Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Turn of Fate at Ljubljanski Grad: The Guide's Triumph
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanski grad je stal visoko nad mestom, kot stražar nad Ljubljano.
En: The Ljubljanski grad stood high above the city, like a guardian over Ljubljana.

Sl: Iz jeklenih oblakov je sijalo sonce in narava je bila prebujena v svoji polni lepoti, obarvana v sveže odtenke zelene.
En: The sun shone through the steel-gray clouds, and nature awakened in its full beauty, painted in fresh shades of green.

Sl: Mateja je stopala po kamnitih tleh gradu, ko je vodila skupino obiskovalcev.
En: Mateja walked across the stone floors of the castle, leading a group of visitors.

Sl: Vsak njen korak je odmeval po starinskem preddverju.
En: Each of her steps echoed through the antique vestibule.

Sl: Njeno srce je bilo polno strasti do zgodovine, a prizadeto z nekaj dvoma o svojih sposobnostih kot vodnica.
En: Her heart was full of passion for history but burdened with some doubt about her abilities as a guide.

Sl: "Lepo ste prišli na Ljubljanski grad," je rekla Mateja skupini.
En: "Welcome to the Ljubljanski grad," Mateja said to the group.

Sl: "Danes bomo odkrili zgodbe, ki so zapisane v teh starodavnih zidovih.
En: "Today, we will uncover the stories written in these ancient walls."

Sl: " Njene oči so žarele, vendar je občutila rahlo trepetanje v glasilkah.
En: Her eyes sparkled, but she felt a slight tremor in her vocal cords.

Sl: Medtem ko je skupina občudovala starodavne freske, je Mateja opazila, da je Sara, mlada turistka, nenadoma obledela.
En: While the group admired the ancient frescoes, Mateja noticed that Sara, a young tourist, suddenly turned pale.

Sl: Saro je prijela vrtoglavica in videlo se je, da se trudi ostati pokonci.
En: Sara felt dizzy, and it was apparent she was struggling to remain standing.

Sl: Panika je postopoma zavela po mali skupini.
En: Panic gradually spread through the small group.

Sl: Mateja se je hitro odločala, kaj storiti.
En: Mateja quickly decided what to do.

Sl: Ali naj nemudoma pokliče pomoč v očeh prestrašenih obiskovalcev, ali naj sama poskuša rešiti situacijo?
En: Should she immediately call for help in the eyes of the frightened visitors, or should she try to resolve the situation herself?

Sl: Obotavljala se je.
En: She hesitated.

Sl: "Ali je tukaj zdravnik?
En: "Is there a doctor here?"

Sl: " je Mateja vprašala, ko se je soočila z naraščajočo tesnobo.
En: Mateja asked, facing the rising anxiety.

Sl: Na srečo je Luka, turist na počitnicah in po poklicu zdravnik, stopil iz množice.
En: Fortunately, Luka, a tourist on vacation and a doctor by profession, stepped out of the crowd.

Sl: "Lahko pomagam," je rekel ter nežno pričel preverjati Sarino stanje.
En: "I can help," he said, gently beginning to check Sara's condition.

Sl: Njegova umirjena prisotnost je pomirila Matejo in druge turiste.
En: His calm presence reassured Mateja and the other tourists.

Sl: Ko se je Sara počasi vračala k sebi, zahvaljujoč Luki, se je Mateja prvič tega dne počutila sproščeno.
En: As Sara slowly came to, thanks to Luka, Mateja felt relaxed for the first time that day.

Sl: Skupina je gledala Luka z občudovanjem in Sara je s šibkim glasom dejala: "Hvala, res ste mi pomagali.
En: The group watched Luka with admiration, and Sara, in a weak voice, said, "Thank you, you really helped me."

Sl: "Sarina oskrba je bila zagotovljena, Mateja pa je ponovno zbrala skupino za nadaljevanje ogleda.
En: With Sara receiving care, Mateja regrouped the visitors to continue the tour.

Sl: Sedaj so bili vsi bolj blizu in povezani.
En: Now everyone was closer and more connected.

Sl: Mateja je čutila, kako njena negotovost izginja.
En: Mateja felt her uncertainty fading away.

Sl: Učila se je, da je sprejeti pomoč del biti vodnik in da se lahko znajdeš v vsaki situaciji z malo pomoči.
En: She learned that accepting help is part of being a guide and that one can handle any situation with a little assistance.

Sl: Ko so nadaljevali z ogledom, so obiskovalci izrazili svoje cenjenje.
En: As they continued the tour, visitors expressed their appreciation.

Sl: Mateja je nasmejana nadaljevala njihovo zgodovinsko potovanje, sedaj z obnovljeno samozavestjo in vedenjem, da je resnično poskrbela za varnost skupine.
En: Mateja smiled and continued their historical journey, now with renewed confidence and the knowledge that she had truly ensured the group's safety.

Sl: Na koncu dneva je ugotovila, da sprejemanje pomoči ni znak šibkosti, ampak dokaz prave moči in srčnosti.
En: By the end of the day, she realized that accepting help is not a sign of weakness, but evidence of true strength and heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• guardian: stražar
• steel-gray: jeklenih
• antique: starinskem
• vestibule: preddverju
• passion: strasti
• burdened: prizadeto
• ancient: starodavne
• frescoes: freske
• pale: obledela
• dizzy: vrtoglavica
• tremor: trepetanje
• vocal cords: glasilkah
• resolve: rešiti
• anxiety: tesnobo
• calm: umirjena
• presence: prisotnost
• reassured: pomirila
• admiration: občudovanjem
• gratitude: zahvala
• connected: povezani
• confidence: samozavestjo
• refresh: obnovljeno
• doubt: dvoma
• group: skupino
• hesitated: obotavljala
• condition: stanje
• reliant: zanesljive
• ensure: zagotoviti
• strength: moč
• heart: srčnosti

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Bled's Regatta: Heartfelt Connections Amidst Emerald Waters
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Bled je bil najlepši spomladi.
En: Bled was the most beautiful in the spring.

Sl: Voda je bila smaragdno zelena.
En: The water was emerald green.

Sl: Zraven je bil čudovit razgled na Julijske Alpe.
En: Nearby, there was a magnificent view of the Julian Alps.

Sl: Na tem mirnem kraju se je odvijal lokalni dogodek, regata, ki je združevala ljubitelje narave in veslanja.
En: In this peaceful place, a local event, a regatta, was taking place, bringing together lovers of nature and rowing.

Sl: Med njimi sta bila tudi Luka in Nina.
En: Among them were also Luka and Nina.

Sl: Luka je bil strasten ljubitelj narave.
En: Luka was a passionate nature lover.

Sl: Hotel je najti nekoga, ki bi z njim delil to ljubezen do zunanjih aktivnosti.
En: He wanted to find someone who would share this love for outdoor activities with him.

Sl: Sramežljiv je bil, zaradi preteklih izkušenj.
En: He was shy due to past experiences.

Sl: Bojil se je odpreti.
En: He was afraid to open up.

Sl: Nina pa je bila učiteljica v bližnji šoli.
En: Nina, on the other hand, was a teacher at a nearby school.

Sl: Potrebovala je oddih od rutine in iskala je nekaj več, nekaj navdihujočega.
En: She needed a break from the routine and was looking for something more, something inspiring.

