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Fluent Fiction - Irish: Legacy Reverberates: A Winter Tradition Revisited
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an gaoth ag séideadh go láidir ar maidin, agus bhí brat mór de cheo ag síneadh trasna Clochán an Aifir.
En: The wind was blowing strongly in the morning, and a large blanket of fog stretched across Clochán an Aifir.

Ga: Bhí gach rud gléasta i ngealóig an gheimhridh, mar a bheadh sé ag iarraidh cuirfeast ar na deirfiúracha agus deartháir a tháinig ann go luath ar an lá úd.
En: Everything was dressed in the brightness of winter, as if it were trying to challenge the sisters and brother who arrived early that day.

Ga: Bhí Rory i gceannas, a srón daingean isteach sa ghaoth.
En: Rory was leading, his nose steadfast into the wind.

Ga: Bhí a fholt dubh cosúil le scáth sellphéist ag aitinn ón ghaoth.
En: His black hair was like a shadowy silhouette waving in the wind.

Ga: Bhí sé ag baint amach gnó croí seang a athar – an traidisiún a thosnaigh sé sa chlann nuair a bhí siad níos óige.
En: He was carrying on with his father's old business – a tradition he had started in the family when they were younger.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán, le hintinn caol, ag suirí ar Rory agus Eamon, an duine is óige, ag déanamh iarracht coimeád suas leis na céimeanna móra roimpi.
En: Siobhán, with a sharp mind, was teasing Rory, and Eamon, the youngest, was trying hard to keep up with the larger steps ahead.

Ga: Ach mhothaigh Eamon, mar is minic, go raibh sé taobh amuigh ar fad.
En: But Eamon often felt completely left out.

Ga: "Rory," a d'éiligh Siobhán, "cad é an fáth go bhfuil muid anseo i lár an gheimhridh?
En: "Rory," Siobhán demanded, "why are we here in the middle of winter?

Ga: Ní bhímid anseo ar lá gréine fiú.
En: We’re not even here on a sunny day."

Ga: ""D'fhág ár n-athair traidisiún dúinn," d'fhreagair Rory, croí na foighne aige.
En: "Our father left us a tradition," Rory responded, patience at the heart of his words.

Ga: "Tá sé níos mó ná turas.
En: "It's more than a trip.

Ga: Is cuimhne é, nasc.
En: It's a memory, a connection.

Ga: Is é sin an fáth a choinneoimid an traidisiún beo.
En: That's why we keep the tradition alive."

Ga: "Chroith Eamon a cheann, brón ina ghuth óg.
En: Eamon shook his head, sadness in his young voice.

Ga: "Ach cad mura dtuigim é?
En: "But what if I don't understand it?

Ga: Táimid anseo, fuar, agus níl an t-athair anseo le muid a threorú.
En: We're here, cold, and our father isn't here to guide us."

Ga: "Lean siad ar aghaidh, gach céim ag dul níos géire, ach níor fhéach Rory siar.
En: They continued on, each step growing sharper, but Rory never looked back.

Ga: Nuair a shroich siad barr na clocha, d'éirigh an ceo rud beag níos taine agus chonaic siad spás os a gcomhair.
En: When they reached the top of the rocks, the fog thinned a bit, revealing a space before them.

Ga: Bhí na tonnta ag bualadh na gcolún le deabhóid ghoirt, agus cheol an mhara cosúil le molpag meascán de nótaí.
En: The waves crashed against the columns with a salty devotion, and the sea chanted like a hymn of mixed notes.

Ga: Thóg Rory bosca ar an talamh.
En: Rory took a box from the ground.

Ga: Dearbhán sean d'aois ina láimhe.
En: An old voucher in his hand.

Ga: "Níl sé faoi cathain nó cén áit," a dúirt sé go ciúin ach go soiléir.
En: "It's not about when or where," he said quietly yet clearly.

Ga: "Baineann sé leis an bhfuinneamh a roinnimid.
En: "It's about the energy we share.

Ga: Seo, ag an bpointe seo, bhí an chaoi a mhothaigh sé á choinneáil beo.
En: Here, at this point, was how he felt, keeping it alive."

