Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Embracing Art: A Family Tradition Born in Snowy Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimski dan v Ljubljani se je začel s tanko plastjo snega, ki je pokrivala mesto.
En: A winter day in Ljubljana began with a thin layer of snow covering the city.

Sl: Božič je bil tik pred vrati, in Luka je želel svoji družini pripraviti posebno doživetje.
En: Christmas was just around the corner, and Luka wanted to create a special experience for his family.

Sl: Njegova strast do umetnosti je bila močna in preprosto si je želel to strast deliti z najdražjimi.
En: His passion for art was strong, and he simply wanted to share this passion with his loved ones.

Sl: Luka, Anja in Matej so se zbrali pred umetnostnim muzejem v Ljubljani.
En: Luka, Anja, and Matej gathered in front of the art museum in Ljubljana.

Sl: Muzej je bil videti veličasten, s snežno pokrajino in diskretnimi božičnimi okraski, ki so nežno sijali.
En: The museum looked magnificent, with the snowy landscape and discreet Christmas decorations gently glowing.

Sl: Luka jih je povabil na posebno razstavo, v upanju, da bo to postal del njihove božične tradicije.
En: Luka had invited them to a special exhibition, hoping it would become part of their Christmas tradition.

Sl: A družinske reakcije niso bile ravno navdušujoče.
En: But the family's reactions were not very enthusiastic.

Sl: Anjo in Mateja so bolj zanimale božične stojnice v mestu in piškoti z začimbami, ki so jih ponujali na vsakem vogalu.
En: Anja and Matej were more interested in the Christmas stalls in the city and the spiced cookies offered on every corner.

Sl: "Zakaj ne poskusimo?
En: "Why don't we give it a try?"

Sl: " je vabil Luka z iskricami pričakovanja v očeh.
En: invited Luka with sparks of anticipation in his eyes.

Sl: "Poglejmo, kaj nam lahko umetnost pove med prazniki.
En: "Let's see what art can tell us during the holidays."

Sl: "Sprva so stopali po muzejskih hodnikih, ne preveč navdušeni, njuni pogovori pa so se vrnili k nakupovanju in toplim napitkom.
En: At first, they walked through the museum halls, not too excited, and their conversations returned to shopping and warm drinks.

Sl: Vendar je Luka vztrajal.
En: However, Luka persisted.

Sl: Vodil jih je do posebne sobe, kjer je bila razstava božičnih motivov skozi zgodovino umetnosti.
En: He led them to a special room where there was an exhibition of Christmas motifs throughout art history.

Sl: Nenadoma so se ustavili pred eno veliko sliko.
En: Suddenly, they stopped in front of a large painting.

Sl: Bila je osupljiva podoba zimskega krajobraza v svetlečih modrih in belih odtenkih, s svetlobo, ki je magično sijala iz osrednjega motiva.
En: It was a stunning image of a winter landscape in shimmering blues and whites, with light magically shining from the central motif.

Sl: Anja in Matej sta obmolknila.
En: Anja and Matej fell silent.

Sl: Njune oči so zajele detajle, svetlobo, atmosfero.
En: Their eyes took in the details, the light, the atmosphere.

Sl: Zdi se, kot da so nenadoma začutili isto povezanost, ki jo je Luka čutil od začetka.
En: It seemed as if they suddenly felt the same connection that Luka had felt from the beginning.

Sl: Po nekaj minutah tišine je Matej dahnil: "To je neverjetno.
En: After a few minutes of silence, Matej whispered, "This is incredible.

Sl: Zelo.
En: Very...

Sl: praznično.
En: festive."

Sl: "Luka je nasmejano pokimal, počutil se je olajšanega.
En: Luka nodded with a smile, feeling relieved.

Sl: Njegova družina je končno delila njegov čar umetnosti.
En: His family finally shared his enchantment with art.

Sl: Zvečer so skupaj zapustili muzej, oživljeni in polni pogovorov o tem, kar so videli.
En: In the evening, they left the museum together, invigorated and full of conversations about what they had seen.

Sl: "Mislim, da bi to morali ponoviti," je predlagala Anja med hojo proti domu.
En: "I think we should do this again," Anja suggested as they walked home.

Sl: "V vsakem primeru, lahko umetnost postane del naše božične tradicije.
En: "In any case, art can become part of our Christmas tradition."

Sl: "Luka se je počutil srečnega.
En: Luka felt happy.

Sl: Naučil se je, da vztrajnost včasih prinese neprecenljive trenutke povezanosti.
En: He learned that persistence sometimes brings invaluable moments of connection.

Sl: Njegova družina je zdaj gledala na umetnost skozi njegove oči, ceneč lepoto, ki jo prinaša.
En: His family now looked at art through his eyes, appreciating the beauty it brings.

Sl: Tisti božič v Ljubljani je bil začetek nove tradicije, ki je družino še bolj povezala.
En: That Christmas in Ljubljana marked the beginning of a new tradition that brought the family even closer.

Sl: In tako se je Luka naučil, da sanje, čeprav sprva nezanimive drugim, lahko s časom postanejo majhne čudeže.
En: And so, Luka learned that dreams, although initially uninteresting to others, can in time become small miracles.


Vocabulary Words:

• layer: plastjo
• covering: pokrivala
• passion: strast
• magnificent: veličasten
• landscape: pokrajino
• discreet: diskretnimi
• glowing: sijali
• exhibition: razstavo
• motifs: motivov
• throughout: skozi
• stunning: osupljiva
• shimmering: svetlečih
• central: osrednjega
• silence: tišine
• whispered: dahnil
• enchanted: očarana
• invigorated: oživljeni
• invaluable: neprecenljive
• persistence: vztrajnost
• miracles: čudeže
• experience: doživetje
• shining: sijala
• connections: povezanost
• suggested: predlagala
• atmosphere: atmosfero
• motif: motiva
• details: detajle
• tradition: tradicija
• uninteresting: nezanimive
• enchantment: čar

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Secrets: A Winter Night in Magical Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V čarobni zimski noči, ko je mesto Ljubljana zasijalo v božičnih lučkah, sta Matej in Katarina sedela v kavarni na vrhu Nebotičnika.
En: On a magical winter night, when the city of Ljubljana glowed with Christmas lights, Matej and Katarina sat in a café at the top of Nebotičnik.

Sl: Seminarni tempo Ljubljane je bil nekje daleč spodaj; tukaj, na vrhu stavbe, sta imela občutek, da sta v svojem svetu.
En: The bustling pace of Ljubljana was far below; here, at the top of the building, they felt as though they were in their own world.

Sl: Matej je srkal topel čaj, poskušajoč ujeti kurjačje vonje cimeta, ki so plavali po zraku.
En: Matej sipped warm tea, trying to catch the subtle scents of cinnamon that floated in the air.

Sl: Katarina je prebirala svoje zapiske, njen obraz osvetljen z mehko svetlobo sveče.
En: Katarina was reading her notes, her face illuminated by the soft glow of the candlelight.

Sl: "Matej," je rekla, "mislim, da sem odkrila nekaj pomembnega o tvoji družini."
En: "Matej," she said, "I think I've discovered something important about your family."

Sl: Matej je začutil, kako se mu je srce stisnilo.
En: Matej felt his heart tighten.

Sl: Vedel je, da Katarinina radovednost ni kar tako.
En: He knew that Katarina's curiosity was never baseless.

