Fluent Fiction - Danish

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love in the Lenses: A Winter Romance in Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-19-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag i København, hvor snefnuggene blidt dalede ned over Nyhavns julemarked.En: It was a cold winter day in København, where the snowflakes gently fell over Nyhavn's Christmas market.Da: Boderne lyste op i mørket med farverige lamper, og duften af kanelsnegle og ristede mandler fyldte luften.En: The stalls lit up the darkness with colorful lamps, and the scent of cinnamon rolls and roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Midt i denne juleidyl, blandt travle handlende, var Freja – en passioneret fotograf på jagt efter den perfekte vinteroptagelse.En: Amidst this Christmas idyll, among busy shoppers, was Freja—a passionate photographer in search of the perfect winter shot.Da: Freja stoppede op og kiggede omkring sig.En: Freja stopped and looked around her.Da: Hun kunne mærke presset for at finde det helt rigtige motiv til sin kommende fotoserie.En: She could feel the pressure to find just the right subject for her upcoming photo series.Da: Hendes søster, Signe, havde været på den igen, insisterende på, at Freja også skulle finde plads til kærlighed midt i sine kreative drømme.En: Her sister, Signe, had been at it again, insisting that Freja also make room for love amid her creative dreams.Da: Men Freja kunne ikke se sig fri til at balancere både kærlighed og passion, trods Signes evindelige påmindelser.En: But Freja couldn't see a way to balance both love and passion, despite Signe's constant reminders.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding og besluttede sig for at tage en pause.En: She took a deep breath and decided to take a break.Da: Med sit kamera tæt ved hånden begyndte hun at gå fra bod til bod, fascineret af de mange farver og den glade summen af stemmer.En: With her camera close at hand, she began to stroll from stall to stall, fascinated by the many colors and the cheerful hum of voices.Da: Det var her hun opdagede Mikkel.En: It was here she discovered Mikkel.Da: Mikkel stod ved sin bod, med en skarp fokus på at sælge dampende varme æbleskiver og gløgg til de forbipasserende.En: Mikkel stood at his stall, with a sharp focus on selling steaming hot æbleskiver and gløgg to the passersby.Da: Han arbejdede ekstra hårdt i ferien for at kunne give sin søster den perfekte fødselsdagsgave.En: He was working extra hard over the holidays to be able to give his sister the perfect birthday gift.Da: Og netop som Freja stoppede op foran hans bod, slukkede lyskæderne omkring ham pludseligt, hvilket kastede boden i mørke.En: And just as Freja stopped in front of his stall, the string lights around him suddenly went out, plunging the stall into darkness.Da: Uden at tøve trådte Freja til.En: Without hesitation, Freja stepped in.Da: "Kan jeg hjælpe?"En: "Can I help?"Da: spurgte hun og pegede på de slukkede lamper.En: she asked, pointing at the extinguished lights.Da: Mikkel smilede taknemmeligt og sammen begyndte de at vikle lysene ud og ind til det lille stik på siden af ​​boden.En: Mikkel smiled gratefully, and together they began untangling the lights and connecting them to the small outlet at the side of the stall.Da: Imens de arbejdede, delte de historier og latter under de snedækkede tage.En: As they worked, they shared stories and laughter under the snow-covered awnings.Da: Mikkel, med sine lidenskabelige fortællinger om sin familie, fik Freja til at grine på en måde, hun ikke havde gjort længe.En: Mikkel, with his passionate tales about his family, made Freja laugh in a way she hadn't in a long time.Da: Det føltes som om de lys, der blev repareret, også tændte noget mellem dem.En: It felt as if the lights being repaired also kindled something between them.Da: De skålede i æblecider og mærkede den pludselige varme fra deres nyfundne forbindelse.En: They toasted with apple cider and felt the sudden warmth of their newfound connection.Da: I det øjeblik så Freja noget igennem