Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Wine, Laughter, and Lessons: A Vineyard Heir's Journey
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V barvitih jesenskih dneh, ko veter nežno maje listje na trtah, se je družina zbrala v stari vinogradniški kleti v Sloveniji.
En: In the colorful autumn days, when the wind gently sways the leaves on the vines, the family gathered in the old winery cellar in Slovenija.

Sl: Zrak je bil prežet z vonjem mošta in toploto iz kamnite hiše, ki je služila kot osrednji prostor srečanja.
En: The air was filled with the scent of must and warmth from the stone house, which served as the central meeting place.

Sl: Mihael je prispel iz mesta, njegov cilj je bil jasen: pokazati, da je sposoben dedič družinskega vinograda.
En: Mihael arrived from the city, his goal was clear: to show that he was a capable heir to the family vineyard.

Sl: Vendar mu je bila dodeljena naloga organiziranja glavne atrakcije - tekmovanja v stiskanju grozdja.
En: However, he was assigned the task of organizing the main attraction - a grape-stomping competition.

Sl: Njegova teta ga je združila z Alenko, bolj zares kot v šali, da bi bil pod njenim vodstvom.
En: His aunt paired him with Alenka, more sincerely than playfully, so he could be under her guidance.

Sl: Alenka je bila domačinka, ki je živela za zabavo.
En: Alenka was a local who lived for fun.

Sl: Grozdje, trte in zemlja so ji bili domači odkar pomni.
En: Grapes, vines, and the land were familiar to her since she could remember.

Sl: Ob pogledu na nedolžnega in nekoliko resnega Mihaela se je nasmehnila.
En: Upon seeing the innocent and somewhat serious Mihael, she smiled.

Sl: »To bo zabavno,« je rekla z iskrico v očeh.
En: "This will be fun," she said with a sparkle in her eyes.

Sl: Kljub njunim razlikam sta se lotila dela.
En: Despite their differences, they set about their task.

Sl: Ni minilo dolgo, preden je postalo jasno, da nima nihče od njiju prave ideje, kako se lotiti stvari.
En: It wasn't long before it became clear that neither of them had a true idea of how to approach things.

Sl: Njune zamisli so se nenehno trkale med seboj.
En: Their ideas constantly clashed.

Sl: Alenka je želela dogodek narediti čim bolj razgiban, medtem ko je Mihael želel organizirati resno tekmovanje.
En: Alenka wanted to make the event as lively as possible, while Mihael wanted to organize a serious competition.

Sl: Medtem ko sta pripravljala vinske sode za stiskanje, se je zgodila nesreča.
En: While they were preparing the wine barrels for pressing, an accident happened.

Sl: Alenka je v vsej svoji zagnanosti pomotoma uporabila stare družinske sode, ki so bili še polni zrelega vina.
En: In her eagerness, Alenka accidentally used the old family barrels that were still full of mature wine.

Sl: Ko se je prvo grozdje stisnilo, je iz soda bruhnil slap vina, ki je zalil dvorišče in zbrane goste.
En: When the first grapes were pressed, a torrent of wine burst from the barrel, drenching the courtyard and the gathered guests.

Sl: Smeh se je razlegel med družinskimi člani, vsi so se veselili nenavadne situacije.
En: Laughter rang out among the family members, and everyone rejoiced in the unusual situation.

Sl: V svoji zadregi je Mihael pogledal Alenko.
En: In his embarrassment, Mihael looked at Alenka.

Sl: A namesto zbadanja je opazil, kako jo je ujela trenutna zabava.
En: But instead of teasing, he noticed how she was caught up in the moment's fun.

Sl: Nenadoma je spoznal, da njegovo veselje in pripravljenost sprejeti nepričakovano morda šteja več kot brezhibna organizacija.
En: Suddenly, he realized that his joy and willingness to embrace the unexpected might matter more than flawless organization.

Sl: Ko sta skupaj pospravljala nered, so ju obkrožali smeh in veselje.
En: As they cleaned up the mess together, they were surrounded by laughter and joy.

Sl: Stric je pristopil in potapljal po rami: »Mlade noge, stara sreča.
En: His uncle approached and patted his shoulder: "Young feet, old luck."

Sl: «Po dogodku je družina pohvalila Mihaela za njegov trud in sprejela Alenkin občutek za zabavo.
En: After the event, the family praised Mihael for his effort and embraced Alenka's sense of fun.

Sl: Mihael je spoznal tudi, da odgovornost vključuje tudi to, da sprejmeš nepredvidljivo in da je včasih najboljša odločitev, da delaš v tandemu.
En: Mihael also realized that responsibility includes accepting the unpredictable and that sometimes the best decision is to work in tandem.

Sl: Vse se je lepo izteklo, obarvano z jesenskim soncem in razposajenim duhom.
En: Everything turned out beautifully, colored by the autumn sun and playful spirit.

Sl: Mihael je zdaj bolje vedel, kako se povezati z družino.
En: Mihael now better knew how to connect with the family.

Sl: V njegovem srcu je ostala misel: viničar ni samo dedič, ampak tudi varuh tradicije in skupnosti.
En: In his heart, the thought remained: a vintner is not only an heir but also a guardian of tradition and community.

Sl: A hkrati se je naučil, da je smeh, tako kot vina, pomemben del življenja.
En: At the same time, he learned that laughter, like wine, is an important part of life.


Vocabulary Words:

• sways: maje
• vineyard: vinograd
• heir: dedič
• stomping: stiskanje
• guidance: vodstvo
• torrent: slap
• drenching: zaliv
• rejoiced: veselili
• embrace: sprejeti
• flawless: brezhibna
• in tandem: v tandemu
• courtyard: dvorišče
• sparkle: iskrica
• eagerness: zagnanost
• mature: zrelo
• accident: nesreča
• embraced: sprejela
• lively: razgiban
• tomost: mošt
• stone house: kamnite hiše
• cellar: klet
• unpredictable: nepredvidljivo
• pressed: stisnilo
• guardian: varuh
• tradition: tradicija
• innocent: nedolžen
• flawless organization: brezhibna organizacija
• bubbled: bruhnil
• task: naloga
• patted: potapljal

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Conversations Under the Fish: Healing in Ljubljana's Aquarium
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Rahlo breneč glas v akvariju v Ljubljani je spremljal počasi plavajoče ribe.
En: A faint buzzing sound in the aquarium in Ljubljana accompanied the slowly swimming fish.

Sl: Barviti akvariji so metalni mavrične odseve na stene, kjer so se otroci igrali skrivalnice med razposajenimi ribami.
En: The colorful aquariums cast rainbow reflections on the walls, where children played hide and seek among the playful fish.

Sl: Miha je sedel na klopi blizu velikega akvarija z morskimi psi.
En: Miha sat on a bench near the large shark tank.

Sl: Njegova misel je bila nemirna.
En: His thoughts were restless.

Sl: Nedavno je slišal pogovor dveh prijateljic, Jane in Anje, ki ga ni odnesla svetloba akvarija.
En: He recently overheard a conversation between two friends, Jana and Anja, that was not carried away by the light of the aquarium.

Sl: "Miha me včasih res nervira," je rekla Jana.
En: "Miha sometimes really annoys me," said Jana.

Sl: "Se ti ne zdi, da se včasih čudno obnaša?
En: "Don't you think he sometimes acts strange?"

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

Sl: Te besede so bile kot majhni kamni, ki so padli v Mihov srce.
En: These words were like small stones that fell into Miha's heart.

Sl: Njegova potreba po pripadnosti je bila ranjena.
En: His need for belonging was wounded.

Sl: Naenkrat ni vedel, ali je prijateljstvo resnično.
En: Suddenly, he didn't know if the friendship was genuine.

Sl: Ljubljana je bila v jeseni ovita v oranžno in zlato.
En: Ljubljana was wrapped in orange and gold in the fall.

Sl: Listje je šuštelo po mestnih ulicah.
En: Leaves rustled along the city streets.

Sl: Miha se je spraševal, kaj naj stori.
En: Miha wondered what to do.

Sl: Ali naj reče kaj?
En: Should he say something?

Sl: Ali naj se pretvarja, da se ni zgodilo nič?
En: Should he pretend nothing happened?