Sl: Sonce je sijalo, ko sta se Luka in Nina srečala ob jezeru.
En: The sun was shining when Luka and Nina met by the lake.

Sl: Veslanje ju je združilo.
En: Rowing brought them together.

Sl: Luka je bil sprva zadržan.
En: Luka was initially reserved.

Sl: Vendar, ko je videl Ninine iskrive oči, je premagal strah.
En: However, when he saw Nina's sparkling eyes, he overcame his fear.

Sl: Opogumil se je in jo povabil, da bi po dogodku skupaj raziskovala Bled.
En: He gathered the courage to invite her to explore Bled together after the event.

Sl: »Želim ti pokazati svoj najljubši kotiček jezera,« je rekel Luka.
En: "I want to show you my favorite corner of the lake," said Luka.

Sl: Nina je začutila nenavadno radovednost.
En: Nina felt an unusual curiosity.

Sl: Strinjala se je.
En: She agreed.

Sl: Preživela sta popoldan ob vodi, raziskovala poti okoli jezera.
En: They spent the afternoon by the water, exploring the paths around the lake.

Sl: Opazovala sta blejski otok in njegov očarljiv zvonik sredi jezera.
En: They watched the Bled island and its charming bell tower in the middle of the lake.

Sl: Ko se je začel spuščati večer, sta sedla ob obali.
En: As evening began to fall, they sat by the shore.

Sl: Opazovala sta sončni zahod.
En: They watched the sunset.

Sl: Oranžna in rožnata svetloba se je lesketala na vodi.
En: Orange and pink light shimmered on the water.

Sl: Pogovarjala sta se o preteklosti, sanjah, strahovih.
En: They talked about the past, dreams, fears.

Sl: Delila sta zgodbe, ki so odrazili hrepenenje po povezanosti in spremembah.
En: They shared stories that reflected the longing for connection and change.

Sl: »Nikoli nisem mislila, da lahko tako hitro najdem nekoga, s komer bi se tako ujela,« je nežno rekla Nina.
En: "I never thought I could find someone with whom I would connect so quickly," said Nina gently.

Sl: »V življenju je vse možno,« je odgovoril Luka s toplim nasmehom.
En: "In life, anything is possible," replied Luka with a warm smile.

Sl: Njegova negotovost je izginila.
En: His insecurity had disappeared.

Sl: V njem je ponovno zasijala želja po družbi.
En: The desire for companionship shone in him once again.

Sl: Odločila sta se, da bosta svoje druženje nadaljevala.
En: They decided to continue their companionship.

Sl: Zavedala sta se, da sta našla tisto, kar sta iskala.
En: They realized they had found what they were searching for.

Sl: Luka je premagal svoj strah pred odprtostjo.
En: Luka overcame his fear of openness.

Sl: Nina je odkrila, da spremembe lahko pridejo nepričakovano.
En: Nina discovered that changes can come unexpectedly.

Sl: Skozi tiho noč, jezero in njuna srca, je Lake Bled ostal priča novim možnostim in obetom.
En: Through the quiet night, the lake and their hearts, Lake Bled remained a witness to new possibilities and promises.


Vocabulary Words:

• emerald: smaragdno
• magnificent: čudovit
• peaceful: mirnem
• regatta: regata
• passionate: strasten
• shy: sramežljiv
• routine: rutine
• sparkling: iskrive
• courage: opogumil
• corner: kotiček
• charming: očarljiv
• bell tower: zvonik
• shore: obali
• light shimmered: svetloba se je lesketala
• longing: hrepenenje
• companionship: druženje
• insecurity: negotovost
• overcame: premagal
• unexpectedly: nepričakovano
• possibilities: možnosti
• witness: priča
• promises: obetom
• explore: raziskovala
• inspiring: navdihujočega
• reserve: zadržan
• curiosity: radovednost
• paths: poti
• evening fell: večer se je spuščal
• gentle: nežno
• open up: odpreti

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Conquering Fears: A Journey to the Julian Alps
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je sedel na klopi ob robu šolskega dvorišča in gledal proti vrhovom Julijskih Alp.
En: Matej was sitting on a bench at the edge of the school yard, looking toward the peaks of the Julian Alps.

Sl: Njegove misli so bile polne dvomov, vendar je v prsih čutil tudi drobno iskro navdušenja.
En: His thoughts were full of doubts, but he also felt a small spark of excitement in his chest.

Sl: Bližal se je čas za pohodniško pustolovščino, na katero so se pripravljali ves teden.
En: The time was approaching for the hiking adventure they had been preparing for all week.

Sl: Luka, njegov najboljši prijatelj, se mu je pridružil z energičnim korakom.
En: Luka, his best friend, joined him with an energetic step.

Sl: "Pogled na Alpe je danes čudovit, kajne?
En: "The view of the Alps is wonderful today, isn't it?"

Sl: " je dejal Luka z nasmehom.
En: said Luka with a smile.

Sl: "Komaj čakam, da jih osvojimo.
En: "I can hardly wait for us to conquer them."

Sl: "Matej je prikimal, a tiho dodal: "Skrbi me, Luka.
En: Matej nodded but quietly added, "I'm worried, Luka.

Sl: Kaj če ne bom zmogel?
En: What if I can't make it?"

Sl: "Luka ga je potapljal po rami.
En: Luka patted him on the shoulder.

Sl: "Verjemi vase, Matej.
En: "Believe in yourself, Matej.

Sl: Z Nino bova ob tebi celo pot.
En: Nina and I will be by your side the whole way."

Sl: "Na dvorišče je privihrala še Nina z zemljevidom v rokah.
En: Nina came rushing onto the yard with a map in her hands.

Sl: "Tukaj je naš načrt poti," je povedala z navdušenjem.
En: "Here's our route plan," she announced with excitement.

Sl: "Vedno sem sanjala, da bom preplezala te hribe.
En: "I've always dreamed of climbing these hills."

Sl: "Matej je zbral pogum.
En: Matej gathered his courage.

Sl: "Tudi jaz hočem poskusiti," je rekel, čeprav je bila v njem še vedno prisotna senca negotovosti.
En: "I want to try too," he said, although a shadow of uncertainty still lingered within him.

Sl: Naslednji dan so zgodaj zjutraj krenili na pot.
En: The next day, they set off early in the morning.

Sl: Sonce je prijetno ogrevalo zeleno pokrajino okoli njih.
En: The sun pleasantly warmed the green landscape around them.

Sl: Pohodni čevlji so enakomerno udarjali ob zemljo.
En: Their hiking boots hit the ground evenly.

Sl: Matej se je trudil držati korak z Lukom in Nino, ki sta bila polna energije.
En: Matej tried to keep pace with Luka and Nina, who were full of energy.

Sl: Ko so se vzpenjali po strmi poti, je Mateja začela mučiti utrujenost.
En: As they climbed the steep path, Matej began to feel the strain of fatigue.

Sl: Nad njimi so se sivi oblaki zbrali in veter je začel žvižgati med drevesi.
En: Above them, gray clouds gathered, and the wind started to whistle through the trees.

Sl: Stopal je vse počasneje in zadihan obstal.
En: He walked more slowly and stopped, out of breath.

Sl: Besede dvoma so se mu vrnile, toda Luka ga je opomnil: "Matej, je v redu.
En: Words of doubt returned to him, but Luka reminded him, "Matej, it's okay.

Sl: Vse bomo dosegli skupaj.
En: We will achieve everything together."

