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Fluent Fiction - Danish: New Year's Revelations: Journeys Begin in Nyhavn's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold, klar nat i Nyhavn.En: It was a cold, clear night in Nyhavn.Da: De farverige huse langs kanalen var pyntet med lys, der glitrede i den frosne luft.En: The colorful houses along the canal were decorated with lights that glittered in the frosty air.Da: Folk i varme frakker travede hen over brostenene, og spændingen i luften kunne mærkes.En: People in warm coats trudged over the cobblestones, and the excitement in the air was palpable.Da: Det var nytårsaften, og byen summede af forventning til fyrværkeriet ved midnat.En: It was New Year's Eve, and the city buzzed with anticipation for the fireworks at midnight.Da: Kasper gik langs kanalen.En: Kasper walked along the canal.Da: Han trak vejret dybt og nød den kolde luft.En: He took a deep breath and enjoyed the cold air.Da: Han havde rejst over hele verden, men denne nat trak ham tilbage til København.En: He had traveled the world, but this night drew him back to København.Da: Det var længe siden, han havde vandret i Nyhavns gader.En: It had been a long time since he had wandered the streets of Nyhavn.Da: Pludselig stødte han ind i Lærke.En: Suddenly, he bumped into Lærke.Da: En gammel ven, en del af en tid han næsten havde glemt.En: An old friend, part of a time he had almost forgotten.Da: Hendes ansigt lyste op ved synet af ham.En: Her face lit up at the sight of him.Da: "Kasper!"En: "Kasper!"Da: råbte hun, og de omfavnede hinanden.En: she shouted, and they embraced.Da: De vendte hen mod bænkene ved vandet.En: They turned towards the benches by the water.Da: Kasper stirrede ud over det isede vand, der svagt bølgede under lysene.En: Kasper stared out over the icy water, which gently waved under the lights.Da: "Hvordan går det med dig, Lærke?"En: "How are you doing, Lærke?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Han kunne ikke undgå at bemærke hendes modne, sikre fremtoning.En: He couldn't help but notice her mature, confident demeanor.Da: "Det går godt," svarede hun med et smil, men Kasper kunne høre en længsel i hendes stemme.En: "I'm doing well," she replied with a smile, but Kasper could hear a longing in her voice.Da: Hun havde bygget en stabil karriere i byen, men noget syntes ubestridt inde i hende.En: She had built a stable career in the city, but something seemed unsettled within her.Da: Mens klokken nærmede sig midnat, talte de om gamle minder og vejene de havde valgt.En: As the clock approached midnight, they talked about old memories and the paths they had chosen.Da: Kasper fortalte om bjergene, junglerne, byerne han havde set.En: Kasper spoke of the mountains, jungles, and cities he had seen.Da: Lærke lyttede, fascineret men også tænksom.En: Lærke listened, fascinated but also thoughtful.Da: "Jeg har altid ønsket at se verden," sagde hun blødt.En: "I've always wanted to see the world," she said softly.Da: Da fyrværkeriet endelig begyndte, steg de farverige glimt op mod nattehimlen og lyste deres ansigter op.En: When the fireworks finally began, colorful flashes rose toward the night sky and lit up their faces.Da: I de halvt oplyste øjeblikke mødtes deres øjne.En: In the half-lit moments, their eyes met.Da: "Måske burde du tage imod denne chance," sagde Kasper over den buldrende lyd af fyrværkeri.En: "Maybe you should take this chance," Kasper said over the booming sound of fireworks.Da: Lærke nikkede langsomt.En: Lærke nodded slowly.Da: "Og måske burde du blive her lidt," svarede hun, hendes stemme var fast, men mild.En: "And maybe you should stay here a while," she replied, her voice firm yet gentle.Da: "Find et sted at høre hjemme."En: "Find a place to call home."Da: Fyrværkeriet eksploderede i et kalejdoskop af farver, og i dette øjeblik traf de deres beslutninger.En: The fireworks exploded in a kaleidoscope of colors, and in that moment, they made their decisions.Da: Kasper følte noget indeni ham falde til ro.En: Kasper felt something inside him settle.Da: Han ville blive her.En: He would stay.Da: Se, hvad København havde at tilbyde ham.En: See what København had to offer him.Da: Og Lærke, inspireret af Kaspers rejsefrygtløshed, besluttede at tage det første skridt.En: And Lærke, inspired by Kasper's fearless travels, decided to take the first step.Da: De planlagde en tur sammen, starten på hendes eventyr uden for det kendte.En: They planned a trip together, the start of her adventure beyond the familiar.Da: Nyhavn, som altid havde været der, stod som et symbol på deres nye begyndelser.En: Nyhavn, as it had always been, stood as a symbol of their new beginnings.Da: Mens de gik væk fra kanalen, hånd i hånd, vidste de begge, at deres liv netop havde ændret sig på denne kolde vinternat.En: As they walked away from the canal, hand in hand, they both knew that their lives had just changed on this cold winter night. Vocabulary Words:trudged: travedepalpable: mærkesanticipation: forventningbumped: stødteembraced: omfavnedemature: modnedemeanor: fremtoninglonging: længselunsettled: ubestridtapproached: nærmedefascinated: fascineretthoughtful: tænksomflashes: glimtbooming: buldrendefirm: fastgentle: mildexploded: eksploderedekaleidoscope: kalejdoskopdecisions: beslutningersettle: falde til rofearless: rejsefrygtløshedadventure: eventyrbeyond: uden forfamiliar: kendtesymbol: symbolbeginnings: begyndelserwandered: vandretdecorated: pyntetfrosty: frosnecanal: kanalen

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unraveling Legends: A Winter Quest on Måneskinsstrand Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Månelys skinnede på sneklædte klitter, mens bølgerne slog mod den frosne strand på Måneskinsstrand.En: The moonlight shone on snow-covered dunes, while the waves crashed against the frozen beach at Måneskinsstrand.Da: Det var vinter, og kysten var stille, kun afbrudt af vindens hvislen.En: It was winter, and the coast was quiet, only interrupted by the whispering of the wind.Da: Lars gik langs vandkanten, fulgt af vintermånen, der kastede et mystisk skær over landskabet.En: Lars walked along the water's edge, followed by the winter moon, which cast a mysterious glow over the landscape.Da: Han tænkte på et gammelt vikingesagn, der havde optaget hans tanker.En: He thought about an old Viking legend that had been occupying his thoughts.Da: En dag, da han spejdede over sandet, så han noget glimte.En: One day, as he gazed over the sand, he saw something glint.Da: Noget stort og gammelt havde skyllet op på stranden.En: Something large and ancient had washed up on the beach.Da: Hans hjerte bankede hurtigere.En: His heart beat faster.Da: Det kunne være det!En: It could be it!Da: Han bøjede sig ned og børstede forsigtigt sandet væk for at afsløre en gammel artefakt.En: He bent down and carefully brushed the sand away to reveal an old artifact.Da: Det var udsmykket med runer og symboler fra en svunden tid.En: It was adorned with runes and symbols from a bygone era.Da: Lars følte, at dette kunne være nøglen til den legende, han altid havde troet på.En: Lars felt that this could be the key to the legend he had always believed in.Da: Men han vidste, at han ikke var alene.En: But he knew he wasn't alone.Da: Karina, en lokal historiker, var skeptisk.En: Karina, a local historian, was skeptical.Da: Hun troede ikke på myter og fandt altid rationelle forklaringer.En: She didn't believe in myths and always found rational explanations.Da: Og der var også Bjørn, fiskeren med de mange fortællinger om mærkelige hændelser på Måneskinsstrand.En: And there was also Bjørn, the fisherman with many tales of strange occurrences at Måneskinsstrand.Da: Lars måtte beslutte, om han skulle betro sig til dem eller holde sin opdagelse hemmelig.En: Lars had to decide whether to confide in them or keep his discovery a secret.Da: Dagene blev kortere, og vinteren bidrog med iskolde vinde.En: The days grew shorter, and winter brought with it icy winds.Da: Lars kæmpede med bureaukratiet for at få artefakten undersøgt.En: Lars struggled with bureaucracy to have the artifact examined.Da: Lokale myndigheder var skeptiske og mente, det blot var en gammel sten.En: Local authorities were skeptical and thought it was just an old rock.Da: Lars kunne ikke give op.En: Lars could not give up.Da: Han søgte råd hos Bjørn.En: He sought advice from Bjørn.Da: Bjørn fortalte historier om ting, der var forsvundet i havets dyb, men også ting, der var vasket op igen.En: Bjørn told stories of things that had disappeared into the depths of the sea but also things that had washed up again.Da: Og Karina?En: And Karina?Da: Hendes bibliotek rummede gamle bøger, der kunne have svarene.En: Her library housed old books that might have the answers.Da: Så kom julen, og Måneskinsstrand var klædt i sne og magi.En: Then came Christmas, and Måneskinsstrand was dressed in snow and magic.Da: Under Yule-fejringen kom en storm.En: During the Yule celebration, a storm came.Da: Vinden hylede, og bølgerne truede med at tage artefakten tilbage til havet.En: The wind howled, and the waves threatened to take the artifact back to the sea.Da: Lars, Karina og Bjørn måtte handle hurtigt.En: Lars, Karina, and Bjørn had to act quickly.Da: Med en fælles indsats reddede de artefakten fra at gå tabt for evigt.En: With a joint effort, they saved the artifact from being lost forever.Da: Da stormen lagde sig, kiggede Karina på Lars med nye øjne.En: When the storm subsided, Karina looked at Lars with new eyes.Da: "Jeg tror på din teori," sagde hun stille.En: "I believe in your theory," she said quietly.Da: "Jeg har altid frygtet at tage fejl omkring legenderne."En: "I've always feared being wrong about the legends."Da: Bjørn smilede og delte et gammelt kort, han havde arvet.En: Bjørn smiled and shared an old map he had inherited.Da: "Måske kan dette guide os mod flere hemmeligheder," sagde han.En: "Maybe this can guide us to more secrets," he said.Da: For Lars var det en lektie om samarbejde.En: For Lars, it was a lesson in collaboration.Da: Han lærte, at tillid kunne åbne døre til nye opdagelser.En: He learned that trust could open doors to new discoveries.Da: Sammen stod de med en artefakt rig på historie og en nyvundet venskab, klar til at udforske flere mysterier gemt i Danmarks gamle kyster.En: Together, they stood with an artifact rich in history and a newfound friendship, ready to explore more mysteries hidden in Denmark's ancient coasts. Vocabulary Words:moonlight: månelysdunes: klitterwhispering: hvislenmysterious: mystiskglint: glimteartifact: artefaktadorned: udsmykketbygone: svundenlegend: legendeskeptical: skeptiskrational: rationelleoccurrences: hændelserbureaucracy: bureaukratietauthorities: myndighederinherit: arvetfeared: frygtettrust: tillidcollaboration: samarbejdefrozen: frosnewashed up: skyllet opconfide: betrodiscovery: opdagelseexamined: undersøgtvanished: forsvundetdepths: dybcelebration: fejringenhowled: hyledethreatened: truedesubside: lagde sigfriendship: venskab

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rekindling Friendship: A Christmas Journey in Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn var et syn for øjet.En: Nyhavn was a sight for the eyes.Da: Små boder stod på rad og række, fyldt med julestemning.En: Small stalls stood in rows, filled with Christmas spirit.Da: Duftene af gløgg og æbleskiver fyldte luften.En: The scents of gløgg and æbleskiver filled the air.Da: Kasper spadserede langs kanalen, hans åndedrag skabte små skyer i den kolde vinterluft.En: Kasper strolled along the canal, his breath creating small clouds in the cold winter air.Da: Han så på de glitrende lys, der dansede på vandoverfladen.En: He watched the glittering lights dancing on the water's surface.Da: Rikke gik ved hans side, hendes sind fyldt med tanker.En: Rikke walked by his side, her mind filled with thoughts.Da: Sidste år havde de haft en uenighed, der skabte afstand mellem dem.En: Last year they had a disagreement that created distance between them.Da: Nu håbede Kasper at finde en vej tilbage til deres gamle venskab.En: Now, Kasper hoped to find a way back to their old friendship.Da: Han havde en plan.En: He had a plan.Da: En lille gave i hans lomme, en gave der kunne føre til samtale og måske lidt trøst.En: A small gift in his pocket, a gift that could lead to conversation and maybe some comfort.Da: De stoppede ved en bod, og Kasper vendte sig mod Rikke.En: They stopped at a stall, and Kasper turned to Rikke.Da: "Jeg har noget til dig," sagde han stille og rakte hende en lille pakke.En: "I have something for you," he said quietly and handed her a small package.Da: Det var en håndlavet julekugle.En: It was a handmade Christmas ornament.Da: Den passede perfekt i hendes hånd.En: It fit perfectly in her hand.Da: Han så hende i øjnene, håbende.En: He looked her in the eyes, hopeful.Da: Rikke tog imod gaven.En: Rikke accepted the gift.Da: Hun genkendte motivet straks.En: She recognized the motif immediately.Da: Det var en lille båd, ligesom dem de sejlede i, den sommer hvor alt var let og fyldt med latter.En: It was a small boat, just like the ones they sailed in that summer when everything was easy and filled with laughter.Da: Hendes hjerte blev varmt, og en tåre truede med at falde.En: Her heart warmed, and a tear threatened to fall.Da: "Jeg husker," sagde hun blidt.En: "I remember," she said gently.Da: De stod stille et øjeblik, omgivet af de glade lyde fra markedet.En: They stood still for a moment, surrounded by the cheerful sounds of the market.Da: Det føltes rigtigt at åbne op.En: It felt right to open up.Da: "Måske skal vi tale om det dér skete," foreslog hun, en anelse nervøs.En: "Maybe we should talk about what happened," she suggested, a bit nervous.Da: Kasper nikkede, lettet.En: Kasper nodded, relieved.Da: "Det vil jeg gerne.En: "I would like that.Da: Jeg savner vores venskab."En: I miss our friendship."Da: De gik langs kanalen, talte stille og grinte af gamle minder.En: They walked along the canal, spoke quietly, and laughed at old memories.Da: Langsomt begyndte isen mellem dem at smelte.En: Slowly, the ice between them began to melt.Da: Når alle ord var sagt, følte de begge nye håb.En: When all words were said, both felt new hope.Da: Kasper indså vigtigheden af at tage fat på problemer i stedet for at skubbe dem væk.En: Kasper realized the importance of addressing problems instead of pushing them away.Da: Rikke forstod nu, at ved at åbne sit hjerte, kunne hun finde trøst og fællesskab.En: Rikke now understood that by opening her heart, she could find comfort and companionship.Da: Nyhavn glitrede stadig, fyldt med lyset fra julen og to venner, der nu vidste, at det er i samtalen og forståelsen, at ægte venskab findes.En: Nyhavn still glittered, filled with the light of Christmas and two friends who now knew that it is in conversation and understanding that true friendship is found. Vocabulary Words:sight: synstalls: boderrows: rækkespirit: stemningstrolled: spadseredeglittering: glitrendedisagreement: uenigheddistance: afstandhanded: rakteornament: julekuglemotif: motivtear: tårecheerful: gladesuggested: foreslognervous: nervøsrelieved: lettetfriendship: venskabcompanionship: fællesskabaddressing: tage fat påpushing: skubbeunderstanding: forståelsensurrounded: omgivetrealized: indsåcomfort: trøstconversation: samtalecompassion: trøsthopeful: håbendeembrace: åbne opwatching: så påmelting: smelte

Predigt von Ayanna van Dam am 21. Dezember 2025

(01:15) In vier jaar is het personeelsbestand van Defensie met bijna 20 procent gegroeid. Vooral het aantal reservisten zit in de lift. Hoe verhouden de huidige reservisten zich tot hun historische voorgangers? Te gast is Tijmen Dokter, militair historicus en zelf reservist.  (13:57) Het is misschien wel de bekendste gierigaard uit de literatuurgeschiedenis: de rijke Ebenezer Scrooge uit A Christmas Carol van Dickens, voor het eerst verschenen op 19 december 1843. Te gast is Daný van Dam, universitair docent Engelse literatuur aan de universiteit Leiden.  (24:02) Deze week is de column van Micha Wertheim.  (28:00) Zuidoost-Europa correspondent Frank Elbers over zijn nieuwe boek ‘Proletariaat aan de bal. Voetbal Achter het voormalige IJzeren Gordijn'.  (41:22) Nadia Bouras recenseert twee boeken en tentoonstelling:  ‘Perfecte slachtoffers' - Mohammed el-Kurd (vert. Hanna Vandercammen)  ‘Een moderne geschiedenis van de Arabische wereld' - Roel Meijer  ‘Mokum, de biografie van Joods Amsterdam' - tentoonstelling in de Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam  (54:00) Uit een scheepswrak in de Waddenzee bij Texel haalden amateurduikers een 17de-eeuwse jurk bovenwater. De oranje gouden jurk was nog bijna volledig intact. Die vondst werd gedaan in het zogeheten Palmhoutwrak, een uitzonderlijk goed bewaard gebleven schip. Deze unieke ontdekking gaf het schip politieke aandacht dat heeft geleid tot meer geld voor opgravingen en onderzoek. Maritiem archeoloog Nicole Schouten en documentairemaker Arnold van Bruggen zijn te gast. (01:07:00) Op een dag hoorde Olga Majeau over een sprookjesachtig kasteel dat had toebehoord aan haar Hongaarse voorouders. Een kasteel boven op een berg, met twee torens en een toegangspoort. En in dat kasteel bevond zich de grootste schat: een immense Renaissance-collectie met werk van kunstenaars die in wereldmusea hangen: Correggio, Bernini, Tiepolo, Rafaël, Brueghel…    Het kasteel is inmiddels een hotel, maar de kunstcollectie is verdwenen. Waarom is het kasteel niet meer in de familie? En wat is er met de kunstcollectie gebeurd? Valt er nog iets van terug te vinden?  Olga's zoektocht naar antwoorden blijkt al snel een heus true crime verhaal over internationaal kunstrecht, over duistere belangen, en over de perfide trekjes van de kunsthandel.         Luister naar Zeg Paus, waar is m'n kunst? gemaakt door Olga Majeau en Stef Visjager voor AVROTROS en NPO Luister, en werd mede mogelijk gemaakt door het NPO-fonds. Alle zes afleveringen zijn ook te horen bij ons in OVT. Voor meer informatie, foto's van kunst en kasteel en uitgebreide credits: https://www.avrotros.nl/zegpaus/ (https://www.avrotros.nl/zegpaus/)      Meer info:  https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-21-december-2025  (https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-21-december-2025 %20)   (https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-21-december-2025 %20)

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Solitude to Celebration: Emil's Christmas Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Vintervinden hylede uden for bunkeren.En: The winter wind howled outside the bunker.Da: Emil sad på det kolde gulv, hans hoved bankende efter det pludselige svimmelhedsanfald.En: Emil sat on the cold floor, his head pounding from the sudden dizziness.Da: Han var alene, fanget i en hemmelig bunker ved Jyllands kyst.En: He was alone, trapped in a secret bunker on the coast of Jylland.Da: Sneen dalede stille ned udenfor, dækkede jorden med et tyndt lag hvidt, mens julelys kunne anes i det fjerne fra kystbyerne.En: Snow fell quietly outside, covering the ground with a thin layer of white, while Christmas lights could be seen in the distance from the coastal towns.Da: Emil var historiker.En: Emil was a historian.Da: Han har altid været fascineret af Anden Verdenskrig og de skjulte steder som denne bunker.En: He had always been fascinated by World War II and hidden places like this bunker.Da: Men i dag, fanget alene, ønskede han mere end nogensinde at være blandt folk.En: But today, trapped alone, he wanted more than ever to be among people.Da: Julen nærmede sig, og han længtes efter at dele den med nogen.En: Christmas was approaching, and he longed to share it with someone.Da: Han besluttede at udforske bunkeren yderligere.En: He decided to explore the bunker further.Da: Måske kunne han finde noget, der kunne hjælpe ham.En: Maybe he could find something that could help him.Da: Smalle gange ledte ham dybere ind.En: Narrow corridors led him deeper in.Da: Den svage lugt af skimmelsvamp og rust fyldte luften.En: The faint smell of mold and rust filled the air.Da: Han famlede sig frem gennem skyggerne.En: He groped his way through the shadows.Da: Pludselig opdagede han noget skjult bag en gammel trækasse.En: Suddenly, he discovered something hidden behind an old wooden box.Da: En radio sender, gammel men tilsyneladende intakt.En: A radio transmitter, old but seemingly intact.Da: Emil tøvede.En: Emil hesitated.Da: Ville den stadig virke?En: Would it still work?Da: Han måtte vide det.En: He had to know.Da: Med dirrende hænder begyndte han at justere kontrolknapperne.En: With trembling hands, he began to adjust the control knobs.Da: Det begyndte med en svag skratten.En: It started with a weak crackle.Da: Så, klarere signaler.En: Then, clearer signals.Da: Emil sendte en kort besked, med håb i stemmen.En: Emil sent a short message, hope in his voice.Da: Kunne nogen høre ham?En: Could anyone hear him?Da: Efter en spændt ventetid hørte han et svar.En: After a tense wait, he heard a reply.Da: Det var en gruppe lokale historieentusiaster.En: It was a group of local history enthusiasts.Da: Sofie og Lars var blandt dem.En: Sofie and Lars were among them.Da: De havde hørt Emil og var på vej for at hjælpe.En: They had heard Emil and were on their way to help.Da: Da de ankom, blev Emil lettet.En: When they arrived, Emil was relieved.Da: Han var ikke alene mere.En: He was no longer alone.Da: Sofie smilede varmt, "Vi leder efter nogen som dig!En: Sofie smiled warmly, "We've been looking for someone like you!Da: Vil du fejre jul med os?"En: Would you like to celebrate Christmas with us?"Da: Emil nikkede.En: Emil nodded.Da: For første gang på længe følte han, at hans interesse kunne bygge bro til andre.En: For the first time in a long time, he felt that his interest could build a bridge to others.Da: De forlod bunkeren sammen.En: They left the bunker together.Da: Snart fortalte de historier omkring et juletræ, varm gløgg i hænderne.En: Soon they were telling stories around a Christmas tree, warm gløgg in their hands.Da: Emil indså, at selv de dystreste steder kunne føre til lys og fællesskab.En: Emil realized that even the darkest places could lead to light and community.Da: Julen blev mere end blot historie; den blev til en begyndelse på nye venskaber.En: Christmas became more than just history; it became the beginning of new friendships. Vocabulary Words:howled: hyledebunker: bunkerenpounding: bankendedizziness: svimmelhedsanfaldtrapped: fangetcoast: kystfascinated: fascineretapproaching: nærmede sigexplore: udforskenarrow: smallemold: skimmelsvampgroped: famledeshadows: skyggernetransmitter: senderhesitated: tøvedetrembling: dirrendecrackle: skrattentense: spændtrelieved: lettetbridge: browarmly: varmtcommunity: fællesskabdistant: fjerneenthusiasts: entusiastersmiled: smiledecontinuing: fortsættesmell: lugtcorridors: gangeseemingly: tilsyneladendecelebrate: fejre

