Midsummer Sparks: A Evening of Fireworks and Laughter

Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Midsummer Sparks: A Evening of Fireworks and Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/midsummer-sparks-a-evening-of-fireworks-and-laughter Story Transcript:Fi: Mikä ilta se oli.En: What an evening it was.Fi: Taivas oli maalattu kauniilla oranssiin sävyillä, ja juhannuskokko loimusi kirkkaasti järven rannalla.En: The sky was painted in beautiful shades of orange, and the midsummer bonfire blazed brightly by the lake.Fi: Tuomo käveli hermostuneena kohti Annikin ja huomasi hänen hymynsä, kun he tapasivat katseensa.En: Tuomo walked nervously towards Annikki and noticed her smile when their eyes met.Fi: Hän oli odottanut tätä hetkeä jo monta viikkoa.En: He had been waiting for this moment for several weeks.Fi: Tuomo oli suunnitellut kaiken.En: Tuomo had planned everything.Fi: Ilta alkoi perinteisillä juhannuslauluilla, joita soitettiin vilkkaalla festivaalialueella.En: The evening began with traditional midsummer songs played in the lively festival area.Fi: Festivaali oli täynnä värikkäitä koristeita, ja järvi kimalteli kauniisti taustalla.En: The festival was full of colorful decorations, and the lake shimmered beautifully in the background.Fi: Annikki hymyili innoissaan, nauttien ruuasta ja musiikista.En: Annikki smiled excitedly, enjoying the food and music.Fi: Hän oli aina rakastanut juhannuksen juhlintaa ja erityisesti sen spontaaniutta.En: She had always loved the midsummer celebrations, especially their spontaneity.Fi: Tuomon sydän jyskytti kovaa, kun hän hymyili Annikkille.En: Tuomo's heart was pounding as he smiled at Annikki.Fi: "Minulla on yllätys sinulle," hän sanoi.En: "I have a surprise for you," he said.Fi: Hän halusi yllättää Annikin ilotulitteilla.En: He wanted to surprise Annikki with fireworks.Fi: Hän oli kuullut, että Annikki piti ilotulituksista.En: He had heard that Annikki liked fireworks.Fi: Hän ei ollut kuitenkaan koskaan itse sytyttänyt niitä.En: However, he had never lit them himself.Fi: Mutta nyt oli täydellinen aika.En: But now was the perfect time.Fi: "Se on mahtava idea!"En: "That's a great idea!"Fi: Annikki sanoi innostuneena ja odotti jännittyneenä.En: Annikki said excitedly and waited eagerly.Fi: Tuomo sytytti yhden ilotulitteen huolimattomasti.En: Tuomo lit a firework carelessly.Fi: Aluksi kaikki näytti sujuvan hyvin, mutta sitten ilotulite lensi sivulle ja osui lähellä olevaan pensaaseen.En: At first, everything seemed to be going well, but then the firework flew to the side and hit a nearby bush.Fi: Pensas syttyi liekkeihin, ja Tuomo katsoi kauhuissaan.En: The bush caught fire, and Tuomo watched in horror.Fi: Hän juoksi kohti tulta yrittäen sammuttaa sitä jaloin, mutta se vain paheni.En: He ran towards the fire, trying to put it out with his feet, but it only got worse.Fi: Ihmiset alkoivat kerääntyä ympärille, ja joku toi ämpärillisen vettä.En: People started gathering around, and someone brought a bucket of water.Fi: Muutamassa minuutissa tuli oli sammutettu.En: Within minutes, the fire was out.Fi: Annikki purskahti nauruun ja katsoi Tuomoa, jolla oli nolo ilme kasvoillaan.En: Annikki burst into laughter and looked at Tuomo, who had an embarrassed look on his face.Fi: "Tuomo, ei hätää!En: "Tuomo, don't worry!Fi: Onhan tämä juhannus," Annikki sanoi hymyillen.En: It's midsummer after...

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