Episodios

  • Winter's Whisper: Blossoming Friendships in a Botanical Haven

    Winter's Whisper: Blossoming Friendships in a Botanical Haven
    Feb 6 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Winter's Whisper: Blossoming Friendships in a Botanical Haven Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-06-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V chladnom zimnom ráne sa ladne pretínali cesty troch ľudí v Botanickej záhrade Bratislavy.En: On a cold winter morning, the paths of three people gracefully intersected in the Botanická záhrada Bratislavy (Botanical Garden in Bratislava).Sk: Ladislav, skleslý mladý botanik, kráčal pomedzi zimou pokryté kríčky.En: Ladislav, a dejected young botanist, walked among the winter-covered shrubs.Sk: Jeho myseľ bola preplnená pochybnosťami.En: His mind was filled with doubts.Sk: Posledné roky sa cítil stratený vo svojej práci.En: In recent years, he felt lost in his work.Sk: Potreboval nový impulz.En: He needed a new impulse.Sk: Jeho priateľ Miroslav mu odporučil, aby sa trocha vzdialil a našiel inšpiráciu v prírode.En: His friend Miroslav had recommended he distance himself a bit and find inspiration in nature.Sk: Tak sa ocitol tu, pri cencúľmi ozdobených stromoch.En: That's how he found himself here, among the icicle-decorated trees.Sk: Katarína, učiteľka so záujmom o botaniku, sa tiež rozhodla navštíviť záhradu.En: Katarína, a teacher with an interest in botany, also decided to visit the garden.Sk: Potrebovala pokoj a ticho, miesto, kde by mohla uniknúť od ruchu každodenného života.En: She needed peace and quiet, a place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.Sk: Dúfala, že vo chvíľach ticha pri rozpoznávaní rástlín nájde nový pokoj.En: She hoped to find new calm in moments of silence while identifying plants.Sk: Sneh jemne pokrýval všetko naokolo a vytváral idylický, pokojný kraj.En: Snow gently blanketed everything around, creating an idyllic, peaceful landscape.Sk: Ladislav zabočil za roh, keď vtom všimol Katarínu, ako sa zviera v jarníku a zamýšľa nad vzácne kvitnúcou rastlinou, ktorá nepochybne kvitla príliš skoro.En: Ladislav turned a corner and noticed Katarína wrapped in her coat, pondering over a rare, blooming plant that was undoubtedly blossoming too early.Sk: „Je to naozaj zázrak, však?“ oslovil ju Ladislav tichým hlasom.En: “It’s truly a miracle, isn’t it?” Ladislav addressed her softly.Sk: Katarína sa naňho otočila, mierne prekvapená, no s úsmevom povedala: „Áno, je to nádherné. Také veci ma vždy prekvapia.“En: Katarína turned to him, slightly surprised, but with a smile said, “Yes, it’s wonderful. Such things always surprise me.”Sk: Ich rozhovor sa plynule prehupol na tému rastlín, a zistili, že zdieľajú vášeň pre botaniku.En: Their conversation smoothly transitioned to the topic of plants, and they discovered that they shared a passion for botany.Sk: Ladislav zdieľal svoje obavy a príbehy o sklamaniach, kým Katarína hovorila o svojich snoch spoziť výlety pre žiakov, aby ich naučila lepšie porozumieť prírode.En: Ladislav shared his concerns and stories of disappointments, while Katarína talked about her dreams of organizing trips for students to teach them a better understanding of nature.Sk: Postupne Ladislav cítil, že jeho bremeno pochybností je o čosi ľahšie.En: Gradually, Ladislav felt that his burden of doubts was a bit lighter.Sk: Katarínina spontánna radosť z objavovania mu pripomenula, prečo začal pracovať ako botanik.En: Katarína's spontaneous joy of discovery reminded him of why he began working as a botanist.Sk: V srdci mu začalo rásť nové semienko nadšenia, posilnené priateľským a chápavým rozhovorom.En: In his heart, a new seed of enthusiasm began to grow, nurtured by the friendly and understanding conversation.Sk: Pri odchode zo záhrady sa Ladislav a Katarína dohodli, že sa budú stretávať častejšie.En: As they left the garden, Ladislav and Katarína agreed to meet more often.Sk: Plánovali spoločne navštevovať záhradu a objavovať jej ďalšie tajomstvá.En: They planned to visit the garden together and discover its other secrets.Sk: Ladislav cítil, že našiel nie len nového priateľa, ale aj nový smer vo svojej práci – doteraz neprebádané oblasti a spolupráca, ktorá mu umožní nahliadnuť na botanikou inak, ako doteraz.En: Ladislav felt that he had found not only a new friend but also a new direction in his work—previously unexplored areas and collaboration that would allow him to see botany differently than before.Sk: Ich kroky sa pomaly stratili v bielom tichu zimnej záhrady, nesúce sľub mnohých ďalších objavov a spoločných chvíľ, prepletených medzi snehovými vločkami a vôňou rozkvitnúcich rastlín.En: Their footsteps slowly faded into the white silence of the winter garden, carrying the promise of many more discoveries and shared moments, intertwined among the snowflakes and the scent of blooming plants. Vocabulary Words:intersected: pretínalidejected: ...
