3 MAY 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unveiling 'Hygge': A Journey to Discover the Danish Concept of Coziness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/unveiling-hygge-a-journey-to-discover-the-danish-concept-of-coziness/ Story Transcript: Da: På en almindelig torsdag i hjertet af København, fandt vi Lars. En: On an ordinary Thursday in the heart of Copenhagen, we found Lars. Da: Lars boede på Vesterbro. En: Lars lived in Vesterbro. Da: Det var her, han tjente sit brød som guide. En: It was here he earned his bread as a guide. Da: Hans job var at vise turisterne rundt i byen. En: His job was to show tourists around the city. Da: Denne særlige dag, var hans opgave anderledes. En: On this particular day, his task was different. Da: Han fik besøg af Ingrid. En: He was visited by Ingrid. Da: Ingrid var amerikaner. En: Ingrid was American. Da: Hun havde hørt om noget, der hed "hygge". En: She had heard of something called "hygge". Da: Men, hun vidste ikke, hvad det betød. En: But she didn't know what it meant. Da: Lars skulle hjælpe Ingrid med at forstå konceptet. En: Lars was supposed to help Ingrid understand the concept. Da: De startede ved Nyhavn. En: They started at Nyhavn. Da: Lars viste de farvestralende huse frem. En: Lars showed off the colorful houses. Da: Bådene, som gled stille gennem kanalen. En: The boats gliding quietly through the canal. Da: Det var hyggeligt, sagde han. En: It was cozy, he said. Da: Ingrid nikkede, men hun forstod det ikke helt. En: Ingrid nodded, but she didn't quite understand. Da: Derefter gik de mod Strøget. En: Then they walked towards Strøget. Da: De så på de flotte butikker. En: They looked at the lovely shops. Da: Menneskene, der gik rundt at snakkede. En: People walking around chatting. Da: Lyden af byliv. En: The sound of city life. Da: Også hyggeligt, sagde Lars. En: Also cozy, said Lars. Da: Ingrid forsøgte at begribe det, men det var stadig svært. En: Ingrid tried to grasp it, but it was still difficult. Da: De tog hen til Tivoli. En: They went to Tivoli. Da: Lars pegede på de blinkende lys. En: Lars pointed out the flashing lights. Da: Parrene, som gik hånd i hånd. En: Couples walking hand in hand. Da: Det var også hyggeligt. En: That was also cozy. Da: Ingrid kunne se, det var smukt. En: Ingrid could see it was beautiful. Da: Men, hun forstod det stadig ikke. En: But she still didn't understand. Da: Til sidst, inviterede Lars Ingrid hjem. En: Finally, Lars invited Ingrid home. Da: Han tændte et par stearinlys. En: He lit a few candles. Da: Bød Ingrid på en kop varm kaffe. En: Offered Ingrid a cup of hot coffee. Da: De satte sig i sofaen. En: They sat on the couch. Da: Snakkede og grinte sammen. En: Talked and laughed together. Da: Så sagde Lars, at det var hygge. En: Then Lars said, "This is hygge." Da: Ingrid nikkede, "Ah, nu forstår jeg det! En: Ingrid nodded, "Ah, now I get it!" Da: "Så endte dagen i København. En: So the day ended in Copenhagen. Da: Ingrid havde lært, hvad "hygge" betød. En: Ingrid had learned what "hygge" meant. Da: Lars havde lært, at hygge måske var svær at forklare. En: Lars had learned that hygge might be hard to explain. Da: Men let at opleve. En: But easy to experience. Da: Alle var glade og dagens opgave var løst. En: Everyone was happy and the day's task was accomplished. Da: Lyset fra stearinlyset blinkede stille i Lars' lejlighed på Vesterbro, mens mørket faldt på udenfor. En: The light from the candle flickered softly in Lars' apartment in Vesterbro as darkness fell outside. Vocabulary Words: - job: job - guide: guide - tourists: turister - city: byen - concept: koncept - boats: bådene - cozy: hyggeligt - shops: butikker - walking: gik - chatting: snakkede - sound: lyden - flashing: blinkende - lights: lys - couples: parrene - beautiful: smukt - candles: stearinlys - hot coffee: varm kaffe - couch: sofaen - talked: snakkede - laughed: grinte - understand: forstå - learned: lært - explained: forklare - experience: opleve - happy: glade - accomplished: løst - softly: stille - apartment: lejlighed - darkness: mørket

2 MAY 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: Coffee, Laughter, and Mistaken Identities: A Day at the Copenhagen Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/coffee-laughter-and-mistaken-identities-a-day-at-the-copenhagen-cafe/ Story Transcript: Da: Det var koldt i København den dag. En: It was cold in Copenhagen that day. Da: Trods sneens fald, var der travlt på den lille, hyggelige café ved siden af Kongens Nytorv. En: Despite the falling snow, the small, cozy café next to Kongens Nytorv was bustling. Da: Lars, en frisk mand i tredverne, støttede mod døren til caféen. En: Lars, a lively man in his thirties, leaned against the café door. Da: Hans øjne strøg hurtigt over de fyldte borde til hans veninde Mette sad henne i hjørnet. En: His eyes quickly scanned the crowded tables until they landed on his friend Mette sitting in the corner. Da: En lys skikkelse i det tunge tøj sad over for hende. En: A bright figure in heavy clothing sat across from her. Da: "Mikkel, er det dig? En: "Mikkel, is that you?" Da: " udbrød Lars og rakte hånden ud til manden ved bordet. En: exclaimed Lars, reaching out his hand to the man at the table. Da: Mikkel var en gammel skoleven, som han ikke havde set i årevis, og skikkelsen lignede ham helt vildt. En: Mikkel was an old school friend he hadn't seen in years, and the figure looked just like him. Da: Manden så forundret på Lars. En: The man looked puzzled at Lars. Da: "Beklager, jeg tror, du forveksler mig med nogen. En: "Sorry, I think you're mistaking me for someone else." Da: " Han smilede og rakte hånden ud. En: He smiled and shook hands. Da: "Jeg hedder Søren. En: "My name is Søren." Da: "Lars fnisede forlegent. En: Lars chuckled awkwardly. Da: Mette så munter ud. En: Mette looked amused. Da: “Lars kan godt være lidt distræt til tider. En: "Lars can be a bit absent-minded at times." Da: "Signe, en anden veninde, som sad ved det nærliggende bord, rejste sig med et smil. En: Signe, another friend sitting at the nearby table, stood up with a smile. Da: "Så du troede, han var din gamle ven? En: "So you thought he was your old friend? Da: Hold kæft, Lars, du skal have briller. En: Geez, Lars, you need glasses." Da: "Latter brød ud blandt de tre venner og Søren. En: Laughter erupted among the three friends and Søren. Da: De bestilte kaffe og kager, og snakken gik lystigt. En: They ordered coffee and cakes, and the conversation flowed cheerfully. Da: Sjove misforståelser og fejltagelser begyndte at snige sig ind blandt dem. En: Funny misunderstandings and mistakes began to creep in among them. Da: Lars, stadig under indtryk af sin fejl, begyndte at forveksle flere ting. En: Lars, still reeling from his error, started confusing more things. Da: Han kaldte tjeneren for "Mor", og da han bestilte en sandwich, spurgte han om en "kammerjunker". En: He called the waiter "Mom" and when he ordered a sandwich, he asked for a "kammerjunker" (a type of Danish cookie). Da: Signe og Mette var ved at flække af grin, da Lars pludseligt stod op og erklærede, at han skulle på toilettet. En: Signe and Mette were almost splitting with laughter when Lars suddenly stood up and declared he needed to use the restroom. Da: Han gik mod dametoilettet, før tjeneren forsigtigt rettede ham mod herrerne. En: He headed towards the ladies' restroom before the waiter gently redirected him to the men's. Da: Da Lars endelig vendte tilbage, kiggede alle på ham, og han kunne ikke andet end at grine. En: When Lars finally returned, everyone was looking at him, and all he could do was laugh. Da: “Jeg tror, jeg har fået for meget kaffe," jokede han. En: "I think I've had too much coffee," he joked. Da: Da de forlod caféen var det stadig koldt, men ingen af dem bemærkede det. En: As they left the café, it was still cold, but none of them noticed. Da: De var for travle med at grine og tale om Lars' forvekslinger. En: They were too busy laughing and talking about Lars' mix-ups. Da: Og selvom det ikke var Mikkel ved caféen, var det en dag, de alle ville huske. En: And even though it wasn't Mikkel at the café, it was a day they would all remember. Da: En dag fuld af latter og glæde, der skulle varme deres hjerter, hver gang de gik forbi den lille café ved Kongens Nytorv. En: A day full of laughter and joy that would warm their hearts every time they passed by the little café next to Kongens Nytorv. Vocabulary Words: - cold: koldt - Copenhagen: København - day: dag - snow: sne - café: café - table: bord - friend: ven - smile: smil - laugh: grin - joke: joke - lively: frisk - man: mand - hand: hånd - old: gammel - school: skole - figure: skikkelse - order: bestil - mismatch: forveksle - mistake: fejltagelse - confusion: forvirring - waiter: tjener - sandwich: sandwich - cookie: kage - restroom: toilettet - sit: sidde - corner: hjørne - laughter: latter - joy: glæde - heart: hjerte

30 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: Cracking the Code of Danish Humor: A Tale of Friendship in Copenhagen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/cracking-the-code-of-danish-humor-a-tale-of-friendship-in-copenhagen/ Story Transcript: Da: I det travle liv af København, en pulserende by fuld af farver og liv, var der en usædvanlig gruppe venner. En: In the busy life of Copenhagen, a vibrant city full of colors and life, there was an unusual group of friends. Da: De hed Lars, Signe og Anders. En: Their names were Lars, Signe, and Anders. Da: Alle tre var fra forskellige dele af verden, men skæbnen havde bragt dem sammen i Danmark. En: All three were from different parts of the world, but destiny had brought them together in Denmark. Da: Lars var fra Australien, Signe var en indfødt dansker, og Anders, fra Sydamerika, var flyttet til Danmark for at studere. En: Lars was from Australia, Signe was a native Dane, and Anders, from South America, had moved to Denmark to study. Da: En aften sad de i deres stamcafé, 'Hyggelig Hjørne', i hjertet af byen. En: One evening they were sitting in their regular café, 'Cozy Corner', in the heart of the city. Da: De grinede, drak kaffe og nød godt af hinandens selskab. En: They laughed, drank coffee, and enjoyed each other's company. Da: Pludseligt slog Signe lattermildt ud med hånden og sagde en sjov kommentar. En: Suddenly, Signe jokingly waved her hand and made a funny comment. Da: Lars og Anders kiggede på hinanden, forvirrede. En: Lars and Anders looked at each other, puzzled. Da: "Begriber I virkelig ikke hvad jeg sagde? En: "Do you really not understand what I said?" Da: " spurgte Signe, stadig grinsende. En: asked Signe, still smiling. Da: Anders rystede på hovedet. En: Anders shook his head. Da: "Nogle gange er dansk humor bare for svær for os," sagde han og trak på skuldrene. En: "Sometimes Danish humor is just too difficult for us," he said, shrugging. Da: Dette samme scenario gentog sig tit og ofte, og det blev mere frustrerende for Lars og Anders hver gang. En: This same scenario repeated often and it became more frustrating for Lars and Anders each time. Da: De besluttede at gøre noget ved det. En: They decided to do something about it. Da: De ville lære at forstå dansk humor. En: They wanted to learn to understand Danish humor. Da: De næste par uger studerede de danske komedieserier, stand-ups, og læste om den danske kultur. En: Over the next few weeks, they studied Danish comedy series, stand-up shows, and read about Danish culture. Da: De opsøgte alle mulige lokalsamfund i byen, forsøgte at deltage i samtaler og forstod stadig ikke hvorfor danskere lo af visse ting. En: They sought out various community events in the city, tried to participate in conversations, and still didn't understand why Danes laughed at certain things. Da: Lars og Anders var ved at give op. En: Lars and Anders were about to give up. Da: Men det var vigtigt for dem at forstå deres danske venner. En: But it was important for them to understand their Danish friends. Da: Så de fortsatte. En: So they persisted. Da: Til sidst, efter mange fejlagtige