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Rekindling Bonds: A Family Dinner of Second Chances

Sep 7, 2024 · 17m 42s
Rekindling Bonds: A Family Dinner of Second Chances
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01 · Main Story

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02 · Vocabulary Words

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Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Rekindling Bonds: A Family Dinner of Second Chances Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/rekindling-bonds-a-family-dinner-of-second-chances/ Story Transcript: Sk: V jemnej vôni pečeného kačacieho...

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Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Rekindling Bonds: A Family Dinner of Second Chances
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V jemnej vôni pečeného kačacieho mäsa sa niesol hrejivý pocit útulnosti.
En: The gentle aroma of roasted duck brought with it a warm sense of coziness.

Sk: Jeseň sa ukázala vonku na okne v podobe farebných listov, ktoré vo vetre tancovali.
En: Autumn revealed itself outside the window in the form of colorful leaves dancing in the wind.

Sk: Juraj sedel za stolom veľmi nervózny.
En: Juraj sat at the table, very nervous.

Sk: Dnes bola významná príležitosť – rodinná večera, príležitosť si urovnať vzťahy.
En: Today was a significant occasion—a family dinner, a chance to mend relationships.

Sk: Okolo stola sedeli všetci jeho blízki rozprávajúci sa a smejúci sa, no vzduch bol plný napätia.
En: Everyone close to him was gathered around the table, talking and laughing, but the air was full of tension.

Sk: Zuzana sedela oproti nemu.
En: Zuzana sat across from him.

Sk: Už len pohľad na jej únavou poznačenú tvár mu pripomínal všetky tie rozhovory, ktoré sa nikdy nestali.
En: Just the sight of her face, marked by fatigue, reminded him of all the conversations that never happened.

Sk: Posledná skúsenosť s jej rodinou bola plná bolestivých debát.
En: The last experience with her family was filled with painful debates.

Sk: Aj keď sa na povrch usmievala, Juraj cítil, že jej smiech nezodpovedá pravde.
En: Although she smiled outwardly, Juraj felt her laughter didn't match reality.

Sk: Staršia teta Mária doliala vianočné víno a pousmiala sa.
En: Older Aunt Mária poured some Christmas wine and smiled.

Sk: "Ako sa máte, deti moje?
En: "How are you, my kids?"

Sk: " spýtala sa.
En: she asked.

Sk: "Nedávno som sa dopočula, že Zuzana má novinky.
En: "I recently heard that Zuzana has some news."

Sk: " Zuzana ztichla a potiahla sa na stoličke.
En: Zuzana fell silent and shifted in her chair.

Sk: Citlivá téma sa pre Juraj miesto na začatie rozhovoru stala minovým poľom.
En: The sensitive topic became, for Juraj, a minefield instead of a starting point for conversation.

Sk: Juraj sa opatrne usmial.
En: Juraj smiled cautiously.

Sk: "Zuzka, chcel som ti niečo povedať.
En: "Zuzka, I wanted to tell you something.

Sk: Možno by sme sa mohli rozprávať.
En: Maybe we could talk."

Sk: " Ostatní pri stole zmĺkli, záujem sa upieral na dvojicu.
En: The others at the table fell silent, their attention focused on the pair.

Sk: Zuzana si prekrížila ramená a krátko prikývla.
En: Zuzana crossed her arms and nodded briefly.

Sk: "Neviem, o čom by sme mali hovoriť, Juraj.
En: "I don’t know what we should talk about, Juraj."

Sk: ""Chcem sa ospravedlniť, ak som ti niekedy ublížil," precedil cez zuby s nádejou, že nájde odvahu na viac.
En: "I want to apologize if I ever hurt you," he managed to say, hoping to find the courage for more.

Sk: "Chápem, že si prešla množstvom vecí.
En: "I understand you've been through a lot."

Sk: " Zuzana sa zatvárila veľavýznamne, no stále váhala odpovedať.
En: Zuzana's expression was significant, yet she hesitated to respond.

