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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!

  1. 7h ago

    A Day at the Museum: Unveiling Art's Hidden Depths

    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Day at the Museum: Unveiling Art's Hidden Depths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-29-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V teplom konci leta sa študenti zo strednej školy vydali na výlet do umeleckého múzea v Bratislave. En: In the warm end of summer, students from the high school set out on a trip to the art museum in Bratislava. Sk: Veľkolepý múzejný komplex stál majestátne v centre mesta. En: The magnificent museum complex stood majestically in the city center. Sk: Vysoké stropy a elegantné galérie vytvárali pôsobivú atmosféru, ktorá privítala návštevníkov do sveta umenia. En: High ceilings and elegant galleries created an impressive atmosphere that welcomed visitors into the world of art. Sk: Matej, ktorý bol fascinovaný dejinami a umením, mal pred očami jasný cieľ. En: Matej, who was fascinated by history and art, had a clear goal in mind. Sk: Chcel sa dozvedieť viac o svojom obľúbenom slovenskom maliarovi. En: He wanted to learn more about his favorite Slovak painter. Sk: Zuzana, jeho spolužiačka a kamarátka, bola nadšená, že konečne vyšli von zo školy, ale jej pozornosť viac zaujímala skupina a ich diskusie. En: Zuzana, his classmate and friend, was excited to finally get out of school, but her attention was more captured by the group and their discussions. Sk: Ladislav, triedny učiteľ, dúfal, že žiakov inšpiruje. En: Ladislav, the class teacher, hoped to inspire the students. Sk: Snažil sa o spojenie s nimi a ukázanie krásy umenia. En: He tried to connect with them and show the beauty of art. Sk: Cestou do múzea sa pokúšal vysvetliť význam histórie pre náš súčasný život, ale študenti ho nepočúvali. En: On the way to the museum, he attempted to explain the importance of history for our current life, but the students didn't listen. Sk: Boli hluční a rozhádzaní. En: They were noisy and scattered. Sk: Keď skupina vošla do hlavnej galérie, Matej okamžite zaujal. En: When the group entered the main gallery, Matej was immediately captivated. Sk: Pred veľkým plátnom svojho obľúbeného maliara cítil, ako ho obklopuje melanchólia a radosť. En: In front of a large canvas by his favorite painter, he felt surrounded by melancholy and joy. Sk: Jeho spolužiaci stáli v pozadí, smiali sa a rozprávali sa. En: His classmates stood in the background, laughing and talking. Sk: Matej cítil, ako ho rozptylujú ich roztržité pohyby a klebetné hlasy. En: Matej felt distracted by their erratic movements and gossiping voices. Sk: Napokon sa rozhodol odpojiť od skupiny a nasledovať hlas svojho srdca. En: Finally, he decided to disconnect from the group and follow the voice of his heart. Sk: Zamieril do výstavy, ktorá predstavovala prácu jeho obľúbeného umelca. En: He headed to the exhibition showcasing the work of his favorite artist. Sk: Zuzana ho chvíľu sledovala, premýšľajúc. En: Zuzana followed him for a moment, pondering. Sk: Nakoniec sa rozhodla a kráčala za Matejom. En: Eventually, she decided and walked after Matej. Sk: V tichosti obdivovali diela, Zuzana zrazu pochopila emócie, ktoré Matej prežíval. En: In silence, they admired the works, and Zuzana suddenly understood the emotions Matej was experiencing. Sk: Pred najväčším majstrovským dielom sa Matej zastavil. En: Before the largest masterpiece, Matej stopped. Sk: Cítil hlboké spojenie a pochopenie umelcovho zámeru. En: He felt a deep connection and understanding of the artist's intent. Sk: Slová boli zbytočné. En: Words were unnecessary. Sk: Zuzana vedľa neho si prvýkrát uvedomila hĺbku umenia, ktorú predtým nevidela. En: Zuzana beside him realized for the first time the depth of art she hadn't seen before. Sk: "Matej, je to úžasné," povedala ticho. En: "Matej, it's amazing," she said quietly. Sk: Obaja sa vrátili k skupine plní nových dojmov a nadšenia. En: Both returned to the group full of new impressions and enthusiasm. Sk: Matej pocítil nový prúd sebavedomia, keď sa vrátil k svojim spolužiakom, teraz odhodlý vždy nasledovať svoje vášne. En: Matej felt a new rush of confidence as he returned to his classmates, now determined to always follow his passions. Sk: Zuzana pochopila, že art nie je len krásny obrázok, ale aj hlboký príbeh. En: Zuzana understood that art isn't just a beautiful picture, but also a deep story. Sk: Výlet posilnil priateľstvo medzi Matejom a Zuzanou. En: The trip strengthened the friendship between Matej and Zuzana. Sk: Ich pohľad na svet bol teraz širší, plný umeleckých zážitkov a zdieľaných tajomstiev. En: Their view of the world was now broader, full of artistic experiences and shared secrets. Sk: Múzeum zostávalo v ich mysliach ako miesto, kde našli niečo, čo hľadali. En: The museum remained in their minds as a place where they found something they were looking for. Sk: Niečo viac ako len obyčajný deň zábavy. En: Something more than just an ordinary day of fun. Vocabulary Words: majestic: majestátneimpressive: pôsobivácaptivated: zaujalmelancholy: melanchóliaerratic: roztržitégossiping: klebetnépondering: premýšľajúcshowcasing: predstavovalaexhibition: výstavaadmired: obdivovalidepth: hĺbkuintent: zámerumasterpiece: majstrovským dielomenthusiasm: nadšeniadetermined: odhodlýpassions: vášnesecrets: tajomstievbroader: širšímagnificent: veľkolepýcomplex: komplexgalleries: galérieatmosphere: atmosférufascinated: fascinovanýnoisy: hlučníscattered: rozhádzanícanvas: plátnomdisconnect: odpojiťvoid: zbytočnérealized: uvedomilacurrent: súčasný

