Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Luka's Hilariously Haunted Halloween Adventure
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Sl: Jesen je bila v polnem razmahu v zaprti skupnosti v Ljubljani.
En: Autumn was in full swing in the gated community in Ljubljana.

Sl: Pisani listi so prekrivali tla, buče so stale na pragih hiš, in hladen veter je nežno šepetal med drevesi.
En: Colorful leaves covered the ground, pumpkins were perched on doorsteps, and a chilly wind gently whispered through the trees.

Sl: Luka, moški z nalezljivim smehom in nekoliko tekmovalnim duhom, je hodil po svoji ulici, ko je opazil oglas pri vhodu: "Veliko tekmovanje v Halloween dekoracijah! Prijave do jutri!"
En: Luka, a man with an infectious laugh and a somewhat competitive spirit, was walking down his street when he noticed a flyer at the entrance: "Big Halloween Decoration Contest! Sign up by tomorrow!"

Sl: Luka se je ustavil.
En: Luka stopped.

Sl: Halloween? Okrasitve?
En: Halloween? Decorations?

Sl: Nikoli ni resnično okrasil svoje hiše za to priložnost.
En: He had never really decorated his house for the occasion.

Sl: Ampak imel je eno ambicijo - biti najboljši.
En: But he had one ambition - to be the best.

Sl: V njem je prekipelo.
En: A fire lit up inside him.

Sl: Odločil se je, da bo naredil največjo zabavo za sosesko!
En: He decided he would throw the biggest party for the neighborhood!

Sl: Ampak kako? Potrebuje pomoč.
En: But how? He needed help.

Sl: Poklical je svoja prijatelja, Matejo in Gregorja.
En: He called his friends, Mateja and Gregor.

Sl: "Zdravo, potrebujem vajino pomoč," je rekel Luka po telefonu.
En: "Hey, I need your help," Luka said over the phone.

Sl: Srečali so se pri Luki doma.
En: They met at Luka's house.

Sl: "Kako bomo to naredili?" je vprašal Gregor, medtem ko je Mateja prelistavala revije z dekoracijami.
En: "How are we going to do this?" Gregor asked, while Mateja flipped through magazines with decorations.

Sl: "Nimam pojma," je Luka priznal.
En: "I have no idea," Luka admitted.

Sl: "Ampak zabavala se bova."
En: "But we're going to have fun."

Sl: V hitrem tempu so načrtovali.
En: They planned at a fast pace.

Sl: "Potrebujemo buče, luči, pajke, astronomijo!" je rekla Mateja in Luka je prikimal.
En: "We need pumpkins, lights, spiders, astronomy!" Mateja said, and Luka nodded.

Sl: Gregor je dodal: "Kaj pa dim? In mogoče nekaj glasbe iz grozljivk?"
En: Gregor added, "What about smoke? And maybe some horror movie music?"

Sl: Ko se je zmračilo, so se lotili dela.
En: As night fell, they got to work.

Sl: Včasih so se zmedli.
En: Sometimes they got confused.

Sl: Pajek se je zataknil v grosupeljskem divahu, buča se je valjala po klancu.
En: A spider got stuck in a Grosuplje bush, a pumpkin rolled down the hill.

Sl: Luka je poskušal napolniti velik napihljiv duh, ki se je nenehno spuščal.
En: Luka tried to inflate a large inflatable ghost that kept deflating.

Sl: "Stoj pri miru, prokleti duh!" je zasmejano kričal Luka, medtem ko so se njegovi prijatelji smejali.
En: "Stand still, you cursed ghost!" Luka shouted with laughter, while his friends laughed along.

Sl: Sredi noči so končali.
En: They finished in the middle of the night.

Sl: Njihov prikaz je bil... nekaj.
En: Their display was... something.

Sl: Bilo je neverjetno razmetano, z bučami, ki so se smejale, lučmi, ki so utripale in duhom, ki je končno plaval v zraku kot baletni plesalec.
En: It was incredibly messy, with giggling pumpkins, flickering lights, and a ghost that finally floated in the air like a ballet dancer.

Sl: Toda vse skupaj je bilo neverjetno zabavno.
En: But the whole experience was incredibly fun.

Sl: Naslednji dan je soseska prišla znamenja.
En: The next day, the neighborhood came to see.

Sl: Ljudje so se ustavljali, smejali, kazali.
En: People stopped, laughed, pointed.

Sl: In na koncu, na znaku pri vhodu: "Nagrada za najbolj zabavno okrasitev: Luka!" Smejal se je in prijatelje objel.
En: And in the end, the sign at the entrance read: "Award for the most fun decoration: Luka!" He laughed and hugged his friends.

Sl: "Včasih," je premišljeval Luka, "je vse skupaj en velik hec.
En: "Sometimes," Luka reflected, "it's all just one big joke.

Sl: Pomembna je zabava in prijatelji, ne zmaga."
En: What matters is having fun and being with friends, not winning."

Sl: Ponosen je opazoval svojo tatkovo mojstrovino.
En: He proudly looked at his chaotic masterpiece.

Sl: Bila je res spektakularna - na svoj unikatno smešen način.
En: It was truly spectacular - in its own uniquely humorous way.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesen
• gated: zaprti
• chilly: hladen
• infectious: nalezljiv
• competitive: tekmovalen
• swing: razmah
• perched: stale
• flyer: oglas
• ambition: ambicija
• inflate: napolniti
• deflating: spuščal
• flickering: utripale
• chaotic: razmetano
• reflection: premišljeval
• spectacular: spektakularna
• neighborhood: soseska
• contest: tekmovanje
• display: prikaz
• giggle: smejale
• ballerina: baletni plesalec
• whispered: šepetal
• masterpiece: mojstrovina
• spiders: pajki
• horror: grozljivk
• smoke: dim
• hugged: objel
• unique: unikatno
• magazines: revije
• planning: načrtovali
• lantern: luči

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn Delays: A Serendipitous Meeting at Ljubljana Airport
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Letališče Ljubljana Jože Pučnik je bilo polno ljudi.
En: The Letališče Ljubljana Jože Pučnik was full of people.

Sl: Listje zunaj je bilo jesenskih barv.
En: The leaves outside were in autumn colors.

Sl: Mateja je stala ob oknu.
En: Mateja stood by the window.

Sl: Bila je navdušena fotografinja.
En: She was a passionate photographer.

Sl: Čakala je na letalo za Pariz.
En: She was waiting for her flight to Paris.

Sl: Tam naj bi posnela popolno jesensko fotografijo.
En: There, she planned to capture the perfect autumn photograph.

Sl: Luka je sedel v bližnjem kafiču.
En: Luka sat in a nearby café.

Sl: Končal je poslovno potovanje.
En: He had just finished a business trip.

Sl: Bil je programer, a v srcu je želel avanturo.
En: He was a programmer, but deep down he wanted adventure.

Sl: SedeL je s skodelico kave in beležko. Iskal je navdih za svoj naslednji projekt.
En: He sat with a cup of coffee and a notebook, seeking inspiration for his next project.

Sl: Oba sta bila nezadovoljna.
En: Both were dissatisfied.

Sl: Let je imel zamudo.
En: The flight was delayed.

Sl: Mateja se je bal, da bo izgubila sončno svetlobo za fotografijo.
En: Mateja feared she would lose the sunlight for her photography.

Sl: Luka pa je iskal miren kotiček, da uredi svoje misli.
En: Luka was searching for a quiet corner to clear his thoughts.

Sl: Mateja se je odločila, da bo vzela fotoaparat in šla raziskovat terminal.
En: Mateja decided to take her camera and explore the terminal.

Sl: Medtem ko je Mateja fotografirala množico, je trčila v Luko.
En: While Mateja was photographing the crowd, she bumped into Luka.

Sl: Njegova kava se je razlila po tleh.
En: His coffee spilled on the floor.

