Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Fabric Scraps to Friendship: A Halloween Transformation
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Mateja je sedela na postelji v sobi študentskega doma.
En: Mateja was sitting on her bed in her dorm room.

Sl: Okoli nje so bili raztreseni kosi blaga, stare majice in nekaj barvic.
En: Around her were scattered pieces of fabric, old shirts, and a few colored pencils.

Sl: Pred njo je ležala naloga, ki jo je sama sebi zadala: narediti kostum za noč čarovnic.
En: In front of her lay the task she'd set for herself: to make a costume for Halloween.

Sl: V domu je vladalo živahno vzdušje.
En: There was a lively atmosphere in the dorm.

Sl: Po hodnikih so bili obešeni svetleči netopirčki in barvite buče iz papirja.
En: Glittery bats and colorful paper pumpkins were hung in the hallways.

Sl: Mateja je želela nekaj posebnega.
En: Mateja wanted something special.

Sl: Želela je pokazati Luki in Ani, da zmore biti ustvarjalna in zabavna.
En: She wanted to show Luka and Ana that she could be creative and fun.

Sl: V notranjosti je hrepenela po tem, da bi ji prijatelji priznali njen trud in jo sprejeli medse.
En: Inside, she longed for her friends to recognize her effort and accept her among them.

Sl: A žal ni imela veliko denarja za drag kostum.
En: Unfortunately, she didn't have much money for an expensive costume.

Sl: Pogledala je okoli sebe in odločila, da bo uporabila, kar lahko najde.
En: She looked around and decided to use whatever she could find.

Sl: "Pa začnimo," si je rekla in vzela škarje v roke.
En: "Let's get started," she said to herself and took the scissors in hand.

Sl: Iz kosov starih majic je izrezala ušesa in rep.
En: From pieces of old shirts, she cut out ears and a tail.

Sl: Nato je vzela barvice in začela risati po obrazu.
En: Then she took the colored pencils and began drawing on her face.

Sl: Postajala je črno-bela "mačka".
En: She was becoming a black-and-white "cat."

Sl: Ni bilo popolno, ampak bilo je njeno.
En: It wasn't perfect, but it was hers.

Sl: Ko se je zunaj stemnilo, je bila pripravljena.
En: When it got dark outside, she was ready.

Sl: Hodnik je bil poln študentov, ki so se smejali in klepetali.
En: The hallway was full of students laughing and chatting.

Sl: Vsi so se oblačili v svoje najboljše kostume.
En: Everyone was dressing in their best costumes.

Sl: Mateja je počasi stopila iz sobe in se počutila majhno med vsemi temi svetlečimi barvami in zvoki.
En: Mateja slowly stepped out of her room and felt small among all those bright colors and sounds.

Sl: V kotu hodnika sta stala Luka in Ana, ki sta se pogovarjala.
En: In the corner of the hallway stood Luka and Ana, who were talking.

Sl: Mateja je oklevala, preden je pristopila.
En: Mateja hesitated before approaching.

Sl: A Luka jo je opazil prvi.
En: But Luka noticed her first.

Sl: "Hej, poglej, mačka!
En: "Hey, look, a cat!

Sl: Vidiš, kako je kul!
En: See how cool it is!"

Sl: " je rekel Ani.
En: he said to Ana.

Sl: Ana se je nasmehnila.
En: Ana smiled.

Sl: "Res je super, Mateja!
En: "It really is great, Mateja!

Sl: Kje si dobila tako idejo?
En: Where did you get such an idea?"

Sl: " Mateja je pordela in se nasmehnila.
En: Mateja blushed and smiled.

Sl: "Sama sem naredila," je priznala malo ponosno.
En: "I made it myself," she admitted a bit proudly.

Sl: Ko so se pomaknili proti zabavi, je Mateja začutila, da ji teče adrenalin.
En: As they moved towards the party, Mateja felt adrenaline rushing through her.

Sl: Svoj strah je premagala.
En: She had overcome her fear.

Sl: Zabava je bila polna glasbe in smeha.
En: The party was full of music and laughter.

Sl: Mateja je uživala.
En: Mateja enjoyed herself.

Sl: Zdelo se ji je, da diha lažje.
En: She felt like she could breathe easier.

Sl: Ana in Luka sta jo potegnila na plesišče in občutek sprejetosti jo je preplavil.
En: Ana and Luka pulled her onto the dance floor, and a feeling of acceptance washed over her.

Sl: Zjutraj se je zatopila v misli, medtem ko je sedela spet na svoji postelji.
En: In the morning, she was deep in thought while sitting on her bed again.

Sl: Nič ni bilo več isto.
En: Nothing was the same anymore.

Sl: Vedela je, da je pridobila nekaj novega: samozavest in prijatelje, s katerimi se počuti domače.
En: She knew she had gained something new: confidence and friends with whom she felt at home.

Sl: Mateja je veselo planirala naslednje dogodke, na katere so jo že povabili.
En: Mateja happily planned the upcoming events she'd already been invited to.

Sl: V njej je prebival občutek sreče in pripadnosti.
En: Within her, there resided a sense of happiness and belonging.


Vocabulary Words:

• scattered: raztreseni
• fabric: blaga
• pencil: barvica
• lively: živahno
• atmosphere: vzdušje
• glittery: svetleči
• recognize: priznali
• expensive: drag
• scissors: škarje
• cut: izrezala
• drawing: risati
• hallway: hodnik
• chatting: klepetali
• hesitated: oklevala
• approaching: pristopila
• noticed: opazil
• admitted: priznala
• proudly: ponosno
• adrenaline: adrenalin
• fear: strah
• laughter: smeha
• deep in thought: zatopila v misli
• gained: pridobila
• confidence: samozavest
• belonging: pripadnosti
• happiness: sreče
• costume: kostum
• acceptance: sprejetosti
• tail: rep
• overcome: premagala

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Echoes of Autumn: Finding New Beginnings by Blejsko Lake
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Jesen se je počasi naselila okoli Blejskega jezera.
En: Autumn had slowly settled around Blejsko Lake.

Sl: Listi so bili obarvani z odtenki rdeče in zlate, jezero pa je mirno lesketalo pod svetlobo zahajajočega sonca.
En: The leaves were colored in shades of red and gold, and the lake shimmered quietly under the light of the setting sun.

Sl: Miha je hodil po poti ob jezeru, koraki so bili umirjeni, a misli težke.
En: Miha walked along the path by the lake, his steps were steady but his thoughts heavy.

Sl: Želel si je miru v sebi, a sence preteklosti so ga še vedno preganjale.
En: He desired peace within himself, but the shadows of the past still haunted him.

Sl: Na isti poti je hodila Katja.
En: On the same path was Katja.

Sl: Njene oči so z zanimanjem opazovale naravo.
En: Her eyes were curiously observing nature.

Sl: Iskala je navdih, nekaj, kar bi ji dalo svež pogled na umetnost, ki se je vse bolj zdela suhoparna.
En: She was searching for inspiration, something that would give her a fresh perspective on art, which increasingly seemed dull.

Sl: Ko se je ustavila ob ograji in gledala proti cerkvici na Blejskem otoku, je pomislila, kako majhna in krhka je njena kreativnost v primerjavi s to mogočnostjo narave.
En: As she stopped by the railing and looked toward the church on Blejsko Island, she thought about how small and fragile her creativity seemed compared to the grandeur of nature.

Sl: Miha je opazil Katjo, ko se je približal.
En: Miha noticed Katja as he approached.

Sl: Nekaj v njeni drži ga je pritegnilo.
En: Something about her stance intrigued him.

Sl: Počutil se je, kot da stoji pred neko staro, a še vedno neraziskano sliko.
En: He felt as if he was standing before an old, yet still unexplored painting.

Sl: "Pozdravljena," je poskusno rekel, in Katja se je ozrla proti njemu.
En: "Hello," he said tentatively, and Katja looked towards him.

