Fluent Fiction - Estonian: From Caution to Confidence: A Friendship Blossoms in Tallinn
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Story Transcript:
Et: Tallinna südames asub kohvik Urban Jungle.
En: In the heart of Tallinn is a café called Urban Jungle.
Et: Seal on alati soe ja hubane, isegi külmal talvepäeval.
En: It's always warm and cozy there, even on a cold winter day.
Et: Lopsakad taimed ja mahe valgus loovad erilise atmosfääri.
En: Lush plants and soft lighting create a special atmosphere.
Et: Kohviku nurgas istuvad Kaarel ja Maarja, sõbrad juba lapsepõlvest.
En: In the corner of the café, Kaarel and Maarja sit, friends since childhood.
Et: On veebruari keskpaik ja Maarja mõtleb midagi uut proovida.
En: It's mid-February, and Maarja is thinking of trying something new.
Et: "Miks mitte taimede poodi minna," pakub ta.
En: "Why not go to a plant store," she suggests.
Et: Kaarel noogutab.
En: Kaarel nods.
Et: Ta armastab aiatööd, kuid on otsustamisel alati liiga ettevaatlik.
En: He loves gardening but is always too cautious when making decisions.
Et: Kohale jõudes tervitab neid riiulitäis sihvakaid rohelisi lehti ja värvilisi õisi.
En: Upon arrival, they're greeted by shelves full of slender green leaves and colorful blossoms.
Et: "Wow," sosistab Maarja.
En: "Wow," whispers Maarja.
Et: Kaarel silmitseb taimi.
En: Kaarel looks at the plants.
Et: Tal on sõbrale hilinenud sõbrapäeva kink plaanis, kuid valikute rohkus teeb otsuse keeruliseks.
En: He has a belated Valentine's gift planned for his friend, but the abundance of options makes the decision difficult.
Et: "Mis arvad sellest?"
En: "What do you think of this?"
Et: viipab Maarja suurele eksootilisele taimele, mille lehed on kirjud ja harvaesinevad.
En: Maarja gestures to a large exotic plant with rare and colorful leaves.
Et: Kaarel kõhkleb.
En: Kaarel hesitates.
Et: Ta miksi pigem midagi tuttavat.
En: He'd rather choose something familiar.
Et: "Katsu midagi uut," julgustab Maarja.
En: "Try something new," encourages Maarja.
Et: "See paistab eriline."
En: "This one seems special."
Et: Kaarel hingab sügavalt sisse.
En: Kaarel takes a deep breath.
Et: Ta usaldab Maarjat, kuigi oma südames ikkagi muretseb.
En: He trusts Maarja, though he still worries in his heart.
Et: "Hästi," ütleb ta lõpuks ja valib Maarja näidatud taime.
En: "All right," he finally says and chooses the plant Maarja pointed out.
Et: Neil on veel aega kiireks kohviks Urban Jungle'is.
En: They still have time for a quick coffee at Urban Jungle.
Et: Taim seisab nende kõrval laual, uhke ja väärikas.
En: The plant sits next to them on the table, proud and dignified.
Et: Mõni päev hiljem saavad nad sõpradega kokku.
En: A few days later, they meet up with friends.
Et: "Mis imeline taim!"
En: "What a wonderful plant!"
Et: hüüab üks neist.
En: exclaims one of them.
Et: Kaarel tunneb rõõmu ja uhkust.
En: Kaarel feels joy and pride.
Et: Julge arusaam uutest võimalustest täidab teda.
En: A bold understanding of new possibilities fills him.
Et: Ta naeratab Maarjale.
En: He smiles at Maarja.
Et: Tema juhatusest on saanud väärt õppetund.
En: Her guidance has become a valuable lesson.
Et: Ta mõistab, et tuleb lasta end vahel tuulel kaasa viia.
En: He realizes that sometimes you have to let the wind carry you along.
Et: Ja et Maarja kõrval polegi see nii hirmutav.
En: And that with Maarja by his side, it isn't so scary.
Et: Kaarel on muutunud.
En: Kaarel has changed.
Et: Ta pole mitte ainult taim, vaid ka endaga rahul.
En: He is not only pleased with the plant but also with himself.
Et: Elu Tallinnas on alati täis üllatusi.
En: Life in Tallinn is always full of surprises.
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