forsøg, kom aftenen, hvor de sad i 'Hyggelig Hjørne' med Signe igen. En: Finally, after many failed attempts, the evening came when they were sitting in 'Cozy Corner' with Signe again. Da: Hun kom med en vittighed. En: She told a joke. Da: Til deres overraskelse forstod både Lars og Anders det og brød ud i latter. En: To their surprise, both Lars and Anders understood it and burst into laughter. Da: Signes blå øjne lyste op. En: Signe's blue eyes lit up. Da: "Endelig! En: "Finally!" Da: " udbød hun og lo med dem. En: she exclaimed and laughed with them. Da: Efter det forblev mystikken omkring dansk humor ikke længere en gåde for Lars og Anders. En: After that, the mystery surrounding Danish humor was no longer a puzzle for Lars and Anders. Da: De forstod, at humor ikke kun handler om at forstå ordene, men også kulturen og personernes liv. En: They understood that humor is not just about understanding the words, but also about the culture and the lives of the people. Da: At leve i en fremmed by, med forskellige mennesker, kan være en prøvelse. En: Living in a foreign city, with different people, can be a challenge. Da: Men som Lars, Signe og Anders lærte, kan forståelsen for hinanden overvinde enhver udfordring. En: But as Lars, Signe, and Anders learned, understanding each other can overcome any challenge. Da: Og i slutningen af dagen, grinede de sammen, som kun rigtige venner kan. En: And at the end of the day, they laughed together, as only true friends can. Da: I København. En: In Copenhagen. Da: En by, hvor forskellen ikke skaber mure, men broer. En: A city where differences do not create walls, but bridges. Da: Og disse broer, langt fra at være enkel, var hvad der gjorde deres venskab så specielt. En: And these bridges, far from being simple, were what made their friendship so special. Vocabulary Words: - friends: venner - city: by - life: liv - Colours: farver - Destiny: skæbnen - Australia: Australien - native: dansker - South America: Sydamerika - study: studere - café: café - heart: hjertet - laughed: grinede - coffee: kaffe - joked: sjov - understood: forstod - Danish: Dansk - humor: humor - culture: kultur - foreign: fremmed - challenge: udfordring - learn: lære - comedy: komedie - stand-up: stand-up - read: læste - event: begivenhed - conversation: samtale - different: forskellige - walls: mure - bridges: broer

29 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: Tivoli's Scandinavian Delight: A Friendship's Sweet Mispronunciation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/tivolis-scandinavian-delight-a-friendships-sweet-mispronunciation/ Story Transcript: Da: En sommerdag besøgte Lars og Freja Tivoli. En: One summer day, Lars and Freja visited Tivoli. Da: Solen skinnede. En: The sun was shining. Da: Børn grinede. En: Children were laughing. Da: Musikken spillede. En: Music was playing. Da: Dagen var klar. En: The day was bright. Da: Lars og Freja var gode venner. En: Lars and Freja were good friends. Da: De så karusellerne først. En: They saw the carousels first. Da: Freja valgte en sej karusel. En: Freja chose a cool carousel. Da: De skreg af glæde. En: They screamed with joy. Da: Derefter gik de til Tivoliarium. En: Then they went to the Tivoliarium. Da: De elskede at opleve det mystiske sted. En: They loved experiencing the mysterious place. Da: Efter masser af sjov, blev de sultne. En: After lots of fun, they got hungry. Da: De fik øje på en bod. En: They spotted a stall. Da: "Rødgrød med fløde" stod der på et skilt. En: "Rødgrød med fløde" was written on a sign. Da: Freja kunne godt lide det. En: Freja liked it. Da: Lars havde aldrig hørt om det. En: Lars had never heard of it. Da: Han fandt ordet interessant. En: He found the word interesting. Da: Men han kunne ikke udtale det. En: But he couldn't pronounce it. Da: Han prøvede igen og igen. En: He tried again and again. Da: Det blev sjovt for Freja. En: It became amusing for Freja. Da: Hun måtte grine. En: She had to laugh. Da: Efter at have grinet, underviste Freja ham alvorligt. En: After laughing, Freja taught him seriously. Da: Freja overtalte ham til at prøve igen. En: Freja persuaded him to try again. Da: De brugte timer på at øve det. En: They spent hours practicing it. Da: De gentog ordet igen og igen. En: They repeated the word over and over. Da: Til sidst præsenterede Lars en næsten fejlfri udtale. En: In the end, Lars presented an almost flawless pronunciation. Da: Freja klappede af glæde. En: Freja clapped with joy. Da: Rødgrød med fløde endte med at blive Lars' favorit dessert. En: Rødgrød med fløde ended up becoming Lars' favorite dessert. Da: Han bestemte sig for at bestille en portion. En: He decided to order a serving. Da: Smagen var fantastisk. En: The taste was fantastic. Da: Afslutningen af deres dag i Tivoli blev et minde som de ville huske. En: The end of their day in Tivoli became a memory they would cherish. Da: Til sidst fik de vist hinanden, at der er ingen skam i at lære nye ting. En: In the end, they showed each other that there is no shame in learning new things. Da: Den dag lærte de en vigtig lektie. En: That day, they learned an important lesson. Da: Venskab handler om at lære, le og være der for hinanden. En: Friendship is about learning, laughing, and being there for each other. Da: Selv i de mindste ting. En: Even in the smallest things. Da: Som at udtale et simpelt ord. En: Like pronouncing a simple word. Da: Rødgrød med fløde. En: Rødgrød med fløde. Vocabulary Words: - One: En - Summer: Sommer - Day: Dag - Lars: Lars - Freja: Freja - Visited: Besøgte - Tivoli: Tivoli - Sun: Solen - Shining: Skinnede - Children: Børn - Laughing: Grinede - Music: Musikken - Playing: Spillede - Good: Gode - Friends: Venner - Carousel: Karusel - Joy: Glæde - Mysterious: Mystiske - Hungry: Sultne - Stall: Bod - Favorite: Favorit - Dessert: Dessert - Order: Bestille - Taste: Smagen - Fantastic: Fantastisk - Cherish: Huske - Friendship: Venskab - Learning: Lære - Laughing: Le - Pronouncing: Udtale