  2. 22h ago

    Art and Courage: Marek's Journey to Self-Expression

    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Art and Courage: Marek's Journey to Self-Expression Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-29-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V horúcom letnom dni, plnom slnka a vône kvitnúcich líp, sa trieda strednej školy rozutekala po veľkom Mestskom múzeu umenia. En: On a hot summer day full of sun and the scent of blooming lindens, the high school class scattered throughout the large Mestské múzeum umenia. Sk: Deti sa nadšene premiestňovali z miestnosti do miestnosti, obdivovali farebné obrazy a zvedavo študovali sochy. En: The children excitedly moved from room to room, admiring the colorful paintings and curiously studying the sculptures. Sk: Marek kráčal na konci skupiny, tichý a ponořený do svojho sveta. En: Marek walked at the end of the group, quiet and absorbed in his own world. Sk: V batohu kdesi vzadu skrýval svoj cenný maľovací denník. En: In his backpack, somewhere in the back, he hid his precious painting journal. Sk: Tento deň bol pre Mareka zvláštny. En: This day was special for Marek. Sk: Cítil nádej, ale aj obrovskú nervozitu. En: He felt hope, but also enormous nervousness. Sk: Každý pohľad spolužiakov, každé pošepnutie, ktoré počul, mu pripomínalo, ako veľmi sa bojí vyjadriť svoju vášeň pre maľovanie. En: Every glance from his classmates, every whisper he heard, reminded him of how afraid he was to express his passion for painting. Sk: Bál sa, že ho budú súdiť, že sa mu budú vysmievať. En: He was afraid they would judge him, that they would mock him. Sk: Uprostred múzea ich zaujal veľký sálek s vysokým stropom. En: In the middle of the museum, they were captivated by a large hall with a high ceiling. Sk: Steny pokrývali nádherné obrazy starých majstrov. En: The walls were covered with magnificent paintings by old masters. Sk: Marekova pozornosť sa zamerala na jeden špeciálny obraz. En: Marek's attention focused on one particular painting. Sk: Zasiahla ho jeho krása a hĺbka. En: Its beauty and depth struck him. Sk: Bez váhania sa oddelil od skupiny, ktorá sa pobrala ďalej. En: Without hesitation, he separated from the group, which moved on. Sk: Zotrval pred tým obrazom a akoby začal počuť zvláštnu hudbu. En: He lingered in front of that painting, and it was as if he started to hear strange music. Sk: Sadol si na lavičku a vybral si skicár. En: He sat on a bench and took out his sketchbook. Sk: Z jeho ruky začal vychádzať obraz, kresba plná emócií a čistej krásy. En: From his hand emerged an image, a drawing full of emotions and pure beauty. Sk: Zatiaľ čo ruka ťahala ceruzu po papieri, stratil pojem o čase. En: While his hand dragged the pencil across the paper, he lost track of time. Sk: Za jeho chrbtom ticho pristúpil Lukas, jeho učiteľ výtvarnej. En: Behind him, Lukas, his art teacher, approached quietly. Sk: "Marek," ozval sa s jemným úsmevom, "to, čo si nakreslil, je úžasné. En: "Marek," he said with a gentle smile, "what you've drawn is amazing. Sk: Myslíš, že by si to ukázal ostatným? En: Do you think you could show it to the others?" Sk: " Marek sa začervenal, hanba a obavy ho premohli. En: Marek blushed, overwhelmed by shame and fears. Sk: Ale Lukášove oči hovorili o úprimnom obdivu. En: But Lukáš's eyes spoke of sincere admiration. Sk: Marek opatrne prikývol. En: Marek cautiously nodded. Sk: V triede sa vrátil znova k skupine, kde všetci so zvedavosťou sledovali jeho dielo. En: Back with the group, everyone curiously watched his work. Sk: Petra, jeho spolužiačka, pristúpila bližšie. En: Petra, his classmate, approached closer. Sk: "To je krásne, Marek," povedala úprimne, "aj ja milujem kreslenie. En: "It's beautiful, Marek," she said sincerely, "I love drawing too. Sk: Mohli by sme to niekedy skúšať spolu. En: Maybe we could try it together sometime." Sk: "Marekovi sa rozžiarili oči. En: Marek's eyes lit up. Sk: V ten deň zistil niečo, čo mu dodalo odvahu. En: That day, he realized something that gave him courage. Sk: Možno jeho strach nebol taký reálny, ako si myslel. En: Maybe his fear wasn't as real as he thought. Sk: Postupne začal viac zdieľať svoju tvorbu, našiel priateľov, ktorí s ním zdieľali jeho vášeň, a pocítil, že možno môže byť skutočným umelcom. En: Gradually, he began to share more of his work, found friends who shared his passion, and felt that maybe he could be a real artist. Sk: Tak v slnečnom priestore múzea, kde sa na stenách miešala história a súčasnosť, sa udiala zmena. En: So in the sunny space of the museum, where history and present mingled on the walls, a change occurred. Sk: Marek, ten tichý chlapec so skrytým talentom, našiel svoj hlas. En: Marek, the quiet boy with a hidden talent, found his voice. Sk: A s tým prišiel začiatok niečoho nového - priateľstva a odvahy snívať. En: And with that came the beginning of something new—friendship and the courage to dream. Vocabulary Words: scattered: rozutekalacuriously: zvedavoabsorbed: ponořenýprecious: cennýglance: pohľadenormous: obrovskúmock: vysmievaťcaptivated: zaujallingered: zotrvalstruck: zasiahlahesitation: váhaniaemotions: emóciísincere: úprimnomadmiration: obdivunodded: prikývolcuriously: so zvedavosťousincerely: úprimnecourage: odvahurealized: zistilchange: zmenahidden: skrytýmtalent: talentomfriendship: priateľstvamingle: miešalacautiously: opatrneoverwhelmed: premohlishare: zdieľaťpassion: vášeňbegan: začalvoice: hlas

