Fluent Fiction - Danish

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Surviving Midterms: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-26-23-34-02-da

Story Transcript:

Da: Det var en kold vintermorgen på Aarhus BSS.
En: It was a cold winter morning at Aarhus BSS.

Da: Flager af sne dalede stille ned over universitetet, og studerende hastede mellem bygningerne med varme jakker og kaffekrus i hånden.
En: Flakes of snow gently drifted down over the university, and students hurried between the buildings with warm jackets and coffee mugs in hand.

Da: Inde i biblioteket, bag de store træpaneler, sad Freja.
En: Inside the library, behind the large wooden panels, sat Freja.

Da: Hun stirrede på sin bærbare computer med bekymret mine.
En: She stared at her laptop with a worried expression.

Da: Freja havde altid været en dedikeret studerende.
En: Freja had always been a dedicated student.

Da: Hendes kærlighed til miljøvidenskab var dyb og oprigtig.
En: Her love for environmental science was deep and sincere.

Da: Men midtvejsuge gav hende angst.
En: But midterm week gave her anxiety.

Da: Hun følte, at hendes fremtidige karriere hang på denne uge.
En: She felt that her future career depended on this week.

Da: Nikolaj, hendes gode ven, strengede gennem biblioteket.
En: Nikolaj, her good friend, strode through the library.

Da: Han så Freja sidde helt stille og gik hen til hende.
En: He saw Freja sitting completely still and went over to her.

Da: "Hej Freja, hvordan går det med læsningen?"
En: "Hi Freja, how's the studying going?"

Da: spurgte han.
En: he asked.

Da: Hun trak på skuldrene.
En: She shrugged.

Da: "Det går, tror jeg," mumlede hun.
En: "It's going, I think," she mumbled.

Da: Sandheden var, at Freja ikke kunne fokusere.
En: The truth was, Freja couldn't focus.

Da: Presset fra eksamenerne føltes som en væg, der pressede ned på hende.
En: The pressure from the exams felt like a weight pressing down on her.

Da: Maja, deres fælles ven, sluttede sig til dem med et smil.
En: Maja, their mutual friend, joined them with a smile.

Da: "Hej, jeg har chokolade," sagde hun og lagde en lille chokoladebar foran Freja.
En: "Hey, I have chocolate," she said and placed a small chocolate bar in front of Freja.

Da: "Det gør altid dagen lidt bedre."
En: "It always makes the day a bit better."

Da: Freja smilede taknemmeligt, men hendes tanker var stadig tynget.
En: Freja smiled gratefully, but her thoughts were still weighed down.

Da: Da solen gik ned, og mørket kom krybende udenfor, mødtes de tre venner til endnu en studiemaraton.
En: As the sun set and darkness crept outside, the three friends gathered for another study marathon.

Da: Nikolaj og Maja forsøgte at inkludere Freja i samtalen om eksamenstips, men Freja sagde ikke meget.
En: Nikolaj and Maja tried to include Freja in the conversation about exam tips, but Freja didn't say much.

Da: Pludselig lagde Freja bøgerne til side.
En: Suddenly, Freja put her books aside.

Da: "Jeg kan ikke mere," udbrød hun og følte tårer presse sig på.
En: "I can't do this anymore," she exclaimed, feeling tears welling up.

Da: Nikolaj og Maja kiggede overrasket, men opmærksomme.
En: Nikolaj and Maja looked surprised but attentive.

Da: "Jeg er så bange for, at jeg ikke klarer det godt nok," tilstod hun.
En: "I'm so afraid I won't do well enough," she confessed.

Da: Det føltes som en lettelse at sige det højt.
En: It felt like a relief to say it out loud.

Da: Maja tog hendes hånd.
En: Maja took her hand.

Da: "Det er okay at være nervøs.
En: "It's okay to be nervous.

Da: Men du behøver ikke klare det alene.
En: But you don't have to handle it alone.

Da: Vi er her for dig."
En: We're here for you."

Da: Freja følte en bølge af lettelse.
En: Freja felt a wave of relief.

Da: Hun vidste, at de havde ret.
En: She knew they were right.

Da: Med Nikolaj og Majas hjælp gennemgik de deres noter og quizzer, skiftevis at tage pauser for at gå en tur i sneen og trække frisk luft.
En: With Nikolaj and Maja's help, they went through their notes and quizzes, alternating with breaks to take walks in the snow and get fresh air.

