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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

Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Friends to Lovers: A Heartfelt Journey at Moher Cliffs
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Ar feadh an Atlantis briste ag imeall na hÉireann, bhí Aoife agus Cian ag siúl go compordach i dtreo Mhargaidh na Ceardaíochta in aice le hAillte an Mhothair.
En: Along the broken Atlantis at the edge of Ireland, Aoife and Cian were walking comfortably towards the Craft Market near the Cliffs of Moher.

Ga: Bhí ghaoth fhuar an Gheimhridh ag séideadh, ach bhí boladh cumhra na hAdhmaid úr agus tuiscint phobail sna haer.
En: The cold winter wind was blowing, but the fragrant smell of fresh wood and a sense of community filled the air.

Ga: Bhí Aoife agus Cian cairde le fada, agus bhí siad i gcónaí ag roinnt chuimhneacháin shainiúla le chéile.
En: Aoife and Cian had been friends for a long time, constantly sharing meaningful moments together.

Ga: Bhí rud éigin speisialta idir an bheirt, rud a d'aithin gach duine eile ach nach n-aithní siad go léir.
En: There was something special between them, something that everyone else recognized but they did not fully comprehend.

Ga: Bhí an lá seo speisialta - Lá Fhéile Vailintín - agus bhí Aoife, le croí lán le dóchas agus eagla, ar thóir an bronntanais foirfe.
En: This day was special – Valentine's Day – and Aoife, with a heart full of hope and fear, was on the hunt for the perfect gift.

Ga: De réir mar a shiúil siad tríd an margadh, d'fhéach Aoife timpeall air sárdíograiseach, ag scrúdú earraí lámhdhéanta na gceardaithe.
En: As they walked through the market, Aoife looked around eagerly, examining the artisans' handmade goods.

Ga: Bhí sí lán cinnte go bhféadfadh brí a croí a bheith tugtha trí chloch snoite nó ceardaíocht eile.
En: She was quite certain that the meaning of her heart could be conveyed through a carved stone or another piece of craft.

Ga: Tháinig sí ar adhmad snoite i gcruth croí, simplí ach álainn, agus dúirt a intinn léi go raibh sé seo foirfe.
En: She came across a piece of wood carved into the shape of a heart, simple yet beautiful, and her mind told her that this was perfect.

Ga: Dhéanann Cian gáire ina thaobh: "Ná caill thú féin ar son píosa fánach, Aoife.
En: Cian laughed beside her: "Don't lose yourself over a random piece, Aoife."

Ga: " Ach bhí Aoife dearfach, ní ag baint súil an adhmaid, ag creidiúint go raibh teachtaireacht laistigh aici a bhí dosheachanta.
En: But Aoife remained positive, her eyes fixed on the wood, believing there was an inescapable message within it.

Ga: Níos déanaí, agus iad ag teacht suas chun béal na haille, scogh Cian a bhfuil amuigh rompu.
En: Later, as they approached the cliff's edge, Cian gazed out at what lay before them.

Ga: Bhí an farraige brúidiúil thíos, ag cruthú rithime soinneanta a thaitin leis an dá chara.
En: The sea was brutally pounding below, creating a soothing rhythm that both friends enjoyed.

Ga: Ag glacadh leis an nóiméad, shiúil Aoife chun tosaigh.
En: Embracing the moment, Aoife walked ahead.

Ga: "Cian," a dúirt Aoife, a glór beagán ag croitheadh, "tá rud éigin speisialta agam duit.
En: "Cian," Aoife said, her voice shaking a little, "I have something special for you."

Ga: " Thug sí an croí adhmaid dó.
En: She handed him the wooden heart.

Ga: "Tá rud éigin níos mó ag baint leis seo.
En: "There's something more to this."

Ga: "D’fhéach Cian ar an gcroí, é neamhaireach ach líonadh le fiosracht agus tuiscint.
En: Cian looked at the heart, seemingly indifferent but filled with curiosity and understanding.

Ga: "Tá tú ag iarraidh a rá liom.
En: "Are you trying to tell me...?"

Ga: " a dúirt sé, corrán meangadh ar a aghaidh.
En: he said, a crooked smile on his face.