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  • Lost and Found: Matej's Enlightening Winter Wander

    Lost and Found: Matej's Enlightening Winter Wander
    Feb 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Lost and Found: Matej's Enlightening Winter Wander Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-05-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V rannej tichej zime les pri Vysokých Tatrách dýchal mrazivým pokojom.En: On a quiet winter morning, the forest near the Vysoké Tatry breathed with a frosty calm.Sk: Stromy obklopené snehom sa zdali byť strážcami lesa, zatiaľ čo vzduch prenikavo čistý chládol.En: Trees surrounded by snow seemed to be the guardians of the forest, while the air was sharply clear and cold.Sk: Matej kráčal po známom chodníku, jeho myšlienky ako nekonečný prúd.En: Matej walked down the familiar path, his thoughts like an endless stream.Sk: Dnešný deň si vybral na premýšľanie.En: He chose today for reflection.Sk: V práci to bolo stále rovnaké, vo vzťahu váženie rozhodnutí.En: At work, it was always the same, in relationships, weighing decisions.Sk: Dnes chcel byť len sám so sebou.En: Today, he wanted to be alone with himself.Sk: Matej miloval tieto výlety, kde mu oko nikdy nezavadzalo o iného turistu, len príroda a on.En: Matej loved these trips, where his gaze never crossed another tourist, just nature and him.Sk: S príchodom obeda zbadal neoznačenú cestu, vedúcu do hustého lesa.En: As lunchtime approached, he noticed an unmarked path leading into the dense forest.Sk: "Možno objavím niečo nové," povedal si tichým hlasom a zabočil do divočiny.En: "Maybe I'll discover something new," he said quietly and turned into the wilderness.Sk: Kroky boli stále ťažšie.En: His steps became increasingly difficult.Sk: Sneh padal v jemných vločkách, zatieňujúc cestu späť.En: Snow fell in gentle flakes, obscuring the way back.Sk: Mal len obmedzené zásoby, ale jeho túžba objavovať bola silnejšia.En: He had only limited supplies, but his desire to explore was stronger.Sk: Sneh začal padať rýchlejšie.En: The snow began to fall more quickly.Sk: Po hodine si Matej uvedomil, že stratil smer.En: After an hour, Matej realized he had lost his direction.Sk: "Musím byť pokojný," povedal si.En: "I must stay calm," he told himself.Sk: Prešiel trochu ďalej a cítil, ako mu srdce bije rýchlo.En: He walked a bit further and felt his heart pounding.Sk: Obloha bola čoraz temnejšia, búrka sa blížila.En: The sky grew darker, a storm was approaching.Sk: Musel sa rozhodnúť.En: He had to make a decision.Sk: Ostať na mieste alebo skúsiť ísť späť.En: Stay put or try to go back.Sk: Po chvíli vnútorného boja sa rozhodol.En: After a moment of inner struggle, he decided.Sk: Pôjde späť po svojich stopách, hoci slabnúce svetlo a hustnúci sneh to komplikovali.En: He would follow his tracks back, though the waning light and thickening snow complicated things.Sk: Po krátkom čase našiel kúsok chodníka, ktorý ho priviedol bližšie k známemu miestu.En: After a short time, he found a piece of the path that brought him closer to a familiar place.Sk: Pomalým krokom kráčal ďalej, vplyvom únave cítil, že sa naučil dôverovať vlastným schopnostiam.En: He continued walking slowly, and despite the fatigue, he felt that he had learned to trust his own abilities.Sk: Cítil novú energiu, ktorá ho napĺňala, radosť z každého kroku, ktorý ho posúval k cieľu.En: He felt a new energy filling him, joy from each step that moved him toward his goal.Sk: Neskoro popoludní sa Matej vrátil na známu časť chodníka.En: Late in the afternoon, Matej returned to the familiar part of the path.Sk: Zmierený so sebou a so svetom, vedel, že jeho cesta späť do bežného života už nebude taká zmätená.En: At peace with himself and the world, he knew that his journey back to everyday life would no longer be as confused.Sk: Vysoké Tatry sa v diaľke rozjasnili, keď sa mračná rozprchli.En: The Vysoké Tatry brightened in the distance as the clouds dispersed.Sk: Matúš vedel, že aj vo svojej duši našiel iskru jasnosti.En: Matúš knew that he had also found a spark of clarity in his soul.Sk: Dôležitá lekcia bola naučená.En: A valuable lesson was learned.Sk: Správna cesta nie je vždy tá najpriamejšia, ale dôvera k samému sebe je najsilnejšia.En: The right path isn't always the most direct, but trust in oneself is the strongest.Sk: Elena a Jakub ho čakali na chate s horúcim čajom, posmešnými poznámkami o jeho zimnom dobrodružstve.En: Elena and Jakub awaited him at the cabin with hot tea and teasing remarks about his winter adventure.Sk: Matej sa usmial, pretože vedel, že aj tento zážitok ho nakoniec viedol domov.En: Matej smiled because he knew that even this experience had ultimately led him home. Vocabulary Words:frosty: mrazivýcalm: pokojguardian: strážcareflection: premýšľanieendless: nekonečnýweighing: váženiepath: chodníkdense: hustýwilderness: divočinaflakes: vločkysupplies: zásobydesire: túžbastorm: búrkawaning: ...
