Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling the Lost Legend of Ljubljana's Silent Guardian
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Živahen zvok petard in glasbe je odzvanjal po praznično osvetljeni Ljubljani, kjer so se na trgu zbirali ljudje in čakali na silvestrovo polnoč.
En: The lively sound of firecrackers and music resonated through the festively lit Ljubljana, where people gathered in the square waiting for New Year's midnight.

Sl: Medtem je bil Matej nekje drugje, zaprt v svetu svoje domišljije in raziskovanj.
En: Meanwhile, Matej was elsewhere, locked in the world of his imagination and explorations.

Sl: Stal je pred Ljubljansko katedralo, njegovo srce pa je bilo polno vznemirjenja.
En: He stood in front of Ljubljana Cathedral, his heart full of excitement.

Sl: Snežinke so počasi padale z neba, tiho oblikovale mehko preprogo, ki je prekrivala stara tlakovana tla.
En: Snowflakes slowly fell from the sky, quietly forming a soft carpet that covered the old cobblestone ground.

Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil in stopil skozi težka vrata katedrale.
En: Matej took a deep breath and stepped through the heavy cathedral doors.

Sl: Notranjost je bila osvetljena le z nekaj svečami, katerih plameni so nežno migotali in se razbijali ob stropno baročno poslikavo.
En: The interior was lit only by a few candles, whose flames gently flickered and reflected off the baroque ceiling paintings.

Sl: Svetloba sveč je osvetljevala starodavne freske, ki so pripovedovale zgodbe iz preteklosti, zgodbe, ki so ves čas vabile Mateja k raziskovanju.
En: The candlelight illuminated ancient frescoes that told stories from the past, stories that had always invited Matej to explore.

Sl: Alenka, Matejeva prijateljica in strokovnjakinja za umetnostno zgodovino, in Tine, mladi nadobudni arhitekt, sta sedela v kotu katedralske dvorane, zatopljena v knjige in arhive, ki so jih s težavo pridobili.
En: Alenka, Matej's friend and an expert in art history, and Tine, a young aspiring architect, sat in the corner of the cathedral hall, absorbed in books and archives they had painstakingly acquired.

Sl: "Alenka, ali misliš, da je tu res nekaj zanimivega?" je vprašal Matej, bodisi iz radovednosti bodisi iz strahu pred neuspehom.
En: "Alenka, do you really think there is something interesting here?" asked Matej, either out of curiosity or fear of failure.

Sl: "Verjamem, da boš našel tisto, kar iščeš," je odgovorila Alenka z nasmehom.
En: "I believe you'll find what you're looking for," replied Alenka with a smile.

Sl: Tine je prikimal, "Stari dokumenti govorijo o nečem posebnem. Potrebujemo le potrpljenje."
En: Tine nodded, "The old documents speak of something special. We just need patience."

Sl: Matej se je hitro lotil dela.
En: Matej quickly got to work.

Sl: Ura je neutrudno tiktakala, čas je prihajal h koncu leta.
En: The clock tirelessly ticked, as the year was coming to an end.

Sl: Z električnim plamenom luči v roki je iskal med stotinami starih rokopisov in skrbno pregledoval vsako podrobnost na freskah.
En: With an electric flame of light in his hand, he searched among hundreds of old manuscripts and carefully examined every detail on the frescoes.

Sl: Globoko v sebi si je želel najti karkoli, kar bi lahko obogatilo njegovo razumevanje slovenske dediščine.
En: Deep down, he hoped to find anything that could enrich his understanding of Slovenian heritage.

Sl: Ko je bila ura skoraj polnoč, je Matejev pogled pritegnila freska, ki je prej ni opazil.
En: When it was almost midnight, Matej’s gaze was drawn to a fresco he hadn't noticed before.

Sl: Sčasoma so Matejevi prsti začeli slediti subtilnim potezam čopiča na sliki, in tam, skrita pred očmi, je bila zgodba, ki je dolgo čakala, da jo odkrijejo.
En: In time, Matej’s fingers began to follow the subtle brushstrokes on the painting, and there, hidden from sight, was a story that had long awaited discovery.

Sl: Stara legenda o pogumnem slovenskem vitezu, ki je obranil mesto pred napadalci, a njegovo ime je izginilo iz zgodovine.
En: An old legend about a brave Slovenian knight who defended the city from attackers, but whose name had vanished from history.

Sl: Matej je začutil navdušenje, kako se mu preveša okoli srca.
En: Matej felt excitement welling around his heart.

Sl: To odkritje bi lahko obnovilo del slovenske zgodovine, ki ga je do zdaj zakrival čas.
En: This discovery could restore a part of Slovenian history that had been obscured by time.

Sl: Vedel je, da mora to zgodbo deliti; zazrla bi se v srca ljudi, kot je njega zazrla.
En: He knew he had to share this story; it would resonate in people's hearts, just as it resonated in his.

Sl: Ko se je novo leto začelo in je nad strehe Ljubljane počil ognjemet, je Matej hitro pisal članek.
En: As the New Year began and fireworks burst above the roofs of Ljubljana, Matej quickly wrote an article.

Sl: Besede so polnile strani z energijo, ki jo je čutil ob svojem odkritju.
En: The words filled the pages with the energy he felt from his discovery.

Sl: Članek ni bil le zgodba, ki je navdihnila bralce, temveč most med tem, kdo smo in kdo smo bili.
En: The article was not just a story that inspired readers, but a bridge between who we are and who we have been.

Sl: Matejevo delo je bilo kmalu objavljeno v novi izdaji revije, kjer je pritegnilo pozornost širšega občinstva.
En: Matej's work was soon published in a new issue of a magazine, where it attracted the attention of a wider audience.

Sl: Matej je postal junak, ki je povezal preteklost s sedanjostjo in Slovencem vrnil košček njihovega nepozabnega izročila.
En: Matej became a hero, connecting the past with the present and returning a piece of unforgettable heritage to the Slovenes.

Sl: Z novo samopodobo in z obnovljenim zaupanjem v svoje sposobnosti se je Matej vrnil v vsakdan, tokrat bogatejši za zgodbo, ki je osvetlila novo leto.
En: With a new self-image and renewed confidence in his abilities, Matej returned to everyday life, now richer for a story that illuminated the New Year.


Vocabulary Words:

• lively: živahen
• resonated: odzvanjal
• square: trg
• midnight: polnoč
• elsewhere: nekje drugje
• excitement: vznemirjenje
• snowflakes: snežinke
• covered: prekrivala
• cobblestone: tlakovana
• breath: vdihnil
• flickered: migotali
• baroque: baročno
• frescoes: freske
• absorbed: zatopljena
• archives: arhive
• painstakingly: s težavo
• curiosity: radovednosti
• patience: potrpljenje
• manuscripts: rokopisi
• enrich: obogatilo
• heritage: dediščine
• subtle: subtilnim
• brushstrokes: potezam čopiča
• legend: legenda
• knight: vitez
• defended: obranil
• vanished: izginilo
• obscured: zakrival
• bursts: počil
• issue: izdaji

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Stars Over Ruins: Hope's Spark on a New Year's Night
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Sneg je nežno padal na razpadajoče strehe Ljubljane.
En: Snow gently fell on the crumbling rooftops of Ljubljana.

Sl: Mesto, zdaj skorajda tiho, je siva senca svojega nekdanjega življenja.
En: The city, now nearly silent, was a gray shadow of its former life.

Sl: V notranjosti delno uničene stavbe je bilo živahno.
En: Inside the partially destroyed building, there was liveliness.

Sl: Otroški smeh je prekinjal mrtvi mir.
En: Children's laughter broke the dead silence.

Sl: To je bila Ana, ki je kljubovala svetu okoli sebe.
En: It was Ana, defying the world around her.

Sl: Luka je stal poleg nje, nasmejan.
En: Luka stood beside her, smiling.

Sl: »Hej, še malo snega in bomo lahko zgradili snežaka!« je rekel Luka.
En: "Hey, just a little more snow and we can build a snowman!" said Luka.

