Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding New Beginnings on the Waters of Blejsko jezero
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Na obali Blejskega jezera, obdanega z zelenimi griči in svetlikajočo vodo, je Anja obstala.
En: On the shores of Blejsko jezero, surrounded by green hills and shimmering water, Anja paused.

Sl: Za njo je bila dolga zima.
En: Behind her lay a long winter.

Sl: Čutila je utrujenost, ki ji je sedela v srcu kot majhna siva oblačka.
En: She felt fatigue sitting in her heart like a small gray cloud.

Sl: Anja je bila odločna veslačica, ljubeča mir, ki ga je prinašal tek na vodi.
En: Anja was a determined rower, loving the peace that racing on the water brought.

Sl: V iskanju topline in ljubezni, je stopila na pomladno sonce.
En: In search of warmth and love, she stepped into the spring sunshine.

Sl: Vzdušje je bilo sveže, nebo modro, in cvetlice so zacvetele v vsem svojem sijaju.
En: The atmosphere was fresh, the sky blue, and flowers bloomed in all their glory.

Sl: Bil je dan lokalne veslaške tekme, dogodek, ki ga Anja skoraj ni obiskala zaradi svojih dvomov.
En: It was the day of the local rowing competition, an event that Anja almost didn't attend due to her doubts.

Sl: Ampak ko je stala ob jezeru, je začutila, da ji narava nudi priložnost, ki je ni smela zamuditi.
En: But as she stood by the lake, she felt that nature was offering her an opportunity she couldn't miss.

Sl: "Morda tukaj najdem, kar iščem," je tiho rekla.
En: "Perhaps I will find what I'm looking for here," she quietly said.

Sl: Luka je bil novi obraz na tekmi.
En: Luka was a new face at the competition.

Sl: Imel je prijazen nasmeh in iskrice v očeh.
En: He had a friendly smile and sparkles in his eyes.

Sl: Opazil je Anjo, ki je sramežljivo stala ob robu vode.
En: He noticed Anja, who stood shyly by the water's edge.

Sl: Luka je pristopil: "Si tukaj zaradi miru vode ali tekme?
En: Luka approached: "Are you here for the peace of the water or the race?"

Sl: "Anja se je rahlo zasmejala.
En: Anja laughed slightly.

Sl: "Oboje," je odgovorila.
En: "Both," she replied.

Sl: "In ti?
En: "And you?"

Sl: ""Imam rad izzive," je dejal Luka.
En: "I like challenges," said Luka.

Sl: "Ampak tudi mir po njih.
En: "But also the peace afterwards."

Sl: "Ko sta se pogovarjala, je Anja čutila, kako se njeni strahovi počasi raztapljajo.
En: As they spoke, Anja felt her fears slowly dissolve.

Sl: V Luki je našla sogovornika, ki ji je dajal občutek vezi prek skupne ljubezni do vode in narave.
En: In Luka, she found a conversation partner who gave her a sense of connection through a shared love of water and nature.

Sl: Medtem ko so ostali veslači hiteli po vodi, sta se odločila, da poskusita skupaj.
En: While other rowers sped across the water, they decided to try rowing together.

Sl: Skupna vožnja po jezeru je bila tiha, ampak polna razumevanja.
En: Their shared ride on the lake was quiet but full of understanding.

Sl: Med njunim veslanjem se je pojavil občutek sinhronizacije.
En: During their rowing, a feeling of synchronization emerged.

Sl: Med vožnjo je Luka spregovoril o svojih sanjah, izzivih in upih.
En: During the ride, Luka spoke about his dreams, challenges, and hopes.

Sl: Anja je začutila povezanost.
En: Anja felt a connection.

Sl: Jezero jih je sprejelo, oblaki so plavali nad njimi, stvarnost je postala preprosta, poenostavljena kot voda, ki je nežno šumela okoli njune barke.
En: The lake embraced them, clouds drifted above, and reality became simple, simplified like the water gently rustling around their boat.

Sl: "Si kdaj razmišljala, da bi sledila svojim sanjam, ne glede na strah?
En: "Have you ever thought of pursuing your dreams, despite fear?"

Sl: " je vprašal Luka.
En: Luka asked.

Sl: Anja je zamolčala.
En: Anja remained silent.

Sl: Potem je globoko vdihnila.
En: Then she took a deep breath.

Sl: "Običajno me strah ustavi, a vendarle, danes sem se znašla tukaj," je odgovorila.
En: "Fear usually stops me, but nevertheless, today I found myself here," she replied.

Sl: "In to mi veliko pomeni.
En: "And that means a lot to me."

Sl: "Na koncu dneva, ko so se zvezde prižgale nad jezerom, je vedela, da ji je pomladi prinesla ne le svež zrak, ampak tudi nov začetek.
En: At the end of the day, when stars lit up above the lake, she knew that spring had brought her not just fresh air but also a new beginning.

Sl: Občutila je, da postaja bolj odprta, sposobna recepcije resničnih povezav.
En: She felt herself becoming more open, capable of receiving real connections.

Sl: S Lukom sta se poslovila, a sta vedela, da je današnji dan šele začetek nečesa lepega.
En: She and Luka said goodbye, but they knew that today was just the start of something beautiful.

Sl: Anja je stopila korak naprej, zaupljiva in mirna, pripravljena sprejeti novo možnost v življenju.
En: Anja took a step forward, trusting and calm, ready to embrace new possibilities in life.

Sl: In sledila je pomladni sapici, ki je šepetala ob vodi.
En: And she followed the spring breeze that whispered along the water.


Vocabulary Words:

• shores: obali
• shimmering: svetlikajočo
• fatigue: utrujenost
• determined: odločna
• atmosphere: vzdušje
• bloomed: zacvetele
• competition: tekme
• doubts: dvomov
• opportunity: priložnost
• friendly: prijazen
• sparkles: iskrice
• edge: rob
• challenges: izzive
• conversation: sogovornika
• synchronization: sinhronizacije
• shared: skupne
• emerged: pojavila
• simplified: poenostavljena
• dreams: sanjah
• remained: zamolčala
• breath: vdihnila
• stars: zvezde
• embrace: sprejeti
• beginnings: začetek
• capable: sposobna
• receiving: recepcije
• possibilities: možnost
• trusting: zaupljiva
• calm: mirna
• breeze: sapici

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Secrets: A Springtime Mystery in the Office
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ko je cvetoče pomladno jutro razsvetlilo Ljubljano, sem sedel za svojo mizo v sodobni pisarni naše korporacije.
En: When the blooming spring morning illuminated Ljubljano, I was sitting at my desk in the modern office of our corporation.

Sl: Okoli mene so bile pisalne mize z računalniki, nad glavo pa so viseli svetli velikonočni okraski.
En: Around me were desks with computers, and above my head hung bright Easter decorations.

Sl: V zraku se je čutila napetost zaradi skrivnostnega izginotja pomembnih dokumentov iz pisarne direktorja.
En: There was a tension in the air due to the mysterious disappearance of important documents from the director's office.

Sl: Po pisarni so krožile govorice, da so dokumenti ključni za prihodnost podjetja.
En: Rumors were circulating in the office that the documents were crucial for the future of the company.

Sl: Jaz sem bil Matej, mladi analitik, ki si je želel napredovati.
En: I was Matej, a young analyst eager to advance.

Sl: Kmalu sem ugotovil, da bi odkritje izginulih dokumentov pomenilo velik uspeh v moji karieri.
En: I soon realized that discovering the missing documents would mean a great success in my career.

