Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Warmth: Matej's Journey to Embrace Community Spirit
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Sneg je nežno prekril pokrajino okoli Male vasi.
En: The snow gently blanketed the landscape around Mala vas.

Sl: Zima je bila v polnem razmahu, in vaščani so se zbrali na skupnem dogodku.
En: Winter was in full swing, and the villagers gathered for a communal event.

Sl: Sekali so drva, da bi se pripravili na dolge, hladne mesece, ki prihajajo.
En: They were chopping wood to prepare for the long, cold months ahead.

Sl: Zvok sekir, ki režejo skozi les, je odmeval med drevjem, in para diha je lebdela v mrzlem zraku.
En: The sound of axes cutting through wood echoed among the trees, and puffs of breath floated in the cold air.

Sl: Med njimi je bil Matej, tih in zaprt kmet.
En: Among them was Matej, a quiet and reserved farmer.

Sl: Stal je nekoliko odmaknjen od skupine, delal z zbranostjo in brez mnogo besed.
En: He stood somewhat apart from the group, working with concentration and without many words.

Sl: Matej se ni posebej veselil tovrstnih srečanj, a dolžnost do skupnosti ga je pripeljala med ljudi.
En: Matej did not particularly enjoy such gatherings, but his duty to the community brought him among the people.

Sl: Vse, kar je želel, je bilo hitro dokončati delo in se vrniti v mir njegove kmetije.
En: All he wanted was to finish the work quickly and return to the peace of his farm.

Sl: Medtem je Anja, njegova soseda, živahno skakljala med ljudmi.
En: Meanwhile, Anja, his neighbor, was lively and bouncing among the people.

Sl: Vedno pripravljena pomagati, vedno z nasmehom in toplino.
En: Always ready to help, always with a smile and warmth.

Sl: Anja je verjela v moč skupnosti, v smislu pripadnosti.
En: Anja believed in the power of community, in the sense of belonging.

Sl: Želela je, da tudi Matej začuti to povezanost.
En: She wanted Matej to feel this connection too.

Sl: Skrbno je načrtovala presenečenje — ko bi bila dela zaključena, bi pripravila manjše praznovanje ob kresu.
En: She had carefully planned a surprise—once the work was done, she would organize a small celebration by the bonfire.

Sl: "Daj, Matej," ga je sunila v rebra, ko je nosila košaro s prigrizki, "pojdimo vsi skupaj okoli ognja, bo zabavno!
En: "Come on, Matej," she nudged him in the ribs as she carried a basket of snacks, "let's all go around the fire together, it will be fun!"

Sl: "Matej jo je pogledal, nekoliko v zadregi.
En: Matej looked at her, somewhat embarrassed.

Sl: "Ne vem, Anja.
En: "I don't know, Anja.

Sl: Moram še domov.
En: I still need to go home.

Sl: Dovolj imam še dela.
En: I have plenty of work left."

Sl: "Ampak Anja ni tako hitro odnehala.
En: But Anja didn't give up so easily.

Sl: "Samo en kratki večer.
En: "Just one short evening.

Sl: Poglej, sva skoraj končala.
En: Look, we're almost done.

Sl: Malo počitka bo prav prišlo.
En: A little rest will do you good."

Sl: "Delo je postopoma zaključeno.
En: The work gradually concluded.

Sl: Drva so bila lepo zložena, pripravljena za zimo.
En: The wood was neatly stacked, prepared for winter.

Sl: Anja je neumorno povabila vse okoli kresa.
En: Anja tirelessly invited everyone around the bonfire.

Sl: Vedno z iskrico v očeh, ki je ni bilo mogoče zlahka prezreti.
En: Always with a sparkle in her eyes, which couldn't be easily ignored.

Sl: Matej je okleval, vendar je videl, kako se vaščani sproščajo in smejejo ob toploti ognja.
En: Matej hesitated, but he saw how the villagers relaxed and laughed in the warmth of the fire.

Sl: Njihovo veselje in smeh so ga predramili.
En: Their joy and laughter stirred something within him.

Sl: Zdelo se mu je, da se nekaj pomembnega dogaja, nekaj, česar še ni povsem razumel.
En: It seemed to him that something important was happening, something he did not quite understand yet.

Sl: Odložil je svoje orodje, preden je previdno stopil bližje k skupini, kjer je Anja že delila kruh in sir iz domače peke.
En: He put down his tools before cautiously stepping closer to the group, where Anja was already sharing homemade bread and cheese.

Sl: Sedel je na klop poleg nje, in Anja ga je pozdravila z velikim nasmehom.
En: He sat on a bench next to her, and Anja greeted him with a big smile.

Sl: "Vidiš?
En: "See?

Sl: Ni tako slabo.
En: It's not so bad."

Sl: "Matej je rahlo pokimal, še vedno v svojih mislih.
En: Matej nodded slightly, still lost in his thoughts.

Sl: Toda počasi, medtem ko je poslušal zgodbe in delil nekaj laskavo okornimi komentarji, je v njem zrasel občutek topline.
En: But slowly, as he listened to the stories and shared some awkward but appreciative comments, a feeling of warmth grew within him.

Sl: V tistem večeru pod zvezdami, ko je sneg nežno padal na zemljo, je Matej spoznal, da skupnost ni le dolžnost.
En: That evening under the stars, as the snow gently fell to the ground, Matej realized that community was not just a duty.

Sl: Bila je nekaj, kar te napolni z močjo, nekaj, kar niti najhladneje zime ne more premagati.
En: It was something that fills you with strength, something that not even the coldest winters can overcome.

Sl: Anja je v njem zasvetila iskrica radovednosti do ljudi, do njihovih zgodb.
En: Anja had sparked a curiosity in him about people, about their stories.

Sl: Morda se bo naslednjič manj okleval, je pomislil Matej.
En: Perhaps next time he would hesitate less, Matej thought.

Sl: Morda bo naslednjič še sam prinesel košaro.
En: Perhaps next time he would bring a basket himself.

Sl: Konec koncev, toplina ognja ni bila le v njegovem plamenu, ampak v ljudeh, ki so stali okoli njega.
En: After all, the warmth of the fire was not just in its flames, but in the people who stood around it.


Vocabulary Words:

• gently: nežno
• blanketed: prekril
• communal: skupnem
• axes: sekir
• echoed: odmeval
• apart: odmaknjen
• reserved: zaprt
• concentration: zbranostjo
• particularly: posebej
• gatherings: srečanj
• bouncing: skakljala
• belonging: pripadnosti
• surprise: presenečenje
• bonfire: kresu
• nudge: sunila
• embarrassed: zadregi
• concluded: zaključeno
• neatly: lepo
• stacked: zložena
• sparkle: iskrico
• hesitated: okleval
• laughter: smeh
• cautiously: previdno
• awkward: okornimi
• appreciative: laskavo
• strength: močjo
• overcome: premagati
• curiosity: radovednosti
• stories: zgodb
• stars: zvezdami

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Love and Choices Beneath Ljubljana's Winter Glow
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Miha je korakal po zasneženem Prešernovem trgu.
En: Miha was walking through the snowy Prešernov trg.

Sl: Bilo je mrzlo februarsko popoldne, le nekaj dni pred valentinovim.
En: It was a cold February afternoon, just a few days before Valentine's Day.

Sl: V zraku je dišalo po kuhanem vinu in sveže pečenem pecivu, ki so ga prodajali na zimskem sejmu.
En: The air smelled of mulled wine and freshly baked goods sold at the winter fair.

Sl: Lučke so svetile in obarvale trg v čarobne barve.
En: Lights were shining and coloring the square in magical hues.

Sl: Miha je imel veliko na umu.
En: Miha had a lot on his mind.

Sl: Ravno je prejel ponudbo za službo v tujini.
En: He had just received a job offer abroad.

Sl: To je bila priložnost, o kateri je sanjal.
En: It was an opportunity he had dreamed of.