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love in the Lenses: A Winter Romance in Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-19-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag i København, hvor snefnuggene blidt dalede ned over Nyhavns julemarked.En: It was a cold winter day in København, where the snowflakes gently fell over Nyhavn's Christmas market.Da: Boderne lyste op i mørket med farverige lamper, og duften af kanelsnegle og ristede mandler fyldte luften.En: The stalls lit up the darkness with colorful lamps, and the scent of cinnamon rolls and roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Midt i denne juleidyl, blandt travle handlende, var Freja – en passioneret fotograf på jagt efter den perfekte vinteroptagelse.En: Amidst this Christmas idyll, among busy shoppers, was Freja—a passionate photographer in search of the perfect winter shot.Da: Freja stoppede op og kiggede omkring sig.En: Freja stopped and looked around her.Da: Hun kunne mærke presset for at finde det helt rigtige motiv til sin kommende fotoserie.En: She could feel the pressure to find just the right subject for her upcoming photo series.Da: Hendes søster, Signe, havde været på den igen, insisterende på, at Freja også skulle finde plads til kærlighed midt i sine kreative drømme.En: Her sister, Signe, had been at it again, insisting that Freja also make room for love amid her creative dreams.Da: Men Freja kunne ikke se sig fri til at balancere både kærlighed og passion, trods Signes evindelige påmindelser.En: But Freja couldn't see a way to balance both love and passion, despite Signe's constant reminders.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding og besluttede sig for at tage en pause.En: She took a deep breath and decided to take a break.Da: Med sit kamera tæt ved hånden begyndte hun at gå fra bod til bod, fascineret af de mange farver og den glade summen af stemmer.En: With her camera close at hand, she began to stroll from stall to stall, fascinated by the many colors and the cheerful hum of voices.Da: Det var her hun opdagede Mikkel.En: It was here she discovered Mikkel.Da: Mikkel stod ved sin bod, med en skarp fokus på at sælge dampende varme æbleskiver og gløgg til de forbipasserende.En: Mikkel stood at his stall, with a sharp focus on selling steaming hot æbleskiver and gløgg to the passersby.Da: Han arbejdede ekstra hårdt i ferien for at kunne give sin søster den perfekte fødselsdagsgave.En: He was working extra hard over the holidays to be able to give his sister the perfect birthday gift.Da: Og netop som Freja stoppede op foran hans bod, slukkede lyskæderne omkring ham pludseligt, hvilket kastede boden i mørke.En: And just as Freja stopped in front of his stall, the string lights around him suddenly went out, plunging the stall into darkness.Da: Uden at tøve trådte Freja til.En: Without hesitation, Freja stepped in.Da: "Kan jeg hjælpe?"En: "Can I help?"Da: spurgte hun og pegede på de slukkede lamper.En: she asked, pointing at the extinguished lights.Da: Mikkel smilede taknemmeligt og sammen begyndte de at vikle lysene ud og ind til det lille stik på siden af ​​boden.En: Mikkel smiled gratefully, and together they began untangling the lights and connecting them to the small outlet at the side of the stall.Da: Imens de arbejdede, delte de historier og latter under de snedækkede tage.En: As they worked, they shared stories and laughter under the snow-covered awnings.Da: Mikkel, med sine lidenskabelige fortællinger om sin familie, fik Freja til at grine på en måde, hun ikke havde gjort længe.En: Mikkel, with his passionate tales about his family, made Freja laugh in a way she hadn't in a long time.Da: Det føltes som om de lys, der blev repareret, også tændte noget mellem dem.En: It felt as if the lights being repaired also kindled something between them.Da: De skålede i æblecider og mærkede den pludselige varme fra deres nyfundne forbindelse.En: They toasted with apple cider and felt the sudden warmth of their newfound connection.Da: I det øjeblik så Freja noget igennem sin linse, der ikke kun var perfekt, men også ægte.En: In that moment, Freja saw something through her lens that was not only perfect but also genuine.Da: Hun fangede et øjebliksbillede af Mikkel, der, under de netop tændte julelys, smilede varmt.En: She captured a snapshot of Mikkel who, under the newly lit Christmas lights, was smiling warmly.Da: Det var fotografiet, hun vidste, ville fuldføre hendes serie.En: It was the photograph she knew would complete her series.Da: Som markedet lukkede, delte Freja billedet med Mikkel.En: As the market closed, Freja shared the picture with Mikkel.Da: De udvekslede telefonnumre og aftalte at mødes snart igen.En: They exchanged phone numbers and agreed to meet again soon.Da: For første gang så Freja, at inspiration ikke kun kom fra skønheden omkring hende, men også fra de mennesker, hun mødte.En: For the first time, Freja saw that inspiration came not only from the beauty around her but also from the people she met.Da: Og i det voksende vintermørke, gik Freja hjem, helt glad, med visheden om, at nogle forbindelser var ligeså vigtige som den kunst, hun elskede.En: And in the growing winter darkness, Freja went home, completely happy, with the knowledge that some connections were just as important as the art she loved.Da: Måske havde Signe ret hele tiden.En: Perhaps Signe had been right all along. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnuggenegently: blidtidyll: idylphotographer: fotografpressure: pressubject: motivinsisting: insisterendebalance: balancerelaughter: latteruntangling: vikle udoutlet: stikawnings: tagetales: fortællingerkindled: tændtesnapshot: øjebliksbilledegenuine: ægteseries: serieconnection: forbindelseinspiration: inspirationhappiness: gladknowledge: videnensuring: vishedenilluminated: oplystcinnamon: kanelalmonds: mandlerroasted: ristedeupcoming: kommendehesitation: tøveextinguished: slukkedepassionate: lidenskabelige

De stemmen zijn geteld, het formeren is begonnen. We duiden met de politieke redactie van de Volkskrant de laatste ontwikkelingen. Met verslaggevers Natalie Righton, Frank Hendrickx en Avinash Bhikhie, fotograaf David van Dam, columnist Heleen Mees en Kamerlid Joost Sneller.Na het experiment met een onpartijdige premier, lijken de formerende partijen nu op een experiment met een minderheidskabinet af te stevenen. D66, CDA en VDD zitten met elkaar om tafel om te onderhandelen over een regeerakkoord. Wat kunnen we verwachten?Rob Jetten is op weg een progressieve premier te worden in een conservatieve Kamer. Wat betekent dat voor de nieuwe politieke verhoudingen? En wat wordt de strategie van links, nu zij buitenspel lijken te zijn gezet?Volkskrant op ZondagDe Balie en de Volkskrant blazen nieuw leven in de talkshow De Volkskrant op Zondag met elke keer een ander thema centraal. Van politiek, kunst tot economie: over elk katern is er genoeg te vertellen. Gesprekken aan tafel wisselen zich af met voordrachten, columns en scherpe interviews met mensen uit de praktijk.Ianthe Mosselman: programmamaker en moderatorRemco Meijer: moderatorZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In aflevering 108 spreken Gerard en Sietse met shortgamespecialist Stephan Honing. De PGA Professional van de Hilversumsche deelt praktische tips voor de winter en legt uit hoe je juist in deze periode je chippen kunt verbeteren. Wat is volgens hem de beste techniek rond de green? En welke oefening helpt je om buiten het hoogseizoen echte stappen te maken in het korte spel?Daarnaast bespreken de mannen de column van Anne van Dam en hebben ze het over gele golfballen. Zijn ze slecht voor je spel, of juist een slimme keuze? Zoals altijd bellen Gerard en Sietse ook met Joost Luiten. Die raakt zijn golfclubs even niet aan, maar zit allesbehalve stil. Heeft Joost goede voornemens, of doet hij daar niet aan?

VII Fórum do Livre Pensar Espírita (LiPE) do ECK - Sexta LiveSexto dia da sétima edição do LiPE do ECK. No dia 18 de dezembro (quinta), às 19h00, teremos "Espíritas, quantos são? - Interessa-nos o quantitativo ou o qualitativo de espíritas?". Na bancada, Marco Milani (SP), João Damásio (GO) e Marcelo Henrique (SC).Recentemente, o Censo 2022 apontou o quantitativo de espíritas em nosso país, com uma redução percentual em relação aos levantamentos anteriores. O tema foi objeto de várias reflexões, da parte de articulistas e dirigentes espíritas, tentando entender o recrudescimento dos adeptos, assim como perceber, nos dados acessórios, quem são, efetivamente, os espíritas brasileiros.Assim, é de se perguntar:1) É relevante que se tenham percentuais expressivos de espíritas, no contexto da população brasileira? Por quê?2) Como compreender o retrato da população espírita, com base nos dados censitários?3) Kardec acreditava que o Espiritismo iria se tornar "crença comum" entre os habitantes da Terra. O que dizer desta "predição" kardeciana, considerando que, tanto no Brasil, quanto nas demais nações do planeta, os espíritas sejam tão poucos?4) Quais as causas prováveis e possíveis para a redução do quantitativo de espíritas brasileiros?5) O conhecimento acerca do Espiritismo deriva da exata noção acerca de seus princípios e fundamentos, da divulgação de informações acerca da Filosofia Espírita e do diálogo social. Como são o estudo da teoria espírita, a sua divulgação e o diálogo social, na atualidade?

The prime minister of Denmark apologized for the forced contraception of thousands of Indigenous women in Greenland dating back to the 1960s. The Danish government is also ending problematic parent competency tests associated with disproportionately high numbers of babies being taken away from Indigenous mothers. Both milestones come as Greenland — an autonomous territory of Danish rule — is making strides toward independence. The Trump administration has also made public comments about exerting U.S. control over the mineral-rich territory occupied almost entirely by Indigenous Inuit residents. We'll talk with Greenlanders about how these developments address Denmark's complicated past and what remains to be done. GUESTS Najannguaq Hegelund, chair for SILA 360 Johannes Geisler (Inuk), Greenlandic parent Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, Member of the Parliament of Greenland Ujammiugaq Engell, museum director for the Nuuk Local Museum Break 1 Music: Ikitaa (song) PIQSIQ (artist) Break 2 Music: Hug Room (song) Chuck Copenace (artist) Oshki Manitou (album)

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love Shines Bright in Tivoli's Winter Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Haven glitrede i vintermørket.En: Tivoli Haven glittered in the winter darkness.Da: Små lys blinkede som stjerner i de indviklede juledekorationer.En: Small lights twinkled like stars in the intricate Christmas decorations.Da: Latter og gløggens varme duft fyldte luften.En: Laughter and the warm scent of gløgg filled the air.Da: Astrid og Jens gik hånd i hånd gennem den travle julemarkedsgade.En: Astrid and Jens walked hand in hand through the busy Christmas market street.Da: Astrid kiggede rundt.En: Astrid looked around.Da: Små boder viste alverdens gaver.En: Small stalls displayed gifts from all over the world.Da: Fra keramikfigurer til farverige strømper.En: From ceramic figures to colorful socks.Da: Men presset tyngede hende.En: But the pressure weighed her down.Da: Den perfekte gave til hendes mor virkede uopnåelig.En: The perfect gift for her mother seemed unattainable.Da: Jens kiggede på Astrid, bekymret for hende.En: Jens looked at Astrid, worried about her.Da: Han elskede dette kaos – julens glæde.En: He loved this chaos – the joy of Christmas.Da: Men han vidste også, hvor meget Astrid ønskede, at alt skulle være perfekt.En: But he also knew how much Astrid wanted everything to be perfect.Da: Han ønskede bare, hun kunne slappe af.En: He just wished she could relax.Da: Og vigtigst af alt ville han fortælle hende noget, han havde båret på længe.En: And most importantly, he wanted to tell her something he'd been carrying for a long time.Da: "Hvad med at tage en pause?"En: "How about taking a break?"Da: foreslog Jens.En: suggested Jens.Da: Astrid nikkede og fulgte ham til en bænk tæt på karusellen.En: Astrid nodded and followed him to a bench close to the carousel.Da: "Bare et øjeblik," sagde hun og åndede lettet op.En: "Just for a moment," she said, breathing a sigh of relief.Da: Mens de sad der, omgivet af kælkende børn og snefnug, der faldt blidt, besluttede Jens sig: Nu var det nu.En: As they sat there, surrounded by sledding children and gently falling snowflakes, Jens made his decision: Now was the time.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding.En: He took a deep breath.Da: "Astrid," sagde han forsigtigt.En: "Astrid," he said cautiously.Da: "Jeg har noget, jeg gerne vil sige."En: "I have something I'd like to say."Da: Astrids øjne mødte hans.En: Astrid's eyes met his.Da: Månen skinnede over dem, og Tivoli's lys dansede i hendes blik.En: The moon shone over them, and Tivoli's lights danced in her gaze.Da: "Jeg har holdt af dig i lang tid.En: "I have cared about you for a long time.Da: Mere end en ven," indrømmede Jens.En: More than a friend," Jens confessed.Da: "Jeg har bare været bange for at ødelægge vores venskab."En: "I've just been afraid of ruining our friendship."Da: Astrid kiggede på ham overrasket, men der var også noget mere.En: Astrid looked at him surprised, but there was something more.Da: En varme bredte sig gennem hende.En: A warmth spread through her.Da: "Åh Jens," sagde hun stille.En: "Oh Jens," she said quietly.Da: "Jeg...En: "I...Da: Jeg har også altid følt noget særligt."En: I've always felt something special too."Da: Det var som om, noget tungt faldt fra hendes skuldre.En: It was as if something heavy fell from her shoulders.Da: Škreget om den perfekte gave svandt ind.En: The scream for the perfect gift faded away.Da: Ægte følelser og uspolerede minder var alt, hvad der betød noget.En: True feelings and unspoiled memories were all that mattered.Da: Senere, mens de gik tilbage mod boderne, fandt Astrid en lille, simpel krystalkugle.En: Later, as they walked back towards the stalls, Astrid found a small, simple crystal ball.Da: Indeni lå et smukt sneklædt landskab.En: Inside lay a beautiful snow-covered landscape.Da: Perfekt og alligevel naturligt.En: Perfect yet natural.Da: Hun smilede.En: She smiled.Da: Den var perfekt til hendes mor – enkel, autentisk.En: It was perfect for her mother – simple, authentic.Da: De gik derfra sammen, hånd i hånd, et venskab forvandlet til noget dybere.En: They walked away together, hand in hand, a friendship transformed into something deeper.Da: Astrid lærte, at perfektion ikke findes, men øjeblikke af ægte glæde og kærlighed gør.En: Astrid learned that perfection does not exist, but moments of true joy and love do.Da: Tivoli lyste stadig op omkring dem, men nu strålede deres hjerter endnu stærkere.En: Tivoli still lit up around them, but now their hearts shone even brighter. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glitredetwinkled: blinkedeintricate: indvikledelaughter: latterscent: duftmarket: markedsgadestall: boddisplayed: visteceramic: keramikpressure: presunattainable: uopnåeligworried: bekymretchaos: kaosrelax: slappe afbench: bænkcarousel: karusellensurrounded: omgivetsledding: kælkendesnowflakes: snefnugcautiously: forsigtigtconfessed: indrømmedefriendship: venskabsurprised: overrasketspread: bredte sigauthentic: autentisktransformed: forvandletlearned: lærteperfection: perfektiongaze: blikunspoiled: uspolerede

The prime minister of Denmark apologized for the forced contraception of thousands of Indigenous women in Greenland dating back to the 1960s. The Danish government is also ending problematic parent competency tests associated with disproportionately high numbers of babies being taken away from Indigenous mothers. Both milestones come as Greenland — an autonomous territory of Danish rule — is making strides toward independence. The Trump administration has also made public comments about exerting U.S. control over the mineral-rich territory occupied almost entirely by Indigenous Inuit residents. We'll talk with Greenlanders about how these developments address Denmark's complicated past and what remains to be done. GUESTS Najannguaq Hegelund, chair for SILA 360 Johannes Geisler (Inuk), Greenlandic parent Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, Member of the Parliament of Greenland Ujammiugaq Engell, museum director for the Nuuk Local Museum Break 1 Music: Ikitaa (song) PIQSIQ (artist) Break 2 Music: Hug Room (song) Chuck Copenace (artist) Oshki Manitou (album)

Joop en Theodor spreken weer heel lang en uitgebreid over de chanoeka viering op de Dam in Amsterdam; de mensen in Nederland die zich als pro-Palestijnen opstellen; het samen leven, wonen en werken van Joden, moslims, christenen en Druzen in Israël en heel veel andere zaken.

Podcast Summary Weather History & Current Conditions (December 18, 2025) Historic perspective: December 18, 1976 saw unseasonably warm temps reaching 64°F in Des Moines Recent pattern shift from active Alberta Clippers bringing light, fluffy snow to warmer, drier conditions Flash freeze warning for today as cold front passes through with potential snow squalls White Christmas Outlook Historical probabilities: Rock Rapids (70%), Des Moines (39%), Fort Madison (30%) 2025 forecast: Unlikely for white Christmas anywhere in Iowa due to warming trend and dry forecast through month's end Reflects broader trend of warming winters and transition from snow to rain/mixed precipitation Climate Forecast Next 7 days: Unseasonably warm (40s) and dry as polar vortex retreats north 6-14 day outlook: Strong signal for above-normal temps and dry conditions across western Iowa January-March: Equal chances on temperature, lean wet for eastern Iowa quarter Spring outlook: Potential transition to ENSO neutral conditions (70% probability), similar to pleasant spring 2025? December Snow Recap Fourth snowiest November on record for some stations Keokuk Lock and Dam (records since 1894) and Toledo (records since 1884) saw snowiest November-December period Multiple Alberta Clippers dropped 2-3 inches each, totaling 5-7 inches statewide December 14th storm caused I-80 closures and treacherous driving conditions Specialty Crop Updates Melcast System: Fungicide timing tool for melon growers will be available for Iowa locations (web-based platform from Indiana) Caterpillar Tunnels: Rolling Acres Produce Supply in Drakesville now manufacturing local tunnel kits with prefab end walls with doors Great Lakes Expo Recap: Major Midwest fruit/vegetable conference in Grand Rapids  Annual Strawberry Production: New technique shared—rooting bare-root plants in plug trays for 6 weeks before July 15th planting optimizes yield and reduces runner management Upcoming Last episode of 2025 Live recording at Iowa Specialty Producers Conference, February 24th in Ankeny January episode will come, but unknown date right now. Podcast summary generated using claude.ai

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Romance at Tivoli: A Christmas Confession Under the Stars Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli lyste op i den kolde vinteraften.En: Tivoli lit up in the cold winter evening.Da: Det var december, og julemarkederne var begyndt.En: It was December, and the Christmas markets had begun.Da: Tivoli Gardens i København glimtede i tusind farver, og julesangene fyldte luften.En: Tivoli Gardens in København glimmered in a thousand colors, and Christmas songs filled the air.Da: Sneen lå let over boderne, og duften af kandiserede æbler og varm kakao spredte sig.En: The snow lay lightly over the stalls, and the scent of candied apples and hot cocoa spread.Da: Kasper, Maja og Søren trådte ind gennem den store port, en smule overvældet af al glansen.En: Kasper, Maja, and Søren stepped in through the large gate, somewhat overwhelmed by all the splendor.Da: Kasper havde en plan.En: Kasper had a plan.Da: Denne aften ville han fortælle Maja, hvordan han havde det.En: This evening, he would tell Maja how he felt.Da: Men hans hænder var allerede fugtige af sved, og Søren gik ved siden af og grinede lidt.En: But his hands were already moist with sweat, and Søren walked beside him, laughing a little.Da: "Ser du noget, du kan lide, Maja?"En: "Do you see something you like, Maja?"Da: spurgte Søren og kastede et skævt blik til Kasper.En: asked Søren, casting a sidelong glance at Kasper.Da: Maja smilte stort og nikkede, mens hun så sig omkring.En: Maja smiled broadly and nodded as she looked around.Da: "Alt ser så magisk ud!"En: "Everything looks so magical!"Da: sagde hun og kiggede op på lysene.En: she said, looking up at the lights.Da: Kasper mærkede sit hjerte hoppe.En: Kasper felt his heart leap.Da: Måske var dette øjeblikket?En: Maybe this was the moment?Da: Men nej, der var for mange mennesker her.En: But no, there were too many people here.Da: De tre venner gik fra bod til bod.En: The three friends went from stall to stall.Da: Kasper forsøgte at nyde øjeblikket, men nervøsiteten ville ikke slippe sit tag i ham.En: Kasper tried to enjoy the moment, but the nervousness would not let go of him.Da: Søren begyndte at fortælle en historie om sidste år, hvor Kasper havde spildt gløgg over det hele.En: Søren began to tell a story about last year when Kasper had spilled gløgg everywhere.Da: Maja lo højt, og Kasper rødmede.En: Maja laughed loudly, and Kasper blushed.Da: "Okay, hvornår gør du det?"En: "Okay, when are you going to do it?"Da: hviskede Søren og puffede til Kasper med albuen.En: whispered Søren, nudging Kasper with his elbow.Da: Kasper sukkede og stirrede op på pariserhjulet.En: Kasper sighed and stared up at the Ferris wheel.Da: Det var stort og oplyst, snoede sig rundt, dets top rakte op mod stjernehimlen.En: It was large and illuminated, winding around, its top reached up toward the starry sky.Da: "Når vi er oppe," svarede Kasper lavmælt.En: "When we are up high," Kasper replied softly.Da: Søren nikkede, og hans ansigt blev kort alvorligt.En: Søren nodded, and his face briefly became serious.Da: Da de nåede hen til pariserhjulet, begyndte de at stige om bord.En: As they reached the Ferris wheel, they began to board.Da: Musikken og lysene blev fjernere, mens de steg op, op mod toppen.En: The music and lights became more distant as they rose up, up toward the top.Da: Kasper tog en dyb indånding.En: Kasper took a deep breath.Da: "Maja..." begyndte han.En: "Maja..." he began.Da: Hun vendte sig mod ham, hendes øjne store og nysgerrige.En: She turned towards him, her eyes wide and curious.Da: "Ja, Kasper?En: "Yes, Kasper?Da: Hvad er der?"En: What is it?"Da: spurgte hun blidt.En: she asked gently.Da: Hun var ikke klar over tumulten inden i ham.En: She was unaware of the turmoil inside him.Da: Derefter, på toppen af hjulet, med Københavns glitrende landskab nedenfor dem, fandt Kasper sine ord.En: Then, at the top of the wheel, with København's glittering landscape below them, Kasper found his words.Da: "Maja, jeg kan virkelig godt lide dig.En: "Maja, I really like you.Da: Altid har jeg...En: I always have...Da: Jeg håber, du føler lidt det samme?"En: I hope you feel a bit the same?"Da: Ordene kom ud, og han kunne næsten ikke tro, han havde sagt det.En: The words came out, and he could hardly believe he had said it.Da: Maja smilede blødt, hendes kinder blev røde.En: Maja smiled softly, her cheeks reddened.Da: "Kasper, jeg har også haft den følelse.En: "Kasper, I've had that feeling too.Da: Jeg vidste bare ikke, hvordan jeg skulle sige det."En: I just didn't know how to say it."Da: Nede fra jorden så Søren op mod dem.En: From down below, Søren looked up at them.Da: En sjælden stille stolthed fyldte hans stemme.En: A rare quiet pride filled his voice.Da: "Godt gået, Kasper," mumlede han for sig selv.En: "Well done, Kasper," he mumbled to himself.Da: Da de kom ned igen, følte Kasper sig lettere.En: When they came down again, Kasper felt lighter.Da: Alt han havde frygtet var forsvundet.En: Everything he had feared had disappeared.Da: Maja tog hans hånd, og Søren, stadigvæk grinende, kunne kun give dem et klap på skuldrene.En: Maja took his hand, and Søren, still grinning, could only give them a pat on the shoulders.Da: Det blev en vinteraften, de aldrig ville glemme, midt i Tivolis julelys og magi.En: It became a winter evening they would never forget, amidst Tivoli's Christmas lights and magic.Da: Og med den kolde decembervind om dem, vidste Kasper, at han havde taget et stort skridt.En: And with the cold December wind around them, Kasper knew that he had taken a big step.Da: Han var ikke længere nervøs, men fuld af mod.En: He was no longer nervous, but full of courage. Vocabulary Words:lit up: lyste opglimmered: glimtedescent: duftencandied: kandiseredeslendor: glansensomewhat: en smulemoist: fugtigesidelong glance: skævt blikbroadly: stortleap: hoppenervousness: nervøsitetenturmoil: tumultenreddened: rødepride: stolthedgrinning: grinendepat: klapamidst: midt icourage: modstalls: bodernestepped: trådtenod: nickedeelm: puffedeelbow: albuensoftly: lavmæltgentle: blidtdistant: fjernerelandscape: landskabfear: frygtetunaware: ikke klar overillumination: oplyst