sin linse, der ikke kun var perfekt, men også ægte.En: In that moment, Freja saw something through her lens that was not only perfect but also genuine.Da: Hun fangede et øjebliksbillede af Mikkel, der, under de netop tændte julelys, smilede varmt.En: She captured a snapshot of Mikkel who, under the newly lit Christmas lights, was smiling warmly.Da: Det var fotografiet, hun vidste, ville fuldføre hendes serie.En: It was the photograph she knew would complete her series.Da: Som markedet lukkede, delte Freja billedet med Mikkel.En: As the market closed, Freja shared the picture with Mikkel.Da: De udvekslede telefonnumre og aftalte at mødes snart igen.En: They exchanged phone numbers and agreed to meet again soon.Da: For første gang så Freja, at inspiration ikke kun kom fra skønheden omkring hende, men også fra de mennesker, hun mødte.En: For the first time, Freja saw that inspiration came not only from the beauty around her but also from the people she met.Da: Og i det voksende vintermørke, gik Freja hjem, helt glad, med visheden om, at nogle forbindelser var ligeså vigtige som den kunst, hun elskede.En: And in the growing winter darkness, Freja went home, completely happy, with the knowledge that some connections were just as important as the art she loved.Da: Måske havde Signe ret hele tiden.En: Perhaps Signe had been right all along. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnuggenegently: blidtidyll: idylphotographer: fotografpressure: pressubject: motivinsisting: insisterendebalance: balancerelaughter: latteruntangling: vikle udoutlet: stikawnings: tagetales: fortællingerkindled: tændtesnapshot: øjebliksbilledegenuine: ægteseries: serieconnection: forbindelseinspiration: inspirationhappiness: gladknowledge: videnensuring: vishedenilluminated: oplystcinnamon: kanelalmonds: mandlerroasted: ristedeupcoming: kommendehesitation: tøveextinguished: slukkedepassionate: lidenskabelige

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Snowstorm Brings a Christmas Miracle to København's Orphanage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-18-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnug faldt stille fra den grå himmel og landede på tagene i København.En: Snowflakes fell quietly from the gray sky and landed on the rooftops of København.Da: Inde i det varme og hyggelige børnehjem lignede dagene hinanden.En: Inside the warm and cozy orphanage, the days resembled each other.Da: Men i dag var der en særlig glæde i luften.En: But today, there was a special joy in the air.Da: Julen nærmede sig.En: Christmas was approaching.Da: Søren, en hjertevarm og betænksom mand, gik rundt og tændte lyskæder.En: Søren, a warm-hearted and thoughtful man, went around lighting up the strands of lights.Da: Han elskede børnene, som om de var hans egne.En: He loved the children as if they were his own.Da: Men hans hjerte bar på en sorg.En: But his heart carried sorrow.Da: Han ønskede, at hvert barn skulle føle sig elsket og særligt denne jul, selvom børnehjemmet stod over for økonomiske udfordringer.En: He wanted each child to feel loved and special this Christmas, even though the orphanage faced financial challenges.Da: Freja, en livlig frivillig, hjalp med at pynte træet.En: Freja, a lively volunteer, helped decorate the tree.Da: Hendes smil var bredt, men indeni tvivlede hun på sin evne til virkelig at gøre en forskel.En: Her smile was wide, but inside she doubted her ability to truly make a difference.Da: Hun skjulte sin usikkerhed med et varmt hjerte og ivrige hænder.En: She hid her insecurity with a warm heart and eager hands.Da: Søren samlede mod og delte sin plan med Freja.En: Søren gathered courage and shared his plan with Freja.Da: "Vi skal samle byen om os.En: "We need to unite the town around us.Da: Vi holder et arrangement for at rejse midler," sagde han.En: We will hold an event to raise funds," he said.Da: Freja nikkede ivrigt.En: Freja nodded eagerly.Da: Sammen skrev de invitationer og talte med lokale handlende.En: Together they wrote invitations and spoke with local merchants.Da: Men på aftenen for