Sl: A hkrati se je bal, kako bo to vplivalo na njegove odnose, še posebej z Nino.
En: But at the same time, he was afraid of how it would affect his relationships, especially with Nina.

Sl: Miha je z Nino zmenjen ob štirih.
En: Miha was meeting Nina at four o'clock.

Sl: Prihaja.
En: She was approaching.

Sl: Njeni rjavi lasje rahlo padajo čez ramena, s topel nasmeh na obrazu.
En: Her brown hair fell gently over her shoulders, with a warm smile on her face.

Sl: Miha čuti mešanico veselja in nervoze.
En: Miha felt a mix of joy and nervousness.

Sl: "Pozdravljen, Miha," ga pozdravi.
En: "Hello, Miha," she greeted him.

Sl: "Ljubljana je tako čudovita pozimi, se ti ne zdi?"
En: "Isn't Ljubljana so beautiful in winter?"

Sl: "Zdravo, Nina," se nasmehne.
En: "Hello, Nina," he smiled.

Sl: "Pridem sem vedno, ko rabim malo razmisliti."
En: "I come here whenever I need to think a bit."

Sl: Pokazal je na kip Franceta Prešerna in si oddrgnil sneg z ramen.
En: He pointed to the statue of France Prešeren and brushed the snow off his shoulders.

Sl: "Se dogaja kaj posebnega?" vpraša z rahlo rdečico na licih.
En: "Is something special happening?" she asked, with a slight blush on her cheeks.

Sl: Ima skrivnost, ki jo želi deliti, a ne ve, kako začeti.
En: She had a secret she wanted to share but didn’t know how to start.

Sl: Zbere pogum.
En: She gathered courage.

Sl: "Miha, morala bi ti nekaj povedati..." odloži glas.
En: "Miha, I need to tell you something..." she paused.

Sl: Prav takrat Miha povzame pogum, da bi razkril svoje velike novice.
En: Just then, Miha gathered the courage to reveal his big news.

Sl: Prekriža svojo pot z njenim trenutkom in omeni:
En: He crossed paths with her moment and mentioned,

Sl: "Nina, dobil sem službo. V tujini. Selim se..."
En: "Nina, I got a job. Abroad. I'm moving..."

Sl: Oba obstaneta, presenečena nad nenadnim razkritjem.
En: Both stopped, surprised by the sudden revelations.

Sl: Njuni skrivnosti sta se razkrili hkrati.
En: Their secrets had been unveiled simultaneously.

Sl: Miha opazi spremembo na Nininem obrazu in srce mu trepeta.
En: Miha noticed the change on Nina's face and his heart fluttered.

Sl: "Kaj pa ti si želela povedati?" vpraša previdno.
En: "What did you want to say?" he asked cautiously.

Sl: Nina globoko vdihne.
En: Nina took a deep breath.

Sl: Na valu čustev priznava:
En: Riding a wave of emotions, she confessed,

Sl: "Že dolgo te občudujem, Miha. Imam te rada."
En: "I've admired you for a long time, Miha. I love you."

Sl: Tišina.
En: Silence.

Sl: Ljudje okoli se smejejo, klepetajo, potiskajo mimo s šali, ovitimi okoli vratu.
En: People around them laughed, chatted, and pushed past with scarves wrapped around their necks.

Sl: Miha tiho stoji in obdeluje Ninine besede.
En: Miha stood quietly, processing Nina's words.

Sl: Potem, počasi, odgovori:
En: Then, slowly, he replied,

Sl: "Tudi jaz te imam rad, Nina.
En: "I love you too, Nina.

Sl: Nisem vedel, kako globoko, do zdaj."
En: I didn't realize how deeply, until now."

Sl: Oba se nasmehneta, nežno zadržita drug drugega za roke.
En: They both smiled and gently held each other's hands.

Sl: Snežinke nežno plavajo z neba, ustvarjajoč svetlo belino pod stopali.
En: Snowflakes floated softly from the sky, creating a bright whiteness underfoot.

Sl: Po začetnem šoku si vzameta trenutek, da premislita.
En: After the initial shock, they took a moment to think.

Sl: Odločita se za iskren pogovor o prihodnosti in občutkih.
En: They decided to have an honest conversation about the future and their feelings.

Sl: Miha razmišlja, da bi kljub ponudbi morda ostal, če odnos z Nino pomeni več, kot si je predstavljal.
En: Miha considered staying despite the job offer if the relationship with Nina meant more than he had imagined.

Sl: Nina dobi samozavest, da izrazi svoje želje ter začne verjeti v svojo moč in pogum.
En: Nina gained the confidence to express her desires and began to believe in her strength and courage.

Sl: Na koncu, oba sta se odločila za skok v neznano.
En: In the end, they both decided to leap into the unknown.

Sl: Skleneta, da se bosta pogumno srečevala z izzivi, naj bosta skupaj ali narazen.
En: They concluded that they would bravely face challenges, whether together or apart.

Sl: Ljubezen in odnosi se lahko razvijajo, kjer koli že so.
En: Love and relationships could evolve, wherever they may be.

Sl: Prešernov trg s snežno odejo postane njuno simbolično prizorišče novega začetka.
En: Prešernov trg with its snowy blanket became their symbolic scene for a new beginning.

Sl: Ko se lučke zasvetijo še bolj intenzivno in diši po praznikih, oba občutita toplino, sivjo povezano prihodnost, ki jima bo morda ponudila več, kot sta pričakovala.
En: As the lights shone more intensely and the scent of festivities filled the air, they both felt the warmth of a shared future, which might offer them more than they had expected.


Vocabulary Words:

• snowy: zasneženem
• square: trg
• mulled wine: kuhanem vinu
• baked goods: pečenem pecivu
• fair: sejmu
• magical: čarobne
• opportunity: priložnost
• abroad: tujini
• relationships: odnose
• approaching: prihaja
• shoulders: ramena
• nervousness: nervoza
• blush: rdečico
• reveal: razkril
• simultaneously: hkrati
• fluttered: trepeta
• cautiously: previdno
• admired: občudujem
• silence: tišina
• laugh: smejejo
• chat: klepetajo
• scarf: šal
• floated: plavajo
• underfoot: pod stopali
• initial: začetnem
• shock: šoku
• considered: razmišlja
• confidence: samozavest
• evolve: razvijajo
• festivities: praznikih

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Fashion: A Winter Tale of Warmth and Style
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Bilo je hladno zimsko jutro v modernem predmestju.
En: It was a cold winter morning in the modern suburb.

Sl: Ulice so bile okrašene s svetlečimi novoletnimi okraski in ljudje so hiteli po nakupovanje v toplih zimskih oblačilih.
En: The streets were decorated with shimmering New Year decorations, and people were rushing for shopping in warm winter clothing.

Sl: Anže in Tjaša sta hodila proti priljubljeni trgovini z oblačili.
En: Anže and Tjaša were walking towards a popular clothing store.

Sl: Vsak je imel svoj cilj.
En: Each had their own goal.

Sl: Anže je želel najti topel, trpežen zimski plašč, ki bi bil v okviru njegovega proračuna.
En: Anže wanted to find a warm, durable winter coat that would fit within his budget.

Sl: Tjaša pa je želela, da Anže izbere plašč, ki bo tudi moden.
En: Tjaša wanted Anže to choose a coat that would also be fashionable.

Sl: Ko sta stopila v trgovino, je bila gneča.
En: When they entered the store, it was crowded.

Sl: Povsod so bile napisane reklame za popuste.
En: Advertisements for discounts were written everywhere.

Sl: "Poglej tole!
En: "Look at this!"

Sl: " je rekla Tjaša, ko je opazila elegantne plašče na razprodaji.
En: said Tjaša, when she noticed the elegant coats on sale.

Sl: Anže jih je ogledoval z zanimanjem, vendar so mu cene dale mislit.
En: Anže examined them with interest, but the prices made him think.

