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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Between City Dreams and Vineyard Roots: Zoltán's Choice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap magasan járt az égen, amikor Zoltán a szőlőskert végéhez ért.En: The sun was high in the sky when Zoltán reached the end of the vineyard.Hu: Az apró gránitdarabok utat törtek bakancsai talpai alatt.En: The tiny granite pieces crunched under the soles of his boots.Hu: A nyári meleg mindent átölelt, a levelek susogása is alig hallatszott az enyhe szellőben.En: The summer heat embraced everything, the rustle of the leaves barely audible in the mild breeze.Hu: Valahol a háttérben Ilona és Béla hangja keveredett össze, amint a tőkék között dolgoztak.En: Somewhere in the background, Ilona and Béla's voices mingled as they worked among the vine stocks.Hu: Zoltán, akit a városi élet és a csendes vidéki világ közti döntés nyomasztott, megpihent egy fa árnyékában.En: Zoltán, burdened by the decision between city life and the quiet rural world, rested in the shade of a tree.Hu: Tekintete a hegyekhez ért, amelyeket már gyermekkorában is gyakran nézett.En: His gaze reached the mountains, which he had often looked at since childhood.Hu: A szőlő vastag fürtjei zölden csüngtek a tőkékön, készen a hamarosan érkezendő szüretre.En: The thick clusters of grapes hung green on the vines, ready for the soon-arriving harvest.Hu: Ilona, Zoltán édesanyja, felismerte fia tétovázását.En: Ilona, Zoltán's mother, recognized her son's hesitation.Hu: "Fiam," mondta mosolyogva, ahogy közelebb lépett, "a bőség e földön van.En: "My son," she said with a smile as she stepped closer, "the abundance is here on this land.Hu: De a döntés a tiéd.En: But the decision is yours."Hu: " Hangjában türelem és szeretet csengett.En: Her voice rang with patience and love.Hu: "Nem tudom, anya," válaszolta Zoltán.En: "I don't know, mother," replied Zoltán.Hu: "Annyira vonz a város izgalma, de szeretem ezt a földet is.En: "The excitement of the city attracts me so much, but I love this land as well."Hu: "Béla, Zoltán apja, megjelent a domb alján.En: Béla, Zoltán's father, appeared at the bottom of the hill.Hu: "Egy pohár fröccs sosem árt döntés előtt," mondta nevetve, és fiának átadott egy poharat az otthon készített borból.En: "A glass of 'fröccs' never hurts before a decision," he said with a laugh, handing his son a glass of homemade wine.Hu: A környék legjobbjának tartották, így Zoltán élvezettel kortyolt bele.En: It was considered the best in the area, so Zoltán sipped it with enjoyment.Hu: A nap kezdett eltűnni a dombok mögött, és a család közelebb gyűlt az esti máglyához.En: The sun began to disappear behind the hills, and the family gathered closer to the evening bonfire.Hu: A falu népe lassan gyülekezett, magnózenét játszottak, az éjszaka sötétsége a máglya sárga fényével keveredett.En: The people of the village were slowly gathering, playing music from a tape player, the darkness of the night mingling with the yellow light of the fire.Hu: Zoltán a tűz mellett állt, nézve a lángok játékát.En: Zoltán stood by the fire, watching the play of the flames.Hu: Egy pillanatra mindenki elcsendesedett, és Zoltán gondolatai visszatértek a szőlőskerthez.En: For a moment, everyone fell silent, and Zoltán's thoughts returned to the vineyard.Hu: A közösség, az ezeréves hagyományok, a megejtő táj mind összefonódtak benne ebben a pillanatban.En: The community, the thousand-year-old traditions, the captivating landscape all intertwined within him at that moment.Hu: "Még egy szezon," mondta félhangosan.En: "One more season," he said softly.Hu: Ilona és Béla egyetértően bólintottak.En: Ilona and Béla nodded in agreement.Hu: Zoltán úgy döntött, hogy marad, legalábbis míg megtanulja a mesterség fortélyait jobban.En: Zoltán decided to stay, at least until he learned the craft better.Hu: A döntés egy új szezonra szólt, új reményekkel és kihívásokkal teli nyárra.En: The decision was for a new season, a summer filled with new hopes and challenges.Hu: A bonfire füstje lassan felszállt az ég felé, Zoltán szívében pedig a családhoz és a földhöz tartozás meleg érzése erősödött meg, amit talán úgy hívnak, hogy otthon.En: The smoke from the bonfire slowly rose towards the sky, and in Zoltán's heart, the warm feeling of belonging to the family and the land strengthened, something perhaps called home. Vocabulary Words:vineyard: szőlőskertgranite: gránitsoles: talpairustle: susogásabreeze: szellőmingled: keveredettburdened: nyomasztottshade: árnyékábanclusters: fürtjeihesitation: tétovázásátabundance: bőségpatience: türelemattracts: vonzfröccs: fröccstape player: magnódarkness: sötétségecaptivating: megejtőintertwined: összefonódtakseason: szezoncraft: mesterségbonfire: máglyáhozsmoke: füstjebelonging: tartozásstrengthened: erősödötthome: otthondecision: döntéshill: dombharvest: szüretlandscape: tájwith enjoyment: élvezettel

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Springtime Revelations: Eliana's Journey to Embrace Motherhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-14-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בכפר הקהילתי הקטן, השמש האביבית זרחה על השדות הירוקים.En: In the small community village, the spring sun shone on the green fields.He: בואנו של חג השבועות הורגש בכל פינה, והריחות של לחם חם ומאפים חלביים התפשטו באוויר.En: The arrival of the holiday of Shavuot was felt in every corner, and the scents of warm bread and dairy pastries wafted through the air.He: הכפר היה מלא בחיים ובשמחה של משפחות שהתכוננו לחגיגות.En: The village was brimming with life and the joy of families preparing for the celebrations.He: אליאנה, אישה צעירה בעלת נפש מסורתית, הייתה שקועה במחשבות שלה.En: Eliana, a young woman with a traditional soul, was lost in her thoughts.He: היא גילתה שהיא בהריון, והידיעה הזאת טלטלה את עולמה.En: She discovered she was pregnant, and this revelation shook her world.He: היא התלבטה איך לשלב את החדשות המפתיעות הללו עם התחייבויותיה לקהילה ולחג הקרוב.En: She was pondering how to integrate this surprising news with her commitments to the community and the upcoming holiday.He: נדב, בן זוגה, היה לצידה, תומך אך גם מודאג.En: Nadav, her partner, was by her side, supportive yet also worried.He: הוא רצה להיות אבא, אך פחד שלא יהיו מוכנים.En: He wanted to be a father but feared they wouldn't be ready.He: "אליאנה," הוא אמר בעדינות, "אנחנו נהיה טובים כמשפחה.En: "Eliana," he said gently, "we will be a good family.He: אני בטוח שזה הזמן שלנו."En: I am sure this is our time."He: אליאנה הנהנה, אבל עדיין חשה חוסר וודאות בלבה.En: Eliana nodded but still felt uncertainty in her heart.He: היא ידעה שמי שתוכל להציע לה תובנות היא הסבתא שלה, יעל.En: She knew that the one who could offer her insights was her grandmother, Yael.He: יעל הייתה אישה חכמה ונמרצת, מגדת דרכי חייה באהבה ונסיון.En: Yael was a wise and energetic woman, guiding the paths of her life with love and experience.He: באותו ערב, כשהכפר כולו היה עסוק בהכנות לחג, הלכה אליאנה אל יעל.En: That evening, when the whole village was busy with holiday preparations, Eliana went to Yael.He: היא מצאה אותה יושבת בחצר ביתה, מנקה עלים יבשים מהשיחים.En: She found her sitting in her yard, clearing dry leaves from the bushes.He: "סבתא," פתחה אליאנה בזהירות, "יש משהו שאני צריכה לדבר איתך עליו."En: "Grandma," Eliana began cautiously, "there's something I need to talk to you about."He: יעל הרימה את מבטה והתבוננה נכדתה בעיניים מלאות חום והבנה.En: Yael lifted her eyes and gazed at her granddaughter with warmth and understanding.He: "בואי, תשבי לידנו," היא אמרה, מלטפת את ידה של אליאנה בעדינות.En: "Come, sit by us," she said, gently patting Eliana's hand.He: אליאנה סיפרה לה על ההריון ועל הפחדים שחשבה עליהם.En: Eliana told her about the pregnancy and the fears she was considering.He: יעל הקשיבה בשקט.En: Yael listened quietly.He: לאחר דממה הסבירה, היא החלה לדבר בקולה האיטי והמכוון.En: After a thoughtful silence, she began speaking in her slow and deliberate voice.He: "מתוקה שלי, קודם כל, אני גאה בך על האומץ לדבר.En: "My dear, first of all, I'm proud of you for the courage to speak.He: החיים אמנם לא תמיד מתכננים את עצמם כפי שאנו רוצים, אבל לעתים הם מציעים לנו דברים שלא ידענו שאנו צריכים."En: Life doesn't always plan itself as we wish, but sometimes it offers us things we didn't know we needed."He: באותו לילה, במהלך החגיגה המרכזית של שבועות, כשהקהילה שרה והודתה על התנובה והשפע, אליאנה הלכה בין האנשים ופתאום חשה פליאה ממלאת אותה.En: That night, during the main celebration of Shavuot, when the community sang and gave thanks for the harvest and abundance, Eliana walked among the people and suddenly felt a sense of wonder fill her.He: היא חשה את הלחץ מתחלף בהבנה.En: She felt the pressure turning into understanding.He: החיים נהיים עשירים ומורכבים יותר כשהם משתלבים עם אחרים.En: Life becomes richer and more complex when it intertwines with others.He: לאחר השיחה עם יעל ומילות התמיכה של נדב, אליאנה החליטה.En: After the conversation with Yael and Nadav's supportive words, Eliana decided.He: היא תבחר לאמץ את ההריון ברוח שמחה ואמונה.En: She would choose to embrace the pregnancy with joy and faith.He: היא הרגישה מחוזקת בידיעתה שיש לה את הכוח להתמודד עם האתגרים שמצפים לה, ושיש לה את התמיכה הנדרשת מהמשפחה ומהקהילה.En: She felt strengthened by the knowledge that she had the power to face the challenges ahead and that she had the necessary support from her family and community.He: האביב המשיך להאיר את הכפר בצבעיו, ואליאנה מצאה את עצמה מתקרבת לדרך חדשה, מלאה באמונה ובתקווה לעתיד.En: Spring continued to illuminate the village with its colors, and Eliana found herself approaching a new path, filled with faith and hope for the future. Vocabulary Words:arrivals: בואנוbrimming: מלאrevelation: הידיעהpondering: התלבטהcommitments: התחייבויותיהinsights: תובנותgazed: התבוננהdeliberate: מכווןflavor: טעםproud: גאהcourage: אומץoffered: מציעיםintertwines: משתלביםcomplex: מורכביםembrace: לאמץchallenges: האתגריםfaith: אמונהilluminate: להאירsupportive: תומךuncertainty: חוסר וודאותwise: חכמהenergetic: נמרצתbushes: שיחיםcontemplative: מכווןwisdom: חוכמהabundance: שפעpressure: הלחץprocess: תהליךintegrate: לשלבbeloved: מתוקהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Summer Serendipity: Love and Dreams in Yerushalayim's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השוק בירושלים היה מלא צבעים וריחות קיץ חמים.En: The market in Yerushalayim was filled with the colors and scents of a warm summer.He: דוכנים רבים הציגו תבלינים, פירות, ופריטים בעבודת יד.En: Numerous stalls displayed spices, fruits, and handmade items.He: המוזיקה המסורתית של חג שבועות נשמעה ברקע, והמבקרים שמחו ושוחחו באווירה חגיגית.En: The traditional music of the Chag Shavuot was heard in the background, and the visitors were happy and chatted in a festive atmosphere.He: יונתן עמד בדוכן שלו, דוכן קטן ומאורגן עם תכשיטים שהוא יצר במו ידיו.En: Yonatan stood at his stall—a small and organized booth featuring jewelry he crafted with his own hands.He: קולו היה נעים כשפנה אל עוברי האורח, אך מבטו נשאר על התכשיטים שהוא חולם להביא לעולם הרחב מעבר לשוק הירושלמי.En: His voice was pleasant as he spoke to passersby, but his gaze remained on the jewelry he dreamed of bringing to the wider world beyond the Shuk of Yerushalayim.He: מרים הסתובבה בין הדוכנים, תיירת שחיפשה ריחוק מהחיים שהותירה מאחור.En: Miriam wandered between the stalls, a tourist looking for distance from the life she left behind.He: היא נשמה עמוקות, מקווה למצוא שקט אחרי שברון הלב שלה.En: She breathed deeply, hoping to find peace after her heartbreak.He: השוק היה מקום טוב להתחיל בו מחדש, לפחות זמנית.En: The market was a good place to start anew, at least temporarily.He: "שלום," קרא יונתן בהיסוס קל, "רוצה לראות משהו מיוחד?En: "Hello," Yonatan called hesitantly, "would you like to see something special?"He: "מרים ניגשה אליו, חיוך קל על פניה.En: Miriam approached him, a slight smile on her face.He: "באמת?En: "Really?He: מה מיוחד בו?En: What's special about it?"He: "יונתן הציג לה שרשרת עדינה, עבודת יד ייחודית שהקדיש לה שעות רבות.En: Yonatan showed her a delicate necklace, a unique handmade piece to which he had dedicated many hours.He: "יש לה עיצוב מיוחד," אמר בגאווה.En: "It has a special design," he said proudly.He: "חלום שלי להציג תכשיטים כאלה מעבר לשוק.En: "My dream is to showcase such jewelry beyond the market."He: "מרים חשה את הניצוץ בעיניו.En: Miriam sensed the spark in his eyes.He: "אתה צריך להאמין בעצמך," היא עודדה אותו.En: "You should believe in yourself," she encouraged him.He: ואז פתחה את ליבה, וסיפרה לו על המסע שלה ועל מה שהותירה מאחור.En: Then she opened her heart and shared with him her journey and what she had left behind.He: עם כל מילה, הם התקרבו.En: With each word, they drew closer.He: במהלך חג השבועות, הם התיישבו יחד בכיכר השוק, מוקפים באורות וריחות החג.En: During the Chag Shavuot, they sat together in the market square, surrounded by the lights and scents of the holiday.He: יונתן החליט להציג את השרשרת המיוחדת שלו לכל המעוניין, עם תמיכתה של מרים לצידו.En: Yonatan decided to showcase his special necklace to anyone interested, with Miriam's support by his side.He: הקהל התאסף סביבם, ממלמל הערכה ורכש התכשיטים מאחד שהם יכולים לראות שהוא נעשה באהבה אמיתית.En: The crowd gathered around them, murmuring their appreciation and purchasing the jewelry, seeing it was crafted with true love.He: מרים, שהרגישה את האמון שלו בה, חשה שבירה אבל גם מחוזקת.En: Miriam, feeling his trust in her, felt broken yet strengthened.He: בסיום החגיגה הזאת, ישבו יחד על מדרכת אבן.En: At the end of this celebration, they sat together on a stone sidewalk.He: הם הבינו שמצאו משהו עמוק יותר מרק חוויה זמנית.En: They realized they had found something deeper than just a temporary experience.He: יונתן החל להאמין שהוא יכול להצליח בענק, ומרים מצאה אומץ להאמין שוב באנשים.En: Yonatan began to believe he could achieve great success, and Miriam found the courage to trust in people again.He: הכוכבים הבהירו למעלה כשמרים ויונתן חלקו רגע שקט, שונים כל כך מההמולה של השוק סביבם.En: The stars shone brightly above as Miriam and Yonatan shared a quiet moment, so different from the hustle and bustle of the market around them.He: הם הבינו שלפעמים די במפגש אקראי כדי לשנות את החיים לנצח.En: They understood that sometimes an accidental meeting is enough to change life forever. Vocabulary Words:numerous: רביםstalls: דוכניםspices: תבליניםhandmade: בעבודת ידtraditional: מסורתיתfestive: חגיגיתstall: דוכןpleasant: נעיםpassersby: עוברי האורחshowcase: להציגdelicate: עדינהnecklace: שרשרתcrafted: יצרspark: ניצוץappreciation: הערכהpurchasing: רכשcrafted: נעשהtrust: אמוןstrengthened: מחוזקתcelebration: חגיגהsidewalk: מדרכתhustle: המולהbustle: המולהaccidental: אקראיscents: ריחותatmosphere: אווירהhesitantly: בהיסוסunique: ייחודיתdedicated: הקדישgathered: התאסףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Market to Masterpiece: Áron's Culinary Quest in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Nap sugarai barátságosan simogatták Budapest utcáit.En: The rays of the Sun gently caressed the streets of Budapest.Hu: Késő tavasz volt, a levegő friss, tele virágillattal.En: It was late spring, the air fresh and filled with the scent of flowers.Hu: A budapesti Központi Vásárcsarnok élettel telt.En: The Budapesti Központi Vásárcsarnok was bustling with life.Hu: Áron, Zsófia és István a forgatagban lépkedtek, mindhárman izgatottan a délelőtti vásárlás előtt.En: Áron, Zsófia, and István walked amidst the hustle, all three excited for the morning shopping.Hu: Áron szemei csillogtak az izgalomtól, de belül aggódott.En: Áron's eyes sparkled with excitement, but inside, he was worried.Hu: "Az én főztöm lesz a legjobb," ismételte magában, hogy elűzze a kételyt.En: "My dish will be the best," he repeated to himself to dispel his doubts.Hu: Hogyan fogja meggyőzni az osztálytársait arról, hogy tehetsége van a magyar konyha rejtelmeihez?En: How would he convince his classmates that he has talent for the secrets of Hungarian cuisine?Hu: A vásárcsarnok színes standjai között sétálva Zsófia magabiztosan irányította őket.En: Walking among the colorful stalls of the market, Zsófia confidently led them.Hu: "Itt kezdjük, Áron.En: "We'll start here, Áron.Hu: A legfrissebb zöldségeket erre találod," mutatott egy halom pirosló paradicsomra és zöld paprikára.En: You'll find the freshest vegetables here," she pointed at a pile of red tomatoes and green peppers.Hu: A piac zsibongott, eladók kiabálták ajánlataikat, a turisták fényképeztek.En: The market buzzed with activity, vendors shouted their offers, and tourists took pictures.Hu: István, a józan ész hangja, türelmesen figyelt és néha csendesen hozzászólt.En: István, the voice of reason, listened patiently and occasionally commented quietly.Hu: "Ne siesd el, Áron.En: "Don't rush, Áron.Hu: Ezeknek a dolgoknak idő kell.En: These things take time."Hu: " Áron mosolyogva bólogatott, habár szíve gyorsabban vert.En: Áron nodded with a smile, even though his heart was beating faster.Hu: A tökéletes piknikért küzdött, és ehhez minden részlet fontos volt.En: He was striving for the perfect picnic, and every detail was important.Hu: Sajtok és kolbászok mellett haladtak el, a füstölt szalonna illata csábítóan lengte körbe az orrukat.En: They passed by cheeses and sausages, the tempting aroma of smoked bacon surrounding their noses.Hu: Áron egy pillanatra megállt.En: Áron paused for a moment.Hu: "Mit gondolsz, Zsófi?En: "What do you think, Zsófi?Hu: Melyik kolbászt válasszam a piknikhez?En: Which sausage should I choose for the picnic?"Hu: ""Mangalicát.En: "Mangalica.Hu: Mindig megdobja az ízeket," mosolygott vissza Zsófia, biztatóan.En: It always enhances the flavors," Zsófia smiled back encouragingly.Hu: Áron egyetértett, és gyorsan elrendezte a vásárlást.En: Áron agreed and quickly completed the purchase.Hu: Az idő telt, és több standot is felkerestek.En: Time passed, and they visited several stalls.Hu: Áron azonban hiába keresett egy speciális fűszert, ami nélkül nem készülhetett el az általa tervezett gulyás.En: However, Áron was searching in vain for a special spice without which the planned gulyás could not be completed.Hu: Már-már feladta, amikor a sarkon egy idős asszony standján megpillantotta a paprikát.En: He was about to give up when he spotted the paprika at the stall of an elderly lady around the corner.Hu: "Itt van!En: "There it is!"Hu: " kiáltott fel boldogan, és gyorsan megvette.En: he exclaimed happily, and quickly bought it.Hu: A három barát végül mindent beszerzett.En: The three friends finally gathered everything they needed.Hu: Az út során sokat nevettek, és Áron lassan nyugodtabb lett.En: They laughed a lot along the way, and Áron gradually became calmer.Hu: István a vállát veregette.En: István patted his shoulder.Hu: "Látod, semmi okod a félelemre.En: "See, there's nothing to be afraid of."Hu: "Az iskola zöld füves udvarán Áron megrendezte a pikniket.En: On the school's green grassy yard, Áron arranged the picnic.Hu: A nap lemenőben volt, amikor a gulyás illata végre betöltötte a légkört.En: The sun was setting when the aroma of the gulyás finally filled the air.Hu: Osztálytársai csodálattal nézték az ínycsiklandó tálakat.En: His classmates gazed in admiration at the tantalizing dishes.Hu: "Ez fantasztikus, Áron!En: "This is fantastic, Áron!"Hu: " dicsérték.En: they praised.Hu: Áron úgy érezte, mintha egy nagy súly szállt volna le róla.En: Áron felt as if a great weight had been lifted off his shoulders.Hu: Magabiztosabb lett, a kételyek szertefoszlottak.En: He became more confident, the doubts dissipated.Hu: Tudta, hogy gyakorlással és kitartással minden sikerülhet.En: He knew that with practice and perseverance, anything could be achieved.Hu: A nap végén, látva az elégedett arcokat, Áron szívében büszkeség ömlött szét.En: At the end of the day, seeing the satisfied faces, Áron felt a swell of pride in his heart.Hu: A vásárcsarnok kanyargós ösvényein tett utazás végül nemcsak egy sikeres piknikhez, hanem önmaga megerősítéséhez is vezetett.En: The journey through the winding paths of the market ultimately led not only to a successful picnic but also to the reinforcement of his self-confidence. Vocabulary Words:rays: sugaraigently: barátságosancaressed: simogattákbustling: élettel teltexcitement: izgalomworries: aggódottdispel: elűzzetalent: tehetségesecrets: rejtelmeiconfidently: magabiztosancomment: hozzászólfreshest: legfrissebbvendors: eladókreasonable: józan észoccasionally: néhastriving: küzdötttempting: csábítóanaroma: illataenhances: megdobjaspecial: speciálisspice: fűszertconvince: meggyőzniself-confidence: önmaga megerősítéséhezadmiration: csodálattaltantalizing: ínycsiklandógradually: lassanperseverance: kitartássaldissipated: szertefoszlottakpicnic: pikniketwinding: kanyargós

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Navigating Nature: The Mahabaleshwar Adventure of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: घने बादलों के बीच, महाबलेश्वर की हरियाली एक जादुई दुनिया का अहसास कराती थी।En: Amidst dense clouds, the greenery of Mahabaleshwar felt like a magical world.Hi: बारिश की बूंदें पेड़ों की पत्तियों पर थिरकतीं और पास के झरने से उठती ठंडी हवाएं, इन्हीं के बीच एक जोड़ी उत्साही खोजकर्ता - आरव और नेहा - अपने मकसद के पीछे यहाँ आए थे।En: Raindrops danced on the leaves of trees, and the cool breeze rose from the nearby waterfall.Hi: आरव, एक वनस्पति विज्ञानी, दुर्लभ पौधों की खोज में था।En: Amongst all this was a pair of enthusiastic explorers - Aarav and Neha - who had come here with a purpose.Hi: उसकी निगाहें वनस्पतियों के रंगों को स्कैन करती थीं।En: Aarav, a botanist, was searching for rare plants.Hi: दूसरी तरफ, नेहा एक वन्यजीव फोटोग्राफर थी, जो अद्वितीय पक्षियों की तस्वीरें खींचने का सपना संजोए यहाँ आई थी।En: His eyes scanned the colors of the vegetation.Hi: जंगल की आवाज़ों में खोए, दोनों साथ-साथ चलते रहे।En: On the other hand, Neha was a wildlife photographer, who came here dreaming of capturing unique birds in her photographs.Hi: अचानक बारिश तेज हो गई।En: Lost in the sounds of the forest, they continued walking together.Hi: पेड़ों की छांव के बावजूद हर चीज़ गीली और अस्पष्ट लग रही थी।En: Suddenly, the rain intensified.Hi: इसने उनके रास्ते को भी धुंधला कर दिया।En: Despite the shelter of the trees, everything seemed wet and unclear.Hi: इसी ने उन्हें एहसास कराया कि वे रास्ता भटक गए हैं।En: It blurred their path as well, making them realize they had strayed off the route.Hi: आरव ने समय देखा और कहा, "हमें पहले से लगाए गए निशान पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।En: Aarav checked the time and said, "We should pay attention to the markers we placed earlier."Hi: " नेहा मुस्कराई और बोली, "हम सही दिशा में भी बढ़ सकते हैं।En: Neha smiled and said, "We might still be heading in the right direction.Hi: मेरा अनुभव कहता है, हमें धैर्य और संतुलित दृष्टिकोण रखना होगा।En: My experience tells me we need to maintain patience and a balanced perspective."Hi: "बारिश अब और भी अधिक तेज हो रही थी और दिन की रोशनी तेजी से घट रही थी।En: The rain was now growing heavier, and daylight was fading rapidly.Hi: चलते-चलते दोनों एक खुली जगह पर पहुँचे।En: As they walked, they reached an open area.Hi: वहाँ, आरव ने खुशी से चिल्लाया, "यह वही दुर्लभ पौधा है जिसकी हमें तलाश थी!En: There, Aarav shouted with joy, "This is the rare plant we were looking for!"Hi: " नेहा ने देखा कि पास के पेड़ पर पक्षी का घोंसला था।En: Neha noticed that there was a bird's nest on a nearby tree.Hi: वह उसी पंछी का था जिसकी तस्वीर उसकी चाहत थी।En: It belonged to the very bird she wanted to photograph.Hi: भाग्य सहायक था।En: Fortune favored them.Hi: दोनों ने जल्दी-जल्दी अपने-अपने काम को पूरा किया।En: They quickly completed their respective tasks.Hi: वापसी का रास्ता भी अब साफ दिखाई देने लगा था।En: The path back now appeared clear.Hi: नेहा के ट्रेनिंग और आरव के धैर्य ने मिलकर उन्हें सुरक्षित बाहर निकाल लिया।En: Neha's training and Aarav's patience together guided them safely out.Hi: जब वे जंगल से बाहर निकले, आरव अब पहले से ज्यादा आत्मविश्वासी था।En: When they emerged from the forest, Aarav was more confident than before.Hi: उसने सीखा कि परिस्थिति के अनुसार खुद को बदलना भी जरूरी होता है।En: He learned that adapting to circumstances is crucial.Hi: नेहा ने आरव से सबक लिया कि प्लानिंग और सही दस्तावेज कितना अहम होता है।En: Neha learned from Aarav the importance of planning and proper documentation.Hi: इस अनुभव ने उनके काम और दोस्ती दोनों को समृद्ध कर दिया।En: This experience enriched both their work and friendship.Hi: महाबलेश्वर की उस यात्रा ने उन्हें बहुत कुछ सिखाया—धैर्य, सहयोग और दृढ़ संकल्प।En: That journey to Mahabaleshwar taught them many things—patience, collaboration, and determination. Vocabulary Words:dense: घनेgreenery: हरियालीraindrops: बारिश की बूंदेंwaterfall: झरनेenthusiastic: उत्साहीexplorers: खोजकर्ताbotanist: वनस्पति विज्ञानीrare: दुर्लभvegetation: वनस्पतिwildlife: वन्यजीवphotographer: फोटोग्राफरintensified: तेज हो गईshelter: छांवstrayed: भटक गएperspective: दृष्टिकोणbalanced: संतुलितfading: घट रहीnest: घोंसलाfavored: सहायकpatience: धैर्यtraining: ट्रेनिंगemerged: निकलेadapting: खुद को बदलनाcircumstances: परिस्थितिdocumentation: दस्तावेजenriched: समृद्धcollaboration: सहयोगdetermination: दृढ़ संकल्प

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Curds to Connections: Lieke's Market Day Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven de drukke markt van middeleeuws Utrecht.En: The sun shone brightly over the busy market of medieval Utrecht.Nl: De lucht was vol geuren van verse kruiden en geluiden van handelaars die hun koopwaar aanboden.En: The air was filled with the scents of fresh herbs and the sounds of vendors offering their wares.Nl: Lieke stond nerveus achter haar kraam, haar zelfgemaakte kazen keurig opgestapeld in rieten manden.En: Lieke stood nervously behind her stall, her homemade cheeses neatly stacked in wicker baskets.Nl: Vandaag was belangrijk; het was Pinksteren en de markt zou druk zijn met mensen die lekkernijen zochten voor hun feesten.En: Today was important; it was Pentecost and the market would be crowded with people looking for treats for their celebrations.Nl: Lieke dacht aan haar ouders die thuis waren, wachtend op het geld dat ze vandaag zou verdienen.En: Lieke thought of her parents at home, waiting for the money she would earn today.Nl: Ze voelde de druk.En: She felt the pressure.Nl: Gerrit en Matthijs, twee ervaren handelaars, stonden verderop en riepen luide aanbiedingen.En: Gerrit and Matthijs, two experienced traders, stood further down and called out loud offers.Nl: Hun prijzen waren laag, te laag voor Lieke om te matchen.En: Their prices were low, too low for Lieke to match.Nl: "Kom en probeer mijn kaas!"En: "Come and try my cheese!"Nl: riep ze, maar haar stem werd overschaduwd door die van de anderen.En: she cried, but her voice was overshadowed by the others.Nl: Plotseling, donkere wolken verzamelden zich boven de markt.En: Suddenly, dark clouds gathered above the market.Nl: De regen begon zachtjes, maar werd al snel een stortbui.En: The rain began softly but quickly turned into a downpour.Nl: Zelfzekere klanten vluchtten naar schuilplaatsen, en Lieke's hoop begon te vervagen.En: Confident customers fled to find shelter, and Lieke's hopes began to fade.Nl: Maar ze gaf niet op.En: But she didn't give up.Nl: Ze opende een kleine pot met haar speciale honingkaas en bood gratis proefstukjes aan aan de paar voorbijgangers die bleven.En: She opened a small jar of her special honey cheese and offered free samples to the few passersby who remained.Nl: "Proef deze kaas," zei ze met een glimlach.En: "Taste this cheese," she said with a smile.Nl: "Mijn oma gebruikte dit recept in de velden van het platteland."En: "My grandmother used this recipe in the fields of the countryside."Nl: Haar verhalen wekten nieuwsgierigheid op.En: Her stories sparked curiosity.Nl: Mensen stopten en luisterden terwijl ze vertelde over de zorg en liefde die in elke kaasmakenprocedure stak.En: People stopped and listened as she talked about the care and love that went into every cheese-making process.Nl: Haar passie werkte, het trok mensen aan die in de regen vol interesse luisterden.En: Her passion worked, attracting people who listened with interest even in the rain.Nl: Net toen de mensen zich begonnen te verzamelen, brak de storm in volle kracht los.En: Just as people began to gather, the storm unleashed its full force.Nl: Maar iets bijzonders gebeurde.En: But something special happened.Nl: Enkele klanten, die haar verhalen hadden gehoord, maakten zich niet druk om de regen.En: Some customers, who had heard her stories, didn't care about the rain.Nl: Ze kochten haar kaas, één na één, hun ogen vol bewondering.En: They bought her cheese, one by one, their eyes full of admiration.Nl: "Geef me er nog een, Lieke, het is de beste kaas die ik ooit heb geproefd!"En: "Give me another, Lieke, it's the best cheese I've ever tasted!"Nl: zei een klant enthousiast.En: said one customer enthusiastically.Nl: Lieke's manden raakten leeg, en haar hart vulde zich met dankbaarheid.En: Lieke's baskets emptied, and her heart filled with gratitude.Nl: Ondanks de regen en de druk was ze erin geslaagd.En: Despite the rain and the pressure, she had succeeded.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat haar vermogen om met mensen te verbinden door haar verhalen net zo waardevol was als de kaas zelf.En: She realized that her ability to connect with people through her stories was just as valuable as the cheese itself.Nl: Die dag leerde ze dat ze niet alleen een goede kaasmaker was, maar ook een verhalenverteller die de harten van mensen kon raken.En: That day, she learned that she was not only a good cheese maker but also a storyteller who could touch people's hearts.Nl: Toen de regen eindelijk stopte, stond Lieke onder haar kleurige luifel, omringd door nieuwe vrienden en een voldaan gevoel.En: When the rain finally stopped, Lieke stood under her colorful canopy, surrounded by new friends and a sense of fulfillment.Nl: Ze wist dat ze genoeg had verdiend voor haar familie, en nog belangrijker, ze had een manier gevonden om haar klanten meer te geven dan alleen kaas.En: She knew she had earned enough for her family, and more importantly, she had found a way to give her customers more than just cheese.Nl: Ze keerde huiswaarts met lege manden maar een vol hart, zeker dat ze haar plek had gevonden in de wereld.En: She returned home with empty baskets but a full heart, sure that she had found her place in the world. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbusy: drukkevendors: handelaarswares: koopwaarnervously: nerveusstall: kraamneatly: keurigwicker: rietenbaskets: mandenexperienced: ervarengathered: verzamelddownpour: stortbuishelter: schuilplaatsenfaded: vervagenpassersby: voorbijgangerssparked: wektencuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidcare: zorgpassion: passiegather: verzamelenunleashed: lossloegadmiration: bewonderinggratitude: dankbaarheidpressure: drukconnect: verbindenvaluable: waardevolfulfillment: voldaanreturned: huiswaartsempty: leegcolorful: kleurige

Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Art of Discovery: A Shared Journey to Recognition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart på Arken Museum of Modern Art.En: The sun shone brightly on the Arken Museum of Modern Art.Da: Det var en varm sommerdag, og Søren og Freja gik gennem de lyse sale.En: It was a warm summer day, and Søren and Freja walked through the bright halls.Da: Søren, en ivrig kunsthistoriker, kunne ikke skjule sin spænding.En: Søren, an eager art historian, could not hide his excitement.Da: Freja, med drømmen om at blive en anerkendt kunstner, gik stille ved siden af ham, optaget af farverne og formerne omkring hende.En: Freja, with the dream of becoming a recognized artist, walked quietly beside him, captivated by the colors and shapes around her.Da: Museet var fyldt med innovative og abstrakte værker.En: The museum was filled with innovative and abstract works.Da: Søren stoppede ved et maleri.En: Søren stopped at a painting.Da: Noget ved det fangede hans opmærksomhed.En: Something about it caught his attention.Da: Freja, der bemærkede hans stilhed, kiggede også.En: Freja, noticing his silence, looked too.Da: "Hvad ser du?" spurgte hun nysgerrigt.En: "What do you see?" she asked curiously.Da: "Det er et mesterværk," svarede Søren.En: "It's a masterpiece," replied Søren.Da: "Det kunne være en uopdaget perle."En: "It could be an undiscovered gem."Da: Freja så fascineret på det.En: Freja gazed at it, fascinated.Da: Hendes kreative sind begyndte straks at væve en historie.En: Her creative mind immediately began to weave a story.Da: "Vi skal fortælle verden," sagde hun.En: "We must tell the world," she said.Da: Men nu begyndte de to venner at tænke over konsekvenserne.En: But now the two friends began to consider the consequences.Da: Søren ønskede at verificere maleriet med sin professor.En: Søren wanted to verify the painting with his professor.Da: Denne opdagelse kunne fremme hans akademiske karriere.En: This discovery could advance his academic career.Da: Freja derimod tænkte på sin journalistven, der kunne offentliggøre deres fund.En: Freja, on the other hand, thought about her journalist friend who could publish their finding.Da: Begge ønskede anerkendelse, men af forskellige årsager.En: Both wanted recognition, but for different reasons.Da: Mens de stod der, opstod der en spænding.En: As they stood there, tension arose.Da: "Vi skal tage en beslutning," sagde Søren bestemt.En: "We need to make a decision," said Søren decisively.Da: "Hvis vi holder det hemmeligt for længe, kan vi miste retten til opdagelsen."En: "If we keep it secret too long, we might lose the right to the discovery."Da: Freja tænkte over hans ord.En: Freja considered his words.Da: "Men hvad nu hvis vi fokuserer på historien først?En: "But what if we focus on the story first?Da: Mit kunstværk kunne fange folks opmærksomhed."En: My artwork could capture people's attention."Da: De diskuterede højlydt foran maleriet. Deres stemmer steg i en følelsesladet dialog.En: They argued loudly in front of the painting, their voices rising in an emotional dialogue.Da: De indså, at deres forskellige mål skabte en barriere mellem dem.En: They realized that their different goals created a barrier between them.Da: Men dybt inde vidste de begge, at de skulle træffe en beslutning sammen.En: But deep inside, they both knew they had to make a decision together.Da: Til sidst sagde Søren stille: "Vi burde arbejde sammen.En: Finally, Søren said quietly, "We should work together.Da: Din kunst og min viden. En samarbejdet historie."En: Your art and my knowledge. A collaborative story."Da: Freja nikkede langsomt.En: Freja nodded slowly.Da: "Ja, lad os gøre det.En: "Yes, let's do that.Da: Vi rapporterer først efter vi har skabt noget sammen."En: We report only after we've created something together."Da: De gik hånd i hånd mod udgangen, uden at vide hvilke døre denne opdagelse kunne åbne for dem begge.En: They walked hand in hand towards the exit, not knowing which doors this discovery could open for them both.Da: De havde lært, at succes ikke kun kommer fra individuel præstation, men også fra at arbejde sammen.En: They had learned that success does not come only from individual achievement but also from working together.Da: Pludselig føltes museet ikke kun som en bygning fuld af kunst – men et sted, hvor deres fælles rejse startede.En: Suddenly, the museum didn't feel like just a building full of art anymore – but a place where their shared journey began.Da: Og således, i solen udenfor museet, planlagde de deres næste skridt sammen, fyldt med håb og inspiration.En: And so, in the sunlight outside the museum, they planned their next steps together, filled with hope and inspiration. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedebrightly: klarteager: ivrighistorian: kunsthistorikerexcitement: spændingcaptivated: optagetinnovative: innovativecuriously: nysgerrigtmasterpiece: mesterværkundiscovered: uopdagetgem: perlefascinated: fascineretweave: væveverify: verificereconsequences: konsekvenseradvance: fremmeacademic: akademiskerecognition: anerkendelsetension: spændingdecisively: bestemtemotional: følelsesladetdialogue: dialogbarrier: barrierecreative: kreativecollaborative: samarbejdetachievement: præstationjourney: rejseinspiration: inspirationcapture: fangepublish: offentliggøre

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Science of Gifting: Giovanni's Museum Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole primaverile illuminava le strade di Milano mentre Giovanni, Alessandra e Marcello entravano nel Museo della Scienza.En: The spring sun illuminated the streets of Milano as Giovanni, Alessandra, and Marcello entered the Museo della Scienza.It: Il loro obiettivo era chiaro: trovare un regalo perfetto per la sorella di Giovanni, una grande appassionata di scienza.En: Their goal was clear: to find the perfect gift for Giovanni's sister, a big science enthusiast.It: Camminando attraverso il museo, i loro occhi brillavano di curiosità, ma Giovanni sentiva il peso della decisione.En: As they walked through the museum, their eyes shone with curiosity, but Giovanni felt the weight of the decision.It: La sezione del negozio di souvenir era un mondo di meraviglie.En: The souvenir shop section was a world of wonders.It: La luce brillante illuminava scaffali pieni di giocattoli educativi, libri colorati e kit scientifici.En: Bright light illuminated shelves full of educational toys, colorful books, and scientific kits.It: Famiglie e bambini vagavano entusiasti, commentando le straordinarie invenzioni.En: Families and children wandered excitedly, commenting on the extraordinary inventions.It: Giovanni non riusciva a distogliere lo sguardo dai tre oggetti che aveva adocchiato.En: Giovanni couldn't take his eyes off the three objects he had spotted.It: Un set di chimica scintillante, un libro affascinante sull'astronomia, e un puzzle di dinosauri dalle forme insolite.En: A sparkling chemistry set, a fascinating book on astronomy, and a dinosaur puzzle of unusual shapes.It: Si strofinò il mento, indeciso.En: He rubbed his chin, undecided.It: La sua sorella avrebbe adorato ciascuno di questi regali.En: His sister would have loved each of these gifts.It: "Mio consiglio è il libro," suggerì Alessandra con entusiasmo.En: "My advice is the book," suggested Alessandra enthusiastically.It: "Lei ama le stelle, ricordi?"En: "She loves the stars, remember?"It: "Invece, io sceglierei il set di chimica," disse Marcello, scuotendo leggermente la testa.En: "Instead, I would choose the chemistry set," said Marcello, shaking his head slightly.It: "Passerebbe ore a sperimentare."En: "She would spend hours experimenting."It: Giovanni ascoltava, preso nel vortice dei loro suggerimenti, ma ogni opzione sembrava ugualmente intrigante.En: Giovanni listened, caught in the whirlwind of their suggestions, but every option seemed equally intriguing.It: Il tempo passava e la sua indecisione cresceva.En: Time was passing, and his indecision was growing.It: La paura di deludere sua sorella lo paralizzava.En: The fear of disappointing his sister paralyzed him.It: Ma nel profondo, una piccola voce si fece strada.En: But deep down, a small voice made its way through.It: Il puzzle di dinosauri.En: The dinosaur puzzle.It: Giovanni si ricordò di quanto sua sorella amasse giocare e scoprire cose nuove.En: Giovanni remembered how much his sister loved to play and discover new things.It: Forse questa sarebbe stata l'idea giusta.En: Perhaps this would be the right idea.It: "Sarà il puzzle," dichiarò infine, nonostante i suoi amici avessero opinioni diverse.En: "It will be the puzzle," he finally declared, despite his friends having different opinions.It: Alla cassa, mentre pagava, sentiva ansia e speranza mescolarsi.En: At the cashier, as he paid, he felt anxiety and hope mix.It: "Spero piacerà," mormorò.En: "I hope she'll like it," he murmured.It: Più tardi, mentre uscivano dal museo, Giovanni si rese conto di una grande verità.En: Later, as they left the museum, Giovanni realized a great truth.It: Non si trattava di scegliere il regalo perfetto.En: It wasn't about choosing the perfect gift.It: Era il pensiero, l'amore dietro la scelta, che contava davvero.En: It was the thought, the love behind the choice, that really mattered.It: Abbracciò i suoi amici, grato per il loro supporto e sicuro della sua scelta.En: He hugged his friends, grateful for their support and confident in his choice.It: Con il sole che iniziava a tramontare, Giovanni camminava verso casa con il regalo avvolto tra le mani.En: With the sun beginning to set, Giovanni walked home with the gift wrapped in his hands.It: Nel suo cuore, sapeva di aver fatto una buona scelta e che sua sorella avrebbe trovato gioia e scoperta nel colorato mondo dei dinosauri.En: In his heart, he knew he had made a good choice and that his sister would find joy and discovery in the colorful world of dinosaurs. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solethe goal: l'obiettivothe gift: il regaloenthusiast: l'appassionatacuriosity: la curiositàthe decision: la decisionethe souvenir shop: il negozio di souvenirthe world: il mondothe wonder: la meravigliathe shelf: lo scaffaleeducational toys: i giocattoli educativithe scientific kit: il kit scientificoto wander: vagarethe invention: l'invenzioneto spot: adocchiaresparkling: scintillantefascinating: affascinantethe astronomy: l'astronomiathe chin: il mentoundecided: indecisothe whirlwind: il vorticeintriguing: intriganteto disappoint: deludereto paralyze: paralizzarethe cashier: la cassaanxiety: l'ansiathe support: il supportowrapped: avvoltodiscovery: la scopertathe truth: la verità

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Bonds Beyond Ballots: Navigating Change in Catalonia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-31-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de la primavera escalfa suaument la petita vila catalana.En: The spring sun gently warms the small catalana village.Ca: Els ocells canten mentre Jordi camina pels carrers de llambordes, dirigint-se cap al local electoral.En: Birds sing as Jordi walks along the cobblestone streets, heading toward the polling station.Ca: És un edifici històric, ple de records i alhora ple de futur.En: It is a historic building, full of memories but also full of the future.Ca: Les pancartes de colors alegren l'entrada, mentre els ciutadans es disposen a votar.En: Colorful banners brighten the entrance as citizens prepare to vote.Ca: Davant la porta, Jordi troba Mercè, la seva amiga de tota la vida.En: In front of the door, Jordi finds Mercè, his lifelong friend.Ca: Mercè està remenant el seu mòbil amb un gest inquiet, i somriu lleument en veure Jordi.En: Mercè is fiddling with her phone with an anxious gesture, and she smiles slightly upon seeing Jordi.Ca: Ell s'atura uns segons, sospirant.En: He pauses for a few seconds, sighing.Ca: Sap que aquesta trobada portarà una conversa intensa.En: He knows this encounter will lead to an intense conversation.Ca: "Bon dia, Mercè," diu Jordi, intentant mantenir el to alegre.En: "Good morning, Mercè," says Jordi, trying to keep a cheerful tone.Ca: "Bon dia, Jordi," respon ella, amb el mateix somriure forçat.En: "Good morning, Jordi," she replies, with the same forced smile.Ca: "Avui és un dia important, no?En: "Today is an important day, isn't it?"Ca: ""Sí, necessitem canvi, però també estabilitat," comenta Jordi, amb la mirada cap a les persones que entren i surten del local.En: "Yes, we need change, but also stability," comments Jordi, looking at the people coming in and out of the polling station.Ca: Mercè es mossega el llavi per contenir les seves paraules.En: Mercè bites her lip to hold back her words.Ca: "No podem avançar sense canviar, Jordi.En: "We can't move forward without changing, Jordi.Ca: És per això que estic aquí.En: That's why I'm here."Ca: "Jordi assenteix, entenen el punt de vista de Mercè, però també sentint la seva pròpia convicció.En: Jordi nods, understanding Mercè's point of view but also feeling his own conviction.Ca: "Mercè, sempre he valorat com hem mantingut aquesta vila.En: "Mercè, I've always valued how we have maintained this village.Ca: Les tradicions mantenen la nostra identitat.En: Traditions keep our identity."Ca: "Ella exhala profondament, frustrada.En: She exhales deeply, frustrated.Ca: "No podem viure només del passat, Jordi.En: "We can't live only from the past, Jordi.Ca: El món ha canviat, i ho hem de fer també.En: The world has changed, and we must too."Ca: "El silenci es fa dens entre els dos amics.En: Silence becomes heavy between the two friends.Ca: Jordi decideix parlar del seu pare, un home que havia lluitat per mantenir la terra i la seva herència.En: Jordi decides to talk about his father, a man who had fought to preserve the land and his heritage.Ca: "El meu pare sempre deia que el canvi havia de ser amb consideració i respecte per al que tenim.En: "My father always said that change had to be with consideration and respect for what we have."Ca: "Mercè mira a Jordi, veient l'homes que s'ha convertit.En: Mercè looks at Jordi, seeing the man he has become.Ca: "Jordi, la meva passió per canviar-ho tot ve de voler un futur millor per als nostres fills, per a tothom.En: "Jordi, my passion for changing everything comes from wanting a better future for our children, for everyone."Ca: "La conversa s'intensifica, i Mercè finalment qüestiona: "Creus que la nostra amistat pot sobreviure a tot això?En: The conversation intensifies, and Mercè finally questions: "Do you think our friendship can survive all this?"Ca: "Jordi, amb el cor en un puny, diu: "Mercè, hem tingut massa records junts.En: Jordi, with his heart in his throat, says, "Mercè, we've had too many memories together.Ca: No podem deixar que això ens separi.En: We can't let this separate us."Ca: "Després d'un moment de reflexió, Mercè somriu, amb la seva calidesa habitual tornant a aflorar.En: After a moment of reflection, Mercè smiles, her usual warmth resurfacing.Ca: "Què tal si treballem junts en un projecte comunitari?En: "How about we work together on a community project?Ca: Potser podem trobar una manera d'unir el millor del passat i el futur.En: Maybe we can find a way to unite the best of the past and the future."Ca: "Jordi, alleujat, respon: "Sí, m'agradaria molt, Mercè.En: Jordi, relieved, replies, "Yes, I would really like that, Mercè.Ca: Potser aquest és el canvi que necessitem.En: Maybe that's the change we need."Ca: "Es miren als ulls, amb renovada esperança.En: They look each other in the eye, with renewed hope.Ca: Al sortir del local electoral, caminen costat a costat, amb la promesa de mantenir la seva amistat per sobre de les diferències polítiques.En: As they leave the polling station, they walk side by side, with the promise to keep their friendship above political differences.Ca: El sol brilla més fort, i un nou sentit de compromís floreix entre ells, com les flors de primavera.En: The sun shines brighter, and a new sense of commitment blooms between them, like the spring flowers. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverathe village: la vilathe street: el carrerthe polling station: el local electoralthe banner: la pancartathe citizen: el ciutadàthe gesture: el gestthe lip: el llavithe silence: el silencithe friendship: l'amistatthe world: el mónthe change: el canvithe tradition: la tradicióthe identity: la identitatthe memory: el recordthe heritage: l'herènciathe future: el futurthe encounter: la trobadathe consideration: la consideracióthe respect: el respectethe conversation: la conversathe father: el parethe child: el fillthe hope: l'esperançathe commitment: el compromísthe project: el projectethe past: el passatthe flower: la florthe change: el canvithe warmth: la calidesa

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Truth Behind the Canvas: A Rembrandt Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder door de glazen dakramen van het Amsterdamse Kunstmuseum.En: The sun shone brightly through the glass ceiling windows of the Amsterdamse Art Museum.Nl: Bezoekers bewonderden de schilderijen van Nederlandse meesters.En: Visitors admired the paintings of Dutch masters.Nl: Tussen hen, bij het nieuwe Rembrandt-werk, stond Sophie.En: Among them, by the new Rembrandt piece, stood Sophie.Nl: Ze bekeek het schilderij nauwkeurig.En: She examined the painting carefully.Nl: Haar ogen speurden elk detail, gefocust en onrustig.En: Her eyes scanned every detail, focused and restless.Nl: Niet ver van haar stond Jeroen.En: Not far from her stood Jeroen.Nl: Met een zelfverzekerde glimlach op zijn gezicht sprak hij met een groep geïnteresseerden.En: With a self-assured smile on his face, he spoke with a group of interested people.Nl: Als ambitieuze kunsthandelaar wilde hij bekendheid krijgen.En: As an ambitious art dealer, he wanted to gain recognition.Nl: Deze vondst van een Rembrandt was zijn kans.En: This find of a Rembrandt was his chance.Nl: De twee kenden elkaar vaag.En: The two knew each other vaguely.Nl: Sophie herinnerde zich zijn naam van een vorige tentoonstelling.En: Sophie remembered his name from a previous exhibition.Nl: Plots draaide Jeroen zich om en zag Sophie.En: Suddenly, Jeroen turned around and saw Sophie.Nl: Hij glimlachte.En: He smiled.Nl: "Sophie, toch?En: "Sophie, right?Nl: Wat vind je van de nieuwe Rembrandt?En: What do you think of the new Rembrandt?"Nl: " vroeg hij.En: he asked.Nl: Sophie aarzelde even.En: Sophie hesitated for a moment.Nl: "Het is indrukwekkend, maar ik.En: "It's impressive, but I...Nl: ik heb twijfels.En: I have doubts."Nl: "Hij keek verbaasd.En: He looked surprised.Nl: "Twijfels?En: "Doubts?"Nl: ""Mijn vader was de kunsthistoricus die dit schilderij authenticeerde," legde Sophie uit, haar stem zachtjes.En: "My father was the art historian who authenticated this painting," Sophie explained, her voice soft.Nl: "Ik vrees dat zijn werk werd veranderd.En: "I fear that his work was altered."Nl: "Jeroen's glimlach verdween.En: Jeroen's smile disappeared.Nl: "Wat bedoel je?En: "What do you mean?"Nl: "Sophie en Jeroen liepen samen naar een hoek van de zaal.En: Sophie and Jeroen walked together to a corner of the room.Nl: Stil legde Sophie haar zorgen uit.En: Silently, Sophie explained her concerns.Nl: Kleine details in het schilderij klopten niet met haar vaders notities.En: Small details in the painting didn't match her father's notes.Nl: "Waarom vertel je mij dit?En: "Why are you telling me this?"Nl: " vroeg Jeroen.En: Jeroen asked.Nl: "Wat wil je dat ik doe?En: "What do you want me to do?"Nl: ""Alsjeblieft, help me.En: "Please, help me.Nl: We moeten de waarheid ontdekken," zei Sophie wanhopig.En: We need to discover the truth," Sophie said desperately.Nl: Jeroen keek naar de grond.En: Jeroen looked at the ground.Nl: Zijn ambities werkten in zijn hoofd, maar diep van binnen voelde hij haar eerlijkheid.En: His ambitions played in his head, but deep down he felt her honesty.Nl: "Oké, ik ben bij je.En: "Okay, I'm with you.Nl: Maar hoe bewijs je dit?En: But how do you prove this?"Nl: "Daarna brachten ze uren in het archief van het museum door.En: After that, they spent hours in the museum's archive.Nl: Ze zochten naar stukken die het werk van Sophie's vader zouden ondersteunen.En: They searched for pieces that would support Sophie's father's work.Nl: Geduldig en gefocust werkten ze samen.En: Patiently and focused, they worked together.Nl: Uiteindelijk, in een oude map, vonden ze het bewijs: schetsen en notities van Sophie's vader die duidelijk afwijkingen van het huidige schilderij laat zien.En: Eventually, in an old folder, they found the evidence: sketches and notes from Sophie's father that clearly showed discrepancies from the current painting.Nl: Met het bewijs in handen gingen ze naar de museumdirecteur.En: With the evidence in hand, they went to the museum director.Nl: Het was een moeilijke discussie, maar Sophie en Jeroen werkten als een sterk team.En: It was a tough discussion, but Sophie and Jeroen worked as a strong team.Nl: De waarheid kwam aan het licht.En: The truth came to light.Nl: Het schilderij was niet zoals het oorspronkelijk was bevonden.En: The painting was not as it was originally found to be.Nl: De juiste artiest kreeg erkenning en Sophie's vader kreeg de eer die hij verdiende.En: The rightful artist received recognition, and Sophie's father got the honor he deserved.Nl: Na afloop stonden Sophie en Jeroen in de museumtuin.En: Afterward, Sophie and Jeroen stood in the museum garden.Nl: Bloesems van de bomen vielen zachtjes om hen heen.En: Blossoms from the trees fell gently around them.Nl: "Bedankt, Jeroen," zei Sophie oprecht.En: "Thank you, Jeroen," Sophie said sincerely.Nl: Hij glimlachte.En: He smiled.Nl: "Ik heb veel geleerd.En: "I learned a lot.Nl: Integriteit is belangrijker dan naam of faam.En: Integrity is more important than name or fame."Nl: "Sophie knikte, haar zelfvertrouwen gegroeid.En: Sophie nodded, her self-confidence grown.Nl: De waarheid had gezegevierd, en samen hadden ze het bereikt.En: The truth had triumphed, and together they had achieved it.Nl: Ze liepen het museum uit, het voorjaar tegemoet, met een nieuw gevoel van voldoening en vriendschap.En: They walked out of the museum, into the spring, with a new sense of fulfillment and friendship. Vocabulary Words:admired: bewonderdenauthenticity: authenticeerdeambitious: ambitieuzeself-assured: zelfverzekerdehesitated: aarzeldealtered: veranderddiscrepancies: afwijkingendiscovered: ontdekkenevidence: bewijsintegrity: integriteitfulfillment: voldoeningfulfillment: voldoeningdiscussion: discussiegently: zachtjesnotices: notitiessupport: ondersteunenfocused: gefocustconcerns: zorgenhonesty: eerlijkheidrecall: herinnerdefaintly: vaagmasterpieces: meesterspatently: geduldigblossoms: bloesemsrecognition: erkenningauthenticating: authenticeerdetriumph: zegevierdachievement: bereiktartwork: schilderijhistorian: kunsthistoricus

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Zoltán's Epoch: A High School Farewell in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-22-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A reggeli nap aranyfényben fürdeti Budapestet.En: The morning sun bathes Budapest in a golden light.Hu: A Nyugati pályaudvar elnyújtott épülete kígyózik a város szövetében.En: The elongated building of the Nyugati train station winds through the fabric of the city.Hu: Csendesen lépkednek az emberek, ki-ki a maga célja után: munkát keresnek, rokonokat látogatnak vagy épp a mindennapi életüket élik.En: People walk quietly, each pursuing their own goals: seeking work, visiting relatives, or simply living their everyday lives.Hu: Zoltán ott áll a vonat érkezési platformján.En: Zoltán stands on the train arrival platform.Hu: Magas, barna hajú fiú, kezében egy régi bőrönd, amiben az utolsó gimnáziumi napjára szükséges dolgokat tart.En: A tall, brown-haired boy, holding an old suitcase containing everything needed for the last day of high school.Hu: A szíve hevesen dobog, ahogy az utolsó napján gondolkodik.En: His heart pounds as he thinks about this final day.Hu: Milyen hamar eltelt ez az idő!En: How quickly time has passed!Hu: Eleinte izgatott volt.En: At first, he was excited.Hu: Most azonban bizonytalan.En: Now, however, he is uncertain.Hu: A fiatalok többsége ilyenkor örül a végzős napnak, de Zoltán most kettős érzésekkel harcol.En: Most young people are happy on their graduation day, but Zoltán now battles with mixed emotions.Hu: A családja orvosi karriert várt tőle, de őt más érdekli.En: His family expected a medical career from him, but he is interested in something else.Hu: A festészet.En: Painting.Hu: Az ecset és a vászon szabadsága.En: The freedom of the brush and canvas.Hu: Ahogy Zoltán mereng, Lili, a legjobb barátja odalép hozzá.En: As Zoltán muses, Lili, his best friend, steps up to him.Hu: Lili vidám, mindig mosolyog.En: Lili is cheerful, always smiling.Hu: Hosszú, szőkés haja lobog a tavaszi szellőben.En: Her long, blondish hair blows in the spring breeze.Hu: "Zoli, mi a baj?En: "Zoli, what's wrong?"Hu: " kérdezi aggódva.En: she asks worriedly.Hu: "Én.En: "I...Hu: Nem tudom.En: I don't know.Hu: A jövőm homályos.En: My future is unclear.Hu: Apám orvosnak akar látni, de én nem ezt akarom," válaszolja Zoltán fejét lehajtva.En: My father wants to see me as a doctor, but it's not what I want," Zoltán responds, lowering his head.Hu: Lili kérdőn néz rá.En: Lili looks at him questioningly.Hu: "És te mit akarsz?En: "And what do you want?"Hu: ""Festő akarok lenni," mondja Zoltán csendesen, mintha saját füle elől is el akarná rejteni az igazságot.En: "I want to be a painter," Zoltán says quietly, as if trying to hide the truth even from his own ears.Hu: Lili bátorítóan megfogja Zoltán karját.En: Lili encouragingly grabs Zoltán's arm.Hu: "Zoli, tehetséges vagy.En: "Zoli, you are talented.Hu: Kövesd az álmaidat.En: Follow your dreams.Hu: Az élet rövid, és a döntés csak a tiéd.En: Life is short, and the decision is only yours."Hu: "Zoltán mély levegőt vesz.En: Zoltán takes a deep breath.Hu: Érezte a Váci út forgatagát, a tavaszi levegő varázsát.En: He felt the hustle and bustle of Váci Street, the magic of the spring air.Hu: A döntés pillanata elérkezett.En: The moment of decision had arrived.Hu: Nem szabad hagynia, hogy a félelem legyőzze.En: He must not let fear defeat him.Hu: A vonat közeledik.En: The train approaches.Hu: Zoltán érzi, hogy másképp kell cselekednie.En: Zoltán feels that he must act differently.Hu: Ez volt az ő ideje.En: This was his time.Hu: Eldöntötte, holnap este beszélni fog a családjával.En: He decided he would talk to his family tomorrow evening.Hu: Megmondja nekik az igazat: ő festő lesz.En: He will tell them the truth: he will become a painter.Hu: Ahogy a vonat megérkezik, és Zoltán fellép a kocsiba, Lili integet.En: As the train arrives and Zoltán steps onto the carriage, Lili waves.Hu: Zoltán visszamosolyog.En: Zoltán smiles back.Hu: Érzi a megkönnyebbülést és a szabadság ígéretét.En: He feels relief and the promise of freedom.Hu: Ma még elbúcsúzik a gimnáziumtól, de már másnap elkezdi formálni az életét.En: Today he bids farewell to high school, but the very next day he begins to shape his life.Hu: A vonat elindul, és Zoltán tudja, hogy most először a saját útját választotta.En: The train departs, and Zoltán knows that for the first time, he has chosen his own path.Hu: Már nem fél a jövőtől.En: He is no longer afraid of the future.Hu: Kész szembenézni vele, mert végre tudja, mit akar.En: He is ready to face it, because he finally knows what he wants.Hu: Ráébredt, hogy az igazi bátorság az, amikor mer magában hinni.En: He has realized that true courage is believing in oneself. Vocabulary Words:elongated: elnyújtottplatform: platformcarriage: kocsibattles: harcolmixed emotions: kettős érzéseksuitcase: bőröndpounds: doboguncertain: bizonytalangraduation day: végzős napfreedom: szabadságmuses: merengbreeze: szellőworriedly: aggódvaquestioningly: kérdőenencouragingly: bátorítóanhustle and bustle: forgatagarrives: megérkezikwavers: integetrelief: megkönnyebbülésfarewell: elbúcsúzikshapes: formáldeparted: elindulrealized: ráébredtdecisive: döntéshomályos: unclearfutására: pursuitrokonokat: relativeséletüket: liveskortárs: contemporaryvarázsát: magic

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unlocking Vibrance: Finding Your Creative Voice with Inés Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-05-15-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En un pequeño estudio de arte en Buenos Aires, el aire olía a pintura fresca y tiza.En: In a small art studio in Buenos Aires, the air smelled of fresh paint and chalk.Es: Las paredes estaban llenas de colores y formas, mientras la luz del otoño entraba por la ventana grande, bañando todo con un cálido resplandor dorado.En: The walls were full of colors and shapes, while the autumn light entered through the large window, bathing everything in a warm golden glow.Es: Inés y Javier trabajaban meticulosamente, preparando sus obras para la exhibición de la escuela.En: Inés and Javier worked meticulously, preparing their works for the school exhibition.Es: Inés miraba su lienzo con intensidad.En: Inés looked at her canvas intently.Es: Amaba los colores vibrantes, las formas abstractas.En: She loved vibrant colors, abstract shapes.Es: Quería que su obra destacara, que su voz única brillara.En: She wanted her work to stand out, for her unique voice to shine.Es: Sin embargo, sabía que Carmen, su profesora, prefería el arte tradicional.En: However, she knew that Carmen, her teacher, preferred traditional art.Es: Carmen siempre decía que había que honrar las técnicas clásicas.En: Carmen always said that one must honor the classic techniques.Es: Esto preocupaba a Inés.En: This worried Inés.Es: "Javier, no estoy segura de esto", dijo Inés, dudando de su obra.En: "Javier, I'm not sure about this," said Inés, doubting her work.Es: "¿Y si Carmen no lo entiende?"En: "What if Carmen doesn't understand it?"Es: Javier, su mejor amigo, sonrió de forma tranquilizadora.En: Javier, her best friend, smiled reassuringly.Es: "Inés, tu arte es increíble.En: "Inés, your art is incredible.Es: Es diferente.En: It's different.Es: Muestra quién eres."En: It shows who you are."Es: Carmen entró al estudio en ese momento.En: Carmen entered the studio at that moment.Es: Observó detenidamente las obras de sus estudiantes, deteniéndose frente al trabajo de Inés.En: She observed her students' works closely, stopping in front of Inés's piece.Es: Frunció el ceño ligeramente.En: She frowned slightly.Es: "Inés, este estilo es muy diferente a lo que hemos aprendido.En: "Inés, this style is very different from what we've learned.Es: ¿Por qué elegiste algo tan abstracto?"En: Why did you choose something so abstract?"Es: preguntó Carmen, con tono serio.En: asked Carmen, with a serious tone.Es: Inés respiró hondo.En: Inés took a deep breath.Es: Era el momento de defender su elección.En: It was time to defend her choice.Es: "Carmen, el otoño significa cambio.En: "Carmen, autumn means change.Es: Mi pintura refleja eso.En: My painting reflects that.Es: Uso colores y formas para expresar cómo me siento en esta estación."En: I use colors and shapes to express how I feel in this season."Es: Carmen se cruzó de brazos, escuchando.En: Carmen crossed her arms, listening.Es: Javier miró a su amiga con orgullo.En: Javier looked at his friend with pride.Es: Carmen siempre fue estricta, pero también justa.En: Carmen was always strict, but also fair.Es: "Inés", dijo finalmente Carmen, "entiendo lo que dices.En: "Inés," Carmen finally said, "I understand what you're saying.Es: El arte es sobre expresar lo que llevamos dentro.En: Art is about expressing what we carry inside.Es: Tal vez he juzgado rápido.En: Perhaps I've judged quickly.Es: Tu obra tiene un sentimiento genuino."En: Your work has a genuine feeling."Es: Al día siguiente, en la exhibición, el trabajo de Inés capturó la atención de todos.En: The next day, at the exhibition, Inés's work captured everyone's attention.Es: Sus compañeros y los visitantes admiraban el juego de colores y las emociones que transmitía.En: Her classmates and visitors admired the play of colors and the emotions it conveyed.Es: Inés se sintió más segura, feliz de haber sido fiel a sí misma.En: Inés felt more confident, happy to have been true to herself.Es: Carmen se acercó a ella, sonriendo con orgullo.En: Carmen approached her, smiling with pride.Es: "Lo hiciste bien, Inés.En: "You did well, Inés.Es: Tu arte tiene alma.En: Your art has soul.Es: A veces, romper las reglas puede llevarnos a lugares sorprendentes."En: Sometimes, breaking the rules can lead us to surprising places."Es: Inés sonrió, agradecida.En: Inés smiled, grateful.Es: Había encontrado su voz como artista.En: She had found her voice as an artist.Es: Y Carmen había aprendido a apreciar la diversidad en el arte.En: And Carmen had learned to appreciate diversity in art.Es: Ambos, en ese pequeño estudio rodeado de otoño, entendieron que el arte no es solo técnica, sino también pasión y expresión.En: Both, in that small studio surrounded by autumn, understood that art is not just technique, but also passion and expression. Vocabulary Words:the studio: el estudiothe autumn: el otoñothe canvas: el lienzovibrant: vibranteabstract: abstractoto stand out: destacarthe traditional: lo tradicionalthe technique: la técnicato frown: fruncir el ceñoto defend: defenderthe change: el cambioto express: expresarto appreciate: apreciarthe diversity: la diversidadthe pride: el orgulloreassuring: tranquilizadorslightly: ligeramenteintently: con intensidadto judge: juzgarthe genuine feeling: el sentimiento genuinothe glow: el resplandorto capture: capturarthe exhibition: la exhibiciónto convey: transmitirto reflect: reflejarthe emotion: la emociónto understand: entenderthe shape: la formameticulously: meticulosamentebathing: bañando

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Love Lock's Promise: Finding Connection on Namsan Trail Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 오늘은 부처님 오신 날이에요.En: Today is Buddha's Birthday.Ko: 따뜻한 봄바람이 부드럽게 불어오고, 서울의 하늘은 맑아요.En: A warm spring breeze blows gently, and the sky over Seoul is clear.Ko: 저는 남산 서울타워에 오르기 위해 등산로를 천천히 걷고 있어요.En: I am slowly walking up the trail to climb Namsan Seoul Tower.Ko: 제 이름은 지수이고, 요즘 마음이 조금 무거워요.En: My name is Jisoo, and these days, my heart feels a bit heavy.Ko: 이유는 멀리 떨어진 제 남자친구, 민호 때문이에요.En: The reason is my boyfriend, Minho, who is far away.Ko: 저희는 오랫동안 떨어져 지내고 있어요, 그래서 오늘은 그와 함께 잠깐이라도 마음적으로 이어지고 싶어서 이곳에 왔어요.En: We have been apart for a long time, so today I came here hoping to connect with him emotionally, even if just for a moment.Ko: 길을 따라 올라가면서, 주위에 핀 화사한 꽃들이 눈에 들어와요.En: As I walk up the path, the bright flowers blooming around catch my eye.Ko: 이곳은 많은 사랑의 자물쇠로 유명해요.En: This place is famous for its many love locks.Ko: 예전에 민호와 제가 함께 이곳에 자물쇠를 걸었어요.En: Minho and I hung a lock here together a long time ago.Ko: 그때의 우리 모습이 그리워요.En: I miss how we were back then.Ko: 우리는 언제나 사랑이 영원하길 바랐어요.En: We always wished for our love to last forever.Ko: 드디어 사랑의 자물쇠들이 있는 곳에 도착했어요.En: Finally, I arrived at the place with the love locks.Ko: 사람들이 많이 있어 떠들썩한데, 묘하게 저는 혼자 있는 기분이 들어요.En: There are many people, and it's noisy, yet strangely, I feel alone.Ko: 주위를 둘러보며 저희 자물쇠를 찾기 시작했어요.En: I began to look for our lock while glancing around.Ko: 많은 자물쇠 틈새에서 간신히 찾았어요.En: I barely managed to find it among the many locks.Ko: 그때 그곳에 묶인 우리의 약속과 추억이 생각났어요.En: I remembered the promises and memories tied to that spot.Ko: 그 순간, 제 핸드폰이 울리기 시작했어요.En: At that moment, my phone started ringing.Ko: 민호에게서 영상 통화가 와 있었어요.En: A video call was coming from Minho.Ko: 깜짝 놀라서 전화를 받았어요.En: Startled, I answered the call.Ko: 화면 속 민호의 얼굴이 나타났어요.En: Minho's face appeared on the screen.Ko: 그는 부드러운 목소리로 말했어요. "지수야, 지금 네가 우리를 위해 선택한 자리에 있지?" 저도 그곳에 있다고 답했어요.En: He spoke in a gentle voice, "Are you in the spot you chose for us, Jisoo?" I replied that I was.Ko: 민호는 조용히 미소 지으며 말했어요. "우리의 사랑은 거리에 상관없이 변하지 않아."En: Minho quietly smiled and said, "Our love doesn't change regardless of distance."Ko: 그 한 마디가 제 마음을 무겁게 했던 모든 불안을 녹여 주었어요.En: That single sentence melted away all the anxieties that had weighed down my heart.Ko: 짧은 대화였지만, 그의 말은 더할 나위 없이 진실했어요.En: It was a short conversation, but his words were truly sincere.Ko: 민호는 바빠서 오래 통화할 수 없다고 했지만, 그는 이 순간에 정확히 말해야 할 말을 했어요.En: Although he was busy and couldn't talk for long, Minho said exactly what needed to be said in that moment.Ko: 전화를 끊고, 봄바람을 맞으며 잠시 더 있다가 내려왔어요.En: After ending the call, I lingered for a while, feeling the spring breeze, and then headed back down.Ko: 다시 남산 등산로를 내려오는 길에 마음이 더 가벼워졌어요.En: On the way down the Namsan trail, my heart felt lighter.Ko: 이제 민호와의 거리를 두려워하지 않아요.En: I'm no longer afraid of the distance between Minho and me.Ko: 우리는 떨어져 있지만, 마음은 함께 있어요.En: Even though we are apart, our hearts are together.Ko: 오늘은 정말 특별한 부처님 오신 날이었어요.En: Today was a truly special Buddha's Birthday.Ko: 이 날을 잊지 않을 거예요.En: I won't forget this day.Ko: 우리 관계는 거리와 상관없이 더 강해졌음을 느낍니다.En: I feel that our relationship has strengthened, regardless of distance.Ko: 이곳에서의 시간을 통해 또 한 번 우리의 사랑을 확인했어요.En: Through the time spent here, I reaffirmed our love once again.Ko: 사랑은 함께 느끼는 것보다 더 중요한 게 아닐까요?En: Isn't love about feeling connected more than anything else? Vocabulary Words:breeze: 봄바람trail: 등산로emotionally: 마음적으로blooming: 핀locks: 자물쇠glancing: 둘러보며startled: 깜짝 놀라서sincere: 진실linger: 더 있다가weighed down: 무겁게 했던anxieties: 불안reaffirmed: 확인했어요replies: 답했어요distance: 거리clear: 맑아요apart: 떨어져catch: 들어와요noisy: 떠들썩한promises: 약속memories: 추억regardless: 상관없이melted: 녹여affraid: 두려워하지connect: 이어지는chosen: 선택한special: 특별한strengthened: 강해졌음을gentle: 부드러운forever: 영원하길moment: 잠깐

