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  • A Christmas Reunion: Taavi's Journey to Find Kadri

    A Christmas Reunion: Taavi's Journey to Find Kadri
    Dec 18 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: A Christmas Reunion: Taavi's Journey to Find Kadri Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-19-et Story Transcript:Et: Helged lumekristallid keerlesid õhus, kui Taavi seisis Tallinnas, lastekodu jäisel esisel.En: Helged snowflakes swirled in the air as Taavi stood in Tallinn, on the icy front of the orphanage.Et: See oli tema viimane päev siin.En: It was his last day here.Et: Toas helkisid jõulukaunistused, lihtsad ja tagasihoidlikud, kuid need andsid sooja tunnet, mida Taavi vajas.En: Inside, Christmas decorations gleamed, simple and modest, but they gave a warm feeling that Taavi needed.Et: Ta vaatas veel viimast korda ümber, enne kui raske hingeõhuga tuppa astus, et öelda head aega.En: He looked around one last time before stepping inside with a heavy breath to say goodbye.Et: "Ma leian Kadri," ütles Taavi kindlameelselt Maarikale, lastekodu juhatajale.En: "I will find Kadri," said Taavi resolutely to Maarika, the head of the orphanage.Et: "Ma tean, et saan aru, kus ta on."En: "I know I can figure out where she is."Et: Maarika naeratas pehmelt.En: Maarika smiled softly.Et: Ta teadis, et Taavi oli valmis.En: She knew that Taavi was ready.Et: "Kui sa teda leiad, siis tule meile jõuluõhtul rääkima," vastas ta hoolega mässides Taavile salli ümber kaela, enne kui noormees õue külma talveõhku astus.En: "When you find her, come and tell us on Christmas Eve," she replied, carefully wrapping a scarf around Taavi's neck before the young man stepped out into the cold winter air.Et: Taavi jalutas aeglaselt mööda lumist tänavat.En: Taavi walked slowly along the snowy street.Et: Mälestused sellest, kuidas ta ja Kadri mängisid Tallinna mänguväljakutel, tulvasid tagasi.En: Memories of how he and Kadri played on the playgrounds of Tallinn flooded back.Et: Ta pöördus nende vanade mängupaikade poole, otsides vihjeid või midagi, mis võiks viia ta õe juurde.En: He turned toward their old play spots, looking for clues or something that might lead him to his sister.Et: Siin juures olev mänguväljak oli vaikne, nagu ootas kedagi tagasi.En: The playground nearby was quiet, as if waiting for someone to return.Et: Lumi krigises Taavi saabaste all.En: Snow crunched under Taavi's boots.Et: Ja äkki – seal see oli.En: And suddenly—there it was.Et: Pingi all leidis Taavi väikese paberi.En: Under a bench, Taavi found a small piece of paper.Et: See oli kortsus, kuid Taavi tundis kohe Kadri käekirja.En: It was crumpled, but Taavi immediately recognized Kadri's handwriting.Et: "Lugupeetud Taavi, kui sa seda leiad, siis tead, et olen sinuga.En: "Dear Taavi, if you find this, know that I am with you.Et: Tule minu juurde aadressile: Väike-Karja 5," seisis kirjas.En: Come to me at the address: Väike-Karja 5," read the letter.Et: Taavi südames olev soojus sulas külm hinges ja ta teadis, et on õige teel.En: The warmth in Taavi's heart melted the cold spirit, and he knew he was on the right path.Et: Sel õhtul helistas Taavi uksekella Väike-Karja 5.En: That evening, Taavi rang the doorbell at Väike-Karja 5.Et: Uks avanes ja seal seisis Kadri, tema silmis rõõm ja üllatus.En: The door opened, and there stood Kadri, joy and surprise in her eyes.Et: "Taavi!"En: "Taavi!"Et: hüüdis Kadri ning kaisutas teda tugevasti.En: exclaimed Kadri and hugged him tightly.Et: Jõulutuled helkisid ümberringi, kui nad õhtul koos istusid, rääkisid ja naersid.En: Christmas lights glistened all around as they sat together that evening, talking and laughing.Et: Nad olid taas koos, vennas ja õde — see oli parim jõulukink, mida Taavi oleks võinud