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  • Conquering Fears and Finding Friends at Spišský hrad

    Conquering Fears and Finding Friends at Spišský hrad
    Jul 7 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Conquering Fears and Finding Friends at Spišský hrad Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-07-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Spišský hrad sa týčil na kopci, jeho staré kamenné múry sa kúpali v zlatom letnom slnku.En: Spišský hrad stood tall on the hill, its old stone walls bathed in the golden summer sun.Sk: Červené maky jemne kývali vo vlahom vánku, roztrúsené po svahoch.En: Red poppies gently swayed in the mild breeze, scattered across the slopes.Sk: Bolo leto a škola Karola Veľkého organizovala výlet na Spišský hrad.En: It was summer and the škola Karola Veľkého was organizing a trip to Spišský hrad.Sk: Jozef, Marek a Klára kráčali po úzkej ceste, ktorá viedla k známemu hradu.En: Jozef, Marek, and Klára walked along the narrow path leading to the well-known castle.Sk: "Počuli ste, že Spišský hrad je jedným z najväčších hradov v Strednej Európe?" spýtala sa Klára, nová dievčina v triede.En: "Did you know that Spišský hrad is one of the largest castles in Central Europe?" Klára, the new girl in class, asked.Sk: Jozef sa usmial.En: Jozef smiled.Sk: Tušil, že to je jeho šanca zapôsobiť.En: He sensed this was his chance to make an impression.Sk: Jozef sa často cítil v tieni svojich živších spolužiakov.En: Jozef often felt overshadowed by his livelier classmates.Sk: Miloval históriu, ale málokedy našiel odvahu hovoriť.En: He loved history, but rarely found the courage to speak up.Sk: No teraz chcel Kláru ohromiť a spriateliť sa s ňou.En: Now he wanted to impress Klára and make friends with her.Sk: „Môžem ti o hrade niečo povedať, ak chceš,“ navrhol.En: "I can tell you something about the castle if you want," he suggested.Sk: Klára prikývla s úsmevom.En: Klára nodded with a smile.Sk: Marek priateľsky poklepal Jozefa po pleci.En: Marek patted Jozef on the shoulder encouragingly.Sk: "Ideš na to, kamarát," povzbudil ho.En: "You got this, buddy," he encouraged.Sk: Po chvíľe sa zastavili na mieste, odkiaľ bolo vidieť celý hrad.En: After a while, they stopped at a spot where the entire castle was visible.Sk: „Začiatky hradu siahajú až do 12. storočia,“ začal Jozef, no jeho hlas bol neistý.En: "The beginnings of the castle go back to the 12th century," Jozef began, but his voice was uncertain.Sk: Srdce mu bilo rýchlo a myšlienky mu poskočili ako zvonky.En: His heart was beating fast and his thoughts were bouncing around like bells.Sk: Marek pocítil jeho nepohodlie a pripojil sa: „Je to fascinujúce miesto. Týkala sa ho aj veľmi slávna rodina.“En: Marek sensed his discomfort and joined in: "It's a fascinating place. A very famous family was also connected to it."Sk: Jozef zhlboka dýchal a so súhlasom Mareka pokračoval.En: Jozef took a deep breath and, with Marek's approval, continued.Sk: Cítil, ako sa mu vracia istota.En: He felt his confidence returning.Sk: „Bolo to dôležité centrum obchodu a kultúry,“ dodal s novým presvedčením.En: "It was an important center of trade and culture," he added with newfound conviction.Sk: Klára počúvala s úprimným záujmom.En: Klára listened with genuine interest.Sk: Jej otázky a úsmevy Jozefa povzbudzovali.En: Her questions and smiles encouraged Jozef.Sk: Keď skončil, Klára povedala: „Ďakujem, Jozef. O histórii hradu si mi povedal veľa zaujímavého. Je úžasné, že toho toľko vieš!