Sl: Zato sem se odločil, da jih najdem.
En: So, I decided to find them.

Sl: Že tedne sem poslušal pisarniške govorice.
En: For weeks, I had been listening to office gossip.

Sl: Vsi so sumili nekoga, a nihče ni imel dokazov.
En: Everyone suspected someone, but no one had any evidence.

Sl: Po naključju sem en vikend ostal v kontaktu z Žanom, našim IT-jem.
En: By chance, I remained in contact over the weekend with Žan, our IT guy.

Sl: Žan je bil sproščeni tip, ki je sovražil spletke.
En: Žan was a laid-back guy who hated scheming.

Sl: Vedel sem, da mi lahko pomaga brez skrbi, da bi ga kasneje izdali.
En: I knew he could help me without worrying that he would be betrayed later.

Sl: "Torej, Žan," sem začel previdno, "slišal si za dokumente, kajne?
En: "So, Žan," I began cautiously, "you've heard about the documents, right?

Sl: Potrebujem tvojo pomoč.
En: I need your help."

Sl: "Žan je pogledal vstran in zavzdihnil.
En: Žan looked away and sighed.

Sl: "Matej, fairness je pomembna," je rekel, "a bom ti pomagal.
En: "Matej, fairness is important," he said, "but I will help you.

Sl: Preveril bom varnostne dnevnike z vikenda.
En: I'll check the security logs from the weekend."

Sl: "Preiskava je napredovala.
En: The investigation progressed.

Sl: Ugotovila sva, da so bili nekateri računalniki dostopni med velikonočnim vikendom, ko je bila pisarna prazna.
En: We discovered that some computers were accessed during the Easter weekend when the office was empty.

Sl: Vzorec je kazal na nekaj posebnega - Katarino, izvršno asistentko, ki je vedno vedela vse.
En: The pattern pointed to someone specific - Katarino, the executive assistant who always knew everything.

Sl: Ko sem se soočil s Katarino v pisarni, je bila mirna in samozavestna.
En: When I confronted Katarina in the office, she was calm and confident.

Sl: "Poznaš me, Matej," je rekla.
En: "You know me, Matej," she said.

Sl: "Vem, kdo sem videla pri vratih.
En: "I know who I saw at the door.

Sl: Vendar ne brez razlogov.
En: But not without reasons."

Sl: "Razkrila mi je, da so dokumenti razkrivali nepravilnosti v financah.
En: She revealed to me that the documents disclosed financial irregularities.

Sl: Vsi so bili del zarote, da se s tem obdari določeni posamezniki.
En: Everyone was part of a conspiracy to benefit certain individuals.

Sl: Ko sem to slišal, sem razumel, da je bolj pomembno, kaj je prav in pošteno, kot pa moja ambicija za naprej.
En: When I heard this, I understood that what is right and fair is more important than my ambition to advance.

Sl: Z Žanom sva predala dokaze direktorju.
En: Žanom and I handed over the evidence to the director.

Sl: Dokumenti so bili najdeni, toda prinesli so val sprememb.
En: The documents were found, but they brought a wave of changes.

Sl: Spremenil sem pogled na življenje v podjetju.
En: I changed my perspective on life in the company.

Sl: Naučil sem se, da je sodelovanje bolj vredno od lastnih dosežkov.
En: I learned that collaboration is more valuable than personal achievements.

Sl: Konec koncev, pomlad ni bila le v zraku zunaj, ampak tudi v mojem srcu.
En: After all, spring was not only in the air outside but also in my heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• blooming: cvetoče
• illuminated: razsvetlilo
• modern: sodobni
• tension: napetost
• mysterious: skrivnostnega
• disappearance: izginotja
• crucial: ključni
• suspected: sumili
• evidence: dokazov
• weekend: vikend
• laid-back: sproščeni
• scheming: spletke
• fairness: fairness
• security logs: varnostne dnevnike
• pattern: vzorec
• specific: posebnega
• executive: izvršno
• assistant: asistentko
• confident: samozavestna
• irregularities: nepravilnosti
• conspiracy: zarote
• individuals: posamezniki
• ambition: ambicija
• collaboration: sodelovanje
• valuable: vredno
• achievements: dosežkov
• reveal: razkrivali
• benefit: obdari
• wave: val
• perspective: pogled

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring's New Beginnings: A Love Story in Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Pomlad je obarvala Ljubljano v živahne barve.
En: Spring painted Ljubljana in vibrant colors.

Sl: Na ljubljanskem gradu, ki se je bohotil na vrhu hriba, so cveteli drevesa.
En: At the Ljubljanski grad, which boasted atop the hill, the trees were in bloom.

Sl: Tanja in Blaž sta se končno srečala, da se poslovita.
En: Tanja and Blaž finally met to say goodbye.

Sl: Med njima je vladala tišina, prežeta z neizgovorjenimi občutki.
En: A silence reigned between them, filled with unspoken emotions.

Sl: Sedla sta na klop ob razgledni ploščadi.
En: They sat on a bench by the viewing platform.

Sl: Pogled na mesto pod njim je bil veličasten.
En: The view of the city beneath them was magnificent.

Sl: Blaž je globoko vdihnil sveži pomladanski zrak.
En: Blaž took a deep breath of the fresh spring air.

Sl: "Ljubljana je čudovita," je dejal.
En: "Ljubljana is beautiful," he said.

Sl: Tanja je prikimala, vendar njene misli niso bile pri razgledu.
En: Tanja nodded, but her thoughts were not on the view.

Sl: "Tanja, si se kdaj spraševala, kam nas življenje vodi?" je nenadoma vprašal Blaž, njegovi oči so se zataknile na njenem obrazu.
En: "Tanja, have you ever wondered where life is taking us?" Blaž suddenly asked, his eyes lingering on her face.

Sl: V njej se je prebudil strah, a tudi upanje.
En: Fear awakened within her, but so did hope.

Sl: Bila je to njena priložnost.
En: This was her opportunity.

Sl: "Kaj misliš s tem?" je previdno vprašala.
En: "What do you mean by that?" she cautiously asked.

Sl: Blaž je gledal preko mestnih streh, kot da bi iskal odgovore.
En: Blaž looked over the city rooftops, as if searching for answers.

Sl: "Mislil sem, da bi se pogovorila, preden grem.
En: "I thought we should talk before I leave.

Sl: Tanja, pomeniva mi veliko več, kot si lahko misliš." Njegove besede so bile kot megla, skozi katero se je Tanja morala prebiti.
En: Tanja, you mean much more to me than you can imagine." His words were like a fog through which Tanja had to find her way.

Sl: Zadrhtel je veter in razpihnil cvetne liste okoli njiju.
En: The wind shivered and blew flower petals around them.

Sl: Tanja se je končno odločila.
En: Tanja finally made her decision.

Sl: "Blaž, nočem te izgubiti.
En: "Blaž, I don't want to lose you.

Sl: Dolgo sem te imela za prijatelja... Ampak vedno sem si želela več," je priznala in se zazrla v svoja čevlja.
En: I've considered you a friend for a long time... but I've always wanted more," she admitted, staring at her shoes.

Sl: Blaž jo je pogledal z neizmernim presenečenjem in olajšanjem.
En: Blaž looked at her with immense surprise and relief.

Sl: "Jaz tudi.
En: "Me too.

Sl: Želel sem ti reči enako."
En: I wanted to tell you the same."