Sl: "Živijo," je odgovorila s toplim nasmehom.
En: "Hi," she replied with a warm smile.

Sl: "Čudovito je danes, kajne?
En: "It's beautiful today, isn't it?"

Sl: " je vprašal Miha in pogledal proti jezeru.
En: Miha asked, looking towards the lake.

Sl: Katja je pokimala in se že navdušeno pogovarjala o barvah jeseni in umetniški navdihi, ki so jih te ponujale.
En: Katja nodded and was already eagerly discussing the colors of autumn and the artistic inspirations they offered.

Sl: Miha je na začetku le poslušal, a potem začel deliti svoja razmišljanja in premlevanja o življenju.
En: Miha initially just listened, but then began to share his musings and reflections on life.

Sl: Katjo je njegova iskrenost presenetila.
En: Katja was surprised by his sincerity.

Sl: "Zakaj ne pustiš preteklosti za sabo?
En: "Why don't you let go of the past?"

Sl: " je vprašala preprosto, z iskreno radovednostjo.
En: she asked simply, with genuine curiosity.

Sl: Miha je nekaj časa molčal.
En: Miha was silent for a moment.

Sl: Njegova duša je nihala med pogumom in strahom.
En: His soul wavered between courage and fear.

Sl: Nato je globoko vzdihnil in rekel: "Mislim, da si res želim spremembe.
En: Then he took a deep breath and said, "I think I really want a change.

Sl: Samo ne vem, kje začeti.
En: I just don't know where to start."

Sl: "Katja se je nasmehnila in rekla: "Včasih moramo le sprejeti, kar je bilo, da lahko ustvarimo novo zgodbo.
En: Katja smiled and said, "Sometimes we just need to accept what was, to create a new story."

Sl: " Njene besede so zvenele kot odgovor, ki ga je Miha dolgo iskal.
En: Her words sounded like the answer Miha had long been seeking.

Sl: Na valu te nove energije je Miha odprl srce.
En: Riding the wave of this new energy, Miha opened his heart.

Sl: Povedal ji je o svojih napakah, o sramu, o želji, da bi znova našel svojo pot.
En: He told her about his mistakes, his shame, his desire to find his path again.

Sl: Katja je poslušala.
En: Katja listened.

Sl: Ko je sonce zahajalo, sta oba še vedno stala ob vodi.
En: As the sun set, they both still stood by the water.

Sl: Miha je čutil, da so padle težke verige.
En: Miha felt the heavy chains had fallen.

Sl: Katja pa je zaznala preprosto resnico, skrito v njunem pogovoru, ki jo je v mislih že začela slikati na platno.
En: Katja perceived a simple truth hidden in their conversation, one she had already begun to paint in her mind onto a canvas.

Sl: "Dobro je bilo pogovoriti se," je dejal Miha, ko je vstajal iz razmisleka.
En: "It was good to talk," Miha said as he arose from his thoughts.

Sl: "Hvala, da si me poslušala.
En: "Thank you for listening."

Sl: " Katja mu je pomežiknila, rekla adijo in šla naprej, domov, z mislimi, ki so bile polne svežih idej.
En: Katja winked at him, said goodbye, and continued on her way home, with thoughts full of new ideas.

Sl: Miha je ostal še trenutek, in nato počasi nadaljeval pot okoli jezera.
En: Miha stayed for a moment, and then slowly continued his walk around the lake.

Sl: Listi so šelesteli pod njegovimi nogami, toda v njem je bila blaženost.
En: The leaves rustled beneath his feet, but inside him, there was a sense of bliss.

Sl: Naslednji koraki v prihodnosti so se zdeli nekoliko lažji.
En: The next steps into the future seemed somewhat lighter.

Sl: Bil je začetek novega poglavja za oba.
En: It was the beginning of a new chapter for both of them.

Sl: Miha je bil bolj upajoč, Katja bolj navdihnjena.
En: Miha felt more hopeful, Katja more inspired.

Sl: Svet okoli jezera je bil še vedno enak, a v srcu obeh se je veliko spremenilo.
En: The world around the lake remained the same, but in the hearts of both, much had changed.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesen
• settled: naselila
• shimmered: lesketalo
• steady: umirjeni
• haunted: preganjale
• curiously: z zanimanjem
• observing: opazovale
• dull: suhoparna
• fragile: krhka
• grandeur: mogočnostjo
• tentatively: poskusno
• sincerity: iskrenost
• courage: pogumom
• wavered: nihala
• bliss: blaženost
• chains: verige
• canvas: platno
• musings: premlevanja
• perspective: pogled
• change: spremembe
• chapter: poglavja
• stroll: hodil
• wavered: nihala
• admit: sprejeti
• reflections: razmišljanja
• eagerly: navdušeno
• path: poti
• intently: pozorno
• strive: želja
• glow: svetlobo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost Manuscripts: Awakening the Writer's Soul
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zoran je stal na obali Blejskega jezera.
En: Zoran stood on the shore of Blejsko jezero.

Sl: Roke so bile sklenjene v žepih plašča, veter mu je mršil lase.
En: His hands were tucked in the pockets of his coat, and the wind was tousling his hair.

Sl: Jezero je bilo mirno, obdano z zlatimi jesenskimi drevesi.
En: The lake was calm, surrounded by golden autumn trees.

Sl: Otok sredi vode je bil zavit v jutranjo meglico.
En: The island in the middle of the water was shrouded in morning mist.

Sl: Zoran je bil pisatelj, vendar so mu besede zadnje čase uhajale.
En: Zoran was a writer, but words had been eluding him lately.

Sl: Navdih ga je zapustil.
En: Inspiration had left him.

Sl: Čutil je praznino.
En: He felt emptiness.

Sl: Nekega jutra pa je Zoran opazil nekaj na obali.
En: One morning, however, Zoran noticed something on the shore.

Sl: Bila je steklenica.
En: It was a bottle.

Sl: Sprehodil se je bližje, sklonil se je in jo izkopal iz peska.
En: He walked closer, bent down, and dug it out of the sand.

Sl: V njej je bil papir.
En: There was a piece of paper inside.

Sl: Zoran je zasijal z radovednostjo.
En: Zoran glowed with curiosity.

Sl: Morda bi ta papir prinesel nov navdih, je pomislil.
En: Perhaps this paper would bring new inspiration, he thought.

Sl: Vedel je, da sam ne bo mogel razumeti starega pisave na papirju.
En: He knew he wouldn't be able to understand the old writing on the paper by himself.

Sl: Odločil se je poiskati pomoč.
En: He decided to seek help.

Sl: Šel je do knjižnice in tam našel Alenko, lokalno knjižničarko.
En: He went to the library and found Alenka, the local librarian.

Sl: Bila je prijazna in vedno pripravljena pomagati.
En: She was kind and always ready to help.

Sl: "Alenka," je začel Zoran s tihim glasom, "našel sem nekaj zanimivega.
En: "Alenka," Zoran began in a quiet voice, "I found something interesting."

Sl: "Alenka je z zanimanjem prisluhnila, ko ji je Zoran pokazal steklenico in njen skrivnostni vsebino.
En: Alenka listened with interest as Zoran showed her the bottle and its mysterious contents.

Sl: Skupaj sta se usedla za mizo v knjižnici.
En: Together, they sat at a table in the library.

Sl: Svetloba je padala na stari papir skozi široka okna.
En: Light fell on the old paper through the wide windows.

Sl: Zoran in Alenka sta se lotila dela.
En: Zoran and Alenka got to work.

Sl: Ure so minevale in vsak trenutek sta bila bližje razumevanju.
En: Hours passed, and every moment they were closer to understanding.

Sl: Besede so počasi dobile pomen.
En: The words slowly took on meaning.

Sl: Končno sta dešifrirala sporočilo.
En: Finally, they deciphered the message.

