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Are you ready to supercharge your Slovak listening comprehension?
Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.
That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Slovak, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovak and English.
This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there.
Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.
Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Bratislava, Košice, or High Tatras? Maybe you want to speak Slovak with your grandparents from Banská Bystrica?
Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in Slovakia, the heartland where the Slovak language is primarily spoken. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Slovak listening comprehension.
Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Zlepšte svoje počúvacie schopnosti s našimi slovenskými príbehmi ešte dnes!
Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.
That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Slovak, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovak and English.
This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there.
Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.
Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Bratislava, Košice, or High Tatras? Maybe you want to speak Slovak with your grandparents from Banská Bystrica?
Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in Slovakia, the heartland where the Slovak language is primarily spoken. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Slovak listening comprehension.
Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Zlepšte svoje počúvacie schopnosti s našimi slovenskými príbehmi ešte dnes!
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Friendship and Fortitude: A Trek through Vysoké Tatry
2d ago00:17:21Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Friendship and Fortitude: A Trek through Vysoké Tatry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-03-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Mareka a Zuzanu zalialo silné horské slnko, ktoré presvitalo medzi vrcholmi stromov.En: Mareka and Zuzanu were bathed in the strong mountain sun, which shone through the treetops.Sk: Boli v srdci Vysokých Tatier, prestížneho Štrbského Plesa.En: They were in the heart of the Vysoké Tatry, the prestigious Štrbské Pleso.Sk: Vzduch bol chladný, plný vône borovíc a kvetov.En: The air was cold, filled with the scent of pines and flowers.Sk: Všade okolo nich sa rozprestierala majestátna príroda.En: Majestic nature spread all around them.Sk: Marek, ktorý miloval turistiku, si zaumienil dosiahnuť vrchol.En: Marek, who loved hiking, was determined to reach the peak.Sk: Skrýval však, že sa už niekoľko dní cíti zle.En: However, he was hiding the fact that he had not been feeling well for several days.Sk: Chcel preukázať odhodlanie, nie slabosť.En: He wanted to show determination, not weakness.Sk: Zuzana, jeho dobrá priateľka, však mala pocit, že niečo nie je v poriadku.En: Zuzana, his good friend, sensed that something was wrong.Sk: Bola pozorná a vnímavá.En: She was attentive and perceptive.Sk: „Marek, si v poriadku?En: "Marek, are you okay?"Sk: “ opýtala sa, keď videla jeho blednúcu tvár.En: she asked when she saw his paling face.Sk: „Samozrejme, trochu únava, žiadny problém,“ odpovedal Marek, skrývajúc bolesť.En: "Of course, just a bit tired, no problem," replied Marek, hiding the pain.Sk: Cesta bola namáhavá, ale pohľad na zahmlené biele vrcholy a trblietajúce sa jazero im dodával silu.En: The journey was strenuous, but the sight of the misty white peaks and the sparkling lake gave them strength.Sk: Obloha sa modrala, a vtáky spievali svoju jarnú pieseň.En: The sky was blue, and the birds sang their spring song.Sk: Keď však dosiahli polovicu cesty, Marek sa začal potiť a nohy mu povolili.En: However, when they reached halfway, Marek started to sweat and his legs gave way.Sk: Zuzana znepokojene sledovala, ako sa mu podlamujú kolená.En: Zuzana watched worriedly as his knees buckled.Sk: „Marek, potrebujeme sa vrátiť späť,“ povedala rozhodne.En: "Marek, we need to turn back," she said decisively.Sk: „Nie, neotáčajeme sa.En: "No, we’re not turning around.Sk: Dostanem sa tam,“ opakoval z tvrdohlavosti, snažiac sa postaviť.En: I'll get there," he repeated stubbornly, trying to stand.Sk: Ale Zuzana bola neoblomnme.En: But Zuzana was unyielding.Sk: Vedela, že jeho zdravie je dôležitejšie než akýkoľvek vrchol.En: She knew that his health was more important than any peak.Sk: Začala hľadať materiál na provizórne nosítko.En: She began searching for material to make an improvised stretcher.Sk: Našla silné konáre a šatku, ktorú mala so sebou.En: She found strong branches and a scarf she had with her.Sk: „Toto ti pomôže,“ povedala jemne, a spolu s Marekovou pomocou postavila jednoduché nosítko.En: "This will help you," she said gently, and with Marek's help, built a simple stretcher.Sk: Ako ich osud chcel, stretli ďalšieho turistu, ktorý si všimol ich trápenie.En: As fate would have it, they encountered another hiker who noticed their struggle.Sk: Spolu zobrali Mareka a niesli ho dole cestou späť na cestu k bezpečiu.En: Together, they took Marek and carried him down the path back to safety.Sk: Marek, vyčerpaný a slabý, konečne pristal na rýchly ústup.En: Marek, exhausted and weak, finally agreed to a quick retreat.Sk: Keď dorazili k turistickému zariadeniu, Marek sa ocitol v bezpečí.En: When they reached the tourist facility, Marek found himself safe.Sk: Personál zabezpečil, aby dostal potrebnú starostlivosť.En: The staff ensured he got the necessary care.Sk: Po krátkom odpočinku si uvedomil svoju chybu.En: After a short rest, he realized his mistake.Sk: Zuzana bola po jeho boku, odhodlaná a nesebecká priateľka.En: Zuzana was by his side, a determined and selfless friend.Sk: „Ďakujem, Zuzana,“ zašepkal Marek slabým hlasom, keď sa zotavoval.En: "Thank you, Zuzana," Marek whispered weakly as he recovered.Sk: „Na zdraví a úprimnosti záleží viac ako na vrcholoch,“ odpovedala s úsmevom.En: "Health and sincerity matter more than peaks," she replied with a smile.Sk: Obaja sa usadili pri okne a hľadeli na krásu Štrbského Plesa.En: They both settled by the window, looking out at the beauty of Štrbské Pleso.Sk: Vedeli, že dnešný deň im dal dôležitú lekciu.En: They knew that today had taught them an important lesson.Sk: Marek sa rozhodol nikdy viac nepodceňovať svoje zdravie a Zuzanu si vážiť omnoho viac.En: Marek decided never to underestimate his health again and to appreciate Zuzana much more.Sk: Vždy bude chrániť to, čo je najcennejšie.En: He will always protect what is most precious.Sk: Vrcholy môžu čakať, zdravie nie.En: Peaks can wait, health cannot. Vocabulary Words:bathed: zalialotreetops: vrcholmi stromovprestigious: prestížnehomajestic: majestátnadetermination: odhodlanieweakness: slabosťperceptive: vnímavápaling: blednúcustrenuous: namáhavásparkling: trblietajúcemisty: zahmlenéworryingly: znepokojenebuckle: podlamujúunyielding: neoblomnáhealth: zdravieimprovised: provizórnestretcher: nosítkofate: osudencountered: stretliretreat: ústupfacility: zariadeniuensure: zabezpečilselfless: nesebeckásincerity: úprimnostilesson: lekciuunderestimate: podceňovaťappreciate: vážiťprecious: najcennejšiepeaks: vrcholy
