Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Balance: Anže's Holiday Journey to Family First
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Sl: V mestnem središču, med hrupom mestnega prometa, se je nahajal eleganten poslovni nebotičnik.
En: In the city center, amidst the noise of city traffic, stood an elegant business skyscraper.

Sl: Stavba je bila okrašena z božičnimi lučkami, pričarala je občutek bližajočih se praznikov.
En: The building was decorated with Christmas lights, evoking the feeling of the upcoming holidays.

Sl: V notranjosti, med pisarniškimi mizami in računalniki, je bil Anže.
En: Inside, among the office desks and computers, was Anže.

Sl: Bil je zavzet in poseben sodelavec, ki si je prizadeval doseči letne cilje.
En: He was a dedicated and exceptional colleague striving to achieve the annual goals.

Sl: Anže je strmel v zaslon, poln številk in grafov.
En: Anže stared at the screen full of numbers and graphs.

Sl: V sobi so odmevale tipkovnice in telefoni.
En: The room echoed with the sounds of keyboards and phones.

Sl: Matej se je pojavil ob njem.
En: Matej appeared next to him.

Sl: »Kako gre, prijatelj? Boš končal vse do roka?« je vprašal Matej, njegov kolega in prijatelj, ki se mu je nasmihal.
En: "How's it going, my friend? Will you finish everything by the deadline?" asked Matej, his colleague and friend, smiling at him.

Sl: Anže je zavzdihnil.
En: Anže sighed.

Sl: »Se trudim. Ampak...doma so tudi pomembne stvari.«
En: "I'm trying. But... there are important things at home too."

Sl: Matej se je usedel.
En: Matej sat down.

Sl: »Zagotovo si najboljši kandidat za partnerstvo. Samo, ne pozabi oditi domov. Družina je pomembna.«
En: "You are definitely the best candidate for the partnership. Just, don't forget to go home. Family is important."

Sl: Ta beseda je odtujeno zvenela v ušesih Anžeta.
En: That word sounded distant in Anže's ears.

Sl: Njegov cilj je bil doseči promocijo, a srce ga je vleklo domov, kjer ga je čakala Katja z njunim toplim božičnim zavetjem.
En: His goal was to achieve the promotion, but his heart was drawn home, where Katja was waiting with their warm Christmas haven.

Sl: Katja je bila doma prava vila.
En: Katja was a real fairy at home.

Sl: Vsak kotiček stanovanja je dišal po piškotih, povsod so bile vejice smrečja in drobne lučke so osvetljevale vsak prostor.
En: Every corner of the apartment smelled of cookies, sprigs of fir were everywhere, and small lights illuminated every space.

Sl: »Anže, prihajaš pozno. Pogrešamo te,« mu je rekla po telefonu, medtem ko je tlačila darila v vrečke.
En: "Anže, you're arriving late. We miss you," she said over the phone while packing gifts into bags.

Sl: »Se zavedam, bom kmalu videl, kar moram in bom prišel.« Bil je obljuba, ki jo je želel izpolniti.
En: "I realize, I'll see what I need to soon and come." It was a promise he wanted to fulfill.

Sl: Prišla je božična noč.
En: Christmas Eve arrived.

Sl: Doma je vladala spokojnost.
En: A calmness reigned at home.

Sl: Otroci so hihitali pred smrečico.
En: The children giggled in front of the Christmas tree.

Sl: Anže je sedel ob Katji.
En: Anže sat next to Katja.

Sl: »Vsekakor si zaslužimo ta trenutek,« je pomislil.
En: "We definitely deserve this moment," he thought.

Sl: Nato je zazvonil telefon. Bila je služba.
En: Then the phone rang. It was work.

Sl: »Anže, težave na projektu. Moramo to rešiti zdaj.« Srce mu je razbijalo.
En: "Anže, issues with the project. We need to resolve this now." His heart was pounding.

Sl: Pogledal je Katjo, njen mehki nasmeh ga je pomiril.
En: He looked at Katja, her soft smile calmed him.

Sl: Odločil se je.
En: He made a decision.

Sl: Poklical je Mateja: »Matej, nujno potrebujem tvojo pomoč. Reši to, prosim. Zaupam ti.«
En: He called Matej: "Matej, I urgently need your help. Please handle this. I trust you."

Sl: Matej je bil presenečen, a tudi ganjen. »Seveda, stavim na to.«
En: Matej was surprised but also touched. "Of course, I'm on it."

Sl: Svetloba svečk in drevo je sijalo v sobi, Anže se je smejal in užival trenutke z družino.
En: The light from the candles and the tree shone in the room, Anže laughed and enjoyed the moments with his family.

Sl: Ko se je vrnil v pisarno po praznikih, so se obrazi sodelavcev nasmehnili.
En: When he returned to the office after the holidays, the faces of his colleagues were smiling.

Sl: Njegov šef ga je pohvalil. »Anže, tvoje sposobnosti vodenja so res izjemne.«
En: His boss praised him. "Anže, your leadership abilities are truly exceptional."

Sl: Anže je odšel domov z občutkom izpolnitve.
En: Anže went home with a sense of fulfillment.

Sl: Naučil se je nekaj pomembnega: življenje je skupek ravnotežij.
En: He learned something important: life is a balance of things.

Sl: Delegiranje ni pokazatelj šibkosti, ampak moči zaupanja v ljudi okoli sebe.
En: Delegating is not a sign of weakness but a strength of trusting the people around you.

Sl: In tako je Anže preživel božič, kjer srce in delo najdejo pravo ravnovesje, z zavedanjem, da je ravno družina prava os naše sreče.
En: And so, Anže celebrated Christmas where heart and work find the right balance, with the understanding that family is truly the axis of our happiness.


Vocabulary Words:

• amidst: med
• noise: hrup
• elegant: eleganten
• business: poslovni
• skyscraper: nebotičnik
• decorated: okrašena
• evoking: pričarala
• upcoming: bližajočih
• colleague: sodelavec
• exceptional: poseben
• dedicated: zavzet
• annual: letne
• goals: cilje
• screen: zaslon
• graphs: grafov
• echoed: odmevale
• keyboards: tipkovnice
• deadline: roka
• candidate: kandidat
• partnership: partnerstvo
• promotion: promocijo
• fir: smrečja
• giggled: hihitali
• calmness: spokojnost
• resolve: rešiti
• candles: svečk
• shone: sijalo
• fulfillment: izpolnitve
• balance: ravnotežje
• delegating: delegiranje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Christmas Lesson: The Gift of Health and Togetherness
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Sl: Matej je sedel na kavču v svoji toplo okrašeni dnevni sobi.
En: Matej was sitting on the couch in his warmly decorated living room.

Sl: Zunaj so se na tla počasi spuščale snežinke.
En: Outside, snowflakes were slowly falling to the ground.

Sl: Na mizi je gorela sveča s prijetnim vonjem po cimetovem jabolku, ob kaminu pa je stala jelka, obdana s pisanimi lučkami.
En: On the table, a candle with a pleasant scent of cinnamon apple was burning, and by the fireplace stood a Christmas tree, surrounded by colorful lights.

Sl: Bilo je božično jutro.
En: It was Christmas morning.

Sl: Jasmina je v kuhinji pripravljala večerjo.
En: Jasmina was preparing dinner in the kitchen.

Sl: Slišala je Matejeve korake, čeprav so bili počasni in težki.
En: She could hear Matej's footsteps, even though they were slow and heavy.

Sl: Matej se je trudil, da bi bil nasmejan in vesel, vendar ga je nekaj težilo.
En: Matej was trying to appear cheerful and happy, but something was bothering him.

Sl: Že od jutra je čutil bolečine v prsih, kot bi ga nekaj močno stiskalo.
En: Since morning, he had felt pain in his chest, as if something was squeezing him tightly.

Sl: "Matej, želiš skodelico čaja?
En: "Matej, do you want a cup of tea?"