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Echoes of Savannah: Unveiling Secrets in Spanish Moss Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-11-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: La luce del tramonto colorava gli edifici in mattoni della piazza storica di Savannah con un calore dorato.En: The light of the sunset colored the brick buildings of the historic square of Savannah with a golden warmth.It: Le querce imponenti, coperte di muschio spagnolo, ondeggiavano dolcemente nella brezza primaverile.En: The imposing oaks, draped in Spanish moss, swayed gently in the spring breeze.It: Quella sera, Luca camminava con passo deciso su quei ciottoli antichi, la sua mente piena di domande e misteri da risolvere.En: That evening, Luca walked with determined steps on those ancient cobblestones, his mind full of questions and mysteries to solve.It: Era arrivato in questa città del sud degli Stati Uniti per investigare su leggende locali.En: He had arrived in this southern U.S. city to investigate local legends.It: I sussurri di un'antica voce che attraversava la piazza all'imbrunire avevano catturato il suo interesse.En: The whispers of an ancient voice that passed through the square at dusk had captured his interest.It: Eppure, ogni residente a cui chiedeva pareva trattarlo con scetticismo e un sorriso di compatimento.En: Yet, every resident he asked seemed to treat him with skepticism and a smile of sympathy.It: Fu durante una di queste giornate di ricerca che incontrò Chiara.En: It was during one of these days of research that he met Chiara.It: Lei era una guida turistica, con occhi che brillavano di sapere e una determinazione silenziosa.En: She was a tour guide, with eyes that sparkled with knowledge and a silent determination.It: Non era solo curiosità quella che la spingeva, ma il desiderio di scoprire qualcosa di personale.En: It wasn't just curiosity that drove her but the desire to discover something personal.It: "La mia famiglia ha radici profonde qui," spiegò Chiara.En: "My family has deep roots here," Chiara explained.It: "Credo che la voce possa essere legata al mio passato."En: "I believe the voice might be tied to my past."It: Sebbene preferisse lavorare da solo, Luca si rese conto che Chiara poteva essere la chiave per risolvere il mistero.En: Although he preferred to work alone, Luca realized that Chiara could be the key to solving the mystery.It: Così, con un cenno d'accordo, decisero di collaborare.En: So, with a nod of agreement, they decided to collaborate.It: Ogni sera, aspettavano il momento esatto in cui la voce misteriosa avrebbe fatto la sua comparsa.En: Every evening, they awaited the exact moment when the mysterious voice would appear.It: Il crepuscolo calava e un silenzio innaturale abbracciava la piazza quando, finalmente, sentirono le prime parole echeggiare.En: Twilight fell, and an unnatural silence embraced the square when, finally, they heard the first words echo.It: La voce, triste e sognante, sembrava provenire da un punto preciso della piazza.En: The voice, sad and dreamy, seemed to come from a precise point in the square.It: Seguendo il suono, i due raggiunsero un vecchio campanile, ora abbandonato e avvolto dall'ombra.En: Following the sound, the two reached an old bell tower, now abandoned and shrouded in shadow.It: Con attenzione, entrarono nella torre.En: Carefully, they entered the tower.It: L'interno era polveroso e il legno scricchiolava sotto i loro passi.En: The interior was dusty, and the wood creaked beneath their steps.It: Usando una torcia, Luca illuminò un antico registratore, polveroso ma ancora funzionante.En: Using a flashlight, Luca illuminated an ancient recorder, dusty but still functioning.It: La voce che continuava a risuonare attraverso le mura era una registrazione, un diario audio di un parente dimenticato di Chiara.En: The voice that continued to resound through the walls was a recording, an audio diary of a forgotten relative of Chiara.It: Con le lacrime agli occhi, Chiara ascoltò la storia di una vita passata, che raccontava segreti e saghe familiari dimenticate nel tempo.En: With tears in her eyes, Chiara listened to the story of a past life, which recounted secrets and family sagas forgotten over time.It: Luca, osservandola, sentì crescere in sé un rispetto profondo per la storia e la memoria.En: Luca, observing her, felt a deep respect for history and memory grow within him.It: Quando uscirono dalla torre, la notte era diventata calma e piena di stelle.En: When they exited the tower, the night had become calm and full of stars.It: Chiara aveva trovato le risposte che cercava, e Luca sapeva di avere una storia unica da raccontare.En: Chiara had found the answers she was seeking, and Luca knew he had a unique story to tell.It: Mentre la bruma si levava dalla piazza, i due si salutarono, sapendo che una nuova amicizia era nata da un'antica voce.En: As the mist rose from the square, the two bid farewell, knowing that a new friendship was born from an ancient voice.It: In quel momento, Luca capì che non era tutto razionalità e scetticismo.En: In that moment, Luca understood that not everything was rationality and skepticism.It: A volte, i misteri più grandi nascondono verità semplici e profonde.En: Sometimes, the greatest mysteries conceal simple and profound truths.It: Chiara, d'altro canto, lasciava dietro di sé la paura del proprio passato, avanzando con fiducia verso il futuro.En: Chiara, on the other hand, left behind the fear of her own past, moving forward confidently toward the future.It: Con i cuori leggeri e le menti aperte, si allontanarono nella fresca brezza della notte, pronti a quello che il domani avrebbe portato.En: With light hearts and open minds, they walked away into the cool breeze of the night, ready for whatever tomorrow would bring. Vocabulary Words:breeze: la brezzaoak: la querciacobblestone: il ciottolowhisper: il sussurroskepticism: lo scetticismocompassion: il compatimentoresearch: la ricercasparkle: brillaredetermination: la determinazionetwilight: il crepuscolosilence: il silenzioecho: l'ecovoice: la vocebell tower: il campanileshadow: l'ombradusty: polverosocreak: scricchiolareflashlight: la torciarecorder: il registratoreaudio diary: il diario audiotear: la lacrimastory: la storiarespect: il rispettomemory: la memoriamist: la brumafriendship: l'amiciziarationality: la razionalitàtruth: la veritàfear: la pauraheart: il cuore

Fluent Fiction - French: Blossoms of Friendship: A Creative Encounter in Beaune Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-05-05-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brillait doucement sur Beaune en ce premier mai.En: The sun was shining gently on Beaune on this first of May.Fr: La Fête du Travail remplissait les rues d'une joyeuse agitation.En: Labor Day filled the streets with joyful hustle and bustle.Fr: Les gens flânaient dans le marché, échangeant sourires et fleurs, une tradition aimée en ce jour spécial.En: People strolled through the market, exchanging smiles and flowers, a beloved tradition on this special day.Fr: Au cœur de cette animation se trouvait un petit café pittoresque, entouré de jolies fleurs et de bruits de rires.En: At the heart of this hustle was a quaint little café, surrounded by pretty flowers and the sounds of laughter.Fr: À une table en bois, deux destins allaient se croiser.En: At a wooden table, two destinies were about to intersect.Fr: Éloïse, une jeune artiste aux cheveux roux, buvait son café, plongée dans ses pensées.En: Éloïse, a young artist with red hair, was drinking her coffee, lost in thought.Fr: Julien, les yeux pétillant de curiosité, cherchait une place dans ce café bondé.En: Julien, his eyes sparkling with curiosity, was looking for a seat in this crowded café.Fr: Sans trop réfléchir, le serveur lui indiqua le siège en face d'Éloïse.En: Without much hesitation, the server pointed to the seat opposite Éloïse.Fr: Ils échangèrent un sourire timide.En: They exchanged a shy smile.Fr: « Bonjour, » dit Julien d'un ton jovial.En: "Bonjour," said Julien in a jovial tone.Fr: « Je m'appelle Julien.En: "My name is Julien."Fr: » « Bonjour, » répondit Éloïse doucement.En: "Bonjour," replied Éloïse softly.Fr: « Je suis Éloïse.En: "I am Éloïse."Fr: » La conversation s'engagea doucement, Julien parlant des vignobles qu'il prévoyait de visiter.En: The conversation began slowly, with Julien talking about the vineyards he planned to visit.Fr: Éloïse l'écoutait en silence, son regard souvent perdu dans le vide.En: Éloïse listened in silence, her gaze often lost in the void.Fr: Julien, un peu déconcerté, se demanda si son enthousiasme était partagé.En: Julien, a little disconcerted, wondered if his enthusiasm was shared.Fr: Mais il était intrigué par l'air réfléchi d'Éloïse.En: But he was intrigued by Éloïse's thoughtful air.Fr: « Et vous, qu'est-ce qui vous amène ici ?En: "And you, what brings you here?"Fr: » demanda-t-il finalement.En: he finally asked.Fr: « Je cherche de l'inspiration, » avoua Éloïse.En: "I'm looking for inspiration," admitted Éloïse.Fr: « Parfois, je me sens coincée.En: "Sometimes, I feel stuck."Fr: » Julien regarda l'album à dessin posé près d'elle.En: Julien looked at the sketchbook lying next to her.Fr: Il sourit.En: He smiled.Fr: « Puis-je voir ?En: "May I see?"Fr: » Éloïse hésita mais sentit une chaleur bienveillante dans le regard de Julien.En: Éloïse hesitated but felt a warm kindness in Julien's gaze.Fr: Elle ouvrit son carnet.En: She opened her notebook.Fr: Les pages dévoilèrent des croquis de paysages et de visages, tous beaux mais teintés d'incertitude.En: The pages revealed sketches of landscapes and faces, all beautiful but tinged with uncertainty.Fr: « C'est magnifique, » dit Julien, sincèrement impressionné.En: "It's magnificent," said Julien, sincerely impressed.Fr: « Vous savez, les vignobles sont très inspirants.En: "You know, the vineyards are very inspiring.Fr: Vous devriez venir avec moi.En: You should come with me."Fr: » Éloïse fut surprise par cette proposition.En: Éloïse was surprised by this proposal.Fr: Elle ressentit une petite flamme d'envie s'allumer en elle.En: She felt a small flame of desire ignite in her.Fr: Le lendemain, ils se retrouvèrent devant un champ de vignes en fleurs.En: The next day, they met in front of a field of blooming vines.Fr: Le parfum du printemps semblait emplir l'air.En: The scent of spring seemed to fill the air.Fr: Éloïse sortit son crayon et esquissa la scène qui s'offrait à elle.En: Éloïse took out her pencil and sketched the scene before her.Fr: Elle sentit sa créativité s'élancer comme jamais avant.En: She felt her creativity soar like never before.Fr: À côté d'elle, Julien observait, admiratif.En: Beside her, Julien watched, admiring.Fr: En quelques heures, la toile d'Éloïse prit vie avec des couleurs et des formes vibrantes.En: In a few hours, Éloïse's canvas came alive with vibrant colors and shapes.Fr: Elle souriait, satisfaite.En: She smiled, satisfied.Fr: « C'est vraiment beau, » murmura Julien.En: "It's really beautiful," murmured Julien.Fr: De retour au café, ils partagèrent un dernier verre, discutant de tout et de rien.En: Back at the café, they shared one last drink, talking about everything and nothing.Fr: Éloïse remercia Julien pour son invitation.En: Éloïse thanked Julien for his invitation.Fr: Il répondit avec un clin d'œil, disant qu'il avait aussi gagné une nouvelle perspective sur l'art grâce à elle.En: He responded with a wink, saying he also gained a new perspective on art thanks to her.Fr: Ils convinrent de se revoir pour une future exposition des œuvres d'Éloïse.En: They agreed to meet again for a future exhibition of Éloïse's works.Fr: Tandis qu'ils se séparaient, quelque chose avait changé.En: As they parted, something had changed.Fr: Éloïse se sentait revigorée, prête à accueillir de nouvelles aventures, et Julien emportait une part de cette inspiration avec lui.En: Éloïse felt invigorated, ready to welcome new adventures, and Julien carried a part of that inspiration with him.Fr: Ainsi, un simple café devint le début d'une belle histoire d'amitié et de création au cœur de Beaune.En: Thus, a simple café became the beginning of a beautiful story of friendship and creation in the heart of Beaune. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilgently: doucementLabor Day: la Fête du Travailhustle and bustle: l'agitationto stroll: flânera beloved tradition: une tradition aiméethe heart: le cœurquaint: pittoresquea wooden table: une table en boisdestinies: des destinsto intersect: se croiserthoughtful: réfléchito fill: emplirthe vineyards: les vignoblessketchbook: un album à dessinsketches: des croquisto ignite: s'allumerblooming vines: des vignes en fleursthe scent: le parfumto soar: s'élancerthe canvas: la toilevibrant: vibrantsatisfied: satisfaitea wink: un clin d'œila new perspective: une nouvelle perspectiveto part: se séparerinvigorated: revigoréeto welcome: accueillirfriendship: l'amitiécreation: la création

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: When Tradition Meets Innovation: A Farm's New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-05-04-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Пролеће је оживело српско село.En: Spring brought life back to the srpsko village.Sr: Свуда около, цветови су почели да цветају, а мирис свежег ваздуха потпуно је испунио околину.En: All around, flowers began to bloom, and the scent of fresh air completely filled the surroundings.Sr: Породична фарма Милоша и Јоване захтевала је нове залихе, па су се упутили на локалну пијацу.En: The family farm of Miloš and Jovana required new supplies, so they headed to the local market.Sr: На пијаци, све је било живо.En: At the market, everything was lively.Sr: Људи су разговарали, продавци су гласно хвалили свој производ, а деца су трчкарао око штандова, смешећи се и смејући се.En: People were talking, vendors were loudly praising their produce, and children were running around the stalls, smiling and laughing.Sr: Милош и Јована су пролазили кроз шарене тезге, гледали поврће, воће и семена.En: Miloš and Jovana walked through the colorful stalls, looking at vegetables, fruits, and seeds.Sr: Милош је имао план.En: Miloš had a plan.Sr: Желео је да уведе модерне методе на фарму, али Јована је била против.En: He wanted to introduce modern methods to the farm, but Jovana was against it.Sr: Она је волела стари начин рада.En: She loved the old way of working.Sr: "Мили, наше генерације су увек овако радиле," говорила би му, подсећајући на величанствене жетве које су њихови преци имали.En: "Mili, our generations have always worked like this," she would tell him, reminding him of the magnificent harvests their ancestors had.Sr: Док су пазарили, пришао им је старији пољопривредник, досељен у село.En: While shopping, they were approached by an older farmer who had recently moved to the village.Sr: Име му је било Петар.En: His name was Petar.Sr: Био је цењен и мудар човек.En: He was a respected and wise man.Sr: Чуо је за Милошеве и Јованине расправе.En: He had heard about Miloš and Jovana's discussions.Sr: Петар је почео да прича причу о свом искуству.En: Petar began to share a story about his experience.Sr: "Знате, и ја сам се једном бојао промена," говорио је Петар.En: "You know, I was once afraid of change too," said Petar.Sr: "Наша фарма је била на ивици пропасти.En: "Our farm was on the brink of ruin.Sr: Онда сам покушао модерне технике.En: Then I tried modern techniques.Sr: Моја породица и ја, преживели смо захваљујући томе.En: My family and I survived thanks to that."Sr: "Јована је с пажњом слушала Петрову причу.En: Jovana listened attentively to Petar's story.Sr: Његове искрене речи и мудрост дубоко су је дотакле.En: His sincere words and wisdom deeply moved her.Sr: Милош је осетио да је ово можда тај тренутак.En: Miloš felt that this might be the moment.Sr: "Милоше," рекла је Јована, након краћег размишљања, "можда можемо да испробамо нешто ново.En: "Miloš," Jovana said after a brief reflection, "maybe we can try something new.Sr: Ако нам Петар каже да је њему помогло, можда ће и нама.En: If Petar says it helped him, maybe it will help us too."Sr: "Милош се осмехнуо.En: Miloš smiled.Sr: Осетио је понос због Јованине спремности да се отвори ка новинама.En: He felt proud of Jovana's willingness to open up to new ideas.Sr: Сложили су се да ће покушати неколико нових методе и проценити резултате.En: They agreed to try several new methods and evaluate the results.Sr: Одлучили су да се консултују с Петром и почну са малим променама.En: They decided to consult with Petar and start with small changes.Sr: Прича је завршила повратком на фарму са новим погледом на рад.En: The story ended with their return to the farm with a new outlook on work.Sr: Јована је научила да промена није увек лоша, а Милош је схватио колико је важно укључити драге у одлуке.En: Jovana learned that change is not always bad, and Miloš realized how important it is to include loved ones in decisions.Sr: Под сунцем, окружени бујним зеленилом, почели су нови живот на својој фарми.En: Under the sun, surrounded by lush greenery, they began a new life on their farm.Sr: Фарма је цветала као никада до сада, спајајући традицију и иновацију на најбољи начин.En: The farm flourished like never before, combining tradition and innovation in the best possible way. Vocabulary Words:scent: мирисsupplies: залихеvendor: продавацpraising: хвалилиstall: штандancestors: прециapproached: пришаоrespected: цењенwise: мударreflection: размишљањеwillingness: спремностиevaluate: проценитиconsult: консултоватиflourished: цветалаcombining: спајајућиinnovation: иновацијуbloom: цветајуattentively: с пажњомsincere: искренеgenerations: генерацијеmagnificent: величанственеtechniques: техникеsurroundings: околинаwilling: спремниsurvived: преживелиairy: свежегreflection: размишљањеlively: живоbrink: ивициruin: пропасти

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Monkey Mayhem: Hendrik's Koningsdag Hat Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-03-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een zonnige Koningsdag stroomde Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam vol met vrolijke mensen.En: On a sunny Koningsdag, the Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam filled up with cheerful people.Nl: Overal zag je oranje hoedjes, vlaggen en gezichten vol glimlachen.En: Everywhere you looked, there were orange hats, flags, and faces full of smiles.Nl: Het was een perfecte lentedag.En: It was a perfect spring day.Nl: Tussen de menigte wandelden Hendrik, Sofie en Johan.En: Among the crowd walked Hendrik, Sofie, and Johan.Nl: Hun gezichten straalden van plezier.En: Their faces glowed with joy.Nl: Hendrik, een wat verstrooide maar goedhartige man met een zwak voor avontuur, had altijd zijn favoriete oranje hoed op.En: Hendrik, a somewhat absent-minded but good-hearted man with a weakness for adventure, always wore his favorite orange hat.Nl: Het was zo'n typisch Koningsdagingrediënt dat zijn outfit compleet maakte.En: It was one of those typical Koningsdag essentials that completed his outfit.Nl: Maar zo plots als de wind kwam, blies die precies zijn geliefde hoed weg.En: But as suddenly as the wind came, it blew his beloved hat away.Nl: De oranje hoed vloog hoog de lucht in en landde met een sierlijke draai precies in het apenverblijf.En: The orange hat flew high into the air and landed with a graceful twist right into the monkey enclosure.Nl: "O nee!"En: "Oh no!"Nl: riep Hendrik uit.En: Hendrik exclaimed.Nl: "Mijn hoed!"En: "My hat!"Nl: De apen waren meer dan nieuwsgierig.En: The monkeys were more than curious.Nl: Ze sprongen op en begonnen een speels spel van keep-away met het oranje hoedje, giechelend en tierend.En: They jumped up and started a playful game of keep-away with the orange hat, giggling and chattering.Nl: Sofie en Johan, geschokt maar nieuwsgierig, bleven buiten het verblijf staan, niet zeker wat ze moesten doen.En: Sofie and Johan, shocked but curious, stood outside the enclosure, unsure of what to do.Nl: "Hendrik," zei Sofie bezorgd, "laat het maar.En: "Hendrik," Sofie said worriedly, "let it go.Nl: Die hoed is het niet waard."En: That hat isn't worth it."Nl: Maar Hendrik luisterde niet.En: But Hendrik wasn't listening.Nl: Zonder aarzeling, maar met veel te weinig nadenken, klom hij over het hek om zijn hoed terug te krijgen.En: Without hesitation, but with far too little thought, he climbed over the fence to retrieve his hat.Nl: Binnen het apenverblijf werd Hendrik verwelkomd door de speelse chaos van de ara's.En: Inside the monkey enclosure, Hendrik was welcomed by the playful chaos of the monkeys.Nl: Telkens als hij de hoed bijna had, sprong er een aap mee weg.En: Each time he nearly had the hat, a monkey would leap away with it.Nl: Het was alsof ze hem uitdaagden.En: It was as if they were challenging him.Nl: Toen begon de menigte buiten zich te verzamelen.En: Soon, a crowd began to gather outside.Nl: "Kijk die gekke man," riep iemand.En: "Look at that crazy man," someone shouted.Nl: "Wie stormt er nou een kooi in voor een hoed?"En: "Who rushes into a cage for a hat?"Nl: In de tussentijd probeerden Sofie en Johan de aandacht van een zookeeper te trekken, maar het was druk.En: Meanwhile, Sofie and Johan tried to attract the attention of a zookeeper, but it was busy.Nl: Iedereen vierde Koningsdag.En: Everyone was celebrating Koningsdag.Nl: Uiteindelijk stond Hendrik zuchtend in het midden van het verblijf, omringd door apen en mensen die hem aanmoedigden.En: Eventually, Hendrik stood in the middle of the enclosure, surrounded by monkeys and people cheering him on, sighing.Nl: Met een diepe zucht en een kleine glimlach besloot Hendrik ergens anders om hulp te vragen.En: With a deep breath and a small smile, Hendrik decided to ask for help.Nl: Hij keek door de tralies recht in de ogen van zijn vrienden en riep: "Kunnen jullie een zookeeper halen, alsjeblieft?"En: He looked through the bars straight into his friends' eyes and called out, "Can you get a zookeeper, please?"Nl: Net op dat moment verscheen er een vriendelijke zookeeper, aangetrokken door het geschater en geroezemoes.En: Just then, a friendly zookeeper appeared, drawn by the laughter and commotion.Nl: Ze opende rustig de deur en zorgde ervoor dat Hendrik veilig het verblijf kon verlaten.En: She calmly opened the door, ensuring Hendrik could safely leave the enclosure.Nl: Met een deskundige beweging haalde ze de hoed van de apen en gaf die terug aan Hendrik.En: With an expert move, she retrieved the hat from the monkeys and handed it back to Hendrik.Nl: De menigte barstte in applaus uit.En: The crowd burst into applause.Nl: Hendrik bloosde, duidelijk opgelucht maar ook beschaamd.En: Hendrik blushed, clearly relieved but also embarrassed.Nl: Terwijl hij naar buiten liep, leerde hij een belangrijke les.En: As he walked out, he learned an important lesson.Nl: Hij keek naar Sofie en Johan en zei: "Ik denk dat ik mijn avonturen beter kan plannen.En: He looked at Sofie and Johan and said, "I think I should plan my adventures better.Nl: En soms is het beter om gewoon hulp te vragen."En: And sometimes it's better to just ask for help."Nl: Met de hoed stevig op zijn hoofd en een nieuw respect voor apen en geduld, liep Hendrik verder.En: With the hat firmly on his head and a newfound respect for monkeys and patience, Hendrik walked on.Nl: Het was een Koningsdag om nooit te vergeten, vol lessen om te leren.En: It was a Koningsdag never to be forgotten, full of lessons to learn.Nl: En zo ging de zon onder, terwijl de feeststemming in de lucht bleef hangen, oranje en vol plezier.En: And so the sun set, while the festive atmosphere lingered in the air, orange and full of joy. Vocabulary Words:cheerful: vrolijkeenclosure: verblijfmind: verstrooideessentials: ingrediëntgraceful: sierlijketwist: draaicurious: nieuwsgierighesitation: aarzelingchaos: chaosleap: sprongchallenging: uitdaagdencrazy: gekkerushes: stormtattract: trekkencommotion: röezoemoescalmly: rustigretrieved: haaldeapplause: applausblushed: bloosderelieved: opgeluchtembarrassed: beschaamdsighing: zuchtendexpert: deskundigepatience: geduldlingered: hingenlaugher: geschatergather: verzamelenplan: plannenfestive: feeststemmingrespect: respect

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Easter Confessions: Finding Bond Amidst Budapest's Beauty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-30-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Duna-parti kávézó apró asztalán finom párát lehelt a két csésze kávé, miközben a tavaszi szellő játszadozott a terítő sarkaival.En: The two cups of coffee on the small table at the Duna-side café exhaled a gentle steam as the spring breeze played with the corners of the tablecloth.Hu: A Budapest felett ívelő kék égbolt alatt a húsvéti díszek színesen ragyogtak a kávézóban és a fák között, ahol a madarak boldogan csiripeltek.En: Under the blue sky arching over Budapest, the Easter decorations shone colorfully in the café and among the trees, where the birds chirped happily.Hu: Gábor és Eszter egy-egy kicsit bizonytalan mosollyal ülték körül az asztalt.En: Gábor and Eszter sat around the table with slightly uncertain smiles.Hu: Gábor a kávéjába bámult.En: Gábor stared into his coffee.Hu: Szinte látta benne a családja elvárásait: legyen udvarias, legyen sikeres. Mindenképp találjon valakit, aki komoly kapcsolatot keres.En: He could almost see his family's expectations in it: be polite, be successful, definitely find someone who is looking for a serious relationship.Hu: Eszter, bár igyekezett könnyed lenni, egyre újra emlékezett a nemrég lezárult kapcsolatára.En: Eszter, although she tried to be light-hearted, kept recalling her recently ended relationship.Hu: Még mindig fájt, bár nem akarta kimutatni.En: It still hurt, though she didn't want to show it.Hu: - Nézd, a Duna milyen gyönyörű! - szólalt meg Eszter, hogy megtörje a csendet.En: "Look, how beautiful the Duna is!" said Eszter to break the silence.Hu: Gábor felpillantott.En: Gábor looked up.Hu: - Igen, az. Olyan, mintha a tavasz egészen új színeket hozott volna magával.En: "Yes, it is. It's as if the spring has brought entirely new colors with it."Hu: Pár percig csak nézték egymást, mindketten próbálták kitalálni, mit mondjanak.En: For a few moments, they just looked at each other, both trying to figure out what to say.Hu: Gábor végül elhatározta, hogy megosztja, ami nyomja a szívét.En: Gábor finally decided to share what weighed on his heart.Hu: - Eszter, tudod, néha úgy érzem, mintha az elvárások súlya nyomna rám.En: "Eszter, you know, sometimes I feel as if I'm being crushed by the weight of expectations.Hu: A családom... fontos számukra, hogy... - elhallgatott egy pillanatra. - Hogy jól válasszak.En: My family... it's important to them that..." he paused for a moment. "That I choose well."Hu: Eszter csendesen végighallgatta.En: Eszter listened quietly.Hu: Megértette, mi zajlik Gáborban.En: She understood what was going on with Gábor.Hu: - Értem, amit mondasz.En: "I understand what you're saying.Hu: Nekem is van egy történetem.En: I have a story too.Hu: Nemrég lett vége egy komoly kapcsolatomnak.En: I recently ended a serious relationship.Hu: Nehéz volt, és még most is keresem a helyemet.En: It was difficult, and even now I'm searching for my place."Hu: Kettejük között a leplet fellebbentették ezek a vallomások.En: These confessions lifted the veil between them.Hu: Az igazság és az őszinteség felszabadított.En: The truth and sincerity were liberating.Hu: Talán épp ez a beszélgetés volt az, amire mindkettejüknek szüksége volt.En: Perhaps this conversation was exactly what they both needed.Hu: - Sétáljunk? - kérdezte Gábor, amikor a pillanat kicsit megkönnyebbült.En: "Shall we take a walk?" Gábor asked when the moment felt a bit lighter.Hu: Eszter kedvesen bólintott.En: Eszter nodded kindly.Hu: - Menjünk, a Duna-partot mindenki szereti.En: "Let's go, everyone loves the Duna bank."Hu: Ahogy elindultak a díszesen feldíszített parton, beszélgetésük egyre gördülékenyebbé vált.En: As they started walking along the ornamentally decorated bank, their conversation became increasingly fluid.Hu: A kávéház távoli zenéje elkísérte őket, miközben felfedezték, hogy a közösen megosztott őszinteség szorosabbra fűzte köztük a köteléket.En: The distant music from the café accompanied them, as they discovered that the shared honesty had tightened the bond between them.Hu: Gábor most már nyugodtabb volt, az erős elvárások szele lassan elhalt benne.En: Gábor was now more at ease, as the strong winds of expectations slowly faded within him.Hu: Eszter pedig úgy találta, hogy talán van remény egy új kezdetre, s mindeközben élvezte a kellemes danubiai sétát Gábor oldalán.En: Eszter found that perhaps there is hope for a new beginning, and in the meantime, she enjoyed the pleasant Danube walk by Gábor's side. Vocabulary Words:exhaled: leheltsteam: párátbreeze: szellőtablecloth: terítőarch: ívedecorations: díszekchirped: csiripeltekuncertain: bizonytalanexpectations: elvárásokserious: komolyrecalled: emlékezettrecently: nemrégended: lezárultsilence: csendweighed: nyomtacrushed: nyomjaliberating: felszabadítottconfessions: vallomásokveil: lepletsincerity: őszinteségaccompanied: elkísértetruth: igazságfluid: gördülékenydiscovered: felfedeztékbond: kötelékease: nyugodtabbfaded: elhaltpleasant: kellemesdistant: távoliornamentally: díszesen

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Inspiration in Stockholm's Swim: Lars' Artistic Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-25-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var Valborgsmässoafton i Stockholm.En: It was Valborgsmässoafton in Stockholm.Sv: Solen sken genom stadens parker, och blommorna började slå ut i vårvärmen.En: The sun shone through the city's parks, and the flowers began to bloom in the spring warmth.Sv: Lars promenerade genom Djurgården med kameran över axeln och tankarna fulla av tvivel.En: Lars strolled through Djurgården with a camera over his shoulder and thoughts full of doubt.Sv: Han gick mot Stockholm Akvarium i hopp om att finna inspiration för sin kommande utställning.En: He walked towards Stockholm Akvarium hoping to find inspiration for his upcoming exhibition.Sv: Vid akvariet var det fullt av folk.En: The aquarium was crowded.Sv: Familjer och turister trängdes för att se de färgglada fiskarna och korallreven.En: Families and tourists jostled to see the colorful fish and coral reefs.Sv: Stämningen var livfull, men Lars kände sig bara mer ensam med sina tankar.En: The atmosphere was lively, but Lars only felt more alone with his thoughts.Sv: Han gick förbi flera tankar, men inget kändes rätt.En: He passed several tanks, but nothing felt right.Sv: Han behövde något unikt, något ingen annan hade fångat.En: He needed something unique, something no one else had captured.Sv: Lars stannade vid maneternas tank.En: Lars stopped by the jellyfish tank.Sv: Det var en av akvariets mest populära platser.En: It was one of the aquarium's most popular spots.Sv: De svävande maneterna rörde sig långsamt och elegant i det blå vattnet, och ljuset spelade över deras genomskinliga kroppar.En: The floating jellyfish moved slowly and elegantly in the blue water, and light played over their transparent bodies.Sv: Lars kunde inte låta bli att beundra det.En: Lars couldn't help but admire it.Sv: Men hur skulle han fånga det med sin kamera?En: But how would he capture it with his camera?Sv: I hörnet av rummet satt en ung kvinna och skissade på ett block.En: In the corner of the room sat a young woman sketching in a notebook.Sv: Lars sneglade på henne och förstod att hon såg något han missade.En: Lars glanced at her and realized she saw something he was missing.Sv: Han samlade mod och närmade sig försiktigt.En: He gathered his courage and approached her cautiously.Sv: "Hej," sa Lars.En: "Hi," said Lars.Sv: "Dina skisser ser fantastiska ut.En: "Your sketches look fantastic.Sv: Jag heter Lars."En: My name is Lars."Sv: Kvinnan log varmt och presenterade sig som Elin.En: The woman smiled warmly and introduced herself as Elin.Sv: Hon visade honom sina skisser och förklarade hur ljuset och vattnet skapade en nästan magisk effekt runt maneterna.En: She showed him her sketches and explained how the light and water created an almost magical effect around the jellyfish.Sv: Hennes entusiasm var smittsam.En: Her enthusiasm was contagious.Sv: Lars kände hur nya idéer började bubbla inom honom.En: Lars felt new ideas beginning to bubble within him.Sv: "Det handlar inte bara om vad man ser," sa Elin.En: "It's not just about what you see," Elin said.Sv: "Det handlar om hur det får en att känna."En: "It's about how it makes you feel."Sv: Lars nickade och tog upp sin kamera.En: Lars nodded and picked up his camera.Sv: Han försökte se maneterna med nya ögon, precis som Elin.En: He tried to see the jellyfish with new eyes, just like Elin.Sv: Ljuset från tanken reflekterade i hans lins på ett sätt han inte förväntat sig.En: The light from the tank reflected in his lens in a way he hadn't expected.Sv: Det var som att han fotograferade för första gången.En: It was as if he was photographing for the first time.Sv: Efter timmar vid akvariet hade Lars tagit flera bilder han var stolt över.En: After hours at the aquarium, Lars had taken several pictures he was proud of.Sv: Han kände sig inspirerad och tacksam.En: He felt inspired and grateful.Sv: Han tackade Elin och lämnade akvariet med ett lätt hjärta.En: He thanked Elin and left the aquarium with a light heart.Sv: På vägen hem kände Lars en nyvunnen tacksamhet för naturens enkelhet och skönhet.En: On the way home, Lars felt a newfound gratitude for nature's simplicity and beauty.Sv: Han insåg att hans kreativa block hade handlat mer om perspektiv än motiv.En: He realized that his creative block had been more about perspective than the subject.Sv: Med kameran i hand och nya tankar i sinnet såg han fram emot att ställa ut sina bilder och visa världen den magi han nu återupptäckt.En: With the camera in hand and new thoughts in mind, he looked forward to exhibiting his photos and showing the world the magic he had now rediscovered.Sv: På kvällen, medan Valborgselden brann i stadens parker, kände Lars att han hade tändt en annan slags eld inom sig.En: In the evening, while the Valborg fires burned in the city's parks, Lars felt he had ignited another kind of fire within himself.Sv: En eld av kreativitet och förnyad glädje.En: A fire of creativity and renewed joy. Vocabulary Words:bloom: slå utstrolled: promeneradecrowded: fullt av folkjostled: trängdeslively: livfulltank: tankunique: uniktcapture: fångajellyfish: manetertransparent: genomskinligaadmire: beundraglanced: snegladecautiously: försiktigtenthusiasm: entusiasmcontagious: smittsamperspective: perspektivcreative block: kreativa blockignite: tändasketching: skissadenotebook: blockmagical: magiskreflected: reflekteradegrateful: tacksamgratitude: tacksamhetexhibition: utställningsimplicity: enkelhetbeauty: skönhetrediscovered: återupptäcktfire of creativity: eld av kreativitetrenewed joy: förnyad glädje