Sl: Dvignil se je s klopi in stopil proti akvariju, kjer sta Jana in Anja opazovali morskega konjička.
En: He got up from the bench and walked towards the aquarium where Jana and Anja were watching a seahorse.

Sl: Njuna smeha sta se približala, a Miha je bil odločen.
En: Their laughter approached, but Miha was determined.

Sl: Pogoljtnil je svojo tremo in nežno spregovoril: "Jana, Anja, lahko govorim z vama?
En: He swallowed his nervousness and gently spoke: "Jana, Anja, can I talk to you?"

Sl: "Dekleti sta se obrnili, presenečeni nad resnostjo v njegovem glasu.
En: The girls turned, surprised by the seriousness in his voice.

Sl: "Slišal sem, ko sta se pogovarjali o meni," je začel Miha.
En: "I heard you talking about me," Miha began.

Sl: Njegov glas je ostal miren, a odločen.
En: His voice remained calm, yet determined.

Sl: "Rad bi jasno vedel, kaj vaju moti.
En: "I would like to clearly know what bothers you."

Sl: "Ob tej izjavi sta Jana in Anja zardeli.
En: At this statement, Jana and Anja blushed.

Sl: Jana je prvič spregovorila: "Oprosti, Miha.
En: Jana spoke first, "I'm sorry, Miha.

Sl: Nisva mislili nič slabega.
En: We didn't mean anything bad.

Sl: Samo imeli sva slab dan in povedali nekatere stvari, ki jih ne misliva resno.
En: We just had a bad day and said some things we didn't mean seriously."

Sl: "Anja je prikimala.
En: Anja nodded.

Sl: "Resnično cenim tvoje prijateljstvo.
En: "I truly value your friendship.

Sl: Nikoli nisem želela, da bi se tako počutil.
En: I never wanted you to feel that way."

Sl: "Barve rib okoli njih so jima nežno prešle čez obraze.
En: The colors of the fish gently passed over their faces.

Sl: Ribice so se gibale med njimi, kot da bi bile del pogovora.
En: The fish swam between them as if they were part of the conversation.

Sl: Mihova težava je počasi izginjala, nadomeščala jo je mehkoba in razumevanje.
En: Miha's trouble slowly faded, replaced by softness and understanding.

Sl: "Pomeni mi veliko, da sta iskreni," je rekel Miha.
En: "It means a lot to me that you're honest," said Miha.

Sl: "Vem, da včasih preveč analiziram stvari, ampak res sem hotel vedeti.
En: "I know I sometimes overanalyze things, but I really wanted to know."

Sl: "Na tej točki je bila prijateljstva obnovljena.
En: At this point, the friendship was restored.

Sl: Lepa svetloba akvarija se jima je nasmehnila, ko so stopili skupaj ven, na svežo jesensko zrak.
En: The beautiful light of the aquarium smiled on them as they stepped out together into the fresh autumn air.

Sl: Mihe je spoznal, da je bolje biti iskren kot pa bežati od neprijetnih situacij.
En: Miha realized that it is better to be honest than to run away from uncomfortable situations.

Sl: To je bila majhna, a pomembna sprememba.
En: It was a small but important change.

Sl: Na koncu so se vsi trije smejali, objeli in za seboj pustili negotovost.
En: In the end, all three laughed, hugged, and left uncertainty behind.

Sl: Skupaj so hodili proti robu Ljubljane, kjer se reka leno vije pod starimi mostovi.
En: Together, they walked towards the edge of Ljubljana, where the river lazily winds beneath old bridges.

Sl: Ribe, živeči simboli raznolike lepote, so spominjale Miho na silo prijateljstva in pomen pogovorov.
En: The fish, living symbols of diverse beauty, reminded Miha of the strength of friendship and the importance of conversation.


Vocabulary Words:

• faint: rahlo
• buzzing: breneč
• accompanied: spremljal
• reflections: odseve
• restless: nemirna
• overheard: slišal
• annoys: nervira
• wounded: ranjena
• belonging: pripadnosti
• pretend: pretvarja
• nervousness: tremo
• determined: odločen
• surprised: presenečeni
• seriousness: resnostjo
• blushed: zardeli
• calm: miren
• appreciate: cenim
• restored: obnovljena
• uncertainty: negotovost
• diverse: raznolike
• strength: silo
• importance: pomen
• conversation: pogovorov
• reflections: odseve
• annoy: nervira
• restless: nemirna
• belonging: pripadnosti
• pretend: pretvarja
• determination: odločnost
• honest: iskreni

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Zoo Adventure: A Day of Laughter, Learning, and Wolves
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zjutraj je nad Ljubljano sijal hladen jesenski sončni žarek.
En: In the morning, a cold autumnal sunbeam shone over Ljubljana.

Sl: Barvitost listja je pritegnila pozornost učencev Osnovne šole Ljubljanski zvon, ki so se zbrali pred vhodom v ljubljanski živalski vrt.
En: The colorful leaves caught the attention of the students from Osnovna šola Ljubljanski zvon as they gathered in front of the entrance to the Ljubljana Zoo.

Sl: Mateja, Tomaž in Gorazd so se smejali in klepetali, pripravljeni na dan, poln raziskovanja in učenja.
En: Mateja, Tomaž, and Gorazd laughed and chatted, ready for a day full of exploration and learning.

Sl: »Hej,« je rekla Mateja, ko je opazovala veter, ki je nosil rdeče in rumene liste po poti, »komaj čakam, da vidim volkove!
En: "Hey," said Mateja, as she watched the wind carrying red and yellow leaves along the path, "I can’t wait to see the wolves!

Sl: Moj sanjski poklic je biti biologinja, veš, Tomaž?
En: My dream job is to be a biologist, you know, Tomaž?"

Sl: «Tomaž, vedno nasmejan, ji je pomežiknil.
En: Tomaž, always smiling, winked at her.

Sl: »Jaz pa sanjam o tem, da postanem klovn.
En: "I dream of becoming a clown.

Sl: Ampak hej, volkovi so v redu tudi zame!
En: But hey, wolves are fine by me too!"

Sl: «Gorazd je prekinil vrtenje pogovora.
En: Gorazd interrupted the course of the conversation.

Sl: »Prijatelji, osredotočimo se na nalogo.
En: "Friends, let's focus on the task.

Sl: Vsak izmed nas mora zapisati opazovanja o določenih živalih.
En: Each of us has to write down observations about certain animals.

Sl: Mateja, dobiš volkove, Tomaž, lisičke, jaz pa žirafe.
En: Mateja, you get the wolves, Tomaž, the foxes, and I’ll take the giraffes."

Sl: «Ko so vstopili skozi velika vrata, jim je svež zrak pihal v obraze.
En: As they entered through the large gates, the fresh air blew against their faces.

Sl: Ljubljana Zoo je bil poln živalskih zvokov, od rahlega šepetanja listja do oddaljenega rjovenja levov.
En: Ljubljana Zoo was full of animal sounds, from the gentle whispering of leaves to the distant roaring of lions.

Sl: »Poglej vse te barve,« je rekel Tomaž, ko so se napotili skozi pot.
En: "Look at all these colors," said Tomaž as they walked along the path.

Sl: »Prava umetnina je.
En: "It's a true masterpiece."

Sl: « Medtem ko so občudovali naravo, so listi pod nogami nežno šušteli.
En: As they admired nature, the leaves gently rustled under their feet.

Sl: Mateja se je osredotočila na svoje zapiske.
En: Mateja focused on her notes.

Sl: »Moram se ločiti od skupine, da dobim vse informacije o volkovih.
En: "I need to separate from the group to get all the information about the wolves.

Sl: Razumeta?
En: Do you understand?"

Sl: «Gorazd je bil skeptičen.
En: Gorazd was skeptical.

Sl: »Moramo delati skupaj, Mateja.
En: "We need to work together, Mateja.

Sl: Dajmo končati skupaj.
En: Let’s finish together."

Sl: «Mateja pa je vztrajala: »Volkovi so danes nekoliko odmaknjeni, rabim mir.
En: However, Mateja insisted: "The wolves are a bit secluded today, I need some peace."

Sl: « Tomaž je opazil možnosti za podporo in zabavo hkrati.
En: Tomaž saw an opportunity for both support and fun at the same time.

Sl: »Povem ti, Mateja, pridem s tabo.
En: "I'll tell you, Mateja, I'll come with you.