Ga: "Bhí nóiméad tost ann agus ansin, gan choinne, thosaigh Siobhán ag gáire.
En: There was a moment of silence, and then, unexpectedly, Siobhán started laughing.

Ga: "Cuimhnigh an uair a chaith an t-athair naíonna isteach sa bholgán beag sin d'uisce?
En: "Remember the time father tossed us into that little bubble of water?

Ga: Cheap sé gur bia mara a bhí ann!
En: He thought it was seafood!"

Ga: "Gáire in ann gach duine a bhogadh.
En: Laughter capable of moving everyone present.

Ga: Rory, Siobhán agus Eamon, ag gáire in aon áit amháin faoi chuimhní a bhí, go dtí an t-am sin, folaithe ag an oighear.
En: Rory, Siobhán, and Eamon, laughing together at memories that had been hidden until then, hidden by the ice.

Ga: "Ceart go leor," a dúirt Eamon go séimh, mothú bráithreachais ag titim ar a ghualainn.
En: "Alright," Eamon said gently, a feeling of brotherhood settling on his shoulders.

Ga: "Déanaimis é seo a choinneáil beo, ach déanaimís é ar ár mbealach féin.
En: "Let's keep this alive, but let's do it our way.

Ga: Seo, agus ionas go mbeidh scéalta againn le hinsint faoi.
En: Here, so that we'll have stories to tell about it."

Ga: "D'fhéach Rory ar a dheartháir agus a dheirfiúr, tuiscint nua ag glinn in aigne.
En: Rory looked at his brother and sister, a new understanding glistening in his mind.

Ga: Ní raibh an traidisiún faoi bheith ina aithris dhílis den am atá caite.
En: The tradition wasn't about being an exact replica of the past.

Ga: Mar sin féin, bhí sé faoi lintí a tharraingt le chéile, fiú sa ghaoth fhionnuar seo ag Clochán an Aifir.
En: Still, it was about linking together, even in the cold wind at Clochán an Aifir.

Ga: Ag dul ar ais leis, léim a gcroíleabhar le meabhair nua, agus í briste óna chéile, ach le chéile thar aon rud eile.
En: As they went back, their heartbook leapt with new memories, broken apart but together above all else.

Ga: Rinne siad gealltanas, sea, coinníoll nua a chuirfeadh oidhreacht a n-athar agus a chéilearacht i ngníomh.
En: They made a promise, yes, a new condition that would carry on the legacy of their father and their unity.

Ga: Fiú ag dul abhaile, bhí na tonnta ag leanúint ar aghaidh, ag soláthar ceol murmúint droch-aimseartha mar mhná.
En: Even heading home, the waves continued, providing a murmuring tune of rough times like a woman's song.

Vocabulary Words:
blanket: brat
fog: ceo
brightness: gealóig
challenge: cuirfeast
nose: srón
steadfast: daingean
silhouette: scáth
waving: aitinn
tradition: traidisiún
teasing: suirí
devotion: deabhóid
hymn: molpag
voucher: dearbhán
energy: fuinneamh
silence: tost
laughing: gáire
capable: ábalta
brotherhood: bráithreachais
replica: aithris
heartbook: croíleabhar
legacy: oidhreacht
murmuring: murmúint
tune: ceol
glistening: glinn
foggy: ceomhar
sharper: géire
thinned: tanaí
chant: cheol
unexpectedly: gan choinne
shoulders: ghualainn

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Between Ancient Stones and Hearts: A Lesson in Balance
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí Eamon agus Siobhan ag siúl i dtreo Newgrange.
En: Eamon and Siobhan were walking towards Newgrange.

Ga: Bhí lá fuar ag deireadh an gheimhridh, ach bhí áilleacht san aer.
En: It was a cold day at the end of winter, but there was beauty in the air.

Ga: D’amhairc Eamon ar na clocha ársa, a shíl sé a bhí lán de rúin na linne.
En: Eamon looked at the ancient stones, which he thought were full of the secrets of the ages.