Sl: "Nina mu je ponudila roko: "Samo še malo, pa bomo na vrhu.
En: Nina offered her hand: "Just a little more, and we'll be at the top."

Sl: "Matej je globoko vdihnil.
En: Matej took a deep breath.

Sl: Zbral je moč in nadaljeval.
En: He gathered strength and continued.

Sl: Korak za korakom je premagoval strahove.
En: Step by step, he overcame his fears.

Sl: In kmalu so se pred njimi odprli veličastni razgledi z vrha hriba.
En: And soon, magnificent views from the hilltop opened up before them.

Sl: Julijske Alpe so se bleščale v daljavi, obdajale so jih meglice in sončni žarki.
En: The Julian Alps glistened in the distance, surrounded by mist and sunlight.

Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil svež gorski zrak in se nasmehnil.
En: Matej took a deep breath of the fresh mountain air and smiled.

Sl: Občutil je navdušenje in ponos, ker je premagal svoje strahove.
En: He felt excitement and pride for having overcome his fears.

Sl: Luka ga je objel: "Poglej, uspelo ti je!
En: Luka hugged him: "Look, you made it!"

Sl: "Nina se je zasmejala: "Vsak korak je bil vreden!
En: Nina laughed: "Every step was worth it!

Sl: Ponovimo to drugo poletje.
En: Let's do it again next summer."

Sl: "Matej se je veselil.
En: Matej was joyful.

Sl: Spoznal je, da je moč v prijateljstvu in da lahko doseže vse, če le vztraja in zaupa vase ter v svoje prijatelje.
En: He realized that strength lies in friendship and that he can achieve anything if he perseveres and trusts himself and his friends.

Sl: Ni se več bal neznanega.
En: He was no longer afraid of the unknown.

Sl: Pred njim je stal nov svet, poln možnosti in pustolovščin.
En: A new world full of possibilities and adventures stood before him.


Vocabulary Words:

• bench: klop
• doubts: dvomi
• spark: iskra
• approaching: bližal
• adventure: pustolovščina
• energetic: energičen
• conquer: osvojiti
• worried: skrbi
• believe: verjeti
• route: načrt
• dreamed: sanjala
• courage: pogum
• uncertainty: negotovost
• pleasantly: prijetno
• landscape: pokrajina
• pace: korak
• steep: strm
• fatigue: utrujenost
• whistle: žvižgati
• achieve: doseči
• offered: ponudila
• magnificent: veličasten
• hilltop: vrh
• glistened: bleščale
• mist: meglice
• pride: ponos
• overcome: premagati
• joyful: vesel
• perseveres: vztraja
• possibilities: možnosti

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rekindling Bonds: A Trek Through Memories and Mountains
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Poletno sonce je sijalo nad Triglavskim narodnim parkom.
En: The summer sun shone over Triglav National Park.

Sl: Mateja je stopala po zelenečih poteh, obdana z visokimi gorami in mirnimi jezeri.
En: Mateja walked along the green paths, surrounded by tall mountains and tranquil lakes.

Sl: V srcu je čutila radost in malo nemira.
En: In her heart, she felt joy and a bit of unease.

Sl: Danes je bil čas za ponovno srečanje s starimi prijatelji.
En: Today was the time for a reunion with old friends.

Sl: Bojan in Tanja sta že čakala na začetku poti.
En: Bojan and Tanja were already waiting at the start of the trail.

Sl: Bojan je imel na obrazu širok nasmeh, a v očeh se mu je skrivala senca.
En: Bojan had a broad smile on his face, but in his eyes there was a shadow.

Sl: Tanja je Matejo toplo objela in rekla: "Končno smo spet skupaj.
En: Tanja warmly hugged Mateja and said, "Finally, we are together again.

Sl: Kot v otroških letih.
En: Just like in our childhood years."

Sl: "Med sprehodom so spomini privreli na dan.
En: During the walk, memories surfaced.

Sl: "Se spomniš, ko smo plezali po drevesih?
En: "Do you remember when we used to climb trees?"

Sl: " je vprašal Bojan.
En: Bojan asked.

Sl: Mateja se je zasmejala in prikimala, čeprav je čutila, da se med njimi skriva nekaj neizrečenega.
En: Mateja laughed and nodded, although she felt there was something unspoken among them.

Sl: Ko so se povzpeli višje, se je vreme spremenilo.
En: As they climbed higher, the weather changed.

Sl: Pojavili so se oblaki, veter je postal hladnejši.
En: Clouds appeared, and the wind grew colder.

Sl: "Moramo najti zavetje," je s poudarkom rekla Tanja.
En: "We need to find shelter," Tanja said emphatically.

Sl: Nenadoma se je ulila ploha.
En: Suddenly, a rain shower started.

Sl: Skupaj so se skrili pod veliko skalo.
En: They hid together under a large rock.

Sl: Med gromenjem nevihte je Bojan globoko vdihnil.
En: Amid the storm's thunder, Bojan took a deep breath.

Sl: "Moram nekaj povedati," je končno spregovoril.
En: "I need to say something," he finally spoke up.

Sl: Vsi so obmolknili.
En: Everyone fell silent.

Sl: "Tistega dne, ko sem padel z drevesa, nisem bil nesrečen.
En: "That day when I fell from the tree, I wasn't unlucky.

Sl: Bil sem žalosten, ker sem vas izgubil zaradi svoje neumnosti.
En: I was sad because I lost you due to my foolishness."

Sl: "Mateja je pogledala Bojana.
En: Mateja looked at Bojan.

Sl: "Bojan, ni bila tvoja krivda.
En: "Bojan, it wasn't your fault.

Sl: Bili smo otroci.
En: We were kids.

Sl: Pomembno je, da smo zdaj tukaj, skupaj.
En: What matters is that we are here now, together."

Sl: " Tanja je prikimala in dodala: "Pomembno je, da smo vedno drug za drugega.
En: Tanja nodded and added, "What matters is that we are always there for each other."

Sl: "Nevihta se je kmalu umirila.
En: The storm soon calmed.

Sl: Nebo se je spet razjasnilo, in skupina je nadaljevala pot brez teže preteklosti na ramenih.
En: The sky cleared again, and the group continued their journey without the weight of the past on their shoulders.

Sl: Ko so prišli do vrha, je Mateja pogledala čudovit razgled in globoko vdihnila.
En: When they reached the top, Mateja looked at the beautiful view and took a deep breath.

Sl: "Ta trenutek bomo ohranili v srcu.
En: "We will keep this moment in our hearts."

Sl: "Ko so se vračali, je Mateja občutila lahkotnost.
En: As they returned, Mateja felt a sense of lightness.

Sl: Vedela je, da so stari spomini dragoceni, a pomemben je tudi trenutek zdaj.
En: She knew that old memories were precious, but the moment now was also important.

Sl: Z nasmehom na obrazu in prijatelji ob strani se je Mateja počutila močnejšo kot kdaj koli prej.
En: With a smile on her face and friends by her side, Mateja felt stronger than ever before.