arrangementet rasede en kraftig snestorm.En: But on the evening of the event, a heavy snowstorm raged.Da: Søren så ud ad vinduet med rynkede bryn.En: Søren looked out the window with furrowed brows.Da: Han frygtede, at ingen ville komme.En: He feared that no one would come.Da: Freja tog hans hånd.En: Freja took his hand.Da: "Vi må tro.En: "We must believe.Da: Folk vil komme," sagde hun stille.En: People will come," she said quietly.Da: Og de gik i gang med forberedelserne, uagtet stormen udenfor.En: And they went ahead with the preparations, despite the storm outside.Da: Langsomt begyndte det lokale folk at ankomme.En: Slowly, local people began to arrive.Da: Til trods for sne fandt de vej ind i varmen.En: Despite the snow, they found their way into the warmth.Da: Latter og samtale fyldte rummene.En: Laughter and conversation filled the rooms.Da: En lokal bager bragte småkager med.En: A local baker brought cookies.Da: En kunstner donerede et smukt maleri til auktionen.En: An artist donated a beautiful painting for the auction.Da: Da aftenen var omme, havde de fået nok midler til ikke alene at redde børnehjemmet fra krisen, men også sikre en vidunderlig jul for hver eneste barn.En: By the end of the evening, they had raised enough funds not only to save the orphanage from the crisis but also to ensure a wonderful Christmas for every single child.Da: Søren så ud over forsamlingen med tårevædede øjne.En: Søren looked over the gathering with tear-filled eyes.Da: "Børnene vil ikke bare få gaver i år.En: "The children will not just receive gifts this year.Da: De vil vide, at hele byen elsker dem," sagde han.En: They will know that the whole town loves them," he said.Da: Søren vidste nu, at han ikke var alene.En: Søren now knew that he was not alone.Da: Han var en del af noget større.En: He was part of something bigger.Da: Freja, der stod ved hans side, følte noget ændre sig indeni.En: Freja, standing by his side, felt something change inside her.Da: Hun var stærkere, end hun havde troet.En: She was stronger than she had thought.Da: Hun smilede til Søren med et nyt lys i øjnene.En: She smiled at Søren with a new light in her eyes.Da: Da natten gled over i morgen, og sneen udenfor lå tung og rolig, vidste både Søren og Freja, at julen havde bragt mere end lys og varme.En: As the night turned into morning, and the snow outside lay heavy and calm, both Søren and Freja knew that Christmas had brought more than just light and warmth.Da: Den havde bragt dem alle sammen, som én stor familie.En: It had brought them all together, as one big family. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnugcozy: hyggeligeresemble: lignedeapproaching: nærmede sigthoughtful: betænksomorphanage: børnehjemsorrow: sorgchallenges: udfordringervolunteer: frivilligdecorate: pyntedoubted: tvivledeinsecurity: usikkerhedgathered: samledefunds: midlersnowstorm: snestormfurrowed: rynketbrows: brynpreparations: forberedelsernelaughter: latterconversation: samtaleauction: auktionencrisis: krisentear-filled: tårevædedegathering: forsamlingenensure: sikrewonderful: vidunderligstronger: stærkerecalm: roligwarmth: varmeunite: samle

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love Shines Bright in Tivoli's Winter Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Haven glitrede i vintermørket.En: Tivoli Haven glittered in the winter darkness.Da: Små lys blinkede som stjerner i de indviklede juledekorationer.En: Small lights twinkled like stars in the intricate Christmas decorations.Da: Latter og gløggens varme duft fyldte luften.En: Laughter and the warm scent of gløgg filled the air.Da: Astrid og Jens gik hånd i hånd gennem den travle julemarkedsgade.En: Astrid and Jens walked hand in hand through the busy Christmas market street.Da: Astrid kiggede rundt.En: Astrid looked around.Da: Små boder viste alverdens gaver.En: Small stalls displayed gifts from all over the world.Da: Fra keramikfigurer til farverige strømper.En: From ceramic figures to colorful socks.Da: Men presset tyngede hende.En: But the pressure weighed her down.Da: Den perfekte gave til