Sl: Bila je odlična novinarka, a tudi njegova draga prijateljica.
En: She was an excellent journalist, but also his dear friend.

Sl: Oba sta vedela, kakšen potencial tiči v resnici, ki jo je skrivala njegova družina.
En: They both knew the potential that lay in the truth his family was hiding.

Sl: Ampak Matej je bil razdvojen; družinska čast in dolgo prikrita skrivnost, ki bi lahko vse spremenila.
En: But Matej was torn; family honor and a long-hidden secret that could change everything.

Sl: "Veš, da tega ne morem ignorirati," je Katarina nadaljevala, njen glas je bil mehak, a odločen.
En: "You know, I can't ignore this," Katarina continued, her voice soft but resolute.

Sl: Matej je pogledal skozi okno, kjer je mesto sijalo kot pravljična dežela, pokrito s svežim snegom.
En: Matej looked out the window, where the city shone like a fairytale land, covered in fresh snow.

Sl: Za trenutek je molčal, nato pa si vzel globok vdih.
En: He was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath.

Sl: "Prav," je končno rekel, "morda je čas za resnico."
En: "Alright," he finally said, "maybe it's time for the truth."

Sl: Katarina ga je gledala s toplino v očeh, vendar tudi z napetim pričakovanjem.
En: Katarina looked at him with warmth in her eyes, but also with tense anticipation.

Sl: Matej je začel pripovedovati zgodbo, ki je bila dolga leta zakopana v družinskih spominih.
En: Matej began to tell a story that had been buried in family memories for many years.

Sl: Pripovedoval je o skrivnih poslih, o stvareh, ki so se morale skriti zaradi preteklosti.
En: He spoke of secret dealings, of things that had to be hidden because of the past.

Sl: Bilo je težko, a hkrati osvobajajoče.
En: It was difficult, yet at the same time liberating.

Sl: Katarina je poslušala tiho, čas v kavarni se je zdelo kot da bi se ustavil.
En: Katarina listened quietly, time in the café seemed to stand still.

Sl: Ko je Matej končal, se je zavedel, da se je razveslov trebušni težo.
En: When Matej finished, he realized that the weight had lifted from his chest.

Sl: "Pisala bom zgodbo," je Katarina rekla s hladno odločnostjo.
En: "I will write the story," Katarina said with cold determination.

Sl: "Toda, zagotavljam ti, da bo to delo, ki bo zaščitilo tvojo družino in osvetlilo resnico na pravičen način."
En: "But I assure you, it will be a work that protects your family and sheds light on the truth in a fair way."

Sl: Matej ji je hvaležno pokimal, njegov nasmešek je bil poln zaupanja.
En: Matej nodded gratefully, his smile full of trust.

Sl: Katarina je vedela, da njuna prijateljstvo ni bilo uničeno, morda celo okrepljeno.
En: Katarina knew that their friendship was not destroyed, perhaps even strengthened.

Sl: Navzdol pred njima je mesto sijalo še svetleje, božična lepota je prekrivala vse skrbi, vsaj za nocoj.
En: Below them, the city shone even brighter, the Christmas beauty covering all worries, at least for tonight.

Sl: Matej se je naučil zaupati, čemur je prej bežal, Katarina pa je v Matejevi ranljivosti odkrila novo moč empatije v njenem delu.
En: Matej learned to trust what he had previously avoided, while Katarina discovered new power in empathy through Matej's vulnerability in her work.

Sl: Zimska noč se je počasi razhajala, z obljubo novega jutra in rešene skrivnosti.
En: The winter night slowly dissolved, with the promise of a new morning and a solved secret.


Vocabulary Words:

• magical: čarobni
• glowed: zasijalo
• bustling: seminarni
• subtle: kurjačje
• resolute: odločen
• glow: svetlobo
• tighten: stisnilo
• curiosity: radovednost
• honor: čast
• torn: razdvojen
• anticipation: pričakovanjem
• fairytale: pravljična
• liberating: osvobajajoče
• determination: odločnostjo
• gratefully: hvaležno
• trust: zaupanja
• bury: zakopana
• secret: skrivnost
• empathy: empatije
• vulnerability: ranljivosti
• solve: rešene
• beneath: spodaj
• potential: potencial
• truth: resnici
• scents: vonje
• illuminated: osvetljen
• memories: spominih
• determination: odločnostjo
• glow: svetloba
• ignore: ignorirati

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rekindling Family Bonds: A Christmas Tale
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Mateja je stala na vrhu Ljubljanskega gradu.
En: Mateja stood at the top of Ljubljanski grad.

Sl: Veter ji je pihal v obraz.
En: The wind was blowing in her face.

Sl: Sneg je počasi padal.
En: Snow was slowly falling.

Sl: Pod njo so bile božične luči Ljubljane.
En: Below her were the Christmas lights of Ljubljana.

Sl: V zraku je bil vonj kuhanega vina in praznične sladice.
En: There was the scent of mulled wine and festive desserts in the air.

Sl: Njeno srce je bilo težko.
En: Her heart was heavy.

Sl: Želela je razčistiti z bratom Klemenom.
En: She wanted to clear things up with her brother Klemen.

Sl: Mateja in Klemen sta bila dolgo odtujena.
En: Mateja and Klemen had been distant for a long time.

Sl: Nekoč sta bila neločljiva, a čas in nesporazumi so jih ločili.
En: Once they were inseparable, but time and misunderstandings had divided them.

Sl: Zala, njuna sestrična, jih je vedno poskušala združiti.
En: Zala, their cousin, always tried to unite them.

Sl: Njena toplina in smeh sta pomagala.
En: Her warmth and laughter helped.

Sl: Toda zdaj je bil Klemen tam, ob njej.
En: But now Klemen was there, beside her.

Sl: Bil je praktičen in čustveno oddaljen.
En: He was practical and emotionally distant.

Sl: Spraševal jo je, kaj si želi za božič.
En: He asked her what she wanted for Christmas.

Sl: Mateja je čutila, da mora povedati resnico.
En: Mateja felt she needed to tell the truth.

Sl: "Želim si, da bi bili spet družina," je rekla.
En: "I want us to be a family again," she said.

Sl: Klemen je pogledal stran, tiho.
En: Klemen looked away, silent.

Sl: Nenadoma je začutila, da ji je slabo.
En: Suddenly she felt unwell.

Sl: Vročina ji je narasla.
En: Heat surged through her.

Sl: Klemen jo je pogledal zaskrbljeno.
En: Klemen looked at her with concern.

Sl: "Si v redu?
En: "Are you okay?"

Sl: " je vprašal.
En: he asked.

Sl: Mateja je vedela, da mora zdaj spregovoriti.
En: Mateja knew she had to speak now.

Sl: Pogoltnila je in rekla, "Želim, da nama je bolje.
En: She swallowed and said, "I want us to be better.

Sl: Oprostiva si.
En: To forgive each other."

Sl: "Klemen je molčal, gledal je mesto pod seboj.
En: Klemen remained silent, looking at the city below.

Sl: Vzdušje je bilo spokojno, praznično.
En: The atmosphere was calm, festive.

Sl: Ljudje so se smejali v daljavi, otroci so peli božične pesmi.
En: People laughed in the distance, children sang Christmas carols.

Sl: Mateja je čakala.
En: Mateja waited.