Ga: "Sea," a dúirt Aoife go ciúin, "tá mé tar éis mothúcháin a bheith agam ort le fada.
En: "Yes," Aoife said quietly, "I've had feelings for you for a long time."

Ga: "Bhí Cian idir iontas agus faoiseamh.
En: Cian was both surprised and relieved.

Ga: "Aoife, shíl mé i gcónaí go raibh muid níos mó ná cairde.
En: "Aoife, I've always thought we were more than just friends."

Ga: " Gáireach, sheas siad ansin, lionn orthu níos teo ná na ghaoth ar an haille.
En: Smiling, they stood there, their warmth together greater than the wind on the cliff.

Ga: Bhí an sceneráil ar na haille suntasach — an farraige gan teorainn ag croitheadh thíos agus an spéir bhán ag síneadh os a gcionn.
En: The scene on the cliff was remarkable – the endless sea heaving below and the white sky stretching above them.

Ga: Bhí sé i scéal leanas, rud personúil, a thug forbairt d’fhocal agus a neartacht uaidh.
En: It was a personal story, one that brought words to life and strengthened them.

Ga: Ansin, ar an bhfhánán, chas siad le chéile, taobh le taobh agus a gcairdeas anois athraithe go grá.
En: Then, on the cliff's edge, they turned to each other, side by side, their friendship now transformed into love.

Ga: Ba é seo tús nua.
En: This was a new beginning.

Ga: Bhí Aoife réidh anois chun léi féin a chur in iúl go hoscailte, gan fuarghlaise an mhothú.
En: Aoife was now ready to express herself openly, without the cold chill of uncertainty.

Ga: Agus Cian?
En: And Cian?

Ga: Bhí sé réidh le glacadh le leochaileacht agus lucht leanúnaí breabhsmaoinimh a bheith aige, mar a chonaic sé riamh an rúnda sna súile Aoife.
En: He was ready to embrace vulnerability and become a thoughtful admirer, as he had always seen the secret in Aoife's eyes.

Vocabulary Words:
broken: briste
edge: imeall
fragrant: cumhra
community: pobal
meaningful: shainiúla
comprehend: aithní
examining: scrúdú
artisans': na gceardaithe
conveyed: tugtha
carved: snoite
random: fánach
inescapable: dosheachanta
pounding: brúidiúil
soothing: soinneanta
embracing: Ag glacadh
gazed: scogh
seemingly: neamhaireach
curiosity: fiosracht
crooked: corrán
indifferent: neamhaireach
relieved: faoiseamh
heaving: croitheadh
remarkable: suntasach
stretching: síneadh
transformed: athraithe
chill: fuarghlaise
vulnerability: leochaileacht
thoughtful: breabhsmaoinimh
secret: rúnda
admirer: lucht leanúnaí

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Courage on the Cliffs: Niamh's Breakthrough to Bonding
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Sa gheimhreadh fuar, ar bharr Aillte an Mhothair, bhí gníomh aontaithe ar siúl do chomhoibrithe cuideachta áitiúil.
En: In the cold winter, atop Aillte an Mhothair, there was a team-building activity for the employees of a local company.

Ga: Bhí gaoth nimhneach ag séideadh, ag sciobadh na scamaill bhána os cionn na bhfostaithe bailithe le chéile.
En: A biting wind was blowing, sweeping the white clouds above the gathered employees.

Ga: Bhí Niamh, dearthóir grafach introspective, ar eagla agus fuar, ach réidh chun cuir chuici féin.
En: Niamh, an introspective graphic designer, was nervous and cold, but ready to push herself.

Ga: Ní raibh sí compordach i measc grúpaí móra; bhí aigne ciúin aici.
En: She wasn't comfortable among large groups; she had a quiet nature.

Ga: Bhí fonn uirthi, áfach, nasc níos doimhne a chruthú lena comhghleacaithe, go háirithe le Siobhán agus Ciarán.
En: She was eager, however, to form a deeper connection with her colleagues, especially with Siobhán and Ciarán.