Da: På eksamensdagen var Freja stadig nervøs, men følte sig ikke længere alene.
En: On exam day, Freja was still nervous but no longer felt alone.

Da: Det gav hende styrken til at yde sit bedste.
En: It gave her the strength to do her best.

Da: Da resultaterne endelig kom, havde hun klaret sig godt.
En: When the results finally came, she had done well.

Da: Hendes drøm om praktikpladsen var stadig inden for rækkevidde.
En: Her dream of an internship position was still within reach.

Da: Freja indså, hvor værdifulde venskaber kunne være.
En: Freja realized how valuable friendships could be.

Da: Hun lærte, at det at åbne op for sine problemer ikke kun var en lettelse, men også en styrke.
En: She learned that opening up about her problems was not only a relief but also a strength.

Da: Hun behøvede ikke klare alt selv.
En: She didn't have to handle everything on her own.

Da: Med Nikolaj og Majas støtte vidste hun, at hun kunne klare alt.
En: With Nikolaj and Maja's support, she knew she could handle anything.

Vocabulary Words:
flakes: flager
drifted: dalede
panels: paneler
dedicated: dedikeret
sincere: oprigtig
anxiety: angst
stride: strenge
shrugged: trak på skuldrene
focus: fokusere
pressure: pres
weighed: tynget
darkness: mørket
crept: kom krybende
marathon: maraton
exclaimed: udbrød
welling: presse sig på
confessed: tilstod
relief: lettelse
nervous: nervøs
alternating: skiftevis
quizzes: quizzer
strength: styrken
internship: praktikplads
reach: rækkevidde
valuable: værdifulde
friendships: venskaber
opening up: åbne op
problems: problemer
support: støtte
handle: klare

Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Quest for Purple: A Journey to Discovery in the Amazonas
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-26-08-38-20-da

Story Transcript:

Da: Jakob tog en dyb indånding og trådte ind i Amazonas regnskov med et drømmende blik.
En: Jakob took a deep breath and stepped into the Amazonas rainforest with a dreamy look.

Da: Det var sommer på den sydlige halvkugle, og luften var varm og fugtig.
En: It was summer in the Southern Hemisphere, and the air was warm and humid.

Da: Hans støvler sank ned i den bløde jord, hvor farvestrålende blade og tordenmos vældede op omkring ham.
En: His boots sank into the soft soil, where colorful leaves and thunder moss swelled up around him.

Da: Solens stråler trængte igennem det tykke trækronetag og kastede et magisk lysspil på skovbunden.
En: The sun's rays pierced through the thick tree canopy, casting a magical play of light on the forest floor.

Da: Det lød som om skoven trak vejret – et orkester af insekter, fugle og fjerne aber gav deres bidrag.
En: It sounded as if the forest was breathing – an orchestra of insects, birds, and distant monkeys contributed their parts.

Da: Jakob var ikke alene.
En: Jakob was not alone.

Da: Freja og Mikkel fulgte ham, begge med ryksække fulde af forskningsudstyr.
En: Freja and Mikkel followed him, both with backpacks full of research equipment.

Da: Freja, en dyrelivsekspert, og Mikkel, botaniker med et skarpt øje og skeptisk sind.
En: Freja, a wildlife expert, and Mikkel, a botanist with a keen eye and a skeptical mind.

Da: De havde alle travlt, men Jakob havde sit eget mål – at finde en ny planteart, der ville give ham en plads i historiebøgerne.
En: They were all busy, but Jakob had his own goal – to find a new plant species that would secure him a place in the history books.

Da: "Er du sikker på, at der er noget værd at finde her, Jakob?"
En: "Are you sure there's anything worthwhile to find here, Jakob?"

Da: spurgte Freja og tørrede sveden af panden.
En: asked Freja, wiping the sweat from her forehead.

Da: Mikkel nikkede og tilføjede, "Jeg har hørt mange teorier, men vi skal se beviser."
En: Mikkel nodded and added, "I've heard many theories, but we need to see evidence."

Da: Jakob svarede ikke direkte, han kunne mærke deres tvivl.
En: Jakob didn't answer directly; he could feel their doubt.

Da: Men det gav ham kun mere vilje til at fortsætte.
En: But it only gave him more determination to continue.

Da: Hans mentors ord om udholdenhed og troen på det utænkelige lød i hans ører.
En: His mentor's words about perseverance and belief in the unthinkable echoed in his ears.