Sl: Končno je Klemen spregovoril.
En: Finally, Klemen spoke.

Sl: "Žal mi je," je rekel.
En: "I'm sorry," he said.

Sl: "Tudi jaz želim, da je drugače.
En: "I also want things to be different."

Sl: "Nasmehnila se je, kljub vročini, ki jo je prevzela.
En: She smiled, despite the heat that had overtaken her.

Sl: Klemen ji je obljubil, da bosta na božični večer skupaj kot družina.
En: Klemen promised her that they would be together on Christmas Eve as a family.

Sl: Začela bosta na novo.
En: They would start anew.

Sl: Stisnil jo je v objem, čutil je njeno ranljivost.
En: He embraced her, feeling her vulnerability.

Sl: Spoznala je, da je pogum odprl pot do njune povezanosti.
En: She realized that courage had opened the way to their connection.

Sl: Ko sta zapuščala grad, je Mateja čutila upanje.
En: As they left the castle, Mateja felt hopeful.

Sl: Zima je bila hladna, a toplina njunega trenutka je bila večja.
En: Winter was cold, but the warmth of their moment was greater.

Sl: Skupaj sta odšla v svetle luči mesta, pripravljena začeti znova.
En: Together they walked into the bright lights of the city, ready to start again.


Vocabulary Words:

• inseparable: neločljiva
• misunderstandings: nesporazumi
• distant: odtujena
• in the air: v zraku
• clear things up: razčistiti
• emotionally distant: čustveno oddaljen
• concern: zaskrbljeno
• unwell: slabo
• forgive: oprostiva
• atmosphere: vzdušje
• calm: spokojno
• connection: povezanost
• courage: pogum
• vulnerability: ranljivost
• start anew: začeti znova
• embraced: stisnil v objem
• festive: praznično
• surged: narasla
• swallowed: pogoltnila
• forgive each other: oprostiva si
• laughed: smejali
• waited: čakala
• smiled: nasmehnila
• promise: obljubil
• heavy: težko
• scent: vonj
• hopeful: upanje
• to unite: združiti
• practical: praktičen
• bright: svetle

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Gift from the Heart: Matej's Brave Holiday Surprise
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je stal pred ljubljansko srednjo šolo.
En: Matej stood in front of a Ljubljana high school.

Sl: Bil je hit in mraz, sneg pa je počasi padal s sivega neba.
En: It was windy and cold, and snow was slowly falling from the gray sky.

Sl: Šola je bila polna prazničnih okraskov.
En: The school was full of festive decorations.

Sl: Na hodnikih je bilo veselo in glasno.
En: The corridors were lively and loud.

Sl: V razredu pa je potekal Izmenjava Secret Santa.
En: In the classroom, however, a Secret Santa exchange was taking place.

Sl: Matej je stiskal darilo v rokah.
En: Matej clutched the gift in his hands.

Sl: Bil je nervozen.
En: He was nervous.

Sl: Luka ga je trepljal po hrbtu.
En: Luka patted him on the back.

Sl: "Daj, Matej, ne bit takšen.
En: "Come on, Matej, don't be like that.

Sl: Nini bo všeč karkoli ji daš," ga je bodril Luka s širokim nasmehom.
En: Nina will like whatever you give her," Luka encouraged him with a wide smile.

Sl: Matej pa je bil zaskrbljen.
En: But Matej was worried.

Sl: V glavi je premleval, ali naj ostane pri darilnem bonu ali pa da Nini nekaj posebnega, kar je sam naredil.
En: He was mulling over in his head whether to stick with a gift card or give Nina something special that he had made himself.

Sl: Matej je imel v rokah svojo beležko.
En: Matej held his notebook.

Sl: Notri je bil njegov poseben skicir.
En: Inside was his special sketch.

Sl: Tako rad je risal.
En: He loved drawing so much.

Sl: A še nikoli ga ni pokazal nikomur.
En: But he had never shown it to anyone.

Sl: Ta sklic je bil za Nino.
En: This sketch was for Nina.

Sl: Vedel je, da bo z njim pokazal, kako zelo jo občuduje.
En: He knew it would show how much he admired her.

Sl: Matej je požiral sline in se odločal.
En: Matej swallowed his saliva and was deciding.

Sl: Ko je bila izmenjava daril, je Nina prišla do Mateja.
En: When the gift exchange came, Nina approached Matej.

Sl: On je tresoče izročil darilo, ki je bilo zavito v preprost rdeč papir.
En: He tremblingly handed over the present, wrapped in plain red paper.

Sl: V notranjosti je bila skica z napisom "Za Nino, ki sveti kot zvezda.
En: Inside was a sketch with the inscription "For Nina, who shines like a star."

Sl: " Srce mu je hitro bilo.
En: His heart was beating fast.

Sl: Nadaljevala je vrsto.
En: She continued down the line.

Sl: Nina je previdno odprla paket.
En: Nina carefully opened the package.

Sl: Osupnila je nad lepotom skice.
En: She was amazed by the beauty of the sketch.

Sl: Njene oči so se zasvetile.
En: Her eyes lit up.

Sl: Pogledala je proti Mateju, skočila k njemu in rekla: "Matej, hvala!
En: She looked at Matej, jumped to him, and said, "Matej, thank you!

Sl: To je čudovito.
En: This is wonderful.

Sl: Nisem vedela, da tako lepo rišeš.
En: I didn't know you could draw so beautifully."

Sl: " Matej je bil presenečen.
En: Matej was surprised.

Sl: Njena iskrena hvaležnost ga je takoj ogrela.
En: Her sincere gratitude instantly warmed him.

Sl: Ta trenutek je bil zanj pomemben.
En: This moment was important for him.

Sl: Matej se je počutil, kot da je naredil velik korak iz svoje lupine.
En: Matej felt like he had taken a big step out of his shell.

Sl: Počutil se je bolj samozavestno, kot da lahko izrazi sebe brez strahu.
En: He felt more confident, as if he could express himself without fear.

Sl: Šola je bila še vedno glasna in živahna, snežinke pa so plezale po šolskih oknih, prinašajoč zimsko magijo.
En: The school was still loud and lively, and snowflakes were climbing up the school windows, bringing winter magic.

Sl: Matej je vedel, da je naslednje leto polno možnosti – toliko, kot snežink na nebu.
En: Matej knew that the next year was full of possibilities—as many as the snowflakes in the sky.


Vocabulary Words:

• windy: vetrovno
• corridors: hodniki
• lively: živahno
• clutched: stiskal
• gift exchange: izmenjava daril
• tremblingly: tresoče
• plain: preprost
• inscription: napis
• gratitude: hvaležnost
• possibilities: možnosti
• mulling: premleval
• admired: občuduje
• swallowed: požiral
• shell: lupina
• confident: samozavestno
• approach: prišla
• wrapped: zavito
• heart: srce
• amazed: osupnila
• sky: neba
• beat: bilo
• amazed: osupnila
• sketch: skica
• gratitude: hvaležnost
• encouraged: bodril
• trepljal: patted
• saliva: sline
• warm: ogrela
• jumped: skočila
• sparkle: zasvetile

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Matej's Miraculous Mistake: A Secret Santa Success Story
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je stal pred vhodom Ljubljanske srednje šole.
En: Matej stood in front of the entrance to Ljubljanska srednja šola.

