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  • Healing Snowflakes: Brotherhood and Hope at Tallinna Hospital

    Healing Snowflakes: Brotherhood and Hope at Tallinna Hospital
    Feb 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Healing Snowflakes: Brotherhood and Hope at Tallinna Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-et Story Transcript:Et: Tallinna haigla ootesaal oli vaikne.En: The waiting room of Tallinna Hospital was quiet.Et: Ainus heli, mis katkestas külma vaikust, oli kergelt krõbisev raadio eemal nurgas.En: The only sound breaking the cold silence was the faint crackling of a radio in the distant corner.Et: Tiit istus närviliselt ühe tooli serval, käed süles.En: Tiit sat nervously on the edge of a chair, his hands in his lap.Et: Ta pilk oli suunatud akna taha, kus pehmed lumehelbed langesid tasa.En: His gaze was directed outside the window, where soft snowflakes were gently falling.Et: Aeg venis ja muremõtted painasid teda üha enam.En: Time dragged on and worrisome thoughts plagued him more and more.Et: "Ole terve, kallis Liisa," pomises Tiit vaevaliselt.En: "Be well, dear Liisa," Tiit muttered weakly.Et: Tiit mäletas selgelt, kuidas nad Liisaga kohtusid kolm aastat tagasi, ühel pilvisel kevadpäeval.En: Tiit clearly remembered how he had met Liisa three years ago, on a cloudy spring day.Et: Tema naeratus oli olnud nagu päikesekiir pärast pikka vihma.En: Her smile had been like a sunbeam after a long rain.Et: Nüüd, peagi saabuv sõbrapäev, tõotas olla valusalt üksildane, kui Liisa ei paraneks.En: Now, the soon-to-arrive Valentine's Day promised to be painfully lonely if Liisa didn’t get better.Et: Järsku avanesid rasked haigla uksed ja sisse astus Kristjan.En: Suddenly, the heavy hospital doors opened, and Kristjan walked in.Et: Tiit ei osanud selle ootamatu saabumise peale öelda sõnagi.En: Tiit didn't know what to say about this unexpected arrival.Et: Kristjan oli tema vennana see, kellega Tiit oli viimasel ajal vähe suhelnud.En: As his brother, Kristjan was someone Tiit hadn't communicated with much lately.Et: Pinged nende vahel olid ajaga kasvanud, nagu lumevallid akna taga.En: The tensions between them had grown over time, like the snowdrifts outside the window.Et: Kristjan seisis hetkeks, enne kui otsustas läheneda.En: Kristjan stood for a moment before deciding to approach.Et: "Tiit," ütles ta soojalt ent veidi ebakindlalt.En: "Tiit," he said warmly but somewhat uncertainly.Et: Tuli eemale vagura tooli kergelt kriuksudes.En: He moved a bit, causing the quiet chair to creak softly.Et: "Kuulsin Liisast.En: "I heard about Liisa.Et: Kas tean, kuidas asi on?"En: Do I know how things are?"Et: Tiit vajus sügavamale tooli sisse.En: Tiit sank deeper into his chair.Et: "Ma ei tea," vastas ta vaikselt.En: "I don’t know," he replied quietly.Et: See oli hetk, mil kõik vanad vaidlused ja valud tulid pinnale nagu tormine meri.En: It was a moment when all the old arguments and pains came to the surface like a stormy sea.Et: Kaks venda istusid, vaikisid, ja vahel end peaaegu märkamatult kõigutas ootesaali kella väga vaikne tiksumine.En: The two brothers sat in silence, and in between them, the almost imperceptible ticking of the waiting room clock swayed.Et: Ühel hetkel tihti pauside vahelt, ohkamine ja närviline naeratus.En: At one moment, amid the frequent pauses, there was a sigh and a nervous smile.Et: "Liisa meeldis sulle alati," alustas Tiit lõpuks.En: "You've always liked Liisa," Tiit finally began.Et: "Ma arvan, et sa oled inimene, kellele võiksin vabandada.En: "I think you're someone I could apologize to.Et: Olen üle pika aja iseendaga rahul."En: After a long time, I’m at peace with myself."Et: Kristjan noogutas kergelt, mõistes, kuid vaikides veel hetkeks.En: Kristjan nodded slightly, understanding