The Hidden Temple: A Springtime Encounter of New Beginnings

Fluent Fiction - Czech: The Hidden Temple: A Springtime Encounter of New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-04-15-22-34-01-cs Story Transcript:Cs: V lese, kde se cesta ztrácí mezi mechem a stromy, stojí Skrytý chrám.En: In the forest, where the path disappears among the moss and trees, stands the Hidden Temple.Cs: Je starý, z kamene, s bohatou historií.En: It is old, made of stone, with a rich history.Cs: Dnes je více zvláštní, protože se tu slaví jarní rovnodennost.En: Today it is particularly special because the spring equinox is being celebrated here.Cs: Kolem chrámu tančí lidé.En: People dance around the temple.Cs: Všude kolem jsou barvy; květiny kvetou a potůček bublá v dálce.En: Colors are everywhere; flowers bloom and a stream bubbles in the distance.Cs: Lukáš stojí opodál, cítí jemný vánek jara.En: Lukáš stands nearby, feeling the gentle breeze of spring.Cs: V jeho srdci je smutek.En: There is sadness in his heart.Cs: Už dlouho se cítí odcizený.En: He has felt alienated for a long time.Cs: Doufá, že mu dnešní ceremonie přinese klid.En: He hopes that today's ceremony will bring him peace.Cs: Jakub, jeho dobrý kamarád, ho však přivedl sem ne jen pro slavnost.En: Jakub, his good friend, brought him here not only for the celebration.Cs: „Lukáši, rád bych tě s někým seznámil,“ řekl Jakub s úsměvem.En: "Lukáši, I'd like to introduce you to someone," said Jakub with a smile.Cs: Mezi tanečnicemi je Eliška.En: Among the dancers is Eliška.Cs: Má jemný úsměv a v očích světlo, které Lukáše zaujme.En: She has a gentle smile and a light in her eyes that captivates Lukáš.Cs: Je krásná, a i ona hledá něco nového.En: She is beautiful, and she too is searching for something new.Cs: Přestože se nedávno střetla s těžkostmi, věří v nový začátek.En: Even though she recently faced difficulties, she believes in a new beginning.Cs: Když ji Jakub představí Lukášovi, oba cítí něco zvláštního.En: When Jakub introduces her to Lukáš, they both feel something special.Cs: Jakub se klidně usměje a nechává je společně sdílet jarní večer.En: Jakub smiles calmly and leaves them to share the spring evening together.Cs: „Je tu krásně,“ řekne Eliška a podívá se na Lukáše.En: "It is beautiful here," says Eliška, looking at Lukáš.Cs: „Miluji tyto staré kameny. Mají v sobě tolik historie.“En: "I love these old stones. They hold so much history."Cs: Lukáš pokývne, cítí její otevřenost.En: Lukáš nods, feeling her openness.Cs: „Ano, máš pravdu. Cítím tady něco zvláštního, skoro jako doma,“ odpoví.En: "Yes, you're right. I feel something special here, almost like home," he replies.Cs: Hovoří tiše, ale upřímně.En: He speaks quietly but sincerely.Cs: Jeho srdce se začíná otevírat.En: His heart begins to open.Cs: „Také bych našla ráda svůj ‚domov‘,“ dodává Eliška se zamyšleným úsměvem.En: "I would also like to find my 'home'," adds Eliška with a thoughtful smile.Cs: Její hlas je uklidňující.En: Her voice is soothing.Cs: Mezi nimi roste ticho, ale přátelské.En: Silence grows between them, but it's a friendly silence.Cs: Chvíli se dívají na dav, jak slaví, ale pak se vrací k rozmýšlení nad tím, co našli jedno v druhém.En: They watch the crowd celebrating, but then they return to contemplating what they have found in each other.Cs: Ceremonie pokračuje,...

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