Sl: Ko sta stala tam, objeti, je Tanja začutila, kako izginja vsa napetost.
En: As they stood there, embraced, Tanja felt all the tension fade away.

Sl: On je moral oditi, a zdaj sta bila oba prepričana, da je med njima nekaj, kar ju bo povezovalo.
En: He had to leave, but now they were both sure there was something between them that would connect them.

Sl: Obljubila sta si pisati, si govoriti, se obiskovati.
En: They promised to write, to talk, to visit.

Sl: Gradova sta snaprej gledala nad mestom, kot stražarja njune nove prihodnosti.
En: The castle continued to overlook the city, like a guardian of their new future.

Sl: Blizu, vendar zdaj s srcem, ki je pripadalo ljubezni.
En: Close, but now with hearts that belonged to love.

Sl: Pomlad v Ljubljani jima je podarila nekaj novega, nekaj neskončno dragocenega.
En: Spring in Ljubljana had given them something new, something infinitely precious.


Vocabulary Words:

• painted: obarvala
• vibrant: živahne
• boasted: bohotil
• bloom: cveteli
• reigned: vladala
• unspoken: neizgovorjenimi
• magnificent: veličasten
• breathtaking: vdihnil
• cautiously: previdno
• lingering: zataknile
• rooftops: strehe
• overlook: gledala
• fresh: sveži
• immense: neizmernim
• surprise: presenečenjem
• relief: olajšanjem
• embraced: objeti
• tension: napetost
• fade: izginja
• guardian: stražarja
• infinitely: neskončno
• precious: dragocenega
• flower petals: cvetne liste
• shivered: zadrhtel
• opportunity: priložnost
• breath: vdihnil
• beneath: pod
• fear: strah
• hope: upanje
• connect: povezovalo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Bond and Beauty: A Journey by Blejsko Jezero
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Na zeleno potko ob Blejskem jezeru je pomladi sijalo toplo sonce.
En: On the green path by Blejskega jezera in spring, the warm sun was shining.

Sl: Mateja, lokalna vodnica, s ponosom razkazovala svoja lepa domača kraje.
En: Mateja, a local guide, proudly showcased her beautiful hometown.

Sl: Bila je z njo njena sestrična Irena iz Maribora, ki je hrepenela po tem, da se počuti del nečesa pomembnega.
En: With her was her cousin Irena from Maribor, who longed to feel like part of something significant.

Sl: In Zoran, obiskovalec iz Ljubljane, ki je bil navdušen nad raziskovanjem novih krajev, a ga je pogosto pestila tesnoba.
En: And Zoran, a visitor from Ljubljana, who was excited about exploring new places but was often plagued by anxiety.

Sl: Velika noč je bila pred vrati.
En: Easter was just around the corner.

Sl: Mateja si je želela, da bi Zoran in Irena doživela pravi čar jezera in njegovih tradicij.
En: Mateja wanted Zoran and Irena to experience the true magic of the lake and its traditions.

Sl: A množica turistov je zakrivala tisti spokoj, ki jo je Mateja želela deliti.
En: But the throngs of tourists obscured the tranquility she wanted to share.

Sl: Zoran, ki se je spopadal s svojo tesnobo, je zadržano sledil.
En: Zoran, dealing with his anxiety, followed cautiously.

Sl: Irena pa, vedno v iskanju pustolovščine, se je spraševala, če bi šla raje svojo pot.
En: Irena, always in search of adventure, wondered if she might prefer to carve her own path.

Sl: "Poznam posebno mesto," je rekla Mateja s svetlimi očmi.
En: "I know a special place," Mateja said with bright eyes.

Sl: "Tam je mirno in lahko boste začutili pravi čar Blejskega jezera.
En: "It's peaceful there, and you can truly feel the charm of Blejsko jezero."

Sl: " Zoran in Irena sta bila radovedna.
En: Zoran and Irena were curious.

Sl: Vsi trije so se podali po manj obljudeni poti skozi gozd, stran od vrveža.
En: The three of them set off on a less-traveled path through the woods, away from the hustle and bustle.

Sl: Ko so prispeli na skrito mesto ob vodi, je bil pogled dih jemajoč.
En: When they arrived at a hidden spot by the water, the view was breathtaking.

Sl: Jezero se je lesketalo v popoldanskem soncu, cerkev na otoku pa je dodajala krajini pravljično lepoto.
En: The lake shimmered in the afternoon sun, and the church on the island added a fairytale beauty to the landscape.

Sl: Medtem ko so sedeli, so se razlegli zvonovi iz oddaljene cerkve.
En: As they sat, the bells from the distant church rang out.

Sl: Zoran, očaran, je sedel tiho, a njegove oči so pokazale stisko.
En: Zoran, enchanted, sat quietly, but his eyes revealed his distress.

Sl: Nato je tiho priznal svoja občutja tesnobe, ki jih je čutil ves dan.
En: Then he quietly confessed his feelings of anxiety that he had felt all day.

Sl: "Včasih je preveč.
En: "Sometimes it’s too much.

Sl: Toda želim to premagati," je dejal.
En: But I want to overcome it," he said.

Sl: Mateja in Irena sta ga nežno spodbujali.
En: Mateja and Irena gently encouraged him.

Sl: Irena, ganjena, je dodala: "Vsi smo tu zaradi tega trenutka, in skupaj smo močnejši.
En: Irena, moved, added, "We’re all here for this moment, and together we are stronger."

Sl: " Ta iskrenost je povezala trojico.
En: This honesty bonded the trio.

Sl: Počutili so se kot del nečesa večjega, ne zgolj turisti, ampak prijatelji, ki skupaj raziskujejo življenje.
En: They felt part of something greater, not merely tourists, but friends exploring life together.

Sl: Nazaj proti mestecu so se vračali z nasmehi na obrazih.
En: On their way back to the town, they returned with smiles on their faces.

Sl: Zoran se je počutil mirno, Irena je ugotovila, da so ljudje, ne kraji, tisti, ki prinašajo pravo povezanost.
En: Zoran felt at peace, Irena realized that it was people, not places, that bring true connection.

Sl: Mateja pa je bila srečna, saj je uspela pokazati svojim prijateljem pravo lepoto svojega doma.
En: Mateja was happy, as she had succeeded in showing her friends the true beauty of her home.

Sl: Kljub izzivom so vsi tri odkrili tisto, kar so iskali – pozitiven stik z lepoto, ljubeznijo in prijateljstvom ob čarobnem Blejskem jezeru.
En: Despite the challenges, all three discovered what they were seeking—a positive connection with beauty, love, and friendship by the magical Blejsko jezero.


Vocabulary Words:

• path: potka
• proudly: s ponosom
• cousin: sestrična
• longed: hrepenela
• significant: pomembnega
• plagued: pestila
• anxiety: tesnoba
• obscured: zakrivala
• tranquility: spokoj
• cautiously: zadržano
• adventure: pustolovščina
• wondered: spraševala
• charm: čar
• hustle and bustle: vrveža
• breathtaking: dih jemajoč
• shimmered: lesketalo
• enchanted: očaran
• distress: stisko
• overcome: premagati
• encouraged: spodbujali
• moved: ganjena
• bonded: povezala
• exploring: raziskujejo
• despite: kljub
• challenges: izzivom
• discovered: odkrili
• seeking: iskali
• friendship: prijateljstvom
• magical: čarobnem
• trio: trojico

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Trust Blossoms: Friendship's Journey Through Triglav's Trails
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-04-10-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Triglavski narodni park je bil prekrit z vonjem pomladnih cvetlic.
En: Triglavski narodni park was covered with the scent of spring flowers.

