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Lars' Bold Stand: Saving Futures Amid Budget Cuts
Nov 10, 2024 ·
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Lars' Bold Stand: Saving Futures Amid Budget Cuts
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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lars' Bold Stand: Saving Futures Amid Budget Cuts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-10-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: Regnet pisket mot de store...
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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lars' Bold Stand: Saving Futures Amid Budget Cuts
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
No: Regnet pisket mot de store kontorvinduene i det moderne høyhus i hjertet av Oslo.
En: The rain lashed against the large office windows in the modern high-rise in the heart of Oslo.
No: Høstfargene på trærne under strålte i gull, rødt og oransje, mens de kraftige novembervindene feide gjennom gatene.
En: The autumn colors of the trees below shone in gold, red, and orange, as the strong November winds swept through the streets.
No: Inne i bygningen hersket en spent stemning.
En: Inside the building, there was a tense atmosphere.
No: Lars satt ved pulten sin og stirret på skjermen.
En: Lars sat at his desk and stared at the screen.
No: E-posten fra Ingrid, firmaets mektige økonomidirektør, var tydelig.
En: The email from Ingrid, the company's powerful chief financial officer, was clear.
No: Store budsjettkutt var nødvendige.
En: Large budget cuts were necessary.
No: Hans egen avdeling var på listen over mulige ofre.
En: His own department was on the list of potential victims.
No: Han kjente et sug i magen.
En: He felt a knot in his stomach.
No: Å miste en av hans ansatte ville være hjerteskjærende, spesielt fordi Sara nettopp hadde vist stort potensial i prosjektet hun jobbet på.
En: Losing one of his employees would be heartbreaking, especially since Sara had just shown great potential in the project she was working on.
No: Sara, ung og full av energi, satt et par pulter unna.
En: Sara, young and full of energy, sat a few desks away.
No: Hun var ikke klar over den siste utviklingen, men hun så bekymret ut.
En: She was not aware of the latest development, but she looked worried.
No: Hennes lidenskap for jobben var imponerende, og Lars visste at hun hadde en lys fremtid foran seg hvis bare sjansen ble gitt.
En: Her passion for the job was impressive, and Lars knew she had a bright future ahead if only given the chance.
No: Han besluttet å ta affære.
En: He decided to take action.
No: På ettermiddagen, da regnet stilnet litt, gikk Lars mot konferanserommet hvor møtet skulle holdes.
En: In the afternoon, when the rain eased a bit, Lars walked towards the conference room where the meeting was to be held.
No: Hvite vegger, glasstabletter og store vinduer ga rommet en profesjonell atmosfære.
En: White walls, glass tablets, and large windows gave the room a professional atmosphere.
No: Ingrid satt allerede ved bordet, omringet av papirer.
En: Ingrid was already sitting at the table, surrounded by papers.
No: "Hei, Lars," sa Ingrid, med et avmålt smil.
En: "Hi, Lars," said Ingrid, with a measured smile.
No: "Som du vet må vi ta vanskelige valg.
En: "As you know, we have to make difficult choices.
No: Hvilke anbefalinger har du?
En: What recommendations do you have?"
No: "Lars tok et dypt pust.
En: Lars took a deep breath.
No: "Jeg har en alternativ plan," begynte han, med stemmen litt skjelven.
En: "I have an alternative plan," he began, his voice a bit shaky.
No: "I stedet for å kutte ansatte, foreslår jeg at vi ser på andre måter å spare penger på.
En: "Instead of cutting employees, I propose that we look at other ways to save money.
No: Vi kan redusere reisebudsjetter, stramme inn på konsulentkostnader og se på muligheter for fjernarbeid.
En: We can reduce travel budgets, tighten consulting costs, and look at remote work opportunities."
No: "Ingrid så skeptisk ut.
En: Ingrid looked skeptical.
No: "Og dere tror det vil være nok?
En: "And you think that will be enough?"
No: ""Ja," svarte Lars, med mer selvtillit nå.
En: "Yes," replied Lars, with more confidence now.