Sk: Ich dialóg prerušila babka Eva, tá najstaršia a najwisejší člen rodiny.
En: Their dialogue was interrupted by Grandma Eva, the oldest and wisest family member.

Sk: "Pamätám si, keď ste boli deti.
En: "I remember when you were kids.

Sk: Vždy ste sa starali jeden o druhého," povedala jemným hlasom.
En: You always looked out for each other," she said in a gentle voice.

Sk: "Juraj, ty si Zuzanu chránil pred všetkým zlým, a ty, Zuzka, si bola jeho najväčšou prívrženkyňou.
En: "Juraj, you protected Zuzana from everything bad, and you, Zuzka, were his biggest supporter."

Sk: "Slová babky prenikli do zmýšľania oboch súrodencov.
En: Grandma's words penetrated both siblings' minds.

Sk: V nich si uvedomili, že sú tu viac než len konflikty.
En: They realized there was more than just conflicts between them.

Sk: Pozreli si do očí s novou pochopením.
En: They looked into each other's eyes with newfound understanding.

Sk: Juraj nadýchol a presunul sa k Zuzane.
En: Juraj took a deep breath and moved closer to Zuzana.

Sk: "Potrebujeme sa znovu naučiť byť rodinou.
En: "We need to learn to be family again."

Sk: "Po večeri, keď zvyšok rodiny odišiel do obývačky, zostali Juraj a Zuzana pri stole.
En: After dinner, when the rest of the family moved to the living room, Juraj and Zuzana stayed at the table.

Sk: "Dávajme si menšie ciele," navrhol Juraj.
En: "Let's set smaller goals," Juraj suggested.

Sk: "Začnime si jednoducho len viac rozprávať.
En: "Let's start by simply talking more."

Sk: "Zuzana konečne privolila k úsmevu.
En: Zuzana finally allowed herself a smile.

Sk: "Súhlasím.
En: "I agree.

Sk: Nemám všetky odpovede, ale môžem sa pokúsiť.
En: I don’t have all the answers, but I can try."

Sk: " Obaja pocítili úľavu a zahriatie v srdciach, akoby ich rozhovor zrodený z hĺbky im dal novú príležitosť.
En: Both felt relieved and warmed in their hearts, as if their deep conversation had given them a new opportunity.

Sk: Hoci ešte nevyriešili všetky svoje problémy, vedeli, že majú podstatu – svoju rodinu.
En: Although they hadn't resolved all their issues, they knew they had the essence—their family.

Sk: Juraj a Zuzana si sľúbili, že toto nebude ich posledný rozhovor.
En: Juraj and Zuzana promised that this wouldn't be their last conversation.

Sk: A tak sa večer, naplnený prísľubom zmeny a porozumenia, uzavrel v pohodlí teplého domu, ktorý napriek všetkému stále patril im obom.
En: And so, the evening, filled with the promise of change and understanding, closed in the comfort of a warm home, which, despite everything, still belonged to both of them.


Vocabulary Words:
  • gentle: jemnej
  • aroma: vôni
  • roasted: pečeného
  • coziness: útulnosti
  • revealed: ukázala
  • nervous: nervózny
  • significant: významná
  • occasion: príležitosť
  • relationships: vzťahy
  • tension: napätia
  • fatigue: únavou
  • unmatched: nezodpovedá
  • painful: bolestivých
  • debates: debát
  • outwardly: na povrch
  • cautiously: opatrne
  • apologize: ospravedlniť
  • courage: odvahu
  • hesitated: váhala
  • wisest: najwisejší
  • penetrated: prenikli
  • understanding: pochopením
  • supporter: prívrženkyňou
  • relieved: úľavu
  • essence: podstatu
  • promise: prísľubom
  • opportunity: príležitosť
  • regret: ľútosť
  • resolved: vyriešili
  • unseen: nevidený
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