Friendship in Disguise: The Unforgettable Halloween Adventure

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Friendship in Disguise: The Unforgettable Halloween Adventure

FluentFiction - Latvian

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Friendship in Disguise: The Unforgettable Halloween Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Friendship in Disguise: The Unforgettable Halloween Adventure
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:

Lv: Skola gatavojās ikgadējai Helovīna ballītei.
En: The school was preparing for the annual Halloween party.

Lv: Sporta zāle bija pārvērsta par brīnumzemi, kur valda oranžas un melnas krāsas.
En: The gymnasium had been transformed into a wonderland dominated by orange and black colors.

Lv: Zirnekļu tīkli un izgrebti ķirbji piešķīra zālei mistisku atmosfēru.
En: Spider webs and carved pumpkins gave the hall a mystical atmosphere.

Lv: Anete un Ralfs bija starp tiem, kas pieteicās Helovīna tērpu konkursam.
En: Anete and Ralfs were among those who signed up for the Halloween costume contest.

Lv: Anete bija klusa meitene, kurai patika māksla.
En: Anete was a quiet girl who enjoyed art.

Lv: Viņa bija izdomājusi interesantu tērpu, bet viņai bija bažas.
En: She had come up with an interesting costume but had her concerns.

Lv: "Vai mans tērps būs pietiekami labs?" viņa domāja.
En: "Will my costume be good enough?" she thought.

Lv: Savukārt Ralfs bija drošs un pārliecināts par sevi.
En: On the other hand, Ralfs was confident and self-assured.

Lv: Viņš gribēja uzvarēt konkursā, lai iespaidotu draugus.
En: He wanted to win the contest to impress his friends.

Lv: Pēcpusdienā, īsi pirms ballītes sākuma, Anete uzdrošinājās pielipt pie Ralfa.
En: In the afternoon, shortly before the party started, Anete dared to approach Ralfs.

Lv: “Ralfs, vai tu vari man palīdzēt ar manu tērpu?” viņa jautāja bikli.
En: “Ralfs, can you help me with my costume?” she asked timidly.

Lv: Ralfs laikam varēja tikai domāt par paša tērpu, bet viņas sirsnīgā lūgšana mainīja visu.
En: Ralfs might have been only thinking about his own costume, but her sincere plea changed everything.

Lv: "Protams, Anete," viņš atbildēja, smaidošs. "Mēs varam apvienot spēkus."
En: "Of course, Anete," he replied, smiling. "We can join forces."

Lv: Abi kopā strādāja zāles stūrī.
En: Together they worked in a corner of the hall.

Lv: Anetei bija brīnišķīgas idejas, un Ralfs palīdzēja tām realizēties.
En: Anete had wonderful ideas, and Ralfs helped bring them to life.

Lv: Viņu radošums spīdēja, un drīz viņi abi staigāja apkārt ar unikālajiem tērpiem.
En: Their creativity shone, and soon they were both walking around in unique costumes.

Lv: Anetes tērps izskatījās kā krāsains tauriņš, bet Ralfa tērps - kā majestātiskais spoks ar zeltainu apmetni.
En: Anete's costume resembled a colorful butterfly, while Ralfs's costume appeared as a majestic ghost with a golden cape.

Lv: Kad sākās konkurss, Anete un Ralfs bija satraukti, bet priecīgi.
En: When the contest began, Anete and Ralfs were excited but happy.

Lv: Viņi gāja uz skatuvi plecu pie pleca.
En: They walked on stage shoulder to shoulder.

Lv: Kāda bija pārsteigums, kad žūrija pasludināja speciālo balvu par izcilu komandas darbu un radošumu!
En: What a surprise it was when the jury announced a special award for outstanding teamwork and creativity!

Lv: Viņi neuzvarēja, bet īpašā atzinība tērpu vienotību padarīja neaizmirstamu.
En: They didn’t win, but the special recognition for costume unity made it unforgettable.

Lv: Pirms ballītes beigām Anete devās pie Ralfa.
En: Before the party ended, Anete went to Ralfs.

Lv: "Paldies, Ralf," viņa sacīja ar dūšīgu smaidu.
En: "Thank you, Ralf," she said with a hearty...