FluentFiction - Irish

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Unexpected Love in the Winter's Chill: Niamh's Heartfelt Gift
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí sí chomh fuar le seanduine an gheimhridh.
En: She was as cold as an old person in winter.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ag obair gan stad gan staonadh i dtospidéal páirce beag i lár na tíre.
En: Niamh was working tirelessly in a small field hospital in the heart of the country.

Ga: Bhí sneachta taobh amuigh.
En: There was snow outside.

Ga: Ba ar éigean a bhí feiceáil ar feadh ciliméadar timpeall, gach rud bán agus ciúin seachas an torann ciotach de na cairteacha agus na páistí ag glaoch ar chabhair.
En: Barely anything was visible for a kilometer around, everything white and quiet except for the clattering noise of the carts and the children calling for help.

Ga: Bhí Niamh buartha.
En: Niamh was worried.

Ga: Tháinig scéal cumhachtach; ní raibh an lastas ábhar soláthair ag teacht.
En: Powerful news came in; the supply materials shipment wasn't coming.

Ga: Thit an seirbhís seachadta ina thost mar gheall ar dhroch am na haimsire.
En: The delivery service fell silent due to the bad weather.

Ga: Bhí sé de phost ag Niamh ábhar soláthair a aimsiú.
En: It was Niamh's job to find supply materials.

Ga: Agus bhí cúis rúnda eile aici.
En: And she had another secret reason.

Ga: Bhí a croí lán le grá do chliamhain.
En: Her heart was full of love for her fiancé.

Ga: Ba mhian léi bronntanas speisialta a fháil dó do Lá Fhéile Vailintín.
En: She wanted to get him a special gift for Valentine's Day.

Ga: Laistigh de na clocha sneachta, chonaic sí trucail ag druidim leis an ospidéal.
En: Amidst the snowflakes, she saw a truck approaching the hospital.

Ga: Bhí trucail beag seachadta ann.
En: It was a small delivery truck.

Ga: 'Seo mo dheis,' a smaoinigh sí.
En: "Here's my opportunity," she thought.

Ga: Agus d'imigh sí amach ag rith, ag ligean orthu gur thiteadar ar a cos, ag tabhairt cuireadh don tiománaí caife a ól agus dul isteach sa teaghlaigh.
En: And she ran out, pretending that they had fallen on her foot, inviting the driver to have coffee and come inside to the family area.

Ga: Bhí comhrá iontach acu.
En: They had a great conversation.

Ga: Go mall, áfach, d’iarr sí air cabhrú léi.
En: Slowly, however, she asked him to help her.

Ga: Bribe beag ní ba chontúirtíochta.
En: A slightly more dangerous bribe.

Ga: Ach bhí muinín aici.
En: But she had confidence.

Ga: Bhí an tiománaí ábalta a dhéanamh, ach bhí an lastas ansin fós teoranta do na riachtanais.
En: The driver was able to do it, but the shipment was still limited to the essentials.

Ga: Níorbh í Niamh an t-aon duine ar cuireadh uirthi dul i muinín soláthar dileas áite ar bith.
En: Niamh wasn't the only person compelled to rely on makeshift supplies anywhere.

Ga: Labhair an tiománaí, "Ní féidir liom mórán a thabhairt."
En: The driver spoke, "I can't give much."

Ga: Ar ais laistigh an ospidéil, d'fheach Niamh ar na soláthairtí.
En: Back inside the hospital, Niamh looked at the supplies.

Ga: Agus ní raibh níos mó ná cúisíní, scairfeanna greamaithe, agus bainne pónairí ann.
En: And there were only cushions, adhesive bandages, and powdered milk.

Ga: Níor bá í an bronntanas idéalach.
En: It wasn't the ideal gift.

Ga: Ach rinne sí machnamh ar bronntanas ón gcroí a chruthú.
En: But she thought about creating a heartfelt gift.

Ga: Ghlac sí gairm ar maidin an lae Vailintín, agus thóg sí scairt mhín ar an mbóthar sneachta.
En: She took a call on Valentine's morning and made a gentle stir on the snowy road.