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  • Finding Clarity: A Winter Trek to Decide Marek's Future

    Finding Clarity: A Winter Trek to Decide Marek's Future
    Feb 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Clarity: A Winter Trek to Decide Marek's Future Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Biely sneh ticho pokrýval stráne Strážovských vrchov.En: The white snow quietly covered the slopes of the Strážovské vrchy.Sk: Marek, Jana a Ivana, oblečení v teplých bundách, kráčali lesnou cestou, ktorú lemovali vysoké smreky.En: Marek, Jana, and Ivana, dressed in warm jackets, walked along the forest path lined with tall spruces.Sk: Išlo o výlet, čo mal osláviť ich priateľstvo a priniesť pokoj po náročnom období v práci.En: It was a trip meant to celebrate their friendship and bring peace after a demanding period at work.Sk: Marekovi sa mračilo v tvári.En: Marek wore a frown on his face.Sk: Mal pred sebou ťažké rozhodnutie.En: He had a tough decision ahead.Sk: Cítil, že potrebuje čas na premýšľanie.En: He felt he needed time to think.Sk: Jana, vždy usmiata, chodila popri ňom a zohrievala náladu svojimi vtipmi.En: Jana, always smiling, walked beside him and lifted the mood with her jokes.Sk: Ivana, opatrná a pripravená, kontrolovala, či všetko ide podľa plánu.En: Ivana, cautious and prepared, was checking to make sure everything was going according to plan.Sk: "Sneh je krásny," povedala Jana energicky.En: "The snow is beautiful," said Jana energetically.Sk: "Ale je ho veľa.En: "But there's a lot of it."Sk: ""Musíme byť opatrní," dodala Ivana.En: "We need to be careful," added Ivana.Sk: "Cesta môže byť zradná.En: "The path can be treacherous."Sk: "Les bol tichý, len kroky v snehu sa ozývali.En: The forest was silent, only their steps in the snow echoed.Sk: Marek kráčal mlčky, ponorený do myšlienok.En: Marek walked silently, lost in thought.Sk: Práve premýšľal, či by mal zobrať novú pracovnú ponuku, alebo zostať tam, kde bol.En: He was pondering whether he should take a new job offer or stay where he was.Sk: Náhle začalo husté sneženie.En: Suddenly, heavy snowfall began.Sk: Cesta sa strácala pod bielym kobercom.En: The path disappeared under a white blanket.Sk: Ivana sa zastavila.En: Ivana stopped.Sk: "Mali by sme sa vrátiť.En: "We should turn back."Sk: "Marek však zamietavo pokrútil hlavou.En: However, Marek shook his head in refusal.Sk: "Chcem vidieť ten výhľad.En: "I want to see the view.Sk: Možno tam nájdem odpoveď.En: Maybe I'll find the answer there."Sk: "Jana ho chytila za ruku.En: Jana grabbed his hand.Sk: "Sme s tebou, kamoš.En: "We're with you, buddy."Sk: "Po náročnom stúpaní dorazili na miesto.En: After a challenging climb, they arrived at the spot.Sk: Pred nimi sa objavil bluf s nádherným výhľadom.En: In front of them appeared a bluff with a breathtaking view.Sk: Povrch pokrýval ľad, ktorý sa ligotal ako diamanty na slniečku.En: The surface was covered with ice, sparkling like diamonds in the sunlight.Sk: Marek sa zhlboka nadýchol.En: Marek took a deep breath.Sk: Cítil, ako sa v ňom uvoľňuje napätie.En: He felt the tension releasing from him.Sk: Tu, na vrchole sveta, videl nielen sneh, ale aj jasnú odpoveď.En: Here, atop the world, he saw not only the snow but also a clear answer.Sk: Vo vzduchu cítil sviežosť a slobodu.En: He felt freshness and freedom in the air.Sk: Rozhodol sa.En: He made a decision.Sk: Už vedel, čo musí urobiť.En: He knew what he needed to do.Sk: Cesta späť bola pokojná.En: The way back was peaceful.Sk: Marek cítil, že našiel novú silu.En: Marek felt he had found new strength.Sk: Prišli k autu a zložili batohy.En: They reached the car and unloaded their backpacks.Sk: Ivana sa usmiala, spokojná, že všetko dobre dopadlo.En: Ivana smiled, satisfied that everything turned out well.Sk: Na rozlúčku Marek povedal: "Ďakujem, že ste tu boli.En: As they said their goodbyes, Marek said: "Thank you for being here.Sk: Teraz viem, čo chcem.En: Now I know what I want.Sk: Nebojím sa zmien.En: I'm not afraid of change."Sk: "S pocitom spokojnosti odchádzali z hôr.En: With a sense of satisfaction, they left the mountains.Sk: Priatelia sa tešili z Marekovej zmeny.En: The friends rejoiced at Marek's change.Sk: On sám mal jasnejšiu hlavu a radostný pohľad do budúcnosti.En: He himself had a clearer mind and a joyful outlook for the future.Sk: Obloha nad Strážovskými vrchmi sa vyčistila a zanechala ich všetkých s pocitom pokoja a nádeje na nové začiatky.En: The sky over the Strážovské vrchy cleared, leaving them all with a feeling of peace and hope for new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:slopes: stránespruces: smrekydemanding: náročnomfrown: mračilotough: ťažképondering: premýšľaltreacherous: zradnáechoed: ozývalisnowfall: sneženieblanket: kobercrefusal: zamietavobluff: blufbreathtaking: nádhernýmsparkling: ligotaltension: napätiefreshness: sviežosťfreedom: slobodustrength: siluunloaded: zložilisatisfied: ...
