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  • Polar Bonds: Rekindling Friendships at Bratislavská ZOO

    Polar Bonds: Rekindling Friendships at Bratislavská ZOO
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Polar Bonds: Rekindling Friendships at Bratislavská ZOO Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-27-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zasnežený deň v bratislavskej ZOO mal zvláštnu atmosféru.En: The snowy day at the Bratislavská ZOO had a unique atmosphere.Sk: Studený vietor sa pohrával s vločkami, ktoré sa usádzali na stromoch a strechách pavilónov.En: The cold wind played with the snowflakes that settled on the trees and the roofs of the pavilions.Sk: Bratislavská ZOO bola plná rodín, ktoré si prišli vychutnať zimný deň medzi zvieratami.En: The Bratislavská ZOO was full of families who came to enjoy a winter day among the animals.Sk: Medzi návštevníkmi sa prechádzali aj ľadové medvede, hoci oddelené od ľudí sklom a ohradou.En: Among the visitors, the polar bears strolled, though separated from people by glass and fences.Sk: Jakub, mladý zoológ, kráčal svižne po chodníku.En: Jakub, a young zoologist, walked briskly along the path.Sk: Jeho oči sledovali návštevníkov, ale myšlienky sa sústreďovali na jeho plán: zvýšiť povedomie o ohrozených druhoch.En: His eyes watched the visitors, but his thoughts were focused on his plan: to raise awareness about endangered species.Sk: Zastavil sa, keď zbadal známeho muža.En: He stopped when he spotted a familiar man.Sk: Bol to Marek, bývalý spolužiak, teraz otec a manžel, ktorý sa práve snažil udržať pohromade svoju malú, energickú rodinu.En: It was Marek, a former classmate, now a father and husband, who was just trying to keep his lively family together.Sk: „Marek!En: "Marek!"Sk: “ zakričal Jakub s úsmevom.En: shouted Jakub with a smile.Sk: Marek sa otočil, prekvapený, ale radosť na tvári rýchlo nahradila staré známosti.En: Marek turned, surprised, but joy quickly replaced familiarity on his face.Sk: „Jakub!En: "Jakub!Sk: To je prekvapenie!En: What a surprise!"Sk: “ odpovedal Marek, ruky plné dievčatka, ktoré mu ťahalo za kabát.En: replied Marek, hands full with a little girl tugging at his coat.Sk: „Čo tu robíš?En: "What are you doing here?"Sk: “ „Pracujem tu,“ odpovedal Jakub a začal s nadšením rozprávať o svojej práci.En: "I work here," replied Jakub and began to talk enthusiastically about his job.Sk: „Snažím sa zvýšiť povedomie o ochrane zvierat.En: "I'm trying to raise awareness about animal conservation.Sk: Je to dôležité, veď práve tu v ZOO máme ohrozené druhy.En: It's important, especially since we have endangered species right here at the ZOO."Sk: “Marek prikývol, ale bolo vidieť, že jeho myseľ je rozdelená medzi konverzáciu s Jakubom a neustálu pozornosť venovanú jeho rodine.En: Marek nodded, but it was clear his mind was divided between the conversation with Jakub and his constant attention to his family.Sk: Jakub rýchlo pochopil, že ho prepracovanými rečami priveľmi zaťaží.En: Jakub quickly realized that overly detailed discussions would burden him too much.Sk: Uvedomil si, že ak má Mareka nadchnúť, potrebuje prístup zmeniť.En: He understood that if he wanted to inspire Marek, he needed to change his approach.Sk: „Spoznal si všetky tunajšie zvieratá?En: "Have you seen all the animals here?"Sk: “ spýtal sa Jakub, vedúc Mareka k výbehu s ľadovými medveďmi.En: Jakub asked, leading Marek to the polar bear exhibit.Sk: „Je tu polárny medveď.En: "There's a polar bear.Sk: Chystáme malé podujatie o ich záchrane.En: We're planning a small event about their conservation.Sk: Možno by si mohol pomôcť zorganizovať?En: Maybe you could help organize it?Sk: Rodinná akcia, nenáročná, príjemná.En: A family event, easy-going, enjoyable."Sk: “Marek sa zamyslel, pozerajúc na fascinované oči svojich detí, sledujúcich medveďa.En: Marek pondered, watching his children's fascinated eyes as they observed the bear.Sk: „To znie zaujímavo.En: "That sounds interesting.Sk: Mohli by sme prísť a aj pomôcť.En: We could come and help too."Sk: “Na chvíľu sa obaja len tak pozorovali, kým Marekov syn zakričal: „Ocko, užívajme si zimu s ľadovými medveďmi!En: For a moment, they both just watched, until Marek's son shouted: "Dad, let's enjoy winter with the polar bears!"Sk: “ Jakub sa usmial a potľapkal Mareka po chrbte.En: Jakub smiled and patted Marek on the back.Sk: „Teším sa, že sa k nám pridáš,“ povedal a Marek sa pousmial.En: "I'm glad you'll join us," he said, and Marek smiled too.Sk: Oboje vedeli, že ich priateľstvo znova ožíva.En: Both knew their friendship was coming back to life.Sk: Odchádzali s plánom na ďalšie stretnutie a vzájomnou podporou.En: They parted with a plan for another meeting and mutual support.Sk: Keď sa ich cesty ten deň rozdelili, každý z nich bol o niečo bohatší.En: As their paths separated that day, each was a little richer.Sk: Jakub si so sebou niesol ...
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  • Coffee, Conflict & Resolution: Saving Marek's Roastery

    Coffee, Conflict & Resolution: Saving Marek's Roastery
    Feb 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Coffee, Conflict & Resolution: Saving Marek's Roastery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-26-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Vôňa čerstvo praženej kávy naplnila miestnosť.En: The aroma of freshly roasted coffee filled the room.Sk: Marek, majiteľ pražiarne, prechádzal medzi radmi jutových vriec plných kávových zŕn.En: Marek, the owner of the roastery, walked between the rows of jute bags full of coffee beans.Sk: Jeho ruky, zvyknuté na prácu s kávou, sa dotýkali každého vreca so starostlivosťou.En: His hands, accustomed to working with coffee, touched each bag with care.Sk: Bol zima, vonkajšie okná boli pokryté mrazom, ale teplo vnútri pražiarne poskytovalo útulnosť.En: It was winter, the outside windows were covered with frost, but the warmth inside the roastery provided coziness.Sk: Marek mal dnes dôležité stretnutie.En: Marek had an important meeting today.Sk: Potreboval Jánovu investíciu na udržanie svojej firmy.En: He needed Ján's investment to keep his company afloat.Sk: Lenka, skúsená degustátorka kávy, bola nováčikom v Marekovej pražiarni.En: Lenka, an experienced coffee taster, was a newcomer at Marek's roastery.Sk: Bola kritická, no jej znalosti o káve boli neoceniteľné.En: She was critical, yet her knowledge about coffee was invaluable.Sk: Aby dokázali zlepšiť kvalitu ich zmesí, Marek ju najal pred pár týždňami.En: To improve the quality of their blends, Marek hired her a few weeks ago.Sk: Marek dúfal, že Ján ocení Lenkinu odbornosť a uvidí potenciál investície.En: Marek hoped that Ján would appreciate Lenka's expertise and see the investment's potential.Sk: Avšak niekde vzniklo nedorozumenie.En: However, a misunderstanding arose somewhere.Sk: Ján, so záujmom o udržateľné podnikanie, prišiel do pražiarne s očakávaniami.En: Ján, interested in sustainable business, came to the roastery with expectations.Sk: Počas jednej konverzácie mu ale uniklo niekoľko slov, ktoré si vysvetlil nesprávne.En: During one conversation, he missed a few words, which he interpreted incorrectly.Sk: Myslel si, že Lenka nie je spokojná s kvalitou ich kávových zmesí, a to mohlo ohroziť celý obchod.En: He thought Lenka was dissatisfied with the quality of their coffee blends, which could jeopardize