“En: When he finished, Klára said, "Thank you, Jozef. You told me a lot of interesting things about the history of the castle. It's amazing how much you know!"Sk: Jej slová zahriali jeho srdce.En: Her words warmed his heart.Sk: Cítil sa oveľa istejší.En: He felt much more confident.Sk: Marek mu stisol ruku.En: Marek squeezed his hand.Sk: „Vedela som, že to dokážeš,“ povedal s úsmevom.En: "I knew you could do it," he said with a smile.Sk: Jozef si uvedomil, že môže zdieľať svoje vášne s ostatnými.En: Jozef realized he could share his passions with others.Sk: Takto získal nového priateľa a sebavedomie.En: This way, he gained a new friend and self-confidence.Sk: Spišský hrad ostal v pozadí, ale v Jozefovom srdci odteraz žiaril nový pocit dôvery a priateľstva.En: Spišský hrad remained in the background, but in Jozef's heart, a new feeling of confidence and friendship now shone brightly.Sk: Diškurácia o histórii sa stala začiatkom niečoho nového – skvelého priateľstva s Klárou.En: The chat about history became the start of something new – a great friendship with Klára. Vocabulary Words:towered: týčilwalls: múrybreeze: vánokscattered: roztrúsenénarrow: úzkejpath: cesteovershadowed: v tienicourage: odvahushoulder: pleciencouragingly: povzbudilvisible: vidieťuncertain: neistýdiscomfort: nepohodliefascinating: fascinujúceconfidence: istotaconviction: presvedčenímgenuine: úprimnýmencouraged: povzbudzovaliamazing: ...
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    14 min
  • Mystery at Midnight: Exploring Legends in the Tatras

    Mystery at Midnight: Exploring Legends in the Tatras
    Jul 6 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Mystery at Midnight: Exploring Legends in the Tatras Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-06-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V tichej a malebnej lokalite, v srdci Vysokých Tatier, stála útulná chatka.En: In the quiet and picturesque location, in the heart of the Vysoké Tatry, stood a cozy cabin.Sk: Borovicové háje obklopovali chatku a tichučké šumenie jazera pridávalo miestu čarovnú atmosféru.En: Pine groves surrounded the cabin, and the gentle rustling of the lake added a magical atmosphere to the place.Sk: Vnútri sa Jakub pohodlne usadil na gauči, užíval si pokojného letného večera.En: Inside, Jakub comfortably settled on the couch, enjoying the peaceful summer evening.Sk: Vedľa neho sedela Lenka, jej oči svietili zvedavosťou.En: Next to him sat Lenka, her eyes glowing with curiosity.Sk: Jakub chcel len oddychovať a užívať si výhľad.En: Jakub just wanted to relax and enjoy the view.Sk: Bol to skúsený turista a vedel, že Tatry ukrývajú nejedno tajomstvo.En: He was an experienced hiker and knew that the Tatry mountains held more than one secret.Sk: Lenka, na druhej strane, chcela vo všetkom vidieť príbeh.En: Lenka, on the other hand, wanted to see a story in everything.Sk: Neustále spomínala príhody a legendy o lesných duchoch či tajomných stopách v snehu.En: She constantly spoke of anecdotes and legends about forest spirits or mysterious tracks in the snow.Sk: Tá noc bola ako každá iná.En: That night was like