Sl: To je bila ljubezenska izpoved, stara več desetletij, pisma med ljubimcema, ločenima zaradi vojne.
En: It was a love confession, decades old, letters between lovers separated by war.

Sl: Njuna zgodba je bila polna strasti in bolečine.
En: Their story was full of passion and pain.

Sl: Zoran se je ganil.
En: Zoran was moved.

Sl: Ta zgodba ni bila le navdih.
En: This story was not just inspiration.

Sl: Videti je bilo kot ogledalo njegovih notranjih želja po povezanosti in razumevanju.
En: It seemed like a mirror to his inner desires for connection and understanding.

Sl: Zdaj je imel zgodbo, ki jo je moral povedati svetu.
En: Now he had a story he needed to tell the world.

Sl: V naslednjih tednih je Zoran pisal in pisal.
En: In the following weeks, Zoran wrote and wrote.

Sl: Inspiracija se mu je vrnila s tako močjo, da je komaj dohajal svoje misli z besedami.
En: Inspiration returned to him with such force that he could barely keep up with his thoughts in words.

Sl: Napisal je roman, temeljil ga je na zgodbi, ki sta jo odkrila z Alenko.
En: He wrote a novel, basing it on the story that he and Alenka had discovered.

Sl: Ko je bil roman dokončan, je bil Zoran drugačen človek.
En: When the novel was completed, Zoran was a different person.

Sl: Spoznal je, da pisanje ni le ustvarjanje.
En: He realized that writing was not just about creating.

Sl: Je tudi povezovanje z drugimi, z njihovimi čustvi in njihovimi življenji.
En: It was also about connecting with others, with their emotions and their lives.

Sl: Na koncu je stal spet na obali Blejskega jezera.
En: In the end, he stood once again on the shore of Blejsko jezero.

Sl: Tokrat s knjižico v roki.
En: This time with a book in hand.

Sl: Nasmeh mu je osvetlil obraz.
En: A smile lit up his face.

Sl: Zdaj je razumel pomen resnične človeške povezanosti, in to je dalo smisel njegovemu pisanju in njegovemu življenju.
En: Now he understood the meaning of true human connection, and this gave purpose to his writing and his life.

Sl: Zoran je našel svoj glas in svoj kraj med ljudmi.
En: Zoran had found his voice and his place among people.


Vocabulary Words:

• shore: obala
• tousling: mršil
• surrounded: obdano
• shrouded: zavit
• eluding: uhajale
• emptiness: praznino
• bottle: steklenica
• curiosity: radovednostjo
• inspiration: navdih
• deciphered: dešifrirala
• confession: izpoved
• decades: desetletij
• passion: strasti
• pain: bolečine
• desires: želje
• connection: povezanosti
• understanding: razumevanju
• force: moč
• barely: komaj
• completed: dokončan
• realized: spoznal
• creating: ustvarjanje
• emotions: čustvi
• human: človeške
• connection: povezanosti
• purpose: smisel
• voice: glas
• place: kraj
• dug: izkopal
• glowed: zasijal

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Melodies of Courage: Overcoming Doubt at Ljubljana's Hall
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanska Glasbena akademija je bila polna življenja.
En: The Ljubljana Music Academy was full of life.

Sl: Glasba je prihajala iz vsake sobe in se mešala v hodniku, kot listje, ki ga veter raznaša po parku.
En: Music poured from every room and mingled in the hallway, like leaves scattered by the wind in a park.

Sl: Jesen je prinesla hladne in sveže zračne noči, zlato-rumeno listje pa je pod nogami rahlo škripalo.
En: Autumn brought cold and crisp air nights, and the golden-yellow leaves crunched softly underfoot.

Sl: Matej je sedel sam v kotu velike sobe, držeč svojo violino.
En: Matej sat alone in the corner of a large room, holding his violin.

Sl: Pogledal je noter.
En: He looked inward.

Sl: Napetost je bila že v zraku, saj se je bližal pomemben študentski koncert.
En: Tension was already in the air, as an important student concert was approaching.

Sl: Matej se je globoko vdihnil in postavil lok na strune.
En: Matej took a deep breath and placed the bow on the strings.

Sl: Pogledal je okrog sebe in videl druge študente, ki so vadili, tudi Tjašo, ki je sedela za klavirjem.
En: He looked around and saw other students practicing, including Tjaša, who was seated at the piano.

Sl: Bila je izjemna pianistka, slavna na akademiji zaradi svojega talenta in samozavesti.
En: She was an exceptional pianist, famous at the academy for her talent and confidence.

Sl: A danes je Matej potreboval njeno pogum in nasvet.
En: But today, Matej needed her courage and advice.

Sl: Matej je bil vedno discipliniran, a pogosto ga je mučil dvom vase.
En: Matej had always been disciplined, but often struggled with self-doubt.

Sl: Globoko v sebi je bil prepričan, da bo vsaka napaka na koncertu uničila njegove možnosti pred obiskovalcem ‒ priznanim dirigentom, ki bi lahko povzdignil njegovo glasbeno kariero.
En: Deep down, he was convinced that any mistake at the concert would ruin his chances before the visitor—a renowned conductor who could elevate his music career.

Sl: Matejev nemir je bil skoraj otipljiv.
En: Matej's restlessness was almost palpable.

Sl: Pomislil je, da bi raje kar odšel, a si je nato premislil.
En: He thought about just leaving, but then changed his mind.

Sl: Stopil je k Tjaši, ki je pravkar končala vajo.
En: He approached Tjaša, who had just finished rehearsing.

Sl: "Tjaša, zdi se mi, da ne bom zmogel," je skorajda zašepetal.
En: "Tjaša, it seems I can't do it," he almost whispered.

Sl: "Pogosto se spotikam.
En: "I often stumble.

Sl: Mislim, da bo to težava na koncertu.
En: I think it will be a problem at the concert."

Sl: "Tjaša ga je pozorno pogledala.
En: Tjaša looked at him attentively.

Sl: "Matej, tvoj talent je izjemen.
En: "Matej, your talent is exceptional.

Sl: Morda te to ne prepriča, toda najdi moč v svoji strasti do glasbe.
En: This might not convince you, but find strength in your passion for music.

Sl: Osredotoči se na to, kar obvladaš.
En: Focus on what you excel at."

Sl: "Spet je zgrabil svoj lok.
En: He grabbed his bow again.

Sl: Zaupala mu je in to mu je dalo moč.
En: She believed in him, and that gave him strength.

Sl: Vadila sta skupaj, njeni prsti so letali po tipkah, medtem ko sta njegova iskala popolnost na strunah.
En: They practiced together, her fingers flying over the keys while his sought perfection on the strings.

Sl: Končno je napočil dan koncerta.
En: Finally, the day of the concert arrived.

Sl: Dvorana akademije je bila polna, luči so se počasi zatemnile.
En: The academy hall was full, the lights slowly dimmed.

Sl: Matejeva kolena so se tresla, ko je stopil na oder.
En: Matej's knees trembled as he stepped onto the stage.

Sl: Pogledal je proti Tjaši, ki je bila pripravljena z njim odigrati duo.
En: He looked at Tjaša, who was ready to play a duet with him.

Sl: Občutek treme se je vrnil, a Matej se je spomnil njenih besed in se osredotočil na glasbo.
En: The feeling of stage fright returned, but Matej remembered her words and focused on the music.

Sl: V trenutku, ko je skoraj falil noto, je v sebi premagal strah.
En: In the moment when he almost hit a wrong note, he overcame his fear within.

Sl: Njegova igra je postala strastna, violina je pela.
En: His playing became passionate, the violin sang.

Sl: Dvorana je bila tiha, publika je pozorno poslušala.
En: The hall was silent, the audience listened attentively.

Sl: Ko sta končala, se je oder napolnil z aplavzom.
En: When they finished, the stage filled with applause.