Transcribe →Unveiling Slovak Soul: A Spring Festival Sparks New Bonds
3d ago00:18:36Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Unveiling Slovak Soul: A Spring Festival Sparks New Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-02-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Na kopci sa týčil majestátny Bratislavský hrad, deň bol v znamení jarného festivalu.En: On the hill stood the majestic Bratislavský hrad, the day marked by a spring festival.Sk: V povetrí sa ozývala hudba a vôňa tradičných jedál, ktorých vôňa lákala návštevníkov zo široka-ďaleka.En: Music filled the air, mixed with the aroma of traditional dishes that attracted visitors from near and far.Sk: Uličky medzi stánkami boli preplnené ľuďmi, ktorí obdivovali umelecké diela a súčasne spoznávali hlboké korene slovenskej kultúry.En: The alleys between the stalls were crowded with people admiring the artworks and simultaneously discovering the deep roots of Slovak culture.Sk: Jozef, miestny historik, sa posunul medzi ľuďmi.En: Jozef, a local historian, moved among the people.Sk: Srdce mu tĺklo vzrušením, keď videl radosť ľudí okolo seba.En: His heart pounded with excitement as he saw the joy of those around him.Sk: Bol tu so svojím priateľom a kolegom Miloslavom, ktorý však viac dôležitosti pripisoval jedlu než histórii.En: He was here with his friend and colleague Miloslav, who, however, gave more importance to food than to history.Sk: Pre Jozefa však každý dotyk s minulosťou znamenal novú príležitosť zdieľania a spájania.En: For Jozef, every touch with the past meant a new opportunity for sharing and connecting.Sk: Skryto však cítil prázdnotu, hoci jeho profesia mu dávala zmysel, osobne túžil po skutočnom spojení.En: Yet, secretly, he felt a void; although his profession gave him a sense of purpose, he personally longed for a real connection.Sk: Medzi davom zbadal ženu.En: Among the crowd, he spotted a woman.Sk: Tatiana, plachá fotografka, skúmala zachytenie duše festivalu svojím objektívom.En: Tatiana, a shy photographer, was exploring how to capture the soul of the festival through her lens.Sk: V jej očiach sa zračil záujem, ale aj opatrnosť.En: Her eyes showed interest but also caution.Sk: Nedávno prerušila zásnuby a jej srdce ešte stále liečilo staré rany.En: She had recently broken off an engagement, and her heart was still healing old wounds.Sk: Prišla objaviť svoje korene, svoju kultúru, snáď aj niečo viac.En: She came to discover her roots, her culture, and perhaps something more.Sk: Možno nový začiatok.En: Maybe a new beginning.Sk: Jozef zbieral odvahu.En: Jozef gathered his courage.Sk: Prešiel k nej bližšie.En: He moved closer to her.Sk: "Ahoj, fotografujete pre projekt?En: "Hello, are you photographing for a project?"Sk: " spýtal sa s úsmevom, cítiac sa ako školák, keď hľadal slová.En: he asked with a smile, feeling like a schoolboy searching for words.Sk: Tatiana prikývla, dokonca úsmevom oplácala.En: Tatiana nodded, even returning the smile.Sk: "Áno, chcem zachytiť krásu Slovenska," odpovedala stydlivo.En: "Yes, I want to capture the beauty of Slovensko," she replied shyly.Sk: Rozhovor začal plávať.En: The conversation began to flow.Sk: Rozprávali sa o stánkoch, hudbe a zvykov slovenskej kultúry.En: They talked about the stalls, the music, and Slovak cultural traditions.Sk: Jozef bol vo svojom živle, keď Tatianu posmeľoval otázkami o tom, čo vidí cez svoj objektív.En: Jozef was in his element as he encouraged Tatiana with questions about what she saw through her lens.Sk: Ich rozhovor ožil.En: Their conversation came alive.Sk: "Chcete vidieť viac?En: "Would you like to see more?Sk: Môžem vám ukázať hrad a ďalšie zákutia, ktoré návštevníci často prehliadajú," navrhol Jozef s nádejou, že tento záujem povedie k niečomu viac.En: I can show you the castle and other nooks often overlooked by visitors," Jozef suggested, hoping this interest would lead to something more.Sk: Počas prechádzky medzi historickými múrmi, pri pohľade na Dunaj, hovorili o svojom detstve, svojej láske k Slovensku a nenápadne aj o svojich obavách.En: During their walk among the historic walls, overlooking the Dunaj, they talked about their childhoods, their love for Slovensko, and subtly even about their fears.Sk: V nich obaja spoznali tú istú túžbu - spojiť sa s niekým, kto rozumie ich vášni a minulosti.En: In each other, they recognized the same desire—to connect with someone who understood their passion and history.Sk: V atmosfére tohto historického miesta sa ocitli bližšie, než predpokladali.En: In the atmosphere of this historic place, they found themselves closer than they had anticipated.Sk: Na konci večera sa v tichu a pohľadoch pochopili.En: At the end of the evening, in silence and glances, they understood each other.Sk: Výmena kontaktov sa zdala byť prirodzeným pokračovaním toho, čo začali.En: Exchanging contacts seemed like a natural continuation of what they had started.Sk: Dohodli sa, že sa znova stretnú.En: They agreed to meet again.Sk: Tentoraz na foto prechádzku mestom.En: This time for a photo walk through the city.Sk: Spolu.En: Together.Sk: Jozef teraz odchádzal z hradu s pocitom nádeje.En: As Jozef left the castle, he felt hope.Sk: Našiel niekoho, kto zdieľal jeho vášeň pre Slovensko, ale aj niečo viac.En: He had found someone who shared his passion for Slovensko, but also something more.Sk: Na druhej strane Tatiana pocítila, že ju opäť niečo drží nad vodou.En: On the other hand, Tatiana felt that something was keeping her afloat once again.Sk: Bolo to viac než len obyčajná chvíľa - bol to začiatok nového rozprávania.En: It was more than just an ordinary moment—it was the beginning of a new narrative.Sk: Silného.En: Strong.Sk: Skutočného.En: Real. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestátnyhistorian: historikroots: korenefestival: festivaluadmir: obdivovalicolleague: kolegomvoid: prázdnotuopportunity: príležitosťpassion: vášnicapture: zachytenieengagement: zásnubycourage: odvahuproject: projektshy: stydlivoelement: živleencouraged: posmeľovalnooks: zákutiawalk: prechádzkywalls: múryoverlooking: pohľadefear: obaváchsubtly: nenápadneexchange: Výmenaglance: pohľadochcontinuation: pokračovanímnarrative: rozprávaniatraditional: tradičnýchsimultaneously: súčasnesoul: dušehistoric: historického
Transcribe →Robots, Resilience, and Redemption in a Utopian Society