Sl: "Morda bo ta topel," je rekel Anže, medtem ko je preverjal material in etiketo.
En: "Maybe this one is warm," said Anže, as he checked the material and the label.

Sl: "Kaj pa tale?
En: "What about this one?"

Sl: " je vprašala Tjaša in pokazala na plašč, ki je bil veliko bolj moderen.
En: Tjaša asked, pointing to a much more modern coat.

Sl: Bil je svetlo modre barve, kar je bilo trenutno zelo trendovsko.
En: It was light blue, which was very trendy at the moment.

Sl: Anže je pokimal, vendar je bil skeptičen.
En: Anže nodded, but was skeptical.

Sl: "Ne izgleda najbolj topel," je dejal.
En: "It doesn't look the warmest," he said.

Sl: Iskala sta naprej, ko sta naletela na plašč, ki je bil točno to, kar je Anže iskal.
En: They continued searching until they came across a coat that was exactly what Anže was looking for.

Sl: Bil je črn, z debelim materialom in podlogo, ki je obetala toplino tudi v najhujšem mrazu.
En: It was black, with thick material and lining that promised warmth even in the worst cold.

Sl: Vendar je bil mali problem – cena je bila malo nad Anžetovim načrtovanim proračunom.
En: However, there was a small problem – the price was slightly above Anže's planned budget.

Sl: "Kaj misliš?
En: "What do you think?"

Sl: " je vprašala Tjaša.
En: asked Tjaša.

Sl: "Vreden je vsakega centa.
En: "It's worth every cent."

Sl: "Anže je okleval, nato pa pomislil, kako pomembna je toplota.
En: Anže hesitated, then thought about how important warmth is.

Sl: Tjaša ga je spodbujala: "Včasih je vredno plačati malo več za udobje in stil.
En: Tjaša encouraged him: "Sometimes it's worth paying a little more for comfort and style."

Sl: "Končno se je odločil.
En: He finally decided.

Sl: "V redu," je rekel s smehom.
En: "Alright," he said with a laugh.

Sl: "Vzamem ga.
En: "I'll take it.

Sl: Ne bo mi žal.
En: I won't regret it."

Sl: "Ko sta izstopila iz trgovine, sta bila oba zadovoljna.
En: As they left the store, both were satisfied.

Sl: Anže je imel topel, trpežen in stilno trendovski plašč, Tjaša pa je bila vesela, da je pomagala prijatelju izbrati nekaj modernega.
En: Anže had a warm, durable, and stylistically trendy coat, and Tjaša was happy that she helped her friend choose something modern.

Sl: Ko sta hodila po ulici, obkrožena z veselem prazničnim vrvežem, sta vedela, da sta oba našla popolno ravnovesje med praktičnostjo in stilom.
En: As they walked down the street, surrounded by the cheerful holiday bustle, they knew they had both found the perfect balance between practicality and style.


Vocabulary Words:

• suburb: predmestje
• shimmering: svetlečimi
• decorations: okraski
• rushing: hiteli
• durable: trpežen
• budget: proračuna
• crowded: gneča
• advertisements: reklame
• discounts: popuste
• elegant: elegantne
• examine: ogledoval
• material: material
• label: etiketo
• trendy: trendovsko
• skeptical: skeptičen
• lining: podlogo
• slightly: malo
• hesitated: okleval
• comfort: udobje
• regret: žal
• bustle: vrvežem
• practicality: praktičnost
• warmth: toplina
• encouraged: spodbujala
• balanced: ravnovesje
• planned: načrtovanim
• goal: cilj
• examined: preverjal
• problem: problem
• worth: vreden

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Shadows to Success: Luka's Winter Challenge
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-13-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimski veter je tulil skozi špranje in zatresel okna v študentskem naselju.
En: The winter wind howled through the cracks and rattled the windows in the student dormitory.

Sl: Luka je sedel ob svoji mizi, zavit v debele volnene odeje, in strmel v gore gradiva.
En: Luka sat at his desk, wrapped in thick woolen blankets, staring at piles of study materials.

Sl: Njegov zvezek je bil komaj osvetljen s svetlobo skromne sveče.
En: His notebook was scarcely illuminated by the light of a modest candle.

Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo nemirno, saj ga je čakala pomembna zimska izpitna naloga.
En: His heart was restless as an important winter exam awaited him.

Sl: Luka je vedno bil zavzet študent.
En: Luka had always been a dedicated student.

Sl: Njegove ocene so mu prinesle štipendijo, ki mu je omogočala študij na odlični univerzi.
En: His grades had earned him a scholarship, allowing him to study at a prestigious university.

Sl: Medtem ko je bral zapiske, mu misli niso nehale brneti: Kaj če ne zmore?
En: While he read through his notes, thoughts buzzed incessantly in his mind: What if he couldn't manage?

Sl: Kaj če izgubi štipendijo zaradi slabega izpita?
En: What if he lost his scholarship because of a poor exam?

Sl: Nenadoma je mrk prekinilo trkanje na vratih.
En: Suddenly, the dreariness was interrupted by a knock at the door.

Sl: Bila sta Maja in Boris, njegova najboljša prijatelja.
En: It was Maja and Boris, his best friends.

Sl: V rokah sta držala lučke in nekaj toplih čajev.
En: They held flashlights and some warm teas in their hands.

Sl: "Luka, slišala sva za izpad elektrike," je rekla Maja, z nasmehom, ki je vedno deloval pomirjujoče.
En: "Luka, we heard about the power outage," said Maja, her smile always having a calming effect.

Sl: Luka je bil sprva okleval.
En: Luka hesitated at first.

Sl: "Nimam dovolj svetlobe," je rekel počasi, medtem ko je prestavil svečo bližje.
En: "I don't have enough light," he said slowly, as he moved the candle closer.

Sl: "Ne bom mogel študirati.
En: "I won't be able to study."

Sl: "Boris je stopil naprej, postavil na mizo še dve prenosni svetilki in rekel: "Pomagali ti bova.
En: Boris stepped forward, placed two portable lamps on the table and said, "We'll help you.

Sl: Skupaj bomo pregledali zapiske.
En: We'll go through the notes together."

Sl: " Maja je prikimala in potegnila stolek k mizi, pripravljena pomagati pri memoiranju.
En: Maja nodded and pulled a chair closer to the table, ready to assist with memorization.

Sl: Njihova skupinska vnema je razsvetlila sobo bolj kot katerakoli sveča.
En: Their collective enthusiasm lit up the room more than any candle could.

Sl: Luka je začutil nov val energije.
En: Luka felt a new wave of energy.

Sl: Medtem ko so skupaj pregledovali težke teme, se je počutil vse bolj samozavestno.
En: As they reviewed the difficult topics together, he felt increasingly confident.

Sl: Maja je delila svoje zapiske iz predavanja, Boris pa je sprožil vznemirljive debate, ki so Luki pomagale razumeti težavnejše pojme.
En: Maja shared her lecture notes, and Boris sparked stimulating debates that helped Luka grasp more challenging concepts.

Sl: Ura je hitro minila in noč je počasi popuščala zasneženemu jutru.
En: The hours flew by, and the night slowly gave way to a snowy morning.

Sl: Svetloba, zdaj naravna in mila, je pronicala skozi okna.
En: The light, now natural and gentle, seeped through the windows.

Sl: Luka je zaključil z učenjem in se prvič po dolgem času počutil pripravljenega na izpit.
En: Luka finished studying and, for the first time in a long while, felt prepared for the exam.

Sl: Naslednje jutro je z nasmehom na obrazu stopil v izpitno predavalnico.
En: The next morning, with a smile on his face, he walked into the exam hall.

Sl: Med reševanjem nalog je začutil mir, saj mu je prijateljstvo Maje in Borisa dalo novo prepričanje.
En: As he tackled the exam questions, he felt a sense of peace, knowing that the friendship of Maja and Boris had given him new confidence.

Sl: Luka je spoznal, da moč ni vedno v individualnosti, ampak v skupnosti in podpori.
En: Luka realized that strength wasn't always found in individuality but in community and support.