Ga: Bhíodh sé ag iarraidh an grianghraf foirfe a ghlacadh chun é a thaispeáint sa taispeántas a bhí ag teacht aníos.
En: He always tried to take the perfect photograph to showcase in the upcoming exhibition.

Ga: “Seo an t-am, Siobhan,” arsa Eamon le sceitimíní ina ghlór.
En: “This is the moment, Siobhan,” said Eamon with excitement in his voice.

Ga: “Beidh an grianghraf seo speisialta.”
En: “This photo will be special.”

Ga: Bhí Siobhan ag breathnú timpeall.
En: Siobhan was looking around.

Ga: “Tá sé álainn anseo, ach tá tú cinnte go bhfuil tú ceart? Tá cuma tuirseach ort,” a dúirt sí go cúramach.
En: “It’s beautiful here, but are you sure you're okay? You look tired,” she said carefully.

Ga: Rinne Eamon gáire, ag iarraidh imní Siobhan a chur amú.
En: Eamon laughed, trying to dismiss Siobhan’s concern.

Ga: “Tá mé ceart go leor,” arsa sé, cé gur mhothaigh sé rud éigin duineach laistigh.
En: “I’m fine,” he said, although he felt something uneasy inside.

Ga: Ní raibh fonn air a admháil cé chomh dona is a bhí a shláinte ag éirí.
En: He didn't want to admit how much his health was deteriorating.

Ga: Ní fada ina dhiaidh sin, bhí siad sa suíomh foirfe chun an grianghraf a ghlacadh.
En: Not long after, they found the perfect spot to take the photo.

Ga: Bhí an spéir liath, ach thóg sé réabhlach de thintreach sa cheo.
En: The sky was gray, but a streak of lightning lit up the mist.

Ga: “Fan, Siobhan,” a d’iarr Eamon uirthi.
En: “Wait, Siobhan,” he asked her.

Ga: Shiúil sé cúpla céim ar ais, a cheamara ullmhaithe aige.
En: He walked a few steps back, his camera ready.

Ga: Ach, go tobann, bhraith sé lag.
En: But suddenly, he felt weak.

Ga: Bhí an talamh ag croitheadh lena chos.
En: The ground was shaking beneath his feet.

Ga: Go tobann, thit sé ar an talamh.
En: Suddenly, he fell to the ground.

Ga: “Eamon!” a ghlaoigh Siobhan, ag rith chuige.
En: “Eamon!” Siobhan shouted, running to him.

Ga: Bhí scaoll uirthi, ach bhí a fhios aici ní raibh aon am le moille.
En: She was in a panic, but she knew there was no time to waste.

Ga: Bhí sí ag surfáil ar a fón póca ag lorg cabhrach, ag fanacht lena thaobh go dtí gur tháinig foireann leighis.
En: She was surfing on her mobile phone looking for help, staying by his side until the medical team arrived.

Ga: I gceann cúpla nóiméad, chuaigh siad go dtí an t-ospidéal.
En: Within a few minutes, they were on their way to the hospital.

Ga: Bhí Eamon fós aineolach, ach seoladh é go seomra cúraim speisialta.
En: Eamon was still unconscious, but he was sent to a special care room.

Ga: Nuair a dhúisigh sé cúpla uair an chloig níos déanaí, bhí Siobhan ina shuí in aice leis, a lámh i mbéal an gháire.
En: When he woke up a few hours later, Siobhan was sitting beside him, her hand covering a smile.

Ga: “Tá tú sábháilte anois,” a dúirt sí, a súile lán de ghrá.
En: “You’re safe now,” she said, her eyes full of love.

Ga: Bhí Eamon buíoch agus gníomhach.
En: Eamon was thankful and active.

Ga: “Gabh mo leithscéal, Siobhan. Bhí orm mo sheif a ligean anuas.”
En: “I’m sorry, Siobhan. I had to let my ambition fall apart.”

Ga: D’aontaigh Siobhan le bogmhaolú socair.
En: Siobhan agreed with gentle reassurance.

Ga: “Tá sé in am aire a thabhairt duit féin, Eamon.
En: “It’s time to take care of yourself, Eamon.