Sl: Lahko bom tvoj… uh, strokovnjak za šale.
En: I can be your… uh, joke specialist."

Sl: «Gorazd je za trenutek zavil z očmi, a se je kasneje strinjal z načrtom.
En: Gorazd rolled his eyes for a moment but later agreed with the plan.

Sl: Mateja in Tomaž sta se ločila in nadaljevala proti vsakemu volčjemu ograjenem prostoru, medtem ko je Gorazd pazil na pravokotne postaje za žirafe.
En: Mateja and Tomaž separated and continued towards the wolf enclosures while Gorazd kept an eye on the giraffe stations.

Sl: Med opazovanjem volkov sta Mateja in Tomaž resnično naletela na zanimiv prizor.
En: While observing the wolves, Mateja and Tomaž really came across an interesting scene.

Sl: Dva mladička sta se igrala v listju, skakala in se lovila okoli večjega volka.
En: Two wolf pups were playing in the leaves, jumping and chasing each other around a larger wolf.

Sl: Mateja je natančno zapisala vedenje in izražanje volkov.
En: Mateja carefully noted down the wolves' behavior and expressions.

Sl: »Tomaž, to je čudovito!
En: "This is wonderful, Tomaž!

Sl: Volkovi so bolj družabni, kot sem si mislila.
En: Wolves are more social than I thought."

Sl: «Tomaž se je nagnil in dodal: »Poglej, kako ti mlajši volkovi skrbijo drug za drugega.
En: Tomaž leaned in and added, "Look at how these younger wolves take care of each other.

Sl: Tako kot jaz in ti, Mateja.
En: Just like you and me, Mateja.

Sl: Včasih, kljub šalam, je pomembno biti prisoten.
En: Sometimes, despite the jokes, it's important to be present."

Sl: «Ko sta se znova srečala z Gorazdom, sta Mateja in Tomaž delila odlične ugotovitve.
En: When they reunited with Gorazd, Mateja and Tomaž shared their excellent findings.

Sl: Gorazd je bil presenečen nad podrobnostmi.
En: Gorazd was surprised by the details.

Sl: »Mateja, res si poskrbela za vrhunsko delo.
En: "Mateja, you really did a top-notch job.

Sl: In Tomaž, tvoje pripombe so bile zares dragocene, hvala.
En: And Tomaž, your comments were truly valuable, thank you."

Sl: « Gorazd je priznal, da je s kombinacijo Genijev in domiselnosti njihova naloga odlično uspela.
En: Gorazd admitted that with a combination of genius and creativity, their task was a great success.

Sl: Ko so se vrnili na šolsko ploščad, je Mateja ponosno stisnila svoja zapiske.
En: As they returned to the schoolyard, Mateja proudly clutched her notes.

Sl: V tem jesenskem dnevnem izletu ni našla samo informacij in navdihov o volkovih, ampak tudi vrednost teamwerka in svojega potenciala.
En: On this autumn day trip, she not only found information and inspiration about wolves but also the value of teamwork and her own potential.

Sl: »Kdo je rekel, da znanstveniki ne potrebujejo doseženega humorja?
En: "Who said scientists don’t need a touch of humor?"

Sl: « je navrgel Tomaž.
En: quipped Tomaž.

Sl: In tako se je dan v Ljubljanskem živalskem vrtu zaključil - s smehom, učenjem in novo odkrito samozavestjo, ki se je širila kot zlati listi v vetru.
En: And so, the day at the Ljubljana Zoo concluded—with laughter, learning, and newfound confidence spreading like golden leaves in the wind.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumnal: jesenski
• sunbeam: sončni žarek
• colorful: barvitost
• gathered: zbrali
• entrance: vhod
• exploration: raziskovanja
• observations: opazovanja
• giraffes: žirafe
• enclosures: ograjenem prostoru
• admirations: občudovali
• secluded: odmaknjeni
• opportunity: priložnost
• skeptical: skeptičen
• behavior: vedenje
• social: družabni
• top-notch: vrhunsko
• creativity: domiselnosti
• potential: potenciala
• confidence: samozavestjo
• biologist: biologinja
• masterpiece: umetnina
• path: pot
• clown: klovn
• whispering: šepetanja
• observing: opazovanjem
• pups: mladička
• expressions: izražanje
• resourceful: Genijev
• playful: igrala
• chirped: navrgel

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Lost Recipe: A Roastery's Autumn Tale of Trust
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: V sodobni pražarni kave na koncu mestne ulice, kjer vonj sveže mlete kave prežema zrak, je nastopila težava, ki je zavila v zaskrbljenost.
En: In a modern coffee roastery at the end of the city street, where the aroma of freshly ground coffee permeates the air, a problem arose, casting a shadow of concern.

Sl: Jesensko sonce je nežno sijalo skozi velika okna, obarvana z rumeno in oranžno svetlobo padajočega listja.
En: The autumn sun gently shone through the large windows, tinted with the yellow and orange light of falling leaves.

Sl: V notranjosti je Anže, zvest pražar kave, skrbno pregledoval vsak kotiček prostora.
En: Inside, Anže, a dedicated coffee roaster, meticulously inspected every corner of the space.

Sl: Njegov obraz je bil bleden, kar je odražal njegov nemir.
En: His face was pale, reflecting his anxiety.

Sl: Izginil je recept za posebno jesensko mešanico, ki je vsako leto privabljala množice.
En: The recipe for a special autumn blend, which attracted crowds every year, had disappeared.

Sl: Mateja, ustvarjalna barista, je stala za pultom in opazovala Anžeta.
En: Mateja, the creative barista, stood behind the counter, observing Anže.

Sl: "Moramo najti ta recept," je rekla.
En: "We have to find that recipe," she said.

Sl: "To je srce našega jesenskega menija.
En: "It's the heart of our autumn menu."

Sl: "Žiga, redni obiskovalec, je sedel ob strani, srkal kapučino in se z naravno radovednostjo vpletel v pogovor.
En: Žiga, a regular visitor, sat on the side, sipping a cappuccino and naturally interjected into the conversation with curiosity.

Sl: "Morda vam lahko pomagam.
En: "Perhaps I can help you.

Sl: Vem, da tu nekaj manjka," je predlagal, preden je posrkal zadnji požirek pijače.
En: I know something is missing here," he suggested, before taking the last sip of his drink.

Sl: Anže je počasi prikimal.
En: Anže slowly nodded.

Sl: "Tvoje opazovalne sposobnosti bi lahko bile odločilne, Žiga.
En: "Your keen observational skills could be crucial, Žiga.

Sl: Mateja, tvoje znanje okusov nam bo prav prišlo, če bomo morali improvizirati.
En: Mateja, your knowledge of flavors will come in handy if we need to improvise."

Sl: "Skupaj so se posvetili iskanju.
En: Together they dedicated themselves to the search.

Sl: Mateja je šla skozi vse predale in police, kjer so bile shranjene note in recepti.
En: Mateja went through all the drawers and shelves where notes and recipes were stored.

Sl: Žiga je pregledoval vsak kotiček, opazoval podrobnosti, ki bi jih drugi zlahka spregledali.
En: Žiga inspected every nook and cranny, observing details that others might easily overlook.

Sl: Ura je tekla in napetost je rasla.
En: Time was passing, and the tension was mounting.

Sl: Nenadoma je Žiga obstal, oči so se mu zasvetile z zavestjo.
En: Suddenly Žiga stopped, his eyes lit up with realization.

Sl: "Anže," je rekel, njegovo glas je bil poln navdušenja in obžalovanja hkrati.
En: "Anže," he said, his voice filled with excitement and regret at the same time.

Sl: "Mislim, da sem ga po nesreči vzel.
En: "I think I accidentally took it.

Sl: Mislim, da sem ga zamešal s svojimi skicami.
En: I believe I mixed it up with my sketches."

Sl: " Nasmehi so se razlezli po vseh obrazih, vključno z Anžetovim, ki je čutil olajšanje.
En: Smiles spread across all their faces, including Anže's, who felt a sense of relief.

Sl: "Hvala, Žiga," je dejal Anže z iskrico v očeh.
En: "Thank you, Žiga," said Anže with a sparkle in his eyes.

Sl: "Brez tebe bi bil danes daleč manj sladek.
En: "Without you, today would have been far less sweet."