Sl: Na koncu se je Luka zavedal, da zmaga ni samo v odličnih ocenah, ampak tudi v prijateljstvih, ki ti stojijo ob strani.
En: In the end, Luka understood that success was not only in achieving excellent grades but also in having friends who stand by you.

Sl: Ko se je izpit končal, je Luka vedel, da so njegovi prijatelji del njegovega uspeha - tako kot svetloba tistega mrzlega zimskega večera, ko je bil skoraj pred obupom.
En: When the exam ended, Luka knew that his friends were part of his success—just like the light on that cold winter evening when he was on the verge of despair.


Vocabulary Words:

• howled: tulil
• cracks: špranje
• rattled: zatresel
• dormitory: naselje
• scarcely: komaj
• illuminated: osvetljen
• restless: nemirno
• dedicated: zavzet
• scholarship: štipendija
• prestigious: odlični
• dreariness: mrk
• hesitated: okleval
• portable: prenosni
• memorization: memoiranje
• enthusiasm: vnema
• stimulating: vznemirljive
• grasp: razumeti
• challenging: težavnejše
• concepts: pojme
• snowy: zasneženemu
• gentle: mila
• tackled: reševanjem
• peace: mir
• individuality: individualnosti
• community: skupnosti
• support: podpori
• achieving: zmaga
• success: uspeh
• verge: pred
• despair: obupom

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Solitude to Friendship: Matej's Courageous Leap
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je sedel na svoji postelji v dijaškem domu, nogo pa je imel dvignjeno na blazini.
En: Matej sat on his bed in the dormitory, with his leg elevated on a pillow.

Sl: Zimski veter je zunaj pihal močno, a znotraj je bilo toplo.
En: The winter wind was blowing strongly outside, but inside it was warm.

Sl: Leden mraz zunaj ni bil nič v primerjavi z njegovimi pomisleki.
En: The icy cold outside was nothing compared to his concerns.

Sl: Spomnil se je košarkarske tekme prejšnji teden, kjer si je zvil gleženj.
En: He remembered the basketball game last week, where he sprained his ankle.

Sl: Od takrat mu je bilo težko, bil je še bolj zadržan.
En: Since then, it had been difficult for him, and he had become even more withdrawn.

Sl: Danes pa je bila posebna priložnost, majhno družabno srečanje v skupni sobi.
En: Today, however, was a special occasion, a small social gathering in the common room.

Sl: Matej je želel preseči svojo sramežljivost.
En: Matej wanted to overcome his shyness.

Sl: Pogledal je proti vratom, nervozen.
En: He looked toward the door, nervous.

Sl: Vedel je, da bi moral tam spoznati nove ljudi.
En: He knew he should meet new people there.

Sl: Študij prava mu je vzel veliko časa, a vedno je hrepenel po pravih prijateljstvih.
En: Studying law had taken up a lot of his time, but he always longed for true friendships.

Sl: Ko se je odločil, da gre, si je zavezal copate in se počasi odpravil proti skupni sobi.
En: Deciding to go, he tied his slippers and slowly made his way to the common room.

Sl: V njej so bile še druge študentke in študenti, glasba je tiho igrala v ozadju, vonj po piškotih in toplih napitkih pa je napolnil prostor.
En: In it were other students, music playing softly in the background, the smell of cookies and warm drinks filling the space.

Sl: Matej je previdno vstopil.
En: Matej cautiously entered.

Sl: Klara in Tina sta sedeli pri mizi ob oknu, smejali sta se in klepetali.
En: Klara and Tina were sitting at a table by the window, laughing and chatting.

Sl: Matej jima je pogosto videl na hodniku, a nikoli ni zbral poguma, da bi se jima približal.
En: Matej often saw them in the hallway but never gathered the courage to approach them.

Sl: Vdihnil je globoko in s tresočim glasom rekel: "Živjo, smem prisesti?
En: He took a deep breath and, with a trembling voice, said, "Hi, may I join you?"

Sl: "Klara ga je prijazno pogledala.
En: Klara looked at him kindly.

Sl: "Seveda, usedi se.
En: "Of course, have a seat.

Sl: Pozdravljen, kako gre z gležnjem?
En: Hello, how's your ankle?"

Sl: "Matej je bil presenečen, da Klara ve za njegovo poškodbo.
En: Matej was surprised that Klara knew about his injury.

Sl: "Gre bolje, hvala.
En: "It's getting better, thank you."

Sl: "Tina se je nasmehnila.
En: Tina smiled.

Sl: "Slišala sem, da igraš videoigre.
En: "I heard you play video games.

Sl: Mogoče bi se kdaj lahko dobili in igrali skupaj.
En: Maybe we could meet up and play together sometime."

Sl: "Matej je občutil toplino v prsih.
En: Matej felt warmth in his chest.

Sl: "Z veseljem," se je strinjal in nadaljeval: "Pravzaprav tudi rad berem knjige in, seveda, rad gledam pravne drame.
En: "I'd love to," he agreed, and continued, "Actually, I also enjoy reading books and, of course, watching legal dramas."

Sl: "Izkazalo se je, da imata Klara in Tina podobne interese, obe sta se radi sproščali ob gledanju filmov in pisanju kreativnih zgodb.
En: It turned out that Klara and Tina had similar interests; both liked to relax by watching movies and writing creative stories.

Sl: Matej je čutil, kako napetost izginja, kako se počasi spoprijateljuje s prijetnimi in sprejemajočimi osebami.
En: Matej felt the tension fade away as he slowly became friends with these pleasant and accepting individuals.

Sl: Pogovor je potekal gladko, dokler se niso dogovorili, da se bodo naslednjič dobili na čaju v kampus kavarni, ko bo Matej lahko lažje hodil.
En: The conversation flowed smoothly until they agreed to meet next time for tea at the campus cafe, when Matej could walk more easily.

Sl: Ko se je večer končal, se je Matej poslovil.
En: As the evening ended, Matej said goodbye.

Sl: Oklenil se je svojih bergel in se počasi vrnil v svojo sobo, a ne več sam.
En: He grabbed his crutches and slowly returned to his room, but not alone anymore.

Sl: S seboj je nosil nasmeh in toplino tega večera.
En: He carried with him the smile and warmth of the evening.

Sl: Tega večera je Matej premagal strah pred socialnimi situacijami in ugotovil, da ima več skupnega s svojimi sovrstniki, kot je mislil.
En: That evening, Matej overcame his fear of social situations and realized that he had more in common with his peers than he thought.

Sl: Razumel je, da ga zavestna odločitev lahko pripelje do novih, dragocenih prijateljstev.
En: He understood that a conscious decision could lead him to new, valuable friendships.

Sl: Zdaj je bil bolj odprt in samozavesten, pripravljen soočiti se z novimi izzivi.
En: Now he was more open and confident, ready to face new challenges.

Sl: Zimski veter zunaj pa ni bil več tako mrzel.
En: The winter wind outside no longer felt so cold.


Vocabulary Words:

• dormitory: dijaški dom
• elevated: dvignjeno
• pillow: blazina
• icy: leden
• concerns: pomisleki
• sprained: zvil
• withdrawn: zadržan
• occasion: priložnost
• gathering: srečanje
• common room: skupna soba
• shyness: sramežljivost
• tied: zavezal
• cautiously: previdno
• approach: približal
• trembling: tresočim
• injury: poškodba
• warmth: toplina
• chest: prsi
• creative: kreativnih
• stories: zgodb
• pleasant: prijetnimi
• smoothly: gladko
• campus: kampus
• crutches: bergle
• overcame: premagal
• fear: strah
• peers: sovrstniki
• conscious: zavestna
• valuable: dragocenih
• confident: samozavesten

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rediscovering Joy: A Winter's Journey to New Beginnings
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-12-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Sneg je gosto padal, ko sta se Jure in Tina peljala proti družinski koči ob Blejskem jezeru.
En: The snow was falling thickly as Jure and Tina drove towards the family cabin by Blejsko jezero.