Ga: Bhí luas i gcroí Niamh agus í ag smaoineamh ar an bhfoireann a bheith ina chéile.
En: There was a rush in Niamh's heart as she thought about the team coming together.

Ga: Bhí an bhanaltra tógtha uirthi, ach bhí aidhm aici.
En: She was affected by the group's enthusiasm, but she had a purpose.

Ga: Bhí sí réidh le glacadh le dúshláin.
En: She was ready to embrace challenges.

Ga: Bhí sraith cleachtaí á n-eagrú ag an bhfoireann.
En: A series of exercises were being organized by the team.

Ga: Bhí an chéad cheann ag hikes ar na hems crainn.
En: The first one involved hikes along the tree lines.

Ga: Bhí eagla ar Niamh, ach thóg sí a misneach.
En: Niamh was frightened, but she gathered her courage.

Ga: Bhí slabhra comhráite ann de réir mar a thug na comhghleacaithe tacaíocht dá chéile.
En: There was a chain of conversations as colleagues supported each other.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán i ndiaidh dó buille beagán agus bhí sí ceart go leor.
En: Siobhán had stumbled a bit but was fine.

Ga: Ach tharla rud éigin nuair a bhí gach duine ag mezcla leis an áilleacht iontach thíos orthu.
En: Yet something happened when everyone was mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty below them.

Ga: Chuaigh Ciaran ag plé an chlaí agus bhuail sé ar shléibhte caola.
En: Ciarán was climbing along the ridge and struck a narrow ledge.

Ga: Bhí sé crith faoi eagla agus bhí sé i mbaol sleamhnú síos.
En: He was shaking with fear and was in danger of slipping down.

Ga: Bhí eagla mhór ar Niamh le bheith gafa ann, ach go tobann bhí cúnamh ag glaoch.
En: Niamh was terrified of being trapped there, but suddenly help was calling.

Ga: D'fhéach sí isteach go domhain ina cróiceann, agus thug cumhacht di a lámh a mholadh do Chiarán díreach in am.
En: She looked deep within herself and found the strength to offer her hand to Ciarán just in time.

Ga: Chaith sí gach eagla go tuatháil, bhí misneach aici.
En: She cast aside every fear, showing bravery.

Ga: Tar éis an eachtra sin, admhaíodh Niamh mar bhean de thacaíocht agus misneach.
En: After that incident, Niamh was recognized as a woman of support and courage.

Ga: Bhí briseadh tríd ar eagla uirthi, ach bhí a raibh a dhéanamh ag ansin ag tabhairt tacaíocht agus spiorad do gach duine.
En: She broke through her fear, but what she did there provided support and spirit to everyone.

Ga: Bhí meas ag a comhghleacaithe anois uirthi.
En: Her colleagues now held her in high regard.

Ga: Níos tábhachtaí fós, bhí sí féin níos muiníní agus níos oscailte.
En: More importantly, she became more confident and open herself.

Ga: Fágadh Aillte an Mhothair ina ndiaidh, líonadh le haontacht abhus agus radharcra dho-aimsithe faoin uisce.
En: They left Aillte an Mhothair behind, filled with a sense of unity and indescribable scenery below.

Ga: Bhí an cluiche bailout ar a bóthar.
En: The next adventure was on the horizon.

Ga: Ba é seo an áit ar phléasc Niamh a intiúlacht a threascairt.
En: This was the place where Niamh broke through her introspection.

Ga: Bhí sí ní amháin mar chuid den fhoireann, ach mar réalta a bhí mar thoradh ar theacht isteach a cion, ag tabhairt tacaíocht, agus ag glacadh le leibhéal nua sa chuideachta a raibh sí gafa ann.
En: She was not only part of the team but a shining star who contributed, offered support, and accepted a new level in the company she was involved with.

