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A Morning at Riga Central Market: Local Flavors and Friendships

May 23, 2024 · 17m 12s
A Morning at Riga Central Market: Local Flavors and Friendships
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01 · Main Story

1m 44s

02 · Vocabulary Words

13m 7s

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Fluent Fiction - Latvian: A Morning at Riga Central Market: Local Flavors and Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/a-morning-at-riga-central-market-local-flavors-and-friendships/ Story Transcript: Lv: No rīta saule...

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Fluent Fiction - Latvian: A Morning at Riga Central Market: Local Flavors and Friendships
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.org/a-morning-at-riga-central-market-local-flavors-and-friendships

Story Transcript:

Lv: No rīta saule spīdēja spoži virs Rīgas centrālā tirgus.
En: In the morning, the sun shone brightly over Riga Central Market.

Lv: Māris pastaigājās starp krāsainām tirgošanas vietām, kur bija daudz svaigu produktu un vietējo gardumu.
En: Māris strolled among the colorful stalls, where there were plenty of fresh produce and local delicacies.

Lv: Viņš mīlēja šo vietu.
En: He loved this place.

Lv: Tirgus smaržoja pēc zemenēm, dillēm un tikko ceptām maizītēm.
En: The market smelled of strawberries, dill, and freshly baked bread.

Lv: Māris gāja pie Lienes, kas pārdeva dārzeņus.
En: Māris walked over to Liene, who sold vegetables.

Lv: Viņš vienmēr pērk no viņas, jo viņas preces bija vislabākās.
En: He always bought from her because her goods were the best.

Lv: "Labrīt, Liene!
En: "Good morning, Liene!"

Lv: " teica Māris.
En: said Māris.

Lv: "Labrīt, Māri!
En: "Good morning, Māris!

Lv: Ko tu šodien gribi?
En: What do you want today?"

Lv: " viņa jautāja ar smaidu.
En: she asked with a smile.

Lv: "Mazliet burkānu un kartupeļu," teica Māris.
En: "A bit of carrots and potatoes," said Māris.

Lv: "Un arī pūra spinātu.
En: "And also a bunch of spinach."

Lv: "Liene iedeva viņam labākos burkānus, kartupeļus un spinātus.
En: Liene gave him the best carrots, potatoes, and spinach.

Lv: "Vai tev vajag kaut ko citu?
En: "Do you need anything else?"

Lv: " viņa jautāja.
En: she asked.

Lv: "Jā, varbūt dažus sīpolus un ķiplokus," atbildēja Māris.
En: "Yes, maybe a few onions and garlic," Māris replied.

Lv: Ar maisiem pilniem dārzeņu, Māris gāja tālāk pa tirgu.
En: With bags full of vegetables, Māris continued through the market.

Lv: Viņš apstājās pie siera stenda.
En: He stopped by the cheese stand.

Lv: Tur bija Jānis, kurš vienmēr prata pasniegt garšīgus sierus.
En: There was Jānis, who always knew how to offer delicious cheeses.

Lv: "Kā tev klājas, Jāni?
En: "How are you, Jānis?"

Lv: " Māris jautāja.
En: Māris asked.

Lv: "Labi, labi, Māri!
En: "Good, good, Māris!

Lv: Ko tu vēlies šodien?
En: What do you want today?"

Lv: " Jānis bija jautrs.
En: Jānis was cheerful.

Lv: "Šodien es gribu nogaršot Tavus jaunos sierus," teica Māris.
En: "Today, I want to taste your new cheeses," said Māris.

Lv: Jānis deva viņam nogaršot vietējo kazu sieru un raibenu sieru ar garšvielām.
En: Jānis let him taste the local goat cheese and a mixed cheese with spices.

Lv: Kad Mais bija paēdis gan acis, gan vēderu ar sieru garšvielām, viņš devās pie zivju stenda, kuris vilinoši smaržoja pēc jūras.
En: When Māris had satisfied both his eyes and stomach with the cheeses, he went to the fish stall, which smelled enticingly of the sea.

Lv: Māris vienmēr apstājas pie Artūriem, jo viņa zivis ir svaigākās.
En: Māris always stopped by Artūrs, as his fish were the freshest.

Lv: "Labdien, Artūr!
En: "Good afternoon, Artūrs!"

Lv: " Māris teica.
En: Māris said.

Lv: "Labdien, Māri!
En: "Good afternoon, Māris!

Lv: Vai tu meklē ko īpašu?
En: Are you looking for something special?"

Lv: " viņš jautāja.
En: he asked.

Lv: "Jā, es gribu savākt dažus lasis un foreles," sacīja Māris.
En: "Yes, I want to get some salmon and trout," said Māris.

Lv: Artūrs pacēla lielākās un skaistākās zivis, ko bija nesen nozvejotas, un iedeva viņam maisā.
En: Artūrs picked out the biggest and most beautiful fish, which had been recently caught, and handed them to him in a bag.

Lv: Māris bija laimīgs ar saviem pirkumiem.
En: Māris was happy with his purchases.

Lv: Tirgū viņš satika daudz piedāvātāju, kuri bija viņa draugi.
En: In the market, he met many vendors who were his friends.

Lv: Beidzoties rīta tirgum, Māris jūtās gandarīts un bagāts ar vietēju ražošanas dāžumiem.
En: As the morning market came to an end, Māris felt content and enriched with an array of local produce.

Lv: Ar pilniem nesējiem viņš devās mājās, lai pagatavotu gardu pusdienu.
En: With his carriers full, he headed home to prepare a delicious lunch.

Lv: Svaigi burkāni, kartupeļi, spināti, siers un lasis bija smaržīgi un turēja solījumus par gardu maltīti.
En: Fresh carrots, potatoes, spinach, cheese, and salmon were fragrant and lived up to the promise of a tasty meal.

Lv: Šis rīts Rīgas centrālajā tirgū bija vēl viens lielisks piedzīvojums Māra dzīvē, un viņš bija priecīgs par to, ko viņam deva tirgus.
En: This morning at Riga Central Market was yet another great adventure in Māris's life, and he was delighted with what the market had provided him.

Lv: Tikai Rīgas tirgus spēj dot tādu enerģiju un sajūtu, ko Māris ļoti mīlēja.
En: Only Riga's market could give such energy and feeling that Māris loved so much.


Vocabulary Words:
  • strolled: pastaigājās
  • stalls: tirgošanas vietām
  • delicacies: gardumu
  • freshly baked: tikko ceptām
  • vegetables: dārzeņus
  • goods: preces
  • bunch: pūra
  • bags: maisiem
  • cheese stand: siera stenda
  • taste: nogaršot
  • goat cheese: kazu sieru
  • spices: garšvielām
  • satisfied: paēdis
  • enticing: vilinoši
  • freshest: svaigākās
  • looking for: meklē
  • salmon: lasis
  • trout: foreles
  • recently caught: nesen nozvejotas
  • vendors: piegādātāju
  • content: gandarīts
  • local produce: vietēju ražošanas
  • full: pilniem
  • carriers: nesējiem
  • prepare: pagatavotu
  • tasty meal: gardu maltīti
  • adventure: piedzīvojums
  • delighted: priecīgs
  • provided: deva
  • energy: enerģiju
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