Episodios

  • Rekindling Bonds at Spišský Hrad: A Sibling's Promise

    Rekindling Bonds at Spišský Hrad: A Sibling's Promise
    Dec 24 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Rekindling Bonds at Spišský Hrad: A Sibling's Promise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-24-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Na kopci nad obcou sa rozprestierali starobylé ruiny Spišského hradu.En: On the hill above the village loomed the ancient ruins of Spišský hrad.Sk: Snežienky padali ticho ako pírka na kamenné steny, akoby hrad sám skrýval svoje staré tajomstvá.En: Snowflakes fell quietly like feathers on the stone walls, as if the castle itself was hiding its old secrets.Sk: V tejto zimnej krajine stáli Zuzana a Marek, dvaja súrodenci stratení v čase a spomienkach.En: In this winter landscape stood Zuzana and Marek, two siblings lost in time and memories.Sk: Bolo to prvé Vianoce, ktoré trávili bez rodičov.En: It was the first Christmas they spent without their parents.Sk: Stratu cítili každý inak, ale teraz sa rozhodli spolu sem prísť, na miesto, ktoré im pripomínalo detstvo.En: Each felt the loss differently, but now they decided to come here together, to a place that reminded them of their childhood.Sk: Zuzana držala Mareka za rameno, jej staršie oči smerovali k výšinám ruin.En: Zuzana held Marek by the shoulder, her older eyes directed towards the heights of the ruins.Sk: „Pamätáš na tie letá, Marek? Ako sme sa naháňali po týchto stenách?“ spýtala sa tichým a jemným hlasom.En: "Do you remember those summers, Marek? How we used to chase each other over these walls?" she asked in a quiet and gentle voice.Sk: Marek len prikývol s úškrnom.En: Marek just nodded with a smirk.Sk: „Jasné, vždy si tvrdila, že si tu videla draka,“ zasmial sa a kopol do snehu.En: "Sure, you always claimed you saw a dragon here," he laughed and kicked the snow.Sk: Ale za jeho smiechom sa ukrývala hlbšia bolesť, ktorú sa bál ukázať.En: But behind his laughter lay a deeper pain, which he was afraid to show.Sk: Bol to jeho spôsob, ako sa brániť pred spomienkami, ktoré ho ťažili.En: It was his way of defending against the memories that weighed on him.Sk: Zuzana sa zastavila na schodoch, ktoré viedli na najvyššiu časť hradu.En: Zuzana stopped on the steps leading to the highest part of the castle.Sk: „Chcem, aby sme mali novú tradíciu,“ povedala vážne.En: "I want us to have a new tradition," she said seriously.Sk: „Raz do roka sem prídeme a budeme spomínať. Rodičia by si to priali.“En: "Once a year, we come here and remember. Parents would want that."Sk: Marek sa zastavil.En: Marek stopped.Sk: Jeho obvyklý úškrn sa vytratil.En: His usual smirk disappeared.Sk: „Spomínať je dobré... ale bolí to,“ priznal napokon.En: "Remembering is good... but it hurts," he finally admitted.Sk: Bolo jasné, že chcel viac času, aby veci spracoval po svojom.En: It was clear he wanted more time to process things in his own way.Sk: Ako stúpali, slnko už začalo zapadať a zimný vietor im v studenej objímačke šepkal staré piesne.En: As they climbed, the sun began to set, and the winter wind whispered old songs in a cold embrace.Sk: Na vrchole ruiny bol výhľad, ktorý bral dych.En: At the top of the ruins was a breathtaking view.Sk: Vzduch bol chladný a ostrý, ale sálala z neho akási čistota.En: The air was cold and sharp, yet it radiated a certain purity.Sk: „Marek...“ začala Zuzana, keď sa obrátila ku svojmu bratovi, „pamätáš si na tú noc, keď nás otec varil grog a mama spievala vianočné koledy?“En: "Marek..." Zuzana began as she turned to her brother, "do you remember that night when Dad made us grog and Mom sang Christmas carols?"Sk: Jej hlas bol takmer slzavý, ale pevný.En: Her voice was almost tearful, but steady.Sk: Marek sa na ňu pozrel a jeho maska sa konečne rozpukla.En: Marek looked at her, and his mask finally cracked.Sk: „Pamätám,“ povedal ticho.En: "I remember," he said quietly.Sk: „Je to jedna z mojich najkrajších spomienok.“En: "It's one of my most beautiful memories."Sk: Po tvári mu prebehol tieň úprimnosti a pritúlil sa bližšie k svojej sestre.En: A shadow of sincerity crossed his face, and he moved closer to his sister.Sk: Objatie medzi súrodencami prenieslo všetku lásku a bolesť, ktorú dlho tlačili v sebe.En: The embrace between the siblings carried all the love and pain they had long been holding inside.Sk: V tom okamihu pochopili, že strata sa dá niesť spoločne, aj keď každý prechádza svojou cestou.En: In that moment, they understood that loss could be borne together, even though each was going through their own journey.Sk: Aj keď sa obloha prikrývala večernou tmou, ich srdcia žiarili novým svetlom.En: Even as the sky was covered by the darkness of the evening, their hearts glowed with a new light.Sk: „Sľúbime si, že sem budeme chodiť každý rok,“ povedala Zuzana rozhodne.En: "We promise to come here every year," Zuzana said resolutely.Sk: „Sľubujem,“ ...