  3. 1d ago

    Family Bonds Renewed Under Bratislava's Twilight Glow

    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Family Bonds Renewed Under Bratislava's Twilight Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-28-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Lukáš sa snažil niečo zmeniť. En: Lukáš was trying to change something. Sk: V poslednom čase mal málo času na svoje deti, Petru a Janu. En: Lately, he had little time for his children, Petra and Jana. Sk: Uvedomil si, že potrebujú spoločné chvíle. En: He realized that they needed time together. Sk: Aby boli viac rodina. En: To be more of a family. Sk: Preto ich vzal na výlet na UFO Observation Deck v Bratislave. En: So he took them on a trip to the UFO Observation Deck in Bratislava. Sk: Bol krásny koniec leta. En: It was a beautiful end of summer. Sk: Slnko sa chýlilo k západu a z výšky bola Bratislava úžasná. En: The sun was setting, and from up high, Bratislava was amazing. Sk: Mesto svietilo v teplých farbách a Dunaj pod ním pokojne plynul. En: The city glowed in warm colors, and the Danube flowed peacefully below. Sk: Deti boli nadšené. En: The children were thrilled. Sk: Petra obdivovala panorámu, zatiaľ čo Jana bežal a skúmal každý kút. En: Petra admired the panorama, while Jana ran around and explored every corner. Sk: "Môžeme ísť na tú výstavu fotiek? En: "Can we go to that photo exhibit?" Sk: " pýtala sa Petra. En: asked Petra. Sk: "Samozrejme, čo len chceš," usmial sa Lukáš, snažiac sa byť pozorný. En: "Of course, whatever you want," smiled Lukáš, trying to be attentive. Sk: Ale mladý Jana ho rýchlo strhol iným smerom, chcel skúmať ďalekohľady. En: But young Jana quickly pulled him in another direction, wanting to explore the telescopes. Sk: Lukáš sa pokúsil byť prítomný, ale bolo ťažké sledovať oboch naraz. En: Lukáš tried to be present, but it was hard to keep track of both at once. Sk: V dave zmizol na chvíľu pohľad na malého Janu. En: In the crowd, he lost sight of little Jana for a moment. Sk: "Lukáš! En: "Lukáš! Sk: Jana je preč! En: Jana is gone!" Sk: " vykríkla Petra, strach v jej hlase. En: cried Petra, fear in her voice. Sk: Srdce sa mu rozbúšilo. En: His heart raced. Sk: Nervózne sa obzeral, no vedel, že panika mu nepomôže. En: He nervously looked around but knew that panicking wouldn't help. Sk: "Petra, poď. En: "Petra, come on. Sk: Pomôž mi. En: Help me." Sk: "Spolu sa ponáhľali, Petra viedla cestu. En: Together they hurried, with Petra leading the way. Sk: Jej oči boli rýchle a zvedavé. En: Her eyes were quick and curious. Sk: Našli Janu pri stánku s mapami, zamestnaného opisovaním svojich objavov cudziu pani. En: They found Jana at the map stand, engrossed in describing his discoveries to a stranger. Sk: "Tu si! En: "There you are!" Sk: " vydýchol si Lukáš. En: Lukáš breathed a sigh of relief. Sk: "Bál som sa. En: "I was scared." Sk: "Jana sa len usmieval, nevedomý strachu, ktorý vzbudil. En: Jana just smiled, unaware of the fear he had caused. Sk: Lukáš kľačal, objal ho pevne a Petra sa pripojila. En: Lukáš knelt down, hugged him tightly, and Petra joined in. Sk: Rodina bola opäť spolu. En: The family was together again. Sk: Po tejto malej dráme sa rozhodli sadnúť si na lavičku a sledovať západ slnka. En: After this small drama, they decided to sit on a bench and watch the sunset. Sk: Sedeli tak, bok po boku. En: They sat like that, side by side. Sk: Ticho bolo pokojné a príjemné. En: The silence was calm and pleasant. Sk: "Ďakujem, že si nám ukázal všetko, tati," povedala Petra. En: "Thank you for showing us everything, Dad," said Petra. Sk: Jana prikývol, akoby súhlasil s jej slovami vlastným tichým spôsobom. En: Jana nodded, as if agreeing with her words in his own quiet way. Sk: Lukáš si uvedomil, že tieto momenty sú dôležité. En: Lukáš realized that these moments were important. Sk: Byť prítomný a načúvať. En: To be present and to listen. Sk: Už to nebol len výlet na UFO. En: It was no longer just a trip to the UFO. Sk: Bol to čas strávený spolu, byť naozaj rodinou. En: It was time spent together, really being a family. Sk: "Milujem vás oboch," povedal a deti sa k nemu znova pritúlili. En: "I love you both," he said, and the children snuggled up to him again. Sk: A tak sedeli, kým sa slnko úplne skrývalo za obzor, svetlo mesta sa pomaly premenilo na nočnú žiaru. En: And so they sat, until the sun completely hid behind the horizon, the city's light slowly transforming into the glow of night. Sk: Boli si bližší než kedykoľvek predtým. En: They were closer than ever before. Vocabulary Words: trying: snažiltrip: výletobservation: pozorovaniadeck: palubaamazing: úžasnáglowed: svietilopeacefully: pokojnethrilled: nadšenéadmired: obdivovalapanorama: panorámuattentive: pozornýexplore: skúmaťpresent: prítomnýpanicking: panikanervously: nervózneleading: viedlacurious: zvedavéengrossed: zamestnanéhodiscoveries: objavovstranger: cudziu paniscared: báldrama: drámabench: lavičkusunset: západ slnkaside by side: bok po bokurealized: uvedomil silisten: načúvaťpresently: prítomnýhugged: objalhorizon: obzor

