Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Fearful to Fearless: Ana's Journey in Aviation
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Sl: Ljubljansko letališče Jože Pučnik je bilo tisti zimski dan polno življenja.
En: Ljubljansko Airport Jože Pučnik was full of life on that winter day.

Sl: Zvok kovčkov, ki so se valili po tleh, in napovedi iz zvočnikov so napolnili zrak.
En: The sound of suitcases rolling on the floor and announcements from the speakers filled the air.

Sl: Zunaj je bila vzletno-pristajalna steza prekrita s slano, gore v daljavi pa so nosile snežne kape, kot bele klobučke.
En: Outside, the runway was covered with frost, and the mountains in the distance wore snowy caps, like white hats.

Sl: Med obiskovalci je bila skupina dijakov, ki so prišli na šolski izlet, da bi spoznali svet letalstva.
En: Among the visitors was a group of students who had come on a school trip to learn about the world of aviation.

Sl: Med njimi je bila Ana, radovedna a rahlo zaskrbljena dijakinja.
En: Among them was Ana, a curious but slightly anxious student.

Sl: Navdušena je bila nad letali in vsemi njihovimi tehničnimi lastnostmi, a hkrati jo je prežemal strah pred letenjem.
En: She was fascinated by airplanes and all of their technical features, but at the same time, she was filled with a fear of flying.

Sl: "Ana!
En: "Ana!

Sl: Poglej tole veliko letalo!
En: Look at this big plane!"

Sl: " je zavpil Matej, ko je pokazal na ogromen Boeing, parkiran na pisti.
En: shouted Matej, as he pointed to a huge Boeing parked on the tarmac.

Sl: Ana je začutila, kako se ji v želodcu pojavi vozel, a vseeno je hotela izvedeti več.
En: Ana felt a knot in her stomach, but still wanted to learn more.

Sl: Tina, sopotnica in prijateljica, je rekla: "Ana, lahko če želiš vstopiš v letalo.
En: Tina, her travel companion and friend, said, "Ana, you can go into the plane if you want.

Sl: Ne bo se premaknilo.
En: It won't move."

Sl: "Ana je oklevala.
En: Ana hesitated.

Sl: Kaj če se kdo smehlja njenim strahu?
En: What if someone smiled at her fear?

Sl: Ampak želja, da bi premagala ta strah, je bila močnejša.
En: But the desire to overcome that fear was stronger.

Sl: "Dobro, bom poskusila," je končno rekla.
En: "Okay, I'll try," she finally said.

Sl: Vodnik jih je vodil do letala.
En: The guide led them to the airplane.

Sl: Srce ji je divje razbijalo.
En: Her heart was pounding wildly.

Sl: Stala je na vhodu v letalo.
En: She stood at the entrance to the plane.

Sl: Nekaj trenutkov je trajalo, preden je zbrala pogum in vstopila.
En: It took her a few moments to gather the courage and step inside.

Sl: Korak za korakom je hodila po hodniku.
En: Step by step, she walked down the aisle.

Sl: Sedeži so bili prazni, letalo tiho in mirno.
En: The seats were empty, the plane quiet and calm.

Sl: Ana je sedla in se počutila presenetljivo mirno.
En: Ana sat down and felt surprisingly calm.

Sl: Bila je kot doma.
En: It felt like home.

Sl: Počasi se je njen strah začel razblinjati.
En: Slowly, her fear began to dissipate.

Sl: Sošolci so jo spodbujali, njihove prijetne besede pa so dodale pogum.
En: Her classmates encouraged her, and their kind words added courage.

Sl: Ko je izstopila iz letala, je Ana zaznala, da je v njej nekaj drugačnega.
En: When she got off the plane, Ana sensed that something was different within her.

Sl: Nič več prestrašena, ampak napolnjena z odločnostjo.
En: No longer afraid, but filled with determination.

Sl: Zamisli o možnih letih in destinacijah so jo zdaj navduševale, ne pa zastraševale.
En: Thoughts of possible flights and destinations now excited her, not frightened her.

Sl: "Tina, Matej, to je bilo super!
En: "Tina, Matej, that was great!"

Sl: " je zaklicala.
En: she exclaimed.

Sl: "Zdaj si predstavljam, da bi nekoč res letela!
En: "Now I can imagine someday really flying!"

Sl: "Za Ane je bil to velik korak.
En: For Ana, this was a big step.

Sl: Strahovi, ki so jo dolgo držali nazaj, so zdaj postali njeni izzivi za premagovanje.
En: The fears that had held her back for so long had now become challenges to overcome.

Sl: Pomislek na letala je prinesel nasmeh, ne skrbi.
En: The thought of airplanes brought a smile, not worry.

Sl: Svet letalstva ji je bil zdaj malo manj tuj in veliko bolj vabljiv.
En: The world of aviation was now a little less foreign and much more inviting to her.


Vocabulary Words:

• runway: vzletno-pristajalna steza
• frost: slana
• anxious: zaskrbljena
• tarmac: pista
• hesitated: oklevala
• pounding: divje razbijalo
• aisle: hodnik
• dissipate: razblinjati
• determination: odločnost
• challenges: izzivi
• encouraged: spodbujali
• fascinated: navdušena
• gather: zbrala
• overcome: premagati
• destination: destinacija
• announcement: napovedi
• companion: sopotnica
• distance: daljava
• fear: strah
• guided: vodil
• surprisingly: presenetljivo
• enthusiasm: navdušenje
• foreign: tuj
• excited: navduševala
• visitor: obiskovalec
• disadvantage: neugodnost
• discern: razločevati
• destination: destinacija
• predicament: zagata
• vanish: izginjati

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Epiphany of Dreams: Uniting Through Snow and Ancestral Echoes
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Sl: V Ljubljani je zima objemala mesto s svojim hladnim plaščem.
En: In Ljubljana, winter enveloped the city in its cold cloak.

Sl: Snežne krpe so tiho padale na tla, pokrivajoč starodavne ruševine Emone z belo odejo.
En: Snowflakes fell silently to the ground, covering the ancient ruins of Emona with a white blanket.

Sl: Mateja je hodila po ozkih poteh in s prsti nežno tipala mrzle kamne.
En: Mateja walked along the narrow paths, gently touching the cold stones with her fingers.

Sl: V njenem mladem srcu je tlelo hrepenenje po povezavi s preteklostjo.
En: In her young heart, a longing to connect with the past flickered.

Sl: »Mateja, pohiti!« je poklicala Alenka, trudna mama, ki je stala pred starodavno steno.
En: “Mateja, hurry up!” called Alenka, the weary mother, who stood in front of the ancient wall.

Sl: Zraven nje je mrzlično brskal po telefonu Tomaž, starejši brat.
En: Beside her, Tomaž, the older brother, was frantically scrolling through his phone.

Sl: Njegov obraz je bil resen in osredotočen, skušal je najti pomen v vsakdanjih rečeh.
En: His face was serious and focused, trying to find meaning in everyday things.

Sl: »Zanima me, kdo so bili ljudje, ki so tukaj živeli,« je Mateja na glas razmišljala.
En: “I wonder who the people were who lived here,” Mateja mused aloud.

Sl: Počasi je hodila proti visokim rimskim stebrom, ki so najverjetneje že stoletje ali več zdržali pričevalce časa.
En: She slowly walked toward the tall Roman columns, which had likely stood for a century or more, witnessing the passage of time.

Sl: V njej je obstajala nejasna ideja, da bi pripravila majhno slovesnost ob prazniku Epifanije, da bi častila ne le očeta, ki ga je izgubila, temveč tudi prednike, katerih zgodbe so se ji zdele vredne raziskovanja.
En: She had a vague idea to prepare a small ceremony on the Epiphany holiday, to honor not only the father she had lost but also the ancestors whose stories seemed worth exploring.

Sl: Alenka je globoko vdihnila zimski zrak, ki ji je napolnil pljuča.
En: Alenka took a deep breath of the winter air, filling her lungs.