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  • Butter Saves the Day: A Cabbage Festival Comedy

    Butter Saves the Day: A Cabbage Festival Comedy
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Butter Saves the Day: A Cabbage Festival Comedy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V dedinke, ktorej strechy boli pokryté snehom, sa konal každoročný kapustový festival.En: In the village, where the rooftops were covered with snow, the annual cabbage festival was taking place.Sk: Všetky domy dookola boli ozdobené farebnými stužkami a svetlami.En: All the houses around were decorated with colorful ribbons and lights.Sk: Veselí dedinčania v hrubých kabátoch sa zhromaždili na námestí.En: Cheerful villagers in thick coats gathered in the square.Sk: V ovzduší panovala zima, no smiech a hudba dodávali atmosféru tepla.En: The air was cold, but laughter and music added a warm atmosphere.Sk: Marek, známy svojou hravosťou a občasnou nemotornosťou, bol nadšený.En: Marek, known for his playfulness and occasional clumsiness, was excited.Sk: Festival mal svoje tradičné súťaže a Marek sa najviac tešil na súťaž v jedení kapusty.En: The festival had its traditional contests, and Marek looked forward most to the cabbage-eating contest.Sk: Bol pripravený statočne súťažiť, keďže sa chcel stať majstrom dedinského festivalu.En: He was prepared to compete bravely, as he wanted to become the champion of the village festival.Sk: Keď prišiel čas súťaže, Marek sa ponáhľal k stánku, kde bola vystavená obrovská kapusta.En: When it was time for the contest, Marek hurried to the stand where an enormous cabbage was on display.Sk: Bola to obrovská hlávka, väčšia než Marek kedy videl.En: It was a giant head, bigger than Marek had ever seen.Sk: Chcel ju lepšie preskúmať, a tak natiahol ruku.En: He wanted to examine it more closely, so he reached out his hand.Sk: Žiaľ, jeho ruka kĺzala hlboko medzi listy kapusty a – napodiv – zostala uviaznutá.En: Unfortunately, his hand slipped deep between the cabbage leaves and, surprisingly, got stuck.Sk: Marek začal panikáriť.En: Marek began to panic.Sk: Okoloidúci sa zastavovali, aby sa naňho s úsmevom pozreli.En: Passersby stopped to watch him with a smile.Sk: Zuzana, jeho najlepšia priateľka, ktorá vždy vedela ako na veci, sa ihneď prirútila.En: Zuzana, his best friend who always knew what to do, quickly rushed to him.Sk: Najskôr sa začala trocha smiať, ale keď videla Marekov rozradostený smer, rýchlo zasiahla.En: She started by laughing a bit, but when she saw Marek's anxious expression, she quickly intervened.Sk: “Neboj sa, Marek,” upokojovala ho Zuzana, “vymyslím niečo.En: "Don't worry, Marek," Zuzana reassured him, "I'll think of something."Sk: ”Zuzana si všimla, že v blízkom stánKu predávali maslo.En: Zuzana noticed that in a nearby stand, they were selling butter.Sk: Požičala si trochu a začala ho nanášať na Marekovu ruku.En: She borrowed a bit and started applying it to Marek's hand.Sk: “Buď trpezlivý,” hovorila.En: "Be patient," she said.Sk: Marek stál, rukou trčal z kapusty a dav sa zbiehal, aby videl tento vtipný moment, ktorý sa stal highlightom festivalu.En: Marek stood there, his hand sticking out of the cabbage, and a crowd gathered to see this funny moment, which became the highlight of the festival.Sk: Po pár minútach jemného kĺzania a troche nechcenej maslovej terapie, Marekova ruka sa konečne uvoľnila.En: After a few minutes of gentle sliding and some unintended buttery therapy, Marek's hand finally slipped free.Sk: Dav začal tlieskať, a Marek sa vďačne pozrel na Zuzanu.En: The crowd started clapping, and Marek gratefully looked at Zuzana.Sk: “Vďaka, Zuzana.En: "Thank you, Zuzana.Sk: Veľakrát som ťa podcenil,” povedal s úľavou.En: I've underestimated you many times," he said with relief.Sk: S úškrnom Zuzana odpovedala: “Pokoj, Marek.En: With a smirk, Zuzana replied, "No worries, Marek.Sk: Hlavne, že sme to zvládli.En: The important thing is we managed it.Sk: Ale nabudúce buď opatrný.En: But next time, be careful."Sk: ”Zvyšok festivalu si obaja užívali spolu, smiali sa a vtipkovali.En: The rest of the festival, the two of them enjoyed together, laughing and joking.Sk: Marek aj napriek všetkému, už plánoval svoju ďalšiu dobrodružstvo, no teraz už vedel, že niekedy je lepšie myslieť skôr, než niečo urobí.En: Despite everything, Marek was already planning his next adventure, but now he knew that sometimes it's better to think before acting.Sk: Ale jeho nadšenie pre život ho nikdy neopustí.En: Yet his enthusiasm for life would never leave him. Vocabulary Words:rooftops: strechyannual: každoročnýdecorated: ozdobenégathered: zhromaždiliplayfulness: hravosťouclumsiness: nemotornosťoucontest: súťažcompete: súťažiťdisplay: vystavenápanic: panikáriťintervened: zasiahlareassured: upokojovalaborrowed: požičalahighlight: highlightombuttery: maslovejtherapy: terapiegratefully: ...