27 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: Discovering 'Hygge' in Copenhagen: A Cozy Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/discovering-hygge-in-copenhagen-a-cozy-tale-of-friendship/ Story Transcript: Da: I det hjørne af København, hvor husene klæder sig i mange farver, bor Lars. En: In the corner of Copenhagen, where the houses are dressed in many colors, lives Lars. Da: En dag ringede hans dørklokke. En: One day, his doorbell rang. Da: Der stod en pige. En: There stood a girl. Da: Det var Signe. En: It was Signe. Da: Signe var fra Australien. En: Signe was from Australia. Da: Hun var i København for første gang. En: She was in Copenhagen for the first time. Da: Signe havde hørt om noget specielt. En: Signe had heard about something special. Da: Noget hun ikke helt forstod. En: Something she didn't quite understand. Da: Det var 'hygge'. En: It was 'hygge'. Da: "Kan du fortælle mig om 'hygge'? En: "Can you tell me about 'hygge'?" Da: ", spurgte hun. En: she asked. Da: Lars kiggede på hende. En: Lars looked at her. Da: Han smilede. En: He smiled. Da: "Kom ind", sagde han. En: "Come in," he said. Da: Der var varmt i Lars' hus. En: It was warm in Lars' house. Da: Der var også mange lys. En: There were also many lights. Da: Certificerede danske hyggebelysning. En: Certified Danish coziness lighting. Da: Lysene lavede små skygger på væggene. En: The lights created small shadows on the walls. Da: Det var bløde skygger. En: They were soft shadows. Da: De gjorde huset hyggeligt. En: They made the house cozy. Da: "Se", sagde Lars. En: "Look," said Lars. Da: "Dette er 'hygge'". En: "This is 'hygge'." Da: Men Signe forstod det ikke helt. En: But Signe didn't quite understand. Da: "Er 'hygge' lys? En: "Is 'hygge' lights?" Da: ", spurgte hun. En: she asked. Da: "Mere end det", sagde Lars. En: "More than that," said Lars. Da: Lars åbnede sin bogsamling. En: Lars opened his book collection. Da: Han fandt en bog. En: He found a book. Da: Det var hans yndlingsbog. En: It was his favorite book. Da: Han satte sig i sin bløde stol. En: He sat in his soft chair. Da: Signe satte sig ved siden af ham. En: Signe sat next to him. Da: Lars begyndte at læse. En: Lars began to read. Da: Ordene flød som vand i en flod. En: The words flowed like water in a river. Da: De fik Signe til at føle sig varm indeni. En: They made Signe feel warm inside. Da: Og her var det, hun begyndte at forstå 'hygge'. En: And here, she began to understand 'hygge'. Da: Det var denne følelse. En: It was this feeling. Da: "Er 'hygge' bøger? En: "Is 'hygge' books?" Da: ", spurgte hun. En: she asked. Da: "'Hygge' er også bøger", sagde Lars. En: "'Hygge' is also books," said Lars. Da: Derefter viste Lars hende til køkkenet. En: Then Lars showed her to the kitchen. Da: Han lavede varm kakao. En: He made hot cocoa. Da: Kakaoen duftede sødt. En: The cocoa smelled sweet. Da: De drak deres kakao sammen. En: They drank their cocoa together. Da: De snakkede og grinte. En: They talked and laughed. Da: Nu begyndte Signe at forstå 'hygge'. En: Now Signe began to understand 'hygge'. Da: 'Hygge' var ikke kun ting. En: 'Hygge' was not just things. Da: Det var også at være sammen. En: It was also being together. Da: "Hygge er at være sammen", sagde Signe. En: "'Hygge' is being together," said Signe. Da: Lars nikkede. En: Lars nodded. Da: Han var glad. En: He was happy. Da: Signe forstod 'hygge' nu. En: Signe now understood 'hygge'. Da: Deres dag endte med et måltid. En: Their day ended with a meal. Da: De spiste sammen. En: They ate together. Da: Signes hjerte følte sig let. En: Signe's heart felt light. Da: Hun havde lært noget nyt. En: She had learned something new. Da: "Lars", sagde hun, "tak for at lære mig om 'hygge'. En: "Lars," she said, "thank you for teaching me about 'hygge'. Da: Jeg vil huske det altid". En: I will always remember it." Da: "Din velkom", sagde Lars, "Du er altid velkommen til at opleve 'hygge' her". En: "You are welcome," said Lars, "You are always welcome to experience 'hygge' here." Da: Signe sagde farvel. En: Signe said goodbye. Da: Hun forlod huset. En: She left the house. Da: Men hun tog 'hygge' med sig. En: But she took 'hygge' with her. Da: Hun ville dele det med andre. En: She would share it with others. Da: Sådan lærte Signe om 'hygge'. En: That's how Signe learned about 'hygge'. Da: Takket være Lars og hans hyggelige hus. En: Thanks to Lars and his cozy house. Da: Og hun lærte, at 'hygge' er mere end ting. En: And she learned that 'hygge' is more than things. Da: Det handler også om mennesker. En: It's also about people. Da: Og følelser. En: And feelings. Da: Og varme. En: And warmth. Da: Og at være sammen. En: And being together. Da: Og det er 'hygge'. En: And that is 'hygge'. Vocabulary Words: - Lars: Lars - Signe: Signe - Copenhagen: København - Australia: Australien - girl: pige - special: specielt - understand: forstod - hygge: hygge - tell: fortælle - warm: varmt - house: hus - cozy: hyggeligt - lights: lys - shadows: skygger - books: bøger - river: flod - feel: føle - together: sammen - kitchen: køkken - hot cocoa: varm kakao - sweet: sødt - talked: snakkede - laughed: grinte - heart: hjerte - light: let - learned: lært - teaching: lære - welcome: velkommen - experience: opleve - goodbye: farvel

