FluentFiction - Irish

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Healing Winds: An Adventurer's Journey in the Australian Outback
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí na gaotha te na hAstraile á séideadh ar fud an Outback.
En: The warm winds of Australia were blowing across the Outback.

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag lonrú go tréan agus bhí an radharc lán de dathanna dearga agus seanda.
En: The sun was shining brightly, and the view was full of red and ancient colors.

Ga: Bhí Ciarán ina sheasamh, ag amharc go sollúnta ar an spéir.
En: Ciarán was standing, gazing solemnly at the sky.

Ga: Bhí sé i bpríomhchroí na háite dhúchasach, áit uathúil agus lán le stair.
En: He was in the heart of the native land, a unique place rich with history.

Ga: Cé gur eachtránaí ab ea é ón Éirinn, bhí aird Ciarán á tarraingt ar an gcultúr saibhir a bhain leis an bpobal.
En: Although he was an adventurer from Éirinn, Ciarán was drawn to the rich culture of the community.

Ga: Bhí deacracht mhór ina chroí.
En: He had a deep sorrow in his heart.

Ga: Chaill sé cara dáiríre le déanaí, agus bhí an cailliúint fós beo ina intinn.
En: He had recently lost a dear friend, and the loss was still vividly in his mind.

Ga: Bhí Aoife, a bhí ina háitritheoir, tar éis é a chur in aithne do Niamh, ceannaire an phobail.
En: Aoife, who was a resident, had introduced him to Niamh, the leader of the community.

Ga: Bhí comhráite gearra acu faoi chúrsaí leighis agus an bealach ar leith ina ndearna na daoine dúchasacha a gcuid cneasaithe.
En: They had short conversations about medical matters and the unique way the indigenous people practiced healing.

Ga: Bhí suim mhór ag Ciarán foghlaim.
En: Ciarán was very interested in learning.

Ga: Ach ansin, scéal le tinneas tobann bhrisfuith anuas ar an bpobal.
En: But then, a sudden illness crisis broke out in the community.

Ga: Bhí páiste óg tinn go tobann agus chuaigh gach duine i ngleic leis an scéal.
En: A young child became suddenly ill, and everyone grappled with the situation.

Ga: Ní raibh a fhios ag Ciarán cad ba cheart dó a dhéanamh.
En: Ciarán did not know what he should do.

Ga: Eagla air go gcuirfidh sé isteach ar nósanna traidisiúnta an phobail.
En: He was afraid of disrupting the community's traditional practices.

Ga: Agus é ag fulaingt leis an gcinneadh, chuaigh sé i dteannta Aoife mar gheall ar comhairle.
En: Struggling with the decision, he approached Aoife for advice.

Ga: "Cad is féidir liom a dhéanamh?
En: "What can I do?"

Ga: " a d'fhiafraigh sé uaithi.
En: he asked her.

Ga: Bhí Aoife ag gealadh go réidh, "Tá a chuid scileanna agus ábhairín de chúis acu, Ciarán.
En: Aoife was gently reassuring, "They have their skills and a bit of reason, Ciarán.

Ga: Cabhraigh leo le meas.
En: Help them with respect."

Ga: "Le misneach nua fuair sé ón gcomhrá le hAoife, shocraigh Ciarán gur mhaith leis a lámha a chur ar an obair.
En: With newfound courage from the conversation with Aoife, Ciarán decided he wanted to lend a hand.

Ga: Le heagna an phobail agus cúnamh Ciarán, d’éirigh leo cabhrú leis an bpáiste.
En: With the wisdom of the community and Ciarán's assistance, they succeeded in helping the child.

Ga: Bhí an buíochas a bhí ag preabadh sa phobal soiléir, agus thug said cuireadh dó a bheith rannpháirteach sna ceiliúrthaí ar Lá na hAstráile.
En: The gratitude evident in the community was clear, and they invited him to participate in the Lá na hAstráile celebrations.