Sl: Ta njegov entuziazem je vedno ogreval Ana srce.
En: His enthusiasm always warmed Ana's heart.

Sl: Ampak Ana je imela drugo misel.
En: But Ana had another thought.

Sl: »Naj se najprej učimo, Luka.
En: "Let's study first, Luka.

Sl: Veš, Matej danes želi nekaj posebnega pokazati,« je odgovorila Ana.
En: You know, Matej wants to show us something special today," replied Ana.

Sl: Ana, Luka in še nekaj drugih otrok so sedeli na starih lesenih mizah.
En: Ana, Luka, and a few other children sat at old wooden tables.

Sl: Matej, ki je bil starejši in bolj odgovoren, je s kredo risal po improvizirani tabli.
En: Matej, who was older and more responsible, was drawing on an improvised board with chalk.

Sl: »Danes se bomo učili o zvezdah,« je začel Matej.
En: "Today, we'll learn about stars," Matej began.

Sl: »Večerna nebo je jasno, in lahko bomo videli tokson Velikih Pliskavk.«
En: “The evening sky is clear, and we will be able to see the constellation of the Great Dolphins."

Sl: Otroci so ga poslušali.
En: The children listened to him.

Sl: Ana je čutila, da s tem znanjem pridobiva košček sveta, ki je bil prej.
En: Ana felt that with this knowledge, she was gaining a piece of the world that once was.

Sl: Kljub mrazu in pomanjkanju, se ji je zdela ta mala učilnica kot svet univerzum možnosti.
En: Despite the cold and the scarcity, this little classroom felt to her like a universe of possibilities.

Sl: »Ampak Matej... kaj če bi danes zvečer, za novo leto, zvezde opazovali skupaj?« je vprašala Ana.
En: "But Matej... what if tonight, for New Year’s, we observe the stars together?" Ana asked.

Sl: Matej je nasmejan pokimal.
En: Matej nodded with a smile.

Sl: »Seveda, Ana.
En: "Of course, Ana.

Sl: To je odlična ideja.«
En: That's an excellent idea."

Sl: Čez dan je Luka izginil.
En: During the day, Luka disappeared.

Sl: Ana se je spraševala, kje bi lahko bil.
En: Ana wondered where he could be.

Sl: Ko pa se je bližala noč, se je Luka vrnil z nečim, kar je vse pustilo brez besed.
En: But as night approached, Luka returned with something that left everyone speechless.

Sl: V njegovih rokah so bile stare knjige, preživele čas in grozote sveta zunaj.
En: In his hands were old books, survivors of time and the horrors of the world outside.

Sl: »Našel sem jih v stari knjižnici,« je ponosno rekel Luka.
En: "I found them in the old library," Luka said proudly.

Sl: Matej je odprl eno od knjig.
En: Matej opened one of the books.

Sl: »Poglejte, otroci, to je bogastvo,« je rekel z navdušenjem.
En: "Look, children, this is a treasure," he said with excitement.

Sl: Ana je z navdušenjem listala strani.
En: Ana leafed through the pages with enthusiasm.

Sl: Zdelo se ji je, kot da drži zaklad.
En: It seemed to her like she was holding a treasure.

Sl: Ko se je bližala polnoč, so otroci zbirali okoli Mateja, ki je pojasnjeval o planetih.
En: As midnight approached, the children gathered around Matej, who was explaining the planets.

Sl: Prišel je trenutek, ko so skupaj stopili na razpokano teraso stavbe, da bi opazovali nebo.
En: The moment came when they stepped onto the cracked terrace of the building together to observe the sky.

Sl: Tam, visoko nad uničenim mestom, so bile zvezde mirne in večne.
En: There, high above the ruined city, the stars were calm and eternal.

Sl: Ana je vedela, da so, čeprav svet uničen, mogočnost univerzuma in moč učenja nekaj, kar nihče ne more uničiti.
En: Ana knew that even though the world was destroyed, the majesty of the universe and the power of learning were something that no one could destroy.

Sl: »Srečno novo leto,« je Matej zašepetal.
En: "Happy New Year," Matej whispered.

Sl: Otroci so se zbrali v skupini, obkroženi z mrzlim vetrom in toplimi upi.
En: The children gathered in a group, surrounded by the cold wind and warm hopes.

Sl: Te noči so spoznali, da skupaj, z znanjem in prijateljstvom, lahko premagajo tudi najtemnejše dneve.
En: That night, they realized that together, with knowledge and friendship, they could overcome even the darkest days.

Sl: Ana je stala tam, samozavestna in polna novih načrtov, vedoč, da je učenje njihova iskra upanja.
En: Ana stood there, confident and full of new plans, knowing that learning was their spark of hope.

Sl: Naslednji dan, zaviti v plašče in šale, so se otroci znova zbrali v svoji majhni učilnici, pripravljeni na nove lekcije in nepozabne dogodivščine.
En: The next day, wrapped in coats and scarves, the children gathered again in their little classroom, ready for new lessons and unforgettable adventures.

Sl: Ana je vedela, da jih čaka dolga zima, toda z zvezdami kot njihovimi voditelji, ni dvomila, da bodo našli svojo pot.
En: Ana knew a long winter awaited them, but with the stars as their guides, she had no doubt they would find their way.


Vocabulary Words:

• gently: nežno
• crumbling: razpadajoče
• rooftops: strehe
• liveliness: živahno
• defying: kljubovala
• partially: delno
• enthusiasm: entuziazem
• improvised: improvizirani
• constellation: tokson
• scarcity: pomanjkanju
• unforgettable: nepozabne
• terrace: teraso
• cracked: razpokano
• eternal: večne
• gathered: zbrali
• scarves: šale
• guide: voditelji
• majestic: mogočnost
• realized: spoznali
• treasure: zaklad
• planet: planeti
• horrors: grozote
• responsible: odgovoren
• confidence: samozavestna
• spark: iskra
• adventures: dogodivščine
• observed: opazovali
• silence: tiho
• destroyed: uničeni
• majestic: mogočnost

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Survival in the Snow: Trust Amid the Slovene Winter
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimski veter je bičal pokrajino, ki je nekoč brbotala od življenja.
En: The winter wind was whipping the landscape, which once teemed with life.

Sl: Slovenija, zdaj prazna in hladna, je nudila malo zatočišča.
En: Slovenija, now empty and cold, offered little refuge.

Sl: Miha je s težavo hodil čez snežne zamete.
En: Miha struggled through the snowdrifts.

Sl: Roko je držal tesno ob telesu, krvavela je.
En: He held his arm close to his body; it was bleeding.

Sl: Nekje globoko v gozdu je bil ranjen, medtem ko je iskal hrano.
En: Somewhere deep in the forest, he had been injured while searching for food.

Sl: Zver, verjetno volk, ga je presenetila.
En: The beast, likely a wolf, had taken him by surprise.

Sl: Potreboval je pomoč, nujno.
En: He needed help, urgently.

Sl: Prišel je do opustošene vasice, kjer so se hiše podile drug v drugo kot mrzla, brezupna zavetišča.
En: He reached a desolated village, where the houses crowded against each other like cold, hopeless shelters.

Sl: Tam je srečal Nežo in Tadeja.
En: There he met Neža and Tadej.

Sl: Neža je bila edina, ki si je drznila pristopiti bližje.
En: Neža was the only one who dared to approach closer.

Sl: Njene oči so izžarevale skrb, čeprav je roke držala trdno ob telesu, da se ne bi tresle.
En: Her eyes radiated concern, even though she held her hands tightly to her body to keep them from trembling.

Sl: "Rana mora biti oskrbljena," je rekla Neža tiho.
En: "The wound needs tending," Neža said softly.

Sl: "In zdravil nimamo na pretek.
En: "And we don't have an abundance of medicine."

Sl: "Tadej, s svojo trdo prisotnostjo, je nestrpno gledal.
En: Tadej, with his stern presence, watched impatiently.

Sl: "Kako vemo, da se mu splača pomagati?
En: "How do we know it's worth helping him?"