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  • How Caroling in the Tatra Mountains Saved Christmas

    How Caroling in the Tatra Mountains Saved Christmas
    Dec 23 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: How Caroling in the Tatra Mountains Saved Christmas Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-23-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Biele vločky tancovali vo vzduchu, ako keby každá z nich mala svoju vlastnú misiu.En: White flakes danced in the air, as if each had its own mission.Sk: Vysoko v Tatranských horách, blízko Popradského plesa, sa Marek a Zuzana snažili dostať svoj veľký vianočný stromček domov.En: High in the Tatra Mountains, near Popradské Pleso, Marek and Zuzana were trying to get their big Christmas tree home.Sk: Príbeh tu nebol o prvej vianočnej ceste, ale o dobrodružstve, ktoré Marek so Zuzanou zažili.En: The story wasn't about the first Christmas journey, but about the adventure that Marek and Zuzana experienced.Sk: "Keby sme ho upevnili lepšie, nepadal by tak často," povedal Marek, ťahajúc za laná pripevnené k stromu na malých saniach.En: "If we had secured it better, it wouldn't fall so often," said Marek, pulling at the ropes attached to the tree on the small sled.Sk: Bol praktický a mal rád, keď šlo všetko podľa plánu.En: He was practical and liked when everything went according to plan.Sk: Zuzkina myseľ však pracovala inak.En: However, Zuzana's mind worked differently.Sk: "Marek, poďme si zaspievať!En: "Marek, let's sing!Sk: Bude to zábava a možno prilákame niekoho, kto nám pomôže!En: It will be fun and maybe attract someone who can help us!"Sk: " navrhla s úsmevom, veselo natiahnuc ruky na chladnom vzduchu.En: she suggested with a smile, cheerfully stretching her arms in the cold air.Sk: Marek vzdychol.En: Marek sighed.Sk: "Dobre, ale len na chvíľu," súhlasil neochotne.En: "Okay, but just for a while," he agreed reluctantly.Sk: A tak spolu začali spievať veselé vianočné piesne, ich hlasy sa niesli cez zamrznuté stromy a ozývali sa v údolí.En: And so they began singing cheerful Christmas songs together, their voices echoing through the frozen trees and resonating in the valley.Sk: Po chvíli ich spievaniu pripojili kroky ďalších hikerov.En: After a while, their singing was joined by the footsteps of other hikers.Sk: Bola to skupina priateľských turistov, ktorí sa tiež vracali z hôr.En: It was a group of friendly tourists who were also returning from the mountains.Sk: "Môžeme vám pomôcť?En: "Can we help you?"Sk: " spýtal sa jeden z nich s úsmevom na tvári.En: one of them asked with a smile on his face.Sk: Marekova tvár sa rozsvietila úľavou.En: Marek's face lit up with relief.Sk: "Áno, prosím!En: "Yes, please!"Sk: " odpovedal so smiechom.En: he replied with a laugh.Sk: Spoločne pracovali na pripevnení stromu lepšie, bezpečne ho priviazali k saniach, a dokonca zdieľali termálne šálky horúcej čokolády, ktoré osladili chladný deň.En: Together they worked on securing the tree better, safely tying it to the sled, and even shared thermos cups of hot chocolate, which sweetened the chilly day.Sk: Zuzanin nápad prilákať pomoc sa ukázal ako veľmi múdry.En: Zuzana's idea to attract help turned out to be very wise.Sk: S pomocou priateľov sa strom konečne prestal šmýkať.En: With the help of their new friends, the tree finally stopped slipping.Sk: Marek, ktorý bol zvyknutý na presnosť, si uvedomil, že niekedy pozitívne prijatie risku a spontánnosti môže veci urobiť zaujímavejšími a príjemnejšími.En: Marek, who was used to precision, realized that sometimes positively embracing risk and spontaneity can make things more interesting and enjoyable.Sk: Spoločne, Marek a Zuzana spoločne s turistami a veľkým stromom úspešne dorazili do dedinky pod horami.En: Together, Marek and Zuzana, along with the tourists and the big tree, successfully arrived in the village beneath the mountains.Sk: Sneh začínal hustejšie padať, keď vstúpili do tepla svojej chatky.En: The snow began to fall more heavily as they entered the warmth of their cabin.Sk: Vonku svetielka na strome žiarili tak jasne, ako ich nové priateľstvo a spoločne zdieľaná vianočná radosť.En: Outside, the lights on the tree shone as brightly as their new friendship and the shared Christmas joy.Sk: A tak sa Marek a Zuzana naučili, že nie každé dobrodružstvo musí byť presne plánované, niekedy stačí byť otvorený novým nápadom a prijať pomocnú ruku.En: And so Marek and Zuzana learned that not every adventure has to be precisely planned; sometimes it's enough to be open to new ideas and accept a helping hand.Sk: S vetrom v chrbte a s jemným úsmevom na tvárach vedeli, že táto zima bude pre nich výnimočná.En: With the wind at their back and gentle smiles on their faces, they knew this winter would be special for them. Vocabulary Words:flakes: vločkymission: misiusecured: upevnilisled: sanípractical: praktickýechoing: niesliresonating: ozývalichilly: chladnýslipping: šmýkaťembracing: prijatiespontaneity: ...
