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  • Winter Reconciliation: A Heartfelt Reunion in Rīga

    Winter Reconciliation: A Heartfelt Reunion in Rīga
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Winter Reconciliation: A Heartfelt Reunion in Rīga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Ziemas diena bija klāta sniega baltumā Rīgas ielās.En: The winter day was covered in the whiteness of snow on the streets of Rīga.Lv: Kristaps gāja cauri pilsētas centram, kur cilvēki steigā pirka Valentīndienas dāvanas.En: Kristaps walked through the city center, where people were hurriedly buying Valentine's Day gifts.Lv: Tas atgādināja viņam par šodienas tikšanos ar Elzu.En: It reminded him of today's meeting with Elza.Lv: Viņš cerēja uz salabšanu pēc daudziem gadiem.En: He hoped for a reconciliation after many years.Lv: Parastais Rīgas kafejnīcas “Flower Farm” siltums pievilka viņu.En: The usual warmth of the Rīga café "Flower Farm" attracted him.Lv: Tā bija maza, bet mājīga vieta.En: It was a small but cozy place.Lv: Gaisā virmoja kafijas un ziedu aromāts.En: The air was filled with the aroma of coffee and flowers.Lv: Gariem logiem pāri slīdēja sniegpārslas, veidojot īstu ziemas pasaku.En: Snowflakes slid across the tall windows, creating a true winter fairy tale.Lv: Kristaps iekārtojās iesildītajā zālē.En: Kristaps settled into the warmed hall.Lv: Elza ieradās pāris minūtes pēc viņa.En: Elza arrived a few minutes after him.Lv: Viņa izskatījās piesardzīga, tomēr bija atnākusi.En: She appeared cautious, yet she had come.Lv: "Labdien, Kristap," viņa klusi sacīja, pūloties noslēpt satraukumu.En: "Good day, Kristap," she said quietly, trying to hide her nervousness.Lv: "Labdien, Elza," Kristaps atbildēja, jūtot, kā pagātnes atmiņas smagi ielūst šajā brīdī.En: "Good day, Elza," Kristaps replied, feeling how memories from the past heavily poured into this moment.Lv: Viņi pasūtīja kafiju un klusēja, līdz Kristaps beidzot sāka runāt.En: They ordered coffee and stayed silent until Kristaps finally started to speak.Lv: "Atceries, kā mēs bērnībā spēlējāmies sniegā?En: "Do you remember how we used to play in the snow as kids?"Lv: " Kristaps jautāja.En: Kristaps asked.Lv: "Jā," Elza atsmaidīja.En: "Yes," Elza smiled.Lv: "Tas bija mūsu mazais sniega dārzs.En: "It was our little snow garden."Lv: " Viņa mammas izveidotās sniega cepures bija kļuvušas leģendāras viņu tuvējā parkā.En: Snow hats made by her mother had become legendary in their nearby park.Lv: Kristaps turpināja: "Es tiešām ilgojos pēc tā laika, kad mums vienkārši bija jautri kopā.En: Kristaps continued: "I really miss that time when we just had fun together."Lv: " Elza nedaudz pavērās, laiļaujot smaidam izpaust savas jūtas.En: Elza glanced slightly, allowing the smile to express her feelings.Lv: Mazpamazām ledus mūsuē sharkTal nebaidoties tim iegrims pavērēji - jūtas sirds virzienā.En: Gradually, the ice began to melt, letting emotions sink towards the heart.Lv: "Es patiešām gribu salabt," Kristaps teica ar patiesu sirsnību.En: "I truly want to make amends," Kristaps said with genuine sincerity.Lv: Elza juta, ka viņa vārdi skāra sirdi.En: Elza felt his words touch her heart.Lv: "Varbūt mēs varētu sākt, ja satiekamies vairāk," Elza piedāvāja, vēloties atvērt jaunas durvis.En: "Maybe we could start by meeting more," Elza offered, wanting to open new doors.Lv: Viņu acu skatienā bija cerība un sapratne.En: There was hope and understanding in their glances.Lv: Kristaps atgriezās mājās, sajūtot maigumu.En: Kristaps returned home, feeling a tenderness.Lv: Viņš saprata, ka atklāties nav vājums, bet spēks.En: He realized that opening up is not a weakness, but a strength.Lv: Šodien viņš bija ieguvis jaunu ģimenes sākumu, ko vēlējies ilgu laiku.En: Today he gained a new family beginning, something he had wanted for a long time.Lv: Kafejnīcas gaišā atmosfēra, sniegainais logs un dzērienu siltums kļuva par viņu jauno sākumu vēstnešiem.En: The bright atmosphere of the café, the snowy window, and the warmth of the drinks became the messengers of their new beginning.Lv: Kristaps un Elza bija pirmie solis ceļā uz kopīgu nākotni.En: Kristaps and Elza had taken the first step towards a shared future. Vocabulary Words:whiteness: baltumsreconciliation: salabšanaattracted: pievilkacozy: mājīgasnowflakes: sniegpārslascautious: piesardzīganervousness: satraukumssilent: klusējagenuine: patiesusincerity: sirsnībumemories: atmiņaslegendary: leģendārasglance: skatstenderness: maigumuweakness: vājumsmessengers: vēstnešishared: kopīguunderstanding: sapratneatmosphere: atmosfērawarmth: siltumsaroma: aromātsopened: atvērtassnowy: sniegainsice: ledusfun: jautrireminded: atgādinājaappeared: izskatījāssettled: iekārtojāsprevious: pagātnestouched: skāra
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  • From Snow to Spark: Siblings Revive Their Ancestral Farm

    From Snow to Spark: Siblings Revive Their Ancestral Farm
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: From Snow to Spark: Siblings Revive Their Ancestral Farm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Sniegs viegli krita uz Mālpils Ziedu fermas laukiem.En: Snow gently fell upon the fields of Mālpils Ziedu Farm.Lv: Balta sega klusināja pasauli, atgādinot par senākiem laikiem, kad viss šķita vienkāršāks.En: A white blanket muffled the world, serving as a reminder of older times when everything seemed simpler.Lv: Edgars stāvēja pie loga un vēroja apsnigušo ainavu.En: Edgars stood by the window, observing the snowy landscape.Lv: Viņš juta vecmāmiņas klātbūtni katrā stūrī.En: He felt his grandmother's presence in every corner.Lv: Viņa turēja šo zemi savās darba rokās, un Edgars gribēja rīkoties tāpat.En: She had held this land in her working hands, and Edgars wanted to do the same.Lv: Sintija, viņa māsa, bija cits uzskats.En: Sintija, his sister, had a different viewpoint.Lv: Viņa ienāca istabā, apsedzot plecus ar šalli.En: She entered the room, wrapping a scarf around her shoulders.Lv: "Tev ir smaga galva," viņa teica Edgaram.En: "You're being unrealistic," she said to Edgars.Lv: "Mums jādomā praktiski.En: "We have to think practically.Lv: Ziema nenes peļņu.En: Winter doesn't bring profit."Lv: " Edgars uzklausīja, kā viņa vēlreiz uzsvēra, ka labāk ir pārdot fermu un meklēt jaunas iespējas.En: Edgars listened as she emphasized once more that it would be better to sell the farm and look for new opportunities.Lv: "Es saprotu," Edgars atbildēja, "bet man ir ideja.En: "I understand," Edgars replied, "but I have an idea."Lv: " Viņš paņēma Sintiju aiz rokas un veda viņu ārā.En: He took Sintija by the hand and led her outside.Lv: Viņi staigāja pa sniega klātu fermu, Edgars rādīja katru stūri, kas bija piesātināts ar atmiņām.En: They walked around the snow-covered farm, with Edgars pointing out each corner saturated with memories.Lv: "Šī dobe," viņš teica, "kad zied, viss līdzinās vecmāmiņas priekam.En: "This flower bed," he said, "when it blooms, it mirrors our grandmother's joy."Lv: "Viņi nonāca pie veca ozola.En: They reached an old oak tree.Lv: Tur atradās vecmāmiņas vēstule koka kastītē.En: There lay their grandmother's letter in a wooden box.Lv: Sintija paņēma to un sāka lasīt.En: Sintija picked it up and began