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August 5, 2025 14 mins
Fluent Fiction - Latvian: From Rīga's Rooftops to the World: Kārlis's Bold Leap
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Lv: Vējš maigi glāstīja Kārlis seju, kamēr viņš stāvēja uz Panorāmas jumta terases.
En: The wind gently caressed Kārlis's face as he stood on the rooftop terrace of Panorāmas.

Lv: No šejienes viņš varēja redzēt Rīgas vecpilsētu, kura spoguļojās Daugavas viļņos.
En: From here, he could see Rīga's Old Town, reflected in the waves of the Daugava.

Lv: Tirzniecības nami un baznīcu torņi saplūda kā gleznainā mozaīkā, radot siltu un mierīgu noskaņu.
En: Trading houses and church towers blended into a picturesque mosaic, creating a warm and serene atmosphere.

Lv: Kārlis bija ieradies te ar saviem draugiem - Martu un Reini.
En: Kārlis had come here with his friends — Marta and Reinis.

Lv: Viņš drīz dosies studēt uz ārzemēm, bet šī doma joprojām virmoja viņā kā viegla nervozitāte.
En: Soon he would be going abroad to study, but the thought still buzzed inside him like a light nervousness.

Lv: Ar viņiem bija kā vienmēr labi un droši.
En: With them, it was always good and safe.

Lv: Ienākot tējas namā, draudzīgā atmosfēra viņus tūlīt apņēma.
En: Entering the tea house, a friendly atmosphere immediately embraced them.

Lv: Koka masīvi galdi un krēsli, subtīli izgaismoti, radīja omulīgu sajūtu.
En: Massive wooden tables and chairs, subtly illuminated, created a cozy feeling.

Lv: Marta pasūtīja trīs krūzes ar piparmētru tēju.
En: Marta ordered three cups of peppermint tea.

Lv: Smarža ātri piepildīja gaisu un dažāda veida tējas burciņas klusi čukstēja stāstus par Latvijas zemēm.
En: The scent quickly filled the air, and jars of various teas quietly whispered stories about the lands of Latvija.

Lv: "Kārlis, vai tu esi gatavs?
En: "Kārlis, are you ready?"

Lv: " Marta uztraucās.
En: Marta asked worriedly.

Lv: Viņa arī bija izjutusi šaubas par nezināmo, kad pati bijusi līdzīgā situācijā, bet zināja, ka tādi brīži rada nemaināmu personīgo izaugsmi.
En: She had also felt doubts about the unknown when she was in a similar situation, but she knew that such moments lead to unchangeable personal growth.

Lv: Kārlis paskatījās uz draugiem.
En: Kārlis looked at his friends.

Lv: Reinis, pasaules ceļotājs, šķita mierīgs un gādīgs.
En: Reinis, a world traveler, seemed calm and caring.

Lv: Viņa padomi par dzīvi ārzemēs bija neizmērojama vērtība.
En: His advice about life abroad was of immeasurable value.

Lv: "Atceries, Kārlī, katrs ceļojums sākas ar mazliet bīšanās.
En: "Remember, Kārlis, every journey begins with a bit of fear.

Lv: Bet tieši tas padara visu aizraujošu," teica Reinis ar gudru smaidu.
En: But that’s exactly what makes everything exciting," said Reinis with a wise smile.

Lv: Kārlis cīnījās ar savām domām.
En: Kārlis struggled with his thoughts.

Lv: Viņš vēlējās paplašināt savas robežas, bet baidījās no atvadu drūmuma.
En: He wanted to expand his horizons but feared the gloom of farewells.

Lv: Pēc brīža viņš saņēma drosmi.
En: After a moment, he gathered his courage.

Lv: Viņš cēlās kājās un uzmanīgi uzrunāja savus draugus.
En: He stood up and addressed his friends carefully.

Lv: "Ziniet, esmu ilgi domājis.
En: "You know, I've thought about it long and hard.