Sl: Zrak je bil svež, a topel, sonce pa je sijalo skozi krošnje dreves.
En: The air was fresh yet warm, and the sun shone through the treetops.

Sl: Matej, Nina in Bojan so se odpravili na pohod, da bi občudovali lepoto doline.
En: Matej, Nina, and Bojan set out on a hike to admire the beauty of the valley.

Sl: Matej je hodil nekoliko zadaj in opazoval Nino ter Bojana, ki sta se pogovarjala in smejala na poti.
En: Matej walked a little behind, observing Nina and Bojan, who were chatting and laughing on the path.

Sl: Počutil se je odmaknjenega, saj mu ni bilo povsem jasno, kaj si želi od tega prijateljstva z Bojanom.
En: He felt detached, as it wasn't entirely clear to him what he wanted from this friendship with Bojan.

Sl: Nina je vedno verjela v moč skupne izkušnje.
En: Nina always believed in the power of shared experiences.

Sl: "Prijateljstva se gradijo v naravi," je pogosto rekla.
En: "Friendships are built in nature," she often said.

Sl: Ko so se povzpeli na skale, je Matej občutil veliko dvomov.
En: As they climbed the rocks, Matej felt a lot of doubts.

Sl: Ali lahko zaupa Bojanu?
En: Could he trust Bojan?

Sl: "Nina je moja prijateljica," je pomislil sam pri sebi, vendar je kmalu začutil Bojanove poglede, ki so ga poskušali vključiti v pogovor.
En: "Nina is my friend," he thought to himself, but he soon felt Bojan's glances trying to include him in the conversation.

Sl: Matej se je trudil biti prijazen, a nezaupanje je bilo še vedno prisotno.
En: Matej tried to be friendly, but the mistrust was still present.

Sl: Ko so prišli do bolj strmega dela poti, se je Matej nenadoma zdrsnil.
En: When they reached a steeper part of the path, Matej suddenly slipped.

Sl: Zemlja pod njegovimi nogami je bila mokra, in preden se je zavedel, je izgubil ravnotežje.
En: The ground under his feet was wet, and before he knew it, he lost his balance.

Sl: "Pazi!
En: "Watch out!"

Sl: " je zaklical Bojan in v trenutku skočil naprej, da bi ga ujel.
En: yelled Bojan and leaped forward to catch him.

Sl: Matej je čutil močno roko, ki ga je potegnila nazaj v varni položaj.
En: Matej felt a strong hand pulling him back to safety.

Sl: Po tistem trenutku je Matej pogledal Bojana z novimi očmi.
En: After that moment, Matej looked at Bojan with new eyes.

Sl: Hvaležnost je začela zamenjevati dvom.
En: Gratitude began to replace doubt.

Sl: "Hvala, Bojan," je dejal nekoliko zadihan.
En: "Thank you, Bojan," he said, slightly out of breath.

Sl: Bojan se je nasmehnil, "Smo ekipa, pomagati si moramo, kajne?
En: Bojan smiled, "We're a team, we have to help each other, right?"

Sl: "Pot so nadaljevali in Matej je začel čutiti, da je pešačenje postalo lažje.
En: They continued on their way, and Matej began to feel that the hiking had become easier.

Sl: Končno so skozi zadnji zavoj poti prišli do širokega polja, kjer so jih pričakale divje rože v vseh barvah.
En: Finally, they came through the last turn of the trail to a wide field, where wildflowers in all colors awaited them.

Sl: Bilo je veličastno.
En: It was magnificent.

Sl: Barvni morje cvetlic ovit v sončne žarke.
En: A sea of colorful flowers enveloped in sunlight.

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

Sl: Spet je bil del nečesa lepega, z ljudmi, ki so mu postajali pomembni.
En: He was once again part of something beautiful, with people who were becoming important to him.

Sl: "Vem, da sem bil na začetku skeptičen," je dejal Bojanu, ko sta stala ob robu cvetoče doline.
En: "I know I was skeptical at first," he said to Bojan, as they stood at the edge of the blooming valley.

Sl: "Ampak zdaj vidim, da nisi samo nov obraz.
En: "But now I see you're not just a new face.

Sl: Si prijatelj.
En: You're a friend."

Sl: "Nina je stala poleg njiju in se zavedala, da je narava spet združila ljudi.
En: Nina stood beside them, aware that nature had once again brought people together.

Sl: Matej se je nasmehnil, počutil se je svobodnega.
En: Matej smiled, feeling free.

Sl: Končno je sprejel, da lahko prijateljstvu zaupa dinamiko sprememb in sprejemanja.
En: He finally accepted that he could trust the dynamics of friendship to change and accept.

Sl: Novo prijateljstvo je razcvetelo v dolini pomladnih cvetlic, kjer so obiskovalci našli več kot le naravno lepoto.
En: A new friendship blossomed in the valley of spring flowers, where visitors found more than just natural beauty.

Sl: Pravo vez so našli med seboj.
En: They found a true bond among each other.


Vocabulary Words:

• scent: vonj
• treetops: krošnje dreves
• observing: opazoval
• detached: odmaknjenega
• friendship: prijateljstva
• shared experiences: skupne izkušnje
• climbed: povzpeli
• doubts: dvomov
• trust: zaupa
• mistrust: nezaupanje
• steeper: strmega
• balance: ravnotežje
• glances: poglede
• leaped: skočil
• gratitude: hvaležnost
• magnificent: veličastno
• blooming: cvetoče
• skeptical: skeptičen
• bond: vez
• dynamics: dinamiko
• hiking: pešačenje
• enveloped: ovit
• aware: zavedala
• valley: dolina
• blossomed: razcvetelo
• visitors: obiskovalci
• natural beauty: naravna lepota
• set out: odpravili
• catch: ujel
• team: ekipa

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Arctic Adventure: A Voyage of Curiosity and Friendship
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-04-09-22-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Sonce se je sramežljivo dvignilo nad obzorjem, osvetljujoč neskončno belo pokrajino Arktične tundre.
En: The sun rose shyly above the horizon, illuminating the infinite white landscape of the Arctic tundra.

Sl: Veter je premetaval zrak, nosil s seboj drobne ledene kristale, ki so iskali najbližjo ovirano pot.
En: The wind tossed the air, carrying with it tiny ice crystals searching for the nearest obstructed path.

Sl: Skupina mladih učencev, toplih v svojih puhovkah, je stala razposajeno na začetku petdnevnega šolskega izleta.
En: A group of young students, warm in their puffer jackets, stood excitedly at the start of a five-day school trip.

Sl: Med njimi je bil Matej, fant z iskrivimi očmi, ki je v sebi nosil sanje o velikih odkritjih.
En: Among them was Matej, a boy with sparkling eyes who carried dreams of great discoveries within him.

Sl: "Katarina, Anže poglejta, tamle je nekaj premikajočega!
En: "Katarina, Anže, look, there's something moving over there!"

Sl: " Matej je z navdušenjem kazal proti oddaljenemu hribčku.
En: Matej pointed excitedly towards a distant hillock.

Sl: Katarina, ki je vedno imela marsikatero knjigo pod roko, je previdno odgovorila: "Matej, pa bodi malo bolj previden.
En: Katarina, who always had a book or two at hand, cautiously replied, "Matej, be a little more careful.

Sl: Tukaj so varnostna pravila.
En: There are safety rules here.