Ga: Ó na huilinneacha, d’ullmhaigh Niamh brísteas spéisialta do chliamhain.
En: From the fabric pieces, Niamh prepared a special garment for her fiancé.

Ga: Stitched sí a ainm ann le fíochán.
En: She stitched his name into it with thread.

Ga: Cuirfidh sí leaba the le cnámharlach aigéad tafannach.
En: She would add a warming blanket with an aromatic acid base.

Ga: Agus chuir sí scéal grinn san áireamh: "Mar a théann na laethanta go chéile, bí linn mar nigh."
En: And she included a humorous story: "As the days blend together, be with us like a wash."

Ga: Nuair a d’oscail sé, bhí iontas air.
En: When he opened it, he was surprised.

Ga: "Níl gá le fearas fadálach," ar sé le cuimhne ar a gháire geal i measc na sneachta.
En: "There's no need for extravagant gear," he said, remembering his bright smile among the snow.

Ga: Niamh thuig ansin nach bhfuil gach rud go hálainn timpeall orainn fiú go bhfuil sé uaireanta simplí, croíúil.
En: Then Niamh realized that not everything around us is beautiful even though it is sometimes simple, heartfelt.

Ga: Ba ghearr orthu bheith le chéile, déanta ag gníomhaíocht iarrachtaí tuaithe.
En: They were soon to be together, made through rural effort activities.

Ga: Bhí a croí sásta mar bhí a fhios aici nach bhfuil braon seó níos éifeachtaí ná sásamh laethúil comhsheasmhach.
En: Her heart was happy because she knew no flashy show was more effective than consistent daily satisfaction.

Ga: Agus ainmníodh an titim sin i gcuimhne gnáthbhuailtear uisce éadoirmhail áite.
En: And that fall was named in memory of the ordinary shallow pool of water at the place.

Vocabulary Words:
tirelessly: gan stad gan staonadh
clattering: torann ciotach
shipment: lastas
bribe: breab
compelled: curtha
makeshift: dileas
adhesive: greamaithe
powdered: pónairí
garment: brísteas
fabric: uilinneacha
stir: scairt
warmed: the
aromatic: aigéad tafannach
humorous: scéal grinn
extravagant: fadálach
consistent: comhsheasmhach
satisfaction: sásamh
approaching: ag druidim
pretending: ag ligean orthu
opportunity: deis
conversation: comhrá
confidence: muinín
essentials: riachtanais
surprise: iontas
gear: fearas
blend: téann
effort: iarracht
pool: buailtear
shallow: éadoirmhail

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Lost and Found: A Journey in the Arctic Tundra
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí grian bhán ar lasadh i spéartha ghorma an tundra Artach.
En: The white sun blazed in the blue skies of the Arctic tundra.

Ga: Bhí Saoirse, Liam, agus Aisling ann le chéile, ag tabhairt faoi thuras scoile chun staidéar a dhéanamh ar athrú aeráide.
En: Saoirse, Liam, and Aisling were there together, undertaking a school trip to study climate change.

Ga: Bhí Saoirse breá díograiseach, agus bhí a croí istigh in eolaíocht an chomhshaoil.
En: Saoirse was very enthusiastic, and her heart was firmly set on environmental science.

Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh a stuaim a chruthú.
En: She wanted to prove her ability.

Ga: Bhí sé fuar chomh maith le hailse.
En: It was as cold as cancer.

Ga: Bhí a scárf i bhfostú timpeall a muineál go docht, agus a lámhainní níos troime mar gheall ar an sneachta.
En: Her scarf was tightly wrapped around her neck, and her gloves felt heavier because of the snow.

Ga: Bhí a misean aici.
En: She had her mission.

Ga: "Caithfidh mé fianaise a fháil," a dúirt sí léi féin agus í ag breathnú amach thar na réimsí sneachta gan teorainn.
En: "I must find evidence," she said to herself as she looked out over the endless snowy fields.

Ga: Ach, bhí fadhbanna ann.
En: But there were problems.