Sl: " je vprašal.
En: he asked.

Sl: Miha se je zavedal, da mora odločiti.
En: Miha realized he had to make a decision.

Sl: Lahko bi nadaljeval sam, vendar ni mogel skoraj več hoditi.
En: He could continue alone, but he could barely walk anymore.

Sl: Vedel je, da bo brez pomoči umrl.
En: He knew he would die without help.

Sl: "Potrebujem vas," je priznal ponižno.
En: "I need you," he admitted humbly.

Sl: "Lahko mi zaupate.
En: "You can trust me.

Sl: Prosim.
En: Please."

Sl: "Neža je pokimala in začela pripravljati improvizirano obvezo.
En: Neža nodded and began to prepare an improvised bandage.

Sl: Njena dotikanja so bila nežna, vendar odločna.
En: Her touches were gentle, yet determined.

Sl: V njenih očeh je bila iskrica odločnosti, ki je presegla strah.
En: There was a spark of resolve in her eyes that surpassed fear.

Sl: Medtem ko je noč padala na opustošeno deželo, so zbrali nekaj droge iz Tadejevih zalog.
En: As night fell over the barren land, they gathered some medicine from Tadej's supplies.

Sl: Bili so redki in dragoceni.
En: They were rare and precious.

Sl: Tadej je pogledal stran, ko je Neža Miho oskrbovala.
En: Tadej turned away as Neža tended to Miha.

Sl: Boril se je s krivdo iz preteklosti, a v njegovih očeh je bila želja po popravi.
En: He battled with guilt from the past, but there was a desire for redemption in his eyes.

Sl: Po dnevu negotovosti je Miha zaspal, a njegovo dihanje je postalo enakomernejše.
En: After a day of uncertainty, Miha fell asleep, but his breathing became more regular.

Sl: Neža je pazila nanj, dokler ni sama omahnila od utrujenosti.
En: Neža watched over him until she herself collapsed from exhaustion.

Sl: V tistem trenutku je Tadej stopil bližje in pokril oba z odejo, ki jo je našel v bližnji ruševini.
En: At that moment, Tadej stepped closer and covered them both with a blanket he found in the nearby ruins.

Sl: Ko je zora obsijala deželo, se je Miha zbudil, počutil se je stabilneje.
En: When dawn illuminated the land, Miha woke up feeling more stable.

Sl: Zavedal se je, da brez Neže in Tadeja ne bi preživel.
En: He realized that without Neža and Tadej, he wouldn't have survived.

Sl: "Hvala," je rekel, njegovo hvaležnost je bilo moč čutiti.
En: "Thank you," he said, his gratitude palpable.

Sl: Skupaj so sedeli in vsak je v sebi čutil novo moč.
En: They sat together, each feeling a newfound strength within.

Sl: Svet je bil še vedno surov in brez milosti, vendar so našli nekaj dragocenega: zaupanje in novo začeto prijateljstvo.
En: The world was still harsh and merciless, but they had found something precious: trust and a budding friendship.

Sl: Miha se je naučil zaupati, Neža je okrepila svojo prepričanost, Tadej pa je začel verjeti, da je lahko dober človek.
En: Miha learned to trust, Neža strengthened her resolve, and Tadej began to believe that he could be a good person.

Sl: Snežinke so padale okoli njih, a zdaj je bila zima malce bolj znosna.
En: Snowflakes fell around them, but now winter was a bit more bearable.

Sl: Skupaj so gledali v prihodnost, ki je obetala vsaj malo upanja.
En: Together, they looked towards a future that promised at least a glimmer of hope.


Vocabulary Words:

• whipping: bičal
• teemed: brbotala
• refuge: zatočišča
• snowdrifts: snežne zamete
• injured: ranjen
• beast: zver
• urgent: nujno
• desolated: opustošene
• shelters: zavetišča
• concern: skrb
• tending: oskrbljena
• abundance: na pretek
• stern: trdo
• improvised: improvizirano
• bandage: obvezo
• gentle: nežna
• determined: odločna
• barren: opustošeno
• precious: dragoceni
• guilt: krivdo
• exhaustion: utrujenosti
• ruins: ruševini
• illuminated: obsijala
• palpable: moč čutiti
• merciless: brez milosti
• trust: zaupanje
• resolve: odločnosti
• redemption: popravi
• unbearable: znosna
• glimmer: malo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Runaway Cabbage: A Tale of Laughter at Ljubljana Market
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-03-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanska tržnica je bila polna ljudi.
En: The Ljubljana market was full of people.

Sl: Lučke so svetile na vsakem vogalu.
En: Lights were shining on every corner.

Sl: Stojnice so bile obložene s svežimi zimskimi pridelki.
En: The stalls were laden with fresh winter produce.

Sl: Bil je prvi teden v januarju.
En: It was the first week of January.

Sl: Ljudje so še vedno praznovali novoletne praznike.
En: People were still celebrating the New Year holidays.

Sl: Maja, znana pridelovalka zelenjave, je prišla na tržnico.
En: Maja, a well-known vegetable grower, arrived at the market.

Sl: Njeno srce je bilo polno vznemirjenja in skrbi.
En: Her heart was full of excitement and worry.

Sl: Njena velika glavnata zelje je bilo pripravljeno za tekmovanje.
En: Her large head of cabbage was ready for the competition.

Sl: Vedela je, da mora zmagati.
En: She knew she had to win.

Sl: To bi ji prineslo spoštovanje in občudovanje med kmeti.
En: It would earn her respect and admiration among farmers.

Sl: Zoran in Tanja, njena prijatelja, sta bila tudi tam.
En: Zoran and Tanja, her friends, were also there.

Sl: Pomagala sta ji prenesti zelje do osrednje mize.
En: They helped her carry the cabbage to the central table.

Sl: "Srečno, Maja!
En: "Good luck, Maja!"

Sl: " je rekel Zoran z nasmehom.
En: said Zoran with a smile.

Sl: Tanja je prikimala: "Tvoje zelje je res čudovito, zagotovo boš zmagala!
En: Tanja nodded: "Your cabbage is really wonderful, you'll surely win!"

Sl: "Maja je ponosno postavila zelje na mizo.
En: Maja proudly placed the cabbage on the table.

Sl: Vendar, nenadoma, je močan veter zapihal čez trg.
En: However, suddenly, a strong wind blew across the square.

Sl: Glavnato zelje se je začelo počasi kotaliti z mize.
En: The head of cabbage began to slowly roll off the table.

Sl: "Oh, ne!
En: "Oh, no!"

Sl: " je zaklicala Maja in stekla za njo.
En: exclaimed Maja and ran after it.

Sl: Trg je bil poln ljudi.
En: The square was full of people.

Sl: Otroci so se smejali, starši so klepetali in veselice so bile v polnem teku.
En: Children were laughing, parents chatting, and the festivities were in full swing.

Sl: Maja se je prebijala skozi množico.
En: Maja pushed her way through the crowd.

Sl: Ljudje so se smejali in kazali na begajoče zelje, ki je postalo prava atrakcija.
En: People laughed and pointed at the runaway cabbage, which had become quite the attraction.

Sl: Maja je tekla za njim kot veter.
En: Maja ran after it like the wind.

Sl: Ni dovolila, da kdo drug pomaga.
En: She didn't let anyone else help.

Sl: To je bila njena priložnost.
En: This was her opportunity.

Sl: Z največjo hitrostjo je skočila in zagrabila zelje tik preden bi se zaletelo v stojnico z občutljivimi okraski.
En: With all her speed, she jumped and grabbed the cabbage just before it could crash into a stall with delicate ornaments.

Sl: Ljudje so navdušeno zaploskali.
En: People applauded enthusiastically.

Sl: Maja se je najprej prestrašeno ozrla okoli sebe, a potem se je začela smejati.
En: Maja first looked around fearfully, but then she began to laugh.

Sl: Zabava ni mogla biti boljša.
En: The fun couldn’t have been better.