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Flickering Lights to Futures: A Startup Christmas Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-16-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Inde i det travle rum i Københavns startup inkubator hang julelysene i loftet og klingede blidt mod hinanden.En: Inside the busy room of Københavns startup incubator, Christmas lights hung from the ceiling and gently clinked against each other.Da: Rummet var fyldt med ivrige iværksættere, der alle drømte om at blive den næste store succes i tech-branchen.En: The room was filled with eager entrepreneurs, all dreaming of becoming the next big success in the tech industry.Da: Silja stod nær et lille bord, hendes app på skærmen foran hende.En: Silja stood near a small table, her app displayed on the screen in front of her.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding og rettede skuldrene.En: She took a deep breath and straightened her shoulders.Da: Det var en vigtig dag.En: It was an important day.Da: Silja var ambitiøs.En: Silja was ambitious.Da: Hun drømte om at lancere sin app, som skulle forbinde lokale kunstnere med købere.En: She dreamed of launching her app, which aimed to connect local artists with buyers.Da: Hendes søster, Maja, havde besluttet sig for at tage med som støtte.En: Her sister, Maja, had decided to come along for support.Da: Maja, selv om hun var skeptisk, var der for Silja.En: Maja, although skeptical, was there for Silja.Da: “Jeg tror på dig, Silja,” sagde Maja blidt, mens hun holdt en kop varm gløgg.En: “I believe in you, Silja,” Maja said gently, while holding a cup of warm gløgg.Da: Et par meter derfra stod Erik med en tablet i hænderne.En: A few meters away stood Erik with a tablet in hand.Da: Han var en dygtig softwareudvikler, men skeptisk over for nye projekter, da han tidligere havde oplevet nogle fiaskoer.En: He was a skilled software developer but skeptical about new projects after experiencing some failures in the past.Da: Men der var alligevel noget ved arrangementet, der tiltalte ham.En: However, there was something appealing about the event.Da: Han lyttede til de forskellige pitches, mens han spekulerede på potentielle samarbejder.En: He listened to various pitches, pondering potential collaborations.Da: Da Erik nåede Siljas stand, fangede noget hendes opmærksomhed ved hans rolige og analytiske væsen.En: When Erik reached Silja's booth, something about his calm and analytical demeanor caught her attention.Da: Hun tog chancen.En: She seized the opportunity.Da: “Hej, jeg er Silja,” sagde hun og gav ham hånden.En: “Hi, I'm Silja,” she said, extending her hand to him.Da: “Jeg tror måske, du vil kunne lide min app.” Erik lyttede opmærksomt, mens Silja passioneret forklarede sin vision.En: “I think you might like my app.” Erik listened attentively as Silja passionately explained her vision.Da: Han kunne lide hendes entusiasme og den klare idé.En: He liked her enthusiasm and clear idea.Da: Men han tøvede stadig lidt.En: But he still hesitated a little.Da: Silja svarede ivrigt på hans spørgsmål, men hun mærkede frustrationen vokse.En: Silja eagerly answered his questions, but she could feel frustration growing.Da: De andre startups var stærke konkurrenter.En: The other startups were strong competitors.Da: Midt i deres diskussion blinkede lysene et par gange og gik derefter ud.En: In the middle of their discussion, the lights flickered a few times and then went out.Da: Pludselig stod de i halvmørke, kun oplyst af de julelys, der stadig glødede.En: Suddenly, they were in semi-darkness, only illuminated by the Christmas lights that still glowed.Da: “Det her komplicerer det,” sagde Silja med et grin, mens hun fiskede en kuglepen og et papir op fra tasken.En: “This complicates things,” Silja said with a laugh, fishing out a pen and paper from her bag.Da: “Lad os gøre det på gammeldags måde.” Under de glødende lys begyndte Erik og Silja at skitsere idéer.En: “Let's do this the old-fashioned way.” Under the glowing lights, Erik and Silja began sketching ideas.Da: Måske var det juleånden, men Erik begyndte at føle en ny optimisme vokse i sig.En: Perhaps it was the Christmas spirit, but Erik began to feel a new optimism growing within him.Da: “Du har virkelig noget her,” sagde han og smilede til Silja.En: “You really have something here,” he said, smiling at Silja.Da: Pludselig var strømmen tilbage.En: Suddenly, the power returned.Da: Skærmen foran dem blev lys igen, og deres noteside var en rodebunke af idéer.En: The screen in front of them lit up again, and their notes were a jumble of ideas.Da: Men de havde nået et gennembrud.En: But they had reached a breakthrough.Da: Silja strålede.En: Silja beamed.Da: “Vi gjorde det!” udbrød hun.En: “We did it!” she exclaimed.Da: Erik nikkede, lettere overrasket over at finde sig selv så begejstret for et nyt projekt.En: Erik nodded, somewhat surprised to find himself so excited about a new project.Da: "Vi skal fejre det her," foreslog han.En: "We should celebrate this," he proposed.Da: “Lad os tage en festlig middag.” Sammen gik de ud i den kolde, vinterbeklædte aften i København, med Maja ved deres side.En: “Let's have a festive dinner.” Together, they stepped out into the cold, winter-clad night in København, with Maja by their side.Da: Silja havde lært at lade andre hjælpe og stole på dem omkring hende.En: Silja had learned to let others help and trust those around her.Da: Erik havde fundet ny tro på nye muligheder.En: Erik had found new faith in new opportunities.Da: Snart sad de på en hyggelig restaurant, og med varme retter foran sig og smilene lysende, fejrede de begyndelsen på deres partnerskab og opdagelsen af tillid.En: Soon they were sitting in a cozy restaurant, with warm dishes in front of them and smiles shining, celebrating the beginning of their partnership and the discovery of trust.Da: Julelysene omkring dem spejlede en ny begyndelse og nærhed.En: The Christmas lights around them reflected a new beginning and closeness. Vocabulary Words:incubator: inkubatorceiling: loftetentrepreneur: iværksætterambitious: ambitiøsskeptical: skeptiskdeveloper: softwareudviklerfailures: fiaskoerdemeanor: væsenenthusiasm: entusiasmefrustration: frustrationsemi-darkness: halvmørkeilluminated: oplystflickered: blinkedebreakthrough: gennembrudexclaimed: udbrødopportunity: mulighedcelebrate: fejrepartnership: partnerskabtrust: tillidcloseness: nærhedgløgg: gløggarrangement: arrangementetcollaborations: samarbejderanalytical: analytiskpitch: pitchpotential: potentiellecompetitors: konkurrentercomplicates: komplicerersketching: skitsereoptimism: optimisme

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In this episode of Bigfoot Society, a father and son from Ponca City, Oklahoma share a chilling series of Bigfoot encounters that span nearly a decade. What began near Highway 60 and Charlie Creek escalated into multiple close-range Sasquatch sightings around Kaw Dam and the river, including one terrifying moment where a teenager finds himself just three feet away from a massive, grunting figure in the dark. As cows panic, coyotes scatter, and something unseen moves through the trees, the family realizes this is no ordinary wildlife encounter.The story includes face-to-face Bigfoot encounters, nighttime fishing incidents, reports of possible infrasound effects, and unsettling behavior that suggests intelligence and intent. With activity reported by locals, hunters, and even law enforcement sources, this episode explores why so many encounters go unreported — and what happens when Sasquatch refuses to stay hidden. If you're interested in real Bigfoot sightings, Sasquatch encounters in Oklahoma, Kaw Dam stories, and firsthand cryptid experiences, this is an episode you won't forget.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Winter Magic at Tivoli: Finding Inspiration in Snowy Silence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnug dansede ned fra himlen, som små stjerner der landede blidt på folks hatte og frakker.En: Snowflakes danced down from the sky like little stars landing gently on people's hats and coats.Da: Tivoli Gardens var fyldt med julelys og dekorative boder, hver med duften af gløgg og brændte mandler i luften.En: Tivoli Gardens was filled with Christmas lights and decorative stalls, each with the scent of gløgg and roasted almonds in the air.Da: Det var jul, og stedet var en magisk verden af vinter og glæde.En: It was Christmas, and the place was a magical world of winter and joy.Da: Lars stod under et overdækket område, beskytter mod det pludselige snefald.En: Lars stood under a covered area, sheltered from the sudden snowfall.Da: Han kiggede ud over haven, mens han forsøgte at finde inspiration til sin kunst.En: He looked out over the garden, while trying to find inspiration for his art.Da: Han var en stille, eftertænksom mand, der ofte fandt det svært at tale med andre.En: He was a quiet, thoughtful man who often found it difficult to speak with others.Da: Ved hans side stod Sofie, en kvinde med et lysende smil og glade øjne.En: Beside him stood Sofie, a woman with a bright smile and happy eyes.Da: Hun elskede juletiden og alt det vidunderlige, den bragte med sig.En: She loved the Christmas season and all the wonderful things it brought with it.Da: Hun så sneen som en gave, en mulighed for nye minder og eventyr.En: She saw the snow as a gift, an opportunity for new memories and adventures.Da: "Det er smukt, ikke?"En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"Da: sagde Sofie og pegede op mod de svajende grene, hvor snefnuggene samledes.En: said Sofie, pointing up at the swaying branches where snowflakes gathered.Da: Lars nikkede, trak skuldrene lidt op.En: Lars nodded, shrugging his shoulders slightly.Da: "Det er det," svarede han kort.En: "It is," he replied briefly.Da: De blev stående i stilhed et øjeblik.En: They stood in silence for a moment.Da: Sofie kunne mærke, at Lars ikke var typen, der kastede sig hovedkulds ud i samtaler.En: Sofie could sense that Lars wasn't the type who plunged headlong into conversations.Da: Men hun ønskede at lære ham at kende, ønskede at dele denne smukke dag med ham.En: But she wanted to get to know him, wanted to share this beautiful day with him.Da: "Jeg elsker, hvordan Tivoli ser ud om vinteren," sagde hun, i et forsøg på at åbne samtalen.En: "I love how Tivoli looks in winter," she said, trying to open the conversation.Da: "Det er som om stedet bliver levende på en helt ny måde."En: "It's as if the place comes alive in a whole new way."Da: Lars kiggede på hende, denne gang med et lille smil.En: Lars looked at her, this time with a small smile.Da: "Jeg er her for at finde inspiration," sagde han lidt tøvende.En: "I'm here to find inspiration," he said a bit hesitantly.Da: "Jeg må male noget... noget der fanger dette."En: "I need to paint something... something that captures this."Da: Sofie satte pris på hans ærlighed.En: Sofie appreciated his honesty.Da: "Måske kan jeg hjælpe dig," foreslog hun ivrigt.En: "Maybe I can help you," she suggested eagerly.Da: "Lad os finde noget, der kan inspirere dig."En: "Let's find something that can inspire you."Da: Lars tøvede igen, men der var noget i Sofies optimisme, der dragede ham.En: Lars hesitated again, but there was something in Sofie's optimism that drew him in.Da: "Okay," sagde han til sidst.En: "Okay," he finally said.Da: Sammen gik de langs de sneklædte stier, mens Sofie pegede på de små detaljer, hun elskede.En: Together they walked along the snow-covered paths, while Sofie pointed out the little details she loved.Da: Månens lys, der reflekterede i snedriverne, børn der grinte og legede, den varme glød fra en julebod.En: The moonlight reflecting in the snowdrifts, children laughing and playing, the warm glow from a Christmas stall.Da: Som de gik, åbnede Lars sig gradvist.En: As they walked, Lars gradually opened up.Da: Han delte sine drømme og tanker med Sofie.En: He shared his dreams and thoughts with Sofie.Da: Hun lyttede opmærksomt, glad for at kunne skabe en forbindelse med ham.En: She listened attentively, happy to create a connection with him.Da: I et øjeblik af stilhed stoppede de ved en lille bænk, hvor sneen lagde sig som et blødt tæppe.En: In a moment of silence, they stopped at a small bench where the snow lay like a soft blanket.Da: "Det er her," sagde Lars pludselig.En: "This is it," Lars suddenly said.Da: "Jeg kan se det nu.En: "I can see it now.Da: Maleriet.En: The painting.Da: Det vil handle om glæden og roen her."En: It will be about the joy and peace here."Da: Sofie smilede bredt.En: Sofie smiled broadly.Da: "Jeg vidste, vi kunne finde det sammen."En: "I knew we could find it together."Da: De blev siddende lidt længere, delte drømme og håb.En: They sat a little longer, sharing dreams and hopes.Da: Lars følte en ny form for åbenhed, en lyst til at opleve verden.En: Lars felt a new form of openness, a desire to experience the world.Da: Sofie mærkede værdien af at møde en sjæl, der forstod hende.En: Sofie felt the value of meeting a soul that understood her.Da: Da de til sidst gik deres vej ud af Tivoli, vidste de, at de havde fundet noget særligt i hinandens selskab.En: As they eventually made their way out of Tivoli, they knew they had found something special in each other's company.Da: Lars havde fundet sin inspiration, og Sofie havde fundet en ven, der virkelig så hende.En: Lars had found his inspiration, and Sofie had found a friend who truly saw her.Da: I vintermørket lyste Tivoli op som en stjerne på himlen, en påmindelse om den skønhed og forbindelse, der findes i de mest uventede øjeblikke.En: In the winter darkness, Tivoli lit up like a star in the sky, a reminder of the beauty and connection that can be found in the most unexpected moments. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnugdanced: dansedestar: stjernerlanded: landededecorative: dekorativeroasted: brændtescent: duftencovered: overdækketsheltered: beskyttersnowfall: snefaldquiet: stillethoughtful: eftertænksombright: lysendegathered: samledesknit: strikkedeplunged: kastedeheadlong: hovedkuldsinspiration: inspirationhesitantly: tøvendeeagerly: ivrigtreflection: reflekteredesnowdrifts: sdriverneattentively: opmærksomtconnection: forbindelsemoonlight: månens lysglow: glødopened: åbnedebench: bænkblanket: tæppepeace: roen

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Christmas Heist at Den Blå Planet: An Aquarium Mystery Solved Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag på Den Blå Planet i København.En: It was a cold winter day at Den Blå Planet in København.Da: Den blide summen af julemusik fyldte luften, mens snefnug stille dalede ned udenfor.En: The gentle hum of Christmas music filled the air as snowflakes quietly drifted down outside.Da: Astrid, akvariets dedikerede medarbejder, var netop i gang med sin sædvanlige runde blandt tankene.En: Astrid, the aquarium's dedicated employee, was making her usual rounds among the tanks.Da: Hun elskede sit arbejde og de små glimt af vidundere, der boede i hver tank.En: She loved her job and the small glimpses of wonder that lived in each tank.Da: Men pludselig bemærkede hun det - den sjældne, værdifulde fisk var væk.En: But suddenly she noticed it—the rare, valuable fish was gone.Da: Tankens indhold reflekterede kun hendes bekymrede ansigt.En: The tank's contents only reflected her worried face.Da: Lars, en energisk besøgende, der var kommet med sin familie, hørte Astrids fortvivlede hvisken til en kollega.En: Lars, an energetic visitor who had come with his family, overheard Astrid's despairing whisper to a colleague.Da: Han elskede gåder og mysterier, og denne forsvundne fisk fangede straks hans interesse.En: He loved puzzles and mysteries, and this missing fish immediately caught his interest.Da: "Må jeg hjælpe?"En: "May I help?"Da: spurgte Lars med et smil, da han nærmede sig Astrid.En: asked Lars with a smile as he approached Astrid.Da: Hun tøvede, men til sidst nikkede hun.En: She hesitated, but eventually, she nodded.Da: Dagens tryk og den kommende julerus gav hende få valgmuligheder.En: The day's pressure and the coming Christmas rush left her with few options.Da: De begyndte deres jagt.En: They began their hunt.Da: Senere på dagen bemærkede Lars en mistænkelig mand, der svævede nær den tomme tank.En: Later that day, Lars noticed a suspicious man lurking near the empty tank.Da: Han havde været der tidligere, inden fisken forsvandt.En: He had been there earlier, before the fish disappeared.Da: Lars besluttede at følge manden diskret.En: Lars decided to discreetly follow the man.Da: Samtidig studerede Astrid overvågningsoptagelserne tæt og prøvede at samle ledetråde.En: Meanwhile, Astrid closely studied the surveillance footage, trying to gather clues.Da: Efterhånden som eftermiddagen skred frem, krydsede deres stier igen.En: As the afternoon progressed, their paths crossed again.Da: Astrid havde opdaget noget alarmerende på videoen - det så ud til, at en af ​​akvariets egne ansatte var involveret.En: Astrid had discovered something alarming on the video—it appeared that one of the aquarium's own employees was involved.Da: Hun delte opdagelsen med Lars.En: She shared the discovery with Lars.Da: De indså, at deres kombinerede indsats kunne kaste lys over mysteriet.En: They realized that their combined efforts could shed light on the mystery.Da: Sammen konfronterede de den mistænkte i et afkrog af akvariet.En: Together, they confronted the suspect in a secluded corner of the aquarium.Da: Deres hjerter bankede, men deres stemmer var faste.En: Their hearts were pounding, but their voices were firm.Da: Efter en kort konfrontation, indrømmede den ansatte det skandaløse plot om at sælge fisken på det sorte marked for hurtige penge.En: After a brief confrontation, the employee confessed to the scandalous plot to sell the fish on the black market for quick money.Da: Astrid og Lars var i stand til at forhindre flugten.En: Astrid and Lars were able to prevent the escape.Da: Snart var fisken sikkert tilbage i sin tank, svømmende fredeligt blandt sine undervandskammerater.En: Soon, the fish was safely back in its tank, swimming peacefully among its underwater companions.Da: Julelysene på Den Blå Planet glimtede ekstra lyst den aften.En: The Christmas lights at Den Blå Planet sparkled extra brightly that night.Da: Astrid smilede til Lars, taknemmelig for hans hjælp.En: Astrid smiled at Lars, grateful for his help.Da: Hun havde lært noget vigtigt: Samarbejde kunne overvinde de vanskeligste udfordringer.En: She had learned something important: Collaboration could overcome the toughest challenges.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg vil huske denne jul," sagde Lars, mens han betragtede fisken, nu tryg og tilbage, med nyvunden respekt for det marine liv.En: "I think I'll remember this Christmas," said Lars, as he watched the fish, now safe and back, with newfound respect for marine life.Da: Mens Astrid og Lars gik hvert til sit, samlede sig en varm følelse af tilfredshed i deres hjerter.En: As Astrid and Lars went their separate ways, a warm feeling of satisfaction gathered in their hearts.Da: Julestemningen fyldte akvariet, og den sjældne fisk svømmede lykkeligt blandt det gyldne lys.En: The Christmas spirit filled the aquarium, and the rare fish swam happily among the golden lights.Da: Det havde været en uforglemmelig dag for dem begge, hvor nye venskaber blev født, og vigtige lektioner blev lært.En: It had been an unforgettable day for both of them, where new friendships were born, and important lessons were learned. Vocabulary Words:hum: summensnowflakes: snefnugdedicated: dedikeredeglimpses: glimtreflected: reflekterededespairing: fortvivledemysteries: mysteriersubsequently: efterfølgendelurking: svævedediscreetly: diskretgather: samlesurveillance: overvågningsoptagelsernealarming: alarmerendeinvolved: involveretrealized: indsåconfronted: konfronteredesecluded: afkrogconfessed: indrømmedescandalous: skandaløseplot: plotprevent: forhindreescape: flugtsparkled: glimtedegrateful: taknemmeligcollaboration: samarbejdechallenges: udfordringersatisfaction: tilfredshedunforgettable: uforglemmeligcompanions: kammerateraquarium: akvariet

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As the year begins to wind down, Markus opens the first chapter of his annual Year in Review - a tradition that reflects on the melodies, emotions, and defining moments that shaped 2025. Across these first two hours, Markus curates a journey through the tracks that resonated most deeply with the Global DJ Broadcast community: moments of reflection, discovery, and inspiration drawn from across the progressive, melodic, and trance spectrum. These are the sounds that carried us through the year - from the dancefloor highlights to the intimate late-night memories.   Part 1 showcases the beginning of the story: warm grooves, heartfelt vocals, deep textures, and the evolving energy that paves the way toward the more intense chapters still to come in Part 2. Thank you for being part of GDJB all year long - your passion and support make this journey possible.   Tracklist:   01. Markus Schulz presents Dakota - Faultline 02. Grigoré - Heart Pure 03. Cosmic Gate - ID 1 04. Quivver - Consciousness 05. Deep Dish X Eynka featuring Wrabel - Midnight 06. Tinlicker - Never Let Me Go 07. Artche - Drowning 08. Woo York featuring Mark Tarmonea - Feeling (Korolova Remix) 09. Markus Schulz & Matt Fax - The New World 10. Cornucopia - Early Morning 11. Marsh, Volen Sentir & XIRA - Different 12. Trilucid - Calling (M.O.S. Remix) 13. OCATA - Never Get Enough 14. Z2 - I Want You (Volen Sentir Remix) 15. Huminal - Mountainside (Hicky & Kalo Remix) 16. Matt Fax - Ascend 17. Laura van Dam & Q.U.A.K.E. - Holding On 18. YOTTO & Something Good - Love Shop 19. Jerome Isma-Ae -Rise (Jerome's Discothèque Mix) 20. Ferry Corsten & HALIENE - Wherever You Are (Hel:sløwed Reprint) 21. Paul Oakenfold & Hernan Cattaneo - London to Buenos Aires 22. PARAFRAME - Mermaids 23. Nicky Elisabeth - The Lights (Nicky Elisabeth Remix) 24. Kyau & Albert - Luminous 25. Kryder - Time 26. Solarstone & Clara Yates - Your Sacrifice 27. JOA - Missing Part of Me 28. Dosem - FUturegate 29. Misja Helsloot - Autres Directions 30. KhoMha - Artie 31. Röyksopp featuring Susanne Sundfør - Running to the Sea (Disfreq Remix) 32. BT - Flaming June (PARAFRAME Remix) 33. Estiva - E.T. Dust 34. Adina Butar - Whisper (ReDub Remix) 35. Rebūke - Aingeal 36. Armin van Buuren & Omnia - Love 37. Above & Beyond and Zoe Johnston - Quicksand (Don't Go) 38. Paul Oakenfold & Goom Gum - The House of House 38. Cristoph - I Will Find You (Charles D Remix) 40. MRPHLNDR - Peaceful Morning  