Sl: Obiskovalec, priznani dirigent, je stopil k Mateju po koncertu.
En: The visitor, the renowned conductor, approached Matej after the concert.

Sl: "V tvojih očeh vidim željo.
En: "I see desire in your eyes.

Sl: Tvoja glasba govori," je rekel in mu ponudil priložnost za mentorstvo.
En: Your music speaks," he said, offering him an opportunity for mentorship.

Sl: Matej je bil ganjen.
En: Matej was moved.

Sl: Prvič je zares verjel vase.
En: For the first time, he truly believed in himself.

Sl: Hvaležno se je obrnil k Tjaši.
En: He turned gratefully to Tjaša.

Sl: "Brez tebe mi ne bi uspelo," je priznal.
En: "I couldn't have done it without you," he admitted.

Sl: Spoznal je moč zaupanja v lastne sposobnosti in pomen prijateljstva.
En: He realized the power of trust in one's own abilities and the importance of friendship.

Sl: Jesenski listi so še naprej padali, a za Mateja, je bil ta večer začetek novega obdobja.
En: The autumn leaves continued to fall, but for Matej, that evening marked the beginning of a new era.


Vocabulary Words:

• academy: akademija
• mingled: mešala
• scattered: raznaša
• autumn: jesen
• crunched: škripalo
• underfoot: pod nogami
• tension: napetost
• inward: noter
• pianist: pianistka
• confidence: samozavesti
• disciplined: discipliniran
• self-doubt: dvom vase
• renowned: priznanim
• conductor: dirigentom
• elevate: povzdignil
• restlessness: nemir
• palpable: otipljiv
• rehearsing: vajo
• whispered: zašepetal
• stumble: spotikam
• excellence: obvladaš
• trembled: tresla
• stage fright: trema
• falter: falil
• attentively: pozorno
• applause: aplavzom
• mentorship: mentorstvo
• gratefully: hvaležno
• trust: zaupanja
• capabilities: sposobnosti

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Scenic Hike and an Unexpected Lesson at Lake Bled
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Meglice so se počasi dvigale nad jezero Bled, razkrivale so pogled na otok s cerkvijo sredi jezera.
En: The mists were slowly rising over lake Bled, revealing a view of the island with a church in the middle of the lake.

Sl: Jesensko listje okoli jezera je bilo živo rdeče in oranžno.
En: The autumn leaves around the lake were a vibrant red and orange.

Sl: Maja in Anže sta hodila ob obali, z nahrbtniki in palicami v rokah.
En: Maja and Anže were walking along the shore, backpacks and walking sticks in hand.

Sl: "Dan je res prelep za pohodništvo," je rekla Maja, pri čemer je skrivala bolečico v glasu.
En: "The day is really beautiful for hiking," said Maja, masking the pain in her voice.

Sl: Občudovala je okolico, njen obraz pa je bil bel.
En: She admired the surroundings, but her face was pale.

Sl: "Je res, ampak ne izgledaš dobro.
En: "It is, but you don't look well.

Sl: Si prepričana, da si v redu?
En: Are you sure you're okay?"

Sl: " jo je vprašal Anže, ki ni mogel skriti svoje skrbi.
En: Anže asked, unable to hide his concern.

Sl: Maja je prikimala in se nasmehnila.
En: Maja nodded and smiled.

Sl: "Samo malo sem utrujena, želim priti do tiste razgledne točke.
En: "I'm just a bit tired, I want to reach that lookout point.

Sl: Potem se vrneva," je zagotovila.
En: Then we'll head back," she assured him.

Sl: Toda Anže je videl, da njena hoja ni več tako energična.
En: But Anže noticed her steps were no longer energetic.

Sl: Njena odločnost ga je skrbela.
En: Her determination worried him.

Sl: Pot sta nadaljevala po poti, obdajala sta ju vetrič in šelestenje suhih listov pod nogami.
En: They continued along the path, surrounded by a gentle breeze and the rustle of dry leaves underfoot.

Sl: Ko sta se vse bližala razgledni točki, je Maja nenadoma zastala.
En: As they got closer to the lookout point, Maja suddenly stopped.

Sl: Njena glava je bila težka, svet se je začel vrteti.
En: Her head felt heavy, and the world began to spin.

Sl: "Maja," je zavpil Anže, ko jo je videl, kako kleca.
En: "Maja," shouted Anže as he saw her kneel down.

Sl: Pohitel je k njej in jo ujel, preden je padla na tla.
En: He rushed to her and caught her before she fell to the ground.

Sl: "Oprosti, Anže.
En: "Sorry, Anže...

Sl: Zelo slabo mi je," je zašepetala in zaprla oči.
En: I'm feeling very unwell," she whispered and closed her eyes.

Sl: V tistem trenutku je Anžeta prešinilo, da njeno stanje ni nekaj, kar lahko spregledata.
En: At that moment, it dawned on Anže that her condition wasn't something they could ignore.

Sl: Poklical je pomoč in ji dal piti vodo, medtem ko jo je držal pokonci.
En: He called for help and gave her some water while holding her up.

Sl: Ko je Maja spet odprla oči, je bila v ambulantnem vozilu.
En: When Maja opened her eyes again, she was in an ambulance.

Sl: Anže je sedel poleg nje, njegova roka je nežno držala njeno.
En: Anže sat next to her, his hand gently holding hers.

Sl: "Mislila sem, da zmorem," je pojasnila tiho.
En: "I thought I could manage," she explained quietly.

Sl: "Pomembno je, da zdaj poskrbiš zase.
En: "The important thing is to take care of yourself now.

Sl: Še bova hodila skupaj, ko boš boljša," je dejal toplo.
En: We'll hike together again when you're better," he said warmly.

Sl: Ambulantno vozilo se je premaknilo, veter zunaj pa je prinašal vonj jesenskega listja.
En: The ambulance moved, and the wind outside carried the scent of autumn leaves.

Sl: Maja in Anže sta se spogledala, v tihem razumevanju, da bo njuno naslednje potovanje drugačno.
En: Maja and Anže exchanged a look, in silent understanding that their next journey would be different.

Sl: Ta izkušnja jima je pokazala, kako krhki so lahko načrti.
En: This experience showed them how fragile plans can be.

Sl: Naslednji teden, ko se je bližal praznik Vseh svetih, sta se znova srečala pri kavi.
En: The following week, as All Saints' Day approached, they met again over coffee.

Sl: Maja je bila vidno boljša in sproščena.
En: Maja was visibly better and more relaxed.

Sl: "Naslednjič bom poslušala svoje telo in prijatelje," se je zasmejala.
En: "Next time, I'll listen to my body and friends," she laughed.

Sl: Anže je prikimal, vesel, da se je njegova prijateljica naučila pomembno lekcijo.
En: Anže nodded, glad that his friend had learned an important lesson.

Sl: In tako sta prijatelja na obali jezera Bled doživela nepozaben dan, ki jima je pokazal pomen skrbi zase in za druge.
En: And so, the friends on the shore of lake Bled had an unforgettable day that taught them the importance of taking care of themselves and others.

Sl: Njuna pustolovščina se bo še nadaljevala, a tokrat bolj preudarno in z razumevanjem, da je zdravje najpomembnejše.
En: Their adventure would continue, but this time more thoughtfully, understanding that health is paramount.


Vocabulary Words:

• mists: meglice
• revealing: razkrivale
• vibrant: živo
• shore: obala
• backpack: nahrbtnik
• masking: skrivala
• pale: bel
• concern: skrb
• energetic: energicna
• determination: odločnost
• breeze: vetrič
• rustle: šelestenje
• underfoot: pod nogami
• kneel: kleca
• ambulance: ambulantno vozilo
• manage: zmorem
• scent: vonj
• fragile: krhki
• approached: bližal
• relaxed: sproščena
• experience: izkušnja
• unforgettable: nepozaben
• adventure: pustolovščina
• heads: glave
• heading: približevati
• assured: zagotovila
• spoil: spregledati
• hold: držal
• important: pomembno
• understanding: razumevanje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Roots and New Beginnings: A Slovenian Homecoming
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Listje je nežno padalo na tla, ko je Jure stopil skozi vrata velike družinske hiše.
En: The leaves gently fell to the ground as Jure stepped through the doors of the large family house.