26 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unveiling 'Hygge': A Cozy Journey in Copenhagen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/unveiling-hygge-a-cozy-journey-in-copenhagen/ Story Transcript: Da: I hjertet af det summende København eksisterer der en lille tryg krog. En: In the heart of bustling Copenhagen, there exists a small cozy nook. Da: Her bor Lars. En: Here lives Lars. Da: Han elsker sin by. En: He loves his city. Da: Brostenene. En: The cobblestones. Da: Kanalerne. En: The canals. Da: Men mest af alt, han elsker 'hygge'. En: But most of all, he loves 'hygge'. Da: I dag skal han forklare 'hygge' til sine venner. En: Today he will explain 'hygge' to his friends. Da: Vennerne er ikke fra Danmark. En: The friends are not from Denmark. Da: De er fra England, USA og Japan. En: They are from England, USA, and Japan. Da: De kender ikke til 'hygge'. En: They are not familiar with 'hygge'. Da: Lars tænker, det er mærkeligt. En: Lars thinks it's strange. Da: Han starter enkelt. En: He starts simply. " Da: " 'Hygge' er en stemning," siger Lars. En: 'Hygge' is a feeling," says Lars. Da: "Det er venner, mad og varme. En: "It's friends, food, and warmth." Da: " Vennerne nikker, men forstår det ikke rigtigt. En: The friends nod but don't quite understand. Da: "Tænk over en kold, mørk aften," starter Lars igen. En: "Imagine a cold, dark evening," Lars begins again. Da: "Du er hjemme. En: "You're at home. Da: Du har varme sokker på. En: You have warm socks on. Da: Du drikker kakao. En: You're drinking hot cocoa. Da: Og du griner med venner. En: And you're laughing with friends." Da: " Vennerne smiler, men ryster på hovedet. En: The friends smile but shake their heads. Da: Fortsætter med, " Vi har det samme, men det er ikke 'hygge'. En: Continuing, "We have the same, but it's not 'hygge'." Da: "Lars vil vise dem. En: Lars wants to show them. Da: Han inviterer dem hjem. En: He invites them home. Da: Han tænder stearinlys. En: He lights candles. Da: Han laver varm kakao. En: He makes hot cocoa. Da: Han tager deres frakker. En: He takes their coats. Da: De snakker. En: They chat. Da: De griner. En: They laugh. Da: De spiser kager. En: They eat cakes. Da: Lars spørger, "Føler I det? En: Lars asks, "Do you feel it?" Da: " Vennerne ser rundt. En: The friends look around. Da: Så ser de på hinanden. En: Then they look at each other. Da: De smiler og nikker. En: They smile and nod. Da: "Ja, Lars," siger de, "Nu tror vi, at vi forstår 'hygge'. En: "Yes, Lars," they say, "Now we believe we understand 'hygge'." Da: "Lars er glad. En: Lars is happy. Da: Det er svært at forklare 'hygge'. En: It's hard to explain 'hygge'. Da: Men det er lettere at føle 'hygge'. En: But it's easier to feel 'hygge'. Da: Og fungerer bedst med ens venner omkring sig. En: And it works best with friends around. Da: København er ikke kun brosten og kanaler. En: Copenhagen is not just cobblestones and canals. Da: Det er også 'hygge'. En: It's also 'hygge'. Da: Lars siger farvel til sine venner. En: Lars bids farewell to his friends. Da: Vennerne går hjem. En: The friends go home. Da: De tager 'hygge' med dem. En: They take 'hygge' with them. Da: Lars sidderstille sejrende. En: Lars sits quietly triumphant. Da: "Det er 'hygge'," hvisker han til København. En: "It's 'hygge'," he whispers to Copenhagen. Da: "Det er 'hygge'. En: "It's 'hygge'." Vocabulary Words: - friends: venner - Lars: Lars - hygge: hygge - city: by - candles: stearinlys - warmth: varme - cozy: tryg - home: hjemme - laughter: grin - canals: kanaler - cold: kold - cakes: kager - socks: sokker - copenhagen: københavn - explain: forklare - feel: føle - evening: aften - nod: nikke - strange: mærkeligt - invite: invitere - friends: venner - chat: snakke - smile: smile - understand: forstå - happy: glad - farewell: farvel - whisper: hviske - covblestones: brosten - countries: lande - nod: nikke

25 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: Lost in Translation: Decoding Danish Humor Across Continents Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/lost-in-translation-decoding-danish-humor-across-continents/ Story Transcript: Da: Solens stråler dansede på de rødbede-lignende ansigter af Maja og Lars. De stod i midten af Kongens Nytorv, København. De blev forvirrede. Men ikke over vejen de skulle gå. Men over hvordan de skulle forklare dansk humor til en udlænding, som befandt sig tusindvis af kilometer væk på en Skype chat. En: The sun's rays danced on the beetroot-like faces of Maja and Lars. They stood in the middle of Kongens Nytorv, Copenhagen. They were perplexed. Not about the street they had to cross. But about how to explain Danish humor to a foreigner thousands of kilometers away on a Skype chat. Da: Maja kiggede på Lars. Hans øjne var sprængfyldt med forvirring. Humor er svært, tænkte hun. I særdeleshed dansk humor. Det er som at prøve at forklare farveskalaen til en blind person. En: Maja looked at Lars. His eyes were filled with confusion. Humor is difficult, she thought. Especially Danish humor. It's like trying to explain color to a blind person. Da: Hun så på hendes telefon. Hun begyndte at skrive. "Dansk humor...hattes...er svær at forklare," kommer hun ud for. Det var ikke perfekt, men det var et startpunkt. En: She looked at her phone. She started typing. "Danish humor... hats... is hard to explain," she typed out. It wasn't perfect, but it was a starting point. Da: Lars kiggede hen over hendes skulder. Han så på de ord, der stod på hendes skærm. Han forstod hendes punkt, men han kunne ikke hjælpe meget. Han kendte bare dansk humor. Han forstod ikke, hvordan det fungerede. Han kunne bare genkende det, når han så det. En: Lars looked over her shoulder. He read the words on her screen. He understood her point, but he couldn't help much. He just knew Danish humor. He didn't understand how it worked. He could only recognize it when he saw it. Da: Tiden gik. Maja og Lars talte, grinede, og forsøgte at finde den rette måde at forklare det. De brugte eksempler, skrev lange sætninger, og endda begyndte at tegne billeder. Men de kom ingen vegne. Det var som om de var faret vild i en labyrint. En: Time passed. Maja and Lars talked, laughed, and tried to find the right way to explain it. They used examples, wrote long sentences, and even started to draw pictures. But they got nowhere. It was as if they were lost in a maze. Da: Efter flere timer af forsøg og fejl, blev de trætte. De sad i en trappeopgang, udmattede. Så faldt det dem ind. De havde glemt en ting. Humor er universel. Den er ikke begrænset af sprog eller traditioner. Måske er dansk humor bare en del af den universelle humor. En: After several hours of trial and error, they grew tired. They sat in a stairwell, exhausted. Then it dawned on them. They had forgotten one thing. Humor is universal. It is not limited by language or traditions. Perhaps