Vocabulary Words:

• trails: poti
• reunion: srečanje
• broad: širok
• shadow: senca
• surfaced: privreli na dan
• unspoken: neizrečenega
• shelter: zavetje
• emphatically: s poudarkom
• shower: ploha
• amid: med
• thunder: gromenjem
• unlucky: nesrečen
• foolishness: neumnosti
• embrace: objela
• cleared: razjasnilo
• journey: pot
• view: razgled
• weight: teže
• lightness: lahkotnost
• precious: dragoceni
• moment: trenutek
• strength: moč
• heart: srcu
• unease: nemira
• together: skupaj
• childhood: otroških letih
• colder: hladnejši
• silent: obmolknili
• fault: krivda
• important: pomembno

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Vines to Digital Dreams: Anže’s Journey to Self-Discovery
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Sončni žarki so se razlivali po vinogradu, ko je Anže stal med starimi trtami v Goriških Brdih.
En: The sun's rays spread over the vineyard as Anže stood among the old vines in Goriška Brda.

Sl: Bil je čas trgatve, trenutek, ko se družina zbere in praznuje dediče z leti trdega dela, ujetega v vsakem zrnju grozdja.
En: It was harvest time, a moment when the family gathers to celebrate the legacy of years of hard work, captured in every grape.

Sl: V zraku je dišalo po sladkih grozdnih jagodah, povsod naokrog se je slišal smeh in klepet.
En: The air was filled with the scent of sweet grapes, and laughter and chatter could be heard all around.

Sl: Anže je gledal čez hribi in razmišljal o svoji prihodnosti.
En: Anže looked across the hills and pondered his future.

Sl: Vedel je, da pričakujejo, da bo prevzel skrb za vinograd.
En: He knew that expectations were for him to take over the care of the vineyard.

Sl: Najstarejši bratranec, ki naj bi ostal in skrbel za trte, tako kot njegovi starši in stari starši pred njim.
En: The eldest cousin, who was supposed to stay and care for the vines, just like his parents and grandparents before him.

Sl: A v njegovem srcu je tlela druga želja - življenje v mestu, delo v tehnologiji, nekaj, kar ga je vedno zanimalo.
En: But in his heart, another desire lingered - a life in the city, a career in technology, something that had always interested him.

Sl: Lana, njegova mlajša sestra, je veselo skakala med vrstami, polna energije in želje po raziskovanju sveta zunaj domačega vinograda.
En: Lana, his younger sister, was joyfully skipping between the rows, full of energy and a desire to explore the world beyond the family vineyard.

Sl: "Anže, pridi!" je veselo vzkliknila, ko je zagledala, da se ne premakne z mesta.
En: "Anže, come on!" she called out cheerfully when she saw him standing still.

Sl: Miha, bratranec, ki se je vrnil iz tujine, je pristopil k Anžetu.
En: Miha, a cousin who had returned from abroad, approached Anže.

Sl: "Kako se ti zdi, da si spet tukaj?" je vprašal Miha, njegov glas je bil poln nostalgije, a tudi dvoma.
En: "How does it feel to be here again?" he asked Miha, his voice full of nostalgia, yet also doubt.

Sl: "Rad imam naš vinograd," je odgovoril Anže. "Ampak..." Zastal je, besede so mu ostale na jeziku.
En: "I love our vineyard," replied Anže. "But..." He paused, the words stuck on his tongue.

Sl: Medtem ko so delali, so pogovori postajali glasnejši.
En: As they worked, the conversations grew louder.

Sl: Starača se je hitro širila, in Anže je čutil, da je trenutek pravi.
En: The hustle quickly spread, and Anže felt that the moment was right.

Sl: Srce mu je razbijalo.
En: His heart was pounding.

Sl: Stopil je pred družino.
En: He stepped forward in front of his family.

Sl: "Vem, kaj se pričakuje od mene," je začel, "ampak ne najdem se tukaj.
En: "I know what's expected of me," he began, "but I don't see myself here.

Sl: Želim si drugačno pot, želim v mesto, želim delati v tehnologiji."
En: I want a different path, I want to go to the city, I want to work in technology."

Sl: Vlada je obmolknila.
En: Silence fell.

Sl: Nato se je oglasila Lana, brez kančka dvoma v glasu.
En: Then Lana spoke up, with not a hint of doubt in her voice.

Sl: "Anže, tvoje sanje niso nič manj vredne od tega vinograda.
En: "Anže, your dreams are no less valuable than this vineyard.

Sl: Potrebuješ samo pogum, da slediš svojemu srcu."
En: You just need the courage to follow your heart."

Sl: Anžetova mama se je nežno nasmehnila.
En: Anže's mother smiled gently.

Sl: "Zmeraj bomo ponosni nate.
En: "We will always be proud of you.

Sl: Tukaj bo tvoj dom, ne glede na to, kam te vodi pot."
En: Here will be your home, no matter where your path leads you."

Sl: Anže se je zavedel, da štejejo tako korenine kot krila.
En: Anže realized that both roots and wings matter.

Sl: Lahko je pogumen in sledi svojim sanjam, ob tem pa še vedno časti svojo družino.
En: He could be brave and follow his dreams while still honoring his family.

Sl: Vinograd bo vedno del njega, a hkrati je bil svoboden, da raziskuje svet.
En: The vineyard would always be a part of him, yet he was free to explore the world.

Sl: In tako je, prvič v dolgo časa, Anže začutil lahkotnost, kako je biti zvest samemu sebi.
En: And so, for the first time in a long time, Anže felt the lightness of being true to himself.

Sl: Kmalu za tem se je srečal s sončnim zahodom, pripravljajoč se na svojo novo pot, vendar z vinogradom v srcu.
En: Shortly afterward, he met the sunset, preparing for his new journey, but with the vineyard in his heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• vineyard: vinograd
• legacy: dediščina
• pondered: razmišljal
• expectations: pričakovanja
• eldest: najstarejši
• lingered: tlela
• nostalgia: nostalgija
• hustle: starača
• courage: pogum
• honoring: časti
• true: zvest
• cherish: ceni
• captured: ujeto
• chatter: klepet
• explore: raziskovati
• filled: napolnjeno
• abroad: v tujini
• approached: pristopil
• doubt: dvom
• path: pot
• valuable: vredno
• hitched: priklenjen
• legacy: dediče
• scent: dišalo
• sweet: sladkih
• grape: zrnju
• energy: energije
• return: vrnil
• lightness: lahkotnost
• proud: ponosni

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery and Discovery: The Hikers' Journey in Triglavski Park
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-00-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Triglavski narodni park je bil poln življenja.
En: Triglavski narodni park was full of life.

Sl: Late pomlad je objemala gore, narava je dihala v svežem ritmu.
En: Late spring embraced the mountains, nature breathed in a fresh rhythm.

Sl: Ptice so pele.
En: Birds were singing.

Sl: Veter je žuborel skozi drevesne krošnje.
En: The wind whispered through the tree canopies.

Sl: Miha je stal na stezi, opazoval to čarobnost.
En: Miha stood on the trail, observing this magic.

Sl: Bil je navdušen pohodnik, vedno pripravljen na novo avanturo in reševanje ugank.
En: He was an enthusiastic hiker, always ready for a new adventure and solving mysteries.

Sl: Toda tokrat je bilo drugače.
En: But this time was different.

Sl: Sedaj ga je prevzela skrb - Luka je izginil.
En: Now he was worried - Luka had disappeared.

Sl: Miha, Luka in Ana so krenili na pohod v čast Svetovnemu dnevu okolja.
En: Miha, Luka, and Ana embarked on a hike in honor of World Environment Day.

Sl: Ana, ki je organizirala izlet, je bila vneto zavezana ohranjanju narave.
En: Ana, who organized the trip, was fervently committed to preserving nature.