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  • Snowy Beach Reunion: A Christmas Togetherness Tale

    Snowy Beach Reunion: A Christmas Togetherness Tale
    Dec 23 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Snowy Beach Reunion: A Christmas Togetherness Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Svetlo mesiaca jemne osvetľovalo pláž, pokrytú jemným závojom snehu.En: The moonlight gently illuminated the beach, covered with a thin veil of snow.Sk: Lenka stála pri pobreží, obdivovala trblietajúce sa vlny, keď sa k nej pripojil Marek.En: Lenka stood by the shore, admiring the shimmering waves, when Marek joined her.Sk: Vianoce na pláži boli niečo nové, ale atmosféra bola magická.En: Christmas on the beach was something new, but the atmosphere was magical.Sk: Marek si vzdychol.En: Marek sighed.Sk: Starosti a napätie z nadchádzajúceho stretnutia s rodinou mu nedali pokoj.En: The worries and tension about the upcoming family gathering gave him no peace.Sk: „Lenka,“ začal opatrne Marek, „viem, že si na rodinných stretnutiach nebola posledných pár rokov.En: "Lenka," Marek started cautiously, "I know you haven't been to family gatherings for the last few years.Sk: Rád by som, aby sme znovu našli spoločnú reč.En: I'd like us to reconnect."Sk: “ Lenka sa trochu zachmúrila.En: Lenka frowned a little.Sk: Bola nezávislá a dobrodružná.En: She was independent and adventurous.Sk: Rodinné tradície ju posledné roky veľmi nelákali.En: Family traditions had not interested her much in recent years.Sk: „Marek, to vieš, že som mala svoje dôvody,“ odpovedala Lenka, ale nebola zlá.En: "Marek, you know I had my reasons," Lenka replied, but she wasn't harsh.Sk: Snažila sa len nájsť správne slová.En: She was just trying to find the right words.Sk: „Ale pokiaľ ide o rodinu.En: "But when it comes to family...Sk: mala by som sa asi snažiť viac.En: I guess I should try harder."Sk: “Marek prikývol.En: Marek nodded.Sk: „Poď, pôjdeme sa prejsť po pláži.En: "Come on, let's go for a walk on the beach.Sk: Možno spolu na niečo prídeme.En: Maybe we'll figure something out together."Sk: “Chladný vzduch ich obklopil, ale vdaka svetlu a snehu to vyzeralo ako rozprávka.En: The cold air surrounded them, but thanks to the light and snow, it looked like a fairy tale.Sk: Marek vedel, že potrebujú túto chvíľu, aby sa otvorili.En: Marek knew they needed this moment to open up.Sk: Lenka pôvodne nebola zástankyňou sentimentálnych rozhovorov, ale morský vzduch a kroky po piesku ju prinútili uvoľniť sa.En: Lenka was not originally a fan of sentimental conversations, but the sea air and steps on the sand made her relax.Sk: „Pamätáš si, keď sme ako deti stavalí snehuliakov pri babičke?En: "Do you remember when we used to build snowmen at grandma's as kids?Sk: Vždy sme sa smiali, až nás bruchá boleli,“ povedal Marek.En: We always laughed so much that our bellies hurt," said Marek.Sk: Lenka sa zachichotala pri spomienke.En: Lenka giggled at the memory.Sk: „Áno, a tie obrovské sánkovačky!En: "Yes, and those huge sledding runs!Sk: Vždy si ma posadil dopredu, aby som sa nebála.En: You always put me in the front so I wouldn't be scared."Sk: “Zrazu sa zniesla hustá snehová búrka.En: Suddenly, a thick snowstorm descended.Sk: Mali len chvíľu, aby našli útočisko.En: They had only a moment to find shelter.Sk: Utiahli sa pod drevené prístrešie neďaleko pláže, blízko blikajúcich svetiel malého vianočného stromčeka.En: They retreated under a wooden shelter near the beach, close to the twinkling lights of a small Christmas tree.Sk: Pri ochrane pred vetrom a snehom, Marek sa zhlboka nadýchol.En: Sheltered from the wind and snow, Marek took a deep breath.Sk: „Nie je to len o minulosti.En: "It's not just about the past.Sk: Chcem, aby sme mali ešte veľa takých spomienok, Lenka.En: I want us to have many more memories like that, Lenka.Sk: Chcem, aby si vedela, že všetko, čo bolo medzi nami, patrí minulosti.En: I want you to know that everything that was between us belongs to the past."Sk: “Lenka na neho pozrela, tentokrát s jemnosťou a trpkosť, ktorá sa pomaly rozplývala.En: Lenka looked at him, this time with a gentleness and bitterness that was slowly dissolving.Sk: „Marek, tiež som to tak cítila.En: "Marek, I felt the same way.Sk: Bála som sa, že sme sa navždy stratili.En: I was afraid we were lost forever."Sk: “Búrka postupne ustupovala, za sebou nechajúc pikantný vánok.En: The storm gradually subsided, leaving behind a crisp breeze.Sk: Vracali sa späť k ostatným, hore na pláži, obaja s pocitom, že niečo dôležité bolo povedané.En: They returned to the others, up on the beach, both with the feeling that something important had been said.Sk: Teraz, keď sa obloha už vyčistila, pozerali sa so svetlými očakávaniami na ďalšie dni.En: Now that the sky had cleared, they looked forward to the coming days with bright expectations.Sk: Vrátili sa k rodine, ruka v ruke, pripravení na ...