Sl: " je vprašala Jasmina iz kuhinje, medtem ko je rezala korenje.
En: asked Jasmina from the kitchen, while she was chopping carrots.

Sl: "Seveda, hvala," je odgovoril Matej in poskušal zakriti svojo bolečino.
En: "Sure, thank you," replied Matej, trying to hide his pain.

Sl: Vedel je, kako zelo se Jasmina trudi, da bi božič bil popoln.
En: He knew how much Jasmina was striving to make Christmas perfect.

Sl: Ni je želel skrbeti za svoje zdravstvene težave.
En: He didn't want her to worry about his health issues.

Sl: Ko se je dan prevešal v večer, je Matej čutil vedno hujšo bolečino.
En: As the day turned into evening, Matej felt increasingly severe pain.

Sl: Vendar je hodil okoli mize, postavljal krožnike in pribor ter se smehljal otrokom, ki so se veselili daril.
En: Still, he walked around the table, setting plates and cutlery, and smiling at the children who were excited about the gifts.

Sl: V sebi je upal, da bo bolečina izginila.
En: Inside, he hoped the pain would fade away.

Sl: Med večerjo je Jasmina opazila, da Matej izgleda bled in poten.
En: During dinner, Jasmina noticed that Matej looked pale and sweaty.

Sl: "Matej, si v redu?
En: "Matej, are you alright?"

Sl: " ga je skrbno vprašala, a on je samo prikimal.
En: she asked with concern, but he just nodded.

Sl: A takrat, ko je želel narediti požirek vode, mu je kozarec padel iz rok.
En: Yet at that moment, when he tried to take a sip of water, the glass fell from his hands.

Sl: Staknil je glavo v roke in se zgrudil na tla.
En: He clutched his head in his hands and collapsed to the floor.

Sl: Panika je zavladala v hiši.
En: Panic ensued in the house.

Sl: Jasmina je hitro poklicala rešilca.
En: Jasmina quickly called an ambulance.

Sl: Držala je Mateja za roko in mu rekla: "Ne skrbi, vse bo v redu.
En: She held Matej's hand and said, "Don't worry, everything will be alright."

Sl: "Ko je rešilni avto odpeljal Mateja v bolnišnico, sta se oba zamislila.
En: As the ambulance took Matej to the hospital, both of them reflected.

Sl: Matej je spoznal, da mu nič ne pomeni popoln božič, če ni zdrav in prisoten s svojo družino.
En: Matej realized that having a perfect Christmas meant nothing if he wasn't healthy and there with his family.

Sl: Jasmina pa je vedela, da njegovo zdravje ne sme nikoli biti zanemarjeno.
En: Jasmina knew that his health should never be neglected.

Sl: Na koncu tistega božičnega večera, ko sta se oba vrnila domov, se je Matej odločil, da bo več časa posvetil družini in manj skrbel za popolne okoliščine.
En: By the end of that Christmas evening, when they both returned home, Matej decided to spend more time with his family and worry less about perfect circumstances.

Sl: Objela sta se pod božično jelko in spoznala, da je najpomembnejše to, da sta skupaj in zdrava.
En: They hugged under the Christmas tree and realized that the most important thing was to be together and healthy.

Sl: Božič se je zaključil s toplim objemom in pogledom, ki je nosil obljubo o bolj iskreni in ljubeči prihodnosti.
En: Christmas ended with a warm embrace and a gaze that carried a promise of a more sincere and loving future.


Vocabulary Words:

• couch: kavč
• decorated: okrašeni
• snowflakes: snežinke
• scent: vonjem
• cinnamon: cimetovem
• fireplace: kaminu
• surrounded: obdana
• colorful: pisanimi
• footsteps: korake
• heavy: težki
• bothering: težilo
• squeezing: stiskalo
• chopping: rezala
• plates: krožnike
• cutlery: pribor
• excited: veselili
• pale: bled
• sweaty: poten
• concern: skrbno
• glass: kozarec
• collapsed: zgrudil
• panic: panika
• ambulance: rešilca
• neglected: zanemarjeno
• embrace: objem
• sincere: iskreni
• realized: spoznal
• clutched: staknil
• reflected: zamislila
• circumstances: okoliščine

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Security Guard’s Christmas: Love Across Distances
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Sl: V Ljubljani, v tihem in zasneženem naselju, je Matej, varnostnik, stal na svojem nočnem delovnem mestu.
En: In Ljubljana, in a quiet and snow-covered neighborhood, Matej, a security guard, stood at his night post.

Sl: Zunaj je bila hladna zima, veje dreves so bile pokrite s tankim slojem snega.
En: Outside, it was a cold winter, the branches of the trees were covered with a thin layer of snow.

Sl: Hiše so bile okrašene z božičnimi lučkami, katerih svetloba je nežno sijala v noč.
En: The houses were adorned with Christmas lights, whose glow gently shone into the night.

Sl: Matej je bil predan svojemu delu.
En: Matej was dedicated to his work.

Sl: Ampak v srcu je čutil pomanjkanje.
En: But in his heart, he felt a lack.

Sl: Bilo je božično obdobje, čas za družino.
En: It was the Christmas season, a time for family.

Sl: Matejeva družina pa je živela daleč stran, v drugem mestu.
En: However, Matej's family lived far away, in another town.

Sl: Globoko v sebi je čutil žalost, ker ni mogel biti z njimi.
En: Deep inside, he felt sadness because he couldn't be with them.

Sl: Na svojem postajališču je Matej imel majhno skrivnost, ki ga je tolažila.
En: At his post, Matej had a small secret that comforted him.

Sl: Mizo je okrasil z majhnim foto albumom.
En: He had decorated the table with a small photo album.

Sl: Slike njegove žene in otrok so ga napolnile s toplino in ljubeznijo.
En: Pictures of his wife and children filled him with warmth and love.

Sl: Vsakič, ko je pogledal na slike, mu je bilo toplo pri srcu.
En: Every time he looked at the pictures, he felt a warmth in his heart.

Sl: Noč je bila mirna.
En: The night was calm.

Sl: Le redko so mimo peljali avtomobili.
En: Cars rarely passed by.

Sl: Matej je sedel na svojem stolu, srkal topel čaj in si mislil na srečne trenutke z družino.
En: Matej sat in his chair, sipping warm tea and thinking about happy moments with his family.

Sl: Nato pa, nenadoma, je njegov telefon zazvonil.
En: Then, suddenly, his phone rang.

Sl: Matej je hitro pogledal zaslon.
En: Matej quickly glanced at the screen.

Sl: Videlo se je ime njegove žene, Ana.
En: The name of his wife, Ana, appeared.

Sl: "Srečen božič, Matej!
En: "Merry Christmas, Matej!"

Sl: " je rekla Ana, ko se je video klic odprl.
En: said Ana when the video call opened.

Sl: Poleg nje sta stala njuna otroka, Luka in mala sestrična.
En: Beside her stood their children, Luka and his little cousin.

Sl: Njihovi smehi in veseli obrazi so zapolnili njegovo srce z toplino.
En: Their laughter and joyful faces filled his heart with warmth.

Sl: Zanje so bili na voljo samo kratki trenutki, ko so lahko skupaj preživeli prek video klica, a ti trenutki so mu pomenili vse.
En: They had only brief moments available when they could be together through a video call, but those moments meant everything to him.

Sl: Z njimi so izmenjali smešne zgodbe in božične pesmi.
En: They exchanged funny stories and Christmas songs.

Sl: Luka je igral na kitaro in pel, medtem ko je Ana pripravljala večerjo v kuhinji, vsi pa so se držali s toplino in nasmehi.
En: Luka played the guitar and sang while Ana prepared dinner in the kitchen, and they all held onto warmth and smiles.

Sl: Matej je čutil, kako se mu ljubezen prepleta v srcu, tudi na razdalji.
En: Matej felt how love intertwined in his heart, even at a distance.