to read.Lv: Vēstule atgādināja, ka mīlestība un skaistums ir lielāki nekā lieli plāni un pārmaiņas.En: The letter reminded them that love and beauty are greater than grand plans and changes.Lv: Vecmāmiņa lūdza, lai viņi strādātu kopā un atrastu kopīgu ceļu.En: Their grandmother asked them to work together and find a common path.Lv: Sintija aizverot vēstuli pieklusi.En: Sintija closed the letter quietly.Lv: "Es vēlos dot šai vietai iespēju," viņa teica klusi.En: "I want to give this place a chance," she said softly.Lv: Edgars smaidīja.En: Edgars smiled.Lv: "Mēs varam organizēt Valentīna dienas pasākumu.En: "We can organize a Valentine's Day event.Lv: Cilvēki atnāks, baudīs un, iespējams, atnesīs ienākumus," viņš piedāvāja.En: People will come, enjoy, and perhaps bring in some income," he suggested.Lv: Nākamajā nedēļā viss kļuva dzīvīgāks.En: The following week, everything livened up.Lv: Fermā sanāca cilvēki, smaids un smiekli pildīja gaisu.En: The farm was filled with people, smiles, and laughter filling the air.Lv: Sintija un Edgars, redzot laimes pilnas sejas, saprata, ka māja ir vairāk nekā tikai zemes gabals.En: Seeing the happiness on people's faces, Sintija and Edgars realized that the house was more than just a plot of land.Lv: Tā runāja mīlestības un kopības valodā.En: It spoke the language of love and togetherness.Lv: Pēc tam viņi sēdēja pie kamīna, kur liesmas atspulgs sildīja istabu, un zināja, ka nākotne varētu būt abu vērta — sava mākonīša sapņi un pamatīgs darbs fermā.En: Later, they sat by the fireplace, where the reflection of the flames warmed the room, knowing that the future could be worth it for both — their little cloud of dreams and hard work on the farm.Lv: Ziema bija auksta, bet sirdis — siltas.En: The winter was cold, but their hearts were warm. Vocabulary Words:gently: viegliblanket: segamuffled: klusinājalandscape: ainavaviewpoint: uzskatswrap: apsedzotpractically: praktiskisaturated: piesātinātsbloom: ziedjoy: priekamoak: ozolapath: ceļuprofit: peļņuorganize: organizētevent: pasākumuincome: ienākumuslivened: dzīvīgākssmiles: smaidsreflection: atspulgscorner: stūrīpresence: klātbūtnicommon: kopīguplot: gabalstogetherness: kopībaswarmed: sildījafuture: nākotnedreams: sapņihard work: pamatīgs darbsreminder: atgādinotchance: iespēju
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    14 mins
  • Love & Courage: A Valentine's Day in Rīga's Snowy Streets

    Love & Courage: A Valentine's Day in Rīga's Snowy Streets
    Feb 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Love & Courage: A Valentine's Day in Rīga's Snowy Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Krasni mirkļi senajās Rīgas ielāsEn: Beautiful Moments on the Old Streets of RīgaLv: Tas bija auksts februāra rīts.En: It was a cold February morning.Lv: Zeme bija klāta ar svaigi uzkritis sniegu.En: The ground was covered with freshly fallen snow.Lv: Vecpilsētas šaurās ielas izskatījās pasakaini.En: The narrow streets of the old town looked magical.Lv: Jānis un Ieva gāja pa ielu uz skolu.En: Jānis and Ieva were walking down the street to school.Lv: Abi vilkušies vilnas šallēs.En: Both wrapped in wool scarves.Lv: Mazu mirdzošu veikalu logi spīdēja kā Ziemassvētku lampiņas.En: The small sparkling shop windows shone like Christmas lights.Lv: Diena bija īpaša – Valentīndiena, un arī eksāmena diena.En: The day was special—Valentine's Day, and also exam day.Lv: Jānis juta sirdi uztriecamies.En: Jānis felt his heart racing.Lv: Viņa bija talantīgs skolnieks, bet liela zinātnieka sirsniņa pie Jāņa bija Ieva.En: He was a talented student, but the heart of a great scholar belonged