FluentFiction - Irish

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Beneath Blarney's Charm: A Clover Search Adventure
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Sa chréafóg shollbhuí ag bun Chaisleán Bhlárna, bhí Niamh, Aidan, agus Conor ar thóir duailbh ó vírnín ceithre phéacán chun geall a bhuachan.
En: In the soft, yellowish clay at the base of Caisleán Bhlárna, Niamh, Aidan, and Conor were searching for a four-leaf clover to win a bet.

Ga: Bhí imire éadrom d'ealaín sinsearach sna garraithe ag meascadh leis an torann aingeal bóthair, agus bhí a fhios ag gach duine sa ghrúpa go raibh dúshlán mór rompu.
En: There was a faint hint of ancient art blending in the gardens with the noise of roadside angels, and everyone in the group knew they had a great challenge ahead.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ag brionglóideach faoi chlóibh uathúil a fháil do taighde a chumasún, agus bhí Aidan ag iarraidh an comórtas a bhuachan.
En: Niamh was dreaming about finding a unique clove for her research prowess, and Aidan wanted to win the competition.

Ga: Bhí Conor, cé go raibh cuma fuar air, ragobair faoina fhiacla le gníomh a chuardach.
En: Conor, even though he appeared to be unfazed, was diligently looking for action.

Ga: Idir an fras stórála i rith an lae, ní raibh i ngach cúinne den pháirc ach cnoic chalaíochta.
En: Amid the sporadic showers throughout the day, every corner of the park was but a hill of the mundane.

Ga: Más aingeal bóthair leo féin a bhí sna turasóirí agus na lips díobh, chuardaigh siadsan Niamh, Aidan agus Conor na cleraigh.
En: The tourists, with their lips parted, like angels of the road, searched for Niamh, Aidan, and Conor as clerics.

Ga: Bhí turasóirí agus a bhfoláine ag meascadh sa scéal, ag iarraidh a raiteas féin a chur leis an eachtra.
En: Tourists and their chatter mixed into the story, attempting to add their own narrative to the event.

Ga: "An bhfuil sibhse ag lorg an Croí Cloiche?
En: "Are you looking for the Heart Stone?"

Ga: " gháire duine amháin, agus greann a tharraingt amach as malaí an ghrúpa.
En: one of them laughed, drawing humor from the group's bags.

Ga: Thóg Niamh deireadh seasmhach, ag feiceáil go raibh an mheascraíocht féin ina bhealach, agus tharlaigh sí dul i dteangmháil lena gcuid ceisteanna.
En: Niamh stood firm, realizing that the mixture itself was a path to follow, and decided to engage with their questions.

Ga: Le feidhm an turasóireachta, bhuail grúpa eile isteach sa chomhairleacht, ag tairiscint lámh isteach sa chuardach.
En: By function of tourism, another group entered the consultation, offering a hand in the search.

Ga: Agus eitleán gorm an Bhlárna ag glanrá, le stiúir na Nicolás, tharraig siad iad féin isteach i gceantar iargúlta de urraí áthais.
En: And with the blue plane of Bhlárna clearing, under the guidance of Nicolás, they found themselves in a secluded area of joyful groves.

Ga: Ní raibh neamhshónta ann ach renóg i mbéalciún seetheacha.
En: There was no innocence there but a star in the mouths of seven sages.

Ga: D'oscail sé gairdín draíochta de chlóibh le cúig phéacán uimhreach.
En: A magical garden of cloves with five-digit numbers opened up.

Ga: Níor phléasc ach namaí nua i bhfianaise binne an ghrúpa.
En: Only a new enemy appeared in the sweet presence of the group.

Ga: Leis an méid sin, d'fhás Niamh níos muiníneach ina taighde.
En: With that, Niamh grew more confident in her research.

Ga: Tháinig Aidan go tuiscint nach raibh aon íobairt i gcomhlachas, agus d'aimsigh Conor caitheamh isteach le cúpla cliceann greannmhar i ngach croí.
En: Aidan came to understand that there was no sacrifice in fellowship, and Conor found a way to interject a few funny remarks into every heart.