Ga: Le linn an fhéile, agus agus an fheadóg dhídgeridú ag seinm, mhothaigh Ciarán an domhan ag athrú faoi a chosa.
En: During the festival, with the didgeridoo playing, Ciarán felt the world changing beneath his feet.

Ga: Tháinig socrúcháin aigne agus glacadh an phobail chuige.
En: A sense of mental clarity and acceptance from the community came to him.

Ga: Bhí sé fíor go bhféadfadh leochaileacht nascanna láidre a chruthú agus sa deireadh, tháinig leighis dhó.
En: It was true that vulnerability could forge strong connections, and in the end, he found healing.

Ga: Le croí lán buíochais, lean Ciarán ar aghaidh lena thuras ní ba soiléire agus ní ba mhó misniúil.
En: With a heart full of gratitude, Ciarán continued his journey with more clarity and courage.

Ga: Fuair sé nach dtéann an ghoimh uachtar ar an domhan, ach go ndéanann sí teas agus ceangal soladach.
En: He discovered that pain doesn't float on the surface of the world, but rather it creates warmth and solid connections.

Ga: Bhí sé ar an mbóthar glan ó fhuílleach an bhróin sin.
En: He was on a path free from the remnants of that sorrow.

Vocabulary Words:
solemnly: sollúnta
indigenous: dúchasach
vividly: beo
unique: uathúil
sorrow: deacracht
introduced: curtha in aithne
healing: cneasaithe
crisis: tinneas tobann
grappled: chuaigh i ngleic
disrupting: cur isteach
reassuring: ag gealadh
wisdom: eagna
gratitude: buíochas
celebrations: ceiliúrthaí
didgeridoo: feadóg dhídgeridú
mental clarity: socrúcháin aigne
vulnerability: leochaileacht
forge: cruthú
courage: misneach
remnants: fhuílleach
connection: ceangal
setting: amharc
sense: cingínteacht
community: comhluadar
view: radharc
path: bóthar
lost: chaill
resident: áitritheoir
decision: cinneadh
lend a hand: láimhe a chur

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Love and History in Snowy Gaillimh: A Heartwarming Encounter
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí sneachta ag titim go mall ar shráideanna na Gaillimhe.
En: Snow was gently falling on the streets of Gaillimh.

Ga: Bhí an chathair faoi cheilt i hata bán geal.
En: The city was concealed under a bright white hat.

Ga: I Leabharlann Chathair na Gaillimhe, bhí teas agus compord le haithint.
En: In the Leabharlann Chathair na Gaillimhe, warmth and comfort were evident.

Ga: Bhí fuinneoga móra ann a thug radharc álainn ar na sráideanna agus ar an saol taobh amuigh.
En: There were large windows that offered a beautiful view of the streets and the life outside.

Ga: Lá amháin, bhí Maeve ag siúl idir na seilfeanna, a súile ag léim ó leabhar go leabhar.
En: One day, Maeve was walking between the shelves, her eyes jumping from book to book.

Ga: Bhí sí ag lorg leabhar speisialta ar stair na hÉireann.
En: She was looking for a special book on the history of Éire.

Ga: Ach nuair a d’úsáid sí a lámh le breith ar leabhar amháin, bhain sí preab asainn.
En: But when she used her hand to grab one book, she got quite a surprise.

Ga: Bhí lámh eile ann ag iarraidh an leabhar céanna.
En: There was another hand trying to reach for the same book.

Ga: D’amharc sí suas agus chonaic sí Finn.
En: She looked up and saw Finn.

Ga: Bhí Finn cróga agus spraíúil, ag lorg taithí nua in Éirinn.
En: Finn was brave and playful, looking for new experiences in Éire.

Ga: Dúirt sé le Maeve, "Tá an leabhar seo á lorg agam leis na míonna.
En: He said to Maeve, "I've been searching for this book for months.

Ga: Is breá liom staidéar a dhéanamh ar chultúir dhifriúla!
En: I love studying different cultures!"