Ga: Ní féidir le haon ghrianghraf a bheith níos tábhachtaí ná do shláinte.”
En: No photograph can be more important than your health.”

Ga: Thosaigh Eamon ag tuiscint é sin.
En: Eamon began to understand that.

Ga: Bhí a paisean foirfe, ach gan sláinte ní raibh aon rud tábhachtach.
En: His passion was perfect, but without health, nothing was important.

Ga: D’fhoghlaim sé a bheith níos oscailte faoi a roinntáilí agus taistealaíonn siad ón ospidéal, a lámh aici ina láimh.
En: He learned to be more open about his struggles, and as they traveled from the hospital, her hand in his.

Ga: Agus mar sin, le comhairle Siobhan, d'fhoghlaim Eamon conas cothromaíocht a fháil idir a phaisean agus a shláinte, ag fáil teachtaireacht a bhí fíor-thábhachtach.
En: And so, with Siobhan’s advice, Eamon learned how to find balance between his passion and his health, receiving a truly important message.

Vocabulary Words:
walking: ag siúl
cold: fuar
beauty: áilleacht
ancient: ársa
secrets: rúin
photograph: grianghraf
exhibition: taispeántas
excitement: sceitimíní
carefully: go cúramach
dismiss: a chur amú
deteriorating: ag éirí
streak: réabhlach
lightning: tintreach
mist: ceo
weak: lag
shaking: ag croitheadh
panic: scaoll
waste: moille
unconscious: aineolach
hospital: ospidéal
special: speisialta
care: cúraim
smile: gáire
ambition: seif
reassurance: bogmhaolú
balance: cothromaíocht
struggles: roinntáilí
travel: taistealaíonn
advice: comhairle
important: tábhachtach

Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Picnic Heist to Perfect Day: Maeve's Windy Adventure
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an fhearthainn tar éis stopadh ag titim ar maidin fuar Geimhridh nuair a shocraigh Maeve agus a cairde, Niamh agus Ronan, dul go dtí na hAillte Mhothair.
En: The rain had stopped falling on a cold winter morning when Maeve and her friends, Niamh and Ronan, decided to go to the Cliffs of Moher.

Ga: Bhí an mhuir mhor os a gcomhair, ag scairteadh agus ag béicíl in aghaidh na haillte.
En: The vast sea was in front of them, roaring and shouting against the cliffs.

Ga: Bhí an áit álainn, ach bhí gaoth nimhneach ag séideadh.
En: The place was beautiful, but there was a biting wind blowing.

Ga: Bhí ciseán piocnic iomlán acu, le ceapaire san áireamh agus torthaí.
En: They had a full picnic basket, including sandwiches and fruits.

Ga: Bhí Maeve ar bís é a roinnt lena cairde agus taitneamh a bhaint as an radharc thaibhseach.
En: Maeve was excited to share it with her friends and enjoy the stunning view.

Ga: Idir an dá linn, bhí coinín beag bán amach ann, ag breathnú go fiosrach ar na buidéal ag gliogarnach.
En: Meanwhile, a little white rabbit was there, curiously watching the bottles clinking.

Ga: Agus í ag tig dhe, dúirt Maeve go dtí a cairde, “Seo an áit foirfe!”
En: As she looked around, Maeve said to her friends, “This is the perfect spot!”

Ga: Ach isteach le mionn dubh dubh, faoin gclaí, tháinig caora díschéileach.
En: But suddenly, from under the hedge, came a mischievous sheep.

Ga: Ní raibh an caora ach tuairim beag ar dtús, ach le ruathar, tharraing sé ciseán piocnic ó lámh Maeve!
En: The sheep was just a small glimpse at first, but quickly, it snatched the picnic basket from Maeve's hand!

Ga: “Aaah!” scairt sí leis an iontas. "An caora!"
En: “Aaah!” she exclaimed in surprise. "The sheep!"

Ga: Rith an caora amach thar an iomaire le ciseán ag croitheadh idir a bhuillí.
En: The sheep ran out over the ridge with the basket shaking between its legs.

Ga: Bhí cinneadh le déanamh ag Maeve. Rithfidh sí á leanúint nó glacfaidh sí leis mar atá?
En: Maeve had a decision to make. Would she run after it or accept it as it was?

