Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost in the Mist: A Journey Through Blejski jezero's Maze
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Meglice so se dvigovale nad Blejskim jezerom.
En: The mist was rising over Blejski jezero.

Sl: Pomlad je prispela in vse okrog je bilo zeleno.
En: Spring had arrived, and everything around was green.

Sl: Matej, Ana in Luka so se sprehajali ob jezeru.
En: Matej, Ana, and Luka were strolling by the lake.

Sl: Zrak je bil svež, ptice so pele.
En: The air was fresh, and the birds were singing.

Sl: Matej je imel načrt.
En: Matej had a plan.

Sl: "Preizkusimo se v labirintu iz grmovja," je predlagal.
En: "Let's try the hedge maze," he suggested.

Sl: Njegovi prijatelji sta privolila.
En: His friends agreed.

Sl: Pot se je vila skozi gosto zelenje, potopljeno v rahlo meglo.
En: The path wound through dense greenery, shrouded in light mist.

Sl: Labirint je bil težaven in vijugast.
En: The maze was challenging and winding.

Sl: Visoke, košate žive meje so ovirale pogled.
En: Tall, bushy hedges blocked the view.

Sl: Matej si je želel dokazati, da lahko hitro reši izziv.
En: Matej wanted to prove that he could solve the challenge quickly.

Sl: "Enostavno bo," je rekel s samoumevnim nasmeškom.
En: "It will be easy," he said with a self-assured smile.

Sl: Ana je že pripravljala kamero na telefonu, pripravljena na selfije.
En: Ana was already preparing the camera on her phone, ready for selfies.

Sl: Luka se je smejal in šepetal: "Kaj bi lahko šlo narobe?
En: Luka laughed and whispered, "What could go wrong?"

Sl: "Vendar pa je megla postajala vse gostejša.
En: However, the fog was becoming thicker.

Sl: Vidljivost se je poslabšala.
En: Visibility deteriorated.

Sl: Kmalu so ugotovili, da so zgrešili pot.
En: Soon, they realized they had missed the path.

Sl: Matej je trmasto vztrajal.
En: Matej stubbornly persisted.

Sl: "Ne skrbi, vem kam gremo," je rekel, a v njegovih očeh se je videla negotovost.
En: "Don't worry, I know where we're going," he said, but uncertainty was visible in his eyes.

Sl: Ana je imela drugačne misli: "Mogoče bi uporabili GPS?
En: Ana had other thoughts: "Maybe we should use GPS?"

Sl: " Luka se je le smejal in predlagal: "Užijmo malo raziskovanja, ni treba hiteti.
En: Luka just laughed and suggested, "Let's enjoy a bit of exploring, there's no need to rush."

Sl: "Medtem ko so se premikali naprej, so prispeli do razpotja.
En: As they moved forward, they reached a crossroads.

Sl: Levo ali desno?
En: Left or right?

Sl: Matej si ni bil več prepričan.
En: Matej was no longer sure.

Sl: Priznati si ni želel, a moral je: "Prijatelji, nisem prepričan.
En: He didn't want to admit it, but he had to: "Friends, I'm not sure."

Sl: " Ana je s svetlobo zasvetila ekran telefona.
En: Ana lit up her phone screen.

Sl: "Vzemimo tehnologijo v roke," je vzpodbudno rekla.
En: "Let's take technology into our hands," she encouraged.

Sl: Skupaj so opazovali zemljevid.
En: Together they watched the map.

Sl: "Mimo vinograda, potem desno," je pojasnila.
En: "Past the vineyard, then right," she explained.

Sl: Z GPS-om kot vodnikom in Lukinimi šalami sta hitreje našla pot iz labirinta.
En: With GPS as a guide and Luka's jokes, they found their way out of the maze more quickly.

Sl: Na koncu so se prebijali skozi zadnjo živo mejo, smeh je napolnil zrak.
En: In the end, they broke through the last hedge, laughter filling the air.

Sl: "Kdo bi si mislil, da bomo potrebovali več kot samo načrt," je zasmejal Matej.
En: "Who would have thought we needed more than just a plan," Matej laughed.

Sl: "Smo super ekipa," je dodala Ana, posnamejoč selfie na izhodu.
En: "We are a great team," added Ana, taking a selfie at the exit.

Sl: Luka je dodal: "In izkušnja je bila nepozabna.
En: Luka added, "And it was an unforgettable experience."

Sl: "V tem trenutku, stoje ob robu čudovitega Blejskega jezera, so se zavedali, da so skupaj močnejši.
En: At that moment, standing at the edge of the beautiful Blejski jezero, they realized that together they were stronger.

Sl: Matej je naučil vrednosti poslušanja in sprejemanja pomoči.
En: Matej learned the value of listening and accepting help.

Sl: Skupaj so se zarezali v spomine, obdanih z vsesplošno lepoto pomladi na Bledu.
En: Together they carved the memories, surrounded by the overall beauty of spring in Bled.


Vocabulary Words:

• mist: meglica
• spring: pomlad
• strolling: sprehajati se
• hedge: živa meja
• maze: labirint
• winding: vijugast
• bushy: košat
• visibility: vidljivost
• uncertainty: negotovost
• persisted: vztrajati
• crossroads: razpotje
• self-assured: samoumevno
• shrouded: potopljeno
• vineyard: vinograd
• break through: prebiti se
• unforgettable: nepozaben
• edge: rob
• realize: zavedati se
• accept: sprejemati
• value: vrednost
• greenery: zelenje
• prove: dokazati
• assuming: predvidevati
• dense: gosto
• whisper: šepetati
• joke: šala
• experience: izkušnja
• laugh: smeh
• enjoy: uživati
• encouraged: vzpodbuditi

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Breath of Trust: A Journey Through Ljubljana's Wilds
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Meglice so se dvigale iz ljubljanskega barja, spremljajoč dve figuri, ki sta tiho hodili po ozkih poteh.
En: The mist was rising from the ljubljansko barje, accompanying two figures walking silently along the narrow paths.

Sl: Luka in Mateja sta bila že več ur na poti, obkrožena z mirom in lepoto narave.
En: Luka and Mateja had been on the move for hours, surrounded by the peace and beauty of nature.

Sl: Rosto je šumelo drevje, tja in sem je zavijal veter.
En: The trees rustled softly, and the wind wound its way here and there.

Sl: Luka je govoril: "Mateja, poglej tiste ptice! To je neverjetno."
En: Luka spoke, "Mateja, look at those birds! It's incredible."

Sl: Pogledi so jima zdrseli proti nebu, kjer so ptice slogovno krožile v zgodnjem pomladnem soncu.
En: Their gazes slid towards the sky, where birds gracefully circled in the early spring sun.

Sl: Električna zračnost jutra ju je navdala z energijo.
En: The electric freshness of the morning filled them with energy.

Sl: "Res je lepo," se je strinjala Mateja, vedno pripravljena na presenečenja narave.
En: "It really is beautiful," Mateja agreed, always ready for nature's surprises.

Sl: V nahrbtniku je nosila vse potrebno za morebitne nevšečnosti, a tega Luka ni vedel.
En: She carried everything needed for potential inconveniences in her backpack, but Luka was unaware of this.

Sl: Nenadoma je Luka začutil nelagodje v prsih.
En: Suddenly, Luka felt discomfort in his chest.

Sl: Njegov dih je postal pličji.
En: His breathing became shallower.

Sl: Mislil je: "Ne zdaj, ne danes."
En: He thought, "Not now, not today."

Sl: Razumel je, da prihaja blag napad astme, vendar ga je skušal ignorirati, da ne bi skazil dneva.
En: He understood a mild asthma attack was coming on, but tried to ignore it so as not to ruin the day.