Sl: Vsak korak po ruševinah jo je spomnil na moža, ki je pred kratkim umrl.
En: Every step through the ruins reminded her of her husband, who had recently passed away.

Sl: Težko je zadrževala solze, a vedela je, da mora biti močna za Matejo in Tomaža.
En: It was hard to hold back her tears, but she knew she had to be strong for Mateja and Tomaž.

Sl: »Dobro je, da si radovedna, Mateja, ampak pomembno je, da si tu z nami zdaj,« je nežno dejala.
En: “It's good that you're curious, Mateja, but it's important to be here with us now,” she said gently.

Sl: Tomaž je pogledal s telefona in se ozrl na Matejo.
En: Tomaž looked up from his phone and glanced at Mateja.

Sl: »Veš, sestrica, čeprav je preteklost zanimiva, je še bolj pomembno, da skrbimo drug za drugega v sedanjosti,« je poskušal razložiti.
En: “You know, little sister, even though the past is interesting, it’s even more important to care for each other in the present,” he tried to explain.

Sl: Bil je nekoliko oddaljen v čustvih, a v njegovih očeh se je skrivalo razumevanje za bolečino svojih najdražjih.
En: He was somewhat distant in his emotions, but in his eyes lay an understanding of the pain of his loved ones.

Sl: »Na praznik Epifanije bi lahko imeli majhen obred tukaj. Lahko se spomnimo očeta in naših korenin,« je neomajno predlagala Mateja.
En: “For the Epiphany holiday, we could have a small ceremony here. We can remember Father and our roots,” Mateja resolutely suggested.

Sl: Alenka in Tomaž sta se spogledala, sprva nepripravljena, a hkrati začutila potrebo po skupnem dejanju.
En: Alenka and Tomaž exchanged glances, initially unprepared, but at the same time feeling the need for a shared act.

Sl: Na hladno, čisto noč Epifanije so prinesli nekaj sveč tja, kjer je nekoč stala velika rimska vila.
En: On the cold, clear Epiphany night, they brought some candles to the place where a grand Roman villa once stood.

Sl: Mateja je zatehtano položila sveče na tla in prižigala plamen, ki je drobno migljal v snežnih vetričih.
En: Mateja carefully placed the candles on the ground, lighting flames that flickered gently in the snowy breezes.

Sl: In ko so tako stali ob svečah, jih je zajela posebna toplina, ki je izvirala iz medsebojne povezanosti.
En: And as they stood by the candles, they were enveloped by a special warmth that sprang from their mutual connection.

Sl: Vsak od njih je izgovoril nekaj tolažilnih besed v spomin na tiste, ki jih ni več, in misli na preteklost.
En: Each of them spoke a few comforting words in memory of those who were no longer with them and reflected on the past.

Sl: V tem trenutku so se bolj kot kadarkoli prej počutili povezane.
En: In that moment, they felt more connected than ever before.

Sl: Mateja je s solzami v očeh dojela, da moč ne prihaja le iz preteklosti, temveč tudi iz družinske ljubezni, ki jih vse povezuje.
En: Mateja, with tears in her eyes, realized that strength comes not only from the past but also from the family love that binds them all together.

Sl: Alenka je, ovita v tiho strinjanje Tomaža in pogum Mateje, našla novo upanje.
En: Alenka, wrapped in the silent agreement of Tomaž and the courage of Mateja, found new hope.

Sl: Nihče ni govoril veliko, a je bilo izrečeno dovolj.
En: No one spoke much, but enough was said.

Sl: Tiho so se objeli, pod snežinkami, ki so jim pele himne preteklosti in upanja v prihodnost.
En: They hugged quietly, beneath the snowflakes that sang hymns of the past and hope for the future.

Sl: Moč preteklosti, sedanjosti in prihodnosti se je združila v družino, ki je kljubovala hladnim zimskim vetrovom z ljubeznijo in čustveno povezanostjo, močnejši kot kdajkoli prej.
En: The strength of the past, present, and future united into a family that defied the cold winter winds with love and emotional connection, stronger than ever before.


Vocabulary Words:

• enveloped: objemala
• cloak: plaščem
• snowflakes: snežne krpe
• ancient: starodavne
• ruins: ruševine
• longing: hrepenenje
• flickered: tlelo
• weary: trudna
• mused: razmišljala
• columns: stebrom
• ceremony: slovesnost
• Epiphany: Epifanije
• honor: častila
• ancestors: prednike
• exploring: raziskovanja
• lungs: pljuča
• held back: zadrževala
• curious: radovedna
• present: sedanjosti
• distant: oddaljen
• understanding: razumevanje
• courage: pogum
• unprepared: nepripravljena
• candles: sveč
• flames: plamen
• breezes: vetričih
• connected: povezane
• comforting: tolažilnih
• strength: moč
• embraced: zajela

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unearthing Unity: Discovering History in Karnak’s Depths
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Sl: V sončnem Egiptu, med veličastnimi starodavnimi stebri Karnaka, je Matej, mladi arheolog, stal ob robu velikega izkopališča.
En: In sunny Egipt, among the magnificent ancient pillars of Karnak, Matej, a young archaeologist, stood at the edge of a large excavation site.

Sl: Zimske temperature so bile blage, a svež veter je prijetno hladil.
En: The winter temperatures were mild, but the fresh breeze pleasantly cooled the air.

Sl: V daljavi je zagledal Karolino.
En: In the distance, he saw Karolina.

Sl: Bila je ugledna arheologinja, ki je skrbno risala načrte in beležila vsak pomemben podatek.
En: She was a renowned archaeologist, meticulously drawing plans and recording every important detail.

Sl: Njeno znanje o starodavnih civilizacijah je bilo globoko.
En: Her knowledge of ancient civilizations was profound.

Sl: Matej je občudoval njeno predanost, a hkrati hrepenel po hitrih odkritjih, ki bi ga postavila na zemljevid.
En: Matej admired her dedication, but at the same time, he yearned for quick discoveries that would put him on the map.

Sl: Poleg Karoline je bil Anže, lokalni zgodovinar, čigar srce je bilo povezano s to starodavno zemljo.
En: Beside Karolina was Anže, a local historian whose heart was connected to this ancient land.

Sl: Njegova naloga je bila zaščititi to zemljo pred škodo, ki bi jo lahko povzročil čas ali neodgovorno izkopavanje.
En: His task was to protect this land from the damage that could be caused by time or irresponsible excavation.

Sl: Na začetku dneva so trčila različna mnenja.
En: At the start of the day, differing opinions clashed.

Sl: Matej je želel hitro odkriti kar koli pomembnega, da bi pridobil priznanost.
En: Matej wanted to quickly discover something significant to gain recognition.

Sl: Karolina je zagovarjala počasnost in natančnost.
En: Karolina advocated for slowness and precision.

Sl: Anže je vztrajal, da varnost in zaščita dediščine prideta na prvo mesto.
En: Anže insisted that safety and heritage protection come first.

Sl: Matej je neko jutro odkril vhod v skrito sobo.
En: One morning, Matej discovered an entrance to a hidden room.

Sl: Bil je navdušen.
En: He was thrilled.

Sl: Komora je bila zdi v precej krhkem stanju.
En: The chamber appeared to be in a rather fragile state.

Sl: Srce mu je poskočilo od radosti.
En: His heart leaped with joy.

Sl: Ali naj gre naprej sam, tvega nevarnost in poškoduje tisočletne ostaline, ali naj poiskati pomoč?
En: Should he proceed alone, risk danger, and damage millennia-old relics, or seek help?

Sl: Spomnil se je pomembnosti sodelovanja.
En: He remembered the importance of collaboration.

Sl: Pobral je telefon in poklical Karolino ter Anžeta.
En: He picked up the phone and called Karolina and Anže.

Sl: Skupaj so prišli do vhoda v komoro.
En: Together, they arrived at the entrance to the chamber.

Sl: S skrbnim načrtovanjem in skupnimi močmi, so vstopili.
En: With careful planning and combined efforts, they entered.