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  • A Snowy Café Encounter: Love Blooms in Tatry's Winter Haven

    A Snowy Café Encounter: Love Blooms in Tatry's Winter Haven
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Snowy Café Encounter: Love Blooms in Tatry's Winter Haven Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V malebnej krajine Tatry, uprostred zimy, ležala malá, útulná kaviareň.En: In the picturesque Tatry region, in the midst of winter, lay a small, cozy café.Sk: Vonku snežilo a snehová pokrývka sa rozprestierala vo všetkých smeroch.En: Outside, it was snowing, and the snow blanket stretched in all directions.Sk: Kaviareň bola osvetlená teplým svetlom a jej drevený interiér vytváral príjemnú atmosféru.En: The café was illuminated by warm lighting, and its wooden interior created a pleasant atmosphere.Sk: Vôňa čerstvo mletej kávy a domácich koláčikov napĺňala vzduch.En: The scent of freshly ground coffee and homemade pastries filled the air.Sk: Marek sedel pri veľkom okne, s očami upretými na padajúci sneh.En: Marek was sitting by a large window, his eyes fixed on the falling snow.Sk: Bol umelcom, ktorý hľadal inšpiráciu pre svoje ďalšie dielo.En: He was an artist seeking inspiration for his next work.Sk: Hoci okolitý svet bol krásny, Marek sa cítil osamelý a bojazlivý, po nedávnom zlomení srdca.En: Although the surrounding world was beautiful, Marek felt lonely and timid after his recent heartbreak.Sk: Potreboval nájsť nový smer, znovu sa otvoriť svetu.En: He needed to find a new direction and open himself up to the world again.Sk: Zrazu sa dvere kaviarne otvorili a dovnútra vstúpila Zuzana, ktorá si trela chladné ruky.En: Suddenly, the door of the café opened, and Zuzana walked in, rubbing her cold hands together.Sk: Cestovala z Bratislavy, túžila po zimných dobrodružstvách a nečakaných stretnutiach.En: She had traveled from Bratislava, yearning for winter adventures and unexpected encounters.Sk: Jej priateľka Anna zostala v penzióne, keďže mala iné plány.En: Her friend Anna stayed back at the guesthouse, as she had different plans.Sk: Zuzana sa rozhodla schovať pred snehovou víchricou a vstúpila do tejto malebnej kaviarne.En: Zuzana chose to take shelter from the snowstorm and stepped into this picturesque café.Sk: Keď Zuzana uvidela Mareka, znervóznená no zvedavá sa rozhodla prisadnúť.En: When Zuzana saw Marek, nervously but curiously, she decided to join him.Sk: Marek najprv váhal, no potom sa rozhodol.En: Marek hesitated at first, but then made up his mind.Sk: "Ahoj," povedal so slabým úsmevom, "aj ty sa skrývaš pred snehom?En: "Hello," he said with a faint smile, "are you hiding from the snow too?"Sk: " Zuzana sa usmiala a prikývla.En: Zuzana smiled and nodded.Sk: Rozhovor začal nenútene.En: Their conversation began effortlessly.Sk: Marek a Zuzana sa zdieľali svoje príbehy.En: Marek and Zuzana shared their stories.Sk: Marek spomenul, že je miestny umelec, zatiaľ čo Zuzana hovorila o svojich cestách.En: Marek mentioned that he was a local artist, while Zuzana talked about her travels.Sk: Postupne zistili, že medzi nimi vzniká zvláštne spojenie.En: Gradually, they discovered a special connection forming between them.Sk: Marek, hoci spočiatku neochotný, sa rozhodol byť odvážny a ukázal Zuzane malý náčrt, ktorý si práve kreslil.En: Marek, although initially reluctant, decided to be brave and showed Zuzana a small sketch he was drawing.Sk: Bolo to osobné, plné emócií.En: It was personal, filled with emotions.Sk: Zuzana mu na oplátku rozpovedala o svojej obľúbenej zimnej spomienke z detstva — o tom, ako sa s rodičmi hrala v snehu.En: In return, Zuzana shared her favorite winter memory from childhood—how she played in the snow with her parents.Sk: Tieto zdieľané momenty ich oboch prekvapili, lebo sa cítili k sebe bližšie, než čakali.En: These shared moments surprised them both, as they felt closer to each other than they had expected.Sk: Cez veľké okno videli, ako sneh naďalej padajú, no kaviareň sa teraz zdala byť čarovnou útočiskom.En: Through the large window, they watched the snow continue to fall, but the café now seemed like a magical refuge.Sk: Zuzana, hoci jej cesta mala čoskoro skončiť, si uvedomila, že chce stráviť viac času s Marekom.En: Zuzana, although her journey was meant to end soon, realized she wanted to spend more time with Marek.Sk: Rozhodla sa predĺžiť svoj pobyt a ponúkala Marekovi, že spolu preskúmajú miestne krásy Tatier.En: She decided to extend her stay and offered Marek to explore the local beauty of the Tatras together.Sk: Marekov svet sa zatiaľ začínal meniť.En: Marek's world was beginning to change.Sk: Vďaka Zuzane začal znovu veriť v silu nových vzťahov.En: Thanks to Zuzana, he started to believe again in the power of new relationships.Sk: Nebral ju len ako náhodnú cestujúcu, ale ako niekoho, s kým by mohol zdieľať svoju cestu.En: He didn't see her as just a random traveler, but as someone with ...
