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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
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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

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Homeward Bound: Siobhan's Winter Reunion
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Sa bhfásach ársa isteach i gcríoch iarthar na hÉireann, bhí an geimhreadh i mbuaicbriocht.
En: In the ancient wilderness of western Éireann, winter was at its peak.

Ga: Bhí Siobhan ar ais tar éis blianta fada imithe.
En: Siobhan was back after many years away.

Ga: Bhí an t-aer fuar, ach bhí teas an chroí ag cur fáilte roimpi.
En: The air was cold, but the warmth of the heart welcomed her.

Ga: Bhí na crainn ársa clúdaithe le caonach glas.
En: The ancient trees were covered with green moss.

Ga: Bhí an talamh faoi bhrat de dhuilleoga mín.
En: The ground was blanketed with fine leaves.

Ga: Bhí solas éadrom ag scagadh anuas tríd na géaga ard, ag cruthú saintwfois.
En: Soft light sifted down through the high branches, creating a magical atmosphere.

Ga: I measc an áilleacht seo, bhí Fergus ag fanacht.
En: Amidst this beauty, Fergus was waiting.

Ga: Dath donn ar a shúile, cosúlacht na chróca íonachta ann.
En: His eyes were brown, holding the purity of a crocus.

Ga: Bhí a chroí lán le háthas agus imní.
En: His heart was full of joy and anxiety.

Ga: Bhí a dheirfiúr abhaile.
En: His sister was home.

Ga: Ach céard a thóg sí léi?
En: But what did she bring with her?

Ga: Bhí Siobhan siúlóid léi féin, a croí trom le machnamh.
En: Siobhan was walking alone, her heart heavy with reflection.

Ga: Bhí sé blianta ó ól sí uisce na baile, ó mhothaigh sí an fhréamh domhain ina hanam.
En: It had been years since she had drunk the water of home, since she had felt the deep roots in her soul.

Ga: Bhí sí in easnamh áite ar bith ach sa bhaile.
En: She missed nowhere but home.

Ga: Ní raibh aon tinneas cos seachas an tinneas baile, an tiomáint siar isteach.
En: There was no longing other than homesickness, the drive back in.

Ga: Bhí Fergus istigh i dtóin an fhéilire, dírithe ina dhualgais.
En: Fergus was deep in the calendar, focused on his duties.

Ga: Cheana féin a réidhú don Imbolc, rith sé síos na cosáin ar a raibh sé ina mháistir.
En: Already preparing for Imbolc, he ran down the paths where he was a master.

Ga: Cosa ar an talamh, d’aontódh sé an t-áras le cuid den fhearann an spleáchas ach a bhí air.
En: Feet on the ground, he agreed with the domain to share the dependence that was upon him.

Ga: Tháinig na deartháireacha le chéile sa lár na coille, áit a d’eagraigh siad an searmanas Imbolc gach bliain — beochan na solais i ndubh an ama.
En: The siblings met in the middle of the forest, where they organized the Imbolc ceremony every year — enlivening the light in the darkness of the season.

Ga: Labhair siad go ciúin ar dtús, an ceann ina choinleach ar a dhomhain, ag fiafraí gan cheist á dhéanamh.
En: They spoke quietly at first, each head in their own thoughts, asking without making a question.

Ga: "Fáiltím," arsa Fergus go craosach.
En: "Welcome," said Fergus earnestly.

Ga: "Ach tá faitíos orm, Siobhan.
En: "But I fear, Siobhan.

Ga: Tá eagla orm go sásóidh tú do fonn trínnni h-éirí.
En: I am afraid that you will satisfy your longing through parting from us again."

Ga: ""Is í mo thír seo freisin," d'fhreagair Siobhan.
En: "This is my country too," replied Siobhan.

Ga: "In áit éigin, tá meas ar mo shlí ar athfhás.
En: "Somewhere, my path respects regrowth."

Ga: "Agus an am casta ag teacht, dhírigh siad a mbriathra.
En: As the significant time approached, they focused their words.

Ga: Thóg Siobhan píosa páipéir as a mála.
En: Siobhan took a piece of paper from her bag.

Ga: An scríobh is measa a bhí ann, ach ar chlóbhraigh sí na suimeanna de thíortha i gcóngar.
En: Her writing was the worst, yet she listed the names of countries nearby.

Ga: "Déanaim gealltanas," a léi.
En: "I promise," she said.

Ga: "Fillim arís, agus roinnim na scéalta.
En: "I return again, and I share the stories.