the entire deal.Sk: Marek si všimol Jánovu neochotu podpísať dohodu.En: Marek noticed Ján's reluctance to sign the agreement.Sk: Jeho znepokojený výraz hovoril jasne.En: His worried expression was clear.Sk: Marek sa musel rozhodnúť, čo ďalej.En: Marek had to decide what to do next.Sk: Rozmýšľal, či má najprv konfrontovať Lenku alebo si veci vyjasniť s Jánom.En: He pondered whether to confront Lenka first or clarify things with Ján.Sk: Nakoniec sa rozhodol pre jednoduché riešenie.En: In the end, he opted for a simple solution.Sk: Pozval Jána aj Lenku na improvizovanú degustáciu priamo v pražiarni.En: He invited Ján and Lenka to an impromptu tasting right there in the roastery.Sk: Okolo veľkého stola pripravili rôzne kávy.En: They prepared various coffees around a large table.Sk: Marek so sebou vzal poznámky a priblížil všetkých k ohňom lesknúcim sa v strojoch.En: Marek took his notes and gathered everyone near the machines gleaming with fire.Sk: „Lenka,“ povedal Marek, „mohla by si nám povedať, ako môžeme zlepšiť naše zmesi?En: "Lenka," Marek said, "could you tell us how we can improve our blends?"Sk: “ Lenka preskúmala kávu a pridala svoje návrhy.En: Lenka examined the coffee and added her suggestions.Sk: Vysvetlila jemné zmeny, ktoré by zlepšili výsledný produkt, ale zdôraznila aj, že ich káva je už teraz výnimočná.En: She explained subtle changes that would enhance the final product but also emphasized that their coffee was exceptional as it was.Sk: Ján sledoval s otvorenou mysľou.En: Ján watched with an open mind.Sk: Po ochutnaní kávy pochopil, že Marekov podnik má obrovský potenciál na rozvoj.En: After tasting the coffee, he realized that Marek's business had enormous development potential.Sk: Uvedomil si, že jeho pochybnosti neboli na mieste.En: He understood that his doubts were unfounded.Sk: „Vidím potenciál,“ povedal Ján a usmial sa.En: "I see potential," Ján said with a smile.Sk: „Investujem do vášho podniku.En: "I will invest in your business."Sk: “Marek si vydýchol.En: Marek sighed with relief.Sk: Poučenie o jasnej komunikácii a dôležitosti tímovej spolupráce si preňho bude naďalej vážiť.En: The lesson about clear communication and the importance of teamwork would stay with him going forward.Sk: Pražiareň bola zachránená a odprava sa mohla posunúť vpred.En: The roastery was saved, and operations could move ahead.Sk: Teplo kávy aj priateľstva napĺňalo miestnosť, zatiaľ čo vonkajší svet ostával chladný.En: The warmth of coffee ...
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  • From Espresso to Epiphany: Marek's Wake-Up Call

    From Espresso to Epiphany: Marek's Wake-Up Call
    Feb 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Espresso to Epiphany: Marek's Wake-Up Call Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V srdci Bratislavy, kde zima prikrýva mesto bielou prikrývkou, je malá kaviareň s názvom "Pražiareň Zlaté Zrnko."En: In the heart of Bratislava, where winter covers the city with a white blanket, there is a small café called "Pražiareň Zlaté Zrnko."Sk: V tejto útulnej kaviarni nájdete Mareka, ktorý sedí pri svojom obľúbenom stole blízko okna.En: In this cozy café, you will find Marek sitting at his favorite table near the window.Sk: Vonku mrzne, ale vnútri je teplo a vzduch vonia po čerstvo praženej káve.En: Outside, it's freezing, but inside it's warm and the air smells of freshly roasted coffee.Sk: Marek sa sem chodí ukryť pred zimou a zároveň si užíva svoju vášeň - kávu.En: Marek comes here to hide from the cold and at the same time indulge in his passion - coffee.Sk: Marek sedí so šálkou voňavej kávy, hľadí von na zasnežené ulice, no myšlienkami je niekde inde.En: Marek sits with a cup of fragrant