Ga: Bhí an fhearas ag teip.
En: The equipment was failing.

Ga: Bhí an ghaoth ag séideadh go fíochmhar agus ag baint cumhacht as a ceamara iontach mór.
En: The wind was blowing fiercely and draining the power from her outstandingly large camera.

Ga: Ní raibh sé furasta.
En: It wasn't easy.

Ga: "Ná bí buartha," a dúirt Liam, ag cur lámh ar a ghualainn.
En: "Don't worry," said Liam, placing a hand on her shoulder.

Ga: "Beidh muid in ann é seo a dhéanamh.
En: "We’ll be able to do this."

Ga: "Áfach, bhí Saoirse ag éirí mífhoighneach.
En: However, Saoirse was becoming impatient.

Ga: "Rachaidh mé beagán níos faide," a dúirt sí go cínte.
En: "I'll go a little further," she said confidently.

Ga: Theastaigh uaithi sonraí níos fearr a bhailiú, fiú dá mbeadh baol ann.
En: She wanted to gather better data, even if there was a risk involved.

Ga: "Fan bosca na sneachta," a dúirt Aisling, ag chuimhneamh ar an sábháilteacht.
En: "Stay near the snow box," said Aisling, mindful of safety.

Ga: Ach imeacht Saoirse, an t-aer á fhiar sneachtúil agus a laethanta thaidhleoir go mall.
En: But Saoirse left, the air growing increasingly snowy and her days of diplomacy slow to return.

Ga: Bhí sí sáite anois i bhfad bhí an stoirm ag teacht.
En: She was now stranded as the storm approached.

Ga: Stop a ceamara, agus bhí an saol ag cur isteach uirthi.
En: Her camera stopped, and life was getting to her.

Ga: "Tá mé caillte," a shíl sí, cuirfidh an fásán na mairc ar an mbóthar.
En: "I'm lost," she thought, the pheasant will mark the road.

Ga: Ach ní raibh sí ina haonar mar a bhí sí imithe a cheap.
En: But she was not as alone as she thought.

Ga: Chuaigh Liam agus Aisling amach i dtreo na haimsire dronach ag comhaireamh sealanna go déanach.
En: Liam and Aisling went out into the dire weather counting rounds late.

Ga: "Seo muid," a scread Aisling nuair a bhí Saoirse feicthe aici.
En: "There they are," yelled Aisling when she saw Saoirse.

Ga: Bhí sí críonna ach sábháilte ina cóta mór uaigneach.
En: She was weary but safe in her large lonely coat.

Ga: "Grásta tugadh orainn gur fuaireamar thú!
En: "We are graced that we found you!"

Ga: "Nuair a bhí go léir slán ar ais ag an áit bhailithe, thaispeáin Saoirse a sonraí agus d'inis sí scéal a haisteach.
En: When they all returned safely to the gathering point, Saoirse presented her data and recounted her strange tale.

Ga: Bhí sí bródúil as a cuid oibre, ach bhí sí níos mó bródúil as a cairde.
En: She was proud of her work, but she was prouder of her friends.

Ga: Thréigeann sí faoi dheireadh go raibh an obair foirne tábhachtach, mar aon le sábháilteacht.
En: She finally realized that teamwork was important, along with safety.

Ga: "Tá mé muiníneach," a dúirt sí go láncheart.
En: "I am confident," she said truthfully.

Ga: Agus sa tundra bánach, thosaigh Saoirse ar a turas nua ar fud an domhain maidir le haeráid.
En: And in the white tundra, Saoirse began her new journey around the world concerning the climate.