hendes mor virkede uopnåelig.En: The perfect gift for her mother seemed unattainable.Da: Jens kiggede på Astrid, bekymret for hende.En: Jens looked at Astrid, worried about her.Da: Han elskede dette kaos – julens glæde.En: He loved this chaos – the joy of Christmas.Da: Men han vidste også, hvor meget Astrid ønskede, at alt skulle være perfekt.En: But he also knew how much Astrid wanted everything to be perfect.Da: Han ønskede bare, hun kunne slappe af.En: He just wished she could relax.Da: Og vigtigst af alt ville han fortælle hende noget, han havde båret på længe.En: And most importantly, he wanted to tell her something he'd been carrying for a long time.Da: "Hvad med at tage en pause?"En: "How about taking a break?"Da: foreslog Jens.En: suggested Jens.Da: Astrid nikkede og fulgte ham til en bænk tæt på karusellen.En: Astrid nodded and followed him to a bench close to the carousel.Da: "Bare et øjeblik," sagde hun og åndede lettet op.En: "Just for a moment," she said, breathing a sigh of relief.Da: Mens de sad der, omgivet af kælkende børn og snefnug, der faldt blidt, besluttede Jens sig: Nu var det nu.En: As they sat there, surrounded by sledding children and gently falling snowflakes, Jens made his decision: Now was the time.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding.En: He took a deep breath.Da: "Astrid," sagde han forsigtigt.En: "Astrid," he said cautiously.Da: "Jeg har noget, jeg gerne vil sige."En: "I have something I'd like to say."Da: Astrids øjne mødte hans.En: Astrid's eyes met his.Da: Månen skinnede over dem, og Tivoli's lys dansede i hendes blik.En: The moon shone over them, and Tivoli's lights danced in her gaze.Da: "Jeg har holdt af dig i lang tid.En: "I have cared about you for a long time.Da: Mere end en ven," indrømmede Jens.En: More than a friend," Jens confessed.Da: "Jeg har bare været bange for at ødelægge vores venskab."En: "I've just been afraid of ruining our friendship."Da: Astrid kiggede på ham overrasket, men der var også noget mere.En: Astrid looked at him surprised, but there was something more.Da: En varme bredte sig gennem hende.En: A warmth spread through her.Da: "Åh Jens," sagde hun stille.En: "Oh Jens," she said quietly.Da: "Jeg...En: "I...Da: Jeg har også altid følt noget særligt."En: I've always felt something special too."Da: Det var som om, noget tungt faldt fra hendes skuldre.En: It was as if something heavy fell from her shoulders.Da: Škreget om den perfekte gave svandt ind.En: The scream for the perfect gift faded away.Da: Ægte følelser og uspolerede minder var alt, hvad der betød noget.En: True feelings and unspoiled memories were all that mattered.Da: Senere, mens de gik tilbage mod boderne, fandt Astrid en lille, simpel krystalkugle.En: Later, as they walked back towards the stalls, Astrid found a small, simple crystal ball.Da: Indeni lå et smukt sneklædt landskab.En: Inside lay a beautiful snow-covered landscape.Da: Perfekt og alligevel naturligt.En: Perfect yet natural.Da: Hun smilede.En: She smiled.Da: Den var perfekt til hendes mor – enkel, autentisk.En: It was perfect for her mother – simple, authentic.Da: De gik derfra sammen, hånd i hånd, et venskab forvandlet til noget dybere.En: They walked away together, hand in hand, a friendship transformed into something deeper.Da: Astrid lærte, at perfektion ikke findes, men øjeblikke af ægte glæde og kærlighed gør.En: Astrid learned that perfection does not exist, but moments of true joy and love do.Da: Tivoli lyste stadig op omkring dem, men nu strålede deres hjerter endnu stærkere.En: Tivoli still lit up around them, but now their hearts shone even brighter. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glitredetwinkled: blinkedeintricate: indvikledelaughter: latterscent: duftmarket: markedsgadestall: boddisplayed: visteceramic: keramikpressure: presunattainable: uopnåeligworried: bekymretchaos: kaosrelax: slappe afbench: bænkcarousel: karusellensurrounded: omgivetsledding: kælkendesnowflakes: snefnugcautiously: forsigtigtconfessed: indrømmedefriendship: venskabsurprised: overrasketspread: bredte sigauthentic: autentisktransformed: forvandletlearned: lærteperfection: perfektiongaze: blikunspoiled: uspolerede