Sl: Mateja mu je bila vedno v oporo, vendar ni želel biti breme.
En: Mateja had always been a support to him, but he didn't want to be a burden.

Sl: Še nekaj časa sta hodila, a Lukovo dihanje je postajalo vse težje.
En: They walked a while longer, but Luka's breathing became increasingly labored.

Sl: Pot mu je začela teči po čelu, roke so se mu tresle.
En: Sweat began to trickle down his forehead, and his hands trembled.

Sl: Pokusil je globoko vdihniti in ohraniti mirno lice, vendar so simptomi postajali premočni.
En: He tried to take a deep breath and maintain a calm face, but the symptoms became too strong.

Sl: Preostalo mu ni drugega kot priznati: "Mateja... ne morem dihati."
En: He could do nothing but admit, "Mateja... I can't breathe."

Sl: Mateja se je nemudoma ustavila.
En: Mateja immediately stopped.

Sl: "Luka, vse je v redu. Sem tukaj."
En: "Luka, it's all right. I'm here."

Sl: Poiskala je inhalator, ki ga je imela vedno pri sebi, in ga hitro pomagala Luki uporabit.
En: She searched for the inhaler she always carried and quickly helped Luka use it.

Sl: Njegovo dihanje se je počasi umirjalo, a pljuča so še vedno nekoliko pekoče.
En: His breathing slowly calmed, though his lungs still burned slightly.

Sl: "Ne bi smel skrivati," je Luka končno izustil med vdihom in izdihom.
En: "I shouldn't have hidden it," Luka finally confessed between breaths.

Sl: "Veš, vedno bom tukaj, da ti pomagam. Ni treba, da si sam." Mateja ga je pogledala z očmi, polnimi razumevanja.
En: "You know, I'll always be here to help you. You don't have to be alone." Mateja looked at him with eyes full of understanding.

Sl: Skupaj sta počasi začela pot nazaj.
En: Together, they slowly began the journey back.

Sl: Zelene trave Ljubljanskega barja so jim nudile svežino, toplina sončnih žarkov pa jih je spodbujala k nadaljnjemu premiku.
En: The green grass of the Ljubljansko barje offered them freshness, and the warmth of the sun's rays encouraged them to keep moving.

Sl: Luka je začutil, kako je hvaležnost preplavila njegov srce.
En: Luka felt gratitude flood his heart.

Sl: Potem ko sta se vrnila na varno, je Luka dojel, kako pomembno je, da zaupa ljudem, ki mu želijo le dobro.
En: Once they returned to safety, Luka realized how important it was to trust those who only wished him well.

Sl: Mateja mu je bila več kot prijateljica; bila je njegova zaveznica in opora.
En: Mateja was more than a friend; she was his ally and support.

Sl: Končno je spoznal, da priznanje lastnih slabosti ni znak šibkosti, ampak moči.
En: He finally recognized that admitting one's weaknesses isn't a sign of weakness but of strength.

Sl: Ljubljana je bila blizu, vendar je Luka čutil, da je na tej poti pokukal še globlje vase.
En: Ljubljana was close, but Luka felt that on this journey, he had delved deeper into himself.

Sl: Z Matejino pomočjo in kančkom poguma je našel nov pomen v besedi prijateljstvo.
En: With Mateja's help and a hint of courage, he found new meaning in the word friendship.


Vocabulary Words:

• mist: meglice
• rising: dvigale
• accompanying: spremljajoč
• figures: figuri
• narrow: ozkih
• rustled: šumelo
• wound: zavijal
• gazes: pogledi
• gracefully: slogovno
• freshness: zračnost
• backpack: nahrbtniku
• discomfort: nelagodje
• breathing: dih
• attack: napad
• burden: breme
• labored: težje
• trembled: tresle
• symptoms: simptomi
• inhaler: inhalator
• calmed: umirjalo
• strength: moč
• weaknesses: slabosti
• trust: zaupa
• melancholy: hvaležnost
• ally: zaveznica
• courage: poguma
• admit: priznati
• potential: morebitne
• safety: varno
• meaning: pomen

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Reviving Traditions: Anja's Easter Culinary Journey
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Na Ljubljanskem glavni tržnici je bilo živahno.
En: At the @sl{Ljubljanska glavni tržnica} it was lively.

Sl: Ljudje so se sprehajali med stojnicami, nosili košare in izbirali sveže sadje in zelenjavo.
En: People were strolling between the market stalls, carrying baskets and choosing fresh fruits and vegetables.

Sl: Med njimi je bila Anja, mlada ženska v dvajsetih, ki si je nadvse želela pripraviti popoln velikonočni obrok za svojo družino.
En: Among them was Anja, a young woman in her twenties, who eagerly wanted to prepare a perfect Easter meal for her family.

Sl: Radi učinki pomladi so ji dali dodatno energijo, ko je vohala cvetlice in slišala veselo govorico okoli sebe.
En: The effects of spring gave her extra energy as she smelled the flowers and heard the cheerful chatter around her.

Sl: Anja je mislila na svojo babico.
En: Anja thought about her grandmother.

Sl: Babica je vedno pripravila najboljše jedi za praznike.
En: Her grandmother always prepared the best dishes for the holidays.

Sl: Tokrat je bila Anja tista, ki je nosila odgovornost za veliko večerjo.
En: This time it was Anja who bore the responsibility for the grand dinner.

Sl: Pritisk je bil močan.
En: The pressure was strong.

Sl: Prva stojnica je bila polna sveže zelenjave, a mnogi so že pred njo izbirali najboljše.
En: The first stall was full of fresh vegetables, but many had already picked out the best ones before her.

Sl: Paradižniki skoraj ponikli, šparglji popolnoma razprodani.
En: The tomatoes were almost gone, the asparagus completely sold out.

Sl: Vprašala je prodajalca, ali bo še kaj dobil, a odgovor je bil žal negativen.
En: She asked the vendor if any more would be available, but unfortunately, the answer was negative.

Sl: Anja je začela skrbeti.
En: Anja began to worry.

Sl: Nato je prišla do stojnico znanega prodajalca citrusov, Mateja, ki je vedno imel najboljše mandarine in limone v mestu.
En: Then she came to the stall of the well-known citrus vendor, Matej, who always had the best tangerines and lemons in town.

Sl: Matej je takoj opazil Anjo.
En: Matej noticed Anja right away.

Sl: "Anja, takšna gora sveže zelenjave ti manjka?
En: "Anja, are you missing such a mountain of fresh vegetables?"

Sl: " jo je povprašal z nasmehom.
En: he asked her with a smile.

Sl: "Rada bi pripravila nekaj posebnega za Veliko noč, ampak vidim, da so nekatere stvari že razprodane," je odgovorila Anja žalostno.
En: "I'd like to prepare something special for Easter, but I see some things are already sold out," replied Anja sadly.

Sl: Matej ji je predlagal nekaj alternativ.
En: Matej suggested some alternatives.

Sl: "Poskusi te čudovite limone.
En: "Try these wonderful lemons.

Sl: Dodajo svežino.
En: They add freshness.

Sl: In tale špinača, ima poseben okus, skoraj kot babičin radič!
En: And this spinach has a special taste, almost like grandma's chicory!"

Sl: " Anji so zažarele oči.
En: Anja's eyes lit up.

Sl: Njegov nasvet je bil točno to, kar je potrebovala.
En: His advice was exactly what she needed.

Sl: Navdihnjena z Matejevimi predlogi je izbrala nekaj zanimivih izdelkov.
En: Inspired by Matej's suggestions, she picked out some interesting items.