to Jānis for Ieva.Lv: Viņš gribēja viņai pateikt, ko jūt, bet bija bailīgs.En: He wanted to tell her how he felt, but he was timid.Lv: "Gatavojies eksāmenam?" Ieva jautāja, kad abi gāja pa ielu.En: "Are you ready for the exam?" Ieva asked as they walked down the street.Lv: Viņas balss bija silta un uzmundrinoša.En: Her voice was warm and encouraging.Lv: Jānis smaidīja, lai gan prāts skrēja citur.En: Jānis smiled, even though his mind was elsewhere.Lv: "Jā, es domāju, ka būs labi," viņš saņēmis.En: "Yes, I think it will be fine," he managed.Lv: Viņi kopā bija pavadījuši daudz laika, mācoties un sarunājoties.En: They had spent a lot of time together, studying and talking.Lv: Ieva bija draudzīga un atvērta.En: Ieva was friendly and open.Lv: Jānis juta, ka šodien ir īstā diena.En: Jānis felt that today was the right day.Lv: "Saki, Ieva," Jānis teica, apstādinot viņu starp skaistajām, vecmodīgajām mājām.En: "Say, Ieva," Jānis said, stopping her between the beautiful, old-fashioned houses.Lv: "Es gribu tev kaut ko pateikt."En: "I want to tell you something."Lv: Ieva apstājās un skatījās viņam acīs.En: Ieva stopped and looked him in the eyes.Lv: Viņas smaids lika Jāņa vaigiem pulsēt.En: Her smile made Jānis' cheeks tingle.Lv: "Es jau kādu laiku jūtos... es jūtos..." viņš vilcinājās.En: "I have been feeling for some time... I feel..." he hesitated.Lv: "Es tevi ļoti cienu un gribu, lai tu zini, ka man esi īpaša."En: "I respect you a lot and want you to know that you are special to me."Lv: Ieva smaidīja vēl plašāk.En: Ieva smiled even wider.Lv: "Jāni, man tas ir ļoti svarīgi.En: "Jānis, that means a lot to me.Lv: Arī tu man esi īpašs," viņa sacīja sirsnīgi.En: You are special to me too," she said sincerely.Lv: Jāņa sirds piepildījās ar prieku.En: Jānis' heart filled with joy.Lv: Viņa drosme netika veltīga.En: His courage was not wasted.Lv: Ieva turpināja: "Ejot eksāmenā, mēs to darīsim kopā.En: Ieva continued, "As we go to the exam, we'll do it together.Lv: Tas viss būs labi."En: Everything will be fine."Lv: Kopā viņi devās tālāk, klusām čalojoši un smejoties.En: Together they went on, quietly chatting and laughing.Lv: Skolā Jānis beidzot sajuta mieru.En: At school, Jānis finally felt at peace.Lv: Viņam blakus stāvēja Ieva, un tas deva viņam spēku.En: Standing next to him was Ieva, and that gave him strength.Lv: Viņi abi bija labi sagatavojušies, un pat nejutīgais ziemas vējš nespēja izkliedēt šo siltumu viņa sirdī.En: They were both well-prepared, and not even the numbing winter wind could dispel the warmth in his heart.Lv: Kad eksāmens bija beidzies, Jānis juta, ka noslēdzās ne tikai sekolahaa prov, bet arī viņa iekšējais cīniņš.En: When the exam was over, Jānis felt that not only the school event had concluded, but also his internal struggle.Lv: Tagad viņš zināja - emocijas ir jāizsaka, un tas bija pirmais solis jaunas dzīves sākšanai.En: Now he knew—emotions must be expressed, and it was the first step in starting a new life.Lv: Viņi atstāja skolu kopā, jaundibinātās attiecības dodot jaunu cerību.En: They left the school together, with newly established relationships bringing new hope.Lv: Vecpilsētas ielas, klātas ar sniegu un iemirdzas klusumā, bija liecinieces divu jaunu dvēseļu savienošanai.En: The old town streets, covered with snow and glistening in silence, were witnesses to the bonding of two young souls. Vocabulary Words:beautiful: krasnimoments: mirkļinarrow: šaurāsexam: eksāmenaracing: uztriecamiesscholar: zinātniekatimid: bailīgsencouraging: uzmundrinošahesitated: vilcinājāsrespect: cienusincerely: ...
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