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  • Baking Blunders and Holiday Wonders in Bratislava

    Baking Blunders and Holiday Wonders in Bratislava
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Baking Blunders and Holiday Wonders in Bratislava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Bratislava v zime má svoje čaro.En: Bratislava in winter has its charm.Sk: Ulice sú vysvietené tisíckami malých svetielok a vzduchom sa nesú veselé melódie koledníkov.En: The streets are illuminated by thousands of tiny lights, and cheerful melodies of carolers carry through the air.Sk: Vianočný trh je plný ľudí.En: The Christmas market is full of people.Sk: Vôňa vareného vína a pražených orechov láka každého okoloidúceho.En: The smell of mulled wine and roasted nuts entices every passerby.Sk: Marek kráča ruka v ruke s kamarátkou Petrou.En: Marek walks hand in hand with his friend Petra.Sk: „Musím nájsť skvelý darček pre moju sestru,“ hovorí Marek.En: "I need to find a great gift for my sister," Marek says.Sk: „Chcem niečo špeciálne, aby vedela, aká je pre mňa dôležitá.“En: "I want something special so she knows how important she is to me."Sk: Petra sa uchechtne.En: Petra chuckles.Sk: „Veľa šťastia, Marek. Pozri, tu ponúkajú krásne handmade ozdoby.“En: "Good luck, Marek. Look, they offer beautiful handmade ornaments here."Sk: Marek však už nie je pri Petre.En: However, Marek is no longer next to Petra.Sk: Jeho pozornosť upútala ozvena hlasného oznamu.En: His attention is caught by the echo of a loud announcement.Sk: „Prihláste sa do našej vianočnej súťaže pečenia! Výhra je špeciálna vianočná odmena!“En: "Sign up for our Christmas baking contest! The prize is a special Christmas reward!"Sk: V davu a pod vplyvom svojho entuziazmu sa Marek rýchlo podpisuje na papier.En: In the crowd and spurred by his enthusiasm, Marek quickly signs on paper.Sk: „Prihlásil som nás!“ vyhlási vzrušene.En: "I've signed us up!" he declares excitedly.Sk: Petra žmurkne s prekvapením.En: Petra blinks in surprise.Sk: „Nás? Marek, my ani nevieme piecť!“En: "Us? Marek, we don't even know how to bake!"Sk: „Ach, bude to zábava!“ odpovie Marek optimisticky.En: "Oh, it'll be fun!" Marek replies optimistically.Sk: „A možno vyhráme niečo úžasné.“En: "And maybe we'll win something amazing."Sk: Pri pečení vzniká chaos.En: While baking, chaos ensues.Sk: Marek ani nevie, z ktorej strany sa drží vareška, a Petra je posypaná múkou od hlavy po päty.En: Marek doesn't even know which way to hold the whisk, and Petra is covered in flour from head to toe.Sk: Ich koláč vyzerá... nuž, povedzme, kreatívne.En: Their cake looks... well, let's say, creative.Sk: „A teraz pre vyhlásenie víťaza našej súťaže pečenia,“ ohlasuje moderátor.En: "And now for the announcement of the winner of our baking contest," the announcer proclaims.Sk: „Špeciálna kategória: najzábavnejší pokus. Vyhrávajú Marek a Petra!“En: "Special category: most amusing attempt. Marek and Petra win!"Sk: Dav sa smeje a Marek sa klania s úsmevom.En: The crowd laughs, and Marek bows with a smile.Sk: Petra len sklopí oči a pokrčí plecami.En: Petra just lowers her eyes and shrugs.Sk: Po súťaži Marek objaví malý stánok s ručne vyrobenými ozdobami.En: After the contest, Marek discovers a small stall with handmade ornaments.Sk: Je tam nádherná ozdoba v tvare srdca s rytinou: Rodina je všetko.En: There's a beautiful heart-shaped ornament with the engraving: Family is everything.Sk: „Toto je perfektné,“ povie Marek a kúpi ozdobu.En: "This is perfect," Marek says and buys the ornament.Sk: Pri spiatočnej ceste Marek drží ozdobu pevne.En: On the way back, Marek holds the ornament tightly.Sk: Uvedomuje si, že nevšednosť daru nie je v jeho cene.En: He realizes that the uniqueness of the gift isn't in its price.Sk: Skutočná hodnota je v prejavení starostlivosti a lásky.En: The true value is in showing care and love.Sk: Petra sa na neho usmieva.En: Petra smiles at him.Sk: „Marek, povedal si, že chceš niečo zvláštne.En: "Marek, you said you wanted something special.Sk: Myslím, že to sa ti podarilo.“En: I think you succeeded."Sk: Marek prikývne.En: Marek nods.Sk: Vie, že jeho sestra bude nadšená.En: He knows his sister will be thrilled.Sk: A to je najdôležitejšie.En: And that's what matters most. Vocabulary Words:charm: čaroilluminated: vysvietenécaroler: koledníkmulled wine: varené vínoentice: lákaornament: ozdobaannouncement: oznambak: piecťchaos: chaoswhisk: vareškacreative: kreatívneannounce: ohlasujeproclaim: vyhlásiengraving: rytinauniqueness: nevšednosťmelody: melódiathousands: tisíckyhandsome: nádhernáamusing: najzábavnejšíenthusiasm: entuziazmuprize: odmenaspecial: špeciálnastall: stánokengraving: rytinaimportant: dôležitágift: darčekparticipate: prihlásiť sahandmade: ručne vyrobenýmiattempt: pokusannounce: vyhlásenie
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  • Bonds & Forgiveness Under Bratislava's Christmas Lights