Sl: Našla je svežo špinačo, odlične limone in celo nekaj zelišč, ki jih običajno ni uporabila.
En: She found fresh spinach, excellent lemons, and even some herbs she normally didn't use.

Sl: Bolj, kot je izbirala, bolj je začutila novo samozavest.
En: The more she chose, the more she felt newfound confidence.

Sl: Ko se je vrnila domov, je začela kuhati.
En: When she returned home, she began to cook.

Sl: Spomnila se je starih receptov, a tudi dodala nekaj svojih idej.
En: She remembered the old recipes but also added some of her own ideas.

Sl: Njena kuhinja je zadišala drugače, a toliko bolj mamljivo.
En: Her kitchen smelled different but all the more enticing.

Sl: Kmalu je bila miza polna barvastih jedi.
En: Soon, the table was full of colorful dishes.

Sl: Njena družina je bila navdušena.
En: Her family was delighted.

Sl: "To je nekaj posebnega!
En: "This is something special!"

Sl: " je rekel oče, "Babica bi bila ponosna.
En: her father said, "Grandma would be proud."

Sl: " Anjine oči so se napolnile s solzami sreče.
En: Anja's eyes filled with tears of joy.

Sl: Spoznala je, da lahko spoštuješ tradicijo in hkrati vneseš nekaj svojega.
En: She realized that you can honor tradition while also adding something of your own.

Sl: Na koncu dneva je Anja sedela za mizo z družino, nasmejana in ponosna.
En: At the end of the day, Anja sat at the table with her family, smiling and proud.

Sl: Naučila se je, da ji ni treba biti točno kot njena babica, da bi bila uspešna.
En: She learned that she didn't have to be exactly like her grandmother to be successful.

Sl: Ustvarila je svojo povsem novo tradicijo.
En: She had created her own entirely new tradition.


Vocabulary Words:

• lively: živahno
• strolling: sprehajali
• baskets: košare
• chatter: govorica
• responsibility: odgovornost
• pressure: pritisk
• stall: stojnica
• vendor: prodajalec
• alternatives: alternativ
• freshness: svežino
• spinach: špinača
• chicory: radič
• confidence: samozavest
• enticing: mamljivo
• delighted: navdušena
• different: drugače
• honor: spoštuješ
• proud: ponosna
• tradition: tradicijo
• noticed: opazil
• entirely: povsem
• eagerly: nadvse
• prepared: pripravila
• effect: učinki
• missing: manjka
• almost: skoraj
• exactly: točno
• inspired: navdihnjena
• masterpiece: mojstrovina
• substitute: nadomestek

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Quest for Life: Trust and Survival in Post-Apocalypse Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Pomlad v Ljubljani je bila hladna in sveža.
En: Spring in Ljubljana was cold and fresh.

Sl: Zrak je dišal po vlažni zemlji in začel kazati prve znake, kako narava prevzema mesto.
En: The air smelled of damp earth and began to show the first signs of how nature was taking over the city.

Sl: Med ruševinami so se prebijali trije ljudje.
En: Three people were making their way through the ruins.

Sl: Maja, voditeljica skupine, je začela dan s pogledom proti porušenemu Mestnemu trgu.
En: Maja, the leader of the group, started the day with a look towards the ruined Mestni trg (City Square).

Sl: Njena naloga je bila jasna: najti antibiotike, da bi rešila življenje prijatelja.
En: Her task was clear: to find antibiotics to save a friend's life.

Sl: Bojan, njen zvesti spremljevalec, je počasi sledil.
En: Bojan, her loyal companion, slowly followed.

Sl: Njegove roke so bile večinoma zaposlene s popravljanjem starih strojev, a danes so bile napete in pripravljene na nevarnost, ki jih čaka.
En: His hands were mostly busy fixing old machines, but today they were tense and ready for the danger that awaited them.

Sl: Zora, tuja članica v skupini, je hodila z lahkotnimi koraki.
En: Zora, a foreign member of the group, walked with light steps.

Sl: Njene oči so ves čas skakale z ene točke na drugo, kot da bi se učila novih poti skozi mesto.
En: Her eyes constantly jumped from one point to another, as if learning new paths through the city.

Sl: Trdila je, da je zdravnica, in v očeh je imela nekaj iskrenega.
En: She claimed to be a doctor, and there was something sincere in her eyes.

Sl: Toda Maja je ostala previdna.
En: Yet Maja remained cautious.

Sl: "Prava znanja ali laži?
En: "Real knowledge or lies?"

Sl: " se je spraševala.
En: she wondered.

Sl: Pot do bolnišnice, kjer so verjeli, da še vedno hranijo antibiotike, je bila dolga in nevarna.
En: The path to the hospital, where they believed antibiotics were still stored, was long and dangerous.

Sl: Premikali so se skozi ozke prehode, mimo porušenih zgradb, kjer so lajali psi.
En: They moved through narrow passages, past ruined buildings where dogs barked.

Sl: Maja je vodila skupino okoli prejšnjih pasti in nevarnosti, ki so jih postavili drugi preživeli.
En: Maja led the group around previous traps and dangers set by other survivors.

Sl: "Tukaj zavijemo levo," je nenadoma rekla Zora.
En: "Turn left here," said Zora suddenly.

Sl: "Poznam kraj.
En: "I know the place.

Sl: Ni tako daljč od mojega starega doma.
En: It's not far from my old home."

Sl: " Maja ji je zaupala, četudi zadržano.
En: Maja trusted her, albeit reluctantly.

Sl: Nekaj v Zorinih očeh je obljubljalo resnico in popeljalo skupino bližje njihovemu cilju.
En: Something in Zora's eyes promised truth and led the group closer to their goal.

Sl: Prišli so do glavnega vhoda bolnišnice.
En: They arrived at the main entrance of the hospital.

Sl: Vse je bilo tako mirno, a občutek, da jih nekdo opazuje, ni minil.
En: Everything was so calm, yet the feeling that someone was watching them remained.

Sl: Ko so zašli v notranjost, se je zrak okoli njih stisnil, a koraki so ostali tihi.
En: As they ventured inside, the air tightened around them, but their steps remained silent.

Sl: Končno so našli lekarno.
En: Finally, they found the pharmacy.

Sl: Police so bile skoraj prazne, vendar je Zora zmagoslavno potegnila stekleničko antibiotikov.
En: The shelves were almost empty, but Zora triumphantly pulled out a bottle of antibiotics.

Sl: Takrat je nekdo vpoklical iz sence.
En: Then someone called out from the shadows.

Sl: Še ena skupina preživelih.
En: Another group of survivors.

Sl: Oboroženi in s pogledom, ki ni obetal prijateljstva.
En: Armed and with a look that did not promise friendship.

Sl: Maja je stopila naprej, roke dvignjene.
En: Maja stepped forward, hands raised.

Sl: "Ne želimo se boriti.
En: "We don't want to fight.

Sl: Potrebujemo pomoč," je rekla samozavestno.
En: We need help," she said confidently.

Sl: Stari vodja sovražne skupine je napredoval.
En: The old leader of the hostile group stepped forward.

Sl: "Kaj ponujate v zameno?
En: "What do you offer in return?"

Sl: " Njegov glas je bil oster kot jeklo.
En: His voice was as sharp as steel.

Sl: Maja je premislila.
En: Maja considered.

Sl: Potem je ponudila, da bi prihodnjič delili svoje znanje o skrivnih poteh in skrivališčih hrane.
En: Then she offered to share their knowledge of secret routes and food hideouts next time.

Sl: Po nekaj trenutkih napetega tišine je vodja privolil.
En: After a few moments of tense silence, the leader agreed.

Sl: S tem dogovorom v mislih je Maja začutila olajšanje.
En: With this agreement in mind, Maja felt relieved.