3d ago00:15:51Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Robots, Resilience, and Redemption in a Utopian Society Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-02-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V srdci utopickej spoločnosti, kde sa všetko zdalo byť dokonalé, stálo moderné gymnázium.En: In the heart of a utopian society, where everything seemed to be perfect, there stood a modern gymnasium.Sk: Budova bola obklopená bujnou zeleňou a pokrokovou technológiou.En: The building was surrounded by lush greenery and advanced technology.Sk: Tu trávil Marek väčšinu svojho času.En: Here, Marek spent most of his time.Sk: V neskorej jari, keď sa príroda rozozvučala spevom vtákov, sa pripravoval na koncovú školskú prezentáciu.En: In late spring, when nature resonated with the singing of birds, he was preparing for the final school presentation.Sk: Marek miloval robotiku.En: Marek loved robotics.Sk: Pracoval na svojom robotickom projekte celé mesiace.En: He had been working on his robotics project for months.Sk: Jeho cieľom bolo zapôsobiť na spolužiakov, najmä na Elenu a Juraja.En: His goal was to impress his classmates, especially Elena and Juraj.Sk: Tí mu boli blízki priatelia a Marek ich rešpektoval.En: They were close friends, and Marek respected them.Sk: Napriek svojej vášni a zručnostiam Marek bojoval s úzkosťou z verejného vystupovania.En: Despite his passion and skills, Marek struggled with anxiety about public speaking.Sk: Obával sa, že ho budú súdiť.En: He feared being judged.Sk: Deň prezentácie bol čoraz bližšie.En: The day of the presentation was drawing nearer.Sk: Marek sa rozhodol vylepšiť svoje rečnícke schopnosti.En: Marek decided to improve his speaking skills.Sk: Každý večer trénoval pred zrkadlom.En: Every evening, he practiced in front of the mirror.Sk: Ďalej požiadal Elenu a Juraja o pomoc s technickými problémami, ktoré mal s robotom.En: Additionally, he asked Elena and Juraj for help with the technical issues he had with the robot.Sk: Ich podpora a rady mu dodali odvahu a motiváciu nevzdávať sa.En: Their support and advice gave him the courage and motivation not to give up.Sk: Prišiel veľký deň.En: The big day arrived.Sk: V presvetlenej sále, s veľkými oknami, cez ktoré bolo vidieť nádherné záhrady, boli žiaci i učitelia pripravení na prezentácie.En: In a bright hall, with large windows through which beautiful gardens could be seen, both students and teachers were ready for the presentations.Sk: Publikum bolo pokojné, no Marek cítil, ako mu srdce prudko bije.En: The audience was calm, yet Marek felt his heart pounding.Sk: Keď začal svoju prezentáciu, jeho robot zrazu prestal fungovať.En: When he began his presentation, his robot suddenly stopped functioning.Sk: Okamih paniky prebleskol medzi prítomnými.En: A moment of panic flashed among those present.Sk: Elena a Juraj rýchlo reagovali.En: Elena and Juraj quickly reacted.Sk: Pomohli Marekovi dostať situáciu pod kontrolu.En: They helped Marek get the situation under control.Sk: S ich pomocou a vlastnou rozvahou sa Marekovi podarilo robota opraviť.En: With their help and his own composure, Marek managed to fix the robot.Sk: Pokračoval s demonštráciou, tentokrát s väčšou istotou.En: He continued with the demonstration, this time with more confidence.Sk: Celá prezentácia sa priebežne zlepšovala a publikum začalo prejavovať záujem a obdiv.En: The entire presentation gradually improved, and the audience began to show interest and admiration.Sk: Na konci Marek získal potlesk všetkých prítomných.En: In the end, Marek received applause from everyone present.Sk: Hlboko si vydýchol.En: He exhaled deeply.Sk: Bola to krátka, ale intenzívna chvíľa úľavy a hrdosti.En: It was a brief but intense moment of relief and pride.Sk: Zistil, že dokáže prekonať svoje obavy a že má na to, aby uspel pred publikom.En: He realized that he could overcome his fears and that he had what it takes to succeed in front of an audience.Sk: Od tohoto dňa bol Marek sebavedomejší, menej sa bál verejných vystúpení.En: From that day on, Marek was more confident and less afraid of public speaking.Sk: Život v utopickej spoločnosti, v ktorej žil, mu umožnil prejaviť svoje schopnosti v plnej miere a upevniť priateľstvá, ktoré si vážil.En: Life in the utopian society he lived in allowed him to fully express his abilities and strengthen the friendships he cherished. Vocabulary Words:utopian: utopickejsociety: spoločnostigymnasium: gymnáziummodern: modernégreenery: zeleňoutechnology: technológiouresonated: rozozvučalapresentation: prezentáciurobotics: robotikuanxiety: úzkosťoupracticed: trénovalmirror: zrkadlomtechnical: technickýmicourage: odvahumotivation: motiváciucomposure: rozvahouconfidence: istotouadmiration: obdivapplause: potleskrelief: úľavypride: hrdostiovercome: prekonaťsucceed: uspelexpress: prejaviťabilities: schopnostistrengthen: upevniťcherished: vážiladvanced: pokrokovoulate spring: neskorej jaripublic speaking: verejného vystupovania
Transcribe →Blossoming Bonds: Love Across Continents
4d ago00:16:42Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Blossoming Bonds: Love Across Continents Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-01-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V jari, kedy sa prvé kvety prebúdzajú na prelome sezón, Marek často chodil po nábreží Dunaja v Bratislave.En: In spring, when the first flowers awaken at the change of seasons, Marek often walked along the bank of the Danube in Bratislava.Sk: Počasie bolo príjemné, slnko hladilo tvár a listy na stromoch sa začali zazelenávať.En: The weather was pleasant, the sun caressed his face, and the leaves on the trees began to turn green.Sk: Marek si vychutnával tichen slnečný deň, no jeho mysľou blúdili myšlienky na Zuzanu, ktorá bola ďaleko, v Sydney.En: Marek enjoyed the quiet sunny day, but his thoughts wandered to Zuzana, who was far away in Sydney.Sk: Zuzana odišla do Austrálie pred rokom, aby sa chopila skvelej pracovnej príležitosti.En: Zuzana had left for Australia a year ago to seize a great job opportunity.Sk: Marek bol na ňu hrdý.En: Marek was proud of her.Sk: Vedel, že je ambiciózna a pracovitá.En: He knew she was ambitious and hardworking.Sk: Ale zároveň ho trápilo, že ju nemôže mať pri sebe.En: But at the same time, it troubled him that he couldn't have her by his side.Sk: V ich rozhovoroch cez video často počul ruch moderného, rýchlo sa rozvíjajúceho Sydney.En: In their video calls, he often heard the noise of modern, rapidly developing Sydney.Sk: Ona mu ale hovorila, ako veľmi jej chýba domov, rodina a Marek.En: But she would tell him how much she missed home, family, and Marek.Sk: Marek sa potýkal s chronickým zdravotným problémom.En: Marek struggled with a chronic health issue.Sk: Musel pravidelne navštevovať nemocnicu na liečby.En: He had to regularly visit the hospital for treatments.Sk: Cestovanie pre neho nebolo možné bez veľkého úsilia.En: Traveling was not possible for him without great effort.Sk: Ťažko sa rozhodol, či má o tom Zuzane rozprávať.En: He had difficulty deciding whether to tell Zuzana about it.Sk: Nechcel ju znepokojovať alebo narušiť jej plány a sny v Sydney.En: He