Sl: Ne smemo it' predaleč.
En: We mustn't go too far."

Sl: "Anže se je zasmejal in si popravil kapo: "Pa saj je le zabavno.
En: Anže laughed and adjusted his cap: "But it's just fun.

Sl: Kdo ve, morda najdemo kakšnega polarnega medveda!
En: Who knows, maybe we'll find a polar bear!"

Sl: " Njegov nasmeh je bil neprikrit in navihan.
En: His smile was open and mischievous.

Sl: Medtem ko so učitelji razlagali, kako pomembno je ostati v skupini, so misli v Matejevi glavi že raziskovale neskončne možnosti.
En: While the teachers explained how important it was to stay in the group, the thoughts in Matej's head were already exploring endless possibilities.

Sl: Želja po pustolovščini ga je sem ter tja opominjala, da je tu, da odkrije nekaj novega.
En: The desire for adventure occasionally reminded him that he was there to discover something new.

Sl: Tako je med daljšim odmorom, ko se je večina sošolcev grela ob ognju, tiho odmaknil.
En: So during a longer break, when most of his classmates warmed themselves by the fire, he quietly slipped away.

Sl: Matej je z odločnimi koraki stopal po zasneženih cestah, pozorno opazoval majhne sledi ptic in drobnih glodavcev.
En: Matej walked with determined steps along the snowy paths, carefully observing the small tracks of birds and tiny rodents.

Sl: Ko je prispel do manjšega dviga, se je skrilo za skalno grapo.
En: When he reached a small rise, he hid behind a rocky crevice.

Sl: Pomolil je glavo in uzrl skupino pisanih lisic.
En: He peeked his head out and saw a group of colorful foxes.

Sl: Njihove bele kožuhe so sramežljivo bleščale pod svetlobo in ga gledale s podobno mero radovednosti.
En: Their white fur shyly gleamed under the light, and they watched him with a similar measure of curiosity.

Sl: Kmalu pa se je zavedel, da je odtaval predaleč.
En: Soon, however, he realized he had wandered too far.

Sl: Okoli ga je obdajala le bela praznota, brez očitne smeri nazaj.
En: He was surrounded only by a white void, with no apparent direction back.

Sl: Skrb ga je zajela in srce mu je močno razbijalo.
En: Worry engulfed him, and his heart pounded fiercely.

Sl: Vetrovni piš je šepetal opozorila, a Matej je ostal miren, se poskušal spomniti poti nazaj.
En: The gusts of wind whispered warnings, but Matej remained calm, trying to remember the way back.

Sl: Ko je bil že skoraj obupan, je zaslišal znani glas: "Matej!
En: Just as he was almost desperate, he heard a familiar voice: "Matej!

Sl: Kje si?
En: Where are you?"

Sl: " Bila je Katarina, poleg nje pa Anže, ki je pomagal slediti njihovim sledem nazaj do skupine.
En: It was Katarina, next to her was Anže, who helped follow his tracks back to the group.

Sl: "Pa si se izgubil, kajne?
En: "You got lost, didn't you?"

Sl: " se je zasmejal Anže, ko je Mateja narahlo udaril po rami.
En: Anže laughed as he gave Matej a gentle pat on the shoulder.

Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil, vesel, da ju je videl.
En: Matej took a deep breath, grateful to see them.

Sl: "Hvala, ker sta prišla.
En: "Thank you for coming.

Sl: Brez vaju bi bil v resni težavi.
En: Without you, I'd be in real trouble."

Sl: " Katarina ga je objela, njene oči so bile mehke: "Naslednjič prosim počakaj na nas!
En: Katarina hugged him, her eyes soft: "Next time, please wait for us!

Sl: Zdaj res moramo nazaj.
En: Now we really have to go back."

Sl: "Troje prijateljev se je počasi vrnilo k skupini - Matej je bil zdaj previden in cenil prijateljstvo ter varnost.
En: The trio of friends slowly returned to the group - Matej was now cautious and valued friendship and safety.

Sl: Pogledal je lisice, ki so opazovale njihov odhod z varne razdalje.
En: He looked at the foxes watching their departure from a safe distance.

Sl: Zavestno se je odločil, da bo radovednost vedno uravnotežil s pametjo in stavil na ekipno delo.
En: He consciously decided to always balance curiosity with wisdom and place trust in teamwork.

Sl: Vsi so se vrnili v kamp, bogatejši za novo izkušnjo in močnejšo vez prijateljstva.
En: They all returned to camp, richer for the new experience and with a stronger bond of friendship.


Vocabulary Words:

• shyly: sramežljivo
• horizon: obzorje
• tundra: tundra
• obstructed: ovirano
• puffer jackets: puhovke
• excitedly: razposajeno
• sparkling: iskrivi
• hillock: hribček
• cautiously: previdno
• mischievous: navihan
• explained: razlagali
• wandered: odtaval
• crevice: grapo
• peeked: pomolil
• void: praznota
• engulfed: zajela
• fiercely: močno
• gusts: piš
• desperate: obupan
• familiar: znani
• tracks: sledi
• bond: vez
• determined: odločnimi
• observing: opazoval
• rodents: glodavci
• gleamed: bleščale
• wisdom: pamet
• trust: zaupal
• experience: izkušnjo
• safety: varnost

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Uncovering Hidden Histories: A Treasure Hunt in Ljubljana
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-04-08-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Skozi okna zapuščenega skladišča so sončni žarki nežno obsevali prašne škatle in zlomljene stroje.
En: Through the windows of the abandoned warehouse, sunbeams gently illuminated the dusty boxes and broken machines.

Sl: Divje rože in mladi rastlinski poganjki so kljubovalno rastli skozi razpoke v betonu, oznanjajoč prihod pomladi.
En: Wildflowers and young plant shoots defiantly grew through the cracks in the concrete, heralding the arrival of spring.

Sl: Troje prijateljev, Jure, Maja in Rok, se je odločilo raziskati to zapuščeno stavbo na obrobju Ljubljane.
En: Three friends, Jure, Maja, and Rok, decided to explore this abandoned building on the outskirts of Ljubljana.

Sl: Bil je velikonočni ponedeljek, popoln dan za novo pustolovščino.
En: It was Easter Monday, a perfect day for a new adventure.

Sl: Jure, vedno željan pustolovščin, je stopil naprej, prepričan, da jih v skladišču čaka nekaj posebnega.
En: Jure, always eager for adventures, stepped forward, convinced that something special awaited them in the warehouse.

Sl: "Slišal sem, da je tu skrit zemljevid do mestnega zaklada," je z vznemirjenjem povedal Maji in Roku.
En: “I heard there's a hidden map to the city treasure here,” he excitedly told Maja and Rok.

Sl: Maja je premišljeno stopila naprej, njena previdnost pa se je borila z radovednostjo.
En: Maja stepped forward thoughtfully, her caution battling with curiosity.

Sl: Rok, skeptik, je stresel z glavo.
En: Rok, the skeptic, shook his head.

Sl: "Zaklad? Vse to so govorice. Dva dni smo že tu, brez uspeha."
En: “Treasure? It's all rumors. We've been here for two days without success.”

Sl: Kljub temu je ostal.
En: Nonetheless, he remained.

Sl: Bil je Juretov prijatelj in ni hotel, da bi se odpravil sam po nevarni stavbi.
En: He was Jure's friend and didn’t want him to go through the dangerous building alone.

Sl: Med iskanjem je Jure našel staro knjigo, zataknjeno med škatlami.
En: During the search, Jure found an old book wedged between the boxes.

