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Finding Home: Ján's Festive Journey in Bratislava
Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Home: Ján's Festive Journey in Bratislava
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Story Transcript:
Sk: Vo vzduchu visela vôňa pečených gaštanov a škorice.
En: The air was filled with the scent of roasted chestnuts and cinnamon.
Sk: Hlavné námestie v Bratislave žiarilo tisíckami svetielok.
En: The main square in Bratislava was glowing with thousands of lights.
Sk: Stánky plné ručne vyrobených ozdôb a lahôdok lákali stovky návštevníkov.
En: Stalls full of handmade decorations and delicacies attracted hundreds of visitors.
Sk: V tejto magie sa stratil Ján.
En: Ján got lost in this magic.
Sk: Bol to jeho prvý rok v Bratislave a hľadal darčeky pre rodinu.
En: It was his first year in Bratislava, and he was looking for gifts for his family.
Sk: Ján sa cítil trochu stratený.
En: Ján felt a bit lost.
Sk: Chcel niečo výnimočné, niečo, čo pripomenie jeho rodine domov.
En: He wanted something special, something that would remind his family of home.
Sk: Ako prechádzal medzi stánkami, jeho pozornosť upútalo jedno miesto plné farebných obrazov.
En: As he walked among the stalls, one place full of colorful paintings caught his attention.
Sk: Stánok patril Márii.
En: The stall belonged to Mária.
Sk: Mária mala veselý úsmev a oči, ktoré sa zablysli nadšením.
En: Mária had a cheerful smile and eyes that sparkled with enthusiasm.
Sk: Jej umenie bolo zamerané na krásu Slovenska.
En: Her art focused on the beauty of Slovakia.
Sk: Každý štetec hovoril príbeh.
En: Each brush told a story.
Sk: Keď videla Jána, pohľadom ho privítala.
En: When she saw Ján, she welcomed him with her gaze.
Sk: „Ahoj, vitajte! Pozeraj voľne,“ povzbudila ho.
En: "Hello, welcome! Feel free to look around," she encouraged him.
Sk: Ján sa zastavil pred veľkým plátnom, na ktorom bol zobrazený zasnežený les.
En: Ján stopped in front of a large canvas depicting a snowy forest.
Sk: „Je to vaše dielo?“ spýtal sa Ján, snažiac sa prekonať svoju plachosť.
En: "Is this your work?" Ján asked, trying to overcome his shyness.
Sk: „Áno, inšpiruje ma príroda okolo Bratislavy,“ odpovedala Mária.
En: "Yes, I'm inspired by the nature around Bratislava," replied Mária.
Sk: Videla v jeho očiach záujem, ale aj neistotu.
En: She saw interest but also uncertainty in his eyes.
Sk: „Hľadáte niečo špeciálne?“
En: "Are you looking for something special?"
Sk: Ján prikývol.
En: Ján nodded.
Sk: „Chcem darček pre moju rodinu... niečo osobné. Neviem, či mám presne predstavu.“
En: "I want a gift for my family... something personal. I’m not sure I have a clear idea."
Sk: Mária sa zamyslela.
En: Mária pondered.
Sk: „Môžem vám vytvoriť niečo na mieru. Povedzte mi o svojej rodine.
En: "I can create something custom for you. Tell me about your family.
Sk: Čo majú radi?“
En: What do they love?"
Sk: Ján začal rozprávať.
En: Ján began to talk.
Sk: Spomenul ich lásku k horám, k rodinným výletom a chvíľam, ktoré spoločne trávia.
En: He mentioned their love for the mountains, family trips, and the moments they spend together.
Sk: Mária ho pozorne počúvala a čoraz viac sa dohovorili.
En: Mária listened attentively, and they talked more and more.
Sk: „V poriadku,“ usmiala sa.
En: "Alright," she smiled.
Sk: „Vytvorím obraz, ktorý oživí vaše spomienky.“
En: "I will create a painting that brings your memorie
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