soovida.En: They were together again, brother and sister — it was the best Christmas gift Taavi could have wished for.Et: Üheskoos mõistsid nad, et nendevahelised peresidemed on väärtuslikud ja kalkusekindel jõulusoov.En: Together they understood that the bonds of family are valuable and a firm Christmas wish.Et: Sellest päevast alates teadis Taavi, et tal on kodu.En: From that day forward, Taavi knew he had a home.Et: Kodus, mis elas Kadri soojuse ja kohaloleku südames.En: A home that lived in the warmth and presence of Kadri.Et: Jõulujärgsetel päevadel lastekodu lastele rääkides, mõistsid nad kõik, et pere on see, mis teeb jõulu eriliseks.En: In the days following Christmas, as he told the story to the children at the orphanage, they all understood that family is what makes Christmas special.Et: Ja Maarika, silmad sädeledes, teadis, et Taavi oli leidnud oma koha maailmas.En: And Maarika, her eyes sparkling, knew that Taavi had found his place in the world. Vocabulary Words:swirled: keerlesidicy: jäiselorphanage: lastekodumodest: tagasihoidlikudresolutely: kindlameelseltwrapping: mässidesscarf: salliboots: saabastecrumpled: kortsusrecognized: tundismelting: sulasrang: helistasdoorbell: uksekellahugged: kaisutasglistened: helkisidlaughed: naersidbonds: ...
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  • Rediscovering Christmas Magic: A Family's Heartfelt Journey

    Rediscovering Christmas Magic: A Family's Heartfelt Journey
    Dec 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Rediscovering Christmas Magic: A Family's Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Tallinna Raekoja plats säras jõuluvalguses nagu unenägu.En: Tallinna Raekoja plats shone in the Christmas lights like a dream.Et: Õhk oli täis piparkookide ja hõõgveini lõhna.En: The air was filled with the scent of gingerbread and mulled wine.Et: Maarja seisis seal oma perekonnaga, vaadates puust kioskeid, mis olid täidetud käsitööesemete ja maiuspaladega.En: Maarja stood there with her family, looking at the wooden kiosks filled with handicrafts and treats.Et: Ta soovis, et see päev oleks eriline, nagu need meeldejäävad jõulud, mil ta ise oli laps.En: She wished this day would be special, like those unforgettable Christmases when she herself was a child.Et: Rein, tema abikaasa, heitis pilgu taevasse, kontrollides, kas hakkab lund sadama.En: Rein, her husband, glanced at the sky, checking if snow was about to fall.Et: Kristjan, nende teismeline poeg, seisis suures pildis kõrval, silmnähtavalt igavusest vaevatud.En: Kristjan, their teenage son, stood off to the side, visibly burdened by boredom.Et: Maarja märkas, kuidas Rein ja Kristjan vahel kippus pinge kasvama, iga kord, kui Rein üritas Kristjaniga rääkida, rullus noormehe silmaderes tüdimus.En: Maarja noticed how tension tended to rise between Rein and Kristjan every time Rein tried to talk to him, as the young man's eyes rolled in weariness.Et: Maarjal hakkas kergelt ärevustunne hinge pugema, nähes, et tema hoolikalt planeeritud päev ähvardab laguneda.En: A slight feeling of anxiety started to creep into Maarja's heart, seeing that her carefully planned day was threatening to unravel.Et: Maarja mõtles, kas tema pingutused olid asjata.En: Maarja wondered if her efforts had been in vain.Et: Ta ohkas ja otsustas hetkeks peatuda.En: She sighed and decided to pause for a moment.Et: Võib-olla oli aeg oma plaan lahti lasta.En: Maybe it was time to let go of her plan.Et: „Kristjan,“ pöördus ta poja poole pehmel häälel, „mida sina tegelikult täna teha tahaksid?