Fluent Fiction - Danish: København's Cozy Christmas: The Handmade Gift Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinteraften i København.En: It was a cold winter evening in København.Da: Sneen faldt blidt ned over byens brosten, og gyderne glimtede i det dæmpede lys fra julestjernerne, der hang i vinduerne.En: The snow gently fell over the city's cobblestones, and the alleys glimmered in the dim light from the Christmas stars hanging in the windows.Da: Inde i en hyggelig krog af en lokal kaffebryggeri sad Mikkel, Freja og Johan.En: Inside a cozy nook of a local coffee brewery sat Mikkel, Freja, and Johan.Da: Duften af friskristede kaffebønner blandede sig med aromaen af kanel og skabte en varm, indbydende atmosfære.En: The scent of freshly roasted coffee beans mixed with the aroma of cinnamon, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.Da: Mikkel sad ved det rustikke træbord, omringet af farvet papir og silkebånd.En: Mikkel sat at the rustic wooden table, surrounded by colored paper and silk ribbons.Da: Han tog en slurk af sin varme kakao og kiggede på Freja.En: He took a sip of his hot cocoa and looked at Freja.Da: "Så, Freja, hvad siger du til at lave håndlavede gaver i år?"En: "So, Freja, what do you say to making handmade gifts this year?"Da: foreslog han med et smil.En: he suggested with a smile.Da: Freja rørte i sin cappuccino.En: Freja stirred her cappuccino.Da: Hun var pragmatisk af natur.En: She was pragmatic by nature.Da: "Det lyder fint, Mikkel," sagde hun, "men er det ikke tidskrævende?En: "It sounds fine, Mikkel," she said, "but isn't it time-consuming?Da: Jeg synes, det er nemmere at købe dem."En: I think it's easier to buy them."Da: Johan, der sad mellem dem med en sort kaffe, følte spændingen mellem sine to venner.En: Johan, sitting between them with a black coffee, felt the tension between his two friends.Da: "Måske kunne vi kombinere det bedste fra begge verdener?"En: "Maybe we could combine the best of both worlds?"Da: foreslog han.En: he suggested.Da: "Mikkel, du kan vise os, hvordan det gøres, og Freja, måske finder du det sjovt?"En: "Mikkel, you can show us how it's done, and Freja, maybe you'll find it fun?"Da: Mikkels øjne lyste op.En: Mikkel's eyes lit up.Da: Han gik straks i gang med en demonstration.En: He immediately started a demonstration.Da: Han foldede omhyggeligt et stykke papir til en smuk stjerne.En: He carefully folded a piece of paper into a beautiful star.Da: "Se," sagde han, "det handler ikke kun om gaven selv, men om tiden og tanken bag."En: "See," he said, "it's not just about the gift itself, but about the time and thought behind it."Da: Freja så skeptisk, men lidt mere nysgerrigt til.En: Freja looked skeptical, but a bit more curious.Da: Så delte Mikkel en historie fra en tidligere jul.En: Then Mikkel shared a story from a previous Christmas.Da: "Jeg lavede en lignende gave til min bedstemor.En: "I made a similar gift for my grandmother.Da: Hun sagde, det var den bedste gave, hun nogensinde havde fået.En: She said it was the best gift she had ever received.Da: Det bragte os tættere."En: It brought us closer."Da: Freja lyttede, og noget i hendes ansigt blødgjorde.En: Freja listened, and something in her face softened.Da: Hun tog et stykke papir og begyndte tøvende at folde.En: She took a piece of paper and began hesitantly to fold.Da: "Okay," sagde hun, "Jeg vil prøve at lave en gave selv."En: "Okay," she said, "I'll try to make a gift myself."Da: Som natten svandt, arbejdede de tre venner i deres hjørne af kaffebryggeriet.En: As the night wore on, the three friends worked in their corner of the coffee brewery.Da: Freja begyndte at nyde processen, og Johan nikkede fornøjet, mens han hjalp med at klippe og klistre.En: Freja began to enjoy the process, and Johan nodded contentedly as he helped with cutting and pasting.Da: Mikkel, ved at se Frejas ændring, forstod nu vigtigheden af balance mellem tradition og nutid.En: Mikkel, seeing Freja's change, now understood the importance of balance between tradition and the present.Da: Da de pakkede sammen, følte de sig alle opfyldt.En: As they packed up, they all felt fulfilled.Da: Mikkel havde fået Freja til at se værdien i noget håndlavet.En: Mikkel had gotten Freja to see the value in something handmade.Da: Freja havde opdaget glæden ved at skabe.En: Freja had discovered the joy of creating.Da: Og Johan, han havde endnu engang forenet to forskellige verdener.En: And Johan, he had once again united two different worlds.Da: Sne dækkede nu gaderne udenfor i et hvidt tæppe.En: Snow now covered the streets outside in a white blanket.Da: Inde i deres hjørne var der en ny varme, som kun venskabsbånd kan bringe.En: Inside their corner, there was a new warmth that only bonds of friendship can bring.Da: Julen, tænkte de, handlede om mere end gaver; det handlede om at give noget af sig selv.En: Christmas, they thought, was about more than gifts; it was about giving something of oneself. 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A inteligência artificial, em seus múltiplos sentidos, tem dominado a agenda pública e até mesmo o direcionamento do capital das grandes empresas de tecnologia. Mas você já parou para pensar na infraestrutura gigantesca que dê conta de sustentar o crescimento acelerado das IAs? O futuro e o presente da inteligência artificial passa pela existência dos datacenters. E agora é mais urgente que nunca a gente discutir esse assunto. Estamos vendo um movimento se concretizar, que parece mais uma forma de colonialismo digital: com a crescente resistência à construção de datacenters nos países no norte global, empresas e governos parecem estar convencidos a trazer essas infraestruturas imensas com todos os seus impactos negativos ao sul global. Nesse episódio Yama Chiodi e Damny Laya conversam com pesquisadores, ativistas e atingidos para tentar aprofundar o debate sobre a infraestrutura material das IAs. A gente conversa sobre o que são datacenters e como eles impactam e irão impactar nossas vidas. No segundo episódio, recuperamos movimentos de resistência a sua instalação no Brasil e como nosso país se insere no debate, seguindo a perspectiva de ativistas e de pesquisadores da área que estão buscando uma regulação mais justa para esses grandes empreendimentos.  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ROTEIRO [ vinheta da série ] [ Começa bio-unit ] YAMA: A inteligência artificial, em seus múltiplos sentidos, tem dominado a agenda pública e até mesmo o direcionamento do capital das grandes empresas de tecnologia. Mas você já parou para pensar na infraestrutura gigantesca que dê conta de sustentar o crescimento acelerado das IA? DAMNY: O futuro e o presente da inteligência artificial passa pela existência dos data centers. E agora é mais urgente que nunca a gente discutir esse assunto. Estamos vendo um movimento se concretizar, que parece mais uma forma de colonialismo digital: com a crescente resistência à construção de datacenters nos países no norte global, empresas e governos parecem estar convencidos a trazer os datacenters com todos os seus impactos negativos ao sul global. YAMA: Nós conversamos com pesquisadores, ativistas e atingidos e em dois episódios nós vamos tentar aprofundar o debate sobre a infraestrutura material das IAs. No primeiro, a gente conversa sobre o que são datacenters e como eles impactam e irão impactar nossas vidas. DAMNY: No segundo, recuperamos movimentos de resistência a sua instalação no Brasil e como nosso país se insere no debate, seguindo a perspectiva de ativistas e de pesquisadores da área que estão buscando uma regulação mais justa para esses grandes empreendimentos. [ tom baixo ] YAMA: Eu sou o Yama Chiodi, jornalista de ciência e pesquisador do campo das mudanças climáticas. Se você já é ouvinte do oxigênio pode ter me ouvido aqui na série cidade de ferro ou no episódio sobre antropoceno. Ao longo dos últimos meses investiguei os impactos ambientais das inteligências artificiais para um projeto comum entre o LABMEM, o laboratório de mudança tecnológica, energia e meio ambiente, e o oxigênio. Em setembro passado, o Damny se juntou a mim pra gente construir esses episódios juntos. E não por acaso. O Damny publicou em outubro passado um relatório sobre os impactos socioambientais dos data centers no Brasil, intitulado “Não somos quintal de data center”. O link para o relatório completo se encontra disponível na descrição do episódio. Bem-vindo ao Oxigênio, Dam. DAMNY: Oi Yama. Obrigado pelo convite pra construir junto esses episódios. YAMA: É um prazer, meu amigo. DAMNY: Eu também atuo como jornalista de ciência e sou pesquisador de governança da internet já há algum tempo. Estou agora trabalhando como jornalista e pesquisador aqui no LABJOR, mas quando escrevi o relatório eu tava trabalhando como pesquisador-consultor na ONG IDEC, Instituto de Defesa de Consumidores. YAMA: A gente começa depois da vinheta. [ Termina Bio Unit] [ Vinheta Oxigênio ] [ Começa Documentary] YAMA: Você já deve ter ouvido na cobertura midiática sobre datacenters a formulação que te diz quantos litros de água cada pergunta ao chatGPT gasta. Mas a gente aqui não gosta muito dessa abordagem. Entre outros motivos, porque ela reduz o problema dos impactos socioambientais das IA a uma questão de consumo individual. E isso é um erro tanto político como factual. Calcular quanta água gasta cada pergunta feita ao ChatGPT tira a responsabilidade das empresas e a transfere aos usuários, escondendo a verdadeira escala do problema. Mesmo que o consumo individual cresça de modo acelerado e explosivo, ele sempre vai ser uma pequena fração do problema. Data centers operam em escala industrial, computando quantidades incríveis de dados para treinar modelos e outros serviços corporativos. Um único empreendimento pode consumir em um dia mais energia do que as cidades que os abrigam consomem ao longo de um mês. DAMNY: Nos habituamos a imaginar a inteligência artificial como uma “nuvem” etérea, mas, na verdade, ela só existe a partir de data centers monstruosos que consomem quantidades absurdas de recursos naturais. Os impactos sociais e ambientais são severos. Data centers são máquinas de consumo de energia, água e terra, e criam poluição do ar e sonora, num modelo que reforça velhos padrões de racismo ambiental. O desenvolvimento dessas infraestruturas frequentemente acontece à margem das comunidades afetadas, refazendo a cartilha global da injustiça ambiental. Ao seguir suas redes, perceberemos seus impactos em rios, no solo, no ar, em territórios indígenas e no crescente aumento da demanda por minerais críticos e, por consequência, de práticas minerárias profundamente destrutivas. YAMA: De acordo com a pesquisadora Tamara Kneese, diretora do programa de Clima, Tecnologia e Justiça do instituto de pesquisa Data & Society, com quem conversamos, essa infraestrutura está criando uma nova forma de colonialismo tecnológico. Os danos ambientais são frequentemente direcionados para as comunidades mais vulneráveis, de zonas rurais às periferias dos grandes centros urbanos, que se tornam zonas de sacrifício para o progresso dessa indústria. DAMNY: Além disso, a crescente insatisfação das comunidades do Norte Global com os data centers tem provocado o efeito colonial de uma terceirização dessas estruturas para o Sul Global. E o Brasil não apenas não é exceção como parece ser um destino preferencial por sua alta oferta de energia limpa. [pausa] E com o aval do governo federal, que acaba de publicar uma medida provisória chamada REDATA, cujo objetivo é atrair data centers ao Brasil com isenção fiscal e pouquíssimas responsabilidades. [ Termina Documentary] [tom baixo ] VOICE OVER: BLOCO 1 – O QUE SÃO DATA CENTERS? YAMA: Pra entender o que são data centers, a gente precisa antes de tudo de entender que a inteligência artificial não é meramente uma nuvem etérea que só existe virtualmente. Foi assim que a gente começou nossa conversa com a pesquisadora estadunidense Tamara Kneese. Ela é diretora do programa de Clima, Tecnologia e Justiça do instituto de pesquisa Data & Society. TAMARA: PT – BR [ Eu acho que o problema da nossa relação com a computação é que a maioria parte do tempo a gente não pensa muito sobre a materialidade dos sistemas informacionais e na cadeia de suprimentos que permitem que eles existam. Tudo que a gente faz online não depende só dos nossos aparelhos, ou dos serviços de nuvem que a gente contrata, mas de uma cadeia muito maior. De onde ver o hardware que a gente usa? Que práticas de trabalho são empregadas nessa cadeia? E então, voltando à cadeia de suprimentos, pensar sobre os materiais brutos e os minerais críticos e outras formas de extração, abusos de direitos humanos e trabalhistas que estão diretamente relacionados à produção dos materiais que precisamos pra computação em geral. ] So I think, you know, the problem with our relationship to computing is that, most of the time, we don’t really think that much about the materiality of the computing system and the larger supply chain. You know, thinking about the fact that, of course, everything we do relies not just on our own device, or the particular cloud services that we subscribe to, but also on a much larger supply chain. So, where does the hardware come from, that we are using, and what kind of labor practices are going into that? And then be, you know, further back in the supply chain, thinking about raw materials and critical minerals and other forms of extraction, and human rights abuses and labor abuses that also go into the production of the raw materials that we need for computing in general. DAMNY: A Tamara já escreveu bastante sobre como a metáfora da nuvem nos engana, porque ela dificulta que a gente enxergue a cadeia completa que envolve o processamento de tantos dados. E isso se tornou uma questão muito maior com a criação dos chatbots e das IAs generativas. YAMA: Se a pandemia já representou uma virada no aumento da necessidade de processamento de dados, quando passamos a ir à escola e ao trabalho pelo computador, o boom das IA generativas criou um aumento sem precedentes da necessidade de expandir essas cadeias. DAMNY: E na ponta da infraestrutura de todas as nuvens estão os data centers. Mais do que gerar enormes impactos sócio-ambientais, eles são as melhores formas de enxergar que o ritmo atual da expansão das IAs não poderá continuar por muito tempo, por limitações físicas. Não há terra nem recursos naturais que deem conta disso. YAMA: A gente conversou com a Cynthia Picolo, que é Diretora Executiva do LAPIN, o Laboratório de Políticas Públicas e Internet. O LAPIN tem atuado muito contra a violação de direitos na implementação de data centers no Brasil e a gente ainda vai conversar mais sobre isso. DAMNY: Uma das coisas que a Cynthia nos ajudou a entender é como não podemos dissociar as IAs dos data centers. CYNTHIA: Existe uma materialidade por trás. Existe uma infraestrutura física, que são os data centers. Então os data centers são essas grandes estruturas que são capazes de armazenar, processar e transferir esses dados, que são os dados que são os processamentos que vão fazer com que a inteligência artificial possa acontecer, possa se desenvolver, então não existe sem o outro. Então falar de IA é falar de Datacenter. Então não tem como desassociar. YAMA: Mas como é um datacenter? A Tamara descreve o que podemos ver em fotos e vídeos na internet. TAMARA: [ Sim, de modo geral, podemos dizer que os data centers são galpões gigantes de chips, servidores, sistemas em redes e quando você olha pra eles, são todos muitos parecidos, prédios quadrados sem nada muito interessante. Talvez você nem saiba que é um data center se não observar as luzes e perceber que é uma estrutura enorme sem pessoas, sem trabalhadores. ] Yeah, so, you know, essentially, they’re like giant warehouses of chips, of servers, of networked systems, and, you know, they look like basically nondescript square buildings, very similar. And you wouldn’t really know that it’s a data center unless you look at the lighting, and you kind of realize that something… like, it’s not inhabited by people or workers, really. DAMNY: No próximo bloco a gente tenta resumir os principais problemas socioambientais que os data centers já causam e irão causar com muita mais intensidade no futuro. [tom baixo ] VOICE OVER: BLOCO 2 – A ENORME LISTA DE PROBLEMAS YAMA: O consumo de energia é provavelmente o problema mais conhecido dos data centers e das IAs. Segundo dados da Agência Internacional de Energia, a IEA, organização internacional da qual o Brasil faz parte, a estimativa para o ano de 2024 é que os data centers consumiram cerca de 415 TWh. A cargo de comparação, segundo a Empresa de Pesquisa Energética, instituto de pesquisa público associado ao Ministério das Minas e Energia, o Brasil consumiu no ano de 2024 cerca de 600 TWh. DAMNY: Segundo o mesmo relatório da Agência Internacional de Energia, a estimativa é que o consumo de energia elétrica por datacenters em 2030 vai ser de pelo menos 945 TWh, o que representaria 3% de todo consumo global projetado. Quando a gente olha pras estimativas de outras fontes, contudo, podemos dizer que essas são projeções até conservadoras. Especialmente considerando o impacto da popularização das chamadas LLM, ou grandes modelos de linguagem – aqueles YAMA: Ou seja, mesmo com projeções conservadoras, os data centers do mundo consumiriam em 2030, daqui a menos de cinco anos, cerca de 50% a mais de energia que o Brasil inteiro consome hoje. Segundo a IEA, em 2030 o consumo global de energia elétrica por data centers deve ser equivalente ao consumo da Índia, o país mais populoso do mundo. E há situações locais ainda mais precárias. DAMNY: É o caso da Irlanda. Segundo reportagem do New York Times publicada em outubro passado, espera-se que o consumo de energia elétrica por data centers por lá represente pelo menos 30% do consumo total do país nos próximos anos. Mas porquê os datacenters consomem tanta energia? TAMARA: [ Então, particularmente com o tipo de IA que as empresas estão investindo agora, há uma necessidade de chips e GPUs muito mais poderosos, de modo que os data centers também são sobre prover energia o suficiente pra todo esse poder computacional que demandam o treinamento e uso de grandes modelos de linguagem. Os data centers são estruturas incrivelmente demandantes de energia e água. A água em geral serve para resfriar os servidores, então tem um número considerável de sistemas de cooling que usam água. Além disso tudo, você também precisa de fontes alternativas de energia, porque algumas vezes, uma infraestrutura tão demandante de energia precisa recorrer a geradores para garantir que o data center continue funcionando caso haja algum problema na rede elétrica. ] So, you know, particularly with the kinds of AI that companies are investing in right now, there’s a need for more powerful chips, GPUs, and so Data centers are also about providing enough energy and computational power for these powerful language models to be trained and then used. And so the data center also, you know, in part because it does require so much energy, and it’s just this incredibly energy-intensive thing, you also need water. And the water comes from having to cool the servers, and so… So there are a number of different cooling systems that use water. And then on top of that, you also need backup energy sources, so sometimes, because there’s such a draw on the power grid, you have to have backup generators to make sure that the data center can keep going if something happens with the grid. YAMA: E aqui a gente começa a entender o tamanho do problema. Os data centers são muitas vezes construídos em lugares que já sofrem com infraestruturas precárias de eletricidade e com a falta de água potável. Então eles criam problemas de escassez onde não havia e aprofundam essa escassez em locais onde isso já era uma grande questão – como a região metropolitana de Fortaleza sobre a qual falaremos no próximo episódio, que está em vias de receber um enorme data center do Tiktok. DAMNY: É o que também relatam os moradores de Querétaro, no México, que vivem na região dos data centers da Microsoft. A operação dos data centers da Microsoft gerou uma crise sem precedentes, com quedas frequentes de energia e o interrompimento do abastecimento de água que muitas vezes duram semanas. Os data-centers impactaram de tal forma as comunidades que escolas cancelaram aulas e, indiretamente, foram responsáveis por uma crise de gastroenterite entre crianças. YAMA: E isso nos leva pro segundo ponto. O consumo de água, minerais críticos e outros recursos naturais. TAMARA: [O problema da energia tem recebido mais atenção, porque é uma fonte de ansiedade também. Pensar sobre o aumento da demanda de energia em tempos em que supostamente estaríamos transicionando para deixar de usar energias fósseis, o que obviamente pode ter efeitos devastadores. Mas eu acredito que num nível mais local, o consumo de água é mais relevante. Nós temos grandes empresas indo às áreas rurais do México, por exemplo, e usando toda a água disponível e basicamente deixando as pessoas sem água. E isso é incrivelmente problemático. Então isso acontece em áreas que já tem problemas de abastecimento de água, onde as pessoas já não tem muito poder de negociação com as empresas. Não têm poder político pra isso. São lugares tratados como zonas de sacrifício, algo que já vimos muitas vezes no mundo, especialmente em territórios indígenas. Então as consequências são na verdade muito maiores do que só problemas relacionados à energia. ] I think the energy problem has probably gotten the most attention, just because it is a source of anxiety, too, so thinking about, you know, energy demand at a time when we’re supposed to be transitioning away from fossil fuels. And clearly, the effects that that can have will be devastating. But I think on a local level, things like the water consumption can matter more. So, you know, if we have tech companies moving into rural areas in Mexico and, you know, using up all of their water and basically preventing people in the town from having access to water. That is incredibly problematic. So I think, you know, in water-stressed areas and areas where the people living in a place don’t have as much negotiating power with the company. Don’t have as much political power, and especially if places are basically already treated as sacrifice zones, which we’ve seen repeatedly many places in the world, with Indigenous land in particular, you know, I think the consequences may go far beyond just thinking about, you know, the immediate kind of energy-related problems. YAMA: Existem pelo menos quatro fins que tornam os data centers máquinas de consumir água. O mais direto e local é a água utilizada na refrigeração de todo equipamento que ganha temperatura nas atividades de computação, o processo conhecido como cooling. Essa prática frequentemente utiliza água potável. Apesar de já ser extremamente relevante do ponto de vista de consumo, essa é apenas uma das formas de consumo abundante de água. DAMNY: Indiretamente, os data centers também consomem a água relacionada ao seu alto consumo de energia, em especial na geração de energia elétrica em usinas hidrelétricas e termelétricas. Também atrelada ao consumo energético, está o uso nas estações de tratamento de água, que visam tratar a água com resíduos gerada pelo data center para tentar reduzir a quantidade de água limpa utilizada. YAMA: Por fim, a cadeia de suprimentos de chips e servidores que compõem os data centers requer água ultrapura e gera resíduos químicos. Ainda que se saiba que esse fator gera gastos de água e emissões de carbono relevantes, os dados são super obscuros, entre outros motivos, porque a maioria dos dados que temos sobre o consumo de água em data centers são fornecidos pelas próprias empresas. CYNTHIA: A água e os minérios são componentes também basilares para as estruturas de datacenter, que são basilares para o funcionamento da inteligência artificial. (…). E tem toda uma questão, como eu disse muitas vezes, captura um volume gigante de água doce. E essa água que é retornada para o ecossistema, muitas vezes não é compensada da água que foi capturada. Só que as empresas também têm uma promessa em alguns relatórios, você vai ver que elas têm uma promessa até de chegar em algum ponto para devolver cento e vinte por cento da água. Então a empresa está se comprometendo a devolver mais água do que ela capturou. Só que a realidade é o quê? É outra. Então, a Google, por exemplo, nos últimos cinco anos, reportou um aumento de cento e setenta e sete por cento do uso de água. A Microsoft mais trinta e oito e a Amazon sequer reporta o volume de consumo de água. Então uma lacuna tremenda para uma empresa desse porte, considerando todo o setor de Data centers. Mas tem toda essa questão da água, que é muito preocupante, não só por capturar e o tratamento dela e como ela volta para o meio ambiente, mas porque há essa disputa também com territórios que têm uma subsistência muito específica de recursos naturais, então existe uma disputa aí por esse recurso natural entre comunidade e empreendimento. DAMNY: Nessa fala da Cynthia a gente observa duas coisas importantes: a primeira é que não existe data center sem água para resfriamento, de modo que o impacto local da instalação de um empreendimento desses é uma certeza irrefutável. E é um dano contínuo. Enquanto ele estiver em operação ele precisará da água. É como se uma cidade de grande porte chegasse de repente, demandando uma quantidade de água e energia que o local simplesmente não tem para oferecer. E na hora de escolher entre as pessoas e empreendimentos multimilionários, adivinha quem fica sem água e com a energia mais cara? YAMA: A segunda coisa importante que a Cynthia fala é quando ela nos chama a atenção sobre a demanda por recursos naturais. Nós sabemos que recursos naturais são escassos. Mais do que isso, recursos naturais advindos da mineração têm a sua própria forma de impactos sociais e ambientais, o que vemos frequentemente na Amazônia brasileira. O que acontecerá com os data centers quando os recursos naturais locais já não forem suficientes para seu melhor funcionamento? Diante de uma computação que passa por constante renovação pela velocidade da obsolescência, o que acontece com o grande volume de lixo eletrônico gerado por data centers? Perguntas que não têm resposta. DAMNY: A crise geopolítica em torno dos minerais conhecidos como terra-rara mostra a complexidade política e ambiental do futuro das IA do ponto de vista material e das suas cadeias de suprimento. No estudo feito pelo LAPIN, a Cynthia nos disse que considera que esse ponto do aumento da demanda por minerais críticos que as IA causam é um dos pontos mais opacos nas comunicações das grandes empresas de tecnologia sobre o impacto de seus data centers. CYNTHIA: E outro ponto de muita, muita lacuna, que eu acho que do nosso mapeamento, desses termos mais de recursos naturais. A cadeia de extração mineral foi o que mais foi opaco, porque, basicamente, as empresas não reportam nada sobre essa extração mineral e é muito crítico, porque a gente sabe que muitos minérios vêm também de zonas de conflito. Então as grandes empresas, pelo menos as três que a gente mapeou, elas têm ali um trechinho sobre uma prestação de contas da cadeia mineral. Tudo que elas fazem é falar que elas seguem um framework específico da OCDE sobre responsabilização. YAMA: Quando as empresas falam de usar energias limpas e de reciclar a água utilizada, eles estão se desvencilhando das responsabilidades sobre seus datacenters. Energia limpa não quer dizer ausência de impacto ambiental. Pras grandes empresas, as fontes de energia limpa servem para gerar excedente e não para substituir de fato energias fósseis. Você pode ter um data center usando majoritariamente energia solar no futuro, mas isso não muda o fato de que ele precisa funcionar 24/7 e as baterias e os geradores a diesel estarão sempre lá. Além disso, usinas de reciclagem de água, fazendas de energia solar e usinas eólicas também têm impactos socioambientais importantes. O uso de recursos verdes complexifica o problema de identificar os impactos locais e responsabilidades dos data centers, mas não resolve de nenhuma forma os problemas de infraestrutura e de fornecimento de água e energia causados pelos empreendimentos. DAMNY: É por isso que a gente alerta pra não comprar tão facilmente a história de que cada pergunta pro chatGPT gasta x litros de água. Se você não perguntar nada pro chatGPT hoje, ou se fizer 1000 perguntas, não vai mudar em absolutamente nada o alto consumo de água e os impactos locais destrutivos dos data centers que estão sendo instalados a todo vapor em toda a América Latina. A quantidade de dados e de computação que uma big tech usa para treinar seus modelos, por exemplo, jamais poderá ser equiparada ao consumo individual de chatbots. É como comparar as campanhas que te pedem pra fechar a torneira ao escovar os dentes, enquanto o agro gasta em minutos água que você não vai gastar na sua vida inteira. Em resumo, empresas como Google, Microsoft, Meta e Amazon só se responsabilizam pelos impactos diretamente causados por seus data centers e, mesmo assim, é uma responsabilização muito entre aspas, à base de greenwashing. Você já ouviu falar de greenwashing? CYNTHIA: Essa expressão em inglês nada mais é do que a tradução literal, que é o discurso verde. (…)É justamente o que a gente está conversando. É justamente quando uma empresa finge se preocupar com o meio ambiente para parecer sustentável, mas, na prática, as ações delas não trazem esses benefícios reais e, pelo contrário, às vezes trazem até danos para o meio ambiente. Então, na verdade, é uma forma até de manipular, ou até mesmo enganar as pessoas, os usuários daqueles sistemas ou serviços com discursos e campanhas com esses selos verdes, mas sem comprovar na prática. YAMA: Nesse contexto, se torna primordial que a gente tenha mais consciência de toda a infraestrutura material que está por trás da inteligência artificial. Como nos resumiu bem a Tamara: TAMARA: [ Eu acredito que ter noção da infraestrutura completa que envolve a cadeia da IA realmente ajuda a entender a situação. Mesmo que você esteja usando, supostamente, energia renovável para construir e operar um data center, você ainda vai precisar de muitos outros materiais, chips, minerais e outras coisas com suas próprias cadeias de suprimento. Ou seja, independente da forma de energia utilizada, você ainda vai causar dano às comunidades e destruição ambiental. ] But that… I think that is why having a sense of the entire AI supply chain is really helpful, just in terms of thinking about, you know, even if you’re, in theory, using renewable energy to build a data center, you still are relying on a lot of other materials, including chips, including minerals, and other things that. (…) We’re still, you know, possibly going to be harming communities and causing environmental disruption. [ tom baixo ] YAMA: Antes de a gente seguir pro último bloco, eu queria só dizer que a entrevista completa com a Dra. Tamara Kneese foi bem mais longa e publicada na íntegra no blog do GEICT. O link para a entrevista tá na descrição do episódio, mas se você preferir pode ir direto no bloco do GEICT. [ tom baixo ] VOICE OVER: BLOCO 3 – PROBLEMAS GLOBAIS, PROBLEMAS LOCAIS YAMA: Mesmo conhecendo as cadeias, as estratégias de greenwashing trazem um grande problema à tona, que é uma espécie de terceirização das responsabilidades. As empresas trazem medidas compensatórias que não diminuem em nada o impacto local dos seus data centers. Então tem uma classe de impactos que são globais, como as emissões de carbono e o aumento da demanda por minerais críticos, por exemplo. E globais no sentido de que eles são parte relevante dos impactos dos data centers, mas não estão impactando exatamente nos locais onde foram construídos. CYNTHIA: Google, por exemplo, nesse recorte que a gente fez da pesquisa dos últimos cinco anos, ela simplesmente reportou um aumento de emissão de carbono em setenta e três por cento. Não é pouca coisa. A Microsoft aumentou no escopo dois, que são as emissões indiretas, muito por conta de data centers, porque tem uma diferenciação por escopo, quando a gente fala de emissão de gases, a Microsoft, nesse período de cinco anos, ela quadruplicou o tanto que ela tem emitido. A Amazon aumentou mais de trinta por cento. Então a prática está mostrando que essas promessas estão muito longe de serem atingidas. Só que aí entra um contexto mais de narrativa. Por que elas têm falado e prometido a neutralidade de carbono? Porque há um mecanismo de compensação. (…) Então elas falam que estão correndo, correndo para atingir essa meta de neutralidade de carbono, mas muito por conta dos instrumentos de compensação, compensação ou de crédito de carbono ou, enfim, para uso de energias renováveis. Então se compra esse certificado, se fazem esses contratos, mas, na verdade, não está tendo uma redução de emissão. Está tendo uma compensação. (…) Essa compensação é um mecanismo financeiro, no final do dia. Porque, quando você, enquanto empresa, trabalha na compensação dos seus impactos ambientais e instrumentos contratuais, você está ignorando o impacto local. Então, se eu estou emitindo impactando aqui o Brasil, e estou comprando crédito de carbono em projetos em outra área, o impacto local do meu empreendimento está sendo ignorado. YAMA: E os impactos materiais locais continuam extremamente relevantes. Além do impacto nas infraestruturas locais de energia e de água sobre as quais a gente já falou, há muitas reclamações sobre a poluição do ar gerada pelos geradores, as luzes que nunca desligam e até mesmo a poluição sonora. A Tamara nos contou de um caso curioso de um surto de distúrbios de sono e de enxaqueca que tomou regiões de data centers nos Estados Unidos. TAMARA: [ Uma outra coisa que vale ser lembrada: as pessoas que vivem perto dos data centers tem nos contado que eles são super barulhentos, eles também relatam a poluição visual causada pelas luzes e a poluição sonora. Foi interessante ouvir de comunidades próximas a data centers de mineração de criptomoedas, por exemplo, que os moradores começaram a ter enxaquecas e distúrbios de sono por viverem próximos das instalações. E além de tudo isso, ainda tem a questão da poluição do ar, que é visível a olho nu. Há muitas partículas no ar onde há geradores movidos a diesel para garantir que a energia esteja sempre disponível. ] And the other thing is, you know, for people who live near them, they’re very loud, and so if you talk to people who live near data centers, they will talk about the light pollution, the noise pollution. And it’s been interesting, too, to hear from communities that are near crypto mining facilities, because they will complain of things like migraine headaches and sleep deprivation from living near the facilities. And, you know, the other thing is that the air pollution is quite noticeable. So there’s a lot of particulate matter, particularly in the case of using diesel-fueled backup generators as an energy stopgap. DAMNY: E do ponto de vista dos impactos locais, há um fator importantíssimo que não pode ser esquecido: território. Data centers podem ser gigantes, mas ocupam muito mais espaço que meramente seus prédios, porque sua cadeia de suprimentos demanda isso. Como a água e a energia chegarão até os prédios? Mesmo que sejam usados fontes renováveis de energia, onde serão instaladas as fazendas de energia solar ou as usinas de energia eólica e de tratamento de água? Onde a água contaminada e/ou tratada será descartada? Quem vai fiscalizar? YAMA: E essa demanda sem fim por território esbarra justamente nas questões de racismo ambiental. Porque os territórios que são sacrificados para que os empreendimentos possam funcionar, muito frequentemente, são onde vivem povos originários e populações marginalizadas. Aqui percebemos que a resistência local contra a instalação de data centers é, antes de qualquer coisa, uma questão de justiça ambiental. É o caso de South Memphis nos Estados Unidos, por exemplo. TAMARA: [ Pensando particularmente sobre os tipos de danos causados pelos data centers, não é somente a questão da conta de energia ficar mais cara, ou quantificar a quantidade de energia e água gasta por data centers específicos. A verdadeira questão, na minha opinião, é a relação que existe entre esses danos socioambientais, danos algorítmicos e o racismo ambiental e outras formas de impacto às comunidades que lidam com isso a nível local. Especialmente nos Estados Unidos, com todo esse histórico de supremacia branca e a falta de direitos civis, não é coincidência que locais onde estão comunidades negras, por exemplo, sejam escolhidos como zonas de sacrifício. As comunidades negras foram historicamente preferenciais para todo tipo de empreendimento que demanda sacrificar território, como estradas interestaduais, galpões da Amazon… quer dizer, os data centers são apenas a continuação dessa política histórica de racismo ambiental. E tudo isso se soma aos péssimos acordos feitos a nível local, onde um prefeito e outras lideranças governamentais pensam que estão recebendo algo de grande valor econômico. Em South Memphis, por exemplo, o data center é da xAI. Então você para pra refletir como essa plataforma incrivelmente racista ainda tem a audácia de poluir terras de comunidades negras ainda mais ] I think, the way of framing particular kinds of harm, so, you know, it’s not just about, you know, people’s energy bills going up, or, thinking about how we quantify the energy use or the water use of particular data centers, but really thinking about the relationship between a lot of those social harms and algorithmic harms and the environmental racism and other forms of embodied harms that communities are dealing with on that hyper-local level. And, you know, in this country, with its history of white supremacy and just general lack of civil rights, you know, a lot of the places where Black communities have traditionally been, tend to be, you know, the ones sacrificed for various types of development, like, you know, putting up interstates, putting up warehouses for Amazon and data centers are just a continuation of the what was already happening. And then you have a lot of crooked deals on the local level, where, you know, maybe a mayor and other local officials think that they’re getting something economically of value. In South Memphis, the data center is connected to x AI. And so thinking about this platform that is so racist and so incredibly harmful to Black communities, you know, anyway, and then has the audacity to actually pollute their land even more. DAMNY: Entrando na questão do racismo ambiental a gente se encaminha para o nosso segundo episódio, onde vamos tentar entender como o Brasil se insere na questão dos data centers e como diferentes setores da população estão se organizando para resistir. Antes de encerrar esse episódio, contudo, a gente traz brevemente pra conversa dois personagens que vão ser centrais no próximo episódio. YAMA: Eles nos ajudam a compreender como precisamos considerar a questão dos territórios ao avaliar os impactos. Uma dessas pessoas é a Andrea Camurça, do Instituto Terramar, que está lutando junto ao povo Anacé pelo direito de serem consultados sobre a construção de um data center do TIKTOK em seus territórios. Eu trago agora um trechinho dela falando sobre como mesmo medidas supostamente renováveis se tornam violações territoriais num contexto de racismo ambiental. ANDREA: A gente recebeu notícias agora, recentemente, inclusive ontem, que está previsto um mega empreendimento solar que vai ocupar isso mais para a região do Jaguaribe, que vai ocupar, em média, de equivalente a seiscentos campos de futebol. Então, o que isso representa é a perda de terra. É a perda de água. É a perda do território. É uma diversidade de danos aos povos e comunidades tradicionais que não são reconhecidos, são invisibilizados. Então é vendido como território sem gente, sendo que essas energias chegam dessa forma. Então, assim a gente precisa discutir sobre energias renováveis. A gente precisa discutir sobre soberania energética. A gente precisa discutir sobre soberania digital, sim, mas construída a partir da necessidade do local da soberania dessas populações. DAMNY: A outra pessoa que eu mencionei é uma liderança Indígena, o cacique Roberto Anacé. Fazendo uma ótima conexão que nos ajuda a perceber como os impactos globais e locais dos data centers estão conectados, ele observa como parecemos entrar num novo momento do colonialismo, onde a soberania digital e ambiental do Brasil volta a estar em risco, indo de encontro à violação de terras indígenas. CACIQUE ROBERTO: Há um risco para a questão da biodiversidade, da própria natureza da retirada da água, do aumento de energia, mas também não somente para o território da Serra, mas para todos que fazem uso dos dados. Ou quem expõe esses dados. Ninguém sabe da mão de quem vai ficar, quem vai controlar quem vai ordenar? E para que querem essa colonização? Eu chamo assim que é a forma que a gente tem essa colonização de dados. Acredito eu que a invasão do Brasil em mil e quinhentos foi de uma forma. Agora nós temos a invasão de nossas vidas, não somente para os indígenas, mas de todos, muitas vezes que fala muito bem, mas não sabe o que vai acontecer depois que esses dados estão guardados. Depois que esses dados vão ser utilizados, para que vão ser utilizados, então esses agravos. Ele é para além do território indígena na série. [ tom baixo ] [ Começa Bio Unit ] YAMA: A pesquisa, entrevistas e apresentação desse episódio foi feita pelo Damny Laya e por mim, Yama Chiodi. Eu também fiz o roteiro e a produção. Quem narrou a tradução das falas da Tamara foi Mayra Trinca. O Oxigênio é um podcast produzido pelos alunos do Laboratório de Estudos Avançados em Jornalismo da Unicamp e colaboradores externos. Tem parceria com a Secretaria Executiva de Comunicação da Unicamp e apoio do Serviço de Auxílio ao Estudante, da Unicamp. Além disso, contamos com o apoio da FAPESP, que financia bolsas como a que nos apoia neste projeto de divulgação científica. DAMNY: A lista completa de créditos para os sons e músicas utilizados você encontra na descrição do episódio. Você encontra todos os episódios no site oxigenio.comciencia.br e na sua plataforma preferida. No Instagram e no Facebook você nos encontra como Oxigênio Podcast. Segue lá pra não perder nenhum episódio! Aproveite para deixar um comentário. [ Termina Bio Unit ] [ Vinheta Oxigênio ] Créditos: Aerial foi composta por Bio Unit; Documentary por Coma-Media. Ambas sob licença Creative Commons. Os sons de rolha e os loops de baixo são da biblioteca de loops do Garage Band. 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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Winter Whispers: A Love Story Hidden in Snowy Pines Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Et let snefald dækkede den danske landskab og gav en magisk gnist til den rolige vintermorgen.En: A light snowfall covered the danske landskab and gave a magical gleam to the calm winter morning.Da: Inden i den hyggelige skihytte, omfavnet af sneklædte fyrretræer, sad Freja ved et stort bord.En: Inside the cozy ski cabin, embraced by snow-covered pine trees, Freja sat at a large table.Da: Hun kiggede ud af vinduet.En: She looked out the window.Da: Skriveblokken lå tom foran hende.En: The notepad lay empty in front of her.Da: Hun var journalist og havde vinduet til inspiration åben, men de rette ord kom ikke.En: She was a journalist and had the window to inspiration open, but the right words didn't come.Da: Søren, hendes barndomsven, trådte stille frem med to dampende kopper gløgg.En: Søren, her childhood friend, quietly stepped forward with two steaming cups of gløgg.Da: Han havde kendt Freja, så længe han kunne huske.En: He had known Freja for as long as he could remember.Da: At tilbringe juledagene sammen i hytten var som en drøm for ham.En: Spending the Christmas days together in the cabin was like a dream for him.Da: Men han havde også en hemmelighed.En: But he also had a secret.Da: Han havde altid elsket hende, men havde aldrig fundet modet til at sige det højt.En: He had always loved her but had never found the courage to say it out loud.Da: "Skal vi gå ud?"En: "Shall we go out?"Da: foreslog Søren pludselig.En: suggested Søren suddenly.Da: Freja sukkede og nikkede.En: Freja sighed and nodded.Da: "Måske kan en tur i skoven hjælpe," svarede hun håbefuldt.En: "Maybe a walk in the woods will help," she replied hopefully.Da: De trak i deres varmt tøj og begav sig ud i den krystallignende verden udenfor.En: They donned their warm clothes and ventured out into the crystal-like world outside.Da: Skoven mindede om et vintereventyr, hvor grene bøjede sig yndefuldt under snenes vægt.En: The forest resembled a winter fairy tale, where branches bent gracefully under the weight of the snow.Da: Freja trak vejret dybt ind.En: Freja took a deep breath.Da: Luften var skarp og frisk.En: The air was sharp and fresh.Da: De gik i stilhed i et stykke tid, mens Freja kæmpede for at organisere sine tanker.En: They walked in silence for a while, as Freja struggled to organize her thoughts.Da: Søren gik ved hendes side, og samlede mod til det, han ønskede at sige.En: Søren walked beside her, gathering the courage for what he wished to say.Da: Pludselig blev flokkene af sne tykke.En: Suddenly, the flurries of snow grew thick.Da: En snevæg knust af vinden fik dem til at søge ly under en stor, gammel eg.En: A wall of snow, shattered by the wind, forced them to seek shelter under a large, old oak.Da: Her, midt i stormen, fandt Søren endelig ordene.En: Here, in the middle of the storm, Søren finally found the words.Da: "Freja," startede han med en stemme, der næsten forsvandt i vinden.En: "Freja," he began with a voice that almost disappeared in the wind.Da: "Jeg har altid haft stærke følelser for dig.En: "I've always had strong feelings for you.Da: Jeg elsker dig."En: I love you."Da: Freja blinkede mod snefnuggene, der blødt landede på hendes kinder.En: Freja blinked against the snowflakes that softly landed on her cheeks.Da: En varme bredte sig fra hendes hjerte.En: A warmth spread from her heart.Da: Hun havde været så fokuseret på at søge inspiration, at hun ikke havde set, hvad der havde været lige foran hende.En: She had been so focused on seeking inspiration that she hadn't seen what had been right in front of her.Da: "Søren," åndede hun ud.En: "Søren," she breathed out.Da: "Du har altid været min inspiration."En: "You've always been my inspiration."Da: Hendes smil var både lettet og fuldt af glæde.En: Her smile was both relieved and full of joy.Da: De vendte tilbage til hytten, hvor en ny energi fyldte Freja.En: They returned to the cabin, where a new energy filled Freja.Da: Ved pejsens varme sat hun sig igen med sin blok og skrev det mest meningsfulde stykke hun nogensinde havde lavet.En: By the warmth of the fireplace, she sat down again with her pad and wrote the most meaningful piece she had ever created.Da: Artiklen beskrev ikke kun vinterlandets skønhed, men afslørede også den skjulte varme ved kærlighed opdaged i ly af sneen.En: The article not only described the beauty of the winter landscape but also revealed the hidden warmth of love discovered in the shelter of the snow.Da: Den magiske julestemning fyldte rummet.En: The magical Christmas spirit filled the room.Da: For Freja og Søren var dette blot begyndelsen på en ny, fælles rejse.En: For Freja and Søren, this was just the beginning of a new, shared journey.Da: En rejse fyldt med kærlighed og historier, der kun de to sammen kunne skabe.En: A journey filled with love and stories that only the two of them together could create. Vocabulary Words:snowfall: snefaldlandscape: landskabgleam: gnistcozy: hyggeligepine trees: fyrretræernotepad: skriveblokkeninspiration: inspirationsteaming: dampendegløgg: gløggcourage: modetsigh: sukkedeforest: skovenwalked: gikflurries: flokkeneshelter: lyoak: egstorm: stormendisappeared: forsvandtblinking: blinkedesnowflakes: snefnuggenecheeks: kinderwarmth: varmefireplace: pejsensarticle: artiklenrevealed: afsløredehidden: skjultediscovered: opdagedespirit: juleåndenjourney: rejseshared: fælles