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Inspiration in København's Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag i København.En: It was a cold winter day in København.Da: Den sne, der faldt fra himlen, dækkede Tivoli Gardens som et blødt tæppe.En: The snow that fell from the sky covered Tivoli Gardens like a soft carpet.Da: Lys guirlander hang over alt, og stjerneklare dekorationer blinkede i tusmørket, mens duften af gløgg og kanel fyldte den kolde luft.En: Garland lights hung everywhere, and starry decorations sparkled in the twilight, while the scent of gløgg and cinnamon filled the cold air.Da: Det var her, midt i denne vinteridyl, at Freja og Emil skulle mødes.En: It was here, in the middle of this winter idyll, that Freja and Emil were to meet.Da: Freja stod ved det gamle pariserhjul med sin sketchbog i hånden.En: Freja stood by the old Ferris wheel with her sketchbook in hand.Da: Hun var en kunststuderende, som søgte efter den rette kombination af lys og farve til sit næste projekt.En: She was an art student looking for the right combination of light and color for her next project.Da: Hun ønskede at fange julens magi, men inspirationen svigtede hende.En: She wished to capture the magic of Christmas, but inspiration eluded her.Da: Deadline for hendes portefølje nærmede sig, og hendes hjerte var tungt af bekymring.En: The deadline for her portfolio was approaching, and her heart was heavy with worry.Da: Omkring hjørnet, blandt smilende gæster og børnenes latter, gik Emil.En: Around the corner, among smiling guests and children's laughter, walked Emil.Da: Han var en livsglad lærer, der søgte en historie, han kunne dele med sine elever.En: He was a cheerful teacher looking for a story he could share with his students.Da: Julen var hans yndlingshøjtid, og de små boder fyldt med håndlavede produkter og dampende varme drikke var som taget ud af en drøm.En: Christmas was his favorite holiday, and the small stalls filled with handmade products and steaming hot drinks were like something out of a dream.Da: Men hans ord føltes træge, og hans fortællinger manglede den gnist, de engang havde.En: But his words felt sluggish, and his stories lacked the spark they once had.Da: Deres veje krydsedes, da himlen eksploderede i et fyrværkerishow.En: Their paths crossed as the sky exploded in a fireworks show.Da: Freja stoppede brat op for at skitsere scenen, mens Emil hurtigt skriblede ned, hvordan lysene dansede på himlen.En: Freja stopped abruptly to sketch the scene, while Emil quickly scribbled down how the lights danced in the sky.Da: De støttede ind i hinanden, mens øjnene stadig var rettet mod himlens farvespil.En: They bumped into each other, eyes still fixed on the play of colors in the heavens.Da: "Beklager," sagde Freja stille, mens hun så op fra sin sketchbog.En: "Sorry," said Freja quietly, looking up from her sketchbook.Da: Emil kiggede fascineret på Frejas skitser.En: Emil looked fascinated at Freja's sketches.Da: "Det er smukt," sagde han og pegede på en af hendes tegninger.En: "It's beautiful," he said, pointing to one of her drawings.Da: "Jeg skriver om fyrværkeri, men jeg tror, jeg ville fortælle det anderledes, hvis jeg kunne se, som du gør."En: "I’m writing about fireworks, but I think I would tell it differently if I could see as you do."Da: Freja smilede forsigtigt.En: Freja smiled shyly.Da: "Tak," mumlede hun.En: "Thanks," she murmured.Da: "Jeg søger inspiration til mit kunstprojekt.En: "I'm seeking inspiration for my art project.Da: Julen er så magisk, men... det er svært at få det ned på papir."En: Christmas is so magical, but... it's hard to put it on paper."Da: De to begyndte at tale om deres kreative udfordringer.En: The two began to talk about their creative challenges.Da: De delte historier om læring og deres kunstneriske rejser, mens de langsomt gik gennem de snedækkede stier.En: They shared stories of learning and their artistic journeys as they slowly walked through the