Ga: D’fhéach sí ar Niamh agus Ronan a bhí ag gáire go hard.
En: She looked at Niamh and Ronan, who were laughing loudly.

Ga: Chinn sí rith gasta ar chúl na caorach, leis an ngaoth ag séideadh go fíochmhar ina béal.
En: She decided to run quickly after the sheep, with the wind fiercely blowing into her face.

Ga: Bhí sé níos faide ná mar a shíl Maeve, ach faoi dheireadh, rug sí ar an gcaora cheeky.
En: It was further than Maeve thought, but eventually, she caught up with the cheeky sheep.

Ga: Bhí sé an-imríonn agus mhothaigh sí go raibh standoff grinn idir í agus an caora, an ciseán go fós i ngiallaine.
En: It was very playful, and she felt there was a funny standoff between her and the sheep, the basket still in its grip.

Ga: "Bhuel, a chara," a dúirt sí le gáire, "sorcha an bhácála atá ann?"
En: "Well, my friend," she said with a laugh, "what's the attraction of the baked goods?"

Ga: Bhí an caora ag amharc uirthi go fiosrach, mar más rud é go raibh sé ag tuiscint a teachtaireacht.
En: The sheep looked at her curiously, as if it were understanding her message.

Ga: D’amharc Maeve timpeall, agus fuair sí coirceog beag lán le bláthanna fiáine.
En: Maeve looked around and found a small basket full of wildflowers.

Ga: D'imigh siad ina suí ar an bhféar, ag teagasc uairí le chéile nó fiú amháin slisne ceapairí a roinnt.
En: They sat down on the grass, spending time together or even sharing slices of sandwiches.

Ga: D'éirigh an caora suimhneach agus a dhual glas le h-aghaidh an ghaoith.
En: The sheep became calm and its wool was soft in the wind.

Ga: D’fhoghlaim Maeve go mbíonn lá iontach i gcónaí ag fanacht leat cé go bhfuil aisteach ort.
En: Maeve learned that a great day is always waiting for you even when things are strange.

Ga: Bhí an uathchas déanta aici le taisteal air, agus bhí sí sona sásta.
En: She had made a memorable journey, and she was very happy.

Ga: Múineann an lá suimiúil seo di gan ró-dhian a bheith ag súil le foirfeachta.
En: This interesting day taught her not to expect perfection too strictly.

Ga: Is minic a chuirtear a bhfuil i gcoinne rudaí eile.
En: Often, things are opposed to other things.

Ga: Leis sin, do tháinig an ghrian ag taitneamh go láidir, ag cruthú lá iontach eirimiúil.
En: With that, the sun started shining brightly, creating a wonderfully brilliant day.

Ga: Bhí an caora sona sásta agus na cárde níos fearr fós.
En: The sheep was very happy, and so were the friends.

Ga: Aclaíocht an chloig ina dhiaidh sin, siúil siad ar ais, croíthe lán le heispéireas iontach gaothach.
En: After a bit of exercise, they walked back, hearts full of a great windy experience.

Vocabulary Words:
biting: nimhneach
curiously: fiosrach
mischievous: díschéileach
snatched: tharraing
ridge: iomaire
decision: cinneadh
fiercely: fíochmhar
cheeky: cheeky
playful: imríonn
standoff: standoff
attraction: sorcha
baked goods: bhácála
wildflowers: bláthanna fiáine
calm: suimhneach
wool: dual
perfection: foirfeachta
opposed: i gcoinne
brilliant: eirimiúil
exercise: aclaíocht
vast: mhor
roaring: scairteadh
clinking: gliogarnach
glimpse: tuairim
exclaimed: scairt
grip: giallaine
memorable: uathchas
journey: taisteal
strictly: ró-dhian
murmur: ag béicíl
hedge: claí

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Snowstorm Sparks Unlikely Design Collaboration
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Ar maidin fuar i gContae Chiarraí, bhí sneachta ag titim go bog taobh amuigh den chábán cluthar inar oibrigh Áine agus Tadhg.
En: On a cold morning in Contae Chiarraí, snow was gently falling outside the cozy cabin where Áine and Tadhg worked.