Sl: Bela odeja je prekrivala cesto, drevesa in strehe.
En: A white blanket covered the road, trees, and roofs.

Sl: Jezero je delno zamrznjeno, na njem so se lesketali koščki ledu.
En: The lake was partially frozen, with pieces of ice glistening on it.

Sl: Jure je trdno držal volan.
En: Jure held the steering wheel tightly.

Sl: Tina je bila ob njem, polna upanja in navdušenja.
En: Tina sat beside him, full of hope and excitement.

Sl: "Tina, poti so snežne.
En: "Tina, the roads are snowy.

Sl: Moramo biti previdni," je rekel Jure z resnim glasom.
En: We need to be careful," said Jure in a serious voice.

Sl: "Jure, vse bo v redu," mu je odgovorila Tina z nasmehom.
En: "Jure, everything will be fine," she replied with a smile.

Sl: "Letos bova ustvarila nove spomine.
En: "This year, we'll create new memories."

Sl: "Jure je zavzdihnil.
En: Jure sighed.

Sl: Po ločitvi staršev je bil vedno zaskrbljen.
En: After his parents' divorce, he was always concerned.

Sl: Tina pa je želela najti nekaj radosti v novem začetku.
En: Tina wanted to find some joy in a new beginning.

Sl: Ko sta prišla bližje koči, se je sneženje okrepilo.
En: As they got closer to the cabin, the snowfall intensified.

Sl: Snežna nevihta je otežila potovanje.
En: A snowstorm made the journey difficult.

Sl: Avto je začel drseti, Jure pa je tesno prijel volan.
En: The car began to slip, and Jure gripped the wheel tightly.

Sl: "Ne moreva se ustaviti zdaj," je dejal Jure napeto.
En: "We can't stop now," Jure said tensely.

Sl: "Tukaj sem s tabo, pridi, zmogla bova," ga je spodbudila Tina.
En: "I'm here with you, come on, we can do it," encouraged Tina.

Sl: Zdelo se ji je, da je čas, da ponovno najdeta povezanost, ki sta jo imela nekoč.
En: She felt it was time to rediscover the connection they once had.

Sl: S skupnimi močmi sta končno prispela do koče, oba izmučena.
En: With combined efforts, they finally reached the cabin, both exhausted.

Sl: Koča je bila obdana s snegom, z okna pa je visela velika ledena sveča.
En: The cabin was surrounded by snow, and a large icicle was hanging from the window.

Sl: Notri je bilo hladno, a prijetno.
En: Inside it was cold, yet cozy.

Sl: Ogenj v kaminu je osvetlil prostor in jima dal občutek topline.
En: The fire in the fireplace lit up the room and gave them a sense of warmth.

Sl: "Uspelo nama je," je rekel Jure z olajšanjem.
En: "We made it," said Jure with relief.

Sl: "Zdaj pa čas za nove tradicije," je predlagala Tina, dvigneč skodelico toplega čaja.
En: "Now it's time for new traditions," Tina suggested, raising a cup of warm tea.

Sl: Skupaj sta pripravila večerjo.
En: Together they prepared dinner.

Sl: Tina je zapela staro pesem, ki jo je učila babica.
En: Tina sang an old song her grandmother had taught her.

Sl: Jure se ji je pridružil, prvič po dolgem času nasmejan.
En: Jure joined in, smiling for the first time in a long while.

Sl: Bilo je kot nekdaj, a drugače, na njun način.
En: It was like before, but different, in their own way.

Sl: Ko se je zvečerilo, sta sedela ob kaminu.
En: As evening fell, they sat by the fireplace.

Sl: Govorila sta o lepih trenutkih, ki sledijo ne glede na spremembe.
En: They talked about beautiful moments that follow, no matter the changes.

Sl: Spomnila sta se, da ni pomembno, kaj se zgodi, vedno bosta skupaj ustvarjala spomine.
En: They reminded themselves that no matter what happens, they would always create memories together.

Sl: Tina je pogledala Jureta in tiho rekla: "Najina družina je drugačna, a je najina.
En: Tina looked at Jure and quietly said, "Our family is different, but it's ours."

Sl: "Jure se je strinjal, naslonil se je nazaj in pogoltnil zadnji požirek čaja.
En: Jure agreed, leaned back, and swallowed the last sip of tea.

Sl: Sedaj je razumel, da preteklosti ne more ohraniti, vendar lahko sprejme spremembe in najde srečo.
En: He now understood that he couldn't preserve the past, but he could accept changes and find happiness.

Sl: V trenutku miru so se zunaj nadaljevali nežni zvoki zimske noči, in snežna odeja je sijala pod zvezdnatim nebom.
En: In the moment of peace, the gentle sounds of the winter night continued outside, and the snow blanket shone under the starry sky.


Vocabulary Words:

• thickly: gosto
• blanket: odeja
• glistening: lesketali
• steering wheel: volan
• divorce: ločitev
• snowstorm: snežna nevihta
• slip: drseti
• gripped: prijel
• icicle: ledena sveča
• fireplace: kamin
• relief: olajšanje
• traditions: tradicije
• rediscover: ponovno najdeta
• exhausted: izmučena
• cozy: prijetno
• warmth: topline
• encouraged: spodbudila
• preserve: ohraniti
• changes: spremembe
• gentle: nežni
• surrounded: obdana
• sip: požirek
• starry: zvezdnatim
• intensified: okrepilo
• moment: trenutek
• froze: zamrznjeno
• tense: napeto
• hope: upanje
• excitement: navdušenja
• memories: spomine

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Snowy Solace: Facing Fears with Friendship in Ljubljana
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-12-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimsko jutro v Ljubljani je bilo sveže in hladno.
En: A winter morning in Ljubljana was fresh and cold.

Sl: Tivolski park je bil prekrit z nežno plastjo snega, ki se je bleščal v sončni svetlobi.
En: Tivoli Park was covered with a gentle layer of snow, which sparkled in the sunlight.

Sl: Poti so bile skoraj prazne, le nekaj smučarskih prog je bilo komaj vidnih na svežem snegu.
En: The paths were almost empty, with only a few ski tracks barely visible on the fresh snow.

Sl: Jure in Nina sta hodila po parku, oblečena v topla plašča.
En: Jure and Nina were walking through the park, dressed in warm coats.

Sl: Jure je kašljal.
En: Jure was coughing.

Sl: "Kaj pa če je kaj resnega?
En: "What if it's something serious?"

Sl: " je rekel Jure z zaskrbljenim glasom.
En: Jure said with a worried voice.

Sl: "Kaj takega?
En: "What kind of thing?"

Sl: " je vprašala Nina in ga pogledala s toplimi očmi.
En: asked Nina, looking at him with warm eyes.

Sl: "Verjetno je le prehlad.
En: "It's probably just a cold.

Sl: Vsekakor pa moraš k zdravniku.
En: But you definitely should see a doctor."

Sl: "Jure je zmajal z glavo.
En: Jure shook his head.

Sl: Bil je previden in pogosto je mislil na najslabše.
En: He was cautious and often thought of the worst scenarios.

Sl: Strah ga je bilo, da bi slišal kaj resnega od zdravnika.
En: He feared hearing something serious from the doctor.

Sl: "Zdravniki včasih preveč strašijo," je rekel tiho.
En: "Doctors sometimes over-alarm," he said quietly.

Sl: "Ne skrbi Jure," je Nina vztrajno govorila.
En: "Don't worry, Jure," Nina insisted.

Sl: "Karkoli je, bolje je vedeti in takoj zdraviti kot pa se mučiti.
En: "Whatever it is, it's better to know and treat it immediately than to suffer."

Sl: "Park je bil tih, zrak je bil hladen in svež.
En: The park was quiet; the air was cold and fresh.

Sl: Golci dreves so se bleščali pod zmrznjenimi vejami.
En: The bare trees glittered under frozen branches.