Da: Regnskoven var tæt og vanskelig at navigere, men Jakob nægtede at give op.
En: The rainforest was dense and difficult to navigate, but Jakob refused to give up.

Da: De gik dybere ind i skoven.
En: They went deeper into the forest.

Da: Stierne blev mere udfordrende, og Jakob spekulerede over, om de nogensinde ville nå målet.
En: The paths became more challenging, and Jakob wondered if they would ever reach the goal.

Da: Men så, pludselig, ved kanten af en skrænt, så han det – en usædvanlig plante med livlige, lilla blomster og brede blade.
En: But then, suddenly, at the edge of a cliff, he saw it – an unusual plant with vibrant purple flowers and broad leaves.

Da: Hans hjerte sprang et slag over.
En: His heart skipped a beat.

Da: Problemet var nu, at planten var vanskelig at nå.
En: The problem now was that the plant was difficult to reach.

Da: Den voksede farligt tæt på en dyb afgrund.
En: It grew perilously close to a deep precipice.

Da: Jakob vidste, han måtte være forsigtig.
En: Jakob knew he had to be careful.

Da: Han trådte et skridt tilbage og tænkte.
En: He took a step back and thought.

Da: "Vi skal få fat i den uden at risikere noget," sagde Jakob beslutsomt.
En: "We have to get it without risking anything," Jakob said determinedly.

Da: Freja havde en idé.
En: Freja had an idea.

Da: Hun foreslog, at de kunne bruge rebet i deres udstyr, sammen med abe-vævede og stærke lianer, til at danne en sikker måde at nå blomsten.
En: She suggested that they could use the rope in their equipment, along with monkey-woven and strong vines, to create a safe way to reach the flower.

Da: Sammen, i harmoni og med stor forsigtighed, lykkedes det dem at dokumentere planten.
En: Together, in harmony and with great caution, they succeeded in documenting the plant.

Da: Jakob skænkede Freja et taknemmeligt smil.
En: Jakob gave Freja a grateful smile.

Da: "Jeg kunne ikke have gjort det uden jer," sagde han med en ny erkendelse af kraften i samarbejde.
En: "I couldn't have done it without you," he said with a new realization of the power of collaboration.

Da: Da de forlod stedet, følte Jakob sig lettere.
En: As they left the site, Jakob felt lighter.

Da: Skoven brusede af liv som en ven, man lige har lært at kende bedre.
En: The forest thrummed with life like a friend you have just gotten to know better.

Da: Jakob følte en fornyet tillid.
En: Jakob felt a renewed confidence.

Da: Sammen med Freja og Mikkel gik han ud af skoven, ikke bare som enkeltperson, men som en del af et team, der havde overvundet tvivl og vist, hvad tro kan opnå.
En: Along with Freja and Mikkel, he walked out of the forest, not just as an individual, but as part of a team that had overcome doubt and demonstrated what belief can achieve.

Da: Det videnskabelige samfund ventede, men denne gang gjorde han det med en ny styrke og respekt for dem omkring ham.
En: The scientific community awaited, but this time he faced it with a new strength and respect for those around him.

Vocabulary Words:
humid: fugtig
thunder moss: tordenmos
canopy: trækronetag
orchestra: orkester
wildlife: dyreliv
skeptical: skeptisk
perseverance: udholdenhed
navigate: navigere
precipice: afgrund
perilously: farligt
determinedly: beslutsomt
vibrant: livlige
collaboration: samarbejde
documenting: dokumentere
caution: forsigtighed
contributed: bidrag
research equipment: forskningsudstyr
confirmation: bekræftelse
skeptical mind: skeptisk sind
security: sikkerhed
overcome: overvinde
renewed: fornyet
worthwhile: værd
evidence: beviser
belief: troen
unthinkable: utænkelige
dense: tæt
challenging: udfordrende
hesitation: tøven
secure: sikkert

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love and Laughter: A Winter Tale by the Little Mermaid
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-25-23-34-02-da

Story Transcript:

Da: På en frostklar vinterdag, hvor Valentin's dag nærmede sig, stod Søren ved den ikoniske Lille Havfrue-statue i Københavns havn.
En: On a clear, frosty winter day, as Valentine's Day was approaching, Søren stood by the iconic Little Mermaid statue in København's harbor.

