Finding Warmth: Jakub's Stylish Winter Quest

Fluent Fiction - Czech: Finding Warmth: Jakub's Stylish Winter Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-01-12-08-38-20-cs Story Transcript:Cs: Vánoční světla na Václavském náměstí osvětlovala mrazivou zimní noc.En: Christmas lights on Václavské náměstí illuminated the frosty winter night.Cs: Lidé spěchali ulicemi, zastrčení v teplých šálách a bundách.En: People hurried through the streets, wrapped in warm scarves and coats.Cs: Jakub, student s omezeným rozpočtem, stál před velkým obchodem s oblečením.En: Jakub, a student on a tight budget, stood in front of a large clothing store.Cs: Chvějící se zima ho nutila přemýšlet o nutnosti nového kabátu.En: The biting cold compelled him to think about the necessity of a new coat.Cs: Jakub se nadechl a vešel do obchodu.En: Jakub took a deep breath and entered the store.Cs: Vnitřek byl plný lidí, teplo a bezpečí čelilo mrazivému vánici venku.En: Inside was full of people, warmth, and safety, a stark contrast to the freezing blizzard outside.Cs: V pozadí hrála tichá hudba a atmosféru doplňovala vůně nové látky.En: Soft music played in the background, and the scent of new fabric complemented the atmosphere.Cs: „Ahoj, Jakube!En: "Hi, Jakube!"Cs: “ ozvala se známá tvář.En: came a familiar voice.Cs: Byla to Anna, jeho spolužačka.En: It was Anna, his classmate.Cs: Vedle ní stála Tereza.En: Beside her stood Tereza.Cs: „Hledáš něco?En: "Looking for something?"Cs: “„Ano,“ odpověděl Jakub, usmívaje se.En: "Yes," replied Jakub, smiling.Cs: „Potřebuju nový kabát.En: "I need a new coat.Cs: Ale, och, ty, které se mi líbí, jsou drahé.En: But, oh, the ones I like are expensive."Cs: “Anna s Terezou přikývly, chápaly jeho situaci.En: Anna and Tereza nodded, understanding his situation.Cs: Samy věděly, jak těžké je najít dobrý kabát, který je zároveň cenově dostupný i elegantní.En: They knew themselves how difficult it was to find a good coat that was both affordable and elegant.Cs: Jakub prošel kolem různých pultů.En: Jakub walked past various counters.Cs: Některé kabáty byly krásné, ale jejich cena byla mimo jeho možnosti.En: Some coats were beautiful, but their prices were beyond his reach.Cs: Frustrovaně si povzdechl a pokračoval v prohlídce obchodu.En: Frustrated, he sighed and continued browsing the store.Cs: „Jakube, pojď sem,“ zavolala na něj Tereza.En: "Jakube, come here," Tereza called to him.Cs: „Podívej se na tento.En: "Look at this one."Cs: “Jakub přistoupil a uviděl kabát visící u zdi.En: Jakub approached and saw a coat hanging on the wall.Cs: Byl teplý a vypadal stylově.En: It was warm and looked stylish.Cs: Cena byla překvapivě přijatelná.En: The price was surprisingly affordable.Cs: „To je minulá sezóna,“ vysvětlila Tereza.En: "It's last season," explained Tereza.Cs: „Proto je levnější.En: "That's why it's cheaper."Cs: “Jakub se usmál.En: Jakub smiled.Cs: „To je ono!En: "That's it!"Cs: “Koupil kabát a s lehkým srdcem vyšel z obchodu.En: He bought the coat and walked out of the store with a light heart.Cs: Venku znovu ucítil chlad, ale tentokrát se cítil chráněný.En: Outside, he felt the cold again, but this time he felt protected.Cs: Kabát byl teplý a elegantní.En: The coat was warm and elegant.

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