Sl: Bil je začuden in začel je brisati mizo.
En: He was surprised and began wiping the table.

Sl: Mateja se je opravičila in mu ponudila pomoč.
En: Mateja apologized and offered him help.

Sl: Njuni pogledi so se srečali in nasmejala sta se.
En: Their eyes met, and they both laughed.

Sl: "Pozdravljena, jaz sem Mateja," je rekla in mu ponudila roko.
En: "Hello, I'm Mateja," she said, offering her hand.

Sl: Luka jo je sprejel.
En: Luka accepted it.

Sl: "Luka. Nič hudega, mi je pravzaprav razvedrilo dan," je odgovoril.
En: "Luka. No problem, it actually brightened my day," he replied.

Sl: Začela sta se pogovarjati.
En: They started talking.

Sl: Mateja je govorila o svojih potovanjih, Luka pa o svoji želji po spremembi.
En: Mateja spoke about her travels, while Luka talked about his desire for change.

Sl: Mateja je uzrla novo perspektivo v njeni fotografski karieri.
En: Mateja saw a new perspective in her photography career.

Sl: Luka je začutil svež tok navdiha skozi njihov pogovor.
En: Luka felt a fresh wave of inspiration through their conversation.

Sl: Čas je hitro minil.
En: Time flew by.

Sl: Njuno ime je bilo klicano za vkrcanje.
En: Their names were called for boarding.

Sl: Oba sta bila presenečena, kako hitro je minila zamuda.
En: Both were surprised at how quickly the delay had passed.

Sl: "Se slišiva?" je Mateja vprašala s kančkom upanja.
En: "Shall we keep in touch?" Mateja asked with a hint of hope.

Sl: Luka se je nasmehnil.
En: Luka smiled.

Sl: "Seveda, tukaj je moj e-mail," je odvrnil in ji podal vizitko.
En: "Of course, here is my email," he replied, handing her his business card.

Sl: Mateja mu je dala svojo.
En: Mateja gave him hers.

Sl: Ko sta hodila proti letalu, sta oba čutila nekaj novega.
En: As they walked towards the plane, they both felt something new.

Sl: Mateja je bila odprta za nove povezave.
En: Mateja was open to new connections.

Sl: Luka je bil pripravljen na spontanost.
En: Luka was ready for spontaneity.

Sl: Letališki vrvež je bil zdaj del njune zgodbe, ki je obetala novo poglavje.
En: The airport bustle was now part of their story, promising a new chapter.

Sl: Njuna letala so vzletela proti novim obzorjem, a s seboj sta nosila nekaj več kot zgolj prtljago.
En: Their planes took off towards new horizons, but they carried with them more than just luggage.


Vocabulary Words:

• passionate: navdušena
• photographer: fotografinja
• capture: posnela
• autumn: jesensko
• programmer: programer
• adventure: avanturo
• inspiration: navdih
• dissatisfied: nezadovoljna
• delay: zamudo
• explore: raziskovat
• crowd: množico
• surprised: začuden
• wiping: brisati
• apologized: opravičila
• perspective: perspektivo
• connections: povezave
• spontaneity: spontanost
• bustle: vrvež
• chapter: poglavje
• carried: nosila
• luggage: prtljago
• leaves: listje
• business: poslovno
• notebook: beležko
• seeking: iskal
• corner: kotiček
• terminal: terminal
• photographing: fotografirala
• floor: tleh
• laugh: nasmejala

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn's Secret: A Tale of Courage, Friendship & Healing
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Listje dreves nežno plešejo po tleh, medtem ko veter šepeta skrivnosti starih časov med kamnitimi stavbami.
En: The leaves of the trees gently dance upon the ground, while the wind whispers secrets of ancient times among the stone buildings.

Sl: Rim jeseni je čudovit prizor in Luka, učenjak spoštovan zaradi svoje modrosti, je pogosto v središču intelektualnih razprav.
En: Rim in autumn is a stunning sight, and Luka, a scholar respected for his wisdom, is often at the center of intellectual discussions.

Sl: A to jesen je drugačna.
En: But this autumn is different.

Sl: Luka je zbolel.
En: Luka has fallen ill.

Sl: Bolezen je skrivnostna, ovita v tančico, ki je Luka ne more razumeti.
En: The illness is mysterious, shrouded in a veil that Luka cannot comprehend.

Sl: Frustracija ga razjeda.
En: Frustration gnaws at him.

Sl: Mateja, Lukaova tesna prijateljica, je zdravilka.
En: Mateja, Luka's close friend, is a healer.

Sl: Njeno srce ni le napolnjeno z zeliščnimi znanji, ampak tudi s sočutjem do drugih.
En: Her heart is not only filled with herbal knowledge but also with compassion for others.

Sl: Ona ve, da mora najti zdravilo za Luko.
En: She knows she must find a cure for Luka.

Sl: Ve, da potrebuje več kot le običajne metode in pogumno gleda proti neznanemu.
En: She understands that something more than just ordinary methods is needed and bravely looks towards the unknown.

Sl: Borut, rimski centurion, čigar lojalnost do prijateljev je neomajna, je skeptičen.
En: Borut, a rimski centurion whose loyalty to friends is unwavering, is skeptical.

Sl: Stoji kot stražar pred tveganji, ki jih Mateja vidi kot nujne poti k rešitvi.
En: He stands guard against the risks that Mateja sees as necessary paths to a solution.

Sl: "Potrebujem tvojo pomoč, Borut," reče Mateja z odločnim glasom.
En: "I need your help, Borut," says Mateja with a determined voice.

Sl: "Morava v prepovedani del mesta.
En: "We have to go to the forbidden part of the city.

Sl: Tam so zelišča, ki bi lahko pomagala Luki.
En: There are herbs that could help Luka."

Sl: " Borut premeri Matejo, občutek odgovornosti in strah pred neznanim ga vleče nazaj.
En: Borut measures Mateja, a sense of responsibility and fear of the unknown pulling him back.

Sl: "Mateja, to je tveganje, ki ga ne moremo sprejeti zlahka," odgovori z resnostjo.
En: "This is a risk we can't take lightly," he responds seriously.

Sl: Vendar Mateja ne odneha.
En: However, Mateja doesn't give up.

Sl: Njena odločnost zbija Borutove dvome, počasi a vztrajno.
En: Her determination chips away at Borut's doubts, slowly but persistently.

Sl: "Če želimo rešiti Luko, nimamo izbire," vztraja.
En: "If we want to save Luka, we have no choice," she insists.

Sl: Borut globoko vdihne in sklene roke, preden počasi prikima.
En: Borut takes a deep breath and clasps his hands before slowly nodding.

Sl: "V redu.
En: "Alright.

Sl: Pojdimo, ampak bodimo previdni.
En: Let's go, but let's be careful."

Sl: "Priti do skrivnega vrta polnega redkih rastlin ni lahko.
En: Reaching the secret garden full of rare plants is not easy.

Sl: Mračne ulice jih preizkušajo, ko se prebijejo skozi ozke prehode polne senc in šepetajočih glasov.
En: The dim streets test them as they make their way through narrow passages full of shadows and whispering voices.

Sl: Mateja in Borut končno prideta do kraja, kjer zrak diši po močnih zeliščih in drevesa šepetajo pravljice starih časov.
En: Mateja and Borut finally reach the place where the air smells of potent herbs and the trees whisper tales of ancient times.

Sl: Ko Mateja nežno odpira svojo zdravilsko knjigo, da natančno prepozna zelišča, Luka leži doma.
En: As Mateja gently opens her healing book to accurately identify the herbs, Luka lies at home.

Sl: Njegovo dihanje je plitko, bolezen ga stiska kot nevidne verige.
En: His breathing is shallow, the illness holding him like invisible chains.