Sl: Jure je ljubil ta park, še posebej pozimi.
En: Jure loved this park, especially in winter.

Sl: Njegova mirnost mu je ponujala uteho.
En: Its tranquility offered him solace.

Sl: A zadnje čase ga je njegov kašelj skrbel.
En: But lately, his cough had been worrying him.

Sl: "Nina, res ne vem," je spet začel Jure, a Nina ga je že prej prijela za roko.
En: "Nina, I really don't know," Jure started again, but Nina had already taken his hand.

Sl: "Grem s tabo," je rekla odločno.
En: "I'll go with you," she said decisively.

Sl: "Ne boš sam.
En: "You won't be alone."

Sl: "Jure je vedel, kako dobra prijateljica je Nina.
En: Jure knew what a good friend Nina was.

Sl: Njena prisotnost mu je ponudila utemeljitev, ki je ni znal najti sam.
En: Her presence offered him the confidence he couldn't find within himself.

Sl: Sprejel je odločitev.
En: He made a decision.

Sl: Naredil bo prvi korak.
En: He would take the first step.

Sl: Čez nekaj dni sta se Jure in Nina vrnila iz parka, a tokrat iz druge smeri.
En: A few days later, Jure and Nina returned from the park, but this time from a different direction.

Sl: Sta namreč šla k zdravniku.
En: They had just been to the doctor.

Sl: Jure je bil živčen, vendar s trdno odločenostjo.
En: Jure was nervous yet steadfast in his determination.

Sl: "Vse je v redu," je rekel Jure, ko sta končno zapustila ordinacijo.
En: "Everything's fine," Jure said as they finally left the office.

Sl: "Rekel je, da gre za blag prehlad.
En: "He said it's just a mild cold."

Sl: "Nina se je nasmehnila.
En: Nina smiled.

Sl: "Kaj sem ti rekla?
En: "What did I tell you?

Sl: Videl boš, vse bo bolje!
En: You'll see, everything will get better!"

Sl: "Ko sta hodila po parku, je Jure občutil neverjetno olajšanje.
En: As they walked through the park, Jure felt an incredible relief.

Sl: Bil je hvaležen Nini za njeno vztrajnost in pomoč.
En: He was grateful to Nina for her persistence and support.

Sl: Zdaj je vedel, da ne sme dovoliti, da strah prevlada nad njim.
En: Now he knew he shouldn't let fear take over.

Sl: Spoznal je, kako pomembno je skrbeti za svoje zdravje in se zanašati na prijatelje.
En: He realized how important it is to take care of one's health and rely on friends.

Sl: Zimski Tivoli park je bil še vedno čudovit in miren, a tokrat Jure ni gledal naokoli z obremenjenim srcem.
En: Winter Tivoli Park was still beautiful and peaceful, but this time Jure wasn't looking around with a heavy heart.

Sl: Bil je sproščen in poln novega upanja.
En: He was relaxed and full of new hope.

Sl: Ko sta z Nino hodila po snežnih poteh, je začutil toplino kljub hladnemu zimskemu vetru.
En: As he and Nina walked along the snowy paths, he felt warmth despite the cold winter wind.

Sl: "Naslednjič, ko pridem, bom s sabo pripeljal sani," je dejal Jure z nasmehom.
En: "Next time I come, I'll bring a sled," Jure said with a smile.

Sl: Tako je Jure našel nov način za soočanje s svojimi strahovi in spoznal, da ni vse tako strašno, če imaš ob sebi prave ljudi.
En: Thus, Jure found a new way to face his fears and realized that nothing is too scary when you have the right people by your side.


Vocabulary Words:

• coughing: kašljal
• worried: zaskrbljen
• decisively: odločno
• treat: zdraviti
• solace: uteho
• tragedy: tragedija
• tranquility: mirnost
• presence: prisotnost
• confidence: utemeljitev
• nervous: živčen
• relief: olajšanje
• persistence: vztrajnost
• support: pomoč
• fear: strah
• health: zdravje
• rely: zanesti
• snowy: snežnih
• barren: golci
• glittered: bleščali
• branches: vejami
• determination: odločenost
• mild: blag
• hope: upanje
• dreary: burne
• solemn: resen
• vigor: moč
• sledge: sani
• stubborn: trmast
• helpless: nemocan
• contentment: zadovoljstvo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Winter's Embrace: A Tale of Friendship at Jezero Bled
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-11-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Je bil lep zimski dan.
En: It was a beautiful winter day.

Sl: Nebo je bilo jasno in svetlo.
En: The sky was clear and bright.

Sl: Sneg je pokrival okoliške gore.
En: Snow covered the surrounding mountains.

Sl: Jezero Bled je bilo čudovito, kot vedno.
En: Jezero Bled was wonderful, as always.

Sl: Zima je prinesla tišino in mir.
En: Winter brought silence and peace.

Sl: Na jezeru je bila majhna kapelica na otoku.
En: On the lake, there was a small chapel on the island.

Sl: Vse je bilo idilično.
En: Everything was idyllic.

Sl: Matej, Nina in Jure so hodili po poti ob jezeru.
En: Matej, Nina, and Jure walked along the path by the lake.

Sl: Matej je bil nasmejan, a v sebi je skrival nekaj.
En: Matej was smiling, but he was hiding something inside.

Sl: Imel je ponavljajočo bolezen, ki se je poslabšala pozimi.
En: He had a recurring illness that worsened in winter.

Sl: Ni želel skrbeti svojih prijateljev.
En: He didn't want to worry his friends.

Sl: "Kako čudovit dan!
En: "What a beautiful day!"

Sl: " je rekla Nina.
En: Nina said.

Sl: Njen glas je bil poln veselja.
En: Her voice was full of joy.

Sl: "Moramo iti na pohod do kapelice," je predlagala.
En: "We must take a hike to the chapel," she suggested.

Sl: Jure se je strinjal.
En: Jure agreed.

Sl: Matej se je pretvarjal, da je v redu.
En: Matej pretended to be okay.

Sl: Ni želel zamuditi prilike, da bi preživel čas s prijatelji.
En: He didn't want to miss the chance to spend time with his friends.

Sl: Pot do kapelice je bila strma.
En: The path to the chapel was steep.

Sl: Sneg je škripal pod nogami.
En: The snow crunched under their feet.

Sl: Matej je začutil utrujenost.
En: Matej felt tired.

Sl: Dihanje mu je postajalo vse težje.
En: His breathing became more difficult.

Sl: A ni želel reči ničesar.
En: But he didn't want to say anything.

Sl: Želel je biti hraber.
En: He wanted to be brave.

Sl: Ko so se bližali vrhu, je Mateja premagalo.
En: As they approached the top, Matej was overcome.

Sl: Kolena so mu popustila, padel je na kolena.
En: His knees gave way, and he fell to his knees.

Sl: Nina in Jure sta bila presenečena.
En: Nina and Jure were surprised.

Sl: Hitro sta pritekla do njega.
En: They quickly ran to him.

Sl: "Matej, kaj je narobe?
En: "Matej, what's wrong?"

Sl: " je vprašal Jure, vidno prestrašen.
En: Jure asked, visibly frightened.

Sl: Matej je s težavo spregovoril.
En: Matej spoke with difficulty.

Sl: "Oprostita," je rekel s tresočim glasom.
En: "I'm sorry," he said with a trembling voice.

Sl: "Imam bolezen, ki pride z zimo.
En: "I have an illness that comes with winter.

Sl: Želel sem biti z vama, ne pa da vama pokvarim dan.
En: I wanted to be with you, not to spoil your day."

Sl: "Nina ga je prijela za roko.
En: Nina took his hand.

Sl: "Matej, prijatelji smo.
En: "Matej, we are friends.

Sl: Pomembno je, da si z nami, ne glede na vse.
En: It's important that you're with us, no matter what."

Sl: " Jure je pokimal.
En: Jure nodded.