Sl: Notri so našli neverjetne artefakte in freske.
En: Inside, they found incredible artifacts and frescoes.

Sl: Vsak detajl je bil neprecenljiv za zgodovino.
En: Every detail was invaluable to history.

Sl: Šli so počasi, z ljubeznijo do zgodovine in njenega varstva.
En: They moved slowly, with love for history and its preservation.

Sl: Na koncu so naleteli na nekatere izgubljene zapise, ki so obogatili njihovo razumevanje starodavne civilizacije.
En: In the end, they encountered some lost records that enriched their understanding of the ancient civilization.

Sl: Matej je stal pred vhodom in globoko vdihnil.
En: Matej stood at the entrance and took a deep breath.

Sl: Spoznal je, da hitro odkritje ni takojšnje uspeh.
En: He realized that a quick discovery is not immediate success.

Sl: Pravo odkritje je plod skupinskega prizadevanja in spoštovanja zgodovine.
En: True discovery is the result of collective effort and respect for history.

Sl: Nauk, ki ga je danes osvojil, je bil nekaj, kar bo nosil s seboj skozi celo svojo kariero.
En: The lesson he learned today was something he would carry with him throughout his entire career.


Vocabulary Words:

• renowned: ugleden
• meticulously: skrbno
• profound: globok
• heritage: dediščina
• clashed: trčila
• advocated: zagovarjala
• precaution: previdnost
• excavation: izkopavanje
• artifacts: artefakte
• frescoes: freske
• conservation: varstvo
• variance: različnost
• enrich: obogatiti
• exquisite: izjemen
• magnificent: veličastni
• pillars: stebri
• tangible: otipljiv
• thrive: uspevati
• reminisce: spominjati se
• audacity: drznost
• invaluable: neprecenljiv
• imperative: nujno
• arduous: naporno
• decipher: razvozlati
• adherence: pripadnost
• endeavor: prizadevanje
• covet: želja
• rekindle: obnoviti
• contemplate: premišljevati
• serendipity: srečno naključje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Escaping to Piran: Finding Solace in Winter's Embrace
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimsko jutro je bilo mirno, ko so Mateja, Tomaž in Simona sedeli v majhnem kavarniškem kotičku Ljubljane.
En: The winter morning was calm as Mateja, Tomaž, and Simona sat in a small café corner in Ljubljana.

Sl: Mateja je premišljevala o svojem življenju, želela si je pobegniti od mestnega hrupa.
En: Mateja was pondering her life, wishing to escape the city's noise.

Sl: Tomaž je sedel nasproti nje, s svetlobo v očeh in idejo v mislih.
En: Tomaž sat opposite her, with a light in his eyes and an idea in mind.

Sl: Simona je pregledovala svoj rokovnik, a hrepenela po spontanosti, ki je nihala v zraku.
En: Simona was glancing through her planner but yearned for spontaneity that lingered in the air.

Sl: »Pojdimo v Piran!
En: "Let's go to Piran!"

Sl: « je nenadoma vzkliknil Tomaž.
En: Tomaž suddenly exclaimed.

Sl: Mateja in Simona sta ga pogledali presenečeno.
En: Mateja and Simona looked at him in surprise.

Sl: Zima v Piranu?
En: Winter in Piran?

Sl: To ni bil najbolj pogost predlog.
En: That wasn't the most common suggestion.

Sl: »Zakaj pa ne?
En: "Why not?"

Sl: « je rekla Mateja, ki je čutila, kako ji ta misel daje upanje na spremembo.
En: said Mateja, feeling how the thought gave her hope for a change.

Sl: Simona je zaprla rokovnik in se nasmehnila.
En: Simona closed her planner and smiled.

Sl: Morda je bil to trenutek, ki ga je čakala.
En: Perhaps this was the moment she had been waiting for.

Sl: »Pojdimo takoj, preden se premislim.
En: "Let's go right now, before I change my mind."

Sl: «Sonce se je medtem zgodaj popoldne spustilo nizko nad mestom.
En: The sun had set low over the city early in the afternoon.

Sl: Vozili so se južno, stran od vrveža, proti miru obmorskega Piran.
En: They drove south, away from the hustle and bustle, toward the peace of seaside Piran.

Sl: Cesta je bila skoraj prazna, kar je dalo njihovi poti občutek svobode.
En: The road was almost empty, giving their journey a sense of freedom.

Sl: Prihod v Piran je bil čaroben.
En: Arrival in Piran was magical.

Sl: Ozke kamnite ulice so šepetale zgodbe iz preteklosti, pastelne stavbe so sijale v zimski svetlobi, morje pa je nežno obdajalo obalo.
En: The narrow stone streets whispered stories from the past, pastel buildings glowed in the winter light, and the sea gently embraced the shore.

Sl: Mateja je globoko vdihnila slani zrak.
En: Mateja took a deep breath of the salty air.

Sl: Tukaj je čutila začetek nečesa novega.
En: Here, she felt the beginning of something new.

Sl: Ko so raziskovali ulice, so opazili oblake, ki so se začenjali zbirati na nebu.
En: As they explored the streets, they noticed clouds beginning to gather in the sky.

Sl: Tomaž je pogledal, z lahkotnim smehom je rekel: »Zdi se, da nas čakajo razburljive ure.
En: Tomaž looked up, with a light laugh he said, "It seems exciting hours await us."

Sl: «V taverni ob obali so našli zavetje pred vetrom in hladom.
En: In a tavern by the shore, they found shelter from the wind and cold.

Sl: Znotraj je bilo toplo, mirno.
En: Inside, it was warm and peaceful.

Sl: Lesene mize, hvaležno ognjišče, in vonj po sveže pečenem kruhu so jih obdajali z domačnostjo.
En: Wooden tables, a grateful fireplace, and the smell of freshly baked bread surrounded them with a homely feel.

Sl: Kmalu so obrok delili, smeh je polnil prostor, medtem ko so prisluhnili prasketanju ognja.
En: Soon, they shared a meal, laughter filled the space, while they listened to the crackling fire.

Sl: »Naša pot ni šla po načrtih, toda morda je tako prav,« je rekla Simona, opazila je, kako se Mateja sprošča.
En: "Our journey didn't go as planned, but perhaps that's just right," said Simona, noticing how Mateja was relaxing.

Sl: Tomaž je prikimal.
En: Tomaž nodded.

Sl: »V življenju se zgodi veliko čudovitih stvari, ko se sprostimo in dovolimo čudežem, da nas najdejo.
En: "Many wonderful things happen in life when we relax and allow miracles to find us."

Sl: «Tik preden so zapustili taverno, je bilo očitno, da se je nevihta umirila.
En: Just before they left the tavern, it was clear the storm had subsided.

Sl: Nebo je postajalo čisto, zvezde so se zasvetile.
En: The sky was clearing, and stars appeared.

Sl: Mateja je začutila notranji mir, ki ga že dolgo ni bilo.
En: Mateja felt an inner peace she hadn't felt for a long time.

Sl: »Zvezde so danes svetlejše,« je Mateja tiho rekla.
En: "The stars are brighter tonight," Mateja said quietly.

Sl: »Morda smo mi ti, ki bolj sijemo,« je odgovoril Tomaž, s pogledom na Matejo in Simono, ki sta zdaj objeli nepredvidljivost in lepoto potovanja izven svoje cone udobja.
En: "Perhaps it is us who are shining brighter," replied Tomaž, looking at Mateja and Simona, who now embraced the unpredictability and beauty of traveling outside their comfort zone.

Sl: Ko so zapustili Piran, se je Mateja obrnila nazaj, vedela je, da je našla mir, ki ga je iskala.
En: As they left Piran, Mateja turned back, knowing she had found the peace she was searching for.

Sl: Simona je držala roko na srcu, hvaležna za trenutke, ki so jih preživeli skupaj, in Tomaž je z nasmehom spoznal, da so skupaj ustvarili čudne in dragocene spomine.
En: Simona kept her hand on her heart, grateful for the moments they spent together, and Tomaž smiled realizing they had created strange and precious memories together.