Sl: Njen padec je bil eleganten in smešen ter je pritegnil mnogo več občudovanja, kot če bi le pokazala perfekcijo svojega zelja.
En: Her fall was elegant and funny and attracted much more admiration than if she had just shown off the perfection of her cabbage.

Sl: Sodniki so zelje skrbno pregledali.
En: The judges carefully examined the cabbage.

Sl: Njihov smeh je bil glasnejši kot kdajkoli prej.
En: Their laughter was louder than ever.

Sl: "Zdi se, da je to zelje zelo posebej energično," je rekel eden od njih s širokim nasmehom.
En: "It seems this cabbage is particularly energetic," said one of them with a broad smile.

Sl: "Vidimo, da je to delo pravega mojstra.
En: "We can see that this is the work of a true master."

Sl: "Maja ni dobila prve nagrade, a to je ni več skrbelo.
En: Maja didn’t win first prize, but she no longer cared.

Sl: Ljudje so se smejali, ona pa je bila srečna.
En: People were laughing, and she was happy.

Sl: Naučila se je, da zmagati ni vse.
En: She learned that winning isn’t everything.

Sl: Pomembno je uživati v trenutku.
En: It’s important to enjoy the moment.

Sl: Njena odločitev, da sama ujame zelje, jo je naučila ceniti pustolovščine in smeh s prijatelji.
En: Her decision to catch the cabbage herself taught her to appreciate adventures and laughter with friends.

Sl: Ljubljanska tržnica je še naprej žarela v prazničnih barvah.
En: The Ljubljana market continued to glow in festive colors.

Sl: Maja je šla domov z nasmehom na obrazu in toplim občutkom v srcu.
En: Maja went home with a smile on her face and a warm feeling in her heart.

Sl: Zanje ni bila več samo kmetica z odličnim zeljem.
En: To them, she was no longer just a farmer with excellent cabbage.

Sl: Bila je tudi del čarobnega zimskega spektakla, ki bo ostal v spominu na mnoge.
En: She was also part of the magical winter spectacle that would remain in the memories of many.


Vocabulary Words:

• laden: obložene
• produce: pridelki
• excited: vznemirjena
• admiration: občudovanje
• festivities: veselice
• knot: množico
• runaway: begajoče
• ornaments: okraski
• enthusiastically: navdušeno
• fearfully: prestrašeno
• energetic: energijsko
• table: miza
• square: trg
• competition: tekmovanje
• judges: sodniki
• laughed: smejali
• admired: cenili
• delicate: občutljivimi
• master: mojstra
• spectacle: spektakla
• memories: spominu
• grower: pridelovalka
• proudly: ponosno
• crash: zaletelo
• appreciate: ceniti
• appalled: prestrašeno
• particularly: posebej
• admired: občudovali
• glow: žarela
• opportunity: priložnost

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: An Unexpected Adventure: From Calm to Chaos at Blejsko Lake
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-03-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Mateja in Andrej sta stala na obali Blejskega jezera.
En: Mateja and Andrej stood on the shore of Blejsko Lake.

Sl: Bila je zima.
En: It was winter.

Sl: Sneg je pokrival tla.
En: Snow covered the ground.

Sl: Nebo je bilo jasno, hladno.
En: The sky was clear and cold.

Sl: Mateja je predlagala, da bi šla na romantično vožnjo z vprego skozi zasneženo pokrajino.
En: Mateja suggested they go on a romantic sleigh ride through the snowy landscape.

Sl: Andrej je bil skeptičen.
En: Andrej was skeptical.

Sl: Raje je imel toplo kavo in mirno sprehajanje ob jezeru.
En: He preferred a warm coffee and a peaceful walk by the lake.

Sl: Toda Mateja je vztrajala.
En: But Mateja insisted.

Sl: "Glej, Andrej, to bo zabavno!
En: "Look, Andrej, it will be fun!"

Sl: " je dejala Mateja in ga potegnila proti sankam.
En: said Mateja, pulling him toward the sleds.

Sl: V bližini sta zagledala skupino psov.
En: Nearby, they saw a group of dogs.

Sl: Hitro sta se usedla.
En: They quickly sat down.

Sl: Samo nekaj trenutkov kasneje pa sta začutila sunkovito gibanje.
En: Just a few moments later, they felt a sudden movement.

Sl: Psi so začeli teči z vsemi močmi!
En: The dogs began to run with all their might!

Sl: "Mateja, to niso romantične sani!
En: "Mateja, these aren't romantic sleds!"

Sl: " je zakričal Andrej, ko je opazil, da hitijo preko snežne pokrajine.
En: shouted Andrej as he noticed they were speeding across the snowy landscape.

Sl: Psi so bili živahni in hitri, voznik pa se jim je trudil slediti.
En: The dogs were lively and fast, and the driver struggled to keep up.

Sl: Andrej se je tesno držal za rob sani, veter mu je brnil okoli ušes.
En: Andrej held tightly to the edge of the sled, the wind whistling around his ears.

Sl: Mateja je bila sprva presenečena.
En: Mateja was initially surprised.

Sl: Kmalu pa ji je bilo vse skupaj smešno.
En: Soon, however, she found it all amusing.

Sl: Andrej pa ni bil preveč navdušen.
En: Andrej was not too thrilled.

Sl: "To je noro!
En: "This is crazy!"

Sl: " je zavpil, ko je sankanje postalo še bolj divje.
En: he yelled as the ride became even wilder.

Sl: Psi so zavili ostro v levo.
En: The dogs made a sharp turn to the left.

Sl: Skoraj sta se prevrnila.
En: They almost tipped over.

Sl: Mateja se je sedaj začela spraševati, če bi morala takoj priznati svojo napako.
En: Mateja then began to wonder if she should immediately admit her mistake.

Sl: Nista bila del treninga!
En: They weren't part of the training session!

Sl: K sreči, ko so se psi umirili, je trener opazil zmedenost na njunih obrazih.
En: Fortunately, when the dogs calmed down, the trainer noticed the confusion on their faces.

Sl: "Oprostite, nista prava kandidatka za trening," je rekel.
En: "Sorry, you're not the right candidates for training," he said.

Sl: Počasi so se vrnili na začetek.
En: Slowly, they returned to the start.

Sl: Mateja se je smejala.
En: Mateja laughed.

Sl: Andrej je, navkljub vsemu, začutil, kako v njem narašča adrenalin.
En: Despite everything, Andrej felt adrenaline rising within him.

Sl: Presenetil ga je občutek radosti.
En: He was surprised by a feeling of joy.

Sl: Ko sta stopila iz sani, ga je Mateja pogledala: "Se opravičujem za to zmešnjavo.
En: When they stepped out of the sled, Mateja looked at him: "I apologize for this mess."

Sl: "Andrej se ji je nasmehnil.
En: Andrej smiled at her.

Sl: "Veš kaj, bilo je celo zabavno," jo je skoraj skril s svojo tiho odobritvijo.
En: "You know what, it was actually fun," he said, almost hiding his quiet approval.

Sl: Tako sta se vrnila v normalno življenje, Mateja pa se je naučila pomembne lekcije.
En: Thus, they returned to normal life, and Mateja learned an important lesson.

Sl: Od zdaj naprej bo vedno dvakrat preverila svoje načrte.
En: From now on, she will always double-check her plans.

Sl: Andrej pa je, prvič v življenju, začel uživati malo nepredvidljivosti in pustolovščin.
En: Andrej, for the first time in his life, began to enjoy a little unpredictability and adventure.

Sl: Blejsko jezero bo od takrat naprej zmeraj simbol njunega majhnega, a pustolovskega dne.
En: Blejsko Lake would from then on always be a symbol of their small but adventurous day.