Ga: Bhí dóiteán ag lasadh sa teallach agus an boladh deas de smólach san aer.
En: A fire was blazing in the fireplace, and the pleasant smell of smoke was in the air.

Ga: Bhí St. Bríd, nó Imbolc, beagnach inár measc, ag fógairt tús an earraigh.
En: St. Bríd, or Imbolc, was almost upon us, heralding the beginning of spring.

Ga: Bhí Áine agus Tadhg gafa le tionscadal tábhachtach.
En: Áine and Tadhg were engrossed in an important project.

Ga: Bhí ar Áine dearadh ailtireachta a chríochnú do chomhlacht mór.
En: Áine needed to complete an architectural design for a big company.

Ga: Ach bhí dreamaí ag Tadhg freisin - bhí sé ag iarraidh a rian féin a fhágáil ar an dearadh, don chéad uair.
En: But Tadhg also had dreams - he wanted to make his own mark on the design, for the first time.

Ga: Bhí an beirt acu ag obair le chéile, ach níor bhí sé éasca.
En: They were both working together, but it wasn't easy.

Ga: Bhí Áine dírithe agus eagraithe.
En: Áine was focused and organized.

Ga: B’fhearr léi a rialacha féin a leanúint agus bhí sí drogallach le ligean do dhuine ar bith eile ionchur a bheith acu.
En: She preferred to follow her own rules and was reluctant to let anyone else have input.

Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh a bheith ar thús cadhnaíochta agus aitheantas a fháil.
En: She wanted to be at the forefront and gain recognition.

Ga: Tadhg, afach, bhí spiorad cruthaitheach aige.
En: Tadhg, however, had a creative spirit.

Ga: Bhí sé réchúiseach agus dúil aige i ndearaí nua.
En: He was laid-back and had a passion for new designs.

Ga: Bhí sé muiníneach ina thallanna, ach bhí sé deacair é féin a chur chun cinn thar Áine.
En: He was confident in his talents, but found it difficult to promote himself over Áine.

Ga: "Áine, caithfimid go bhfeicíonn tú an ghné nádúrtha seo sa dearadh," arsa Tadhg, ag cur síl de smaointe as a lámha.
En: "Áine, you have to see this natural element in the design," said Tadhg, sowing seeds of ideas with his hands.

Ga: "Níl muid ag caint faoi garraiodóireacht, Tadhg," a dúirt Áine, rud beag feargach. "Tá amhras orm faoi sin."
En: "We're not talking about gardening, Tadhg," said Áine, a little annoyed. "I'm doubtful about that."

Ga: Ach an mhaidin sin, d’athraigh an aimsir go tobann.
En: But that morning, the weather changed suddenly.

Ga: Bhí stoirm sneachta ag reáchtáil thar na sléibhte, ag díriú an bheirt acu isteach sa chábán.
En: A snowstorm raced over the mountains, confining them both inside the cabin.

Ga: Níorbh fhéidir imeacht, agus theastaigh uathu an tionscadal a chríochnú in am.
En: They couldn't leave, and they needed to complete the project on time.

Ga: Le gach maothán sneachta ag cur is ag cur, tuigeann Áine rud éigin.
En: With each snowdrift piling up, Áine realized something.

Ga: "Tá orainn obair le chéile," arsa Áine. "Inniu, déanfaimid rud nua."
En: "We need to work together," said Áine. "Today, we'll create something new."

Ga: D'oibrigh an bheirt go dian le chéile, meascán de chruinneas Áine agus de chruthaitheacht Táidhg.
En: The two worked hard together, combining Áine's precision with Tadhg's creativity.

Ga: Chuir an stoirm a raibh orthu brath ar a chéile ar bhealaí nua.
En: The storm forced them to rely on each other in new ways.

Ga: Go deireanach san oíche, bhí an dearadh críochnaithe.
En: Late into the night, the design was finished.

Ga: Agus an stoirm tar éis dul ar aghaidh, d’fhill an dá ailtire go Baile Átha Cliath lena tionscadal.
En: With the storm passed, the two architects returned to Baile Átha Cliath with their project.