didn't want to worry her or disrupt her plans and dreams in Sydney.Sk: Jedného podvečera, keď program ich video volania zasiahla realita, u Mareka zlyhal obvyklý úsmev.En: One evening, when the reality struck during their video call, Marek's usual smile failed him.Sk: Zuzana sa na druhej strane obrazovky zastavila.En: Zuzana paused on the other side of the screen.Sk: "Marek, ty mi niečo tajíš," povedala jemne.En: "Marek, you're hiding something from me," she said gently.Sk: Marek vedel, že toto je ten moment.En: Marek knew that this was the moment.Sk: V srdci cítil, že musí byť úprimný.En: In his heart, he felt he had to be honest.Sk: "Zuzanka, mám problém so zdravím a občas musím ísť do nemocnice," vyznal Marek.En: "Zuzanka, I have a health problem and sometimes I need to go to the hospital," Marek admitted.Sk: Zuzana najskôr zmlkla a potom povedala: "Prečo si mi nič nepovedal?En: Zuzana was silent at first and then said, "Why didn't you tell me?Sk: Sme v tomto spolu.En: We are in this together."Sk: "Ich rozhovor sa prehĺbil.En: Their conversation deepened.Sk: Zuzana pochopila, že potrebuje byť pri Marekovi.En: Zuzana understood that she needed to be with Marek.Sk: Aj keď svoju prácu milovala, vedela, že jej miesto je teraz po jeho boku.En: Even though she loved her job, she knew that her place was now by his side.Sk: Rozhodla sa, že čo najskôr navštívi Bratislavu, nech už bude musieť urobiť akékoľvek ústupky v práci.En: She decided that she would visit Bratislava as soon as possible, no matter what concessions she would have to make at work.Sk: Keď Marek ukončil hovor, cítil úľavu.En: When Marek ended the call, he felt relieved.Sk: Pochopil, že byť otvorený nie je slabosť, ale sila.En: He realized that being open wasn't a weakness, but strength.Sk: To, čo zdieľali, bolo hlboké, niečo, čo mohli zvládnuť len spoločne.En: What they shared was deep, something they could only handle together.Sk: Zuzana si zas uvedomila, že aj najväčší úspech v práci nemôže nahradiť ľudské spojenia, na ktorých skutočne záleží.En: Zuzana also realized that even the greatest success at work couldn't replace the human connections that truly matter.Sk: V nasledujúcich týždňoch sa ich vzťah posilnil.En: In the following weeks, their relationship strengthened.Sk: Obaja sa naučili plánovať, ako byť viac prítomní v živote toho druhého napriek vzdialenosti.En: They both learned to plan how to be more present in each other's lives despite the distance.Sk: Tak začali dlhú cestu vzájomnej podpory a porozumenia pod rozkvitnutými sakurami bratislavského jari.En: So they began a long journey of mutual support and understanding under the blossoming cherry blossoms of Bratislava's spring. Vocabulary Words:awaken: prebúdzajúcaressed: hladilowandered: blúdiliambitious: ambicióznatroubled: trápilorapidly: rýchlodeveloping: sa rozvíjajúcehochronic: chronickýmeffort: úsiliapause: zastavilahide: tajíšadmitted: vyznalsilent: zmlklaconcession: ústupkyrelieved: úľavustrengthened: posilnilblossoming: rozkvitnutýmiseasons: sezónquiet: tichenopportunity: príležitostihardworking: pracovitátraveled: cestovanierealized: pochopilopen: otvorenýweakness: slabosťdepth: hlbokéexistence: prítomnídistance: vzdialenostimutual: vzájomnejunderstanding: porozumenia
Transcribe →Balancing Bugs and Love: A Software Engineer's Journey
4d ago00:19:08Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Balancing Bugs and Love: A Software Engineer's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V Bratislave je leto.En: In Bratislava, it's summer.Sk: Slnečné lúče osvetľujú modernú miestnosť plnú energiou a kreativou.En: The sunlight illuminates a modern room filled with energy and creativity.Sk: V útulnom priestore co-working space s veľkými oknami, z ktorých vidieť rušné ulice hlavného mesta, sedí Lukáš.En: In the cozy space of a co-working area with large windows overlooking the bustling streets of the capital, Lukáš is seated.Sk: Klávesnice sa chvejú pod prstami ľudí pracujúcich na vlastných projektoch, zatiaľ čo tlmené hlasy sú sprievodnou melódiou.En: Keyboards tremble under the fingers of people working on their own projects, while muffled voices provide an accompanying melody.Sk: Lukáš, zanietený softvérový inžinier, hĺba nad obrazovkou.En: Lukáš, a passionate software engineer, is deep in thought in front of his screen.Sk: Pracuje na svojom startupe, ktorý mu berie veľa času.En: He's working on his startup, which takes up much of his time.Sk: Je tu však niečo, čo mu ešte viac zamestnáva myseľ – jeho vzťah s Evou.En: However, there's something occupying his mind even more—his relationship with Eva.Sk: Eva, jeho milovaná, študuje v zahraničí.En: Eva, his beloved, is studying abroad.Sk: Spojení cez internet, snažia sa udržovať vzájomnú blízkosť.En: Connected through the internet, they try to maintain their closeness.Sk: Ale časové posuny sú tvrdými protivníkmi.En: But time differences are tough adversaries.Sk: Kým je Lukáš vonku, Eva už dávno spí.En: While Lukáš is out, Eva is already asleep.Sk: Kým ona vychutnáva raňajky, on práve uzatvára deň.En: While she is enjoying breakfast, he is just wrapping up his day.Sk: Po boku Lukáša sedí Miroslav, jeho najlepší priateľ.En: Seated next to Lukáš is Miroslav, his best friend.Sk: Miroslav je nielen kolega, ale aj podpora v dobrom aj zlom.En: Miroslav is not only a colleague but also support in good times and bad.Sk: Často mu radí, hlavne teraz, keď Lukáš hľadá rovnováhu medzi prácou a láskou.En: He often advises him, especially now, when Lukáš is searching for a balance between work and love.Sk: „Luky, musíš si nájsť systém,“ hovorí Miroslav a pousmeje sa.En: "Luky, you need to find a system," says Miroslav, smiling.Sk: „Skús toľko nepracovať a nájdi si čas pre Evu.En: "Try not to work so much and find time for Eva."Sk: “Lukáš si uvedomuje pravdu slov svojho priateľa.En: Lukáš recognizes the truth in his friend's words.Sk: Rozhodne sa pre zmenu.En: He decides to make a change.Sk: Vytvorí si nový pracovný plán.En: He creates a new work schedule.Sk: Ráno si nastaví budík skôr, aby stihol s Evou virtuálne raňajkovať.En: He sets his alarm earlier in the morning to have virtual breakfasts with Eva.Sk: Večery zas niekedy predlžuje, aby boli v kontakte, keď aj ona má čas.En: Sometimes he extends his evenings, so they can be in contact when she has time.Sk: Jedného dňa však narazí na kritický problém.En: One day, however, he encounters a critical problem.Sk: Jeho tím čelí veľkej chybe v softvéri.En: His team faces a major software bug.Sk: Je to naliehavé.En: It's urgent.Sk: Avšak večer má dôležitú schôdzku s Evou.En: Yet in the evening, he has an important meeting with Eva.Sk: Je to ich dohodnutý virtuálny dátum, ktorý má udržiavať iskrenie ich vzťahu.En: It's their scheduled virtual date meant to keep the spark in their relationship.Sk: Lukáš je zúfalý.En: Lukáš is desperate.Sk: Čas ubieha a stres rastie.En: Time is passing, and stress is rising.Sk: Kolektív v