Ga: "Rinne Maeve gáire, beagáinín ciontach.
En: Maeve laughed, feeling a little guilty.

Ga: "É sin mar atá?
En: "Is that so?

Ga: Is é an leabhar seo ceann de na cinn is fearr liom.
En: This book is one of my favorites."

Ga: "Is ann a thosaigh a gcomhrá.
En: That's where their conversation began.

Ga: D’aontaigh siad gur mhaith leo go leor rudaí céanna a phlé.
En: They agreed they would like to discuss many of the same things.

Ga: Chuir Finn ceisteanna faoi radharcanna áitiúla agus stair an bhaile.
En: Finn asked questions about local sights and the history of the town.

Ga: Chuir Maeve in iúl dúinn gur gnáth-dhúchasach a bhí inti anseo, ach bhain sí taitneamh as a bheith ag foghlaim ó Finn freisin.
En: Maeve let him know she was a native here, but she also enjoyed learning from Finn.

Ga: Bhí Finn ag tabhairt aghaidh ar an gcéad áit eile ar a thuras, agus bhí sin ina nAinnise do Maeve.
En: Finn was heading to the next place on his journey, which was a sorrow for Maeve.

Ga: Ach chuir Finn iontas uirthi agus d’fhan sé cúpla lá eile nuair a fuair Maeve misneach agus thug sí cuireadh dó le haghaidh caife.
En: But Finn surprised her and stayed a few extra days when Maeve gathered the courage to invite him for coffee.

Ga: Chaith siad tráthnóna deas ag caint sa chaifé.
En: They spent a pleasant afternoon talking in the café.

Ga: Bhí spéis acu i stair agus i gcultúr.
En: They were both interested in history and culture.

Ga: Roinn siad scéalta agus bhí aoibh gháire mór orthu.
En: They shared stories and had big smiles on their faces.

Ga: Mar a thit an oíche, d’aithin Maeve go mbeadh Finn ag imeacht go luath.
En: As night fell, Maeve realized Finn would be leaving soon.

Ga: An mbeadh sé níos fearr a mothúcháin a nochtadh nó a ligean dó imeacht gan fios a chur air?
En: Should she express her feelings or let him leave without knowing?

Ga: Bhog sí isteach i bhfianaise an chinnteacht nua aimsithe aici.
En: She moved forward with newfound certainty.

Ga: Nuair a labhair sí le Finn, d’inis sí dó go raibh an-luig aici ina chompántas.
En: When she spoke to Finn, she told him how much she enjoyed his company.

Ga: Cheap sí gur fiú iarracht a dhéanamh.
En: She thought it was worth making the effort.

Ga: An lá dár gcionn, d’fhreagraigh Finn an compás dá chroí agus mhol sé go bhfanfadh sé níos faide.
En: The next day, Finn followed the compass of his heart and suggested he stay longer.

Ga: D’aontáil siad go dtabharfaidís aghaidh ar an ndomhan feadh cúpla seachtain eile, ag cruthú cairdeas nua.
En: They agreed to face the world together for a few more weeks, forming a new friendship.

Ga: Bhí Maeve níos oscailte anois, níos muiníní maidir lena mothúcháin, agus chuir Finn fáilte roimhe.
En: Maeve was now more open, more confident about her feelings, and Finn welcomed her warmly.

Ga: Bhí an sneachta fós ag titim go réidh, ach i Leabharlann Chathair na Gaillimhe, ní raibh aon chith ná ceo orthu beirt níos faide.
En: The snow was still falling gently, but in Leabharlann Chathair na Gaillimhe, no shower or mist separated them any longer.