any other.Sk: Ale presne o polnoci sa ozval zvláštny zvuk.En: But exactly at midnight, a strange sound was heard.Sk: Ruch vonku ich vytrhol zo snov.En: The commotion outside pulled them from their dreams.Sk: "Lenka, to sú len zvieratá," povedal Jakub, pretierajúc si unavené oči.En: "It's just animals, Lenka," said Jakub, rubbing his tired eyes.Sk: "Nie, Jakub, toto znie inak," trvala na svojom Lenka, plná vzrušenia.En: "No, Jakub, this sounds different," insisted Lenka, full of excitement.Sk: Jakub sa snažil zachovať pokoj.En: Jakub tried to stay calm.Sk: Predstával si medvede či jeleňov.En: He imagined bears or deer.Sk: "Zajtra to preskúmame, ak chceš," navrhol nakoniec.En: "We'll explore it tomorrow, if you want," he eventually suggested.Sk: Lenka pevne prikývla, presviedčajúc ho o svojej pravde.En: Lenka nodded firmly, convincing him of her truth.Sk: Keď nasledujúca noc priniesla tie isté zvuky, nedalo im to pokoj.En: When the next night brought the same sounds, they couldn’t ignore it.Sk: Vzali baterky a vydali sa do lesov.En: They took flashlights and headed into the woods.Sk: Šli popri jazere, kde sa zdalo, že zvuky začínajú.En: They walked along the lake, where the sounds seemed to originate.Sk: "Nebojíš sa?En: "Are you not scared?"Sk: " opýtala sa Lenka.En: asked Lenka.Sk: Jakub mávol rukou: "Nie, veď sú to len zvieratá," ale v jeho hlasu bolo cítiť neistotu.En: Jakub waved his hand: "No, it's just animals," but there was a hint of uncertainty in his voice.Sk: Keď dorazili na čistinku, svetlo baterky odkrylo opustené táborisko.En: When they reached a clearing, the flashlight revealed an abandoned campsite.Sk: Oheň bol už dávno zhasnutý, ale stopy v okolí ukazovali, že niekto tu nedávno bol.En: The fire had long been out, but tracks around showed that someone had been there recently.Sk: Jakub stíšil a vzal na vedomie detaily.En: Jakub quieted and took in the details.Sk: "Niekto tu bol, ale nie príšera," zavtipkoval.En: "Someone was here, but not a monster," he joked.Sk: Zrazu sa z tmy vynoril starší muž s dlhými vlasmi a hľadel na nich zvedavými očami.En: Suddenly, an older man with long hair emerged from the darkness and looked at them with curious eyes.Sk: "Nebojte sa, som pustovník," povedal muž.En: "Don't be afraid, I'm a hermit," said the man.Sk: "Zabudol som tu niekoľko vecí a vracal som sa ich vziať, prepáčte, že som vás vyplašil.En: "I forgot some things here and came back to get them, I'm sorry for scaring you."Sk: "Jakub a Lenka sa usmiali.En: Jakub and Lenka smiled.Sk: "Vidíš, žiadne strašidlá," zaškeril sa Jakub.En: "See, no ghosts," grinned Jakub.Sk: Lenka sa ale chytila do svojho príbehu, "Bolo to ako v legende o duchovi lesa," povedala s úsmevom.En: But Lenka embraced her story, "It was like the legend of the forest spirit," she said with a smile.Sk: Na ceste späť do chatky sa Jakub začal viac otvárať dobrodružstvu a Lenka ocenila Jakubovu rozvahu a praktickosť.En: On the way back to the cabin, Jakub began to open up more to adventure, and Lenka appreciated Jakub's composure and practicality.Sk: Povzbudzovali jeden druhého a ich priateľstvo sa ešte viac upevnilo.En: They encouraged each other, and their friendship became even stronger.Sk: V chatke ich čakal praskot ohňa a šálka dobrého čaju.En: In the cabin, the crackling fire and a cup of good tea ...