Ga: Bhí sé iontach.
En: It was exceptional.

Ga: Cuirtear fáilte roimh an dearadh sa chomhlacht, a mhol a nuálaíocht agus a comhoibriú.
En: The company welcomed the design, praising its innovation and collaboration.

Ga: Tá Áine níos solúbtha anois, tuigeann sí gur féidir tairbhe a bhaint as obair le daoine eile.
En: Áine is now more flexible, understanding that benefits can come from working with others.

Ga: Tá muinín tagtha ag Tadhg, agus feiceann sé gur féidir leis aignedéar a chur i bhfoirmeacha ailtireachta chomh maith leis chomh maith.
En: Tadhg has gained confidence and sees that he can express ideas in architectural forms as well.

Ga: Agus ar Oíche Fhéile Bríde, agus sneachta ag leá, tá tús úr ann, ní amháin dá dtionscadal, ach dá gcaidreamh oibre freisin.
En: And on Oíche Fhéile Bríde, with the snow melting, there is a fresh start, not only for their project, but for their working relationship too.

Vocabulary Words:
cozy: cluthar
blazing: ag lasadh
heralding: ag fógairt
engrossed: gafa
architectural: ailtireachta
reluctant: drogallach
forefront: thús cadhnaíochta
recognition: aitheantas
laid-back: réchúiseach
promote: a chur chun cinn
sowing: ag cur síl
annoyed: feargach
snowstorm: stoirm sneachta
confined: ag díriú
snowdrift: maothán sneachta
precision: cruinneas
collaboration: comhoibriú
flexible: solúbtha
confidence: muinín
express: aignedéar a chur
innovation: nuálaíocht
fresh start: tús úr
cozy cabin: cábán cluthar
completed: críochnaithe
dreams: dreamaí
gained: faighte
smoke: smólach
element: ghné
return: d’fhill
melting: ag leá

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Secrets of Cábán Teolaí: Unraveling Mysteries at Midnight
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Story Transcript:

Ga: I lár an gheimhridh, faoi bhrat bán sneachta, bhí caisleán beag ann, Cábán Teolaí a thugtar air.
En: In the middle of winter, under a blanket of white snow, there was a small castle known as Cábán Teolaí.

Ga: Bhí an áit seo lonnaithe i gcoill chiúin, lán de shuaimhneas agus rún.
En: This place was located in a quiet forest, full of tranquility and mystery.

Ga: Gan ach cúpla lámh de theaghlach iontach, ba é Siobhán, Liam, agus Bríd thíos staonadh ann.
En: With only a few members of a wonderful family, it was Siobhán, Liam, and Bríd who resided there.

Ga: Sa chábán beag seo, gach oíche, bhí an tine crackalach ag coinneáil an tseomra te agus taitneamhach.
En: In this small cabin, every night, the crackling fire kept the room warm and pleasant.

Ga: Ach, bhí rud éigin neamhrialta faoi thíos an áit.
En: However, there was something irregular about the place below.

Ga: Ag meán oíche, sheas Siobhán ag barr na staighre a d’fhéach síos go basement dorcha, áit a bhfaca sí solas corrach a lasadh go fada ón íochtar.
En: At midnight, Siobhán stood at the top of the stairs looking down into a dark basement, where she saw a flickering light glowing far from below.

Ga: Cé nár chuir sé eagla uirthi de ghnáth, bhí faitíos aici roimh an dorchadas, rud nach raibh aon duine eile ar lorg.
En: Although she was not usually frightened, she had a fear of the darkness, something no one else was searching for.

Ga: “Caithfidh mé an solas seo a fháil amach,” a dúirt Siobhán léi féin agus éachtaí faoi mistéireach ag cuairtiú air.
En: “I must find out about this light,” Siobhán said to herself, with mysterious events swirling in her mind.

Ga: I gcúl a hintinne, chuala sí glór Liam.
En: In the back of her mind, she heard Liam's voice.