Sl: Skupina je hitro in v tišini zapustila bolnišnico, pri čemer so v rokah tesno držali dragocena zdravila.
En: The group quickly and quietly left the hospital, holding the precious medicine tightly in their hands.

Sl: Na poti nazaj, ko je zgodnji pomladni veter pihal okoli njih, je Maja spoznala nekaj pomembnega.
En: On the way back, as the early spring wind blew around them, Maja realized something important.

Sl: Zora, ki jim je pomagala najti antibiotike, je širila novo misel: včasih moraš zaupati neznancu, da preživiš.
En: Zora, who helped them find the antibiotics, spread a new thought: sometimes you have to trust a stranger to survive.

Sl: Vsaj tokrat je to naredilo razliko med življenjem in smrtjo.
En: At least this time it made the difference between life and death.

Sl: Ljubljanski veter je zapihal skozi porušene ulice, medtem ko so korakali nazaj k svojemu majhnemu taborišču.
En: The Ljubljana wind blew through the ruined streets as they marched back to their small camp.

Sl: Maja je vedela, da se je nekaj spremenilo.
En: Maja knew that something had changed.

Sl: Skupaj z Bojanom in Zoro so šli naprej, pripravljeni na naslednjo preizkušnjo, ki jo prinaša post-apokaliptični svet.
En: Along with Bojan and Zora, they moved forward, ready for the next challenge that the post-apocalyptic world would bring.

Sl: Spet so bili na poti, združeni kot ekipa.
En: Once again, they were on the road, united as a team.


Vocabulary Words:

• fresh: sveža
• ruins: ruševinami
• leader: voditeljica
• task: naloga
• companion: spremljevalec
• tense: napete
• foreign: tuja
• sincere: iskrenega
• cautious: previdna
• knowledge: znanja
• path: pot
• passages: prehode
• traps: pasti
• survivors: preživeli
• reluctantly: zadržano
• promised: obljubljalo
• entrance: vhod
• watched: opazuje
• ventured: zašli
• triumphed: zmagoslavno
• shadows: sence
• hostile: sovražne
• confidently: samozavestno
• sharp: oster
• relief: olajšanje
• precious: dragocena
• survive: preživiš
• difference: razliko
• important: pomembnega
• united: združeni

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Birdwatching Triumph: A Spring Morning at Lake Bled
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-21-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Na mirnem jutru, ko je sonce pravkar začelo segrevati gladino Blejskega jezera, se je Anže, mladi raziskovalec divjih živali, pripravljal na pomembno nalogo.
En: On a calm morning, when the sun had just begun to warm the surface of Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled), Anže, a young wildlife researcher, was preparing for an important task.

Sl: V nahrbtniku je imel knjižico s seznami ptic in staro kamero, ki je žal že na začetku pomenila potencialne težave.
En: In his backpack, he had a booklet with bird lists and an old camera, which unfortunately already indicated potential problems.

Sl: Njegov nadrejeni, Matej, je pričakoval podrobne zapise za morebiten članek, s katerim bi si Anže pridobil priznanje med kolegi.
En: His superior, Matej, expected detailed records for a possible article, which would earn Anže recognition among his colleagues.

Sl: Anže je bil navdušen nad pticami, ki so se vračale po zimskem času, in je upal, da bo odkril kaj posebnega.
En: Anže was excited about the birds returning after the winter and hoped to discover something special.

Sl: Vendar pa je bil ves čas zaskrbljen, da zaradi okvare opreme naloga ne uspe.
En: However, he was constantly worried that due to equipment malfunction, the task might fail.

Sl: Medtem ko so se obala in hribi nad jezerom počasi prebujali v novo pomlad, je veter začel žvižgati med vejami.
En: As the shore and the hills above the lake slowly awakened to a new spring, the wind began to whistle through the branches.

Sl: Oblaki so hitro prekrili nebo in Anže je z zaskrbljenostjo pogledal proti toku reke, kjer je z Matejem in Katarino načrtoval opazovanje ptic.
En: Clouds quickly covered the sky, and Anže worriedly looked towards the river's current, where he had planned birdwatching with Matej and Katarina.

Sl: Ko je vreme začelo nagajati, se je Anže obrnil k Katarini, lokalni vodički in ljubiteljici ptic.
En: When the weather started to misbehave, Anže turned to Katarina, a local guide and bird enthusiast.

Sl: Njen nasmeh in energetska pripravljenost sta mu dajala novo upanje.
En: Her smile and energetic readiness gave him new hope.

Sl: "Nič še ni izgubljeno," ga je opogumila.
En: "All is not lost," she encouraged him.

Sl: "Poznam skrivne kotičke, kjer ptice rade prenočijo.
En: "I know secret spots where birds like to stay overnight."

Sl: "S skupnimi močmi in Anžetovo odločitvijo, da uporabi svoj osebni daljnogled in skicirko, so se odpravili proti bolj skritim predelom obale.
En: With combined efforts and Anže's decision to use his personal binoculars and sketchbook, they headed towards more hidden parts of the shore.

Sl: Ptice so se začele oglašati ob robu gozda, in vsak škrjanček ter sinica sta postala del raziskave.
En: Birds began to chirp at the edge of the forest, and each skylark and titmouse became part of the research.

Sl: Nenadoma, ko so se oblaki razpokali in je sonce zasijalo na vodo, se je blizu obale pojavila redka ptica, pisana detla.
En: Suddenly, as the clouds parted and the sun shone on the water, a rare bird, a colorful woodpecker, appeared near the shore.

Sl: Anže je hitro izkoristil priložnost.
En: Anže quickly seized the opportunity.

Sl: Z Katarinino pomočjo in njenim znanjem o pticah je dokumentiral vsak njen gib.
En: With Katarina's help and her knowledge of birds, he documented its every move.

Sl: Ko so se vrnili do zbiralnega mesta, je Matej pregledal Anžetove zapiske in posnetke.
En: When they returned to the meeting point, Matej reviewed Anže's notes and recordings.

Sl: Zadovoljen je pokimal.
En: He nodded with satisfaction.

Sl: "Odlično delo, Anže," je rekel.
En: "Excellent work, Anže," he said.

Sl: "Vidim, da znaš obvladovati izzive in poiskati rešitve.
En: "I see you can handle challenges and find solutions.

Sl: Podprl bom tvojo študijo za objavo.
En: I will support your study for publication."

Sl: "Anže je občutil olajšanje in zadovoljstvo.
En: Anže felt relief and satisfaction.

Sl: Spoznal je, da so znanje, skupinsko delo in zaupanje v lastne sposobnosti ključ do uspeha.
En: He realized that knowledge, teamwork, and confidence in one's abilities are key to success.

Sl: Blejsko jezero je v svežem pomladnem zraku tiho poplesavalo, ko se je dan mirno iztekel v njihovo korist.
En: Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled) quietly shimmered in the fresh spring air as the day peacefully ended in their favor.


Vocabulary Words:

• calm: mirnem
• surface: gladino
• wildlife: divjih živali
• researcher: raziskovalec
• backpack: nahrbtniku
• booklet: knjižico
• potential: potencialne
• recognition: priznanje
• enthusiast: ljubiteljici
• malfunction: okvare
• misbehave: nagajati
• guide: vodički
• hope: upanje
• seize: izkoristil
• documented: dokumentiral
• challenges: izzive
• solutions: rešitve
• publication: objavo
• relief: olajšanje
• teamwork: skupinsko delo
• confidence: zaupanje
• abilities: sposobnosti
• success: uspeha
• shimmered: poplesavalo
• peacefully: mirno
• chirp: oglašati
• skylark: škrjanček
• titmouse: sinica
• rare: redka
• woodpecker: detla

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Secret Adventures: Unveiling Forest Mysteries at Lake Bled
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-20-22-34-00-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Tadej je s svojimi velikimi željami in sanjami o raziskovanju hodil za skupino.
En: Tadej walked behind the group with his big desires and dreams of exploration.