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    16 min
  • Shadows to Spotlight: An Artist's Journey in Dubrovnik

    Shadows to Spotlight: An Artist's Journey in Dubrovnik
    Jul 5 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Shadows to Spotlight: An Artist's Journey in Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-05-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V Dubrovníku, v maličkej galérii priamo na pobreží, sa chystala veľká letná udalosť.En: In Dubrovník, in a tiny gallery right on the coast, a big summer event was being prepared.Sk: Bolo otváranie výstavy, ktorá mala predstaviť nádejných mladých umelcov.En: It was the opening of an exhibition meant to showcase promising young artists.Sk: Celý priestor bol naplnený teplým svetlom a vôňou mora, a na stenách viseli pestrofarebné obrazy plné života.En: The entire space was filled with warm light and the scent of the sea, and colorful paintings full of life hung on the walls.Sk: Marek, mladý umelec plný nádeje a nervozity, bol hlavným protagonistom večera.En: Marek, a young artist full of hope and nervousness, was the main protagonist of the evening.Sk: Bol to jeho prvýkrát, čo prezentoval svoje diela pred toľkými ľuďmi.En: It was his first time presenting his works to so many people.Sk: Jeho obrazy odrážali nielen jeho vášeň, ale aj vnútorné boje.En: His paintings reflected not only his passion but also his inner struggles.Sk: Mal však pocit, že jeho schopnosti nie sú dosť dobré.En: However, he had the feeling that his skills weren't good enough.Sk: Trápilo ho syndróm podvodníka.En: He was troubled by imposter syndrome.Sk: Lucia, Marekova kamarátka, prišla na výstavu, aby ho podporila.En: Lucia, Marek's friend, came to the exhibition to support him.Sk: Bola skeptická voči kunsthistorikom a ich kritickým očiam, ale verila v Mareka a jeho talent.En: She was skeptical of art historians and their critical eyes, but she believed in Marek and his talent.Sk: "Marek, sú tu vynikajúce obrazy.En: "Marek, there are excellent paintings here.Sk: Viem, že si budú páčiť aj ostatným," povedala Lucia s povzbudzujúcim úsmevom.En: I know others will like them too," said Lucia with an encouraging smile.Sk: Medzi návštevníkmi bola aj Jana, známa kritička umenia.En: Among the visitors was Jana, a well-known art critic.Sk: Jej slová vedeli byť ostré ako britva a často rozhodovali o kariére mladých umelcov.En: Her words could be as sharp as a razor and often dictated the careers of young artists.Sk: Marek vedel, že musí zaujať jej pozornosť a presvedčiť ju o hodnotách svojho umenia.En: Marek knew he had to catch her attention and convince her of the worth of his art.Sk: Ako večer pokračoval, Marek nemohol už viac čakať.En: As the evening went on, Marek couldn't wait any longer.Sk: Rozhodol sa konfrontovať svoje obavy a priamo sa s Janou porozprávať.En: He decided to confront his fears and speak directly with Jana.Sk: Srdce mu bilo rýchlejšie, keď k nej pristúpil.En: His heart beat faster as he approached her.Sk: "Dobrý večer, Jana.En: "Good evening, Jana.Sk: Ďakujem, že ste prišli," začal.En: Thank you for coming," he began.Sk: Jana sa obrátila a s profesionálnym záujmom sa na neho pozrela.En: Jana turned and looked at him with professional interest.Sk: "Vaše obrazy sú zaujímavé.En: "Your paintings are interesting.Sk: Môžete mi povedať, aký bol váš proces?En: Can you tell me about your process?"Sk: " opýtala sa, analyzujúc jeden z Marekových obrazov.En: she asked, analyzing one of Marek's paintings.Sk: Marek pocítil príliv odvahy.En: Marek felt a surge of courage.Sk: Hovoril o svojom umení s vášňou a autenticitou.En: He spoke about his art with passion and authenticity.Sk: Opisoval myšlienky, ktoré do svojich diel vkladal, a ako reflektujú jeho osobné skúsenosti a sny.En: He described the thoughts he put into his works and how they reflect his personal experiences and dreams.Sk: Bolo jasné, že jeho slová prichádzajú zo srdca.En: It was clear that his words came from the heart.Sk: Jana pozorne počúvala a bolo vidno, že sústredene premýšľa.En: Jana listened carefully, and it was evident she was thinking intently.Sk: Po chvíli sa usmiala, čo bolo u nej nezvyčajné.En: After a moment, she smiled, which was unusual for her.Sk: "Vaša práca má hĺbku a emóciu.En: "Your work has depth and emotion.Sk: To je niečo, čo sa nedá naučiť.En: That's something that can't be taught.Sk: Rada napíšem o tejto výstave," povedala a Marek pocítil obrovskú úľavu.En: I'd be happy to write about this exhibition," she said, and Marek felt immense relief.Sk: Marekovi sa podarilo dosiahnuť svoj cieľ.En: Marek managed to achieve his goal.Sk: Získal nielen pozitívnu recenziu, ale aj sebadôveru, ktorú dlho postrádal.En: He gained not only a positive review but also the self-confidence he had long lacked.Sk: Uvedomil si, že kľúčom k úspechu je byť úprimný a verný svojmu vkusu a pohľadu na svet.En: He realized that the key to success is to be honest and true to one's taste and...