Sl: Vsak njegov vdih je rezultat Matejinega upanja.
En: Each of his breaths is a result of Mateja's hope.

Sl: Le nekaj trenutkov kasneje se Mateja in Borut vrneta.
En: Just a few moments later, Mateja and Borut return.

Sl: Mateja pripravi zdravilo, misli so jasne in odločne.
En: Mateja prepares the remedy, her thoughts clear and determined.

Sl: Ko doda zadnje sestavine, junaci gledajo, kako napitek počasi mehurčklja.
En: As she adds the final ingredients, the heroes watch as the potion slowly bubbles.

Sl: Mateja drzne postaviti na kocko vse svoja znanja in prepričavanja.
En: Mateja daringly stakes all her knowledge and beliefs.

Sl: Z Lukaovim šibkim smehom v ozadju Mateja previdno oskrbi zdravilo.
En: With Luka's weak laughter in the background, Mateja carefully administers the remedy.

Sl: Luka pije.
En: Luka drinks.

Sl: Čas se zdi, kot da stoji.
En: Time seems to stand still.

Sl: Vsako srce v sobi utripa v taktu upanja.
En: Every heart in the room beats in the rhythm of hope.

Sl: Dnevi minevajo.
En: Days pass.

Sl: Luka počasi odpira oči, videti je bolj krepak, obraz je svetlejši.
En: Luka slowly opens his eyes, looking more robust, his face brighter.

Sl: "Mateja," govori s krhkim glasom, "tvoja pomoč mi je dala nov vpogled.
En: "Mateja," he speaks with a frail voice, "your help has given me a new insight."

Sl: " Mateja se nasmehne, ponosna, vendar skromna.
En: Mateja smiles, proud yet humble.

Sl: Borut, zdaj z mehko iskro v očeh, spozna vrednost širših pogledov.
En: Borut, now with a soft spark in his eyes, recognizes the value of broader perspectives.

Sl: "Včasih," prizna, "je vredno tvegati za prijatelje.
En: "Sometimes," he admits, "it's worth taking risks for friends."

Sl: " Luka se vrne k svojim študijam, bogatejši za novo modrost.
En: Luka returns to his studies, richer for a new wisdom.

Sl: Mateja ve, da je njen dar za zdravljenje dragocen.
En: Mateja knows that her gift for healing is precious.

Sl: Borut, zdaj z globljim spoštovanjem do različnih poti, stoji še bolj zvest prijateljem.
En: Borut, now with a deeper appreciation for different paths, stands even more loyal to his friends.

Sl: Rim spreminja svoje letne čase.
En: Rim changes its seasons.

Sl: Listje dreves še vedno šepeta zgodbe.
En: The leaves of the trees still whisper stories.

Sl: Vendar pa so zdaj zgodbe o pogumu, prijateljstvu in preseganju meja znanega.
En: Yet now, they are stories of courage, friendship, and transcending the limits of the known.


Vocabulary Words:

• leaves: listje
• whispers: šepeta
• ancient: starih
• scholar: učenjak
• illness: bolezen
• veil: tančico
• frustration: frustracija
• healer: zdravilka
• herbal: zeliščnimi
• compassion: sočutjem
• unwavering: neomajna
• skeptical: skeptičen
• forbidden: prepovedani
• responsibility: odgovornosti
• determination: odločnost
• doubts: dvome
• nodding: prikima
• shadows: senc
• whispering: šepetajočih
• healing: zdravilsko
• shallow: plitko
• invisible: nevidne
• remedy: zdravilo
• ingredients: sestavine
• stakes: postaviti na kocko
• frail: krhkim
• spark: iskro
• broader: širših
• loyalty: lojalnost
• courage: pogumu

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Secrets Beneath Autumn Waters: A Rowing Competition Twist
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Skrivnosti so bile v zraku.
En: Secrets were in the air.

Sl: Jezero Bled je bilo obarvano z jesenskimi barvami.
En: Jezero Bled was tinted with autumn colors.

Sl: Drevesa so se bleščala v oranžnih in rdečih odtenkih.
En: The trees shimmered in shades of orange and red.

Sl: Njihovi odsevi so poplesavali po gladini vode.
En: Their reflections danced across the surface of the water.

Sl: V tem mirnem okolju so se pripravljali na pomembno veslaško tekmovanje.
En: In this peaceful setting, preparations were underway for an important rowing competition.

Sl: Miha je stal na robu jezera.
En: Miha stood on the edge of the lake.

Sl: Globoko je vdihnil svež, hladen zrak.
En: He took a deep breath of the fresh, cold air.

Sl: Srce mu je hitreje bilo.
En: His heart beat faster.

Sl: Vedel je, da bo danes drugače.
En: He knew today would be different.

Sl: Čeprav je želel zmagati, ga je skrbelo.
En: Although he wanted to win, he was worried.

Sl: Pred dnevi je izginil eden od tekmovalcev, prijatelj Blaž.
En: A few days ago, one of the competitors, his friend Blaž, had disappeared.

Sl: Nihče ni vedel, kje je.
En: No one knew where he was.

Sl: Nina, mlada novinarka, je bila tam, da poroča o tekmovanju.
En: Nina, a young journalist, was there to report on the competition.

Sl: Toda njen namen je bil drugačen.
En: But her purpose was different.

Sl: Morala je ugotoviti, kaj se je zgodilo z Blažem.
En: She had to find out what happened to Blaž.

Sl: S fotografskim aparatom v roki je opazovala vsak gib, vsak obraz.
En: With a camera in hand, she watched every move, every face.

Sl: Ko se je tekmovanje začelo, je Miha veslal s srcem.
En: As the competition began, Miha rowed with heart.

Sl: Toda misli so mu uhajale k Blažu.
En: But his thoughts wandered to Blaž.

Sl: Kaj, če je kaj narobe?
En: What if something was wrong?

Sl: Medtem ko se je bližal središču jezera, je nekaj opazil.
En: As he approached the center of the lake, he noticed something.

Sl: Svetilo je izpod vode.
En: A light was shining from beneath the water.

Sl: Bil je majhen kovček.
En: It was a small suitcase.

Sl: Začutil je, da je našel nekaj pomembnega.
En: He felt he had found something important.

Sl: Nina je Miho opazovala z obale in videla njegovo presenečenje.
En: Nina watched Miha from the shore and saw his surprise.

Sl: Hitro je stekla do njega.
En: She quickly ran to him.

Sl: Miha je že vlekel kovček iz vode.
En: Miha was already pulling the suitcase out of the water.

Sl: V njem so bili Blaževi dokumenti in še nekaj nenavadnih papirjev.
En: Inside, there were Blaž's documents and some unusual papers.

Sl: Nina je poslikala vse.
En: Nina photographed everything.

Sl: Skupaj sta ugotovila, da je Blaževo izginotje povezano z nečim večjim.
En: Together, they realized that Blaž's disappearance was linked to something bigger.

Sl: Dokumenti so kazali na finančne težave in grožnje.
En: The documents pointed to financial troubles and threats.

Sl: Miha je spoznal, da je njegovo prijateljstvo dragocenejše od zmage.
En: Miha realized that his friendship was more valuable than victory.

Sl: Skupaj z Nino sta dokazala resnico.
En: Together with Nina, they proved the truth.

Sl: Blaž je bil ujetnik lastnih težav, vendar ne zaradi Mihe ali koga drugega s tekmovanja.
En: Blaž was a captive of his own problems, but not because of Miha or anyone else from the competition.

Sl: Skozi to razkritje je Miha našel svojo notranjo moč.
En: Through this revelation, Miha found his inner strength.

Sl: Spoznal je, da zaupanje ne prihaja samo iz veščin in zmag, temveč iz moralne pokončnosti.
En: He realized that trust comes not only from skills and victories, but from moral integrity.

Sl: Pomagal je Blažu in očistil svoje ime.
En: He helped Blaž and cleared his own name.