Fluent Fiction - Danish: København's Magic: When Mikkel Danced in the Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-05-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag i København, og snefnuggene dalede blidt ned over Tivoli Gardens.En: It was a cold winter day in København, and snowflakes gently drifted down over Tivoli Gardens.Da: Julestemningen fyldte luften.En: The Christmas spirit filled the air.Da: Små lys glimtede i trætoppene, og der var en snert af gløgg og brændte mandler i den friske luft.En: Small lights twinkled in the treetops, and there was a hint of mulled wine and roasted almonds in the fresh air.Da: Mikkel og Astrid gik omkring, beundrende de smukke dekorationer.En: Mikkel and Astrid walked around, admiring the beautiful decorations.Da: Mikkel var en forsigtig sjæl, en dataprogrammør, som tænkte alt igennem nogle gange lidt for meget.En: Mikkel was a cautious soul, a computer programmer who sometimes thought things through a bit too much.Da: Astrid, hans gamle ven fra studietiden, var derimod altid klar til nye oplevelser.En: Astrid, his old friend from their university days, was always ready for new adventures.Da: Deres mål var at finde vej til Nyhavns julemarked uden at blive helt væk i mængden.En: Their goal was to find their way to Nyhavn's Christmas market without getting completely lost in the crowd.Da: "Vi må finde udgangen nu," sagde Mikkel, der kiggede nervøst rundt.En: "We need to find the exit now," said Mikkel, looking around nervously.Da: "Det er så mange mennesker her!"En: "There are so many people here!"Da: Astrid grinede.En: Astrid laughed.Da: "Slap af, Mikkel!En: "Relax, Mikkel!Da: Lidt forvirring er bare en del af oplevelsen."En: A little confusion is just part of the experience."Da: Pludselig, midt i deres søgen, begyndte julemusik at spille højt.En: Suddenly, in the middle of their search, Christmas music began to play loudly.Da: Mængden omkring dem begyndte at danse synkront.En: The crowd around them started to dance in sync.Da: Mikkel stirrede forvirret.En: Mikkel stared in confusion.Da: "Hvad sker der?"En: "What's happening?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Astrid klappede i hænderne og lo.En: Astrid clapped her hands and laughed.Da: "Det er en flash mob!En: "It's a flash mob!Da: Kom nu, Mikkel, vi skal være med!"En: Come on, Mikkel, we have to join in!"Da: Mikkel tøvede.En: Mikkel hesitated.Da: Han forsøgte først at snige sig væk, men Astrid trak ham ind i gruppen.En: At first, he tried to sneak away, but Astrid pulled him into the group.Da: Deres skridt blev mere og mere synkrone med de andres, og før de vidste af det, var de midt i dansen.En: Their steps became more and more synchronized with the others, and before they knew it, they were in the middle of the dance.Da: Da musikken nåede sit højeste, pimpede en af danserne Mikkel frem i centrum, hvor han uden varsel fik sit solo øjeblik.En: As the music reached its peak, one of the dancers pushed Mikkel forward into the center, where he unexpectedly got his solo moment.Da: Publikum omkring dem klappede og heppede.En: The audience around them clapped and cheered.Da: Mikkel mærkede et øjebliks panik, men så fangede han Astrids begejstrede blik.En: Mikkel felt a moment of panic, but then he caught Astrid's enthusiastic gaze.Da: "Så gør det, Mikkel!"En: "Do it, Mikkel!"Da: råbte hun.En: she shouted.Da: Og han gjorde det.En: And he did.Da: Han dansede frit, måske lidt kluntet, men med glæde.En: He danced freely, perhaps a bit clumsily, but with joy.Da: Han mærkede, hvordan frygten forsvandt, og grinene fra det begejstrede publikum gav ham mod.En: He felt the fear disappear, and the laughter from the enthusiastic audience gave him courage.Da: Da musikken endte, var der jubel og applaus.En: When the music ended, there was jubilation and applause.Da: Mikkel og Astrid bukkede høfligt, røde i kinderne og med glimt i øjnene.En: Mikkel and Astrid bowed politely, cheeks flushed and eyes sparkling.Da: De blinkede til hinanden og fulgtes ad gennem det julepyntede Tivoli mod udgangen.En: They winked at each other and walked through the Christmas-adorned Tivoli towards the exit.Da: "Det var fantastisk!"En: "That was amazing!"Da: sagde Astrid, mens de gik mod Nyhavn.En: said Astrid, as they headed towards Nyhavn.Da: "Du var fantastisk!"En: "You were amazing!"Da: Mikkel sendte hende et genert smil.En: Mikkel sent her a shy smile.Da: "Måske var det ikke så slemt at lade sig rive med."En: "Maybe it wasn't so bad to let myself get swept up."Da: På vej ud fra Tivoli Gardens, mens de grinede og delte tanker, indså Mikkel, at uventede eventyr kunne bringe magiske øjeblikke, værd at værdsætte, også selvom de ikke er planlagt.En: On their way out of Tivoli Gardens, as they laughed and shared thoughts, Mikkel realized that unexpected adventures could bring magical moments worth cherishing, even if they're not planned.Da: Og nu var han parat til at opleve flere eventyr, klare til at følge julens lys gennem København.En: And now he was ready to experience more adventures, ready to follow the Christmas lights through København. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnuggenedrifted: daledetwinkled: glimtedecautious: forsigtigmulled wine: gløggalmonds: mandlercrowd: mængdenconfusion: forvirringadventures: oplevelsernervously: nervøstsneak: snigesynchronized: synkroneflash mob: flash mobhesitated: tøvedepushed: pimpedesolo: soloaudience: publikumclumsily: kluntetcheeks: kinderneflushed: rødejubilant: jubelapplause: applaussparkling: glimtcherishing: værdsættepanicked: panikwander: gik omkringgaze: blikgrinned: grinederealized: indsåunexpected: uventede

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Snowflakes and Healing: A Christmas Reunion in Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnug dalede stille udenfor vinduet, dækkende verden i et hvidt tæppe.En: Snowflakes drifted quietly outside the window, covering the world in a white blanket.Da: Inde på hospitalet var der en lidt anden stemning.En: Inside the hospital, there was a slightly different mood.Da: Rummet var koldt og sterilt, men små papirfnug og et lille plastikjuletræ i hjørnet gav et hint af højtidsstemning.En: The room was cold and sterile, but small paper snowflakes and a little plastic Christmas tree in the corner gave a hint of holiday spirit.Da: Mikkel lå i sengen, pakket ind i et blødt tæppe.En: Mikkel lay in the bed, wrapped in a soft blanket.Da: Han havde netop gennemgået en mindre operation, og kroppen krævede hvile.En: He had just undergone a minor operation, and his body needed rest.Da: Han kiggede ud af vinduet, mens tankerne kredsede om den forestående jul.En: He looked out the window, while his thoughts circled around the upcoming Christmas.Da: Det var en tid for familie, men Mikkel ønskede ikke at være en byrde.En: It was a time for family, but Mikkel didn't want to be a burden.Da: Han sukkede dybt.En: He sighed deeply.Da: Døren åbnede sig stille, og der trådte Astrid ind med et smil på læben.En: The door opened quietly, and Astrid stepped in with a smile on her face.Da: "Hej storebror," sagde hun glad.En: "Hi big brother," she said happily.Da: "Hvordan har du det?"En: "How are you feeling?"Da: Mikkel prøvede at smile, men bekymringerne vejede tungt.En: Mikkel tried to smile, but the worries weighed heavily.Da: "Du behøvede ikke komme, Astrid," sagde han.En: "You didn't need to come, Astrid," he said.Da: "Jeg klarer mig."En: "I can manage."Da: Astrid satte sig ved siden af hans seng.En: Astrid sat down next to his bed.Da: "Julen handler om at være sammen," svarede hun.En: "Christmas is about being together," she replied.Da: "Og jeg vil ikke lade dig være alene her."En: "And I won't let you be alone here."Da: Mikkel trak vejret dybt.En: Mikkel took a deep breath.Da: Han mindedes tidligere juleaftener, fyldt med latter, julemad og duften af nybagte småkager.En: He remembered past Christmas Eves filled with laughter, Christmas food, and the smell of freshly baked cookies.Da: De varme minder bragte et svagt smil til hans læber.En: The warm memories brought a faint smile to his lips.Da: "Kan du huske dengang, vi byggede en snemand i mors have?"En: "Do you remember the time we built a snowman in mom's garden?"Da: spurgte Astrid pludseligt.En: Astrid suddenly asked.Da: "Den havde gulerodsnæse og fars gamle hat."En: "It had a carrot nose and dad's old hat."Da: Mikkel lo svagt, minderne om den skæve snemand fik ham til at føle sig varmere.En: Mikkel laughed softly, memories of the crooked snowman made him feel warmer.Da: "Ja, det var en god dag," indrømmede han.En: "Yes, that was a good day," he admitted.Da: Astrid trak en lille pakke op af tasken.En: Astrid pulled a small package out of her bag.Da: "Jeg har noget til dig," sagde hun.En: "I have something for you," she said.Da: Mikkel åbnede pakken og så en smuk, håndlavet ornament.En: Mikkel opened the package and saw a beautiful, handmade ornament.Da: "Den er til vores juletræ, for vores familie," forklarede hun.En: "It's for our Christmas tree, for our family," she explained.Da: Hans hjerte blev fyldt med varme, og øjnene blev våde.En: His heart filled with warmth, and his eyes became wet.Da: Den lille gestus betød alverden for ham.En: The small gesture meant the world to him.Da: "Tak, Astrid," sagde han blødt, vel vidende at kærligheden i deres familie altid vil være der.En: "Thank you, Astrid," he said softly, knowing that the love in their family would always be there.Da: For første gang i lang tid følte Mikkel sig ikke alene.En: For the first time in a long time, Mikkel didn't feel alone.Da: Han så på sin søster og nikkede.En: He looked at his sister and nodded.Da: Måske var det okay at tage imod hjælp og værdsætte de mennesker, der var omkring ham.En: Maybe it was okay to accept help and appreciate the people around him.Da: "Skal vi tage hjem og fejre jul sammen?"En: "Shall we go home and celebrate Christmas together?"Da: spurgte Astrid, mens hun rejste sig op.En: Astrid asked as she stood up.Da: Mikkel tog hendes hånd og smilede.En: Mikkel took her hand and smiled.Da: "Det lyder som en plan," sagde han.En: "That sounds like a plan," he said.Da: Før han vidste af det, trådte de ud i sneen, hånd i hånd, klar til at fejre julen med deres familie.En: Before he knew it, they stepped out into the snow, hand in hand, ready to celebrate Christmas with their family.Da: Mikkel havde lært, at nogle gange betyder familie mest, og at man er stærkest, når man er sammen.En: Mikkel had learned that sometimes family means the most and that you are strongest when you are together. Vocabulary Words:drifted: daledesterile: steriltslightly: lidtoperation: operationburden: byrdesigh: sukkedeworries: bekymringerweight: vejedemanage: klareappreciate: værdsættegesture: gestusornament: ornamenthints: hintupcoming: foreståendememories: minderplan: plancelebrate: fejrehospital: hospitaletlaughed: loscenic: skævecrisply: sprødttogether: sammenspirit: åndencrooked: skævsmile: smilnod: nikkesoftly: blødtslightly: lidtwrapping: indpakningstepped: trådte