Vocabulary Words:
blazed: ar lasadh
tundra: tundra
enthusiastic: díograiseach
ability: stuaim
scarf: scárf
gloves: lámhainní
wrapped: i bhfostú
evidence: fianaise
endless: gan teorainn
equipment: fearas
fiercely: fíochmhar
outstandingly: iontach
impatient: mífhoighneach
risk: baol
stranded: sáite
storm: stoirm
pheasant: fásán
lonely: uaigneach
graced: grásta
gathering: áit bhailithe
recounted: d'inis
prouder: níos mó bródúil
realized: thréigeann
diplomacy: thaidhleoir
confident: muiníneach
dire: dronach
wearing: críonna
undertaking: ag tabhairt faoi
mindful: ag chuimhneamh
approached: ag teacht

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Inspiration in the Heart of Dublin
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Tá na gaotha fuara ag séideadh timpeall Bhaile Átha Cliath.
En: The cold winds are blowing around Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Sa Ghailearaí, tá teas an teallaigh agus fuaim cheolmhar na n-uirlisí traidisiúnta.
En: In the gallery, there is the warmth of the fireplace and the musical sound of traditional instruments.

Ga: I lár na sluaite, tá Eamon, grianghrafadóir as Sasana, suite cois barra, ag ól pionta Guinness dorcha agus ag féachaint timpeall.
En: In the midst of the crowds, Eamon, a photographer from England, is sitting by the bar, drinking a pint of dark Guinness and looking around.

Ga: Tá sé ag iarraidh croí na hÉireann a ghabháil ina pictiúir.
En: He is trying to capture the heart of Ireland in his pictures.

Ga: Ach is Lá Fhéile Vailintín ann, agus mothaíonn sé go bhféadfadh tráchtáil iad a chlúdach.
En: But it's Lá Fhéile Vailintín (Valentine's Day), and he feels commerce might overshadow it.

Ga: Os a chomhair, suíonn Brigid, ealaíontóir áitiúil ar thóir inspioráide.
En: In front of him sits Brigid, a local artist seeking inspiration.

Ga: Níl sí lánchinnte an leigheas a bheidh aici ar a healaín reatha.
En: She is not entirely sure what will cure her current artistic block.

Ga: Tá na línte ar a lámha cosúil le tionlacan airíonna na ceoil atá ag líonadh an phub.
En: The lines on her hands are like the accompaniment to the melodies filling the pub.

Ga: Is léir gurb é an ceol an t-aon rud a bhíonn ag spreagadh í le déanaí.
En: It is clear that music is the only thing that has been inspiring her recently.

Ga: Déanann Eamon cinneadh, in áit fanacht ina thost, beannú do Bhrigid.
En: Eamon decides, instead of remaining silent, to greet Brigid.

Ga: "Is ealaíontóir mé," a deir sí leis, "ach ní dóigh liom go bhfuil aon rud nua á dhéanamh agam anois.
En: "I'm an artist," she tells him, "but I don't think I'm doing anything new right now."

Ga: ""Is grianghrafadóir mé," a fhreagraíonn Eamon.
En: "I'm a photographer," replies Eamon.

Ga: "Ach sula dtéann tú ag roinnt d'ealaín liom, lig dom an radharc seo a ghabháil tú.
En: "But before you share your art with me, let me capture this scene of you.

Ga: B’fhéidir go mbeidh muid in ann cabhrú le chéile.
En: Maybe we can help each other."

Ga: "Agus seo mar a thosaigh comhrá na beirte, le cúlra na gceoltóirí a bhí ag casadh amhráin d'aoibhnes an ghrá.
En: And so began their conversation, with the backdrop of musicians playing songs of love's delight.

Ga: Gach nóiméad, bhí ceol traidisiúnta na hÉireann ag déanamh draíochta ar an mbeirt.
En: Every moment, the traditional music of Ireland was creating magic between the two.

Ga: Tar éis tamaill, tosnaíonn an ceol ag dul i dtreise, go tobann.
En: After a while, the music suddenly intensifies.

Ga: Briseann Brigid amach i rince spontáineach, amhail is dá mbeadh an solas istigh aici tar éis cónaidhme a fháil.
En: Brigid breaks into a spontaneous dance, as if a light inside her had just ignited.

Ga: Gabhann Eamon an nóiméad seo go foirfe le ghearradh amháin dá camera.
En: Eamon captures this moment perfectly with a single click of his camera.