Sl: Ko je konec njegove izmene prišel, je bil občutek žalosti zamenjan s hvaležnostjo.
En: When his shift ended, the feeling of sadness was replaced with gratitude.

Sl: Matej je razumel, da moževa ljubezen do družine premaga vsako razdaljo.
En: Matej understood that a husband's love for his family overcomes any distance.

Sl: Tehnologija mu je omogočila, da je del božiča delil na daljavo.
En: Technology had allowed him to share a part of Christmas from afar.

Sl: Z novim duhom je Matej zaključil nočno izmeno.
En: With a renewed spirit, Matej concluded the night shift.

Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo polno, saj je ljubezen njegove družine prekrila puste snežene poti.
En: His heart was full, as the love of his family covered the barren snowy paths.

Sl: Na poti domov je zaznaval, kako lučke sijajo močneje, občutek sreče pa ga je grel, kot bi bil obkrožen z njimi v resnici.
En: On the way home, he sensed how the lights shone brighter, and the feeling of happiness warmed him as if he were truly surrounded by them.


Vocabulary Words:

• dedicated: predan
• lack: pomanjkanje
• sadness: žalost
• comforted: tolažila
• intertwined: prepleta
• gratitude: hvaležnost
• barren: puste
• security guard: varnostnik
• shift: izmena
• adorned: okrašene
• neighborhood: naselje
• album: album
• renewed: nov
• spirit: duh
• paths: poti
• passed by: mimo peljali
• thin: tankim
• layer: sloj
• branches: veje
• shone: sijala
• calm: mirna
• brief: kratki
• glow: svetloba
• surrounded: obkrožen
• distance: razdalja
• exchange: izmenjali
• gentle: nežno
• bitter: hladna
• overcomes: premaga
• sipping: srkal

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Chance Encounters at the Christmas Airport: Paths to Peace
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Sl: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik letališče je bilo polno ljudi.
En: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik airport was full of people.

Sl: V zraku je bil vonj po sveže kuhani kavi in prijeten zvok božičnih pesmi.
En: In the air was the scent of freshly brewed coffee and the pleasant sound of Christmas carols.

Sl: Praznične luči so svetile in ustvarjale topel občutek, kljub hladnemu decembrskemu dnevu.
En: Holiday lights were shining, creating a warm feeling despite the cold December day.

Sl: Tomaž je stal v vrsti pred varnostnim pregledom.
En: Tomaž stood in line before the security check.

Sl: V rokah je stiskal letalsko karto, njegov obraz pa je bil obremenjen z mešanimi občutki.
En: He clutched his plane ticket in his hands, his face burdened with mixed emotions.

Sl: Tomaž je bil nervozen.
En: Tomaž was nervous.

Sl: Božič se je hitro bližal, on pa je želel popraviti odnos s svojo družino.
En: Christmas was quickly approaching, and he wanted to mend his relationship with his family.

Sl: Leta so minila brez stika.
En: Years had passed without contact.

Sl: Zdaj je čutil, da je čas za spremembo.
En: Now he felt it was time for a change.

Sl: Ampak nekaj mu je šlo narobe – njegov let je imel zamudo.
En: But something went wrong – his flight was delayed.

Sl: Tomaž je mrzlično pogledoval na uro.
En: Tomaž glanced anxiously at the clock.

Sl: Na drugi strani letališča je stala Maja.
En: On the other side of the airport stood Maja.

Sl: Objemala je svojo mlajšo sestro, ki je bila tik pred odhodom na enoletni študij v tujino.
En: She was hugging her younger sister, who was about to leave for a year-long study abroad.

Sl: Maja je bila ponosna, vendar tudi zaskrbljena.
En: Maja was proud but also worried.

Sl: Njena sestra je bila pogumna, vendar je Maja želela, da ve, da bo vedno tam zanjo.
En: Her sister was brave, but Maja wanted her to know that she would always be there for her.

Sl: »Vem, da bo vse v redu,« je rekla sestra z nasmehom.
En: "I know everything will be fine," her sister said with a smile.

Sl: Majo so njene besede presenetile.
En: Maja was surprised by her words.

Sl: Zaznala je hvaležnost in ljubezen, ki sta ji napolnila srce.
En: She sensed the gratitude and love that filled her heart.

Sl: Podpornik bi morala biti ona, a tokrat je podporo prejemala nazaj.
En: She was supposed to be the supporter, but this time she received support in return.

Sl: Ko je čas med čakanjem mineval, sta se Maja in Tomaž srečala pri bližnjem kiosku s kavo.
En: As the time waiting passed, Maja and Tomaž met at a nearby coffee kiosk.

Sl: Oba sta bila vidno napeta.
En: Both were visibly tense.

Sl: Nekaj nevsiljivih besed je hitro preraslo v pogovor, poln empatije in razumevanja.
En: A few unobtrusive words quickly grew into a conversation full of empathy and understanding.

Sl: »Zakaj si tukaj?
En: "Why are you here?"

Sl: « je vprašala Maja.
En: Maja asked.

Sl: »Grem k družini.
En: "I'm going to see my family.

Sl: Po dolgem času,« je priznal Tomaž.
En: After a long time," Tomaž admitted.

Sl: »Ampak vse je tako zapleteno.
En: "But everything is so complicated."

Sl: «Maja ga je pogledala s toplim razumevanjem.
En: Maja looked at him with warm understanding.

Sl: »Včasih moramo le narediti prvi korak.
En: "Sometimes we just need to take the first step.

Sl: Zaupaj vase.
En: Trust yourself."

Sl: «Tomaževi dvomi so se rahlo razpršili.
En: Tomaž's doubts slightly dissipated.

Sl: Vzel si je trenutek in nato poklical družino.
En: He took a moment and then called his family.

Sl: Povedal jim je o zapletih in bil presenečen nad njihovo toplino.
En: He told them about the complications and was surprised by their warmth.

Sl: Čeprav je zamudil originalni let, je rezerviral naslednjega.
En: Although he missed the original flight, he booked the next one.

Sl: Medtem je Maja pozdravila svojo sestro s toplim objemom.
En: Meanwhile, Maja bid farewell to her sister with a warm embrace.

Sl: Tokrat je bila ob slovesu njeno srce pomirjeno.
En: This time, her heart was at peace with the farewell.

Sl: Vroča kava je zavrela tam blizu, ko je Tomaž začutil breme, ki se je dvignilo z njegovih ramen.
En: Hot coffee steamed nearby as Tomaž felt a burden lift from his shoulders.

Sl: Ko so se vrata letališča zaprla za Majo, je val uspeha in zadovoljstva prežemal obe.
En: As the airport doors closed behind Maja, a wave of success and satisfaction filled both of them.

Sl: Poti so bile različne, vendar so oba vodile do notranjega miru.
En: Their paths were different, but they led both of them to inner peace.

Sl: Tomaž je vedel, da popolnost ni bila potrebna in Maja je razumela, da mora zaupati poti svoje sestre.
En: Tomaž knew that perfection wasn't necessary and Maja understood that she had to trust her sister's journey.

Sl: Letališče, polno potnikov, je še naprej živelo svoje nenehno gibanje.
En: The airport, full of travelers, continued its constant movement.

Sl: Ampak za Tomaža in Majo je bil to začetek nečesa novega.
En: But for Tomaž and Maja, it was the beginning of something new.


Vocabulary Words:

• clutched: stiskal
• burdened: obremenjen
• nervous: nervozno
• approaching: bližal
• mend: popraviti
• delayed: zamuda
• board: deska
• anxiously: mrzlično
• glanced: pogledoval
• embrace: objem
• depart: odhod
• proud: ponosna
• gratitude: hvaležnost
• gratitude: zaznavala
• unobtrusive: nevsiljiv
• empathy: empatija
• understanding: razumevanje
• complicated: zapleteno
• doubted: dvomi
• dispersed: razpršili
• farewell: slovo
• reinforced: priznana
• inner peace: notranji mir
• perfection: popolnost
• observing: opazoval
• necessities: hatrebščine
• relishing: uživala v
• corridor: hodnik
• homeland: domovina
• journey: potovanje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Home for the Holidays: A Sibling's Heartfelt Reunion
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Luka je nervozno stopal po terminalu Letališča Jožeta Pučnika v Ljubljani.
En: Luka nervously paced through the terminal of Letališče Jožeta Pučnika in Ljubljana.