Sl: Hiša je bila polna ljudi, glasov in smeha.
En: The house was filled with people, voices, and laughter.

Sl: Vonj po sveži potici in šelestenju ognja iz kaminov je napolnil prostor.
En: The scent of fresh potica and the rustling of fire from the fireplaces filled the space.

Sl: Jure se je počutil malo izgubljenega.
En: Jure felt a little lost.

Sl: Prišel je iz tujine, da bi spoznal svojo družino in svoje slovenske korenine.
En: He had come from abroad to meet his family and discover his Slovenian roots.

Sl: A vse to mu je bilo novo in malo nenavadno.
En: Yet, all of this was new and somewhat strange to him.

Sl: Na drugi strani sobe je Tanja veselo kramljala s sorodniki.
En: On the other side of the room, Tanja was cheerfully chatting with relatives.

Sl: Kljub svoji veselemu značaju, se je tudi ona počutila nekoliko omejena s pričakovanji majhnega mesta.
En: Despite her cheerful nature, she also felt somewhat confined by the expectations of a small town.

Sl: Pogosto je razmišljala o potovanjih in novih dogodivščinah.
En: She often thought about traveling and new adventures.

Sl: Ko se je Jure pogumno pridružil skupini, ki je igrala staro slovensko glasbo, si je želel najti način, kako se bolj povezati z drugimi.
En: When Jure bravely joined the group playing old Slovenian music, he wished to find a way to connect more with others.

Sl: Tanja pa je v tem videla priložnost, da spozna koga, ki zna gledati širše na svet.
En: Tanja, on the other hand, saw this as an opportunity to meet someone who could look at the world in broader terms.

Sl: Kasneje so se sorodniki zbrali v dnevni sobi, kjer so skupaj delili potovalne zgodbe in izkušnje.
En: Later, the relatives gathered in the living room where they shared travel stories and experiences.

Sl: Tanja je sedla blizu Jureta, radovedna, kaj bi lahko izvedela o njegovih potovanjih.
En: Tanja sat close to Jure, curious about what she might learn about his travels.

Sl: Pogumno se je nagnila naprej: "Jure, povedali so mi, da si veliko prepotoval.
En: She leaned forward bravely: "Jure, I heard you've traveled a lot.

Sl: Kako je v tujini?
En: What is it like abroad?"

Sl: ""Veliko drugače," je odgovoril Jure, "a zmeraj me je nazaj vleklo, da bi vedel, od kod prihaja moja družina.
En: "Very different," Jure replied, "but I always felt drawn back to know where my family comes from.

Sl: Slovenija je tako lepa.
En: Slovenia is so beautiful."

Sl: " Njegove besede so bile iskrene, njegova želja, da najde svoj prostor tu, je bila očitna.
En: His words were sincere, and his desire to find his place here was clear.

Sl: Pogovor z Juretovo iskrenostjo je Tanjo navdušil.
En: The conversation sparked by Jure's sincerity inspired Tanja.

Sl: Skupaj sta se oddaljila od množice, našla tišino na vrtu, obdanem z jesenskimi barvami.
En: Together, they moved away from the crowd and found serenity in the garden, surrounded by autumn colors.

Sl: Oba sta se odprla.
En: They both opened up.

Sl: Jure ji je pripovedoval o svojih popotovanjih, o mestih, ki jih je obiskal, kulture, ki jih je spoznal.
En: Jure told her about his travels, the cities he visited, the cultures he encountered.

Sl: Tanja mu je povedala o svojih sanjah potovati in odkrito raziskovati svet onkraj svojih mej.
En: Tanja spoke of her dreams to travel and openly explore the world beyond her borders.

Sl: Njuna povezanost je rasla, kot so listi jeseni kazali svojo pravo barvo.
En: Their connection grew, just as the autumn leaves showed their true colors.

Sl: Pogovarjala sta se še dolgo v noč, dokler ni bilo treba oditi.
En: They talked long into the night until it was time to leave.

Sl: V objemu so se poslovili, izmenjala sta si kontakte in obljubila, da bosta ohranila stik.
En: They said goodbye with an embrace, exchanged contacts, and promised to keep in touch.

Sl: Morda, nekoč, bosta skupaj odkrivala svet.
En: Perhaps, one day, they would explore the world together.

Sl: Jure je prvič po dolgem času čutil, da pripada nekomu in kraju.
En: For the first time in a long period, Jure felt like he belonged somewhere and to someone.

Sl: Tanja pa je našla nekoga, s katerim deli svoje sanje.
En: Tanja found someone with whom she could share her dreams.

Sl: Oba sta se zavedela, da nove zgodbe in prijateljstva lahko najdemo tudi v objemu domačega kraja.
En: Both realized that new stories and friendships could be found in the embrace of a familiar place.


Vocabulary Words:

• leaves: listje
• ground: tla
• laughter: smeha
• rustling: šelestenju
• fireplace: kamin
• abroad: tujine
• roots: korenine
• confined: omejena
• bravely: pogumno
• connect: povezati
• opportunity: priložnost
• relatives: sorodniki
• sincere: iskrene
• serenity: tišino
• curious: radovedna
• leaned: nagnila
• sincerity: iskrenostjo
• sparked: navdušil
• surrounded: obdanem
• colors: barvami
• encountered: spoznal
• borders: mej
• embrace: objemu
• belonged: pripada
• dreams: sanje
• familiar: domačega
• adventures: dogodivščinah
• expectations: pričakovanji
• discover: spoznal
• gathered: zbrali

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Chasing Legends: An Enchanted Night at Lake Bled
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Dogodek se je začel nekega hladnega jesenskega večera ob Blejskem jezeru.
En: The event began on a chilly autumn evening by Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled).

Sl: Zala je pogledala čez krog dreves, ki so zlatose lesketali v jesenskem listju, in začutila veter, ki ji je pihal skozi lase.
En: Zala looked across the circle of trees, shimmering golden in the autumn foliage, and felt the wind blowing through her hair.

Sl: Bila je odločena.
En: She was determined.

Sl: Tokrat bo zagotovo ujela dokaze o blejskem zmaju.
En: This time, she would surely capture evidence of the Bled dragon.

Sl: "Ljubica, je to res potrebno?
En: "Honey, is this really necessary?"

Sl: " je vprašal Matej, ki je gledal svojo punco z mešanico začudenja in občudovanja.
En: asked Matej, looking at his girlfriend with a mixture of wonder and admiration.

Sl: "Seveda, Matej.
En: "Of course, Matej.

Sl: To je priložnost.
En: This is an opportunity.

Sl: Noč čarovnic je posebej magična," mu je odgovorila Zala z iskrivimi očmi.
En: Halloween is especially magical," replied Zala with sparkling eyes.

Sl: Poleg njiju je stal Boris, njihov prijatelj z bujno domišljijo.
En: Beside them stood Boris, their friend with an imaginative flair.

Sl: Nosil je velik plašč, poln žepkov, polnih nenavadnih pripomočkov.
En: He wore a large coat, full of pockets stuffed with unusual gadgets.

Sl: Iz enega je izvlekel nekaj, kar je izgledalo kot rog.
En: From one, he pulled out something that looked like a horn.

Sl: "To je zmajev klic," je rekel Boris s širokim nasmehom.
En: "This is the dragon's call," said Boris with a wide smile.

Sl: "Prepričan sem, da bo deloval.
En: "I'm sure it will work."

Sl: "Matej je zavzdihnil, vendar ni rekel nič.
En: Matej sighed but said nothing.