co-working space je pre neho len hlukom.En: The collective in the co-working space is just noise to him.Sk: Nevie, čo robiť.En: He doesn't know what to do.Sk: Vtedy Miroslav zakročí.En: That's when Miroslav steps in.Sk: „Ja to zvládnem, Luky.En: "I can handle it, Luky.Sk: Choď za Evou.En: Go be with Eva."Sk: “Lukáš zaváha, ale nakoniec dôveruje.En: Lukáš hesitates, but ultimately trusts him.Sk: Opúšťa svoju prácu a vstáva.En: He leaves his work and stands up.Sk: Beží do vedľajšej miestnosti, kde bez dychu zapína notebook.En: He runs to the next room where he breathlessly turns on his laptop.Sk: Eva sa usmeje, keď ho vidí.En: Eva smiles when she sees him.Sk: „Ahoj, Lukáš.En: "Hi, Lukáš."Sk: “„Ahoj, Eva,“ odpovie so šťastím v očiach.En: "Hi, Eva," he replies with happiness in his eyes.Sk: „Prepáč, skoro som to nestihol.En: "Sorry, I almost didn't make it."Sk: “Eva sa rozosmeje a pochváli ho.En: Eva laughs and praises him.Sk: Obaja sa rozprávajú, ako len dlho to ide, pripomínajúc si, prečo stojí za to bojovať proti vzdialenosti a času.En: They talk for as long as they can, reminding themselves why it's worth fighting against distance and time.Sk: Lukáš sa naučí z tejto skúsenosti.En: Lukáš learns from this experience.Sk: Chápe, že nie všetko musí spraviť sám.En: He understands that he doesn't have to do everything on his own.Sk: Dôležité je zveriť úlohy tým správnym ľuďom a vážiť si ľudí okolo seba – či už v práci, alebo vo vzťahoch.En: It's important to entrust tasks to the right people and to appreciate the people around him—whether in work or in relationships.Sk: Plánovanie a delegovanie mu umožňuje venovať sa aj tomu, čo je pre neho najcennejšie.En: Planning and delegating enable him to dedicate time to what is most precious to him.Sk: A tak, pod slnečnými lúčmi Bratislavy, pokračuje jeho cesta za snami, kde vzťah s Evou ostáva na prvom mieste.En: And so, under the sunny rays of Bratislava, his journey toward his dreams continues, where his relationship with Eva remains a top priority. Vocabulary Words:illuminates: osvetľujúcozy: útulnombustling: rušnétremble: chvejúmuffled: tlmenépassionate: zanietenýadversaries: protivníkmibalance: rovnováhucritical: kritickýurgent: naliehavédesperate: zúfalýentrust: zveriťdedicate: venovaťappreciate: vážiťcollective: kolektívmelody: melódiouhesitates: zaváhapraises: pochválireminding: pripomínajúcschedule: plánspark: iskrenierelationship: vzťahcloseness: blízkosťschedule: plánwitness: svedčiťjourney: cestastruggle: bojovaťmaintain: udržiavaťmodern: modernúenergy: energiou
Transcribe →Finding Strength and Friendship in Savannah's Sunrise
5d ago00:16:35Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Strength and Friendship in Savannah's Sunrise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Ráno v Savannah sa začínalo farebným východom slnka.En: The morning in Savannah began with a colorful sunrise.Sk: Forsyth Park sa pomaly prebúdzal z noci.En: Forsyth Park slowly awakened from the night.Sk: Ľudia z miestnej komunity sem prichádzali pre oddych a posilnenie sa pre nový deň.En: People from the local community came here for relaxation and to fortify themselves for the new day.Sk: Jar prinášala čerstvý vzduch a rozkvitnuté stromy okolo parku lákali návštevníkov.En: Spring brought fresh air, and the blossoming trees around the park attracted visitors.Sk: Medzi nimi kráčala Emília.En: Among them walked Emília.Sk: Mladá žena, ktorá sa rozhodla začať odznova v Savannah.En: A young woman who decided to start anew in Savannah.Sk: Pred pár mesiacmi podstúpila náročnú operáciu, ktorá zmenila jej život.En: A few months ago, she underwent a difficult surgery that changed her life.Sk: Chcela si obnoviť silu a sebavedomie.En: She wanted to regain her strength and confidence.Sk: Forsyth Park sa pre ňu stal miestom nádeje, kde túžila nájsť cestu k sebe a k iným.En: Forsyth Park became a place of hope for her, where she longed to find a path to herself and to others.Sk: Emília sa pripojila k skupine, ktorá sa každý týždeň stretávala za účelom prechádzok v parku.En: Emília joined a group that met weekly for walks in the park.Sk: Každý krok bol pre ňu výzvou.En: Every step was a challenge for her.Sk: Strach z vlastnej zraniteľnosti a fyzických obmedzení bol stále prítomný.En: The fear of her own vulnerability and physical limitations was always present.Sk: Ale Emília bola odhodlaná.En: But Emília was determined.Sk: Nechcela nechať strach, aby ju ovládal.En: She didn't want fear to control her.Sk: Stefan, usmievavý muž so srdečným pohľadom, bol súčasťou skupiny.En: Stefan, a smiling man with a warm gaze, was part of the group.Sk: Všimol si Emíliu a jej opatrné kroky.En: He noticed Emília and her cautious steps.Sk: Pri jednej z prechádzok ju povzbudil a postavil sa vedľa nej.En: During one of the walks, he encouraged her and stood beside her.Sk: "Môžem ísť s tebou?En: "Can I walk with you?"Sk: " opýtal sa jemným hlasom.En: he asked in a gentle voice.Sk: Emília prikývla.En: Emília nodded.Sk: Spoločne kráčali po chodníku.En: Together, they walked along the path.Sk: Stefan rozprával príbehy z jeho života.En: Stefan shared stories from his life.Sk: Emília najprv nevie, ako sa otvoriť.En: Emília wasn't sure how to open up at first.Sk: No pocítila, že je v bezpečí.En: But she felt safe.Sk: S každým novým krokom ju Stefan podporoval.En: With each new step, Stefan supported her.Sk: "Každý má svoj vlastný boj," dodal povzbudivo.En: "Everyone has their own battle," he added encouragingly.Sk: Jedného dňa, keď si skupina naplánovala dlhšiu trasu, Emília si uvedomila, že môže ísť ďalej.En: One day, when the group planned a longer route, Emília realized she could go further.Sk: Bolo to náročné, ale Stefan bol po jej boku.En: It was challenging, but Stefan was by her side.Sk: S jeho podporou prekonala svoje obavy.En: With his support, she overcame her fears.Sk: Cítila, že sa z nej stáva nová osoba.En: She felt she was becoming a new person.Sk: Bola to nielen fyzická sila, ktorú znovu našla, ale aj odvaha otvoriť sa iným.En: It was not only physical strength she rediscovered, but also the courage to open up to others.Sk: Na konci dňa, keď sa spolu s ďalšími členmi skupiny usadili na lavičke v parku, Emília sa poďakovala Stefanovi.En: At the end of the day, when she sat with other group members on a bench in the park, Emília thanked Stefan.Sk: "Pomohol si mi viac, než si myslíš," povedala s úsmevom.En: "You've helped me more than you think," she said with a smile.Sk: "Otvoril si mi oči, že sila nie je len v tele, ale aj vo vzťahoch.En: "You've opened my eyes that strength is not only in the body but also in relationships."Sk: "Emília našla v Savannah nielen nový domov, ale aj nové priateľstvo.En: Emília found not only a new home in Savannah but also a new friendship.Sk: Pocítila, že skutočná sila spočíva v spájaní sa s ostatnými a zdieľaní svojej cesty.En: She felt that true strength lies in connecting with others and sharing her journey.Sk: Cítila sa prijatá a uvedomila si, že otvorenosť a dôvera sú kľúčom k naplnenému životu.En: She felt accepted and realized that openness and trust are the keys to a fulfilling life. Vocabulary Words:colorful: farebnýsunrise: východ slnkaawakened: prebúdzalrelaxation: oddychfortify: posilnenieblossoming: rozkvitnutéunderwent: podstúpilasurgery: operáciaconfidence: sebavedomiehope: nádejvulnerability: zraniteľnosťlimitations: obmedzeniadetermined: odhodlanácautious: opatrnéencouraged: povzbudilgentle: jemnýmreopened: otvoriťsupported: podporovalbattle: bojroute: trasafurther: ďalejovercame: prekonalarediscovered: znovu našlacourage: odvahabench: lavičkarelationships: vzťahyaccepted: prijatátrust: dôverafulfilling: naplnenémusharing: zdieľaní