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mystery Envelope Sparks Literary Journey in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-04-24-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Quan els primers rajos de sol es filtren per les estretíssimes cases del Barri Gòtic, jo ja sóc al forn.En: When the first rays of sun filter through the narrow houses of the Barri Gòtic, I'm already at the bakery.Ca: M'envolta l'aroma càlid de cafè i la fusta escura.En: I'm surrounded by the warm aroma of coffee and dark wood.Ca: Sóc la Núria i, cada matí, preparo el cafè amb amor al nostre petit cafè torrefactor.En: I'm Núria and every morning, I prepare coffee with love at our little coffee roastery.Ca: És com un petit refugi enmig dels carrerons històrics de Barcelona.En: It's like a small refuge amidst the historic streets of Barcelona.Ca: Avui, mentre serveixo cafès, noto una cosa estranya al taulell.En: Today, while I'm serving coffees, I notice something strange on the counter.Ca: És un sobre negre.En: It's a black envelope.Ca: No l'he vist mai abans.En: I've never seen it before.Ca: Encuriosida, m'apropo.En: Curious, I approach it.Ca: Els nostres clients habituals, com el Ramon i en Jordi, també ho han vist i m'interroguen amb la mirada.En: Our regular customers, like Ramon and Jordi, have also seen it and are questioning me with their eyes.Ca: El sobre porta el nom "Ferran," però aquí no treballa ningú amb aquest nom.En: The envelope has the name "Ferran" on it, but no one by that name works here.Ca: Pregunto als clients, però cap d'ells sap qui pot ser aquest Ferran.En: I ask the clients, but none of them know who this Ferran might be.Ca: El sobre sembla cridar-me.En: The envelope seems to be calling me.Ca: Em sento atrapada per un misteri.En: I feel caught up in a mystery.Ca: "T'atreveixes a obrir-lo, Núria?En: "Do you dare to open it, Núria?"Ca: " pregunta en Jordi mentre em somriu amb picardia.En: asks Jordi while smiling at me mischievously.Ca: Decideixo actuar.En: I decide to act.Ca: La meva curiositat és massa forta.En: My curiosity is too strong.Ca: Subtilment, durant un dels meus descansos, desfaig el segell del sobre.En: Subtly, during one of my breaks, I unseal the envelope.Ca: A dins, hi ha un manuscrit.En: Inside, there's a manuscript.Ca: Quina sorpresa!En: What a surprise!Ca: És un llibre, però no qualsevol llibre.En: It's a book, but not just any book.Ca: Està signat per un autor local que va desaparèixer fa anys.En: It's signed by a local author who disappeared years ago.Ca: El meu cor comença a bategar fort.En: My heart starts to beat fast.Ca: És una història inacabada, una obra que potser mai hagués vist la llum.En: It's an unfinished story, a work that perhaps would never have seen the light.Ca: En Ferran sembla haver estat el pseudònim de l'autor.En: Ferran seems to have been the pseudonym of the author.Ca: I jo tinc les seves paraules a les meves mans.En: And I have his words in my hands.Ca: Noto una adreça postal al final del manuscrit, potser el camí cap a l'autor.En: I notice a postal address at the end of the manuscript, perhaps the path to the author.Ca: Prenent una decisió valenta, escric al vell autor.En: Taking a brave decision, I write to the old author.Ca: Li expresso la meva admiració.En: I express my admiration to him.Ca: Poc després, rebo una resposta.En: Shortly after, I receive a response.Ca: Un dia clar de primavera, quedem per prendre un cafè, aquí mateix, al torrefactor.En: On a clear spring day, we arrange to have a coffee, right here at the roastery.Ca: En Ferran, finalment es revela.En: Ferran finally reveals himself.Ca: És un home sàviament humil i agraït.En: He is a wisely humble and grateful man.Ca: M'anima a perseguir els meus somnis d'escriptura.En: He encourages me to pursue my writing dreams.Ca: Després de la nostra conversa, em sento inspirada com mai abans.En: After our conversation, I feel more inspired than ever before.Ca: Trec els meus propis escrits i els reviso amb entusiasme renovat.En: I pull out my own writings and review them with renewed enthusiasm.Ca: Em decideixo a enviar-los a un concurs literari.En: I decide to send them to a literary contest.Ca: Ara sé que tinc una veu pròpia i, per Sant Jordi d'enguany, em proposo donar vida als meus somnis.En: Now I know I have my own voice, and for this year's Sant Jordi, I set out to bring my dreams to life.Ca: La primavera ha portat, no només el perfum de roses i llibres als carrers, sinó també un nou camí per a mi.En: Spring has brought not only the scent of roses and books to the streets but also a new path for me.Ca: Cada cafè que preparo ara no només escalfa el cos, sinó que també encén la meva ànima d'escriptora en potència.En: Every coffee I prepare now not only warms the body but also ignites my soul as a potential writer. Vocabulary Words:rays: els rajosnarrow: estretíssimesaroma: l'aromasurrounded: envoltaroastery: el torrefactorrefuge: el refugistrange: estranyacounter: el taulellenvelope: el sobrecurious: encuriosidamanuscript: el manuscritdisappeared: desaparegutunfinished: inacabadapseudonym: el pseudònimpostal address: l'adreça postalpath: el camíwise: sàviamenthumble: humilgrateful: agraïtenthusiasm: l'entusiasmecontest: el concursliterary: literarivoice: la veuspring: la primaverascent: el perfumpotential: en potènciaignites: encéncaught: atrapadabreak: el descansreveal: es revela

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Clarity: Emilia's Transformative Andes Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-04-23-22-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: El viento susurraba suavemente entre las hojas coloridas que alfombraban el suelo del retiro espiritual en los Andes.En: The wind whispered softly among the colorful leaves carpeting the ground of the spiritual retreat in the Andes.Es: El aire estaba fresco en este rincón del mundo, donde Emilia había venido en busca de respuestas.En: The air was crisp in this corner of the world, where Emilia had come in search of answers.Es: Los picos altos y cubiertos de niebla parecían guardianes antiguos de secretos perdidos, ofreciendo consuelo a los que buscaban.En: The tall, mist-covered peaks seemed like ancient guardians of lost secrets, offering solace to those who sought them.Es: Emilia caminaba por un sendero rodeado de árboles dorados, absorta en sus pensamientos.En: Emilia walked along a path surrounded by golden trees, absorbed in her thoughts.Es: Sentía que el peso de las expectativas familiares y los exámenes venideros presionaba su espíritu.En: She felt the weight of family expectations and upcoming exams pressing upon her spirit.Es: En medio del paisaje otoñal, Emilia estaba aquí para encontrar claridad.En: Amidst the autumn landscape, Emilia was here to find clarity.Es: Sus pasos, aunque decididos, reflejaban la duda que sentía en su corazón.En: Her steps, though determined, reflected the doubt she felt in her heart.Es: Santiago, el mentor del retiro, había observado a Emilia desde el primer día.En: Santiago, the mentor of the retreat, had observed Emilia from the first day.Es: Notó la inquietud en sus ojos.En: He noticed the restlessness in her eyes.Es: Así que un día, se sentó con ella junto a un pequeño río que cantaba en voz baja.En: So one day, he sat with her beside a small river that sang softly.Es: —Emilia, ¿qué inquieta tu mente?En: "Emilia, what troubles your mind?"Es: —preguntó Santiago con voz amable.En: asked Santiago with a kind voice.Es: Emilia dudó, pero sentía la honestidad y la sabiduría de Santiago.En: Emilia hesitated, but she felt the honesty and wisdom in Santiago.Es: Al final, decidió hablar.En: In the end, she decided to speak.Es: —No sé qué camino tomar —dijo Emilia—.En: "I don't know which path to take," said Emilia.Es: Mi familia espera que siga una carrera, pero mi corazón no está seguro.En: "My family expects me to pursue a career, but my heart is unsure.Es: Temo fallar.En: I fear failing."Es: Santiago sonrió suavemente y le dijo: —El miedo es un maestro, pero el amor por lo que haces es un guía aún mejor.En: Santiago smiled gently and said to her: "Fear is a teacher, but love for what you do is an even better guide."Es: Ese día, Emilia compartió sus pensamientos con María, su amiga y compañera en este viaje.En: That day, Emilia shared her thoughts with María, her friend and companion on this journey.Es: María, siempre optimista, la animó a explorar su interior.En: María, always optimistic, encouraged her to explore within.Es: —Estamos aquí para descubrirnos, Emilia, y no tienes que hacerlo sola —le dijo María, apretando su mano.En: "We are here to discover ourselves, Emilia, and you don't have to do it alone," said María, squeezing her hand.Es: El clímax de su viaje llegó durante una meditación guiada.En: The climax of her journey came during a guided meditation.Es: En ese momento de silencio profundo, Emilia visualizó su futuro.En: In that moment of deep silence, Emilia visualized her future.Es: Se vio a sí misma caminando con confianza, libre del peso de la duda, eligiendo un sendero trazado por sus propias decisiones.En: She saw herself walking confidently, free from the weight of doubt, choosing a path shaped by her own decisions.Es: Con la imagen grabada en su mente, Emilia regresó a su escuela.En: With the image etched in her mind, Emilia returned to her school.Es: Esta vez, con un espíritu renovado y una claridad que antes le era esquiva.En: This time, with a renewed spirit and a clarity that had previously eluded her.Es: Atacó sus estudios con un enfoque diferente, menos molesto por la perfección, más inspirado por la voluntad de aprender y crecer.En: She tackled her studies with a different focus, less troubled by perfection, more inspired by the will to learn and grow.Es: Emilia había cambiado.En: Emilia had changed.Es: Había encontrado las respuestas dentro de sí misma, en aquel rincón sereno de los Andes.En: She had found the answers within herself, in that serene corner of the Andes.Es: Ahora, estaba lista para enfrentar lo que viniera, con confianza en su corazón y una sonrisa tranquila en su rostro.En: Now, she was ready to face whatever came, with confidence in her heart and a serene smile on her face. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el vientoto whisper: susurrarthe leaves: las hojasthe carpet: la alfombrathe retreat: el retirothe corner: el rincónthe peak: el picothe guardian: el guardiánthe solace: el consuelothe path: el senderoabsorbed: absorto/athe expectation: la expectativathe landscape: el paisajethe mentor: el mentorthe river: el ríokind: amablethe career: la carrerato fail: fallarto guide: guiarthe companion: el/la compañero/ato encourage: animarto discover: descubrirto squeeze: apretarthe climax: el clímaxto visualize: visualizarto tackle: atacarthe will: la voluntadto change: cambiarthe answer: la respuestathe smile: la sonrisa

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unexpected Selfies and Surprising Friendships in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Lars sto på taket til Operahuset i Oslo.En: Lars stood on the roof of the Operahuset in Oslo.No: Det var en solrik vårdag, og fjorden glitret i sollyset.En: It was a sunny spring day, and the fjord glittered in the sunlight.No: Han hadde hørt at hans favoritt opera sanger skulle opptre der.En: He had heard that his favorite opera singer was going to perform there.No: Han var spent og klar med sin smarttelefon for en selfie.En: He was excited and ready with his smartphone for a selfie.No: Ingrid og Oskar, hans venner, sto ved siden av ham.En: Ingrid and Oskar, his friends, stood next to him.No: Ingrid så skeptisk på Lars.En: Ingrid looked skeptically at Lars.No: "Er du sikker på at han er her i dag?En: "Are you sure he's here today?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: "Ja, ja!En: "Yes, yes!"No: " svarte Lars ivrig og veivet med armen.En: replied Lars eagerly, waving his arm.No: "Jeg leste det på en blogg.En: "I read it on a blog.No: Det blir episk!En: It's going to be epic!"No: "Plutselig så Lars en mann med mørk jakke og solbriller.En: Suddenly, Lars saw a man in a dark jacket and sunglasses.No: Han så akkurat ut som sangeren!En: He looked just like the singer!No: Lars kunne nesten ikke tro det.En: Lars could hardly believe it.No: Han glødet av spenning og klappet Oskar på skulderen.En: He glowed with excitement and patted Oskar on the shoulder.No: "Der er han!En: "There he is!No: Se, se!En: Look, look!"No: "Lars gikk bort til mannen.En: Lars went over to the man.No: "Hei!En: "Hi!No: Unnskyld meg," sa han med et stort smil.En: Excuse me," he said with a big smile.No: "Jeg er stor fan!En: "I'm a big fan!No: Kan jeg få ta en selfie med deg?En: Can I take a selfie with you?No: Jeg elsket din siste forestilling.En: I loved your last performance."No: "Mannen lo litt forvirret, men spilte med.En: The man laughed, a little confused, but played along.No: "Ja, selvfølgelig!En: "Yes, of course!"No: " svarte han, lente seg ned mot Lars for et bilde.En: he replied, bending down towards Lars for a picture.No: Ingrid og Oskar sto og så på.En: Ingrid and Oskar stood and watched.No: Oskar begynte å fnise litt.En: Oskar started to giggle a bit.No: "Han ligner virkelig, men jeg tror ikke det er han," hvisket Oskar til Ingrid.En: "He really looks like him, but I don't think it's him," Oskar whispered to Ingrid.No: "Du kan ha rett," svarte Ingrid med et smil.En: "You might be right," replied Ingrid with a smile.No: Mens Lars og mannen poserte for bildet, kom en annen turist bort.En: As Lars and the man posed for the picture, another tourist came over.No: "Å, John!En: "Oh, John!No: Der er du!En: There you are!No: Trodde du hadde mistet meg," sa turisten.En: Thought I'd lost you," said the tourist.No: Mannen som Lars hadde tatt bilde med, la ut en stor latter.En: The man Lars had taken a picture with let out a big laugh.No: "Å, beklager, min venn.En: "Oh, sorry, my friend.No: Jeg er bare en turist.En: I'm just a tourist.No: Jeg heter John, og ikke en operasanger!En: My name is John, not an opera singer!"No: "Lars skjønte hva som hadde skjedd.En: Lars realized what had happened.No: Først ble han litt flau, men så begynte han å le.En: At first, he was a bit embarrassed, but then he started to laugh.No: "Det må være den beste spøken i dag!En: "That must be the best joke of the day!"No: " sa han.En: he said.No: John lo også.En: John laughed too.No: "Glad jeg kunne være med.En: "Glad I could join in.No: Du har en morsom historie nå.En: You have a funny story now."No: "Lars skjønte noe viktig.En: Lars realized something important.No: Selv om det ikke var hans idol, hadde han fortsatt laget en fin forbindelse med en ny venn.En: Even though it wasn't his idol, he had still made a nice connection with a new friend.No: De tok en siste selfie sammen, med alle fire.En: They took one last selfie together, with all four.No: Solen skinte sterkt, og fjorden fortsatte å glitre bak dem.En: The sun shone brightly, and the fjord continued to sparkle behind them.No: "Livet er fullt av overraskelser," sa Ingrid, "og det gjør det bare mer spennende.En: "Life is full of surprises," said Ingrid, "and it just makes it more exciting."No: "På vei ned fra Operataket, skjønte Lars at humor og vennskap var de beste minnene man kunne ta med seg hjem.En: On the way down from the Operataket, Lars realized that humor and friendship were the best memories one could take home. Vocabulary Words:roof: taketfjord: fjordenglittered: glitretopera singer: opera sangerskeptically: skeptiskeagerly: ivrigepic: episkdark jacket: mørk jakkesunglasses: solbrillerexcited: spenningselfie: selfieconfused: forvirretgiggle: fnisewhispered: hvisketposed: poserterealized: skjønteembarrassed: flaujoke: spøkenlaughter: latteridol: idolfriendship: vennskapsparkle: glitresurprises: overraskelsermemories: minnertourist: turistconnection: forbindelsebrightly: sterktopera house: operahusperformance: forestillingsmile: smile

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Splash of Memories: Serendipity by the Little Mermaid Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-19-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Kasper og Signe stod ved Den Lille Havfrue i København.En: Kasper and Signe stood by the Little Mermaid in København.Da: Vejret var klart, og foråret havde farvet byen grøn.En: The weather was clear, and spring had painted the city green.Da: Turister gik forbi og betragtede den berømte statue.En: Tourists walked by and gazed at the famous statue.Da: Kasper, der altid elskede at tage billeder, besluttede at fange øjeblikket med en selfie.En: Kasper, who always loved taking pictures, decided to capture the moment with a selfie.Da: "Kom,” sagde han til Signe, “lad os tage et billede sammen med havfruen!” Signe nikkede og smilede, mens Kasper holdt telefonen frem.En: "Come,” he said to Signe, “let's take a picture together with the mermaid!” Signe nodded and smiled as Kasper held the phone out.Da: Mens de grinede og poserede, mistede Kasper pludselig grebet om sin telefon.En: As they laughed and posed, Kasper suddenly lost his grip on his phone.Da: Den gled fra hans hånd og plumpede ned i vandet med et lille plask.En: It slipped from his hand and plopped into the water with a small splash.Da: Kasper gispede og kiggede fortvivlet på Signe.En: Kasper gasped and looked desperately at Signe.Da: “Åh nej!En: “Oh no!Da: Min telefon!” Kasper vidste, han havde mange værdifulde billeder på den.En: My phone!” Kasper knew he had many valuable pictures on it.Da: Han så ind i vandet.En: He peered into the water.Da: Telefonen lå på bunden, men vandet var koldt og dybt.En: The phone lay at the bottom, but the water was cold and deep.Da: Kasper stillede sig selv spørgsmålet: Skulle han hente den?En: Kasper asked himself: Should he retrieve it?Da: Skulle han bede om hjælp?En: Should he ask for help?Da: Signe lagde en hånd på hans skulder.En: Signe placed a hand on his shoulder.Da: “Ingen ko på isen, Kasper.En: “No cow on the ice, Kasper.Da: Vi finder en løsning.” Hun spejdede omkring dem og fik øje på nogle grene og en plastikpose.En: We'll find a solution.” She looked around them and spotted some branches and a plastic bag.Da: “Vent,” sagde hun.En: “Wait,” she said.Da: Sammen samlede de grene og satte dem sammen med posen og en klæbrig sukkervrik til en slags redskab.En: Together they gathered branches and combined them with the bag and a sticky candy piece to create a sort of tool.Da: Med lidt kluntet manøvre formåede de at nå telefonen og trække den op fra vandet.En: With some clumsy maneuvering, they managed to reach the phone and pull it up from the water.Da: Kasper kunne næsten ikke tro det.En: Kasper could hardly believe it.Da: Hans telefon var tilbage, men våd og stille.En: His phone was back, but wet and silent.Da: “Den skal nok tørres og repareres,” sagde Signe.En: “It needs to be dried and repaired,” said Signe.Da: Kasper nikkede, en smule lettet, men han kunne ikke lade være med at smile til Signe.En: Kasper nodded, slightly relieved, but he couldn't help but smile at Signe.Da: Mens alt dette skete, havde hun taget billeder af hele episoden med sin egen telefon.En: During all of this, she had taken pictures of the whole episode with her own phone.Da: Da de gik væk fra statuen, så Kasper på de billeder, Signe havde taget.En: As they walked away from the statue, Kasper looked at the pictures Signe had taken.Da: Hvert billede viste grin og virkelige øjeblikke.En: Each picture showed laughter and real moments.Da: Kasper følte en varm glæde.En: Kasper felt a warm joy.Da: Kameraet havde endelig fanget noget andet: et værdifuldt minde med en ven.En: The camera had finally captured something else: a valuable memory with a friend.Da: Den dag lærte Kasper en vigtig ting.En: That day, Kasper learned an important thing.Da: Han indså, at det ikke altid er nødvendigt at holde fast i øjeblikke gennem en skærm.En: He realized that it's not always necessary to hold onto moments through a screen.Da: Nogle gange er det mere værdifuldt bare at være til stede og nyde øjeblikket med folk omkring sig.En: Sometimes, it's more valuable just to be present and enjoy the moment with the people around you.Da: Det var en lærerig eftermiddag ved Den Lille Havfrue, som Kasper sent ville glemme.En: It was an enlightening afternoon by the Little Mermaid that Kasper would not soon forget. Vocabulary Words:clear: klartgazed: betragtedecapture: fangegrip: grebgasped: gispededesperately: fortvivletretrieve: henteshoulder: skuldersolution: løsningspotted: fik øje påbranches: greneplastic bag: plastikposesticky: klæbrigmaneuvering: manøvrereach: nåhardly: næsten ikkeslightly relieved: en smule lettetepisodes: episoderrealized: indsånecessary: nødvendigtenlightening: lærerigfortnight: fjortendagesvaluable: værdifuldepresent: til stedeenjoy: nydeposed: poseredeslipped: gledbottom: bundendry: tørresforget: glemme

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Blending Tradition with Innovation: A Winemaking Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-19-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balatonfüredi Tavaszi Borünnep minden évben magával ragadja a résztvevőket.En: The Balatonfüredi Tavaszi Borünnep captivates participants every year.Hu: A tavacska körül színes sátrak sorakoztak, benne pedig borospohárral zsongó emberek sétáltak.En: Colorful tents lined up around the small lake, where people strolled with wine glasses buzzing with excitement.Hu: Virágzó tavaszi kertek adtak keretet a vidám hangulatnak.En: Blooming spring gardens framed the cheerful atmosphere.Hu: Levente, a fiatal borászmester, zöld szemével méregette a tömeget.En: Levente, the young winemaker, eyed the crowd with his green eyes.Hu: Családja szőlőbirtokának jövője a tét.En: The future of his family's vineyard was at stake.Hu: Édesapjától örökölte a borászat iránti szenvedélyt, és most remélte, hogy a borfesztiválon el tudja nyerni egy neves forgalmazó kegyeit.En: He inherited his passion for winemaking from his father and hoped that he could win the favor of a renowned distributor at the wine festival.Hu: Zsófia, Levente nővére, szeme csillogott az izgalomtól.En: Zsófia, Levente's sister, had eyes sparkling with excitement.Hu: "Levente, meg kell próbálnunk valami újat!En: "Levente, we have to try something new!"Hu: " - mondta határozottan.En: she said decisively.Hu: Szerette volna, ha modern vonalat is bevezetnének a családi borászatban, hogy szélesebb közönséget érjenek el.En: She wanted to introduce a modern line in the family winery to reach a broader audience.Hu: "De a hagyomány a mi életünk" - tiltakozott Levente.En: "But tradition is our life," protested Levente.Hu: "Apánk módszereitől nem térhetünk el.En: "We cannot deviate from our father's methods."Hu: "A fesztivál központjában Erzsébet, a tapasztalt bírónő, mosolyogva fogadta őket.En: In the center of the festival, Erzsébet, the experienced judge, greeted them with a smile.Hu: Régóta ismerte a családot, tanácsai mindig fontosak voltak.En: She had known the family for a long time, and her advice was always important.Hu: Levente remélte, hogy Erzsébet pártfogása segít majd nekik a befektetők meggyőzésében.En: Levente hoped that Erzsébet's patronage would help persuade investors.Hu: A borverseny megkezdődött.En: The wine competition began.Hu: A hagyományos és modern borok szépen sorakoztak az asztalon.En: Traditional and modern wines were beautifully arrayed on the table.Hu: Zsófia izgatottan lesett a közönségre, ahogy a modern borok kierültek a poharakba.En: Zsófia watched the audience excitedly as the modern wines were poured into glasses.Hu: Az emberek meglepődtek, és a dicséretekkel sem fukarkodtak.En: People were surprised and did not hold back on praise.Hu: Levente szíve összeszorult.En: Levente's heart tightened.Hu: Bizonytalan volt, hogy vajon jó döntést hozott-e.En: He was uncertain whether he made the right decision.Hu: Erzsébet lassan végigsétált a borok között, majd megállt előttük.En: Erzsébet walked slowly among the wines, then stopped in front of them.Hu: "Kedves gyermekeim, a boraitok tükrözik, hogy a múlt és a jövő kéz a kézben járhat.En: "My dear children, your wines reflect that the past and future can go hand in hand."Hu: "Levente mélyet sóhajtott.En: Levente took a deep breath.Hu: Érezte, hogy valami újat tanult.En: He felt he had learned something new.Hu: A hagyomány és a modernitás együtt tudja emelni a borászatukat.En: Tradition and modernity together could elevate their winery.Hu: "Zsófia, együtt megcsináljuk" - mondta végül mosolyogva.En: "Zsófia, we'll do it together," he finally said with a smile.Hu: Erzsébet segítségével Levente és Zsófia új lendületet adtak a családi vállalkozásnak.En: With Erzsébet's help, Levente and Zsófia gave new momentum to the family business.Hu: A hagyományos borok mellett a modern stílus is helyet kapott, így biztosítva a jövőt.En: Alongside traditional wines, the modern style also took its place, securing the future.Hu: Ahogy a nap lenyugodott a Balaton fölött, Levente és Zsófia elégedetten nézték az embereket.En: As the sun set over Balaton, Levente and Zsófia watched the people with satisfaction.Hu: Boldogok voltak, hogy sikerült összhangba hozniuk a régi családi értékeket az új ötletekkel.En: They were happy that they had managed to harmonize the old family values with new ideas.Hu: A Balatonfüredi Tavaszi Borünnep aznap új történet születésének volt tanúja.En: The Balatonfüredi Tavaszi Borünnep witnessed the birth of a new story that day. Vocabulary Words:captivates: magával ragadjaparticipants: résztvevőketblooming: virágzówinemaker: borászmesterinherited: örököltepersuade: meggyőzésébenmodern: moderndeviate: térhetünk eljudge: bírónőpatronage: pártfogásacompetition: borversenyarrayed: sorakoztaktightened: összeszorultreflect: tükrözikelevate: emelnimomentum: lendületetharmonize: összhangba hozniukwitnessed: tanújastroll: sétáltakexcitement: izgalomtólrenowned: nevesdecisively: határozottanprotested: tiltakozottexperience: tapasztaltpraise: dicséretekkelbreath: sóhajtottsecure: biztosítvasunset: lenyugodottsatisfactorily: elégedettenfestival: fesztivál

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Discovering Amsterdam: Beyond the Tourist Map Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-16-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder op de Amsterdamse grachten.En: The sun shone brightly on the Amsterdamse canals.Nl: Het was lente, en de bomen stonden vol groene bladeren.En: It was spring, and the trees were full of green leaves.Nl: Bloemen sierden de balkons en marktjes.En: Flowers adorned the balconies and markets.Nl: De stad was in volle voorbereiding voor Koningsdag.En: The city was in full preparation for Koningsdag.Nl: Overal hingen oranje vlaggen en slingers.En: Everywhere hung orange flags and streamers.Nl: Maarten, een stille Amsterdammer met een liefde voor geschiedenis, stond op de kade.En: Maarten, a quiet Amsterdammer with a love for history, stood on the quay.Nl: Hij wachtte op Femke, een opgewekte toeriste uit Utrecht.En: He was waiting for Femke, a cheerful tourist from Utrecht.Nl: "Femke, daar ben je!En: "Femke, there you are!Nl: Klaar voor de rondvaart?"En: Ready for the canal tour?"Nl: vroeg Maarten met een glimlach.En: asked Maarten with a smile.Nl: "Ja, ik ben er helemaal klaar voor!En: "Yes, I'm all set!Nl: Laten we alle beroemde bezienswaardigheden zien!"En: Let's see all the famous sights!"Nl: riep Femke enthousiast.En: exclaimed Femke enthusiastically.Nl: Ze stapten samen op een kleine boot.En: They stepped together onto a small boat.Nl: Femke had een lijstje met dingen die ze wilde zien: het Anne Frank Huis, het Rijksmuseum, en de Magere Brug.En: Femke had a list of things she wanted to see: the Anne Frank Huis, the Rijksmuseum, and the Magere Brug.Nl: Maarten glimlachte.En: Maarten smiled.Nl: Hij wist dat er zoveel meer te ontdekken was.En: He knew there was so much more to discover.Nl: De boot gleed rustig over het water.En: The boat glided calmly over the water.Nl: "Wist je dat deze grachten al sinds de 17e eeuw bestaan?"En: "Did you know that these canals have existed since the 17th century?"Nl: zei Maarten.En: Maarten said.Nl: "Ze zijn UNESCO Werelderfgoed."En: "They are a UNESCO Werelderfgoed."Nl: Femke knikte, maar haar ogen dwaalden naar haar lijstje.En: Femke nodded, but her eyes wandered to her list.Nl: Ze wilde snel door naar de volgende attractie.En: She wanted to quickly move on to the next attraction.Nl: Maarten voelde haar haast.En: Maarten sensed her haste.Nl: Hij zag hoe ze meer bezig was met het afvinken van haar lijst dan met het genieten van de omgeving.En: He saw how she was more focused on ticking off her list than enjoying the surroundings.Nl: "Femke," begon Maarten voorzichtig, "zal ik je iets bijzonders van Amsterdam laten zien?En: "Femke," Maarten began cautiously, "shall I show you something special about Amsterdam?Nl: Iets wat niet op de toeristenkaarten staat?"En: Something that's not on the tourist maps?"Nl: Femke twijfelde even, maar besloot toen Maarten te vertrouwen.En: Femke hesitated for a moment, but then decided to trust Maarten.Nl: "Oké, laat maar zien."En: "Okay, show me."Nl: Maarten stuurde de boot naar een klein, rustig kanaal.En: Maarten steered the boat to a small, quiet canal.Nl: De drukte van de stad verdween.En: The bustle of the city disappeared.Nl: Hier waren geen toeristen, alleen het zachte geluid van het water.En: Here there were no tourists, only the gentle sound of the water.Nl: De bloemen langs de kades bloeiden in levendige kleuren.En: The flowers along the quays bloomed in vibrant colors.Nl: Het was prachtig.En: It was beautiful.Nl: Maarten begon te praten.En: Maarten began to talk.Nl: "Mijn oma groeide hier op.En: "My grandmother grew up here.Nl: Ze vertelde me altijd verhalen over hoe ze als kind langs deze grachten speelde.En: She always told me stories about how she played along these canals as a child.Nl: Ze verzamelde tulpen in het voorjaar en hielp met de voorbereidingen van Koningsdag.En: She collected tulips in the spring and helped with the preparations for Koningsdag.Nl: Het was haar favoriet."En: It was her favorite."Nl: Femke keek naar Maarten.En: Femke looked at Maarten.Nl: Ze zag de liefde in zijn ogen.En: She saw the love in his eyes.Nl: "Dat is mooi, Maarten," zei ze zacht.En: "That's beautiful, Maarten," she said softly.Nl: "Dit is de echte Amsterdamse ervaring, of niet?"En: "This is the real Amsterdam experience, isn't it?"Nl: Maarten knikte.En: Maarten nodded.Nl: "Ja, dit is het echte Amsterdam.En: "Yes, this is the real Amsterdam.Nl: Het is niet alleen toeristische attracties, maar ook verhalen en herinneringen."En: It's not just tourist attractions, but also stories and memories."Nl: Ze bleven even stil, kijkend naar de reflecties in het water.En: They remained silent for a moment, looking at the reflections in the water.Nl: Femke legde haar lijstje aan de kant.En: Femke put her list aside.Nl: Ze begreep nu dat het belangrijker was om te voelen en te zien dan alleen te kijken.En: She now understood that it was more important to feel and see than just to look.Nl: Na de rondvaart voelde Femke zich anders.En: After the canal tour, Femke felt different.Nl: Ze was open voor meer: meer verhalen, meer ervaringen.En: She was open to more: more stories, more experiences.Nl: Maarten voelde zich trots.En: Maarten felt proud.Nl: Hij had zijn stad op een nieuwe manier laten zien, en daardoor zelf ook weer meer waardering voor de schoonheid van Amsterdam gekregen.En: He had shown his city in a new way, and in doing so, had gained more appreciation for the beauty of Amsterdam himself.Nl: Terwijl ze terug naar de kade gingen, was de stad vol glow van aankomende festiviteiten.En: As they returned to the quay, the city was aglow with upcoming festivities.Nl: Het was alsof Amsterdam hun geheim had onthuld.En: It was as if Amsterdam had revealed its secret to them.Nl: Hun gesprek had hen dichter bij elkaar en bij de ziel van de stad gebracht.En: Their conversation had brought them closer to each other and to the soul of the city.Nl: En zo eindigde hun avontuur, met het gevoel dat ze iets bijzonders hadden gedeeld.En: And so, their adventure ended with the feeling that they had shared something special. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbrightly: heldercanals: grachtenadorned: sierdenbalconies: balkonspreparation: voorbereidingstreamers: slingersquay: kadecheerful: opgewektetourist: toeristeenthusiastically: enthousiastsights: bezienswaardighedenstepped: staptenglided: gleedUNESCO: UNESCOheritage: Werelderfgoedwandered: dwaaldenhaste: haastfocused: bezigcautiously: voorzichtigbustle: druktebloomed: bloeidenvibrant: levendigestories: verhalenreflections: reflectiesattractions: attractiestick off: afvinkenexperience: ervaringgain: verkrijgenfestival: festiviteiten

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Blooming Adventure: Lessons from Keukenhof's Tulip Fields Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-14-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder over de Keukenhof.En: The sun shone brightly over Keukenhof.Nl: Miljoenen tulpen bloeiden in een zee van kleuren.En: Millions of tulips bloomed in a sea of colors.Nl: Jeroen stak zijn camera in de lucht.En: Jeroen raised his camera into the air.Nl: "Dit is fantastisch!"En: "This is fantastic!"Nl: riep hij uit.En: he exclaimed.Nl: Hij was nog nooit eerder in de Keukenhof geweest.En: He had never been to Keukenhof before.Nl: Vandaag zou hij de mooiste foto's maken.En: Today, he would take the most beautiful photos.Nl: Sanne stond naast Jeroen.En: Sanne stood next to Jeroen.Nl: Ze glimlachte naar hem.En: She smiled at him.Nl: "Ik ben zo blij dat je mee bent, Jeroen.En: "I'm so glad you came along, Jeroen.Nl: Kijk eens naar al die bloemen!"En: Just look at all those flowers!"Nl: Sanne was al vele keren in de Keukenhof geweest.En: Sanne had been to Keukenhof many times.Nl: Ze kende de paden goed.En: She knew the paths well.Nl: Ze liepen samen verder door de kleurrijke tuinen.En: They walked further together through the colorful gardens.Nl: Tulpen in alle kleuren omringden hen.En: Tulips in all colors surrounded them.Nl: Geuren van bloemen vulden de lucht.En: Scents of flowers filled the air.Nl: Het was een prachtig gezicht.En: It was a beautiful sight.Nl: Jeroen klikte druk op de knop van zijn camera.En: Jeroen was busily clicking the button on his camera.Nl: Hij wilde elk moment vastleggen.En: He wanted to capture every moment.Nl: Maar al snel voelde Jeroen iets ongemakkelijks.En: But soon, Jeroen began to feel something uncomfortable.Nl: Zijn neus begon te kriebelen.En: His nose started to itch.Nl: "Eh, Sanne?"En: "Um, Sanne?"Nl: zei hij met een haperende stem.En: he said with a faltering voice.Nl: Haar vrolijke blik veranderde in bezorgdheid.En: Her cheerful expression turned to concern.Nl: "Gaat het wel?"En: "Are you okay?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: Jeroen knikte, hoewel hij begon te twijfelen.En: Jeroen nodded, although he began to doubt.Nl: Zijn ogen begonnen te tranen.En: His eyes started to water.Nl: Zijn ademhaling werd sneller.En: His breathing quickened.Nl: Hij probeerde zich te concentreren op de tulpen.En: He tried to focus on the tulips.Nl: Maar het werd moeilijker om de camera stil te houden.En: But it became harder to keep the camera steady.Nl: In de verte zag Sanne dat Bart, een medebezoeker, naar hen keek.En: In the distance, Sanne noticed that Bart, a fellow visitor, was looking at them.Nl: Hij liep naar hen toe.En: He walked over to them.Nl: "Ik heb je gehoord, heb je hulp nodig?"En: "I heard you, do you need help?"Nl: vroeg Bart.En: asked Bart.Nl: Hij droeg een rugzak met een EHBO-embleem.En: He was carrying a backpack with a first aid emblem.Nl: Jeroen probeerde te antwoorden, maar zijn keel voelde strak aan.En: Jeroen tried to reply, but his throat felt tight.Nl: Hij voelde zich benauwd.En: He felt short of breath.Nl: Sanne begreep meteen dat er iets niet goed was.En: Sanne immediately understood that something was wrong.Nl: "Kun je helpen?"En: "Can you help?"Nl: vroeg ze snel aan Bart.En: she quickly asked Bart.Nl: Bart knikte serieus en onderzocht Jeroen snel.En: Bart nodded seriously and quickly examined Jeroen.Nl: "Dit lijkt op een allergische reactie," zei hij.En: "This looks like an allergic reaction," he said.Nl: "We moeten naar de medische post."En: "We need to go to the medical post."Nl: Sanne ondersteunde Jeroen, en Bart leidde hen uit de tuinen.En: Sanne supported Jeroen, and Bart led them out of the gardens.Nl: Het medische personeel zorgde goed voor Jeroen.En: The medical staff took good care of Jeroen.Nl: Hij kreeg medicatie en begon zich beter te voelen.En: He received medication and started to feel better.Nl: Hij ademde diep in en uit.En: He breathed in and out deeply.Nl: Het was een opluchting.En: It was a relief.Nl: "Dank je, Bart," zei Jeroen verbaasd maar dankbaar.En: "Thank you, Bart," Jeroen said, surprised but grateful.Nl: "En Sanne, bedankt dat je bij me bent gebleven."En: "And Sanne, thanks for staying with me."Nl: De groep zat buiten de medische post.En: The group sat outside the medical post.Nl: De zon ging langzaam onder en kleurde de lucht oranje.En: The sun slowly set, coloring the sky orange.Nl: Hoewel Jeroen teleurgesteld was dat hij niet langer in de Keukenhof kon blijven, voelde hij een warme dankbaarheid.En: Although Jeroen was disappointed that he couldn't stay longer in Keukenhof, he felt a warm gratitude.Nl: "Het spijt me dat je je foto's niet kon maken," zei Sanne zacht.En: "I'm sorry you couldn't take your photos," Sanne said softly.Nl: Jeroen glimlachte.En: Jeroen smiled.Nl: "Het geeft niet," antwoordde hij.En: "It's okay," he replied.Nl: "Mijn gezondheid is belangrijker.En: "My health is more important.Nl: En ik ben dankbaar voor mijn vrienden."En: And I'm grateful for my friends."Nl: Ze keken samen naar de stralende lucht.En: They looked together at the radiant sky.Nl: Jeroen voelde een nieuwe waardering voor de mensen om hem heen.En: Jeroen felt a new appreciation for the people around him.Nl: Elke lente brengt nieuwe leerlessen, dacht hij.En: Every spring brings new lessons, he thought.Nl: De dag eindigde met een gevoel van verbondenheid en een herinnering die ze nog lang zouden koesteren.En: The day ended with a sense of connection and a memory they would cherish for a long time. Vocabulary Words:bloomed: bloeidenexclaimed: riep uitpath: padensurrounded: omringdencapture: vastleggenfaltering: haperendeconcern: bezorgdheidwater: tranenquickened: werd snellersteady: stilexamined: onderzochtemblem: embleemreaction: reactiemedical: medischerelief: opluchtingsurprised: verbaasdgrateful: dankbaardisappointed: teleurgesteldgratitude: dankbaarheidsoftly: zachtappreciation: waarderingconnection: verbondenheidcherish: koesterenitch: kriebelenthroat: keeltight: strakbreathing: ademhalingvisitor: medebezoekerbackpack: rugzaksupport: ondersteunde