Da: Han var iført en tyk, blå frakke og et halstørklæde, der næsten dækkede hans ansigt.
En: He was wearing a thick, blue coat and a scarf that almost covered his face.

Da: Den iskolde luft bed i hans kinder, men intet skulle stoppe ham fra dagens mission.
En: The icy air nipped at his cheeks, but nothing was going to stop him from his mission today.

Da: Han havde en plan.
En: He had a plan.

Da: Søren var en ung mand med en klodsmajor-tendens.
En: Søren was a young man with a tendency to be a bit clumsy.

Da: Han havde en crush på Anna, og han ville tage det perfekte selfie med statuen for at imponere hende.
En: He had a crush on Anna, and he wanted to take the perfect selfie with the statue to impress her.

Da: Han troede, at et flot billede kunne få Anna til at lægge mærke til ham.
En: He believed that a beautiful picture might make Anna notice him.

Da: "Det skal være perfekt," mumlede Søren for sig selv, mens han indstillede kameraet på sin telefon.
En: "It must be perfect," Søren mumbled to himself as he adjusted the camera on his phone.

Da: Rundt om den Lille Havfrue lå sneen i små klatter, og isen glitrede på stenene som diamanter, hvilket gjorde stedet både smukt og farligt.
En: Around the Little Mermaid, the snow lay in small patches, and the ice glittered on the stones like diamonds, making the place both beautiful and dangerous.

Da: Lars, en af hans venner, havde sagt, at han skulle passe på, men Søren var fast besluttet.
En: Lars, one of his friends, had said he should be careful, but Søren was determined.

Da: Han overvejede et øjeblik at spørge en forbipasserende om hjælp, da en lille gruppe turister gik forbi.
En: He considered for a moment asking a passerby for help as a small group of tourists walked by.

Da: Men hans stolthed vandt.
En: But his pride prevailed.

Da: Søren ville klare det selv.
En: Søren wanted to manage it himself.

Da: Med telefonen klar til at tage et billede, tog Søren et skridt nærmere statuen.
En: With the phone ready to take a picture, Søren took a step closer to the statue.

Da: "Bare et skridt mere," tænkte han.
En: "Just one more step," he thought.

Da: Men lige i det øjeblik glemte han at være forsigtig, og hans fod fandt en isglat sten.
En: But just at that moment, he forgot to be careful, and his foot found an icy stone.

Da: I det næste sekund greb tyngdekraften fat.
En: In the next second, gravity took hold.

Da: Søren gled og faldt med et plask ned i det kolde, grå vand.
En: Søren slipped and fell with a splash into the cold, gray water.

Da: Turisterne omkring ham udbrød i latter, og Søren svømmede hurtigt tilbage mod land, mens han følte sig mere kold end nogensinde før.
En: The tourists around him burst into laughter, and Søren swam quickly back to shore, feeling colder than ever.

Da: Men til hans overraskelse lød Annas stemme pludselig: "Er du okay, Søren?"
En: But to his surprise, Anna's voice suddenly sounded: "Are you okay, Søren?"

Da: Anna, der tilfældigvis var forbi med en kop varm kaffe i hånden, skyndte sig hen for at hjælpe ham op.
En: Anna, who happened to be passing by with a cup of warm coffee in hand, rushed over to help him up.

Da: Søren smilede forsigtigt, våd og rystende af kulde.
En: Søren smiled cautiously, wet and shivering from the cold.

Da: "Ja, jeg har det fint," fnisede han, "For det meste."
En: "Yes, I'm fine," he giggled, "For the most part."

Da: Anna lo og tilbød ham den varme kop kaffe.
En: Anna laughed and offered him the warm cup of coffee.

Da: "Måske kan vi få en kaffe sammen en anden dag, hvor du ikke er så våd?"
En: "Maybe we can have a coffee together another day when you're not so wet?"

Da: foreslog hun, hendes smil varmt og indbydende.
En: she suggested, her smile warm and inviting.

Da: Søren nikkede ivrigt, indset at hans klodsethed havde bragt dem tættere sammen.
En: Søren nodded eagerly, realizing that his clumsiness had brought them closer together.

Da: Måske var det ikke nødvendigt altid at imponere.
En: Perhaps it wasn't always necessary to impress.

Da: Nogle gange var det bedre at være sig selv.
En: Sometimes it was better to be oneself.