Transcribe →Reunited in Bloom: A Sibling Tale of Hope and Renewal
5d ago00:15:20Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Reunited in Bloom: A Sibling Tale of Hope and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-31-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Vo vzduchu bola vôňa jari.En: The scent of spring was in the air.Sk: Botanická záhrada v Bratislave kvitla v plnej kráse.En: The Botanická záhrada in Bratislava was blooming in full splendor.Sk: Slnečné svetlo sa nežne prelínalo cez listy, vytvárajúc na chodníkoch tancujúce tiene.En: Sunlight gently filtered through the leaves, creating dancing shadows on the paths.Sk: Marek vstupoval do záhrady s myšlienkami plnými nádeje.En: Marek entered the garden with thoughts full of hope.Sk: Po rokoch strávených v zahraničí sa konečne stretol so svojou mladšou sestrou Líviou.En: After years spent abroad, he finally met with his younger sister Lívia.Sk: Lívia sa usmievala, keď jemne hladila listy jedného z jej obľúbených stromov.En: Lívia smiled as she gently caressed the leaves of one of her favorite trees.Sk: Bola to jej vášeň, ktorú Marek nie celkom chápal, ale teraz tu bol, pripravený pochopiť.En: It was her passion, something Marek didn't quite understand, but now he was here, ready to.Sk: "Nie je to len obyčajný kvet," vysvetľovala Lívia Marekovi, keď sa zastavili pri vzácnej rastline.En: "It's not just an ordinary flower," Lívia explained to Marek as they stopped by a rare plant.Sk: "Je to symbol novej nádeje, začiatku.En: "It's a symbol of new hope, a beginning."Sk: " Marek počúval a snažil sa vcítiť do jej nadšenia.En: Marek listened, trying to immerse himself in her enthusiasm.Sk: Jeho oči sa zamyslene upriamili na kvetinu.En: His eyes thoughtfully focused on the flower.Sk: Pripomínala mu detstvo.En: It reminded him of childhood.Sk: "Pamätáš si, keď sme ako deti trhali kvety za domom a robili z nich kytice pre mamu?En: "Do you remember when we used to pick flowers behind the house and make bouquets for mom?"Sk: " spýtal sa Marek s úsmevom.En: Marek asked with a smile.Sk: "Tento kvet mi pripomína tú vôňu.En: "This flower reminds me of that scent."Sk: "Lívia na moment zaváhala, ale potom sa jej tvár rozžiarila.En: Lívia hesitated for a moment, but then her face lit up.Sk: "Áno, pamätám.En: "Yes, I remember.Sk: To bolo pekné obdobie," priznala s úsmevom.En: Those were good times," she admitted with a smile.Sk: "Možno som zabúdala, ako veľa pre mňa tie chvíle znamenali.En: "Maybe I forgot how much those moments meant to me."Sk: "Ako putovali záhradou, Marek sa s každým ďalším krokom viac zaujímal.En: As they wandered through the garden, Marek found himself more interested with each step.Sk: Pýtal sa na všetko – od toho, ako botanická záhrada funguje, až po to, čo Lívia túži skúmať ďalej.En: He asked about everything—from how the botanická záhrada works, to what Lívia wishes to explore next.Sk: Jeho účasť bola viac než len zvedavosť, bola úprimná.En: His involvement was more than just curiosity; it was sincere.Sk: Pri východe zo záhrady stáli obaja chvíľu ticho.En: At the exit of the garden, they stood quietly for a moment.Sk: Dlhé roky odlúčenia sa rozplynuli ako hmly v prvom rannom slnku.En: The long years of separation dissolved like mist in the first morning sun.Sk: "Sľúbme si, že budeme vždy v kontakte, aj keď nebudeme fyzicky blízko," povedal Marek, pozerajúc Líviu do očí.En: "Let's promise to always stay in touch, even if we're not physically close," Marek said, looking Lívia in the eyes.Sk: Ona prikývla, pocítila, že Marek skutočne chápe.En: She nodded, feeling that Marek truly understood.Sk: "Dohodnuté," povedala s úsmevom, "a nikdy nezabudneme prečo sme začali.En: "Agreed," she said with a smile, "and we'll never forget why we started."Sk: "Spoločne sa vrátili späť na rušné ulice Bratislavy, ale v ich dušiach zostávala harmónia, ktorú práve našli na kvetovaných chodníkoch botanickej záhrady.En: Together, they returned to the bustling streets of Bratislava, but in their souls remained the harmony they had just found on the flowered paths of the botanická záhrada.Sk: Zo záhrady síce vyšli, ale navždy v nej zanechali neviditeľný odtlačok svojho nového porozumenia.En: Though they had left the garden, they had left an invisible imprint of their newfound understanding forever within it. Vocabulary Words:scent: vôňablooming: kvitlasplendor: krásagently: nežnefiltered: prelínaloshadows: tieneabroad: zahraničícaressed: hladilapassion: vášeňordinary: obyčajnýrare: vzácnejsymbol: symbolimmerse: vcítiťreminded: pripomínalachildhood: detstvohesitated: zaváhalawandered: putovalicuriosity: zvedavosťsincere: úprimnáseparation: odlúčeniamist: hmlypromise: sľúbmephysically: fyzickynodded: prikývlaharmony: harmóniainvisible: neviditeľnýimprint: odtlačokunderstanding: porozumeniabustling: rušnépaths: chodníky
Transcribe →Mending Hearts in Barcelona: A Tale of Reconciliation
6d ago00:16:02Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Mending Hearts in Barcelona: A Tale of Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-30-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zuzana sedela na terase svojho obľúbeného kaviarne v Barcelone.En: Zuzana sat on the terrace of her favorite café in Barcelona.Sk: Do uší jej hral jemný zvuk španielskej gitary a vôňa čerstvo mletej kávy sa niesla vzduchom.En: The gentle sound of a Spanish guitar filled her ears, and the scent of freshly ground coffee wafted through the air.Sk: Bol koniec jari a slnko ožarovalo celú ulicu svojimi teplými lúčmi.En: It was the end of spring, and the sun bathed the entire street in its warm rays.Sk: Pre Zuzanu bola Barcelona novým začiatkom.En: For Zuzana, Barcelona was a new beginning.Sk: Odišla zo Slovenska, aby našla pokoj od rodinnej drámy. Najmä od svojho mladšieho brata, s ktorým sa roky nerozprávala.En: She had left Slovakia to find peace from family drama, especially from her younger brother, with whom she hadn't spoken for years.Sk: Práve si sipla z horúceho cappuccina, keď začula známy hlas.En: She had just sipped her hot cappuccino when she heard a familiar voice.Sk: Otočila sa a s prekvapením zistila, že vedľa nej stojí jej brat.En: She turned around and, with surprise, found her brother standing next to her.Sk: Stál tam, trochu nervózny, ale s odhodlaním v očiach.En: He stood there, slightly nervous but with determination in his eyes.Sk: „Zuzka, môžeme sa porozprávať?