Sl: Na stenah so bile obešene svetle lučke in velika božična smreka se je bleščala v svojem kotičku.
En: Bright lights were hung on the walls, and a large Christmas tree sparkled in its corner.

Sl: Bil je božični večer, a v njegovem srcu je bilo mraz.
En: It was Christmas Eve, but his heart felt cold.

Sl: Luka živi v tujini že več let.
En: Luka had been living abroad for several years.

Sl: Družino je obiskoval le občasno, a medtem so se odnosi ohladili. Posebej z Matejo, njegovo mlajšo sestro, ki je vsa družinska bremena nosila sama.
En: He visited his family only occasionally, but in the meantime, relationships had cooled, especially with Mateja, his younger sister, who bore all the family burdens alone.

Sl: Kajti Luka ni bil tam, ko ga je najbolj potrebovala.
En: For Luka wasn't there when she needed him most.

Sl: Zato je bil ta obisk še posebej pomemben.
En: That's why this visit was especially important.

Sl: Luka si je želel ponovno vzpostaviti vez z Matejo.
En: Luka wanted to reconnect with Mateja.

Sl: Občutek krivde ga je grizel in zelo si je želel popraviti izgubljeni čas.
En: Guilt gnawed at him, and he deeply wished to make up for lost time.

Sl: Anže, njegov vedno nasmejan bratranec, je pomagal načrtovati družinsko srečanje.
En: Anže, his always smiling cousin, helped plan the family gathering.

Sl: Anže je vedel, kako je pomembno, da družinski člani ohranijo povezanost, zlasti v času božičnih praznikov.
En: Anže knew how important it was for family members to keep their connection, especially during the Christmas holidays.

Sl: V terminalu so ljudje hiteli na vse strani.
En: People rushed in all directions in the terminal.

Sl: Sneg je naletaval zunaj, letala so zamujala, gostilne so bile polne izčrpanih potnikov.
En: Snow was falling outside, flights were delayed, and the cafés were full of exhausted travelers.

Sl: Luka je opazil Matejo v kavarnici pri izhodu.
En: Luka noticed Mateja in a small café near the exit.

Sl: Bila je videti zmatrana, a še vedno lepa z zimskimi rdečimi licami.
En: She looked tired, yet still beautiful with her winter-red cheeks.

Sl: Zbral je pogum in stopil k njej.
En: He gathered courage and approached her.

Sl: »Mateja,« je začel tiho.
En: "Mateja," he began quietly.

Sl: Pogledala ga je in v očeh ni bilo zamere, ampak nekaj bolj čustvenega, morda upanje.
En: She looked at him, and in her eyes was no resentment, but something more emotional, perhaps hope.

Sl: »Luka,« je odvrnila.
En: "Luka," she replied.

Sl: Glas ji je bil nežen, a zadržan.
En: Her voice was gentle, yet reserved.

Sl: »Zakaj si prišel?«
En: "Why did you come?"

Sl: Luka je globoko vdihnil.
En: Luka took a deep breath.

Sl: »Tukaj sem, ker te pogrešam.
En: "I'm here because I miss you.

Sl: Vem, da sem bil odsoten, ko si me potrebovala.
En: I know I was absent when you needed me.

Sl: Želim to popraviti.
En: I want to make it right."

Sl: Mateja je dolgo gledala v njegovo usodo, zadržano tišino je prekinilo stiskanje njene šalce.
En: Mateja looked into his future for a long time, the silence broken only by the clinking of her cup.

Sl: Nato se nasmehnila, čeprav skromno.
En: Then she smiled, though modestly.

Sl: »Veš, vedno sem si želela, da si tukaj,« je rekla.
En: "You know, I've always wanted you to be here," she said.

Sl: »Samo upala sem, da ti to ni preveč breme.«
En: "I just hoped it wouldn't be too much of a burden for you."

Sl: Luka je odložil svojo šalico kave in jo prijel za roke.
En: Luka put down his coffee cup and took her hands.

Sl: »Nisem imel pravega izgovora, samo želim si biti boljši brat.«
En: "I had no real excuse, I just want to be a better brother."

Sl: Mateja se je naslonila nazaj na stol in globoko izdihnila.
En: Mateja leaned back in her chair and exhaled deeply.

Sl: V tistem trenutku sta oba razumela, da se načrtuje nov začetek, ki bo zahteval trud z obeh strani.
En: In that moment, they both understood that a new beginning was being planned, one that would require effort from both sides.

Sl: Objela sta se, njune pretekle zamere so se topile kot sneg na toplem soncu.
En: They hugged, their past grievances melting away like snow in the warm sun.

Sl: Po dolgem času sta bila spet brat in sestra, tik pred pričetkom božične večerje, kjer bosta lahko razveselila preostanek družine.
En: After a long time, they were brother and sister again, just in time for the Christmas dinner where they could delight the rest of the family.

Sl: Ob božičnem drevescu sta jih čakala Anže in ostali sorodniki.
En: By the Christmas tree, Anže and other relatives waited for them.

Sl: Vzdušje je bilo toplo in dobrodošlo, kot takrat, ko je bila družina še celotna.
En: The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, like when the family was still whole.

Sl: Z Anžetovo vedrino in njuno novo obljubo sta Mateja in Luka stopila čez preteklost v novo prihodnost.
En: With Anže's cheerfulness and their new promise, Mateja and Luka stepped beyond the past into a new future.

Sl: Z roko v roki, pripravljena na vsa dokazovanja, ki jih bo prinesel ta praznični čas.
En: Hand in hand, ready for all the challenges this festive season would bring.


Vocabulary Words:

• nervously: nervozno
• paced: stopal
• terminal: terminal
• gnawed: grizel
• exhausted: izčrpanih
• resentment: zamere
• reconnect: ponovno vzpostaviti
• burden: breme
• smiled: nasmehnila
• modestly: skromno
• exhaled: izdihnila
• grievances: zamere
• festive: praznični
• sparkled: bleščala
• abroad: tujini
• occasionally: občasno
• bore: nosila
• gathering: srečanje
• treetops: kotičku
• reticent: zadržan
• clinking: stiskanje
• planned: načrtuje
• warming: toplino
• promised: obljubo
• understood: razumela
• hugged: objela
• weathered: pretekle
• delay: zamujala
• café: kavarnici
• cheerfulness: vedrino

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Journey to Emona: Unraveling Secrets Beneath the Ruins
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Svetloba zimske solsticijske noči obarva ruševine Emone v mehko svetlobo.
En: The light of the winter solstice night casts the ruins of Emona in a soft glow.

Sl: Sneg krasi stare kamne, kjer tiho stoje stoletja zgodovine.
En: Snow adorns the ancient stones, where centuries of history stand silently.

Sl: Matej, Ana in Borut se pomikajo med ruševinami, vsak s svojim razlogom.
En: Matej, Ana, and Borut move among the ruins, each with their own reason.

Sl: Matej sanja o velikem odkritju, Ana sledi svojim družinskim skrivnostim, Borut pa teži k varovanju legend svojega doma.
En: Matej dreams of a great discovery, Ana follows her family secrets, and Borut aims to protect the legends of his homeland.

Sl: Veter šepeta zgodbe iz daljnih časov, ko se trio ustavi pred zrušenim stebrom.
En: The wind whispers stories from distant times as the trio stops in front of a fallen column.