Sl: Njena zbranost je bila trdna kot skale, ob katerih so hodili, ampak v srcu je iskala priznanje svojih prijateljev.
En: Her focus was as steadfast as the rocks they walked beside, but in her heart, she sought the acknowledgment of her friends.

Sl: "Miha," je začela Ana, medtem ko so sledila stezi.
En: "Miha," Ana began as they followed the trail.

Sl: "Ne smemo odstopati od načrta.
En: "We must not deviate from the plan.

Sl: Luka se bo zagotovo priključil nazaj.
En: Luka will surely join us back."

Sl: " A Miha ni bil prepričan.
En: But Miha was not convinced.

Sl: Naloga, da vodi skupino nazaj na varno, ga je tiščala.
En: The task of leading the group safely back weighed on him.

Sl: Pot je postala vedno bolj strma.
En: The path became increasingly steep.

Sl: Kamni so vlačili njihovo energijo.
En: The rocks were sapping their energy.

Sl: Ana je vztrajala, a Misli na Luka niso dale Miha miru.
En: Ana persisted, but thoughts of Luka gave Miha no peace.

Sl: "Moramo se razdeliti," je rekel, previdno gledajoč Ano.
En: "We have to split up," he said, cautiously looking at Ana.

Sl: Njena odpornost se je zaletela ob njegov odločnost.
En: Her resilience clashed against his determination.

Sl: Ana je zavzdihnila, a končno privolila.
En: Ana sighed but eventually agreed.

Sl: Miha je uporabil svoje znanje terena, da išče sledi.
En: Miha used his knowledge of the terrain to search for clues.

Sl: Izbral je poti, ki so mu bile znane iz prejšnjih pohodov.
En: He chose trails familiar to him from previous hikes.

Sl: Kmalu je odkril skrit hodnik, ki se mu je zdel zanimiv.
En: Soon, he discovered a hidden passage that seemed intriguing.

Sl: Vodil je stran od glavne poti v goščavo.
En: It led away from the main path into the thicket.

Sl: V gozdni tišini, Miha je opazil ostanke starega kampa.
En: In the forest silence, Miha noticed the remnants of an old camp.

Sl: Med pospravljenimi predmeti, ki so pričakali trenutek pozornosti, so bili Lukovi predmeti.
En: Among the neatly arranged items that awaited a moment of attention, there were Luka's belongings.

Sl: Njegove poteze so se povezale.
En: His movements connected.

Sl: A kje je bil Luka?
En: But where was Luka?

Sl: Ob sončnem zahodu, Luka se je pojavil.
En: At sunset, Luka appeared.

Sl: Njegov obraz je žarel od novega spoznanja.
En: His face glowed with newfound realization.

Sl: "Miha, našel sem nekaj neverjetnega," je povedal z navdušenjem.
En: "Miha, I found something incredible," he said with enthusiasm.

Sl: "Sledil sem poti iz radovednosti.
En: "I followed the path out of curiosity.

Sl: Prišel sem do starega tabora.
En: I came across an old camp.

Sl: Tam sem spoznal nove stvari o naravi, podobno kot Ana uči.
En: There, I learned new things about nature, similar to what Ana teaches."

Sl: "Miha je čutil olajšanje, a tudi nekaj več.
En: Miha felt relief, but also something more.

Sl: Postal je bolj prepričan v svojo sposobnost vodenja.
En: He became more confident in his leadership abilities.

Sl: Zavedel se je vrednosti lastnega instinkta in tega, kako pomembno je odpreti se prijateljem.
En: He realized the value of his own instincts and how important it is to open up to friends.

Sl: Ana, srečna ob Lukovem vračanju, pa je našla priznanje, po katerem je hrepenela.
En: Ana, happy with Luka's return, found the acknowledgment she longed for.

Sl: Triglavski narodni park je še naprej mirno dihal svojo zgodbo, medtem ko se je skupina znova združila.
En: Triglavski narodni park continued to breathe its story peacefully, as the group reunited.

Sl: To je bil dan, poln modrosti in občutka povezanosti z naravo in medsebojnim zaupanjem.
En: It was a day full of wisdom and a sense of connection with nature and mutual trust.

Sl: Zdaj so vedeli, da ljubezen do narave in prijateljstva vodi v največje avanture in spoznanja.
En: Now they knew that the love of nature and friendship leads to the greatest adventures and discoveries.

Sl: Miha, Luka in Ana so se smejali, pod okriljem gora, bili so srečni.
En: Miha, Luka, and Ana laughed, under the shelter of the mountains, they were happy.


Vocabulary Words:

• embraced: objemala
• breathed: dihala
• whispered: žuborel
• observing: opazoval
• enthusiastic: navdušen
• adventure: avantura
• mysteries: ugank
• disappeared: izginil
• embarked: krenili
• fervently: vneto
• committed: zavezana
• preserving: ohranjanju
• acknowledgment: priznanje
• deviate: odstopati
• steep: strma
• sapping: vlačili
• persisted: vztrajala
• resilience: odpornost
• determination: odločnost
• cautiously: previdno
• split: razdeliti
• familiar: znane
• thicket: goščavo
• remnants: ostanke
• neatly: pospravljenimi
• awaited: pričakali
• realization: spoznanja
• curiosity: radovednosti
• confident: prepričan
• instincts: instinkta

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unlocking Lake Bled's Enigmatic Mysteries
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je stal na obrežju Blejskega jezera in zrl na valove, ki so nežno pljuskali ob obalo.
En: Matej stood on the shore of Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled) and gazed at the waves gently lapping against the bank.

Sl: Vetrič iz Julian Alps je prinašal vonj po pomladi.
En: A breeze from the Julian Alps brought a scent of spring.

Sl: To je bil dan brez posebne praznične priložnosti, a vzdušje v mestecu okoli jezera je bilo napeto.
En: It was a day without any special festive occasion, yet the atmosphere in the small town around the lake was tense.

Sl: Alenka je prikorakala k njemu, držeč notes v eni roki, v drugi pa fotoaparat.
En: Alenka walked up to him, holding a notebook in one hand and a camera in the other.

Sl: "Zgodbe o magiji," je zavzdihnila.
En: "Stories of magic," she sighed.

Sl: "Resno, Matej?
En: "Seriously, Matej?"

Sl: "Matej se je nasmehnil.
En: Matej smiled.

Sl: "Zgodovinski predmeti imajo pogosto skrivnosti," je rekel, oči svetleče od navdušenja.
En: "Historical objects often have secrets," he said, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Sl: "Izginuli artefakt je lahko ključ do nečesa velikega.
En: "A missing artifact might be the key to something big."

Sl: "Pred nekaj dnevi je star artefakt iz lokalnega muzeja skrivnostno izginil.
En: A few days ago, an old artifact from the local museum mysteriously disappeared.

Sl: Artefakt je veljal za ključ do mitov, povezanih z Blejskim jezerom.
En: The artifact was considered a key to myths associated with Blejsko jezero.

Sl: Nekateri so trdili, da ima čarobne lastnosti.
En: Some claimed it had magical properties.

Sl: Alenka je bila skeptična in je tu le zaradi članka, ki ga je pripravljala.
En: Alenka was skeptical and was there only because of an article she was preparing.

Sl: "Sama si rekla, da gre za krajo," je nadaljeval Matej.
En: "You yourself said it was theft," Matej continued.