Sl: "Žiga se je hitro odpravil domov po kartico.
En: Žiga quickly went home to retrieve the card.

Sl: Ko se je vrnil, je Anže začel pripravljati mešanico s spretnostjo, ki jo je obvladal najbolje.
En: When he returned, Anže began to prepare the blend with the skill he mastered best.

Sl: S skupnimi močmi so uspeli ustvariti mešanico, ki je navdušila vse, ki so vstopili v pražarno tisti dan.
En: With combined efforts, they managed to create a mix that thrilled everyone who entered the roastery that day.

Sl: Anže je stal v svoji pražarni, opazoval zadovoljne stranke in se z Matejo ter Žigom smejal ob šalici sveže pražene kave.
En: Anže stood in his roastery, watching the satisfied customers and laughing with Mateja and Žiga over a cup of freshly roasted coffee.

Sl: Spoznal je, da lahko doseže več, če zaupa in sodeluje z drugimi.
En: He realized that he could achieve more if he trusted and collaborated with others.

Sl: Jesen je bila uspešna, kavno zrno pa je v zimskem vetru ohranilo toplino in skupnost pražarne.
En: Autumn was successful, and the coffee bean retained its warmth and the community of the roastery in the winter wind.

Sl: Anže se je naučil lekcije o pomembnosti zaupanja in sodelovanja, ko je nad njimi rahlo deževal oranžni sijaj jeseni.
En: Anže learned a lesson about the importance of trust and collaboration as the orange glow of autumn gently reigned upon them.


Vocabulary Words:

• roastery: pražarna
• permeates: prežema
• concern: zaskrbljenost
• tinted: obarvana
• meticulously: skrbno
• pale: bleden
• blend: mešanica
• crowds: množice
• barista: barista
• counter: pult
• keen: opazovalne
• improvise: improvizirati
• dedicated: posvetili
• drawers: predale
• shelves: police
• inspect: pregledoval
• overlook: spregledali
• realization: zavestjo
• regret: obžalovanja
• relief: olajšanje
• retrieve: odpravil
• skill: spretnostjo
• thrilled: navdušila
• satisfied: zadovoljne
• collaborated: sodeluje
• retain: ohranilo
• warmth: toplino
• trust: zaupanja
• community: skupnost
• glow: sijaj

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn Reunions: Healing Old Wounds in a Ljubljana Café
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V vonju sveže pečenih kavnih zrn se je razvil topel in znan ambient, ki je v času jesenı v Ljubljani bil še posebej čaroben.
En: In the scent of freshly roasted coffee beans, a warm and familiar ambiance had developed, which was especially magical during autumn in Ljubljana.

Sl: Matej je sedel v kotu kavarne "Zlata zrna".
En: Matej sat in the corner of the café "Zlata zrna".

Sl: Pogled je zrl skozi velika okna, kjer so jesenski listi v zlato-rjavih tonih počasi padali na tla.
En: His gaze was through the large windows, where autumn leaves in golden-brown shades slowly fell to the ground.

Sl: Počutil se je sam, kljub številnim ljudem, ki so prihajali in odhajali.
En: He felt alone, despite the many people coming and going.

Sl: Anja je vstopila z rahlo nervoznim nasmehom.
En: Anja entered with a slightly nervous smile.

Sl: Srce ji je hitreje utripalo.
En: Her heart was beating faster.

Sl: Mateja že dolgo ni videla, predvsem odkar je mama umrla.
En: She hadn't seen Matej in a long time, especially since their mother had died.

Sl: Oba sta v sebi nosila tiho bolečino in zamere.
En: Both carried silent pain and resentment within them.

Sl: Sedla je nasproti njega, njuni pogledi so se srečali in vse začasne misli o spravi so izginile.
En: She sat across from him, their eyes met, and all temporary thoughts of reconciliation disappeared.

Sl: "Kako si?" je Anja vprašala, lomila je kolaček, ki je bil na mizi.
En: "How are you?" Anja asked, breaking apart the cookie that was on the table.

Sl: "V redu," je Matej rekel, a njegova drža je bila toga.
En: "Fine," Matej replied, but his demeanor was stiff.

Sl: Njuna zgodovina je bila zapletena in večkrat neizrečena.
En: Their history was complicated and often unspoken.

Sl: "Nisem bila verjetno najboljša sestra, priznati moram," je Anja odprla diskusijo.
En: "I probably wasn't the best sister, I must admit," Anja opened the discussion.

Sl: Pogledala je Mateja z upanjem na razumevanje.
En: She looked at Matej with hope for understanding.

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

Sl: Spomin na mamo je bil oster, kot kisli vonj.
En: The memory of their mother was sharp, like a sour scent.

Sl: "Noben od naju ni bil popoln," je tiho rekel.
En: "Neither of us was perfect," he said quietly.

Sl: "Veš, mama je vedno želela, da se bolj povežemo," je Anja rekla.
En: "You know, mom always wanted us to be closer," Anja said.

Sl: Njene oči so imele solze.
En: Her eyes welled with tears.

Sl: "In glede na vse, kar se je zgodilo..." njen glas se je izgubil v čustvih.
En: "And considering everything that's happened..." her voice trailed off in emotions.

Sl: Matej je stegnil roko preko mize in nežno prijel njeno.
En: Matej reached across the table and gently took her hand.

Sl: "Zmajal sem s tem, Anja. Vedno sem imel občutek, da sem te razočaral."
En: "I've struggled with this, Anja. I've always felt like I let you down."

Sl: "Povej mi," je rekla, "želim vedeti, kako se počutiš, brat."
En: "Tell me," she said, "I want to know how you feel, brother."

Sl: In tako je Matej potihni začel govoriti.
En: And so Matej quietly began to speak.

Sl: O svojih občutkih krivde.
En: About his feelings of guilt.

Sl: O strahu pred izgubo še enega družinskega člana.
En: About the fear of losing another family member.

Sl: Njegova čustva so bila kot reka, ki je našla pot iz jeza.
En: His emotions were like a river finding its way out of a dam.

Sl: Govorila sta dolgo.
En: They talked for a long time.

Sl: Kava se je ohladila, a niti eden od njiju tega ni opazil.
En: The coffee cooled, but neither of them noticed.

Sl: Anja je delila svoje stališče, o tem, kako osamljeno se je počutila, ko ni imela njegove podpore.
En: Anja shared her perspective, about how lonely she felt without his support.

Sl: V toplini kavarne je napetost popustila.
En: In the warmth of the café, tension eased.

Sl: Odkrila sta dolgo skrito povezanost.
En: They discovered a long-hidden connection.

Sl: "Pridi, greva na Ljubljanski grad," je Anja predlagala, ko sta končala s pogovorom in praznina ni bila več tam.
En: "Come on, let's go to Ljubljanski grad," Anja suggested when they finished talking and the emptiness was no longer there.

Sl: "Mama je tam vedno rada hodila."
En: "Mom always loved going there."

Sl: Matej se je nasmehnil in prikimal.
En: Matej smiled and nodded.

Sl: Zdaj, ko je bil najin pogovor končan, je čutil, kako so stara breme izginila.
En: Now that their conversation was over, he felt how old burdens had disappeared.

Sl: Skupaj sta zapustila kavarna, pod roko v roki, pripravljena na novo poglavje v njunem odnosu, kjer je bila empatija in razumevanje temelj.
En: Together, they left the café, arm in arm, ready for a new chapter in their relationship, where empathy and understanding were the foundation.

Sl: Počasi so hodili na grad, kjer so izmenjavali smešne in tople zgodbe o njihovi mami.
En: Slowly, they walked to the castle, sharing funny and warm stories about their mother.

Sl: Jesenski sončni zahod nad gradom je osvetlil mesto in njuno srce z novo toplino ter mirom.
En: The autumn sunset over the castle illuminated the city and their hearts with new warmth and peace.

Sl: To je bil začetek njunega novega odnosa, položen na temelje besed, katere so dolga leta čakale, da bi bile izrečene.
En: It was the beginning of their new relationship, founded on words that had waited for years to be spoken.