Ga: Iad uile cheerfully, bhíodh an cheist a bhí leagtha ar fáil réitithe go hiomlán.
En: They all, cheerfully, resolved the question that was set.

Ga: Agus iad ag dul ar ais i dtreo an chaisleáin, bhí a ngiotaí ag gáire agus ag comhrá, gach duine le buachan ar a chúis féin.
En: As they walked back towards the castle, they were laughing and chatting, each one with their own reason for winning.

Ga: Ar deireadh, b’fhiú gach soicind den turas seo dóibh.
En: In the end, every second of this journey was worth it for them.

Vocabulary Words:
clay: créafóg
secluded: iargúlta
research: taighde
diligently: ragobair
sporadic: fras stórála
mundane: calaíochta
tourists: turasóirí
chatter: foláine
engage: dul i dteangmháil
guidance: stiúir
groves: urrái
innocence: neamhshónta
sages: seetheacha
magical: draíochta
enemy: namhaid
fellowship: comhlachas
humor: greann
proficiency: cumasún
ancient: sinsearach
challenge: dúshlán
firm: seasmhach
mixture: meascraíocht
consultation: comhairleacht
presence: fianaise
joyful: áthais
sacrifice: íobairt
resolve: réiteach
cheerfully: go hiomlán

Fluent Fiction - Irish: The Celtic Revelation: Unearthing Myths in Winter's Veil
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí gaoith fhionnuar ag séideadh thar Bhearna na hÉireann agus bhí an talamh calraice ag clúdach an bhaile áitiúil le scáil éadrom sneachta.
En: A cool wind was blowing over the Bearna na hÉireann and the frost's ground was lightly covering the local town with a light shadow of snow.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ina suí taobh istigh dá phuball lámhach lena solas beag, ag scrúdú seana-art féin.
En: Niamh was sitting inside her tent, with her small lamp, studying ancient art she discovered herself.

Ga: D'fhéach sí amach ar na páirceanna clochacha.
En: She looked out at the rocky fields.

Ga: Is beag duine a thugadh faoi deara an chruth sa charraig, ach chonaic sí rud neamhghnách ann.
En: Few people noticed the shape in the rock, but she saw something unusual in it.

Ga: Sceideal an gheimhridh gan stad, ach bhí fuinneamh aici a scéal féin a chruthú.
En: The winter schedule was relentless, but she had the energy to create her own story.

Ga: Táirge an tSamhain a bhí ann, ach anois bhí céad faoina seoin.
En: It was a Samhain artifact, but now it was a hundred years old.

Ga: Bhraith sí go raibh an seana-art ar rud éigin i bhfad níos mó.
En: She felt that the ancient art was connected to something much bigger.

Ga: Bhí seans ann ceangal a dhéanamh le miotas Ceilteach.
En: There was a chance to connect with Celtic mythology.

Ga: Ag an am céanna, bhí Eoin taobh amuigh.
En: At the same time, Eoin was outside.

Ga: B'fhearr leis monraithe stairiúla na háite a dhoiciméadú agus na foinsí áitiúla a choinneáil i gcuimhne.
En: He preferred to document the historical monuments of the place and keep local sources in mind.

Ga: Ach bhí dorchaíocht an gheimhridh ag mealladh a shamhlaíocht.
En: But the winter darkness was enticing his imagination.

Ga: Tar éis dó teacht isteach san áit a raibh Niamh, lig sé osna éighrómna amach, “Ní bhfuair mé rud atá an-chreidimh fós, ach tá suim agam.
En: After he entered where Niamh was, he let out a light breath, "I haven’t found anything very credible yet, but I am interested."

Ga: ”Siléar an lá, tairngreacht an croiméal i lámha Niamh.
En: The light of the day, the prophecy of the artifact was in Niamh's hands.