Sl: "Kaj pa, če gre za več?
En: "What if it's more?"

Sl: "Alenka je zavzdignila obrv.
En: Alenka raised an eyebrow.

Sl: "In tvoj načrt?
En: "And your plan?"

Sl: "Matej ji je pomenljivo pokazal proti čolnu, privezanemu ob obali.
En: Matej meaningfully pointed towards the boat tied at the shore.

Sl: "Iščeva namige, v jezeru.
En: "We search for clues, in the lake.

Sl: Morda nekaj kar dokazuje mojo teorijo.
En: Maybe something that proves my theory."

Sl: "Kmalu sta veslala proti otoku z ikonično cerkvijo.
En: Soon they were rowing towards the island with the iconic church.

Sl: Ko sta bila na sredi jezera, je nenadoma zavihtel močan žarek svetlobe okoli njiju.
En: When they were in the middle of the lake, a strong beam of light suddenly swung around them.

Sl: Voda pod njima se je pričela rahlo bleščati v neobičajnem vzorcu.
En: The water beneath them began to shimmer slightly in an unusual pattern.

Sl: Alenka, ki je zaznavala, da je to več kot optična iluzija, se je zazrla v jezero.
En: Alenka, sensing that this was more than an optical illusion, stared into the lake.

Sl: "Matej, poglej spodaj!
En: "Matej, look below!"

Sl: "Spodaj v vodi je artefakt ležal, oddajal je čaroben sij.
En: Below in the water, the artifact lay, emitting a magical glow.

Sl: Bil je ujet tik pod površjem, blizu otoka.
En: It was trapped just below the surface, near the island.

Sl: "Nemogoče," je šepnila Alenka, fascinirana.
En: "Impossible," Alenka whispered, fascinated.

Sl: Ko sta prikukala na površje, sta vzela artefakt na čoln.
En: When they ascended to the surface, they took the artifact onto the boat.

Sl: V njunih mislih so se prepletale misli o močeh, ki jih je imelo.
En: Thoughts of the powers it possessed intertwined in their minds.

Sl: Odločila sta se vrniti artefakt nazaj na svoje mesto in zavezati k skrivnosti.
En: They decided to return the artifact to its place and commit to the secret.

Sl: Vrnila sta se na obalo, ob večeru, oba mirna.
En: They returned to the shore in the evening, both calm.

Sl: Alenka, ki se je pred tem oklepala svojih logičnih zaključkov, je zdaj gledala na svet drugače.
En: Alenka, who had previously clung to her logical conclusions, now saw the world differently.

Sl: "Matej, mislim, da morava nekaj tega obdržati zase.
En: "Matej, I think we should keep some of it to ourselves."

Sl: "Matej ji je hvaležno prikimal.
En: Matej nodded gratefully.

Sl: "Nekaj stvari je bolje pustiti nedotaknjenih.
En: "Some things are better left untouched."

Sl: "S tem novooseženim razumevanjem naravnih in nadnaravnih skrivnosti Blejskega jezera sta se Alenka in Matej vrnila nazaj v mesto.
En: With this newfound understanding of the natural and supernatural secrets of Blejsko jezero, Alenka and Matej returned to the town.

Sl: Tam ju je čakalo še veliko zgodb, vendar je bila to le ena izmed tistih, ki so ju povezale z nenavadnim in čudežnim svetom nad realnostjo.
En: Many stories awaited them there, but this was just one of those that connected them with the unusual and miraculous world beyond reality.


Vocabulary Words:

• shore: obrežje
• gazed: zrl
• lapping: pljuskali
• breeze: vetrič
• scent: vonj
• tense: napeto
• notebook: notes
• artifact: artefakt
• skeptical: skeptična
• theft: krajo
• clues: namige
• shimmer: bleščati
• optical illusion: optična iluzija
• glow: sij
• whispered: šepnila
• fascinated: fascinirana
• calm: mirna
• logical conclusions: logičnih zaključkov
• gratefully: hvaležno
• untouched: nedotaknjenih
• newfound understanding: novooseženo razumevanje
• supernatural: nadnaravnih
• iconic: ikonično
• beam: žarek
• illusion: iluzija
• emit: oddajal
• surface: površje
• intertwined: prepletale
• committed: zavezati
• miraculous: čudežnim

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Sunset Decision: Climbing Your Way to Clarity
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Miha je stopal po tlakovani poti proti Ljubljanskemu gradu.
En: Miha walked along the paved path towards Ljubljanskemu gradu.

Sl: Bilo je pozno spomladi, ko se je zrak napolnil z vonjem cvetlic, ki so cvetele okoli grajskih zidov.
En: It was late spring when the air was filled with the scent of flowers blooming around the castle walls.

Sl: Nebo je počasi prehajalo iz svetlo modre v toplo oranžno, kar je napovedovalo čudovit sončni zahod.
En: The sky was slowly transitioning from light blue to warm orange, heralding a beautiful sunset.

Sl: Tina in Gregor sta krokala za njim.
En: Tina and Gregor were chatting behind him.

Sl: Tina je bila navdušena nad razgledom, medtem ko je Gregor preračunaval, koliko časa potrebujejo, da osvojijo vrh stolpa.
En: Tina was thrilled by the view, while Gregor was calculating how much time they needed to conquer the top of the tower.

Sl: Miha pa je hodil v tihoti, zamaknjen v svoje misli.
En: Miha walked in silence, lost in his thoughts.

Sl: Pred kratkim se je moral odločiti glede spremembe v svoji karieri, zaradi česar je bil negotov in zamišljen.
En: Recently, he had to make a decision about a change in his career, which made him uncertain and pensive.

Sl: "Miha, poglej te čudovite cvetlice," je rekla Tina, prekinivši njegov tok misli.
En: "Miha, look at these beautiful flowers," Tina said, interrupting his train of thought.

Sl: "Videti so kot živi šopek.
En: "They look like a living bouquet."

Sl: "Miha se je nasmehnil in pokimal.
En: Miha smiled and nodded.

Sl: Bilo je nekaj pomirjujočega v naravi, kar je obljubljalo mir in jasnost.
En: There was something soothing in nature, promising peace and clarity.

Sl: Toda njegova notranja borba se je nadaljevala.
En: Yet his internal struggle continued.

Sl: Bil je razpet med varnostjo znanega in nevarnostjo neznanega.
En: He was torn between the safety of the known and the risk of the unknown.

Sl: Ko so končno prispeli do vrha stolpa, je bil Miha prežet z globokim občutkom lepote.
En: When they finally reached the top of the tower, Miha was filled with a profound sense of beauty.

Sl: Sonce je nežno upadalo za obzorje, Ljubljana pa je bila spodaj kot pisan tapiserij.
En: The sun was gently setting beyond the horizon, and Ljubljana below was like a colorful tapestry.

Sl: Nekje globoko v sebi je začutil, kako izginja njegov strah.
En: Somewhere deep inside, he felt his fear fading away.

Sl: "Ne bom več okleval," si je zašepetal.
En: "I will hesitate no more," he whispered to himself.

Sl: Sprejel je odločitev, da zaupa svojim instinktom.
En: He made the decision to trust his instincts.

Sl: Čas je bil, da izbere tisto, kar ga je osrečilo.
En: It was time to choose what made him happy.