No: "Og jeg tror det vil være mer bærekraftig for selskapets fremtid.
En: "And I believe it will be more sustainable for the company's future."
No: "Stillhet fylte rommet.
En: Silence filled the room.
No: Lars kjente hjertet slå raskt.
En: Lars felt his heart racing.
No: Deres skjebne hvilte i Ingrids hender.
En: Their fate rested in Ingrid's hands.
No: Ingrid tenkte seg om før hun endelig brøt stillheten.
En: Ingrid considered this before finally breaking the silence.
No: "Vi prøver det for et kvartal," sa hun.
En: "We'll try it for a quarter," she said.
No: "La oss se om det er nok.
En: "Let's see if it's enough."
No: "Lars kunne nesten ikke tro sine egne ører.
En: Lars could hardly believe his own ears.
No: Han hadde ikke bare forsvart teamet sitt, men også vunnet en midlertidig løsning.
En: He had not only defended his team but also won a temporary solution.
No: Han visste at dette bare var første skritt, men det ga ham ny styrke.
En: He knew this was only the first step, but it gave him new strength.
No: Etter møtet gikk Lars tilbake til pulten sin.
En: After the meeting, Lars went back to his desk.
No: Han kastet et blikk mot Sara, som smilte overarbeidet med sine papirer.
En: He glanced over at Sara, who smiled busily with her papers.
No: Han var klar over at dette lille øyeblikket kunne bety en hel karriere for noen som henne.
En: He realized that this small moment could mean an entire career for someone like her.
No: Med besluttsomhet i hjertet visste Lars nå hvor viktig det er å stå opp for det man tror på.
En: With determination in his heart, Lars now knew how important it is to stand up for what you believe in.
No: Han hadde tatt et steg fremover, både som leder og som menneske.
En: He had taken a step forward, both as a leader and as a human being.
Vocabulary Words:
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Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
No: Regnet pisket mot de store kontorvinduene i det moderne høyhus i hjertet av Oslo.
En: The rain lashed against the large office windows in the modern high-rise in the heart of Oslo.
No: Høstfargene på trærne under strålte i gull, rødt og oransje, mens de kraftige novembervindene feide gjennom gatene.
En: The autumn colors of the trees below shone in gold, red, and orange, as the strong November winds swept through the streets.
No: Inne i bygningen hersket en spent stemning.
En: Inside the building, there was a tense atmosphere.
No: Lars satt ved pulten sin og stirret på skjermen.
En: Lars sat at his desk and stared at the screen.
No: E-posten fra Ingrid, firmaets mektige økonomidirektør, var tydelig.
En: The email from Ingrid, the company's powerful chief financial officer, was clear.
No: Store budsjettkutt var nødvendige.
En: Large budget cuts were necessary.
No: Hans egen avdeling var på listen over mulige ofre.
En: His own department was on the list of potential victims.
No: Han kjente et sug i magen.
En: He felt a knot in his stomach.
No: Å miste en av hans ansatte ville være hjerteskjærende, spesielt fordi Sara nettopp hadde vist stort potensial i prosjektet hun jobbet på.
En: Losing one of his employees would be heartbreaking, especially since Sara had just shown great potential in the project she was working on.
No: Sara, ung og full av energi, satt et par pulter unna.
En: Sara, young and full of energy, sat a few desks away.
No: Hun var ikke klar over den siste utviklingen, men hun så bekymret ut.
En: She was not aware of the latest development, but she looked worried.
No: Hennes lidenskap for jobben var imponerende, og Lars visste at hun hadde en lys fremtid foran seg hvis bare sjansen ble gitt.
En: Her passion for the job was impressive, and Lars knew she had a bright future ahead if only given the chance.
No: Han besluttet å ta affære.
En: He decided to take action.
No: På ettermiddagen, da regnet stilnet litt, gikk Lars mot konferanserommet hvor møtet skulle holdes.
En: In the afternoon, when the rain eased a bit, Lars walked towards the conference room where the meeting was to be held.
No: Hvite vegger, glasstabletter og store vinduer ga rommet en profesjonell atmosfære.
