Winter's Promise: A Pact for New Beginnings in Nyhavn

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Winter's Promise: A Pact for New Beginnings in Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-01-07-08-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn i København var altid levende, selv om vinteren.En: Nyhavn in København was always lively, even in winter.Da: Gaderne var stille efter nytåret, med et tyndt lag sne på brostenene og farverige bygninger langs kanalen.En: The streets were quiet after New Year, with a thin layer of snow on the cobblestones and colorful buildings along the canal.Da: Caféen ved vandet var varm og hyggelig.En: The café by the water was warm and cozy.Da: I en af caféens kroge sad Freja og stirrede ud af vinduet.En: In one of the café's corners sat Freja and stared out the window.Da: Hun trak vejret dybt ind og forsøgte at slappe af fra hverdagens udsagn i hendes hoved.En: She took a deep breath and tried to relax from the everyday thoughts in her head.Da: Ind kom Mikkel, med et skævt smil og øjne der blinkede af nysgerrighed.En: In came Mikkel, with a crooked smile and eyes twinkling with curiosity.Da: Han ville tage en varm kop kaffe, og måske finde inspiration til sit næste projekt.En: He wanted to get a warm cup of coffee and perhaps find inspiration for his next project.Da: Men lige da han kiggede rundt i caféen, fangede han et velkendt ansigt.En: But just as he looked around the café, he spotted a familiar face.Da: "Freja?En: "Freja?Da: Er det dig?"En: Is that you?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Freja løftede sit blik og smilede overrasket.En: Freja lifted her gaze and smiled in surprise.Da: "Mikkel!En: "Mikkel!Da: Hvad laver du her?"En: What are you doing here?"Da: "Jeg arbejder på nogle designs i nærheden og tænkte, jeg kunne bruge en pause," sagde han, mens han satte sig ved hendes bord.En: "I'm working on some designs nearby and thought I could use a break," he said as he sat down at her table.Da: "Hvad med dig?"En: "What about you?"Da: "Jeg trængte til lidt tid til mig selv," indrømmede Freja.En: "I needed some time to myself," admitted Freja.Da: "Jeg har overvejet at tage et sabbatår.En: "I've been considering taking a gap year.Da: Jeg føler mig lidt udbrændt."En: I'm feeling a bit burnt out."Da: Mikkel nikkede forstående.En: Mikkel nodded understandingly.Da: "Jeg har selv tænkt på at flytte.En: "I've been thinking about moving myself.Da: Prøve noget nyt.En: Trying something new.Da: Men jeg er ikke helt sikker," sagde han stille.En: But I'm not quite sure," he said quietly.Da: De kiggede begge ud på den stille kanal.En: They both looked out at the quiet canal.Da: Snakken mellem dem blev dybere.En: The conversation between them deepened.Da: Freja fortalte om sin længsel efter et eventyr, noget der kunne give hende ny energi.En: Freja talked about her longing for an adventure, something that could give her new energy.Da: Mikkel delte sin drøm om at opleve en anden bys puls og måske finde nye kreative impulser.En: Mikkel shared his dream of experiencing the vibe of another city and perhaps finding new creative impulses.Da: "Jeg er bange for at fejle.En: "I'm afraid of failing.Da: Hvad hvis det ikke bliver, som jeg håber?"En: What if it doesn't turn out as I hope?"Da: spurgte Freja.En: asked Freja.Da: "Jeg har det på samme...

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