Da: Og sådan, på en iskold dag i København, lærte Søren en vigtig lektie: ærlighed og lidt humor kan være nøglen til hjertet.
En: And so, on an icy cold day in København, Søren learned an important lesson: honesty and a little humor can be the key to the heart.

Vocabulary Words:
clear: frostklar
frosty: iskold
approaching: nærmede sig
tendency: tendens
clumsy: klodsmajor
crush: crush
impress: imponere
adjusted: indstillede
patches: klatter
glittered: glitrede
dangerous: farligt
determined: fast besluttet
passerby: forbipasserende
pride: stolthed
manage: klare
gravity: tyngdekraften
slipped: gled
splash: plask
burst: udbrød
shivering: rystende
cautiously: forsigtigt
giggled: fnisede
inviting: indbydende
eagerly: ivrigt
clumsiness: klodsethed
realizing: indset
honesty: ærlighed
lesson: lektie
iconic: ikoniske
mission: mission

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Secrets Beyond Rosenborg: An Unexpected Adventure Unveiled
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-da

Story Transcript:

Da: Snefnug dalede stille ned, mens Rosenborg Slot tårnede sig op mod vinterhimlen.
En: Snowflakes drifted quietly down as Rosenborg Slot towered against the winter sky.

Da: Gruppen af skoleelever stod tæt samlet i sneen, run omkring deres lærer, som talte energisk om slottets historie.
En: The group of school children stood closely gathered in the snow, circled around their teacher, who was energetically speaking about the castle's history.

Da: Soren og Freja stod ved siden af hinanden, begge spændte, men af forskellige grunde.
En: Soren and Freja stood next to each other, both excited, but for different reasons.

Da: Soren havde sin skitseblok klar.
En: Soren had his sketchpad ready.

Da: Han elskede at tegne de historiske genstande, men frygtede aldrig at få tid alene til det.
En: He loved drawing historical artifacts but always feared not having enough alone time to do it.

Da: Freja, derimod, så frem til at udforske hver krog og krog af det gamle slot.
En: Freja, on the other hand, was looking forward to exploring every nook and cranny of the old castle.

Da: Indenfor i slottet fyldte lyden af deres skridt de storhertugelige haller.
En: Inside the castle, the sound of their footsteps filled the grand ducal halls.

Da: Sne var stadig en bølgende hinde på dørkarmene udenfor.
En: Snow lingered as a gentle cover on the door frames outside.

Da: Deres lærer insisterede på, at de holdt sammen.
En: Their teacher insisted they stick together.

Da: "For sikkerhedens skyld," sagde han.
En: "For safety's sake," he said.

Da: Men Soren længtes efter ro.
En: But Soren longed for peace.

Da: "Freja," hviskede han, "hvad tror du om at finde et stille sted at tegne?"
En: "Freja," he whispered, "what do you think about finding a quiet place to draw?"

Da: Freja glimtede i øjet.
En: Freja twinkled with mischief.

Da: "Jeg holder vagt. Lad os finde noget mere spændende!" svarede hun muntert.
En: "I'll stand guard. Let's find something more exciting!" she answered cheerfully.

Da: De to bar langsiden af gruppen, mens læreren var optaget af at forklare nærmere detaljer om Christian IV.
En: The two lingered at the side of the group, while the teacher was busy expounding more details about Christian IV.

Da: I en af de langstrakte korridorer pegede Freja afstresset mod en smal dør gemt bag en stor, tung gobelin.
En: In one of the elongated corridors, Freja pointed excitedly at a narrow door hidden behind a large, heavy tapestry.

Da: "Dér! Lad os se, hvor den fører hen," sagde hun.
En: "There! Let's see where that leads," she said.

Da: Soren tøvede kort, men nysgerrigheden overmandede ham.
En: Soren hesitated briefly, but curiosity got the better of him.

Da: Døren knirkede lidt, da de skubbede den op og gik igennem.
En: The door creaked a bit as they pushed it open and went through.

Da: Pasagen bag døren var mørk og trang, men åbnede sig snart op til et rum, der ikke var en del af turen.
En: The passage behind the door was dark and cramped, but soon opened up into a room that wasn't part of the tour.

Da: Rummet var fyldt med gamle genstande - rustninger, gamle kort og fine porcelænsvaser.
En: The room was filled with old artifacts – armor, ancient maps, and fine porcelain vases.

Da: Alt var dækket af et tyndt lag støv.
En: Everything was covered in a thin layer of dust.