Vocabulary Words:

• calm: mirno
• pondering: premišljevala
• glancing: pregledovala
• spontaneity: spontanosti
• yearned: hrepenela
• exclaimed: vzkliknil
• suggestion: predlog
• change: spremembo
• hustle: vrveža
• seaside: obmorskega
• narrow: ozke
• streets: ulice
• gather: zbirati
• shelter: zavetje
• grateful: hvaležno
• crackling: prasketanju
• relaxing: sprošča
• miracles: čudežem
• subside: umirila
• inner: notranji
• embraced: objeli
• unpredictability: nepredvidljivost
• precious: dragocene
• escape: pobegniti
• opposite: nasproti
• linger: nihala
• journey: poti
• magical: čaroben
• whispered: šepetale
• pastel: pastelne

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rekindling Friendship on the Icy Canvas of Bled Lake
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Snežna tišina je objemala Blejsko jezero.
En: The snowy silence embraced Bled Lake.

Sl: Sneg je bil mehak in bel, skoraj kot sladkor v prahu, ki ovija pokrajino.
En: The snow was soft and white, almost like powdered sugar wrapping the landscape.

Sl: Ana je stala ob obali, gledala je zamrznjeno gladino jezera.
En: Ana stood by the shore, watching the frozen surface of the lake.

Sl: Otok s cerkvico je bil kot zimska razglednica, Julianci v ozadju pa kot stražarji v belem plašču.
En: The island with its little church looked like a winter postcard, and the Julian Alps in the background like guards in white coats.

Sl: Ana je vdihnila hladen zrak in se spomnila zime izpred let.
En: Ana inhaled the cold air and remembered a winter from years ago.

Sl: Zime, ko sta z Bojanom še bila nerazdružljiva.
En: A winter when she and Bojan were still inseparable.

Sl: A nato so prišle nesporazumi.
En: But then misunderstandings came along.

Sl: Zdaj je želela obnoviti ta izgubljeni most prijateljstva.
En: Now, she wanted to rebuild that lost bridge of friendship.

Sl: "Ana!
En: "Ana!"

Sl: " je vzkliknil vesel glas.
En: called out a cheerful voice.

Sl: Bojan je pritekel z drsalkami na ramenih.
En: Bojan came running with ice skates on his shoulders.

Sl: Njegov optimizem je odmeval v njegovem koraku.
En: His optimism echoed in his steps.

Sl: "Perfect dan za drsanje, kajne?
En: "Perfect day for skating, right?"

Sl: "Ana je nasmejano prikimala, a v njenem srcu je ostala vznemirjenost.
En: Ana nodded with a smile, but an unease remained in her heart.

Sl: Njuna zadnja srečanja niso bila lahka, besede niso našle poti, ki bi zgladila nesporazume.
En: Their last meetings had not been easy, words had failed to find a path to smooth over the misunderstandings.

Sl: Na jezeru je zadišalo po kuhanem vinu iz bližnje stojnici, kjer so se obiskovalci greli ob ognju.
En: The lake smelled of mulled wine from a nearby stall where visitors warmed themselves by the fire.

Sl: "Spomniš se, ko sva kot otroka tekmovala, kdo bo hitrejši na ledu?
En: "Do you remember when we used to race as kids to see who was faster on the ice?"

Sl: " Ana se je odločila z besedami preseči ledeno tančico med njima.
En: Ana decided to use her words to break through the icy veil between them.

Sl: Bojan se je nasmehnil.
En: Bojan smiled.

Sl: "Seveda, ti si vedno zmagala," je odvrnil, ko sta se počasi podala na led.
En: "Of course, you always won," he replied as they slowly stepped onto the ice.

Sl: Veter je nežno pihal, medtem ko sta drsala.
En: The wind gently blew as they skated.

Sl: Snežinke so padale in se svetlikale v zimski svetlobi.
En: Snowflakes fell and sparkled in the winter light.

Sl: Ana je globoko vdihnila.
En: Ana took a deep breath.

Sl: "Bojan, rad bi se pogovorila.
En: "Bojan, I'd like to talk.

Sl: O tistem, kar se je zgodilo.
En: About what happened."

Sl: "Bojan je za trenutek utihnil.
En: Bojan was silent for a moment.

Sl: Zdrsnil je po ledu in se ustavil pred njo.
En: He slid across the ice and stopped in front of her.

Sl: Pogledal jo je v oči.
En: He looked into her eyes.

Sl: "Mislim, da je čas, da spregledava preteklost," je dejal odločno.
En: "I think it's time we moved past the past," he said firmly.

Sl: "Pomembno je, da greva naprej.
En: "It's important we move forward."

Sl: "Njuni glasovi so zveneli složno, kot pesem.
En: Their voices sounded harmonious, like a song.

Sl: Pogovarjala sta se dolgo, odkrivala razpoke in jih skupaj zakrpala.
En: They talked for a long time, discovering cracks and patching them up together.

Sl: Spomnila sta se preteklih dni objemajoč duh sedanjosti.
En: They recalled past days while embracing the spirit of the present.

Sl: Ko sta se končno vrnila na obalo, je sonce zahajalo za gorami in nebo je bilo rožnato oranžno.
En: When they finally returned to the shore, the sun was setting behind the mountains, and the sky was pink-orange.

Sl: Ana je čutila, kako se ji je lahkotnost vrnila v telo.
En: Ana felt lightness returning to her body.

Sl: "Novo poglavje?
En: "A new chapter?"

Sl: " je vprašala, ko sta si snela drsalke.
En: she asked as they took off their skates.

Sl: Bojan se je smejal.
En: Bojan laughed.

Sl: "Novo poglavje.
En: "A new chapter.

Sl: In veliko novih spominov.
En: And lots of new memories."

Sl: "Rokovala sta se, njune dlani so bile tople, duh zime pa že del prihodnosti.
En: They shook hands, their palms warm, the spirit of winter already part of the future.

Sl: Snežne dišeče poti so se raztegnile pred njima.
En: The snow-scented paths stretched out before them.

Sl: Ana je vedela, da prijateljstvo beži čez led, a koraki na njem so lahki kot perje.
En: Ana knew that friendship skates across the ice, but the steps upon it are as light as a feather.

Sl: Konec spora je bil le začetek nečesa novega in boljšega.
En: The end of the conflict was only the beginning of something new and better.

Sl: Zimsko sanje o prijateljstvih je zaokrožilo jezero, ki ni več skrivalo zamujenih priložnosti, temveč obljubljalo nove trenutke, polne upanja.
En: The winter dream of friendships rounded the lake, which no longer hid missed opportunities but promised new moments full of hope.


Vocabulary Words:

• silence: tišina
• embraced: objemala
• shore: obala
• misunderstandings: nesporazumi
• unease: vznemirjenost
• veil: tančica
• mulled wine: kuhano vino
• stall: stojnica
• sparkled: svetlikale
• inhale: vdihniti
• firmly: odločno
• harmonious: složno
• cracks: razpoke
• patching: zakrpati
• embracing: objemajoč
• palms: dlani
• feather: perje
• conflict: spor
• promise: obljubljalo
• glad: zadovoljen
• remarkable: izjemen
• distant: oddaljen
• gazing: zazreti se
• luminous: svetleč
• descend: spustiti se
• infinitesimal: neskončno majhen
• serenely: mirno
• impeded: ovirano
• trepidation: strah
• scarcely: komaj

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Serendipity in Snow: A Daughter's Perfect Artful Gift
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljana je bila pokrita s tanko plastjo snega.
En: Ljubljana was covered with a thin layer of snow.

Sl: Mateja je v toplejšem plašču stopila v Ljubljanski umetnostni muzej.
En: Mateja, wearing a warmer coat, stepped into the Ljubljanski art museum.

Sl: V zraku je bil občutek miru in tišine.
En: There was a feeling of peace and quiet in the air.