Sl: "Poglejta to. Ali ni to ... zemljevid?"
En: “Look at this. Isn’t this... a map?”

Sl: Njegovi prsti so nežno obrisali prah, ki je prekrival občutljiv papir.
En: His fingers gently brushed off the dust covering the delicate paper.

Sl: Začela sta preučevati zemljevid skupaj.
En: They began to study the map together.

Sl: Jure je bil navdušen.
En: Jure was thrilled.

Sl: Končno nekaj konkretne sledi.
En: Finally, a concrete clue.

Sl: Sledili so označbam na zemljevidu, ki so jih vodile skozi temne hodnike in razpokane zidove.
En: They followed the markings on the map, which led them through dark hallways and cracked walls.

Sl: V daljavi so zaslišali odmevajoče korake.
En: In the distance, they heard echoing footsteps.

Sl: "Stoj, imamo konkurenco?" se je pošalila Maja, a njen smeh je hitro zamrl.
En: “Wait, do we have competition?” Maja joked, but her laughter quickly faded.

Sl: Prišli so do prostora z velikim, rjavim kovinskim obročem v tleh.
En: They reached a room with a large, brown metal ring in the floor.

Sl: Na obroču je bila vklesana starodavna beseda.
En: An ancient word was engraved on the ring.

Sl: Maja je previdno prebrala: "Povezava."
En: Maja cautiously read it: “Connection.”

Sl: Rok je stisnil ustnice. "Kaj zdaj?"
En: Rok pursed his lips. “What now?”

Sl: Jure je pokleknil in začel preučevati obroč.
En: Jure knelt and began examining the ring.

Sl: Spomnil se je pravljic o skrivnih družbah.
En: He remembered tales of secret societies.

Sl: "To mora biti del skrivnosti. Moramo ga odpreti."
En: “This must be part of the mystery. We must open it.”

Sl: S skupnimi močmi so obroč zavrteli v skladu s smerjo kazalcev na zemljevidu.
En: Together, they rotated the ring according to the direction on the map.

Sl: Tla so se stresla in odprl se je majhen predal.
En: The ground shook, and a small drawer opened.

Sl: V njem je bila stara skrinja.
En: Inside was an old chest.

Sl: V sebi je nosila zgodovine polne dokumente, ki so razkrivali dolgo izgubljene zgodbe Ljubljane.
En: It contained documents full of history, revealing long-lost stories of Ljubljana.

Sl: "To je to?" je razočarano vprašal Rok.
En: “Is this it?” Rok asked disappointedly.

Sl: Jure je tiho strmel v dokumente.
En: Jure quietly stared at the documents.

Sl: "Mogoče je to bolj pomembno, kot si mislimo. Zgodbe, ki žive, nam prinašajo največje zaklade."
En: “Maybe it’s more important than we think. Living stories bring us the greatest treasures.”

Sl: Skrinja je bila vredna več, kot so si na začetku predstavljali.
En: The chest was worth more than they initially imagined.

Sl: Dokumenti so jih povezovali z zgodovino in zbližali kot prijatelje.
En: The documents connected them to history and brought them closer as friends.

Sl: Maja se je nasmehnila. "Morda je čas, da začnem bolj zaupati vase."
En: Maja smiled. “Perhaps it’s time I start trusting myself more.”

Sl: Na poti domov so čutili, da so našli nekaj dragocenega.
En: On the way home, they felt they had found something precious.

Sl: Ne zaklada samega, temveč prijateljstvo in novo pridobljeno zaupanje.
En: Not the treasure itself, but friendship and newfound trust.

Sl: Jure se je naučil, da so poti včasih bolj dragocene od ciljev.
En: Jure learned that sometimes the journeys are more valuable than the goals.

Sl: Maja je postala bolj odprta za pustolovščine, Rok pa je začel ceniti male skrivnosti življenja.
En: Maja became more open to adventures, and Rok started to appreciate the little mysteries of life.

Sl: S soncem, ki je sijalo na njihova hrbta, in spomini, ki so zlatele kot velikonočna presenečenja, so se vrnili domov, bogatejši za nenavadno in nepozabno izkušnjo.
En: With the sun shining on their backs and memories glowing like Easter surprises, they returned home, richer for the strange and unforgettable experience.


Vocabulary Words:

• abandoned: zapuščenega
• warehouse: skladišča
• sunbeams: sončni žarki
• illuminated: obsevali
• defiantly: kljubovalno
• cracks: razpoke
• arrival: prihod
• skeptic: skeptik
• rumors: govorice
• wedged: zataknjeno
• delicate: občutljiv
• echoing: odmevajoče
• engraved: vklesana
• connection: povezava
• knelt: pokleknil
• tales: pravljic
• societies: družbah
• drawer: predal
• chest: skrinja
• documents: dokumente
• revealing: razkrivali
• worth: vredna
• initially: začetku
• treasures: zaklade
• precious: dragocenega
• trust: zaupanje
• adventures: pustolovščin
• appreciate: ceniti
• mysteries: skrivnosti
• memories: spomini

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Peace and Beauty by Blejsko Lake's Tranquil Waters
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-04-07-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je hodil po gozdni poti ob Blejskem jezeru.
En: Matej was walking along the forest path by Blejsko Lake.

Sl: Zvok narave je bil pomirjujoč in pomagal mu je pozabiti na stresno življenje v mestu.
En: The sound of nature was soothing and helped him forget the stressful life in the city.

Sl: Radevoljaka je bilo slišati ptice in šumenje vetra med drevesi.
En: He loved hearing the birds and the rustle of the wind through the trees.

Sl: Prišel je na skupinski izlet, vendar si je želel več samote.
En: He had come on a group trip but wanted more solitude.

Sl: Nina je bila nekoliko pred Matejem, se ustavljala in fotografirala jezero skozi objektiv.
En: Nina was a bit ahead of Matej, stopping to photograph the lake through her lens.

Sl: Njene oči so skrbno iskale tiste popolne trenutke, ki bi ujeli lepoto slovenske narave.
En: Her eyes carefully sought those perfect moments that would capture the beauty of Slovenian nature.

Sl: Toda oblaki so zakrili sonce, in svetloba ni bila prava.
En: But the clouds blocked the sun, and the light wasn't right.

Sl: Matej je opazil Nino, kako je rahlo vznemirjena preverjala fotografije na svojem fotoaparatu.
En: Matej noticed Nina, slightly frustrated, checking the photos on her camera.

Sl: Približal se ji je.
En: He approached her.

Sl: "Si ujela, kar si želela?
En: "Did you capture what you wanted?"

Sl: " je vprašal Matej prijazno.
En: Matej asked kindly.

Sl: "Ne še," je odgovorila Nina, ne skrivaje razočaranja.
En: "Not yet," Nina replied, not hiding her disappointment.

Sl: "Vreme se ne ujema z mojimi načrti.
En: "The weather doesn't match my plans."

Sl: "Matej ji je predlagal novo perspektivo.
En: Matej suggested a new perspective.

Sl: "Poznam nekaj lepih razgledov.
En: "I know some beautiful viewpoints.

Sl: Morda bi ti lahko pomagal.
En: Maybe I could help you."

Sl: "Tako sta nadaljevala pot skupaj.
En: So they continued the path together.

Sl: Nina je Mateju pokazala svoje najljubše skrite kotičke ob jezeru.
En: Nina showed Matej her favorite hidden spots by the lake.