Vocabulary Words:
concealed: faoi cheilt
shelves: seilfeanna
effort: iarracht
guilty: ciontach
native: gnáth-dhúchasach
comfort: compord
evident: le haithint
special: speisialta
courage: misneach
sorrow: ainnise
certaintly: cinnteacht
compass: compás
suggested: mhol
express: nochtadh
journey: turas
afternoon: tráthnóna
agree: aontaigh
formed: ag cruthú
smiles: aoibh gháire
studying: staidéar
sights: radharcanna
pleasant: deas
reach: iarraidh
offer: mhol
comfort: compord
gathered: thug sí le chéile
separate: scaradh
forward: ar aghaidh
moved: bhog
conversation: comhrá

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Unexpected Wonderland: A Journey Beyond the To-Do List
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an lá fuar agus sneachta ag titim go réidh ar an tír dhúchais.
En: The day was cold and snow was gently falling on the homeland.

Ga: I lár an tír, i dteach mór cluthar, bhí Siobhan agus Cillian ag ullmhú do chruinniú mór teaghlaigh.
En: In the middle of the country, in a large cozy house, Siobhan and Cillian were preparing for a big family gathering.

Ga: Bhí an teach te agus compordach, le boladh na mbrainsí móra adhmaid á sruthú tríd an aer.
En: The house was warm and comfortable, with the scent of large wood logs wafting through the air.

Ga: Bhí Siobhan ag cur suas le clár bán ina seomra folctha.
En: Siobhan was putting up a whiteboard in her bathroom.

Ga: Bhí liosta mór scríofa amach ag Siobhan.
En: She had a large list written out.

Ga: Gach mír, ceaptha go cúramach agus marcáilte le peann dearg.
En: Every item, carefully planned and marked with a red pen.

Ga: Ní raibh sí chun dearmad a dhéanamh ar rud fiúneach amháin don gcruinniú.
En: She was determined not to forget a single important thing for the gathering.

Ga: Bhí teannas ag méadú inti mar a bhí ag druidim leis an gcruinniú.
En: Tension was building within her as the meeting approached.

Ga: Ach Cillian, bhí sé i gcónaí go suaimhneach mar a bheadh sruthán á shíneadh timpeall na clocha.
En: But Cillian, he was always as calm as a stream flowing around stones.

Ga: Bhí sé suite le cupán tae, ag amharc amach an fhuinneog.
En: He sat with a cup of tea, looking out the window.

Ga: "Siobhan," arsa sé le gáire, "féach ar an sneachta.
En: "Siobhan," he said with a smile, "look at the snow.

Ga: Nach bhfuil sé álainn?
En: Isn't it beautiful?"

Ga: "Níor stop Siobhan ag scríobh.
En: Siobhan didn’t stop writing.

Ga: "Bíonn.
En: "It is.

Ga: Ach tá an liosta seo le déanamh.
En: But this list needs to be completed.

Ga: Ní bhíonn aon am le caitheamh.
En: There’s no time to waste."

Ga: "Thosaigh siad ag tiomáint go dtí an siopa.
En: They started driving to the shop.

Ga: Bhí an carr cluthar le teas agus ábhar greann Siobhan faoi thionlacan na gceolán Nollag.
En: The car was cozy with heat and Siobhan's humorous banter accompanied by Christmas carols.

Ga: Ach bhí Cillian ag moladh.
En: But Cillian had a suggestion.

Ga: "Bhí mé ag smaoineamh," arsa Cillian go tobann, "Tá clochán álainn timpeall an cúinne.
En: "I was thinking," said Cillian suddenly, "there's a beautiful stone circle around the corner.

Ga: Ba ceart dúinn dul ann.
En: We should visit it."

Ga: ""Anois?
En: "Now?"

Ga: " d'fhiafraigh Siobhan, os a chionn.
En: asked Siobhan, surprised.

Ga: "Sea, ní bhíonn muid ann riamh roimh," d'impigh Cillian.
En: "Yes, we've never been there before," Cillian pleaded.

Ga: Bhí Siobhan ar tí diúltú, ach ghabh Cillian a lámh agus bhí sé ag faire go muiníneach.
En: Siobhan was about to refuse, but Cillian held her hand and looked confidently.

Ga: Staon sí agus smaoinigh ar a liosta.
En: She paused and thought about her list.

Ga: Ach d'éirigh rud éigin inti a scaoileadh saor.
En: But something within her loosened.