Ga: “Féach, Eoin,” ar sí, ag pointeáil air, “Is mar dheartháir cineálta é seo.
En: "Look, Eoin," she said, pointing at it, "This is like a kind brother.

Ga: Féach na líníochtaí.
En: Look at the drawings.

Ga: Seo rud suntasach.
En: This is something remarkable."

Ga: ”D'oscail gaoth mhór a shúile go leathan.
En: A great wind opened his eyes wide.

Ga: “Ar mhó de na seanghníomhartha Ceilteacha é?
En: "Is it one of the Celtic relics?"

Ga: ” d'iarr sé.
En: he asked.

Ga: Bhí an suim ina shúil an-soiléir.
En: The interest in his eyes was very clear.

Ga: Bhí radharc geal ag teacht óna lasair scála beag.
En: A bright vision was coming from its small scale flame.

Ga: D'fhéach Niamh isteach ina shúile, “Creidim gur fionnachtain neamhchoitianta é seo, a Eoin.
En: Niamh looked into his eyes, "I believe this is an extraordinary discovery, Eoin.

Ga: Féach le do shúil féin.
En: See with your own eyes.

Ga: Seo míorúilt an Bhurren.
En: This is the miracle of the Burren."

Ga: ”D'oibrigh an dá chara laistigh den phuball, iarannaoí a dhoimhniú roimh úsaid.
En: The two friends worked inside the tent, deepening the ironwork before using it.

Ga: Thuig Niamh go raibh tús speisialta roimpe, deontas an chlú domhanda a thuill sé as an eolas.
En: Niamh understood there was a special start ahead, earning the global fame from the knowledge.

Ga: Sa stoirm mhór, tháinig míorúilt eile.
En: In the great storm, another miracle arrived.

Ga: Faoi sholas an tsolais a bhí thall, bhí ingréineach ar an gcomhartha.
En: Under the light that was beyond, there was an inscription on the sign.

Ga: Aingeal stairiúil, rangú ard miotasúil.
En: Historical angel, high mythical rank.

Ga: Bhí an straight cheart roimhe.
En: The right path was ahead.

Ga: Le beannú na bliana, bhí Niamh níos muiníní ina íomháil féin.
En: With the greeting of the year, Niamh was more confident in her image.

Ga: Agus Eoin fuair iontais nua ag an ársaíocht.
En: And Eoin found new wonder in the antiquity.

Ga: Bhí tuiscint nua ag titim iontu araon, rud nach raibh súil ag aon duine.
En: A new understanding was falling into both of them, something no one expected.

Ga: Ba dheimhin gur chuid den is miotas seo gan amhras.
En: Indeed, it was part of this undoubtedly mythical story.

Ga: Agus mar sin, i measc na gaoith laistigh den gheimhreadh an Bhurren, chruinnigh dhá anam chun scéal uathúil a roinnt, ag saibhriú fiosracht faoi léir Úrsléacht Ceilteach.
En: And so, among the winds within the winter of the Burren, two souls gathered to share a unique tale, enriching curiosity about the Celtic Revelation.

Ga: Bhí miotaseolaíocht imithe ina phianbhuailteacht aonair.
En: Mythology had transformed into an individual adventure.

Ga: Ar a mbealach féin, bhí siad ag aimsigh comhlántacht agus réiteach buan.
En: In their own way, they were discovering complementarity and lasting resolution.

Vocabulary Words:
frost: calraice
shadow: scáil
tent: puball
lamp: solas
ancient: seana
art: ealaín
rocky: clochacha
shape: cruth
relentless: gan stad
artifact: táirge
schedule: sceideal
monuments: monraithe
enticing: mealladh
prophecy: tairngreacht
relics: seanghníomhartha
flame: lasair
discovery: fionnachtain
miracle: míorúilt
ironwork: iarannaoí
inscription: ingréineach
angel: aingeal
mythical: miotasúil
wonder: iontais
antiquity: ársaíocht
curiosity: fiosracht
mythology: miotaseolaíocht
adventure: pianbhuailteacht
complementarity: comhlántacht
resolution: réiteach
global fame: clú domhanda

Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Edge to Embrace: Niamh's Leap into Freedom
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Ga: Lá fuar geimhridh a bhí ann ag Aillte an Mhothair.
En: It was a cold winter's day at Aillte an Mhothair (the Cliffs of Moher).