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Snowflakes and Surprises: A Winter's Tale in Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-03-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I København, midt i det kolde vinterlandskab, havde Guds snefnug helt sin egen magiske rytme.En: In København, in the middle of the cold winter landscape, God's snowflakes had their own magical rhythm.Da: Tivoli Gardens var oplyst som et glitrende julekort.En: Tivoli Gardens was lit up like a sparkling Christmas card.Da: Lyset fra hundredvis af små pærer blinkede fra træerne, og en livlig musik lød fra karusellen, der svang børn rundt i munter fryd.En: The light from hundreds of small bulbs twinkled from the trees, and lively music played from the carousel, spinning children around in cheerful delight.Da: Omkring var der boder, der solgte honningkager, varm kakao og duftende gløgg.En: Around were stalls selling gingerbread, hot cocoa, and fragrant mulled wine.Da: Julemarkedet var i fuld gang.En: The Christmas market was in full swing.Da: Mikkel og Freja gik hånd i hånd gennem menneskemængden.En: Mikkel and Freja walked hand in hand through the crowd.Da: Mikkel, med lynets glimten i øjnene, havde planlagt denne overraskelsesudflugt.En: Mikkel, with a twinkle in his eyes, had planned this surprise outing.Da: Men Freja, der altid satte pris på struktur og forberedelse, kunne ikke helt slappe af.En: But Freja, who always appreciated structure and preparation, couldn't quite relax.Da: "Mikkel," sagde hun stille, "jeg elsker dine overraskelser, men... hvad er planen?"En: "Mikkel," she said quietly, "I love your surprises, but... what is the plan?"Da: Mikkel trak på skuldrene.En: Mikkel shrugged.Da: "Planen er at hygge os.En: "The plan is to have a good time.Da: Se på julelysene.En: Look at the Christmas lights.Da: Drikke gløgg.En: Drink mulled wine.Da: Bare nyde det sammen."En: Just enjoy it together."Da: Han forsøgte at lyde afslappet, men Frejas nølende ansigt gjorde ham nervøs.En: He tried to sound relaxed, but Freja's hesitant face made him nervous.Da: Han vidste, at hun yndede at have en skitse at følge – noget han selv ofte glemte.En: He knew she liked to have an outline to follow—something he often forgot.Da: De fortsatte forbi juletræer, der strålede som stjerner, forbi søde glimt af børn, der kørte på karruseller og skøjter.En: They continued past Christmas trees that shone like stars, past sweet glimpses of children riding carousels and skating.Da: Alligevel kunne Mikkel føle spændingen stige mellem dem.En: Yet Mikkel could feel the tension rising between them.Da: Freja vrikkede ubehageligt på skuldrene, mens kulden bidrev til deres stigende uro.En: Freja shifted uncomfortably, while the cold contributed to their growing unease.Da: "Jeg ved, det er uforsigtligt, men vi skal finde glæden ved det her," sagde Mikkel, mens han trak Freja mod en bod, der solgte brændte mandler.En: "I know it's reckless, but we need to find the joy in this," said Mikkel, as he pulled Freja toward a stall selling roasted almonds.Da: Han smilede, men hans forsøg vaklede.En: He smiled, but his attempt faltered.Da: Freja stoppede, hendes øjne spejdede efter noget konkret, noget at stole på.En: Freja stopped, her eyes searching for something concrete, something to rely on.Da: Men pludselig, mens de stod der i stilheden mellem deres uro, begyndte snefnuggene at falde.En: But suddenly, as they stood there in the silence between their unease, the snowflakes began to fall.Da: Smukke snefnug, der landede blidt på jorden og på de brændte mandler Freja netop havde købt.En: Beautiful snowflakes gently landed on the ground and on the roasted almonds Freja had just bought.Da: "Se!"En: "Look!"Da: sagde Mikkel.En: said Mikkel.Da: "Det er det her, jeg ønskede.En: "This is what I wanted.Da: Magien ved det uventede."En: The magic of the unexpected."Da: Freja kiggede op, og hun lo.En: Freja looked up, and she laughed.Da: Den slags latter, der lettede enhver bekymring.En: The kind of laughter that eased any worry.Da: "Du har ret," sagde hun.En: "You're right," she said.Da: "Det er smukt."En: "It's beautiful."Da: Sneen dæmpede lydene, og for et øjeblik var de to det eneste i rummet, indhyllet i et stille vinters eventyr.En: The snow muffled the sounds, and for a moment, they were the only ones in the room, enveloped in a quiet winter's adventure.Da: Mikkel kiggede på Freja med ny forståelse.En: Mikkel looked at Freja with newfound understanding.Da: Måske kunne han forsøge at være en lille smule mere organiseret.En: Maybe he could try to be a little more organized.Da: Og Freja?En: And Freja?Da: Hun havde fundet skønhed i kaosset.En: She had found beauty in the chaos.Da: De stod sammen under den stille faldende sne og knugede sig tættere.En: They stood together under the softly falling snow and held each other closer.Da: Det blev en aften fyldt med overraskelser, varme og humor.En: It became an evening filled with surprises, warmth, and humor.Da: De fandt balancen mellem forberedelse og impulsivitet, et sted hvor de begge kunne drømme frit og sammen.En: They found the balance between preparation and spontaneity—a place where they both could dream freely and together.Da: Tivoli Gardens, under den tryllebindende vinterhimmel, blev stedet, hvor gamle gnister tændtes igen, og nye minder blev skabt.En: Tivoli Gardens, under the enchanting winter sky, became the place where old sparks were reignited, and new memories were created. Vocabulary Words:landscape: landskabsnowflakes: snefnugmagical: magisketwinkled: blinkedecarousel: karusellendelight: frydfragrant: duftendemulled wine: gløggmarket: markedetcrowd: menneskemængdenouting: udflugtshrugged: trak på skuldrenerelax: slappe afoutline: skitsehesitant: nølendecontributed: bidrevreckless: uforsigtligtstall: bodroasted almonds: brændte mandlerattempt: forsøgsilence: stilhedenmuffled: dæmpedeenveloped: indhylletunderstanding: forståelseorganized: organiseretchaos: kaossethumor: humorspontaneity: impulsivitetenchanted: tryllebindendememories: minder

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Gifts from the Heart: A Copenhagen Christmas Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-03-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Sneen dalede blidt over København, og Tivoli Gardens lyste op som et magisk landskab med tusindvis af funklende lys.En: The snow fell gently over København, and Tivoli Gardens lit up like a magical landscape with thousands of sparkling lights.Da: Luften var fyldt med duften af ristede mandler og krydrede gløgg.En: The air was filled with the scent of roasted almonds and spiced gløgg.Da: Mikkel gik gennem de travle gader i Tivoli sammen med sin ven Jonas.En: Mikkel walked through the busy streets of Tivoli with his friend Jonas.Da: "Vi skal finde den perfekte gave til Emma," sagde Mikkel bestemt.En: "We need to find the perfect gift for Emma," said Mikkel determinedly.Da: Jonas nikkede.En: Jonas nodded.Da: "Det er tæt på jul nu, og butikkerne bliver hurtigt tømt."En: "It's close to Christmas now, and the shops will soon be emptied."Da: Mikkel tænkte på, hvor meget Emma betød for ham.En: Mikkel thought about how much Emma meant to him.Da: Hun var hans klippe, og han ønskede at vise hende, hvor meget han satte pris på hende.En: She was his rock, and he wanted to show her how much he appreciated her.Da: Men hver butik de besøgte havde enten for dyre eller ikke-personlige gaver.En: But every store they visited had either too expensive or impersonal gifts.Da: Mikkel følte sig presset, da han så de lange køer og de mange mennesker, der også jagtede efter de perfekte julegaver.En: Mikkel felt pressured as he saw the long lines and the many people also hunting for the perfect Christmas gifts.Da: De nærmede sig julemarkedet, hvor små boder bød på alverdens håndværk.En: They approached the Christmas market, where small stalls offered all kinds of crafts.Da: Der var pyntegenstande, tøj og smykker.En: There were ornaments, clothing, and jewelry.Da: "Måske skal jeg købe noget dyrt," tænkte Mikkel højt.En: "Maybe I should buy something expensive," Mikkel thought out loud.Da: Men Jonas rystede på hovedet.En: But Jonas shook his head.Da: "Noget, der kommer fra hjertet, vil nok betyde mere."En: "Something that comes from the heart will probably mean more."Da: Pludselig fik en stand Mikkels øje.En: Suddenly a stand caught Mikkel's eye.Da: Den solgte håndlavede juleornamenter.En: It sold handmade Christmas ornaments.Da: Et af ornamenterne mindede ham om deres første date i Tivoli, hvor de havde spist candyfloss og set fyrværkeri.En: One of the ornaments reminded him of their first date in Tivoli, where they had eaten cotton candy and watched fireworks.Da: Den lille engel lignede en, de havde set sammen den aften.En: The little angel looked like one they had seen together that night.Da: Mikkel blev fyldt med glæde ved tanken om den aften.En: Mikkel was filled with joy at the thought of that evening.Da: Han besluttede sig.En: He decided.Da: Det skulle være denne lille engel, som symboliserede starten på deres kærlighed.En: It would be this little angel, which symbolized the start of their love.Da: Han kunne mærke, at det var det helt rigtige.En: He could feel that it was exactly the right choice.Da: Senere, da han gav Emma gaven, lyste hendes ansigt op.En: Later, when he gave Emma the gift, her face lit up.Da: "Jeg husker den aften," smilede hun.En: "I remember that evening," she smiled.Da: Mikkel følte lettelse og varme i hjertet.En: Mikkel felt relief and warmth in his heart.Da: Han forstod nu, at betydningen bag gaven var vigtigere end prisen.En: He understood now that the meaning behind the gift was more important than its price.Da: Tivolis magiske lys blinkede i baggrunden, og sneen fortsatte med at falde lige så fint som deres uforglemmelige minder sammen.En: Tivoli's magical lights twinkled in the background, and the snow continued to fall just as finely as their unforgettable memories together.Da: Mikkel vidste, at kærligheden ikke kunne måles i penge, men i de øjeblikke, man delte.En: Mikkel knew that love couldn't be measured in money, but in the moments shared. Vocabulary Words:gently: blidtlit up: lyste opmagical: magisksparkling: funklendescent: duftenroasted: ristedespiced: krydrededeterminedly: bestemtpressured: pressetapproached: nærmede sigstalls: boderornaments: pyntegenstandejewelry: smykkerhandmade: håndlavedereminded: mindedecotton candy: candyflossfireworks: fyrværkerijoy: glædesymbolized: symboliserederelief: lettelsewarmth: varmetwinkled: blinkedeunforgettable: uforglemmeligemeasured: målesmoments: øjeblikkelandscape: landskabempty: tømtrock: klippehunting: jagtedeimpressed: fascineret

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Office Gløgg Spill Sparks Unexpected Friendship at Christmas Bash Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-30-23-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag på kontoret, men indenfor var der varme og julesweatre.En: It was a cold winter day at the office, but inside there was warmth and Christmas sweaters.Da: Atriumet var pyntet med glitrende lyskæder og en stor juletræ.En: The atrium was decorated with sparkling light chains and a large Christmas tree.Da: Luften duftede af krydrede kager, og julemusik spillede blødt i baggrunden.En: The air smelled of spicy cakes, and Christmas music played softly in the background.Da: Mikkel stod nervøst ved siden af det store juletræ.En: Mikkel stood nervously beside the large Christmas tree.Da: Han kastede et hurtigt blik rundt i rummet.En: He cast a quick glance around the room.Da: Han ønskede at imponere Lars, finansdirektøren, men også at være en del af kontorets sociale scene.En: He wanted to impress Lars, the finance director, but also to be part of the office's social scene.Da: Han trak vejret dybt og gik roligt hen mod den muntert snakkende gruppe, der inkluderede Sofie.En: He took a deep breath and calmly walked toward the cheerfully chatting group that included Sofie.Da: Sofie var den livlige HR-chef, der havde planlagt festen.En: Sofie was the lively HR manager who had planned the party.Da: Hun hilste på alle med et stort smil og en varm krammer.En: She greeted everyone with a big smile and a warm hug.Da: Mikkel følte sig mere sikker ved at stå ved siden af hende.En: Mikkel felt more confident standing next to her.Da: Han håbede, at hun kunne hjælpe ham.En: He hoped she could help him.Da: "Kom nu, Mikkel!"En: "Come on, Mikkel!"Da: sagde Sofie, og klappede ham venligt på skulderen.En: said Sofie, patting him kindly on the shoulder.Da: "Du arbejder jo så tæt sammen med Lars, snak bare med ham."En: "You work so closely with Lars, just talk to him."Da: "Ja, men det er lettere sagt end gjort," svarede Mikkel og kiggede på sine sko.En: "Yeah, but that's easier said than done," replied Mikkel, looking at his shoes.Da: Kort efter nærmede Lars sig.En: Shortly after, Lars approached.Da: Han stod med et alvorligt udseende og talte med en gruppe kolleger.En: He stood with a serious look, talking with a group of colleagues.Da: Pludselig skete det uventede.En: Suddenly, the unexpected happened.Da: Sofie vendte sig hurtigt og splattede sin gløgg på Lars' jakke.En: Sofie turned quickly and accidentally spilled her gløgg on Lars' jacket.Da: Åh nej, tænkte Mikkel, hjertet i halsen.En: Oh no, thought Mikkel, heart in his throat.Da: Dette var ikke det indtryk, han ønskede at efterlade.En: This was not the impression he wanted to leave.Da: Undskyldende tog Sofie en serviet, men inden situationen blev anspændt, kom Mikkel med en hurtig bemærkning.En: Apologetically, Sofie took a napkin, but before the situation got tense, Mikkel made a quick remark.Da: "Ser det ud til, at jakken din er blevet overbelastet, ligesom mine Excel-ark?"En: "Does it seem like your jacket has been overloaded, just like my Excel sheets?"Da: Lars stoppede et øjeblik og brød ud i latter.En: Lars paused for a moment and burst into laughter.Da: "Godt set," sagde han med en nyfundet varme i stemmen.En: "Good point," he said with newfound warmth in his voice.Da: "Måske kan vi bruge det til vores næste rapport."En: "Maybe we can use that for our next report."Da: Lars kiggede nu interesseret på Mikkel.En: Lars now looked interested at Mikkel.Da: "Jeg har hørt, at du har gode idéer om det nyeste projekt.En: "I've heard that you have good ideas about the latest project.Da: Fortæl mig mere."En: Tell me more."Da: De stod og talte længe, mens festen summede videre omkring dem.En: They stood and talked for a long time, while the party buzzed around them.Da: Mikkel følte sig mere rolig, hans selvsikkerhed voksede.En: Mikkel felt more relaxed, his confidence growing.Da: Han behøvede ikke altid at være perfekt.En: He didn't always have to be perfect.Da: En ærlig bemærkning og lidt mod kunne række langt.En: An honest remark and a little courage could go a long way.Da: Mikkel fik en uventet ven i Lars, og han indså, at hans uformelle tilgang kunne åbne nye døre.En: Mikkel made an unexpected friend in Lars, and he realized that his informal approach could open new doors.Da: Han sluttede festen ved at nyde sig selv, grinet med kollegaer, og uden frygt for flere social blundere.En: He ended the party by enjoying himself, laughing with colleagues, and without fear of any more social blunders.Da: Hans øjne skinnede med nyfødt selvtillid, mens han kiggede på det lysende juletræ.En: His eyes shone with newfound confidence as he looked at the glowing Christmas tree.Da: Og som aftenen faldt på, indså Mikkel, at han havde lært noget vigtigere end tal.En: And as the evening wore on, Mikkel realized he had learned something more important than numbers.Da: Han havde lært at tro på sig selv og tage chancer, både på arbejdet og til fest.En: He had learned to believe in himself and take chances, both at work and at social gatherings. Vocabulary Words:atrium: atriumdecorated: pyntetsparkling: glitrendeglance: blikfinanced: finansimpress: imponereconfident: selvsikkernervously: nervøstapproach: nærmedeunexpected: uventedeapologetically: undskyldendetension: anspændtremark: bemærkningoverloaded: overbelastetburst: brødlaughter: latterinformal: uformellesocial: socialglowing: lysendeshone: skinnedebelieve: trogatherings: festopinion: synspunkteasier: lettereconfidence: selvsikkerhedsoftly: blødtaccidentally: splattedeformal: formeladvice: rådopportunity: mulighed

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Stroke of Christmas: Finding Art and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Kasper stod foran det store udstillingsvindue.En: Kasper stood in front of the big display window.Da: Julelysene blinkede svagt fra hver eneste kant, og julesange strømmede ud fra højttalerne langs den travle gade.En: The Christmas lights blinked faintly from every edge, and Christmas songs streamed out from the speakers along the busy street.Da: Hans ånde var synlig i den kolde efterårsluft.En: His breath was visible in the cold autumn air.Da: I dag skulle han finde den perfekte julegave til sin lillesøster, Mia.En: Today, he was going to find the perfect Christmas gift for his little sister, Mia.Da: Inde i stormagasinet var der en hektisk stemning.En: Inside the department store, there was a hectic atmosphere.Da: Folk skyndte sig mellem de mange afdelinger, fyldt med poser og kasseboner.En: People hurried between the many departments, filled with bags and receipts.Da: Kasper følte sig fanget i mylderet, men han var fast besluttet.En: Kasper felt trapped in the crowd, but he was determined.Da: Han ønskede at give Mia noget særligt denne jul for at vise, hvor meget han satte pris på hende.En: He wanted to give Mia something special this Christmas to show how much he appreciated her.Da: Han passerede de glitrende smykkeafdelinger og de duftende parfumehylder uden virkelig at standse op.En: He passed by the sparkling jewelry departments and the fragrant perfume shelves without really stopping.Da: Først da han nåede afdelingen for kunstartikler, holdt han pause.En: It was only when he reached the art supplies section that he paused.Da: Pensler, lærreder og skitseblokke lå sirligt placeret.En: Brushes, canvases, and sketchbooks were neatly arranged.Da: Kasper betragtede dem længselsfuldt.En: Kasper looked at them longingly.Da: Han havde altid ønsket at fordybe sig i kunsten, men arbejdet i kontoret tog al hans tid.En: He had always wanted to immerse himself in art, but working in the office took all his time.Da: Ingen i hans familie kendte til denne hemmelige drøm.En: No one in his family knew about this secret dream.Da: Kasper overvejede sine muligheder.En: Kasper considered his options.Da: Skulle han købe noget praktisk, noget sikkert?En: Should he buy something practical, something safe?Da: Men et øjeblik senere greb han ud efter et klassisk, elegant kunstsæt.En: But a moment later, he reached for a classic, elegant art set.Da: Han tøvede og så sig omkring.En: He hesitated and looked around.Da: Var han modig nok til at lade gaven fortælle en del af hans egen historie?En: Was he brave enough to let the gift tell a part of his own story?Da: I det øjeblik kom Oskar, hans kollega, gående forbi.En: At that moment, Oskar, his colleague, walked by.Da: "Hej Kasper, julegaveindkøb?En: "Hi Kasper, Christmas shopping?"Da: " spurgte han muntert.En: he asked cheerfully.Da: Kasper nikkede og kiggede igen ned på kunstsættet.En: Kasper nodded and looked again at the art set.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg har fundet det," sagde han og følte en pludselig klarhed.En: "I think I've found it," he said, feeling a sudden clarity.Da: Oskar smilede opmuntrende, før han blev opslugt af menneskemængden.En: Oskar smiled encouragingly before being swallowed up by the crowd.Da: Da Kasper til sidst nåede kassen, følte han sig lettere.En: When Kasper finally reached the checkout, he felt lighter.Da: Det føltes rigtigt.En: It felt right.Da: Juleaftenens skævuhr blinkede lyst op mod dem, mens Mia lyste af forventning.En: On Christmas Eve, the clock's skewed hands blinked brightly at them as Mia beamed with anticipation.Da: Kasper rakte hende pakken.En: Kasper handed her the package.Da: "Til dig," sagde han med et lille smil.En: "For you," he said with a small smile.Da: Mia åbnede gaven og gik straks helt i stå.En: Mia opened the gift and immediately froze.Da: Hendes øjne skinnede.En: Her eyes shone.Da: "Kunst?En: "Art?Da: Virkelig?En: Really?"Da: " udbrød hun med begejstring.En: she exclaimed with excitement.Da: I det øjeblik forstod Kasper, at de delte noget særligt.En: In that moment, Kasper understood that they shared something special.Da: Måske var det her starten på en fælles passion?En: Maybe this was the start of a shared passion?Da: Uden at sige noget kiggede Mia op og gav ham et kram.En: Without saying anything, Mia looked up and gave him a hug.Da: "Tak, Kasper," hviskede hun, og Kasper følte en varme sprede sig i brystet.En: "Thank you, Kasper," she whispered, and Kasper felt warmth spreading in his chest.Da: Den eftermiddag gik Kasper ud i den kølige efterårsluft med en fornyet følelse af formål.En: That afternoon, Kasper went out into the cool autumn air with a renewed sense of purpose.Da: Måske var det tid til at lade kunsten spille en større rolle i hans liv.En: Maybe it was time to let art play a bigger role in his life.Da: Han smilte, mens snedynerne begyndte at falde i rolige flager rundt om ham.En: He smiled as the snow began to fall in gentle flakes around him. Vocabulary Words:display: udstillingsvindueblinked: blinkedefaintly: svagtatmosphere: stemninghurried: skyndte sigtrapped: fangetcrowd: mylderetdetermined: fast besluttetfragrant: duftendesketchbooks: skitseblokkeimmerse: fordybesecret: hemmeligeoptions: mulighederpractical: praktiskelegant: eleganthesitated: tøvedecolleague: kollegacheerfully: muntertclarity: klarhedencouragingly: opmuntrendeanticipation: forventningbeamed: lystefroze: gik i ståexclaimed: udbrødexcitement: begejstringpassion: passionhug: kramwhispered: hviskedespreading: sprederenewed: fornyet