but remaining silent for another moment.Et: "Ma oleks pidanud rohkem püüdnud, vend," vastas ta lõpuks.En: "I should have tried harder, brother," he finally replied.Et: Need lihtsad sõnad muutusid sildaks kahe eraldunud hinge vahel.En: Those simple words became a bridge between two estranged souls.Et: Kahtlused, kahetsused hakkasid haihtuma.En: Doubts and regrets began to fade.Et: Järsku avanesid ukse kerged siseringid ja arst astus sisse ning teavitas väsinud ja murelikke venda: operatsioon oli läinud hästi.En: Suddenly, the light swing doors opened, and a doctor entered, informing the weary and anxious brothers that the operation had gone well.Et: Liisa seisund oli stabiilne.En: Liisa's condition was stable.Et: Illustreeritud leevendus, mida nad ootasid, tõukas rõõmu kallistuseks vennaste vahel.En: The illustrated relief they awaited pushed them into a joyous embrace of brotherhood.Et: Tiit ja Kristjan vaatasid läbi akna, kuidas lumehelbed jätkasid rahulikku tantsu, julgustades uusi algusi.En: Tiit and Kristjan looked through the window as the snowflakes continued their peaceful dance, encouraging new beginnings.Et: Talv oli, kuid südametesse lahendasid lõpuks õdusus ja soojus.En: It was winter, but their hearts finally found warmth and coziness.Et: Nad olid taas...
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  • Snowstorm Reflections: Finding Solace in Nature’s Embrace

    Snowstorm Reflections: Finding Solace in Nature’s Embrace
    Feb 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Snowstorm Reflections: Finding Solace in Nature’s Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Lahemaa rahvuspargi talvine rahu oli vaikne ja lummav.En: The winter peace of Lahemaa National Park was quiet and enchanting.Et: Lumi katsid mändide oksad ja tegi metsa tummaks, justkui oodates külalisi.En: Snow covered the branches of the pines, rendering the forest mute, as if awaiting visitors.Et: Katri vaatas ümbrust vaikides, tema mõtted rändasid kaugele.En: Katri silently observed the surroundings, her thoughts wandering far.Et: Tal oli vaja aega oma mõtete ja tunnete korrastamiseks.En: She needed time to organize her thoughts and feelings.Et: Hiljutine lahkuminek oli temasse sügava jälje jätnud.En: A recent breakup had left a deep mark on her.Et: Nii et kui Siim pakkus välja talve matk Lahemaale, oli Katri nõus.En: So when Siim suggested a winter hike to Lahemaa, Katri agreed.Et: Siim oli tema parim sõber ning Maarja, Siimu tüdruksõber, ühines nendega, et reis oleks turvaline ja nauditav.En: Siim was her best friend, and Maarja, Siim’s girlfriend, joined them to make sure the trip was safe and enjoyable.Et: Nad alustasid oma matka varahommikul, tuul hammustas põski ja lumi krudises saabaste all.En: They started their hike early in the morning, the wind biting their cheeks and the snow crunching under their boots.Et: Katri naeris sõprade naljade peale, kuid vahel libises tema pilk kõrvale, püüdes kadunud armastuse mälestusi.En: Katri laughed at her friends’ jokes, but occasionally her gaze would drift aside, trying to catch memories of a lost love.Et: Ta loodab, et loodus taastab tema kire fotograafia vastu.En: She hoped that nature would rekindle her passion for photography.Et: Lõuna paiku hakkas ilm muutuma.En: Around midday, the weather began to change.Et: Ootamatult hakkas tuiskama.En: Unexpectedly, a snowstorm started.Et: Tuul tõusis, viies nähtavuse peaaegu nulli.En: The wind picked up, reducing visibility to nearly zero.Et: Katri mäletas, et läheduses pidi olema vana jahimaja.En: Katri remembered that there was supposed to be an old hunting lodge nearby.Et: Ta tundis, et on õige viis sinna juhatada ja andis teada: “Meil on vaja varju leida.En: She felt it was right to lead them there and announced, "We need to find shelter.Et: Maja peaks olema siinsamas lähedal.En: The lodge should be close by."Et: ”Siim ja Maarja vaatasid üksteisele murelikult, kuid nad usaldasid Katri juhatust.En: Siim and Maarja looked at each other with concern, but they trusted Katri's guidance.Et: Nad kõndisid edasi, kuigi tuisk muutis iga sammu raskeks katsumuseks.En: They kept walking, although the snowstorm turned every step into a difficult ordeal.Et: Duskas, kui nad lõpuks maja juurde jõudsid, oli see lukus ja tühjalt seismas.En: Just as dusk fell, they finally reached the lodge, only to find it locked and standing empty.Et: Pahameel ja pettumus oli õhus.En: Frustration and disappointment hung in the air.Et: “Mida me nüüd teeme?En: "What do we do now?"Et: ” küsis Maarja, tema hääl värises külmast ja natuke ka hirmust.En: Maarja asked, her voice shaking from the cold and a bit of fear.Et: Katri vaatas teda, tundes vastutust.En: Katri looked at her, feeling responsible.Et: “Me jääme siia.En: "We will stay here.Et: Maja pakub siiski varju.En: The lodge still offers shelter.Et: Me saame üksteist soojendada ja hommikuks on ilm rahunenud.En: We can keep each other warm, and by morning the weather will have calmed."Et: ”Öö möödudes toetusid nad üksteise soojusele.En: As the night passed, they leaned on each other for warmth.Et: Hommikust päike oli hele ja pehme, valgus säras lumevaibal.En: The morning sun was bright and soft, its light sparkling on the snow carpet.Et: Olles väljapuhanud, leidsid nad kergesti tagasitee.En: Feeling rested, they easily found their way back.Et: Päevale sisenesid nad avara kergendustundega.En: They entered the day with a sense of profound relief.Et: See seiklus õpetas Katrile mõistlikkust ja sõprade toetuse väärtust.En: This adventure taught Katri sensibility and the value of friends' support.Et: Loodus pani teda naeratama ning uue energia ja tasakaaluga kõndis ta koos sõpradega edasi, olles valmis uuteks väljakutseteks elus.En: The nature made her smile, and with new energy and balance, she walked on with her friends, ready for new challenges in life. Vocabulary Words:enchanting: lummavrendering: tegimute: tummakssurroundings: ümbrustwandering: rändasidobserved: vaatasprofound: sügavabreakup: lahkuminekrekindle: taastabordeal: katsumuseksfrustration: pahameeldisappointment: pettumusshaking: värisesresponsible: vastutustshelter: varjusparkling: särasrelief: kergendustundegasensibility: mõistlikkustadventure: seiklussupport: toetusewind: tuulcrunching: krudisesgaze: pilkvisibility: ...
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    14 min
  • Finding Inspiration in Tallinn's Silent Snow

    Finding Inspiration in Tallinn's Silent Snow
    Feb 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Finding Inspiration in Tallinn's Silent Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-et Story Transcript:Et: Rasmus seisab akna juures ja vaatab lumega kaetud Tallinnat.En: Rasmus stands by the window and looks at snow-covered Tallinn.Et: Kõik see valge lumi ja hall taevas.En: All that white snow and gray sky.Et: Tal on tunne, nagu midagi oleks puudu.En: He feels like something is missing.Et: Ta tahab maalida midagi erilist kooli kunsti näituse jaoks, aga ta ei tea, kust alustada.En: He wants to paint something special for the school art exhibition, but he doesn't know where to start.Et: Kaisa, tema parim sõber, lükib mütsi pähe ja astub tuppa.En: Kaisa, his best friend, puts on a hat and steps into the room.Et: “Rasmus, mine, jaluta.En: "Rasmus, go, take a walk.Et: Vaatame vanalinna.En: Let's explore the old town.Et: Seal on alati midagi inspireerivat,” ütleb ta, käsi sõbra õlale pannes.En: There’s always something inspiring there," she says, placing a hand on her friend's shoulder.Et: Nad panevad soojad riided selga ja astuvad välja lumisele