Ga: Bhí an spéir lán de scamall dorcha, agus bhí an fharraige thíos ag bualadh go trom in aghaidh na gcloch.
En: The sky was full of dark clouds, and the sea below was crashing heavily against the rocks.

Ga: Seasann Niamh ar imeall na n-aillte.
En: Niamh stands at the edge of the cliffs.

Ga: Tá gaoth an gheimhridh ag séideadh go láidir timpeall uirthi, ag múscailt boladh na farraige agus an tsaoirse ina croí.
En: The winter wind blows strongly around her, awakening the smell of the sea and a sense of freedom in her heart.

Ga: Bhí Imbolc buailte léi.
En: Imbolc had arrived.

Ga: Ceiliúradh a bhí ann, ag tús an earraigh.
En: It was a celebration at the start of spring.

Ga: Sa lá atá inniu ann, bhí súil aici le tús nua.
En: Today, she hoped for a new beginning.

Ga: Breathnaíonn sí amach ar dhreachraon na n-aillte, ag smaoineamh ar an méid atá aici: slí bheatha sábháilte, ach leadránach.
En: She looks out over the landscape of the cliffs, thinking about all she has: a safe, but boring, career.

Ga: Ní raibh sí sásta leis.
En: She wasn't satisfied with it.

Ga: Bhí a croí lán le dúil i saoirse, ach bhí eagla uirthi freisin roimh an athrú.
En: Her heart was full of a desire for freedom, but she was also afraid of change.

Ga: Chongnóidh a cairde Connor agus Siobhan di, ach ní féidir leo an cinneadh a dhéanamh di.
En: Her friends Connor and Siobhan would support her, but they couldn't make the decision for her.

Ga: Tá Niamh ag streachailt.
En: Niamh is struggling.

Ga: "Cad is fiú an ghéarchúis, má tá saol gan brí agat?
En: "What's the use of sharp insight if you have a life without meaning?"

Ga: " smaoiníonn sí.
En: she thinks.

Ga: Bheartaigh sí teacht anseo, áit a bhí ceangailte leis na fiantais seanda agus an nádúr, chun fásán agus misneach a aimsiú.
En: She decided to come here, a place tied to ancient legends and nature, to find solitude and courage.

Ga: Bhraitheann sí cumhacht láidir na haillte.
En: She feels the strong power of the cliffs.

Ga: Léiríonn siad cumhacht agus buanseasmhacht an dúlra.
En: They represent the strength and resilience of nature.

Ga: "Má thuigfeadh na haillte ár scéalta," a deir sí léi féin, "déanfaidh siad misneach a thabhairt dom.
En: "If the cliffs could understand our stories," she tells herself, "they would give me courage."

Ga: "Stáit chilleann sí go mall ó imeall na n-aillte.
En: She slowly steps away from the edge of the cliffs.

Ga: Léim urlain faoisimh laistigh dá croí.
En: A sense of relief leaps inside her heart.

Ga: Anois a thosaíonn sí a hacmhainní istigh a aimsiú.
En: Now she begins to find her inner resources.

Ga: Bhí a fhios aici, ag an nóiméad sin, go raibh an cosán síoraí roimh a croí féin réidh le taiscéaladh.
En: She knew at that moment that the eternal path before her own heart was ready to be explored.

Ga: Beidh sí ag teacht ar aithne mhaith uirthi féin, céim ar chéim.
En: She will come to know herself well, step by step.

Ga: Nuair a ghlacann sí píosa siar ón imeall, tagann an suaimhneas aisteach uirthi.
En: When she steps back from the edge, a strange peace comes over her.