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  • Artful Connections: A Serendipitous Valentine's Day Encounter

    Artful Connections: A Serendipitous Valentine's Day Encounter
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Artful Connections: A Serendipitous Valentine's Day Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Marek sa prechádzal po tichej štvrti, sneh jemne padal na jeho kabát.En: Marek was walking through a quiet neighborhood, snow gently falling on his coat.Sk: Bolo Valentína, ale Marek nemal plán.En: It was Valentine's Day, but Marek had no plans.Sk: Vedel však o jednej otvorenej vernisáži, ktorá by mohla byť zaujímavá.En: However, he knew about an open exhibition that could be interesting.Sk: Marekovu pozornosť zaujala výstava miestneho umelca s menom Jozef, ktorý bol známy svojou farebnou abstraktnou tvorbou.En: Marek's attention was captured by an exhibition by a local artist named Jozef, who was known for his colorful abstract creations.Sk: Marek sa rozhodol ísť.En: Marek decided to go.Sk: Jeho srdce jemu nervóznejšie búchalo.En: His heart was beating nervously.Sk: Vnútri galérie bola atmosféra teplá a privítajúca.En: Inside the gallery, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming.Sk: Steny zdobili Jozefove živé maľby, ktoré kontrastovali s bielymi stenami.En: The walls were adorned with Jozef's vibrant paintings, contrasting with the white walls.Sk: Hostia si popíjali víno a rozprávali sa o umení.En: Guests sipped wine and talked about art.Sk: Marek mal chuť sa pripojiť, ale jeho plachosť ho držala v rohu miestnosti.En: Marek felt like joining in, but his shyness held him in the corner of the room.Sk: Zrazu Marek zahliadol Annu.En: Suddenly, Marek spotted Anna.Sk: Stála medzi skupinou ľudí a zanietene rozprávala o Jozefových dielach.En: She stood among a group of people and spoke passionately about Jozef's works.Sk: Mala vášeň pre umenie, to bolo zrejmé.En: She had a passion for art, that was evident.Sk: Marek pocítil náznak odvahy.En: Marek felt a hint of courage.Sk: Pomaly sa priblížil k skupine, snažiac sa počuť, čo Anna hovorí.En: He slowly approached the group, trying to hear what Anna was saying.Sk: Anna sa usmiala, keď si ho všimla.En: Anna smiled when she noticed him.Sk: "Ahoj, som Anna.En: "Hi, I'm Anna.Sk: Čo si myslíš o tejto maľbe?En: What do you think of this painting?"Sk: " pýtala sa priamo.En: she asked directly.Sk: Marek sa zhlboka nadýchol.En: Marek took a deep breath.Sk: "Je fascinujúca," odpovedal.En: "It's fascinating," he replied.Sk: "Jozef má jedinečný spôsob zobrazenia spojenia.En: "Jozef has a unique way of depicting connection."Sk: "Anna prikývla, jej oči sa rozžiarili.En: Anna nodded, her eyes lit up.Sk: "Presne, jeho práca ma vždy núti premýšľať.En: "Exactly, his work always makes me think."Sk: "Keď sa ostatní v skupine začali rozchádzať, Marek a Anna zostali sami.En: As the others in the group began to disperse, Marek and Anna were left alone.Sk: Hovorili ďalej, bez prerušenia.En: They continued talking without interruption.Sk: Zdieľali svoje názory na umenie, rozprávali o obľúbených umelcoch a výstavách, ktoré by radi navštívili.En: They shared their opinions on art, discussed favorite artists, and exhibitions they would like to visit.Sk: Marek sa cítil uvoľnenejšie.En: Marek felt more relaxed.Sk: Jeho počiatočná plachosť sa rozplynula.En: His initial shyness had melted away.Sk: Anna ho očarila svojím otvoreným prístupom.En: Anna charmed him with her open approach.Sk: Nakoniec si vymenili kontakty a sľúbili si, že spolu navštívia ďalšie kultúrne podujatia.En: Eventually, they exchanged contacts and promised to attend more cultural events together.Sk: Marek odchádzal z galérie s novým pocitom sebavedomia.En: Marek left the gallery with a new sense of confidence.Sk: Uvedomil si, že jeho záľuby môžu byť cestou k spoznaniu nových ľudí.En: He realized that his hobbies could be a way to meet new people.Sk: A Valentine’s Day, ktorý začal bez plánu, skončil krásne.En: And Valentine’s Day, which began without a plan, ended beautifully.Sk: Anna mu ukázala, že nie je sám vo svojej láske k umeniu.En: Anna showed him that he was not alone in his love for art.Sk: Bolo to začiatok niečoho nového a Marek sa tešil, čo ho ešte čeká.En: It was the start of something new, and Marek looked forward to what awaited him. Vocabulary Words:quiet: tichejneighborhood: štvrtigentle: jemneplans: plánexhibition: vernisážicaptured: zaujalaabstract: abstraktnoucreations: tvorbounervously: nervóznejšiewelcoming: privítajúcaadorned: zdobilivibrant: živécontrast: kontrastovalishyness: plachosťspotted: zahliadolpassionately: zanieteneevident: zrejmécourage: odvahyapproached: priblížilfascinating: fascinujúcadepicting: zobrazeniadisperse: rozchádzaťopinion: názoryinterruption: prerušeniarelaxed: uvoľnenejšiemelted: rozplynulacharmed: očarilacontacts: kontaktyconfidence: sebavedomiaawaited: čeká