Sl: Sneg se je počasi spuščal in pokrival dvorišče z belo odejo.
En: Snow was slowly falling, covering the courtyard with a white blanket.

Sl: Notranjost šole je bila svetleča z okraski in vonj po piškotih je zapolnjeval hodnike.
En: The interior of the school was bright with decorations, and the scent of cookies filled the hallways.

Sl: Bil je čas skrivnega Božička, in Matej je imel eno željo — očarati Jano s popolnim darilom.
En: It was Secret Santa time, and Matej had one wish — to charm Jana with the perfect gift.

Sl: Na žalost je bil Matej znan po svoji pozabljivosti.
En: Unfortunately, Matej was known for his forgetfulness.

Sl: Do izmenjave daril je bil le še en dan in on ni imel pojma, kaj kupiti.
En: There was only one day left until the gift exchange, and he had no idea what to buy.

Sl: Vse kar je vedel, je bilo, da je Jana nekaj posebnega.
En: All he knew was that Jana was something special.

Sl: Srce mu je poskočilo, ko se je spomnil na njen nasmeh.
En: His heart skipped a beat when he recalled her smile.

Sl: Želel je izbrati darilo, ki bi to odsevalo.
En: He wanted to choose a gift that would reflect that.

Sl: Med odmorom je Matej pohitel iz šole v center mesta.
En: During the break, Matej hurried out of school and into the city center.

Sl: Sprehodil se je med trgovinami, a nič ga ni navdihnilo.
En: He walked past the stores, but nothing inspired him.

Sl: Najprej je videl simpatično ročno uro.
En: First, he saw a cute wristwatch.

Sl: “Mogoče ne,” je pomislil, “kaj če uro že ima?
En: "Maybe not," he thought, "what if she already has a watch?"

Sl: ” Nato ga je pritegnila knjiga o umetnosti, a se je ustrašil, da ne pozna njen okus.
En: Then he was drawn to a book about art, but he was afraid he didn't know her taste.

Sl: Ura je tiktakala, Matej pa je bil tik pred obupom.
En: The clock was ticking, and Matej was on the verge of despair.

Sl: Na vogalu ulice je videl trgovino z zabavnimi darili.
En: On the corner of the street, he saw a store with novelty gifts.

Sl: Njegova intuicija ga je vlekla tja.
En: His intuition pulled him in.

Sl: V trgovini je zagledal ogromno, čudno pulover s pretirano božično tematiko.
En: In the store, he saw a huge, bizarre sweater with an exaggerated Christmas theme.

Sl: “Preveč smešno,” se je zasmejal in odšel naprej.
En: "Too funny," he laughed and walked on.

Sl: Naslednji dan, med poukom, je Matej opazil, da je pozabil na nakup darila.
En: The next day, during class, Matej realized he had forgotten to buy the gift.

Sl: Panika je naraščala v njem.
En: Panic rose inside him.

Sl: Med odmorom je šušljaril okoli razreda v upanju, da najde rešitev.
En: During the break, he snooped around the classroom hoping to find a solution.

Sl: Ko je Luka odložil svoje darilo, ki tudi ni bilo zavito s prefinjenostjo, je napetost narasla.
En: When Luka set down his gift, which was also not wrapped with sophistication, the tension increased.

Sl: V trenutku nepozornosti sta se darili zamenjali.
En: In a moment of distraction, the gifts got swapped.

Sl: Ob koncu dneva se je velika izmenjava daril zgodila v učilnici.
En: At the end of the day, the big gift exchange happened in the classroom.

Sl: Začutil je nervozo, ko je Jana odprla ‘njegovo’ darilo.
En: He felt nervous as Jana opened 'his' gift.

Sl: Velik nasmeh je preplavil njen obraz, ko je razvila pulover in ga takoj oblekla.
En: A big smile spread across her face when she unfolded the sweater and immediately put it on.

Sl: "Obožujem takšne neumnosti!
En: "I love such nonsense!"

Sl: " je vzkliknila veselo.
En: she exclaimed happily.

Sl: Matej je začel razumeti.
En: Matej started to understand.

Sl: Jana je imela skrivno strast do nenavadnih oblačil.
En: Jana had a secret passion for quirky clothes.

Sl: Njegova 'napaka' je bila popolna.
En: His 'mistake' was perfect.

Sl: V tistem trenutku je Matej spoznal, da včasih intuicija vodi do najboljših rezultatov.
En: In that moment, Matej realized that sometimes intuition leads to the best results.

Sl: Ni bilo potrebno načrtovati popolnosti, bila je potrebna le iskrenost.
En: There was no need to plan perfection; only sincerity was needed.

Sl: Sneglav svet se je vrtel naprej, a Matej je postal bolj samozavesten.
En: The snowy world continued to spin, but Matej became more confident.

Sl: Vedel je, da v srcu nosi pravi občutek.
En: He knew he carried the right feeling in his heart.

Sl: Ljubljanska srednja šola je tega dne za Mateja postala kraj, kjer so se zgodile majhne, a pomembne čarovnije.
En: Ljubljanska srednja šola became, for Matej, a place where small but important magic happened that day.


Vocabulary Words:

• entrance: vhodom
• courtyard: dvorišče
• interior: notranjost
• decorations: okraski
• scent: vonj
• forgetfulness: pozabljivosti
• break: odmorom
• verge: tik
• despair: obupom
• novelty: zabavnimi
• intelligence: intuicijo
• bizarre: čudno
• exaggerated: pretirano
• panic: panika
• snoop: šušljal
• sophistication: prefinjenostjo
• distraction: nepozornosti
• nervous: nervozo
• unfolded: razvila
• quirky: nenavadnih
• intuition: intuicija
• perfection: popolnost
• sincerity: iskrenost
• confidence: samozavesten
• magic: čarovnije
• wink: pomežiknil
• heart skipped: srce mu je poskočilo
• naïveté: naivnost
• charm: očarati
• wrapped: zavito

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery at Blejsko Jezero: The Case of the Missing Ornament
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimski večer nad Blejskim jezerom se blešči v lučkah in snežinkah, ki nežno plešejo skozi temo.
En: A winter evening over Blejsko jezero glistens with lights and snowflakes gently dancing through the darkness.

Sl: Jezerska gladina, deloma zmrznjena, odseva svetle luči zimske veselice.
En: The lake's surface, partially frozen, reflects the bright lights of the winter festival.

Sl: Na otočku v sredi jezera, cerkev pokriva lepa plast snega.
En: On the little island in the middle of the lake, the church is covered with a beautiful layer of snow.

Sl: Miha, lokalni obrtnik, z zaskrbljenim obrazom stoji med stojnicami.
En: Miha, a local artisan, stands among the stalls with a worried look.

Sl: Njegov dragoceni družinski dedek, ročno izdelan leseni okrasek, je izginil.
En: His precious family heirloom, a handmade wooden ornament, has disappeared.

Sl: Miha je znan po svojih lesoreznih spretnostih.
En: Miha is known for his wood carving skills.

Sl: Dedek je bil njegov magisterij, a zdaj je izginil med pisanimi lučkami in zvoki božičnih pesmi.
En: The ornament was his masterpiece, but now it has vanished amidst the colorful lights and sounds of Christmas carols.

Sl: Ljudje mu prigovarjajo, da ga je zgolj založil.
En: People suggest that he has simply misplaced it.