Ga: Tabharfaidh mé an domhan abhaile.
En: I will bring the world home."

Ga: "Ní raibh focail ag Fergus ach deora solais a ghlac sí.
En: Fergus had no words but accepted her promise with tears of light.

Ga: Bhí gach ráthaíocht trí chlannacht.
En: All assurance was through kinship.

Ga: Bhí galchorn na n-éiginnte á chailliúint faoina údar.
En: The fog of uncertainty was losing its hold under her influence.

Ga: Agus dhóigh siad an brae suas i ndorchacht, i gcruinne de chuma iontach, sraonadh siar chin túasa.
En: And they kindled the hearth in the darkness, in a remarkable universe, stepping back to their beginnings.

Ga: Le linn na nóibhachta, bhí a n-adiiúl ag dul i bhfiúisce go mhisteach ag tuiscint nach díol na huaire ar do rogha, ach an solas i gcroílár an tuiscéann féin.
En: During the fresh start, their understanding began to bloom distinctively, realizing not to sell the moment for choice, but to embrace the light at the heart of their consciousness.

Ga: Ag Imbolc, dhúisigh an chéad mhachnamh — isnár ghnómhaíocht féin, gheall siobhan am a thógáil, agus b'in mar a d'fhás com-páirt dearfach.
En: At Imbolc, the first reflection awoke — in their own endeavors, Siobhan promised to take time, and thus a positive partnership grew.

Ga: Bhíobh a súil thainscothe mar bábóg ar iasacht sa haonrú — agus bhí a ngrá dílis gan teorann.
En: Her gaze as profound as a borrowed doll in isolation — and their love remained boundless.

Ga: Mar sin, idir fiafraí agus freagraí, d'fhill an geasa nach n-eisiodh an talamh ós a gcionn, ach comhréireacht údóin.
En: Thus, between questions and answers, the land's enchantment returned above them, but in harmonious continuity.

Ga: Tar éis na féile, rinne siad siúl ar ais, ar aghaidh, fós ar mbarr an doimhneacht, tharla gur moch d'aoibhneacht bhuan.
En: After the festival, they walked back, forward, still atop the depth, realizing it was a dawn of lasting joy.

Vocabulary Words:
wilderness: fásach
peak: buaicbriocht
moss: caonach
blanketed: faoi bhrat
sifted: ag scagadh
atmosphere: saintwfois
anxiety: imní
reflection: machnamh
roots: fréamh
homesickness: tinneas baile
domain: t-áras
ceremony: searmanas
earnestly: go craosach
regrowth: athfhás
significant: am casta
paper: píosa páipéir
promise: gealltanas
kinship: clannacht
fog: galchorn
hearth: brae
remarkable: iontach
consciousness: tuiscéann
endeavors: gnómhaíocht
boundless: gan teorann
enchantment: geasa
harmonious: comhréireacht
continuity: údóin
depth: doimhneacht
dawn: moch
joy: aoibhneacht

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Unveiling Winter's Wonders: A Photographers' Serendipity
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-01-25-23-34-02-ga

Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí gaoth mhór ag séideadh ar bharr Aillte an Mhothair.
En: A strong wind was blowing over the top of Aillte an Mhothair.

Ga: Bhí Saoirse agus Cormac ann, ag aimsiú an áilleacht fiáin seo a ghabháil ar a gcuid ceamaraí.
En: Saoirse and Cormac were there, trying to capture the wild beauty on their cameras.

Ga: Bhí an t-aer fuar agus lán de shalann na mara.
En: The air was cold and full of sea salt.

Ga: Bhí an trá crua thíos ag bualadh na tonnta, cosúil le ceol dhochreidte.
En: The harsh beach below was beating against the waves, like incredible music.

Ga: Bhí Saoirse ag lorg íomhá speisialta dá taispeántas atá le teacht.
En: Saoirse was searching for a special image for her upcoming exhibition.

Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh bealach nach bhfaca sí riamh cheana a fháil.
En: She wanted to find a view she had never before seen.

Ga: Bhí brón beag uirthi, mar bhí an aimsir an-unpredictable.
En: She felt a bit down, as the weather was very unpredictable.

Ga: Lá fuar gan gréine a bhí ann, gan solas maith.
En: It was a cold day without sunshine, lacking good light.

Ga: Ach bhí a croí dóchasach.
En: But her heart was hopeful.

Ga: Ar an lámh eile, bhí Cormac ag ullmhú alt faoi Pháirceanna Náisiúnta na hÉireann.
En: On the other hand, Cormac was preparing an article about Páirceanna Náisiúnta na hÉireann.