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    17 min
  • Unveiling Innovation: A Sibling Showdown at Bratislava

    Unveiling Innovation: A Sibling Showdown at Bratislava
    Jul 4 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unveiling Innovation: A Sibling Showdown at Bratislava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-04-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Bratislava v lete žila technológiou.En: Bratislava in the summer was alive with technology.Sk: Vysoké steny Bratislavského inovačného centra odrážali slnko tak, že celá budova žiarila ako klenot.En: The high walls of the Bratislavské inovačné centrum reflected the sun in such a way that the entire building shone like a jewel.Sk: Martina a Šimon stáli pred vchodom tejto modernej svätyne inovácií, kde sa tento rok konala veľká technologická prezentácia.En: Martina and Šimon stood in front of the entrance to this modern shrine of innovation, where this year's major technology presentation was being held.Sk: Vo vnútri prúdili davy inžinierov, podnikateľov a nadšencov techniky.En: Inside, crowds of engineers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts flowed.Sk: Martina a Šimon sa znervózňovali čím ďalej, tým viac.En: Martina and Šimon were becoming more and more nervous.Sk: Mali predstaviť najnovší vynález svojho otca, ktorý zrazu ochorel.En: They had to present their father's latest invention, as he suddenly fell ill.Sk: Martina, talentovaná inžinierka, cítila veľkú zodpovednosť.En: Martina, a talented engineer, felt a great responsibility.Sk: Chcela, aby bol ich otec na ňu hrdý.En: She wanted her father to be proud of her.Sk: Šimon, pragmatický brat, síce nedôveroval v spontánne riešenia, ale túžil pomôcť svojej sestre.En: Šimon, the pragmatic brother, while not trusting spontaneous solutions, was eager to help his sister.Sk: Vošli dnu a uprel sa na nich pohľad zvedavého davu.En: They entered, and the curious crowd's gaze fixed on them.Sk: Ich miesto bolo pripravené, ale keď vybalili prototyp, nastali problémy.En: Their place was prepared, but when they unpacked the prototype, problems arose.Sk: Šimon sa zamračil.En: Šimon frowned.Sk: "Máme problém, Martina," povedal ticho, no nevzdal sa.En: "We have a problem, Martina," he said quietly, but he didn't give up.Sk: Martina rýchlo premýšľala.En: Martina quickly thought.Sk: Vedela, že musia improvizovať.En: She knew they had to improvise.Sk: "Šimon, začni prezentovať. Ja sa pokúsim opraviť prototyp," navrhla Martina.En: "Šimon, start presenting. I'll try to fix the prototype," Martina suggested.Sk: Šimon prikývol a odhodlane vystúpil na pódium.En: Šimon nodded and resolutely stepped onto the stage.Sk: Hovoril o ich otcovi, jeho vášni pre technológiu a vízii pre budúcnosť.En: He spoke about their father, his passion for technology, and his vision for the future.Sk: Martina zatiaľ pracovala v zákulisí.En: Meanwhile, Martina was working backstage.Sk: Hľadala spôsob, ako vyriešiť technický problém.En: She was looking for a way to solve the technical problem.Sk: Srdce jej búšilo z napätia.En: Her heart was pounding with tension.Sk: Vedela, že ich otec by bol nadšený z tejto príležitosti, keby mohol byť tu.En: She knew that their father would have been thrilled by this opportunity if he could be there.Sk: Medzitým Šimon žiarivo hovoril o celoživotnej práci ich otca a pritiahol pozornosť publika.En: In the meantime, Šimon was vividly talking about their father's lifelong work and had captured the audience's attention.Sk: Martina v tom momente objavila, kde bola chyba.En: At that moment, Martina discovered where the error was.Sk: So zrýchleným dychom dokončila opravu.En: With quickened breath, she completed the repair.Sk: Na pódium prišla presne včas.En: She arrived on stage