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Freja's Awakening: Balancing Career Pressure and Health Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-13-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På et travlt kontor i hjertet af København sad Freja foran sin computer.En: At a busy office in the heart of København, Freja sat in front of her computer.Da: Den moderne bygning summede af aktivitet; duften af frisk kaffe fyldte luften, mens lyden af tastaturer klaprede i takt rundt om hende.En: The modern building buzzed with activity; the scent of fresh coffee filled the air while the sound of keyboards clattered rhythmically around her.Da: Foråret bragte nyt liv til byen udenfor, men inde i Frejas hoved herskede kaos.En: Spring brought new life to the city outside, but inside Freja's head, chaos prevailed.Da: Hun havde arbejdet hårdt for at imponere sin chef, Clara.En: She had worked hard to impress her boss, Clara.Da: Målet var klart: Projektet skulle være færdigt før påskeferien, så hun kunne sikre sig den længe ønskede forfremmelse.En: The goal was clear: The project had to be completed before the påskeferien so she could secure the long-desired promotion.Da: Men noget gnavede i hendes tanker – en gentagende smerte i hendes tand, der nægtede at forsvinde.En: But something nagged at her mind—a recurring pain in her tooth that refused to disappear.Da: Mikkel, hendes venlige kollega, havde bemærket hendes ubehag.En: Mikkel, her friendly colleague, had noticed her discomfort.Da: "Freja, du bør virkelig se en tandlæge," sagde han bekymret.En: "Freja, you really should see a dentist," he said concernedly.Da: Freja rystede på hovedet.En: Freja shook her head.Da: "Jeg har travlt, Mikkel.En: "I'm busy, Mikkel.Da: Projektet er vigtigt."En: The project is important."Da: Men hendes stemme bar et strejf af tvivl.En: But her voice carried a hint of doubt.Da: Dagene gik, og tandpinen blev værre.En: Days passed, and the toothache worsened.Da: Frejas koncentration svigtede.En: Freja's concentration faltered.Da: Det gjorde ondt at spise, det gjorde ondt at tale.En: It hurt to eat, it hurt to talk.Da: Påsken nærmede sig, og tandklinikkerne ville straks lukke for ferien.En: Easter was approaching, and the dental clinics would soon close for the holiday.Da: Endelig erkendte Freja, at hun ikke længere kunne ignorere smerten.En: Finally, Freja realized she could no longer ignore the pain.Da: Hun ringede til tandlægen og fik en hastetid.En: She called the dentist and got an emergency appointment.Da: Da hun forlod kontoret, ringede Clara.En: As she left the office, Clara called.Da: "Hej Freja, hvordan går det med projektet?"En: "Hi Freja, how is the project going?"Da: spurgte Clara.En: Clara asked.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding.En: Freja took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg er så ked af det, men jeg er nødt til at gå til tandlægen," forklarede hun.En: "I'm so sorry, but I have to go to the dentist," she explained.Da: "Min tandpine er uudholdelig."En: "My toothache is unbearable."Da: Clara tav et øjeblik, før hun svarede med forståelse i stemmen.En: Clara was silent for a moment before responding with understanding in her voice.Da: "Sundhed er vigtigt, Freja.En: "Health is important, Freja.Da: Vi taler om projektet efter ferien."En: We'll talk about the project after the holiday."Da: Lettet skyndte Freja sig til tandlægen.En: Relieved, Freja hurried to the dentist.Da: En hul tand blev hurtigt identificeret og behandlet.En: A cavity was quickly identified and treated.Da: Smerterne aftog, og Freja følte sig som nyfødt.En: The pain subsided, and Freja felt reborn.Da: Efter ferien vendte Freja tilbage til kontoret, frisk og klar til at tackle projektet.En: After the holiday, Freja returned to the office, fresh and ready to tackle the project.Da: Clara mødte hende med et smil.En: Clara met her with a smile.Da: "Jeg er glad for, at du tog dig af det," sagde hun.En: "I'm glad you took care of it," she said.Da: "Lad os tage fat, når du er klar."En: "Let's get started when you're ready."Da: Freja havde lært en værdifuld lektie: Arbejde er vigtigt, ja, men ikke på bekostning af ens helbred.En: Freja had learned a valuable lesson: Work is important, yes, but not at the expense of one's health.Da: Med fornyet energi og opbakning fra Mikkel og Clara indfriede hun sine målsætninger.En: With renewed energy and support from Mikkel and Clara, she achieved her goals.Da: Det var begyndelsen på en mere balanceret tilgang til både karriere og personligt velbefindende.En: It was the beginning of a more balanced approach to both career and personal well-being. Vocabulary Words:busy: travltoffice: kontorbuzzed: summedeactivity: aktivitetscent: duftfresh: friskrhythmically: i taktchaos: kaosimpress: imponererecurring: gentagendediscomfort: ubehagconcernedly: bekymretconcentration: koncentrationfaltered: svigtedeapproaching: nærmede sigemergency: hastetidunbearable: uudholdeligrelieved: lettetsubside: aftogreborn: nyfødtvaluable: værdifuldbalanced: balanceretapproach: tilgangwell-being: velbefindendegoal: målpromotion: forfremmelsesecure: sikrecolleague: kollegahesitate: tøvedeidentified: identificeret

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Improvisation: Artistry and Serendipity in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-03-29-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un coin pittoresque de Montmartre, Paris, le café "Le Chat Noir" éclatait de vie.En: In a picturesque corner of Montmartre, Paris, the café "Le Chat Noir" buzzed with life.Fr: Des tables rondes accueillaient des tasses de café fumant sous une charmante petite tonnelle tandis que les artistes saisissaient la beauté des rues pavées sur leurs toiles.En: Round tables welcomed steaming cups of coffee under a charming little arbor while artists captured the beauty of cobblestone streets on their canvases.Fr: Assis à l'une de ces tables, Clément, un artiste rêveur aux idées farfelues, sirotait son café en regardant Élodie, sa compagne de table.En: Seated at one of these tables, Clément, a dreamy artist with whimsical ideas, sipped his coffee while watching Élodie, his table companion.Fr: Élodie, une journaliste déterminée, s'efforçait de trouver une idée lumineuse pour son prochain article.En: Élodie, a determined journalist, was striving to find a brilliant idea for her next article.Fr: Le temps était étrange pour début avril.En: The weather was strange for early April.Fr: Le soleil brillait ce matin-là, mais à peine avaient-ils pris place que le ciel se couvrit, et, à leur étonnement, de gros flocons de neige commencèrent à tomber.En: The sun was shining that morning, but no sooner had they taken their seats than the sky clouded over, and, to their amazement, large snowflakes began to fall.Fr: "Quel printemps capricieux !"En: "What a capricious spring!"Fr: s'exclama Élodie, en serrant son gobelet de café pour se réchauffer.En: exclaimed Élodie, clutching her coffee cup to warm herself.Fr: Le vent soufflait, bousculant les serviettes et, comble de l'ironie, mouilla l'ordinateur portable d'Élodie.En: The wind blew, scattering napkins and, ironically, splashed Élodie's laptop.Fr: "Non !En: "No!Fr: Mon ordinateur !"En: My computer!"Fr: s'écria-t-elle, tentant en vain de le protéger.En: she cried out, trying in vain to protect it.Fr: Clément, qui avait d'abord pensé que cette neige pourrait compromettre son plan de poisson d'avril, vit soudain une opportunité.En: Clément, who initially thought this snow might compromise his April Fool's Day prank, suddenly saw an opportunity.Fr: "Élodie, et si on transformait ça en spectacle de rue ?"En: "Élodie, what if we turn this into a street show?"Fr: proposa-t-il avec enthousiasme.En: he proposed enthusiastically.Fr: "Un peu comme une performance artistique !En: "A bit like a performance art!Fr: Je fais l'art, et toi, tu prends les notes."En: I'll create the art, and you take the notes."Fr: Bien qu'hésitante, Élodie n'avait pas de meilleure idée et accepta.En: Though hesitant, Élodie had no better idea and agreed.Fr: Clément se leva, commença à danser et à tournoyer, les flocons virevoltant autour de lui.En: Clément stood up, started dancing and twirling, the snowflakes swirling around him.Fr: Les passants s'arrêtèrent, curieux.En: Passersby stopped, curious.Fr: Élodie, à la fois amusée et distraite, écrivit frénétiquement les réactions dans un coin sec de son carnet, le sourire aux lèvres.En: Élodie, both amused and distracted, frantically wrote down the reactions in a dry corner of her notebook, smiling.Fr: Tout à coup, en esquissant un mouvement inattendu pour éviter un nuage de neige, Élodie perdit l'équilibre et se retrouva, par inadvertance, au centre de la scène improvisée.En: Suddenly, in making an unexpected move to avoid a snow cloud, Élodie lost her balance and found herself, inadvertently, at the center of the improvised stage.Fr: La foule éclata de rire et l'applaudit, pensant que tout était orchestré.En: The crowd burst into laughter and applause, thinking it was all orchestrated.Fr: Élodie, mi-rougissante, mi-rigolarde, se surprit à adorer l'attention et improvisa elle aussi.En: Élodie, half-blushing, half-laughing, was surprised to enjoy the attention and improvised as well.Fr: Le "spectacle" dura quelques minutes de pure folie et, à la fin, Clément et Élodie se retrouvèrent devant une foule réjouie et chaleureuse.En: The "show" lasted a few minutes of pure madness and, in the end, Clément and Élodie found themselves in front of a joyful and warm crowd.Fr: "C'était incroyable !"En: "That was incredible!"Fr: lui dit Clément, les yeux pétillants.En: Clément said, his eyes sparkling.Fr: "Et toi, sublime !"En: "And you, sublime!"Fr: ajouta-t-il en riant.En: he added, laughing.Fr: Élodie, croisant ses bras gelés mais ravie, répondit : "Je crois que je viens de trouver mon article."En: Élodie, crossing her frozen but delighted arms, responded: "I think I've just found my article."Fr: Ainsi, en ce jour neigeux de printemps, Clément apprit que l'improvisation pouvait être tout aussi captivante que la préparation minutieuse d'un canular.En: Thus, on this snowy spring day, Clément learned that improvisation could be just as captivating as the meticulous preparation of a prank.Fr: Élodie découvrit, quant à elle, que les meilleures histoires naissent souvent des situations les plus inattendues.En: Élodie, for her part, discovered that the best stories often arise from the most unexpected situations.Fr: Ensemble, ils repartirent du café "Le Chat Noir", le cœur léger et rempli de souvenirs partagés, prêts pour d'autres aventures.En: Together, they left the café "Le Chat Noir", their hearts light and filled with shared memories, ready for more adventures.Fr: Fin de l'histoire.En: The end of the story. Vocabulary Words:the corner: le coinpicturesque: pittoresquethe arbor: la tonnellethe beauty: la beautéthe canvases: les toileswhimsical: farfelusteaming: fumantdetermined: déterminéebrilliant: lumineusestrange: étrangeclouded over: se couvritthe snowflakes: les flocons de neigecapricious: capricieuxthe wind: le ventthe napkins: les serviettesthe laptop: l'ordinateur portablethe prank: le canularenthusiastically: avec enthousiasmethe notes: les noteshesitant: hésitantetwirling: tournoyerthe passersby: les passantsthe reactions: les réactionsfrantically: frénétiquementthe notebook: le carnetunexpected: inattenduthe stage: la scèneorchestrated: orchestréblushing: rougissantethe attention: l'attention

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Violinist's Spring Awakening: Courage & Friendship Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I det gamle kostskole på landet, hvor træerne lige havde fået deres første grønne blade, og foråret duftede i luften, boede Lars og Astrid.En: In the old boarding school in the countryside, where the trees had just gotten their first green leaves and spring scented the air, lived Lars and Astrid.Da: Skolen lå midt i det smukke landskab, omkranset af blomstrende forårsblomster og fuglesang.En: The school was situated in the middle of the beautiful landscape, surrounded by blooming spring flowers and birdsong.Da: De mange elever glædede sig til forårskoncerten, der skulle markere påskeferien.En: The many students looked forward to the spring concert, which would mark the Easter holiday.Da: Lars havde altid været god til at spille violin.En: Lars had always been good at playing the violin.Da: Hans fingerspil var imponerende, men han var genert og havde en frygt for at stå foran et publikum.En: His fingerwork was impressive, but he was shy and had a fear of standing in front of an audience.Da: Hver gang tanken om at spille alene dukkede op, blev hans hænder svedige, og hans hjerte hamrede.En: Every time the thought of playing alone came up, his hands got sweaty, and his heart pounded.Da: Astrid var hans nære ven.En: Astrid was his close friend.Da: Hun var lys og strålende som solen og troede på Lars, mere end han troede på sig selv.En: She was bright and radiant like the sun and believed in Lars more than he believed in himself.Da: "Du kan det, Lars," sagde hun tit.En: "You can do it, Lars," she often said.Da: "Publikum vil elske at høre dig spille."En: "The audience will love to hear you play."Da: Dagene op til koncerten gik hurtigt.En: The days leading up to the concert passed quickly.Da: Påskeæg og farverige dekorationer prydede koncertsalen.En: Easter eggs and colorful decorations adorned the concert hall.Da: Alle forberedte sig, og Lars vidste, at han måtte tage en beslutning.En: Everyone prepared, and Lars knew he had to make a decision.Da: Skulle han spille solo?En: Should he play solo?Da: "Astrid, jeg tør ikke," sagde Lars en aften.En: "Astrid, I don't dare," said Lars one evening.Da: Selv tvivlen havde slået rod i hans sind.En: Self-doubt had taken root in his mind.Da: "Hvad nu hvis jeg laver fejl?"En: "What if I make mistakes?"Da: Astrid kiggede ham dybt i øjnene.En: Astrid looked deeply into his eyes.Da: "Vi øver sammen, Lars.En: "We'll practice together, Lars.Da: Jeg ved, det vil gå godt," sagde hun med sin vanlige selvsikkerhed.En: I know it will go well," she said with her usual confidence.Da: De to venner trak sig tilbage til musiklokalet og spillede den melodi, Lars elskede mest.En: The two friends retreated to the music room and played the melody Lars loved most.Da: Tonerne flød gennem aftenluften som en stille strøm.En: The tones flowed through the evening air like a quiet stream.Da: Endelig kom dagen for den sidste prøve.En: Finally, the day for the final rehearsal arrived.Da: Lars' nerver var som en storm indeni.En: Lars's nerves were like a storm inside.Da: Skulle han lade frygten vinde og trække sig tilbage til orkestret?En: Should he let fear win and retreat to the orchestra?Da: "Min ven," sagde Astrid blidt, da hun så hans usikkerhed.En: "My friend," said Astrid gently when she saw his uncertainty.Da: "Tænk på det smil, du bringer til folk med musikken.En: "Think about the smile you bring to people with the music.Da: Tænk på den glæde."En: Think about the joy."Da: Mørket udenfor blev til lys, og Lars indså, at han måtte tage chancen.En: The darkness outside turned to light, and Lars realized he had to take the chance.Da: Under koncerten, omgivet af blomsterkranse og påskeæg, trådte han frem alene på scenen.En: During the concert, surrounded by flower wreaths and Easter eggs, he stepped forward alone on the stage.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding, pinden på hans violin begyndte at bevæge sig, og melodien strømmede ud.En: He took a deep breath, the bow on his violin started to move, and the melody flowed out.Da: Den begyndte vaklende, men snart greb musikken ham.En: It began faltering, but soon the music seized him.Da: Publikum blev stille, fanget af hans spil.En: The audience fell silent, captivated by his play.Da: Da han sluttede, fyldte klapsalver rummet, og Lars smilede med sand glæde i hjertet.En: When he finished, applause filled the room, and Lars smiled with true joy in his heart.Da: Efter forestillingen gik Lars og Astrid udenfor, hvor de første stjerner tændtes på nattehimlen.En: After the performance, Lars and Astrid went outside, where the first stars lit up the night sky.Da: "Du gjorde det, Lars," sagde Astrid stolt.En: "You did it, Lars," said Astrid proudly.Da: "Tak, Astrid," svarede Lars.En: "Thank you, Astrid," replied Lars.Da: Han vidste nu, at trods frygt, kan man finde styrken til at dele det, man elsker.En: He now knew that despite fear, one can find the strength to share what they love.Da: Han gik væk fra koncerten med mere end bare et bifald.En: He walked away from the concert with more than just applause.Da: Han gik væk med tilliden til sig selv og betydningen af venskab.En: He walked away with confidence in himself and the meaning of friendship. Vocabulary Words:boarding: kostskolecountryside: landetscented: duftedelandscape: landskabsurrounded: omkransetblooming: blomstrendeconcert: koncertimpressive: imponerendeaudience: publikumthought: tankensweaty: svedigepounded: hamredebright: lysradiant: strålendebelief: troededecorations: dekorationeradorned: prydededecision: beslutningfear: frygtself-doubt: tvivlenconfidence: selvsikkerhedrehearsal: prøvenerves: nerverretreat: trække sig tilbagecaptivated: fangetapplause: klapsalverjoy: glædeperformance: forestillingproudly: stoltstrength: styrken

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Discovering Love and Tradition at Jokkmokk's Winter Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-03-27-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Jokkmokk, där snön täcker marken som en vit filt även när våren knackar på, står den årliga vintermarknaden i full blom.En: In Jokkmokk, where the snow covers the ground like a white blanket even when spring comes knocking, the annual winter market is in full bloom.Sv: Tält i alla färger, traditionella samiska dräkter och doften av renkött som grillas fyller luften.En: Tents in all colors, traditional Sami costumes, and the scent of reindeer meat grilling fill the air.Sv: Här möttes Astrid och Elof, bland de livliga marknadsstånd där traditionella samiska hantverk visades upp.En: Here, Astrid and Elof met, among the lively market stalls where traditional Sami crafts were displayed.Sv: Astrid, en ung kvinna med smak för äventyr, är nyfiken.En: Astrid, a young woman with a taste for adventure, is curious.Sv: Hon har kommit hela vägen från Stockholm för att lära sig mer om den samiska kulturen.En: She has come all the way from Stockholm to learn more about the Sami culture.Sv: Vandrandes mellan stånden fastnar hon vid ett bord fyllt med vackra träskulpturer och silversmide.En: Wandering between the stalls, she stops at a table filled with beautiful wood sculptures and silverwork.Sv: Där står Elof, en man i trettioårsåldern, vars händer vittnar om skickligheten bakom hantverket.En: There stands Elof, a man in his thirties, whose hands testify to the skill behind the craft.Sv: Hans leende är vänligt, och hans röst är varm när han hälsar henne välkommen.En: His smile is friendly, and his voice is warm as he welcomes her.Sv: "Elof heter jag," säger han.En: "My name is Elof," he says.Sv: Astrid ler tillbaka och presenterar sig själv.En: Astrid smiles back and introduces herself.Sv: De pratar om hans konst, om skogarna och renarna.En: They talk about his art, about the forests and the reindeer.Sv: Elof bjuder in Astrid att komma till deras påskfirande, vilket fångar hennes intresse mer.En: Elof invites Astrid to come to their Easter celebration, which piques her interest even more.Sv: Sofia, Astrids vän, är med på resan men mer skeptisk.En: Sofia, Astrid's friend, is on the trip too but is more skeptical.Sv: "Kan du verkligen hitta något här uppe?"En: "Can you really find anything up here?"Sv: frågar hon småleende.En: she asks with a slight smile.Sv: Astrid är osäker, men något med Elof lockar henne.En: Astrid is unsure, but something about Elof attracts her.Sv: Hon känner sig hemma här, bland kulturen och människorna.En: She feels at home here, among the culture and the people.Sv: Marknaden slutar, men Astrid bestämmer sig för att stanna.En: The market ends, but Astrid decides to stay.Sv: Hon längtar efter att se mer av detta liv, och Elof erbjuder sig att visa henne runt.En: She longs to see more of this life, and Elof offers to show her around.Sv: De går på snöiga stigar, han berättar om renarna som betar fritt och om traditionerna som hålls levande i hans samhälle.En: They walk snowy paths, and he tells her about the reindeer that graze freely and about the traditions that are kept alive in his community.Sv: Steg för steg växer deras vänskap.En: Step by step, their friendship grows.Sv: På påsken deltar Astrid i ett stort firande.En: During Easter, Astrid participates in a large celebration.Sv: Eldar brinner och musiken spelas högt.En: Fires burn, and music plays loudly.Sv: Hon ser hur människor samsas och skrattar, och en känsla av tillhörighet växer inom henne.En: She sees people gather and laugh, and a sense of belonging grows within her.Sv: Elof ler vid hennes sida, hans blick varm.En: Elof smiles by her side, his gaze warm.Sv: Här, i detta nya, hittar hon något djupt och meningsfullt.En: Here, in this new place, she finds something deep and meaningful.Sv: Efter påsken, när snön börjar smälta, måste Astrid fatta ett beslut.En: After Easter, when the snow begins to melt, Astrid must make a decision.Sv: Hon vill inte säga adjö.En: She does not want to say goodbye.Sv: Istället bestämmer hon sig för att försöka göra distansen mellan Stockholm och Jokkmokk mindre.En: Instead, she decides to try to make the distance between Stockholm and Jokkmokk smaller.Sv: Hon och Elof ska träffas oftare, utforska detta nya band som visade sig så starkt.En: She and Elof plan to meet more often, to explore this new bond that has proved to be so strong.Sv: Sofia, nu också övertygad om kraften i tillhörighet, lovar att stödja henne.En: Sofia, now also convinced of the power of belonging, promises to support her.Sv: Astrid har hittat en ny del av sig själv här.En: Astrid has found a new part of herself here.Sv: Hon förstår nu värdet av att vida sina vyer, och Elof har lärt sig öppna sitt liv för någon utanför hans värld.En: She now understands the value of broadening her horizons, and Elof has learned to open his life to someone outside his world.Sv: Tillsammans börjar de ett nytt kapitel, där kulturer möts och nya traditioner skapas.En: Together, they begin a new chapter, where cultures meet and new traditions are created. Vocabulary Words:blanket: filtannual: årligabloom: blomreindeer: renargrilling: grillascurious: nyfikensculptures: träskulpturersilverwork: silversmidetestify: vittnarskill: skicklighetenadventure: äventyrcelebration: firandeskeptical: skeptiskpromise: lovarbelonging: tillhörighethorizons: vyerbroaden: vidainvites: bjudergaze: blickfarewell: adjöparticipates: deltarcommunity: samhälleconvince: övertygadpath: stigartraditions: traditionernaexplore: utforskaengulf: fångarwarm: varmfreely: frittchapter: kapitel

Fluent Fiction - Italian: How Piazza Navona Reignited Two Artists' Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-03-23-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Piazza Navona era un'esplosione di colori e suoni.En: Piazza Navona was an explosion of colors and sounds.It: Era primavera e ovunque c'erano artisti di strada, musicisti, e turisti incantati dalla magia di Roma.En: It was spring, and everywhere there were street performers, musicians, and tourists enchanted by the magic of Roma.It: Tra la folla, Giulia passeggiava lentamente, ammirando ogni angolo di quella piazza storica.En: Among the crowd, Giulia walked slowly, admiring every corner of that historic square.It: Giulia era un'appassionata d'arte, ma recentemente aveva perso la sua ispirazione.En: Giulia was an art enthusiast, but recently she had lost her inspiration.It: Era venuta a Roma con il suo amico Lorenzo, sperando di ritrovare la scintilla perduta.En: She had come to Roma with her friend Lorenzo, hoping to rediscover her lost spark.It: L'aria era piena di energia e Lorenzo, sempre curioso, le disse "Giulia, guarda quei quadri!En: The air was full of energy, and Lorenzo, always curious, said to her, "Giulia, look at those paintings!It: Hanno qualcosa di speciale, vieni!"En: They have something special, come!"It: Marco, un giovane artista romano, esponeva i suoi quadri con un misto di orgoglio e timore.En: Marco, a young Roman artist, was displaying his paintings with a mix of pride and fear.It: “Nessuno li noterà”, pensava.En: "No one will notice them," he thought.It: Aveva sempre dubbi sul suo talento.En: He always doubted his talent.It: Ma quell'Easter Art Festival era la sua occasione per farsi vedere.En: But that Easter Art Festival was his chance to be seen.It: Giulia si avvicinò al piccolo stand di Marco.En: Giulia approached Marco's small stand.It: I suoi quadri erano pieni di vita, con colori vivaci capaci di trasmettere emozioni profonde.En: His paintings were full of life, with vibrant colors capable of conveying deep emotions.It: Decise di avvicinarsi e parlarci.En: She decided to approach and speak to him.It: "Ciao, i tuoi quadri sono davvero belli!"En: "Hi, your paintings are really beautiful!"It: disse con un sorriso sincero.En: she said with a sincere smile.It: Marco era sorpreso ma felice.En: Marco was surprised but happy.It: "Grazie!En: "Thank you!It: Mi chiamo Marco.En: My name is Marco.It: Non sono sicuro di quanto siano buoni i miei lavori, sto ancora cercando il mio stile."En: I'm not sure how good my works are; I'm still searching for my style."It: Giulia annuì.En: Giulia nodded.It: "Capisco.En: "I understand.It: Anch'io sono un'artista.En: I'm an artist too.It: Ho una specie di blocco creativo," ammise con un sospiro.En: I'm experiencing a sort of creative block," she admitted with a sigh.It: Marco le raccontò allora la sua storia: come aveva iniziato a dipingere, le sue ispirazioni, e le difficoltà.En: Marco then told her his story: how he started painting, his inspirations, and his challenges.It: Mentre parlava, i suoi occhi brillavano di passione.En: As he spoke, his eyes shone with passion.It: Giulia ascoltava attentamente, trovando conforto nelle sue parole.En: Giulia listened intently, finding comfort in his words.It: A un certo punto, Giulia disse: "I tuoi quadri mi hanno dato nuova energia.En: At a certain point, Giulia said, "Your paintings have given me new energy.It: Riescono a trasmettere qualcosa di vero.En: They convey something true.It: Sei bravo."En: You're talented."It: Marco le sorrise, sentendosi sollevato.En: Marco smiled at her, feeling relieved.It: Le sue parole avevano acceso una nuova sicurezza in lui.En: Her words had sparked a new confidence in him.It: "Grazie.En: "Thank you.It: Questa è la prima volta che sento di poterci davvero riuscire."En: This is the first time I feel like I can truly succeed."It: Con il sole che stava calando, la piazza si riempiva di una luce dorata.En: With the sun setting, the square filled with a golden light.It: Giulia sapeva di aver trovato quello che cercava.En: Giulia knew she had found what she was looking for.It: "Lorenzo, rimango ancora per un po'.En: "Lorenzo, I'm staying a bit longer.It: Ho trovato l'ispirazione."En: I've found inspiration."It: Lorenzo, sempre al suo fianco, sorrise.En: Lorenzo, always by her side, smiled.It: "Fai bene, Giulia."En: "You're right to do so, Giulia."It: Così, mentre la sera avvolgeva Roma, Giulia e Marco si salutarono promettendo di restare in contatto.En: So, as the evening enveloped Roma, Giulia and Marco said goodbye, promising to keep in touch.It: Avevano entrambi trovato qualcosa di inaspettato in quella giornata: la fiducia in se stessi e una nuova direzione per il loro cammino artistico.En: They had both found something unexpected that day: self-confidence and a new direction for their artistic journey.It: La magia di Piazza Navona, colma di vita e arte, aveva trasformato i loro desideri in realtà.En: The magic of Piazza Navona, full of life and art, had turned their desires into reality.It: Giulia era pronta a creare di nuovo, e Marco si sentiva finalmente un vero artista.En: Giulia was ready to create again, and Marco finally felt like a true artist. Vocabulary Words:explosion: l'esplosionespring: la primaverastreet performers: gli artisti di stradaenchanted: incantaticrowd: la follaenthusiast: l'appassionataspark: la scintillapride: l'orgogliofear: il timoredoubted: dubbitalent: il talentodisplaying: esponevastand: lo standvibrant: vivaciemotions: le emozionisincere: sincerocreative block: il blocco creativochallenge: le difficoltàcomfortable: il confortoconvey: trasmetteresuccess: riusciresunset: il sole calantedirection: la direzionejourney: il camminopassion: la passionerelieved: sollevatodesires: i desideriinspiration: l'ispirazioneconfidence: la fiduciaunexpected: inaspettato

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Treasure in Tulip Fields: A Tale of Mystery & Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-21-22-34-00-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Een zacht briesje wiegde de tulpenvelden van Amsterdam.En: A soft breeze swayed the tulip fields of Amsterdam.Nl: Kleuren dansten onder de lentezon als een levend schilderij.En: Colors danced under the spring sun like a living painting.Nl: Sven, een nieuwsgierige botanicus, slenterde door de velden.En: Sven, a curious botanist, strolled through the fields.Nl: Hij hield van de tulpen.En: He loved the tulips.Nl: Maar vandaag zocht hij iets meer.En: But today, he was looking for something more.Nl: Naast hem liep Emma, een lokale gids met een passie voor verhalen.En: Next to him walked Emma, a local guide with a passion for stories.Nl: Ze vertelde over legendes en geschiedenis van de stad.En: She told tales about legends and the history of the city.Nl: "Sven, waarom zo stil?"En: "Sven, why so quiet?"Nl: vroeg ze met een glimlach.En: she asked with a smile.Nl: Sven keek om zich heen.En: Sven looked around.Nl: Hij dacht aan de geruchten over een vreemde figuur in de velden.En: He thought of the rumors about a strange figure in the fields.Nl: "Emma, ik heb iets gehoord.En: "Emma, I heard something.Nl: Er schijnt een verborgen schat te zijn hier.En: Apparently, there's a hidden treasure here.Nl: Vol aanwijzingen."En: Full of clues."Nl: Hij keek haar serieus aan.En: He looked at her seriously.Nl: Dit maakte Emma nieuwsgierig, maar ze bleef sceptisch.En: This made Emma curious, but she remained skeptical.Nl: "Een schat?En: "A treasure?Nl: In de tulpenvelden?En: In the tulip fields?Nl: Klinkt als een sprookje."En: Sounds like a fairy tale."Nl: Bij hen sloot zich Johan aan.En: They were joined by Johan.Nl: Hij was een cryptograaf op vakantie in Amsterdam.En: He was a cryptographer on vacation in Amsterdam.Nl: "Ik ben dol op mysteries," zei Johan.En: "I love mysteries," said Johan.Nl: "Misschien zit er een raadsel in die geruchten."En: "Maybe there's a puzzle in those rumors."Nl: Sven stelde voor om samen op onderzoek uit te gaan.En: Sven suggested they go on an investigation together.Nl: Johan's vaardigheden in cryptografie zouden handig kunnen zijn.En: Johan's skills in cryptography could be useful.Nl: Emma, hoewel aarzelend, besloot mee te gaan.En: Emma, though hesitant, decided to join in.Nl: Ze werden een team van ontdekkers.En: They became a team of explorers.Nl: De aanwijzingen waren cryptisch.En: The clues were cryptic.Nl: Sommige waren ingekerfd in houten paaltjes tussen de tulpen.En: Some were carved into wooden stakes among the tulips.Nl: Anderen waren oude papieren, half verborgen door bloemen.En: Others were old papers, half hidden by flowers.Nl: Johan werkte als een meester aan de puzzels.En: Johan worked like a master on the puzzles.Nl: "Deze cijfers en symbolen wijzen op kleuren en patronen," zei hij.En: "These numbers and symbols point to colors and patterns," he said.Nl: Naarmate de dagen vorderden, bracht elke aanwijzing hen dichter bij het doel.En: As the days passed, each clue brought them closer to the goal.Nl: Tot op een ochtend, toen ze naar het veld keken en de kleuren hun verhaal vertelden.En: Until one morning, when they looked at the field and the colors told their story.Nl: De patronen onthulden de locatie van de schat.En: The patterns revealed the location of the treasure.Nl: Vol spanning bereikten ze het uiteindelijke veld.En: With great excitement, they reached the final field.Nl: Maar de schat was niet wat ze dachten.En: But the treasure was not what they thought.Nl: Geen goud of juwelen lagen daar.En: No gold or jewels lay there.Nl: In plaats daarvan ontdekten ze een nieuwe soort tulp.En: Instead, they discovered a new type of tulip.Nl: Heldere bloembladen met een boodschap van harmonie.En: Bright petals with a message of harmony.Nl: "Een boodschap van vrede en vernieuwing," zei Sven ontroerd.En: "A message of peace and renewal," said Sven, moved.Nl: "Het echte schat is de boodschap."En: "The real treasure is the message."Nl: Emma glimlachte breed.En: Emma smiled broadly.Nl: "Wat een fantastisch verhaal om te vertellen.En: "What a fantastic story to tell.Nl: Dit zal de wereld veranderen."En: This will change the world."Nl: Johan, verrast door de uitkomst, moest lachen.En: Johan, surprised by the outcome, had to laugh.Nl: "Mijn avontuur is niet alleen in symbolen en cijfers.En: "My adventure is not just in symbols and numbers.Nl: Het is juist in betekenis vinden."En: It's in finding meaning."Nl: En zo kregen de tulpenvelden nieuw leven en schitteringen.En: And so the tulip fields gained new life and glimmers.Nl: Sven voelde zich zekerder van zijn intuïtie.En: Sven felt more confident in his intuition.Nl: Emma leerde het plezier van ontdekkingen te omarmen.En: Emma learned to embrace the joy of discovery.Nl: Johan vond nieuwe voldoening in zijn werk.En: Johan found new satisfaction in his work.Nl: Samen knoopten ze onder de heldere voorjaarshemel hun vriendschap stevig vast.En: Together, they firmly tied their friendship under the bright spring sky.Nl: De wereld hoorde van hun ontdekking, en er ontstond nieuwe bewondering voor de tulpenvelden.En: The world heard of their discovery, and new admiration for the tulip fields arose.Nl: Want soms is de schat die we vinden meer dan wat we ons hadden voorgesteld.En: For sometimes the treasure we find is more than we had imagined. Vocabulary Words:breeze: briesjeswayed: wiegdecurious: nieuwsgierigestrolled: slenterderumors: geruchtenhidden: verborgenskeptical: sceptischtales: verhalencryptographer: cryptograafrumors: geruchteninvestigation: onderzoekcryptic: cryptischcarved: ingekerfdwooden: houtenstakes: paaltjespatterns: patronenrevealed: onthuldentreasure: schatadventure: avontuurmeaning: betekenisembrace: omarmensatisfaction: voldoeningadmiration: bewonderingglimmers: schitteringenconfidence: zekerderharmony: harmoniefields: veldenbotanist: botanicuslocal: lokaleclues: aanwijzingen