Sl: Na tleh se blešči stara plošča, skrita pod plastjo prahu.
En: An old plaque glistens on the ground, hidden under a layer of dust.

Sl: Matej opazi ozko odprtino, skrito pod njo.
En: Matej notices a narrow opening beneath it.

Sl: "Poglejta," vzklikne.
En: "Look," he exclaims.

Sl: "Morda je to skrivni prehod!
En: "This might be a hidden passage!"

Sl: "Ana se sklonjena bliža plošči.
En: Ana leans closer to the plaque.

Sl: Njene oči zasvetijo od zanimanja.
En: Her eyes light up with interest.

Sl: "Vidiš, Borut?
En: "See, Borut?

Sl: Tvoja legendarna skrivališča bi lahko bila resnična.
En: Your legendary hideouts might be real."

Sl: "Borut ostaja previden.
En: Borut remains cautious.

Sl: "Legende pravijo, da nekateri vhodi vodijo do nevarnosti," opozori.
En: "The legends say some entrances lead to danger," he warns.

Sl: Matej se ne ustavi.
En: Matej does not stop.

Sl: "Samo pogledati moramo.
En: "We just need to take a look.

Sl: To bi lahko bilo pomembno odkritje," trdi, že se nagnjen naprej k odpiranju plošče.
En: This could be an important discovery," he insists, already leaning forward to open the plaque.

Sl: Ana sledi Mateju, njena tajanstvena navdušitev je skoraj otipljiva.
En: Ana follows Matej, her mysterious excitement almost tangible.

Sl: V sebi nosi skrivnost, ki jo vodi globlje, dražeča senca družinske zgodbe, zakopane v temnih katakombah.
En: She carries a secret within herself, leading her deeper, a tantalizing shadow of a family story, buried in dark catacombs.

Sl: Borut vzdihne, razpet med spoštovanjem do tradicije in raziskovalnim duhom svojih prijateljev.
En: Borut sighs, torn between respect for tradition and the exploratory spirit of his friends.

Sl: "Dobro, vendar previdno," reče.
En: "Alright, but carefully," he says.

Sl: Vhod odpira zmehčana luč sveč, ki plešejo na hladnih stenah.
En: The entrance is lit by softened candlelight, dancing on the cold walls.

Sl: Koraki odzvanjajo v praznih dvoranah, ko trojica vstopi v neznano.
En: Steps echo in the empty halls as the trio enters the unknown.

Sl: Pot se zdi neskončna in brezmejna, spremstvo skrivnostnih senc.
En: The path seems endless and boundless, accompanied by mysterious shadows.

Sl: V srcu ruševin naletijo na sobano, polno simbolov.
En: In the heart of the ruins, they encounter a chamber full of symbols.

Sl: Stene krasijo relikvije iz rimskih časov.
En: The walls are adorned with relics from Roman times.

Sl: Matejov dih zastane.
En: Matej's breath catches.

Sl: Tukaj je, kar je iskal.
En: Here it is, what he has been searching for.

Sl: Starodavni artefakt leži pred njim, pokrit s starodavnimi zapiski.
En: An ancient artifact lies before him, covered with archaic inscriptions.

Sl: Toda Ana izda izdajo, ki jo je nosila.
En: But Ana reveals the betrayal she has been carrying.

Sl: "To je del zgodovine moje družine.
En: "This is part of my family's history.

Sl: O tem so mi pripovedovali, da je nevaren," priznava s stisnjenimi ustnicami.
En: They told me it's dangerous," she admits with pressed lips.

Sl: "Ne vemo, kaj bo prebudilo.
En: "We don’t know what it might awaken."

Sl: "Matej mora izbrati.
En: Matej must choose.

Sl: Borut ga opomni na prednike.
En: Borut reminds him of their ancestors.

Sl: "Nevarnost je morda večja," reče z razumom in starodavno modrostjo.
En: "The danger might be greater," he says with reason and ancient wisdom.

Sl: Matej premisli, težo preteklosti čuti na ramenih.
En: Matej reflects, feeling the weight of the past on his shoulders.

Sl: Sčasoma spoštuje pomembnost dediščine.
En: Eventually, he respects the significance of heritage.

Sl: Skupaj se odločijo, da pustijo artefakt pri miru, da ohranijo skrivnosti Emone.
En: Together, they decide to leave the artifact untouched, preserving the secrets of Emona.

Sl: Pogumno se obrnejo in zapustijo sobano, s povsem novim spoštovanjem do preteklosti.
En: Bravely, they turn and leave the chamber, with a newfound respect for the past.

Sl: Ko se vrnejo na zimsko noč, se svet okrog njih zdi drugačen.
En: As they return to the winter night, the world around them seems different.

Sl: Matej razume, da je dediščina več kot le akademska kariera.
En: Matej understands that heritage is more than just an academic career.

Sl: Ana se ponosno smeji svoji dediščini, Borutu pa lega na srce novo spoštovanje do preteklosti.
En: Ana proudly smiles at her heritage, and Borut feels a new respect for the past settle in his heart.

Sl: Njihova odločitev, da skrivnosti Emone ostanejo nedotaknjene, jih poveže na način, ki ga le redki razumejo.
En: Their decision to keep the secrets of Emona unscathed binds them in a way that few understand.

Sl: Pod svetlobo solsticijskih luči stari kamni še naprej šepetajo svoje zgodbe.
En: Under the light of the solstice, the ancient stones continue to whisper their stories.

Sl: Zavetje skrivnosti ruševin ostaja del njihove skupne tradicije in odgovornosti.
En: The sanctuary of the ruins' secrets remains a part of their shared tradition and responsibility.


Vocabulary Words:

• caution: previdnost
• inscriptions: napisi
• relics: relikvije
• artifact: artefakt
• catacombs: katakombe
• betrayal: izdaja
• heritage: dediščina
• sanctuary: zavetje
• solstice: solsticij
• boundless: brezmejna
• glistens: blešči
• adorned: okrasi
• ancestry: predniki
• exploratory: raziskovalni
• plaque: plošča
• tangible: otipljiva
• whispers: šepeta
• ruins: ruševine
• significance: pomembnost
• entrance: vhod
• candlelight: svetloba sveč
• chamber: sobana
• echo: odzvanjajo
• endless: neskončna
• legends: legende
• shadows: sence
• tradition: tradicija
• ought: mora
• newfound: novo
• responsibility: odgovornost

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Racing Through History: A Daring Chariot Adventure in Rome
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V mrzlem zimskem jutru, ko se snežinke nežno vrtinčijo nad starodavnim rimskim mestom, sta se Matej in Tanja pripravila na vznemirljiv dan.
En: On a cold winter morning, as snowflakes gently swirled over the ancient Roman city, Matej and Tanja prepared for an exciting day.

Sl: Arena je bila okrašena z zelenimi venci in svetlikajočimi zvezdami, ki so dajale rimskemu mestu praznični pridih.
En: The arena was decorated with green wreaths and shimmering stars, giving the Roman city a festive touch.

Sl: Na vsakem vogalu je dišalo po pečenem kostanju in začinjenem vinu.
En: At every corner, the scent of roasted chestnuts and spiced wine filled the air.

Sl: Matej, vedno radoveden zgodovinar, je navdušeno preučeval detajle okoli sebe.
En: Matej, always a curious historian, enthusiastically studied the details around him.

Sl: "Poglej, Tanja, prav takšen je bil Rim v svojih najboljših časih!
En: "Look, Tanja, this is exactly how Rome was in its prime!"

Sl: " je rekel, oči mu žarele od navdušenja.
En: he said, his eyes glowing with excitement.

Sl: Tanja je zavzdihnila.
En: Tanja sighed.

Sl: "Ja, matej, čudovito je.
En: "Yes, Matej, it's beautiful.

Sl: Ampak pazi, da ne zaideva v težave danes!
En: But be careful not to get us into trouble today!"