Ga: Bhí sé ag iarraidh scéal iontach a chur in iúl trína ghrianghraif.
En: He wanted to convey a great story through his photographs.

Ga: Bhí a dhúil i nádúr an-láidir, ach bhí sé buartha faoi teacht ar an dearcadh ceart i ndomhan an gheimhridh.
En: His passion for nature was very strong, but he was worried about finding the right perspective in the winter world.

Ga: Tharla sé gurbh ann don bheirt acu, gan eolas dá chéile.
En: It happened that they were both there, without knowing each other.

Ga: Choinnigh Saoirse ar aghaidh chuig spota nach rabhthas ag glacadh mórán grianghraf ann roimhe seo.
En: Saoirse proceeded to a spot where not many photos had been taken before.

Ga: Chonaic Cormac í agus shocraigh sé dul léi.
En: Cormac saw her and decided to join her.

Ga: Bhí comhrá beag acu faoi a n-áiteanna is fearr le haghaidh grianghraif.
En: They had a small conversation about their favorite places for photography.

Ga: Thaitin sé leo labhairt le chéile.
En: They enjoyed talking to each other.

Ga: "Tá áilleacht speisialta leis an ngeimhreadh," a dúirt Cormac.
En: "There's a special beauty to winter," said Cormac.

Ga: "Ní bhíonn a fhios agat riamh céard atá le feiceáil.
En: "You never know what you're going to see."

Ga: ""Aontaím leat," a d'fhreagair Saoirse.
En: "I agree with you," replied Saoirse.

Ga: "Tá gach uillinn éagsúil, gach splanc solais éagsúil.
En: "Every angle is different, every flash of light is different."

Ga: "Go tobann, d'imigh na scamaill, agus bhain solas iontach amach.
En: Suddenly, the clouds cleared, and a wonderful light emerged.

Ga: Bhí an gile ina chótaí súilíneacha, ag nochtadh splancanna draíochtúla an aill.
En: The brightness was in bubbling coats, revealing magical flashes of the cliff.

Ga: Ghabh Saoirse agus Cormac an nóiméad, gach ceann acu ag iompar an gcuid féin den scéal sa ghléas grianghrafaíochta.
En: Saoirse and Cormac captured the moment, each carrying their own part of the story in their photographic equipment.

Ga: Níorbh é sin amháin an rud a roinn siad.
En: That wasn't the only thing they shared.

Ga: Tar éis dóibh a faisean a ghabháil, roinn siad a n-uimhreacha teileafóin.
En: After capturing their fashion, they shared their phone numbers.

Ga: Bhí plean acu oibriú le chéile amach anseo, agus b'fhéidir go ndéanfaidh siad a gcuid saothar a chur in aithne dá chéile.
En: They planned to work together in the future, and perhaps introduce their work to each other.

Ga: D'fhág an bheirt acu le dóchas athnuaite.
En: Both left with renewed hope.

Ga: Bhí níos mó ná sceitse i gcéist acu, bhí nasc i gceist a d'fhéadfadh fás óna ngrá don dúlra.
En: They had more than a sketch in mind; they had a connection that could grow from their love of nature.

Ga: Agus an fuacht fós orthu, bhí a fhios acu go raibh tús deas le caidreamh nua cothaithe ag tonnta an Aigéin Atlantach ar Aillte an Mhothair.
En: And with the cold still upon them, they knew the Atlantic Ocean waves at Aillte an Mhothair had nurtured a nice beginning to a new relationship.

Ga: Bhí Saoirse agus Cormac muiníneach go raibh go leor eachtraíochta agus pictiúir le teacht orthu beirt.
En: Saoirse and Cormac were confident that many adventures and pictures awaited them both.

Vocabulary Words:
strong: mhór
wind: gaoth
capturing: ag aimsiú
harsh: crua
beating: ag bualadh
incredible: do-chreidte
exhibition: taispeántas
upcoming: atá le teacht
feeling down: brón beag
unpredictable: neamhréiteach
hopeful: dóchasach
perspective: dearcadh
proceeded: choinnigh
spot: spota
conversation: comhrá
favorite: is fearr
special: speisialta
angle: uillinn
wonderful: iontach
brightness: gile
bubbling: súilíneacha
flashes: splancanna
captured: ghabh
photographic equipment: gléas grianghrafaíochta
fashion: faisean
sketch: sceitse
connection: nasc
nature: dúlra
waves: tonnta
adventures: eachtraíochta