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Culinary Duel at Venice's Rialto: Tradition vs. Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-03-21-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore della primavera, il Mercato di Rialto a Venezia era un tripudio di colori e suoni.En: In the heart of spring, the Mercato di Rialto in Venezia was a riot of colors and sounds.It: Il profumo inebriante di basilico fresco, pomodori maturi e spezie riempiva l'aria.En: The intoxicating aroma of fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, and spices filled the air.It: Tra le bancarelle affollate, due chef molto noti si trovarono faccia a faccia.En: Among the crowded stalls, two well-known chefs found themselves face to face.It: Luca, un cuoco appassionato dal cuore e dalle mani d'oro, fissava l'ultima manciata di basilico.En: Luca, a passionate cook with a heart of gold and golden hands, was staring at the last handful of basil.It: "Con questo, il mio pesto sarà ineguagliabile," pensava, immaginando il plauso che avrebbe ricevuto con il suo nuovo menu.En: "With this, my pesto will be unrivaled," he thought, imagining the applause he would receive with his new menu.It: Accanto a lui, Giorgia, conosciuta per le sue innovazioni culinarie, aveva un obiettivo diverso.En: Next to him, Giorgia, renowned for her culinary innovations, had a different objective.It: "Questa è la chiave per il mio piatto al Festival del Cibo di Venezia," pensava, già sognando il trofeo.En: "This is the key for my dish at the Festival del Cibo di Venezia," she thought, already dreaming of the trophy.It: I loro occhi si incrociarono sopra il basilico.En: Their eyes met above the basil.It: "Ho bisogno di questo," disse Luca, cercando di non cedere.En: "I need this," said Luca, trying not to relent.It: "Il mio pesto sarà leggendario."En: "My pesto will be legendary."It: Giorgia sorrise, determinata.En: Giorgia smiled, determined.It: "Mi dispiace, ma ho bisogno proprio di questa manciata per il mio piatto speciale."En: "I'm sorry, but I need just this handful for my special dish."It: La situazione attirò l'attenzione del venditore dietro il bancone, un anziano signore con un sorriso malizioso.En: The situation caught the attention of the vendor behind the counter, an elderly gentleman with a mischievous smile.It: Vedendo l'opportunità di un divertente spettacolo, propose: "E perché non vi sfidate qui al mercato?En: Seeing the opportunity for an entertaining show, he proposed, "Why don't you challenge each other here at the market?It: Un rapido cooking show.En: A quick cooking show.It: La vincita del basilico."En: The winner gets the basil."It: Luca e Giorgia si guardarono, incerti.En: Luca and Giorgia looked at each other, uncertain.It: Ma l'idea di una sfida culinaria lì sul posto era troppo allettante.En: But the idea of a culinary challenge right there was too tempting.It: Accettarono.En: They agreed.It: Si misero al lavoro, circondati dalla folla curiosa.En: They got to work, surrounded by the curious crowd.It: Luca lavorava con precisione, il suo pestello macinava il basilico con grazia.En: Luca worked with precision, his pestle grinding the basil gracefully.It: Giorgia, invece, mescolava ingredienti con un tocco creativo che incantava gli spettatori.En: Giorgia, on the other hand, mixed ingredients with a creative touch that enchanted the spectators.It: La conclusione fu emozionante.En: The conclusion was thrilling.It: Il venditore, colpito dall'abilità di entrambi, decise di dividere il basilico.En: The vendor, impressed by both of their skills, decided to split the basil.It: "Prendetelo.En: "Take it.It: E insieme, forse creerete qualcosa di ancor più straordinario."En: And together, maybe you'll create something even more extraordinary."It: Luca e Giorgia si guardarono nuovamente, questa volta con rispetto.En: Luca and Giorgia looked at each other again, this time with respect.It: "Forse potremmo unire le nostre idee," propose Luca.En: "Perhaps we could merge our ideas," proposed Luca.It: Giorgia annuì, sorridendo: "Un piatto di tradizione e innovazione."En: Giorgia nodded, smiling: "A dish of tradition and innovation."It: Lasciarono il Mercato di Rialto insieme, l'odore di basilico fresco ancora nell'aria e nuovi progetti condivisi nel cuore.En: They left the Mercato di Rialto together, the smell of fresh basil still in the air and new shared projects in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:riot: il tripudioaroma: il profumointoxicating: inebriantehandful: la manciataunrivaled: ineguagliabileapplause: il plausoobjective: l'obiettivotrophy: il trofeoto relent: cederedetermined: determinatamischievous: maliziosovendor: il venditorecounter: il banconeto propose: proporrecooking show: il cooking showtempting: allettanteprecise: con precisionepestle: il pestelloto grind: macinarecreative: creativoto enchant: incantarethrilling: emozionanteskills: l'abilitàto split: dividereextraordinary: straordinariorespect: il rispettoto merge: uniretradition: la tradizioneinnovation: l'innovazioneshared projects: i progetti condivisi

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Day of Adventure at Galicia's Majestic Beach Cathedrals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-21-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba sobre la Playa de las Catedrales en Galicia.En: The sun shone over Playa de las Catedrales in Galicia.Es: Era un día perfecto de primavera.En: It was a perfect spring day.Es: Valeria, Inés y Pablo paseaban por la arena, admirando las impresionantes formaciones rocosas.En: Valeria, Inés and Pablo walked along the sand, admiring the impressive rock formations.Es: Las majestuosas catedrales de piedra se levantaban sobre la playa con sus arcos naturales, visibles solo durante la marea baja.En: The majestic stone cathedrals rose over the beach with their natural arches, visible only during low tide.Es: Valeria, siempre llena de curiosidad, caminaba descalza junto a las olas.En: Valeria, always full of curiosity, walked barefoot next to the waves.Es: Sus chanclas favoritas, de colores vibrantes, estaban al borde del agua.En: Her favorite flip-flops, in vibrant colors, were at the edge of the water.Es: “¡Mira qué lindo es el mar, Inés!”, exclamó Valeria mientras las olas acariciaban sus pies.En: “Look how beautiful the sea is, Inés!” exclaimed Valeria as the waves caressed her feet.Es: Inés, siempre práctica, sonreía y guardaba un par de chanclas extra en su mochila, por si acaso.En: Inés, always practical, smiled and kept an extra pair of flip-flops in her backpack, just in case.Es: De repente, una ola más grande de lo esperado llegó y se llevó las chanclas de Valeria mar adentro.En: Suddenly, a wave larger than expected came and carried Valeria's flip-flops out to sea.Es: “¡Mis chanclas!”, gritó ella preocupada.En: “My flip-flops!” she shouted worriedly.Es: Las aguas empezaban a subir y pronto las archas rocosas quedarían sumergidas.En: The waters started to rise and soon the rocky arches would be submerged.Es: “Valeria, la marea está subiendo rápido”, dijo Inés con calma.En: “Valeria, the tide is rising quickly,” said Inés calmly.Es: “No podemos entrar al agua ahora.”En: “We can't go into the water now.”Es: Pablo, divertido por la situación, bromeó: “Ese es un espectáculo que no está en el programa de hoy”.En: Pablo, amused by the situation, joked: “That's a show not scheduled for today.”Es: Valeria frunció el ceño, mirando sus queridas chanclas alejándose más.En: Valeria frowned, watching her beloved flip-flops move further away.Es: “¿Qué hago ahora?”, preguntó, sintiendo cómo la situación se complicaba.En: “What do I do now?” she asked, feeling how the situation was becoming complicated.Es: Pablo, con su habitual sentido del humor, sugirió: “¡Vamos Inés, unamos fuerzas para la misión de rescate de las chanclas!”En: Pablo, with his usual sense of humor, suggested: “Come on Inés, let's join forces for the flip-flop rescue mission!”Es: Inés, asintiendo, propuso formar una cadena humana para alcanzarlas.En: Inés, nodding, proposed forming a human chain to reach them.Es: “Si nos tomamos de las manos, llegaremos más lejos”, explicó.En: “If we hold hands, we'll reach farther,” she explained.Es: Valeria, agradecida por la ayuda de sus amigos, aceptó la idea.En: Valeria, grateful for the help of her friends, accepted the idea.Es: Los tres se dirigieron al borde del mar.En: The three headed to the edge of the sea.Es: Inés se colocó al frente, Valeria detrás de ella y Pablo al final, agarrando firmemente un palo largo que había encontrado en la arena.En: Inés positioned herself at the front, Valeria behind her, and Pablo at the end, firmly holding a long stick he had found in the sand.Es: “Vamos, Pablo, tu turno de ser el héroe”, dijo Inés riéndose.En: “Come on, Pablo, your turn to be the hero,” said Inés laughing.Es: Con un esfuerzo conjunto, y justo antes de que las olas crecieran demasiado, Pablo logró enganchar las chanclas con el palo.En: With a joint effort, and just before the waves grew too large, Pablo managed to hook the flip-flops with the stick.Es: La alegría llenó el rostro de Valeria.En: Joy filled Valeria's face.Es: “¡Lo logramos!”, gritó emocionada, abrazando a Inés y Pablo.En: “We did it!” she shouted excitedly, hugging Inés and Pablo.Es: Después de recuperar las chanclas, los amigos se sentaron en la arena para disfrutar de un picnic que Inés había preparado.En: After retrieving the flip-flops, the friends sat on the sand to enjoy a picnic that Inés had prepared.Es: Había empanadas gallegas y una botella de zumo.En: There were Galician empanadas and a bottle of juice.Es: Mientras comían, Valeria prometió ser más cuidadosa con sus pertenencias, valorando aún más el apoyo y la compañía de sus amigos.En: While they ate, Valeria promised to be more careful with her belongings, valuing even more the support and company of her friends.Es: Las risas resonaron entre las formaciones rocosas de la Playa de las Catedrales mientras el sol continuaba su camino en el horizonte, despidiendo un día lleno de aventuras y amistad.En: Laughter echoed among the rock formations of Playa de las Catedrales as the sun continued its journey on the horizon, bidding farewell to a day full of adventures and friendship. Vocabulary Words:the tide: la mareathe beach: la playabarefoot: descalzathe rock formations: las formaciones rocosasthe arches: los arcosimpressive: impresionantesmajestic: majestuosasthe flip-flops: las chanclasto admire: admirarcuriosity: curiosidadto caress: acariciarunexpected: inesperadoworriedly: preocupadarising: subiendosubmerged: sumergidasto frown: fruncir el ceñoto complicate: complicarrescue mission: misión de rescateto propose: proponerhuman chain: cadena humanato hook: engancharjoy: alegríaexcitedly: emocionadato retrieve: recuperarthe picnic: el picnicthe stick: el paloto echo: resonarhorizon: horizontefarewell: despedidacompanionship: compañía

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Reconnecting in the Amsterdamse Bos: A Family's Spring Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-19-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven het Amsterdamse Bos.En: The sun shone brightly above the Amsterdamse Bos.Nl: De bomen stonden vol in bloei en de geur van vers gras vulde de lucht.En: The trees were in full bloom, and the scent of fresh grass filled the air.Nl: Vogels zongen hun vrolijke liedjes terwijl een lichte bries door de bladeren ruiste.En: Birds sang their cheerful songs while a gentle breeze rustled through the leaves.Nl: In deze lente oase had Bram een speciaal plan voor zijn gezin.En: In this springtime oasis, Bram had a special plan for his family.Nl: Bram zat op een picknickkleed met zijn vrouw Lotte en hun zoon Sven.En: Bram sat on a picnic blanket with his wife Lotte and their son Sven.Nl: Het was lang geleden dat ze samen een dagje in het park hadden doorgebracht.En: It had been a long time since they spent a day in the park together.Nl: Bram keek naar Sven, die stil aan de rand van het kleed zat, verdiept in gedachten.En: Bram looked at Sven, who was sitting quietly at the edge of the blanket, deep in thought.Nl: Lotte, met haar warme glimlach, pakte een appel en gooide die naar Bram.En: Lotte, with her warm smile, picked up an apple and tossed it to Bram.Nl: "Misschien kunnen we een spel doen?"En: "Maybe we can play a game?"Nl: stelde ze voor, ogenschijnlijk nonchalant.En: she suggested, seemingly nonchalantly.Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: Hij wist dat het belangrijk was om Sven erbij te betrekken.En: He knew it was important to involve Sven.Nl: "Wat dacht je van een simpel balspel?En: "How about a simple ball game?Nl: We kunnen de bal naar elkaar gooien en iets leuks vertellen als we hem vangen."En: We can throw the ball to each other and share something fun when we catch it."Nl: Sven haalde diep adem en leek even te aarzelen.En: Sven took a deep breath and seemed to hesitate for a moment.Nl: Maar de zon, de bomen en de frisse lentegeur maakten iets in hem wakker.En: But the sun, the trees, and the fresh spring air awakened something in him.Nl: Hij keek op naar zijn ouders en knikte uiteindelijk langzaam.En: He looked up at his parents and eventually nodded slowly.Nl: Het was een klein gebaar, maar het betekende veel voor Bram.En: It was a small gesture, but it meant a lot to Bram.Nl: De bal ging rond en er werden verhalen verteld.En: The ball went around and stories were told.Nl: Lotte vertelde over de grappige momenten op haar werk.En: Lotte shared funny moments from her work.Nl: Toen het Bram's beurt was, vertelde hij een anekdote over zijn kindertijd in hetzelfde bos.En: When it was Bram's turn, he told an anecdote about his childhood in the same woods.Nl: Sven lachte om de verhalen van zijn vader, en zijn gezicht ontspande zich een beetje.En: Sven laughed at his father's stories, and his face relaxed a little.Nl: Bram gooide de bal naar Sven en waagde het erop.En: Bram threw the ball to Sven and took a chance.Nl: "En jij Sven?En: "And you, Sven?Nl: Hoe gaat het eigenlijk op school?"En: How's school going?"Nl: Sven ving de bal en keek even naar de grond.En: Sven caught the ball and looked at the ground for a moment.Nl: Maar iets in de relaxte sfeer maakte dat hij zich veilig voelde.En: But something about the relaxed atmosphere made him feel safe.Nl: "Nou," begon hij, een beetje aarzelend, "het is soms best moeilijk.En: "Well," he began, a bit hesitantly, "it's sometimes quite hard.Nl: Maar er was laatst iets leuks.En: But recently there was something fun.Nl: Mijn vriend en ik moesten een presentatie geven en... het ging best goed."En: My friend and I had to give a presentation and... it went pretty well."Nl: Lotte en Bram luisterden aandachtig, hun ogen straalden van trots.En: Lotte and Bram listened attentively, their eyes glowing with pride.Nl: Met elke woordenwisseling leek Sven meer te ontspannen, zijn glimlach werd groter.En: With every exchange of words, Sven seemed to relax more, his smile growing bigger.Nl: Het gesprek werd dieper en duurde lang.En: The conversation deepened and lasted a long time.Nl: Het kostbare moment verbond hen opnieuw als gezin.En: The precious moment reconnected them as a family.Nl: De zon begon onder te gaan achter de bomen, de lucht kleurde oranje en roze.En: The sun began to set behind the trees, painting the sky orange and pink.Nl: Het was tijd om naar huis te gaan.En: It was time to head home.Nl: Ze pakten hun spullen met nieuwe energie en rust.En: They gathered their things with renewed energy and calm.Nl: Terwijl ze naar de parkeerplaats liepen, sloeg Bram een arm om Sven heen.En: As they walked to the parking lot, Bram wrapped an arm around Sven.Nl: De band tussen vader en zoon was sterker geworden.En: The bond between father and son had strengthened.Nl: De dag eindigde met gelach en zachte gesprekken in de auto terug naar huis.En: The day ended with laughter and soft conversations in the car ride home.Nl: Bram had geleerd om Sven met meer geduld te benaderen.En: Bram had learned to approach Sven with more patience.Nl: En Sven ontdekte de warmte van delen en het thuis zijn bij zijn familie.En: And Sven discovered the warmth of sharing and being at home with his family.Nl: In het serene decor van het Amsterdamse Bos hadden ze meer gevonden dan alleen de natuur.En: In the serene setting of the Amsterdamse Bos, they had found more than just nature.Nl: Ze hadden elkaar gevonden, zelf met bloemen om hen heen en vogels die naar hun nest terugkeerden.En: They had found each other, even with flowers around them and birds returning to their nests. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbloom: bloeienscent: geurcheerful: vrolijkebreeze: briesrustled: ruistepicnic blanket: picknickkleededge: randnonchalantly: nonchalanthesitate: aarzelengesture: gebaaranecdote: anekdoteatmosphere: sfeerattenively: aandachtigglowing: straaldenprecious: kostbarereconnected: verbondserene: sereneblossom: bloeicalm: rustbond: bandstrengthened: versterkthighlight: lichttecolor: kleurdepresentation: presentatieexchange: uitwisselingtossed: gooidegathered: paktenwarmth: warmtewrap: sloeg

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Dance of Logic and Intuition on the Great Hungarian Plain Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-03-19-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Nagy Magyar Alföld, tavasszal.En: The Great Hungarian Plain, in spring.Hu: A Sándor, József, Benedek napok ünnepe zajlik.En: The celebration of the Sándor, József, and Benedek days is taking place.Hu: A vidék tele van színes sátrakkal, árusokkal.En: The countryside is full of colorful tents and vendors.Hu: Az emberek vidámak, a nap ragyog az égen.En: People are cheerful, and the sun is shining in the sky.Hu: Egyik sátor előtt áll Bence, kezei a nadrágzsebében, homlokán aggódó ráncokkal.En: In front of one tent stands Bence, hands in his pockets, with worried wrinkles on his forehead.Hu: Mellette Réka ugrándozik, mint egy izgága pillangó.En: Next to him, Réka is dancing around like a restless butterfly.Hu: "Kérlek, Réka, ez fontos," mondja Bence.En: "Please, Réka, this is important," says Bence.Hu: "A nagyim gyűrűje!En: "My grandma's ring!"Hu: ""Ne aggódj annyit, Bence.En: "Don't worry so much, Bence.Hu: Nézz körül, élvezzük a napot!En: Look around, let's enjoy the day!"Hu: " válaszolja a barátnője, nevetve.En: replies his girlfriend, laughing.Hu: Bence sóhajt.En: Bence sighs.Hu: "Ez nem olyan egyszerű.En: "It's not that simple."Hu: "Az ünnep vibráló forgatagában a gyűrű megtalálása kihívás.En: In the vibrant swirl of the celebration, finding the ring is a challenge.Hu: Bence szeret tervezni, Réka inkább a szívére hallgat.En: Bence likes to plan, while Réka prefers to listen to her heart.Hu: Kettejük ellentéte most különösen hangsúlyos.En: Their differences are especially pronounced now.Hu: "Nézd," mondja Réka hirtelen, "próbáljuk meg érezni, merre lehet.En: "Look," Réka suddenly says, "let's try to feel where it might be."Hu: ""Érezni?En: "Feel?"Hu: " kérdezi Bence csodálkozva.En: asks Bence in amazement.Hu: "Ez nem logikus.En: "That's not logical."Hu: ""Megérzések, Bence.En: "Intuition, Bence.Hu: Hidd el, sokszor működik," feleli Réka mosolyogva.En: Believe me, it works a lot of the time," Réka replies, smiling.Hu: Ahogy úgy döntenek, hogy adnak egy esélyt Réka módszerének, elindulnak a táncoló tömeg között.En: As they decide to give Réka's method a chance, they move through the dancing crowd.Hu: A szél lágyan fúj, a mezőkön nárciszok virágoznak.En: The wind blows gently, and daffodils bloom in the fields.Hu: Bence kezdi élvezni a levegő frissességét.En: Bence begins to enjoy the fresh air.Hu: Lassan kiengedi a feszültséget, amit eddig magában tartott.En: Gradually, he releases the tension he had been holding inside him.Hu: Réka hirtelen megáll.En: Réka suddenly stops.Hu: "Itt van!En: "Here it is!Hu: Nézd csak!En: Look!"Hu: " kiált fel, és Bence elé tartja a gyűrűt.En: she exclaims, holding the ring out to Bence.Hu: "Nézd csak!En: "Look!Hu: A megérzések," nevet Réka.En: The intuition," Réka laughs.Hu: Bence elpirul, de mosolyogva fogja meg a gyűrűt.En: Bence blushes but smiles as he takes the ring.Hu: "Nem hittem volna," mondja elismerően.En: "I wouldn't have believed it," he says, acknowledging.Hu: "Köszönöm, Réka.En: "Thank you, Réka."Hu: "Hazafelé, ahogy sétálnak a színes sátrak között, Bence rájön, hogy néha a spontaneitás valóban célra vezethet.En: On the way home, as they walk among the colorful tents, Bence realizes that sometimes spontaneity can indeed lead to success.Hu: A tervek fontosak, de a váratlan örömök is.En: Plans are important, but so are unexpected joys.Hu: Ahogy a hideg tél után a tavasz is megérkezik, úgy Bence szívében is új lehetőségek ébrednek.En: Just as spring arrives after the cold winter, new possibilities awaken in Bence's heart.Hu: Most már tudja, hogy mindkettő értékes: a terv és a meglepetés.En: Now he knows that both are valuable: the plan and the surprise.Hu: A nap végére Bence és Réka nevetve térnek vissza a családi házba.En: At the end of the day, Bence and Réka return to the family home, laughing.Hu: A gyűrű biztonságosan Bence zsebében, a szíve pedig tele van hálával és újfajta nyitottsággal.En: The ring is safely in Bence's pocket, and his heart is full of gratitude and a new kind of openness.Hu: A Nagy Magyar Alföld szépsége körülöleli őket, ahogy a nap lenyugszik az égen.En: The beauty of the Great Hungarian Plain surrounds them as the sun sets in the sky. Vocabulary Words:celebration: ünnepecountryside: vidékvendors: árusokkalcheerful: vidámakwrinkles: ráncokkalrestless: izgágaamazed: csodálkozvalogical: logikusintuition: megérzésekbloom: virágoznakrelease: kiengeditense: feszültségchallenging: kihívásspontaneity: spontaneitáspossibilities: lehetőségekvaluable: értékesgratitude: hálávalopenness: nyitottsággalsurrounds: körülöleliplan: terveznisurprise: meglepetésacknowledge: elismerőenforehead: homlokántent: sátortwirl: forgatagábanfield: mezőkönfresh: frissességétdecide: döntenekmethod: módszerénekunexpected: váratlan

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Apprentice to Admirer: Rutger's Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-17-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op de levendige markt, onder de kleuren van de tintelende lentehemel, liepen de mensen met haastige stappen.En: On the lively market, under the colors of the sparkling spring sky, people walked with hurried steps.Nl: De geur van versgebakken brood en kruiden vulde de lucht.En: The smell of freshly baked bread and spices filled the air.Nl: Hier in de drukte bevond zich Rutger, de jonge leerling van de smid.En: Here in the hustle and bustle was Rutger, the young apprentice of the blacksmith.Nl: Zijn ogen glipten over de vele kramen, op zoek naar het perfecte geschenk.En: His eyes roamed over the many stalls, searching for the perfect gift.Nl: Rutger zag Saskia bij een kraam met mooie stoffen.En: Rutger saw Saskia at a stall with beautiful fabrics.Nl: Haar lach was als een zomerse bries, verfrissend en licht.En: Her laugh was like a summer breeze, refreshing and light.Nl: Rutger's hart klopte sneller.En: Rutger's heart beat faster.Nl: Hij wilde haar iets geven, iets bijzonders om zijn gevoelens te tonen.En: He wanted to give her something, something special to show his feelings.Nl: Maar zijn zakken waren leeg.En: But his pockets were empty.Nl: In de hoek stond Jeroen, de oude en wijze juwelier.En: In the corner stood Jeroen, the old and wise jeweler.Nl: Hij was bekend om zijn mooie juwelen.En: He was known for his beautiful jewelry.Nl: Zijn handen hadden duizenden kunstwerken gecreëerd, ieder met een eigen verhaal.En: His hands had created thousands of artworks, each with its own story.Nl: Rutger liep aarzelend naar Jeroen toe.En: Rutger hesitantly walked over to Jeroen.Nl: "Hallo, meester Jeroen," zei Rutger nerveus.En: "Hello, master Jeroen," said Rutger nervously.Nl: "Ik ben op zoek naar een bijzonder cadeau voor iemand speciaal."En: "I am looking for a special gift for someone special."Nl: Jeroen keek over zijn brilletje heen, naar Rutger.En: Jeroen looked over his glasses at Rutger.Nl: "Mijn jongen, ik zie je intentie.En: "My boy, I see your intention.Nl: Maar prachtige dingen komen vaak met een prijs."En: But beautiful things often come with a price."Nl: Rutger zuchtte, hij wist dat hij niet genoeg had om te betalen.En: Rutger sighed, he knew he didn't have enough to pay.Nl: "Kan ik misschien werken in ruil voor een kunstwerk van u?"En: "Could I perhaps work in exchange for a piece of art from you?"Nl: Jeroen dacht na, zijn ogen twinkelden.En: Jeroen thought for a moment, his eyes twinkling.Nl: "Er is inderdaad iets," zei hij.En: "There is indeed something," he said.Nl: Hij haalde een ketting tevoorschijn, schitterend maar met een kleine fout.En: He pulled out a necklace, beautiful but with a small flaw.Nl: "Deze ketting, hoewel mooi, heeft een verborgen fout.En: "This necklace, though beautiful, has a hidden flaw.Nl: Als jij je vaardigheden laat zien en het kunt repareren, is het van jou."En: If you can show your skills and repair it, it is yours."Nl: Rutger keek goed.En: Rutger looked closely.Nl: Het was een uitdaging, maar een kans om zijn kunde te bewijzen.En: It was a challenge, but an opportunity to prove his skill.Nl: Geduldig en zorgvuldig, met zijn handen bedreven door de smidse, herstelde hij de ketting.En: Patiently and carefully, with his hands adept from the forge, he repaired the necklace.Nl: Aan het eind van de dag stond Jeroen naast hem, knikkend van waardering.En: At the end of the day, Jeroen stood beside him, nodding in appreciation.Nl: "Je hebt jezelf bewezen, jongeman.En: "You have proven yourself, young man.Nl: Deze ketting hoort nu bij jou."En: This necklace now belongs to you."Nl: Met dankbaarheid nam Rutger de ketting aan.En: With gratitude, Rutger accepted the necklace.Nl: Hij rende naar Saskia, de lentezon weerkaatste op het zilver.En: He ran to Saskia, the spring sun reflecting off the silver.Nl: "Voor jou," zei Rutger, zijn stem vol hoop.En: "For you," said Rutger, his voice full of hope.Nl: Saskia glimlachte hartelijk, haar ogen stralend als sterren.En: Saskia smiled warmly, her eyes shining like stars.Nl: "Dank je, Rutger.En: "Thank you, Rutger.Nl: Het is prachtig, net als je moed."En: It is beautiful, just like your courage."Nl: Die avond liep Rutger terug door de markt, zijn hart gevuld met een nieuw verworven zelfvertrouwen.En: That evening, Rutger walked back through the market, his heart filled with newfound self-confidence.Nl: Hij had niet alleen het perfecte geschenk gevonden, maar ook het respect van de meester en de genegenheid van Saskia gewonnen.En: He had not only found the perfect gift, but also earned the respect of the master and the affection of Saskia.Nl: De markt schemerde nu in het zachte licht van de ondergaande zon, en Rutger wist dat hij meer waard was dan ooit tevoren.En: The market now shimmered in the soft light of the setting sun, and Rutger knew he was worth more than ever before. Vocabulary Words:lively: levendigesparkling: tintelendehurried: haastigebustle: drukteapprentice: leerlingroamed: gliptenstall: kraambreeze: briesflaw: fouthesitantly: aarzelendintend: intentieprice: prijsperhaps: misschientwinkling: twinkeldenadept: bedrevencarefully: zorgvuldigappreciation: waarderingproven: bewezenaffection: genegenheidself-confidence: zelfvertrouwenconjunction: verworvenreflection: weerkaatstehidden: verborgengrateful: dankbaarheidpatience: geduldigopportunity: kanscourage: moedadorn: sieradenartworks: kunstwerkendemonstrate: tonen

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Lost Heirloom: A Tale of Friendship and Redemption Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-27-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A budapesti rendőrkapitányság épülete csendes nyugalmat sugárzott, miközben Zoltán belépett a meleg helyiségbe.En: The building of the Budapesti Police Department radiated a quiet calm as Zoltán stepped into the warm room.Hu: A szűk tér tele volt emberekkel, akik sürögtek-forogtak vagy éppen papírokat töltöttek ki.En: The cramped space was filled with people bustling about or filling out paperwork.Hu: Erzsébet, a fiatal, kedves rendőrnő, mosolyogva hívta be őt az iroda belsejébe.En: Erzsébet, the young, kind policewoman, smilingly invited him into the office.Hu: – Jó napot, miben segíthetek?En: "Good day, how may I help you?"Hu: – kérdezte Erzsébet, miközben felkészülten ült a számítógépéhez.En: Erzsébet asked, prepared at her computer.Hu: – Ellopták a családi örökségemet, egy nyakláncot – válaszolta Zoltán, a hidegből kipirulva.En: "My family heirloom, a necklace, has been stolen," replied Zoltán, his cheeks flushed from the cold.Hu: Hangjában kétség keveredett.En: Doubt mingled in his voice.Hu: – Nagyon sajnálom ezt hallani – mondta Erzsébet együttérzően.En: "I'm very sorry to hear that," said Erzsébet sympathetically.Hu: – Tud mesélni valamit a tolvajról?En: "Can you tell me anything about the thief?"Hu: Zoltán elgondolkozott.En: Zoltán pondered.Hu: Eszébe jutott József, aki a közelmúltban különösen furcsán viselkedett.En: He thought of József, who had been acting particularly strange lately.Hu: De nem volt szívben vádolni régi barátját bármilyen bizonyíték nélkül.En: But he couldn't bring himself to accuse his old friend without any evidence.Hu: – Nos, nem láttam tisztán az arcát – mondta végül bizonytalanul.En: "Well, I didn't see his face clearly," he finally said uncertainly.Hu: – Csak annyit láttam, hogy magas volt, sötét ruhát viselt.En: "All I saw was that he was tall and wore dark clothing."Hu: Erzsébet bólintott, miközben jegyzetelt.En: Erzsébet nodded, taking notes.Hu: – Megteszünk mindent, hogy megtaláljuk a tolvajt – ígérte.En: "We'll do everything we can to find the thief," she promised.Hu: Zoltán megköszönte, majd kilépett a rendőrkapitányságról a fagyos utcára.En: Zoltán thanked her, then stepped out into the icy street from the police station.Hu: Amint az ajtót becsukta maga mögött, megpillantotta József alakját a távolban, ahogy idegesen lépkedett közelebb.En: As he closed the door behind him, he spotted József's figure in the distance, walking nervously closer.Hu: József kezében ott volt a jól ismert, csillogó nyaklánc.En: In József's hand was the well-known, shimmering necklace.Hu: – József!En: "József!"Hu: – kiáltott Zoltán megkönnyebbülten és kicsit meglepetten.En: Zoltán exclaimed, relieved and a bit surprised.Hu: – Zoltán, éppen hozzád tartottam – kezdte József szabadkozva.En: "Zoltán, I was just on my way to you," began József apologetically.Hu: – A nyakláncot a hóban találtam meg.En: "I found the necklace in the snow.Hu: Nem tudtam, hogyan mondjam el neked.En: I didn't know how to tell you.Hu: Azt hittem, elvesztem a barátságod.En: I thought I'd lose your friendship."Hu: Zoltán megdöbbenve hallgatta, majd közelebb lépett barátjához.En: Zoltán listened in astonishment, then stepped closer to his friend.Hu: – Köszönöm, hogy visszahoztad.En: "Thank you for bringing it back.Hu: Én meg attól féltem, hogy valami rosszat tettél.En: I was afraid you had done something wrong."Hu: A két férfi leült a közeli padra és hosszasan beszélgettek.En: The two men sat on a nearby bench and talked at length.Hu: Zoltán megosztotta félelmeit és kétségeit, míg József elmagyarázta, hogyan talált rá a nyakláncra.En: Zoltán shared his fears and doubts, while József explained how he found the necklace.Hu: A félreértések tisztázása után a barátságuk megerősödött.En: After clearing up the misunderstandings, their friendship was strengthened.Hu: Végül a naplemente fénye közt, a hó ropogása alatt Zoltán és József egy újraépült bizalommal vágtak vissza a város felé, tudván, hogy a barátság többet ér minden félreértésnél vagy elveszett tárgynál.En: Finally, under the light of the sunset, with the crunch of snow beneath their feet, Zoltán and József set off back towards the city, knowing that friendship is worth more than any misunderstanding or lost item. Vocabulary Words:radiated: sugárzottheirloom: örökségflushed: kipirultmingled: keveredettevidence: bizonyítékuncertainly: bizonytalanulshimmering: csillogóapologetically: szabadkozvaastonishment: megdöbbenvemisunderstanding: félreértésstrengthened: megerősödöttcramped: szűkbustling: sürögtek-forogtakpondered: elgondolkozottnervously: idegesenexplained: elmagyaráztasympathetically: együttérzőenrelieved: megkönnyebbültenprepared: felkészültenaccuse: vádolnifigure: alakjátstepped: lépkedettinvited: hívta benodded: bólintottclearing up: tisztázásaclothing: ruhátbench: padracrunch: ropogásaevidence: bizonyítékpromised: ígérte