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  • From Doubt to Triumph: Marek's Artistic Awakening

    From Doubt to Triumph: Marek's Artistic Awakening
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Doubt to Triumph: Marek's Artistic Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V Bratislave, v útulnej kaviarni na modernom predmestí, sa traja priatelia pripravovali na umeleckú výstavu, ktorá sa mala konať zajtra.En: In Bratislava, in a cozy cafe in the modern suburbs, three friends were preparing for an art exhibition that was to take place tomorrow.Sk: Vonku bola zima.En: Outside, it was winter.Sk: Vzduch bol chladný a obloha nad mestom bola sivá.En: The air was cold, and the sky over the city was gray.Sk: Vo vnútri však bolo teplo a pohodlne.En: Inside, however, it was warm and comfortable.Sk: Kaviareň osvetľovala mäkké svetlo, ktoré sa odrážalo od tmavých drevených stien.En: The cafe was illuminated by soft light reflecting off the dark wooden walls.Sk: Marek sedel pri stole, obklopený rôznymi farbami a štetcami.En: Marek sat at a table, surrounded by various colors and brushes.Sk: Bojoval so sebadôverou.En: He struggled with self-confidence.Sk: Túžil dokázať svoje umenie, no pochyboval o svojich schopnostiach.En: He longed to prove his art, but he doubted his abilities.Sk: Vedľa neho stála Jana, majiteľka kaviarne.En: Next to him stood Jana, the owner of the cafe.Sk: Hoci bola unavená z nekonečnej práce, žiarila optimizmom.En: Although she was tired from endless work, she radiated optimism.Sk: Verila, že výstava prinesie radosť a spojiť komunitu.En: She believed that the exhibition would bring joy and unite the community.Sk: „Marek, tvoje obrazy sú úžasné,“ povedala Jana, aby ho povzbudila.En: "Marek, your paintings are amazing," Jana said to encourage him.Sk: „Ľudia ich ocenia, ver mi.“En: "People will appreciate them, trust me."Sk: V rohu sedel Lukáš.En: In the corner sat Lukáš.Sk: Bol známy miestny umelecký kritik.En: He was a well-known local art critic.Sk: Zamyslene pozoroval Mareka pri práci.En: He thoughtfully watched Marek at work.Sk: Nebol si istý, či výstava bude úspech.En: He wasn't sure if the exhibition would be a success.Sk: Ale rozhodnutý pomôcť, pristúpil k Marekovi.En: But determined to help, he approached Marek.Sk: „Marek, môžeš mi ukázať svoje najnovšie dielo?“ spýtal sa Lukáš, snažiac sa skryť svoju skepse.En: "Marek, can you show me your latest work?" asked Lukáš, trying to hide his skepticism.Sk: Marek zaváhal, ale nakoniec súhlasil.En: Marek hesitated but eventually agreed.Sk: Bolo to ťažké, ale vedel, že potrebuje spätnú väzbu.En: It was tough, but he knew he needed feedback.Sk: „Lukas, co si o tom myslíš?“En: "Lukáš, what do you think of it?"Sk: Lukáš si dielo dôkladne prezrel.En: Lukáš examined the piece thoroughly.Sk: Napriek svojim počiatočným pochybnostiam sa nadýchol a povedal: „Marek, je tam niečo jedinečné.En: Despite his initial doubts, he took a breath and said, "Marek, there's something unique there.Sk: Myslím... vieš prekvapiť.“En: I think... you can surprise."Sk: Tento komentár povzbudil Mareka.En: This comment encouraged Marek.Sk: Marek a Lukáš začali spolu hovoriť.En: Marek and Lukáš started talking.Sk: Po dlhom rozhovore Marek pochopil, aký má talent.En: After a long conversation, Marek understood his talent.Sk: Bolo to pre neho emotívne.En: It was emotional for him.Sk: Cítil vnútorný pokoj a energiu dokončiť svoju prácu.En: He felt an inner peace and energy to complete his work.Sk: „Dobre, Marek,“ povedal Lukáš nakoniec.En: "Alright, Marek," Lukáš finally said.Sk: „Verím, že zajtra urobíš veľký dojem.“En: "I believe you'll make a great impression tomorrow."Sk: Na druhý deň sa kaviareň naplnila ľuďmi.En: The next day, the cafe filled with people.Sk: Oblasťou sa šírila vrava a smiech.En: The area buzzed with chatter and laughter.Sk: Marekove obrazy viseli na stenách a prilákali pozornosť všetkých prítomných.En: Marek's paintings hung on the walls and attracted the attention of everyone present.Sk: Aj Lukáš bol prekvapený z Marekovho úspechu.En: Even Lukáš was surprised by Marek's success.Sk: Marek sa pri pohľade na svoj úspešný večer usmial.En: Marek smiled, looking at his successful evening.Sk: Napokon našiel sebadôveru, po ktorej tak túžil.En: He finally found the self-confidence he so desired.Sk: Janina kaviareň bola plná života, znova spojila komunitu, zatiaľ čo Lukáš našiel nový rešpekt k mladej talentovanej generácii.En: Jana's cafe was full of life, once again uniting the community, while Lukáš found new respect for the young talented generation.Sk: Tak ešte len niekoľko zimných večerov a Marek sa stal známym menom medzi miestnymi umelcami.En: Just a few more winter evenings and Marek became a well-known name among local artists.Sk: Pri svojich ďalších dielach už viac nepochyboval o svojom talente.En: With his subsequent ...