Sl: Ko je dan padel v noč, je vedel, da je zmagal v življenju, ne le na vodi.
En: As the day turned into night, he knew he had won in life, not just on the water.

Sl: Jesen je prinesla konec tekmovanja, a nov začetek za Miho in Nino.
En: Autumn brought an end to the competition, but a new beginning for Miha and Nina.

Sl: Jezero je spet postalo mirno, vendar so njune poti zdaj svetlejše in miru je sledila resnica.
En: The lake became tranquil once again, but their paths were now brighter and peace was followed by truth.


Vocabulary Words:

• secrets: skrivnosti
• shimmered: bleščala
• reflections: odsevi
• underway: pripravljali
• competition: tekmovanje
• disappeared: izginil
• journalist: novinarka
• captivity: ujetnik
• purpose: namen
• approached: bližal
• center: središče
• noticed: opazil
• shining: svetilo
• suitcase: kovček
• surprise: presenečenje
• pulling: vlekel
• unusual: nenavadnih
• photographed: poslikala
• realized: spoznal
• financial: finančne
• threats: grožnje
• integrity: pokončnosti
• proved: dokazala
• inner: notranjo
• moral: moralne
• strength: moč
• trust: zaupanje
• victories: zmag
• tranquil: mirno
• revelation: razkritje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Art in Unlikely Corners: A Museum Tale of Laughter
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V Ljubljanskem muzeju umetnosti je jesen.
En: In the Ljubljana Museum of Art, it is autumn.

Sl: Listi iz bližnjega parka Tivoli lebdijo skozi odprta vrata.
En: Leaves from the nearby Tivoli Park float through the open doors.

Sl: Prostor je poln klasične in sodobne umetnosti.
En: The space is filled with classical and contemporary art.

Sl: Tomaž, študent umetnosti, vstopi v muzej z upanjem na navdih.
En: Tomaž, an art student, enters the museum hoping for inspiration.

Sl: Njegova prijateljica Nika je ob njem, navdušena nad umetnostjo.
En: His friend Nika is beside him, excited about art.

Sl: Povabila ga je, da se pridruži ogledom kritičnih razstav.
En: She invited him to join the tours of critical exhibitions.

Sl: »Tomaž, poglej ta kip.
En: "Tomaž, look at this sculpture.

Sl: Kako veličastno, kajne?
En: How magnificent, isn't it?"

Sl: « Nika pokaže s prstom na moderno skulpturo.
En: Nika points with her finger at the modern sculpture.

Sl: Tomaž pokima, a njegovo srce bije hitro.
En: Tomaž nods, but his heart is beating fast.

Sl: Želi navdušiti Niko z znanjem o umetnosti.
En: He wants to impress Nika with his knowledge of art.

Sl: Medtem ko hodita po galeriji, misli na novo projektno nalogo.
En: As they walk through the gallery, he thinks about a new project assignment.

Sl: Vendar ni videti ničesar, kar bi ga resnično navdihnilo.
En: However, he doesn't see anything that truly inspires him.

Sl: Nato zagleda nekoga v kotu sobe.
En: Then he notices someone in the corner of the room.

Sl: Je visoka figura, oblečena v nenavadna oblačila, kričečih barv in s smešnim klobukom.
En: It's a tall figure, dressed in unusual clothes, with bright colors and a funny hat.

Sl: To mora biti del razstave, pomisli Tomaž.
En: This must be part of the exhibition, Tomaž thinks.

Sl: Priložnost!
En: An opportunity!

Sl: Lahko pokaže znanje!
En: He can show his knowledge!

Sl: »Nika, poglej to!
En: "Nika, look at this!

Sl: To je zanimiva sodobna instalacija.
En: This is an interesting contemporary installation.

Sl: Govori o nasprotjih barv in kaosu v moderni družbi,« samozavestno razloži Tomaž.
En: It speaks about the contrasts of colors and chaos in modern society," Tomaž explains confidently.

Sl: Nika ga posluša z zanimanjem, a opazi, da se figura premakne.
En: Nika listens with interest but notices that the figure moves.

Sl: »Tomaž, ta se premika.
En: "Tomaž, it's moving.

Sl: Ali si prepričan, da je to razstava?
En: Are you sure it's an exhibit?"

Sl: « V njeni glasu je prisoten kanček dvoma.
En: There's a hint of doubt in her voice.

Sl: Tomaž se ne zmeni zanjo.
En: Tomaž ignores her.

Sl: Z zanosom opiše, kako »kip« simbolizira prehod človeka skozi življenjske faze.
En: With enthusiasm, he describes how the "sculpture" symbolizes the transition of a person through life's stages.

Sl: Nenadoma se Mateja, muzejska obiskovalka in dejanska »instalacija«, zasmeje.
En: Suddenly, Mateja, a museum visitor and the actual "installation," laughs.

Sl: »Oprostita, ampak jaz nisem del razstave, res ne.
En: "Sorry, but I'm not part of the exhibition, really.

Sl: Včasih se le oblečem tako,« smeje se in naredi majhen lok.
En: Sometimes I just dress like this," she laughs and makes a small bow.

Sl: Tomaž zardeli v obraz.
En: Tomaž blushes.

Sl: Nika ne more zadržati smeha.
En: Nika can't hold back her laughter.

Sl: »Oh, Tomaž, to si pa res lepo predstavil,« ga podraži.
En: "Oh, Tomaž, you presented that really well," she teases him.

Sl: Mateja se jim pridruži v smehu.
En: Mateja joins them in laughter.

Sl: »Vse v redu!
En: "It's all good!

Sl: Tudi jaz se včasih počutim kot eksponat,« reče in pomiga s klobukom.
En: I sometimes also feel like an exhibit," she says and waves her hat.

Sl: Na koncu vsi skupaj sedijo na klopi pred muzejem.
En: In the end, they all sit together on a bench in front of the museum.

Sl: Listje pleše po pločniku.
En: Leaves dance on the pavement.

Sl: Tomaž, čeprav sprva sramovan, se zdaj počuti sproščenega.
En: Tomaž, although initially embarrassed, now feels relaxed.

Sl: Njegova nervoza se prelevi v navdušenje nad nepričakovanimi trenutki.
En: His nervousness transforms into excitement over unexpected moments.

Sl: "Vidiš, Tomaž," reče Nika, "v umetnosti je tudi humor.
En: "You see, Tomaž," says Nika, "there's humor in art too.

Sl: In tudi osebe so lahko umetnost.
En: And even people can be art."

Sl: "Tomaž končno razume.
En: Tomaž finally understands.

Sl: Umetnost je povsod, ne le na platnih.
En: Art is everywhere, not just on canvases.

Sl: Včasih se najbolje vidi skozi smešne situacije.
En: Sometimes it is best seen through funny situations.

Sl: Še enkrat pogleda Matejo, nato Niko, in ve, da je našel navdih drugje, kot je pričakoval.
En: He looks at Mateja, then Nika, and knows he has found inspiration in an unexpected place.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesen
• leaves: listi
• float: lebdijo
• contemporary: sodobne
• gallery: galeriji
• project: projektno
• assignment: nalogo
• figure: figura
• unusual: nenavadna
• clothes: oblačila
• opportunity: priložnost
• chaos: kaosu
• confidence: samozavestno
• doubt: dvoma
• transition: prehod
• stages: faze
• visitor: obiskovalka
• actual: dejanska
• installation: instalacija
• blushes: zardeli
• embarrassed: sramovan
• relaxed: sproščenega
• nervousness: nervoza
• transform: prelevi
• unexpected: nepričakovanimi
• humor: humor
• art: umetnost
• inspiration: navdih
• exhibit: eksponat
• canvas: platnih

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rekindled at the Castle: A Festival of Forgiveness
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je stopil na Ljubljanski grad, kjer se je odvijal jesenski festival.
En: Matej walked up to the Ljubljanski grad, where the autumn festival was taking place.