Vocabulary Words:

• scent: vonj
• ambiance: ambient
• familiar: znan
• gaze: pogled
• resentment: zamere
• demeanor: držanje
• stiff: toga
• unspoken: neizrečena
• reconciliation: sprava
• hope: upanje
• sharp: oster
• sour: kisli
• welled: imela
• trails off: izgubil se je
• perspective: stališče
• tension: napetost
• discovered: odkrila
• connection: povezanost
• burdens: breme
• empathy: empatija
• founded: temelj
• illuminated: osvetlil
• chapter: poglavje
• mentioned: imenovan
• empty: praznina
• bond: povezanost
• familiarity: znanost
• autumn: jesen
• loneliness: osamljenost
• struggled: zmajal

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Embrace of the Alpe: Finding Serenity Amidst Uncertain Whispers
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V dihajočem objemu Julijskih Alp, kjer se barve jeseni mešajo v čudovitih odtenkih ognja in zlata, se je začela Matejeva zgodba.
En: In the breathing embrace of the Julijske Alpe, where the colors of autumn blend into beautiful shades of fire and gold, Matej's story began.

Sl: Zrak je bil svež, tišina pa je ponujala uteho, ki jo je Matej iskal.
En: The air was fresh, and the silence offered the solace that Matej sought.

Sl: A kljub spokojnosti, je bil njegov um nemiren.
En: Despite the tranquility, his mind was restless.

Sl: Matej je imel namreč trdovraten kašelj, ki ga je spremljal že več tednov.
En: Matej had a persistent cough that had accompanied him for several weeks.

Sl: To ga je skrbelo, a hkrati ga je gnalo, da poišče mir in odgovore na svoja vprašanja o življenju.
En: This worried him, yet it drove him to seek peace and answers to his questions about life.

Sl: Medtem ko je obiskoval duhovno umikanje, ki ga je vodila Ana, je Matej našel uteho v mirnem okolju.
En: While attending a spiritual retreat led by Ana, Matej found comfort in the serene surroundings.

Sl: Ana, modra in prijazna žena, je bila zanj kot luč v temi.
En: Ana, a wise and kind woman, was like a light in the darkness for him.

Sl: Ona mu je pomagala razumeti pomen dihanja, biti prisoten v trenutku in sprostiti težo misli.
En: She helped him understand the importance of breathing, being present in the moment, and releasing the weight of thoughts.

Sl: Vseeno pa Matej ni mogel prezreti svojega kašlja, ki je bil vedno tam, kot opomnik na nekaj, morda strašljivega.
En: Still, Matej couldn't ignore his cough, which was always there, like a reminder of something, perhaps fearful.

Sl: Nekega popoldneva, preden je sonce zašlo za veličastne gore, se je Matej odločil zaupati Ani.
En: One afternoon, before the sun set behind the majestic mountains, Matej decided to confide in Ana.

Sl: Sedela sta skupaj ob majhnem potoku, katerega šumenje je na neki način ponazarjalo Matejeve nemirne misli.
En: They sat together by a small stream, whose murmuring somehow mirrored Matej's restless thoughts.

Sl: »Ana, moram ti povedati nekaj,« je začel Matej tiho.
En: "Ana, I need to tell you something," Matej began quietly.

Sl: Povedal ji je o svojem kašlju in strahu pred resno boleznijo.
En: He told her about his cough and his fear of a serious illness.

Sl: Ana ga je poslušala pozorno, v njenih očeh pa so se zrcalile sočutje in razumevanje.
En: Ana listened attentively, her eyes reflecting compassion and understanding.

Sl: »Matej, včasih strahom dajemo preveč moči,« je rekla blago.
En: "Matej, sometimes we give too much power to our fears," she said gently.

Sl: »Morda je čas, da se soočiš z njim, tako v srcu kot v umu.
En: "Perhaps it's time to face them, both in your heart and mind."

Sl: «Naslednji dan se je Matej odločil za samostojen pohod po gorski poti.
En: The next day, Matej decided to take a solitary hike along the mountain path.

Sl: Jesenski listi so šepetali v vetru, gozd pa je bil skoraj eteričen v svoji tišini.
En: The autumn leaves whispered in the wind, and the forest was almost ethereal in its silence.

Sl: A njegovo potovanje ni bilo lahkotno.
En: But his journey was not easy.

Sl: Matejev kašelj se je naenkrat poslabšal.
En: Matej's cough suddenly worsened.

Sl: Panika ga je zajela.
En: Panic overtook him.

Sl: Misel na njegovo smrtnost in krhkost ga je preplavila.
En: Thoughts of his mortality and fragility overwhelmed him.

Sl: Vendar pa je v trenutku, ko je skoraj podlegel strahu, Matej začutil nekaj globljega.
En: However, at the moment when he nearly succumbed to fear, Matej felt something deeper.

Sl: Lepa sila, skrivnostna in močna, mu je na straniško povracala mir.
En: A beautiful force, mysterious and strong, gently returned peace to him.

Sl: Sprejel je svojo negotovost, prepustil se ji.
En: He embraced his uncertainty and surrendered to it.

Sl: Odločil se je, da bo svojo pozornost usmeril na zdajšnji trenutek, na vsak vdih in izdih, na lepoto okoli njega.
En: He decided to focus his attention on the present moment, on each inhale and exhale, on the beauty surrounding him.

Sl: Ko se je vrnil v tabor in obiskal lokalnega zdravnika, mu je bil diagnosticiran le rahel sezonski alergijski odziv.
En: When he returned to the camp and visited a local doctor, he was diagnosed with nothing more than a mild seasonal allergic reaction.

Sl: Nič resnega, nič strašljivega.
En: Nothing serious, nothing frightening.

Sl: Matej je občutil velikansko olajšanje, a hkrati je v sebi našel novo moč.
En: Matej felt immense relief, yet he found a new strength within himself.

Sl: Naučil se je, da je lahko miren tudi v nevednosti, in da prava modrost leži v sprejemanju življenja, kakršno je.
En: He learned that he could be calm even in ignorance and that true wisdom lies in accepting life as it is.

Sl: Tako je Matej končal svoje potovanje z občutkom spokojnosti, ki si ga prej ni mogel predstavljati.
En: Thus, Matej ended his journey with a sense of serenity he couldn't have imagined before.

Sl: Njegov kašelj je sčasoma izginil, a mir v njegovem srcu je ostal.
En: His cough eventually disappeared, but the peace in his heart remained.

Sl: Julijske Alpe so ga naučile, da ni vedno pomembno odgovoriti na vsa vprašanja, ampak najti mir v trenutku, ki je zdaj.
En: The Julijske Alpe taught him that it's not always important to answer all questions, but to find peace in the moment that is now.


Vocabulary Words:

• embrace: objem
• solace: uteho
• tranquility: spokojnost
• persistent: trdovraten
• retreat: umikanje
• serene: mirnem
• surroundings: okolju
• compassion: sočutje
• majesty: veličastne
• confide: zaupati
• murmuring: šumenje
• attentively: pozorno
• ethereal: eteričen
• succumbed: podlegel
• uncertainty: negotovost
• surrendered: prepustil
• inhale: vdih
• exhale: izdih
• fragility: krhkost
• mystical: skrivnostna
• allergic: alergijski
• mortality: smrtnost
• path: poti
• overwhelmed: preplavila
• admittance: sprejemanje
• serenity: spokojnosti
• diagnosed: diagnosticiran
• overcame: zajela
• presence: trenutku
• fragile: krhkost

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Fear to Clarity: A Journey Through the Unknown
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Sonce je sijalo skozi meglice, ki so se dvigale iz gozdov okoli Celja.
En: The sun shone through the mists rising from the forests around Celje.

Sl: Zlata jesen je barvala listje in ustvarjala spokojno vzdušje.
En: The golden autumn painted the leaves and created a serene atmosphere.

Sl: Matjaž je stopal po poti proti duhovnemu umiku.
En: Matjaž walked along the path toward the spiritual retreat.

Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo težko.
En: His heart was heavy.

Sl: Pred nekaj dnevi je izvedel, da ima težavo z vidom.
En: A few days ago, he found out he had a problem with his vision.

Sl: Zdravniki niso vedeli, kako bo vplivala na njegovo življenje.
En: The doctors didn't know how it would affect his life.

Sl: Matjaž je bil matematik.
En: Matjaž was a mathematician.

Sl: Logika in številke so bile vedno njegovo zatočišče.
En: Logic and numbers had always been his refuge.

