Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Dreams to Dolphins: A Journey of Passion and Persistence
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Story Transcript:
Sk: Najskôr slnko zapadalo cez Bratislavu a jemné svetlo prenikalo cez veľké sklenené okná akvária.
En: The sun was first setting over Bratislava, and gentle light was penetrating through the large glass windows of the aquarium.
Sk: Mesto malo nádhernú jesennú atmosféru.
En: The city had a magnificent autumn atmosphere.
Sk: V akváriu to žilo - deti sa radovali pri pohľade na farebné ryby a dospelí obdivovali veľké žraloky ticho plávajúce okolo.
En: The aquarium was lively - children were delighted by the sight of colorful fish, and adults admired the large sharks quietly swimming around.
Sk: Lukáš bol zapálený fanúšik morskej fauny.
En: Lukáš was a passionate fan of marine fauna.
Sk: Neustále sníval o tom, že raz bude pracovať ako dobrovoľník v akváriu.
En: He constantly dreamed of one day working as a volunteer at the aquarium.
Sk: Spolu so svojou sesternicou Máriou dnes navštívili akvárium nielen pre krásne pohľady, ale tiež kvôli suvenírom.
En: Together with his cousin Mária, he visited the aquarium today not only for the beautiful views but also for the souvenirs.
Sk: Pri návšteve obchodu chcel nájsť niečo, čo by vyjadrilo jeho vášeň pre oceán.
En: During their visit to the shop, he wanted to find something that would express his passion for the ocean.
Sk: "Pozri sa na tieto krásne suveníry," povedala Mária, keď držala keramickú mušlu.
En: "Look at these beautiful souvenirs," said Mária, holding a ceramic shell.
Sk: "Určite nájdeme niečo perfektné.
En: "We are sure to find something perfect."
Sk: "V rohu obchodu stál Jozef, majiteľ obchodu, ktorý mal povesť výborného rozprávača.
En: In the corner of the shop stood Jozef, the shop owner, who had a reputation as an excellent storyteller.
Sk: Pomyslel na to, ako by mohol Lukášovi pomôcť.
En: He thought about how he could help Lukáš.
Sk: Jozef sa pozrel na Lukáša sympaticky a prišiel blízko s úsmevom na tvári.
En: Jozef looked at Lukáš sympathetically and approached him with a smile on his face.
Sk: "Môžem vám nejako pomôcť?
En: "Can I help you with something?"
Sk: " spýtal sa Jozef.
En: asked Jozef.
Sk: "Zaujímavosti o morských tvoroch sú mojou špecialitou.
En: "Interesting facts about marine creatures are my specialty."
Sk: "Lukáš bol fascinovaný sklom, najmä keď videl ručne vyrobeného skleneného delfína, ktorý sa trblietal na poličke.
En: Lukáš was fascinated by glass, especially when he saw a handmade glass dolphin that glittered on a shelf.
Sk: Bol to najkrajší suvenír, aký kedy videl.
En: It was the most beautiful souvenir he had ever seen.
Sk: Avšak jeho cena bola nad jeho rozpočet.
En: However, its price was beyond his budget.
Sk: "Ten delfín je krásny, ale žiaľ, nemôžem si ho dovoliť," povzdychol si Lukáš.
En: "That dolphin is beautiful, but unfortunately, I can't afford it," sighed Lukáš.
Sk: Jozef si všimol jeho sklamanie.
En: Jozef noticed his disappointment.
Sk: "Vieš, mám ešte zbierku jedinečných suvenírov, ktoré nevidí každý.
En: "You know, I have a collection of unique souvenirs that not everyone gets to see.
Sk: Poď, ukážem ti niečo zvláštne," usmial sa Jozef a viedol Lukáša do zadnej časti obchodu.
En: Come, I'll show you something special," Jozef smiled and led Lukáš to the back of the shop.
Sk: Tu boli skryté rôzne poklady.
En: Here, various treasures were hidden.
Sk: Lukáš obdivoval nádherné predmety, ale stále myslel na delfína.
En: Lukáš admired the wonderful items but kept thinking about the dolphin.
Sk: Musel niečo vymyslieť.
En: He had to come up with something.
Sk: "Naozaj by som toho delfína veľmi chcel," povedal Lukáš s priateľskou úprimnosťou.
En: "I would really love to have that dolphin," said Lukáš with friendly sincerity.
Sk: "Mohol by som vám pomôcť s niečím, napríklad so službou v obchode, aby som mohol získať zľavu?
En: "Could I help you with something, like working in the store, to earn a discount?"
Sk: "Jozef sa zamyslel.
En: Jozef thought about it.
Sk: Viditeľne sa Lukáša jeho zápal dotkol.
En: He was visibly touched by Lukáš's passion.
Sk: "Viem, že to je pre teba dôležité.
En: "I know this is important to you.
Sk: Tak čo keby som ti ponúkol zľavu?
En: How about I offer you a discount?
Sk: Tvoj záujem ma oslovil.
En: Your interest has impressed me.
Sk: Navyše mám kontakty v akváriu a viem ti poskytnúť odporúčanie, ak naozaj chceš dobrovoľníčiť.
En: Besides, I have contacts at the aquarium and can give you a recommendation if you really want to volunteer."
Sk: "Lukáš bol ohromený.
En: Lukáš was amazed.
Sk: Nečakal, že jeho úprimnosť a vášeň budú odmenené.
En: He didn't expect his honesty and passion to be rewarded.
Sk: "Ďakujem vám veľmi pekne, Jozef.
En: "Thank you very much, Jozef.
Sk: To pre mňa znamená veľa," povedal s nadšením v očiach.
En: It means a lot to me," he said with enthusiasm in his eyes.
Sk: Odniesol si domov nielen skleneného delfína, ale tiež pocit, že je na správnej ceste za svojím snom.
En: He took home not only the glass dolphin but also the feeling that he was on the right path to achieving his dream.
Sk: O niekoľko týždňov neskôr sa vrátil do akvária, tentoraz ako novopečený dobrovoľník.
En: A few weeks later, he returned to the aquarium, this time as a newly minted volunteer.
Sk: Lukáš si uvedomil, že ak človek zdvihne hlavu a odvážne prejaví svoje túžby, tie najkrajšie veci môžu začať byť dosiahnuteľné.
En: Lukáš realized that if a person lifts their head and bravely expresses their desires, the most beautiful things can start becoming attainable.
Sk: Lekcia, ktorú sa v ten deň naučil, ostane v jeho srdci navždy.
En: The lesson he learned that day would stay in his heart forever.
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