Sl: Vedel je, da je ta večer pomemben za Zalo.
En: He knew this evening was important for Zala.

Sl: Čeprav ni verjel v zmaja, ji ni hotel pokvariti upanja.
En: Although he didn't believe in the dragon, he didn't want to spoil her hope.

Sl: Skupaj so se odpravili na izlet proti jezeru.
En: Together, they set out on a trip toward the lake.

Sl: Megla je ležala tiho kot tančica nad serenosjo vodo, otok s cerkvico pa se je zdel skorajda nadnaraven.
En: The fog lay quietly like a veil over the serene water; the island with the church seemed almost supernatural.

Sl: Zala si je predstavljala, kako se bo njen obraz pojavil na naslovnicah časopisov, ko bo dokazala obstoj zmaja.
En: Zala imagined her face appearing on newspaper covers when she would prove the dragon's existence.

Sl: Ko so prispeli do roba jezera, je Boris začel s svojim posebnim ritualom.
En: When they reached the edge of the lake, Boris started his special ritual.

Sl: Oblekel je smešen papirnat kostum zmaja in hrumel, kot da je dejansko zmajev glas.
En: He donned a funny paper dragon costume and roared as if he were truly a dragon's voice.

Sl: Turisti na bližnji poti so se obrnili in ga radovedno opazovali, nekateri pa celo odhajali, prestrašeni nad njegovim početjem.
En: Tourists on the nearby path turned and watched him curiously, some even leaving, frightened by his antics.

Sl: Zala se je komaj zadrževala, da ni bruhnila v smeh, vendar je ostala osredotočena.
En: Zala could barely hold back her laughter but remained focused.

Sl: "Hitro, Matej, pripravi kamero!
En: "Quick, Matej, get the camera ready!"

Sl: " je rekla.
En: she said.

Sl: Ravno v tistem trenutku se je nekaj zasvetlikalo na vodni površini pod svetlobo polne lune.
En: Just at that moment, something glimmered on the water's surface under the full moon's light.

Sl: Zali je srce poskočilo.
En: Zala's heart leaped.

Sl: "Zmaj!
En: "Dragon!"

Sl: " je kriknila in pokazala na valove.
En: she shouted, pointing at the waves.

Sl: Matej je poskusil ujeti trenutek, a ko je pohitel, se je spotaknil ob Borisov papirnat rep in kamerica je zgrmela v vodo, čof!
En: Matej tried to capture the moment, but as he hurried, he tripped over Boris's paper tail, and the camera tumbled into the water, splash!

Sl: Vsi so za trenutek brez besed strmeli v mesto, kjer je kamera izginila.
En: For a moment, they all stared speechlessly at the spot where the camera had vanished.

Sl: Nato je Boris, še vedno v kostumu, dvignil glavo iz vode in se smejal.
En: Then Boris, still in costume, lifted his head from the water and laughed.

Sl: "Mislim, da me je zmaj prevaral," je rekel in se začel smejati.
En: "I think the dragon tricked me," he said, starting to laugh.

Sl: Zala, Matej in Boris so se pričeli smejati.
En: Zala, Matej, and Boris began to laugh.

Sl: Kamera je bila izgubljena, vendar so ugotovili, da je prava dogodivščina v iskanju zmaja in ne samo v dokazu njegovega obstoja.
En: The camera was lost, but they realized that the true adventure was in the search for the dragon and not just in proving its existence.

Sl: Ko so se vračali proti domu, je Zala začutila, da je nekaj našla – ne zmajev dokaz, ampak neprecenljiv spomin na prijateljstvo in smeh.
En: As they returned home, Zala felt that she had found something—not dragon evidence, but priceless memories of friendship and laughter.

Sl: Njeno srce je bilo polno in vedela je, da so bili skupaj del legende tudi brez fotografij.
En: Her heart was full, and she knew they were part of the legend even without photographs.

Sl: Blejsko jezero je znova umirjeno valovalo pod meglenim plaščem, pripravljeno na naslednjo pustolovščino, ki bi jo morda kdo zaznal med njegovimi skrivnostnimi globinami.
En: Blejsko jezero once again calmly rippled under the foggy veil, ready for the next adventure that someone might perceive in its mysterious depths.


Vocabulary Words:

• chilly: hladnega
• autumn: jesenskega
• foliage: listju
• determined: odločena
• capture: ujela
• necessary: potrebno
• glimmered: zasvetlikalo
• shimmering: lesketali
• wonder: začudenja
• admiration: občudovanja
• sparkling: iskrivimi
• imaginative: domišljijo
• gadgets: pripomočkov
• veil: tančica
• serene: serenosjo
• supernatural: nadnaraven
• tripped: spotaknil
• ritual: ritualom
• curiously: radovedno
• antics: početjem
• discouraged: pokvariti
• prove: dokazala
• laughed: smejali
• precious: neprecenljiv
• legend: legende
• magical: magična
• adventure: pustolovščina
• mysterious: skrivnostnimi
• existence: obstoj
• capture: ujela

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Breaking Boundaries: Saving the Forests of Triglavski
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Pod krošnjami zlato-rdečih listov je Matija hodil skozi Triglavski narodni park.
En: Under the canopy of golden-red leaves, Matija walked through Triglavski narodni park.

Sl: Bil je jesen.
En: It was autumn.

Sl: V zraku je bil vonj po svežih listih.
En: The air was filled with the scent of fresh leaves.

Sl: Matija je bil okoljski znanstvenik.
En: Matija was an environmental scientist.

Sl: Vsak dan je skrbel za naše gozdove.
En: Every day, he cared for our forests.

Sl: Čakal ga je nov izziv.
En: A new challenge awaited him.

Sl: Gozd ni bil varen.
En: The forest was not safe.

Sl: Znaki škode so bili povsod.
En: Signs of damage were everywhere.

Sl: Matija je vedel, da mora hitro ukrepati.
En: Matija knew he had to act quickly.

Sl: Denarja je bilo premalo in časa še manj.
En: There was not enough money, and even less time.

Sl: A njegova ljubezen do narave je bila premočna.
En: But his love for nature was too strong.

Sl: Odločil se je, da bo raziskavo izvedel čez vikend.
En: He decided to conduct his research over the weekend.

Sl: Tudi brez dovoljenja.
En: Even without permission.

Sl: Vedel je, da je tveganje veliko, a je verjel, da je nujno.
En: He knew the risk was great, but he believed it was necessary.

Sl: Rok in Ana sta prišla pomagat.
En: Rok and Ana came to help.

Sl: Rok je bil dober s tehnologijo.
En: Rok was good with technology.

Sl: Ana je imela izkušnje s pisanjem poročil.
En: Ana had experience with writing reports.

Sl: Skupaj so lahko več dosegli.
En: Together, they could achieve more.

Sl: Njihova pot je bila dolga.
En: Their journey was long.

Sl: Hladne kapljice dežja so jih opozarjale, da je jesen res tukaj.
En: Cold raindrops reminded them that autumn was truly here.

Sl: V gozdu so našli več vzorcev.
En: In the forest, they found several samples.

Sl: Matija je med hojo opazil nekaj nenavadnega.
En: While walking, Matija noticed something unusual.

Sl: Našel je veliko invazivno rastlino.
En: He found a large invasive plant.

Sl: Vzela je prostor domačim vrstam.
En: It was taking up space from native species.

Sl: Alarm se je v njem sprožil.
En: An alarm was triggered in him.

Sl: Njegova odločnost je bila jasna.
En: His determination was clear.

Sl: To je bilo tisto, kar je iskal.
En: This was what he was looking for.

Sl: V mrazu so delali še naprej.
En: In the cold, they continued to work.

Sl: Ko se je noč spuščala, so zbrali dovolj podatkov.
En: As night fell, they had gathered enough data.

Sl: Matija je vedel, da so izpolnili nalogo.
En: Matija knew they had completed the task.