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  • Cozy Mistakes: Milan's Delightful Culinary Adventure

    Cozy Mistakes: Milan's Delightful Culinary Adventure
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Cozy Mistakes: Milan's Delightful Culinary Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-02-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zimná hladina pokojným oknom na internátnej kuchyni sa stíšila, kým vločky snehu vírili za sklom.En: The winter's surface of the calm window in the dormitory kitchen quieted as snowflakes swirled behind the glass.Sk: Milan nervózne prechádzal pohľadom po miniatúrnej kuchyni, snažiac sa ignorovať neporiadok piatkovej kuchárskej horúčky.En: Milan nervously glanced around the miniature kitchen, trying to ignore the mess left from Friday's cooking frenzy.Sk: Dnes mal konečne príležitosť zapôsobiť na Janu.En: Today, he finally had the chance to impress Jana.Sk: Svoje nadšenie sústredil na misku predo mnou.En: He focused his enthusiasm on the bowl in front of him.Sk: "Bryndzové halušky!En: "Bryndzové halušky!Sk: Ak to zvládnem, určite ju ohromím," pomyslel si Milan.En: If I can pull this off, I'll surely impress her," Milan thought to himself.Sk: Najprv jeho ruka siahla po zemiakoch.En: First, his hand reached for the potatoes.Sk: Učebnicový recept si však nevedel presne vybaviť.En: However, he couldn't quite recall the textbook recipe.Sk: Miesto bryndze, ktorá bola v kuchyni nedostupná, našiel smotanovo-sladký jogurt, a prichystané proso nerozhodol sa nahradiť priamo krupicou.En: Instead of bryndza, which was unavailable in the kitchen, he found creamy-sweet yogurt, and the prepared millet, he decided to directly replace with semolina.Sk: Nevedoma očakávaného experimentu neúnavne pokračoval.En: Unaware of the impending experiment, he continued tirelessly.Sk: Medzitým sa dverami kuchyne potichu priblížila Jana.En: Meanwhile, Jana quietly approached the kitchen door.Sk: Videla ako sa Milan starostlivo snaží.En: She saw how diligently Milan was trying.Sk: Vždy jej pripadalo, že jeho kuriózne nezvládnuté pokusy mali svoje čaro.En: She always thought that his curiously mishandled attempts had a charm of their own.Sk: "Počula som, že niekto miluje bryndzové halušky," usmiala sa.En: "I heard someone loves bryndzové halušky," she smiled.Sk: Milan ju oblial svojím úprimným úsmevom, zatiaľ čo si narazil na sporák veľký hrniec.En: Milan flashed her his genuine smile as he placed a large pot on the stove.Sk: Začal cestoviny, čo mali byť zemiakové tvarované halušky, premiestňovať do krabičky.En: He began transferring the pasta, which was supposed to be potato-shaped dumplings, into a container.Sk: Jogurt, ktorý namiesto bryndze kúpil, sa stal polosladkou omáčkou.En: The yogurt he bought instead of bryndza turned into a semi-sweet sauce.Sk: Výsledok bol pohukujúci, chvingala sa omrzliny v mrazivom vzduchu.En: The result was exclamatory, shivering with the frost in the chilly air.Sk: Nádoba s nádejou na jedlý vernakulárny pokrm sa pred nimi rozplývala.En: The container with hopes of an edible vernacular dish dissolved before them.Sk: Milan pozval Janu, aby ochutnala.En: Milan invited Jana to taste.Sk: "Tak čo?En: "So, what do you think?Sk: Myslíš, že sa mi podarilo, alebo som úplne vedľa?En: Did I succeed, or am I way off?"Sk: " V rukách mal lyžicu obsahujúcu jeho experimentálny majstrovský diel.En: He held a spoon containing his experimental masterpiece.Sk: Jana váhavolá na malý kúsoček a pustila sa do smiechu, než prehlásila, "Milan, toto je možno niečo nové!En: Jana hesitated for a small bite and started laughing before declaring, "Milan, this might be something new!Sk: Ale vieš čo?En: But you know what?Sk: Mohli by sme to zmeniť na sladký dezert.En: We could turn it into a sweet dessert."Sk: Vzala ovocie, ktoré sa podobalo na konáto riby, a premievala ho so štipkou prachu z koláčových korenín, a ich neplánovaná kulinárska eskapáda sa premenila na mierny úlet.En: She took fruit resembling gooseberries and mixed it with a hint of pie spice dust, and their unplanned culinary escapade turned into a slight adventure.Sk: "Milan," zvolala s úškrnom, "nezáleží, že pôvodne to malo byť niečo iné.En: "Milan," she called with a grin, "it doesn't matter that it was supposed to be something else originally.Sk: Hlávne, že je to zábavné a my sme spolu.En: The important thing is it's fun and we're together.Sk: To je skutočné umenie.En: That's true art."Sk: " Tak teplo, ako mali v kuchyni, sa začal šíriť medzi nimi.En: As warmly as they were in the kitchen, warmth began to spread between them.Sk: Milan s úsmevom pochopil, že tvorba jedla má cenu v zážitku, nie len v cieľovom výsledku.En: Milan smiled understanding that the creation of food holds value in the experience, not just the final outcome.Sk: Nasledujúce vločky vonkajšieho snehu nezastavili ich smiech, rezonujúce kuchyňou starého internátu.En: The subsequent snowflakes outside did not stop their laughter, ...
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