snow-covered paths.Da: Freja fandt Emil forstående og opmuntrende.En: Freja found Emil understanding and encouraging.Da: Emil fandt Frejas betagelse smittende.En: Emil found Freja's enthusiasm infectious.Da: Som aftenen skred frem, skabte de en idé sammen.En: As the evening progressed, they created an idea together.Da: De besluttede at kombinere Frejas kunst med Emils historier.En: They decided to combine Freja's art with Emil's stories.Da: Hun ville skitsere, mens han skulle skrive baggrundshistorierne til hendes værker.En: She would sketch while he would write the background stories for her works.Da: Dette projekt blev mere end blot en skoleopgave eller en historie til undervisningen; det blev starten på noget nyt – en venskab, der blomstrede midt i den kolde, men hjertevarme julestemning i Tivoli.En: This project became more than just a school assignment or a story for teaching; it became the start of something new – a friendship that blossomed in the cold yet heartwarming Christmas atmosphere in Tivoli.Da: Da de skiltes den aften, havde Freja og Emil fundet det, de søgte: inspiration og en ny måde at se verden på.En: When they parted that evening, Freja and Emil had found what they were seeking: inspiration and a new way to see the world.Da: Frejas tvivl om hendes kunnen forsvandt, og Emils fortællinger fandt igen liv.En: Freja's doubts about her abilities disappeared, and Emil's stories came back to life.Da: De følte begge, at noget magisk var begyndt i denne vintervise have.En: They both felt that something magical had begun in this wintry wonderland.Da: Og det var sådan, i hjertet af København, at en simpel møde førte til starten på en ny rejse for både Freja og Emil.En: And so it was, in the heart of København, that a simple meeting led to the beginning of a new journey for both Freja and Emil. Vocabulary Words:garland: guirlandertwilight: tusmørketeluded: svigtedeapproaching: nærmede sigheavy: tungtsluggish: trægespark: gnistexploded: eksploderedeabruptly: bratscribbled: skribledebumped: støttedefascinated: fascineretshyly: forsigtigtseeking: søgerchallenges: udfordringerjourneys: rejserencouraging: opmuntrendeinfectious: smittendeprogressed: skred frembackground: baggrundshistorierneassignments: skoleopgaveblossomed: blomstredeparted: skiltesdoubts: tvivlabilities: kunnenwonderland: vintervise haveheartwarming: hjertevarmeidyll: vinteridylstalls: bodersteaming: dampende

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Romance at Tivoli: A Christmas Confession Under the Stars Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli lyste op i den kolde vinteraften.En: Tivoli lit up in the cold winter evening.Da: Det var december, og julemarkederne var begyndt.En: It was December, and the Christmas markets had begun.Da: Tivoli Gardens i København glimtede i tusind farver, og julesangene fyldte luften.En: Tivoli Gardens in København glimmered in a thousand colors, and Christmas songs filled the air.Da: Sneen lå let over boderne, og duften af kandiserede æbler og varm kakao spredte sig.En: The snow lay lightly over the stalls, and the scent of candied apples and hot cocoa spread.Da: Kasper, Maja og Søren trådte ind gennem den store port, en smule overvældet af al glansen.En: Kasper, Maja, and Søren stepped in through the large gate, somewhat overwhelmed by all the splendor.Da: Kasper havde en plan.En: Kasper had a plan.Da: Denne aften ville han fortælle Maja, hvordan han havde det.En: This evening, he would tell Maja how he felt.Da: Men hans hænder var allerede fugtige af sved, og Søren gik ved siden af og grinede lidt.En: But his hands were already moist with sweat, and Søren walked beside him, laughing a little.Da: "Ser du noget, du kan lide, Maja?"En: "Do you see something you like, Maja?"Da: spurgte Søren og kastede et skævt blik til Kasper.En: asked Søren, casting a sidelong glance at Kasper.Da: Maja smilte stort og nikkede, mens hun så sig omkring.En: Maja smiled broadly and nodded as she looked around.Da: "Alt ser så magisk ud!"En: "Everything looks so magical!"Da: sagde hun og kiggede op på lysene.En: she