Sl: Zdaj pa ga je neznano strašilo.
En: But now the unknown frightened him.

Sl: Upal je, da mu umik pomaga najti mir in jasnost.
En: He hoped the retreat would help him find peace and clarity.

Sl: Ko je prišel v kompleks, ga je pozdravil njegov stari prijatelj Bojan.
En: When he arrived at the complex, he was greeted by his old friend Bojan.

Sl: "Dobrodošel, prijatelj," je rekel Bojan s toplim nasmehom.
En: "Welcome, my friend," said Bojan with a warm smile.

Sl: "Duhovni umik ti bo dal odgovore, ki jih iščeš.
En: "The spiritual retreat will give you the answers you seek."

Sl: "Vsako jutro se je Matjaž srečeval z Anjo.
En: Every morning, Matjaž met with Anja.

Sl: Bila je zdravilka na umiku, znana po svoji modrosti.
En: She was a healer at the retreat, known for her wisdom.

Sl: "Če želiš najti mir, moraš prisluhniti svoji notranjosti," mu je svetovala Anja, medtem ko sta sedela v meditativni sobi.
En: "If you want to find peace, you must listen to your inner self," Anja advised him as they sat in the meditation room.

Sl: "Sprejmi neznano.
En: "Embrace the unknown."

Sl: "Matjaž se je trudil slediti njenim nasvetom, a notranji boj je bil močan.
En: Matjaž tried to follow her advice, but the internal struggle was strong.

Sl: Razum mu je govoril, naj se vrne domov in poišče zdravniško pomoč.
En: His mind told him to return home and seek medical help.

Sl: Srce ga je vabilo, naj ostane in najde svojo notranjo resnico.
En: His heart invited him to stay and find his inner truth.

Sl: Neko jutro je med meditacijo vodila Anja skupino v globoko sprostitev.
En: One morning during meditation, Anja led the group into deep relaxation.

Sl: Matjaž je zaprl oči in začutil, kako ga preplavlja mir.
En: Matjaž closed his eyes and felt a peace wash over him.

Sl: Nenadoma je doživel vizijo.
En: Suddenly, he experienced a vision.

Sl: Videti je bilo, kot da plava po rekah njegovih strahov.
En: It was as if he were swimming through the rivers of his fears.

Sl: Skozi meglice je začutil, da ga vodi svetloba, ki je del njega.
En: Through the mists, he felt guided by a light that was part of him.

Sl: Videti je bilo vse, kar je zamudil zaradi svojih skrbi.
En: He saw everything he had missed because of his worries.

Sl: Ko je odprl oči, je bil poln novih spoznanj.
En: When he opened his eyes, he was full of new realizations.

Sl: Videl je jasnost, ki jo je iskal — sprejeti nepredvidljivo, da živi v trenutku.
En: He saw the clarity he had been searching for — to embrace the unpredictable and live in the moment.

Sl: Anja mu je nežno stisnila roko.
En: Anja gently squeezed his hand.

Sl: "Ti že veš, kaj ti je treba početi.
En: "You already know what you need to do."

Sl: "Matjaž se je odločil za ravnotežje.
En: Matjaž decided to seek balance.

Sl: Vrnil se bo domov, nadaljeval bo z zdravniškimi pregledi, a tudi vajami umirjanja, ki jih je spoznal tukaj.
En: He would return home, continue with medical consultations, but also practice the calming exercises he had learned here.

Sl: Sprejel bo negotovost in iskal mir.
En: He would embrace uncertainty and seek peace.

Sl: Teden je minil, in Matjaž je zapustil umik.
En: A week passed, and Matjaž left the retreat.

Sl: Hvaležen je bil Bojanu in Anji.
En: He was grateful to Bojan and Anja.

Sl: Ko je zopet hodil po poti mimo jesenskih dreves, so bile njegove misli jasne.
En: As he once again walked the path past the autumn trees, his thoughts were clear.

Sl: Njegovo potovanje se je šele začelo, a sedaj je vedel, da mu življenje prinaša več, kot lahko razume.
En: His journey had just begun, but now he knew that life brings more than he could understand.

Sl: Odšel je iz Celja z novim smislom in spokojem, pripravljen sprejeti prihodnost z odprtim srcem.
En: He left Celje with a new sense of purpose and peace, ready to embrace the future with an open heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• mists: meglice
• serene: spokojno
• retreat: umik
• heavy: težko
• vision: vid
• refuge: zatočišče
• frightened: strašilo
• clarity: jasnost
• healer: zdravilka
• wisdom: modrost
• embrace: sprejmi
• internal struggle: notranji boj
• guided: vodi
• realizations: spoznanj
• unpredictable: nepredvidljivo
• squeezed: stisnila
• balance: ravnotežje
• calming: umirjanja
• uncertainty: negotovost
• grateful: hvaležen
• autumn: jesenskih
• clear: jasne
• journey: potovanje
• purpose: smislom
• future: prihodnost
• shone: sijalo
• created: ustvarjala
• complex: kompleks
• medical: zdravniškimi
• passed: minil

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Secrets: A Journey Beneath the Postojnska Cave
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-09-23-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Vroča jesenska megla je objemala dolino, ko so se Gregor, Maja in Tine odločili obiskati Postojnsko jamo.
En: The hot autumn mist embraced the valley as Gregor, Maja, and Tine decided to visit the Postojnska jama cave.

Sl: Gregor je bil poln pričakovanja, medtem ko je Maja ljubeče govorila o zgodovini jame.
En: Gregor was full of anticipation, while Maja lovingly talked about the cave's history.

Sl: Tine pa je že pripravljal svoj fotoaparat, da bi ujel naravne lepote kapnikov.
En: Tine was already preparing his camera to capture the natural beauty of the stalactites.

Sl: V zraku je bilo čutiti skrivnostno vzdušje, kot da bi jih jama vabila globlje.
En: There was a mysterious atmosphere in the air, as if the cave was inviting them deeper.

Sl: Svetloba svetilk se je lomila po vlažnih stenah jame, ko jih je Maja vodila naprej.
En: The light from the lamps fractured across the damp walls of the cave as Maja led them forward.

Sl: Nenadoma se je Tine spotaknil in padel ob stran.
En: Suddenly, Tine stumbled and fell to the side.

Sl: Z roko je pomotoma dotaknil nekaj trdega, kar ni bilo kamen.
En: With his hand, he accidentally touched something hard that was not a rock.

Sl: Vsi trije so se zdrznili, ko so zagledali nenavaden artefakt, potopljen v steno.
En: All three of them flinched when they saw an unusual artifact embedded in the wall.

Sl: Bil je to starinski kos kovine, prekrit z nenavadnimi simboli, ki jih še nobeden izmed njih ni videl.
En: It was an antique piece of metal, covered in strange symbols that none of them had ever seen.

Sl: "To je fascinantno!
En: "This is fascinating!"

Sl: " je dahnil Gregor, njegov notranji arheolog je bil navdušen.
En: gasped Gregor, his inner archaeologist was thrilled.

Sl: "Moramo ugotoviti, od kod je to.
En: "We must find out where this is from."

Sl: " Maja je opazila njegov navdušen izraz.
En: Maja noticed his enthusiastic expression.

Sl: "Ampak, Gregor, to je lahko nevarno," je opozorila, medtem ko je Tine neprepričano opazoval prek kamere.
En: "But, Gregor, this could be dangerous," she warned, while Tine watched uncertainly through his camera.

Sl: "Slišala sem govore o ljudeh, ki ne želijo, da te reči pridejo na svetlo.
En: "I've heard whispers about people who don’t want these things brought to light."

Sl: "Kljub svarilom je že v Gregorjevi glavi tlela ideja.
En: Despite the warnings, an idea was already forming in Gregor's mind.

Sl: Morali so izvedeti več.
En: They had to find out more.

Sl: V istem trenutku so se v daljavi zaslišali koraki.
En: At the same moment, footsteps were heard in the distance.

Sl: Mračna figura je stopila iz senc.
En: A shadowy figure emerged from the darkness.

Sl: "Stran od tega," je zasikal glas, poln nejevolje.
En: "Stay away from that," hissed a voice full of irritation.

Sl: "Ne smete se vmešavati.
En: "You must not interfere."