Sl: Bil je dan šolskega izleta.
En: It was a school trip day.

Sl: S sošolci so raziskovali čarobne gozdove okoli jezera Bled.
En: He and his classmates were exploring the magical forests around Lake Bled.

Sl: Pomlad je bila v polnem razcvetu.
En: Spring was in full bloom.

Sl: Zrak je bil svež in dišeč, ptice so prepevale.
En: The air was fresh and fragrant, and the birds were singing.

Sl: Nina je hodila poleg Tadeja.
En: Nina walked beside Tadej.

Sl: V rokah je držala fotoaparat in pritisnila na sprožilec, kadar se je pojavil lep prizor.
En: She was holding a camera and pressed the shutter whenever a beautiful scene appeared.

Sl: Oboževala je naravo, vendar je bila bolj previdna kot Tadej.
En: She loved nature but was more cautious than Tadej.

Sl: "Si že slišala o skriti jasi tukaj v gozdu?" je nenadoma vprašal Tadej.
En: "Have you heard about the hidden clearing here in the forest?" Tadej suddenly asked.

Sl: Njegove oči so žarele.
En: His eyes were glowing.

Sl: "Ne, kaj pa je s to jaso?" je vprašala Nina previdno.
En: "No, what's with this clearing?" Nina asked cautiously.

Sl: "V stari knjigi sem prebral, da je nekje v gozdu razgledna točka, ki ni znana veliko ljudem," je rekel Tadej z navdušenjem.
En: "I read in an old book that there's a viewpoint somewhere in the forest that isn't known to many people," Tadej said with excitement.

Sl: Nina je zastala.
En: Nina paused.

Sl: "Ne smemo se oddaljiti od skupine," je rekla.
En: "We shouldn't stray from the group," she said.

Sl: "Saj veš, da se lahko izgubimo."
En: "You know we could get lost."

Sl: Ampak Tadej je že misli na avanturo.
En: But Tadej was already thinking about the adventure.

Sl: "Samo kratek pogled.
En: "Just a quick look.

Sl: Vrnemo se hitro," jo je prosil.
En: We'll come back quickly," he pleaded.

Sl: Nina je zavzdihnila, potem pa privolila.
En: Nina sighed but then agreed.

Sl: "Če gremo hitro in ne preveč daleč."
En: "If we go quickly and not too far."

Sl: Stopila sta s poti in se potopila globlje v gozd.
En: They stepped off the path and delved deeper into the forest.

Sl: Tadej je bil navdušen, občutek je bil kot iz pravljice.
En: Tadej was thrilled, the feeling was like being in a fairy tale.

Sl: Pogledal je okrog sebe in občudoval živo zelenje, žuborenje potokov.
En: He looked around and admired the vivid greenery, the babbling streams.

Sl: Po dolgem sprehodu sta prišla do majhne jase.
En: After a long walk, they arrived at a small clearing.

Sl: Pogled jima je vzel sapo.
En: The view took their breath away.

Sl: Iz jase je bil čudovit pogled na jezero Bled, ki ga je obsijalo toplo žareče sonce.
En: From the clearing, there was a stunning view of Lake Bled, bathed in the warm glowing sun.

Sl: V daljavi so bleščali beli labodi.
En: In the distance, white swans glistened.

Sl: "O, waw," je zašepetala Nina, kamera ji je že bila pripravljena.
En: "Oh, wow," Nina whispered, her camera already at the ready.

Sl: Posnela je nekaj fotografij.
En: She took several photos.

Sl: A nenadoma sta oba pogledala sonce.
En: But suddenly they both looked at the sun.

Sl: Ugotovila sta, da je bilo že pozno.
En: They realized it was already late.

Sl: "Hitro, moramo nazaj," je rekla Nina, vsa prestrašena.
En: "Quick, we need to get back," Nina said, all frightened.

Sl: Pohitela sta nazaj po poti.
En: They hurried back along the path.

Sl: Srce jima je hitreje utripalo.
En: Their hearts were beating faster.

Sl: Pot skozi gozd se je zdela daljša, a uspela sta priti do skupine ravno takrat, ko so se pripravljali za odhod.
En: The path through the forest seemed longer, but they managed to reach the group just as they were preparing to leave.

Sl: "Tadej, Nina! Kam sta šla?" jih je začudeno vprašal njun učitelj.
En: "Tadej, Nina! Where did you go?" their teacher asked surprised.

Sl: "Sam... Samo dobro sva si ogledala naravo," je odgovoril Tadej in pomežiknil Nini.
En: "We just... We just took a good look at nature," answered Tadej and winked at Nina.

Sl: Kasneje istega dne sta se vrnila domov sredi prelepih spominov.
En: Later that day, they returned home amidst beautiful memories.

Sl: Tadej je začel razumeti, da lahko kombinira svojo strast do avantur s spoštovanjem pravil.
En: Tadej began to understand that he could combine his passion for adventures with respecting the rules.

Sl: Nina pa je pridobila samozavest, da včasih sledi svojemu srcu in uživa v svetu okoli sebe.
En: Nina gained the confidence to sometimes follow her heart and enjoy the world around her.

Sl: Njuna skrivna pustolovščina v gozdu Bled ni bila le o odkrivanju skritih mest, temveč tudi o odkrivanju samega sebe.
En: Their secret adventure in the Bled forest wasn't just about discovering hidden places but also about discovering themselves.


Vocabulary Words:

• desires: želje
• exploration: raziskovanje
• cautious: previdna
• clearing: jasa
• viewpoint: razgledna točka
• excitement: navdušenje
• stray: oddaljiti
• pleaded: prosil
• delved: potopila
• thrilled: navdušen
• vivid: živo
• admired: občudoval
• babbling: žuborenje
• stunning: čudovit
• glistened: bleščali
• whispered: zašepetala
• fragrant: dišeč
• quickly: hitro
• paused: zastala
• sighed: zavzdihnila
• confidence: samozavest
• follow: sledi
• glowing: žarele
• pleasure: uživa
• breathtaking: vdih
• secret: skrivna
• adventure: pustolovščina
• respecting: spoštovanjem
• confidence: samozavest
• journey: izlet

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rekindling Bonds: A Healing Reunion at Lake Bled
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-19-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Okrog Blejskega jezera je bilo slišati rahlo šumenje vetra, ki je zibalo mlada, zelena drevesa.
En: Around Blejsko jezero, there was a soft rustling of the wind swaying the young, green trees.

Sl: Zvonovi bližnje cerkve na otoku so oddajali mehki zvok, ki je odmeval po celem jezeru.
En: The bells of the nearby church on the island emitted a soft sound that echoed across the entire lake.

Sl: Miha je stal na robu in strmel v mirno vodo.
En: Miha stood at the edge, staring at the calm water.

Sl: Z Uršo in Juretom se je dogovoril, da se srečajo na tej posebni pomladi.
En: He had arranged with Urša and Jure to meet on this special spring day.

Sl: Bilo je že nekaj let, odkar so se vsi skupaj zadnjič videli.
En: It had been several years since they had all last seen each other.

Sl: Miho so preganjali spomini na preteklost in iskal je zapiranje starih ran, ki so jih pustili za sabo.
En: Memories of the past haunted Miha, and he was searching for closure on old wounds they had left behind.

Sl: Urša je prva prispela.
En: Urša was the first to arrive.

Sl: Z objemom je pozdravila Miho.
En: She greeted Miha with a hug.