Ga: "Ceart go leor," arsa sí faoi dheireadh.
En: "Alright," she said finally.

Ga: "Ach níl ach deich bomaite againn.
En: "But we only have ten minutes."

Ga: "Chuaigh siad trasna na cnoic sneachtach, agus chonaic siad an clochán cois locha atá go hálainn.
En: They went across the snowy hills and saw the beautiful stone circle by the lake.

Ga: Bhí na dumhcha uachtar réidh le sneachta, ag déanamh an radharc níos draíochtúla ná riamh.
En: The dunes were smoothly covered with snow, making the view more magical than ever.

Ga: D'fhéach Siobhan le haireachán, agus chaith Cillian lámh bhog timpeall uirthi.
En: Siobhan looked attentively, and Cillian gently wrapped an arm around her.

Ga: "Féach, níl sé seo ar an liosta," arsa sé le grinn.
En: "Look, this isn't on the list," he said teasingly.

Ga: Bhí gáire ag teacht as a béal.
En: Laughter escaped her lips.

Ga: "Tá an ceart agat, Cillian.
En: "You're right, Cillian."

Ga: "Tar éis an radharc iontach, chuaigh siad ar ais go dtí a gcuid gníomhartha liostaithe.
En: After the wonderful view, they returned to their listed actions.

Ga: Ach anois, bhí níos mó suaimhneas ar Siobhan, níos lú imeaglaithe.
En: But now, Siobhan felt more at ease, less intimidated.

Ga: D'éirigh leo an siopadóireacht a chríochnú agus d'fhill siad abhaile le croíthe lán agus beacáin lán le torthaí.
En: They managed to finish the shopping and returned home with full hearts and baskets loaded with goodies.

Ga: Léiríodh do Siobhan nach raibh ualach na foirfeachta riachtanach.
En: Siobhan realized that the burden of perfection wasn't necessary.

Ga: Uaireanta, bhí áit ann don eachtraíocht agus don spraoi freisin.
En: Sometimes, there's room for adventure and fun too.

Ga: Agus sa teach mór cluthar ar iargúla an cheartú sin, d'ullmhaigh siad beirt le chéile don imeacht speisialta teaghlaigh, a bhí anois le curtha faoi stiúir nua, níos luachmhaire agus níos fiáine.
En: And in the large cozy house in that remote place, they both prepared together for the special family event, now guided by a new, more valuable, and wilder perspective.

Vocabulary Words:
gentle: réidh
cozy: cluthar
logs: brainsí
wafting: sruthú
whiteboard: clár bán
tension: teannas
intimidated: imeaglaithe
banter: ábhar greann
pleaded: d'impigh
confidently: muiníneach
hesitated: staon
intently: aireachán
magical: draíochtúla
relaxed: réidh
adventure: eachtraíocht
perspective: stiúir
autumn: fómhar
harvest: fómhar
stream: sruthán
stones: clocha
valley: gleann
umbrella: scáth fearthainne
moisture: taise
ornament: maisín
wonderful: iontach
dunes: dumhcha
silence: ciúnas
embrace: thabhairt isteach
radiance: radharc
attentively: le haireachán

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Foggy Fortunes: Pursuits of Light and Legacy in the Bog
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Story Transcript:

Ga: I ndúfaireach ceochtach i bPortach i gContae Chiarraí, bhí séasúr an Gheimhridh ag briseadh isteach agus Dia Bríde ag druidim.
En: In the foggy expanse of a bog in Contae Chiarraí, the winter season was breaking in and Dia Bríde was approaching.

Ga: Bhí an boladh láidir móna i ngach áit, agus bhí gíogáil géanna ag imeacht, glórtha ó bhogsa éigin eile sa nádúr.
En: The strong smell of peat was everywhere, and geese could be heard honking, sounds emanating from some other corner of nature.

Ga: Bhí Ronan ag obair ar an móin ach bhí a intinn ar rud eile.
En: Ronan was working on the peat, but his mind was elsewhere.