Sl: "Gregor je za trenutek pomislil na to, da bi zadevo prepustil oblastem, a hrepenenje po razkritju skrivnosti je bilo premočno.
En: Gregor thought for a moment about handing the matter over to the authorities, but the desire to uncover the mystery was too strong.

Sl: Odločil se je: "Skrivaj bo najlažje.
En: He decided: "Secretly will be easiest."

Sl: "Zbral je svoje prijatelje in skupaj so se spustili globlje v jamo.
En: He gathered his friends, and together they went deeper into the cave.

Sl: Po več zavojih in ozkih tunelih so odkrili skrito sobano.
En: After several twists and narrow tunnels, they discovered a hidden chamber.

Sl: Na stenah so zagledali iste simbole kot na artefaktu, le da so tu tvorili starodavno zgodbo.
En: On the walls, they saw the same symbols as on the artifact, but here they formed an ancient story.

Sl: Vsi trije so začutili, da so blizu prelomnega odkritja.
En: All three of them felt they were close to a groundbreaking discovery.

Sl: Gregor je zastal, osupel, ko je spojil koščke uganke, ki je vodila k Slovenski ljudski legendi.
En: Gregor paused, stunned, as he pieced together the puzzle leading to a Slovenian folk legend.

Sl: Zvestoba Maje in Tinetova podpora sta ga prepričali, da bo moči lepe prijateljstvo.
En: The loyalty of Maja and Tine's support convinced him that the power of true friendship would prevail.

Sl: Odločil se je deliti svoje odkritje z zgodovinskim društvom.
En: He decided to share his discovery with the historical society.

Sl: Njegova poštenost in spoštovanje do preteklosti sta mu odprla vrata do novih priložnosti.
En: His honesty and respect for the past opened doors to new opportunities for him.

Sl: Gregor je spoznal, da je vrednost zgodovine večja kot osebni motiv.
En: Gregor realized that the value of history was greater than personal motives.

Sl: Ko je hodil iz jame navzgor, obsijan s prvim resnim vzdiškom svetlobe, je vedel, da je prav ravnal.
En: As he walked out of the cave, illuminated by the first serious glimpse of light, he knew he had acted rightly.

Sl: Ne le, da si je pridobil spoštovanje, ampak tudi trdno, neprecenljivo lekcijo življenja.
En: Not only had he gained respect, but also a solid, invaluable life lesson.

Sl: Jama je spet zaživela v svojem mirnem, skrivnostnem življenju, a Gregorjev notranji svet je bil bogatejši in svetlejši.
En: The cave resumed its quiet, mysterious life, but Gregor's inner world was richer and brighter.


Vocabulary Words:

• mist: megla
• embraced: objemala
• anticipation: pričakovanje
• stalactites: kapniki
• mysterious: skrivnostno
• fractured: lomila
• damp: vlažnih
• stumbled: spotaknil
• artifact: artefakt
• embedded: potopljen
• ancient: starodavno
• symbols: simboli
• fascinating: fascinantno
• archaeologist: arheolog
• enthusiastic: navdušen
• dangerous: nevarno
• interfere: vmešavati
• desire: hrepenenje
• uncover: razkritju
• secretly: skrivaj
• chamber: sobano
• twists: zavojih
• narrow: ozkih
• legend: legenda
• loyalty: zvestoba
• opportunities: priložnosti
• personal: osebni
• motive: motiv
• glimpse: vzdiškom
• illuminated: obsijan

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Breathless Tale by Lake Bled: Courage Under Autumn Skies
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-09-22-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Pod jesenskim nebom, obdanim z barvami rdečih, oranžnih in rumenih listov, je bilo jezero Bled videti kot iz pravljice.
En: Under the autumn sky, surrounded by the colors of red, orange, and yellow leaves, jezero Bled looked like something out of a fairy tale.

Sl: Neža, oborožena s svojim fotoaparatom, je želela ujeti lepoto tega prizora.
En: Neža, armed with her camera, wanted to capture the beauty of this scene.

Sl: Bil je pozni oktober, ko se je narava ob jezeru kazala v vsej svoji veličini.
En: It was late October, when nature by the lake was showing itself in all its grandeur.

Sl: Tomaž, njen mlajši brat, se je navdušeno sprehajal ob obali.
En: Tomaž, her younger brother, was eagerly walking along the shore.

Sl: Matej, Nežin zvest prijatelj, ju je spremljal in pazil, da se Tomažu karkoli ne bi zgodilo.
En: Matej, Neža's loyal friend, accompanied them, making sure nothing happened to Tomaž.

Sl: Neža je poistovetila svoj fotoaparat in ga obrnila k gradu, ki je kraljeval na pečini.
En: Neža adjusted her camera and pointed it at the castle, reigning on the cliff.

Sl: "Matej, pazi na Tomaža," je rekla, medtem ko je iskala pravi kot za fotografijo.
En: "Matej, watch Tomaž," she said while searching for the right angle for the photo.

Sl: V tistem trenutku je Tomaž ugriznil v nekaj, kar je očitno vzelo njegov dih.
En: At that moment, Tomaž bit into something that obviously took his breath away.

Sl: Njegov obraz je začel zatekati in oči so se mu zasolzile.
En: His face started to swell, and his eyes welled with tears.

Sl: Matej je takoj priskočil k njemu.
En: Matej immediately rushed to him.

Sl: "To je alergijska reakcija!
En: "It's an allergic reaction!"

Sl: " je zavpil, trenutek pred njim pa je bil cel svet.
En: he shouted, with the whole world ahead of him.

Sl: Neži je srce divje razbijalo.
En: Neža's heart was pounding wildly.

Sl: Bala se je teh situacij, a vedela je, da mora ohraniti mir.
En: She feared such situations, but she knew she had to stay calm.

Sl: "Sledim ti, Matej," je rekla, glas ji je bil slaboten, a odločen.
En: "I'm with you, Matej," she said, her voice weak but determined.

Sl: Matej je hitel po torbo z zdravili, ki jo je vedno imel s sabo.
En: Matej hurried to get his bag with medicine, which he always carried with him.

Sl: "Neža, pazi ga, medtem ko poiščem škatlico.
En: "Neža, watch him while I find the box."

Sl: " Neža je sledila Matejevim navodilom in držala brata v naročju.
En: Neža followed Matej's instructions and held her brother in her arms.

Sl: Strah jo je hromil, a občutila je novo moč, ki ji je pritekala skozi žile.
En: Fear paralyzed her, but she felt new strength flowing through her veins.

Sl: Ko je Matej hitro našel zdravilo, je začel Tomaža oskrbovati.
En: When Matej quickly found the medicine, he began attending to Tomaž.

Sl: "Neža, pokliči reševalce," ji je rekel, in njen um je prestavil v višjo prestavo.
En: "Neža, call the paramedics," he told her, and her mind shifted into high gear.

Sl: Njene roke so drhtele, ko je segla po telefon.
En: Her hands trembled as she reached for her phone.

Sl: Uspela je poklicati, medtem ko je ves čas šepetala Tomažu: "Vse bo v redu, brat.
En: She managed to call, all the while whispering to Tomaž, "Everything will be okay, brother."

Sl: "Zvok siren je prelomil spokojno tišino ob jezeru.
En: The sound of sirens broke the serene silence by the lake.

Sl: Reševalci so prispeli, Tomaža so hitro stabilizirali, in po nekaj minutah je že sedel z nasmehom, ki je kazal olajšanje na njegovem obrazu.
En: The paramedics arrived, quickly stabilized Tomaž, and after a few minutes, he was sitting with a smile of relief on his face.

Sl: Ko so se reševalci odpeljali, je Neža globoko vdihnila in se ozrla po pokrajini.
En: As the paramedics drove away, Neža took a deep breath and looked around the landscape.

Sl: "Hvala, Matej," mu je rekla s toplim nasmehom.
En: "Thank you, Matej," she said with a warm smile.

Sl: "Naučila sem se zaupati in ohraniti mir.
En: "I learned to trust and keep calm."

Sl: "Matej ji je pokimal.
En: Matej nodded to her.

Sl: "Pravi tim smo," je odgovoril.
En: "We make a great team," he replied.

Sl: Tomaž je veselo pristavil: "Nikoli več ne bom jedel, ne da bi bil prepričan, da je varno!
En: Tomaž cheerfully added, "I'll never eat again without being sure it's safe!"