Ga: Tá sí réidh.
En: She is ready.

Ga: Beidh sí gluaiseacht sa treo nua seo le misneach nua.
En: She will move in this new direction with fresh courage.

Ga: Tógann sí céim sa saol nua seo, tús nua le teacht don earrach.
En: She takes a step into this new life, with a new beginning coming for spring.

Ga: Breathnaíonn sí ar an spéir os cionn, áit a bhfuil rian den ghrian ag teacht tríd na scamall.
En: She looks at the sky above, where a trace of the sun is breaking through the clouds.

Ga: Faigheann sí neart agus crógacht ann.
En: She finds strength and bravery there.

Ga: Níl aon ghá le breathnú siar.
En: There is no need to look back.

Ga: Tá Niamh ar a bealach nua.
En: Niamh is on her new path.

Ga: An fharraige ag béicíl thíos, tá a saol ag tosú mar a bhí riamh i gceist.
En: The sea is roaring below, and her life is beginning as it was always meant to.

Ga: Féachann sí amach ar an imeall agus mothaíonn sí an t-athrú.
En: She looks out at the edge and feels the change.

Ga: Athruithe ina croí, tosaíonn sí síos an cosán abhaile, réidh lena saol nua gan eagla.
En: With changes in her heart, she begins down the path home, ready for her new life without fear.

Ga: Níl Niamh leisciúil ná coimhthíoch.
En: Niamh is neither lazy nor a stranger.

Ga: Tá sí saor agus dírithe, réidh leis an am atá ag teacht.
En: She is free and focused, ready for the time to come.

Vocabulary Words:
crashing: bualadh
awakening: múscailt
freedom: saoirse
solitude: fásán
insight: géarchúis
resilience: buanseasmhacht
step: céim
trace: rian
bravery: crógacht
roaring: béicíl
focused: dírithe
struggling: streachailt
afraid: eagla
legends: fiantais
courage: misneach
relief: faoisimh
landscape: dreachraon
eternal: síoraí
explore: taiscéaladh
beginning: tús
strength: neart
edge: imeall
path: cosán
desire: dúil
ancient: seanda
safe: sábháilte
boring: leadránach
decision: cinneadh
ready: réidh
heart: croí

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Siobhán's Journey: Finding Strength in Silence
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Siúlann Siobhan tríd an halla gnóthach i gColáiste Pobail Naomh Pádraig.
En: Siobhán walks through the busy hall in Coláiste Pobail Naomh Pádraig.

Ga: Tá an geimhreadh anseo agus mothaíonn an fuacht ag teannadh isteach uirthi, cé nach bhfuil an aimsir an-fhuar sa scoil.
En: Winter is here and she feels the cold creeping in on her, even though the weather isn't very cold inside the school.

Ga: Tá fós sneachta leáite le feiceáil tríd na fuinneoga.
En: Melted snow is still visible through the windows.

Ga: Tá guthanna ardchaointe na scoláirí eile ag druidim timpeall uirthi mar tonnta i bhfarraige mhór.
En: The loud voices of the other students are closing around her like waves in a large sea.

Ga: Ar ndóigh, bíonn an gnóthachtáil seo de ghnáth suaimhnis aici, ina ndéanann sí cara lena smaointe ciúine.
En: Usually, this busyness is a calm for her, where she makes friends with her quiet thoughts.

Ga: Ach inniu, tá gach rud ró-ard do cheann Siobhan.
En: But today, everything is too loud for Siobhán's head.

Ga: Tá athshnua ag a migreán, éadrom ach leanúnach, a dhorchoileann a hintinn gach re seach.
En: Her migraine has returned, light but persistent, clouding her mind every now and then.

Ga: Ach ní mór di fanacht dírithe.
En: But she must stay focused.

Ga: Tá uirthi a bheith ar a dícheall, mar is breá léi bheith i gceannas ar an rang sna scrúduithe.
En: She has to do her best, as she loves being at the top of the class in the exams.

