nové a lepšie projekty.
En: Perhaps, if she devoted more attention to mentoring, new and better projects could emerge.

Sk: Ochrana Tatier získala nového spojenca, Mareka.
En: The protection of the Tatry gained a new ally, Marek.

Sk: A Lucia, skúsená ekologička, premenila svoju obratnosť v ekologických otázkach na príležitosť odovzdať vedomosti.
En: And Lucia, a seasoned ecologist, transformed her expertise in ecological issues into an opportunity to pass on knowledge.

Sk: Pod Tatranskými vrchmi znovu zakvitlo partnerstvo a odhodlanie chrániť ich krásy pre budúce generácie.
En: Under the peaks of the Tatry, partnership and determination to protect their beauty for future generations blossomed once again.


Vocabulary Words:

• glistens: leskne
• fragrance: vôňa
• summit: summit
• protection: ochrana
• conservationists: conservationisti
• enthusiast: nadšenec
• majestic: majestátnych
• apprehensive: obavy
• immature: nevyzreté
• lectures: prednášky
• seize: využiť
• overwhelmed: zahltená
• conversations: rozhovormi
• hiking: pešie túra
• erosion: erózia
• urgency: urgencia
• restore: obnoviť
• vegetation: vegetáciu
• combination: kombinácia
• determination: odhodlanie
• collaborate: spolupracovať
• perspective: perspektívu
• mentoring: mentoringu
• emerge: vniknúť
• experienced: skúsenými
• ally: spojenec
• blossomed: zakvitlo
• treasure: poklad
• proposal: návrhom
• stabilize: stabilizovať

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Rivals to Allies: The Power of Teamwork in Promotion
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: V modernom korporátnom kancelárskom priestore to bzučalo ako vo včeľom úľe.
En: In the modern corporate office space, it buzzed like a beehive.

Sk: Zamestnanci chodili hore-dole, každý sústredený na svoje úlohy.
En: Employees were walking back and forth, each focused on their tasks.

Sk: Marek sedel pri svojom stole, ktorý bol vzorne uprataný.
En: Marek sat at his desk, which was impeccably organized.

Sk: Na nástenke mal pripichnuté motivačné citáty, ktoré mu stále pripomínali jeho cieľ – povýšenie.
En: On his bulletin board, he had pinned motivational quotes that constantly reminded him of his goal – promotion.

Sk: Letné slnko prenikalo cez veľké sklené steny a Marek bol pripravený na veľký deň.
En: The summer sun was shining through the large glass walls, and Marek was ready for the big day.

Sk: Vedel, že jeho práca za uplynulé mesiace bola dobrá, ale vedel aj to, že Jakub, jeho kolega a priateľ, bol rovnako kvalifikovaný na povýšenie.
En: He knew that his work over the past months had been good, but he also knew that Jakub, his colleague and friend, was equally qualified for the promotion.

Sk: Zuzana, ich manažérka, bola známa svojou spravodlivosťou, ale súčasne cítila veľký tlak.
En: Zuzana, their manager, was known for her fairness but also felt a great deal of pressure.

Sk: Rozhodnutie bolo na nej a chcela si byť istá, že vyberie toho správneho človeka pre tím.
En: The decision was hers, and she wanted to be sure she chose the right person for the team.

Sk: Niekedy jej nespavosť pripomínala, ako dôležitá je táto voľba.
En: Sometimes her insomnia reminded her of how important this choice was.

Sk: V poslednom týždni Marek pozoroval, že Jakub mal trochu problémy s jedným projektom.
En: In the last week, Marek had noticed that Jakub was having some trouble with one project.

Sk: Mohol by zostať ticho a sústrediť sa výhradne na svoje úlohy, ale niečo v ňom zarezonovalo.
En: He could remain silent and focus solely on his own tasks, but something resonated within him.

Sk: Rozhodol sa Jakubovi ponúknuť pomoc.
En: He decided to offer Jakub help.

Sk: Ako sa hovorí, v jednote je sila.
En: As the saying goes, there is strength in unity.

Sk: Pracovali spolu celé popoludnie.
En: They worked together the entire afternoon.

Sk: Marek cítil, že urobil správnu vec.
En: Marek felt he had done the right thing.

Sk: Jakub, vďačný za pomoc, sa znovu pripojil k ich priateľstvu presne včas na rozhodujúcu schôdzu.
En: Jakub, grateful for the help, rejoined their friendship just in time for the decisive meeting.