“ Kristjan vaatas oma ema üllatunult, nagu ei usuks oma kõrvu.En: “Kristjan,” she addressed her son in a soft voice, “what would you actually like to do today?” Kristjan looked at his mother in surprise, as if he didn’t believe his ears.Et: Maarja tundis, kuidas hetkeks vaikis kogu jõuluturgu ümbritsev sagin, kui ta ootas poja vastust.En: Maarja felt as if for a moment the hustle and bustle surrounding the Christmas market went silent as she awaited her son's response.Et: „Võib-olla võiksime minna vaatama neid vanu jõuluehete väljapanekuid?“ pakkus Kristjan ettevaatlikult.En: “Maybe we could go see those old Christmas decoration displays?” Kristjan suggested cautiously.Et: Maarja naeratas kergendunult.En: Maarja smiled with relief.Et: See oli tema jaoks ootamatu, ent tervitatav idee.En: It was an unexpected but welcome idea for her.Et: „Muidugi, lähme vaatame!“ kinnitas ta.En: “Of course, let’s go see them!” she agreed.Et: Ja nii suundusid nad esemeid vaatama.En: And so they headed off to see the items.Et: Rein järgis neid, vaikides ja oodates, mis sellest välja tuleb.En: Rein followed them, silent and waiting to see what would come of it.Et: Nad jõudsid väljapanekuni, kus olid vanaaegsed ehted ja dekoratsioonid laiali laotatud.En: They arrived at the display where vintage ornaments and decorations were spread out.Et: Maarja jälgis, kuidas Kristjani huvi ärkas ja Rein hakkas tütrele köitvate esemetega seltsides hoogsalt jutustama.En: Maarja watched as Kristjan's interest awoke, and Rein began to enthusiastically narrate alongside their daughter, enchanted by the captivating items.Et: Maarja süda oli täis tänulikkust.En: Maarja's heart was full of gratitude.Et: Siin, nende vanaaegsete ehete keskel, said nad osa ühest neist erilistest hetkedest.En: Here, amidst these antique decorations, they experienced one of those special moments.Et: Öö oli juba kätte jõudnud, kui nad lõpuks lahkusid.En: Night had already fallen by the time they finally left.Et: Kõigi meeleolu oli rõõmsam ja soojem.En: Everyone’s mood was cheerier and warmer.Et: Maarja tundis, et oli midagi õppinud — mõnikord ei vaja täiuslikkus hoolikat planeerimist.En: Maarja felt she had learned something — sometimes perfection doesn’t require meticulous planning.Et: Piisab soovist olla koos ja aktsepteerida hetki, nagu need on.En: It’s enough to wish to be together and to accept moments as they are.Et: Koos kõndisid nad turult raekoja platsi ristikese suunas.En: Together they walked from the market towards the raekoja plats cross.Et: Kõigil oli raske talvejope all selle talvise õhtu soojus.En: Beneath the heavy winter coats, each felt the warmth of this winter evening.Et: Üksteise läheduse ja uue mõistmise ...
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  • Finding a Heartfelt Gift at Tallinn's Christmas Market

    Finding a Heartfelt Gift at Tallinn's Christmas Market
    Dec 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Finding a Heartfelt Gift at Tallinn's Christmas Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-et Story Transcript:Et: Tallinna Jõuluturg säras tuledes ja rõõmsates häältes.En: The Tallinna Jõuluturg shone with lights and joyful voices.Et: Kalle, noor ja energiline, jalutas sõprade Raineri ja Mairega kireva turgude ridade vahel.En: Kalle, young and energetic, strolled between the colorful market stalls with friends Rainer and Maire.Et: Lumine ilm kattis Vabaduse väljaku ja hõõgveini lõhn lisas soojust külmale päevapuhangule.En: The snowy weather covered Vabaduse väljak and the scent of mulled wine added warmth to the cold day.Et: "Kalle, siin on nii palju ilusaid asju!"En: "Kalle, there are so many beautiful things here!"Et: hüüdis Maire, silmad säramas nagu jõulukaunistused.En: exclaimed Maire, her eyes sparkling like Christmas decorations.Et: Ta ei teadnud, et Kalle südames oli plaan.En: She didn't know that Kalle had a plan in his heart.Et: Kalle tahtis leida kingitust, mis ütleks rohkem kui tuhat sõna, ilma nende sõprust ohustamata.En: Kalle wanted to find