Ga: Buaileann sí le Aiden ag an gcoirnéal ina bhfuil na comh-aireachta ag seasamh mar shaighdiúirí dílse.
En: She meets Aiden at the corner where the lockers stand like loyal soldiers.

Ga: Tá gáire mór ar a aghaidh, a fhuinneamh iontach mar nós é, fiú má tá an aimsir dorcha amuigh.
En: There's a big smile on his face, his energy as great as ever, even if the weather is dark outside.

Ga: "Dia duit, Siobhan," arsa sé le croí mhaith. "Tá cuma ort ar nós go bhféadfadh tú roinnt scíthe a úsáid?"
En: "Hello, Siobhán," he says warmly. "You look like you could use some rest?"

Ga: "Cinnte," a deir sí, ag iarraidh an pian a cheilt faoi aoibh gháire laidir. "Ach tá mé ceart go leor."
En: "Certainly," she says, trying to hide the pain under a strong smile. "But I'm okay."

Ga: Féachann Aiden uirthi le súile imníoch. "Má tá cabhair uait, táim anseo."
En: Aiden looks at her with concerned eyes. "If you need help, I'm here."

Ga: Buailim leo-annsin, Fiona a thabhairt isteach. "Siobhan," arsa Fiona go cneasta ach go daingean, "ní gá go mbíonn tú i do laoch i gcónaí. Inis dom, cad atá ag cur isteach ort?"
En: They are then joined by Fiona. "Siobhán," says Fiona gently but firmly, "you don't always have to be a hero. Tell me, what's bothering you?"

Ga: "Is beag an rud é," freagraíonn Siobhan, cáint aici an t-ualach a sheachaint. "Nílim ag iarraidh aon imní a chruthú."
En: "It's nothing much," Siobhán replies, avoiding the burden of conversation. "I don't want to create any worry."

Ga: Níl Fiona sásta leis an bhfreagra sin. "Caithfidh tú aire a thabhairt do do shláinte, Siobhan. Tá sé níos tábhachtaí ná aon rud eile."
En: Fiona isn't satisfied with that answer. "You need to take care of your health, Siobhán. It's more important than anything else."

Ga: Faigheann Siobhan an misneach, cé nach bhfuil sí cinnte cén fáth, b'fhéidir ar an lá ar leith sin, ach tagann sí chun an chinneadh cabhair a lorg sa deireadh.
En: Siobhán finds the courage, although she's not sure why, maybe on that particular day, but she finally decides to seek help.

Ga: Siúlann sí go mall chuig doras an oifige altranais agus buaileann sí cnag beag air.
En: She walks slowly to the nurse's office door and gently knocks on it.

Ga: Osclaíonn an altra é, le haobrín lách agus croí oscailte ag fanacht ar an taobh istigh.
En: The nurse opens it, with a kind smile and an open heart waiting inside.

Ga: Labhraíonn Siobhan faoi dheireadh, ag ligean deora mar nach raibh sí ag súil leo. "Táim tuirseach... tá sé uafásach," a deir sí, ag mothú na bhfocal ag titim amhail clocha óna béal.
En: Siobhán finally speaks, tears falling unexpectedly. "I'm tired... it's awful," she says, feeling the words drop like stones from her mouth.

Ga: "Ith síoraí, is láidir thú," a deir an altra go bog. "Sásófadh sé mo chroí dá bhfaighfeá scíth agus tá é sin ceart go leor."
En: "Eat eternal, you are strong," the nurse says softly. "It would make my heart glad if you took a rest, and that's okay."

Ga: Go luath ina dhiaidh sin, faigheann Siobhan taise, piléar beag do phian, agus áit gegéantach ina dtógann sí sos ó uair an chloig árd.
En: Shortly thereafter, Siobhán receives relief, a small pill for pain, and a quiet place where she takes a break from the high pace.

Ga: Ag teacht amach as an oifig, mothaíonn sí an t-iontas a chuir imní ar aisce.
En: Coming out of the office, she feels the burden of worry lift.