Lv: Un esmu nolēmis - es iešu uz priekšu ar šo izmaiņu.
En: And I've decided — I'm going to move forward with this change.

Lv: Es gribu redzēt pasauli un izzināt sevi.
En: I want to see the world and discover myself."

Lv: "Marta iesaucās priecīgā sajūsmā, un pat Reinis izskatījās lepns.
En: Marta burst out with joyful enthusiasm, and even Reinis looked proud.

Lv: Kārlis joprojām juta nedaudz baiļu, bet jauns, spēcīgs spēks apņēma viņu.
En: Kārlis still felt a bit of fear, but a new, strong force enveloped him.

Lv: Viņš zināja, ka šis solis būs viņa dzīves sākums.
En: He knew that this step would be the beginning of his life.

Lv: Pēc tējas tasiņu iztikšanas un daudzajām smiekliem, Kārlis devās mājās ar jaunu enerģiju.
En: After finishing their cups of tea and sharing many laughs, Kārlis headed home with renewed energy.

Lv: Viņš bija gatavs nezināmajam, pārliecināts, ka drīz viņa dzīve mainīsies uz labāku pusi.
En: He was ready for the unknown, confident that soon his life would change for the better.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
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Speaker 2 (00:09):
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we'll present a short story in both English and Latvian
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Speaker 3 (00:25):
In this episode, will follow Carlos on his transformative journey
from the rooftops of Riga to the unknown adventures waiting beyond,
fueled by friendship, fear, and the exhilaration of new beginnings.

Speaker 2 (00:36):
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Speaker 1 (01:45):
Weishmeig Glosti, Carusse Kamarvinch staveter no che d'etrig swetzntibus nami
on Basni Tourni, Sapglasnana, mosaica, radot, silt on myrigun uscan

(02:08):
Carlos bidest or savem Draugie mart On rain Vinch trees
doses today to zarm but she Domeo proyam Vivermoe Vina
caveg nervositat arviniam b cave and mar labi on Jena
Nama Drauziga atmosphere venues, toulit apem kuoka Massivi, gaudi on Kresley,

(02:34):
subtil is Gasmoti, radi omuligu sayut Marta Pasuti trees cruises
or piper mat Te smart art pepld guys on da
jada vay de tes burts and exclusi Chuckstai stas perlat
viz the Mam Carlos Vato sigatos mart ustrautzas vinnya aribi

(02:59):
is utus shaubus pernezzinamo kapatibius lidiga situatia but zinai katadi
brig radnemena parsonigo is a Carlos pascatiasus draugiem perinis passal
steluoties schamyriks on gadigs winnepadum pardivis bien aismaem vertib atres

(03:24):
Carli cattersteloim sachs or maslid bishenas betas padera vis israyos
teternis are good usmaido Carlos tinias or savan duoma vince
vellayas pablishes but by dias no atwad drum pets brige

(03:46):
vich sanyam drum vinch tellas kayas on usminig uznai savus
draugus zinett as ilgi douomis on asmnuole ms sus pri
is mine as griboradet passal on isinat sev martestas prietiga

(04:07):
sayusma on patrains is katia's lappens carlus your pro am
juta adult bailu bat jones speti, SPACs ap vin vin zinai, casiuls, divas, sakums, pettas,
dostictions onmklem, Carlos de vas, mayasaron energy, vingj b a, gattos,

(04:32):
neinam parletinava my nieces u s labako, pussy, vincio, SpeI,
yedoma tes plash a spe on small cast culturs, casvinu,
guaide arpus, latvis jan triga, pallica, ismogurs on vine staid
jans p d volumes.

Speaker 3 (04:54):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.

Speaker 1 (04:59):
Wish my gasti, carlusseu camarvinch stave us, panoram sum te terrass.

Speaker 3 (05:08):
The wind gently caressed Carlos's face as he stood on
the rooftop terrace of Panoramas.