Sl: Ko so se odpravili nazaj po stopnicah, je Miha v sebi nosil nov občutek odločnosti.
En: As they headed back down the stairs, Miha carried with him a new sense of determination.

Sl: Njegova negotovost je bila zamenjana s samozavestjo.
En: His uncertainty had been replaced with confidence.

Sl: Pripravljal se je na prihodnost z odprtim srcem in umom, pripravljen sprejeti vse, kar mu bo življenje prineslo.
En: He was preparing for the future with an open heart and mind, ready to embrace whatever life brought his way.

Sl: Tiho si je mislil, kako mu je dan povsem razblinil dvome.
En: He silently thought about how the day had completely dispelled his doubts.

Sl: Grajski stolp in sončni zahod sta mu podarila novo perspektivo.
En: The castle tower and the sunset had given him a new perspective.

Sl: Miha je zdaj vedel, da se bo moral večkrat povzpeti na to mesto miru, ko bo potreboval navdih.
En: Miha now knew that he would need to climb this place of peace more often whenever he needed inspiration.

Sl: Njegovi prijatelji so opazili spremembo v njegovem vedenju.
En: His friends noticed the change in his demeanor.

Sl: Gregor je rekel: "Si videl, kako se je svetloba spreminjala?
En: Gregor said, "Did you see how the light changed?

Sl: Čarobno, kajne?
En: Magical, wasn't it?"

Sl: ""Ja," je odgovoril Miha.
En: "Yes," Miha replied.

Sl: "In včasih je potrebno samo malo svetlobe, da vse postane jasno.
En: "And sometimes, all it takes is a little light to make everything clear."


Vocabulary Words:

• paved: tlakovani
• castle: grajski
• transitioning: prehajalo
• heralding: napovedovalo
• thrilled: navdušena
• calculating: preračunaval
• conquer: osvojijo
• pensive: zamišljen
• interrupting: prekinivši
• soothing: pomirjujočega
• promising: obljubljalo
• struggle: borba
• torn: razpet
• profound: globok
• horizon: obzorje
• tapestry: tapiserij
• fading: izginja
• hesitate: okleval
• instincts: instinktom
• determination: odločnosti
• dispelled: razblinil
• perspective: perspektivo
• demeanor: vedenju
• magical: čarobno
• clarity: jasnost
• path: poti
• decision: odločiti
• career: karieri
• uncertain: negotov
• inspiration: navdih

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Trust in the Ruins: A Tale of Survival and Sacrifice
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-06-07-22-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Prašen vetrič je pihal med ruševinami ljubljanske tržnice.
En: A dusty breeze blew through the ruins of the ljubljanske market.

Sl: Tržnica je bila zasilna konstrukcija, kjer so preživeli trgovali z dobrinami med odmevi preteklosti.
En: The market was a makeshift structure where survivors traded goods amidst the echoes of the past.

Sl: Bilo je pozno pomladansko popoldne, ko se je Gregor previdno prebijal med stojnicami.
En: It was a late spring afternoon when Gregor cautiously made his way through the stalls.

Sl: Vse, kar je iskal, je bilo zdravilo za bolno sestro.
En: All he was searching for was medicine for his sick sister.

Sl: Gregor je bil iznajdljiv preživelec, ki je skrbno skrival svojo pravo potrebo.
En: Gregor was a resourceful survivor who carefully hid his true need.

Sl: Nosil je staro kožno torbo, v kateri je imel le nekaj predmetov za barantanje.
En: He carried an old leather bag, in which he had only a few items for bargaining.

Sl: Njegov največji zaklad je bil družinski dedek, star prst, ki je prešel že tri generacije.
En: His greatest treasure was a family heirloom, an old ring that had passed through three generations.

Sl: Ob stojnici z različnimi medikamenti je stala Nina.
En: By a stall with various medications stood Nina.

Sl: Bila je odlična iskalka dragocenih predmetov in je dobro vedela, kako pridobiti največ iz svojih trgovanj.
En: She was an excellent seeker of valuable items and knew well how to get the most from her trades.

Sl: Skrbno je pazila na svoje predmete, njene oči pa so kazale skrito željo po družbi.
En: She carefully watched over her items, while her eyes revealed a hidden desire for companionship.

Sl: Nenavadna mešanica odločnosti in osamljenosti.
En: An unusual mix of determination and loneliness.

Sl: Gregor je previdno pristopil.
En: Gregor approached cautiously.

Sl: "Dober dan, Nina," je rekel tiho.
En: "Good day, Nina," he said quietly.

Sl: "Iščem nekaj posebnega."
En: "I'm looking for something special."

Sl: Nina je dvignila obrv.
En: Nina raised an eyebrow.

Sl: "Zdravilo? Kar nekaj na zalogi.
En: "Medicine? I have some in stock.

Sl: Ampak ne grem poceni."
En: But I don’t go cheap."

Sl: "Nimam veliko," je Gregor priznal in pokazal svojo torbo.
En: "I don't have much," Gregor admitted, showing his bag.

Sl: "Ampak imam nekaj res posebnega."
En: "But I have something really special."

Sl: Nina je pogledala prstan.
En: Nina looked at the ring.

Sl: Prstan je bil zlat, z drobnimi vgraviranimi vzorci.
En: The ring was gold, with fine engraved patterns.

Sl: Stara umetnost.
En: Old craftsmanship.

Sl: "Hm," je rekla, "kaj ti pomeni ta prstan?"
En: "Hmm," she said, "what does this ring mean to you?"

Sl: "Vse," je odgovoril Gregor, njegovo srce je trepetalo.
En: "Everything," Gregor responded, his heart trembling.

Sl: "Ampak brez zdravila..."
En: "But without the medicine..."

Sl: Napetost med njima je naraščala.
En: The tension between them grew.

Sl: Nina je razumela, kaj pomeni žrtvovati nekaj dragocenega.
En: Nina understood what it meant to sacrifice something precious.

Sl: Bila je sama na tem krutem svetu in ni vedela, komu lahko zaupa.
En: She was alone in this harsh world and didn't know whom she could trust.

Sl: "Gregor," je končno rekla.
En: "Gregor," she finally said.

Sl: "Dala ti bom malo zdravila za ta prstan.
En: "I’ll give you a little medicine for that ring.

Sl: In... mogoče bova lahko še kdaj trgovala."
En: And... maybe we can trade again sometime."

Sl: Gregor je čutil olajšanje, a tudi novo razumevanje.
En: Gregor felt relief, but also a new understanding.

Sl: "Hvala, Nina," je rekel in s tem sklenil dogovor.
En: "Thank you, Nina," he said, sealing the deal.

Sl: Začelo je deževati.
En: It started to rain.

Sl: Prah se je zmočil, razblinil.
En: The dust got wet, dissipating.

Sl: Medtem ko je Gregor hitro stiskal majhen paket z zdravilom, je Nina opazovala dež.
En: While Gregor quickly grasped the small package of medicine, Nina watched the rain.

Sl: Oba sta na nek način presenetila drug drugega.
En: They both surprised each other in a way.

Sl: Gregor se je naučil ceniti ranljivost, medtem ko je Nina odprla vrata možnosti zavezništev na svetu, ki je bil vse prej kot prijazen.
En: Gregor learned to appreciate vulnerability, while Nina opened the door to the possibility of alliances in a world that was anything but kind.