Vocabulary Words:
introspective: introspective
biting: nimhneach
sweeping: sciobadh
frightened: eagla
mesmerized: ag mezcla
breathtaking: iontach
ledge: caola
shaking: crith
trapped: gafa
bravery: misneach
courage: misneach
fear: eagla
scenery: radharcra
unity: aontacht
challenge: dúshláin
suddenly: go tobann
support: tacaíocht
struck: bhuail
ridge: chlaí
team-building: gníomh aontaithe
gathered: bailithe
narrow: caola
embrace: glacadh
chain: slabhra
broke through: briseadh tríd
recognition: admhaíodh
held in high regard: meas ag
open: oscailte
descent: sleamhnú
horizon: bóthar

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Butterfly Chaos Unleashed: A Winter Adventure in Dublin
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí sé i lár an gheimhridh in aice le Gairdín Luibheolaíoch Bhaile Átha Cliath.
En: It was mid-winter near the Gairdín Luibheolaíoch Bhaile Átha Cliath (Dublin Botanic Gardens).

Ga: Fuair Aisling fuinneamh as áilleacht na nglasraí síorghlasa agus na teochreasa sa teach gloine.
En: Aisling drew energy from the beauty of the evergreen plants and the tropical environment inside the glasshouse.

Ga: Bhí an teas istigh ina séis rómánsach in aice leis an aer fuar amuigh.
En: The warmth inside was a romantic contrast to the cold air outside.

Ga: Bhí treoraí an ghrúpa, Niall, ag míniú faoi fhéileacan eisiach ó Thír na bhFéileacán.
En: The group's guide, Niall, was explaining about an exclusive butterfly from Tír na bhFéileacán (Land of the Butterflies).

Ga: Bhí suim mhór ag Aisling ann.
En: Aisling was very interested.

Ga: Shíl sí go mbeadh sé go hiontach na féileacáin seo a fheiceáil go dlúth.
En: She thought it would be wonderful to see these butterflies up close.

Ga: Tharraing sí an doras beag ar oscailt gan smaoineamh, agus scaoil grúpa féileacán ildaite amach.
En: Without thinking, she opened a small door and released a group of colorful butterflies.

Ga: Sumaire!
En: Oh no!

Ga: Bhí geit ar gach duine, ach níor gheallscairt a rinne Aisling ach an misneach a bhain as an tasc seo; ní raibh sí ag iarraidh náire a chur ar a háithreas féin ós comhair Niall.
En: Everyone was startled, but instead of panicking, Aisling found the courage to handle the situation; she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of Niall.

Ga: Thosaigh an rásaíocht i ngairdíní.
En: The chase began in the gardens.

Ga: Léimeadh na féileacáin ó bhláth go bláth, agus bhí ar Aisling a lán oibre déanta.
En: The butterflies flitted from flower to flower, and Aisling had a lot of work to do.

Ga: Bhí sí ábalta Sinéad, cuairteoir eile, a mhealladh cabhrú léi.
En: She was able to persuade Sinéad, another visitor, to help her.

Ga: Bhí magadh i gcónaí ag Siobhan: "Tóg an sciathán leis, Aisling!" a scairt sí, agus casadh féileacán ar ghlacadh san aer.
En: There was always teasing from Siobhan: "Take the wing with you, Aisling!" she exclaimed as a butterfly twirled in the air.

Ga: Le gáire, fuair Siobhan agus Aisling cúpla cuairteoir eile chun siad a ghlacadh leo sa chluiche seo.
En: With laughter, Siobhan and Aisling managed to get a few other visitors to join in this game.

Ga: Chuir siad plan i gcrích.
En: They executed a plan.

Ga: D'éirigh le hAisling le cabhair-chairdineach a modh a n-iompar, agus féileacáin as a dteach cónaithe as arís.
En: Aisling, with the supportive help of her companions, managed to guide the butterflies back into their dwelling.

Ga: Bhí sé ina ghluaiseacht craiceáilte, ach d'oibrigh siad mar fhoireann.
En: It was a crazy movement, but they worked as a team.

Ga: Tar éis roinnt iarrachtaí, d'éirigh le haisling agus a cairde na féileacáin ins an dtigh gloine a chur ar ais.
En: After several attempts, Aisling and her friends succeeded in getting the butterflies back into the glasshouse.

Ga: D'fhéach gach duine orthu le spéis agus le moladh.
En: Everyone looked at them with interest and praise.