Sl: "Na vogalu arene je plakat ponujal vstop v rimsko dirko s konjskimi vpregami.
En: At the corner of the arena, a poster offered entry into a Roman chariot race.

Sl: "Samo rekonstrukcija je," je rekel Matej samozavestno in se odpravil proti prijavni stojnici.
En: "It's just a reenactment," Matej said confidently and headed toward the registration booth.

Sl: Tanja, čeprav skeptična, je vdano sledila.
En: Tanja, though skeptical, dutifully followed.

Sl: Ko sta bila enkrat na vozu, je Tanja začutila, kako konji netopirajo pot pod njenimi nogami.
En: Once on the chariot, Tanja felt the horses pounding the ground beneath her feet.

Sl: "Matej, nekaj ni prav," je rekla skrbno.
En: "Matej, something's not right," she said worriedly.

Sl: A on se je le smejal, prepričan, da je vse del predstave.
En: But he just laughed, convinced it was all part of the show.

Sl: Nenadoma je zazvenel rog, in konji so se pognali naprej z izjemno hitrostjo.
En: Suddenly, a horn sounded, and the horses surged forward with incredible speed.

Sl: "Matej, to je resnično!
En: "Matej, this is real!"

Sl: " je zaklicala Tanja z začudenjem in rahlim strahom.
En: Tanja shouted in amazement and slight fear.

Sl: Matej je, sprva presenečen, nato pa vse bolj navdušen nad izzivom, usmerjal konje skozi ostrih ovinkov.
En: Matej, initially surprised, then increasingly thrilled by the challenge, steered the horses through sharp bends.

Sl: Tanja se je obrnila in videla, kako se jim bliža druga vprega.
En: Tanja turned and saw another chariot approaching.

Sl: "Morava biti hitrejša!
En: "We have to be faster!"

Sl: " je zaklicala.
En: she shouted.

Sl: Z njeno ostroumnostjo se je hitro domislila načina.
En: With her sharp wit, she quickly thought of a way.

Sl: Zgrabila je pozlačeni zvonek z okovja vozovega sedeža in začela z njim mozoljico zvoniti v ušesa konjem za njima.
En: She grabbed a gilded bell from the fittings of the chariot's seat and began ringing it loudly in the ears of the horses behind them.

Sl: To jih je zmedlo, njihov priključek je bil upočasnjen.
En: This confused them, and their pace slowed.

Sl: Preden sta vedela, sta prečkala ciljno črto, in množica se je razveselila.
En: Before they knew it, they crossed the finish line, and the crowd cheered.

Sl: "Bravo, Matej!
En: "Bravo, Matej!

Sl: Bravo, Tanja!
En: Bravo, Tanja!"

Sl: " so klicali ljudje, navdušeni nad njunim pogumnim nastopom.
En: people shouted, thrilled by their brave performance.

Sl: Ko sta končno zapustila vprego, so ju domačini, očarani nad njunim uspehom, povabili na slavnostno večerjo.
En: As they finally left the chariot, the locals, enchanted by their success, invited them to a celebratory dinner.

Sl: Tanja je s hvaležnostjo sprejela, Matej pa je bil poln vtisov tega posebnega dne.
En: Tanja gratefully accepted, while Matej was full of impressions from this special day.

Sl: Med praznovanjem, kot sta se smehljala in obujala dogodke dneva, je Matej povedal: "Obljubim, da bom odslej bolj poslušal tvoje nasvete.
En: During the celebration, as they smiled and reminisced about the day's events, Matej said, "I promise to listen to your advice more from now on."

Sl: " Tanja pa se je nasmehnila.
En: Tanja smiled.

Sl: "In jaz sem ugotovila, da so takšne avanture lahko prav zabavne.
En: "And I’ve realized these adventures can be quite fun."

Sl: "Njuna vez je postala trdnejša, obogatena z novo avanturo, ki jo bosta hranila dolgo v srcih.
En: Their bond grew stronger, enriched with a new adventure they would cherish in their hearts for a long time.

Sl: Tako sta Matej in Tanja našla nov način, kako združiti preteklost z veseljem in prijateljstvom, ki sta ga delila v prazničnem duhu starodavnega Rima.
En: Thus, Matej and Tanja found a new way to blend the past with the joy and friendship they shared in the festive spirit of ancient Rome.


Vocabulary Words:

• swirled: vrtinčijo
• ancient: starodavnim
• wreaths: venci
• shimmering: svetlikajočimi
• chariot: voz
• reenactment: rekonstrukcija
• skeptical: skeptična
• dutifully: vdano
• pounding: netopirajo
• steered: usmerjal
• sharp bends: ostrih ovinkov
• wit: ostroumnostjo
• gilded: pozlačeni
• fittings: okovja
• enchanted: očarani
• celebratory: slavnostno
• impressions: vtisov
• reminisced: obujala
• cherish: hranila
• bond: vez
• adventures: avanture
• festive: praznični
• prime: najboljših časih
• trouble: težave
• horn: rog
• amazed: začudenjem
• brave: pogumnim
• surge: pognali
• confused: zmedlo
• gratefully: s hvaležnostjo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Clarity on the Frozen Shores of Bled Lake
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Jure je stal na robu zaledenelega Blejskega jezera, zavarovan v zimski jakni, zdolgočasen in zmeden.
En: Jure stood at the edge of the frozen Bled Lake, bundled up in a winter coat, feeling bored and confused.

Sl: Božič je bil pred vrati, prinašal je veselje, smeh, a tudi pritiske.
En: Christmas was near, bringing with it joy, laughter, but also pressure.

Sl: Njegova prijatelja, Maja in Tina, sta že čakala.
En: His friends, Maja and Tina, were already waiting.

Sl: Tina si je vezala drsalke, medtem ko se je Maja smejala in delila piškote iz nahrbtnika.
En: Tina was lacing up her skates while Maja laughed and shared cookies from her backpack.

Sl: Blejsko jezero je bilo veličastno.
En: Blejsko jezero was magnificent.

Sl: Ko je Jure gledal čez zamrznjeno površino, je videl oddaljene luči, ki so se odsevale v ledu, kot zvezde na nočnem nebu.
En: As Jure looked across the frozen surface, he saw distant lights reflecting in the ice, like stars in the night sky.

Sl: Sneg je nežno padal okoli njih, kot da bi narava sama prekrivala svet z mehko belo odejo.
En: Snow gently fell around them, as if nature itself was covering the world with a soft white blanket.

Sl: "Pridi, Jure, bodi z nami," ga je pozvala Maja.
En: "Come on, Jure, be with us," called Maja.

Sl: Jure se je nasmehnil, a se je v njem boril občutek nemirnosti.
En: Jure smiled, but inside he wrestled with a feeling of restlessness.

Sl: Vsi okrog njega so se zdeli tako zadovoljni, medtem ko se je on spraševal o svoji prihodnosti.
En: Everyone around him seemed so content, while he pondered his future.

Sl: "Saj takrat niti ne veš, kakšno pot izbrati," je rekel Jure in se trudil zavezati vezalke.
En: "Sometimes you just don't know which path to choose," Jure said, struggling to tie his laces.

Sl: "A mogoče bo danes drugače.
En: "But maybe today will be different."

Sl: "Ko so končno vsi trije stopili na led, je Jure začutil, kako ga je krč popustil.
En: When all three finally stepped onto the ice, Jure felt his tension release.

Sl: Drsanje je bilo smešno, Maja se je vrtela, medtem ko jo je Tina poskušala ujeti.
En: Skating was funny, Maja spun while Tina tried to catch her.

Sl: Skupaj so se smejali, Maja pa je pela božične pesmi.
En: They laughed together, and Maja sang Christmas carols.

Sl: Nato je Jure nenadoma obstal.
En: Suddenly, Jure stopped.

Sl: Zrak je bil mrzel in svež, njegov dih se je sklenil v meglicah.
En: The air was cold and fresh, his breath forming clouds.