Ga: Bhí ceamara istigh ina chóta.
En: He had a camera inside his coat.

Ga: Bhí sé ag súil go mór leis an íomhá foirfe a ghabháil.
En: He was eagerly hoping to capture the perfect image.

Ga: Bhí comórtas i gcaint bailte, agus bhí sé ag iarraidh tabhairt faoi.
En: There was a competition being talked about in town, and he wanted to enter.

Ga: Ach bhí an ceo go trom, agus bhí sé deacair an solas ceart a fháil.
En: But the fog was so thick, making it difficult to find the right light.

Ga: I gclub i midhealt mhóis, bhí Maeve ag plé gnó.
En: In a club in the middle of the bog, Maeve was discussing business.

Ga: Bhí a hathair ag déanamh neamhaird ar a moltaí.
En: Her father was ignoring her suggestions.

Ga: Bhí conradh nua ann, deis mhór le haghaidh rath.
En: There was a new contract, a big opportunity for success.

Ga: Bhí fonn uirthi an gnó a leathnú agus b'fhéidir taisteal a dhéanamh.
En: She was keen to expand the business and maybe travel.

Ga: Bhí sí cinnte.
En: She was determined.

Ga: Rinne sí plean cruinniú rúnda a shocrú le cliant nua.
En: She arranged a secret meeting with a new client.

Ga: Gach lá ag an máthair, chonaic Ronan an portach i gceo.
En: Every day at twilight, Ronan saw the bog in the mist.

Ga: Bhí sé díograiseach, áfach, agus chuir sé cúpla lá den obair ar leataobh chun seans a thabhairt dó féin an solas a leanúint.
En: However, he was enthusiastic, and he set aside a few days of work to give himself a chance to follow the light.

Ga: Thug sé a aghaidh ar áiteanna mistéirí an phortaigh ag cuardach spléacán soilse.
En: He ventured into the mysterious parts of the bog searching for glimpses of light.

Ga: Ag an láthair céanna, bhí Maeve ag ullmhú don chruinniú thábhachtach.
En: At the same location, Maeve was preparing for the important meeting.

Ga: Bhí bagairt óna hathair fós ag crochadh os a cionn.
En: Her father's threats were still lingering above her.

Ga: Ach bhí sí á dtiomantas do rud níos mó – a cuid féin a dhéanamh gan an teach a thréigean.
En: But she was committed to something greater – achieving her own success without abandoning the family.

Ga: Lá amháin, díreach i lár an lae, nuair a d'éirigh an ceo níos éadroime, tháinig sé.
En: One day, right around midday, when the fog lightened up, it happened.

Ga: Bhí graí solas ag briseadh tríd an fráslía.
En: A ray of light broke through the mist.

Ga: Bhí Ronan ar bís.
En: Ronan was ecstatic.

Ga: Tharraing sé amach an ceamara go tapa, agus chliceáil!
En: He quickly pulled out his camera and clicked!

Ga: Bhí a fhios aige go raibh an grianghraf ceart aige.
En: He knew he had the right photograph.

Ga: Agus ar ais i mBaile na Móna, bhí Maeve istigh i seomra le cliant féideartha.
En: Back in Baile na Móna, Maeve was in a room with a prospective client.

Ga: Bhí an t-am ann.
En: The time had come.

Ga: Labhair sí go muiníneach agus go socair, ag míniú na buntáistí a bhí san áireadh.
En: She spoke confidently and calmly, explaining the benefits included.

Ga: Idir an dá linn, d'éirigh leis an solas.
En: Meanwhile, the light succeeded.

Ga: Bhain an ceo cúl siar, agus shiúil Ronan leis an íomhá a bhí uaim go mór ina chroí.
En: The fog receded, and Ronan walked with the image he so greatly desired in his heart.

Ga: Ar an lá céanna, tháinig Maeve abhaile le conradh nua ina lámh agus muinín faoi bhláth ina haigne.
En: On that same day, Maeve returned home with a new contract in her hand and blossoming confidence in her mind.