    Bonds & Forgiveness Under Bratislava's Christmas Lights
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Bonds & Forgiveness Under Bratislava's Christmas Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V Bratislave sa zbadal Matej, prechádzajúc cez farebne osvetlené námestie, kde prebiehalo vianočné trhy.En: In Bratislava, Matej found himself walking through the brightly lit square where the Christmas markets were taking place.Sk: Bielo prachový sneh jemne padal na zem a vytváral čarovnú atmosféru.En: White powdery snow was gently falling to the ground, creating a magical atmosphere.Sk: Vzduchom sa niesla vôňa pečených gaštanov a varené víno sa rozlievalo z pohárikov šťastných návštevníkov.En: The air was filled with the scent of roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine was being poured from the cups of happy visitors.Sk: Matej sa necítil byť súčasťou tohto veselého spevu.En: Matej did not feel part of this cheerful singing.Sk: Po rokoch sa vracal do svojho rodného mesta, s túžbou obnoviť staré priateľstvá, hľadajúc pocit domova, ktorý mu teraz tak chýbal.En: After years, he was returning to his hometown, eager to rekindle old friendships, seeking a sense of home that he now missed so much.Sk: Neustále sa obzeral, dúfajúc, že uvidí známe tváre.En: He was constantly looking around, hoping to see familiar faces.Sk: A tie sa skutočne objavili - Jana a Tibor.En: And indeed they appeared - Jana and Tibor.Sk: Obaja vyzerali, že čas ich žiadnym spôsobom nezmenil, hoci na Janinej tvári sa zračilo niečo, čo Mateja nútilo zamyslieť sa.En: Both looked as if time had not changed them at all, although there was something about Jana's face that made Matej ponder.Sk: Bola to jej neistota, či staré nevyriešené spory.En: Was it her uncertainty, or unresolved old disputes?Sk: "Matej!En: "Matej!Sk: To nie je možné!En: It's not possible!Sk: Ty si naozaj prišiel!En: You really came!"Sk: " vykřikla Jana so zmiešanými pocitmi.En: exclaimed Jana with mixed feelings.Sk: Tibor, neustále veselý kamarát, sa pridal: "Páni, konečne zas všetci spolu.En: Tibor, their always cheerful friend, joined in: "Wow, finally all together again.Sk: Chýbali si nám!En: We missed you!"Sk: "Napriek radosti z opätovného stretnutia, ticho medzi nimi po chvíli narastalo.En: Despite the joy of their reunion, a silence between them grew after a while.Sk: Matej v tom momente vedel, že je čas čeliť všetkému, čo zanechal neuzatvorené.En: Matej knew at that moment that it was time to face everything he had left unresolved.Sk: Navrhol teda Janine: "Poďme sa prejsť, Jana.En: He suggested to Jana, "Let's go for a walk, Jana.Sk: Potrebujeme si pohovoriť.En: We need to talk.Sk: Tibor, pridaj sa.En: Tibor, join us."Sk: "Tibor zamrkal, uštipol Mateja do ramena a povedal: "Než sa do toho ponoríme, pamätáte si tú srandu z našich školských čias?En: Tibor blinked, playfully pinched Matej on the shoulder, and said, "Before we dive into that, do you remember the prank from our school days?Sk: Ten vtípek na učiteľa fyziky, ktorého si Matej presvedčil, že školou prechádzajú duchovia?En: That joke on the physics teacher, where Matej convinced him that ghosts were wandering through the school?"Sk: "To uvoľnilo atmosféru a zrazu sa všetci traja smiali.En: This lightened the mood, and suddenly all three were laughing.Sk: No potom sa rozhovor stočil k vážnym temám.En: But then the conversation turned to serious matters.Sk: Matej otvoril dvere do minulosti: "Jana, dlžím ti ospravedlnenie.En: Matej opened the door to the past: "Jana, I owe you an apology.Sk: Opustil som vás bez slova, hnaný kariérou.En: I left you without a word, driven by my career.Sk: Mrzí ma to.En: I'm sorry."Sk: "Jana, spočiatku zdržanlivá, nakoniec prelomená zložitými emóciami odpovedala: "Bolo to ťažké.En: Jana, initially reserved, eventually, overwhelmed by complex emotions, replied: "It was difficult.Sk: Ale pochopila som, že každý z nás hľadá svoje šťastie.En: But I understood that each of us is searching for our own happiness."Sk: "Tibor ich sledoval s úľavou, keď si obaja konečne začali rozprávať.En: Tibor watched them with relief as they finally started to talk to each other.Sk: Konflikt kulminoval v odhalenie pravdivých pocitov a starých krívd.En: The conflict culminated in revealing true feelings and old grievances.Sk: No práve táto otvorenosť priniesla pokoj.En: Yet it was this openness that brought peace.Sk: Nakoniec traja kamaráti opustili trh, bok po boku, s plánmi na spoločné trávenie nadchádzajúceho Vianoc.En: In the end, the three friends left the market, side by side, with plans to spend the upcoming Christmas together.Sk: Prípravy na sviatky v teple domova, kde vládne pokojné a nové priateľstvo.En: Preparing for the holidays in the warmth of home, where a calm and new friendship reigns.Sk: Matej si uvedomil ...