Vocabulary Words:

• shore: obala
• sleigh: vprego
• landscape: pokrajino
• skeptical: skeptičen
• insisted: vztrajala
• sudden: sunkovito
• romantic: romantične
• whistling: brnil
• amusing: smešno
• thrilled: navdušen
• tipped over: prevrnila
• admit: priznati
• mistake: napako
• calm: umirili
• candidate: kandidatka
• returned: vrnili
• adrenaline: adrenalin
• joy: radosti
• apologize: oprostiti
• approval: odobritvijo
• normal: normalno
• lesson: lekcije
• double-check: dvakrat preverila
• unpredictability: nepredvidljivosti
• adventure: pustolovščin
• symbol: simbol
• adventurous: pustolovskega
• snowy: zasneženo
• fun: zabavno
• pulling: potegnila

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Reconnecting in the Snow: A Tale of New Year, Love, and Home
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-02-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Triglavski narodni park je bil pokrit s svežim snegom.
En: Triglavski narodni park was covered with fresh snow.

Sl: Miran je hodil po poti, ki jo je poznal od otroštva.
En: Miran was walking on a path he had known since childhood.

Sl: To je bila zanj tradicija.
En: It was a tradition for him.

Sl: Vsako leto na novega leta dan je osvojil Triglav.
En: Every year on New Year's Day, he conquered Triglav.

Sl: Tokrat pa je bilo drugače.
En: This time, however, was different.

Sl: Srce mu je težilo nesrečo, ki mu je vzela mir.
En: His heart was weighed down by a misfortune that had taken his peace.

Sl: Med drevesi v daljavi se je pojavila silhueta.
En: Among the trees in the distance, a silhouette appeared.

Sl: Miran si je pomel oči in ugotovil, da ga dohiteva dekle.
En: Miran rubbed his eyes and realized that a girl was catching up with him.

Sl: Bila je Katja, polna energije in radovednosti.
En: It was Katja, full of energy and curiosity.

Sl: Bila je nova v tem okolju, vendar si je srčno želela najti stik s svojo domovino.
En: She was new to this environment, but she earnestly wanted to connect with her homeland.

Sl: »Živjo,« je rekla s svetlečimi očmi.
En: "Hello," she said with bright eyes.

Sl: »Ne bom vam v napoto, zgolj sledila bom poti.
En: "I won't be in your way, I'll just follow the path."

Sl: «Miran se je za trenutek premislil, nato pa pokimal.
En: Miran hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Sl: Njegova želja po samoti ni bila več tako močna.
En: His desire for solitude was no longer so strong.

Sl: V njej je našel nekakšno toplino.
En: In her, he found a kind of warmth.

Sl: Pot se je vila skozi zasnežene borovce, ko sta hodila naprej.
En: The path wound through the snow-covered pine trees as they walked further.

Sl: Katja je postavljala vprašanja, govorila o svojih dogodivščinah v tujini.
En: Katja asked questions and spoke about her adventures abroad.

Sl: Miran se je počasi sprostil in delil nekaj svojih misli.
En: Miran slowly relaxed and shared some of his thoughts.

Sl: V pogovoru je bilo nekaj znanega.
En: There was something familiar in the conversation.

Sl: Zasnežena steza je postala manj vidna.
En: The snowy trail became less visible.

Sl: Veter je začel biti močan.
En: The wind began to grow strong.

Sl: Blanket svežega snega je postal izziv.
En: The blanket of fresh snow became a challenge.

Sl: Vremenska napoved ni napovedovala tako hude nevihte.
En: The weather forecast had not predicted such a severe storm.

Sl: Morala sta poiskati zavetje.
En: They had to find shelter.

Sl: Ko sta dosegla vrh, je veter postal neizprosen.
En: When they reached the summit, the wind became relentless.

Sl: Skuhala sta topel čaj iz zelišč, ki jih je Miran nosil s seboj.
En: They brewed warm tea from herbs that Miran had carried with him.

Sl: Mrzlo zavijanje vetra je večkrat pretrgalo njun pogovor, toda v mirnih trenutkih sta kljub temu našla geslo.
En: The cold gusts of wind repeatedly interrupted their conversation, but in the calm moments, they still found a connection.

Sl: »Kisik, hribček in dom,« je Miran spontano začel peti, neko melodično otroško pesem.
En: "Oxygen, hill, and home," Miran spontaneously began to sing a melodic children's song.

Sl: Katja se je pridružila besedilu, ne da bi o tem premišljevala.
En: Katja joined in the lyrics without contemplating it.

Sl: Pesem ju je povezovala iz otroštva.
En: The song connected them from childhood.

Sl: Nenadoma, kot spomin iz preteklosti, sta se spogledala.
En: Suddenly, like a memory from the past, they glanced at each other.

Sl: »Ti si Katja,« je rekel Miran, s suho grlo.
En: "You are Katja," Miran said, with a dry throat.

Sl: »Miran?
En: "Miran?"

Sl: « je Katja dahnila, presenečena.
En: Katja gasped, surprised.

Sl: Snowstorm je počasi izginjal v daljavi, razkril pa je novo vez.
En: The snowstorm slowly faded into the distance, revealing a new bond.

Sl: Težko najdeno, pa vendar tu.
En: Hard-found, but nevertheless there.

Sl: Ko sta se spuščala nazaj v dolino, je ledeni veter postal le tih šepet.
En: As they descended back into the valley, the icy wind became just a quiet whisper.

Sl: V srcu sta našla toplino, večjo kot kdajkoli prej.
En: In their hearts, they found warmth greater than ever before.

Sl: Miran je vedel, da ni več sam.
En: Miran knew he was no longer alone.

Sl: Katja je našla svoj dom.
En: Katja had found her home.

Sl: Novo leto je prinašalo nove začetke.
En: The New Year was bringing new beginnings.

Sl: In družina je bila spet skupaj.
En: And the family was together again.


Vocabulary Words:

• covered: pokrit
• path: pot
• childhood: otroštvo
• conquered: osvojil
• misfortune: nesrečo
• silhouette: silhueta
• realized: ugotovil
• catching up: dohiteva
• curiosity: radovednosti
• homeland: domovino
• hesitated: premislil
• solitude: samoti
• wound: vila
• adventures: dogodivščine
• relaxed: sprostil
• severe: hude
• shelter: zavetje
• summit: vrh
• relentless: neizprosen
• herbs: zelišč
• gusts: zavijanje
• melodic: melodično
• contemplating: premišljevala
• glanced: spogledala
• dry throat: suho grlo
• gasped: dahnila
• bond: vez
• descended: spuščala
• whisper: šepet
• warmth: toplino

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost Resolutions: A Serendipitous Adventure in Triglav
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-02-08-38-19-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Grega in Nika sta korakala po snežno zasneženi pokrajini Triglavskega narodnega parka.
En: Grega and Nika were walking through the snow-covered landscape of the Triglavski narodni park.

Sl: Sonce je sijalo, zrak je bil svež, zime so bile čarobne.
En: The sun was shining, the air was fresh, and the winter was magical.

Sl: A v Greginih mislih ni bilo miru.
En: But there was no peace in Grega's thoughts.

Sl: Spomnil se je pomembnega dokumenta, ki ga je pozabil — njun seznam novoletnih zaobljub.
En: He remembered an important document he had forgotten — their list of New Year's resolutions.

Sl: "Slišim tvoje misli, Grega," je rekla Nika, ko sta nadaljevala hojo s krpljami po zasneženi stezi.
En: "I can hear your thoughts, Grega," said Nika as they continued snowshoeing along the snowy trail.

Sl: "Spet razmišljaš o tem seznamu, kajne?
En: "You're thinking about that list again, aren't you?"

Sl: "Grega je prikimal.
En: Grega nodded.

Sl: "Pozabil sem nanj.
En: "I forgot about it.

Sl: Treba ga je najti!
En: We need to find it!

Sl: Brez njega ne bo reda.
En: Without it, there will be no order."

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

Sl: "Morda je bolje, da uživava v dnevu in delava nove načrte.
En: "Maybe it’s better we enjoy the day and make new plans."

Sl: "Ne prepričana, da bi popustila, je Grega trdil: "Samo še malo hodiva proti vzhodu, mislim, da sem ga tam izgubil.
En: Not convinced to give up, Grega insisted, "Let's just walk a little further east, I think I lost it there."