Sk: Prišiel čas na finálnu hodnotiacu schôdzu.
En: The time came for the final evaluation meeting.

Sk: Marek a Jakub sedeli oproti Zuzane, nervózne očakávajúc jej rozhodnutie.
En: Marek and Jakub sat across from Zuzana, nervously awaiting her decision.

Sk: Marek prezentoval svoje úspechy a zdôraznil hodnotu tímovej spolupráce.
En: Marek presented his achievements and emphasized the value of teamwork.

Sk: Vedel, že konkurencia je tvrdá, ale hrdý na svoju úprimnosť.
En: He knew the competition was tough but was proud of his honesty.

Sk: Zuzana počúvala, pozorovala a nakoniec vydýchla.
En: Zuzana listened, observed, and finally exhaled.

Sk: "Obaja ste talentovaní a oddaní svoju prácu.
En: "You both are talented and dedicated to your work.

Sk: Ale povýšenie získava Marek.
En: But the promotion goes to Marek.

Sk: Nie kvôli výsledkom, ale kvôli tomu, ako ste pomohli Jakubovi," usmievala sa.
En: Not because of the results, but because you helped Jakub," she smiled.

Sk: "Tímová práca je kľúčová.
En: "Teamwork is key."

Sk: "Marek bol prekvapený, ale šťastný.
En: Marek was surprised but happy.

Sk: Zistil, že spolupráca a priateľstvo majú väčšiu hodnotu než osobné ambície.
En: He realized that collaboration and friendship hold more value than personal ambitions.

Sk: Pochopil, že úspech je lepší, keď sa zdieľa.
En: He understood that success is better when shared.

Sk: A keď si podali s Jakubom ruky, pocit víťazstva bol sladší.
En: And as he shook hands with Jakub, the feeling of victory was sweeter.

Sk: Marek vedel, že toto je len začiatok niečoho veľkého.
En: Marek knew this was just the beginning of something big.


Vocabulary Words:

• buzzed: bzučalo
• impeccably: vzorne
• bulletin: nástenke
• pinned: pripichnuté
• motivational: motivačné
• promotion: povýšenie
• qualified: kvalifikovaný
• fairness: spravodlivosťou
• pressure: tlak
• insomnia: nespavosť
• resonated: rezonovalo
• unity: jednote
• decisive: rozhodujúcu
• evaluation: hodnotiacu
• emphasized: zdôraznil
• competition: konkurencia
• exhaled: vydýchla
• talented: talentovaní
• dedicated: oddaní
• collaboration: spolupráca
• ambitions: ambície
• success: úspech
• shared: zdieľa
• friendship: priateľstvo
• victory: víťazstva
• beginning: začiatok
• collaborate: spolupráca
• participation: účasť
• consensus: spoločný názor
• objective: cieľ

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Storm to Solidarity: A Team's Journey in Tatry Mountains
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-01-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: Juraj stál na začiatku turistického chodníka v pohorí Tatry a cítil jemný vánok letného rána.
En: Juraj stood at the start of the hiking trail in the Tatry mountains, feeling the gentle breeze of the summer morning.

Sk: Bol tu spolu so svojimi kolegami na tímovom výlete.
En: He was there with his colleagues on a team outing.

Sk: Vedľa neho stáli Zuzana a Iveta, pripravené na spoločný deň.
En: Next to him stood Zuzana and Iveta, ready for a day of bonding.

Sk: Vôňa borovicového lesa a divokých kvetov sa miešala v povetrí.
En: The scent of the pine forest and wildflowers mingled in the air.

Sk: Juraj vedel, že dnes je jeho šanca ukázať Zuzane, že vie viesť tím.
En: Juraj knew that today was his chance to show Zuzana that he could lead the team.

Sk: Zuzana, skúsená vedúca tímu, pozerala na svoj tím s nádychom neistí.
En: Zuzana, an experienced team leader, looked at her team with a hint of uncertainty.

Sk: Chcela sa znovu spojiť so svojimi kolegami, lebo v poslednom čase sa cítila odcudzená.
En: She wanted to reconnect with her colleagues because she had recently felt distant.

Sk: Iveta, nová členka tímu, sa cítila nesvoja a dúfala, že nájde svoje miesto medzi ostatnými.
En: Iveta, the new team member, felt uneasy and hoped to find her place among the others.

