Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Finding Voices: A Family's Journey to Recognition in Spring
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Story Transcript:
Et: Kadrioru park oli kevadel eriline koht.
En: Kadrioru Park was a special place in the spring.
Et: Õhk oli värske ja lillede lõhn täitis ümbruse.
En: The air was fresh, and the scent of flowers filled the surroundings.
Et: Rohelistel muruplatsidel jalutasid inimesed, mõned pidasid piknikke.
En: On the green lawns, people strolled, some held picnics.
Et: Maarja seisis pargi keskel ja vaatas, kuidas tema perekond lähenes.
En: Maarja stood in the middle of the park and watched as her family approached.
Et: Ta oli korraldanud tänase pikniku, lootes tuua perekonna kokku ja näidata, et ka tema saavutused väärivad tunnustust.
En: She had organized today’s picnic, hoping to bring the family together and show that her achievements also deserved recognition.
Et: Maarja jälgis, kuidas Taomas ja Karoliina oma vanematele naeratasid.
En: Maarja watched as Taomas and Karoliina smiled at their parents.
Et: Taomas rääkis oma uuest edust tööl ja Karoliina oma õpingutest.
En: Taomas talked about his new success at work, and Karoliina about her studies.
Et: Maarja tundis, kuidas ta varju jäi, nagu ikka.
En: Maarja felt herself fading into the background, as usual.
Et: Kui kõik istusid murule, sättis Maarja toidukorvi keskele.
En: When everyone sat on the grass, Maarja set the picnic basket in the middle.
Et: Ta oli valmistanud mitmeid hõrgutisi ja lootsis, et tema perekond neid hindab.
En: She had prepared several delicacies and hoped her family would appreciate them.
Et: "Nii tore päev on," ütles Maarja.
En: "What a lovely day it is," said Maarja.
Et: "Ma mõtlesin, et oleks hea aeg koos veeta."
En: "I thought it would be a good time to spend together."
Et: "Muidugi, Maarja," vastas ema.
En: "Of course, Maarja," replied her mother.
Et: "Aitäh, et sa selle kokku kutsusid."
En: "Thank you for bringing us together."
Et: Vestlus arenes ja Maarja jälgis, kuidas vanemad Taomast ja Karoliinat kiitsid.
En: The conversation developed, and Maarja watched as the parents praised Taomas and Karoliina.
Et: Lõpuks ei suutnud Maarja enam vaikida.
En: Finally, Maarja couldn't stay silent any longer.
Et: "Kas te teate, et ma edutati ka hiljuti?"
En: "Did you know I was promoted recently too?"
Et: küsis ta äkitselt.
En: she asked suddenly.
Et: Kõik vaatasid üles.
En: Everyone looked up.
Et: Taoma ja Karoliina peatusid korraks ja jäid kuulama.
En: Taomas and Karoliina paused for a moment and listened.
Et: "Tõesti?"
En: "Really?"
Et: küsis isa.
En: asked her father.
Et: "Räägi meile sellest."
En: "Tell us about it."
Et: Maarja hakkas rääkima, kuidas ta oli edukalt lõpetanud projekti tööl ja tema ülemused olid temaga väga rahul.
En: Maarja began to talk about how she had successfully completed a project at work, and her bosses were very pleased with her.
Et: Ta silmad särasid, kui ta neid detaile jagas.
En: Her eyes sparkled as she shared those details.
Et: "Ma tundsin, et see on oluline hetk minu jaoks," lausus ta.
En: "I felt it was an important moment for me," she said.
Et: Vaikus hetke täitis õhku.
En: Silence filled the air for a moment.
Et: Siis ema vaatas teda silmast silma.
En: Then her mother looked her in the eye.
Et: "Maarja, sa oled meile nii tähtis.
En: "Maarja, you are so important to us.
Et: Me oleme su üle nii uhked, aga ilmselt pole me seda piisavalt öelnud."
En: We are so proud of you, but perhaps we haven't said it enough."
Et: Maarja tundis, kuidas soe tunne temale levib.
En: Maarja felt a warm feeling spread over her.
Et: Ühiselt omaks võetuna ja lõpuks väärtustatuna.
En: Embraced and finally valued.
Et: Nad kõik kallistasid ja Maarja teadis, et see piknik on alles algus tõeliselt soojadele peresidemetele.
En: They all hugged, and Maarja knew this picnic was just the beginning of truly warm family bonds.
Et: Nad jätkasid koosolemist pargis, nüüd üksteist kuulates ja toetades.
En: They continued spending time together in the park, now listening to and supporting each other.
Et: Maarja tundis end kindlamalt ja teadis, et tema saavutused on olulised.
En: Maarja felt more confident and knew her achievements mattered.
Et: Ja et tema perekond oskas neid hinnata.
En: And that her family knew how to appreciate them.
Et: Kadrioru park säras isegi eredamalt, kui kevadpäike hakkas loojuma.
En: Kadrioru Park shone even brighter as the spring sun began to set.
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