En: White walls, glass tablets, and large windows gave the room a professional atmosphere.
No: Ingrid satt allerede ved bordet, omringet av papirer.
En: Ingrid was already sitting at the table, surrounded by papers.
No: "Hei, Lars," sa Ingrid, med et avmålt smil.
En: "Hi, Lars," said Ingrid, with a measured smile.
No: "Som du vet må vi ta vanskelige valg.
En: "As you know, we have to make difficult choices.
No: Hvilke anbefalinger har du?
En: What recommendations do you have?"
No: "Lars tok et dypt pust.
En: Lars took a deep breath.
No: "Jeg har en alternativ plan," begynte han, med stemmen litt skjelven.
En: "I have an alternative plan," he began, his voice a bit shaky.
No: "I stedet for å kutte ansatte, foreslår jeg at vi ser på andre måter å spare penger på.
En: "Instead of cutting employees, I propose that we look at other ways to save money.
No: Vi kan redusere reisebudsjetter, stramme inn på konsulentkostnader og se på muligheter for fjernarbeid.
En: We can reduce travel budgets, tighten consulting costs, and look at remote work opportunities."
No: "Ingrid så skeptisk ut.
En: Ingrid looked skeptical.
No: "Og dere tror det vil være nok?
En: "And you think that will be enough?"
No: ""Ja," svarte Lars, med mer selvtillit nå.
En: "Yes," replied Lars, with more confidence now.
No: "Og jeg tror det vil være mer bærekraftig for selskapets fremtid.
En: "And I believe it will be more sustainable for the company's future."
No: "Stillhet fylte rommet.
En: Silence filled the room.
No: Lars kjente hjertet slå raskt.
En: Lars felt his heart racing.
No: Deres skjebne hvilte i Ingrids hender.
En: Their fate rested in Ingrid's hands.
No: Ingrid tenkte seg om før hun endelig brøt stillheten.
En: Ingrid considered this before finally breaking the silence.
No: "Vi prøver det for et kvartal," sa hun.
En: "We'll try it for a quarter," she said.
No: "La oss se om det er nok.
En: "Let's see if it's enough."
No: "Lars kunne nesten ikke tro sine egne ører.
En: Lars could hardly believe his own ears.
No: Han hadde ikke bare forsvart teamet sitt, men også vunnet en midlertidig løsning.
En: He had not only defended his team but also won a temporary solution.
No: Han visste at dette bare var første skritt, men det ga ham ny styrke.
En: He knew this was only the first step, but it gave him new strength.
No: Etter møtet gikk Lars tilbake til pulten sin.
En: After the meeting, Lars went back to his desk.
No: Han kastet et blikk mot Sara, som smilte overarbeidet med sine papirer.
En: He glanced over at Sara, who smiled busily with her papers.
No: Han var klar over at dette lille øyeblikket kunne bety en hel karriere for noen som henne.
En: He realized that this small moment could mean an entire career for someone like her.
No: Med besluttsomhet i hjertet visste Lars nå hvor viktig det er å stå opp for det man tror på.
En: With determination in his heart, Lars now knew how important it is to stand up for what you believe in.
No: Han hadde tatt et steg fremover, både som leder og som menneske.
En: He had taken a step forward, both as a leader and as a human being.
Vocabulary Words:
- lashed: pisket
- tense: spent
- stomach: magen
- heartbreaking: hjerteskjærende
- potential: potensial
- passion: lidenskap
- conference: konferanserommet
- measured: avmålt
- recommendations: anbefalinger
- alternative: alternativ
- sustainable: bærekraftig
- confidence: selvtillit
- silence: stillhet
- fate: skjebne
- hesitated: tenkte seg om
- temporary: midlertidig
- determination: besluttsomhet
- step: steg
- approach: nærme seg
- finance: økonomi
- quarter: kvartal
- impressive: imponerende
- remote: fjernarbeid
- scrutinize: stramme inn
- employee: ansatte
- crooked: skjelven
- budgets: budsjetter
- consulting: konsulent
- development: utvikling
- opportunities: muligheter
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