Sl: A Miha ve, da nekje je njegov dedek, izgubljen v gneči.
En: But Miha knows that somewhere his ornament is lost in the crowd.

Sl: V iskanju pomoči zaide k Jasni, upokojeni učiteljici, ki ima talent za reševanje ugank.
En: In search of help, he turns to Jasna, a retired teacher with a knack for solving puzzles.

Sl: "Jasna," reče Miha, "ali mi lahko pomagaš najti mojo dragocenost?
En: "Jasna," says Miha, "can you help me find my treasure?"

Sl: "Jasna z modrimi očmi pokima.
En: Jasna nods with her wise eyes.

Sl: "Tvoje srce ve, kje iskati," mu reče z nasmehom.
En: "Your heart knows where to search," she says with a smile.

Sl: Okrog festivala se vije Bojan, mladi novinar.
En: Around the festival, Bojan, a young journalist, is wandering.

Sl: "Bojan," pokliče Miha, "potrebujem tvojo pomoč.
En: "Bojan," Miha calls out, "I need your help.

Sl: Dedek je izginil.
En: The ornament has disappeared."

Sl: "Bojan, poln energije, takoj privoli.
En: Bojan, full of energy, immediately agrees.

Sl: "Raziskal bom zgodbo svojega življenja!
En: "I will investigate the story of my life!"

Sl: " reče z navdušenjem.
En: he exclaims with enthusiasm.

Sl: Trojica se združi, da razišče dogajanje na festivalu.
En: The trio unites to explore the events at the festival.

Sl: Spretno in tiho začnejo spraševati obiskovalce.
En: Skillfully and quietly, they begin to question the attendees.

Sl: Miha občuduje, kako Bojan beleži vsako sled.
En: Miha admires how Bojan records every clue.

Sl: Jasnina spokojnost pa prinaša trdnost v njunem prizadevanju.
En: Jasna's calmness brings stability to their endeavor.

Sl: Ko raziskujejo, odkrijejo, da je ženska v rumenem plašču vzela okrasek.
En: As they investigate, they discover that a woman in a yellow coat took the ornament.

Sl: "Mislila sem, da je festivalna dekoracija," pravi s sklonjeno glavo, ko Miha in Bojan zblestita z dejstvi.
En: "I thought it was a festival decoration," she says with her head bowed when Miha and Bojan present the facts.

Sl: Miha z vzdihom olajšanja vzame svoj lesen dedek nazaj.
En: With a sigh of relief, Miha takes back his wooden ornament.

Sl: "Hvala, da si mi pomagal, Jasna.
En: "Thank you for helping me, Jasna.

Sl: Hvala, Bojan.
En: Thank you, Bojan."

Sl: "Bojan zapiše zadnje besede svoje zgodbe.
En: Bojan writes the final words of his story.

Sl: "Resnica vedno izplava na površje," reče zadovoljen.
En: "The truth always comes to light," he says contentedly.

Sl: Zimski festival se nadaljuje, a Miha, Jasna in Bojan občutijo toplino, ki presega mraz tega večera.
En: The winter festival continues, but Miha, Jasna, and Bojan feel a warmth that transcends the cold of the evening.

Sl: Miha se zaveda vrednosti, kako deliti breme.
En: Miha realizes the value of sharing the burden.

Sl: Bojan pa spozna moč resnice.
En: Bojan comes to understand the power of truth.

Sl: Napolnjeni z novo letišnjo modrostjo, se skupaj vrnejo k praznovanju, z blejsko cerkvico kot tihim pričom njihove zmage.
En: Filled with newfound wisdom of the year, they return together to the celebration, with the little church of Bled as a silent witness to their triumph.


Vocabulary Words:

• glistens: blešči
• snowflakes: snežinkah
• artisan: obrtnik
• heirloom: dedek
• carving: lesoreznimi
• vanished: izginil
• misplaced: založil
• retired: upokojeni
• knack: talent
• puzzles: ugank
• wise: modrimi
• journalist: novinar
• wandering: vije
• enthusiasm: navdušenjem
• unites: združi
• explore: razišče
• attendees: obiskovalce
• admire: občuduje
• clue: sled
• calmness: spokojnost
• endeavor: prizadevanju
• discovered: odkrijejo
• bowed: sklonjeno
• relief: olajšanja
• truth: resnica
• contentedly: zadovoljen
• warmth: toplino
• transcends: presega
• burden: breme
• witness: pričom

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Dough Army and the Quest for the Perfect Potica
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matevž je bil neroden znanstvenik z velikim srcem.
En: Matevž was an awkward scientist with a big heart.

Sl: Čeprav je bil v laboratoriju prepričan in spreten, ga je najtežje delo čakalo doma – osvojiti babičin pečat odobravanja za njegovo potico.
En: Although he was confident and skilled in the laboratory, the hardest task awaited him at home – earning his grandmother's seal of approval for his potica.

Sl: Bližal se je božični čas, zimski vetrovi so žvižgali okoli skrivnega laboratorija, zakopanega globoko pod snegom v Kamniško-Savinjskih Alpah.
En: As Christmas approached, winter winds whistled around the secret laboratory buried deep under the snow in the Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe.

Sl: Laboratorij je bil poln futurističnih naprav za peko, ki so šepetale obljube o kulinarični popolnosti.
En: The laboratory was full of futuristic baking gadgets, whispering promises of culinary perfection.

Sl: Matevž je bil odločen, da bo ustvaril popolno potico in z njo zmagal na letnem tekmovanju.
En: Matevž was determined to create the perfect potica and win the annual competition with it.

Sl: Začel je z eksperimentom - kloniranjem potice, da bi našel popolno kombinacijo okusov.
En: He began an experiment – cloning the potica to find the perfect combination of flavors.

Sl: Ko je zmešal testo, so se začele dogajati nepredvidljive stvari.
En: As he mixed the dough, unpredictable things began to happen.

Sl: Nenadoma so kosi testa oživeli!
En: Suddenly, the pieces of dough came to life!

Sl: Testena vojska se je začela gibati po laboratoriju, padala z miz in plezala po stenah.
En: The dough army started moving around the laboratory, falling off tables, and climbing walls.

Sl: Matevža je zajela panika.
En: Matevž was filled with panic.

Sl: Kako je to mogoče?
En: How was this possible?

Sl: Neprevidnost in hitenje sta mu pokazala, da morda tokrat res potrebuje pomoč.
En: Carelessness and haste showed him that perhaps this time he really needed help.

Sl: Ali naj pokliče prijatelja Nino in Boruta?
En: Should he call his friends Nina and Borut?

Sl: Sam ne bo mogel zadržati te testene katastrofe.
En: He couldn't handle this dough catastrophe on his own.

Sl: Medtem ko je premišljeval, se je zavedel, da testo grozi, da bo ušlo iz laboratorija in uničilo Ljubljano ter jo spremenilo v eno veliko pecivo!
En: While pondering, he realized that the dough threatened to escape from the laboratory and destroy Ljubljana, turning it into one giant pastry!

Sl: To si ni mogel privoščiti.
En: He couldn't afford that.

Sl: Hitro je zgrabil telefon in poklical prijatelja.
En: He quickly grabbed the phone and called his friends.

Sl: Nina in Borut sta prišla hitro, oborožena z velikanskim metlico in velikim sodom vročega kakava.
En: Nina and Borut arrived quickly, armed with a gigantic whisk and a large barrel of hot cocoa.