Sl: Zdelo se mu je žalostno, da jim ni zaupal prej.
En: He felt sad that Matej hadn't trusted them earlier.

Sl: Počasi so se vrnili v varno dolino.
En: Slowly, they returned to the safe valley.

Sl: Jure in Nina sta prilagodila načrte.
En: Jure and Nina adjusted the plans.

Sl: Šli so na toplo pijačo v bližnji kavarni.
En: They went for a warm drink in a nearby café.

Sl: Matej je sedel z njima, tokrat sproščen in spoštovan.
En: Matej sat with them, this time relaxed and respected.

Sl: Naučil se je, da ni sam v svojih težavah.
En: He learned that he was not alone in his troubles.

Sl: Njihovo prijateljstvo je bilo močnejše kot kdaj koli prej.
En: Their friendship was stronger than ever before.

Sl: Čas, ki so ga preživeli skupaj, je bil poseben, s prijatelji ob strani pa je bila vsaka skrb lažja.
En: The time they spent together was special, and with friends by his side, every worry was easier.

Sl: Še vedno so občudovali lepoto okoli jezera, zdaj pa v duhu prijateljstva in sprejemanja.
En: They still admired the beauty around the lake, now in the spirit of friendship and acceptance.

Sl: Zima na Bledu je bila posebna.
En: Winter at Bled was special.

Sl: Sneg je sijal v soncu, a nič bolj kot njihova povezanost.
En: The snow shone in the sun, but nothing more so than their connection.

Sl: In tako so sedeli ob jezeru, prijatelji, ki bodo vedno tam drug za drugega.
En: And so they sat by the lake, friends who would always be there for each other.


Vocabulary Words:

• surrounding: okoliške
• idyllic: idilično
• recurring: ponavljajočo
• illness: bolezen
• worsened: poslabšala
• suggested: predlagala
• pretended: pretvarjal
• steep: strma
• crunched: škripal
• aprilok: bližali
• overcome: premagalo
• fell: padel
• frightened: prestrašen
• trembling: tresočim
• spoil: pokvarim
• trusted: zaupal
• adjusted: prilagodila
• café: kavarni
• relaxed: sproščen
• respected: spoštovan
• troubles: težavah
• admired: občudovali
• connection: povezanost
• accepted: sprejemanja
• trusted: zaupal
• spirit: duhu
• firmness: trdnosti
• sparkle: sijal
• stubborn: trmasta
• situation: stanja

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Beneath the Snow: A Library Tale of Rediscovery
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-11-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Matejevi koraki so tiho odzvanjali po trdnih tleh vaške knjižnice v Radovljici.
En: Matej's steps softly echoed on the solid floors of the village library in Radovljica.

Sl: Zima je potrkavala na vrata, sneg je mehko padal skozi okna, ki so nudila pogled na belo pokrajino.
En: Winter was knocking at the door, snow gently falling through the windows that offered a view of the white landscape.

Sl: Notranjost knjižnice je bila topla in prijetna, kot zavetje pred hladnim zunaj.
En: The interior of the library was warm and pleasant, like a haven from the cold outside.

Sl: Visoke knjižne police so bile polne zgodb in zgornje luči so nežno osvetljevale prostor.
En: Tall bookshelves were full of stories, and the overhead lights gently illuminated the space.

Sl: Matej je bil zaposlen in introvertiran knjižnični asistent, ki se je bližal osebni prelomnici.
En: Matej was a diligent and introverted library assistant, approaching a personal turning point.

Sl: Po smrti njegovega ljubljenega dedka ni vedel, kako naj se premakne naprej.
En: After the death of his beloved grandfather, he didn't know how to move forward.

Sl: Njegova sestra Nina je bila praktična.
En: His sister Nina was practical.

Sl: Vedno je imela polne roke dela s svojo družino in kariero.
En: She always had her hands full with her family and career.

Sl: Matej je bil zato pogosto sam s svojimi mislimi.
En: Therefore, Matej was often alone with his thoughts.

Sl: Zala, njuna mlajša sestrična, se je neobičajno in pogumno soočila z žalostjo.
En: Zala, their younger cousin, faced grief unconventionally and bravely.

Sl: Zala je prišla v Radovljico s svežimi idejami.
En: Zala came to Radovljica with fresh ideas.

Sl: Hotela je pomagati Mateju, da najde pot iz svoje rute.
En: She wanted to help Matej find a way out of his rut.

Sl: Nekega zimskega jutra, ko je zmrzovalo, sta Matej in Zala sedela v knjižnici.
En: One frosty winter morning, Matej and Zala sat in the library.

Sl: "Matej, stari oče je rad pripovedoval zgodbe.
En: "Matej, grandfather loved telling stories.

Sl: Kaj če bi organiziral dogodek tukaj?
En: What if you organized an event here?"

Sl: " je predlagala Zala z nasmehom.
En: suggested Zala with a smile.

Sl: "Večeri zgodb za prebivalce?
En: "Storytelling evenings for the residents?

Sl: Toliko jih je imel rad.
En: He loved them so much."

Sl: "Matej je bil sprva negotov.
En: Matej was initially unsure.

Sl: "Nisem prepričan, če sem za to," je dejal potiho.
En: "I'm not sure if I'm up for it," he said quietly.

Sl: Ampak srce mu je zaigralo ob misli na dedkov vpliv in radost, ki jo prinašajo zgodbe.
En: But his heart leapt at the thought of his grandfather's influence and the joy that stories bring.

Sl: Nina se mu je pridružila pri kosilu in ga bodrila: "Brat, to je izvrstna ideja.
En: Nina joined him for lunch and encouraged him: "Brother, this is a brilliant idea.

Sl: Dedek bi bil ponosen.
En: Grandfather would be proud."

Sl: "Po mnogih premislekih je Matej le sprejel izziv.
En: After much contemplation, Matej accepted the challenge.

Sl: Organiziral je dogodek za vse vaščane.
En: He organized an event for all the villagers.

Sl: Knjižnica se je tisti večer spremenila v toplo, svetlo srce skupnosti.
En: That evening, the library transformed into the warm, bright heart of the community.

Sl: Ljudje so prihajali, nekateri s svojimi zgodbami, drugi s poslušalskimi ušesi.
En: People came, some with their stories, others with listening ears.

Sl: Med dogodkom so se delile zgodbe srca.
En: During the event, stories of the heart were shared.

Sl: Nekatere so bile o preteklih zimah, druge o skritih spominih.
En: Some were about past winters, others about hidden memories.

Sl: Ko je Zala stopila naprej in delila neznano zgodbo o dedku, je Matej na novo videl dedkove korenine in njegove pustolovske navdihe, ki jih prej ni poznal.
En: When Zala stepped forward and shared an unknown story about their grandfather, Matej saw new roots and adventurous inspirations of his grandfather that he hadn't known before.

Sl: Ta izkušnja je Mateja globoko ganila.
En: This experience deeply moved Matej.

Sl: Videti, kako so zgodbe povezale ljudi, mu je dalo moč.
En: Seeing how stories connected people gave him strength.

Sl: Ugotovil je, da si želi tudi sam ustvarjati.
En: He realized he wanted to create too.

Sl: V njemu je vzplamtela želja po pisanju, ki jo je pred leti opustil.
En: A desire to write, which he had abandoned years ago, ignited within him.

Sl: Ko so se luči ugasnile, je zima še vedno plezala po oknih.
En: When the lights went out, winter was still crawling up the windows.

Sl: A v Matejevem srcu je začela rasti toplina.
En: But in Matej's heart, warmth began to grow.

Sl: Bil je pripravljen narediti prvi, drzen korak proti pisanju.
En: He was ready to take the first, bold step towards writing.

Sl: Ne tako velik, a z veliko poguma.
En: Not a big one, but with a lot of courage.

Sl: Tako je počastil dedkovo dušo in našel smisel v svojem lastnem življenju.
En: This is how he honored his grandfather's spirit and found meaning in his own life.