said, looking up at the lights.Da: Kasper mærkede sit hjerte hoppe.En: Kasper felt his heart leap.Da: Måske var dette øjeblikket?En: Maybe this was the moment?Da: Men nej, der var for mange mennesker her.En: But no, there were too many people here.Da: De tre venner gik fra bod til bod.En: The three friends went from stall to stall.Da: Kasper forsøgte at nyde øjeblikket, men nervøsiteten ville ikke slippe sit tag i ham.En: Kasper tried to enjoy the moment, but the nervousness would not let go of him.Da: Søren begyndte at fortælle en historie om sidste år, hvor Kasper havde spildt gløgg over det hele.En: Søren began to tell a story about last year when Kasper had spilled gløgg everywhere.Da: Maja lo højt, og Kasper rødmede.En: Maja laughed loudly, and Kasper blushed.Da: "Okay, hvornår gør du det?"En: "Okay, when are you going to do it?"Da: hviskede Søren og puffede til Kasper med albuen.En: whispered Søren, nudging Kasper with his elbow.Da: Kasper sukkede og stirrede op på pariserhjulet.En: Kasper sighed and stared up at the Ferris wheel.Da: Det var stort og oplyst, snoede sig rundt, dets top rakte op mod stjernehimlen.En: It was large and illuminated, winding around, its top reached up toward the starry sky.Da: "Når vi er oppe," svarede Kasper lavmælt.En: "When we are up high," Kasper replied softly.Da: Søren nikkede, og hans ansigt blev kort alvorligt.En: Søren nodded, and his face briefly became serious.Da: Da de nåede hen til pariserhjulet, begyndte de at stige om bord.En: As they reached the Ferris wheel, they began to board.Da: Musikken og lysene blev fjernere, mens de steg op, op mod toppen.En: The music and lights became more distant as they rose up, up toward the top.Da: Kasper tog en dyb indånding.En: Kasper took a deep breath.Da: "Maja..." begyndte han.En: "Maja..." he began.Da: Hun vendte sig mod ham, hendes øjne store og nysgerrige.En: She turned towards him, her eyes wide and curious.Da: "Ja, Kasper?En: "Yes, Kasper?Da: Hvad er der?"En: What is it?"Da: spurgte hun blidt.En: she asked gently.Da: Hun var ikke klar over tumulten inden i ham.En: She was unaware of the turmoil inside him.Da: Derefter, på toppen af hjulet, med Københavns glitrende landskab nedenfor dem, fandt Kasper sine ord.En: Then, at the top of the wheel, with København's glittering landscape below them, Kasper found his words.Da: "Maja, jeg kan virkelig godt lide dig.En: "Maja, I really like you.Da: Altid har jeg...En: I always have...Da: Jeg håber, du føler lidt det samme?"En: I hope you feel a bit the same?"Da: Ordene kom ud, og han kunne næsten ikke tro, han havde sagt det.En: The words came out, and he could hardly believe he had said it.Da: Maja smilede blødt, hendes kinder blev røde.En: Maja smiled softly, her cheeks reddened.Da: "Kasper, jeg har også haft den følelse.En: "Kasper, I've had that feeling too.Da: Jeg vidste bare ikke, hvordan jeg skulle sige det."En: I just didn't know how to say it."Da: Nede fra jorden så Søren op mod dem.En: From down below, Søren looked up at them.Da: En sjælden stille stolthed fyldte hans stemme.En: A rare quiet pride filled his voice.Da: "Godt gået, Kasper," mumlede han for sig selv.En: "Well done, Kasper," he mumbled to himself.Da: Da de kom ned igen, følte Kasper sig lettere.En: When they came down again, Kasper felt lighter.Da: Alt han havde frygtet var forsvundet.En: Everything he had feared had disappeared.Da: Maja tog hans hånd, og Søren, stadigvæk grinende, kunne kun give dem et klap på skuldrene.En: Maja took his hand, and Søren, still grinning, could only give them a pat on the shoulders.Da: Det blev en vinteraften, de aldrig ville glemme, midt i Tivolis julelys og magi.En: It became a winter evening they would never forget, amidst Tivoli's Christmas lights and magic.Da: Og med den kolde decembervind om dem, vidste Kasper, at han havde taget et stort skridt.En: And with the cold December wind around them, Kasper knew that he had taken a big step.Da: Han var ikke længere nervøs, men fuld af mod.En: He was no longer nervous, but full of courage. 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