Reuniting in Helsinki: A Day of Friendship, Fun, and Memories

Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Reuniting in Helsinki: A Day of Friendship, Fun, and Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/reuniting-in-helsinki-a-day-of-friendship-fun-and-memories Story Transcript:Fi: Helsingin keskusrautatieaseman kello löi kahdeksan.En: The clock at Helsinki Central Railway Station struck eight.Fi: Aino odotti laiturilla.En: Aino waited on the platform.Fi: Hän katseli ihmisiä.En: She watched people.Fi: Kaikki olivat kiireisiä.En: Everyone was busy.Fi: Kuka tuli vastaan?En: Who came towards her?Fi: Se oli Mika!En: It was Mika!Fi: He eivät olleet nähneet toisiaan vuosiin.En: They hadn't seen each other in years.Fi: "Aino!En: "Aino!Fi: Hyvä nähdä sinut!"En: Good to see you!"Fi: Mika huusi.En: Mika shouted.Fi: Hän hymyili leveästi.En: He smiled broadly.Fi: Aino halasi Mikaa.En: Aino hugged Mika.Fi: "Mika!En: "Mika!Fi: On niin kauan!"En: It's been so long!"Fi: Aino sanoi.En: Aino said.Fi: Hän oli iloinen ja vähän hermostunut.En: She was happy and a little nervous.Fi: "Meillä on koko päivä aikaa," Mika sanoi.En: "We have the whole day," Mika said.Fi: "Tehdään jotain hauskaa!"En: "Let's do something fun!"Fi: He lähtivät tutkimaan kaupunkia.En: They set off to explore the city.Fi: Ensimmäinen pysäkki oli Esplanadin puisto.En: The first stop was Esplanade Park.Fi: Puut heiluivat lempeässä tuulessa.En: The trees swayed in the gentle breeze.Fi: Aino ja Mika kävelivät hitaasti.En: Aino and Mika walked slowly.Fi: "Muisteleeko tätä paikkaa?"En: "Do you remember this place?"Fi: Aino kysyi.En: Aino asked.Fi: "Totta kai!En: "Of course!Fi: Me tulimme tänne kesällä," Mika sanoi.En: We came here in the summer," Mika said.Fi: "Muistatko jäätelökioskin?"En: "Do you remember the ice cream kiosk?"Fi: He menivät jäätelökioskille ja ostivat tuutteja.En: They went to the ice cream kiosk and bought cones.Fi: Jäätelö oli kylmää ja makeaa.En: The ice cream was cold and sweet.Fi: He istuivat puiston penkillä.En: They sat on a bench in the park.Fi: "Muistin, että sinä pidät mansikkajäätelöstä," Aino sanoi.En: "I remembered that you like strawberry ice cream," Aino said.Fi: "Olet oikeassa.En: "You're right.Fi: Se on parasta," Mika sanoi.En: It's the best," Mika said.Fi: He nauroivat ja juttelivat vanhoista ajoista.En: They laughed and talked about old times.Fi: Seuraava kohde oli Tuomiokirkko.En: The next destination was the Cathedral.Fi: He kiipesivät portaita ylös.En: They climbed the stairs.Fi: He katselivat kaupunkia ylhäältä päin.En: They viewed the city from above.Fi: Näkymä oli upea.En: The view was magnificent.Fi: "Olen ikävöinyt näitä maisemia," Mika sanoi.En: "I've missed these sights," Mika said.Fi: Aino nyökkäsi.En: Aino nodded.Fi: "Helsinki on kaunis kaupunki."En: "Helsinki is a beautiful city."Fi: He päättivät syödä lounasta Kauppatorilla.En: They decided to have lunch at the Market Square.Fi: He ostivat lihapiirakoita.En: They bought meat pies.Fi: Ne olivat kuumia ja herkullisia.En: They were hot and delicious.

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