Sl: Skupaj so se pogumno soočili s testeno vojsko.
En: Together they bravely confronted the dough army.

Sl: Testene kepice so se začele krčiti pod močjo vročega kakava in metlice.
En: Dough balls began to shrink under the power of hot cocoa and the whisk.

Sl: Po dolgem boju so končno uspeli.
En: After a long battle, they finally succeeded.

Sl: Laboratorij je bil rešen.
En: The laboratory was saved.

Sl: Matevž je spoznal svojo napako.
En: Matevž realized his mistake.

Sl: Na koncu je tekmoval s preprosto potico, polno ljubezni in babičine modrosti.
En: In the end, he competed with a simple potica, full of love and his grandmother's wisdom.

Sl: Ni bila popolna v očeh tehnologije, a je bila popolna zanj in za babico, saj je prišla iz srca.
En: It wasn't perfect in the eyes of technology, but it was perfect for him and his grandmother because it came from the heart.

Sl: Matevž se je naučil lekcije – včasih preprostost in ljubezen pomenita več kot popolnost.
En: Matevž learned a lesson – sometimes simplicity and love mean more than perfection.

Sl: Njegova babica ga je objela in skupaj sta uživala v prav posebni, tisti najboljši, domači potici.
En: His grandmother hugged him, and together they enjoyed a very special, the very best, homemade potica.


Vocabulary Words:

• awkward: neroden
• seal of approval: pečat odobravanja
• approached: bližal
• whistled: žvižgali
• buried: zakopanega
• futuristic: futurističnih
• gadgets: naprav
• culinary: kulinarični
• perfection: popolnosti
• determined: odločen
• cloning: kloniranjem
• unpredictable: nepredvidljive
• panic: panika
• carelessness: neprevidnost
• haste: hitenje
• pondering: premišljeval
• threatened: grozi
• escape: ušlo
• destroy: uničilo
• afford: privoščiti
• armed: oborožena
• bravely: pogumno
• confronted: soočili
• shrink: krčiti
• mistake: napako
• wisdom: modrosti
• simplicity: preprostost
• lesson: lekcije
• hugged: objela
• enjoyed: uživala

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Snowfall Secrets: How A Day Off Transformed Mateja's World
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Stari del Ljubljane je bil zavit v zimski plašč snežink, ki so rahlo padale z oblačnega neba.
En: The old part of Ljubljana was wrapped in a winter coat of snowflakes, gently falling from the cloudy sky.

Sl: Mateja je odprla vrata majhne čajnice z imenom "Zeleni list".
En: Mateja opened the door to a small tea shop named "Zeleni list."

Sl: Toplota in vonj po zeliščnih čajih sta jo ovila kot topel šal.
En: The warmth and scent of herbal teas enveloped her like a warm scarf.

Sl: Lesene mize so bile polne ljudi, ki so uživali v toplem napitku in klepetu.
En: Wooden tables were filled with people enjoying warm drinks and conversation.

Sl: Ambientna svetloba je dodajala prostoru prijeten sijaj.
En: The ambient lighting added a pleasant glow to the space.

Sl: Mateja in Jure, prijatelja iz otroštva, sta sedla za majhno mizo v kotu.
En: Mateja and Jure, childhood friends, sat at a small table in the corner.

Sl: "Mateja, si prepričana, da lahko odložiš učenje?
En: "Mateja, are you sure you can take a break from studying?

Sl: Izpiti so blizu," je vprašal Jure, medtem ko je srkal svoj zeleni čaj.
En: Exams are near," asked Jure, while sipping his green tea.

Sl: "Moram si vzeti odmor.
En: "I need to take a break.

Sl: Preveč me skrbi vse skupaj," je odgovorila Mateja.
En: I’m too worried about everything," answered Mateja.

Sl: Imela je občutek tesnobe zaradi prihajajočih izpitov na univerzi, ki so jo tako težili, da si ni znala odgovoriti, kje najde pogum za naprej.
En: She felt anxious about the upcoming university exams, which weighed on her so heavily that she couldn't fathom where she would find the courage to move forward.

Sl: Okoli njiju je zvenel prijeten žvenket skodelic in smeh drugih obiskovalcev.
En: Around them, the pleasant clinking of cups and the laughter of other visitors could be heard.

Sl: Na sosednji mizi je sedela ženska, Ana, ki je bila zavita v dolg temen plašč in zbrana v svojih mislih.
En: At the adjacent table sat a woman, Ana, wrapped in a long dark coat, absorbed in her thoughts.

Sl: Okoli nje je bilo nekaj skrivnostnega, a Mateja ji ni posvečala preveč pozornosti.
En: There was something mysterious about her, but Mateja didn't pay much attention.

Sl: Želela je čim hitreje popiti čaj in se vrniti k učenju.
En: She wanted to finish her tea quickly and return to studying.

Sl: Nenadoma je bilo slišati krik.
En: Suddenly, a scream was heard.

Sl: Ana se je sesedla na tla.
En: Ana collapsed to the floor.

Sl: Zmedenost je zavladala čajnici.
En: Confusion ruled the tea shop.

Sl: Ljudje so vstajali, a nihče se ni prišel bliže.
En: People stood up, but no one came closer.

Sl: "Mogoče potrebuje pomoč!
En: "Maybe she needs help!"

Sl: " je vzkliknil Jure, pripravljajoč telefon za klic reševalne službe.
En: exclaimed Jure, preparing his phone to call the rescue service.

Sl: Mateja ni vedela, kaj naj stori.
En: Mateja didn't know what to do.

Sl: Srce ji je divjalo.
En: Her heart raced.

Sl: Čeprav jo je skrbelo zanjo, se je njena misel vračala k zvezkom, ki so čakali doma.
En: Even though she was concerned about her, her mind kept returning to the notes waiting at home.

Sl: A pogled na Ano, ki je nemočno ležala na tleh, jo je prebudil iz omahovanja.
En: But the sight of Ana, lying helpless on the floor, awakened her from hesitation.

Sl: Mateja se je sklonila k njej.
En: Mateja bent down to her.

Sl: "Ali me slišiš?
En: "Can you hear me?"

Sl: " je vprašala in začela izvajati tisto, kar se je naučila v osnovah prve pomoči.
En: she asked, beginning to perform what she had learned in basic first aid.

Sl: Medtem ko so drugi gledali in čakali, je Jure klical reševalce.
En: While others watched and waited, Jure called the paramedics.

Sl: Celoten prostor je bil napolnjen z napetostjo.
En: The entire room was filled with tension.

Sl: Mateja je s tresočimi rokami vztrajala, našla je neznano moč in mirnost, ki ju prej ni poznala.
En: With trembling hands, Mateja persevered, discovering an unknown strength and calmness she hadn't known before.

Sl: Paramediki so kmalu prispeli in prevzeli situacijo.
En: The paramedics soon arrived and took over the situation.

Sl: Ana je bila pri zavesti, ovita v toplo reševalno odejo.
En: Ana was conscious, wrapped in a warm rescue blanket.

Sl: Preden so jo odpeljali, se je obrnila k Mateji.
En: Before they took her away, she turned to Mateja.

Sl: Njene oči so bile zahvalne in tople.
En: Her eyes were grateful and warm.