  4. 1d ago

    From Stars to Triumph: Marek’s Epic Solar System Project

    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Stars to Triumph: Marek’s Epic Solar System Project Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-28-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V jeden krásny letný večer stála dvojica priateľov na observatóriu, ktoré sa nachádzalo na vrchole moderného mrakodrapu. En: One beautiful summer evening, a pair of friends stood at the observatory located on top of a modern skyscraper. Sk: Mesto pod nimi žiarilo množstvom svetiel, no ich pohľady sa sústredili na jasné hviezdy, ktoré ozdobovali tmavú nočnú oblohu. En: The city below them shone with a multitude of lights, but their eyes were focused on the bright stars that adorned the dark night sky. Sk: Marek, s hlbokým záujmom o astronómiu, bol nervózny. En: Marek, with a deep interest in astronomy, was nervous. Sk: Blížil sa návrat do školy, a on chcel vytvoriť projekt, ktorý by oslnil nielen jeho spolužiakov, ale aj učiteľov. En: The return to school was approaching, and he wanted to create a project that would impress not only his classmates but also the teachers. Sk: Vedel však, že jeho prezentácia musí byť výnimočná a viditeľne pôsobivá, čo mu chýbala sebadôvera splniť. En: However, he knew his presentation had to be extraordinary and visibly impressive, which he lacked the confidence to fulfill. Sk: „Neboj sa, Marek,“ povedala Zuzana, sebavedomá a charizmatická priateľka, ktorá vždy vedela nájsť tie správne slová. En: “Don’t worry, Marek,” said Zuzana, a confident and charismatic friend who always knew how to find the right words. Sk: Spolu sa dohodli, že návšteva observatória im poskytne potrebnú inšpiráciu. En: They agreed that a visit to the observatory would provide them the necessary inspiration. Sk: Zuzana bola skvelá rečníčka a ponúkla sa, že pomôže s prípravou. En: Zuzana was a great speaker and offered to help with the preparation. Sk: Na observatóriu mal Marek príležitosť pozorovať vesmír s fascináciou. En: At the observatory, Marek had the opportunity to observe the universe with fascination. Sk: Premýšľal o obrovskosti vesmíru a o tom, ako ho najlepšie predstaviť vo svojom projekte. En: He pondered the enormity of the universe and how best to present it in his project. Sk: V tej chvíli mu to prišlo ako osvítenie. En: At that moment, it came to him like an epiphany. Sk: „Mohol by som vytvoriť model solárneho systému,“ povedal vzrušene. En: “I could create a model of the solar system,” he said excitedly. Sk: Zuzana sa na neho usmiala. En: Zuzana smiled at him. Sk: „To je skvelý nápad, Marek! En: “That’s a great idea, Marek! Sk: A môžeme pridať nejaké interaktívne prvky, aby to bolo zaujímavé.“ En: And we can add some interactive elements to make it interesting.” Sk: Spolu začali diskutovať o tom, ako projekt zrealizovať pomocou jednoduchých materiálov, ale s veľkým efektom. En: Together they began discussing how to realize the project using simple materials but with a big effect. Sk: Prípravy trvali niekoľko dní, no Marekova istota sa každým dňom zvyšovala. En: The preparations took several days, but Marek's confidence grew with each passing day. Sk: S pomocou Zuzany sa Marek naučil, ako efektívne komunikovať svoje myšlienky a premeniť ich na niečo, čo zaujme. En: With Zuzana's help, Marek learned how to effectively communicate his ideas and turn them into something engaging. Sk: Konečne prišiel deň prezentácie. En: Finally, the day of the presentation arrived. Sk: Marek predstavil svoj projekt s istotou a nadšením. En: Marek presented his project with confidence and enthusiasm. Sk: Jeho spolužiaci a učitelia sledovali každý jeho pohyb s rešpektom a uznaním. En: His classmates and teachers watched his every move with respect and admiration. Sk: Bola to kombinácia jeho nadšenia, vedomostí a Zuzaninej podpory, ktorá spôsobila úspech. En: It was a combination of his passion, knowledge, and Zuzana's support that led to the success. Sk: Keď sa všetko skončilo, Marek cítil, že prekonal sám seba. En: When it was all over, Marek felt that he had surpassed himself. Sk: Uvedomil si, aká dôležitá je tímová práca a kreatívne myslenie. En: He realized how important teamwork and creative thinking are. Sk: Opustil triedu s novým pocitom sebadôvery a vďačnosti za Zuzaninu pomoc. En: He left the classroom with a new sense of self-confidence and gratitude for Zuzana's help. Sk: Ich priateľstvo zosilnelo a obaja vedeli, že môžu spoločne dosiahnuť veľké veci. En: Their friendship grew stronger, and both knew they could achieve great things together. Sk: A nočná obloha, ktorá bola toho večera svedkom, sa zdala byť ešte o niečo jasnejšia a širšia. En: And the night sky, which was a witness to that evening, seemed to be even a little brighter and wider. Vocabulary Words: observatory: observatóriumskyscraper: mrakodrapmultitude: množstvoadorned: ozdobovalinervous: nervóznyapproaching: blížil saextraordinary: výnimočnáconfidence: sebadôveracharismatic: charizmatickáinspiration: inšpiráciauniverse: vesmírenormity: obrovskostiepiphany: osvítenieinteractive: interaktívnefascination: fascinácioupreparation: prípravaenthusiasm: nadšenieadmiration: uznaniepassion: nadšeniesurpassed: prekonalgratitude: vďačnosťteamwork: tímová prácacreative: kreatívnepresentation: prezentáciarealize: zrealizovaťeffectively: efektívneproject: projektwitness: svedokbroader: širšiaself-confidence: sebadôvera