Ga: Bhí an bheirt Siobhan agus Niall i láthair, agus thug Niall nod admhairte do Aisling.
En: Both Siobhan and Niall were present, and Niall gave a nod of admiration to Aisling.

Ga: Bhí Aisling ina hero anois, le muinín nua.
En: Aisling was now a hero, with newfound confidence.

Ga: Foghlaim sí go bhfuil gáire uaireanta mar an réiteach is fearr.
En: She learned that sometimes laughter is the best solution.

Ga: Agus an t-am sin, i measc na ngairdíní síochánta, fuair Aisling an laochra ó na cuairteoirí agus an cead a leanúint ar aghaidh lena fiosracht gan eagla.
En: And at that moment, among the peaceful gardens, Aisling received the hero's welcome from the visitors and the permission to continue her curiosity without fear.

Ga: Bhí sí sásta sa deireadh.
En: She was happy in the end.

Vocabulary Words:
mid-winter: lár an gheimhridh
glasshouse: teach gloine
exclusive: eisiach
courage: misneach
embarrass: náire
chase: rásaíocht
flitted: léimeadh
persuade: a mhealladh
teasing: magadh
twirled: casadh
supportive: cabhrach
dwelling: áit chónaithe
admiration: admhaíl
hero: laoch
confidence: muinín
solution: réiteach
permission: cead
curiosity: fiosracht
praise: moladh
guide: treoraí
evergreen: síorghlasa
tropical: teochreasa
startled: geit
execute: chur i gcrích
attempts: iarrachtaí
peaceful: síochánta
hero's welcome: laochra
tropical: teochreasa
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Fluent Fiction - Irish: Love Blossoms in Winter: A Tale of Rediscovery
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí sioc ar maidin i nGairdíní Luibheolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath.
En: There was frost in the morning at the Gairdíní Luibheolaíochta in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí an grian ag soilsiú, ach bhí an t-aer fós fuar.
En: The sun was shining, but the air was still cold.

Ga: Bhí an-spiorad na Féile Vailintín le feiceáil sna gairdíní.
En: The spirit of Valentine's Day was very much visible in the gardens.

Ga: Bhí croíthe móra, dearga crochta thar na crainn agus solas beag bídeach ag glioscarnach ina measc.
En: Large, red hearts were hung over the trees, and tiny lights were twinkling among them.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ag siúl tríd an áit le cara mór aici, Cara.
En: Niamh was walking through the place with her good friend, Cara.

Ga: Bhí cóisir sa phlandlann ar siúl, lán le lánúineacha sona.
En: There was a party happening in the greenhouse, full of happy couples.

Ga: Bhí sé deacair do Niamh gan smaoineamh ar a croí briste.
En: It was hard for Niamh not to think of her broken heart.

Ga: Bhí sí imníoch agus míshásta faoi ghrá.
En: She was anxious and unhappy about love.

Ga: Os comhair na gceardlanna bláthanna, chonaic sí Eoghan, cara ó laethanta a hóige, gan choinne.
En: In front of the flower workshops, she unexpectedly saw Eoghan, a friend from her youth.

Ga: "Dia dhuit, Niamh," arsa Eoghan, ag preabadh i dtreo Niamh agus Cara.
En: "Hello, Niamh," said Eoghan, jumping toward Niamh and Cara.

Ga: Bhí aoibh air, súilí glé ag soilsiú faoina hata geimhridh.
En: He had a smile, with bright eyes shining under his winter hat.

Ga: Bhí Niamh sáite i gcúram na croí briste, ach níorbh fhéidir gan aoibh a chur ar ais chuige.
En: Niamh was engulfed in the care of the broken heart, but she couldn't help but smile back at him.

Ga: Bhí cara cineálta agus dílis i gcónaí é Eoghan.
En: Eoghan was always a kind and loyal friend.

Ga: Bhuail Niamh agus Eoghan lena chéile ag na bláthanna oráiste, áit a raibh boladh álainn orthu.
En: Niamh and Eoghan met again at the orange flowers, which had a lovely scent.

Ga: "Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú?
En: "How are you?