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Winter's Tale: Confessions Under Tivoli's Twinkling Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var helt magisk.En: Tivoli Gardens was completely magical.Da: Det var vinter, og snefnug faldt let fra himlen over København.En: It was winter, and snowflakes fell gently from the sky over København.Da: Små lys glimtede fra træerne, og duften af brændte mandler fyldte luften.En: Small lights twinkled from the trees, and the scent of roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Det var julemarkedstid, og det var Frejas yndlingssted i verden.En: It was Christmas market time, and it was Freja's favorite place in the world.Da: Freja gik hånd i hånd med sin veninde Katrine.En: Freja walked hand in hand with her friend Katrine.Da: De havde længe aftalt denne tur til Tivoli.En: They had long planned this trip to Tivoli.Da: Jens var også med, men han gik lidt foran pigerne.En: Jens was also with them, but he walked a little ahead of the girls.Da: Han var som altid dybt optaget af de smukke lys og festlighederne omkring dem.En: As always, he was deeply engrossed in the beautiful lights and festivities around them.Da: "Du skal tage chancen i aften, Freja," sagde Katrine opmuntrende.En: "You should take the chance tonight, Freja," said Katrine encouragingly.Da: "Han ved ikke noget endnu.En: "He doesn't know anything yet."Da: "Freja nikkede, men hun kunne mærke nervøsiteten sprede sig i maven.En: Freja nodded, but she could feel the nervousness spreading in her stomach.Da: "Hvad hvis han ikke føler det samme?En: "What if he doesn't feel the same way?"Da: " spurgte hun usikkert.En: she asked uncertainly.Da: "Han er din ven, han vil forstå," beroligede Katrine.En: "He's your friend, he'll understand," Katrine reassured her.Da: "Og hvis du aldrig fortæller ham det, vil du aldrig vide det.En: "And if you never tell him, you'll never know."Da: "De nærmede sig pariserhjulet, og Freja indså, at det var nu eller aldrig.En: They approached the Ferris wheel, and Freja realized it was now or never.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding og gik hen til Jens, der kiggede fascineret på en lille julemand, der vinkede fra en af boderne.En: She took a deep breath and walked over to Jens, who was fascinated by a small Santa waving from one of the stalls.Da: "Jens," startede Freja og kæmpede for at holde stemmen rolig midt i julesangene der spillede over højtalerne.En: "Jens," Freja started, struggling to keep her voice steady amidst the Christmas songs playing over the speakers.Da: "Jeg har noget, jeg vil sige.En: "I have something I want to say."Da: "Jens vendte sin opmærksomhed mod hende, smilende og uden en anelse om, hvad der skulle komme.En: Jens turned his attention to her, smiling and unaware of what was about to come.Da: "Hvad er det, Freja?En: "What is it, Freja?"Da: "Sne begyndte at falde lidt tungere nu, store fnug landede i Frejas hår.En: Snow began to fall a bit heavier now, large flakes landing in Freja's hair.Da: "Jeg.En: "I...Da: jeg har været vild med dig i lang tid.En: I've been fond of you for a long time.Da: Jeg ved, at det her kan ændre alt, men jeg kunne ikke holde det hemmeligt længere," sagde hun.En: I know this might change everything, but I couldn't keep it a secret any longer," she said.Da: Der var et øjebliks stilhed mellem dem, kun afbrudt af lyden af folk, der lo og julemusik, der spillede videre.En: There was a moment of silence between them, only interrupted by the sound of people laughing and Christmas music playing on.Da: Jens kiggede længe på Freja, og så brød et varmt smil frem på hans læber.En: Jens looked at Freja for a long time, and then a warm smile spread across his lips.Da: "Freja, jeg havde ingen anelse," sagde han blidt.En: "Freja, I had no idea," he said gently.Da: "Men jeg er glad for, at du fortalte mig det.En: "But I'm glad you told me.Da: Måske er det værd at finde ud af, hvor dette kan føre os hen.En: Maybe it's worth finding out where this could lead us."Da: "Frejas hjerte sprang et slag over.En: Freja's heart skipped a beat.Da: Hun kunne næsten ikke tro, hvad hun hørte.En: She could hardly believe what she was hearing.Da: Et forsigtigt smil delte sig på hendes ansigt, da Jens trak hende ind til et kram.En: A cautious smile formed on her face, as Jens pulled her into a hug.Da: Sneen dalede tungt omkring dem, som et tæppe af hvid magi.En: The snow fell heavily around them, like a blanket of white magic.Da: Mens de stod der, omgivet af Tivoli Gardens glimtende lys, vidste Freja, at hun havde gjort det rigtige.En: As they stood there, surrounded by Tivoli Gardens' twinkling lights, Freja knew she had done the right thing.Da: Hun havde taget chancen, og nu kunne alt ske.En: She had taken the chance, and now anything could happen.Da: Selvom deres forhold nu ville tage en ny drejning, følte hun sig pludselig mere sikker i sig selv, klar til hvad der end måtte komme.En: Even though their relationship would now take a new turn, she suddenly felt more confident in herself, ready for whatever might come. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnugtwinkled: glimtederoasted: brændtealmonds: mandlerfestivities: festlighederneencouragingly: opmuntrendenervousness: nervøsitetenuncertainly: usikkertreassured: beroligedeapproached: nærmedestruggling: kæmpedesteadily: roligtfascinated: fascineretsilence: stilhedunaware: uden en anelsefond: vild medsecret: hemmeligtinterrupted: afbrudtwarm: varmtsmile: smilhug: kramblanket: tæppemagical: magiskconfident: sikkerturn: drejningplanned: aftaltspread: sprededeeply: dybtspreading: spredte sigrealized: indså

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unity in the Bunker: A Tale of Survival and Solidarity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-28-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: I mørket under jorden, i en bunker skabt til dårlige tider, var Anders, Karin og Lars travlt optaget.En: In the darkness underground, in a bunker created for tough times, Anders, Karin, and Lars were busy.Da: Det var efterår, og St. Andreas Dag nærmede sig.En: It was autumn, and St. Andreas Dag was approaching.Da: Denne dag markerer en tid for eftertanke og fællesskab, men i dag herskede der spændinger i bunkeren.En: This day marks a time for reflection and community, but today there were tensions in the bunker.Da: Anders bevægede sig hurtigt rundt blandt hylder fyldt med konserves og tæpper, hans blik vagtsomt.En: Anders moved quickly among shelves filled with canned goods and blankets, his gaze watchful.Da: "Vi har brug for mere," sagde han.En: "We need more," he said.Da: "Når vinteren rammer, skal vi være forberedte."En: "When winter hits, we need to be prepared."Da: Karin sukkede stille og kiggede op fra sit arbejde med at stable tæpper.En: Karin sighed quietly and looked up from her work stacking blankets.Da: "Anders, vi kan ikke beholde alt for os selv.En: "Anders, we can't keep everything for ourselves.Da: Vi har naboer, de har også brug for hjælp."En: We have neighbors, they need help too."Da: Lars, der stod ved siden af en kasse fuld af gammeldags brætspil, kiggede op.En: Lars, standing next to a box full of old-fashioned board games, looked up.Da: Han var den bekymrede, men pragmatiske.En: He was the worried but pragmatic one.Da: "Måske er der en mellemvej," foreslog han forsigtigt.En: "Maybe there's a middle way," he suggested cautiously.Da: Inde i den kolde, jordede bunker med blinkende lys, begyndte de at diskutere.En: Inside the cold, earthen bunker with flickering lights, they began to discuss.Da: Anders ønskede at besøge de lokale markeder og fylde endnu mere op.En: Anders wanted to visit the local markets and stock up even more.Da: Karin insisterede på, at de skulle dele noget med dem udenfor bunkeren.En: Karin insisted that they should share some with those outside the bunker.Da: Lars følte sig splittet, men vidste at en løsning måtte findes.En: Lars felt torn but knew a solution had to be found.Da: Efter mange samtaler fandt Lars sit mod.En: After many conversations, Lars found his courage.Da: "Vi skal have tilstrækkeligt til os selv, det er vigtigt.En: "We need enough for ourselves, that's important.Da: Men lad os også hjælpe vores naboer.En: But let's also help our neighbors.Da: Måske kan vi have en fælles reserve, alle kan bidrage til."En: Maybe we can have a common reserve that everyone can contribute to."Da: Denne idé mødte modstand, især hos Anders, men efter en heftig diskussion, hvor lageret pludselig så tommere ud, blev beslutningen truffet.En: This idea met with resistance, especially from Anders, but after a heated discussion, where the stockpile suddenly looked emptier, the decision was made.Da: De blev enige om at opbevare en nødforsyning, men også at støtte fællesskabet.En: They agreed to store an emergency supply but also to support the community.Da: Tiden gik, og den dag, da sneen faldt tung på jorden ovenfor, fejrede de St. Andreas Dag i troen på, at de gjorde det rigtige.En: Time went on, and the day when snow fell heavily on the ground above, they celebrated St. Andreas Dag believing they were doing the right thing.Da: Anders havde lært værdien af fællesskab, Karin så vigtigheden af forberedthed, og Lars opdagede sin evne til at lede.En: Anders had learned the value of community, Karin saw the importance of preparedness, and Lars discovered his ability to lead.Da: De fandt varme i hinandens selskab og visheden om, at de kunne klare de kolde måneder foran dem.En: They found warmth in each other's company and the knowledge that they could face the cold months ahead of them.Da: Det var ikke bare forsyningerne, der skulle holde dem sikre, men tilliden og samarbejdet iblandt dem.En: It was not just the supplies that would keep them safe, but the trust and cooperation among them. Vocabulary Words:darkness: mørketunderground: under jordenbunker: bunkertough: dårligeapproaching: nærmede sigreflection: eftertankecommunity: fællesskabtensions: spændingershelves: hyldergaze: blikwatchful: vagtsomtprepared: forberedtestacking: stablepragmatic: pragmatiskecautiously: forsigtigtearthen: jordedeflickering: blinkendestock: fylde opneighbors: naboertorn: splittetcourage: modresistance: modstandheated: heftigsupply: nødforsyningsupport: støttewarmth: varmetrust: tillidencooperation: samarbejdetknowledge: vishedenlead: lede

Chris is een groot fan van straattheater. En hij heeft een aantal bijzondere ervaringen die hij graag deelt. Een ervan is een voorstelling die hij ooit op de Dam zag van de theatergroep De Gebroeders Flint. Hij bezoekt een van de makers, Stef van den Eijnden, om verder te praten over straattheater. En dan komen er als vanzelf van allerlei andere dingen aan de orde. Zoals: uit wat voor een gezin kom je? Want die vraag stelt Chris heel graag. Dit is een link naar de site van Stef van den Eijnden. En hier vind je meer informatie over Panorama Kino Theatre. Dit is het Instagram-account van Man met de microfoon. Wil je lid worden of een eenmalige donatie doen via petjeaf.com dan kan dat: hier Eenmalig overmaken kan ook naar: NL37 INGB 0006 8785 94 van Stichting Man met de microfoon te Amsterdam. Black Friday bij Matt Sleeps wordt nóg leuker: geniet van de extra verrassingskorting: microfoon bovenop de kortingen tot 40% op het hele assortiment! Wil je adverteren, dan kun je een mailtje sturen naar: adverteren@dagennacht.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rediscovering Christmas Spirit: A Journey Through Tivoli Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-27-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Bladene på træerne i København havde skiftet til gylden og rød, og Tivoli var klædt i sin smukkeste efterårsdragt, præget af julepynt og glimtende lys.En: The leaves on the trees in København had turned golden and red, and Tivoli was dressed in its most beautiful autumn attire, decorated with Christmas ornaments and sparkling lights.Da: Luften var fyldt med en duft af ristede mandler og gløgg, og børns latter blandede sig med julemelodierne, der svagt kunne høres i baggrunden.En: The air was filled with the scent of roasted almonds and gløgg, and children's laughter mixed with Christmas melodies faintly heard in the background.Da: Søren, en reserveret arkitekt med mange minder fra sine år i København, gik langs de smalle stier i Tivoli.En: Søren, a reserved architect with many memories from his years in København, walked along the narrow paths in Tivoli.Da: Han havde ikke besøgt byen i årevis og følte sig en smule fremmed.En: He had not visited the city in years and felt a bit like a stranger.Da: Han spekulerede på, om han stadig passede ind i denne verden af julelys og festligheder.En: He wondered if he still fit into this world of Christmas lights and festivities.Da: Han skulle møde Mette, hans gamle veninde, som altid havde elsket juletiden.En: He was supposed to meet Mette, his old friend, who had always loved the Christmas season.Da: Mette ventede allerede ved indgangen, iført en varm frakke og et stort smil.En: Mette was already waiting at the entrance, wearing a warm coat and a big smile.Da: "Søren!En: "Søren!Da: Det er så godt at se dig igen!"En: It's so good to see you again!"Da: sagde hun og strakte armene ud for at give ham et varmt kram.En: she said, reaching out to give him a warm hug.Da: Søren smilede, men kunne ikke undgå at føle sig lidt tilbageholden.En: Søren smiled but couldn't help feeling a bit reserved.Da: "Hej, Mette.En: "Hi, Mette.Da: Det ser ud til, at Tivoli er lige så magisk, som jeg husker det."En: It seems like Tivoli is just as magical as I remember."Da: De begyndte at gå rundt i haven, mens Mette ivrigt fortalte om nye tilføjelser til Tivoli og delte barndomsminder.En: They began to walk around the garden while Mette eagerly talked about new additions to Tivoli and shared childhood memories.Da: "Kan du huske, da vi plejede at konkurrere om, hvem der kunne spise flest æbleskiver?"En: "Do you remember when we used to compete about who could eat the most æbleskiver?"Da: spurgte hun lattermildt.En: she asked with a laugh.Da: Søren trak på skuldrene og nikkede.En: Søren shrugged and nodded.Da: "Ja, det var tider."En: "Yes, those were the days."Da: Selvom han lyttede, kunne Søren ikke helt slippe sin tvivl omkring det festive, som han engang elskede.En: Even though he was listening, Søren couldn't quite shake his doubt about the festivity he once loved.Da: Han forsøgte at finde glæden i de små ting, men lyset mindede ham mest om forgangne skygger.En: He tried to find joy in the small things, but the lights mostly reminded him of past shadows.Da: "Skal vi tage en tur i Pariserhjulet?"En: "Shall we take a ride on the Ferris wheel?"Da: foreslog Mette og trak ham mod køen.En: suggested Mette, pulling him toward the line.Da: Søren tøvede, men fulgte med.En: Søren hesitated but followed along.Da: Da de sad i kabinen, mens hjulet langsomt hævede dem over havens lyshav, delte Mette en historie om, hvordan hun i de seneste år begyndte at finde glæde i små stunder, selv når livet føltes kaotisk.En: As they sat in the cabin, while the wheel slowly lifted them above the garden's sea of lights, Mette shared a story about how in recent years she began to find joy in small moments, even when life felt chaotic.Da: "Hver lille lys på et træ," sagde Mette, "kan være et øjeblik af glæde, hvis man tillader sig selv at se det."En: "Every little light on a tree," said Mette, "can be a moment of joy if you allow yourself to see it."Da: Hendes oprigtighed rørte Søren, og for første gang den aften begyndte hans hjerte at åbne sig.En: Her sincerity touched Søren, and for the first time that evening, his heart began to open.Da: Da Pariserhjulet begyndte at sænke sig igen, så Søren ud over haven.En: As the Ferris wheel started to descend again, Søren looked out over the garden.Da: Lyset, der før var overvældende, blev nu til små glimt af skønhed.En: The light, which had once been overwhelming, now transformed into small glimpses of beauty.Da: Han så, hvordan Mette så på ham med et varmt og opmuntrende blik.En: He saw how Mette looked at him with a warm and encouraging gaze.Da: "Tak, Mette," sagde Søren stille.En: "Thank you, Mette," said Søren quietly.Da: "Måske har jeg bare ikke set de små lys de sidste par år."En: "Maybe I just haven't seen the small lights in the past few years."Da: Da de trådte ud af Pariserhjulet, så Søren alles øjne fyldt med forventning og lykke.En: As they stepped off the Ferris wheel, Søren saw everyone's eyes filled with expectation and happiness.Da: Han indså, at juleånden ikke var væk, men blot havde ventet på, at han skulle genkende den.En: He realized that the Christmas spirit hadn't disappeared, but had simply been waiting for him to recognize it.Da: Mette tog hans arm, og sammen gik de videre gennem haven, med en nyvunden glæde og forbindelsen fra gamle dage, nu genfundet i små øjeblikke.En: Mette took his arm, and together they continued through the garden, with newfound joy and the connection from the old days, now rediscovered in small moments. Vocabulary Words:ornaments: julepyntsparkling: glimtendereserved: reserveretnarrow: smallepath: stifestivity: festlighedattire: dragtembrace: kramshrugged: trak på skuldrenedescend: sænke sigchaotic: kaotisksincerity: oprigtighedtransformed: forvandletglimpses: glimtgaze: blikencouraging: opmuntrenderecognize: genkendenewfound: nyvundenrevealed: afsløredeshadow: skyggeallow: tilladelaughter: lattermelody: melodicompete: konkurrereshare: delehesitate: tøveaddition: tilføjelseexpectation: forventningcelebration: fejringdecorated: udsmykket

Getting buy-in for marketing is often harder than doing the marketing itself. So how are other teams actually doing it?In this webinar, two senior marketers and two finance leaders co-present how they work together to get marketing funded, trusted, and seen as a growth driver.You'll learn: • The three biggest reasons marketing and finance clash • How to translate campaigns into simple financial models finance can trust • How to build a shared definition of “value” (brand, pipeline, revenue, margin) • What good forecasting looks like when marketing runs in delay • Practical scorecards, budget rhythms and templates you can steal • Real-world examples from agencies and B2B SaaS (Genio, Suprpwr, Profit Sprout)Perfect if you're a marketer who needs budget sign-off, or a finance leader who wants predictable growth without killing creativity.00:00 Why marketing + finance alignment matters03:43 Biggest blockers to buy-in07:47 Explaining budgets to finance12:31 Proving marketing's value17:41 Forecasting both sides trust23:22 Alignment case study33:35 CAC, LTV + payback made simple40:05 Building one shared scorecard46:03 Key takeaways47:42 Q&A roundup************************************************************************Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they're useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.NOAN – your superhuman business partner. Easily build your strategy & control your business knowledge with AI, then use it to manage your tasks, create content & supercharge your marketing.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mystery of the Missing Orchids: A Botanist's Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-23-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var sent i efteråret, og Botanisk Have i København stod som et magisk tæppe af orange og gule blade.En: It was late in the autumn, and the Botanisk Have in København stood like a magical carpet of orange and yellow leaves.Da: Luften var skarp, og duften af fugtig jord fyldte næseborene.En: The air was crisp, and the scent of damp earth filled the nostrils.Da: Freja elskede dette sted.En: Freja loved this place.Da: Hun var botaniker her, og pasningen af haven var hendes hjerteprojekt.En: She was a botanist here, and the upkeep of the garden was her heart's project.Da: Hun gik langs stierne og beundrede de store egetræer og fine buske.En: She walked along the paths and admired the large oak trees and delicate bushes.Da: Men der var et problem.En: But there was a problem.Da: De sjældne orkideer var forsvundet.En: The rare orchids had disappeared.Da: Freja stod foran det sted, hvor orkideerne plejede at være.En: Freja stood in front of the spot where the orchids used to be.Da: Hun mærkede en knude i maven.En: She felt a knot in her stomach.Da: Disse orkideer var en del af den sjældne samling – en samling, der skulle bevares.En: These orchids were part of the rare collection—a collection that was meant to be preserved.Da: Hendes blik gled hen over det tomme jordstykke.En: Her gaze drifted over the empty patch of earth.Da: Hvor kunne de være?En: Where could they be?Da: Hun gik inde i vagternes skur for at finde Mikkel.En: She went inside the guards' shed to find Mikkel.Da: "Mikkel, har du set nogen mærkelig aktivitet om natten?"En: "Mikkel, have you noticed any strange activity at night?"Da: spurgte hun.En: she asked.Da: Mikkel kiggede op fra sin avis og lo.En: Mikkel looked up from his newspaper and laughed.Da: "Nej, Freja, ingen suspekte i nat," sagde han og gik tilbage til sin læsning.En: "No, Freja, no suspicious activity last night," he said, going back to his reading.Da: Han så altid ud til at tro, hun bekymrede sig for meget.En: He always seemed to think she worried too much.Da: Lars, hendes kollega, var intet bedre.En: Lars, her colleague, was no better.Da: Han var alt for optaget af at planlægge sine egne forelæsninger til at beskæftige sig med Frejas bekymringer.En: He was too busy planning his own lectures to be concerned with Freja's worries.Da: Alligevel kunne Freja ikke ignorere det.En: Nevertheless, Freja couldn't ignore it.Da: Hun besluttede at undersøge sagen selv.En: She decided to investigate the matter herself.Da: Måske kunne hun finde frivillige til at hjælpe hende.En: Maybe she could find volunteers to help her.Da: Efter et opslag på haveens opslagstavle, meldte nogle nysgerrige folk sig til at hjælpe.En: After a notice on the garden's bulletin board, some curious people signed up to help.Da: Sammen gennemgik de haven omhyggeligt.En: Together, they carefully combed through the garden.Da: De lagde mærke til, at nogle buske var flyttet på en unaturlig måde.En: They noticed that some bushes had moved in an unnatural way.Da: "Se," sagde en af frivillige og pegede.En: "Look," said one of the volunteers, pointing.Da: Der var tegn på en skjult passage.En: There were signs of a hidden passage.Da: Frejas hjerte bankede hurtigere, da de rykkede buskene til side og opdagede en lille, gammel dør.En: Freja's heart beat faster as they moved the bushes aside and discovered a small, old door.Da: Med rystende hænder åbnede de den forsigtigt.En: With trembling hands, they opened it cautiously.Da: Bagved døråbningen strakte en mørk passage sig.En: Behind the doorway stretched a dark passage.Da: Sammen med de frivillige trådte hun ind.En: Together with the volunteers, she stepped inside.Da: I slutningen af passagen fandt de et hemmeligt rum.En: At the end of the passage, they found a secret room.Da: Der stod orkideerne.En: There stood the orchids.Da: Sprøde og smukke.En: Crisp and beautiful.Da: Nogen havde forsøgt at stjæle dem – men hvem?En: Someone had tried to steal them—but who?Da: Med hjælp fra de frivillige fik Freja bragt orkideerne tilbage til deres retmæssige plads.En: With the help of the volunteers, Freja got the orchids back to their rightful place.Da: De kontaktede myndighederne, som straks startede en undersøgelse.En: They contacted the authorities, who immediately began an investigation.Da: Freja var lettet og glad over, at orkideerne var tilbage, og fremover kunne hun hver dag nyde synet af dem.En: Freja was relieved and happy that the orchids were back, and from then on, she could enjoy the sight of them every day.Da: Freja stod nu stærkere i sin rolle.En: Freja now stood stronger in her role.Da: Hendes kolleger begyndte at respektere hendes engagement og ressourcestærke natur.En: Her colleagues began to respect her dedication and resourceful nature.Da: Hendes mod havde reddet den sjældne samling, og hende selv.En: Her courage had saved the rare collection, and herself.Da: Det var en sejr, der hang i den klare, københavnerske efterårsluft.En: It was a victory that lingered in the clear, Copenhagen autumn air. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårbotanist: botanikerupkeep: pasningenadmired: beundredeoak: egetræerdelicate: finerare: sjældnedisappeared: forsvundetknot: knudepreserved: bevaresgaze: blikstomach: mavesuspicious: suspektelectures: forelæsningerconcerned: beskæftigeinvestigate: undersøgevolunteers: frivilligenotice: opslagbulletin board: opslagstavlecurious: nysgerrigecombed: gennemgikunnatural: unaturligpassage: passagetrembling: rystendecautiously: forsigtigtsteal: stjæleauthorities: myndighederneinvestigation: undersøgelserelieved: lettetdedication: engagement