  5. 2d ago

    Crisis in the Gym: Miroslav's Power of Support & Self-Care

    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Crisis in the Gym: Miroslav's Power of Support & Self-Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Slnko sa opieralo do veľkých okien telocvične. En: The sun beat down on the large windows of the telocvične (gym). Sk: Svetlo sa odrážalo od lesklých drevených podláh, ktoré boli svedkami energiou naplneného dňa na strednej škole v Bratislave. En: Light reflected off the shiny wooden floors that had witnessed a day filled with energy at the high school in Bratislava. Sk: V triede sa pripravovali študenti na ďalší deň plný výziev. En: In the classroom, students were preparing for another day full of challenges. Sk: Medzi nimi bol aj Miroslav, študent známy pre svoju usilovnosť. En: Among them was Miroslav, a student known for his diligence. Sk: Skryté pred zrakmi ostatných však Miroslav bojoval s tlakmi školy a mimoškolských aktivít. En: Hidden from others' eyes, however, Miroslav struggled with the pressures of school and extracurricular activities. Sk: Nechcel, aby si niekto všimol jeho únavu. En: He did not want anyone to notice his fatigue. Sk: V rovnakej triede bola aj Zuzana, spolužiačka s veľkým srdcom. En: In the same class was Zuzana, a classmate with a big heart. Sk: Chcela študovať medicínu a zaujímala sa o prvú pomoc. En: She wanted to study medicine and was interested in first aid. Sk: Vždy bola pripravená pomôcť, keď to niekto potreboval. En: She was always ready to help whenever someone needed it. Sk: Vo vedľajšej miestnosti stál tvrdý, ale starostlivý telocvikár Jakub. En: In the next room stood the tough but caring gym teacher, Jakub. Sk: V telocvični všetci cítili jeho prítomnosť, ktorá motivovala aj tie najslabšie deti v triede. En: In the gym, everyone felt his presence, which motivated even the weakest children in the class. Sk: Cez víkend Miroslav strávil hodiny nad knihami a projektmi. En: Over the weekend, Miroslav spent hours with books and projects. Sk: Nepočúval rady od spolužiakov ani od rodiny, že si potrebuje oddýchnuť. En: He didn't heed the advice of classmates or family that he needed to rest. Sk: V pondelok ráno, keď sa trieda zhromaždila na telocvik, Miroslav cítil, že niečo nie je v poriadku. En: On Monday morning, as the class gathered for gym, Miroslav felt that something wasn't right. Sk: Rozcvička bola náročná a teplo v telocvični sa mu zdalo byť neúnosné. En: The warm-up was tough, and the heat in the gym seemed unbearable to him. Sk: Ako telocvik pokračoval, Miroslav sa snažil nevydávať na sebe známky slabosti. En: As the gym class continued, Miroslav tried not to let any sign of weakness show. Sk: Snažil sa držať krok, ale jeho telo vypovedalo službu. En: He tried to keep up, but his body gave out. Sk: Náhle mu zatemnilo pred očami, a Miroslav sa zrútil na zem. En: Suddenly, his vision went dark, and Miroslav collapsed to the ground. Sk: Triedou preletel pocit paniky. En: A feeling of panic swept through the class. Sk: "Zastavte hru! En: "Stop the game!" Sk: " výkrikla Zuzana, ktorá rýchlo utekala k Miroslavovi. En: Zuzana shouted, quickly running to Miroslav. Sk: Spoza nej prišiel aj Jakub. En: Behind her came Jakub. Sk: "Všetci stranou, dajte mu priestor! En: "Everyone, step aside, give him space!" Sk: " prikázal učiteľ. En: the teacher commanded. Sk: Zuzana pokľakla k Miroslavovi a snažila sa zachovať pokoj, akoby bola na skúške, o ktorej vždy snívala. En: Zuzana knelt beside Miroslav and tried to stay calm, as if she were in the exam she always dreamed of. Sk: Pod Jakubovým vedením Zuzana skontrolovala, či Miroslav dýcha a jemne ho položila na bok. En: Under Jakub's guidance, Zuzana checked if Miroslav was breathing and gently laid him on his side. Sk: "Dobrá práca, Zuzana," pochválil ju Jakub. En: "Good job, Zuzana," Jakub praised her. Sk: "Musíme byť pokojní a čakať, ako to zvládne. En: "We must stay calm and see how he handles this." Sk: "Po pár minútach Miroslav otvoril oči. En: After a few minutes, Miroslav opened his eyes. Sk: Boli naplnené zmätením, ale aj úľavou, keď videl Zuzanu a Jakuba pri sebe. En: They were filled with confusion, but also relief when he saw Zuzana and Jakub beside him. Sk: Jakub mu pomohol vstať. En: Jakub helped him up. Sk: "Ideme na ošetrovňu," povedal pevne. En: "Let's go to the infirmary," he said firmly. Sk: "Musíme sa o teba postarať. En: "We need to take care of you." Sk: "V ošetrovni sestra skontrolovala Miroslava a uistila sa, že je v poriadku. En: In the infirmary, the nurse checked Miroslav and ensured he was okay. Sk: Jakub a Zuzana zostali pri ňom. En: Jakub and Zuzana stayed with him. Sk: "Miroslav, nemôžeš všetko zvládať sám," povedala Zuzana jemne. En: "Miroslav, you can't handle everything on your own," Zuzana said gently. Sk: "Musíš si dať pozor na svoje zdravie. En: "You need to take care of your health." Sk: "Jakub prikývol. En: Jakub nodded. Sk: "Zdravie je na prvom mieste, Miroslave. En: "Health is the priority, Miroslav. Sk: Uč sa delegovať a podeliť sa o bremeno. En: Learn to delegate and share the burden." Sk: "Miroslav sa usmial, aj keď bledší ako zvyčajne. En: Miroslav smiled, albeit paler than usual. Sk: Uvedomil si, že nemôže zvládnuť všetko sám. En: He realized he couldn't manage everything alone. Sk: S priateľmi ako Zuzana, čo ho podporia, a učiteľom ako Jakub, ktorý mu dôveruje, vedel, že sa bude lepšie starať o svoje zdravie. En: With friends like Zuzana, who support him, and a teacher like Jakub, who trusts him, he knew he would take better care of his health. Sk: Rozhodol sa, že práca ani známky nestojí za jeho zdravie. En: He decided that neither work nor grades were worth his health. Sk: Naučil sa, že môže požiadať o pomoc, a prijať ju s pokorou. En: He learned that he could ask for help and accept it with humility. Vocabulary Words: beat down: opieraloreflected: odrážaloshiny: lesklýchwitnessed: svedkamienergy: energioustruggled: bojovalpressures: tlakmiextracurricular: mimoškolskýchfatigue: únavuclassmate: spolužiačkafirst aid: prvú pomoctough: tvrdýcaring: starostlivýmotivate: motivovalaheed: nepočúvalunbearable: neúnosnéweakness: slabostivision: zatemnilocollapsed: zrútilpanic: panikypresence: prítomnosťexam: skúškebreathed: dýchacommanded: prikázalconfusion: zmätenímrelief: úľavouinfirmary: ošetrovňunurse: sestradelegate: delegovaťburden: bremeno