Da: Soren tog straks sin skitseblok frem og følte en bølge af inspiration.
En: Soren immediately took out his sketchpad and felt a wave of inspiration.

Da: Freja gik rundt, betaget af rummets mystik.
En: Freja wandered around, entranced by the room's mystique.

Da: "Det her er fantastisk, Soren, se alle disse historier gemt væk," sagde hun blidt.
En: "This is amazing, Soren, look at all these stories hidden away," she said softly.

Da: Soren nikkede og begyndte at tegne.
En: Soren nodded and began to draw.

Da: Hans blyant gled over papiret i hurtige, sikre strøg.
En: His pencil moved across the paper in quick, assured strokes.

Da: Deres tid var begrænset, men det, de fandt, var uvurderligt.
En: Their time was limited, but what they found was invaluable.

Da: Da de sluttede sig til gruppen igen, var ingen klar over deres lille eventyr.
En: When they rejoined the group, no one was aware of their little adventure.

Da: Soren gemte sin skitse i sin taske, men et nyt lys glimtede i hans øjne.
En: Soren tucked his sketch away in his bag, but a new light sparkled in his eyes.

Da: Han havde fundet mere end bare en skitse - han havde fundet modet til at udforske.
En: He had found more than just a sketch – he had found the courage to explore.

Da: Freja, der nu satte pris på både eventyr og stilhed, smilede til ham.
En: Freja, now appreciating both adventure and silence, smiled at him.

Da: "Vi klarede det," hviskede hun og gav ham et skulderklap.
En: "We did it," she whispered, giving him a pat on the shoulder.

Da: Soren lo for første gang med lyd.
En: Soren laughed for the first time out loud.

Da: Den slags latter der var fyldt med nye muligheder.
En: The kind of laughter filled with new possibilities.

Da: Slottets store, dekorerede haller stod som tavse vidner til dagens oplevelser, og sneen udenfor dækkede stille deres spor.
En: The castle's great, decorated halls stood as silent witnesses to the day's experiences, and the snow outside quietly covered their tracks.

Da: Men minderne? De var uudslettelige.
En: But the memories? They were indelible.

Vocabulary Words:
drifted: dalede
towered: tårnede sig op
gathered: samlet
nook: krog
cranny: krog
linger: bølget
insisted: insisterede
creaked: knirkede
cramped: trang
invaluable: uvurderligt
sketchpad: skitseblok
artifact: genstand
expounding: forklare
elongated: langstrakte
tapestry: gobelin
porcelain: porcelæns
assured: sikre
indelible: uudslettelige
mischief: glimtede
mystique: mystik
energetically: energisk
tranquil: stille
entranced: betaget
halls: haller
guard: vagt
adventure: eventyr
bravery: modet
whispered: hviskede
witnesses: vidner
possibilities: muligheder

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Surviving the Frost: Triumph Through Trust and Courage
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-da

Story Transcript:

Da: I en verden, hvor sneen dækkede alt og kulden stjal al varme, levede Lars, Freja og Mikkel.
En: In a world where the snow covered everything and the cold stole all warmth, lived Lars, Freja, and Mikkel.

Da: De tre venner vandrede gennem den ødelagte by og søgte efter medicin til Lars' syge søster.
En: The three friends wandered through the ruined city searching for medicine for Lars' sick sister.

Da: Alt var forandret, efter verden faldt sammen.
En: Everything had changed after the world collapsed.

Da: Bygningerne var ruiner, og alle måtte arbejde hårdt for at overleve.
En: The buildings were ruins, and everyone had to work hard to survive.

Da: Lars havde hørt om sjældne mediciner, der kunne hjælpe hans søster.
En: Lars had heard about rare medicines that could help his sister.

Da: Men medicinen var i en isoleret zone.
En: But the medicine was in an isolated zone.

Da: En zone kendt for farlige fraktioner, der beskyttede deres territorier med voldsomt forsvar.
En: A zone known for dangerous factions that defended their territories with fierce defense.

Da: Lars vidste, at han ikke kunne klare det alene, så han havde brug for Frejas og Mikkels hjælp.
En: Lars knew he couldn't do it alone, so he needed Freja's and Mikkel's help.

Da: Freja var smart og kendte alle de skjulte ruter, hvor man kunne handle sikkert.
En: Freja was smart and knew all the hidden routes where one could trade safely.

Da: Hendes forhandlingsevner havde mange gange reddet dem.
En: Her negotiation skills had saved them many times.