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Reunited: A Journey of Family and Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-02-22-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole invernale illuminava il piccolo uliveto, dipingendo ombre morbide sul terreno.En: The winter sun illuminated the small olive grove, painting soft shadows on the ground.It: Gli alberi, con i loro rami contorti, si stagliavano contro il cielo grigio che si fondeva con il blu profondo del Mar Mediterraneo.En: The trees, with their twisted branches, stood out against the gray sky that blended with the deep blue of the Mar Mediterraneo.It: Nell'aria, un profumo di salsedine si mescolava al musicarellio delle foglie mosse dal vento leggero.En: In the air, a scent of sea salt mixed with the rustling of leaves moved by the light wind.It: Luca era tornato da poco da un lungo viaggio all'estero.En: Luca had recently returned from a long trip abroad.It: Ammirava il panorama con aria pensosa.En: He admired the landscape with a pensive air.It: Era un artista e cercava sempre ispirazione.En: He was an artist and always sought inspiration.It: Ma più di tutto, desiderava ritrovare il legame con la sua famiglia.En: But more than anything, he longed to reconnect with his family.It: Erano anni che non si riunivano tutti insieme.En: It had been years since they all gathered together.It: Oggi era il compleanno di Marco, suo fratello minore, e la loro sorella Gianna aveva organizzato una festa.En: Today was Marco's birthday, his younger brother, and their sister Gianna had organized a party.It: Al tavolo, sotto un'antica quercia, erano disposti piatti colorati, e maschere di Carnevale aggiungevano un tocco festoso alla scena.En: At the table, under an ancient oak tree, colorful plates were set, and Carnevale masks added a festive touch to the scene.It: La tensione era palpabile.En: The tension was palpable.It: Luca si sentiva un po' estraneo.En: Luca felt a bit like a stranger.It: "Ciao, Luca," disse Gianna con un sorriso timido.En: "Hi, Luca," said Gianna with a shy smile.It: "È passato tanto tempo."En: "It's been so long."It: "Sì, troppo." Rispose Luca, cercando il contatto visivo.En: "Yes, too long," Luca replied, trying to make eye contact.It: Aveva paura che il silenzio portasse con sé vecchi rancori.En: He was afraid that silence would bring with it old grudges.It: Marco arrivò con una torta decorata, le candeline accese tremolavano dolcemente al vento.En: Marco arrived with a decorated cake, the lit candles gently flickering in the wind.It: "È il mio desiderio che stiamo insieme," disse ridendo, facendo eco al desiderio di Luca.En: "My wish is for us to be together," he said laughing, echoing Luca's wish.It: Luca inspirò profondamente.En: Luca took a deep breath.It: Era il momento di rompere il ghiaccio.En: It was time to break the ice.It: "Viaggiando mi sono accorto di quanto mi mancaste," confidò ai suoi fratelli.En: "Traveling, I realized how much I missed you," he confided to his siblings.It: "Vorrei ritrovare quei momenti felici."En: "I want to relive those happy moments."It: Gianna annuì, i suoi occhi brillavano di emozione.En: Gianna nodded, her eyes sparkling with emotion.It: "Anche a noi manchi, anche se la vita ci ha allontanati."En: "We miss you too, even though life has kept us apart."It: Mentre il pranzo avanzava, tra piatti di pasta fumante e verdure grigliate, i tre fratelli iniziarono a condividere ricordi.En: As the lunch progressed, with steaming plates of pasta and grilled vegetables, the three siblings began sharing memories.It: Risate d'infanzia, vecchie storie di come costruivano capanne tra gli ulivi.En: Childhood laughs, old stories of how they built dens among the olive trees.It: Parlare liberamente li faceva sentire di nuovo vicini.En: Talking freely made them feel close again.It: Fu durante il caffè che Gianna fece una rivelazione.En: It was during coffee that Gianna made a revelation.It: "Ho scoperto alcune lettere vecchie della mamma," disse, le mani tremanti.En: "I discovered some old letters from mom," she said, her hands trembling.It: "Ci scriveva quanto ci amava e quanto desiderava vederci uniti."En: "She wrote to us about how much she loved us and how she wished to see us united."It: Luca si sentì toccato nel profondo.En: Luca felt deeply moved.It: Le parole della madre cancellarono qualsiasi distanza avesse percepito.En: His mother's words erased any distance he had perceived.It: Sentì una nuova energia, un'ispirazione che da tempo mancava nella sua arte.En: He felt a new energy, an inspiration that had been missing from his art for some time.It: Quella sera, il tramonto colorò il cielo di rosso e arancione, riflettendosi nel mare.En: That evening, the sunset painted the sky red and orange, reflecting in the sea.It: Luca, Gianna e Marco si abbracciarono, sentendosi finalmente parte di un unico disegno.En: Luca, Gianna, and Marco embraced, finally feeling part of a single design.It: L'artista in Luca si nutriva di quella ritrovata armonia.En: The artist in Luca was fed by that newfound harmony.It: Sapeva che era l'inizio di un nuovo capitolo, colmo di affetto e creatività.En: He knew it was the beginning of a new chapter, filled with affection and creativity.It: L'uliveto, con il suo quieto abbraccio, era il testimone di una rinata unità familiare.En: The olive grove, with its quiet embrace, was the witness to a reborn family unity. Vocabulary Words:the grove: l'ulivetothe shade: l'ombrathe scent: il profumothe rustling: il musicarelliothe landscape: il panoramathe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe long trip: il lungo viaggiothe siblings: i fratellithe tension: la tensionethe stranger: l'estraneothe decorated cake: la torta decoratathe candles: le candelineto flicker: tremolareto break the ice: rompere il ghiacciothe childhood: l'infanziathe den: la capannato confide: confidareto nod: annuireto tremble: tremareto long: desiderarethe wish: il desideriothe sunset: il tramontoto reflect: riflettersithe embrace: l'abbracciothe affection: l'affettothe harmony: l'armoniathe chapter: il capitoloto perceive: percepirethe distance: la distanzathe unity: l'unità

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Awakening Colors: A Botanical Collaboration Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-15-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een stil ochtenduur rolde de mist langzaam over de Keukenhof, en de tuinen ontwaakten voorzichtig na een lange winter.En: In the stillness of the morning hour, mist rolled slowly over the Keukenhof, and the gardens cautiously awakened after a long winter.Nl: Winter leek nog maar net te vertrekken, maar de tekenen van de lente werden al zichtbaar.En: Winter seemed to have just departed, but the signs of spring were already visible.Nl: Hier en daar stonden de vroege knoppen op het punt om zich te ontvouwen.En: Here and there, early buds were on the verge of unfolding.Nl: Tussen het geruis van bomen en het zachte gefluister van de aarde bewoog Bram langzaam over het pad.En: Among the rustling of trees and the soft whispers of the earth, Bram moved slowly along the path.Nl: Bram was een toegewijde botanicus.En: Bram was a dedicated botanist.Nl: Met een notitieblok stevig onder zijn arm liep hij langs de bloembedden.En: With a notebook firmly under his arm, he walked past the flower beds.Nl: Hij zocht naar inspiratie voor zijn nieuwe artikel, maar zijn gedachten voelden zwaar.En: He was searching for inspiration for his new article, but his thoughts felt heavy.Nl: De teksten die hij tot nu toe schreef, leken flauw en verloren hun kracht.En: The texts he had written so far seemed dull and had lost their vigor.Nl: Hij besloot om deze keer een andere weg in te slaan, op zoek naar een nieuw perspectief.En: He decided to take a different path this time, seeking a new perspective.Nl: Aan de andere kant van het park, net voorbij de grote fontein, stond Elin.En: On the other side of the park, just beyond the large fountain, stood Elin.Nl: Haar camera hing losjes om haar hals terwijl ze haar afdruipende paraplu dichtklapte.En: Her camera hung loosely around her neck as she closed her dripping umbrella.Nl: De lucht was grijs en het licht diffuus, verre van ideaal voor de levendige foto's die ze in gedachten had.En: The sky was gray and the light was diffuse, far from ideal for the vibrant photos she had in mind.Nl: Maar iets hield haar daar, misschien de belofte van verandering die in de lucht hing.En: But something kept her there, perhaps the promise of change hanging in the air.Nl: Ondanks de winterse kilte bleef ze, vastbesloten om de opkomende kleuren te vangen in deze bijzondere overgang van de seizoenen.En: Despite the winter chill, she remained determined to capture the emerging colors during this unique transition between seasons.Nl: Hun paden kruisten elkaar op een verrassende plek.En: Their paths crossed at an unexpected spot.Nl: Ze bogen zich allebei tegelijk naar een zeldzame bloem die voorzichtig zijn kopje door de bladeren stak.En: They both bent down at the same time towards a rare flower cautiously poking its head through the leaves.Nl: Bram en Elin stopten met hun bezigheden en keken elkaar aan, verbaasd en nieuwsgierig.En: Bram and Elin stopped their activities and looked at each other, surprised and curious.Nl: Hun gedeelde fascinatie voor deze fragiele verschijning leidde tot een gesprek over hun liefde voor de natuur.En: Their shared fascination for this fragile appearance led to a conversation about their love for nature.Nl: "Wist je dat deze bloem maar een paar weken bloeit?"En: "Did you know that this flower only blooms for a few weeks?"Nl: vroeg Bram, terwijl hij zorgvuldig notities maakte.En: asked Bram, while carefully taking notes.Nl: Elin glimlachte en knikte.En: Elin smiled and nodded.Nl: "Ja, en het licht vandaag maakt het nog bijzonderder," antwoordde ze, terwijl ze haar lens draaide om de bloem perfect vast te leggen.En: "Yes, and the light today makes it even more special," she replied, twisting her lens to perfectly capture the flower.Nl: Het gesprek vloeide vanzelfsprekend, als een kabbelend beekje, en al gauw deelden ze ideeën, dromen en verhalen.En: The conversation flowed naturally, like a babbling brook, and soon they were sharing ideas, dreams, and stories.Nl: "Bram, waarom maken we niet samen iets?En: "Bram, why don't we create something together?Nl: Mijn foto's, jouw woorden," stelde Elin voor.En: My photos, your words," suggested Elin.Nl: Er was een sprankeling in haar ogen die Bram inspireerde.En: There was a sparkle in her eyes that inspired Bram.Nl: Het was alsof dat ene zeldzame moment, gedeeld tussen hen beiden, alles in een nieuw licht zette.En: It was as if that one rare moment, shared between them, cast everything in a new light.Nl: Bram voelde de passie voor zijn schrijven weer oplaaien.En: Bram felt the passion for his writing rekindle.Nl: Elin leerde dat zelfs onder grijze luchten prachtige verhalen schuilden.En: Elin learned that even under gray skies, beautiful stories were hidden.Nl: Zij wandelden samen verder, pratend en lachend, en besloten ter plekke hun plannen voor de Valentijnsdag voor te bereiden: een gezamenlijke expositie die de schoonheid van de seizoensovergang viert.En: They walked together further, talking and laughing, and decided then and there to prepare their plans for Valentine's Day: a joint exhibition celebrating the beauty of the seasonal transition.Nl: De Keukenhof genoot van hun energie, klaar om binnenkort in volle bloei te te staan, net zoals hun nieuwe samenwerking.En: The Keukenhof enjoyed their energy, ready to soon be in full bloom, just like their new collaboration.Nl: En zo begonnen Bram en Elin aan een nieuw hoofdstuk, waarin woorden en beelden samenkwamen, precies daar waar ze elkaar hadden gevonden, tussen de eerste bloemen van de lente.En: And so, Bram and Elin began a new chapter, where words and images came together, precisely where they had found each other, among the first flowers of spring. Vocabulary Words:stillness: stiltemist: mistcautiously: voorzichtigbuds: knoppenunfolding: ontvouwenrustling: geruisbotanist: botanicusnotebook: notitieblokvigor: krachtperspective: perspectieffountain: fonteinloose: losjesdiffuse: diffuusemerging: opkomendecapture: vangenrare: zeldzaamconversation: gesprekfragile: fragieleappearance: verschijningfascination: fascinatierekindle: oplaaientransition: overgangexhibition: expositiechapter: hoofdstukemerging: opkomendeinspiration: inspiratiepromise: beloftetransition: overgangbent down: bogensparkle: sprankeling

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Beyond the Snow: Árpád's Journey to Family First Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-08-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hó sűrűn hullott le az irodaház ablakai előtt, vastag réteggel borítva el Budapest utcáit.En: The snow fell thickly outside the windows of the office building, covering the streets of Budapest in a thick layer.Hu: Az emberek sietve lépkedtek a járdán, próbálva gyorsan eljutni meleg otthonaikba.En: People hurried along the sidewalk, trying to quickly reach their warm homes.Hu: Bent, a zsúfolt és zajos irodában, a számítógépek monoton zúgása terítette be a teret.En: Inside, in the crowded and noisy office, the monotonous hum of computers filled the space.Hu: Árpád az íróasztalánál ült, próbálva elmélyülni a munkában, miközben gondolatai folyton hazahúzták.En: Árpád sat at his desk, trying to focus on his work, while his thoughts constantly pulled him home.Hu: Árpád az egyik legszorgalmasabb munkatárs volt a cégnél.En: Árpád was one of the most diligent colleagues at the company.Hu: Mindenki tisztelte a kitartását.En: Everyone respected his perseverance.Hu: De mostanában a családi gondok súlya elviselhetetlenné vált.En: But lately, the weight of family troubles had become unbearable.Hu: Testvérével összeveszett, amiért anyjuk betegsége miatt aggódott, és a veszekedés mély szakadékot ásott közéjük.En: He had a falling out with his brother, worried about their mother's illness, and the argument created a deep rift between them.Hu: Katalin, a mellett ülő kollégája, aggódva figyelte Árpádot.En: Katalin, the colleague sitting next to him, watched Árpád with concern.Hu: Mindig is nagyra becsülte őt a keménysége és elkötelezettsége miatt.En: She had always admired him for his resilience and dedication.Hu: Katalin szintén kereste a kiutat az irodai monotonitásból.En: Katalin was also searching for a way out of the office monotony.Hu: Álmodozott egy teljesebb életről, de úgy érezte, mintha csapdába esett volna.En: She dreamed of a more fulfilling life but felt trapped.Hu: Egy téli délután, amikor már korán sötétedett, Árpád elhatározta, hogy beszélni fog a főnökével, András úrral.En: One winter afternoon, as darkness fell early, Árpád decided he would talk to his boss, András úr.Hu: Túlságosan sok munkát kapott, és képtelen volt családjára koncentrálni.En: He had taken on too much work and was unable to focus on his family.Hu: Félve a reakciótól, feszülten lépett be András irodájába.En: Afraid of the reaction, he stepped tensely into András's office.Hu: - Szükségem van rá, hogy megértsen - kezdte Árpád, miközben próbálta elnyomni hangja remegését.En: "I need you to understand," Árpád began, trying to suppress the tremble in his voice.Hu: - A családom krízisben van, és nem tudok így teljesíteni.En: "My family is in crisis, and I can't perform like this."Hu: András úr először nem mutatott együttérzést.En: At first, András úr showed no sympathy.Hu: Szárazon válaszolt: - Munkahelyen dolgozunk, személyes problémák nem tartoznak ide.En: He replied dryly, "We work at the workplace; personal problems don't belong here."Hu: Árpád érezte, hogy valami megcsúszik belül.En: Árpád felt something slip inside him.Hu: Nem hátrálhat meg.En: He couldn't back down.Hu: Egyenesen András szemébe nézett.En: He looked directly into András's eyes.Hu: - Ez igaz.En: "That's true.Hu: De ha én nem vagyok jól, a munkám is szenved.En: But if I'm not well, my work suffers too.Hu: Tudom, hogy fontos a projekt, de ember vagyok, nem gép.En: I understand the project is important, but I'm a human being, not a machine."Hu: A lappangó feszültség szinte kézzel fogható volt.En: The underlying tension was almost palpable.Hu: A csendet egy telefon hívás szakította félbe.En: The silence was broken by a phone call.Hu: Árpád telefonja csöngött.En: Árpád's phone rang.Hu: Az édesanyja aggódó hangja kérte, hogy jöjjön haza, a testvérével való konfliktus tovább súlyosbodott.En: His mother's worried voice asked him to come home; the conflict with his brother had further escalated.Hu: Lezuhant a világ.En: The world fell apart.Hu: Ott állt a két tűz között, de valahogy, valahonnan bátorságra lelt.En: He stood between two fires, but somehow, from somewhere, he found courage.Hu: Kilépett az irodából, elindulva a családja felé.En: He left the office, heading towards his family.Hu: Az irodában maradt Katalin figyelemmel kísérte a jelenetet.En: Katalin watched the scene intently from the office.Hu: Rájött, hogy ő is változtatásra vágyik.En: She realized she too longed for change.Hu: Aznap este, ahogy az irodában maradt még egyedül, kutakodni kezdett az interneten új lehetőségek után.En: That evening, as she stayed alone in the office, she began searching the internet for new opportunities.Hu: Árpád hazatérése nem volt könnyű.En: Árpád's return home was not easy.Hu: Komoly beszélgetést folytatott a testvérével és édesanyjával.En: He had a serious conversation with his brother and mother.Hu: Hosszú órák után, közösen eldöntötték, hogy félreteszik az ellentéteket a fontosabb cél érdekében: a család egészsége és harmóniája.En: After long hours, they jointly decided to put aside their differences for the more important goal: the family's health and harmony.Hu: Másnap reggel, ahogy bement az irodába, Árpád meglepődött, hogy András úr mosolyogva várta.En: The next morning, as he entered the office, Árpád was surprised to find András úr waiting with a smile.Hu: - Gondolkodtam azon, amit mondtál - kezdte a főnök.En: "I've been thinking about what you said," the boss began.Hu: - Tény, hogy nagyra értékelem az elkötelezettségedet.En: "The fact is, I value your commitment greatly.Hu: Segítsünk neked egy kicsit jobban utat találni.En: Let's help you find a better way.Hu: Tervezek átcsoportosítani néhány feladatot.En: I plan to reassign some of your tasks."Hu: Katalin is döntött.En: Katalin also made a decision.Hu: Kislevél pillanatában beadta a jelentkezését egy álmai állásra, amit előző este talált.En: In a moment of boldness, she submitted her application for her dream job, which she had found the previous evening.Hu: A tél még tartott, de a hideg nem hatolt már be olyan mélyre Árpád szívébe.En: Winter was still present, but the cold no longer pierced as deeply into Árpád's heart.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy ha kiáll magáért és a családjáért, képes megoldani a legnehezebb akadályokat is.En: He learned that by standing up for himself and his family, he could overcome the toughest obstacles.Hu: Katalin pedig elkezdte írni saját új fejezetét, ahol remélte, hogy álmai valóra válnak.En: Katalin began writing her own new chapter, hoping her dreams would come true. Vocabulary Words:thickly: sűrűncovering: borítvahurried: sietvesidewalk: járdáncrowded: zsúfoltmonotonous: monotonhum: zúgásaperseverance: kitartásaunbearable: elviselhetetlennéfalling out: összeveszettrift: szakadékotconcern: aggódvaresilience: keménységededication: elkötelezettségeescaping: kiutattrapped: csapdába esettcrisis: krízisbentremble: remegésétsympathy: együttérzéstpalpable: kézzel foghatóescalated: súlyosbodotttension: feszültségpierced: hatoltharmony: harmóniacommitment: elkötelezettségreassign: átcsoportosítaniboldness: bátorságovercome: megoldanichapter: fejezetfulfilling: teljesebb

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Echoes from the Past: Unraveling Secrets of the Old Bunker Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-01-24-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Diep onder de grond, in een verlaten bunker uit de oorlogsperiode, dwaalden drie schimmen door donkere gangen.En: Deep underground, in an abandoned bunker from the wartime period, three silhouettes wandered through dark corridors.Nl: De koude, betonnen muren droegen al jaren geheimen met zich mee.En: The cold, concrete walls had held secrets for years.Nl: Jeroen, een ingenieuze ingenieur met een fascinatie voor mysterie, leidde de groep.En: Jeroen, an ingenious engineer with a fascination for mystery, led the group.Nl: Vandaag wilden ze de waarheid achter een vreemde radiosignaal ontrafelen.En: Today, they wanted to unravel the truth behind a strange radio signal.Nl: Femke, naast hem, was een journalist die nooit zomaar iets voor waar aannam.En: Femke, beside him, was a journalist who never took anything at face value.Nl: "Dit kan mijn doorbraak zijn," dacht ze hardop.En: "This could be my breakthrough," she thought out loud.Nl: Ze had altijd een scherp oog voor verhalen, maar de bunker gaf ook haar de kriebels.En: She always had a keen eye for stories, but the bunker gave her the creeps as well.Nl: Helemaal achteraan liep Rik.En: Walking at the back was Rik.Nl: Hij was een stille, teruggetrokken historicus.En: He was a quiet, withdrawn historian.Nl: Iets zat er niet pluis met hem, maar niemand durfde het echt te benoemen.En: Something was not right with him, but nobody dared to really address it.Nl: Ja, hij kende de geschiedenis, maar waarom was hij zo vaag over het signaal?En: Yes, he knew the history, but why was he so vague about the signal?Nl: De groep had gehoord over een oude radiozender die af en toe een mysterieus bericht uitzond.En: The group had heard about an old radio transmitter that occasionally sent out a mysterious message.Nl: De inwoners van het nabijgelegen dorp werden er gek van, en dus trokken Jeroen en zijn team de bunker in.En: The residents of the nearby village were driven mad by it, and so Jeroen and his team ventured into the bunker.Nl: Ze hadden zaklampen die de smalle doorgangen verlichtten.En: They had flashlights that illuminated the narrow passages.Nl: "Daar," fluisterde Jeroen en wees naar een donkere hoek van de bunker.En: "There," Jeroen whispered, pointing to a dark corner of the bunker.Nl: "De geluiden komen daar vandaan."En: "The sounds are coming from over there."Nl: Maar het was niet makkelijk.En: But it wasn't easy.Nl: De gangen voerde hen steeds naar doodlopende eindes.En: The corridors led them to dead ends repeatedly.Nl: Tegelijk begon Rik zich onrustig te gedragen.En: At the same time, Rik began to act restlessly.Nl: Hij bleef stil, antwoorden ontwijkend.En: He remained silent, evading answers.Nl: Desondanks besloot Jeroen te vertrouwen op Femke's intuïtie.En: Nonetheless, Jeroen decided to trust Femke's intuition.Nl: "We moeten doorzoeken," zei ze.En: "We have to keep searching," she said.Nl: Uiteindelijk kwamen ze aan bij een ruimte vol met oude apparatuur.En: Eventually, they arrived at a room full of old equipment.Nl: In het midden was een vervallen radiozender.En: In the center was a dilapidated radio transmitter.Nl: Jeroen bestudeerde het apparaat.En: Jeroen studied the device.Nl: Het zag er verdacht bekend uit voor Rik.En: It looked suspiciously familiar to Rik.Nl: "Dit is heel oud," mompelde Rik ongemakkelijk.En: "This is very old," Rik mumbled uneasily.Nl: "Waarom vertel je ons niet alles, Rik?"En: "Why don't you tell us everything, Rik?"Nl: vroeg Jeroen.En: asked Jeroen.Nl: Daarop stortte Rik in.En: With that, Rik broke down.Nl: "Mijn grootvader werkte hier," gaf hij toe.En: "My grandfather worked here," he admitted.Nl: "Hij stuurde berichten door die nooit bedoeld waren om gevonden te worden."En: "He sent messages that were never meant to be found."Nl: Nu kwam alles samen.En: Now everything came together.Nl: Rik wist ervan, het was een familiegeheim.En: Rik knew about it; it was a family secret.Nl: Hij had gezworen het te bewaren.En: He had sworn to keep it.Nl: Maar nu, met de waarheid op tafel, moest hij besluiten.En: But now, with the truth laid bare, he had to decide.Nl: Jeroen drong aan.En: Jeroen pressed on.Nl: "We moeten de waarheid kennen."En: "We need to know the truth."Nl: Met steun van Jeroen en Femke, besloot Rik alles te delen.En: With support from Jeroen and Femke, Rik decided to share everything.Nl: "Het zijn berichten uit de oorlog.En: "They are messages from the war.Nl: Veiligheidswaarschuwingen, nooit aangekomen.En: Security warnings, never received.Nl: Daarom bleven ze vaak herhalen.En: That's why they often repeated.Nl: Slechts echo's uit het verleden."En: Just echoes from the past."Nl: Femke glimlachte.En: Femke smiled.Nl: "Dit is het verhaal," zei ze.En: "This is the story," she said.Nl: "Maar we moeten het correct interpreteren."En: "But we must interpret it correctly."Nl: Samen besloten ze zorgvuldig om te gaan met de informatie, zodat iedereen kon begrijpen zonder het geheim te verloochenen.En: Together, they decided to handle the information carefully, so that everyone could understand without betraying the secret.Nl: Op de terugweg naar het daglicht voelde Jeroen een verandering in zichzelf.En: On the way back to daylight, Jeroen felt a change in himself.Nl: Hij besefte dat nieuwsgierigheid belangrijk was, maar vertrouwen in anderen net zo.En: He realized that curiosity was important, but so was trust in others.Nl: Het gidsen van een verhaal vraagt geduld en eerlijkheid.En: Guiding a story requires patience and honesty.Nl: En met dat inzicht, keerde de rust terug in het dorp.En: And with that insight, peace returned to the village. Vocabulary Words:abandoned: verlatensilhouettes: schimmenunravel: ontrafelentruth: waarheidbreakthrough: doorbraakcreeps: kriebelswithdrawn: teruggetrokkenevading: ontwijkendintuition: intuïtiedilapidated: vervallenfamiliar: bekenduneasily: ongemakkelijksworn: gezworeninterpret: interpreterenguiding: gidsenpatience: geduldechoes: echo'scorridors: gangeningenious: ingenieustransmitter: zendermysterious: mysterieusrestless: onrustigequipment: apparatuurvague: vaaghistorian: historicusresidents: inwonersflashlights: zaklampenilluminated: verlichttensuspiciously: verdachtsignals: signalen

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Lost Keys of Stockholm Metro: A Tale of Trust and Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-01-12-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På en kall vintermorgon i Stockholm Metro susade tågen förbi och lämnade ett eko i de kaklade korridorerna.En: On a cold winter morning in Stockholm Metro, the trains whizzed past, leaving an echo in the tiled corridors.Sv: Ljuset från stationens lampor värmde de stressade pendlarna som strömmade förbi.En: The light from the station's lamps warmed the stressed commuters streaming by.Sv: Bland dem fanns Lukas, en försiktig man med ett nyfiket sinne.En: Among them was Lukas, a cautious man with a curious mind.Sv: Lukas behövde egentligen bara komma från punkt A till B, men något fångade hans öga.En: Lukas really just needed to get from point A to B, but something caught his eye.Sv: Ett kuvert låg ensam kvar på bänken.En: An envelope lay alone on the bench.Sv: Han plockade upp det och upptäckte att det var ganska tungt.En: He picked it up and discovered it was quite heavy.Sv: Nyfikenheten tog över, och han öppnade det försiktigt.En: Curiosity took over, and he carefully opened it.Sv: Inuti låg det ett set med mystiska nycklar.En: Inside was a set of mysterious keys.Sv: Elin, säkerhetsvakten som alltid höll ordning på stationsområdet, gick förbi.En: Elin, the security guard who always kept the station area in order, walked by.Sv: Lukas steg fram till henne.En: Lukas stepped up to her.Sv: "Ursäkta, jag hittade detta kuvert här.En: "Excuse me, I found this envelope here.Sv: Det ser viktigt ut," sa Lukas och visade nycklarna för Elin.En: It looks important," said Lukas, showing the keys to Elin.Sv: Elin, strikt och noggrant följande regler, skakade på huvudet.En: Elin, strict and meticulous in following the rules, shook her head.Sv: "Vi måste flytta det till hittegodsavdelningen.En: "We need to move it to the lost and found department.Sv: Det är rutinen."En: That's the routine."Sv: Lukas nickade, men hans nyfikenhet falnade inte.En: Lukas nodded, but his curiosity did not fade.Sv: Han förstod att det kunde finnas en historia bakom dessa nycklar.En: He understood there might be a story behind these keys.Sv: Samtidigt, längre ner i stationen, stod Maja och såg orolig ut.En: Meanwhile, further down the station, stood Maja looking worried.Sv: Hon kände på sina fickor och insåg att något saknades.En: She felt her pockets and realized something was missing.Sv: Kuvertet!En: The envelope!Sv: Det innehöll viktiga nycklar.En: It contained important keys.Sv: Hon blev desperat och började söka febrilt.En: She became desperate and started searching frantically.Sv: Lukas visste inte vem Maja var, men han hörde hennes upprörda röst späda genom stationen.En: Lukas didn't know who Maja was, but he heard her upset voice echo through the station.Sv: "Mina nycklar!En: "My keys!Sv: Jag har tappat dem!"En: I've lost them!"Sv: ropade hon.En: she shouted.Sv: Lukas beslutade sig för att övertala Elin.En: Lukas decided to persuade Elin.Sv: "Vi kanske kan hjälpa henne,” föreslog han.En: "Maybe we can help her," he suggested.Sv: ”Tänk om dessa nycklar är allt hon har?"En: "What if these keys are all she has?"Sv: Elin tvekade, men såg den ärliga oron i Lukas ögon.En: Elin hesitated but saw the honest concern in Lukas's eyes.Sv: "Okej," svarade hon, motvilligt men med en mjukare ton.En: "Okay," she replied, reluctantly but with a softer tone.Sv: "Vi kan ge det ett försök.En: "We can give it a try.Sv: Men bara idag."En: But just today."Sv: Tillsammans började de leta efter Maja.En: Together they started looking for Maja.Sv: De letade i gångarna och såg snart hennes stressade ansikte.En: They searched the corridors and soon saw her stressed face.Sv: "Maja?"En: "Maja?"Sv: frågade Elin försiktigt.En: Elin asked cautiously.Sv: "Är det du som har tappat ett kuvert?"En: "Is it you who lost an envelope?"Sv: Maja såg förvånad ut men lättade.En: Maja looked surprised but relieved.Sv: "Ja, det är mina!En: "Yes, they're mine!Sv: Jag behöver dem verkligen," sa hon andfått.En: I really need them," she said breathlessly.Sv: Lukas och Elin följde Maja till den bakre delen av stationen, där det fanns en lite använd dörr.En: Lukas and Elin followed Maja to the back part of the station, where there was a little-used door.Sv: Maja blev djärvare, hennes oro försvann.En: Maja became bolder, her worry disappearing.Sv: "Det här är hemligheten," erkände Maja.En: "This is the secret," admitted Maja.Sv: "Nycklarna öppnar en gammal familjeförvaringsplats jag hittade.En: "The keys open an old family storage place I found.Sv: Men jag ville inte att någon annan skulle veta innan jag berättade för min syster."En: But I didn't want anyone else to know before I told my sister."Sv: Lukas och Elin bytte en blick av förståelse.En: Lukas and Elin exchanged a look of understanding.Sv: De hjälpte Maja att återfå kuvertet och kände en varm tillfredsställelse av att ha hjälpt till.En: They helped Maja recover the envelope and felt a warm satisfaction from having helped.Sv: Trots att han vanligtvis var försiktig och arbetade själv, lärde Lukas sig vad samarbetet kunde åstadkomma.En: Despite usually being cautious and working alone, Lukas learned what cooperation could achieve.Sv: När de tre skildes åt hade något förändrats.En: When the three parted ways, something had changed.Sv: Lukas hade funnit en ny värdefull insikt i tillit och samarbete.En: Lukas had found a new valuable insight into trust and collaboration.Sv: Ibland, tänkte han, behöver man bara öppna sig för att förstå det.En: Sometimes, he thought, you just need to open up to understand it.Sv: Stockholm Metro susade på som vanligt, men inom Lukas kände han en ny strimma av ljus.En: Stockholm Metro whizzed on as usual, but within Lukas, he felt a new glimmer of light. Vocabulary Words:whizzed: susadeecho: ekocorridors: korridorernacommuters: pendlarnacautious: försiktigcurious: nyfiketenvelope: kuvertstreaming: strömmaderoutine: rutinfrantically: febriltpersuade: övertalareluctantly: motvilligtcorridors: gångarnaworried: oroligshouted: ropadehonest: ärligahesitated: tvekadebreathlessly: andfåttconcern: orounused: lite användbold: djärvadmitted: erkändestorage: förvaringsplatsdesperate: desperatinsight: insiktrelieved: lättadediscovered: upptäcktemeticulous: noggrantunderstanding: förståelsetrust: tillit

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Trouble on the Slope: A Day of Laughter in Vigeland Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-11-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Vigeland Park i Oslo var kledd i et vakkert teppe av hvit, gnistrende snø.En: Vigeland Park in Oslo was draped in a beautiful blanket of white, sparkling snow.No: Solen skinte, og barn lo mens de lekte.En: The sun was shining, and children laughed as they played.No: Det var en perfekt vinterdag.En: It was a perfect winter day.No: Eirik og Astrid sto øverst på en ås med en stor rød akebrett mellom dem.En: Eirik and Astrid stood at the top of a hill with a large red sled between them.No: "Eirik," sa Astrid med et lite smil, "er du sikker på at du vil gjøre dette?En: "Eirik," said Astrid with a small smile, "are you sure you want to do this?"No: "Eirik lo.En: Eirik laughed.No: "Selvfølgelig!En: "Of course!No: Se på dette!En: Watch this!"No: " Han kastet seg på akebrettet, og det suste ned bakken med Astrid skrikende bak.En: He threw himself onto the sled, and it zoomed down the hill with Astrid screaming behind him.No: Vinden sveipet gjennom håret hans, og hjertet hamret i brystet.En: The wind swept through his hair, and his heart pounded in his chest.No: Men plutselig mistet Eirik kontrollen.En: But suddenly, Eirik lost control.No: Akebrettet svingte til siden, rett mot en gruppe mennesker som bygget snømenn.En: The sled veered to the side, heading straight for a group of people building snowmen.No: Akkurat som en rakett, krasjet de rett inn i midten av en fantastisk snømann!En: Just like a rocket, they crashed right into the middle of a magnificent snowman!No: Snøen fløy rundt dem som en vanndam.En: The snow flew around them like a puddle.No: "Herregud, Eirik!En: "My gosh, Eirik!"No: " utbrøt Astrid sjokkert.En: exclaimed Astrid shocked.No: Rundt dem oppsto det et kaos av latter og oppstandelse.En: Around them, a chaos of laughter and commotion erupted.No: Snøen drysset over alle, og snømennene ble til små hauger av snø igjen.En: The snow drizzled over everyone, and the snowmen turned back into small heaps of snow again.No: Midt i alt bråket, så de at den største snømannen hadde skjult en haug med snøballer inni seg!En: Amid all the noise, they saw that the largest snowman had hidden a pile of snowballs inside it!No: De trillet ut og landet på deltagernes føtter.En: They rolled out and landed at the participants' feet.No: Barna jublet, voksne smilte, og Astrid klarte ikke å holde tilbake en latter.En: The children cheered, adults smiled, and Astrid couldn't hold back a laugh.No: "Vi må beklage," sa Astrid raskt, mens hun dro Eirik opp på beina igjen.En: "We must apologize," said Astrid quickly, while she pulled Eirik back on his feet.No: "Og hjelpe dem.En: "And help them."No: "Samvittigheten stakk i Eirik, men han nikket enig.En: Eirik's conscience pricked him, but he nodded in agreement.No: Sammen begynte de å samle snø og forme nye snømenn.En: Together, they began to gather snow and shape new snowmen.No: "Unnskyld!En: "Sorry!"No: " sa Eirik til en liten gutt med en sprekkferdig lue.En: said Eirik to a little boy with a bursting hat.No: "Vi skal hjelpe dere å bygge opp snømennene igjen.En: "We'll help you build the snowmen again."No: "Til deres overraskelse ble de raskt tilgitt og til og med invitert til å være med i konkurransen.En: To their surprise, they were quickly forgiven and even invited to join the competition.No: "Kom igjen, dere kan være våre æredeltagere!En: "Come on, you can be our honored participants!"No: " inviterte en kvinne med en snøhvit jakke.En: invited a woman with a snow-white jacket.No: De jobbet hardt, laget snømenn høyere og morsommere enn noen gang.En: They worked hard, making snowmen taller and funnier than ever.No: I løpet av ettermiddagen, når solen begynte å synke, hadde de hjulpet til med å lage et landskap av fantastiske snømenn.En: By the afternoon, when the sun began to set, they had helped create a landscape of fantastic snowmen.No: Alle lo, særlig når de så hvor rare noen av snømennene såg ut.En: Everyone laughed, especially when they saw how strange some of the snowmen looked.No: Til slutt satte Eirik seg ned, sliten men glad.En: Finally, Eirik sat down, tired but happy.No: "Jeg tror jeg lærer en ting," sa han til Astrid.En: "I think I'm learning something," he said to Astrid.No: "Det beste er å dele øyeblikkene og latteren.En: "The best is to share the moments and laughter."No: "Astrid nikket enig, øynene glitret.En: Astrid nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling.No: "Det er sant, Eirik.En: "It's true, Eirik.No: Og noen ganger kommer de beste minnene fra de største tabbene.En: And sometimes the best memories come from the biggest mistakes."No: "Med snøfnugg som fortsatt dalte lett fra himmelen, dro Eirik og Astrid fra Vigeland Park, overveldet av dagens eventyr og latter.En: With snowflakes still falling gently from the sky, Eirik and Astrid left Vigeland Park, overwhelmed by the day's adventure and laughter. Vocabulary Words:draped: kleddsparkling: gnistrendezoomed: sustehill: åsscreaming: skrikendeveered: svingtecrashed: krasjetmagnificent: fantastiskpounded: hamretcommotion: oppstandelsedrizzled: dryssetapologize: beklageconscience: samvittighetenpricked: stakkbursting: sprekkferdigforgiven: tilgittcompetition: konkurransenhonored: æredeltagerelandscape: landskapstrange: raretired: slitenmemories: minnermistakes: tabbenesnowflakes: snøfnugggently: lettoverwhelmed: overveldetadventure: eventyrlaughed: loparticipants: deltagernespile: haug