Sl: S tihim nasmehom je Mateji namenila pogled, ki je govoril več, kot bi lahko izrekle besede.
En: With a silent smile, she gave Mateja a look that spoke more than words could express.

Sl: Mateja je obsedela na svojem mestu.
En: Mateja sat back in her seat.

Sl: Njeno srce je počasi našlo mir.
En: Her heart slowly found peace.

Sl: Ugotovila je, da jo trenutki, ko je uspela nekomu pomagati, opolnomočijo bolj, kot si je lahko predstavljala.
En: She realized that moments when she managed to help someone empowered her more than she could have imagined.

Sl: Čaj je bil že hladen, a mateja je sedela v toplini novega zaupanja vase.
En: The tea was already cold, but Mateja sat in the warmth of newfound self-confidence.

Sl: Njeno znanje je bilo pomembno, a vedela je, da ne sme pozabiti biti človek, ki opazi, ko kdo pade.
En: Her knowledge was important, but she knew she must not forget to be the person who notices when someone falls.

Sl: Zunaj je sneg nežno padal, a v njenem svetu je začela svetiti svetla točka upanja.
En: Outside, the snow gently fell, but in her world, a bright point of hope began to shine.


Vocabulary Words:

• wrapped: zavit
• snowflakes: snežinke
• cloudy: oblačnega
• enveloped: ovila
• ambient: ambientna
• pleasant: prijeten
• anxious: tesnobe
• fathom: znala odgovoriti
• adjacent: sosednji
• mysterious: skrivnostnega
• collapsed: sesedla
• confusion: zmedenost
• prepared: pripravljajoč
• raced: divjalo
• hesitation: omahovanja
• performed: izvajati
• trembling: tresočimi
• persevered: vztrajala
• unknown: neznano
• calmness: mirnost
• paramedics: paramediki
• rescue: reševalno
• grateful: zahvalne
• empowered: opolnomočijo
• self-confidence: zaupanje vase
• notices: opazi
• helpless: nemočno
• strength: moč
• newfound: novega
• shine: svetiti

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Tea, Courage, and Career: Matej's Winter Self-Discovery
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je stal pred vrati malega, prijetnega čajnega kotička v središču Ljubljane.
En: Matej stood in front of the door of a small, cozy tea nook in the center of Ljubljana.

Sl: Vonj cimeta in klinčkov je napolnil zrak, medtem ko so pisane božične luči nežno razsvetlile zimski večer.
En: The scent of cinnamon and cloves filled the air, while colorful Christmas lights gently illuminated the winter evening.

Sl: Snežinke so lagodno padale, in Matej je z globokim vdihom poskusil umiriti svoja živčna pričakovanja.
En: Snowflakes leisurely fell, and Matej tried to calm his nervous anticipation with a deep breath.

Sl: V roki je držal drobno darilce, lepo zavito lično škatlico z domačimi piškoti.
En: In his hand, he held a small gift, a neatly wrapped box with homemade cookies.

Sl: Prinašal jih je na sestanek z Alenko, svojo šefinjo.
En: He was bringing it to a meeting with Alenka, his boss.

Sl: Še nikoli ni bil tako živčen pred oceno dela, saj mu je projekt, pri katerem je sodeloval, prinesel mešane povratne informacije.
En: He had never been so nervous before a work evaluation, as the project he was involved in had received mixed feedback.

Sl: Njegovo srce je hitelo, a upal je, da bo darilo vsaj malo izboljšalo razpoloženje.
En: His heart raced, but he hoped that the gift might at least improve the mood a little.

Sl: Alenka je že sedela v kotu, obkrožena s toplimi barvami čajnice, medtem ko je srkala svoj zeliščni čaj iz elegantne skodelice.
En: Alenka was already sitting in a corner, surrounded by the warm colors of the teahouse, sipping her herbal tea from an elegant cup.

Sl: Matej se ji je pridružil za mizo in ji sramežljivo podal darilo.
En: Matej joined her at the table and shyly handed her the gift.

Sl: "Hvala, Matej," je rekla z nasmeškom.
En: "Thank you, Matej," she said with a smile.

Sl: "Poglejmo, kako ti je šlo letos.
En: "Let's see how you've done this year."

Sl: "Sestanek se je začel sproščeno, a je postajal vse bolj napet, ko sta prišla do nedavnega projekta.
En: The meeting started off relaxed but grew more tense when they reached the recent project.

Sl: Alenka je pohvalila Matejevo zagnanost, vendar je poudarila tudi, da je spregledal pomemben element.
En: Alenka praised Matej's enthusiasm but also pointed out that he had overlooked an important element.

Sl: "Projekt je bil sicer uspešen, Matej," je rekla resno, "ampak tole je velika napaka.
En: "The project was successful, Matej," she said seriously, "but this is a big mistake.

Sl: Kako bi jo rešil?
En: How would you resolve it?"

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

Sl: Zbral je podatke, ki jih je pripravil, in začel razlagati rešitev, ki si jo je zamislil za odpravo napake.
En: He gathered the information he had prepared and began explaining the solution he had devised to fix the mistake.

Sl: Govoril je odločno in samozavestno, bolj kot si je predstavljal.
En: He spoke decisively and confidently, more so than he had imagined.

Sl: Medtem je Alenka pozorno poslušala, občasno pokimala v znak odobravanja.
En: Meanwhile, Alenka listened attentively, occasionally nodding in approval.

Sl: Ko je Matej končal, je Alenka zadovoljno rekla: "Vidim, da razmišljaš izven okvirjev.
En: When Matej finished, Alenka said with satisfaction, "I see you're thinking outside the box.

Sl: To je tisto, kar radi vidimo.
En: That's what we like to see.

Sl: Tvoj trud ni ostal neopažen.
En: Your effort has not gone unnoticed.

Sl: Potencial imaš.
En: You have potential."

Sl: "Mateju je kamen padel s srca.
En: Matej felt a weight lift from his heart.

Sl: Zagotovila mu je, da je še vedno v igri za napredovanje.
En: She assured him that he was still in the running for a promotion.

Sl: Zdaj je vedel, da mu je uspelo prepričati Alenko in še bolj pomembno, našel je samozavest v sebi, da se sooči s kritikami in se iz njih uči.
En: Now he knew that he had succeeded in convincing Alenka and, more importantly, he had found confidence within himself to face criticism and learn from it.

Sl: Ko je zapustil čajnico, je zunaj snežna odeja postajala vse debelejša.
En: As he left the teahouse, the snow blanket outside was becoming thicker.

Sl: Zdaj pa je slišal le nežno prasketanje snega pod nogami.
En: Now he heard only the gentle crunch of snow underfoot.

Sl: Vedel je, da ga čaka še veliko dela, a končno je razumel, da lahko premaga ovire in raste iz svojih napak.
En: He knew there was still much work ahead, but he finally understood that he could overcome obstacles and grow from his mistakes.

Sl: Nasmehnil se je sebi in božičnim lučem, saj so mu te odsevale novo najdeno samozaupanje.
En: He smiled to himself and the Christmas lights, as they reflected his newly found self-confidence.