Danish humor is just part of the universal humor. Da: Meget tilfredse clickede Maja på Skypes send-knap. "Dansk humor er svær at forklare, fordi det er en del af en større helhed. Det er som et familiemedlem. Du kan ikke altid forstå det. Men du kan altid genkende det." En: Feeling very satisfied, Maja clicked the send button on Skype. "Danish humor is hard to explain because it is part of a larger whole. It's like a family member. You don't always understand it. But you can always recognize it." Da: Det var slutningen på deres undervisning i dansk humor for den dag. Det var ikke perfekt. Men det var et skridt på vejen. Og det tæller. En: That was the end of their lesson in Danish humor for the day. It wasn't perfect. But it was a step in the right direction. And that counts. Vocabulary Words: - rays: stråler - faces: ansigter - perplexed: forvirrede - explain: forklare - humor: humor - difficult: svært - color: farve - blind: blind - typing: skrive - understood: forstod - recognize: genkende - talked: talte - laughed: grinede - examples: eksempler - wrote: skrev - pictures: billeder - lost: faret vild - tired: trætte - universal: universel - limited: begrænset - language: sprog - traditions: traditioner - family: familiemedlem - understand: forstå - recognize: genkende - lesson: undervisning - perfect: perfekt - direction: vej - counts: tæller

22 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: Sweet Mess: A Tale of Pastries and Powdered Sugar in Tivoli Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/sweet-mess-a-tale-of-pastries-and-powdered-sugar-in-tivoli/ Story Transcript: Da: Historien begynder en strålende sommerdag i Tivoli. En: The story begins on a brilliant summer day in Tivoli. Da: Mellem de farvestrålende blomster og de gamle træer, der står som vagter rundt om det historiske forlystelsespark, finder vi vores tre hovedpersoner: Lars, Signe og Sofie. En: Among the colorful flowers and the old trees that stand as guards around the historic amusement park, we find our three main characters: Lars, Signe, and Sofie. Da: Lars er en høj, skaldet mand på midten af fyrrerne, altid med et lunt smil på læben. En: Lars is a tall, bald man in his mid-forties, always with a warm smile on his lips. Da: Signe, hans kone, er en lille, rødhåret kvinde med en energi, der kunne matche selveste Rutchebanen. En: Signe, his wife, is a petite, red-haired woman with an energy that could match the famous Roller Coaster. Da: Deres datter, Sofie, er en tiårig pige med krøllet hår og store blå øjne fulde af nysgerrighed og eventyrlyst. En: Their daughter, Sofie, is a ten-year-old girl with curly hair and big blue eyes full of curiosity and adventurous spirit. Da: Lars havde lige købt tre stykker wienerbrød fra bageriet lige ved indgangen. En: Lars had just bought three pastries from the bakery right by the entrance. Da: De duftede himmelsk af smør og kanel, svøbt i et fint lag puddersukker på toppen. En: They smelled heavenly of butter and cinnamon, wrapped in a fine layer of powdered sugar on top. Da: Men alle, der nogensinde har forsøgt at spise et wienerbrød uden at drysse puddersukker, ved, hvor svært det kan være. En: But anyone who has ever tried to eat a pastry without getting powdered sugar everywhere knows how difficult it can be. Da: Lars og Signe udvekslede et blik. En: Lars and Signe exchanged a glance. Da: De vidste begge, at deres hvide bluser snart ville se ud som en sneboldkamp efter et møde med wienerbrødet. En: They both knew that soon their white blouses would look like a snowball fight aftermath after meeting the pastry. Da: Men det sidste, de ville, var at skræmme Sofie fra at smage denne danske delikatesse. En: But the last thing they wanted to do was to scare Sofie away from tasting this Danish delicacy. Da: "Så piger," sagde Lars med en dramatisk tone, som om han skulle til at fortælle den mest spændende historie, "vi har en udfordring. En: "So, girls," Lars said in a dramatic tone, as if about to tell the most exciting story, "we have a challenge. Da: Hvordan spiser vi disse wienerbrød uden at få puddersukker over det hele? En: How do we eat these pastries without getting powdered sugar all over?" Da: "Sofie, med sin uendelige kreativitet, havde en strålende ide. En: Sofie, with her endless creativity, had a brilliant idea. Da: "Vi bruger servietterne som skjold," sagde hun triumferende, mens hun straks begyndte at pakke hendes wienerbrød ind i servietterne som en lille burrito. En: "We use the napkins as shields," she said triumphantly, while immediately starting to wrap her pastry in the napkins like a little burrito. Da: Lars og Signe smilte stolt og fulgte hendes eksempel. En: Lars and Signe smiled proudly and followed her lead. Da: Derinde i servietten lå deres wienerbrød, klar til at blive spist uden at drysse. En: Inside the napkin lay their pastries, ready to be eaten without sprinkling. Da: De hyggede sig med deres innovative spisevaner og nød deres tid sammen i Tivoli, det mest magiske sted i byen. En: They enjoyed their innovative eating habits and cherished their time together in Tivoli, the most magical place in town. Da: Selvfølgelig ender der alligevel med at være et par sukkerpletter på deres bluser. En: Of course, there still ended up being a few sugar stains on their blouses. Da: Men det bekymrer dem ikke. En: But they didn't mind. Da: For ikke alene har de nydt et lækkert stykke wienerbrød, men de har også skabt et minde, de vil grine af mange år frem. En: Not only had they enjoyed a delicious pastry, but they had also created a memory they would laugh about for years to come. Da: De havde trods alt ikke regnet med at spise wienerbrød uden svinkeærinder. En: After all, they hadn't expected to eat pastries without a mess. Da: For Lars, Signe og Sofie handler det ikke om den perfekte oplevelse, men om hvordan de sammen kan gøre selv de mest almindelige øjeblikke specielle. En: For Lars, Signe, and Sofie, it's not about the perfect experience but about how they can make even the most ordinary moments special