“ spýtal sa opatrne.En: "Zuzka, can we talk?" he asked cautiously.Sk: Zuzana cítila, ako sa v nej miešajú staré pocity zranenia a nedôvery.En: Zuzana felt old feelings of hurt and distrust stirring within her.Sk: Túžila po pokoji, no vedela, že minulosť ju vždy doháňa.En: She longed for peace but knew that the past always catches up to her.Sk: „Teraz na to nemám čas,“ odpovedala chladne a vynorila sa z kaviarne.En: "I don't have time for this now," she replied coldly and emerged from the café.Sk: No keď sa na neho znovu pozrela, videla v jeho tvári smútok a túžbu po zmierení.En: But when she looked at him again, she saw sadness and a desire for reconciliation in his face.Sk: Niečo vo vnútri jej vravelo, že je čas prestať utekať.En: Something inside her told her it was time to stop running.Sk: Zhlboka sa nadýchla.En: She took a deep breath.Sk: „Sadni si, prosím,“ povedala nakoniec.En: "Please, take a seat," she finally said.Sk: Usadila bratovi na voľné miesto naproti sebe.En: She seated her brother in the empty spot across from her.Sk: Rozhovor začal pomaly a opatrne.En: The conversation started slowly and cautiously.Sk: Obe strany vyjadrovali svoje pocity.En: Both sides expressed their feelings.Sk: Brat sa jej ospravedlnil za chyby, ktoré ublížili ich vzťahu.En: Her brother apologized for the mistakes that hurt their relationship.Sk: Zuzana mu povedala o svojej bolesti a pocitoch zrady.En: Zuzana told him about her pain and feelings of betrayal.Sk: S každým slovom sa napätie uvoľňovalo.En: With every word, the tension eased.Sk: Slová, ktoré roky zostávali nevypovedané, sa stávali liečivou vodou pre ich vzťah.En: Words that had remained unspoken for years became healing water for their relationship.Sk: Okolo nich kaviareň šumela svojimi bežnými rozhovormi, ale pre Zuzanu a jej brata to bol moment, na ktorý čakali.En: Around them, the café hummed with its usual conversations, but for Zuzana and her brother, this was the moment they had been waiting for.Sk: Na konci ich rozhovoru Zuzana cítila, ako by sa jej z pliec zvalila ťažká záťaž.En: At the end of their conversation, Zuzana felt a heavy burden lift from her shoulders.Sk: Objali sa a sľúbili si, že budú komunikovať otvorenejšie a častejšie.En: They embraced and promised to communicate more openly and frequently.Sk: Keď jej brat odišiel, Zuzana zostala ešte chvíľu sedieť na terase.En: After her brother left, Zuzana stayed a while longer on the terrace.Sk: Pozrela sa na mesto okolo seba plná novej nádeje.En: She looked at the city around her, full of new hope.Sk: Konečne pochopila, že niekedy je potrebné čeliť minulosti, aby sme našli cestu k uzdraveniu a rastu.En: She finally understood that sometimes it is necessary to face the past to find a path to healing and growth.Sk: V ten deň kaviareň nebola len miestom s voňavým cappuccinom, ale aj miestom nového začiatku a pokoja, ktorý si Zuzana tak veľmi priala nájsť v Barcelone.En: On that day, the café was not just a place with fragrant cappuccino, but also a place of new beginnings and the peace that Zuzana so dearly wished to find in Barcelona. Vocabulary Words:terrace: terasagentle: jemnýscent: vôňabathed: ožarovalodrama: drámanervous: nervóznycautiously: opatrnedistrust: nedôveraemerged: vynorilareconciliation: zmiereniedetermination: odhodlaniedesire: túžbaseated: usadilaburden: ťažká záťažembraced: objalipeace: pokojunspoken: nevypovedanéhealing: liečivoufrequently: častejšiescents: vôneground: mletejbrew: kávoucommunicate: komunikovaťforgiveness: odpustenieclosure: uzavretiedetached: odpojenýbrewing: variťstrained: napätéresentment: popudlivosťperspective: perspektíva
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6d ago00:16:44Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Sunset Reflections: A Family's Digital Detox in Santorini Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-30-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Na Santorini bolo všetko nádherné.En: Everything on Santorini was beautiful.Sk: Biele budovy s modrými kupolami sa týčili pod jasným jarným slnkom.En: White buildings with blue domes towered under the bright spring sun.Sk: Pobrežie zdobilo azúrové more a vo vzduchu bolo cítiť vôňu soli a rozkvitnutých kvetín.En: The coastline was adorned by the azure sea, and the air was filled with the scent of salt and blooming flowers.Sk: Tam, pri Grécku, si Juraj so svojou rodinou plánoval oddýchnuť a osláviť svoje narodeniny.En: There, near Greece, Juraj planned to relax with his family and celebrate his birthday.Sk: Bol to pre neho vzácny okamih, pretože málokedy mal čas vypnúť z práce.En: It was a precious moment for him because he rarely had time to disconnect from work.Sk: Lenka, jeho manželka, si dala záležať na každom detaili.En: Lenka, his wife, paid attention to every detail.Sk: Chcela, aby tento výlet znamenal viac ako len oslavu.En: She wanted this trip to mean more than just a celebration.Sk: Túžila, aby sa ich malá rodina opäť zblížila.En: She longed for their small family to grow closer again.Sk: Ich syn Marek však mal iné priority.En: Their son Marek, however, had other priorities.Sk: Radšej sa ponáral do sveta online rozhovorov a hier so svojimi kamarátmi z domova.En: He preferred diving into the world of online chats and games with his friends from home.Sk: Ráno bolo jasné a teplé.En: The morning was clear and warm.Sk: Lenka pripravila raňajky na terasu s výhľadom na more.En: Lenka prepared breakfast on the terrace with a view of the sea.Sk: „Juraj, poď, vidíš tú nádheru?En: "Juraj, come, do you see that beauty?"Sk: “ povedala s úsmevom.En: she said with a smile.Sk: Juraj vzal šálku kávy a pokúsil sa vypnúť myšlienky na prácu, ktorá mu stále posielala naliehavé emaily.En: Juraj took a cup of coffee and tried to turn off thoughts about work, which kept sending him urgent emails.Sk: Marek si sadol s telefónom v ruke, sotva si všímajúc scenériu okolo.En: Marek sat with his phone in hand, barely noticing the scenery around him.Sk: „Marek, prepáč, ale nemôžeš byť aspoň teraz s nami?En: "Marek, please, can't you be with us at least now?"Sk: “ prosila ho Lenka.En: Lenka pleaded.Sk: Marek otrávene odsekol: „Mám aj svoje veci na riešenie.En: Marek replied irritably, "I have my own things to deal with."Sk: “Nastala večera.En: It was dinner time.Sk: Stôl bol pripravený na nádhernej terase s výhľadom na zapadajúce slnko.En: The table was set on the beautiful terrace overlooking the setting sun.Sk: Všetko vyzeralo dokonale, kým Juraj dostal ďalšie zvonenie.En: Everything looked perfect until Juraj received another call.Sk: Tentoraz z neho striekli nervy.En: This time he burst with nerves.Sk: „Nie, teraz už dosť!En: "No, that's enough now!"Sk: “ povedal si a vypol mobil.En: he