Sl: "Kako si, brat moj?" je veselo vprašala.
En: "How are you, my brother?" she asked cheerfully.

Sl: Njena toplina je blažila napetost, ki jo je Miha čutil.
En: Her warmth eased the tension that Miha felt.

Sl: Potem se je sramežljivo pojavil Jure, ki je gledal naokoli in kmalu opazil bratranca in sestrično.
En: Then Jure appeared shyly, looking around and soon spotting his cousin and cousin.

Sl: "Oh, tukaj ste!
En: "Oh, there you are!

Sl: Upal sem, da so zastoji tekom vožnje le začasni," se je nasmehnil Jure, medtem ko je iz žepa izvlekel telefon.
En: I hoped the traffic delays during the drive were only temporary," Jure smiled as he pulled the phone from his pocket.

Sl: Njegova resna narava je bila očitna v načinu, kako je stal, vendar je bil kljub temu navdušen, da je tu.
En: His serious nature was evident in the way he stood, yet he was nonetheless excited to be there.

Sl: Skupaj so hodili ob jezeru.
En: Together, they walked by the lake.

Sl: Miha je kmalu zbral pogum, da začne pogovor, ki ga je že dolgo nosil v srcu.
En: Miha soon gathered the courage to start a conversation he had carried in his heart for a long time.

Sl: "Vem, da ... smo vsi šli skozi težke čase," je začel počasi in previdno.
En: "I know that... we've all been through tough times," he began, slowly and cautiously.

Sl: "Vendar mislim, da je čas, da se pogovorimo o tem, kar se je zgodilo v otroštvu."
En: "But I think it's time we talk about what happened in our childhood."

Sl: Urša je pokimala.
En: Urša nodded.

Sl: "Strinjam se.
En: "I agree.

Sl: Ne želim, da se odnosi med nami znova poslabšajo."
En: I don't want our relationships to deteriorate again."

Sl: Jure si je oddahnil in pogledal proti jezeru.
En: Jure sighed with relief and looked towards the lake.

Sl: "Mislim, da sem vas že dolgo preveč zanemarjal," je priznal.
En: "I think I've neglected you both for too long," he admitted.

Sl: "Delo mi je vedno bilo izgovor, zdaj pa vem, da to ni pomembno."
En: "Work was always my excuse, but now I know it's not important."

Sl: Med hojo so si izmenjavali misli in izkušnje.
En: As they walked, they exchanged thoughts and experiences.

Sl: Veter je odnašal njihove glasove, a hkrati povezoval njihove duše.
En: The wind carried their voices away, but at the same time connected their souls.

Sl: Plahi nasmehi so se kmalu spremenili v zaupne nasmehe.
En: Shy smiles soon turned into trusting smiles.

Sl: "Kaj če bi se srečevali vsak mesec?" je predlagala Urša s toplim, navdušenim glasom.
En: "What if we meet every month?" suggested Urša in a warm, enthusiastic voice.

Sl: "Razmislimo o načinih, kako ostati v stiku."
En: "Let's think of ways to stay in touch."

Sl: Miha se je naslonil na zaščitno ograjo ob jezeru.
En: Miha leaned against the protective railing by the lake.

Sl: "Z veseljem bi to storil.
En: "I would gladly do that.

Sl: Pomembno je meni, da gremo naprej," je rekel s tihim glasom.
En: It's important to me that we move forward," he said softly.

Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo morda še oklepljeno, a zdaj je videl svetlo prihodnost.
En: His heart might still have been guarded, but now he saw a bright future.

Sl: Na koncu popoldneva, ko so se poslovili, je Miho preplavila nova sreča.
En: By the end of the afternoon, as they said their goodbyes, Miha was overwhelmed with a new happiness.

Sl: Ob jezeru, obdan z zelenimi gorami in prijatelji, je začutil, da se mostovi obnovijo.
En: By the lake, surrounded by green mountains and friends, he felt the bridges being rebuilt.

Sl: Pripravljeni so bili obrniti novo, upanja polno stran v svojem življenju.
En: They were ready to turn a new, hopeful page in their lives.


Vocabulary Words:

• rustling: šumenje
• swaying: zibalo
• emitted: oddajali
• echoed: odmeval
• haunted: preganjali
• closure: zapiranje
• wounds: ran
• eased: blažila
• shyly: sramežljivo
• temporary: začasni
• cautiously: previdno
• deteriorate: poslabšajo
• neglected: zanemarjal
• admitted: priznal
• excuse: izgovor
• connected: povezoval
• leaned: naslonil
• railing: ograjo
• carried: nosil
• tension: napetost
• relief: oddahnil
• spotted: opazil
• guarded: oklepljeno
• bright: svetlo
• overwhelmed: preplavila
• bridges: mostovi
• rebuilt: obnovijo
• hopeful: upanja polno
• page: stran
• delays: zastoji

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unraveling the Mystery: A High School Adventure in Spring
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-18-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Na hodniku ljubljanske javne gimnazije so se šolarji zadnje ure veselili zgodnje pomladi.
En: In the hallway of an ljubljanska javna gimnazija high school, students in their final hour were rejoicing in the early spring.

Sl: Češnjevi cvetovi v šolskem dvorišču so barvali zrak z nežnim vonjem in napovedovali toplejše dneve.
En: The cherry blossoms in the school courtyard colored the air with a delicate fragrance, heralding warmer days.

Sl: Med brnenjem pogovorov o spomladanskem oddihu je Matej, tih, a bister dijak zadnjega letnika, opazil nekaj nenavadnega.
En: Amidst the buzzing conversations about the spring break, Matej, a quiet yet clever senior student, noticed something unusual.

Sl: Njegov priljubljeni učitelj zgodovine, profesor Marko, je izginil brez sledu.
En: His favorite history teacher, profesor Marko, had disappeared without a trace.

Sl: Matej je profesorja Marka poznal kot vzor modrosti in strasti do zgodovine.
En: Matej knew profesor Marko as a model of wisdom and passion for history.

Sl: Bil je oseba, ki jo je Matej neizmerno spoštoval.
En: He was someone whom Matej respected immensely.

Sl: Toda danes je bila v razredu prazna katedra, in nobena beseda pojasnila.
En: But today, the podium in the classroom was empty with no word of explanation.

Sl: V zbornici je Matej večkrat vprašal o profesorjevem izginotju, vendar so ga učitelji le zmajevali z glavo in se izogibali odgovorom.
En: In the faculty room, Matej asked several times about the teacher's disappearance, but the staff only shook their heads and avoided answering.

Sl: "Družinske zadeve," so rekli, vendar Mateja odgovori niso zadovoljili.
En: "Family matters," they said, yet the answers did not satisfy Matej.

Sl: Sklenil je raziskati sam.
En: He decided to investigate on his own.

Sl: Najprej je obiskal profesorjevo učilnico, kjer je iskal znake ali namige.
En: First, he visited the teacher’s classroom, searching for signs or clues.

Sl: Med listanjem po knjigah, je Matej na zadnji strani stare enciklopedije našel kos papirja.
En: While flipping through some books, Matej found a piece of paper on the last page of an old encyclopedia.

Sl: Bilo je sporočilo.
En: It was a message.

Sl: Pisalo je: "Kjer se zgodovina sreča z umetnostjo.
En: It read: "Where history meets art."

Sl: "Tina, sošolka, ki je delila Matejevo navdušenje nad zgodovino, se mu je pridružila.
En: Tina, a classmate who shared Matej's enthusiasm for history, joined him.

Sl: Skupaj sta ugotovila, da bi to lahko pomenilo Narodno galerijo.
En: Together, they deduced that it could mean the National Gallery.