Ga: Tuigeann sí anois go bhfuil neart i lorg cabhrach agus go bhfuil ar intinn í a úsáid.
En: She understands now that there is strength in seeking help, and she intends to use it.

Ga: Sraith nua sclábhaithe go dtí an réaltacht.
En: A new layer of understanding through reality.

Ga: Tá an sos duairce ag titim anois, cuirtear buíoch dhomhain i ndán di nach féidir a fholaíonn le haon fhichneach amháin.
En: The gloomy rest is now falling, bathed in deep gratitude that cannot be hidden with any mere blush.

Ga: B’fhéidir ní bheadh sí ag tosnú as an tús arís, ach is cinnte go raibh sí níos saibhre ó thaobh taithí.
En: She might not be starting from scratch, but she's certainly richer in experience.

Vocabulary Words:
creeping: ag teannadh
melted: leáite
visible: le feiceáil
calm: suaimhneas
persistent: leanúnach
clouding: a dhorchoileann
focused: dírithe
exam: scrúdú
lockers: comh-aireachta
loyal: dílis
concerned: imníoch
avoiding: ag seachaint
burden: ualach
nurse: altra
knocks: buaileann cnag
tears: deora
faint: éiríonn lag
eternal: síoraí
gratitude: buíochas
strength: neart
understanding: tuigsint
gloomy: duairce
bathed: curtha faoi
blush: fichneach
relief: faoiseamh
courage: misneach
hero: laoch
particular: ar leith
pain: pian
health: sláinte

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Triumph on Cliffs: A Sibling Adventure Unites Spirits
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Tá an ghaoth fuar ag séideadh ó mhaoil na gcnoc anuas chuig Aillte an Mhothair.
En: The cold wind is blowing from the maoil na gcnoc down to the Aillte an Mhothair.

Ga: Tá Brigid, Cillian, agus Fiadh tagtha le chéile do theacht le chéile teaghlaigh.
En: Brigid, Cillian, and Fiadh have come together for a family gathering.

Ga: Tá an Nollaig thart, ach mothaíonn an geimhreadh go fóill géar.
En: Christmas is over, but winter still feels sharp.

Ga: Is í Brigid an duine is sine sa chlann.
En: Brigid is the eldest in the family.

Ga: Tá sí freagrach i gcónaí, ach uaireanta bíonn sí faoi strus le hionchais na muintire.
En: She is always responsible, but sometimes she is stressed with family expectations.

Ga: Ar an láimh eile tá Cillian, an siblín is óige, lán de spiorad eachtraíochta, rud a chuireann Brigid buartha.
En: On the other hand, Cillian, the youngest sibling, is full of adventurous spirit, which worries Brigid.

Ga: Fiadh, an rud óg, bíonn eagla uirthi go dtitfeadh sí as radharc na gclann.
En: Fiadh, the youngest, is afraid that she might fall out of the family's sight.

Ga: Bhí sé ag titim isteach go dti an tráthnóna nuair a chuaigh siad chuig an áilleacht nádúrtha sin.
En: It was turning to evening when they went to that natural beauty.

Ga: Bhí an t-aer glan agus bhí uisce an Aigéin Atlantach ag scalladh in aghaidh na gcarraigeacha thíos.
En: The air was clean and the water of the Atlantic Ocean was splashing against the rocks below.

Ga: Bhí siad réidh chun scíth a ligean agus caint fhad saoil a bheith acu faoina gcéile.
En: They were ready to relax and have a long chat with each other.

Ga: "Ba mhian liom eachtra a bheith againn!
En: "I wish we'd have an adventure!"

Ga: " a dúirt Cillian, a shúile ag taitneamh le sceitimíní.
En: said Cillian, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Ga: "Ach gan baol," a d'fhiafraigh Brigid, idirnáisiúnta agus chomh sábháilte agus a bhí sí, ag breathnú ar Fiadh go cúramach.
En: "But without danger," asked Brigid, international and as safe as she was, watching Fiadh carefully.