Sl: In medtem ko se je zrak počasi čistil, sta Gregor in Nina začutila rahel, skoraj pozabljen občutek – novo pazljivo obliko zaupanja, v dežju med porušenimi zidovi Ljubljane.
En: And as the air slowly cleared, Gregor and Nina felt a slight, almost forgotten feeling—a new cautious form of trust, in the rain amid the crumbling walls of Ljubljane.


Vocabulary Words:

• dusty: prašen
• breeze: vetrič
• ruins: ruševinami
• makeshift: zasilna
• survivors: preživeli
• goods: dobrinami
• echoes: odmevi
• resourceful: iznajdljiv
• bargaining: barantanje
• heirloom: družinski dedek
• engraved: vgraviranimi
• craftsmanship: umetnost
• medicine: zdravilo
• companion: družbi
• loneliness: osamljenosti
• eyebrow: obrv
• stock: zalogi
• sacrifice: žrtvovati
• precious: dragocenega
• relief: olajšanje
• trembling: trepetalo
• package: paket
• vulnerability: ranljivost
• alliance: zavezništva
• harsh: krutem
• trust: zaupanje
• amid: med
• crumbling: porušenimi
• pattern: vzorci
• determination: odločnosti

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: An Unplanned Love at Blejsko Lake
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-06-06-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Pod milim pomladanskim nebom, so se sončni žarki nežno igrali z vodo Blejskega jezera.
En: Under the gentle spring sky, the sun's rays played softly with the waters of Blejsko jezero.

Sl: Luka in Jasmina sta že dolgo načrtovala izlet do Blejskega gradu.
En: Luka and Jasmina had been planning a trip to Blejski grad for a long time.

Sl: Pot je bila obdana z bujnim zelenjem, kjer so cvetlice v polnem razcvetu oznanjale prihod pomladi.
En: The path was surrounded by lush greenery, where flowers in full bloom heralded the arrival of spring.

Sl: Ravno pravšnji čas za pustolovščine in morda še kaj več.
En: It was the perfect time for adventures and perhaps something more.

Sl: Luka je v srcu nosil željo, da bi Jasmini povedal, kar že dolgo čuti.
En: Luka carried the desire in his heart to tell Jasmina what he had been feeling for a long time.

Sl: Bil je prepričan, da je dan danes pravi za ta korak.
En: He was convinced that today was the right day for this step.

Sl: Jazminini previdni komentarji med hojo le še povečajo njegove simpatije do nje.
En: Jasmina's cautious comments during their walk only heightened his fondness for her.

Sl: "Luka, pazi, kamen je spolzek," je opozorila Jasmina.
En: "Luka, watch out, the stone is slippery," Jasmina warned.

Sl: A Luka je kljub temu želel biti pogumen in sproščen.
En: Yet, Luka still wanted to be brave and relaxed.

Sl: Ravno ko je s pogledom poiskal primeren trenutek, da zaupa svoja čustva, je Luka nenadno napačno stopil.
En: Just as he looked for the right moment to share his feelings, Luka mistakenly stepped wrong.

Sl: Njegova noga se je zvila, in čutil je ostro bolečino v gležnju.
En: His foot twisted, and he felt a sharp pain in his ankle.

Sl: Luka je poskušal nasmejati situacijo: "Zares imam 'srečo' pri izbiri trenutkov!"
En: Luka tried to lighten the situation with humor: "I sure have 'great luck' in timing!"

Sl: Jasmina je zavijala z očmi, vendar se je nasmehnila.
En: Jasmina rolled her eyes but smiled.

Sl: "Seveda, pravi pustolovec," je odgovorila.
En: "Of course, a true adventurer," she replied.

Sl: Čeprav sta se ustavila, Luka ni želel prekiniti izleta.
En: Although they had stopped, Luka did not want to interrupt the trip.

Sl: Zdelo se mu je pomembno, da Jasmini nič ne pokvari dneva.
En: It seemed important to him that nothing spoils the day for Jasmina.

Sl: Prepričeval jo je, da bo zdržal bolečino.
En: He assured her he could bear the pain.

Sl: "Glej, gradu sva že blizu," jo je vzpodbujal in se držal za zviti gleženj.
En: "Look, we're already close to the castle," he encouraged her, holding his twisted ankle.

Sl: Ko sta prispela do razgledne točke, je bila bolečina neznosna.
En: When they reached the viewpoint, the pain was unbearable.

Sl: Jasmina je takrat opazila, da Luka resnično trpi.
En: Jasmina then noticed that Luka was truly suffering.

Sl: "Sedi, Luka," mu je ukazovala in iz nahrbtnika izvlekla šal.
En: "Sit, Luka," she instructed and pulled a scarf from her backpack.

Sl: Previdno mu je obvezala gleženj, njen dotik pa je bil nežen in skrben.
En: She carefully bandaged his ankle, her touch gentle and caring.

Sl: Medtem ko mu je pomagala, je Luka pogledal Jasmino v oči.
En: While she helped him, Luka looked into Jasmina's eyes.

Sl: "Jasmina, imam ti nekaj povedati," je začel.
En: "Jasmina, I have something to tell you," he began.

Sl: Njegov glas je bil mehkejši.
En: His voice was softer.

Sl: "Ta dan sem si zamišljal drugače... toda pomembno mi je, da sem tukaj s tabo."
En: "I imagined this day differently... but what's important is that I'm here with you."

Sl: Jasmina se je nasmehnila.
En: Jasmina smiled.

Sl: "Luka, vem.
En: "Luka, I know.

Sl: Včasih načrte spremenijo druge stvari.
En: Sometimes plans change due to other things.

Sl: Ampak to ni pomembno.
En: But that doesn't matter.

Sl: Pomembno je, da si upaš in si odkrit."
En: What's important is that you're brave and honest."

Sl: Oba sta se zasmejala, sprijaznjena z dejstvom, da popolnost ne obstaja.
En: They both laughed, reconciled with the fact that perfection doesn't exist.

Sl: Popolnost je bila v trenutkih, ki sta jih delila.
En: Perfection was in the moments they shared.

Sl: Razgled je bil izjemen, vendar je bil pogled, ki sta mu ga nudila drug drugemu, še lepši.
En: The view was extraordinary, but the look they gave each other was even more beautiful.

Sl: To je bilo tisto, kar je Luka potreboval, da spozna: iskrenost in ranljivost sta močnejši od popoln urejenega načrta.
En: This was what Luka needed to realize: sincerity and vulnerability are stronger than a perfectly arranged plan.

Sl: Na koncu je bil to dan ljubezni, prijateljstva in novih začetkov.
En: In the end, it was a day of love, friendship, and new beginnings.


Vocabulary Words:

• gentle: nežno
• rays: žarki
• lush: bujnim
• heralded: označevale
• enthusiastic: navdušen
• cautious: previdni
• slippery: spolzek
• twisted: zviti
• unbearable: neznosna
• scarf: šal
• bandaged: obvezala
• sincerity: iskrenost
• vulnerability: ranljivost
• viewpoint: razgledna točka
• adventurer: pustolovec
• humor: humor
• assured: prepričeval
• fondness: simpatije
• anticipation: pričakovanje
• genuine: pristno
• unexpected: nenadno
• determined: odločen
• venture: podvig
• gracefully: graciozno
• nurtured: negovala
• emboldened: opogumil
• remarkable: izjemen
• resilience: prožnost
• thoroughly: temeljito
• endurance: vzdržljivost