tänavale.En: They put on warm clothes and step out onto the snowy street.Et: Tallinnas on külm, kuid vaikuses on rahulik ilu.En: It is cold in Tallinn, but there's a tranquil beauty in the silence.Et: Rasmus ja Kaisa jalutavad mööda käänulisi, kitsaid tänavaid.En: Rasmus and Kaisa walk through winding, narrow streets.Et: Keskväljakule jõudes seisatavad nad.En: Reaching the central square, they stop.Et: Seal, täpselt nende ees, on suur kuusepuu valguskettidega.En: There, right in front of them, is a large Christmas tree adorned with lights.Et: "Püha Miikaeli kirik," osutab Kaisa kaugemal asuva torniga hoone poole.En: "St. Michael’s Church," Kaisa points to a towered building in the distance.Et: "See seisab siin juba sajandeid.En: "It has stood here for centuries.Et: Kõik see ajalugu, kõik need lood.En: All that history, all those stories."Et: "Rasmus mõtleb hetkeks.En: Rasmus thinks for a moment.Et: Ta näeb vanalinna teise pilguga.En: He sees the old town with new eyes.Et: Siin on jäädvustatud ajalugu, lugusid, mida inimesed on oma eluga loonud.En: Here, history is captured, stories started by people living their lives.Et: Ta sulgeb silmad ja kuulab lund krudisevat jalge all.En: He closes his eyes and listens to the snow crunching underfoot.Et: Kaisa pildistab kõrvalt vaikseid, kauneid hetki.En: Kaisa takes photos of the silent, beautiful moments beside him.Et: Kui nad edasi jalutavad, hakkavad vanalinna tuled õhtu pimeduses särama.En: As they continue walking, the old town lights start to shine in the evening darkness.Et: Kõik muutub soojaks ja kutsuvaks.En: Everything becomes warm and inviting.Et: Justkui pakuks aeg elavat maali.En: It's as if time offers a living painting.Et: Rasmus seab end keset Raekoja platsi.En: Rasmus positions himself in the center of Raekoja Plats.Et: Seal, kuhu kõik valgus koondub, tunneb ta äkki, mis teda puudutab: see, kuidas ajalugu ja tänapäev ühte põimuvad, kuidas inimesed oma lugusid loovad.En: There, where all the light converges, he suddenly feels touched by the way history and the present merge, and how people create their stories.Et: Naastes koju, istub Rasmus kohe maalimise juurde.En: Back home, Rasmus immediately sits down to paint.Et: Ta hakkab pintsli ja akrüülvärvidega oma nägemust lõuendile kandma.En: He starts to transfer his vision onto the canvas with brush and acrylic paints.Et: Ta värvib Tallinna vanalinna, mitte lihtsalt hoonete ja tänavate, vaid valgust ja varju, soojust ja mälestusi.En: He paints Tallinn’s old town, not just the buildings and streets, but the lights and shadows, warmth and memories.Et: Rasmus maalib kirikuid, torne ja lumiseid tänavaid nii, nagu tal need silma paistsid.En: Rasmus paints churches, towers, and snowy streets as they appeared to him.Et: Näituse päev jõuab kätte.En: The exhibition day arrives.Et: Rasmuse maal ripub saali keskosas.En: Rasmus's painting hangs in the center of the hall.Et: Kaisa seisab ta kõrval, kui inimesed kokku kogunevad.En: Kaisa stands next to him as people gather.Et: "See on imeline," ütleb keegi, peatudes Rasmuse maali ees.En: "It's wonderful," someone says, stopping in front of Rasmus's painting.Et: “See näitab talve helgust ja linna hingust.En: "It shows the brightness of winter and the soul of the city."Et: ” Rasmuse näole ilmub naeratus.En: A smile appears on Rasmus's face.Et: Ta tunneb, et midagi on temas muutunud.En: He feels that something within him has changed.Et: Tema südames on kindlus ja rõõm.En: In his heart, there is certainty and joy.Et: Kunst on südamest tulev, ja ta usaldab nüüd oma instinkte.En: Art comes from the heart, and now he trusts his instincts.Et: Sel hetkel saab Rasmus aru, et inspiratsioon ei pea olema suur ega kauge.En: At that moment, Rasmus realizes that ...
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