Sl: Veter je nosil vonj po pečenem kostanju, ljudje pa so se smejali in uživali.
En: The wind carried the scent of roasted chestnuts, and people were laughing and enjoying themselves.

Sl: Listje je v zlatih in rdečih odtenkih prekrivalo starodavne kamnite zidove gradu.
En: Leaves in golden and red hues covered the ancient stone walls of the castle.

Sl: Matej se je sprehajal med množico, ko je naenkrat zagledal znan obraz.
En: Matej strolled through the crowd when he suddenly saw a familiar face.

Sl: Bila je Anja.
En: It was Anja.

Sl: Anja je stala ob stojnici z ročno izdelanimi svečami.
En: Anja was standing by a stall with handmade candles.

Sl: Ko ga je opazila, je za trenutek oklevala.
En: When she noticed him, she hesitated for a moment.

Sl: V njenih očeh je bila mešanica presenečenja in nečesa drugega, morda odmev preteklosti.
En: In her eyes was a mix of surprise and something else, perhaps an echo of the past.

Sl: Prenalico dolgo sta obvisela v neprijetni tišini, dokler Matej ni zbral poguma.
En: For a moment, they lingered in awkward silence until Matej gathered the courage.

Sl: "Živjo, Anja," je rekel s tihim glasom.
En: "Hello, Anja," he said in a quiet voice.

Sl: "Dolgo je že.
En: "It's been a long time."

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

Sl: "Ja, res je," je odgovorila, njene oči so preučevale njegov obraz.
En: "Yes, it has," she replied, her eyes studying his face.

Sl: Sprehajala sta se mimo stojnic, medtem ko je Matej iskal priložnost za govor.
En: They walked past the stalls as Matej sought an opportunity to speak.

Sl: Srce mu je glasno bilo.
En: His heart was pounding loudly.

Sl: Poskusil je biti pogumen.
En: He tried to be brave.

Sl: "Žal mi je," je končno rekel, njegove besede so bile tihe, vendar iskrene.
En: "I'm sorry," he finally said, his words were quiet but sincere.

Sl: "Žal mi je za vse, kar je bilo.
En: "I'm sorry for everything that happened.

Sl: Nisem ravnal prav.
En: I didn't act right."

Sl: "Anja je umolknila, njen obraz pa je kazal globoko zasidran razmislek.
En: Anja fell silent, her face showing deep contemplation.

Sl: Matej je zadrževal dih in opazoval, kako se borila med zamero in radovednostjo.
En: Matej held his breath and watched as she wrestled between resentment and curiosity.

Sl: Čas je tekel, ko sta se sprehodila do razgledne točke.
En: Time passed as they walked to the viewpoint.

Sl: Pod njima se je razprostiral pogled na Ljubljano, njene strehe so se svetile v jesenskem soncu.
En: Below them stretched the view of Ljubljana, its rooftops shining in the autumn sun.

Sl: Matej se je ustavil.
En: Matej stopped.

Sl: "Razumem, če mi ne moreš odpustiti," je rekel in s pogledom preučeval mesto.
En: "I understand if you can't forgive me," he said, examining the city.

Sl: "Toda želim popraviti stvari.
En: "But I want to make things right.

Sl: Želim ponovno pridobiti tvoje zaupanje.
En: I want to regain your trust."

Sl: "Anja je stala ob njem, njeno srce je bilo razdeljeno med bolečino in možnostjo novega začetka.
En: Anja stood beside him, her heart torn between pain and the possibility of a new beginning.

Sl: Končno, z majhnim nasmehom, je rekla: "Čas zdravi rane, Matej.
En: Finally, with a small smile, she said, "Time heals wounds, Matej.

Sl: Morda se lahko poskusiva znova.
En: Maybe we can try again."

Sl: "Matej je občutil val olajšanja.
En: Matej felt a wave of relief.

Sl: "Hvaležen sem, Anja.
En: "I'm grateful, Anja.

Sl: Res sem.
En: Truly."

Sl: "Pokimal je in skupaj sta se znova pridružila festivalu.
En: He nodded, and together they rejoined the festival.

Sl: Med smehom in pogovorom sta našla pot nazaj, tentativno, skozi drobne iskrice smeha in obljube novih srečanj.
En: Amidst laughter and conversation, they found their way back, tentatively, through small sparks of laughter and promises of new meetings.

Sl: Njun korak je bil lažji, ko sta zapuščala razgledno točko, s pogledom usmerjenim v prihodnost.
En: Their steps were lighter as they left the viewpoint, looking toward the future.

Sl: Ljubljanski grad je ostajal v ozadju, priča enega ponovnega prijateljstva.
En: Ljubljanski grad remained in the background, witness to the renewal of a friendship.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesenski
• festivity: festival
• carried: nosil
• roasted: pečenem
• chestnuts: kostanju
• golden: zlatih
• hues: odtenkih
• ancient: starodavne
• stone: kamnite
• walls: zidove
• strolled: sprehajal
• lingered: obvisela
• awkward: neprijetni
• hesitated: oklevala
• opportunity: priložnost
• pounding: glasno
• brave: pogumen
• sincere: iskrene
• contemplation: razmislek
• wrestled: borila
• resentment: zamero
• curiosity: radovednostjo
• viewpoint: razgledne točke
• rooftops: strehe
• shining: svetile
• examining: preučeval
• pain: bolečino
• renewal: ponovnega
• tentatively: tentativno
• wounds: rane

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Locked in the Library: A Night of Secrets and Discovery
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Vročina jesenskega dne se je počasi polegala, ko sta Gregor in Maja sedela v knjižnici srednje šole v Ljubljani.
En: The heat of the autumn day was slowly dissipating as Gregor and Maja sat in the library of the high school in Ljubljana.

Sl: Zunaj so drevesa šepetala s svojim rumenim in rdečim listjem, medtem ko se je sonce spuščalo za obzorje.
En: Outside, the trees whispered with their yellow and red leaves as the sun set behind the horizon.

Sl: "Hitro, Maja, moram končati te zapiske za test matematike," je rekel Gregor, medtem ko je k sebi vlekel kup knjig.
En: "Quickly, Maja, I need to finish these notes for the math test," said Gregor, pulling a pile of books towards him.

Sl: Bil je napet, njegovo srce je hitreje bilo, saj ni želel zamuditi priložnosti, da navduši svoje stroge starše.
En: He was tense, his heart beating faster, as he didn't want to miss the opportunity to impress his strict parents.

Sl: Maja, ki je pregledovala police, je vzdihnila.
En: Maja, who was browsing the shelves, sighed.

Sl: S svojim nasmehom je skušala skriti svoje skrbi in željo, da najde tisto redko knjigo, ki jo je že mesece iskala.
En: With her smile, she tried to conceal her worries and her desire to find that rare book she had been searching for months.

Sl: "Gregor, vzemimo si trenutek," je rekla, in se ozirala po temi knjižnici.
En: "Gregor, let's take a moment," she said, glancing around the dim library.

Sl: Bila sta tako zaposlena, da nista opazila, kako se knjižničarka počasi pripravlja zapustiti prostor.
En: They were so busy that they didn't notice the librarian slowly preparing to leave.

Sl: Slišala sta šibak zvok zaklepanja vrat šele ko sta želela oditi.
En: They heard the faint sound of the door being locked only when they wanted to leave.

Sl: "Oh ne," je rekel Gregor, nenadoma zaskrbljen.
En: "Oh no," said Gregor, suddenly worried.

Sl: Prestrašeno je pogledal proti vratom.
En: He looked fearfully towards the door.

Sl: "Zaklenjeni smo!
En: "We're locked in!"