Sl: Žan, njun prijatelj, prav tako ni ostal ravnodušen in se je ponudil, da pomaga.
En: Žan, their friend, was equally intrigued and offered to help.

Sl: Trio se je odpravil v Narodno galerijo, ki je bila nedaleč stran.
En: The trio headed to the National Gallery, which was not far away.

Sl: Med sprehodom po galeriji so iskali dodatne namige in vprašali kustose po kakršnih koli nenavadnih obiskih.
En: As they strolled through the gallery, they searched for additional clues and asked the curators about any unusual visits.

Sl: Povezave so bile skope, vendar je ena izmed kustosov omenila, da je v zadnjem tednu profesor dvakrat obiskal galerijo.
En: The connections were sparse, but one of the curators mentioned that the teacher had visited the gallery twice in the past week.

Sl: Raziščene galerijske sledi pa so bile brez konkretnega zaključka.
En: The gallery traces were, however, inconclusive.

Sl: Matej se je počutil brez izhoda in priznal sebi, da potrebuje pomoč.
En: Matej felt stuck and admitted to himself that he needed help.

Sl: V tistem trenutku je prejela Tina klic s šolskega tajništva.
En: At that moment, Tina received a call from the school office.

Sl: "Profesor Marko se je vrnil," je rekla navdušeno.
En: "Profesor Marko has returned," she said excitedly.

Sl: "Vse je bilo zaradi nujnega družinskega problema.
En: "It was all due to an urgent family issue."

Sl: "Matej je bil olajšan.
En: Matej was relieved.

Sl: Spoznavši profesorja naslednji dan, mu je Matej delil svoja odkritja.
En: Meeting the teacher the next day, Matej shared his findings with him.

Sl: Profesor Marko mu je stisnil roko in mu povedal, kako ga je ganilo, da se je Matej tako potrudil, da bi ga našel.
En: Profesor Marko shook his hand and shared how touched he was by Matej's determination to find him.

Sl: "Pomagal si mi razumeti, kako pomembna je komunikacija," je rekel profesor.
En: "You helped me realize the importance of communication," the teacher said.

Sl: Matej je spoznal, da je včasih potrebno sodelovanje in pomoč prijateljev, da prideš do resnice.
En: Matej understood that sometimes collaboration and help from friends are necessary to reach the truth.

Sl: Zadovoljni zaključek se je razvil pod češnjevimi cvetovi pred šolo.
En: The satisfying conclusion unfolded under the cherry blossoms in front of the school.

Sl: Matej, Tina in Žan so se zabavali ob misli na svoja skoraj detektivska prizadevanja in prijateljstvo, ki se je še bolj okrepilo.
En: Matej, Tina, and Žan enjoyed reflecting on their nearly detective-like efforts and the friendship that grew even stronger.

Sl: Ljubljanska gimnazija je postala prostor novih začetkov.
En: The ljubljanska gimnazija became a place for new beginnings.

Sl: Verige skrivnosti razjasnjene.
En: Chains of mystery were unraveled.

Sl: Pomlad je prinesla več kot le cvetove, prinesla je lekcije z prijatelji, ki so ostale za vedno.
En: Spring brought more than blossoms; it brought lessons with friends that lasted forever.


Vocabulary Words:

• hallway: hodnik
• rejoicing: veselili
• delicate: nežnim
• heralding: napovedovali
• buzzing: brnenjem
• unusual: nenavadnega
• podium: katedra
• faculty: zbornica
• shook: zmajevali
• clue: namige
• encyclopedia: enciklopedije
• deduced: ugotovila
• intrigued: ravnodušen
• curator: kustos
• warden: kustos
• traces: sledi
• inconclusive: brez konkretnega zaključka
• realized: razumeti
• determination: potrudil
• touched: ganilo
• collaboration: sodelovanje
• satisfying: zadovoljni
• unfolded: razvil
• detective-like: detektivska
• beginnings: začetkov
• chains: verige
• unraveled: razjasnjene
• lessons: lekcije
• urgent: nujnega
• realize: spoznal

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Spring Triumph: Tradition Meets Innovation in Bohinjska Valley
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-17-22-34-00-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je stal na robu polja in občudoval Bohinjsko dolino.
En: Matej stood at the edge of the field, admiring the Bohinjska valley.

Sl: Povsod so cvetele rože, gore pa so še nosile snežne kape.
En: Flowers bloomed everywhere, while the mountains still wore their snowy caps.

Sl: Pomlad je prišla in z njo tudi tradicionalni praznik pomladi.
En: Spring had arrived, and with it, the traditional spring festival.

Sl: Vsako leto se vaščani dobijo na tem lepem kraju, da proslavijo konec zime in začetek nove sezone sajenja.
En: Each year, the villagers gathered in this beautiful place to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of the new planting season.

Sl: Matej je bil poln pričakovanj.
En: Matej was full of anticipation.

Sl: Letos je imel skriti načrt - želel je pokazati starešinam vasi, da lahko pridelke vzgaja bolje kot kdorkoli.
En: This year, he had a hidden plan—he wanted to show the village elders that he could grow crops better than anyone.

Sl: Njegova glavna konkurenca je bil Bojan, izkušen kmet s trdnimi koreninami v vaščanski tradiciji.
En: His main competition was Bojan, an experienced farmer with firm roots in village tradition.

Sl: Bojan je vsako leto osvajal nagrado "Obljuba pomladi", ki so jo podeljevali kmetu z najboljšimi pripravami in obetom za novo kmetijsko sezono.
En: Every year, Bojan won the "Promise of Spring" award, which was given to the farmer with the best preparations and promise for the new agricultural season.

Sl: Matej si je letos zadal cilj, da osvoji to nagrado.
En: This year, Matej set himself the goal of winning this award.

Sl: Nina, Matejeva dobra prijateljica, je vedno verjela vanj.
En: Nina, Matej's good friend, always believed in him.

Sl: "Zaupaj vase in tvoje ideje," mu je rekla nekoč, ko sta sedela ob jezeru.
En: "Trust yourself and your ideas," she once told him as they sat by the lake.

Sl: Matej je v njeni podpori našel veliko moč.
En: Matej found great strength in her support.

Sl: A vreme je nepričakovano zavilo v hladnejše dni.
En: But the weather unexpectedly turned colder.

Sl: Pozni mraz je grozil uničiti Matejeve načrte.
En: A late frost threatened to ruin Matej's plans.

Sl: Bil je zaskrbljen, a nenadoma se je spomnil na staro knjigo, ki jo je slučajno našel v podstrešju.
En: He was worried, but suddenly remembered an old book he had accidentally found in the attic.

Sl: V njej je pisalo o novih tehnikah kolobarjenja.
En: It spoke of new crop rotation techniques.

Sl: Matej je sklenil poskusiti nekaj novega.
En: Matej decided to try something new.

Sl: Posadil je pokrovno rastlino, ki je zaščitila njegove pridelke pred mrazom.
En: He planted a cover crop that protected his plants from the cold.

Sl: Vaščani so dvomili v njegovo odločitev, le Bojan ga je opazoval z mešanico skrbi in spoštovanja.
En: The villagers doubted his decision, only Bojan watched him with a mixture of concern and respect.

Sl: Ko je praznik dosegel svoj vrh, so ljudje začeli ocenjevanje pridelkov.
En: When the festival reached its peak, people began evaluating the crops.

Sl: Matejeve rastline so bile edine, ki so preživele pričakovano zmrzal in začele uspevati.
En: Matej's plants were the only ones that survived the expected frost and began to thrive.

Sl: Živahen vrvež festivala se je razširil po dolini, s tradicionalno glasbo in plesom, ki sta prelivala zrak.
En: The vibrant bustle of the festival spread through the valley, with traditional music and dance filling the air.