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  • The Mystery of the Disappearing Christmas Tree

    The Mystery of the Disappearing Christmas Tree
    Dec 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: The Mystery of the Disappearing Christmas Tree Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-21-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Na malebnej farme v Slovenských horách, kde jemný sneh pokrýva krajinu ako biele flanelové prikrývky, sa začal nový deň.En: On a picturesque farm in the Slovenských horách, where the gentle snow covers the land like white flannel blankets, a new day began.Sk: Vianočná farma bola známa svojimi vysokými, hustozelenými jedličkami, ktoré po celý rok pestoval s láskou pan Marek.En: The Christmas farm was known for its tall, lush jedličkami that Mr. Marek lovingly cultivated throughout the year.Sk: Práve on bol človek, ktorý sa tuná o všetko staral so srdcom na správnom mieste.En: He was the person who took care of everything there with his heart in the right place.Sk: Farmu vlastnila Anna, žena s prísnym vystupovaním, no dobrým srdcom.En: The farm was owned by Anna, a woman with a stern demeanor but a good heart.Sk: Bola pyšná na farmu a na tento rok pripravila špeciálny vianočný stromček, ktorý malo kúpiť významné mesto na svoju námestskú oslavu.En: She was proud of the farm and had prepared a special Christmas tree for this year, which was meant to be purchased by a prominent city for its town square celebration.Sk: Strom bol nádherný, najlepšie, čo kedy mali.En: The tree was beautiful, the best they ever had.Sk: No v jedno ráno prišli Marek a Anna na farmu a strom zmizol!En: But one morning, Marek and Anna arrived at the farm, and the tree had disappeared!Sk: Všetci boli zmätení a Anna bola zdesená.En: Everyone was confused, and Anna was horrified.Sk: Ak prídu o tento strom, utrpia nielen finančne, ale aj na prestíži.En: If they lost this tree, they would suffer not only financially but also in terms of prestige.Sk: „Musíme ho nájsť,“ trval Marek a začal sa pýtať ostatných pracovníkov.En: "We have to find it," insisted Marek and began asking the other workers.Sk: Jozef, ktorý vám môže kedykoľvek zasmiať, myslel, že to bola len náhoda.En: Jozef, who could make you laugh at any time, thought it was just a coincidence.Sk: „Možno ho niekto len zle preniesol alebo padol za obeť zime.“En: "Maybe someone just moved it wrongly, or it fell victim to the winter."Sk: Marek však nepočúval skeptikov.En: However, Marek didn't listen to the skeptics.Sk: Rozhodol sa pátrať ďalej.En: He decided to investigate further.Sk: Vyzbrojený len starou lampášom, vydal sa po stopách v snehu.En: Armed only with an old lantern, he set off following the tracks in the snow.Sk: Prirodzene ho to priviedlo k malej cestičke medzi stromami.En: Naturally, it led him to a small path between the trees.Sk: Pod ním našiel stopy ihličia smerujúce k lesu za farmou.En: Below, he found traces of needles leading to the forest behind the farm.Sk: „Marek, čo robíš?“ kričala Anna.En: "Marek, what are you doing?" shouted Anna.Sk: „Verím, že ho nájdem!“ odpovedal Marek odhodlane.En: "I believe I'll find it!" Marek replied determinedly.Sk: Cez ticho lesa sledoval stopu, ktorá ho doviedla k malému otvoru v stromoch.En: Through the silence of the forest, he followed the trail that led him to a small opening among the trees.Sk: Tam stál!En: There it stood!Sk: Strom bol dokonale neporušený, ale pokrytý čudnými značkami, ktoré vyzerali ako runy.En: The tree was perfectly intact but covered with strange marks that looked like runes.Sk: Tajomstvo, ktoré Marek nemohol vysvetliť, ale ani ignorovať.En: A mystery that Marek couldn't explain, yet couldn't ignore either.Sk: Spolu s Annou jemne vzali strom späť na farmu.En: Together with Anna, they gently took the tree back to the farm.Sk: Našťastie, dorazili včas na dodanie do mesta.En: Luckily, they arrived in time for delivery to the city.Sk: Príbeh o zmiznutom stromčeku, ktorý sa akoby zázrakom objavil, stal sa súčasťou vianočnej mágie a upútal pozornosť mnohých.En: The story of the missing tree, which miraculously reappeared, became part of Christmas magic and caught the attention of many.Sk: Týmto Marek nielenže zachránil Vianoce pre farmu, ale aj nadobudol odvahu a riešenie ovládnuť každú výzvu.En: In this way, Marek not only saved Christmas for the farm but also gained courage and determination to tackle every challenge.Sk: Pozrel sa ďalej do budúcnosti a predstavil si svoju vlastnú malú škôlku stromov.En: He looked further into the future and imagined his own small nursery of trees.Sk: Možno jedného dňa...En: Perhaps one day...Sk: A tak Vianoce na farme ostali nádherným symbolom spolupráce a odvahy, zatiaľ čo vzduch vonku niesol vôňu čerstvého snehu a jedlí.En: And so, Christmas on the farm remained a beautiful symbol of cooperation and courage, while the air outside carried the scent of fresh snow and firs.Sk: Každý kto tadiaľ prišiel...