Sl: Velike steklene okna so spuščala sivo zimsko svetlobo, ki je nežno osvetljevala elegantne prostore.
En: The large glass windows let in the gray winter light, which gently illuminated the elegant spaces.

Sl: Mateja je stopila v muzej z enim samim ciljem - najti popolno darilo za rojstni dan svoje mame.
En: Mateja entered the museum with a single goal - to find the perfect birthday gift for her mother.

Sl: Mateja je bila premišljena oseba.
En: Mateja was a thoughtful person.

Sl: Rada je imela umetnost, vendar je bila nekoliko neodločna.
En: She loved art, but she was somewhat indecisive.

Sl: Danes pa ni bilo časa za oklevanje, saj se je muzej kmalu zapiral.
En: Today, however, there was no time for hesitation, as the museum was closing soon.

Sl: Stopila je v trgovinico z darili.
En: She stepped into the gift shop.

Sl: Majhna še prijetno urejena, polna tiskovin, knjig in unikatnih spominkov.
En: Small yet pleasantly arranged, full of prints, books, and unique souvenirs.

Sl: Neža, prodajalka, jo je prijazno pozdravila: "Pozdravljeni!
En: Neža, the sales clerk, greeted her kindly: "Hello!

Sl: Potrebujete pomoč?
En: Do you need help?"

Sl: " Mateja se je nasmehnila, "Iščem nekaj posebnega za mamo.
En: Mateja smiled, "I'm looking for something special for my mom.

Sl: Obožuje umetnost, predvsem slikarko Ivano Kobilico.
En: She loves art, especially the painter Ivana Kobilica."

Sl: ""Seveda," je rekla Neža in pokazala na oddelek, kjer so imeli izbor predmetov povezanih z Ivano Kobilico.
En: "Of course," said Neža, pointing to the section where they had a selection of items related to Ivana Kobilica.

Sl: "Imamo nekaj čudovitih tiskovin in knjig.
En: "We have some wonderful prints and books."

Sl: " Mateja je pregledovala vse te možnosti, a njeno srce je bilo še vedno nemirno.
En: Mateja was browsing through all these options, but her heart was still restless.

Sl: So bili vsi čudoviti, a kateri je bil pravi?
En: They were all wonderful, but which one was the right one?

Sl: Njeni prijatelj Lenart, ki jo je spremljal, se je skoraj dotaknil kipa, vendar ga je v zadnjem trenutku ustavil.
En: Her friend Lenart, who was accompanying her, almost touched a statue but stopped just in time.

Sl: "Mateja, glej!
En: "Mateja, look!"

Sl: " zaklical je, pokažujoč na steno.
En: he shouted, pointing to the wall.

Sl: "To je omejena izdaja tiska tvojega maminega najljubšega motiva.
En: "That's a limited edition print of your mom’s favorite motif."

Sl: "Matejine oči so se razširile.
En: Mateja's eyes widened.

Sl: Pred sabo je videla čudovito sliko vrtnic, ki jo je mama večkrat omenila.
En: In front of her was a beautiful picture of roses, which her mother had mentioned several times.

Sl: To je bilo tisto, kar je iskala.
En: This was what she was looking for.

Sl: Čas se je iztekal, po zvočnikih je prišla napoved o bližnjem zaprtju muzeja.
En: Time was running out, with an announcement over the speakers about the upcoming closure of the museum.

Sl: Mateja je zagrabila sliko, prepričana, da je našla popolno darilo.
En: Mateja grabbed the picture, convinced she had found the perfect gift.

Sl: "To je to, Lenart!
En: "This is it, Lenart!

Sl: To je tisto!
En: This is it!"

Sl: " je rekla s sijajem v očeh.
En: she said with a sparkle in her eyes.

Sl: Neža je hitro uredila nakup in ji jo lepo zavila.
En: Neža quickly processed the purchase and wrapped it nicely for her.

Sl: Z nasmehom na obrazu je Mateja, skupaj z Lenartom, zapustila muzej tik preden so zaprli vrata.
En: With a smile on her face, Mateja, together with Lenart, left the museum just before they closed the doors.

Sl: Počutila se je srečna in razbremenjena.
En: She felt happy and relieved.

Sl: Vedela je, da bo to darilo njeni mami prineslo veliko radosti.
En: She knew this gift would bring her mother great joy.

Sl: Ko je Mateja hodila po zasneženih tlakovanih ulicah Ljubljane, se je počutila bolj samozavestno.
En: As Mateja walked through the snow-covered cobblestone streets of Ljubljana, she felt more confident.

Sl: Zdaj je vedela, da zaupanje svojim instinktom in ljubezni do bližnjih prinaša najboljše odločitve.
En: Now she knew that trusting her instincts and love for those close to her leads to the best decisions.

Sl: Sliko je ovila v toplejši del njene zavesti, vedoč, da bo njen rojstnodnevni dar osrečil srce njene mame.
En: She wrapped the picture in the warmer part of her consciousness, knowing that her birthday gift would delight her mother's heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• layer: plast
• illuminated: osvetljevala
• thoughtful: premišljena
• indecisive: neodločna
• hesitation: oklevanje
• souvenirs: spominkov
• accompanying: spremljal
• statue: kipa
• motif: motiv
• edition: izdaja
• announcements: napoved
• purchase: nakup
• wrapped: zavila
• relieved: razbremenjena
• cobblestone: tlakovanih
• confident: samozavestno
• instincts: instinktom
• consciousness: zavesti
• delight: osrečil
• gift shop: trgovinico z darili
• clerk: prodajalka
• browse: pregledovala
• restless: nemirno
• limited: omejena
• grabbed: zagrabila
• sparkle: sijajem
• processed: uredila
• closure: zaprtje
• unique: unikatnih
• gentle: nežno

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Reuniting Under Snowy Skies: A Tale of Family and Forgiveness
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V Ljubljani je zima dihala skozi mestne ulice.
En: In Ljubljana, winter breathed through the city's streets.

Sl: Sneg je počival na strehah in tiha svetloba zimskega dne je prekrivala mesto.
En: Snow rested on the rooftops and the quiet light of the winter day covered the city.

Sl: Maja je stopila iz taksija in se zamaknila proti muzejskim vratom.
En: Maja stepped out of the taxi and made her way toward the museum doors.

Sl: Njeno srce je bilo težko od čustev.
En: Her heart was heavy with emotions.

Sl: Gregor je stal v preddverju, živčen in zamišljen.
En: Gregor stood in the foyer, nervous and thoughtful.

Sl: Njegova črna jakna se je tesno ovijala okoli njega, kot bi ga ščitila pred svetom.
En: His black jacket wrapped tightly around him, as if shielding him from the world.

Sl: Delal je kot kustos v Ljubljanskem umetnostnem muzeju že leta.
En: He had worked as a curator in the Ljubljana Art Museum for years.

Sl: Ta prostor je bil njegov dom.
En: This space was his home.

Sl: Toda danes ni šlo za umetnost.
En: But today was not about art.

Sl: Šlo je za družino.
En: It was about family.

Sl: Ko je Maja stopila noter, sta se njuna pogleda srečala.
En: As Maja stepped inside, their eyes met.

Sl: Nekoč sta bila neločljiva, a leta in različne življenjske poti so ju oddaljile.
En: Once inseparable, years and different life paths had distanced them.

Sl: Njuna babica, ki ju je vedno združevala, je umrlapred kratkim.
En: Their grandmother, who always brought them together, had recently passed away.

Sl: Ta izguba je bila povod za njuno snidenje.
En: This loss was the catalyst for their reunion.

Sl: Muzej je bil tih, raznolike slike so krasile stene.
En: The museum was quiet, diverse paintings adorned the walls.

Sl: Gregor jo je vodil skozi dvorano, njuni prsti so se neslišno dotikali preteklih spominov.
En: Gregor led her through the hall, their fingers silently touching past memories.

Sl: Končno sta se ustavila pred sliko, ki jo je njuna babica oboževala.
En: Finally, they stopped in front of a painting their grandmother adored.