Sl: Starešine so na zaključni slovesnosti razglasile zmagovalca nagrade.
En: At the closing ceremony, the elders announced the winner of the award.

Sl: Matej je ponosno stopil naprej, ko so oznanili, da je zmagovalec.
En: Matej proudly stepped forward when they announced he was the winner.

Sl: Sledil je navdušen aplavz.
En: A thrilled applause followed.

Sl: To zmago so slavili kot začetek nečesa novega.
En: This victory was celebrated as the beginning of something new.

Sl: Nina mu je stisnila roko.
En: Nina squeezed his hand.

Sl: "Rekla sem ti," se je nasmehnila.
En: "I told you," she smiled.

Sl: Matej je bil vzhičen.
En: Matej was elated.

Sl: Spoznal je, da lahko spoštuje tradicijo, medtem ko uvaja inovacije.
En: He realized he could respect tradition while introducing innovations.

Sl: Združujoč oba svetova je našel ravnovesje in trdnejše mesto v skupnosti.
En: By combining both worlds, he found balance and a stronger place in the community.

Sl: Pomlad se je resnično začela.
En: Spring had truly begun.

Sl: In Matej je bil pripravljen na vse, kar bo prinesla prihodnost.
En: And Matej was ready for whatever the future would bring.


Vocabulary Words:

• admiring: občudoval
• bloomed: cvetele
• traditional: tradicionalni
• anticipation: pričakovanj
• hidden: skriti
• elders: starešinam
• competition: konkurenca
• experienced: izkušen
• roots: koreninami
• promise: obetom
• goal: cilj
• frost: mraz
• threatened: grozil
• accidentally: slučajno
• rotation: kolobarjenja
• techniques: tehnikah
• protected: zaščitila
• doubted: dvomili
• evaluating: ocenjevanje
• survived: preživele
• vibrant: živahen
• bustle: vrvež
• thrive: uspevati
• ceremony: slovesnosti
• announced: razglasile
• applause: aplavz
• celebrated: slavili
• elated: vzhičen
• innovations: inovacije
• balance: ravnovesje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Beyond the Stars: A Gift of Memories and Friendship
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-16-22-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Mateja je vstopila v Ljubljanski Muzej Znanosti z rahlo nervozo.
En: Mateja entered the Ljubljanski Muzej Znanosti with slight nervousness.

Sl: Vse je bilo novo in zanimivo, polno obiskovalcev, ki so občudovali eksponate.
En: Everything was new and fascinating, full of visitors admiring the exhibits.

Sl: Svetloba je mehko sijala na razstavah, medtem ko se je Mateja v mislih obremenjevala.
En: The light softly glinted off the displays while Mateja was preoccupied with her thoughts.

Sl: Poleg nje je stala Nina, ki je z vedrim nasmehom opazovala svoj čas.
En: Beside her stood Nina, who was observing her surroundings with a cheerful smile.

Sl: "Pomiri se, Mateja," je rekla Nina, ko sta se sprehodili mimo bleščečih kovinskih skulptur.
En: "Calm down, Mateja," said Nina as they walked past the glimmering metal sculptures.

Sl: "Uživaš tukaj in spominjaš na čudne dogodivščine, ki sta jih imela z Zoranom.
En: "Enjoy this place and remember the strange adventures you had with Zoran."

Sl: "Mateja je vzela dih.
En: Mateja took a breath.

Sl: Nikakor ni želela običajnega darila za Zorana.
En: She couldn't settle for an ordinary gift for Zoran.

Sl: To darilo je moralo biti posebno, saj mu je želela pokazati, kako veliko ji pomenijo njuni pogovori o vesolju in zvezdah.
En: This gift had to be special, as she wanted to show him how much their conversations about the universe and stars meant to her.

Sl: Vstopili sta v darilno trgovino muzeja.
En: They entered the museum's gift shop.

Sl: Police so bile polne znanstvenih knjig, malih modelov planetov in čudnih napravic.
En: The shelves were full of scientific books, small models of planets, and curious gadgets.

Sl: Mateja je delovala izgubljena.
En: Mateja appeared lost.

Sl: "Kaj misliš o tem?
En: "What do you think about this?"

Sl: " je vprašala Nina, držala je v roki majhen kompas.
En: asked Nina, holding a small compass in her hand.

Sl: "Nihče ne more izgubiti poti z dobrim kompasom, kajne?
En: "No one can lose their way with a good compass, right?"

Sl: "Mateji je bila ideja všeč, a ni bila prepričana.
En: Mateja liked the idea, but wasn't convinced.

Sl: Zoran je imel dober smisel za humor, vendar je želela nekaj globljega.
En: Zoran had a good sense of humor, but she wanted something deeper.

Sl: Medtem ko je premišljevala, je njen pogled pritegnila majhna škatla na polici.
En: As she pondered, her gaze was drawn to a small box on the shelf.

Sl: Znotraj je bil mali teleskop.
En: Inside was a small telescope.

Sl: V trenutku so se ji vrnili spomini na noči, ko sta z Zoranom opazovala zvezde.
En: In an instant, memories of the nights when she and Zoran watched the stars came rushing back.

Sl: "To je to!
En: "This is it!"

Sl: " je vzkliknila Mateja.
En: Mateja exclaimed.

Sl: "Lahko se spomni na najine pogovore o galaksijah in meteoritih.
En: "It can remind him of our conversations about galaxies and meteors."

Sl: "Nina se je nasmehnila.
En: Nina smiled.

Sl: "Veš, vedno najdeš nekaj posebnega, ko se prepustiš trenutku.
En: "You know, you always find something special when you let yourself go with the moment."

Sl: "Mateja je položila teleskop na blagajno.
En: Mateja placed the telescope at the checkout.

Sl: Ko je plačevala, je začutila val olajšanja.
En: As she paid, she felt a wave of relief.

Sl: Darilo ni bilo le izdelek, ampak kos njunega skupnega časa.
En: The gift was not just a product but a piece of their shared time.

Sl: Ko sta zapuščali muzej, je Mateja ugotovila, da ni pomembno, kako edinstveno je darilo.
En: As they left the museum, Mateja realized that it wasn't about how unique the gift was.

Sl: Pomembni so bili spomini, ki jih bo darilo obudilo.
En: What mattered were the memories the gift would evoke.

Sl: Naučila se je zaupati svojim instinktom in ceniti dragocene trenutke.
En: She learned to trust her instincts and cherish precious moments.

Sl: Pomladni zrak je bil topel in prijazen, ko sta se odpravili proti domu.
En: The spring air was warm and kind as they headed home.

Sl: Mateja je občutila novo pridobljeno samozavest.
En: Mateja felt a newfound confidence.

Sl: V srcu je nosila občutek, da je našla darilo, ki pripoveduje zgodbo o pravem prijateljstvu.
En: In her heart, she carried the feeling that she had found a gift that told a story of true friendship.


Vocabulary Words:

• nervousness: nervoza
• fascinating: zanimivo
• admiring: občudovali
• glinted: sijala
• preoccupied: obremenjevala
• cheerful: vedrim
• glimmering: bleščečih
• sculptures: skulptur
• settle: želela
• ordinary: običajnega
• gift: darilo
• special: posebno
• shelves: police
• curious: čudnih
• gadgets: napravic
• compass: kompas
• humor: humor
• pondered: premišljevala
• gaze: pogled
• galaxies: galaksijah
• meteors: meteoritih
• checkout: blagajno
• relief: olajšanja
• unique: edinstveno
• memories: spomini
• evoke: obudilo
• instincts: instinktom
• cherish: ceniti
• precious: dragocene
• confidence: samozavest