Sl: "Neža je še enkrat vzela fotoaparat in posnela čudovit posnetek blejskega jezera, zdaj obarvanega z jesensko svetlobo.
En: Neža once again picked up her camera and took a beautiful shot of blejsko jezero, now colored by the autumn light.

Sl: Medtem ko so sedeli na obali, je čutila, da je kljub temu, da so se stvari vrtele okoli Tomaža, tudi ona nekaj zmagala.
En: As they sat by the shore, she felt that even though things had revolved around Tomaž, she had also won something.

Sl: Njena strahova pred neredom in paniko sta počasi bledela, tako kot sončni zahod, ki je osvetlil dan, poln spominov, ki jih nikoli ne bo pozabila.
En: Her fears of chaos and panic were slowly fading, just like the sunset that lit up a day full of memories she would never forget.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesensk
• surrounded: obdan
• leaves: listov
• fairy tale: pravljice
• armed: oborožen
• grandiosity: veličina
• shore: obala
• loyal: zvest
• reigning: kraljeval
• cliff: pečina
• eagerly: navdušeno
• angle: kot
• obviously: očitno
• swell: zatekati
• tears: solze
• allergic reaction: alergijska reakcija
• weak: slaboten
• determined: odločen
• attending: oskrbovati
• high gear: višja prestava
• trembled: drhteti
• serene silence: spokojna tišina
• stabilized: stabilizirati
• relief: olajšanje
• breathed: vdihniti
• landscape: pokrajina
• trust: zaupati
• panicked: paniko
• chaos: nered
• faded: bledel

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: When Trust Falls: A Heartfelt Journey at Lake Bled
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-09-21-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Jesen je obarvala okoliš jezera Bled v zlato in rdeče barve.
En: Autumn painted the surroundings of Lake Bled in gold and red colors.

Sl: Listje na drevesih je nežno šumelo v vetru, voda je bila mirna in čista.
En: The leaves on the trees gently rustled in the wind, the water was calm and clear.

Sl: Matej, Anja in Tomaž so se z avtobusom pripeljali na izlet.
En: Matej, Anja, and Tomaž had taken a bus for a trip.

Sl: Matej se je veselil dneva brez skrbi.
En: Matej was looking forward to a carefree day.

Sl: V zadnjem času ga je stres iz službe popolnoma izčrpal.
En: Lately, stress from work had completely exhausted him.

Sl: Komaj je čakal, da se umakne v naravo.
En: He couldn't wait to retreat into nature.

Sl: "Matej, si pripravljen?
En: "Matej, are you ready?"

Sl: " je vprašala Anja, ko sta stala na začetku poti.
En: asked Anja as they stood at the beginning of the trail.

Sl: Bila je previdna kot vedno, a se je veselila dneva z Matejem in Tomažem.
En: She was cautious as always, yet she was looking forward to the day with Matej and Tomaž.

Sl: "Seveda," je odgovoril Matej z nasmehom.
En: "Of course," replied Matej with a smile.

Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo polno pričakovanja.
En: His heart was full of anticipation.

Sl: Tomaž, njegov samozavestni bratranec, jih je vodil po poti.
En: Tomaž, his confident cousin, was leading them along the path.

Sl: Bil je izkušen pohodnik in znal je vse skrite poti okoli Bleda.
En: He was an experienced hiker and knew all the hidden trails around Bled.

Sl: Sprva se je vse zdelo popolno.
En: At first, everything seemed perfect.

Sl: Pogovarjali so se, smejali in občudovali razglede.
En: They talked, laughed, and admired the views.

Sl: Anja je fotografirala vsak kotiček, Tomaž je razlagal zgodbe iz svojih preteklih pohodov.
En: Anja was photographing every corner, Tomaž was recounting stories from his past hikes.

Sl: A Matej je začutil rahlo omotico.
En: But Matej felt a slight dizziness.

Sl: Ignoriral je simptom.
En: He ignored the symptom.

Sl: Misel na to, da bi moral uničiti dan, mu ni bila všeč.
En: The thought of ruining the day didn't appeal to him.

Sl: Ko so prišli do vrha hriba, da bi užili razgled, je postalo Mateju res slabo.
En: When they reached the top of the hill to enjoy the view, Matej felt really unwell.

Sl: Svet okoli njega se je začel vrteti.
En: The world around him began to spin.

Sl: "Samo malo utrujen sem," si je šepetal.
En: "Just a little tired," he whispered to himself.

Sl: Anja je opazila, da je Matej tišji kot ponavadi.
En: Anja noticed that Matej was quieter than usual.

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

Sl: " je vprašala, zaskrbljena.
En: she asked, concerned.

Sl: "Ja, ja, samo malo premora potrebujem," je rekel in se naslonil na drevo.
En: "Yeah, yeah, I just need a little break," he said and leaned against a tree.

Sl: Ni želel deliti svojih skrbi.
En: He didn't want to share his worries.

Sl: Tomaž je že hitel naprej in Mateja ignoriral.
En: Tomaž was already rushing ahead and ignored Matej.

Sl: Nenadoma se je Matej zgrudil, njegova omotica je bila premočna.
En: Suddenly, Matej collapsed, his dizziness too strong.

Sl: Z roko si je prijel za glavo, in padel.
En: He clutched his head with his hand and fell.

Sl: Anja je planila k njemu.
En: Anja rushed to him.

Sl: "Matej!
En: "Matej!

Sl: Matej!
En: Matej!"

Sl: " je klicala, medtem ko je Tomaž v strahu stekel nazaj.
En: she called, while Tomaž ran back in fear.

Sl: Hitro so ga prenesli na varno, v senco, in poklicali na pomoč.
En: They quickly moved him to safety, in the shade, and called for help.

Sl: S pomočjo drugih pohodnikov so Mateja uspeli spraviti do bližnje ceste, kjer jih je reševalna služba že čakala.
En: With the help of other hikers, they managed to get Matej to a nearby road, where the rescue service was already waiting.

Sl: Hiter odziv je bil ključnega pomena.
En: Their quick response was crucial.

Sl: Po dnevu, ki se ni iztekel tako, kot je Matej načrtoval, je ležal v bolnici, obkrožen z Anjo in Tomažem.
En: After a day that didn't turn out as Matej had planned, he lay in the hospital, surrounded by Anja and Tomaž.

Sl: Tomaž mu je stisnil roko: "Zakaj nisi nič povedal?
En: Tomaž squeezed his hand: "Why didn't you say anything?"

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

Sl: "Nisem želel pokvariti dneva.
En: "I didn't want to ruin the day.

Sl: Mislil sem, da bo bolje.
En: I thought it would get better."

Sl: "Anja ga je nežno objela: "Smo tvoji prijatelji.
En: Anja gently hugged him: "We're your friends.

Sl: Tu smo, da si pomagamo.
En: We're here to help.

Sl: Nauči se zaupati.
En: Learn to trust."

Sl: "Matej je vedel, da ima prav.
En: Matej knew she was right.

Sl: Naučil se je, da ni le koristno, ampak tudi nujno biti odkrit s tistimi, ki jih imaš rad.
En: He learned that being honest with those you love is not just beneficial, but also essential.

Sl: Z zaupanjem je močnejši.
En: With trust, he felt stronger.

Sl: Jesen je še naprej vladala nad jezerom Bled, toda Matejevo srce je bilo zdaj bolj lahkotno.
En: Autumn continued to reign over Lake Bled, but Matej's heart was now lighter.

Sl: Učil se je zaupati in sprejeti pomoč takrat, ko jo je resnično potreboval.
En: He was learning to trust and accept help when he truly needed it.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesen
• painted: obarvala
• surroundings: okoliš
• rustled: šumelo
• carefree: brez skrbi
• lately: v zadnjem času
• exhausted: izčrpal
• retreat: umakne
• cautious: previdna
• anticipation: pričakovanja
• confident: samozavestni
• experienced: izkušen
• hidden: skrite
• dizziness: omotica
• appeal: bila všeč
• unwell: slabo
• spin: vrteti
• leaned: naslonil
• worries: skrbi
• rushing: hitel
• collapsed: zgrudil
• clutched: prijel
• shade: senco
• rescue: reševalna
• quick: hiter
• response: odziv
• crucial: ključnega pomena
• hospital: bolnica
• hugged: objela
• essential: nujno