Sl: Tihi trenutki so se vlekli, in tedaj se je Gregor obrnil k Maji.
En: Quiet moments stretched out, and then Gregor turned to Maja.

Sl: "Zakaj si odšla?" je vprašal tiho in nejevoljno.
En: "Why did you leave?" he asked quietly, with a hint of resentment.

Sl: Njegov glas je bil kot mehka odmeva v prazni dvorani.
En: His voice was like a soft echo in the empty hall.

Sl: Maja je zbrala pogum.
En: Maja gathered her courage.

Sl: "Potrebovala sem čas zase, prostor za ustvarjanje.
En: "I needed time for myself, space to create.

Sl: Pariz je bil moja priložnost."
En: Paris was my chance."

Sl: Gregor je zmajal z glavo, vidno razpet med jezo in razumevanjem.
En: Gregor shook his head, visibly torn between anger and understanding.

Sl: "Toda babica..." je začel, a besede so zapele v zraku.
En: "But grandmother..." he started, but the words hung in the air.

Sl: "Moj odhod ni bil zaradi nas.
En: "My leaving wasn't because of us.

Sl: Ni bil proti tebi ali njej," je rekla, njene oči polne obžalovanja.
En: It wasn't against you or her," she said, her eyes full of regret.

Sl: "Obžalujem samo, da nisem bila tukaj, ko me je babica potrebovala."
En: "I only regret that I wasn't here when she needed me."

Sl: Tišina je ponovno zapolnila prostor.
En: Silence filled the space once again.

Sl: Gregor je zamišljeno strmel v sliko.
En: Gregor stared thoughtfully at the painting.

Sl: Spomini so se vse bolj prepletali z besedami, ki so jih delili.
En: Memories intertwined more and more with the words they shared.

Sl: Njuna babica ju je vedno učila, da pustita preteklost in objemata sedanjost.
En: Their grandmother had always taught them to let go of the past and embrace the present.

Sl: "Želim si, da bi bila bližje," je rekel končno.
En: "I wish you were closer," he finally said.

Sl: Njegovo srce se je prvič po dolgem času odprlo.
En: His heart opened for the first time in a long while.

Sl: "Oba sva izgubila čas.
En: "We've both lost time.

Sl: A morda je zdaj čas za naju."
En: But maybe now is the time for us."

Sl: Maja se je nasmehnila skozi solze.
En: Maja smiled through her tears.

Sl: "Želim biti del tvoje sedanjosti."
En: "I want to be part of your present."

Sl: In tako sta, obujena od preteklosti in obljube babice, stopila na novo pot.
En: And so, revived by the past and their grandmother's promise, they stepped onto a new path.

Sl: Skupaj sta zapustila muzej, z upanjem za prihodnost, ki se je obetala.
En: Together, they left the museum, with hope for a promising future.

Sl: Gregor je ugotovil dragocenost čustev, medtem ko je Maja našla mir s svojo izbiro.
En: Gregor realized the value of emotions, while Maja found peace with her choice.

Sl: Oba sta vedela, da njuna zgodba še zdaleč ni dokončana.
En: They both knew their story was far from finished.


Vocabulary Words:

• foyer: preddverje
• curator: kustos
• catalyst: povod
• adorn: krasi
• resentment: nejevolja
• echo: odmev
• courage: pogum
• intertwined: prepletali
• revive: obuditi
• embrace: objemati
• diverse: raznolike
• inseparable: neločljiva
• regret: obžalovanje
• path: pot
• promise: obljuba
• nostalgia: nostalgija
• stared: strmel
• opportunity: priložnost
• gathered: zbrala
• shielding: ščitila
• visibly: vidno
• quiet: tih
• fingers: prsti
• loss: izguba
• breathed: dihala
• streets: ulice
• roof: streha
• tore: razpet
• peace: mir
• paintings: slike

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Snowy New Year's Eve: Reconnecting at Ljubljanski Grad
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanski grad je bil prekrit s svežo snežno odejo.
En: The Ljubljanski grad was covered in a fresh blanket of snow.

Sl: Bil je zadnji dan leta, in Mateja je stala ob velikem oknu gradu, gledala dol na mesto in razmišljala o svoji družini.
En: It was the last day of the year, and Mateja stood by the large window of the castle, looking down at the city and thinking about her family.

Sl: Zunaj je vrvež ljudi hitel po snegu, vsi s ciljem praznovanja novega leta.
En: Outside, the hustle and bustle of people hurried through the snow, all with the aim of celebrating the New Year.

Sl: Topli žarki decembrskega sonca so se zrcalili na gradu, medtem ko so snežinke nežno padale na tla.
En: The warm rays of the December sun reflected on the castle, while snowflakes gently fell to the ground.

Sl: "Mateja," je rekel Anže, njen brat, ko je vstopil v sobo.
En: "Mateja," her brother Anže said as he entered the room.

Sl: "Kakšen lep razgled." Anže je pred kratkim prišel iz tujine.
En: "What a beautiful view." Anže had recently come from abroad.

Sl: Njegova misel je še vedno tavala k njegovim delovnim obveznostim.
En: His mind was still wandering to his work obligations.

Sl: Mateja pa je želela to leto končati drugače.
En: Mateja, however, wanted to end this year differently.

Sl: Želela je, da je njena družina skupaj, da se ponovno povežejo.
En: She wanted her family to be together, to reconnect.

Sl: Kristina, Matejina najstniška hči, je sedela v kotu sobe, zatopljena v zaslon svojega telefona.
En: Kristina, Mateja's teenage daughter, was sitting in the corner of the room, engrossed in her phone screen.

Sl: Mateja je vedela, da bo težko pritegniti njeno pozornost.
En: Mateja knew it would be hard to capture her attention.

Sl: "Imam idejo," je rekla Mateja, ko se je obrnila k njima.
En: "I have an idea," Mateja said as she turned to them.

Sl: "Organizirala sem majhen lov na zaklad po gradu. Mislila sem, da bi lahko bilo zabavno."
En: "I've organized a little treasure hunt around the castle. I thought it might be fun."

Sl: Anže je bil nekoliko skeptičen, a Matejin navdušeni pogled ga je pregovoril.
En: Anže was somewhat skeptical, but Mateja's enthusiastic look won him over.

Sl: Kristina je končno odložila telefon in pogledala mamo.
En: Kristina finally put down her phone and looked at her mom.

Sl: "Lov na zaklad? Tukaj?" je vprašala.
En: "A treasure hunt? Here?" she asked.

Sl: "Da, po celotnem gradu! Skrijete moramo nekaj preprostih predmetov. In vsaka točka vas bo pripeljala bližje darilu," je pojasnila Mateja s smehom.
En: "Yes, throughout the entire castle! We have to hide a few simple items. And each spot will bring you closer to a gift," Mateja explained with a laugh.

Sl: Družina se je odločila sodelovati in Mateja je hitro pripravila majhne namige in naloge.
En: The family decided to participate, and Mateja quickly prepared small clues and tasks.

Sl: Ko so začeli z igro, so slišali, kako veter počasi nosi snežinke skozi drevje.
En: As they started the game, they heard how the wind slowly carried the snowflakes through the trees.

Sl: Grad je postal pravljični svet in vsak kotiček je bil kot skrinjica presenečenj.
En: The castle turned into a fairy-tale world, and every corner was like a treasure chest of surprises.

Sl: Med igro je Anže nenadoma obstal pod starim hrastom na dvorišču.
En: During the game, Anže suddenly stopped under the old oak tree in the courtyard.

Sl: Snežilo je močneje. "Poglejte to!" je rekel.
En: It was snowing more heavily. "Look at this!" he said.

Sl: Njihove oči so se zazrle v snežno pokrajino, v trenutku brez besed.
En: Their eyes gazed into the snowy landscape, a moment without words.

Sl: Kristina je prvič popustila svoj telefon in se nasmehnila: "Lepo je..."
En: Kristina let go of her phone for the first time and smiled: "It's beautiful..."

Sl: Mateja je začutila, kako se je med njimi nekaj spremenilo.
En: Mateja felt that something had changed between them.