Ga: Is nóiméad lámhaigh nádúrtha, fírinneach é, lán le mothúcháin agus tine chruthaitheach.
En: It is a naturally candid shot, filled with emotion and creative fire.

Ga: Ar deireadh an oíche, tarraingíonn Eamon Brigid ar leataobh.
En: At the end of the night, Eamon pulls Brigid aside.

Ga: "Tá seo agat," a deir sé, ag taispeáint an íomhá a bhfuil beogán na healaíne coinnithe ann.
En: "You have this," he says, showing her the image where the spark of art is preserved.

Ga: Amharcann Brigid ar a pictiúr agus feiceann sí rud éigin nua.
En: Brigid looks at her picture and sees something new.

Ga: Sin é an spréach a chaill sí, nádúr na cruthaitheachta, imoibriú i súil an tsaoil.
En: That's the spark she had lost, the nature of creativity, a reaction in the eye of life.

Ga: "Go raibh maith agat, Eamon," a deir sí, corpaiste.
En: "Thank you, Eamon," she says, sincerely.

Ga: "D’athraigh tú mo shaol.
En: "You've changed my life."

Ga: "Tá suíomh nua aimsithe ag Eamon, ní hamháin i gceantair na tíre, ach i gcroílár daoine agus scéalta.
En: Eamon has found a new setting, not only in the country's regions but in the hearts of people and stories.

Ga: Tá nuacht faoin inspioráid tar éis teacht chuig Brigid í féin óna suí istigh os comhair ceoil.
En: News of the inspiration has reached Brigid herself from her seat inside facing the music.

Ga: An oíche bhí sí lán de shiopaí, de chairdeas, agus fuinneamh athchúrsáilte.
En: The night was full of shops, camaraderie, and recycled energy.

Ga: Sin iad na radharcanna nach bhfuil in easnamh ansin, i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath, i bpub teolaí éadromaitheach.
En: These are the sights not missing there, in the heart of Baile Átha Cliath, in a cozy, dimly lit pub.

Vocabulary Words:
gallery: ghailearaí
fireplace: teallaigh
musical: ceolmhar
crowds: sluaite
pint: pionta
overshadow: chlúdach
inspiration: inspioráide
accompaniment: tionlacan
melodies: airíonna
greet: beannú
backdrop: cúlra
delight: aoibhnes
ignite: cónaidhme
candid: fírinneach
emotion: mothúcháin
creative: cruthaitheach
cure: leigheas
artistic: healaín
block: bloc
reaction: imoibriú
sincerely: corpaiste
camaraderie: cairdeas
recycled: athchúrsáilte
dimly lit: éadromaitheach
pursuit: tóir
musicians: ceoltóirí
songs: amhráin
spontaneous: spontáineach
spark: spréach
life: tsaoil

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Fortune: A Warehouse Tale of Hope and Renewal
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí sé ina gheimhreadh fuar, an gaoth ag séideadh go fíochmhar lasmuigh agus aoibhneas na Nollag imithe.
En: It was a cold winter, the wind blowing fiercely outside, and the joy of Christmas gone.

Ga: Sa stóras tréigthe, bhí Aoife, Cian, agus Niamh ag obair go dian, gúnaí te dathúla orthu, ag iarraidh an stoc neamhúsáidte a ghlanadh amach.
En: In the abandoned warehouse, Aoife, Cian, and Niamh were working hard, wearing warm, colorful dresses, trying to clear out the unsold stock.

Ga: Bhí an foirgneamh mór, oscailte, agus dorcha le bailchríocha salacha anseo is ansiúd.
En: The building was large, open, and dark with dirty finishes here and there.

Ga: Bhí na boscaí agus an troscán neamhúsáidte in eagair ar na seilfeanna ardaithe.
En: The boxes and unused furniture were organized on the elevated shelves.

Ga: Bhí Aoife, a raibh imní uirthi faoi thodhchaí airgeadais an ghnó, réidh le cinneadh tábhachtach a dhéanamh.
En: Aoife, who was worried about the financial future of the business, was ready to make an important decision.