Speaker 1 (05:13):
No cheyennes rode trig sveatspilsa to kuruspos daugovs Vilnius.

Speaker 3 (05:23):
From here, he could see riga as old town reflected
in the waves of the.

Speaker 5 (05:27):
Daugavati busnam umbasni, tourni, sapu de calasana, mosaica, radotzil to umirigunoscn.

Speaker 3 (05:39):
Trading houses and church towers blended into a picturesque mosaic,
creating a warm and serene atmosphere.

Speaker 1 (05:46):
Carlos bidte er savemdragiem marto umrein.

Speaker 3 (05:53):
Carlos had come here with his friends Marta and Reins.

Speaker 1 (05:57):
Vndries dooses to de tuzarzema bacchi do mio proya vimoi
vigna ca vie gunrvositat.

Speaker 3 (06:07):
Soon he would be going abroad to study, but the
thought still buzzed inside him like a light nervousness.

Speaker 1 (06:13):
Arvignim bi cave marla.

Speaker 3 (06:18):
With them, it was always good and safe.

Speaker 1 (06:20):
Yena quote is nama drauziga atmosphere ravignustulitem.

Speaker 3 (06:28):
Entering the tea house, a friendly atmosphere immediately embraced them.

Speaker 1 (06:32):
Cuoca massi vigo di u cras soul til isgaismote rad
o muligu sayut.

Speaker 3 (06:41):
Massive wooden tables and chairs subtly illuminated created a cozy feeling.

Speaker 1 (06:46):
Marte Pasuti tries cruises er piper matre te.

Speaker 3 (06:53):
Marta ordered three cups of peppermint tea.

Speaker 1 (06:55):
Smarge pie pil di GUIs undaja de vedes burzines cluschuxtaestastus perlatvim.

Speaker 3 (07:07):
The scent quickly filled the air, and jars of various
teas quietly whispered stories about the lands of Latvia.

Speaker 1 (07:14):
Carlus vaetue sigatos.

Speaker 3 (07:18):
Carlos, are you ready, marta ustrauzas. Marta asked worriedly.

Speaker 1 (07:24):
Vigna aribi izutu shaubus pernezinamo katati biusli diiga situaia ba
zinai kata de brigira de neemana parsonigo izags.

Speaker 3 (07:39):
She had also felt doubts about the unknown when she
was in a similar situation, but she knew that such
moments lead to unchangeable personal growth.

Speaker 1 (07:47):
Carlos pascatilla susdraugim.

Speaker 3 (07:52):
Carlos looked at his friends.

Speaker 1 (07:54):
Perinis pasl telotas chitamiriks on ga.

Speaker 3 (07:58):
Diis renes, a world traveler, seemed calm and caring.

Speaker 1 (08:04):
Vigne padum pardiv arzemez biennais maruyem vertib.

Speaker 3 (08:11):
His advice about life abroad was of a measurable value.

Speaker 1 (08:14):
Attis Carli cattelluim sak ser maslid be shenas.

Speaker 3 (08:21):
Remember, Carlos, every journey begins with a bit of fear.

Speaker 1 (08:25):
But tischitas padavisu israyo shut te ternus Argudru smiled.

Speaker 3 (08:33):
But that's exactly what makes everything exciting, said Rainus with
a wise smile.

Speaker 1 (08:38):
Carlustinia ser savan dum M.

Speaker 3 (08:42):
Carlos struggled with his thoughts.

Speaker 1 (08:44):
Vince velleas paploshnat savas rubges but bay dias no atwa
de drumm.

Speaker 3 (08:53):
He wanted to expand his horizons, but feared the gloom
of farewells.

Speaker 1 (08:57):
Pedes brijevinch sannyem Druel.

Speaker 3 (09:01):
After a moment, he gathered his courage vinch.

Speaker 1 (09:04):
Talas kayas on usmanig uzru Nai Savusdraus.

Speaker 3 (09:10):
He stood up and addressed his friends carefully.