Ga: “Níl ann ach seans, níl aon rud le dhéanamh ann,” a mheas sé.
En: “It’s just a fluke, there’s nothing to be done about it,” he thought.

Ga: Ach thug Bríd ceist an solais ar rudaí nach raibh go maith.
En: But Bríd raised questions about the light regarding things that weren’t right.

Ga: “Féadair go bhfuil comharthaí, comharthaí agamsa,” a dúirt sí go hatámach.
En: “There might be signs, signs I have,” she said solemnly.

Ga: Ach, bhí rún amháin ag Siobhán.
En: Yet, Siobhán had one secret.

Ga: Bhí sí meáite ar an doras faoi ghlas a oscailt agus an íochtar a fhiosrú.
En: She was determined to unlock the locked door and explore the basement.

Ga: Shuigh sí ansin, ag feitheamh go sardánach leis an meán oíche.
En: She sat there, patiently waiting for midnight.

Ga: Nuair a thit an clog ar cheann na hoíche, ghoid sí síos go ciúin, croí ag preabadh ina cliabh.
En: When the clock struck midnight, she quietly slipped down, her heart pounding in her chest.

Ga: Thóg sí eochracha ó laincis na mBall agus trasnaigh an gearrthóg ar bhloc na teorainne.
En: She took keys from the chains of the Ball and crossed the clip on the border block.

Ga: Anois, bhí an doras oscailte aici.
En: Now, she had the door open.

Ga: Chuaigh sí isteach, céim i ndiaidh chéime, faoin solas lonrach.
En: She went inside, step by step, under the glowing light.

Ga: Ag bun an staighrín, gheal solas buí ag lasadh taobh thiar de sheanfhalla.
En: At the bottom of the stairs, a yellow light shone from behind an old wall.

Ga: Sa deireadh, nocht sí lampa sean ama, rud a lasadh go spontáineach ón ghairdín taobh amuigh den bhfoirgneamh.
En: In the end, she uncovered an old-time lamp, something that spontaneously lit up from the garden outside the building.

Ga: Fiosracht d'aois faoi rún dearmadta ón am a bhí ann an teach seo.
En: Curiosity of old about a forgotten secret from the time this house existed.

Ga: Anois, bhí a fhios ag Siobhán an stair a bhí ann.
En: Now, Siobhán knew the history that was there.

Ga: Cainnte faoi thiarascán a bhí aici ionas nach bhféadfadh uafás teacht ar ais.
En: She had a report, so horror could not return.

Ga: Bhí an mistéir réitithe, agus sa loom na hoíche, d’fhill sí ar ais go dtí an tine, áit a raibh sí sábháilte agus gan dragan.
En: The mystery was solved, and in the loom of the night, she returned to the fire, where she was safe and unharmed.

Ga: Rud amháin a bhí neamhghlan, ach níos mó spreagadh sa féinmhuinín a bhí aici anois.
En: One thing was unclear, but more confidence was now instilled within her.

Ga: I rith an lae, bhí sí ag cur líonta sosa ar an tolg in éineacht le Liam agus Bríd, gan aon eagla ar a hinchinn.
En: During the day, she lounged on the couch with Liam and Bríd, without any fear in her mind.

Ga: Mar sin féin, mar an mean oíche athraigh go lá, níor chuir sé eagla uirthi arís - bhí sí arig a dhul tar éis a instinct féin a leanúint.
En: Nevertheless, as midnight turned to day, she was no longer afraid – she was adept at following her own instincts.

Vocabulary Words:
blanket: brat
tranquility: suaimhneas
mystery: rún
crackling: crackalach
pleasant: taitneamhach
irregular: neamhrialta
flickering: corrach
frightened: eagla
swirling: cuairtiú
solitary: staonadh
fluke: seans
signs: comharthaí
solemnly: go hatámach
unlock: oscailt
patiently: sardánach
pounding: preabadh
chains: laincis
border: teorainne
clip: gearrthóg
glowing: lonrach
uncovered: nocht
spontaneously: spontáineach
curiosity: fiosracht
loom: loom
instilled: spreagadh
couch: tolg
adept: arig
instincts: instinct
unharmed: gan dragan
confidence: féinmhuinín