Ga: Murab ionann agus na bláthanna seo, níl mo chroí chomh geal na laethanta seo," dúirt Niamh, ag gáire beag.
En: Unlike these flowers, my heart isn't that bright these days," said Niamh, with a small laugh.

Ga: Bhí Cara ag siúl siar, ag iarraidh am a thabhairt dos na seanchairde bualadh lena chéile.
En: Cara was walking back, wanting to give the old friends time to meet again.

Ga: Bhí Niamh cúthail, ach bhí rud éigin sa chraic a bhí ag Eoghan a chuirfeadh teas ina croí.
En: Niamh was shy, but something in Eoghan's conversation brought warmth to her heart.

Ga: Bhí comhrá a bhí acu faoi chuimhneacha óige.
En: They had a conversation about childhood memories.

Ga: Phléigh siad na cuimhní cumhra agus d’fhás caidreamh úr.
En: They talked about the fragrant memories and a new relationship began to grow.

Ga: Go tobann, bhí Eoghan ag cogaint a liopa, néirbhíseach.
En: Suddenly, Eoghan was biting his lip, nervous.

Ga: "Niamh, tá rud éigin ba cheart dom a rá," thosaigh sé.
En: "Niamh, there's something I should say," he began.

Ga: Bhí anáil á choinneáil ag Niamh.
En: Niamh held her breath.

Ga: "Le tamall anuas, tá ag dul orm rud éigin speisialta dúot.
En: "For some time now, I've felt something special for you.

Ga: Cé go bhfuil an Nollaig thart, tá sé in am do mo rún a nochtadh.
En: Even though Christmas is over, it's time to reveal my secret.

Ga: Tá mé i ngrá leat.
En: I'm in love with you."

Ga: "Bhí tost, ach ní raibh a súile brónach.
En: There was silence, but her eyes were not sad.

Ga: Bhraith sí an teas ag méadú in aice leis na bláthanna, i measc an tsneachta.
En: She felt the warmth increasing near the flowers, among the snow.

Ga: D’fhéach sí isteach i súile Eoghan.
En: She looked into Eoghan's eyes.

Ga: "Go raibh maith agat as a rá liom.
En: "Thank you for telling me.

Ga: Tá sé deacair fós dom, ach b’fhéidir go bhfuil spás i mo chroí don ghrá athuair.
En: It's still hard for me, but maybe there's space in my heart for love again."

Ga: "Thosaigh siad ag siúl lámh ar láimh sa phlandlann.
En: They started walking hand in hand in the greenhouse.

Ga: Ag an bpointe seo, tháinig Cara ar ais.
En: At this point, Cara returned.

Ga: Thug sí miongháire gleoite agus thug sí na bheannachtaí is fearr sa ghrá don mbeirt.
En: She gave a cute smile and offered the best blessings in love to the pair.

Ga: Ag deireadh an lae, bhí bród ar Niamh as glacadh leis an gcéim nua.
En: At the end of the day, Niamh felt proud for accepting this new step.

Ga: Thosaigh sí ar an turas chun creideamh sa ghrá a fháil ar ais.
En: She began the journey to regain faith in love.

Ga: Faoin spéir geal, faoi sholas na croíthe dearga, d’fhoghlaim Niamh nach raibh an ghrá an-éagsúil le bláthanna geimhridh – fiú nuair a bhíonn an chuisneart ann, is féidir leo seasamh agus fás i gcónaí.
En: Under the bright sky, under the light of the red hearts, Niamh learned that love wasn't very different from winter flowers — even when the cold is present, they can still stand and grow.

Vocabulary Words:
frost: sioc
spirit: spiorad
anxious: imníoch
unhappy: míshásta
greenhouse: plandlann
broken: briste
engulfed: sáite
scent: boladh
fragrant: cumhra
conversation: comhrá
nervous: néirbhíseach
reveal: nochtadh
silence: tost
proud: bród
journey: turas
faith: creideamh
shine: soilsiú
twinkle: glioscarnach
unexpectedly: gan choinne
youth: óige
bright: glé
shy: cúthail
grow: fás
lip: liopa
special: speisialta
secret: rún
hard: deacair
space: spás
blessings: beannachtaí
learned: d’fhoghlaim