Sl: "Maja pa se je zasmejala, njen glas je zvenel kot razigrana melodija.
En: But Maja laughed, her voice sounding like a playful melody.

Sl: "Zakaj se sekiraš?
En: "Why are you worried?

Sl: Poglej, to je prava pustolovščina!
En: Look, this is a real adventure!"

Sl: " Z radovednostjo, značilno zanjo, se je začela sprehajati med policami.
En: With curiosity, typical of her, she began to wander among the shelves.

Sl: Čeprav sprva ni želel kršiti pravil, se je Gregorjičine besede ublažile njegovo napetost.
En: Even though he initially didn't want to break the rules, Gregor's tension was eased by Maja's words.

Sl: "Kaj pa test?
En: "What about the test?"

Sl: " je vprašal, toda v njegovem glasu je zmanjkalo prepričanja.
En: he asked, but his voice lacked conviction.

Sl: "Test počaka.
En: "The test can wait.

Sl: Tukaj pa imam obljubo za eno nepozabno noč," ga je prepričala Maja, medtem ko je potegnila knjigo in nenamerno razkrila skrito prehod.
En: Here we have a promise for an unforgettable night," Maja persuaded him as she pulled a book and accidentally revealed a hidden passage.

Sl: "Oh, poglej to!
En: "Oh, look at this!"

Sl: " Prehod je vodil do zatohlega podstrešja, polnega starih knjig in starinskega pohištva.
En: The passage led to a musty attic full of old books and antique furniture.

Sl: Prostor je bil prežet z zgodovino šole, vsak vogal pa je pripovedoval svojo zgodbo.
En: The space was steeped in the school's history, with every corner telling its own story.

Sl: "Šola je imela več skrivnosti, kot sem predvidevala," je menil Gregor, ko sta raziskovala.
En: "The school had more secrets than I anticipated," remarked Gregor as they explored.

Sl: Ko sta se vrnila v knjižnico, sta slišala korake po hodniku.
En: When they returned to the library, they heard footsteps in the hallway.

Sl: Hitro sta se umaknila in gledala, kako čistilec odklenil vrata.
En: They quickly stepped aside and watched as the janitor unlocked the door.

Sl: "Dobili smo drugo priložnost," je šepetala Maja.
En: "We've been given a second chance," Maja whispered.

Sl: Obljubila sta si, da bosta skrivnost ohranila zase.
En: They promised each other to keep the secret to themselves.

Sl: Gregor je začel gledati na svet manj skozi prizmo pravil in bolj skozi prizmo zgodb, ki jih še ni spisal.
En: Gregor began to see the world less through the lens of rules and more through the lens of stories yet to be written.

Sl: Maja je našla veselje v povezavi z ljudmi, ki jo resnično razumejo.
En: Maja found joy in connecting with people who truly understood her.

Sl: Ko sta se poslovila pred šolo, je Gregor občutil svobodo.
En: As they said goodbye in front of the school, Gregor felt a sense of freedom.

Sl: "Hvala, Maja," je rekel, in njun nasmeh ni potreboval pojasnil.
En: "Thank you, Maja," he said, and their smiles needed no explanation.

Sl: S komaj opaznimi koraki se je spreminjal svet, tako kot listje, ki je padalo z dreves.
En: With barely noticeable steps, the world was changing, just like the leaves falling from the trees.


Vocabulary Words:

• dissipating: polegala
• whispered: šepetala
• horizon: obzorje
• tense: napet
• opportunity: priložnost
• strict: stroge
• conceal: skriti
• dim: temi
• adventure: pustolovščina
• curiosity: radovednost
• wander: sprehajati
• tension: napetost
• conviction: prepričanja
• unforgettable: nepozabno
• persuaded: prepričala
• accidentally: nenamerno
• musty: zatohlega
• attic: podstrešja
• antique: starinskega
• steeped: prežet
• anticipated: predvidevala
• janitor: čistilec
• second chance: drugo priložnost
• secret: skrivnost
• freedom: svobodo
• promise: obljubo
• connect: povezavi
• understood: razumejo
• barely noticeable: komaj opaznimi
• changing: spreminjal

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unraveling Secrets: The Mystery of Predjamski Castle
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Luka je stal pred Predjamskim gradom.
En: Luka stood in front of Predjamski Castle.

Sl: Veter je šepetal skozi rjave liste, ki so padali z dreves.
En: The wind whispered through the brown leaves falling from the trees.

Sl: Grad je bil veličasten, stolpni del je gledal iz pečine, kot stara straža zgodovine.
En: The castle was magnificent, its tower part jutting out from the cliff like an old sentinel of history.

Sl: Luka je bil zgodovinar, radoveden in odločen.
En: Luka was a historian, curious and determined.

Sl: Hotel je razkriti skrivnostno izginotje kolega, ki se je zgodilo med raziskovanjem grajskih predorov.
En: He wanted to uncover the mysterious disappearance of a colleague that occurred while exploring the castle's tunnels.

Sl: Ob strani je stala Maja.
En: Maja stood by his side.

Sl: Bila je skeptična, a kljub temu zvesta sodelavka.
En: She was skeptical, yet a faithful colleague.

Sl: Njena ljubezen do zgodovinske natančnosti je bila močna.
En: Her love for historical accuracy was strong.

Sl: Včasih je podvomila o Lukovih teorijah, a je vedela, da je njegov instinkt dober.
En: Sometimes she doubted Luka's theories, but she knew his instincts were good.

Sl: Gregor, izkušen vodič, je že čakal na vrata.
En: Gregor, an experienced guide, was already waiting at the door.

Sl: Bil je zapleten človek, z mnogo skrivnostmi o gradu.
En: He was a complex man, with many secrets about the castle.

Sl: Ni želel, da Luka razkrije vse skrivnosti.
En: He didn't want Luka to reveal all the secrets.

Sl: A Luka je bil odločen.
En: But Luka was determined.

Sl: "Predori so kot pajkova mreža," je rekel Gregor, ko so stopili v mrak.
En: "The tunnels are like a spider's web," said Gregor as they stepped into the darkness.

Sl: "Lahko postanemo izgubljeni v legendah."
En: "We can get lost in legends."

Sl: Luka je poslušal, a ni dovolil, da bi ga zgodbe odvrnile.
En: Luka listened but did not allow the stories to distract him.

Sl: Nosil je stare karte, ki jih je našel v arhivih.
En: He carried old maps he found in the archives.

Sl: Lore domačinov, zapletenih v misteriozno tkanje časa, je utrdila njegovo odločenost.
En: The lore of the locals, intertwined with the mysterious weaving of time, bolstered his determination.

Sl: Ko so globlje in globlje vstopali v predore, je Maja dvignila svetilko, da bi osvetlila stene.
En: As they ventured deeper and deeper into the tunnels, Maja raised her lantern to illuminate the walls.

Sl: Sence so plesale, kot da varujejo skrivnosti.
En: Shadows danced as if guarding secrets.

Sl: Luka je nekaj začutil.
En: Luka sensed something.

Sl: Prisotnost.
En: A presence.

Sl: "Nismo tukaj sami," je preudarno dejal.
En: "We are not alone here," he cautiously stated.

Sl: Nenadoma so prišli do odlomljenega kamna.
En: Suddenly, they arrived at a collapsed stone.

Sl: Tam jih je čakal Gregor, potem ko je izginil izpred njih nekaj trenutkov prej.
En: There Gregor was waiting for them, having disappeared from their sight a few moments earlier.

Sl: "Zakaj nas ustavljaš?" je vprašal Luka.
En: "Why are you stopping us?" Luka asked.

Sl: Gregor je zavzdihnil in pokazal na skrit prehod.
En: Gregor sighed and pointed to a hidden passageway.

Sl: "Tukaj je komora, ki je že dolgo ni videl nihče.
En: "Here is a chamber that no one has seen for a long time.