  6. 2d ago

    The Spaghetti Incident: Marek's Humorous Crash Landing

    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: The Spaghetti Incident: Marek's Humorous Crash Landing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-27-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V neskoro letné popoludnie bola stredná škola plná ruchu. En: On a late summer afternoon, the high school was bustling with activity. Sk: Vo veľkej, svetlej jedálni, kde boli stoly pokryté rôznymi podnosmi s jedlom, znel smiech a šum rozhovorov študentov. En: In the large, bright cafeteria, where tables were covered with various trays of food, laughter and the murmur of students' conversations echoed. Sk: Na stenách viseli farebné plagáty, oznamujúce blížiace sa spontánne akcie školy a Varšavský jarmok. En: Colorful posters announcing the upcoming spontaneous school events and the Varšavský jarmok hung on the walls. Sk: Marek, šikovný, no občas nešikovný študent, sedel za jedným zo stolov s kamarátmi Jolanou a Viktorom. En: Marek, a clever but occasionally clumsy student, sat at one of the tables with his friends Jolana and Viktor. Sk: Vždy chcel byť triednym šašom, centrom pozornosti, a dnes si vymyslel plán, ako urobiť zábavnú scénku. En: He always wanted to be the class clown, the center of attention, and today he had devised a plan to create a funny scene. Sk: Chcel svojich spolužiakov rozosmiať a získať ich obdiv. En: He wanted to make his classmates laugh and earn their admiration. Sk: "Kamaráti, dnes to bude veľkolepé! En: "Friends, today it will be spectacular!" Sk: " povedal Marek so zápalom v hlase, zatiaľ čo jeho oči žiarili odhodlaním. En: said Marek with enthusiasm in his voice, while his eyes shone with determination. Sk: Nikto z nich nevedel, čo presne to plánuje, ale Marek už mal v hlave pripravené, čo urobí. En: None of them knew exactly what he was planning, but Marek already had in mind what he would do. Sk: Rozhodol sa spustiť striekačku s vodou priamo nad priestornou jedálňou, presne v čase, keď bude obsluhujúci personál prechádzať s táckami špagiet. En: He decided to trigger a water shooter directly above the spacious cafeteria, precisely when the serving staff would be passing by with trays of spaghetti. Sk: Marek si však neuvedomil dve veci: že jeho koordinácia bola slabá a že školskí dohliadatelia, vrátane prísneho riaditeľa, sú všadeprítomní a veľmi pozorní. En: However, Marek failed to realize two things: that his coordination was weak and that school supervisors, including the strict principal, were ubiquitous and very attentive. Sk: Prichádza čas. En: The time comes. Sk: Marek sa presúva k cieľu, trosku nervózny, ale plný nádejí. En: Marek moves to the target, a bit nervous but full of hope. Sk: Vystúpi na stoličku, aby dosiahol do správnej výšky, rukou zasahuje spúšť. En: He climbs onto a chair to reach the right height, hand poised to pull the trigger. Sk: Ale niečo sa pokazí. En: But something goes wrong. Sk: Stolička mu podkĺzne, striekačka vyletí z miesta a Marek popri snahe chytiť balans, narazí do personálu – a špagety letia všade. En: The chair slips under him, the squirter flies out of place, and Marek, in his attempt to regain balance, crashes into the staff—and spaghetti flies everywhere. Sk: Samozrejme, priamo na prísneho riaditeľa. En: Of course, directly onto the strict principal. Sk: Jedáleň stíchne na sekundu, kým exploduje v neovládateľný smiech. En: The cafeteria falls silent for a second before exploding into uncontrollable laughter. Sk: Marek, napriek tomu, že bol celý v špagetách, sa sám od srdca začne smiať. En: Marek, despite being covered in spaghetti, starts laughing heartily himself. Sk: "Úspech? En: "Success?" Sk: " spýta sa Marek ironicky, zatiaľ čo sa pri tom oblizuje špagetové sosy z nosa. En: asks Marek ironically, while licking spaghetti sauce off his nose. Sk: Riaditeľ sa napokon, po prvotnom šoku, usmeje a ocení Marekovu odvahu prevziať zodpovednosť bez zbytočných výhovoriek. En: The principal, after the initial shock, smiles and appreciates Marek's courage to take responsibility without unnecessary excuses. Sk: "Za to, že si to priznal, Marek, sa staneš hlavným upratovačom pooperačného chaosu," povie riaditeľ so stále trošku prezvonenými očami. En: "For admitting it, Marek, you'll become the chief cleaner of the post-op chaos," says the principal with eyes still a bit twinkling. Sk: Po zásahu Marek s priateľmi zostáva po škole a spoločne čistia jedáleň. En: After the incident, Marek and his friends stay after school to clean the cafeteria together. Sk: Výsledok nebol taký, aký Marek očakával, ale získal niečo cenné - rešpekt a kamarátstvo na celý život. En: The result wasn't what Marek expected, but he gained something valuable—respect and friendships that would last a lifetime. Sk: Naučil sa, že byť sám sebou a smiať sa na svojich vlastných chybách je oveľa väčšia výhra než akékoľvek prank. En: He learned that being himself and laughing at his own mistakes is a much bigger win than any prank. Sk: Viktor a Jolana mu ďakovali, že aspoň cestou k odboju obohatil nudný deň. En: Viktor and Jolana thanked him for at least spicing up a dull day with a rebellion. Sk: A Marek vedel, že týmto vtipom získal niečo, čo sa nedá kúpiť – skutočný rešpekt a priateľstvo. En: And Marek knew that with this joke he had gained something that couldn't be bought—true respect and friendship. Vocabulary Words: bustling: plná ruchucafeteria: jedáleňlaughter: smiechmurmur: šumconversations: rozhovorovannouncing: oznamujúceupcoming: blížiace saspontaneous: spontánneclever: šikovnýclumsy: nešikovnýclown: šašomadmiration: obdiventhusiasm: zápalomdetermination: odhodlanímtrigger: spustiťubiquitous: všadeprítomnípoised: zasahujesquirter: striekačkaregain: chytiťsilent: stíchneexploding: explodujeuncontrollable: neovládateľnýappreciates: oceníresponsibility: zodpovednosťexcuses: výhovoriekchaos: chaosuincident: zásahuvaluable: cennéresistance: odbojutrue: skutočný