Sl: "Medtem ko sta sledila Gregini ideji, je sneg postajal globlji.
En: As they followed Grega's idea, the snow grew deeper.

Sl: Pokrajina Triglavskega narodnega parka je bila dih jemajoča.
En: The landscape of the Triglavski narodni park was breathtaking.

Sl: Meglice, ki so se dvigale nad gorami, so dajale občutek skrivnosti.
En: Mist rising above the mountains added a sense of mystery.

Sl: "Najprej spijmo topel čaj," je predlagala Nika, ko sta prišla do zlatega razgledišča, kjer je bil razgled na bližnji gozd.
En: "Let's have some hot tea first," suggested Nika when they reached a golden viewpoint with a view of the nearby forest.

Sl: Po krajšem odmoru sta nadaljevala pot.
En: After a short break, they continued on.

Sl: Na svoje presenečenje sta srečala skupino pohodnikov.
En: To their surprise, they met a group of hikers.

Sl: Eden izmed njih je imel v roki njuno izgubljeno listino.
En: One of them was holding their lost document.

Sl: "Je to vaš seznam?
En: "Is this your list?"

Sl: " je vprašal eden izmed pohodnikov z nasmehom.
En: one of the hikers asked with a smile.

Sl: Grega je hitel k njim.
En: Grega hurried over to them.

Sl: "Da, to je naš!
En: "Yes, that's ours!

Sl: Ali ga lahko vrnete?
En: Can you return it?"

Sl: "Hodci so se nasmehnili.
En: The hikers smiled.

Sl: "Morda, vendar smo ga uporabili za našo lov na zaklad.
En: "Maybe, but we used it for our treasure hunt.

Sl: Želite se nam pridružiti?
En: Do you want to join us?"

Sl: "Nika je pogledala Grega.
En: Nika looked at Grega.

Sl: Njene oči so bile sijoče, pripravljene na novo pustolovščino.
En: Her eyes were shining, ready for a new adventure.

Sl: "Kaj praviš, Grega?
En: "What do you say, Grega?

Sl: Reši naj se vse drugo, gremo uživat?
En: Forget everything else, shall we enjoy ourselves?"

Sl: "Grega je samo klecnil z rameni in se nasmehnil.
En: Grega just shrugged and smiled.

Sl: "Dobro.
En: "Alright.

Sl: Prilagodimo se staremu zaradi novega!
En: Let's adapt the old for the new!

Sl: Konec koncev, kaj je en seznam v primerjavi z lepim dnem z vami?
En: After all, what is one list compared to a beautiful day with you all?"

Sl: "Skupaj so se podali na lov na zaklad.
En: Together, they joined the treasure hunt.

Sl: Smeh in veselje sta zapolnila zrak.
En: Laughter and joy filled the air.

Sl: Grega je med potjo spoznal, da je pomembneje uživati v trenutkih s prijatelji kot rigidno slediti načrtom.
En: Along the way, Grega realized that it's more important to enjoy moments with friends than to rigidly follow plans.

Sl: Ko se je sonce spuščalo za zasnežene vrhove, sta Grega in Nika stala ob strani.
En: As the sun set behind the snowy peaks, Grega and Nika stood aside.

Sl: Občutek, da so novoletne zaobljube postale lepotni dodatek v njihovem življenju, je bil sproščujoč.
En: The feeling that New Year's resolutions had become just a beautiful addition to their life was relaxing.

Sl: "Seznam lahko vedno napiševa na novo," je rekla Nika, objemajoč Grega.
En: "We can always write a new list," said Nika, hugging Grega.

Sl: "A dnevi, kot je ta, niso v beležki.
En: "But days like this aren't in the planner."

Sl: "Grega je prikimal.
En: Grega nodded.

Sl: "Res je.
En: "That's true.

Sl: Danes sem se naučil, da življenje po meri ni vedno po načrtih.
En: Today I learned that life by our terms isn't always by plans."

Sl: "In tako je dan dosegel svoj zaključek, kjer sta Grega in Nika odšla domov, srečna in zadovoljna z novo izkušnjo v spominu.
En: And so the day reached its conclusion, where Grega and Nika went home, happy and content with a new experience in memory.


Vocabulary Words:

• landscape: pokrajina
• snowshoeing: krpljanje
• resolved: zaobljubljen
• convincing: prepričljiv
• adventure: pustolovščina
• breathtaking: dih jemajoča
• document: listina
• forgotten: pozabljeno
• trail: steza
• hikers: pohodniki
• treasure: zaklad
• mist: meglice
• golden: zlato
• viewpoint: razgledišče
• rigidly: rigidno
• conclusion: zaključek
• enjoy: uživati
• snow-covered: zasneženi
• mystery: skrivnost
• relaxing: sproščujoč
• content: zadovoljen
• resolution: zaobljuba
• shrugged: klecnil z rameni
• fresh: svež
• growing: postajal
• plans: načrti
• peaks: vrhovi
• addition: dodatek
• hugging: objemajoč
• surprise: presenečenje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Secrets of Ljubljana Castle: A Snowy Adventure Unveiled
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-01-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Na dan, ko so snežinke plesale po zraku, se je šola pripravila na potovanje v Ljubljanski grad.
En: On the day when the snowflakes danced through the air, the school prepared for a trip to the Ljubljanski grad (Ljubljana Castle).

Sl: Tomaž in Nina sta bila med učenci, ki so pričakovali razburljivo izkušnjo.
En: Tomaž and Nina were among the students who were anticipating the exciting experience.

Sl: Grad se je dvigal visoko nad mestom, pokrit s tanko snežno odejo, in kipel v novoletnem vzdušju.
En: The castle rose high above the city, covered with a thin blanket of snow, and bustled in the New Year's atmosphere.

Sl: Tomaž je bil navdušen.
En: Tomaž was excited.

Sl: Oboževal je zgodovino in si je želel odkriti skrivnosti gradu.
En: He loved history and wanted to uncover the castle's secrets.

Sl: "Nina, si že slišala za skrivni prehod v gradu?
En: "Nina, have you heard about the secret passage in the castle?"

Sl: " je tiho vprašal med nabiranjem poguma.
En: he quietly asked as he gathered the courage.

Sl: Nina je stisnila svetlo na torbo.
En: Nina clutched her bag tightly.

Sl: "Ne," je rekla, nekoliko zaskrbljena.
En: "No," she said, somewhat worried.

Sl: "Kaj, če se izgubimo?
En: "What if we get lost?"

Sl: "Tomaž se je smehljal.
En: Tomaž smiled.

Sl: "Ne bomo se izgubili.
En: "We won't get lost.

Sl: Poznam grad dovolj dobro.
En: I know the castle well enough.

Sl: To bo res zabavno.
En: It will be really fun.

Sl: In pomisli, kako navdušeni bodo sošolci!
En: And think about how excited our classmates will be!"

Sl: "Ko se je vodeni ogled približeval koncu, se je skupina ustavila na kratkem odmoru.
En: As the guided tour was nearing its end, the group stopped for a short break.

Sl: To je bila Tomaževa priložnost.
En: This was Tomaž's chance.

Sl: "Pridi, Nina.
En: "Come on, Nina.

Sl: Pojdiva," je šepetal in potegnil njen rokav.
En: Let's go," he whispered, tugging at her sleeve.

Sl: Skozi stari, kamniti hodnik sta se podila bližje do ugledane stare freske skozi kateri naj bi se skrival prehod.
En: Through the old, stone corridor, they hurried closer to an observed old fresco through which the passage was supposedly hidden.

Sl: Nenadoma sta naletela na majhna vrata, skoraj skrita v senci.
En: Suddenly, they came upon a small door, almost concealed in the shadow.

Sl: Odprla sta jih in na njuno presenečenje, je bil za vrati ozek prehod, ki je vodil do balkona.
En: They opened it, and to their surprise, behind the door was a narrow passage leading to a balcony.

Sl: Razgled je bil čaroben.
En: The view was magical.