Ga: D'fhéach sí timpeall ar an stoc atá fágtha - stuif nach raibh á dhíol go maith ach a bhí ceangailte le cuimhní a d'áitigh ar a croí.
En: She looked around at the remaining stock - items that weren't selling well but were tied to memories that tugged at her heart.

Ga: "An bhfuil muid ag brú an iomarca?
En: "Are we pushing too hard?"

Ga: " arsa Cian, ar a suaimhneas dílis, féachaint ar na hóibríochtaí a bhí ar siúl.
En: said Cian, with his usual calm, watching the activities that were underway.

Ga: "Seo deis iontach chun rud a dhéanamh difriúil," a smaoinigh sé, taobh istigh de.
En: "This is a great opportunity to do something different," he thought, inside.

Ga: Theastaigh uaidh páirt níos mó a ghlacadh sa ghnó.
En: He wanted to take a bigger part in the business.

Ga: Bhí Niamh, an cara cliste don teaghlach, ann freisin chun cabhrú.
En: Niamh, the smart family friend, was there to help as well.

Ga: Bhí sí féin faoi bhrú lena gnó féin agus traochta ó na dúshláin.
En: She was under pressure with her own business and exhausted from the challenges.

Ga: "Tá smaoineamh agam," a dúirt Aoife le mothú spleodar ach le drogall freisin.
En: "I have an idea," said Aoife with a feeling of excitement but also reluctance.

Ga: "Áirímid orduithe bhreise ar na hearraí atá díolta, agus déanfaimid margadh deas astu le díol go tapa.
En: "Let's order more of the items that have sold, and we'll make a nice sale out of them to sell quickly."

Ga: "Bhí radharc aimsir na laochra orthu le déanaí, agus d’aontaigh an triúr go mbeadh margadh an tríú huaire dá bhfreagracht.
En: They had recently seen the weathering of the heroes and agreed the third market would be their responsibility.

Ga: Chuir Aoife tús le díol beagám plé ann leis na míreanna ba thábhachtaí di.
En: Aoife started a small sale, with the items that mattered most to her.

Ga: Níl ansin ach gníomh simplí.
En: This was just a simple act.

Ga: Ach ar feadh na lá, tháinig iontas, mar a bhfuair sí féin agus Niamh píosa uathúil, rud a mhealltaí súil na seandálaithe.
En: But as the day went on, a surprise came, as she and Niamh discovered a unique piece that caught the eye of antiquarians.

Ga: Bhí sé difriúil, a d’fhéadfadh a bheith mar ghné rathúnasa dóibh.
En: It was different, one that could be a prosperous feature for them.

Ga: Leis an díol tapa a bhí acu, bhain Aoife réidh leis an stoc nach raibh díolta, agus bhí an gnó ar ais ar a chosa.
En: With the quick sale they had, Aoife managed to clear the unsold stock, and the business was back on its feet.

Ga: Bhí an aitíse ar fáil le haghaidh orduithe nua agus níos nua-aimseartha.
En: The space was available for new and more modern orders.

Ga: "D'éirigh linn!
En: "We did it!"

Ga: " a shriek Aoife le faoiseamh agus áthas ina súile.
En: Aoife shrieked with relief and joy in her eyes.

Ga: "Is féidir liom é seo a dhéanamh.
En: "I can do this.

Ga: Is féidir liom cinntí crua a dhéanamh.
En: I can make tough decisions."

Ga: " Bhí Cian, ag lathaigh seasta ag bagairt an scéal rud faoin mbaile, a raibh ag meangadh lena caint láidir.
En: Cian, steadfastly supporting and sharing the story around town, was smiling at her strong words.

Ga: Bhí sé anois áidhle le bheith páirteach níos mó sa ghnó.
En: He was now eager to be more involved in the business.

Ga: Bhí Niamh, a raibh bród uirthi, á spreagadh freisin chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar a gnó féin.
En: Niamh, who was proud, was also encouraged to tackle her own business.

Ga: Bhí siad uile ar a ndóigh, tiomanta agus áirithe ar an bhóthar nua seo.
En: They all resolved, committed, and determined on this new path.