Sl: A pazite, govori se o njenem prekletstvu."
En: But beware, it is said to be cursed."

Sl: Luka je pogoltnil svoj strah.
En: Luka swallowed his fear and entered.

Sl: V duplini je našel star, prašen artefakt in note izginulega kolega.
En: In the hollow, he found an old, dusty artifact and notes from his missing colleague.

Sl: Srce mu je poskočilo, ko je razumela, da ima dokaz.
En: His heart skipped a beat as he realized he had evidence.

Sl: A nenadoma se je strop začel tresti.
En: But suddenly, the ceiling began to tremble.

Sl: Hitel je nazaj, zgodovina ga je za las rešila.
En: He rushed back, history narrowly saving him.

Sl: Zunaj je dihaj hitreje.
En: Outside, he breathed faster.

Sl: Maja ga je podprla.
En: Maja supported him.

Sl: Gregor pa, kljub ruševinam, je bil tih, a njegovo spoštovanje do Lukovega poguma je bilo jasno.
En: Gregor, despite the ruins, was silent, but his respect for Luka's courage was clear.

Sl: Luka je našel resnico, a tudi novo spoštovanje do skrivnosti, ki jih ne smemo vedno razkriti.
En: Luka found the truth, but also a newfound respect for mysteries that should not always be revealed.

Sl: Njegovo trmasto srce je zdaj vključilo previdnost.
En: His stubborn heart now included caution.

Sl: Medtem ko je sonce zahajalo nad gradom, je vedel, da prihodnost njegovih raziskav ni le v otipavanju preteklosti, temveč v sodelovanju in opreznosti.
En: As the sun set over the castle, he knew that the future of his research lay not only in probing the past but in collaboration and caution.

Sl: Predjamski grad je še naprej stal trden, pionir zgodovine in stroga varuhinja svojih zgodb.
En: Predjamski Castle continued to stand firm, a pioneer of history and a strict guardian of its stories.

Sl: Luka, Maja in Gregor so zapustili grajske predore z občutkom zveze, ki presega besede, in praznovanjem zgodbe, ki so jo le oni razumeli.
En: Luka, Maja, and Gregor left the castle tunnels with a sense of connection that went beyond words and a celebration of the story only they understood.


Vocabulary Words:

• magnificent: veličasten
• historian: zgodovinar
• uncover: razkriti
• mysterious: skrivnostno
• disappearance: izginotje
• skeptical: skeptična
• accuracy: natančnost
• instincts: instinkt
• experienced: izkušen
• determined: odločen
• tunnels: predori
• legends: legende
• distract: odvrniti
• archives: arhivi
• intertwined: zapletenih
• bolstered: utrdila
• lantern: svetilka
• illuminate: osvetlila
• shadows: sence
• presence: prisotnost
• collapsed: odlomljenega
• artifact: artefakt
• evidence: dokaz
• tremble: tresti
• ruins: ruševinam
• courage: poguma
• stubborn: trmasto
• pioneer: pionir
• guardian: varuhinja
• connection: zveze

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rekindling Family Ties by the Autumn Lake of Bled
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Listi z dreves so padali kot tihe solze po tleh Bleda, barve so svetile v ognju jeseni.
En: The leaves from the trees fell like silent tears onto the grounds of Bled, colors shining in the fire of autumn.

Sl: Miha je stal ob jezeru, ki se je bleščalo pod oblaki.
En: Miha stood by the lake, which glittered under the clouds.

Sl: Bled je bil vedno njegov dom, zdaj pa se je tam počutil kot tujec.
En: Bled had always been his home, yet now he felt like a stranger there.

Sl: V rokah je držal star album s fotografijami, snop spominov, ki so ga spremljali, kamorkoli je šel.
En: In his hands, he held an old photo album, a bundle of memories that accompanied him wherever he went.

Sl: V njem so bile zgodbe in obrazi iz časov, ko sta bila Nika in Tina še ob njem.
En: Inside were stories and faces from times when Nika and Tina were still with him.

Sl: Po dolgih letih je bil trenutek srečanja s sestrama.
En: After many years, it was a moment of reunion with his sisters.

Sl: Misli so mu rojile po glavi.
En: Thoughts swirled in his head.

Sl: Kako bo Nika reagirala?
En: How would Nika react?

Sl: Bo Tina še jezna?
En: Would Tina still be angry?

Sl: Dvomi so ga razjedali.
En: Doubts gnawed at him.

Sl: Zbral je pogum in vzel globok vdih.
En: He gathered his courage and took a deep breath.

Sl: Na klopci ob vodi sta sedeli Nika in Tina.
En: On a bench by the water sat Nika and Tina.

Sl: Pogledali sta ga z mešanico radovednosti in zadržanosti.
En: They looked at him with a mix of curiosity and reservation.

Sl: "Zdravo, Miha," je rekla Nika z rahlim nasmeškom.
En: "Hello, Miha," Nika said with a slight smile.

Sl: Tina je obrnila glavo, a njihov mirni objem je povedal več kot besede.
En: Tina turned her head, but their calm embrace spoke more than words.

Sl: "Prinesel sem nekaj," je začel Miha, medtem ko je odprl album.
En: "I brought something," Miha began as he opened the album.

Sl: Pri prvem listanju so se prikazale slike z družinskih piknikov, morskih počitnic in smešnih trenutkov iz otroštva.
En: On the first page, there appeared pictures from family picnics, seaside vacations, and funny childhood moments.

Sl: Smeh je preplavil klopco, ko so se spominjali smešnih dogodkov.
En: Laughter filled the bench as they recalled humorous events.

Sl: Miha je čutil, kako teža na njegovih ramenih počasi izginja.
En: Miha felt the weight on his shoulders gradually lifting.

Sl: Potem je prišel trenutek tišine.
En: Then came a moment of silence.

Sl: Miha je vedel, da mora spregovoriti.
En: Miha knew he had to speak.

Sl: "Oprosti, da sem vas pustil," je rekel tiho, njegove oči so zardele.
En: "I'm sorry I left you," he said quietly, his eyes flushed.

Sl: "Počutil sem se, kot da sem vas izdal."
En: "I felt like I had betrayed you."

Sl: Nika je položila roko na njegovo.
En: Nika placed her hand on his.

Sl: "Miha, razumemo. Ampak pogrešali smo te.
En: "Miha, we understand. But we missed you.

Sl: Toliko stvari smo zamudili." Tina je prikimala, solze v očeh.
En: We missed so many things." Tina nodded, tears in her eyes.

Sl: Toda sedaj so bile tu.
En: But now, they were here.

Sl: Ob jezeru, ki jih je prepletalo s svojimi lepimi odsevi in s svojo starodavno energijo, so si brat in sestri dovolili, da znova povežejo niti.
En: By the lake that intertwined them with its beautiful reflections and its ancient energy, the brother and sisters allowed themselves to reconnect.

Sl: Bili so ranljivi, a to jih je naredilo močnejše.
En: They were vulnerable, but that made them stronger.

Sl: Ob objemu, ki je sledil, so se jim zdelo, da so vse izgubljene povezave ponovno našli.
En: As they embraced, it felt as if all lost connections were found again.

Sl: Miha je spoznal nekaj globokega.
En: Miha realized something profound.

Sl: Distanca jih ni mogla ločiti, ne zares.
En: Distance could not truly separate them.

Sl: Poznali so zdaj pomembnost družinskih vezi; te so se lahko raztezale čez vso zemljo, a vedno se bodo vrnile tja, kjer jim je bilo mesto.
En: They now knew the importance of family ties; those could stretch across the entire earth, but they would always return to where they belonged.

Sl: Z vsakim korakom v jesenski pokrajini so si gradili novo zgodbo — prihodnost, ki je temeljila na globlji povezanosti.
En: With every step in the autumn landscape, they were building a new story—a future based on deeper connections.