just in time.Sk: "Dámy a páni, dovoľte mi predstaviť," začala a zapla prototyp.En: "Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce," she started and turned on the prototype.Sk: Fungovalo to!En: It worked!Sk: Na tvárach divákov sa objavili úsmevy.En: Smiles appeared on the faces of the audience.Sk: Predviedli obdivuhodný vynález, a ich úspech neostal bez povšimnutia.En: They demonstrated an admirable invention, and their success did not go unnoticed.Sk: Investori boli nadšení.En: Investors were thrilled.Sk: Po prezentácii stáli súrodenci bok po boku a sledovali, ako k nim prichádzali zástupcovia firiem.En: After the presentation, the siblings stood side by side watching as representatives of companies approached them.Sk: Ten pocit úspechu bol sladký.En: The feeling of success was sweet.Sk: Martina nadobudla nový pocit sebavedomia ako inžinierka, Šimon našiel nádej a vieru v kreativitu.En: Martina gained a new sense of confidence as an engineer, and Šimon found hope and belief in creativity.Sk: Ich otec by bol na nich hrdý.En: Their father would have been proud of them.Sk: Martina a Šimon vedeli, že nielenže zachránili svojho otca projekt, ale aj posunuli jeho sen do budúcnosti.En: Martina and Šimon knew that not only had they saved their ...
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    17 min
  • Between Duty and Love: A Nurse's Heartfelt Dilemma

    Between Duty and Love: A Nurse's Heartfelt Dilemma
    Jul 3 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Between Duty and Love: A Nurse's Heartfelt Dilemma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-03-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Letné ráno prežiarilo centrum slovenského mestečka.En: The summer morning illuminated the center of the Slovak town.Sk: Trh pulzoval životom.En: The market pulsed with life.Sk: Vzduchom sa niesla vôňa čerstvých jahôd a dužinatých broskýň.En: The air carried the scent of fresh strawberries and juicy peaches.Sk: Medzi desiatkami stánkov sa pohybovala Jana – oddaná sestrička, ktorá sa práve ponáhľala z nočnej služby v nemocnici.En: Among the dozens of stalls moved Jana – a dedicated nurse who was just rushing from a night shift at the hospital.Sk: Jej myšlienky zamestnávali starosti o zdravie rodičov, ktorí ležali v nemocnici, kde pracovala.En: Her thoughts were occupied with worries about the health of her parents, who were lying in the hospital where she worked.Sk: Jana sa rozhliadala po trhu, dúfajúc, že nájde tie najlepšie plody.En: Jana looked around the market, hoping to find the best fruits.Sk: Očami zachytila Mareka, starého rodinného priateľa, ktorý bol známy ako skúsený obchodník s ovocím.En: Her eyes caught Marek, an old family friend, who was known as an experienced fruit vendor.Sk: "Dobrý deň, Jana!En: "Good morning, Jana!"Sk: " oslovil ju Marek veselým hlasom.En: he greeted her in a cheerful voice.Sk: "Dobrý deň, Marek.En: "Good morning, Marek.Sk: Potrebujem niečo špeciálne pre rodičov," odpovedala Jana s miernym úsmevom.En: I need something special for my parents," replied Jana with a slight smile.Sk: Vnútorný konflikt ju však sužoval.En: However, her internal conflict troubled her.Sk: Striedalo sa v nej nutkanie vrátiť sa na pracovisko s túžbou osobne vybrať to najlepšie pre rodičov.En: There was a struggle between the urge to return to her workplace and the desire to personally choose the best for her parents.Sk: Trhovisko bolo rušné.En: The marketplace was bustling.Sk: Ľudia sa predbiehali v kúpe najlepších kúskov.En: People were competing to buy the best pieces.Sk: Jana v ruke objímala svoju kabelku a snažila sa sústrediť na svoju úlohu.En: Jana clutched her purse and tried to focus on her task.Sk: Ale práve v tej chvíli jej zazvonil telefón.En: But just at that moment, her