Sl: Pogled na jezero je bil nadrealističen, kot iz praznične razglednice.
En: The view of the lake was surreal, like out of a holiday postcard.

Sl: V tem trenutku je Jure ugotovil, da življenje ni tekma za izpolnitev vsakogaršnjih pričakovanj.
En: In that moment, Jure realized that life isn't a race to fulfill everyone's expectations.

Sl: Pogledati okoli sebe, občutiti lepoto trenutka - to je bilo to, kar je resnično štelo.
En: Looking around, feeling the beauty of the moment - that was what truly mattered.

Sl: Ko se je večer približeval, so se še vedno drsali, zdaj brez težav in z nasmehi na obrazu.
En: As the evening drew near, they continued to skate, now effortlessly and with smiles on their faces.

Sl: Jure, ki se je na začetku počutil nekaj slabotno, je bil zdaj poln energije in odločen, da se ne bo bal prihodnosti.
En: Jure, who initially felt a bit weak, was now full of energy and determined not to fear the future.

Sl: Mogoče se ni jasno videlo, kam ga bo življenje peljalo, vendar je to zdaj bilo v redu.
En: Perhaps it wasn't clear where life would take him, but that was okay now.

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

Sl: Boš spet z nami naslednje leto?
En: Will you join us again next year?"

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

Sl: "Seveda.
En: "Of course.

Sl: Mogoče bo to naša nova tradicija," ji je Jure odgovoril ter obdržal nasmeh.
En: Maybe this will be our new tradition," Jure replied, maintaining his smile.

Sl: Ko so zapuščali jezero, je Jure vedel, da ni potrebno, da ima vse odgovore.
En: As they left the lake, Jure knew he didn't need to have all the answers.

Sl: Včasih je vse, kar potrebuješ, trenutek miru in prijatelji, ki te spomnijo na vrednost sedanjosti.
En: Sometimes, all you need is a moment of peace and friends to remind you of the value of the present.


Vocabulary Words:

• bundled: zavarovan
• magnificent: veličastno
• distant: oddaljene
• reflecting: odsevale
• restlessness: nemirnosti
• content: zadovoljni
• pondered: spraševal
• struggling: trudil
• surreal: nadrealističen
• expectations: pričakovanj
• effortlessly: brez težav
• determined: odločen
• weak: slabotno
• energy: energije
• remind: spomnijo
• pressure: pritiske
• lace up: vezala
• blanket: odejo
• wrestled: boril
• tension: krč
• release: popustil
• carols: pesmi
• clouds: meglicah
• values: vrednost
• holiday: praznične
• moment: trenutek
• race: tekma
• frozen: zaledenelega
• skates: drsalke
• realized: ugotovil

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Ljubljana's Festive Trio: Triumph of Friendship and Craft
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2024-12-22-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Svetloba Trobilo prekrasno osvetljuje mestni utrip Ljubljane.
En: Svetloba Trobilo beautifully illuminates the city pulse of Ljubljana.

Sl: Tromostovje je čudovito okrašeno z lučkami, ki migetajo kot zvezde na zimskem nebu.
En: The Tromostovje is wonderfully adorned with lights that twinkle like stars in the winter sky.

Sl: Toplo diši po kuhanem vinu in cimetu, medtem ko obiskovalci z nasmeški na obrazih raziskujejo praznične stojnice.
En: There is a warm scent of mulled wine and cinnamon, while visitors with smiles on their faces explore the festive stalls.

Sl: Čutiti je veselo energijo Božičnega trga.
En: The joyful energy of the Christmas market is palpable.

Sl: V srcu tega dogajanja je Zala za svojo stojnico.
En: In the heart of this scene is Zala at her stall.

Sl: Njena ljubezen do obrtništva je vtkana v vsak leseni okrasek, ki ga oblikuje z lastnimi rokami.
En: Her love for craftsmanship is woven into every wooden ornament she shapes with her own hands.

Sl: A velika konkurenca okoliških trgovcev jo skrbi.
En: But the great competition from surrounding vendors worries her.

Sl: Njeni izdelki so ročno delo, unikatni in posebni, vendar ljudje radi pogledujejo k večjim, svetlečim stojnicam.
En: Her products are handmade, unique, and special, but people like to look towards the bigger, more flashy stalls.

Sl: Na drugi strani trga Anže brenka svoj harmonikaški tok.
En: On the other side of the square, Anže strums his accordion's flow.

Sl: Njegovi prsti plešejo po tipkah, melodije pa se izgubljajo v hrupu množice.
En: His fingers dance over the keys, and the melodies get lost in the noise of the crowd.

Sl: Snežinke nežno padejo nanj, a upa, da bo njegova glasba na koncu ogrela kdo srce – in morda tudi žep.
En: Snowflakes gently fall on him, yet he hopes his music will eventually warm someone's heart – and maybe their pockets too.

Sl: Medtem se Matej sprehaja čez Tromostovje.
En: Meanwhile, Matej strolls across the Tromostovje.

Sl: Domov se je vrnil na počitnice, a njegova misel ni mirna.
En: He has returned home for the holidays, but his mind is not at peace.

Sl: Razmišlja: umetnost ali povsem druga pot?
En: He's pondering: art or a completely different path?

Sl: Zala ima zamisel.
En: Zala has an idea.

Sl: Obrne se k Anžetu: "Zakaj ne bi igral tukaj pri meni?
En: She turns to Anže: "Why not play here with me?

Sl: Morda bodo ljudje opazili najina talenta skupaj.
En: Maybe people will notice our talents together."

Sl: " Anže privoli, saj vidi priložnost – morda bo danes več poslušalcev.
En: Anže agrees, seeing an opportunity – maybe there will be more listeners today.

Sl: Z Matejevo pomočjo, ki se odloči ostati ob njuni stojnici, se hitro razvije nov zagon.
En: With Matej's help, who decides to stay by their stall, new momentum quickly develops.

Sl: Anže igra vedro melodijo, njegovi prsti hitijo z navdihom, ljudje se ustavljajo, priključijo, plešejo.
En: Anže plays a cheerful melody, his fingers race with inspiration, people stop, join in, dance.

Sl: Matej nenadoma čuti ustvarjalni sunek.
En: Matej suddenly feels a creative surge.

Sl: Sede na klop, potegne zvezek in začne risati prizor.
En: He sits on a bench, pulls out a notebook, and begins sketching the scene.

Sl: Skica se rodi iz pod Matejeve roke, ujameta energijo, veselje in prijateljstvo.
En: A sketch is born from under Matej's hand, capturing the energy, joy, and friendship.

Sl: Množica okoli njiju raste, ljudje se zanimajo za Zaline izdelke, Anžetova kapa pa se čedalje bolj polni s kovanci.
En: The crowd around them grows, people take an interest in Zala's products, while Anže's cap gradually fills with coins.

Sl: Ko noč napreduje, nemirna energija pojenja v zadovoljstvo.
En: As the night progresses, the restless energy fades into contentment.

Sl: Preden se ljudje počasi razpršijo v mrzlo noč, Zala proda vse svoje ornamentike.
En: Before people slowly disperse into the cold night, Zala sells all her decorations.

Sl: Anže se nasmehne, in v svoji kapi najde več, kot je pričakoval.
En: Anže smiles and finds more in his cap than expected.

Sl: Matejeva skica pritegne pohvalo mimoidočih, eden še predlaga, naj naredi več in jih razstavi.
En: Matej's sketch draws praise from passersby, with one even suggesting he make more and exhibit them.

Sl: Ta pohvala vsekakor ogreje Matejevo srce in prepleta dvome.
En: This praise certainly warms Matej's heart and intertwines his doubts.

Sl: Morda obstaja prostor za njegove sanje.
En: Perhaps there is room for his dreams.

Sl: Možnost, da postane umetnik, se zopet zdi prava pot.
En: The possibility of becoming an artist once again feels like the right path.