Sl: Na Bledu so popadale zadnje listje, zapovedujoč sezoni ubrati pot k miru zime, in medtem ko so listi odnašali v veter, so brat in sestri vedeli, da so našli mir tudi sami.
En: As the last leaves fell in Bled, commanding the season to take the path to the peace of winter, and as the leaves were carried away by the wind, the brother and sisters knew they had found peace themselves.

Sl: Skupaj.
En: Together.


Vocabulary Words:

• silent: tihe
• grounds: tleh
• fire: ognju
• glittered: bleščalo
• stranger: tujec
• bundle: snop
• accompanied: spremljali
• reunion: srečanja
• swirled: rojile
• gnawed: razjedali
• reservation: zadržanosti
• embrace: objem
• humorous: smešnih
• gradually: počasi
• flushed: zardele
• betrayed: izdal
• vulnerable: ranljivi
• profound: globokega
• intertwined: prepletalo
• reflections: odsevi
• ancient: starodavno
• connections: povezave
• separate: ločiti
• ties: vezi
• peace: mir
• commanding: zapovedujoč
• carried: odnašali
• recalled: spominjali
• weight: teža
• curiosity: radovednosti

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn's Whisper: Friendship Tested at Ljubljana Market
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljana Centralna tržnica je dišala po jeseni.
En: The Ljubljana Central Market was imbued with the scent of autumn.

Sl: Stojnice so bile polne buč, jabolk in drugih pridelkov.
En: The stalls were filled with pumpkins, apples, and other produce.

Sl: Zrak je bil hladen in svež, kar je Matejo napolnilo z novo energijo.
En: The air was cool and fresh, which filled Mateja with new energy.

Sl: Danes je želela mirno uživati v družbi prijateljev, Jureta in Branke.
En: Today, she wanted to peacefully enjoy the company of her friends, Jure and Branka.

Sl: "Všeč mi je ta tržnica," je rekla Mateja ter se zasmejala.
En: "I love this market," Mateja said with a laugh.

Sl: "Vedno diši po domačem.
En: "It always smells like home."

Sl: "Jure, z navadno širokim nasmehom, je pokimal.
En: Jure nodded with his usual broad smile.

Sl: "Obožujem kuhati z lokalnimi sestavinami.
En: "I love cooking with local ingredients.

Sl: Danes moram najti pravo bučo za juho.
En: Today, I need to find the perfect pumpkin for soup."

Sl: "Branka je bila že pri drugi stojnici, preverjala je zrelost jabolk.
En: Branka was already at another stall, checking the ripeness of apples.

Sl: "Vse ima svoj smisel," je rekla skeptično, ko je pregledovala vsako zelenjavo.
En: "Everything has its purpose," she said skeptically as she examined each piece of produce.

Sl: V tem trenutku je Mateja začutila, da se nekaj ni v redu.
En: At that moment, Mateja felt something was wrong.

Sl: Svet okoli nje se je počasi izgubljal.
En: The world around her was slowly fading away.

Sl: Nenadoma je njen svet postajal temen, izgubila je ravnotežje in padla na tla.
En: Suddenly, her world turned dark, she lost her balance, and fell to the ground.

Sl: "Mateja!
En: "Mateja!"

Sl: " je zavpil Jure in hitel k njej.
En: Jure shouted and rushed to her.

Sl: Pobral jo je v naročje, nevedoč, kako naj deluje.
En: He picked her up in his arms, unsure of what to do.

Sl: Ljudje okoli so se ustavili.
En: People around them stopped in concern.

Sl: Branka je takoj stopila k Juretu.
En: Branka immediately approached Jure.

Sl: "Treba je poklicati rešilca," je dejala odločno.
En: "We need to call an ambulance," she said decisively.

Sl: "Ne," je nerada rekela Mateja, ko se je spet osvežila.
En: "No," Mateja said reluctantly as she regained her composure.

Sl: Bila je bleda in prestrašena.
En: She was pale and frightened.

Sl: "Bojim se bolnic.
En: "I'm afraid of hospitals."

Sl: ""Mateja, treba je.
En: "Mateja, we must.

Sl: Zdravje je najpomembnejše," je trdila Branka, skušajoč ostati mirna.
En: Health is the most important thing," Branka insisted, trying to stay calm.

Sl: Jure je medtem pomagal Mateji vstati.
En: Meanwhile, Jure helped Mateja to her feet.

Sl: Njegov topel glas je bil poln skrbi.
En: His warm voice was full of concern.

Sl: "Vse bo v redu.
En: "Everything will be alright.

Sl: Samo pomagati želimo.
En: We just want to help."

Sl: "Mateja je počasi pokimala.
En: Mateja slowly nodded.

Sl: Vedela je, da nima izbire.
En: She knew she had no choice.

Sl: Strah jo je bilo, vendar so bili njeni prijatelji ob njej.
En: She was scared, but her friends were there with her.

Sl: Sprejela je njihovo pomoč.
En: She accepted their help.

Sl: S pomočjo Branke so poklicali rešilca.
En: With Branka's assistance, they called an ambulance.

Sl: Jure je takoj poskrbel, da je vse potekalo nemoteno.
En: Jure ensured that everything went smoothly.

Sl: Ko je prišla medicinska ekipa, je Mateja že sprejemala nujnost situacije.
En: By the time the medical team arrived, Mateja had already accepted the necessity of the situation.

Sl: V bolnišnici so hitro dojeli, da je šlo le za kratkotrajno izčrpanost.
En: At the hospital, it was quickly determined that it was just a brief exhaustion.

Sl: Na Matejinem obrazu se je spet pojavil nasmeh, ko je videla svoje prijatelje.
En: A smile returned to Mateja's face when she saw her friends.

Sl: "Hvala vama," je rekla Mateja s solzami v očeh.
En: "Thank you both," Mateja said with tears in her eyes.

Sl: "Nisem verjela, da bom to preživela, ampak z vama, zmorem.
En: "I didn't think I'd get through this, but with you, I can."

Sl: "Jure jo je objel, Branka pa je pokimala.
En: Jure hugged her, and Branka nodded.

Sl: "Vse ima svoj smisel, kot vedno pravim," je rekla.
En: "Everything has its purpose, as I always say," she mentioned.

Sl: Izkušnja jih je povezala bolj kot kdajkoli prej.
En: The experience brought them closer than ever before.

Sl: Mateja se je naučila zaupati in soočiti s strahovi, Jure in Branka pa sta poglobila svojo prijateljsko vez preko skupnega premagovanja krize.
En: Mateja learned to trust and confront her fears, while Jure and Branka deepened their friendship bond through overcoming the crisis together.

Sl: Skupaj so se odpravili nazaj na tržnico, pripravljeni znova uživati v vonju domačega.
En: Together, they returned to the market, ready to enjoy the scent of home once again.

Sl: Jesen je bila naenkrat toplejša, ne zaradi vremena, ampak zaradi prijateljstva, ki je razcvetela v težkih trenutkih.
En: Autumn felt warmer, not because of the weather, but because of the friendship that blossomed in difficult moments.


Vocabulary Words:

• imbued: napolnilo
• stalls: stojnice
• produce: pridelki
• skeptically: skeptično
• examined: pregledovala
• purpose: smisel
• fading: izgubljal
• balance: ravnotežje
• decisively: odločno
• reluctantly: nerada
• regained: osvežila
• composure: mir
• pale: bleda
• frightened: prestrašena
• insisted: trdila
• ambulance: rešilca
• necessity: nujnost
• determined: dojeli
• exhaustion: izčrpanost
• overcoming: premagovanja
• bond: vez
• confront: soočiti
• trust: zaupati
• crisis: krize
• approached: stopila
• smoothly: nemoteno
• concern: skrb
• hesitant: neodločno
• imperative: nujno
• brief: kratkotrajen