Blooming Dreams: A Gardener's Journey to Colorful Bliss

Fluent Fiction - Czech: Blooming Dreams: A Gardener's Journey to Colorful Bliss Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/blooming-dreams-a-gardeners-journey-to-colorful-bliss Story Transcript:Cs: Lukáš kráčel po cestičce v Květné Zahradě v Kroměříži.En: Lukáš walked along the path in the Flower Garden in Kroměříž.Cs: Slunce svítilo jasně na krásné květy kolem.En: The sun shone brightly on the beautiful flowers around.Cs: Každý krok ho naplňoval nadšením.En: Each step filled him with excitement.Cs: Sní o tom, že jeho malá městská zahrada bude plná barev.En: He dreamed that his small city garden would be full of colors.Cs: Ale Lukáš měl problém.En: But Lukáš had a problem.Cs: Nevěděl, které květiny vybrat.En: He didn't know which flowers to choose.Cs: Bylo jich tolik.En: There were so many.Cs: Po jeho boku kráčela Petra.En: Walking beside him was Petra.Cs: Petra je zkušená zahradnice. Je i dobrá přítelkyně Lukáše.En: Petra is an experienced gardener and also a good friend of Lukáš.Cs: Pomáhá mu a dává rady.En: She helps him and gives advice.Cs: Dnes byla pozvaná, aby pomohla s nákupem.En: Today she was invited to help with the shopping.Cs: „Petro, podívej na ty slunečnice,“ řekl Lukáš a ukazoval na zářivě žluté květy.En: “Petra, look at those sunflowers,” Lukáš said, pointing to the bright yellow blooms.Cs: „Jsou tak krásné, ale nejsem si jistý, jestli budou u mě růst.“En: “They are so beautiful, but I'm not sure if they'll grow at my place.”Cs: Petra se usmála.En: Petra smiled.Cs: „Slunečnice potřebují hodně slunce a vody.En: “Sunflowers need a lot of sun and water.Cs: Máš na to čas?“ zeptala se Petra znalým tónem.En: Do you have the time for that?” Petra asked with a knowledgeable tone.Cs: „No… nejsem si jistý,“ přiznal Lukáš.En: “Well… I'm not sure,” Lukáš admitted.Cs: „Ale opravdu je chci.“En: “But I really want them.”Cs: Petra se zastavila a pohlédla na Lukáše.En: Petra stopped and looked at Lukáš.Cs: „Je dobré mít výzvy.En: “It's good to have challenges.Cs: Pomůže ti to růst jako zahradník.En: It helps you grow as a gardener.Cs: Jestli se ti líbí, vezmi je.“En: If you like them, take them.”Cs: Lukáš se zamyslel.En: Lukáš pondered.Cs: Zhluboka se nadechl a usmál se.En: He took a deep breath and smiled.Cs: „Máš pravdu, Petro. Vezmu si je. Naučím se.“En: “You're right, Petra. I’ll take them. I’ll learn.”Cs: Pokračovali v nákupu. Obdivovali krásné květiny kolem.En: They continued shopping, admiring the beautiful flowers around them.Cs: Petra mu poradila, které květiny vedle slunečnic.En: Petra advised him on which flowers would go well with the sunflowers.Cs: Na konci výletu Lukáš nesl těžký balík.En: By the end of the trip, Lukáš carried a heavy bundle.Cs: Ale s obsahem byl spokojený.En: But he was satisfied with its contents.Cs: Petra se na něj podívala s pýchou.En: Petra looked at him with pride.Cs: „Jsem si jistá, že tvoje zahrada bude úžasná,“ řekla.En: “I’m sure your garden will be amazing,” she said.Cs: Lukáš se cítil jistější.En: Lukáš felt more confident.Cs: Už se nebál obtížností.En: He was no longer afraid of the challenges.Cs: Těšil se na výzvy, které ho čekají.En: He looked forward to the tasks...

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