  7. 3d ago

    Goulash Glory: A Culinary Adventure in a Castle Lab

    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Goulash Glory: A Culinary Adventure in a Castle Lab Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-26-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Bratislavský hrad ukrýval ticho stáročia svoje tajomstvá. En: Bratislavský hrad quietly hid its secrets for centuries. Sk: Jedno z nich bolo zvláštne - tajné laboratórium nachádzajúce sa v dolných chodbách. En: One of them was peculiar – a secret laboratory located in the lower corridors. Sk: Bolo leto, slnko sa opieralo o hradby a vo vzduchu bolo cítiť sviežu vôňu lipy. En: It was summer, the sun was leaning against the castle walls, and the fresh scent of lime trees filled the air. Sk: V ten teplý deň sa Jozef, Milan a Zuzana odhodlali na neobyčajný pokus. En: On that warm day, Jozef, Milan, and Zuzana decided to embark on an extraordinary experiment. Sk: Jozef, s iskrou v očiach, vystúpil z tieňa hradby. En: Jozef, with a spark in his eyes, stepped out of the shadow of the wall. Sk: "Dnes urobíme najväčší guláš na svete! En: "Today we will make the biggest goulash in the world!" Sk: " zvolal nadšene, držiac obrovskú drevenú varešku. En: he enthusiastically exclaimed, holding an enormous wooden spoon. Sk: Jeho cieľ bol jasný, aj keď trochu šialený. En: His goal was clear, though a bit crazy. Sk: Laboratórium bolo plné moderných kuchynských zariadení. En: The laboratory was full of modern kitchen equipment. Sk: Na stene visela ceduľa s prísnym upozornením o senzoroch na dym a zápach. En: A sign with a strict warning about smoke and odor sensors hung on the wall. Sk: Milan, vždy opatrný, sa nervózne pošúchal po čele. En: Milan, always cautious, nervously rubbed his forehead. Sk: "Jozef, musíme byť opatrní," usilovne študoval recept. En: "Jozef, we need to be careful," he diligently studied the recipe. Sk: Zuzana zatiaľ ticho prepočítavala ingrediencie. En: Meanwhile, Zuzana was quietly counting the ingredients. Sk: Automaticky si podoprela okuliare. En: She automatically adjusted her glasses. Sk: "Máme všetko, čo potrebujeme, ale musíme mať aj plán úniku, ak sa to zvrtne. En: "We have everything we need, but we must also have an escape plan if things go awry." Sk: "Začali pridávať ingrediencie do obrovského hrnca. En: They began adding ingredients to the gigantic pot. Sk: Voňalo to skvele, ale s rastúcou teplotou sa začal dvíhať aj jemný dym. En: It smelled wonderful, but as the temperature rose, a thin smoke started to rise as well. Sk: Jozef víril vareškou ako maestro, zatiaľ čo Milan dával pozor na teplotu a Zuzana kontrolovala senzorové svetlá. En: Jozef stirred with the spoon like a maestro, while Milan kept an eye on the temperature and Zuzana monitored the sensor lights. Sk: Akonáhle sa objavil hustý oblak dymu, spustil sa alarm. En: As soon as a thick cloud of smoke appeared, the alarm went off. Sk: V laboratóriu sa ozývalo hlasné pípanie a červené svetlá blikali ako na poplach. En: The laboratory echoed with loud beeping, and red lights flashed like an alert. Sk: Traja kamaráti rázne zareagovali. En: The three friends responded briskly. Sk: Zuzana rýchlo vyhľadala núdzové vypínače, ktoré predtým starostlivo identifikovala, a Jozef pomohol Milanovi rýchlo stiahnuť oheň. En: Zuzana quickly found the emergency switches she had carefully identified earlier, and Jozef helped Milan quickly reduce the heat. Sk: Po chvíli sa podarilo situáciu upokojiť. En: After a while, they managed to calm the situation. Sk: Alarma sa zastavila a začalo sa šíriť ticho. En: The alarm stopped, and silence started to spread. Sk: V miestnosti ešte stále cítiť vôňu gulášu. En: The scent of goulash could still be smelled in the room. Sk: Zuzana si konečne vydýchla a Milan sa zasmial. En: Zuzana finally breathed a sigh of relief, and Milan laughed. Sk: Jozef zdvihol ruky na znamenie víťazstva. En: Jozef raised his hands in a sign of victory. Sk: "Neurobili sme rekord, ale aspoň máme dosť na hostinu! En: "We didn't break a record, but at least we have enough for a feast!" Sk: " povedal so smiechom. En: he said with a laugh. Sk: Napriek zmätku si všetci traja uvedomili, že to bola skvelá zábava. En: Despite the chaos, all three realized they had a great time. Sk: Jozef pochopil, že viac než čokoľvek iného bolo dôležité stráviť čas so svojimi priateľmi. En: Jozef understood that more than anything else, it was important to spend time with friends. Sk: Večer v hradnej záhrade, kde šírili svoj guláš medzi priateľmi, bol dôkazom toho, že nie vždy ide o dosiahnutie rekordov, ale o zážitky a spoločnú radosť. En: The evening in the castle garden, where they spread their goulash among friends, was proof that it's not always about setting records but about experiences and shared joy. Vocabulary Words: peculiar: zvláštnecorridors: chodbyextraordinary: neobyčajnýenthusiastically: nadšeneenormous: obrovskúdiligently: usilovnesensors: senzoryingloriously: zápachyautomatically: automatickyadjusted: podoprelaingredients: ingredienciegigantic: obrovskéhomonitored: kontrolovalacommended: zdviholcautious: opatrnýbriskly: rázneconceal: ukryťwhimsical: šibalskýforehead: čeloemergency: núdzovéfeast: hostinarelief: vydýchlaprompted: ozvalomerriment: zábavasmoldering: škvrnilosignified: znameniegoulash: gulášlaboratory: laboratóriumalarmed: poplachescape: úniku