phone rang.Sk: Bolo to od Lukáša, mladého lekára z nemocnice.En: It was Lukáš, a young doctor from the hospital.Sk: S urgenciou v hlase ju informoval o náhlej komplikácii, ktorú musela pomôcť riešiť.En: With urgency in his voice, he informed her of a sudden complication she had to help resolve.Sk: Jana stála na okraji rozhodovania.En: Jana stood on the brink of decision-making.Sk: Z jednej strany jej povinnosť v nemocnici, z druhej strany jej emočná potreba postarať sa o svojich rodičov čo najlepšie.En: On one hand, her duty at the hospital, and on the other hand, her emotional need to take the best care of her parents.Sk: Pozrela na Mareka a pocítila dôveru v ich dlhoročné priateľstvo.En: She looked at Marek and felt trust in their long-standing friendship.Sk: "Marek," oslovila ho s nádejou, "mohol by si mi vybrať to najlepšie ovocie?En: "Marek," she addressed him with hope, "could you choose the best fruit for me?Sk: Ozaj ho potrebujem.En: I really need it."Sk: "Marek sa usmial, poznajúc váhu jej prosby.En: Marek smiled, knowing the weight of her request.Sk: "Samozrejme, Jana.En: "Of course, Jana.Sk: Môžeš na mňa spoľahnúť.En: You can count on me."Sk: "S úľavou a vďačnosťou Jana prijala jeho pomoc.En: With relief and gratitude, Jana accepted his help.Sk: Opätovala úsmev a rozlúčila sa, ponáhľajúc sa späť do nemocnice.En: She returned the smile and said goodbye, hurrying back to the hospital.Sk: Cítila, že prvýkrát za dlhý čas vkročila správnou cestou.En: She felt that for the first time in a long time, she was stepping in the right direction.Sk: Uvedomila si, že v živote nie je vždy možné urobiť všetko sama.En: She realized that in life, it is not always possible to do everything alone.Sk: Otvoriť sa pomoci znamenalo pre ňu nový začiatok.En: Opening up to help meant a new beginning for her.Sk: Keď Jana dorazila do nemocnice, uvedomila si, že nech sa dialo čokoľvek, vždy tu bude mať svoju rozšírenú rodinu - Mareka, Lukáša a všetkých kolegov.En: When Jana arrived at the hospital, she realized that no matter what happened, she would always have her extended family here - Marek, Lukáš, and all her colleagues.Sk: A práve vďaka tomu, jej rodičia zažijú to najlepšie, čo malé slovenské letné trhovisko mohlo ponúknuť.En: And thanks to them, her parents would experience the best that a small Slovak summer marketplace could offer. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: prežiarilodedicated: oddanáoccupied: zamestnávalivendor: obchodníkcheerful: ...
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  • Facing Fears: Marek's Journey to the Tatry Summit

    Facing Fears: Marek's Journey to the Tatry Summit
    Jul 2 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Facing Fears: Marek's Journey to the Tatry Summit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-02-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Trh v podhorí Vysokých Tatier bol plný energie.En: The market at the foothills of the Vysoké Tatry was full of energy.Sk: Vonku bolo teplé letné popoludnie a slnko ohrievalo zem, ktorá vonia čerstvými ihličnanmi.En: It was a warm summer afternoon outside, and the sun was warming the ground, which smelled of fresh pine trees.Sk: V stánkoch sa trblietali pestré turistické výstroje, ktoré lákali turistov a milovníkov prírody.En: The stalls glittered with colorful tourist gear that attracted tourists and nature lovers.Sk: Marek, Lucia a Jan sa prechádzali trhom.En: Marek, Lucia, and Jan walked through the market.Sk: Marek bol vonkajším nadšencom, no mal jedno tajomstvo - bál sa výšok.En: Marek was an outdoor enthusiast, but he had a secret - he was afraid of heights.Sk: Bol veľmi nervózny, ale chcel zapôsobiť na svoju dobrodružnú kamarátku Luciu.En: He was very nervous but wanted to impress his adventurous