Sl: Vrnitvena pot je bila polna pričakovanja.
En: The return journey was full of anticipation.

Sl: Doma je Matija pripravil obsežno poročilo.
En: At home, Matija prepared an extensive report.

Sl: Ana je pomagala z urejanjem.
En: Ana helped with editing.

Sl: Rok je pripravil predstavitev.
En: Rok prepared a presentation.

Sl: Bili so pripravljeni.
En: They were ready.

Sl: Srečanje z oblastmi je bilo ključno.
En: The meeting with the authorities was crucial.

Sl: Matija je govoril odločno.
En: Matija spoke decisively.

Sl: Njegove besede so bile polne resnice.
En: His words were full of truth.

Sl: Ko so končali, je bila soba tiha.
En: When they finished, the room was silent.

Sl: Nato je sledil aplavz.
En: Then applause followed.

Sl: Uspeh.
En: Success.

Sl: Matija je dobil sredstva, ki jih je potreboval.
En: Matija received the funds he needed.

Sl: Njegov trud ni bil zaman.
En: His efforts were not in vain.

Sl: Narava je dobila priložnost, da se obnovi.
En: Nature got the chance to recover.

Sl: Matija se je naučil, da je včasih treba kršiti pravila za pomembnejše cilje.
En: Matija learned that sometimes rules need to be broken for more important goals.

Sl: Pridobil je samozavest, da se bo še naprej boril za zelenje naših gozdov.
En: He gained the confidence to continue fighting for the greenery of our forests.

Sl: Triglavski narodni park se je lahko spet oddahnil.
En: Triglavski narodni park could breathe a sigh of relief again.

Sl: Matija, Rok in Ana so čutili, da so prispevali k nečemu večjemu od sebe.
En: Matija, Rok, and Ana felt they had contributed to something greater than themselves.


Vocabulary Words:

• canopy: krošnje
• leaves: listov
• scent: vonj
• challenge: izziv
• damage: škode
• permission: dovoljenja
• risk: tveganje
• experience: izkušnje
• reminded: opozarjale
• samples: vzorci
• unusual: nenavadnega
• invasive: invazivno
• species: vrstam
• alarm: alarm
• determination: odločnost
• gathered: zbrali
• task: nalogo
• anticipation: pričakovanja
• extensive: obsežno
• editing: urejanjem
• presentation: predstavitev
• crucial: ključno
• decisively: odločno
• funds: sredstva
• in vain: zaman
• recover: obnovi
• confidence: samozavest
• rules: pravila
• goals: cilje
• greater: večjemu

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: How Mateja Blossomed: Winning with Autumn's Simplicity
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanska tržnica je bila polna življenja.
En: The Ljubljana marketplace was full of life.

Sl: Jesenske barve so preplavile mesta, kjer so se tržnice prelivale z živopisnimi pridelki in obrtmi.
En: Autumn colors flooded the spots where the markets blended with vibrant produce and crafts.

Sl: Med vsemi stojnicami je bila Matejina cvetličarna.
En: Among all the stalls was Mateja's flower shop.

Sl: Pripravljala se je na jesenski cvetlični festival.
En: She was preparing for the autumn floral festival.

Sl: Mateja je bila predana in kreativna cvetličarka, a nekaj jo je skrbelo.
En: Mateja was a dedicated and creative florist, but something worried her.

Sl: Ko je postavljala svojo stojnico, je Mateja pogledala na drugo stran, kjer je stal Tomaž.
En: As she set up her stand, Mateja glanced across to where Tomaž stood.

Sl: Njegovi aranžmaji so bili vedno inovativni in privlačni.
En: His arrangements were always innovative and appealing.

Sl: Tomaž ji je bil velik tekmec, znan po svojih izjemnih postavitvah.
En: Tomaž was a major competitor, known for his exceptional displays.

Sl: Poleg tega je Matejo mučil še en problem.
En: Additionally, Mateja was troubled by another issue.

Sl: Pošiljka njenih najpomembnejših rož je bila zadržana.
En: The shipment of her most important flowers had been delayed.

Sl: Sooskačeval je Bojan, njen prijatelj in sosed na tržnici, ki je prodajal ročno izdelane izdelke.
En: Bojan, her friend and neighbor at the market, who sold handmade goods, chimed in.

Sl: Bojan je imel vedno nasvet ali dve za svojo prijateljico.
En: Bojan always had a piece of advice or two for his friend.

Sl: “Mateja,” ji je dejal nekega jutra, medtem ko sta pila kavo, “zakaj ne uporabiš lokalnih cvetlic in jesenskih dekoracij?
En: "Mateja," he said one morning while they were drinking coffee, "why don't you use local flowers and autumn decorations?

Sl: Lahko ti pomagam z okraski iz bučk.
En: I can help you with pumpkin decorations."

Sl: "Mateja je premislila Bojanov predlog.
En: Mateja pondered Bojan's suggestion.

Sl: Odločila se je, da poskusi nekaj novega.
En: She decided to try something new.

Sl: Namesto manjkajočih rož bo uporabila pisano jesensko listje, buče in druge naravne elemente.
En: Instead of the missing flowers, she would use colorful autumn leaves, pumpkins, and other natural elements.

Sl: Skupaj z Bojanom sta taglavna potegnila iz vseh kotičkov tržnice.
En: Together with Bojan, they sourced from every corner of the market.

Sl: Oblikovala sta čudovito, edinstveno postavitev.
En: They created a beautiful, unique display.

Sl: Prišel je dan festivala.
En: The day of the festival arrived.

Sl: Tržnica je bila polna obiskovalcev.
En: The marketplace was full of visitors.

Sl: Mateja je nervozno opazovala obiskovalce.
En: Mateja watched them nervously.

Sl: Njena stojnica je bila pisana in privlačna, drugačna.
En: Her stall was colorful and attractive, different.

Sl: Ko so sodniki prišli blizu, so zastali.
En: When the judges came close, they paused.

Sl: Njihove oči so si ogledovale vse podrobnosti Matejinega umetniškega dela.
En: Their eyes examined every detail of Mateja's artistic work.

Sl: Čutila je, da so vtisi dobri.
En: She felt the impressions were good.

Sl: Ko so razglasili nagrade, se je Mateja komaj zadrževala.
En: When the awards were announced, Mateja could hardly contain herself.

Sl: Njena stojnica je bila razglašena za “Najbolj inovativno postavitev”.
En: Her stall was declared the "Most Innovative Display."

Sl: Nagrade je bila vesela, čutila je ponos in veselje.
En: She was delighted with the award, feeling pride and joy.

Sl: Ves okus jeseni se je zibal v njeni postavitvi.
En: The essence of autumn swayed in her display.

Sl: Tudi Tomaž je pristopil in ji čestital.
En: Even Tomaž approached and congratulated her.

Sl: "Bravo Mateja," je rekel, "vsem si pokazala, da je včasih preprostost in sodelovanje tista prava pot.
En: "Bravo Mateja," he said, "you showed everyone that sometimes simplicity and collaboration are the right paths."

Sl: "Mateja je tistega dne pridobila nekaj več kot nagrado.
En: That day, Mateja gained something more than just an award.

Sl: Spoznala je, da je njena edinstvena pot prava in da je skupnost močnejša od konkurence.
En: She realized that her unique path was the right one and that the community is stronger than competition.

Sl: Videti je bilo, da je Ljubljana tržnica od tega dne postala prostor ne le prodaje, ampak tudi prijateljstva in sodelovanja.
En: It seemed that from that day, the Ljubljana market became a place not just of sales, but also of friendship and collaboration.