Sl: Snežinke, ki so plavale z neba, so kot nevidne niti povezovale njene ljubljene.
En: The snowflakes floating from the sky were like invisible threads connecting her loved ones.

Sl: Ko se je lov na zaklad končal, so skupaj sedeli ob veliki peči, s skodelicami vroče čokolade v rokah.
En: When the treasure hunt ended, they sat together by the large stove, with cups of hot chocolate in their hands.

Sl: "Tako dolgo že nismo takole sedeli skupaj," je rekel Anže.
En: "We haven't sat together like this in so long," Anže said.

Sl: "Kaj pravite, da bi to postala naša nova tradicija?" je predlagala Mateja s toplim nasmehom.
En: "What do you say we make this our new tradition?" suggested Mateja with a warm smile.

Sl: Kristina je prikimala, opustila telefon in objemala mamo.
En: Kristina nodded, set aside her phone, and hugged her mom.

Sl: Tistega večera so se vzdušje Ljubljanskega grada in toplina družine združili.
En: That evening, the atmosphere of Ljubljanski grad and the warmth of the family merged.

Sl: Mateja je vedela, da so se vezi, ki jih je želela obnoviti, končno začele znova oblikovati.
En: Mateja knew that the bonds she wished to renew had finally begun to reform.

Sl: Navsezadnje sta Anže in Kristina odšla z občutkom povezanosti in sreče.
En: After all, Anže and Kristina left with a feeling of connection and happiness.

Sl: Zvonovi novega leta so prinašali obljube in upanje, ter pomenili nov začetek za Matejo in njeno družino.
En: The bells of the New Year brought promises and hope, marking a new beginning for Mateja and her family.


Vocabulary Words:

• blanket: odeja
• hustle: vrvež
• bustle: vrvež
• obligations: obveznosti
• abroad: tujina
• reconnect: ponovno povežejo
• engrossed: zatopljena
• capture: pritegniti
• treasure: zaklad
• skeptical: skeptičen
• enthusiastic: navdušeni
• entire: celotnem
• participate: sodelovati
• fairy-tale: pravljični
• oak: hrast
• landscape: pokrajina
• invisible: nevidne
• threads: niti
• stove: peči
• tradition: tradicija
• merge: združili
• bonds: vezi
• renew: obnoviti
• promises: obljube
• hope: upanje
• marking: pomenili
• view: razgled
• wander: tavala
• engrossed: zatopljena
• surprises: presenečenj

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Trapped in Time: A Snowy Castle Adventure
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-01-09-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanski grad je bil pokrit s snežno odejo, ki se je svetlikala pod zimsko sončno svetlobo.
En: Ljubljanski grad was covered with a snowy blanket that glittered under the winter sunlight.

Sl: Tadej, Anže in Jasna so se zavezali, da bodo ta mrzli dan preživeli raziskovali grad.
En: Tadej, Anže and Jasna committed to spending this cold day exploring the castle.

Sl: Tadej je imel en skrivni načrt – pokazati najboljši razgled na mesto s stolpa.
En: Tadej had a secret plan—to show the best view of the city from the tower.

Sl: "Pridite," je rekel Tadej z nasmeškom.
En: "Come on," said Tadej with a smile.

Sl: "Videli boste nekaj neverjetnega!
En: "You'll see something incredible!"

Sl: ""Upam, da ne misliš spet na kakšno neumnost," se je zasmejal Anže, ko se je trudil hoditi po spolzkem kamnu.
En: "I hope you're not thinking of some silliness again," laughed Anže, as he struggled to walk on the slippery stone.

Sl: Jasna je tiho sledila, vedno pripravljena pomiriti prijatelje z razumnimi rešitvami, kadar bi bilo potrebno.
En: Jasna quietly followed, always ready to calm her friends with sensible solutions when needed.

Sl: Ko so stopili na vrh stolpa, je bil razgled res osupljiv.
En: When they reached the top of the tower, the view was indeed stunning.

Sl: Ljubljana je ležala daleč spodaj, vsaka streha posuta z bleščečim snegom.
En: Ljubljana lay far below, each roof dusted with sparkling snow.

Sl: Veter je pihal močno in ledeno.
En: The wind was blowing fiercely and frigidly.

Sl: "Mogoče bi morali zapreti vrata, da ne zmrznemo," je predlagala Jasna.
En: "Maybe we should close the door so we don't freeze," suggested Jasna.

Sl: Tadej se je strinjal in zapahnil vrata, da jih veter ne bi odprl.
En: Tadej agreed and bolted the door so the wind wouldn't open it.

Sl: A ko je hotel vrata znova odpreti, se niso premaknila.
En: But when he tried to open the door again, it wouldn't budge.

Sl: Panično jih je skušal odpreti znova in znova.
En: Panicked, he attempted to open it repeatedly.

Sl: "Mislim, da smo zaklenjeni notri," je priznal s težkim vzdihom.
En: "I think we're locked in," he admitted with a heavy sigh.

Sl: "Odlično, Tadej," je Anže rekel sarkastično, a z nasmehom.
En: "Great, Tadej," Anže said sarcastically but with a smile.

Sl: "Kdo potrebuje escape room, če imamo tebe.
En: "Who needs an escape room when we have you."

Sl: ""Ne skrbi, bomo našli rešitev," ga je pomirila Jasna in začela iskati nekaj, kar bi jim pomagalo.
En: "Don't worry, we'll find a solution," Jasna reassured him and started looking for something that could help them.

Sl: Našla je sponko za lase in z njo poskusila odpreti ključavnico.
En: She found a hairpin and tried to pick the lock with it.

Sl: "To ni tako enostavno, kot v filmih," je rekla z zbranim obrazom, medtem ko je delala.
En: "It's not as easy as in the movies," she said with a focused expression while working.

Sl: Minilo je nekaj napetih minut.
En: Several tense minutes passed.

Sl: Sneg je začel gosteje padati, začenjal se je snežni metež.
En: Snow began falling more densely, as a snowstorm started.

Sl: Končno, po več neuspelih poskusih, so zaslišali klik.
En: Finally, after several unsuccessful attempts, they heard a click.

Sl: Vrata so se odprla.
En: The door opened.

Sl: "Bravo, Jasna!
En: "Bravo, Jasna!"

Sl: " je vzkliknil Anže z olajšanjem.
En: exclaimed Anže with relief.

Sl: Smejali so se, ko so se spustili po stopnicah in se vrnili v toplino gradu.
En: They laughed as they descended the stairs and returned to the warmth of the castle.

Sl: Odpravili so se v bližnjo kavarnico in si privoščili vročo čokolado.
En: They headed to a nearby café and treated themselves to hot chocolate.

Sl: "Včasih ne gre vse po načrtu," je rekel Tadej in rahlo zardel.
En: "Sometimes things don't go as planned," said Tadej, blushing slightly.

Sl: "Ampak hvala, da me podpirata.
En: "But thank you for supporting me."

Sl: ""Vse je v redu," ga je spodbujala Jasna.
En: "It's all right," encouraged Jasna.

Sl: "S tabo je vedno zabavno.
En: "It's always fun with you."

Sl: "Sedeli so v kavarni, s smehom in toplim napitkom so pozabili na hladen dan.
En: They sat in the café, with laughter and a warm drink, forgetting about the cold day.

Sl: Snežinke so mehko padale za oknom, medtem ko so vsi trije uživali v spominu na dogodivščino, ki je ne bodo hitro pozabili.
En: Snowflakes gently fell outside the window, as all three enjoyed the memory of an adventure they wouldn't soon forget.