coffee, gazing out at the snowy streets, but his thoughts are elsewhere.Sk: Posledné mesiace si všimol, že jeho telo mu dáva signály, ktoré ho znepokojujú.En: In the past few months, he noticed that his body has been giving him signals that disturb him.Sk: Často sa cítil unavený.En: He often felt tired.Sk: Občas ho pichlo v hrudi.En: Occasionally, there was a sharp pain in his chest.Sk: Napriek tomu ignoroval varovné príznaky a vyhýbal sa návšteve lekára.En: Despite this, he ignored the warning signs and avoided visiting the doctor.Sk: Dnes sa ale cítil trochu horšie než obvykle.En: Today, however, he felt a bit worse than usual.Sk: Jana, jeho priateľka a obsluha v kaviarni, si to všimla.En: Jana, his girlfriend and a server in the café, noticed it.Sk: „Marek, si v poriadku?“ spýtala sa starostlivo, keď mu doliala ďalšiu šálku kávy.En: “Marek, are you okay?” she asked with concern as she poured him another cup of coffee.Sk: Marek sa usmial, hoci trochu narýchlo.En: Marek smiled, albeit a bit hastily.Sk: „Áno, jasné, Jana. Len zima ma unavuje,“ odpovedal.En: “Yes, sure, Jana. It's just the winter tiring me,” he replied.Sk: V rohu kaviarne stál Lukáš, majiteľ pražiarne.En: In the corner of the café stood Lukáš, the owner of the roastery.Sk: Občas na Mareka pozrel.En: Occasionally, he glanced at Marek.Sk: Vedel, že Marekovi niečo trápi, ale nechcel sa vtierať.En: He knew something was bothering Marek, but he didn’t want to pry.Sk: Atmosféru pražiarne narušil zvuk stroja pražiaceho nové zrnka.En: The atmosphere in the roastery was interrupted by the sound of a machine roasting new beans.Sk: Bolo to ako symfónia pre všetkých návštevníkov.En: It was like a symphony for all the visitors.Sk: V jedinečnej chvíli sa však Marek chytil za hrudník a zasyčal od bolesti.En: In a unique moment, however, Marek clutched his chest and winced in pain.Sk: Jana spanikárila.En: Jana panicked.Sk: „Marek!“ Lukáš prišiel o chvíľu.En: “Marek!” Lukáš came over moments later.Sk: Marek sa zosunul na podlahu.En: Marek collapsed to the floor.Sk: Priatelia volali záchranku.En: Friends called an ambulance.Sk: Keď Mareka brali do nemocnice, zimné slnko prenikalo cez sklo dverí, akoby chcel povedať, že nie je všetko stratené.En: As Marek was being taken to the hospital, the winter sun shone through the glass door, as if to say not all was lost.Sk: V nemocnici mu lekári pomohli.En: In the hospital, doctors helped him.Sk: Dostal sa do dobrých rúk práve včas.En: He got into good hands just in time.Sk: Keď sa Marek prebudil na nemocničnej posteli, vedľa neho sedela Jana.En: When Marek woke up in the hospital bed, Jana was sitting beside him.Sk: Usmiala sa na neho.En: She smiled at him.Sk: „Musíš teraz odpočívať a starať sa o seba,“ povedala.En: “You need to rest now and take care of yourself,” she said.Sk: Marek prikývol.En: Marek nodded.Sk: Uvedomil si, že ignorovanie problémov ho priviedlo tam, kde je.En: He realized that ignoring his problems had brought him to where he was.Sk: Zmenil sa.En: He changed.Sk: Po prepustení z nemocnice sa Marek rozhodol žiť opatrnejšie.En: After being discharged from the hospital, Marek decided to live more cautiously.Sk: Užívať si každý okamih a pozorne počúvať svoje telo.En: To enjoy every moment and listen closely to his body.Sk: Pražiareň Zlaté Zrnko už nebola len jeho útočisko; stala sa miestom, kde pochopil, aké je dôležité žiť vedome a vážiť si vlastné zdravie.En: The Pražiareň Zlaté Zrnko was no longer just his refuge; it became the place where he understood how important it is to live consciously and appreciate one's health.Sk: A keď znova vstúpil do kaviarne, cítil sa silnejší a odhodlaný.En: ...
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