Sl: Zala in Nina sta stali ob njem, ponosni in srečni.
En: Zala and Nina stood by him, proud and happy.

Sl: Matej je našel svoj smerokaz.
En: Matej found his compass.

Sl: Bil je bližje svojemu dedku in svoji sestri, a hkrati tudi sebi.
En: He was closer to his grandfather and his sister, but also to himself.


Vocabulary Words:

• echoed: odzvanjali
• solid: trdnih
• landscape: pokrajino
• haven: zavetje
• illuminated: osvetljevale
• diligent: zaposlen
• introverted: introvertiran
• turning point: prelomnica
• beloved: ljubljenega
• practical: praktična
• grief: žalostjo
• unconventionally: neobičajno
• bravely: pogumno
• frosty: zmrzovalo
• suggested: predlagala
• influence: vpliv
• encouraged: bodrila
• contemplation: premislekih
• transformed: spremenila
• community: skupnosti
• adventurous: pustolovske
• inspirations: navdihe
• moved: ganila
• realized: ugotovil
• ignited: vzplamtela
• crawling: plezala
• bold: drzen
• courage: poguma
• honored: počastil
• meaning: smisel

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Heritage or Progress? Siblings Discover Harmony at Lake Bled
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-10-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Svečani zimski dan je razkril jezero Bled v vsej njegovi ledeni lepoti.
En: The festive winter day revealed Lake Bled in all its icy beauty.

Sl: Snežne kapljice so nežno padale na okolico, prekrivajoč vse s puhasto odejo.
En: Snowflakes gently fell on the surroundings, covering everything with a fluffy blanket.

Sl: Na obali jezera je stala stara družinska koča, skrbno varovana skrivnost družine Novak.
En: On the shore of the lake stood an old family cottage, carefully guarded as the secret of the Novak family.

Sl: Luka, najstarejši brat, je stal na pragu koče.
En: Luka, the eldest brother, stood on the cottage's doorstep.

Sl: V rokah je držal staro ključavnico, ki jo je njegov dedi pritrjeval vsako zimo.
En: In his hands, he held an old lock that his grandfather had attached every winter.

Sl: Oče jim je vedno govoril, kako je njihova babica želela, da koča ostane v družini.
En: Their father always told them how their grandmother wanted the cottage to remain in the family.

Sl: Luka je čutil breme te želje, ker je želel spoštovati tradicijo.
En: Luka felt the weight of this wish, as he wanted to honor the tradition.

Sl: Petra, mlajša sestra, je prišla po zasneženi poti.
En: Petra, the younger sister, came along the snowy path.

Sl: Njene misli so bile polne želja za prihodnost.
En: Her thoughts were full of wishes for the future.

Sl: Sanjala je o uspehu v poslu.
En: She dreamed of business success.

Sl: Prodaja koče bi ji omogočila začetek poslovanja.
En: Selling the cottage would allow her to start her own venture.

Sl: Ni razumela, zakaj bi kočo ohranjali.
En: She didn't understand why they should keep the cottage.

Sl: Za njo je bila to priložnost za napredek.
En: For her, it was an opportunity for progress.

Sl: Maja, srednja sestra, je z lahkoto hodila po snegu.
En: Maja, the middle sister, walked easily through the snow.

Sl: Imela je sposobnost, da je občutila, kaj čutijo vsi okoli nje.
En: She had the ability to sense what everyone around her was feeling.

Sl: Njeno srce je želelo ohraniti mir in ljubezen v družini.
En: Her heart wanted to keep peace and love within the family.

Sl: Notranjost koče je bila topla in prijetna.
En: The interior of the cottage was warm and cozy.

Sl: Kamin je prasketal in obdajal sobo z mehko svetlobo.
En: The fireplace crackled, enveloping the room with a soft light.

Sl: Zrak je bil poln prijetnega vonja po smrekovem lesu.
En: The air was filled with the pleasant scent of spruce wood.

Sl: "Luka, mislim, da bi morali prodati to mesto," je začela Petra med pripravljanjem večerje.
En: "Luka, I think we should sell this place," Petra began while preparing dinner.

Sl: "Pomislite, koliko časa bi lahko investirala v posel.
En: "Think of how much time I could invest in a business."

Sl: ""Ampak Petra, to je naša dediščina," je Luka odvrnil, zadržujoč pogled na steni, kjer je visela stara ura.
En: "But Petra, this is our heritage," Luka replied, keeping his gaze on the wall where an old clock hung.

Sl: Njegov glas je bil poln čustev, ki so se mešala z odločnostjo.
En: His voice was full of emotions mixed with determination.

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

Sl: "Lahko najdemo rešitev," je rekla.
En: "We can find a solution," she said.

Sl: "Treba je samo poslušati.
En: "We just need to listen.

Sl: Vsi si želimo najboljše.
En: We all want what's best."

Sl: "Prihod novega leta je bil že tik pred vrati.
En: The arrival of the new year was just around the corner.

Sl: Oštevilčilo na koledarju je nakazovalo eno uro do polnoči.
En: The calendar marked an hour until midnight.

Sl: Sneg je zunaj še vedno padal.
En: The snow was still falling outside.

Sl: V koči je napetost naraščala.
En: Tension was rising in the cottage.

Sl: Petra in Luka sta dvignila glasove, vsak branil svoje argumente.
En: Petra and Luka raised their voices, each defending their arguments.

Sl: V tistem trenutku je Maja jokala.
En: At that moment, Maja cried.

Sl: Njena bolečina je bila vidna.
En: Her pain was visible.

Sl: "Poslušajmo se," je nadaljevala Maja tiho.
En: "Let's listen to each other," Maja continued quietly.

Sl: "Kaj če obdržimo kočo, a jo oddamo turistom?
En: "What if we keep the cottage but rent it out to tourists?

Sl: Tako ohranimo dediščino in ti, Petra, dobiš sredstva za svoj posel.
En: That way, we preserve the heritage and you, Petra, get the funds for your business."

Sl: "Besede Maje so res odmevale po prostoru.
En: Maja's words truly resonated in the room.

Sl: Njena zamisel je počasi pridobivala pozornost.
En: Her idea was slowly gaining attention.

Sl: Luka je pogledal skozi okno.
En: Luka looked out the window.

Sl: Videl je, kako sneg pokriva vse nepravilnosti in ustvarja harmonijo.
En: He saw how the snow covered all imperfections and created harmony.

Sl: Petra je razumela, da lahko ohrani oba svetova.
En: Petra understood that she could preserve both worlds.

Sl: Ko je ura odbila polnoč, so se objeli.
En: When the clock struck midnight, they embraced.

Sl: Sneli so stare spore in novo leto začeli s strinjanjem, ki je izžarevalo toplino vseh novoletnih sanj.
En: They put aside old disputes and started the new year with an agreement that radiated the warmth of all New Year's dreams.

Sl: Koča ob Bledu je ostala v družini, a z modernim pridihom - zdaj hotel turista, pa vendar še vedno prazno za trenutke, ko bo družina želela ponovno stopiti skozi njena vrata in začutiti bližino preteklosti.
En: The cottage by Lake Bled remained in the family but with a modern touch - now a tourist inn, yet still vacant for moments when the family would want to walk through its doors again and feel the closeness of the past.


Vocabulary Words:

• festive: svečani
• revealed: razkril
• surroundings: okolico
• cozy: prijetna
• fireplace: kamin
• crackled: prasketal
• gaze: pogled
• determination: odločnost
• courage: pogum
• solution: rešitev
• tension: napetost
• embraced: objeli
• disputes: spore
• modern: modernim
• venture: poslovanje
• heritage: dediščina
• weigh: breme
• opportunity: priložnost
• progress: napredek
• ability: sposobnost
• peace: mir
• enveloping: obdajal
• scent: vonja
• spruce: smrekovem
• pleasant: prijetnega
• marked: nakazovalo
• midnight: polnoč
• resonated: odmevale
• harmony: harmonijo
• preserve: ohranimo