Finding Christmas Spirit at the Heart of Bratislava's Markets

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Christmas Spirit at the Heart of Bratislava's Markets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-01-08-38-19-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Vo vianočnom trhu v Bratislave, medzi radmi stánkov plných farieb a vône vareného vína, stáli Ján, Mária a ich syn Lukáš.En: At the vianočný trh in Bratislava, among rows of stalls full of colors and the scent of mulled wine, stood Ján, Mária, and their son Lukáš.Sk: V ich stánku sa veselo ligotali Jánove ručne robené ozdoby.En: In their stall, Ján's handmade decorations sparkled cheerfully.Sk: Bol to zimný podvečer a jemný sneh pokrýval zem.En: It was a winter evening, and a gentle snow covered the ground.Sk: Ján mal šikovné ruky.En: Ján had skillful hands.Sk: Jeho ozdoby z dreva a keramiky boli obdivuhodne detailné.En: His wood and ceramic decorations were admirably detailed.Sk: Každá z nich mala príbeh.En: Each of them had a story.Sk: Ján však neskrýval obavy – potreboval predať dostatok, aby mohol splatiť dlhy a pripraviť rodine krásne sviatky.En: However, Ján couldn't hide his worries—he needed to sell enough to pay off debts and prepare a beautiful holiday for his family.Sk: Cítil zodpovednosť, ale aj tlak.En: He felt the responsibility, but also the pressure.Sk: Mária, jeho manželka, bola jeho oporou.En: Mária, his wife, was his support.Sk: "Nemaj strach, Ján.En: "Don't worry, Ján.Sk: Urobíme to spolu," povzbudzovala ho.En: We'll do it together," she encouraged him.Sk: Mária vedela, že viac ako peniaze, potrebujú byť spolu.En: Mária knew that more than money, they needed to be together.Sk: Pomáhala mu v stánku a usmievala sa na každého zákazníka.En: She helped him in the stall and smiled at every customer.Sk: Lukáš, ich dospievajúci syn, dychtil pomôcť.En: Lukáš, their teenage son, was eager to help.Sk: Ale aj on mal svojich priateľov, a túžil zažiť s nimi sviatočné chvíle.En: But he also had his friends and longed to experience the holiday moments with them.Sk: "Mami, oci, môžem ísť na chvíľu za kamarátmi?En: "Mom, Dad, can I go see my friends for a while?"Sk: " pýtal sa.En: he asked.Sk: Ján váhal.En: Ján hesitated.Sk: Vedel, že potrebujú každú ruku, ale zároveň si uvedomoval, že Lukášovi by mal dôverovať.En: He knew they needed every hand, but he also realized that he should trust Lukáš.Sk: Jedného rušného dňa, keď bol trh plný ľudí a predaj kvitol, prišla náhla snehová búrka.En: One busy day, when the market was full of people and sales were thriving, a sudden snowstorm hit.Sk: Vietor zavýjal a trhoviskom sa šírila panika.En: The wind howled and panic spread through the marketplace.Sk: "Musíme zabezpečiť náš stánok!En: "We have to secure our stall!"Sk: " zvolal Ján.En: called Ján.Sk: Spoločne s Máriou rýchlo zakrývali ozdoby a Lukáš, hoci chcel byť s priateľmi, nezaváhal a pomohol svojmu otcovi a mame.En: Together with Mária, they quickly covered the decorations, and although Lukáš wanted to be with his friends, he didn't hesitate and helped his dad and mom.Sk: S úsilím celej rodiny prekonali búrku a predajný deň bol úspešný.En: With the effort of the whole family, they overcame the storm, and the sales day was successful.Sk: Ozdoby sa predávali a na konci dňa, keď všetko zbalili a vrátili sa domov, boli nielen spokojní, ale tiež obohatení o novú skúsenosť.En: The decorations sold...