friend, Lucia.Sk: Jan, Marekov starší brat, poznal jeho tajomstvo a ticho ho povzbudzoval.En: Jan, Marek's older brother, knew his secret and quietly encouraged him.Sk: "Pozri, tie topánky sú akoby pre nás," povedala Lucia s nadšením a ukázala na policu plnú farebných turistických topánok.En: "Look, those shoes are just for us," Lucia said excitedly, pointing at a shelf full of colorful hiking shoes.Sk: "Môžeme nimi zdolať hociktorú trasu.En: "We can conquer any trail with them."Sk: " Marek sa snažil pôsobiť odvážne.En: Marek tried to appear brave.Sk: "Áno, vyzerajú skvele," povedal, hoci jeho srdce rýchlejšie bilo.En: "Yes, they look great," he said, even though his heart was beating faster.Sk: Ako kráčali po stánkoch, Marek neustále bojoval s obavami.En: As they walked through the stalls, Marek continuously battled his fears.Sk: Obzeral si lana a karabíny a cítil, ako sa mu potili dlane.En: He eyed the ropes and carabiners and felt his palms sweating.Sk: Jan ho podržal za plece.En: Jan placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder.Sk: "Marek, to zvládneš.En: "Marek, you can do it.Sk: Viem, že to dokážeš," zašepkal ticho, aby ho Lucia nepočula.En: I know you can," he whispered softly so that Lucia wouldn't hear.Sk: Marek sa rozhodol.En: Marek made a decision.Sk: Kúpil laná a karabíny, aj keď v ňom vrela neistota.En: He bought the ropes and carabiners, even though uncertainty boiled within him.Sk: Bál sa, ale viac túžil po dobrodružstve s Luciou a túžil raz a navždy prekonať svoj strach.En: He was afraid, but he desired adventure with Lucia even more and wanted to overcome his fear once and for all.Sk: Keď stáli na úpätí turistickej trasy, Marek cítil, ako mu búši srdce v hrudi.En: When they stood at the foot of the hiking trail, Marek felt his heart pounding in his chest.Sk: Lucia sa naňho priateľsky usmiala a Jan mu prikývol na povzbudenie.En: Lucia smiled at him friendly, and Jan nodded in encouragement.Sk: Nasledovalo rozhodnutie.En: The decision followed.Sk: Marek sa mohol vrátiť alebo pokračovať.En: Marek could either turn back or continue.Sk: V hlave mu vírili myšlienky, ale potom si uvedomil, že Lucia a Jan sú tu s ním.En: Thoughts swirled in his head, but then he realized that Lucia and Jan were there with him.Sk: "Dobre, poďme na to," povedal a zhlboka sa nadýchol.En: "Okay, let's do this," he said and took a deep breath.Sk: Urobili prvé kroky po kamennej ceste, Marek pocítil nový pocit dôvery.En: As they took the first steps on the rocky path, Marek felt a new sense of confidence.Sk: S každým krokom si uvedomoval, že jeho strach ustupuje.En: With each step, he realized that his fear was receding.Sk: Keď stúpali vyššie, Marek si uvedomil, že je schopný prekonať svoje obavy.En: As they climbed higher, Marek realized he was capable of overcoming his fears.Sk: S pomocou priateľov a ich povzbudzujúcich slov Marek pocítil novú silu.En: With the help of his friends and their encouraging words, Marek felt a new strength.Sk: Dnes nešlo len o prekonanie výšok, ale o dôveru v priateľov a otvorenosť.En: Today was not just about conquering heights but about trust in friends and openness.Sk: A tak, v objatí majestátnych Tatier, Marek našiel nielen odvahu, ale aj poznanie, že zdieľanie svojich strachov s blízkými prináša slobodu.En: And so, in the embrace of the majestic Tatry, Marek found not only courage but also the knowledge that sharing his fears with loved ones brings freedom.Sk: Ďalej stúpali smerom k vrcholu, Marek so širokým úsmevom na tvári.En: They continued ascending towards the summit, Marek with a broad smile on his face.Sk: Na kopci ho už nečakali len krásy Tatier, ale aj pokoj v jeho duši.En: At the top, not only the beauty of the Tatry awaited ...
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