Speaker 1 (09:13):
Zinett as ilgido mais.

Speaker 3 (09:17):
You know, I've thought about it long and hard on.

Speaker 1 (09:20):
Asthma noolems sho.

Speaker 3 (09:23):
Is mine, and I've decided I'm going to move forward
with this change.

Speaker 1 (09:30):
As grit paso on izinat se.

Speaker 3 (09:34):
I want to see the world and discover myself.

Speaker 1 (09:37):
Mart Yes altas prietiga sayusma on Patrenes Iskatiya's lappens.

Speaker 3 (09:45):
Marta burst out with joyful enthusiasm, and even Renes looked proud.

Speaker 1 (09:50):
Carlusio proem utaeddbail Bertians Speti SPACs apniem.

Speaker 3 (09:57):
Ving Carlos still felt a bit of fear, but a
new strong force enveloped him.

Speaker 1 (10:03):
Ving Zinai caschisouls bu sgn dives sacums.

Speaker 3 (10:09):
He knew that this step would be the beginning of
his life.

Speaker 1 (10:12):
Petstes tastictions on Dao, dams clem Carls de vas Maya
sarion ergill.

Speaker 3 (10:22):
After finishing their cups of tea and sharing many laughs,
Carlos headed home with renewed energy.

Speaker 1 (10:28):
Vingj Biegatos, nezzinameem parlett caadris wegn dive my nieces uzla
bak pus.

Speaker 3 (10:38):
He was ready for the unknown, confident that soon his
life would change for the better.

Speaker 1 (10:43):
Vincio spe idomates plash a sespe sun small cascultours Casvinu
guide arpus latvis.

Speaker 3 (10:54):
He could already envision the wide opportunities and find cultures
awaiting him beyond the borders of life.

Speaker 1 (11:00):
Trig public Ismogurus said juans pad volumes.

Speaker 3 (11:09):
Rega was left behind and his heart awaited new adventures.

Speaker 2 (11:18):
Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Here are today's vocabulary words first in Latvian, then in English.

Speaker 6 (11:34):
Glossy, glossy, glossy, caressed, terrasis, terrasis, terrasis terras spoo gloryas
spoo gloyas spoo gloryas reflectedbasbus neetibus, trading glass, nina glass,

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Nina glass, nina U, picturesque, mosaica, mosaica, mosaica, mosaic.

Speaker 1 (12:07):
Mirrigo, mirigo, mirrigo.

Speaker 3 (12:12):
Seren Are the man, Are the man?

Speaker 5 (12:15):
Are the man?

Speaker 1 (12:17):
Abroad vermoya, vermoya, vermoya, buzzt.

Speaker 7 (12:23):
Is gay, smrty is gaysmrty is gay smrty illuminated.

Speaker 1 (12:29):
Omoligo, omoligo or molgo cozy, pipar matro, piper matro, pipar.

Speaker 3 (12:37):
Matro, peppermint, Chucks, stay chuck, stay Chucks, stay whispered.

Speaker 8 (12:45):
Naise marye, NAIs maryam, naise maryam immeasurable rubs, rubs, horizons, droom.

Speaker 3 (13:01):
Gloom, draws me, draws me, drew me, courage.

Speaker 1 (13:07):
Us runayah zrunaya usru naia addressed, saius ma, sayusma, SIUs.

Speaker 3 (13:15):
Ma, enthusiasm, enveloped a.

Speaker 6 (13:27):
Farewells, telloums, tellums, sellums.

Speaker 3 (13:32):
Journey ya ya yaou renewed.

Speaker 7 (13:38):
Ammam unknown, Yes, Yes, Pace, Yes, Opportunities Guide, Guide Guide,
the Awaiting, p D Volumes, PAD Volumes, p D volumes

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and massive Massive, Massive massive.

Speaker 1 (14:06):
Sayuta, sayuta, sayuta, scent, B shannas, B shanas, b shanas fear.

Speaker 2 (14:22):
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