Sk: Cesta lesom bola nádherná.
En: The journey through the forest was beautiful.

Sk: Všemohúce vrchy sa týčili nad nimi, zelené lúky a farby kvetov ich sprevádzali.
En: The majestic mountains towered above them, green meadows and colorful flowers accompanied them.

Sk: Juraj, aby prelomil ľady, navrhol jednoduchú hru.
En: To break the ice, Juraj suggested a simple game.

Sk: Každý povedal niečo o sebe, čo nikto nevedel.
En: Everyone said something about themselves that no one knew.

Sk: Zuzana sa rozhodla urobiť krok do úzadia a dala priestor ostatným.
En: Zuzana decided to take a step back and let others take the stage.

Sk: Iveta sa odvážila zdieľať svoj nápad na zlepšenie pracovných postupov a ocitla sa v strede pozornosti.
En: Iveta dared to share her idea for improving work processes and found herself in the spotlight.

Sk: Keď vystupovali do vyšších polôh, obloha sa začala kaziť.
En: As they climbed to higher altitudes, the sky began to change.

Sk: Počasie sa zmenilo, a s tým prišla búrka.
En: The weather shifted, and with it came a storm.

Sk: Hromy sa ozývali naprieč dolinou.
En: Thunder echoed across the valley.

Sk: Každý pocítil obavy, ale Juraj bol prvý, kto konal.
En: Everyone felt a hint of fear, but Juraj was the first to act.

Sk: Navrhol, aby našli útočisko pod hustým porastom, kde budú v suchu.
En: He suggested they find shelter under dense foliage, where they would stay dry.

Sk: Zuzana v tejto situácii nechala na kolegov, aby sa prejavili.
En: In this situation, Zuzana let her colleagues step up.

Sk: Každý si vzal na starosť rúcho iného, ​​keď sa schovali pred dažďom.
En: Everyone took care of each other as they hid from the rain.

Sk: Iveta, hoci trochu vystrašená, pomáhala ostatným udržiavať pokoj.
En: Despite feeling a bit frightened, Iveta helped keep everyone calm.

Sk: Keď sa búrka stiahla, tím vystúpil zo svojho úkrytu so smiechom a pocitom úľavy.
En: When the storm passed, the team emerged from their shelter with laughter and a sense of relief.

Sk: Mračná sa rozplynuli a znova ich obkľúčila nádherná scenéria Tatier.
En: The clouds dissipated, and they were once again surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Tatry.

Sk: Juraj sa cítil posilnený svojimi rozhodnutiami počas dňa.
En: Juraj felt empowered by his decisions throughout the day.

Sk: Zuzana zistila, že môže dôverovať svojim ľuďom a cítila sa s nimi viac prepojená.
En: Zuzana realized she could trust her people and felt more connected with them.

Sk: Iveta sa už viac necítila ako cudzinka, ale ako súčasť rodiny.
En: Iveta no longer felt like an outsider but as part of a family.

Sk: Výlet skončil úspešným návratom na začiatok chodníka.
En: The trip ended successfully with their return to the trailhead.

Sk: Večer im zostávajú nezabudnuteľné chvíle a pocit súdržnosti, ktorá sa nedá len tak ľahko narušiť.
En: They were left with unforgettable moments and a sense of solidarity that could not easily be broken.

Sk: Na ceste späť domov všetci vedeli, že sú silnejší ako predtým a pripravení čeliť novým výzvam spoločne.
En: On the way back home, everyone knew they were stronger than before and ready to face new challenges together.


Vocabulary Words:

• gentle: jemný
• breeze: vánok
• colleagues: kolegovia
• outing: výlet
• scent: vôňa
• mingled: miešala
• experienced: skúsená
• uncertainty: neistí
• reconnect: znovu spojiť
• majestic: vsemohúce
• meadows: lúky
• accompanied: sprevádzali
• ice: ľady
• dared: odvážila
• spotlight: stred pozornosti
• altitudes: polôh
• shifted: zmenilo
• shelter: útočisko
• foliage: porast
• dense: hustým
• frightened: vystrašená
• calm: pokoj
• emerged: vystúpil
• dissipated: rozplynuli
• breathtaking: nádherná
• empowered: posilnený
• solidarity: súdržnosti
• unforgettable: nezabudnuteľné
• challenges: výzvam
• bonding: pripravené na