together. Da: Og på den solbeskinnede dag i Tivoli holder Lars, Signe og Sofie deres skrattende hoveder høje, mens de deler deres sukkerklæbte smil med resten af verden. En: And on that sunny day in Tivoli, Lars, Signe, and Sofie hold their giggling heads high, sharing their sugar-coated smiles with the rest of the world. Da: For selv en dag der begyndte som en udfordring, kunne ende som den mest mindeværdige dag, ikke på grund af de forlystelser, de prøvede, men på grund af det lille stykke wienerbrød og det puddersukker, de delte. En: Because even a day that started as a challenge could end up being the most memorable day, not because of the rides they tried, but because of the little pastry and powdered sugar they shared. Da: Ens dag vil altid være fyldt med glæde, når man kan se morskaben i livets små udfordringer. En: One's day will always be filled with joy when they can see the fun in life's little challenges. Vocabulary Words: - summer: sommer - story: historie - Tivoli: Tivoli - flowers: blomster - trees: træer - guards: vagter - characters: hovedpersoner - Lars: Lars - Signe: Signe - Sofie: Sofie - bought: købt - pastries: wienerbrød - bakery: bageri - powdered sugar: puddersukker - challenge: udfordring - napkins: servietter - shields: skjold - creative: kreativitet - idea: ide - wrapping: pakke - burrito: burrito - innovative: innovative - eating habits: spisevaner - cherished: nydt - together: sammen - memorable: mindeværdige - sugar: støv-sukker - stains: pletter - enjoyed: nydt - challenges: utfordring

21 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Heartwarming Sunday Surprise: A Tale of Kindness in a Crowded Bakery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-heartwarming-sunday-surprise-a-tale-of-kindness-in-a-crowded-bakery/ Story Transcript: Da: Det var søndag formiddag, og solen skinnede over København. En: It was Sunday morning, and the sun was shining over Copenhagen. Da: Lars, en hjertevarm mand i hans fyrrerne, havde besluttet at starte dagen uforglemmeligt. En: Lars, a warm-hearted man in his forties, had decided to start the day unforgettable. Da: Bageriet ved den ikoniske Rundetårn, kendt for sine velkendte kager, var hans første destination. En: The bakery at the iconic Round Tower, known for its famous cakes, was his first destination. Da: Han trådte ind i bageriet. En: He stepped into the bakery. Da: Duften af nybagt brød og søde kager fyldte straks luften. En: The smell of freshly baked bread and sweet cakes filled the air immediately. Da: Til hans overraskelse så han en kø, der nåede helt ud til døren. En: To his surprise, he saw a line that reached all the way to the door. Da: Lars tænkte, at det ville være en lang ventetid, men det var det værd. En: Lars thought it would be a long wait, but it was worth it. Da: Hans mund vandede bare ved tanken om de lækre kager. En: His mouth watered just at the thought of the delicious cakes. Da: Køen bevægede sig langsomt. En: The line moved slowly. Da: Folk snakkede, nogle klagede, mens andre bare nød aromaen. En: People talked, some complained, while others just enjoyed the aroma. Da: Børnene hoppede rundt utålmodigt, mens deres forældre forsøgte at dæmpe dem. En: The children jumped around impatiently while their parents tried to calm them down. Da: Lars var næsten ved at give op, da han så en lille dreng stå alene bare et par pladser foran ham. En: Lars was almost about to give up when he saw a little boy standing alone just a few spots ahead of him. Da: Drengen så ud til at være bekymret. En: The boy looked worried. Da: Lars besluttede at skifte sin opmærksomhed fra de lækre kager til drengen. En: Lars decided to shift his focus from the delicious cakes to the boy. Da: Han flyttede forsigtigt igennem. En: He carefully moved through. Da: "Din mor? En: "Your mom?" Da: " Spurgte Lars drengen. En: Lars asked the boy. Da: Drengen så op på Lars og nikkede. En: The boy looked up at Lars and nodded. Da: Lars besluttede at blive hos drengen, indtil hans mor kom tilbage. En: Lars decided to stay with the boy until his mother returned. Da: I mellemtiden begyndte køen at bevæge sig hurtigere. En: Meanwhile, the line started moving faster. Da: De var nu næsten ved disken, men drengens mor var stadig ingen steder at se. En: They were now almost at the counter, but the boy's mother was still nowhere to be seen. Da: Lars kunne ikke bare overlade drengen alene. En: Lars couldn't just leave the boy alone. Da: Så han tog drengens hånd og sammen bestilte de kager. En: So, he took the boy's hand, and they ordered cakes together. Da: Kort efter kom drengens mor løbende tilbage. En: Shortly after, the boy's mother came running back. Da: Hun så ud til at være lettet over at finde hendes søn i sikre hænder. En: She seemed relieved to find her son in safe hands. Da: Hun takkede Lars, hvorefter de alle fik deres søde, velsmagende kager. En: She thanked Lars, and then they all got their sweet, delicious cakes. Da: Ja, det havde været en ventetid for Lars. En: Yes, it had been a wait for Lars. Da: Men i det øjeblik følte han, at det havde været det hele værd. En: But in that moment, he felt it had all been worth it. Da: Han spiste sin kage med et hjerte fyldt med glæde, og havde et varmt, tilfredsstillende smil på læben. En: He ate his cake with a heart full of joy and had a warm, satisfying smile on his face. Da: Så selv på en søndag formiddag, i et overfyldt bageri i København, fik Lars ikke blot sine foretrukne kager, men han fik også en uventet belønning - en følelse af at have hjulpet en lille dreng og hans mor. En: So, even on a Sunday morning, in a crowded bakery in Copenhagen, Lars not only got his favorite cakes but also received an unexpected reward - a feeling of having helped a little boy and his mother. Da: Og det, for Lars, gjorde det til den mest mindeværdige søndag formiddag nogensinde. En: And that, for Lars, made it the most memorable Sunday morning ever. Vocabulary Words: - mor: mor - mand: mand - dreng: dreng - kager: kager - bageri: bageri - Lars: Lars - søndag: søndag - københavn: København - lækre: lækre - barn: barn - roach: runde - ventetid: ventetid - frisk: nybagt - duft: duft - luft: luft - børn: børn - forældre: forældre - bestilte: bestilte - smil: smil - glæde: glæde - hjælp: hjælpe - følelse: følelse - ujævnlige: ujævnlige - tak: tak - rute: rute - løbende: løbende - overfyldt: overfyldt - belønning: belønning - uforglemmeligt: uforglemmeligt - ikoniske: ikoniske