Sl: Celo mesto Ljubljana je bilo vidno, okrašeno s svetilkami, ki so sijale kot zvezde na zemlji.
En: The whole city of Ljubljana was visible, adorned with lights shining like stars on the ground.

Sl: Snežinke so padale kot drobni kristali v zmrznjenem zraku.
En: Snowflakes fell like tiny crystals in the frozen air.

Sl: "Wow," je vdihnila Nina in se prvič počutila svobodno in pogumno.
En: "Wow," Nina breathed, feeling free and brave for the first time.

Sl: Tomaž je strmel v mesto, zadovoljno se smehljal.
En: Tomaž stared at the city, smiling contentedly.

Sl: "Vidiš, Nina, to ni bilo tako strašljivo.
En: "See, Nina, it wasn't that scary."

Sl: "A njihovo veselje ni trajalo dolgo.
En: But their joy didn't last long.

Sl: V blagi paniki sta slišala korake skupine, ki se je premikala naprej brez njiju.
En: In mild panic, they heard the footsteps of the group moving on without them.

Sl: Treba je bilo pohiteti.
En: They had to hurry.

Sl: Tekla sta po hodnikih, njuni koraki so odmevali v kamnitih stenah.
En: They ran through the corridors, their footsteps echoing off the stone walls.

Sl: Srci so jima razbijali in ko sta znova našla svojo skupino, so ju učitelji pogledali z namrščenimi obrazi.
En: Their hearts pounded, and when they rejoined their group, the teachers looked at them with frowns.

Sl: Kljub temu sta bila navdušena – Tomaž zaradi uspešnega lova na skrivnost, Nina zaradi presenetljivega odkritja o sebi.
En: Nonetheless, they were thrilled—Tomaž because of the successful hunt for the secret, Nina because of the surprising discovery about herself.

Sl: Ko se je ogled končal, je Tomaž pogledal Nino.
En: As the tour ended, Tomaž looked at Nina.

Sl: "Kakšna pustolovščina!
En: "What an adventure!"

Sl: " je rekel.
En: he said.

Sl: "In boljše je, ko si jo z nekom delil.
En: "And it's better when you share it with someone."

Sl: "Nina je pokimala, njen obraz je sijal.
En: Nina nodded, her face glowing.

Sl: "Naučila sem se nekaj danes.
En: "I learned something today.

Sl: Včasih je majhna avantura tista, ki nas osreči.
En: Sometimes a small adventure is what makes us happy."

Sl: "Lučke Ljubljane so postopoma ugašale, ko je dan prešel v večer.
En: The lights of Ljubljana gradually faded as the day turned into evening.

Sl: Novo leto se je začelo z obljubo novih doživetij in prijateljskih vezi.
En: The New Year began with a promise of new experiences and bonds of friendship.

Sl: Tomaž in Nina sta vedela, da bosta tudi prihodnje novoletne dni preživela s skrivnostnimi vprašanji in drznimi raziskavami – skupaj.
En: Tomaž and Nina knew that they would spend future New Year's days with mysterious questions and daring explorations—together.


Vocabulary Words:

• snowflakes: snežinke
• danced: plesale
• castle: grad
• anticipated: pričakovali
• exciting: razburljivo
• blanket: odeja
• bustled: kipel
• uncover: odkriti
• secrets: skrivnosti
• passage: prehod
• courage: poguma
• clutched: stisnila
• whispered: šepetal
• fresco: freske
• narrow: ozek
• concealed: skrita
• adorned: okrašeno
• crystals: kristali
• faded: ugasale
• footsteps: korake
• echoing: odmevali
• pounded: razbijali
• frays: namrščenimi
• thrilling: navdušeni
• contentedly: zadovoljno
• daring: drznimi
• explorations: raziskavami
• adventure: pustolovščina
• glowing: sijal
• bonds: vezi

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Snowy Trails to Family Ties: A New Year's Adventure
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-01-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Triglavski narodni park je zjutraj zasijal v čarobni, snežno beli tišini.
En: Triglavski narodni park shone in magical, snowy white silence in the morning.

Sl: Zrak je bil svež, gozd pa je bil zavit v prekrivalko belih snežink.
En: The air was fresh, and the forest was wrapped in a blanket of white snowflakes.

Sl: Tomaž, Maja in Jure so se odpravljali na pohod.
En: Tomaž, Maja and Jure were setting out on a hike.

Sl: Tomaž je upal, da bo ta novoletni izlet postal nova družinska tradicija.
En: Tomaž hoped that this New Year's trip would become a new family tradition.

Sl: "Maja, pripravljena si?
En: "Maja, are you ready?"

Sl: " vpraša Tomaž, ko je preverjal nahrbtnik z malico in toplimi oblačili.
En: asked Tomaž as he checked the backpack with snacks and warm clothes.

Sl: Maja je zavila z očmi.
En: Maja rolled her eyes.

Sl: "Rajši bi se družila s prijatelji," je godrnjala.
En: "I would rather hang out with friends," she grumbled.

Sl: Jure pa je že skakal okoli, navdušen nad pustolovščino, ki jih čaka.
En: But Jure was already jumping around, excited about the adventure awaiting them.

Sl: Pot so začeli po rahlo zasutem gozdu.
En: They started the trail through the lightly covered forest.

Sl: Tomaž je užival v zvoku pogovarjajočega vetra in prasketajočih stopinjah v snegu.
En: Tomaž enjoyed the sound of the talking wind and the crunching footsteps in the snow.

Sl: Jure je radovedno raziskoval vsak kotiček poti.
En: Jure was curiously exploring every corner of the path.

Sl: A Maja se je vlekla zadaj, njene misli so bile daleč stran.
En: But Maja lagged behind, her thoughts far away.

Sl: Ko so prišli do strmega klanca, je hoja postala težja.
En: When they reached the steep slope, walking became harder.

Sl: Snežene kepice so jim lezle v škornje, zrak je bil hladen kot zmrznjen med.
En: Snow clumps crept into their boots, and the air was cold as frozen honey.

Sl: "Samo še malo," je spodbujal Tomaž z optimistično toplino.
En: "Just a little more," encouraged Tomaž with optimistic warmth.

Sl: Maja je vzdihnila, a ni rekla nič.
En: Maja sighed but said nothing.

Sl: Nenadoma se je Jure spotaknil ob skriti kamen in izgubil ravnotežje.
En: Suddenly, Jure stumbled over a hidden stone and lost balance.

Sl: Maja je instinktivno stegnila roko, da ga prime, in skupaj sta se smejala, ko je Jure nekako uspel ostati na nogah.
En: Maja instinctively extended her hand to catch him, and they both laughed as Jure somehow managed to stay on his feet.

Sl: "Hvala, Maja," se je nasmehnil Jure.
En: "Thanks, Maja," Jure smiled.

Sl: Tudi Maja se je nasmehnila, prvič tistega dneva.
En: Maja smiled too, for the first time that day.

Sl: Ta trenutek je Tomažu dal misliti.
En: This moment made Tomaž think.

Sl: Mogoče ni šlo samo za to, da bi uveljavil tradicijo, ampak za trenutke, ki jih preživijo skupaj.
En: Maybe it wasn't just about establishing a tradition, but about the moments they spent together.

Sl: "Kaj če bi naredili postanek?
En: "How about we take a break?"

Sl: " je predlagal Tomaž in pokazal na bližnjo čistino.
En: suggested Tomaž, pointing to a nearby clearing.

Sl: Ko so prispeli do razgledne točke, se je pred njimi razprostiral osupljiv pogled na dolino, pobeljeno z zimskim sijajem.
En: When they arrived at the viewpoint, an astonishing view of the valley, clad in winter brilliance, spread out before them.

Sl: Vsi so v tisti lepoti našli mir.
En: They all found peace in that beauty.

Sl: Mleteli so kakav iz termo posode in izmenjavali misli.
En: They sipped cocoa from the thermos and exchanged thoughts.