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  • The Farm's Enchanting Secret: A Portal to a Magical World

    The Farm's Enchanting Secret: A Portal to a Magical World
    Dec 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: The Farm's Enchanting Secret: A Portal to a Magical World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Keď sa na oblohe objavila prvá hviezda a snehové vločky sa pomaly usadzovali na zemi, na malom rodinnom statku sa začala zvláštna zima.En: When the first star appeared in the sky and snowflakes slowly settled on the ground, a peculiar winter began on the small family farm.Sk: Miloš, pracovitý farmár, kráčal cez svoje zasnežené polia.En: Miloš, a hardworking farmer, walked through his snow-covered fields.Sk: Z dymovodu jeho domu sa ťahal pásik dymu a hladní kohúti popiskovali v blízkosti zdobeného stromčeka.En: A curl of smoke trailed from his house’s chimney, and the hungry roosters chirped near the decorated tree.Sk: „Otec,“ prehovorila Kveta, jeho dcéra, ktorá si myslela, že tento rok zima skrýva niečo magické.En: "Father," spoke Kveta, his daughter, who believed that this year winter held something magical.Sk: "Zvieratá nám miznú. Nevidíš to?"En: "Our animals are disappearing. Can't you see it?"Sk: Miloš však mal oči len pre svoje pole a s úškrnom odpovedal: „Určite je to len zima a príroda. Nič zvláštne.“En: However, Miloš had eyes only for his field, and with a smirk, he replied, “It’s surely just winter and nature. Nothing unusual.”Sk: Kveta potriasla hlavou.En: Kveta shook her head.Sk: Ona verila v staré povesti, ktoré jej babka často rozprávala.En: She believed in the old legends her grandmother often told.Sk: „Možno v noci prichádzajú z lesa vily alebo skryté bytosti, ako v tých príbehoch.“En: "Maybe at night, fairies or hidden creatures come from the forest, like in those stories."Sk: „Budem to vyšetriť,“ rozhodol sa Miloš skepticky.En: “I will investigate,” Miloš decided skeptically.Sk: Každú noc si obliekal hrubú bundu a kráčal cez mrazivé pole so svojou svietiacou lanternou.En: Every night, he donned a thick jacket and walked through the frosty field with his glowing lantern.Sk: Jednu jasnú noc, keď bolo počuť len chladný vietor, sa Kveta rozhodla, že pôjde s ním.En: One clear night, when only the cold wind could be heard, Kveta decided to go with him.Sk: Ich dych viditeľne vystupoval do chladného vzduchu.En: Their breath visibly rose into the cold air.Sk: V tej tichej noci, ďaleko od domu, narazili na zvláštne stopy v snehu.En: On that quiet night, far from the house, they stumbled upon peculiar tracks in the snow.Sk: „Pozri sa, otec!“ zakričala Kveta a ukázala na zvláštne stopy, čo ich viedli k starému, zdanlivo opustenému kurníku.En: “Look, Father!” exclaimed Kveta and pointed at the strange tracks leading them to an old, seemingly abandoned chicken coop.Sk: S roztraseným srdcom otvorili dvere dokorán a tu, v prekvapivej chvíli, sa im odkryla iná realita.En: With a pounding heart, they flung the doors wide open and there, in an astonishing moment, a different reality unfolded before them.Sk: Nenašli svoje zvieratá, ale zistili, že tie zmizli skrze tajomný portál do nádherného, magického sveta, kde všetky žiariace tvory žili šťastne.En: They did not find their animals, but discovered they had vanished through a mysterious portal into a magnificent, magical world where all the shining creatures lived happily.Sk: „Preboha,“ zašepkal Miloš, sledujúc tú zvláštnu krásu.En: “My goodness,” whispered Miloš, watching the unusual beauty.Sk: Stále nemohol uveriť vlastným očiam.En: He still could not believe his own eyes.Sk: Kveta sa usmievala.En: Kveta smiled.Sk: „Vidíš, otec? Niekedy je v príbehoch viac pravdy, než sme tušili.“En: “See, Father? Sometimes there’s more truth in stories than we realized.”Sk: Miloš zadržal dych a uznal: „Máš pravdu, dcéra.En: Miloš held his breath and acknowledged, “You’re right, daughter.Sk: Nebudeme to nikomu hovoriť.En: We won’t tell anyone.Sk: Bude to naše tajomstvo.“En: It will be our secret.”Sk: A tak, keď sa vrátili späť k domu, ich pohľad na svet sa zmenil.En: And so, when they returned home, their view of the world had changed.Sk: Milošov skepticizmus ustúpil a Kveta mu ukázala krásu neznámeho.En: Miloš's skepticism had subsided, and Kveta had shown him the beauty of the unknown.Sk: Zimné dni šli ďalej, ale už s vedomím o zázračnom svete za rohom.En: The winter days went on, but now with the knowledge of the miraculous world just around the corner.Sk: Tajomstvo zostalo skryté medzi snehmi a dymiacimi komínmi rodinného statku, ktoré čakali na ďalšiu generáciu, ktorá objaví ich tajomstvá.En: The secret remained hidden among the snows and smoking chimneys of the family farm, waiting for the next generation to discover its wonders. Vocabulary Words:appeared: objavilapeculiar: zvláštnachimney: dymovodudisappearing: miznúsmirk: ...