Sl: Ljubljanski večer se počasi konča, Tromostovje pa je še vedno obsijano v praznično čudo.
En: The evening in Ljubljana slowly comes to an end, yet the Tromostovje remains bathed in festive wonder.

Sl: Prijatelji se poslovijo z novo energijo.
En: Friends part ways with renewed energy.

Sl: Zala je samozavestna v svojo veščino, Anže vidi vrednost sodelovanja, Matej pa sprejme svoj talent s hvaležnostjo in odločnostjo.
En: Zala is confident in her skill, Anže sees the value of collaboration, and Matej embraces his talent with gratitude and determination.

Sl: Vesela in zadovoljna, se odločijo, da prihodnje leto ponovijo uspešno prireditev.
En: Happy and satisfied, they decide to repeat their successful event next year.

Sl: V njih se prebudi duh prijateljstva in skupne moči – ravno to, kar Božič prinaša.
En: The spirit of friendship and collective strength awakens within them – exactly what Christmas brings.


Vocabulary Words:

• illuminates: osvetljuje
• adorned: okrašeno
• mulled: kuhano
• stalls: stojnice
• palpable: čutiti
• craftsmanship: obrtništva
• ornament: okrasek
• vendors: trgovcev
• unique: unikatni
• strums: brenka
• melodies: melodije
• pondering: razmišlja
• surge: sunek
• sketching: risati
• contentment: zadovoljstvo
• disperse: razpršijo
• praise: pohvalo
• exhibit: razstavi
• embraces: sprejme
• gratitude: hvaležnost
• determination: odločnostjo
• intertwines: prepleta
• confidence: samozavestna
• collaboration: sodelovanja
• restless: nemirna
• flashy: svetlečim
• flow: tok
• opportunity: priložnost
• inspiration: navdihom
• festival: praznično

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Chaos to Creativity: Finding Inspiration in Winter's Embrace
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2024-12-21-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: V središču Ljubljane je Ljubljanski umetnostni muzej, ki se blešči v zimski sijaj.
En: In the center of Ljubljana is the Ljubljana Art Museum, which shines in winter splendor.

Sl: Snežna nevihta brusi starodavne tlakovce in prekriva vse s čisto belino.
En: A snowstorm polishes the ancient cobblestones and covers everything with a pristine whiteness.

Sl: Četudi mrzel zrak piha močno, muzej vabi obiskovalce s toplim sijajem svojih luči.
En: Even though the cold air blows fiercely, the museum invites visitors with the warm glow of its lights.

Sl: Notranjost je živa in barvita, polna smeha in šepetov.
En: The interior is lively and colorful, full of laughter and whispers.

Sl: Matej, zamotan v debel plašč, se s previdnimi koraki prebija po ledeni poti.
En: Matej, wrapped in a thick coat, cautiously makes his way along the icy path.

Sl: Umetnik je v zadnjem času izgubil zagon.
En: The artist has recently lost his drive.

Sl: Zima ga je navdihovala, a tokrat njegova platna ostajajo prazna.
En: Winter used to inspire him, but this time his canvases remain blank.

Sl: Upal je, da bo obisk muzeja spet prižgal njegovo ustvarjalno iskro.
En: He hoped that visiting the museum would reignite his creative spark.

Sl: Tina in Anja stojita ob vhodu, čakajo, da ju Matej dohiti.
En: Tina and Anja stand at the entrance, waiting for Matej to catch up.

Sl: »Boš znal kaj novega ustvariti, Matej?« ga vpraša Tina, nasmejana kot vedno.
En: "Will you be able to create something new, Matej?" asks Tina, smiling as always.

Sl: Anja ji prikima, doda: »Božični duh te bo zagotovo navdihnil!«
En: Anja nods and adds, "The Christmas spirit will surely inspire you!"

Sl: Muzej je poln ljudi – družine, pari, otroci, vsi v prazničnem razpoloženju.
En: The museum is full of people—families, couples, children, all in a festive mood.

Sl: Meglica čustev visi v zraku, nekateri se smejijo, drugi občudujejo umetnine.
En: An aura of emotions hovers in the air, some laughing, others admiring the artworks.

Sl: Matej se sprva počuti preobremenjenega.
En: Initially, Matej feels overwhelmed.

Sl: Njegove misli so kot snežni vihar – zmedene in kaotične.
En: His thoughts are like a snowstorm—confused and chaotic.

Sl: Poskuša se osredotočiti, a ves tisti hrup ga moti.
En: He tries to focus, but all the noise distracts him.

Sl: Preklinja svojo odločitev, da je prišel ravno zdaj, ko je nenadoma očaran ob enem izmed slik.
En: He curses his decision to come just now when suddenly he is captivated by one of the paintings.

Sl: Platno prikazuje zimski gozd, kjer se ravnotežje med kaosom in lepoto prepleta.
En: The canvas depicts a winter forest, where the balance between chaos and beauty intertwines.

Sl: Snežinke padajo z neba, a svetloba, ki prodira skozi veje, osvetljuje pokrajino.
En: Snowflakes fall from the sky, yet the light penetrating through the branches illuminates the landscape.

Sl: Zdi se, da slika oddihne mir v sredini viharja.
En: It seems the painting breathes peace amid the storm.

Sl: Matej se ustavi.
En: Matej stops.

Sl: V hrešču njegovih misli se zasliši tišina.
En: In the rustle of his thoughts, he hears silence.

Sl: Razburjenost množice se preobrazi v kreativno energijo.
En: The crowd's agitation transforms into creative energy.

Sl: Kaos ni nasprotnik, temveč zaveznik.
En: Chaos is not an opponent, but an ally.

Sl: »Vidva, tole je neverjetno,« pove Tini in Anji, ki sta zdaj ob njegovem boku.
En: "You two, this is incredible," he tells Tina and Anja, who are now by his side.

Sl: Obrazi se jima razjasnijo, čutita njegovo olajšanje.
En: Their faces brighten, sensing his relief.

Sl: »Navdih našel si, kajne?« povprašata z iskricami v očeh.
En: "You found inspiration, didn’t you?" they ask with sparks in their eyes.

Sl: »Da,« Matej odgovori s širokim nasmehom.
En: "Yes," Matej replies with a broad smile.

Sl: »Včasih je treba le sprejeti, kar nas obkroža.«
En: "Sometimes you just have to embrace what's around you."

Sl: Ko zapustijo muzej, sneg še vedno pada, toda Matej je tokrat pripravljen.
En: As they leave the museum, snow still falls, but this time Matej is ready.

Sl: V njegovem srcu gori nova iskrica, polna idej za prihodnji projekt.
En: A new spark ignites in his heart, brimming with ideas for his upcoming project.

Sl: Naučil se je, da včasih lepota prihaja iz nerednega in ustvarjalnost iz presenetljivega.
En: He learned that sometimes beauty comes from disorder and creativity from the unexpected.

Sl: Našli so popolno ravnotežje – prijateljstvo, praznično veselje in umetnost.
En: They found the perfect balance—friendship, festive joy, and art.

Sl: In to, pomisli Matej, je resnični duh božiča.
En: And that, Matej thinks, is the true spirit of Christmas.


Vocabulary Words:

• splendor: sijaj
• polishes: brusi
• pristine: čista
• fiercely: močno
• glow: sijaj
• lively: živa
• cautiously: previdnimi
• drive: zagon
• ignite: prižgal
• spark: iskro
• festive: praznično
• aura: meglica
• admiring: občudujejo
• overwhelmed: preobremenjen
• chaotic: kaotične
• distracts: moti
• captivated: očaran
• depicts: prikazuje
• intertwines: prepleta
• illuminates: osvetljuje
• breathes: oddihne
• rustle: hrešču
• silence: tišina
• agitation: razburjenost
• transforms: preobrazi
• ally: zaveznik
• incredible: neverjetno
• relief: olajšanje
• embrace: sprejeti
• brimming: polna