Da: Mikkel, som var ingeniør, kunne reparere næsten alt, hvilket ofte kom de tre venner til gode.
En: Mikkel, who was an engineer, could fix almost anything, which often benefited the three friends.

Da: Da de nåede tæt på zonen, stod Lars overfor en alvorlig beslutning.
En: As they approached the zone, Lars faced a serious decision.

Da: Skulle han forsøge at tale med fraktionens leder?
En: Should he attempt to talk to the faction's leader?

Da: Eller skulle han snige sig ind?
En: Or should he sneak in?

Da: Freja mente, at forhandling kunne være farligt, men muligvis nødvendigt, mens Mikkel foreslog en anden tilgang.
En: Freja thought negotiation could be dangerous, but possibly necessary, while Mikkel suggested another approach.

Da: "Vi kan bruge gamle tunnelbaner," sagde Mikkel og pegede på et kort over området.
En: "We can use old subway tunnels," said Mikkel, pointing to a map of the area.

Da: "Det er risikabelt, men vi kan undgå mange vagter."
En: "It’s risky, but we can avoid many guards."

Da: De besluttede sig til sidst for en kombination.
En: They finally decided on a combination.

Da: Freja gik for at forhandle, mens Mikkel og Lars brugte tunnelbanerne.
En: Freja went to negotiate, while Mikkel and Lars used the subway tunnels.

Da: Under jorden var det mørkt og koldt, men de to bevægede sig hurtigt gennem de smalle passager.
En: Underground it was dark and cold, but the two moved quickly through the narrow passages.

Da: Ovenfor mødte Freja lederen af fraktionen.
En: Above, Freja met the faction’s leader.

Da: Det var en stor, skræmmende mand, som krævede en umulig handel: alle deres mad og ressourcer for lidt medicin.
En: He was a large, intimidating man who demanded an impossible deal: all their food and resources for a little medicine.

Da: Freja forblev rolig, men vidste, at hun måtte finde en anden løsning.
En: Freja remained calm, but knew she had to find another solution.

Da: Da Lars og Mikkel kom tættere på medicindepotet, fandt de en skjult gang fyldt med gamle forsyninger.
En: As Lars and Mikkel came closer to the medicine depot, they found a hidden passage filled with old supplies.

Da: Nogle af dem var medicinen, de havde brug for.
En: Some of them were the medicines they needed.

Da: Med hurtige hænder fyldte de deres tasker.
En: With quick hands, they filled their bags.

Da: Samtidig forstod Freja, at hun måtte trække ud forhandlingerne.
En: Meanwhile, Freja understood that she needed to prolong the negotiations.

Da: Hun lavede en distraktion, og de tre venner løb mod tunnelsystemet med deres fund.
En: She created a distraction, and the three friends ran towards the tunnel system with their findings.

Da: Da de kom ud på den anden side, vidste Lars, at de havde gjort det.
En: When they emerged on the other side, Lars knew they had done it.

Da: De havde fundet medicinen, og endda lidt mere.
En: They had found the medicine, and even a bit more.

Da: På deres vej mod sikkerhed delte vennerne triumfen, og Lars indså noget vigtigt.
En: On their way to safety, the friends shared their triumph, and Lars realized something important.

Da: At overleve handler ikke kun om en, men om at stole på hinanden og bygge et fællesskab.
En: Survival is not just about one person, but about trusting each other and building a community.

Da: Deres sammentømrede bånd havde reddet både hans søster og deres egen håb for fremtiden.
En: Their strong bond had saved both his sister and their own hopes for the future.

Da: De gik videre gennem sneen, med lysere fremtidsudsigter i sindet.
En: They moved on through the snow with brighter prospects in mind.

Vocabulary Words:
wandering: vandrede
ruined: ødelagte
survive: overleve
rare: sjældne
isolated: isoleret
factions: fraktioner
territories: territorier
fierce: voldsomt
negotiation: forhandling
approach: tilgang
subway: tunnelbaner
risky: risikabelt
guards: vagter
intimidating: skræmmende
impossible: umulig
distract: distraktion
emerged: kom ud
trusting: stole
bond: bånd
prospects: fremtidsudsigter
medicine: medicin
community: fællesskab
routes: ruter
hidden: skjulte
deal: handel
prolong: trække ud
findings: fund
decision: beslutning
resources: ressourcer
engineer: ingeniør