Sl: Pogovarjala sta se o svojih življenjih.
En: They talked about their lives.

Sl: Matej je počasi začel odpirati svoje srce.
En: Matej slowly began to open his heart.

Sl: Nina je medtem zajemala žarke svetlobe in ujela ozadja z novim navdušenjem.
En: Meanwhile, Nina captured rays of light and backgrounds with newfound enthusiasm.

Sl: Ko se je bližal večer, sta se ustavila ob robu jezera.
En: As evening approached, they stopped by the lake's edge.

Sl: Nebo je bilo oranžno, rdeče in zlato obarvano.
En: The sky was painted orange, red, and gold.

Sl: Nina je postavila svoje stojalo in končno posnela popolno fotografijo.
En: Nina set up her tripod and finally took the perfect photo.

Sl: Matej, ki jo je opazoval, je začutil, da v tej skupni izkušnji najde mir.
En: Matej, who was watching her, felt a sense of peace in this shared experience.

Sl: "To je čarobno," je rekel Matej, gledajoč čudoviti sončni zahod.
En: "This is magical," said Matej, gazing at the beautiful sunset.

Sl: "Res je," je pritrdila Nina.
En: "It really is," agreed Nina.

Sl: "Včasih so naše najboljše trenutke tisti, ki jih delimo.
En: "Sometimes our best moments are the ones we share."

Sl: "Ko sta sedela tam, so se v njima prepletali občutki sreče in izpolnjenosti.
En: As they sat there, feelings of happiness and fulfillment intertwined within them.

Sl: Načrtovala sta, da se po izletu spet srečata.
En: They planned to meet again after the trip.

Sl: Matej je bil pripravljen na nova prijateljstva, Nina pa je našla navdih v družbi.
En: Matej was ready for new friendships, and Nina found inspiration in the company.

Sl: Bled je tistega večera za obema zažarel v novih barvah, odprl je srce in oko do novega poglavja, ki sta ga s Matejem šele začela pisati.
En: Bled that evening glowed in new colors for both of them, opening hearts and eyes to a new chapter that they were just beginning to write together.


Vocabulary Words:

• soothing: pomirjujoč
• rustle: šumenje
• solitude: samota
• lens: objektiv
• frustrated: vznemirjena
• disappointment: razočaranja
• perspective: perspektivo
• viewpoints: razgledi
• backgrounds: ozadja
• enthusiasm: navdušenje
• tripod: stojalo
• fulfillment: izpolnjenosti
• intertwined: prepletali
• newfound: novi
• capture: ujeli
• blocked: zakrili
• edge: rob
• painted: obarvano
• shared: skupni
• inspiration: navdih
• glowed: zažarel
• chapter: poglavja
• soothed: pomagal
• plans: načrti
• beautiful: lepa
• hidden: skrite
• carefully: skrbno
• rays: žarke
• fulfilled: izpolnjen
• approached: približal

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Allergies and Friendship Blossom at Ljubljana's Garden
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-04-06-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Pomlad je prišla v Ljubljano in Botanični vrt se je prebudil v vsej svoji lepoti.
En: Spring arrived in Ljubljana and the Botanični vrt awoke in all its beauty.

Sl: Matej, Anja in Bojan so se tistega sončnega dne odločili, da ga obiščejo.
En: Matej, Anja, and Bojan decided to visit it on that sunny day.

Sl: Matej je imel rad naravo in še posebej rože.
En: Matej loved nature, especially flowers.

Sl: Rad je preživljal čas med rastlinami.
En: He enjoyed spending time among the plants.

Sl: Tisto jutro je bil posebej vznemirjen.
En: That morning, he was particularly excited.

Sl: "Zrak je poln vonjav," je dejala Anja, ko so hodili po potki, obkroženi s cvetočimi drevesi.
En: "The air is full of scents," said Anja as they walked along the path surrounded by blooming trees.

Sl: Bojan je hodil za njima in fotografiral raznobarvne cvetove.
En: Bojan followed behind them, photographing the colorful blooms.

Sl: Anja je vedno vedela, kako prepoznati rastline.
En: Anja always knew how to identify plants.

Sl: Matej je bil vesel, ker je imel tako dobra prijatelja.
En: Matej was happy to have such good friends.

Sl: Toda pod veselim zunanjim videzom, Matej ni bil popolnoma miren.
En: But beneath his cheerful exterior, Matej was not completely at ease.

Sl: V zadnjem času je opazil, da mu cvetni prah povzroča težave.
En: Recently, he noticed that pollen was causing him problems.

Sl: Ni vedel, kako povedati Anji in Bojanu, saj se je bal, da bo pokvaril dan.
En: He didn't know how to tell Anja and Bojan, fearing it would ruin the day.

Sl: Hripal je vase, ne da bi kdo opazil.
En: He kept his discomfort to himself without anyone noticing.

Sl: "Saj je tukaj čudovito," je rekel Bojan in se ustavil, da bi posnel še eno fotografijo.
En: "It's so wonderful here," said Bojan, stopping to take another photo.

Sl: Matej se je skušal nasmejati, a je začutil, kako ga začne srbeti v nosu.
En: Matej tried to smile but felt an itch in his nose.

Sl: Skok v grlu, polnila so se mu usta in vrtelo se mu je.
En: His throat tightened, his mouth filled with saliva, and he felt dizzy.

Sl: Ko so se približali najbolj cvetličnemu delu vrta, je Matej nenadoma kihnil.
En: As they approached the most floral part of the garden, Matej suddenly sneezed.

Sl: Njegovi prijatelji so se obrnili k njemu, a je še naprej trdil: "Vse je v redu.
En: His friends turned towards him, but he kept insisting, "Everything is fine."

Sl: " Vendar ni trajalo dolgo, preden ga je začela spet dušiti alergija.
En: However, it didn't take long before his allergy started suffocating him again.

Sl: Nepričakovano je zgrabil Anjino roko.
En: Unexpectedly, he grabbed Anja's hand.

Sl: V očeh je imel solze, komaj je dihal.
En: His eyes were teary, and he was barely breathing.

Sl: "Matej, kaj je narobe?
En: "Matej, what's wrong?"

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

Sl: "Mislim.
En: "I think...

Sl: da imam alergijo," je komaj izgovoril.
En: I have an allergy," he barely managed to say.

Sl: Anja se je hitro spomnila na svoje znanje o rastlinah.
En: Anja quickly recalled her knowledge of plants.

Sl: "Se spomniš tistega grma, Tam pri vhodu?
En: "Remember that bush by the entrance?

Sl: Ima liste, ki pomagajo pri alergijah.
En: It has leaves that help with allergies.

Sl: Počakaj tukaj.
En: Wait here."

Sl: "Anja je stekla nazaj in čez nekaj trenutkov prinesla nekaj zelenih listov.
En: Anja ran back and returned a few moments later with some green leaves.

Sl: "To je regratov čaj," je rekla, "žvečaj te liste.
En: "This is dandelion tea," she said, "chew these leaves."

Sl: " Matej je poslušal in že po nekaj minutah je začutil olajšanje.
En: Matej listened, and after a few minutes, he felt relief.

Sl: "Zdi se mi bolje," je rekel in obrisal oči.
En: "I feel better," he said, wiping his eyes.

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

Sl: ""Drugi dan bomo natančnejši," je pribil Bojan s polovičnim nasmeškom.
En: "We'll be more careful next time," added Bojan with a half-smile.

Sl: Matej je lažje zadihal in se zahvalil prijateljema.
En: Matej breathed easier and thanked his friends.