Vocabulary Words:

• nook: kotiček
• cinnamon: cimet
• cloves: klinčki
• illuminated: razsvetlile
• anticipation: pričakovanja
• gift: darilce
• evaluation: ocena
• mixed: mešane
• feedback: povratne informacije
• herbal: zeliščni
• elegant: elegantne
• corner: kotu
• praise: pohvalila
• enthusiasm: zagnanost
• overlooked: spregledal
• decisively: odločno
• approvingly: odobravanja
• potential: potencial
• confidently: samozavestno
• criticism: kritikami
• resolve: rešiti
• solution: rešitev
• nodded: pokimala
• approval: odobravanja
• noticed: opažen
• promotion: napredovanje
• obstacles: ovire
• crunch: prasketanje
• confident: samozaupanje
• thick: debelejša

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost and Found: A Christmas Mystery at Lake Bled
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2024-12-16-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimska pravljica se je začela ob prelepem Blejskem jezeru.
En: The winter tale began at the beautiful Lake Bled.

Sl: Jezero je bilo obdano s snežno odejo in visokimi gorami.
En: The lake was surrounded by a blanket of snow and high mountains.

Sl: Na sredini jezera je bila mala cerkev na otočku.
En: In the middle of the lake, there was a small church on an island.

Sl: Okoli jezera je vladalo pravo božično vzdušje; svetile so svetleče lučke, dišalo je po kuhanem vinu in piškotih.
En: Around the lake, a true Christmas atmosphere prevailed; sparkling lights shone, and the scent of mulled wine and cookies filled the air.

Sl: Anže, mlad in odgovoren fant, je skupaj s svojo sestro Niko in najboljšim prijateljem Tomažem prišel na praznovanje.
En: Anže, a young and responsible boy, came to the celebration with his sister Nika and best friend Tomaž.

Sl: Anže je s seboj prinesel dragocen medaljon, ki je pripadal njegovi babici.
En: Anže brought with him a precious medallion that belonged to his grandmother.

Sl: Medaljon je bil zanj pomemben.
En: The medallion was important to him.

Sl: Spominjal ga je na tople zgodbe in družinske tradicije.
En: It reminded him of warm stories and family traditions.

Sl: Med zabavo pa se je zgodila nesreča.
En: During the party, however, an accident happened.

Sl: Medaljon je izginil.
En: The medallion disappeared.

Sl: Anže je bil obupan.
En: Anže was desperate.

Sl: Med množico ljudi, med kriki veselja in snežinkami, ki so padale z neba, je medaljon ostal izgubljen.
En: Among the crowd, amidst shouts of joy and snowflakes falling from the sky, the medallion remained lost.

Sl: Njegovo srce je stiskalo, saj so vremenoslovci napovedovali snežni vihar.
En: His heart ached as meteorologists forecasted a snowstorm.

Sl: Najprej se je odločil, da ga bo poiskal sam.
En: At first, he decided to search for it by himself.

Sl: Previdno je hodil ob robu jezera, upajoč, da bo medaljon zagledal v snegu.
En: He carefully walked along the edge of the lake, hoping to spot the medallion in the snow.

Sl: Vendar je hitro spoznal, da bo potreboval pomoč.
En: But he quickly realized he would need help.

Sl: Zato je poklical Niko in Tomaža.
En: So he called Nika and Tomaž.

Sl: "Nika, Tomaž! Medaljon sem izgubil," je rekel z obupanostjo v glasu.
En: "Nika, Tomaž! I've lost the medallion," he said with despair in his voice.

Sl: Oči so mu žarele z iskro upanja, da bosta prijatelja pomagala.
En: His eyes sparkled with a glimmer of hope that his friends would help.

Sl: "Ne skrbi, Anže," je rekla Nika, vedno pripravljena na pustolovščino.
En: "Don't worry, Anže," Nika said, always ready for an adventure.

Sl: "Skupaj ga bomo našli!"
En: "We'll find it together!"

Sl: Tomaž, vedno zvest in praktičen prijatelj, je že iskal svetilko, da bi bolje videli v mraku.
En: Tomaž, always a loyal and practical friend, was already looking for a flashlight to see better in the dusk.

Sl: "Moramo biti hitri, preden začne močno snežiti," je opozoril.
En: "We need to be quick, before it starts snowing heavily," he warned.

Sl: Odločili so se, da bodo medaljon poskušali najti diskretno, da bi se izognili vprašanjem in pogledom množice.
En: They decided to try to find the medallion discreetly to avoid questions and the gaze of the crowd.

Sl: Potem pa, ravno ko je začel snežiti gost beli sneg, je Nika zaklicala, "Poglejte, tam nekaj sveti!"
En: Then, just as it started to snow thick white flakes, Nika shouted, "Look, something's shining over there!"

Sl: Vsi so tekli proti robu jezera.
En: They all ran toward the edge of the lake.

Sl: Med snežinkami, tik ob vodi, je na tleh ležal medaljon.
En: Among the snowflakes, right by the water, lay the medallion on the ground.

Sl: Anže je z vzdihom olajšanja vzel medaljon in ga tesno stisnil k sebi.
En: Anže picked up the medallion with a sigh of relief and held it tightly to himself.

Sl: Takoj zatem je vihar zajel jezero.
En: Immediately afterward, the storm engulfed the lake.

Sl: Veter je bil močan, a Anže, Nika in Tomaž so stali skupaj, veseli in hvaležni za uspeh.
En: The wind was strong, but Anže, Nika, and Tomaž stood together, happy and grateful for their success.

Sl: Ko so se vrnili nazaj, topli in varni, se je Anže zavedal nečesa pomembnega.
En: When they returned back, warm and safe, Anže realized something important.

Sl: Spoznal je, da mu ni treba vsega narediti sam.
En: He realized that he didn't have to do everything on his own.

Sl: Pomoč prijateljev in sestre je bila neprecenljiva.
En: The help of friends and his sister was invaluable.

Sl: Njuni pogum in zvestoba sta bila prav tako dragocena kot medaljon sam.
En: Their courage and loyalty were as precious as the medallion itself.

Sl: Blišč zvezd je zasvetil nad jezerom, in srce Anžeta je bilo polno topline in radosti.
En: The glimmer of the stars shone above the lake, and Anže’s heart was full of warmth and joy.

Sl: Bled, sredi zime, je bil zanj zdaj še bolj poseben kraj.
En: Bled, in the midst of winter, was now an even more special place for him.

Sl: Skupaj so praznovali božični večer, z medaljonom okoli vratu in prijatelji ob sebi.
En: Together, they celebrated Christmas Eve, with the medallion around his neck and friends by his side.

Sl: In čeprav so zime mrzle, je bila toplina prijateljstva tista, ki je grela Anžeta najbolj.
En: And although winters are cold, it was the warmth of friendship that warmed Anže the most.


Vocabulary Words:

• tale: pravljica
• blanket: odeja
• prevailed: vladalo
• sparkling: svetleče
• mulled wine: kuhano vino
• scent: dišalo
• precious: dragocen
• medallion: medaljon
• accident: nesreča
• desperate: obupan
• crowd: množica
• meteorologists: vremenoslovci
• forecasted: napovedovali
• edge: rob
• glimmer: iskra
• discreetly: diskretno
• gaze: pogled
• engulfed: zajel
• invaluable: neprecenljiva
• courage: pogum
• loyalty: zvestoba
• glimmer: blišč
• warmth: toplina
• joy: radost
• celebration: praznovanje
• despair: obupanost
• relief: olajšanje
• success: uspeh
• valuable: dragocena
• adventure: pustolovščina