Sl: Maja je priznala, da jo ni bilo tako slabo kot pričakovala.
En: Maja admitted it wasn't as bad as she expected.

Sl: Tomaž je bil hvaležen.
En: Tomaž was grateful.

Sl: Učil se je vrednosti prilagodljivosti.
En: He learned the value of adaptability.

Sl: Z večerjo, ki so jo kasneje pripravili doma, so pričeli novo leto s svežim razumevanjem.
En: With the dinner they prepared at home later, they started the new year with fresh understanding.

Sl: Družina je odkrila, kako pomembni so skupni trenutki, četudi jih vsake toliko spremljajo nesoglasja.
En: The family discovered how important shared moments are, even if they're occasionally accompanied by disagreements.

Sl: Ko so sedeli za mizo in si voščili srečno novo leto, je bila ta nova tradicija že bolj obetavna, kot bi si kdajkoli mislili.
En: As they sat at the table, wishing each other a happy new year, this new tradition seemed more promising than they ever imagined.

Sl: Konec koncev so v srcu Slovenije, pod Triglavom, našli nekaj dragocenejše od navadnih trenutkov – našli so dragocenost družinskih vezi.
En: In the end, in the heart of Slovenia, under Triglav, they found something more precious than ordinary moments – they found the preciousness of family bonds.


Vocabulary Words:

• shone: zasijal
• silence: tišina
• wrapped: zavit
• hike: pohod
• grumbled: godrnjala
• lagged: vlekla
• steep: strm
• slope: klanca
• clumps: kepice
• crept: lezle
• balance: ravnotežje
• instinctively: instinktivno
• stumbled: spotaknil
• astonishing: osupljiv
• valley: dolina
• clad: pobeljeno
• brilliance: sijajem
• exchanged: izmenjavali
• admitted: priznala
• learned: učil
• adaptability: prilagodljivosti
• understanding: razumevanje
• bonds: vezi
• precious: dragocen
• establishing: uveljavil
• blanket: prekrivalko
• hang out: družila
• trail: pot
• encouraged: spodbujal
• optimistic: optimistično

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Snowflakes & Friendship: A New Year's Eve Lesson in Ljubljana
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2024-12-31-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je zmrzoval v središču Ljubljane, ko je stopil iz šolskega avtobusa.
En: Matej was freezing in the center of Ljubljana as he stepped off the school bus.

Sl: Njegovo srce je hitreje utripalo kot snežinke, ki so nežno padale na zamrznjena tla.
En: His heart was beating faster than the snowflakes that were gently falling onto the frozen ground.

Sl: Zima je ovijala šolsko stavbo, ki je bila polna veselja in pričakovanj za prihajajočo novoletno zabavo.
En: Winter wrapped around the school building, which was full of joy and anticipation for the upcoming New Year's party.

Sl: Matej je stopil v šolo in videl pisane okraske, ki so viseli s stropa.
En: Matej stepped into the school and saw colorful decorations hanging from the ceiling.

Sl: Vse je bilo pripravljeno, le nekaj stvari je še manjkalo.
En: Everything was prepared, only a few things were still missing.

Sl: Poskušal je ostati miren, vendar je v njem naraščala panika.
En: He tried to stay calm, but panic was growing inside him.

Sl: "Zdaj ne smem odpovedati," si je govoril.
En: "I can't fail now," he told himself.

Sl: Na hodniku ga je čakala Nina.
En: In the hallway, Nina was waiting for him.

Sl: Njene oči so bile tople in prijazne, obraz pa je izražal skrb.
En: Her eyes were warm and kind, and her face expressed concern.

Sl: "Matej, vse bo v redu," ga je pomirila.
En: "Matej, everything will be alright," she reassured him.

Sl: "Kaj pa, če mi dovoliš, da pomagam?
En: "How about you let me help?"

Sl: "Matej je okleval.
En: Matej hesitated.

Sl: Bil je ponosen, vendar je vedel, da je Nina vedno vedela, kaj narediti.
En: He was proud, but he knew that Nina always knew what to do.

Sl: "Res?
En: "Really?

Sl: Bi mi lahko pomagala?
En: Could you help me?"

Sl: " je končno vprašal.
En: he finally asked.

Sl: Skupaj sta se odpravila na nakupovalni izlet po mestu.
En: Together, they set off on a shopping trip around the city.

Sl: Potrebovala sta sveče, konfete in še nekaj drobnarij, da bo dogodek popoln.
En: They needed candles, confetti, and a few other odds and ends to make the event perfect.

Sl: Bliskovito sta se prebila med nakupovalci in snežno brozgjo, ki je prekrivala pločnike.
En: They quickly navigated through the shoppers and the snowy slush covering the sidewalks.

Sl: Ko sta po trgovinah zbirala potrebščine, se je Matej ustavil.
En: As they were gathering supplies in the stores, Matej stopped.

Sl: "Nina, bojim se.
En: "Nina, I'm scared.

Sl: Kaj, če kaj pozabimo?
En: What if we forget something?"

Sl: " je rekel, sklonjen nad nakupovalno listo.
En: he said, bent over the shopping list.

Sl: Nina ga je nežno prijela za ramo.
En: Nina gently placed a hand on his shoulder.

Sl: "Matej, skupaj sva zmogla že več kot tole.
En: "Matej, together we've managed more than this.

Sl: Zaupaj mi.
En: Trust me."

Sl: " Njene besede so imele moč.
En: Her words had power.

Sl: Matej je končno razumel, da mu ni treba vsega nositi sam.
En: Matej finally understood that he didn't have to carry everything alone.

Sl: Z novo energijo sta se vrnila v šolo.
En: With renewed energy, they returned to the school.

Sl: Njuni sošolci so ju veseli pričakovali.
En: Their classmates awaited them with anticipation.

Sl: Matej in Nina sta hitro okrasila prostor in vse postavila na svoje mesto.
En: Matej and Nina quickly decorated the space and put everything in its place.

Sl: Ob polnoči je praznovanje doseglo vrhunec.
En: At midnight, the celebration reached its peak.

Sl: Iskrice sreče so sijale na vsakem obrazu v prostoru.
En: Sparks of happiness shone on every face in the room.

Sl: Matej je stopil pred vse z mikrofonom in z rahlim trepetanjem v glasu povedal: "Zahvaljujem se Nini za njeno pomoč.
En: Matej stepped in front of everyone with a microphone and, with a slight tremble in his voice, said, "I thank Nina for her help.

Sl: Brez nje tega ne bi zmogli.
En: Without her, we wouldn't have managed."

Sl: "Nina se je nasmehnila, ko je množica zaploskala.
En: Nina smiled as the crowd applauded.

Sl: Njeno srce je bilo polno ponosa.
En: Her heart was full of pride.

Sl: Ko je zabava počasi prihajala h koncu, sta si Matej in Nina izmenjala pogled poln razumevanja.
En: As the party slowly came to an end, Matej and Nina exchanged a look full of understanding.

Sl: Naučila sta se pomembne lekcije: skupaj sta močnejša.
En: They learned an important lesson: together, they were stronger.

Sl: Njuno prijateljstvo in sposobnost sodelovanja sta bila tisto, kar sta resnično osvetlila ta novoletni večer.
En: Their friendship and ability to work together were what truly illuminated this New Year's evening.


Vocabulary Words:

• freezing: zmrzoval
• anticipation: pričakovanj
• decorations: okraske
• hanging: viseli
• panic: panika
• reassured: pomirila
• hesitated: okleval
• proud: ponosen
• supplies: potrebščine
• concern: skrb
• navigated: prebila
• snowy: snežno
• slush: brozgjo
• sidewalks: pločnike
• gathering: zbirala
• bend: sklonjen
• shoulder: ramo
• renewed: novo
• classmates: sošolci
• decorate: okrasila
• tremble: trepetanjem
• applauded: zaploskala
• pride: ponosa
• exchange: izmenjala
• understanding: razumevanja
• lesson: lekcije
• illuminated: osvetlila
• odds and ends: drobinarij
• perfect: popoln
• manage: zmogli