  8. 3d ago

    Unearthing Secrets: The Mystical Grape Hunt in Karpáty

    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unearthing Secrets: The Mystical Grape Hunt in Karpáty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V horách Karpát, kde tajomstvá prírody rastú ako staré stromy, ležala starobylá vinica. En: In the Karpáty mountains, where the mysteries of nature grow like ancient trees, lay an ancient vineyard. Sk: Tá vinica bola známa len málokomu, ukrytá medzi zelenými vrchmi. En: This vineyard was known to only a few, hidden among the green hills. Sk: Marek a Zuzana dostali úlohu. En: Marek and Zuzana received a task. Sk: Mali ísť k tej vinici zbierať vzácne hrozno na miestny vinársky festival. En: They were to go to the vineyard to pick rare grapes for the local wine festival. Sk: Bolo leto, slnko svietilo a vzduch bol plný zvukov prírody. En: It was summer, the sun was shining, and the air was full of the sounds of nature. Sk: Marek bol presný a opatrný, často trocha nervózny, keď musel opustiť známe povinnosti. En: Marek was precise and cautious, often a bit nervous when he had to leave his familiar duties. Sk: Zuzana bola iná. En: Zuzana was different. Sk: Dobrodružná a spontánna, vždy si vedela nájsť krásu v nových úlohách. En: Adventurous and spontaneous, she always found beauty in new tasks. Sk: "Neboj sa, Marek, bude to zábava," povedala vždy s úsmevom. En: "Don't worry, Marek, it will be fun," she always said with a smile. Sk: Vinica bola nádherná. En: The vineyard was beautiful. Sk: Riadky viniča sa tiahli po nevyrovnaných kopcoch, a vôňa zrelého hrozna sa miešala so sladkým bzučaním včiel. En: The rows of vines stretched across uneven hills, and the scent of ripe grapes mingled with the sweet buzzing of bees. Sk: Marek a Zuzana sa vydali na cestu. En: Marek and Zuzana set out on their journey. Sk: Marek si vybral obvyklú trasu, ale Zuzana navrhla skratku. En: Marek chose the usual route, but Zuzana suggested a shortcut. Sk: "Je to rýchlejšie," tvrdila presvedčivo. En: "It's faster," she claimed convincingly. Sk: Marek váhal, ale nakoniec súhlasil. En: Marek hesitated but eventually agreed. Sk: Počas ich cesty sa obloha náhle zamračila. En: During their journey, the sky suddenly clouded over. Sk: Spustil sa prudký dážď. En: A downpour began. Sk: Zuzana ukázala na starý dub, ktorý sa týčil bokom ich cesty. En: Zuzana pointed to an old oak that stood by the side of their path. Sk: "Poďme sa tam skryť," navrhla. En: "Let's hide there," she suggested. Sk: Marek sa ochotne pridal, hoci bol trochu znepokojený. En: Marek willingly joined, though he was a little uneasy. Sk: Pod stromom si uvedomili, že dážď tu robil divy. En: Under the tree, they realized that the rain worked wonders here. Sk: Po daždi ich uchvátila vôňa tajomného hrozna, ukrytého pred ich dohľadom. En: After the rain, they were captivated by the scent of mysterious grapes, hidden from their view. Sk: Keď dážď ustal, vykročili zpod duba a našli niečo úžasné. En: When the rain ceased, they stepped out from under the oak and found something amazing. Sk: Tam, medzi listami, sa nachádzala vzácna odroda hrozna. En: There, among the leaves, was a rare grape variety. Sk: Dokonale zrelé a pripravené na zber. En: Perfectly ripe and ready for harvest. Sk: Zuzana sa usmiala. En: Zuzana smiled. Sk: "Vidíš, niekedy treba poslúchať svoj inštinkt," žmurkla na Mareka. En: "See, sometimes you have to trust your instinct," she winked at Marek. Sk: Marek pochopil. En: Marek understood. Sk: Naučil sa, že občas je dobré odbočiť z pravidelnej cesty a objaviť niečo nové. En: He learned that sometimes it's good to veer off the regular path and discover something new. Sk: Cítil vďačnosť za Zuzaninu dobrodružnú povahu, ktorá ich priviedla k tomuto objavu. En: He felt grateful for Zuzana's adventurous spirit, which had led them to this discovery. Sk: Spoločne nazbierali hrozno, obohatení o skúsenosť, ktorá presiahla len obyčajnú úlohu. En: Together, they gathered the grapes, enriched by an experience that went beyond a mere task. Sk: Keď sa vracali do dediny, vedeli, že tieto vzácne hrozno prinesú radosť na festivale. En: As they returned to the village, they knew that these rare grapes would bring joy to the festival. Sk: A Marek už nebol taký nervózny. En: And Marek was no longer so nervous. Sk: Pochopil, že cesta môže byť cieľom sama o sebe, najmä keď je po boku priateľ, ktorý vie, ako sa jasne dívať na svet. En: He understood that the journey can be the goal itself, especially when alongside a friend who knows how to see the world clearly. Sk: Tak vinica v Karpatoch odkryla svoje tajomstvo a Marek a Zuzana sa z nej vrátili s viac než len ovocím. En: Thus, the vineyard in the Karpáty Mountains revealed its secret, and Marek and Zuzana returned with more than just fruit. Sk: Vrátili sa s príbehom, ktorý ich učí, že niekedy je dôležité veriť v kúzlo neznámeho. En: They returned with a story that teaches them that sometimes it's important to believe in the magic of the unknown. Vocabulary Words: vineyard: vinicaancient: starobylátask: úlohaprecise: presnýcautious: opatrnýadventurous: dobrodružnáspontaneous: spontánnashortcut: skratkuclouded over: zamračiladownpour: prudký dážďuneasy: znepokojenýcaptivated: uchvátilacease: ustalrare: vzácnainstinct: inštinktveer off: odbočiťenriched: obohatenírevealed: odkrylaamong: medzimysterious: tajomnéhoharvest: zbergrateful: vďačnosťdiscovery: objavufestival: festivalbelieve: veriťmagic: kúzlounknown: neznámehouneven: nevyrovnanýchmingled: miešalaoak: dub

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