Ga: Lena linn, d’éirigh Fiadh beagáinín uaigneach.
En: Meanwhile, Fiadh became a little lonely.

Ga: Isteach sa nádúr íseal, bhí sí ag iarraidh taispeáint dá muintir gur iníon chumasach í.
En: Immersed in the low nature, she wanted to show her family that she was a capable daughter.

Ga: Ach níor thug sí faoi deara go raibh an talamh sleamhain in aice leis an imeall géar.
En: But she didn't notice that the ground was slippery near the sharp edge.

Ga: Chonacthas é ar chuma géar míchúramach.
En: It appeared recklessly sharp.

Ga: Le craos beagnach neamhdhearfa, rith Brigid agus Cillian i dtreo Fiadh.
En: With almost undetermined rush, Brigid and Cillian ran towards Fiadh.

Ga: Bhí an comhghábhail acu in am, agus tháinig Baile an Fhaoinach go Taobh shiúr shlánchóirim dreach.
En: They reached her just in time, and Baile an Fhaoinach came safely to the side in a careful manner.

Ga: Nuair a shroich siad í, sheas Fiadh go sábháilte idir an bheirt.
En: When they reached her, Fiadh stood safely between the two.

Ga: Bhí a srón beag ag rith agus a lámh ag crith, ach bhí sé follasach nár thuig sí go hiomlán an chontúirt ina raibh sí.
En: Her small nose was running and her hand was trembling, but it was clear she didn't fully understand the danger she was in.

Ga: Ghabh sí buíochas leo, a ghlas beag ag dul ag na cúntóirí blianta.
En: She thanked them, her small lock fitting with her older helpers.

Ga: B'shin an nóiméad a thuig siad an dóchúlacht d'athchruthú.
En: That was the moment they understood the likelihood of recreation.

Ga: "Táimid níos fearr mar thriúr," dúirt Brigid, argónaistiúil.
En: "We are better as three," said Brigid, confidently.

Ga: "Bíodh go mbeimid curtha ar an mbóthar céim i gcine, ach táimid níos láidre chomhair.
En: "Even if we are put on the race path, we are stronger together."

Ga: "D'fhoghlaim Brigid a bheith cúthail ar theacht chun cinn, go háirithe le vóta iontaofa Cillian agus na ciall éin chumas Fiadh.
En: Brigid learned to be shy about stepping forward, especially with the trustworthy vote of Cillian and the capable bird sense of Fiadh.

Ga: Bhí radharc na sléibhte ina rith go soiléir i gcloigeann an lae sin.
En: The sight of the mountains was clearly running in the mind of that day.

Ga: I ndeireadh na dála, agus siad ag imeacht ón aillte fadálacha le chéile, bhí a fhios acu gur chuir siad le chéile mar chlann.
En: In the end, as they left the long cliffs together, they knew they had bonded as a family.

Ga: Dhúisigh siad go grinn agus ní dhearmadfaidís an lá sin go deo.
En: They woke up keenly and they would never forget that day.

Ga: Tá an caidreamh siblín níos fearr ná riamh.
En: The sibling relationship is better than ever.

Vocabulary Words:
blowing: séideadh
gathering: teacht le chéile
sharp: géar
eldest: duine is sine
stressed: faoi strus
siblings: siblíní
adventurous: spiorad eachtraíochta
lonely: uaigneach
immersed: isteach
recklessly: míchúramach
sparkling: ag taitneamh
trembling: ag crith
danger: baol
recreation: athchruthú
confidently: argónaistiúil
responsible: freagrach
expectations: hionchais
Atlantic Ocean: Aigéin Atlantach
capable: chumasach
slippery: sleamhain
undetermined: neamhdhearfa
lonely: uaigneach
nose: srón
determined: dearfa
edge: imeall
chat: caint
unforgettable: ní dhearmadfaidís
adventure: eachtra
bonded: chuir le chéile
siblings' relationship: caidreamh siblín