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Midnight Revelations: Love and New Beginnings in the Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-01-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen falt stille utenfor hytta i fjellene.En: The snow fell quietly outside the cabin in the mountains.No: Innsiden var varm med røde gardiner og en sprakende peis.En: Inside was warm with red curtains and a crackling fireplace.No: Lukt av bjørkeved fylte rommet.En: The scent of birchwood filled the room.No: Jeg, Ingrid, satt i sofaen og stirret på ilden.En: I, Ingrid, sat on the sofa and stared at the fire.No: Tankene mine flakket mellom fortid og fremtid.En: My thoughts flitted between past and future.No: Lars satt ved spisebordet.En: Lars sat at the dining table.No: Han var avslappet og smilte til Kari, som alltid var full av energi.En: He was relaxed and smiled at Kari, who was always full of energy.No: Kari hadde planlagt denne nyttårsfeiringen for at vi alle skulle komme sammen.En: Kari had planned this New Year's celebration for us all to come together.No: Hun mente at nyttår var for nye begynnelser.En: She believed that New Year was for new beginnings.No: Jeg var her for å finne fred med fortiden.En: I was here to make peace with the past.No: Året hadde vært vanskelig.En: The year had been difficult.No: Et forhold som endte vondt hadde holdt meg fast i tiden.En: A relationship that ended badly had held me captive in time.No: Jeg ville slippe taket.En: I wanted to let go.No: Lars var en konstant venn.En: Lars was a constant friend.No: Støtten hans var som en trygg havn.En: His support was like a safe haven.No: Men jeg visste han ønsket mer enn vennskap.En: But I knew he wanted more than friendship.No: Jeg var usikker på om jeg kunne gi ham det.En: I was unsure if I could give him that.No: Hva om vi ødela vennskapet?En: What if we ruined the friendship?No: "Vil du ha litt gløgg, Ingrid?En: "Would you like some gløgg, Ingrid?"No: " spurte Kari med et smil.En: Kari asked with a smile.No: Hun brygget gløgg som luktet krydret og søtt.En: She brewed gløgg that smelled spicy and sweet.No: Jeg nikket.En: I nodded.No: "Ja, takk.En: "Yes, please.No: Det høres godt ut.En: That sounds good."No: "Når klokken nærmet seg midnatt, fyltes rommet med forventning.En: As the clock neared midnight, the room filled with anticipation.No: Kari tente lysene på verandaen.En: Kari lit the lights on the veranda.No: Lars gikk bort og begynte å forberede fyrverkeri, hans nøyaktige bevegelse i kontrast til mitt kaotiske hjerte.En: Lars went over and began to prepare fireworks, his precise movements a contrast to my chaotic heart.No: Klokken slo tolv.En: The clock struck twelve.No: Lys på nattehimmelen spraket og lyste.En: Lights in the night sky crackled and shone.No: Den kalde luften slo mot ansiktet mitt da vi steg ut på verandaen, og snøkrystaller glitret i luften.En: The cold air hit my face as we stepped out onto the veranda, and snowflakes glittered in the air.No: Flammen fra rakettene speilte seg i øynene til Lars da han så på meg.En: The flame from the rockets was mirrored in Lars's eyes as he looked at me.No: Et øyeblikk ble vi stille.En: For a moment, we were silent.No: Kun lyden av fyrverkeri fylte natten.En: Only the sound of fireworks filled the night.No: Jeg visste hva jeg skulle gjøre.En: I knew what I had to do.No: Pust dypt, fall inn i fortiden, slippe den, og omfavne det nye.En: Breathe deeply, fall into the past, let it go, and embrace the new.No: "Lars," sa jeg, mens hjertet slo hardt i brystet, "Kan vi snakke litt?En: "Lars," I said, while my heart pounded in my chest, "Can we talk a little?"No: "Han nikket, fortsatt med det varme smilet sitt.En: He nodded, still with his warm smile.No: Vi gikk litt unna, stien knirket under føttene våre av snøen.En: We walked a bit away, the path creaked under our feet from the snow.No: Jeg trakk et dypt pust og møtte blikket hans.En: I took a deep breath and met his gaze.No: "Jeg har holdt meg tilbake.En: "I've been holding back.No: Redd for å miste deg som venn.En: Afraid of losing you as a friend.No: Men jeg vil også noe mer," sa jeg, stemmen min lav, men klar.En: But I also want something more," I said, my voice low but clear.No: Lars svarte ikke først, men kinnene hans rødet i den kalde luften.En: Lars didn't respond at first, but his cheeks reddened in the cold air.No: "Ingrid," sa han endelig, "jeg har ventet lenge på at du skulle si det.En: "Ingrid," he finally said, "I've been waiting a long time for you to say that."No: "Vi sto der, et øyeblikk låst i forståelse.En: We stood there, a moment locked in understanding.No: Snøen falt rundt oss, omfavnet oss i sin stille ro.En: The snow fell around us, embracing us in its quiet tranquility.No: Jeg kjente byrden fra fortiden løsne, en lettelse veltet over meg.En: I felt the burden of the past release, a relief washed over me.No: Kari ropte til oss fra verandaen, med jubel og latter, og vi gikk tilbake til festen.En: Kari called to us from the veranda, with cheers and laughter, and we returned to the celebration.No: Jeg visste at dette var starten på et nytt kapittel.En: I knew this was the start of a new chapter.No: Uvisst, men blomstrende.En: Uncertain, but thriving.No: Nattens ro var tilbake idet fyrverkeriet stilnet og natten ble til dag.En: The night's tranquility returned as the fireworks quieted and the night turned to day.No: En ny begynnelse i det snødekte landskapet vi kalte hjem.En: A new beginning in the snow-covered landscape we called home. Vocabulary Words:cabin: hyttecurtains: gardinercrackling: sprakendescent: luktbirchwood: bjørkevedflitted: flakkethaven: havngløgg: gløggbrewed: bryggetanticipation: forventningveranda: verandafireworks: fyrverkeriprecise: nøyaktigechaotic: kaotiskeglittered: glitretrockets: rakettenemirrored: speilteembrace: omfavnecreaked: knirketgaze: blikketholding back: holdt meg tilbakeblossoming: blomstrendetranquility: stille roburden: byrdenrelease: løsnecheers: jubelunderstanding: forståelsecaptivated: holdt fastchapter: kapitteluncertain: uvisst

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unearthed in Time: Zoltán's Quest for Family Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-01-01-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nagy magyar alföld fehér takaró alatt pihent.En: The great Hungarian plain rested under a white blanket.Hu: A hó frissen hullott, befedve mindent, amit Zoltán valaha ismert.En: The snow had freshly fallen, covering everything Zoltán had ever known.Hu: Már napok óta kereste a nagyapja kincset érő örökségét, de a hideg időjárás és a hó lassították a haladását.En: For days, he had been searching for his grandfather's invaluable legacy, but the cold weather and snow slowed his progress.Hu: Ahhoz, hogy sikerrel járjon, a nagyapjához illő kitartásra volt szüksége.En: To succeed, he needed the perseverance befitting his grandfather.Hu: Az újévi nap különösen hideg volt, de Zoltán nem adta fel.En: New Year's Day was particularly cold, but Zoltán didn't give up.Hu: Tudta, hogy nagyapja büszke lenne rá, ha sikerrel járna.En: He knew his grandfather would be proud if he succeeded.Hu: Az örökített zsebóra a család becsületét jelentette, és Zoltán mindent megtett, hogy visszaszerezze.En: The inherited pocket watch represented the family's honor, and Zoltán did everything to retrieve it.Hu: A visszafele vezető nyomokat a hó kékre festett mindent betakart.En: The tracks leading back were covered by snow, painting everything blue.Hu: Zoltán eldöntötte, hogy segítséget keres a környékbeliektől.En: Zoltán decided to seek help from the locals.Hu: Tudta, hogy nem lesz könnyű, de bízott benne, hogy a barátok segítenek.En: He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he trusted that friends would help.Hu: Elment Imréhez, egykori régi barátjához, akivel együtt nőtt fel a sík vidéken.En: He went to Imre, a former old friend with whom he grew up on the flat land.Hu: Imre mindig is értette, mit jelent Zoltánnak a családja.En: Imre always understood what Zoltán's family meant to him.Hu: „Szia, Zoltán!En: "Hi, Zoltán!"Hu: ” mondta Imre, amikor megérkezett a kis kabinhoz.En: said Imre when he arrived at the small cabin.Hu: „Hogyan tudok segíteni?En: "How can I help?"Hu: ”„Eltűnt a nagyapám órája” kezdte Zoltán.En: "My grandfather's watch is missing," started Zoltán.Hu: „Az hó eltakarta azokat a nyomokat, ahol valószínűleg elveszítettem.En: "The snow covered the tracks where I probably lost it.Hu: De meg kell találnom.En: But I must find it."Hu: ”„Ne aggódj, Zoltán!En: "Don't worry, Zoltán!Hu: Együtt megyünk, és mindenhol megkeressük.En: We'll go together and search everywhere."Hu: ”Ahogy haladtak, Zoltán visszaemlékezett a nagyapja meséire.En: As they moved forward, Zoltán recalled his grandfather's stories.Hu: Sokszor ültek együtt a téli tájban, a gyönyörű nyírfa fák alatt.En: They often sat together in the winter landscape, under the beautiful birch trees.Hu: „Emlékszel a nyírfákra?En: "Do you remember the birches?"Hu: ” kérdezte Imre.En: asked Imre.Hu: Zoltán szeme felcsillant.En: Zoltán's eyes lit up.Hu: A nyírfák sűrűje az a hely volt, ahol gyakran ültek nagyapjával.En: The grove of birch trees was the place where he often sat with his grandfather.Hu: Talán ott van elrejtve az, amit keres.En: Perhaps what he was looking for was hidden there.Hu: Sietve vették az irányt a nyírfákhoz, a hótakaró alatt szinte alig felismerték a körvonalakat.En: They hurried towards the birch trees, barely recognizing their outlines under the snow blanket.Hu: Amint odaértek, elkezdték átkutatni a talajt, mindenhová elértek a kezükkel.En: When they arrived, they began to search the ground, reaching everywhere with their hands.Hu: Egyszer csak Zoltán keze megcsörrent valamin.En: Suddenly, Zoltán's hand clinked against something.Hu: Felemelte a tárgyat: egy rozsdás zsebóra, a nagyapja fákkal övezett kincse.En: He lifted the object: a rusty pocket watch, his grandfather's treasure surrounded by trees.Hu: Megmosolyogta a pillanatot, az idő múlásától megfakult örökséget.En: He smiled at the moment, the legacy faded by the passage of time.Hu: „Megvan, Imre!En: "I've got it, Imre!"Hu: ” kiáltotta Zoltán örömmel.En: Zoltán shouted with joy.Hu: A hó alatt megőrzött emlék egész és sértetlen volt.En: The memory preserved under the snow was whole and intact.Hu: E pillanatban rájött, hogy a nagyapja öröksége nemcsak az óra, hanem az idő és hely, ahol együtt voltak.En: At that moment, he realized his grandfather's legacy wasn't just the watch, but the time and place where they had been together.Hu: Egy új megértéssel nézett a világra.En: With a new understanding, he looked at the world.Hu: Most értette meg igazán, hogy a család hagyatéka nem csak egy tárgy, hanem a hely, ahol együtt voltak, és az emlékek, amelyek örökre megmaradnak.En: Now he truly understood that the family legacy wasn't just an object, but the place where they had been together, and the memories that remain forever. Vocabulary Words:plain: alföldlegacy: örökségperseverance: kitartásinherit: örökíthonor: becsületretrieve: visszaszereztrack: nyombefitting: illőformer: egykoriunderstand: értrecognize: felismerbirch: nyírfagrove: sűrűjéoutline: körvonalrusty: rozsdástreasure: kincsintact: sértetlenpassage of time: idő múlásapreserve: megőriztogether: együttfrank: kezesprivilege: kiváltságunsaid: kimondatlandependable: megbízhatóconvey: közvetítdetermination: elszántságreminisce: visszaemlékezikhasten: sietgleam: csillogásgesture: gesztus

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Father's Bet: Finding True Riches on a Hanukkah Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2024-12-27-08-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בערב חורף קר בחג החנוכה, אבי חיפש דרך לספק לילדיו חג שמח ומיוחד.En: On a cold winter evening during the holiday of Hanukkah, my father searched for a way to give his children a happy and special holiday.He: כאב יחידני, אבי הרגיש לחץ להעניק להם חוויות ורגשות כפי שזכר מילדותו.En: As a single parent, my father felt pressure to provide them with experiences and emotions as he remembered from his own childhood.He: באותו ערב היה לו משחק פוקר חשוב, שבו ניתן היה לזכות בכסף שיביא להגשמת חלומותיהם של ילדיו.En: That evening, he had an important poker game, where he could win money to fulfill his children's dreams.He: המשחק התקיים בחדר קטן ומואר באור קלוש.En: The game took place in a small, dimly lit room.He: מושיטים את הקלפים על השולחן, אנשים דיברו בשקט, והמתח והציפייה התגברו עם כל סיבוב.En: People handed out the cards on the table, spoke quietly, and the tension and anticipation grew with each round.He: אבי, לבוש כה פשוט אך חם, הביט סביבו.En: My father, dressed simply yet warmly, looked around him.He: האדרנלין הציף אותו בכל פעם שהוא החזיק קלף בידו.En: The adrenaline surged through him every time he held a card in his hand.He: לצדו, שירה ואלי, חברים ותיקים מהשכונה.En: Beside him were Shira and Eli, old friends from the neighborhood.He: הם חייכו אליו בעידוד.En: They smiled at him encouragingly.He: "תצליח, אבי," הם אמרו בלחש, ידעו כמה הדבר חשוב לו.En: "You'll succeed, Avi," they whispered, knowing how important this was to him.He: אבל בפנים, אבי הרגיש את הספקות מחלחלים.En: But inside, my father felt the doubts creeping in.He: הוא ידע שההימור גבוה, אולי גבוה מדי.En: He knew the stakes were high, perhaps too high.He: כל קלף שנפלה על השולחן העמיק את הריגוש, ואבי התמקד במטרתו – להשיג את כולם, בדיוק כפי שהוא השיג להם כשאימם הייתה בחיים.En: Every card that fell on the table deepened the excitement, and my father focused on his goal—to provide for them, just as he had when their mother was alive.He: הוא שיחק במה שהוא האמין שהוא היד המנצחת.En: He played what he believed was the winning hand.He: אבל למזלו הנסתר, הקלף האחרון לא היה לטובתו.En: But to his hidden misfortune, the last card was not in his favor.He: רגע האמת הגיע, והיד עם הקלפים נחתכה.En: The moment of truth arrived, and the hand of cards was cut.He: בסופו של דבר, אבי לא ניצח.En: In the end, my father didn't win.He: לפחות, לא בכסף.En: At least, not in money.He: עם הלב כבד, הוא יצא מן החדר החשוך אל הרחוב הקר.En: With a heavy heart, he left the dark room into the cold street.He: פתיתי שלג קלים ירדו מן השמים, והוא הביט בהם במבט נוגה.En: Light snowflakes fell from the sky, and he watched them with a wistful gaze.He: בדרך הביתה הוא הבין שהחשוב באמת הוא להיות שם לצד ילדיו.En: On the way home, he realized that what really mattered was being there for his children.He: לא מתנות ולא משחקים קובעים את רוח החג, אלא רגעים קטנים של נוכחות ואהבה.En: Neither gifts nor games determine the spirit of the holiday, but rather small moments of presence and love.He: בחזרתו, אבי פתח את הדלת ובניו רצו אליו.En: Upon his return, my father opened the door, and his children ran to him.He: "מה קורה אבא?En: "What's happening, Dad?"He: " שאלו בעיניים גדולות.En: they asked with big eyes.He: אבי חייך ואמר, "בואו נדליק נרות.En: My father smiled and said, "Let's light the candles."He: " הם התיישבו יחד סביב חנוכיית המשפחה, והתפללו.En: They sat together around the family's menorah and prayed.He: נשמעו צלילים קלילים של מזמורים שמחה.En: The soft sounds of joyful hymns were heard.He: דרך חיוכם והאור בעיניהם, אבי הבין שהוא ניצח במשהו חשוב הרבה יותר.En: Through their smiles and the light in their eyes, my father understood that he had won something much more important.He: האור שבער בבתיהם היה חזק וחם, בדיוק כפי שהתכוון שיהיה.En: The light that burned in their home was strong and warm, just as he intended it to be.He: האמת חדרה אל ליבו – הרגעים הקטנים שלהם יחד הם המתנה הכי גדולה.En: The truth pierced his heart—their small moments together were the greatest gift of all. Vocabulary Words:cold: קרwinter: חורףholiday: חגspecial: מיוחדsearched: חיפשsingle: יחידניpressure: לחץexperiences: חוויותpoker: פוקרdimly lit: מואר באור קלושtension: מתחanticipation: ציפייהadrenaline: אדרנליןsurged: הציףencouragingly: בעידודwhispered: בלחשcreeping: מחלחליםstakes: הימורmisfortune: מזל נסתרwished: נוגהsnowflakes: פתיתי שלגwishful gaze: מבט נוגהpresence: נוכחותwarmed: חםintended: התכווןhousehold: ביתםmoments: רגעיםburned: ביערrealized: הביןtruth: אמתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Holiday Tension & Triumph: A High-Stakes Poker Night in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-12-27-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Gløden fra julelysene kastet fargerike refleksjoner over pokerbordet i kjelleren i Oslo.En: The glow from the Christmas lights cast colorful reflections over the poker table in the basement in Oslo.No: Det var vinter, og utenfor kunne man høre dempede toner av julesanger fra gatene.En: It was winter, and outside one could hear the muffled tones of Christmas songs from the streets.No: Atmosfæren i rommet var tykk av spenning og røyk, akkurat slik Sindre likte det.En: The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension and smoke, just the way Sindre liked it.No: Han hadde spilt på denne klubben i mange år, og han kjente hver eneste spiller der - bortsett fra en.En: He had been playing in this club for many years, and he knew every single player there—except for one.No: Liv.En: Liv.No: Liv var ny.En: Liv was new.No: Hun så uttrykket på ansiktet hennes; håpløsheten var umulig å skjule.En: He saw the expression on her face; the despair was impossible to hide.No: Hun spilte aggressivt, uten taktikk.En: She played aggressively, without strategy.No: Det var som om hun hadde alt å tape.En: It was as if she had everything to lose.No: Sindre kunne ikke unngå å legge merke til det, og nysgjerrigheten fikk overtaket.En: Sindre couldn't help but notice, and curiosity got the better of him.No: Under en pause i spillet, klarte han å få henne i tale.En: During a break in the game, he managed to strike up a conversation with her.No: "Du spiller som en med ild i baken," sa Sindre med et lite smil, prøvde å lette situasjonen.En: "You play like someone with a fire under you," said Sindre with a small smile, trying to ease the situation.No: Liv pustet tungt ut, som om hun bar på en tung bør.En: Liv exhaled heavily, as if she were carrying a heavy burden.No: "Broren min trenger en operasjon," sa hun lavt.En: "My brother needs an operation," she said quietly.No: "Jeg trenger å vinne i kveld."En: "I need to win tonight."No: Det stakk i Sindre.En: It pierced Sindre.No: Han hadde selv opplevd tap, mistet noen han elsket.En: He had experienced loss himself, losing someone he loved.No: Kanskje derfor vokste ønsket om å hjelpe.En: Perhaps that's why the desire to help grew.No: Men han måtte være forsiktig.En: But he had to be careful.No: Åpent samarbeid kunne føre til mistanke blant de andre.En: Open cooperation could lead to suspicion among the others.No: Tilbake ved bordet begynte Sindre å gi små hint.En: Back at the table, Sindre began to give small hints.No: Et hevet øyebryn her, et diskré blikk der.En: A raised eyebrow here, a discreet glance there.No: Liv tok dem til seg, begynte å roe seg ned, og spillet hennes ble mer gjennomtenkt.En: Liv picked up on them, started to calm down, and her game became more thoughtful.No: Hun begynte å vinne små summer, men fortsatt var det langt igjen.En: She began to win small sums, but there was still a long way to go.No: Natten krøp mot sin kulminasjon.En: The night crept towards its culmination.No: Rundt dem ble latter og spøk utvekslet mellom slurker av juleøl og glass med akevitt.En: Around them, laughter and jokes were exchanged between sips of Christmas beer and glasses of aquavit.No: Det var klart for den avgjørende hånden.En: It was time for the decisive hand.No: Alt sto på spill, spesielt for Liv.En: Everything was at stake, especially for Liv.No: "Det er nå eller aldri," hvisket Sindre til henne idet kortene ble delt ut.En: "It's now or never," whispered Sindre to her as the cards were dealt.No: Han så at hun hadde en mulighet: en flush.En: He saw that she had a chance: a flush.No: Han nikket nesten umerkelig da hun så på ham for råd.En: He nodded almost imperceptibly when she looked at him for advice.No: Liv satset alt.En: Liv bet everything.No: En dristig handling som fikk rommet til å stoppe opp.En: A bold move that made the room come to a standstill.No: Tiden virket som om den holdt pusten med dem.En: Time seemed to hold its breath with them.No: Kortene ble avslørt, og Liv vant hånden.En: The cards were revealed, and Liv won the hand.No: Hun dro til seg potten, et lettelsens sukk unnslapp henne.En: She pulled in the pot, a sigh of relief escaping her.No: Julestemningen utenfor kolliderte med en følelse av triumf inne i hennes hjerte.En: The Christmas spirit outside collided with a feeling of triumph in her heart.No: Hun hadde gjort det.En: She had done it.No: Da Sindre forlot klubben, kjente han seg lettet.En: As Sindre left the club, he felt relieved.No: Han visste at han hadde gjort noe bra.En: He knew he had done something good.No: Det ga ham en ny mening, et varmt minne i kulden av den norske vinteren.En: It gave him a new purpose, a warm memory in the cold of the Norwegian winter.No: Julelysene blinket over ham som en påminnelse om at uansett hvor mye man tapte, kunne noe alltid vinnes tilbake.En: The Christmas lights twinkled above him as a reminder that no matter how much one lost, something could always be won back. Vocabulary Words:glow: glødenreflections: refleksjonerbasement: kjellerenmuffled: dempedeatmosphere: atmosfærentension: spenningdespair: håpløshetenstrategy: taktikkburden: børpierced: stakkcooperation: samarbeidsuspicion: mistankediscreet: diskréculmination: kulminasjondecisive: avgjørendeflush: flushimperceptibly: nesten umerkeligrevealed: avslørttriumph: triumfrelief: lettelsenscollided: kolliderteoperation: operasjonaggressively: aggressivtpurpose: meningsigh: sukkcuriosity: nysgjerrighetenstrategy: taktikkbold: dristigburden: børtriumph: triumf

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Under the Radiant Christmas Lights: A Tale of New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2024-12-21-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A karácsonyi égők fénye ragyogta be a Magyar Nemzeti Galéria termeit, ahol László ámulva nézte a körülötte csillogó képeket.En: The glow of the Christmas lights illuminated the halls of the Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, where László gazed in wonder at the sparkling paintings surrounding him.Hu: December volt, kint vastagon hullott a hó, de bent a kellemes meleg és a festmények varázslatos világa várta a látogatókat.En: It was December, thick snow was falling outside, but inside, the pleasant warmth and the magical world of the paintings awaited the visitors.Hu: Eszter, aki már régóta a galéria idegenvezetője volt, könnyedén kalauzolta a látogatókat az ünnepi kiállításon.En: Eszter, who had been a gallery guide for a long time, effortlessly led the visitors through the festive exhibition.Hu: Gyerekkori barátja, László, kicsit a háttérben maradt, csodálva a festmények részleteit.En: Her childhood friend, László, stayed a bit in the background, admiring the details of the paintings.Hu: Lászlóban már régóta ott motoszkált a vágy, hogy maga is fessen, de családja üzleti hagyományai kötélként fogták vissza.En: László had long felt the desire to paint himself, but his family's business traditions held him back like a rope.Hu: Egy másik sarokban, Gábor, az orvos, szintén szótlanul nézte a képeket.En: In another corner, Gábor, the doctor, also silently observed the paintings.Hu: Ő ismerte és titkon csodálta Esztert már évek óta, és bár sokszor tűnt úgy, hogy kimondja érzéseit, még sosem merte megtenni.En: He had known and secretly admired Eszter for years, and although it often seemed like he would express his feelings, he never dared to do so.Hu: Egy különösen élénk festmény előtt állva László hirtelen szédülni kezdett.En: Standing in front of a particularly vivid painting, László suddenly began to feel dizzy.Hu: Gyengének érezte magát, mintha az összes gondja egyszerre nehezedett volna rá.En: He felt weak, as if all his troubles had suddenly weighed down on him.Hu: Majd hirtelen a padlóra rogyott.En: Then, all of a sudden, he collapsed onto the floor.Hu: A galéria zaja alábbhagyott, ahogy mindenki László felé fordult.En: The noise of the gallery subsided as everyone turned towards László.Hu: Eszter azonnal Lászlóhoz sietett, miközben a tömeg szétnyílt.En: Eszter immediately rushed to László, as the crowd parted.Hu: Gábor szintén azonnal odarohant, orvosként az reflexből cselekedett.En: Gábor also hurried over, acting instinctively as a doctor.Hu: "László, jól vagy?En: "László, are you okay?"Hu: " kérdezte Eszter aggodalmasan.En: asked Eszter worriedly.Hu: Gábor máris László pulzusát mérte, figyelve a légzését.En: Gábor was already measuring László's pulse, monitoring his breathing.Hu: László mélyet sóhajtott, majd lassan kinyitotta a szemét.En: László took a deep breath and then slowly opened his eyes.Hu: "Csak fáradt vagyok," mondta halkan, de Eszter látta, hogy nem csak a fáradtság nyomja lelkét.En: "I'm just tired," he said softly, but Eszter could see that it wasn't just tiredness weighing down his soul.Hu: Megérezte, hogy Lászlóval valami mélyebb probléma van.En: She sensed that there was a deeper problem with László.Hu: Ahogy László felült, Eszter gyengéden megkérdezte: "Mi nyomaszt, László?En: As László sat up, Eszter gently asked, "What's troubling you, László?Hu: Mindig szenvedélyesen beszélsz a művészetről.En: You always speak passionately about art.Hu: Miért nem festsz?En: Why don't you paint?"Hu: "László megszorította Eszter kezét.En: László squeezed Eszter's hand.Hu: "A családom elvárásai… biztos vagyok abban, hogy nem értenék meg.En: "My family's expectations… I'm sure they wouldn't understand."Hu: "Eszter biztatóan mosolygott.En: Eszter smiled encouragingly.Hu: "Kövesd a szíved, László.En: "Follow your heart, László.Hu: Az élet túl rövid ahhoz, hogy mások álmait éljük.En: Life is too short to live someone else's dreams."Hu: "Gábor mellettük állt, és érezte, hogy itt az idő, hogy ő is nyisson.En: Gábor stood beside them and felt that it was time for him to open up as well.Hu: Bátortalanul, de határozottan szólalt meg: "Eszter, már régóta szeretném elmondani, hogy… fontos vagy nekem.En: Timidly, yet with determination, he spoke: "Eszter, I've wanted to tell you for a long time that… you are important to me."Hu: "A karácsonyi fények alatt mindketten új erőt merítettek, hogy kövessék saját útjukat.En: Under the Christmas lights, they both drew new strength to follow their own paths.Hu: László megértette, hogy itt az ideje, hogy festőként újrakezdje, míg Gábor végre kimondta, amit szívében érzett.En: László understood that it was time to start anew as a painter, while Gábor finally expressed what he felt in his heart.Hu: A galéria zsongása visszatért, de László számára már nem volt kérdéses, hogy merre vezet az útja.En: The buzz of the gallery returned, but for László there was no longer any doubt about which path to follow.Hu: Az ünnepi időszak új, boldogabb kezdettel ajándékozta meg hármukat.En: The festive season gifted all three of them with a new, happier beginning.Hu: Az élet meglepetései végül új utakat nyitottak számukra, a hóhullás alatt, a ragyogó karácsonyi fények fényében.En: Life's surprises eventually opened new paths for them, under the falling snow, in the glow of the radiant Christmas lights. Vocabulary Words:glow: ragyogásilluminated: ragyogta besparkling: csillogópleasant: kellemeswarmth: melegmagical: varázslatosguide: idegenvezetőeffortlessly: könnyedéndesire: vágytraditions: hagyományaiadmired: csodáltadared: mertevivid: élénkdizzy: szédülnicollapsed: rogyottsubside: alábbhagyottinstinctively: reflexbőltroubling: nyomasztpassionately: szenvedélyesensoul: lélekexpectations: elvárásokencouragingly: biztatóantimidly: bátortalanuldetermination: határozottságbreathed: sóhajtottweighted down: nehezedettbuzz: zsongásradiant: ragyogósurprises: meglepetéseipaths: utak

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Bram's Heartfelt Quest for the Perfect Christmas Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2024-12-15-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de gezellige woonwijk hingen de kerstlampjes als sterren aan de huizen.En: In the cozy residential neighborhood, the Christmas lights hung like stars on the houses.Nl: Sneeuwvlokken dansten zachtjes naar beneden en bedekten de straat als een deken.En: Snowflakes danced gently down and covered the street like a blanket.Nl: Het was de tijd van het jaar waarop iedereen opgetogen rondliep met warme chocolademelk in de hand.En: It was the time of year when everyone walked around cheerfully with hot chocolate in hand.Nl: De lokale kerstmarkt was druk en levendig, met kraampjes die prachtige handgemaakte spullen en lekkernijen verkochten.En: The local Christmas market was busy and lively, with stalls selling beautiful handmade items and treats.Nl: Bram liep over de markt, een lichte rimpel van zorg op zijn voorhoofd.En: Bram walked through the market, a slight wrinkle of concern on his forehead.Nl: Hij was op zoek naar het perfecte kerstcadeau voor zijn grootmoeder.En: He was looking for the perfect Christmas gift for his grandmother.Nl: Zij betekende de wereld voor hem en elke kerst wilde hij haar laten zien hoeveel hij van haar hield.En: She meant the world to him, and every Christmas, he wanted to show her how much he loved her.Nl: Maar de drukte en de talloze keuzes op de markt maakten het moeilijk voor hem om te kiezen.En: But the crowds and the countless choices at the market made it difficult for him to decide.Nl: Tijd was krap; kerst was over slechts een paar dagen.En: Time was tight; Christmas was only a few days away.Nl: Aan zijn zijde liepen zijn vrienden Eva en Lars.En: Walking by his side were his friends Eva and Lars.Nl: Eva, altijd vrolijk en behulpzaam, stond stil bij een kraampje met geurige kaarsen.En: Eva, always cheerful and helpful, stopped at a stall with fragrant candles.Nl: "Misschien houdt je oma wel van een mooie kaars," stelde Eva voor, maar Bram schudde zijn hoofd.En: "Maybe your grandma would love a nice candle," suggested Eva, but Bram shook his head.Nl: "Mijn oma houdt van ambachtelijk gemaakte dingen.En: "My grandma loves handmade things.Nl: Iets met een persoonlijk tintje," antwoordde hij.En: Something with a personal touch," he replied.Nl: Lars lachte en klopte Bram op de schouder.En: Lars laughed and patted Bram on the shoulder.Nl: "Ontspan, Bram.En: "Relax, Bram.Nl: Je komt er wel uit," zei hij.En: You'll figure it out," he said.Nl: Maar Bram had een plan in gedachten.En: But Bram had a plan in mind.Nl: Vorig jaar zag hij een speciale kraam met prachtige, handgeweven sjaals.En: Last year, he had seen a special stall with beautiful, handwoven scarves.Nl: Zijn oma's lievelingskleur was blauw, en hij hoopte zo'n sjaal te vinden.En: His grandma's favorite color was blue, and he hoped to find such a scarf.Nl: Hij bladerde door de zee van mensen, op zoek naar die ene verkoper.En: He sifted through the sea of people, searching for that one seller.Nl: De tijd begon te dringen en Bram voelde zich steeds meer overweldigd.En: Time was running out, and Bram felt increasingly overwhelmed.Nl: De markt leek uitgestrekter dan de verhalen.En: The market seemed more sprawling than the stories.Nl: Ondanks zijn beste pogingen, leek hij zijn zoektocht op te geven.En: Despite his best efforts, he seemed ready to give up on his search.Nl: Maar toen, net op het moment dat hij op het punt stond de moed te laten zakken, vond hij de kraam.En: But then, just at the moment when he was about to lose hope, he found the stall.Nl: Zijn ogen begonnen te glimmen van opwinding toen hij de sjaals zag.En: His eyes began to shine with excitement when he saw the scarves.Nl: Daar hing een sjaal precies zoals hij zich had voorgesteld: handgeweven, in de mooiste tint blauw.En: There hung a scarf just as he had imagined: handwoven, in the most beautiful shade of blue.Nl: Hij pakte de sjaal op en voelde de zachte stof tussen zijn vingers.En: He picked up the scarf and felt the soft fabric between his fingers.Nl: Het was perfect.En: It was perfect.Nl: Hij herkende de vriendelijke vrouw achter de kraam van vorig jaar en glimlachte.En: He recognized the friendly woman behind the stall from last year and smiled.Nl: "Deze is precies goed voor mijn oma," zei Bram tevreden.En: "This one is just right for my grandma," said Bram, satisfied.Nl: Bram betaalde de vrouw en stopte de sjaal voorzichtig in een mooie papieren tas.En: Bram paid the woman and carefully placed the scarf in a nice paper bag.Nl: Hij voelde een vlaag van opluchting en geluk.En: He felt a wave of relief and happiness.Nl: "Dank je," voegde hij eraan toe met een brede glimlach op zijn gezicht.En: "Thank you," he added with a broad smile on his face.Nl: Na de markt door ‘sneeuw bedekte straten te hebben verlaten, liep Bram naar huis.En: After leaving the market through snow-covered streets, Bram walked home.Nl: Hij kon niet wachten om zijn grootmoeder te zien glimlachen als ze het cadeau openmaakte.En: He couldn't wait to see his grandmother smile when she opened the gift.Nl: Onderweg besefte hij dat hij niet altijd perfect hoefde te zijn.En: On the way, he realized that he didn't always have to be perfect.Nl: Het persoonlijke, het oprechte, maakte een cadeau speciaal.En: The personal, the sincere, made a gift special.Nl: En zo leerde Bram dat door te vertrouwen op zijn instinct en tijd te nemen voor mensen van wie hij houdt, hij altijd het juiste pad zal vinden.En: And so Bram learned that by trusting his instincts and taking time for the people he loves, he would always find the right path.Nl: Wat echt telt is de liefde en de gedachte die je aan iemand geeft, meer dan de geschenken die je geeft.En: What truly matters is the love and thought you give to someone, more than the gifts you give. Vocabulary Words:cozy: gezelligeresidential: woonwijksnowflakes: sneeuwvlokkencheerfully: opgetogenmarket: marktcrowds: druktefragrant: geurigehandmade: handgemaaktelively: levendigconcern: zorgwrinkle: rimpelcountless: tallozechoices: keuzestight: krapdespite: ondanksoverwhelmed: overweldigdsincere: oprechteinstincts: instinctsprawling: uitgestrekterreliable: betrouwbaarseamless: naadlozepersonal: persoonlijkwave: vlaagrelief: opluchtingrealized: besefteperfect: perfectexcited: opgewondenhandwoven: handgewevenseller: verkopergifts: geschenken