Ga: Agus mar sin, i mbun an scéal seo, rinne na carachtair socrú ar a dtriallaid, réidh don todhchaí, ag mothú ina súile na gealach soléir.
En: And so, at the end of this story, the characters made arrangements for their journey, ready for the future, feeling the bright moonlight in their eyes.

Vocabulary Words:
fiercely: fíochmhar
joy: aoibhneas
abandoned: tréigthe
stock: stoc
elevated: ardaithe
unfinished: neamhúsáidte
worried: imní
future: todhchaí
decision: cinneadh
memories: cuimhní
opportunity: deis
different: difriúil
challenges: dúshláin
reluctance: drogall
sold: díolta
weathering: aimsir
responsibility: freagracht
unique: uathúil
antiquarians: seandálaithe
prosperous: rathúnasa
stepping: ag lathaigh
steadfastly: seasta
encouraged: spreagadh
tackle: aghaidh a thabhairt
journey: triallaid
moonlight: gealach
shelves: seilfeanna
organized: in eagair
open: oscailte
shrieking: ag shriek

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Winter's Silent Union: Finding Beauty Beyond Heartbreak
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Tá brat sneachta ag clúdach Gairdíní Cill Iníon Léinín, agus is áit shuaimhneach í an gheimhreadh.
En: A blanket of snow is covering Gairdíní Cill Iníon Léinín, and it's a peaceful place in the winter.

Ga: Tá na crainn nocht agus na bláthanna reoite fós álainn, cosúil le pictiúr i seanleabhar.
En: The bare trees and the frozen flowers are still beautiful, like a picture in an old book.

Ga: I measc an chiúnais, tá Eamon ag siúl leis féin, ag lorg síocháin ó bhriseadh croí.
En: Among the silence, Eamon is walking alone, seeking peace from a broken heart.

Ga: Is é seo gach rud a theastaíonn uaidh inniu - am ciúin lena smaointe féin.
En: This is all he wants today - quiet time with his own thoughts.

Ga: Ag céim eile sa gairdín, tá Siobhán, grianghrafadóir lán de cheol agus súil ghéar d’áilleacht, ag cuardach an phictiúir is fearr le haghaidh an iris.
En: Elsewhere in the garden, Siobhán, a photographer full of music and a keen eye for beauty, is nearby, searching for the best picture for the magazine.

Ga: Tá sí ag súil go gcuirfidh sí iontas ar an saol leis an gcineál áilleachta nach bhfeiceann mórán daoine.
En: She hopes to amaze the world with a kind of beauty that many do not see.

Ga: Téann cosán Eamoin agus Siobhán trasna a chéile faoi chrann ard, a dhuilleoga caillte aige.
En: Eamon's and Siobhán's paths cross under a tall tree that has lost its leaves.

Ga: Tá coinneamh beagáinín míshuaimhneach.
En: It's a slightly uneasy meeting.

Ga: Eamon ag iarraidh gan a bheith faoi deara.
En: Eamon wants to remain unnoticed.

Ga: Is maith leis a bheith i gcuideachta ann féin.
En: He likes being in his own company.

Ga: Tá Siobhán caol díreach faoi, ach déanann sé iarracht a grá don nádúr a roinnt le Eamon.
En: Siobhán is straightforward but tries to share her love of nature with Eamon.

Ga: "Nach álainn iad na bláthanna reoite?" a deir sí. Tá aoibh gháire beag ar a híomhá.
En: "Aren't the frozen flowers beautiful?" she says, with a small smile on her face.

Ga: Féachann Eamon orthu, ag smaoineamh ar an méid atá caillte aige, ach glactar go hobann leis na focail.
En: Eamon looks at them, thinking about what he has lost, but suddenly he's taken by the words.

Ga: Gabhann Eamon na nótaí i mbriathra Siobhán, agus cé go bhfuil sé cúthalach, tosaíonn sé ag caint léi go mall.
En: Eamon takes note of the words in Siobhán's voice, and even though he is shy, he begins to speak with her slowly.