a gift that would say more than a thousand words, without jeopardizing their friendship.Et: Rainer lonkis Kalle kõrval, sosistades nõuandeid: "Sõber, ära kiirusta.En: Rainer trudged alongside Kalle, whispering advice: "Friend, don't rush.Et: Leia midagi, mis on siiras."En: Find something that is sincere."Et: Kalle noogutas, kuigi kahtlus puges tema sisse.En: Kalle nodded, though doubt crept in.Et: Uhke ehted, pehmed sallid, käsitsi valmistatud keraamika — kõik pakkusid oma võlu.En: Delightful jewelry, soft scarves, handmade ceramics — all offered their charm.Et: Lõpuks, pärast mitmeid kaalutlusi, Kalle peatus pisikese põlvekõrguse stendi ees.En: Finally, after much consideration, Kalle stopped in front of a small knee-high stand.Et: Seal oli midagi erilist: väike puidust karp, mille peal oli käsitsi graveeritud pealinnavaade.En: There was something special: a small wooden box with a hand-engraved view of the capital on the top.Et: Karpi avades leidis ta südamerahu toonuse, nagu olnuks see loodud just Maire jaoks.En: Opening the box, he found a tone of peace, as if it had been made just for Maire.Et: Kõikidest valikutest sel talinu õhtul, Kalle tundis, et see väike karp oli just õige.En: Among all the choices on that winter evening, Kalle felt that this small box was just right.Et: Vähemalt nii ta lootis.En: At least, he hoped so.Et: Nad kolmekesi jõudsid turu keskele, kus kuusepuu kõrgus ja valgustasid pilkases taevas.En: The three of them reached the center of the market, where a Christmas tree towered and lit up the dark sky.Et: Kalle ulatas kummalise kindlusega karbi Mairele.En: Kalle handed the box to Maire with an unusual certainty.Et: Ta süda tagus närviliselt, kui Maire paki avas.En: His heart pounded nervously as Maire opened the package.Et: "Kalle, see on imeline!"En: "Kalle, it's wonderful!"Et: ütles Maire, kui nägi puidust karpi.En: said Maire when she saw the wooden box.Et: "See on nii ilus ja mõtlik."En: "It's so beautiful and thoughtful."Et: Ta vaatas Kallele otsa, silmad pehmed ja tänulikud.En: She looked Kalle in the eyes, soft and grateful.Et: "Ma lihtsalt tahan, et teaksid, kui oluline oled minu jaoks," ütles Kalle arglikult.En: "I just want you to know how important you are to me," said Kalle timidly.Et: Maire naeratas ja pani käe Kalle õlale.En: Maire smiled and placed a hand on Kalle's shoulder.Et: "Mulle meeldib see kingitus ja meie aeg koos veel rohkem," vastas ta.En: "I love this gift and our time together even more," she replied.Et: Midagi tema pilgus vihjas, et nende sõprusel oli hoopis sügavam tähendus, kui nad olid seni tunnistanud.En: Something in her gaze hinted that their friendship held a much deeper meaning than they had acknowledged until now.Et: Õhtu lõpuks oli Kallel uut leitud enesekindlus.En: By the end of the evening, Kalle had newfound confidence.Et: Ta mõistis, et tõelised tunded ei vaja alati täiuslikkust, vaid ehedust.En: He realized that true feelings don't always need perfection, but authenticity.Et: Tallinnas, jõuluturul, oli ta leidnud endale seiklusest rohkem, kui esialgu oodata oskas — oma südame hääle.En: In Tallinn, at the Christmas market, he had found more in this adventure than he initially expected — his heart's voice. Vocabulary Words:mulled wine: hõõgveinjeopardizing: ohustamatatrudged: lonkissincere: siirascrept: pugesconsideration: kaalutlusiengraved: graveeritudtone of peace: südamerahu toonusetowered: kõrguscertainty: kindlusegatimidly: arglikultgrateful: tänulikacknowledged: tunistanudadventure: seiklusauthenticity: ehedustconfident: enesekindlusstrolled: jalutassparkling: säramasoffered: pakkusidhand-engraved: käsitsi graveerituddelightful: uhkehinted: vihjassoft: pehmedunusual: kummaliseacknowledge: ...
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