Dance Duel at Riga Market: Jānis's Quest for Fresh Salmon

Jun 9, 2024 · 15m 6s
Dance Duel at Riga Market: Jānis's Quest for Fresh Salmon
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01 · Main Story

1m 45s

02 · Vocabulary Words

11m 14s

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Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Dance Duel at Riga Market: Jānis's Quest for Fresh Salmon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/dance-duel-at-riga-market-janiss-quest-for-fresh-salmon/ Story Transcript: Lv: Katru sestdienu Jānis...

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Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Dance Duel at Riga Market: Jānis's Quest for Fresh Salmon
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.org/dance-duel-at-riga-market-janiss-quest-for-fresh-salmon

Story Transcript:

Lv: Katru sestdienu Jānis devās uz Rīgas Centrāltirgu.
En: Every Saturday, Jānis went to the Riga Central Market.

Lv: Tirgus vienmēr bija pilns ar cilvēkiem, smaržām un krāsām.
En: The market was always full of people, smells, and colors.

Lv: Šajā agrā rītā Jānis izlēma nopirkt svaigu lasi.
En: On this early morning, Jānis decided to buy some fresh salmon.

Lv: Viņš zināja, ka pie Raita, zivju pārdevēja, vienmēr ir svaigākās zivis.
En: He knew that Raitis, the fish vendor, always had the freshest fish.

Lv: Kad Jānis pienāca pie Raita stenda, viņš smaidoši teica: "Labrīt, Raiti!
En: When Jānis approached Raitis's stall, he said with a smile, "Good morning, Raitis!

Lv: Man vajag lasi.
En: I need some salmon."

Lv: " Raitis atbildēja: "Labrīt, Jāni!
En: Raitis replied, "Good morning, Jānis!

Lv: Lasis ir šodien par 10 eiro kilogramā.
En: The salmon is 10 euros per kilogram today."

Lv: "Jānis sarauca pieri.
En: Jānis frowned.

Lv: "Desmit eiro?
En: "Ten euros?

Lv: Vai nevarētu būt mazliet lētāk?
En: Could it be a bit cheaper?"

Lv: " viņš jautāja.
En: he asked.

Lv: Raitis pasmaidīja plašāk.
En: Raitis smiled more broadly.

Lv: "Tirgot nevar tik viegli, draugs!
En: "It's not that easy to bargain, my friend!

Lv: Bet sakiet man, ko jūs piedāvāsit pretī?
En: But tell me, what will you offer in return?"

Lv: "Jānis sākumā apstulba, bet pēc mirkļa iedvesma viņam ienāca prātā.
En: Jānis was initially stunned, but after a moment, he got an idea.

Lv: "Ja es varu jūs pārspēt dejojot, jūs man dodat lasi par 7 eiro!
En: "If I can outdance you, you give me the salmon for 7 euros!"

Lv: "Raitis skaļi smējās.
En: Raitis laughed loudly.

Lv: "Lai tā būtu!
En: "So be it!"

Lv: " viņš piekrita.
En: he agreed.

Lv: Un tā, negaidot, Jānis sāka dejot.
En: And so, unexpectedly, Jānis started dancing.

Lv: Viņa kustības bija neveiklas, bet sirsnīgas.
En: His movements were awkward but heartfelt.

Lv: Apkārtējie cilvēki sāka pulcēties, vērojot izrādi.
En: People around started to gather, watching the performance.

Lv: Drīz arī Raitis pievienojās dejai.
En: Soon, Raitis joined in the dance.

Lv: Viņš deva visu no sevis, viņa soļi bija gludi un ritmiski.
En: He gave it his all, his steps smooth and rhythmic.

Lv: Tirgus vidū skanēja mūzika no kādas ielas muzikanta, un cilvēki sāka kliegt un aplaudēt.
En: In the middle of the market, music from a street musician started to play, and people began to cheer and clap.

Lv: Jānis un Raitis dejoja kā divi veci draugi, viņu sacensība kļuva par īstu svētku liecinieku.
En: Jānis and Raitis danced like two old friends, their competition turning into a festive spectacle.

Lv: Pēc dažām minūtēm abi dejojošie apstājās, elšot un smejoties.
En: After a few minutes, the two dancers stopped, panting and laughing.

Lv: Raitis secināja: "Jāni, tu esi lielisks dejotājs!
En: Raitis concluded, "Jānis, you are a great dancer!

Lv: Lasis tev pienākas par 7 eiro.
En: The salmon is yours for 7 euros."

Lv: "Jānis bija pārsteigts un laimīgs.
En: Jānis was surprised and happy.

Lv: Viņš pasmaidīja un pateicās, samaksājot par lasi.
En: He smiled and thanked Raitis, paying for the salmon.

Lv: Citus cilvēkus priecēja redzēt šo negaidīto priekšnesumu.
En: Others were delighted to have witnessed the unexpected show.

Lv: Kad Jānis aizgāja no tirgus ar savu lasi, viņš apzinājās, ka pie Rīga Centrāltirgū var atrast ne tikai izdevīgu cenu, bet arī prieku un laimi.
En: As Jānis left the market with his salmon, he realized that at the Riga Central Market, one could find not just a good deal but also joy and happiness.

Lv: Tas bija neaizmirstams rīts, kas viņam sagādāja gan svaigu lasi, gan jaunu draudzību.
En: It was an unforgettable morning that brought him not only fresh salmon but also a new friendship.


Vocabulary Words:
  • approached: pienāca
  • stall: stenda
  • smile: smaidoši
  • replied: atbildēja
  • frowned: sarauca pieri
  • cheaper: lētāk
  • bargain: tirgot
  • offer: piedāvāt
  • stunned: apstulba
  • idea: iedvesma
  • outdance: pārspēt dejojot
  • awkward: neveiklas
  • heartfelt: sirsnīgas
  • performance: izrāde
  • gather: pulcēties
  • spectacle: liecinieku
  • smooth: gludi
  • rhythmic: ritmiski
  • broadly: plašāk
  • panting: elšot
  • concluded: secināja
  • witnessed: redzēt
  • unexpected: negaidīto
  • delighted: priecēja
  • unforgettable: neaizmirstams
  • concentration: centra
  • festive: svētku
  • vendor: pārdevēja
  • retrieve: sanākt
  • inspiration: ideja
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