Marek stál pri okne v rodinnom dome v Bratislave.

Marek stood by the window in the family house in Bratislava.

Sledoval, ako sa snehové vločky usadili na strome pred domom.

He watched as snowflakes settled on the tree in front of the house.

Dom bol plný hluku, smiechu a vône varených dobrôt.

The house was full of noise, laughter, and the smell of cooked delicacies.

Novoročné oslavy sa ešte neskončili, všade viseli girlandy a svetielka.

The New Year's celebrations were not over yet; garlands and lights hung everywhere.

"Dnes idem na nákupy," Marek sa obrátil k svojej mame, ktorá bola zaneprázdnená kuchyňou.

"Today I'm going shopping," Marek turned to his mother, who was busy in the kitchen.

"Potrebujem novú zimnú bundu.

"I need a new winter jacket."

"Marek mal obmedzený rozpočet, ktorý mu rodičia dali.

Marek had a limited budget given by his parents.

Jeho starší súrodenci, Zuzana a Jakub, mali vždy štýlové oblečenie.

His older siblings, Zuzana and Jakub, always had stylish clothes.

Marek chcel tiež niečo podobné.

Marek wanted something similar too.

Vedel však, že jeho peniaze nestačia na drahé značky, ktoré sa im tak páčili.

However, he knew that his money was not enough for the expensive brands they liked so much.

Skočil do topánok a pevne zatiahol šál okolo krku.

He jumped into his shoes and tightly wrapped a scarf around his neck.

"Vráť sa pred večerou," zavolala na neho mama, keď Marek vyrazil do chladného dňa.

"Come back before dinner," his mother called after him as Marek headed out into the cold day.

V meste bolo rušno.

The city was bustling.

Ľudia sa prechádzali, z obchodov znela hudba a ulice boli pokryté jemnou vrstvou snehu.

People were walking around, music played from shops, and the streets were covered with a thin layer of snow.

Marek navštívil niekoľko obchodov.

Marek visited several stores.

V každom okne si prezeral ponuku búnd a hľadal niečo, čo by sa mu páčilo a zároveň bolo dostupné.

At each window, he looked over the selection of jackets, searching for something he would like and that was affordable.

Nakoniec sa zastavil v obchode na rohu.

Finally, he stopped at a store on the corner.

„Výpredaj,“ hlásil veľký červený nápis.

"Sale," announced a large red sign.

Marek ho sledoval, ako keby to bolo znamenie.

Marek watched it as if it was a sign meant for him.

Prešiel sa pomaly medzi regálmi až.

He walked slowly between the racks until...

Uzrel ju!

There it was!

Ako keby bola jeho dokonalá bunda presne na neho čakala.

As if his perfect jacket was waiting just for him.

Štýlová, hrejivá a vo farbe, ktorú miloval.

Stylish, warm, and in a color he loved.

V jantárovej: farba slnka na zimnej oblohe.

In amber: the color of the sun on a winter sky.

Jeho srdce búšilo radosťou, keď si všimol ďalšieho chlapca, ktorý sa k nej blížil.

His heart pounded with joy when he noticed another boy approaching it.

Marek zrýchlil krok, takmer bežal.

Marek quickened his pace, almost running.

Ruka sa natiahla, a v poslednej chvíli uchopil bundu tesne predtým, ako to urobil ten druhý.

His hand reached out, and at the last moment, he grabbed the jacket just before the other boy could.

„Máš šťastie,“ usmial sa predavač pri pokladni, keď Marek platil nadšený kúpou.

"You're lucky," smiled the sales clerk at the checkout when Marek paid, thrilled with his purchase.

Bunda bola zľavnená o polovicu, čím sa zmestila do jeho rozpočtu.

The jacket was half-priced, fitting within his budget.

Marek sa vrátil domov s úsmevom.

Marek returned home with a smile.

Pochopil, že niekedy je treba trpezlivosti a rozvaha.

He understood that sometimes patience and deliberation are needed.

Bunda bola jeho a on bol teraz trochu viac sebavedomý a tiež múdrejší.

The jacket was his, and he was now a bit more confident and also wiser.

Zuzana a Jakub ho privítali s obdivom.

Zuzana and Jakub greeted him with admiration.

„Vyzeráš skvele,“ povedali jednomyseľne.

"You look great," they said unanimously.

Marek vedel, že to nebolo len preto, že mal na sebe peknú bundu.

Marek knew it wasn't just because he was wearing a nice jacket.

Bola to trpezlivosť a rozumná voľba, ktoré nakoniec priniesli jeho úspech.

It was patience and sensible choice that ultimately brought his success.

Tak sa Marek naučil hodnotu trpezlivosti a rozumného nakupovania.

Thus, Marek learned the value of patience and smart shopping.

A všetkým v dome bolo jasné, že aj Marek už vyrástol.

And it was clear to everyone in the house that Marek had grown up.