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unearthing Roots: Viggo's Viking Voyage at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-22-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Viggo gik ind i Naturhistorisk Museum i København, pakket i sin varme efterårsjakke.En: Viggo walked into the Naturhistorisk Museum in København, wrapped in his warm autumn jacket.Da: Bladene udenfor dansede i vinden, farvet gyldne og dybrøde.En: The leaves outside danced in the wind, colored golden and deep red.Da: Museet summede af liv, og Viggo trak vejret dybt.En: The museum buzzed with life, and Viggo took a deep breath.Da: Han elskede museer, men i dag følte han sig lidt nervøs.En: He loved museums, but today he felt a bit nervous.Da: Da han gik hen mod Vikingeudstillingen, kunne han ikke lade være med at spekulere på, hvorfor han altid følte sig adskilt fra sin kultur.En: As he walked towards the Viking exhibition, he couldn't help but wonder why he always felt disconnected from his culture.Da: Inde i udstillingen var lyset dæmpet, og luften lugtede svagt af polerede træudstillinger.En: Inside the exhibition, the lighting was dim, and the air faintly smelled of polished wood displays.Da: Vægge prydede med scener af vikinger, der sejlede på skummende have, mødte ham.En: Walls adorned with scenes of Vikings sailing on foaming seas met him.Da: Han så på de gamle redskaber og våben, følte en svag længsel efter noget mere.En: He looked at the ancient tools and weapons, feeling a faint longing for something more.Da: For Viggo var historie fascinerende, men også lidt mere virkeligt end de udstillede genstande.En: For Viggo, history was fascinating, but also a bit more real than the displayed objects.Da: De virkede næsten for perfekte, for polerede.En: They seemed almost too perfect, too polished.Da: Astrid, kuratoren for udstillingen, stod og forklarede en gruppe besøgende om vikingsøgne.En: Astrid, the curator of the exhibition, stood explaining to a group of visitors about Viking artifacts.Da: Hun så Viggos usikre blik og vinkede ham over.En: She saw Viggo's uncertain look and waved him over.Da: "Hej, Viggo.En: "Hi, Viggo.Da: Vil du være med til vores workshop?"En: Would you like to join our workshop?"Da: spurgte hun med et venligt smil.En: she asked with a friendly smile.Da: Viggo tøvede og nikkede så.En: Viggo hesitated and then nodded.Da: Måske kunne det hjælpe ham med at komme tættere på fortiden.En: Maybe it could help him get closer to the past.Da: De gik hen til et bord, hvor man kunne røre ved replikaer af gamle artefakter.En: They went to a table where you could touch replicas of ancient artifacts.Da: Viggo løftede forsigtigt et sværd.En: Viggo carefully lifted a sword.Da: Det føltes anderledes i hans hænder, som om det havde sin egen historie at fortælle.En: It felt different in his hands, as if it had its own story to tell.Da: "Forestil dig," sagde Astrid, "det her kunne have tilhørt en kriger for tusind år siden."En: "Imagine," said Astrid, "this could have belonged to a warrior a thousand years ago."Da: Viggo lukkede øjnene, og pludselig var han ikke længere på museet.En: Viggo closed his eyes, and suddenly he was no longer in the museum.Da: Han befandt sig på et gammelt skib, omgivet af havets brusen og mænd, der talte det gamle norrøne sprog.En: He found himself on an old ship, surrounded by the roar of the sea and men speaking the old Norse language.Da: Han kunne næsten mærke vindens bid i sit ansigt.En: He could almost feel the bite of the wind on his face.Da: Det gik op for ham, at han ikke bare så på fortiden; han levede den.En: He realized that he wasn't just looking at the past; he was living it.Da: Han åbnede øjnene, og museet kom tilbage til sig selv.En: He opened his eyes, and the museum returned to itself.Da: Men denne gang følte han sig anderledes, næsten opløftet.En: But this time, he felt different, almost uplifted.Da: Han så på Astrid, som nikkede, som om hun vidste præcis, hvad han tænkte.En: He looked at Astrid, who nodded, as if she knew exactly what he was thinking.Da: Senere den dag, da han og hans ven Mikkel gik udenfor, følte Viggo sig lettet.En: Later that day, as he and his friend Mikkel walked outside, Viggo felt relieved.Da: Han havde fundet noget, han havde savnet.En: He had found something he had been missing.Da: Mikkel talte om Thanksgiving, som hans amerikanske slægtninge fejrede, men Viggos tanker fløj til hans egen families historie.En: Mikkel talked about Thanksgiving, which his American relatives celebrated, but Viggo's thoughts flew to his own family's history.Da: Viggo forlod museet med en ny følelse af stolthed.En: Viggo left the museum with a new sense of pride.Da: Han vidste, at hans danske rødder var en del af ham, og nu var han klar til at udforske dem yderligere.En: He knew his Danish roots were a part of him, and now he was ready to explore them further.Da: Efteråret var kuldslået, men i hans hjerte var der en ny varme.En: Autumn was chilly, but in his heart there was a new warmth. Vocabulary Words:wrapped: pakketbuzzed: summededim: dæmpetfaint: svagadorned: prydedepolished: poleredereplicas: replikaerroar: brusenuplifted: opløftetcurator: kuratorenfoaming: skummendeexhibition: udstillinglonging: længselrelieved: lettetartifact: artefakternervous: nervøswarrior: krigerchilly: kuldslåetdisconnected: adskiltsword: sværdscenes: scenerautumn: efteråruncommon: sjældentimagine: forestil digpride: stolthedrelatives: slægtningebite: bidexplore: udforskegolden: gyldneNorse: norrøne

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Tivoli's Enchanting Lights: A New Beginning in Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-21-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli var klædt i lys og glitrende dekorationer.En: Tivoli was dressed in lights and glittering decorations.Da: Duften af gløgg og brændte mandler fyldte den kolde efterårsluft.En: The scent of gløgg and roasted almonds filled the cold autumn air.Da: Det var det perfekte sted for en julemarked, og folk strømmede til for at opleve magien.En: It was the perfect place for a Christmas market, and people flocked to experience the magic.Da: Søren gik langs de brostensbelagte stier.En: Søren walked along the cobblestone paths.Da: Han trak sin jakke tættere om sig mod kulden.En: He pulled his jacket tighter around him against the cold.Da: Han kiggede op mod de smukke lys, der skabte et eventyrlignende landskab.En: He looked up at the beautiful lights that created a fairy-tale-like landscape.Da: Søren var kunstner, men for tiden havde han svært ved at finde inspiration.En: Søren was an artist, but lately he had been struggling to find inspiration.Da: Hvordan kunne han fange skønheden omkring sig på lærredet?En: How could he capture the beauty around him on canvas?Da: Astrid var ikke langt væk.En: Astrid was not far away.Da: Hun stod ved en bod og tog billeder af de farvestrålende dekorerede kager.En: She stood by a booth taking pictures of the colorfully decorated cakes.Da: Hendes følgere ønskede flere billeder, flere indlæg.En: Her followers wanted more pictures, more posts.Da: Hun følte et konstant pres for at producere mere.En: She felt a constant pressure to produce more.Da: Men nu, i Tivoli, ønskede hun at nyde nuet.En: But now, in Tivoli, she wanted to enjoy the moment.Da: Hun ville forstå de danske juletraditioner, ikke bare forevige dem.En: She wanted to understand the Danish Christmas traditions, not just document them.Da: Da de to mødtes ved en af de smukt dekorerede juletræsstande, delte de et smil.En: When the two met by one of the beautifully decorated Christmas tree stands, they shared a smile.Da: "Du tager mange billeder," sagde Søren.En: "You take a lot of pictures," said Søren.Da: "Ja," svarede Astrid, "men jeg vil også bare være her.En: "Yes," replied Astrid, "but I also just want to be here.Da: Mærke det hele."En: Feel it all."Da: Han nikkede forstående.En: He nodded understandingly.Da: "Jeg leder efter noget... noget der kan få mig til at male igen."En: "I'm looking for something... something that can get me to paint again."Da: Astrid så opmærksomt på ham.En: Astrid looked attentively at him.Da: "Måske er det ikke så svært," foreslog hun.En: "Maybe it's not that hard," she suggested.Da: "Se rundt.En: "Look around.Da: Hvorfor ikke finde skønheden her?"En: Why not find the beauty here?"Da: De gik sammen videre gennem haven.En: They walked together further through the garden.Da: Lyskæderne som stjerner i træerne, det milde klaverspil fra en nærliggende café, og lydene af børnelatter omkring dem.En: The strings of lights like stars in the trees, the gentle piano music from a nearby café, and the sounds of children's laughter around them.Da: Astrid fortalte historier fra sine rejser, fra eksotiske steder og de mennesker hun havde mødt.En: Astrid told stories from her travels, from exotic places and the people she had met.Da: Hun var en verden af inspiration, så forskellig fra Søren, men alligevel føltes det som om de forstod hinanden.En: She was a world of inspiration, so different from Søren, yet it felt as though they understood each other.Da: Ved en bænks rolige hjørne, hvor lysene blinkede som i en drøm, satte de sig.En: In a quiet corner by a bench, where lights twinkled like in a dream, they sat down.Da: "Du ser kunst i alt, Astrid," bemærkede Søren.En: "You see art in everything, Astrid," remarked Søren.Da: "Og du viser mig, hvordan jeg også kan gøre det."En: "And you show me how I can do it too."Da: Astrid smilede.En: Astrid smiled.Da: "Og din kærlighed til disse steder får mig til at forstå, hvad jeg søger," sagde hun.En: "And your love for these places helps me understand what I'm searching for," she said.Da: "Dybere forbindelser."En: "Deeper connections."Da: Da natten nærmede sig sin afslutning, behøvede de ikke længere ord.En: As the night neared its end, they no longer needed words.Da: De havde delt noget dyrebart og fundet ny inspiration i hinanden.En: They had shared something precious and found new inspiration in each other.Da: Søren vidste, hvad han ville male nu.En: Søren knew what he wanted to paint now.Da: Ikke blot lyset og farverne, men de historier han havde hørt.En: Not just the lights and colors, but the stories he had heard.Da: Og Astrid?En: And Astrid?Da: Hun kunne mærke ordene forme sig til en artikel, der endelig føltes ægte og varm.En: She could feel the words forming into an article that finally felt genuine and warm.Da: De sagde farvel ved indgangen, men ikke uden et løfte om at ses igen.En: They said goodbye at the entrance, but not without a promise to see each other again.Da: Tivolis lys svandt i baggrunden, men de bar begge en indre glød med sig – en ny begyndelse.En: Tivoli's lights faded into the background, but they both carried an inner glow with them – a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:glittering: glitrenderoasted: brændteflocked: strømmedecobblestone: brostensbelagtefairy-tale: eventyrlignendecanvas: lærredetbooth: bodfollowers: følgereconstant: konstantpressure: presdocument: forevigeattentively: opmærksomtgentle: mildepiano: klaverspilexotic: eksotisketwinkled: blinkederemarked: bemærkedeconnections: forbindelsergenuine: ægtewarm: varmpromise: løftefade: svandtglow: gløddecoration: dekorationerinspiration: inspirationcapture: fangearticle: artikelexperience: oplevetraveled: rejsershared: delt

In the late 1990's, the Palestinian rap group DAM released their breakout single Meen Erhabi? (Who is the terrorist?) interrogating Israel and the Western World's accusations of terrorism against the Palestinian people, "While we are living in our own country". All members of the group are Palestinian citizens of Israel and hold Israeli passports, giving them a unique insight into Israeli society. Today, 26 years later, the issues are the same but the members of the rap group are older. Tamer al Nafar, Mahmood Jrere and Maysa Daw sit down with Edgar of Kalam Podcast ahead of their gig at the Maxim Theatre in Stockholm. They speak about the differences between Palestinian and Egyptian rap, what having an Israeli passports means in the Arab world and if they are sick of rapping Meen Erhabi. To support us, go to patreon.com/kalampodcastFollow us on Instagram @kalampodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Stormy Sales and Flickering Lights: A Market Day Miracle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-19-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en lille gård i det idylliske danske landskab stod Mikkel foran sin lade og kiggede op på de truende skyer.En: On a small farm in the idyllic danske landscape, Mikkel stood in front of his barn and looked up at the menacing clouds.Da: Det var efterår, og den kolde luft bar allerede en forsmag på vinteren.En: It was autumn, and the cold air already carried a hint of winter.Da: Mikkels gård var omgivet af bølgende bakker, klædt i gyldne og røde efterårsblade, og selvom naturen var smuk, bekymrede det kommende stormvejr ham.En: Mikkel's farm was surrounded by rolling hills, dressed in golden and red autumn leaves, and although nature was beautiful, the impending storm worried him.Da: Han havde meget at forberede til det lokale vintermarked.En: He had much to prepare for the local winter market.Da: Dette år var det afgørende, for han ønskede at investere i nyt landbrugsudstyr.En: This year was crucial, as he wanted to invest in new farming equipment.Da: Hans søster, Astrid, kom gående med et smil, armen fuld af farverige lyskæder og juledekor.En: His sister, Astrid, came strolling with a smile, her arm full of colorful lights and Christmas decorations.Da: Hun havde store planer om at forvandle markedsstanden til noget helt specielt.En: She had big plans to transform the market stall into something truly special.Da: "Lad os lave en julehule, Mikkel!En: "Let's create a Christmas grotto, Mikkel!Da: Vi kan tiltrække flere kunder med lidt magi," sagde Astrid, klart begejstret.En: We can attract more customers with a bit of magic," said Astrid, clearly excited.Da: "Vi skal også tænke på at tjene penge, Astrid," svarede Mikkel, lidt skeptisk.En: "We also need to think about making money, Astrid," replied Mikkel, a bit skeptical.Da: "Hvad nu hvis vi ikke sælger nok, fordi folk ikke kan lide det, du foreslår?"En: "What if we don't sell enough because people don't like what you're suggesting?"Da: Freja, deres nabo, kom med en bakke friskbagt brød og kiggede nervøst på himlen.En: Freja, their neighbor, arrived with a tray of fresh-baked bread and looked nervously at the sky.Da: "Jeg vil gerne hjælpe, men stormen... det bekymrer mig," sagde hun.En: "I'd like to help, but the storm... it worries me," she said.Da: Hendes næse rynkede, som den gjorde, når hun tænkte.En: Her nose wrinkled, as it did when she was thinking.Da: "Måske skulle vi vente med de store planer til næste år."En: "Maybe we should wait with the big plans until next year."Da: Dagen før markedet gik Mikkel frem og tilbage i laden.En: The day before the market, Mikkel paced back and forth in the barn.Da: Han tænkte på Astrids forslag om kreative dekorationer og på Frejas bekymringer.En: He thought about Astrid's suggestion of creative decorations and Freja's concerns.Da: Til sidst besluttede han at blande de to verdener: sikre sig et solidt salg, mens de tilføjede lidt ekstra flair.En: In the end, he decided to blend the two worlds: ensuring a solid sale while adding a little extra flair.Da: Markedsmorgenen ankom med en hast.En: Market morning arrived quickly.Da: Luftens tryk faldt, og vinden tog til, men alle tre arbejdede hurtigt.En: The air pressure dropped, and the wind picked up, but all three worked speedily.Da: Mikkel satte de solide borde op, Freja organiserede brødet pænt, og Astrid anbragte sine lys og dekorationer, som skabte en varm atmosfære i den kolde luft.En: Mikkel set up the sturdy tables, Freja neatly organized the bread, and Astrid placed her lights and decorations, creating a warm atmosphere in the cold air.Da: Pludselig ramte stormen.En: Suddenly, the storm hit.Da: Regnen skyllede ned, men Astrids lys brændte klart igennem uvejret.En: The rain poured down, but Astrid's lights shone brightly through the weather.Da: Folk søgte ly, og Mikkel tilbød dem smagsprøver og varme drikke.En: People sought shelter, and Mikkel offered them samples and warm drinks.Da: Frejas brød fik hurtigt ben at gå på; og folk blev for at beundre Astrids magiske juletema.En: Freja's bread quickly sold like hotcakes, and people stayed to admire Astrid's magical Christmas theme.Da: Da stormen var ovre, var standen næsten tom for varer.En: By the time the storm was over, the stall was nearly empty of goods.Da: Mikkel kunne ikke tro sine øjne.En: Mikkel couldn't believe his eyes.Da: De havde solgt alt.En: They had sold everything.Da: "Vi klarede det!"En: "We did it!"Da: udbrød han, fuld af lettelse og glæde.En: he exclaimed, full of relief and joy.Da: Astrid lo, og Freja smilede bredt.En: Astrid laughed, and Freja smiled broadly.Da: "Måske er lidt magi, hvad vi altid har manglet," sagde Astrid kækt.En: "Maybe a little magic is what we've always needed," Astrid said cheekily.Da: Mikkel havde lært, at man kan kombinere praktisk sans med en snert af kreativitet.En: Mikkel had learned that one can combine practicality with a touch of creativity.Da: Astrid så værdien i lidt planlægning, og Freja var nu mere villig til at tage chancer.En: Astrid saw the value in some planning, and Freja was now more willing to take chances.Da: Sammen havde de skabt noget særligt.En: Together, they had created something special.Da: Som solen begyndte at titte frem gennem de brydende skyer, vidste Mikkel, at de kommende vintermåneder ville blive lettere.En: As the sun began to peek through the breaking clouds, Mikkel knew that the coming winter months would be easier.Da: De ydmyge begyndelser på deres stormvejrede marked havde gjort dem alle lidt rigere – på mere end én måde.En: The humble beginnings at their storm-battered market had made them all a little richer—in more ways than one. Vocabulary Words:idyllic: idylliskemenacing: truendeimpending: kommendecrucial: afgørendeinvest: investerestrolling: gåendetransform: forvandleskeptical: skeptiskconcerns: bekymringerblend: blandesolid: solideflair: flairshelter: lymagical: magiskecheekily: kæktpracticality: praktisk sanscreativity: kreativitethumble: ydmygelandscape: landskabbarn: ladehint: forsmagensure: sikreatmosphere: atmosfærebattered: stormvejrederelief: lettelsewilling: villigmarket stall: markedsstandtray: bakkewrapped: klædtpeeking: titte

In this episode we speak to Nadia Barhoum, founder of Thurayya - an initiative to cultivate Palestinians seeds and keep Palestinian crops alive in diaspora. We traveled to her farm in Petaluma where we were able to sit down and talk about what farming means, the significance of seed saving and the dream to build spaces for Palestinians to exist within each other.ABOUT NADIANadia Barhoum is the founder of a seed-saving and land stewardship initiative called Thurayya. She began farming in 2019, following a desire to be closer to the land in the way her family had been for generations in their small village of Al Malha, Palestine. They were forcibly expelled in 1948 by Israeli armed militias. Through Thurayya, she wants to uphold and restore relationships to the land that have been severed by ongoing occupation and dispossession in the SWANA (Southwest Asia and North Africa region). She is growing out and saving seeds from a variety of vegetables, herbs and other perennials from Palestine and the SWANA region to share with her community in the Bay Area. She hopes these special plants can bring a part of her home and their stories back to her community.In Rising for Our Motherlands, we pracitce Freedom Dreaming. Rooted in the Black radical tradition and illuminated by historian Robin D.G. Kelley, Freedom Dreaming calls us to use imagination as a tool for liberation — to envision and build futures grounded in care, resistance, and collective love.A huge thank you to Salma Taleb, Hesham Jarmakani, Francesca Juico, Chris Wanis, and Carmelo Ibanez for our beautiful theme music and to our co-conspirator & We Rise producer Cat Petru for weaving our voices and songs together.Podcast art created by nicole gervacio.This episode features music from El-Funoun, DAM, & FairouzLearn more about Nadia and Thurayya at www.thurayya.org

Fluent Fiction - Danish: When Snowflakes Fall: A Mother's Journey to Help Her Daughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kølig eftermiddag i november.En: It was a chilly afternoon in November.Da: Bladene dansede langs vejen, hvor små nisser i butiksvinduerne mindede folk om, at julen nærmede sig.En: The leaves danced along the road, where small nisser in shop windows reminded people that Christmas was approaching.Da: Maja kørte langsomt i sin bil gennem den moderne forstad, hvor lyset glimtede fra de pyntede huse og skolen, som lå i hjertet af nabolaget.En: Maja drove slowly in her car through the modern suburb, where the light twinkled from the decorated houses and the school, which lay at the heart of the neighborhood.Da: Maja var bekymret.En: Maja was worried.Da: Sofie, hendes datter, havde ikke været sig selv på det sidste.En: Sofie, her daughter, hadn't been herself lately.Da: Sofie var altid stille, men nu trak hun sig endnu mere.En: Sofie was always quiet, but now she was withdrawing even more.Da: Skolen?En: School?Da: Vennerne?En: Friends?Da: Eller bare det almindelige pres?En: Or just the ordinary pressure?Da: Maja kunne ikke helt finde ud af det.En: Maja couldn't quite figure it out.Da: Samtidig var Majas kalender fyldt til randen med deadlines, men hun besluttede sig alligevel for at tage tid fra arbejdet til at deltage i forældremødet.En: Meanwhile, Maja's calendar was filled to the brim with deadlines, but she decided to take time away from work to attend the parents' meeting.Da: Skolen var et farvestrålende sted.En: The school was a colorful place.Da: På opslagstavlerne hang der julekalendere og beskeder om den kommende julekoncert.En: On the bulletin boards hung advent calendars and messages about the upcoming Christmas concert.Da: Maja gik hurtigt gennem gangene, mens hun strammede frakken tættere om sig.En: Maja walked quickly through the halls, pulling her coat tighter around her.Da: I klasseværelset blev hun mødt af Lars, Sofies lærer.En: In the classroom, she was greeted by Lars, Sofie's teacher.Da: Lars var ung, entusiastisk og altid smilende.En: Lars was young, enthusiastic, and always smiling.Da: "Hej Maja," hilste han venligt, da hun trådte ind.En: "Hi Maja," he greeted kindly as she stepped in.Da: "Tak fordi du kom."En: "Thank you for coming."Da: Maja satte sig ned og tog en dyb indånding.En: Maja sat down and took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg er bekymret for Sofie," sagde hun.En: "I'm worried about Sofie," she said.Da: "Hun virker ikke glad for tiden."En: "She doesn't seem happy lately."Da: Lars nikkede forstående.En: Lars nodded understandingly.Da: "Jeg har også lagt mærke til, at hun er blevet mere tilbagetrukket i klassen," sagde han.En: "I've also noticed she's become more withdrawn in class," he said.Da: "Men jeg tror, vi kan hjælpe hende sammen."En: "But I think we can help her together."Da: I det øjeblik åbnede døren, og Sofie trådte ind.En: At that moment, the door opened, and Sofie stepped in.Da: Hun satte sig forsigtigt ved siden af Maja og så op på læreren.En: She sat carefully next to Maja and looked up at the teacher.Da: "Jeg føler mig presset," sagde hun pludselig.En: "I feel pressured," she suddenly said.Da: "Opgaverne.En: "The assignments.Da: Vennerne.En: The friends.Da: Alt er bare meget."En: Everything is just a lot."Da: Maja følte en bølge af følelser.En: Maja felt a wave of emotions.Da: "Vi vil gerne hjælpe," sagde hun blidt.En: "We want to help," she said gently.Da: Lars bøjede sig frem og sagde: "Vi kan lave en plan.En: Lars leaned forward and said, "We can make a plan.Da: Måske kan Sofie få en mentor i klassen?En: Maybe Sofie can get a mentor in the class?Da: Og vi kan fokusere på de emner, du synes er svære."En: And we can focus on the subjects you find difficult."Da: De tre blev enige om en plan, som gav Sofie mere støtte både derhjemme og i skolen.En: The three agreed on a plan that would give Sofie more support both at home and at school.Da: Lars ville holde et særligt øje med hende, mens Maja ville sørge for, at hendes datter følte sig hørt og værdsat.En: Lars would keep a special eye on her, while Maja would ensure that her daughter felt heard and appreciated.Da: På vej ud af skolen følte Maja sig lettere.En: On the way out of the school, Maja felt lighter.Da: Hun indså, hvor vigtigt det var at være til stede i Sofies liv, og hvordan små ændringer kunne skabe en stor forskel.En: She realized how important it was to be present in Sofie's life and how small changes could make a big difference.Da: Sofie virkede også mere afslappet ved tanken om, at hun ikke var alene.En: Sofie also seemed more relaxed at the thought that she wasn't alone.Da: Efterhånden som de gik mod deres bil, begyndte de første snefnug at falde stille ned.En: As they approached their car, the first snowflakes began to fall quietly.Da: "Vi klarer det," sagde Maja med et smil, og Sofie nikkede, mens lyset fra julelysene dansede om dem.En: "We'll manage," Maja said with a smile, and Sofie nodded, while the light from the Christmas lights danced around them. Vocabulary Words:chilly: køligleaves: bladeneapproaching: nærmede sigsuburb: forstadtwinkled: glimtedeworried: bekymretwithdrawing: trak sigfigure: finde ud afdeadline: deadlineattend: deltagecolourful: farvestrålendebulletin: opslagstavlerneadvent calendar: julekalenderconcert: koncertgreeted: hilsteenthusiastic: entusiastiskwithdrawn: tilbagetrukketassignments: opgavernepressured: pressetleaned: bøjedementor: mentorsubjects: emnersupport: støtteensured: sørge forlightweight: letpresence: til stederealized: indsåchanges: ændringerdifference: forskelsnowflakes: snefnug

Ash and Tilly are back with art conservator and supernatural sleuth Jessica van Dam to finish unraveling the mystery of the haunted artefacts from the Jinu Preservation Society. From tiger-and-magpie paintings to suspiciously stylish hats, the trio dive deep into Korean demons, dokkaebi, and ghostly folklore—with a few detours into their favorite K-dramas. Expect myths, mayhem, and more giggles than exorcisms. Will they cleanse the cursed collection… or will Tilly perish under the weight of Ash and Jess's K-drama obsession?Books mentioned:Mort (Terry Pratchett)The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea (Axie Oh)Supernatural Encounters in South Korea (Shawn Morrisey)The Floating World (Axie Oh)The Demon and the Light (Axie Oh)Thousand Beginnings and Endings (Ellen Oh, et al)The God and the Gumiho (Sophie Kim)Crane Among Wolves (June Hur)Ghost Nocturne (Ananas, illustrated by C. R. Jade)Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint (singNsong, illustrated by Sleepy-C)Ash and Jess's K-Drama Recs:My DemonKing of the LandGenie, Make A WishDear HongrangBon Appétit, Your MajestyBusiness ProposalLovers of the Red skyHead over HeelsHotel Del LunaGoblin, the Great and Lonely GodHaunted PalaceTomorrowMr. QueenScarlet Heart RyeoMystic Pop-up BarStrong Girl Do Bong Soong100 Days My PrinceChicago TypewriterMy Roommate Is A GumihoImitationLet Me Be Your KnightSecret royal inspector and joyTrue beautyRiver where the moon risesHometown cha cha chaWelcome to SamdalriLovely Runner (a must watch ;))LinksJessica's WebsiteContactEmail: andmytrowel@gmail.comInstagram: @‌and.my.trowelTranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/56ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN StoreAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.