Vocabulary Words:

• glittered: svetlikala
• committed: zavezali
• exploring: raziskovali
• tower: stolp
• incredible: neverjetnega
• silliness: neumnost
• slippery: spolzkem
• calm: pomiriti
• solutions: rešitvami
• stunning: osupljiv
• roofs: streha
• sparkling: bleščečim
• frigidly: ledeno
• bolted: zapahnil
• budge: premakniti
• panicked: panično
• escape room: escape room
• reassured: pomirila
• pick the lock: odpreti ključavnico
• focused: zbranim
• dense: gosteje
• snowstorm: snežni metež
• unsuccessful: neuspelih
• relief: olajšanjem
• descended: spustili
• warmth: toplino
• blushing: zardel
• supporting: podpirata
• encouraged: spodbujala
• adventure: dogodivščino

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Snowflakes & Synergy: A Lesson in Collaboration and Creativity
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-01-08-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Sneg je mehko prekril tlakovan dvorišče Gimnazije Ljubljana.
En: The snow softly covered the paved courtyard of Gimnazija Ljubljana.

Sl: Notranjost šole je dihala z energijo novega leta.
En: The interior of the school pulsated with the energy of the new year.

Sl: Po hodnikih so hiteli dijaki, oblečeni v tople plašče s šali ovitimi okrog vratu.
En: Students hurried through the hallways, dressed in warm coats with scarves wrapped around their necks.

Sl: Učitelji so se pozdravljali z nasmehi, ko so stopali proti razredom.
En: Teachers greeted each other with smiles as they stepped towards the classrooms.

Sl: V eni izmed učilnic sta Jure in Maja sedela ob dolgi mizi, njuna loputa odprta, iz katere sta se kazale zvezki, knjige in prenosni računalniki.
En: In one of the classrooms, Jure and Maja sat at a long table, their backpack flaps open, revealing notebooks, books, and laptops.

Sl: Delala sta na šolskem projektu, ki je pustil čustveni pečat na obeh.
En: They were working on a school project that had left an emotional mark on both of them.

Sl: Jure je bil vesten dijak.
En: Jure was a diligent student.

Sl: Rad je sledil pravilom in načrtom.
En: He liked to follow rules and plans.

Sl: Zavedal se je pomena časa in pravilnosti.
En: He was aware of the importance of time and correctness.

Sl: Za njega je bil projekt popoln le, če je bil pravočasen in izpolnjeval vse smernice učitelja.
En: For him, the project was perfect only if it was on time and met all the teacher's guidelines.

Sl: Maja je bila povsem drugačna.
En: Maja, on the other hand, was completely different.

Sl: Njena glava je bila polna idej, ki so skakale okoli kot ping-pong žogice.
En: Her head was full of ideas that bounced around like ping-pong balls.

Sl: Rada je izstopala z inovacijami in ni marala omejitev.
En: She liked to stand out with innovations and didn't like limitations.

Sl: Verjela je, da projekt mora navdušiti in osupniti.
En: She believed that the project had to be impressive and astonishing.

Sl: "Ne moremo samo slediti navodilom," je vztrajala Maja, gledajoč Jureta.
En: "We can't just follow instructions," Maja insisted, looking at Jure.

Sl: "Projekt mora biti drugačen, poseben.
En: "The project needs to be different, special."

Sl: "Jure je globoko vdihnil, da bi ostal miren.
En: Jure took a deep breath to stay calm.

Sl: "Razumem, Maja, ampak moramo se držati navodil, če želimo dobiti dobro oceno.
En: "I understand, Maja, but we have to stick to the instructions if we want to get a good grade."

Sl: "Dnevi so minevali in zunaj je še naprej nežno snežilo.
En: Days passed, and outside, it continued to snow gently.

Sl: Ko je ura odbila sedmo zvečer, sta bila še vedno v šolski knjižnici.
En: When the clock struck seven in the evening, they were still in the school library.

Sl: Njun mladen obraz je osvetljevala svetloba iz računalniškega zaslona.
En: Their young faces were illuminated by the light from the computer screen.

Sl: Oba sta bila utrujena, a nihče ni hotel popustiti.
En: Both were tired, but no one wanted to give in.

Sl: Razprava je ponovno zašla v prepir, ko je Maja ponovno predlagala drzen eksperiment.
En: The discussion turned back into an argument when Maja once again suggested a bold experiment.

Sl: "Misliti moramo izven okvirov," je dejala strastno.
En: "We need to think outside the box," she said passionately.

Sl: Jure je udaril z roko ob mizo, kar je pritegnilo pozornost knjižničarke.
En: Jure slammed his hand on the table, which caught the librarian's attention.

Sl: "Ne moremo kar improvizirati!
En: "We can't just improvise!

Sl: Moramo imeti načrt!
En: We need to have a plan!"

Sl: "Tišina je napolnila prostor.
En: Silence filled the room.

Sl: Po kratkem premisleku je Jure počasi ugotovil, da Maja ni želela, da bi bili površni.
En: After a short reflection, Jure slowly realized that Maja didn't want them to be superficial.

Sl: Želela je, da je projekt poseben.
En: She wanted the project to be special.

Sl: In Maja je začela ceniti Juretovo skrbnost in strukturo.
En: And Maja began to appreciate Jure's diligence and structure.

Sl: "OK," se je Jure končno zmehčal.
En: "OK," Jure finally softened.

Sl: "Kako pa bi lahko ustvarjalno vključili nekaj izven okvirja, a še vedno sledili osnovam?
En: "How could we creatively include something out-of-the-box but still follow the basics?"

Sl: "Na Maji se je pojavil nasmeh.
En: A smile appeared on Maja's face.

Sl: "Mogoče bi lahko imeli video del, a ga strukturirali okoli glavne teme?
En: "Maybe we could have a video component but structured around the main theme?"

Sl: " je predlagala.
En: she suggested.

Sl: Tisti večer je bil preobrat.
En: That evening marked a turning point.

Sl: Združili so ideje.
En: Their ideas merged.

Sl: Projekt je začel oživljati.
En: The project began to come to life.

Sl: Kreativna vizija Maje in Juretova struktura sta postali skladni.
En: Maja's creative vision and Jure's structure became harmonious.

Sl: Ko sta projekt predstavila v razredu, so bili vsi navdušeni.
En: When they presented the project in class, everyone was impressed.

Sl: Učitelj ni mogel skriti nasmeha, ko je pohvalil njuno delo.
En: The teacher couldn't hide his smile as he praised their work.

Sl: Bilo je kreativno in natančno.
En: It was creative and precise.

Sl: Po koncu predstavitve se je Jure obrnil proti Maji.
En: After the presentation ended, Jure turned to Maja.

Sl: "Vidiš, skupaj sva res dobra ekipa.
En: "See, together we're really a good team."

Sl: "Maja se je nasmejala in mu ponudila pest v high-five.
En: Maja laughed and offered him a fist bump in a high-five.

Sl: "Naslednjič bo še lažje.
En: "Next time, it will be even easier."

Sl: "Ko sta odhajala iz šole, sta oba vedela, da sta se naučila nekaj novega.
En: As they left the school, both knew they had learned something new.

Sl: Jure se je zdaj zavedal pomena fleksibilnosti in kreativnosti, Maja pa strukture in točnosti.
En: Jure now understood the importance of flexibility and creativity, while Maja learned about structure and accuracy.

Sl: Zunaj so snežinke še naprej padale, nežno pokrivajoč mestne ulice, ljubljanska zima pa je postajala vse svetlejša in toplejša.
En: Outside, the snowflakes continued to fall, gently covering the city streets, and the Ljubljana winter was becoming brighter and warmer.


Vocabulary Words:

• pulsated: dihala
• courtyard: dvorišče
• revealing: kazale
• diligent: vesten
• guidelines: smernice
• bounced: skakale
• limitations: omejitev
• astonishing: osupniti
• impressive: navdušiti
• struck: odbila
• illuminated: osvetljevala
• argument: prepir
• experiment: eksperiment
• improvise: improvizirati
• superficial: površni
• reflection: premislek
• harmony: skladni
• project: projekt
• component: del
• flexibility: fleksibilnosti
• creativity: kreativnosti
• accuracy: točnosti
• notebooks: zvezki
• backpack: loputa
• emotional: čustveni
• merge: združili
• insisted: vztrajala
• quiet: tišina
• reflection: premislek
• structure: strukturo