20 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unveiling 'Hygge': Lars' Quest to Share Danish Warmth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/unveiling-hygge-lars-quest-to-share-danish-warmth/ Story Transcript: Da: I centrum af København, i en lille snæver gade fyldt med charmerende butikker og farvestrålende huse, ligger Lars' hyggelige lejlighed. En: In the center of Copenhagen, in a small narrow street filled with charming shops and colorful houses, lies Lars' cozy apartment. Da: Den er fuld af liv, og det varme skær fra vinduerne viser, at der er varme mennesker indeni. En: It is full of life, and the warm glow from the windows shows that there are warm people inside. Da: Lars er en stolt københavner. En: Lars is a proud Copenhagener. Da: Han bærer sin by med stolthed. En: He carries his city with pride. Da: Han har en rolig og blød stemme, som får folk til at føle sig hjemme. En: He has a calm and gentle voice that makes people feel at home. Da: Selvom hans job som turguide gør ham kendt i byen, er der en ting, han holder mest af: hygge. En: Although his job as a tour guide makes him known in the city, there is one thing he loves most: 'hygge'. Da: Lars elsker at forklare det danske begreb 'hygge' til udlændinge. En: Lars loves explaining the Danish concept of 'hygge' to foreigners. Da: En dag stødte Lars på en ny turist i byen. En: One day Lars encountered a new tourist in the city. Da: Hans navn var Tony, en forvirret mand fra USA. En: His name was Tony, a confused man from the USA. Da: Tony havde hørt om 'hygge', men kunne ikke helt forstå konceptet. En: Tony had heard about 'hygge', but could not quite grasp the concept. Da: Han besluttede sig for at spørge Lars, da han syntes, Lars virkede vidende. En: He decided to ask Lars as he thought Lars seemed knowledgeable. Da: Lars smilede bredt og sagde, "Kom med mig, jeg viser dig. En: Lars smiled widely and said, "Come with me, I'll show you." Da: " De gik gennem byens labyrintformede gader til Lars' lejlighed - det perfekte sted til at opleve 'hygge'. En: They walked through the city's labyrinthine streets to Lars' apartment - the perfect place to experience 'hygge'. Da: Indenfor fyldte duften af varm gløgg og friskbagt brød rummet. En: Inside, the scent of warm mulled wine and freshly baked bread filled the room. Da: Lars tændte stearinlysene og spillede blid musik. En: Lars lit the candles and played soft music. Da: De satte sig ned med varm kakao og snakkede længe. En: They sat down with hot cocoa and talked for a long time. Da: Tony så forvirret ud. En: Tony looked puzzled. Da: "Er det her 'hygge'? En: "Is this 'hygge'? Da: Bare at sidde og snakke? En: Just sitting and talking?" Da: "Lars rystede på hovedet. En: Lars shook his head. Da: "Det er mere end det," sagde han. En: "It's more than that," he said. Da: "Hygge er ikke bare at slappe af. En: "Hygge is not just about relaxing. Da: Det handler om at være tilfreds og tryg. En: It's about being content and comfortable. Da: At være sammen og dele øjeblikke. En: Being together and sharing moments." Da: "Tony smilede. En: Tony smiled. Da: Han kunne mærke den varme glød af hygge i værelset. En: He could feel the warm glow of 'hygge' in the room. Da: Han indså, at Lars havde ret. En: He realized Lars was right. Da: Hygge var noget helt specielt. En: Hygge was something very special. Da: Efter den dag forstod Tony endelig, hvad 'hygge' virkelig betyder. En: After that day, Tony finally understood what 'hygge' truly means. Da: I de følgende uger viste Lars ham områder i København, hvor de kunne opleve ægte dansk hygge sammen. En: In the following weeks, Lars showed him areas in Copenhagen where they could experience genuine Danish 'hygge' together. Da: De besøgte små caféer, havde lange gåture langs kanalerne og nød solnedgangen fra Dronning Louises Bro. En: They visited small cafes, took long walks along the canals, and enjoyed the sunset from Dronning Louises Bro. Da: Tony rejste hjem med en reel forståelse af hygge. En: Tony returned home with a true understanding of hygge. Da: Han fortalte alle derhjemme om det og spredte begrebet. En: He told everyone there about it and spread the concept. Da: Han var taknemmelig over for Lars, der lagde sin tid og sit hjerte i at vise ham dens betydning. En: He was grateful to Lars for investing his time and heart in showing him its meaning. Da: Og Lars? En: And Lars? Da: Han fortsatte med at dele sin kærlighed til hygge med de mange turister i København. En: He continued to share his love for 'hygge' with the many tourists in Copenhagen. Da: For ham var det et privilegium at kunne dele en så vigtig del af hans kultur. En: For him, it was a privilege to be able to share such an important part of his culture. Da: Og hver gang han forklarede det, følte han den varme glød af hygge i sit hjerte – en konstant reminder om, hvorfor han elskede sin by så højt. En: And every time he explained it, he felt the warm glow of 'hygge' in his heart - a constant reminder of why he loved his city so much. Vocabulary Words: - cozy: hyggelige - tour guide: turguide - warm: varme - city: by - concept: begreb - foreigners: udlændinge - apartment: lejlighed - confused: forvirret - scent: duften - share: dele - moments: øjeblikke - privilege: privilegium - understood: forstod - important: vigtig - smile: smile - grateful: taknemmelig - culture: kultur - love: kærlighed - special: specielt - gentle: blød - content: tilfreds - comfortable: tryg - charming: charmerende - Lars: Lars - Tony: Tony - realized: indså - city center: centrum af byen - walking: gåture - experienced: opleve - candles: stearinlys