Ga: D’athraigh an saol ar fad sa bPortach.
En: Life changed entirely in the bog.

Ga: Bhain Ronan gradam as an íomhá sin, rud a spreag a mhuinín agus a bhrionglóid mar ghrianghrafadóir nádúir.
En: Ronan won an award for that image, which fueled his confidence and his dream as a nature photographer.

Ga: Agus bhí Maeve sásta go bhféadfadh sí brionglóid a saol gan treascairt a dhéanamh ar a teaghlach.
En: And Maeve was content that she could pursue her life's dream without destroying her family.

Ga: Ar oíche Chill Bríde seo, lasadh coinnle ar mhóin mar chomhartha buíochais don tséasúr nua.
En: On this Cill Bríde night, candles were lit on the peat as a sign of gratitude for the new season.

Ga: Tá an geimhreadh fós ag gabháil leis an gceo ach tá lasair nua ann anois, níl ach solas níos treise i gcroí Ronan agus Maeve.
En: Winter still accompanies the fog, but now there is a new flame, only a stronger light in the hearts of Ronan and Maeve.

Vocabulary Words:
expanse: dúfaireach
bog: portach
emanating: ag imeacht
eagerly: go mór
competition: comórtas
ventured: thug sé aghaidh
mysterious: mistéirí
glimpses: spléacán
lingering: ag crochadh
committed: á dtiomantas
ecstatic: ar bís
blossoming: faoi bhláth
prospective: féideartha
calmly: go socair
receded: bhain cúl siar
fueled: spreag
gratitude: buíochais
approaching: ag druidim
captured: ghabháil
ignored: ag déanamh neamhaird
keen: fonn
determined: cinnte
twilight: máthair
threats: bagairt
ray: graí
succinctly: go gairid
accompanies: ag gabháil
opportunity: deis
contract: conradh
venture: thaisteal

Fluent Fiction - Irish: A Breakfast Adventure in Dublin's Urban Jungle
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-01-26-23-34-02-ga

Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an spéir tréshoilseach le sneachta, eachraíocha le rithim na beatha cathrach nuair a shiúil Niamh, Colm, agus Séamas isteach sa Rainforest Cafe i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: The sky was translucent with snow, vibrant with the rhythm of city life as Niamh, Colm, and Séamas walked into the Rainforest Cafe in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Ní raibh sé mar aon áit eile sa chomharsanacht.
En: It was unlike any other place in the neighborhood.

Ga: Bhí fásra lumeach ag crochadh ón tsíleáil agus d’oscail na srutha creathach an bealach chuig domhan timpeallachta nach bhfeicfeá ach i nduilleoga na Machairí tais.
En: Lush vegetation hung from the ceiling, and the shimmering streams opened the way to an environment one would only see in the pages of tropical regions.

Ga: Agus iad sínte cois an bhoird atá de dhath torthaí an jungle, d’ardaigh Niamh a fabhraí le fiosracht.
En: As they stretched out by the table colored with jungle fruits, Niamh raised her eyebrows with curiosity.

Ga: “Nuair a dúirt tú bricfeasta, ní raibh súil agam le seo,” a dúirt sí agus gáire ar a haghaidh, ag féachaint ar na hainmhithe meicniúla ag bogadh go caoin sa chúlra.
En: "When you said breakfast, I didn't expect this," she said with a smile on her face, looking at the mechanical animals gently moving in the background.

Ga: Rinne sí scimeáil ar an mbiachlár.
En: She skimmed the menu.

Ga: Bhí Rainforest Salsa agus Jungle Omelet ann, ach ní raibh rian ar bith de bhricfeasta Éireannach traidisiúnta.
En: There was Rainforest Salsa and Jungle Omelet, but not a trace of the traditional Irish breakfast.

Ga: Théigh an dá shúil aici ar a cómpánaigh.
En: Her eyes drifted to her companions.