Ga: Tugann sé faoi deara an bealach a fhéachann sí ar an domhan.
En: He notices the way she looks at the world.

Ga: Ní fheiceann sé seo go minic - duine a fheiceann áilleacht ceart leis an gcéad amharc.
En: He doesn't often see this - someone who sees beauty at first glance.

Ga: De réir a chéile tosaíonn seisiún Siobhán a bhailiú ó copair doiléir.
En: Gradually, Siobhán's session begins to collect from blurry snapshots.

Ga: Tosaíonn sí ag insint do Eamon faoi rudaí a thaitníonn léi a fháil sa dúlra.
En: She starts telling Eamon about the things she likes to find in nature.

Ga: Tá Eamon ag éisteacht agus ag smaoineamh.
En: Eamon listens and thinks.

Ga: In earnáil mhagaireach, ba í a mianach dúisitheach a bhriseann sé a mharóg, ag tabhairt go bhfuil rud éigin ann fiú ar laethanta an-fuar.
En: In a playful moment, her inspiring passion breaks through his melancholy, making him realize there is something even on the coldest days.

Ga: Tosaíonn siad ag siúl lena chéile.
En: They begin walking together.

Ga: Gan choinne, glacann ceamara Siobhán nóiméad.
En: Unexpectedly, Siobhán's camera captures a moment.

Ga: Tá sé nuair a bhíonn Eamon ag gáire, gáire fíor díseachta.
En: It's when Eamon is laughing, a true and sincere laugh.

Ga: Sa splitfhorleathadh sin leathnaíonn gach rud amach.
En: In that fleeting moment, everything spreads out.

Ga: Tá sé saor.
En: He is free.

Ga: Fágann Eamon agus Siobhán a chéile faoi dheireadh an lae, gealltanas déanta go bhfeicfidh siad arís a chéile.
En: Eamon and Siobhán leave each other by the end of the day, a promise made to see one another again.

Ga: Tá rud éigin athraithe.
En: Something has changed.

Ga: Tá an gairdín fós ag fanacht ciúin, fén scáth sneanntachta, mar más rud é go ndearnadh an domhan agus cinneadh mór á dhéanamh.
En: The garden still waits quietly, under the shadow of snowfall, as if the world had paused and a big decision was being made.

Ga: Ag breathnú siar, tuigeann Eamon go bhfuil an saol lán de phósairí nua.
En: Looking back, Eamon realizes that life is full of new opportunities.

Ga: Tuigeann sé go bhfuil áilleacht ann, fiú i na glinn an gheimhridh agus sa chomanamaíocht.
En: He understands that there is beauty, even in the depths of winter and solitude.

Ga: Is féidir le Siobhán coscarú eile a fheiceáil i ngach tabhairiú grianghraf.
En: Siobhán can see another separation in each photographic offering.

Ga: Beidh sí i gcónaí ag iarraidh an áit is doimhne.
En: She will always seek the deepest place.

Ga: I dtaobh a chéile, ar maidin fuar gheimhreadh, scaipeadar éadrom iontach, ceann a d’fhásfadh sa chroí le ham, trí mheán cumarsáide.
En: Together, on a cold winter morning, they spread an amazing light, one that would grow in the heart over time, through the medium of communication.

Vocabulary Words:
blanket: brat
peaceful: shuaimhneach
bare: nocht
frozen: reoite
silence: ciúnais
broken: briseadh
seeking: ag lorg
quiet: ciúin
elsewhere: céim eile
photographer: grianghrafadóir
keen: géar
amaze: iontas
uneasy: míshuaimhneach
straightforward: caol díreach
melancholy: maróg
unexpectedly: gan choinne
fleeting: splitfhorleathadh
sincere: díseachta
changes: athraithe
paused: féachtha
opportunities: pósairí
depths: glinn
solitude: comanamaíocht
separation: coscarú
inspiring: dúisitheach
session: seisiún
snapshots: copair
capture: glacadh
shadow: scáth
medium: meán