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  • A Mulled Wine Reunion: Rediscovering Home in Bratislava

    A Mulled Wine Reunion: Rediscovering Home in Bratislava
    Dec 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Mulled Wine Reunion: Rediscovering Home in Bratislava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Pod jasnou žiarou vianočných svetiel a voňajúceho vetríka zo stánkov na vianočných trhoch v Bratislave, Marek pomaly kráčal medzi ľuďmi.En: Under the bright glow of the Christmas lights and the fragrant breeze from the stalls at the Christmas markets in Bratislava, Marek slowly walked among the people.Sk: Prichádzal sem každý rok, aby si pripomenul detstvo a našiel pokoj.En: He came here every year to remind himself of his childhood and to find peace.Sk: Ale tento rok sa cítil osamelejší než kedykoľvek predtým.En: But this year he felt lonelier than ever before.Sk: Chýbala mu jeho stará partia kamarátov, s ktorými sa rozprchli do sveta.En: He missed his old group of friends, who had scattered around the world.Sk: Keď sa Marek zahĺbil do spomienok, náhle sa zrazil s niekým v dave.En: As Marek delved into memories, he suddenly bumped into someone in the crowd.Sk: Bolo to, akoby vesmír chcel, aby konečne zdvihol oči od minulosti.En: It was as if the universe wanted him to finally lift his eyes from the past.Sk: Pred ním stála Lenka, jeho stará kamarátka zo školy.En: In front of him stood Lenka, his old school friend.Sk: Bola zahalená v teplom šáliku, jej oči sa ligotali ako vianočné svetlá.En: She was wrapped in a warm scarf, her eyes glistening like Christmas lights.Sk: "Lenka!En: "Lenka!Sk: To si ty?En: Is that you?"Sk: " zvolal Marek, prekvapený a šťastný.En: exclaimed Marek, surprised and happy.Sk: "Ahoj, Marek!En: "Hi, Marek!Sk: Je to už strašne dlho," odpovedala Lenka a objala ho.En: It's been so long," answered Lenka and hugged him.Sk: V jej očiach bol viditeľný radosť z vôdznutenia po rokoch.En: In her eyes was visible the joy from reuniting after years.Sk: Obaja sa začali prechádzať trhom, spočiatku sa hanblivo usmievali a rozprávanie im šlo ťažko.En: They both started to walk through the market, initially smiling shyly and having difficulty talking.Sk: Po chvíli ticha si Marek trúfol: "Poďme si dať varené víno.En: After a moment of silence, Marek dared: "Let's go get some mulled wine.Sk: Príjemne zahreje.En: It will warm us up nicely."Sk: " Obával sa možno, že odmietne, ale Lenka s úsmevom súhlasila.En: He feared perhaps that she would refuse, but Lenka agreed with a smile.Sk: Pristavili sa pri stánku s varom vínom.En: They stopped by the mulled wine stall.Sk: Vonia medom a klinčekmi.En: It smelled of honey and cloves.Sk: Postavili sa bokom, pozorovali trh a ľudí, a postupne, ako teplo z vína prúdilo ich telami, otvoril sa Marek o svojich pocitoch.En: They stood aside, watched the market and the people, and gradually, as the warmth from the wine flowed through their bodies, Marek opened up about his feelings.Sk: Hovoril o samote, o tom, ako mu chýbajú starí priatelia a pocit domova.En: He spoke about loneliness, about how he missed his old friends and the sense of home.Sk: Lenka ho pozorne počúvala.En: Lenka listened attentively.Sk: "Vždy je čas na nové začiatky," povedala.En: "There's always time for new beginnings," she said.Sk: "Stále sme tu, aj keď sa naše cesty rozdelili.En: "We're still here, even though our paths have separated.Sk: Mali by sme sa častejšie stretávať.En: We should meet more often.Sk: Viem, že Martin a Janka sú tiež v meste na sviatky.En: I know Martin and Janka are also in town for the holidays.Sk: Mohli by sme si dať niekedy spoločné pivo, alebo len tak prejsť.En: We could have a beer together sometime, or just take a walk."Sk: "Marekovi očarili tieto slová.En: Marek was charmed by these words.Sk: Cítil sa opäť ako starý Marek, ktorý mal rád život, jeho srdce bolo ľahšie.En: He felt like the old Marek again, who loved life, his heart was lighter.Sk: "To znie skvelo," povedal s úprimným úsmevom.En: "That sounds great," he said with a sincere smile.Sk: Rozchodili sa, ale tento raz s príjemným pocitom a plánom.En: They walked off, but this time with a pleasant feeling and a plan.Sk: Kým večer pokračoval a hviezdy sa zahalili do Bratislavy, Marek si uvedomil, že znova nájde doma, keď je obklopený priateľmi.En: As the evening continued and the stars enveloped Bratislava, Marek realized that he would find home again when surrounded by friends.Sk: A tak pre Mareka návnada na nový začiatok otvorila srdce.En: And so for Marek, the lure of a new beginning opened his heart.Sk: Domov znamenal viac ako miesto, bol to pocit.En: Home meant more than a place; it was a feeling.Sk: A ten si vďaka Lenke opäť pripomenul.En: And thanks to Lenka, he was reminded of it once again. Vocabulary Words:glow: žiarafragrant: voňajúcehomarkets: trhochlonely: osamelejšíscattered: rozprchlibumped: zraziluniverse: vesmírlift: zdviholglistening: ...
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