Ga: “Aon smaointe?
En: "Any thoughts?"

Ga: ”Chroith Séamas a cheann, cé go raibh gealgháire ar a éadan.
En: Séamas shook his head, though there was a broad smile on his face.

Ga: “Féach, ní thaitníonn an bruscar bricfeasta is coitianta liomsa ach cibé áit é!
En: "Look, I don't like the usual breakfast junk anywhere!"

Ga: ” Chuir Colm leis le gáire bog, “Ní chosnóidh sé rud ar bith ceist a chur ar an bhfreastalaí.
En: Colm added with a soft laugh, "It won't cost anything to ask the waiter."

Ga: ”Agus sin a rinne Niamh.
En: And that's what Niamh did.

Ga: D'iarr sí ar an bhfreastalaí an bhféadfadh sé rud as an ngnáth a chur le chéile.
En: She asked the waiter if he could put together something out of the ordinary.

Ga: D'éist an freastalaí, Roth, le suim.
En: The waiter, Roth, listened with interest.

Ga: “Féach, ní bheadh sé as an ngnáth ár ndóigh a athrú beagán.
En: "Look, it wouldn't be unusual for us to change things up a bit."

Ga: ”Le sin, thosaigh Roth ar eachtra bricfeasta nua.
En: With that, Roth embarked on a breakfast adventure.

Ga: Rinne sé iarracht sicín mara a chur in áit an bhlonag, agus mango úra in ionad tomataí rósta.
En: He tried swapping out bacon for sea chicken and fresh mango instead of roasted tomatoes.

Ga: Cuireadh paitín prátaí in áit an bhuilín tosta álainn.
En: A potato patty replaced the lovely toast loaf.

Ga: Faoi dheireadh, leagadh síos a mbeadh ann mar an bricfeasta is éagsúil a d’fhéadfadh Niamh taitneamh a bhaint as.
En: Finally, what would become the most diverse breakfast Niamh could enjoy was laid out before her.

Ga: D’fhéach sí ar an eachtra seo mar dhraíocht.
En: She viewed this adventure as magical.

Ga: Cá háit eile a gheofá anraith maidin teochreasa sa gheimhreadh fuar?
En: Where else would you find a tropical morning soup in the cold winter?

Ga: Agus Niamh ag baint tomhais le spéis, d’éirigh an aghaidh níos lú chomh tromchúiseach.
En: As Niamh sampled with interest, her face became less serious.

Ga: Thaitin an misneach léi, an taithí neamhghnách, an gáire.
En: She appreciated the courage, the unusual experience, the laughter.

Ga: “Is í seo an eachtra is fearr de dhéantús pénar,” ar Niamh, ag druidim arís ar a cuid chairde.
En: "This is the best custom-made adventure," said Niamh, drawing closer to her friends.

Ga: Agus mar a d'ól na triocha le chéile, bhí a fhios ag Niamh go raibh rud nua foghlamtha aici.
En: And as the trio drank together, Niamh knew she had learned something new.

Ga: Bhí áthas uirthi an nuachta a fháil amach gur comhluadar agus spraoi iad na hamanna is fearr, fiú amháin sa sorn baileach.
En: She was delighted to discover that the best times are for company and fun, even in the midst of a strange kitchen.

Vocabulary Words:
translucent: tréshoilseach
vibrant: eachraíocha
lush: lumeach
shimmering: creathach
environment: timpeallacht
eyebrows: fabhraí
curiosity: fiosracht
mechanical: meicniúla
skimmed: scimeáil
companions: cómpánaigh
swapping: iarracht a chur
venture: eachtra
magical: draíocht
sampled: ag baint tomhais
adventure: eachtra
tropical: teochreasa
courage: misneach
unusual: neamhghnách
diverse: éagsúil
substitute: córas
stream: srutha
jungle: jungle
broad: gealgháire
soft: bog
waiter: freastalaí
toast: toasta
replace: in ionad
patty: paitín
mango: mango
frequent: coitianta