said to himself and turned off his phone.Sk: Marek prekvapene zdvihol hlavu od telefónu.En: Marek looked up from his phone in surprise.Sk: „Tati?En: "Dad?"Sk: “Juraj vzdychol a povedal: „Nie je to len o mne.En: Juraj sighed and said, "It's not just about me.Sk: Chcem byť s vami, teraz a tu.En: I want to be with you, here and now."Sk: “ Lenka sa usmiala, keď Marek váhavo odložil svoj telefón.En: Lenka smiled as Marek hesitantly put his phone aside.Sk: „Všetci sa na chvíľu zamerajme na ten výhľad.En: "Let's all focus on the view for a moment.Sk: Nie na obrazovky.En: Not on the screens."Sk: “Slnko sa začalo ponárať za obzor a oblohu zalievali farby červenej a oranžovej.En: The sun began to dip below the horizon, bathing the sky in shades of red and orange.Sk: Vtedy si všetci traja, vedľa seba, uvedomili, koľko znamená byť teraz spolu, a nie inde vo svete.En: Then all three of them, side by side, realized how much it meant to be together now and not elsewhere in the world.Sk: Juraj sa naučil, že práca môže počkať.En: Juraj learned that work can wait.Sk: Marek pochopil, že skutočné chvíle s rodinou môžu priniesť iný druh radosti.En: Marek understood that real moments with family can bring a different kind of joy.Sk: A Lenka, spokojná s úspechom svojej snahy, cítila teplo rodinného dosiahnutia.En: And Lenka, satisfied with the success of her effort, felt the warmth of family achievement.Sk: Tak si užívali, ďalej sa dívali na nádherný barvotisk života pred nimi, zatiaľ čo v ich vnútra vládol pokoj skutočnej blízkosti.En: So they enjoyed it, continued to gaze at the beautiful tapestry of life in front of them, while a calm of true closeness reigned within them. Vocabulary Words:towered: týčiliadorned: zdobiloprecious: vzácnydisconnect: vypnúťattention: záležaťlonged: túžilapriorities: priorityirritably: otráveneburst: strieklinerves: nervyhesitantly: váhavofocus: zamerajmehorizon: obzorbathing: zalievalirealized: uvedomilijoy: radosťachievement: dosiahnutiagaze: dívalitapestry: barvotiskcloseness: blízkostiblooming: rozkvitnutýchrarely: málokedyonline chats: online rozhovorovscenery: scenériucelebration: oslavamoment: okamihurgently: naliehavéoverlooking: s výhľadomsetting sun: zapadajúce slnkocalm: pokoj
Transcribe →Step Into Triumph: Marek's Race to Confidence
1w ago00:15:10Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovak: Step Into Triumph: Marek's Race to Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-29-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Marek stál na prahu svojho veľkého rozhodnutia.En: Marek stood on the verge of his big decision.Sk: Jarné slnko vrhalo jemné svetlo na tréningový tábor ukrytý v zelených kopcoch.En: The spring sun cast a gentle light on the training camp hidden in the green hills.Sk: Cítil, ako v ňom rastie napätie.En: He felt tension growing within him.Sk: Blížil sa pretek, a Marek vedel, že potrebuje niečo, čo mu dá istotu a silu.En: The race was approaching, and Marek knew he needed something to give him assurance and strength.Sk: Boli to práve topánky.En: It was precisely the shoes.Sk: Tábor prešpikovaný atletmi praskal vo švíkoch energiou.En: The camp, dotted with athletes, was bursting with energy.Sk: Všetci sa snažili byť čo najlepšie pripravení.En: Everyone was trying to be as prepared as possible.Sk: Marek vedel, že jeho kamaráti, Jana a Katarina, sú už skúsenejší.En: Marek knew that his friends, Jana and Katarina, were already more experienced.Sk: Tí dvaja sa k nemu pripojili na výpravné dobrodružstvo, nákup v miestnom obchode s výbavou, čo sľubovalo veľa.En: The two joined him on the adventurous expedition, a shopping trip to the local equipment store that promised a lot.Sk: Obchod bol plný jasných farieb, žiarivých tričiek a tenisek.En: The store was full of bright colors, vibrant shirts, and sneakers.Sk: Vôňa novej obuvi napĺňala vzduch.En: The smell of new shoes filled the air.Sk: Marek prechádzal uličkami, obtiahnutý kontradikciami svojho rozpočtu a túžbou po dokonalosti.En: Marek walked through the aisles, caught between contradictions of his budget and desire for perfection.Sk: "Musíš si dať záležať," poradila Jana s úsmevom, keď si Marek skúšal prvé topánky.En: "You have to take care," advised Jana with a smile as Marek tried on the first shoes.Sk: Ale nebol to ten správny pocit.En: But it wasn't the right feeling.Sk: Katarina zatiaľ skúmala ďalší regál plný obuvi.En: Meanwhile, Katarina was examining another shelf full of footwear.Sk: "Marek, skús tie červené," povedala.En: "Marek, try the red ones," she said.Sk: Marek ich vytiahol.En: Marek pulled them out.Sk: Hľadali sa im do očí – hladké, dynamické, sľubujúce rýchlosť.En: They met his eyes—smooth, dynamic, promising speed.Sk: Ale mali aj vyššiu cenu.En: But they were also more expensive.Sk: Všetci mu radili inak, no Marek si uvedomil, že musí veriť vlastnému pocitu.En: Everyone was advising him differently, but Marek realized he had to trust his own feeling.Sk: Skúsil ich.En: He tried them.Sk: Pocit bol okamžitý, akoby sa stal súčasťou jeho tela.En: The feeling was immediate, as if they became a part of his body.Sk: S napätím ešte raz pohladil cenovku, ale potom sa pozrel na Janku a Katarinu.En: With tension, he stroked the price tag once more, but then looked at Janka and Katarina.Sk: „Tieto si zoberiem,“ rozhodol sa.En: "I'll take these," he decided.Sk: Cítil, ako sa mu srdce rozzápolí s novou energiou.En: He felt his heart fill with new energy.Sk: Vložil peniaze do pokladne a s balíkom v rukách vyšiel z obchodu.En: He put the money into the cash register and, with the package in hand, exited the store.Sk: Odrazu mu svet pripadal plnší, výzvy bližšie a sny možnejšie.En: Suddenly, the world seemed fuller, challenges closer, and dreams more achievable.Sk: Nakoniec si Marek uvedomil, že urobil správne rozhodnutie.En: Eventually, Marek realized he had made the right decision.Sk: Dôveroval svojmu inštinktu, a práve to mu dalo ten pravý pocit istoty.En: He trusted his instincts, and that gave him the true sense of certainty.Sk: Keď sa vracal späť do tábora, vedel, že je pripravený.En: As he returned to the camp, he knew he was ready.Sk: Tratě, pretek alebo životné skúšky - Marek už vedel, že s kľučami odvahe zvládne čokoľvek.En: Whether it was tracks, the race, or life's trials – Marek now knew that with the keys of courage, he could handle anything. Vocabulary Words:verge: prahudecision: rozhodnutietension: napätieassurance: istotuathletes: atlétmiexpedition: dobrodružstvovibrant: žiarivýchaisles: uličkamicontradictions: kontradikciamiperfection: dokonalostiadvised: poradilashelf: regáldynamic: dynamickétrust: veriťimmediate: okamžitýstroked: pohladilpackage: balíkomchallenges: výzvydreams: snyachievable: možnejšieinstincts: inštinktucertainty: istotytrials: skúškycourage: odvahespring: jarnégentle: jemnéhidden: ukrytýapproaching: blížil sastrength: siluexpensive: vyššiu cenu
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