Vocabulary Words:

• marketplace: tržnica
• vibrant: živopisni
• crafts: obrti
• dedicated: predana
• florist: cvetličarka
• shipment: pošiljka
• delayed: zadržana
• handmade: ročno izdelane
• advice: nasvet
• decorate: okraši
• suggestion: predlog
• instead: namesto
• natural elements: naravni elementi
• source: potegniti
• unique: edinstveno
• nervously: nervozno
• attractive: privlačna
• judge: sodnik
• detail: podrobnosti
• announce: razglasiti
• contain: zadrževala
• delighted: vesela
• simplicity: preprostost
• collaboration: sodelovanje
• community: skupnost
• competition: konkurence
• path: pot
• essence: okus
• appealing: privlačni
• impression: vtisi

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Amid Ruins: A Tale of Resilience and New Beginnings
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Veter viharja je mršavil Matejine lase, ko je stopala med ruševine majhne obalne vasi.
En: The wind of the storm ruffled Mateja's hair as she walked among the ruins of the small coastal village.

Sl: Zapuščene kamnite hiše so se opirale druga na drugo, kot da še vedno čakajo na prebivalce, ki so jih nekoč napolnjevali z življenjem.
En: Abandoned stone houses leaned on each other, as if still waiting for the inhabitants who once filled them with life.

Sl: Listje je šumelo pod njenimi nogami, valovi pa so se lomili na bližnji obali.
En: Leaves rustled under her feet, and waves crashed on the nearby shore.

Sl: Jesen je vsepovsod risala svoje barve.
En: Autumn painted its colors everywhere.

Sl: Mateja je prišla sem iskati... nekaj.
En: Mateja came here searching for... something.

Sl: Smisel, mir, preprosto točko, kjer bi lahko ponovno našla dom.
En: Meaning, peace, simply a place where she could once again find a home.

Sl: Bojan se je skrival za starim zidom, opazoval je njene poteze.
En: Bojan hid behind an old wall, observing her movements.

Sl: Videti je bila odločna, vendar je zaslutil senco žalosti v njenih očeh.
En: She appeared determined, but he sensed a shadow of sadness in her eyes.

Sl: Tudi on je bil tukaj iz podobnih razlogov – pošteno čistil naselje, v upanju, da bi našel nekaj vrednega, kar bi mu lahko pomagalo preživeti prihajajoče mesece.
En: He too was here for similar reasons—honestly cleaning up the settlement, hoping to find something valuable that could help him survive the coming months.

Sl: Na koncu dneva, ko se je sonce spuščalo proti obzorju, sta se srečala ob stari fontani.
En: At the end of the day, as the sun dipped toward the horizon, they met by the old fountain.

Sl: Najprej sta si le zadržano prikimala.
En: At first, they just nodded to each other reservedly.

Sl: »Iščeš kaj posebnega?« je vprašal Bojan, ko je z naporom dvignil kos zarjavelega železa.
En: "Are you looking for something special?" Bojan asked as he laboriously lifted a piece of rusty iron.

Sl: Mateja je z nasmehom skomignila.
En: Mateja shrugged with a smile.

Sl: »Nekaj kar me bo spomnilo, da nisem sama.«
En: "Something to remind me that I'm not alone."

Sl: V tednih, ki so sledili, sta se učila sodelovati.
En: In the weeks that followed, they learned to collaborate.

Sl: Mateja je hotela postaviti znak – ogromen bakl, ki bi opozarjal morebitne preživele, da tukaj ni vse izgubljeno.
En: Mateja wanted to erect a sign—a huge beacon to signal to potential survivors that not all was lost here.

Sl: Bojan sprva ni bil naklonjen ideji.
En: Bojan was initially opposed to the idea.

Sl: »Tak znak bo le privabil nezveste,« je oporekal.
En: "Such a sign will only attract traitors," he objected.

Sl: A Matejina vztrajnost je bila nalezljiva.
En: But Mateja's persistence was contagious.

Sl: In globoko v sebi je Bojan začutil, da je morda čas, da začne zaupati spet nekomu drugemu.
En: And deep down, Bojan felt that it might be time to start trusting someone else again.

Sl: Njuna različna pogleda sta pogosto povzročala trenja, toda skupna naloga jih je prisilila v kompromis.
En: Their differing views often caused friction, but the common task forced them into compromise.

Sl: Bojan je poskrbel za tehnično plat projekta; iskal je kovine in orodja, Mateja pa je z neomajnim optimizmom vsak večer prižgala majhen ogenj na hribu, da bi ga preizkusila.
En: Bojan took care of the technical side of the project; he searched for metals and tools, while Mateja lit a small fire on the hill every evening with unwavering optimism, testing it.

Sl: Nekega mrzlega jutra, ko je bil njun projekt skoraj končan, se je oglasilo grmenje iz daljave.
En: On a cold morning, when their project was almost complete, thunder rumbled in the distance.

Sl: Valovi so postali divji, veter pa se je okrepil, kot bi se hudič sam spuščal na zemljo.
En: The waves became wild, and the wind strengthened, as if the devil himself was descending to earth.

Sl: Vihar je grozil, da bo zlahka uničil njuno delo.
En: The storm threatened to easily destroy their work.

Sl: Ko je dež začel padati, sta Mateja in Bojan tekla proti svoji konstrukciji.
En: As the rain began to fall, Mateja and Bojan ran towards their construction.

Sl: Veter je bil neusmiljen, a sta delovala kot eno.
En: The wind was relentless, but they worked as one.

Sl: Mateja je vezala in zavezovala vezice, medtem ko jih je Bojan še zadnjič trdno pričvrstil na zemljo.
En: Mateja tied and knotted the cords while Bojan fastened them securely to the ground one last time.

Sl: Njune roke so bile usklajene, kot bi plesale.
En: Their hands were coordinated, like they were dancing.

Sl: In ko se je nevihta umaknila, je bil znak še vedno tam, nepoškodovan.
En: And when the storm passed, the sign was still there, unharmed.

Sl: Mateja je pogledala Bojana, stisnila njegove mokre roke, in v njegovih očeh zaznala nekaj, kar je sploh ni pričakovala – iskrico spremembe.
En: Mateja looked at Bojan, squeezed his wet hands, and saw something in his eyes she had not expected—a spark of change.

Sl: »Hvala,« je rekla.
En: "Thank you," she said.

Sl: Ničesar drugega ni bilo treba dodati.
En: Nothing else needed to be added.

Sl: Sta pa oba vedela, da sta našla nekaj vrednejšega od zalog: skupnost, zaupanje.
En: They both knew they had found something more valuable than supplies: community, trust.

Sl: V tihoti, ki je sledila viharju, sta vedela, da sta našla en drugega.
En: In the silence that followed the storm, they knew they had found each other.

Sl: Mateja je našla nekoga, s kom bi lahko delila breme preteklosti, Bojan pa je končno videl vrednost stalnosti.
En: Mateja found someone with whom she could share the burden of the past, and Bojan finally saw the value in permanence.

Sl: Skupaj sta stala ob ognju, ki ga je njun bakl oddajal proti temnemu nebu, in vedela, da že obeležujeta novo poglavje, prežeto s spominom in obljubo boljšega jutri.
En: Together, they stood by the fire that their beacon cast into the dark sky, knowing they were already marking a new chapter, infused with memory and a promise of a better tomorrow.


Vocabulary Words:

• ruffled: mršavil
• ruins: ruševine
• abandoned: zapuščene
• leaned: opirale
• rustled: šumelo
• crashed: lomo
• horizon: obzorje
• reservedly: zadržano
• laboriously: z naporom
• shrugged: skomignila
• collaborate: sodelovati
• erect: postaviti
• beacon: bakl
• traitors: nezveste
• contagious: nalezljiva
• friction: trenja
• compromise: kompromis
• unwavering: neomajnim
• thunder: grmenje
• wild: divji
• relentless: neusmiljen
• coordinated: usklajene
• spark: iskrico
• burden: breme
• permanence: stalnosti
• together: skupaj
• promise: obljubo
• casting: oddajal
• observing: opazoval
• inhabitants: prebivalce