Sl: Dan so nadaljevali s pitjem čaja pod cvetočim drevesom.
En: They continued their day by drinking tea under a blossoming tree.

Sl: Kot so se pogovarjali o rastlinah, se je Matej zavedel, kako pomembno je zaupati prijateljem.
En: As they chatted about plants, Matej realized how important it is to trust friends.

Sl: Njegova skrb za rastline je bila velika, a danes je ugotovil, kako pomembno je tudi negovati prijateljstva.
En: His care for plants was immense, but today he learned how crucial it is to nurture friendships as well.

Sl: In tako so na koncu dneva odšli skozi vrt, bogatejši za eno izkušnjo.
En: And so, at the end of the day, they left the garden richer with one more experience.

Sl: Matej je bil pripravljen deliti več o sebi, tako kot so rastline vedno razkrivale svoje najlepše cvetove v pomladi.
En: Matej was ready to share more about himself, just as plants always reveal their most beautiful blooms in spring.


Vocabulary Words:

• awoke: prebudil
• blooming: cvetočimi
• identify: prepoznati
• cheerful: veselim
• exterior: zunanjim videzom
• particularly: posebej
• sneeze: kihnil
• itch: srbeti
• throat: grlu
• dizzy: vrtelo
• chatted: pogovarjali
• pollen: cvetni prah
• discomfort: težave
• suffocating: dušiti
• teary: solze
• recall: spomnila
• relief: olajšanje
• nurture: negovati
• trust: zaupati
• crucial: pomembno
• beneath: pod
• interior: notranjosti
• experience: izkušnjo
• crucial: ključna
• tightened: skočila
• scent: vonjav
• bloom: cvetove
• reveal: razkrivale
• entrance: vhodu
• bush: grma

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rediscovering Adventures in Ljubljana: Maja's Easter Tale
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-04-05-22-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

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

Sl: Pomlad je prinesla cvetoče rože in sončne dni.
En: Spring had brought blossoming flowers and sunny days.

Sl: Ta sončna sobota je bila še posebej posebna.
En: This sunny Saturday was especially special.

Sl: Bila je velika noč, podoba družin, ki veselo raziskujejo ljubljanski Prirodoslovni muzej, pa je bila čudovita.
En: It was Easter, and the sight of families joyfully exploring the ljubljanski Prirodoslovni muzej was wonderful.

Sl: Sredi vsega vznemirjenja je bila Maja.
En: Amid all the excitement was Maja.

Sl: Bila je osemletnica z iskrivimi očmi in otroško radovednostjo.
En: She was an eight-year-old with sparkling eyes and childlike curiosity.

Sl: Pred kratkim je prestala operacijo slepiča in ta dan je bil njen prvi večji izlet iz doma.
En: She had recently undergone appendix surgery, and this day was her first major outing from home.

Sl: Ob njej sta bila njena starša, Gregor in Tina, ki sta bila previdna in ljubeča, a tudi zaščitniška.
En: Beside her were her parents, Gregor and Tina, who were cautious and loving, yet also protective.

Sl: Mama je pogosto rekla: "Ne teci, Maja, še si šibka.
En: Mom often said, "Don't run, Maja, you're still weak."

Sl: "Maja si je močno želela pustolovščin.
En: Maja longed for adventures.

Sl: Še posebej po dolgih dneh počivanja.
En: Especially after long days of resting.

Sl: "Poglej tiste dinozavre, oče!
En: "Look at those dinosaurs, Dad!"

Sl: " je vzkliknila, ko so vstopili v muzej.
En: she exclaimed as they entered the museum.

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

Sl: "Bova šla, ampak počasi, prav?
En: "We will go, but slowly, okay?"

Sl: " je odgovoril in veselo pomignil Maji.
En: he replied and cheerfully beckoned Maja.

Sl: Muzej je bil čudovit.
En: The museum was magnificent.

Sl: Velike dvorane in stare freske so krasile stene.
En: Large halls and ancient frescoes adorned the walls.

Sl: Fosili, ki so pripadali davnim časom, so Majo očarali.
En: Fossils belonging to ancient times fascinated Maja.

Sl: Njen korak je bil nadalje v mislih na to, da mora paziti nase, a vsak nov razstavni predmet jo je pritegnil še bolj.
En: Her step remained mindful of taking care of herself, but each new exhibit attracted her even more.

Sl: Velikonočne delavnice so napolnjevale prostor z vonjem barv in klepetom otrok, ki so barvali pirhe.
En: Easter workshops filled the place with the scent of paints and the chatter of children painting eggs.

Sl: Ko so prispeli do novega oddelka, je Maja opazila skrivnosten majhen hodnik.
En: When they arrived at a new section, Maja noticed a mysterious small corridor.

Sl: Njena starša sta bila nekaj metrov za njo, poglobljena v opis mineralov.
En: Her parents were a few meters behind her, engrossed in the description of minerals.

Sl: "Bom samo pokukala," si je rekla Maja.
En: "I'll just take a peek," Maja said to herself.

Sl: Stopila je v skrivnosten kotiček in zagledala majhen, a prelep fosil.
En: She stepped into the mysterious corner and saw a small but beautiful fossil.

Sl: Medtem ko je občudovala zapleteno obliko, je nenadoma začutila oster bolečino v trebuhu.
En: As she admired the intricate shape, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen.

Sl: "Oh, ne," je pomislila, ko se je sesedla na klop.
En: "Oh no," she thought as she collapsed onto a bench.

Sl: V trenutku sta bila ob njej Gregor in Tina.
En: In an instant, Gregor and Tina were beside her.

Sl: Skrb je bila na njunih obrazih.
En: Worry was on their faces.

Sl: "Maja, vse v redu?
En: "Are you okay, Maja?"

Sl: " je vprašal Gregor.
En: asked Gregor.

Sl: Maja je prikimala, a vedela je, da je šla predaleč.
En: Maja nodded, but she knew she had gone too far.

Sl: S solzami v očeh je priznala: "Samo rada bi bila spet pustolovska.
En: With tears in her eyes, she admitted, "I just want to be adventurous again."

Sl: "Mama jo je ovila okoli ramen.
En: Mom wrapped her arms around her shoulders.

Sl: "In boš, toda počasi," je nežno rekla.
En: "And you will be, but slowly," she gently said.

Sl: Gregor je dodal: "Skupaj bomo raziskali vse zanimivosti tega muzeja in še več, a danes v počasnejšem tempu.
En: Gregor added, "We will explore all the wonders of this museum and more, but today at a slower pace."

Sl: "V tistem trenutku je Maja razumela nekaj pomembnega.
En: In that moment, Maja understood something important.

Sl: Vedela je, da se lahko odpravi na pustolovščine, vendar mora poslušati svoje telo.
En: She knew she could embark on adventures, but she must listen to her body.

Sl: S staršema se je nato podala na pot, opazovala razstave, smeh in ljubezen pa jim je delala družbo skozi ves dan.
En: With her parents, she then continued on the journey, observing the exhibits, with laughter and love accompanying them throughout the day.

Sl: Ko so zapuščali muzej z roko v roki, sem njihova srca sijala bolj kot katerikoli izloženi mineral.
En: As they left the museum hand in hand, their hearts shone brighter than any displayed mineral.

Sl: Maja je začela razumevati, kaj pomeni biti pogumen, a hkrati skrben do sebe in drugih.
En: Maja began to understand what it means to be brave, yet caring for herself and others.

Sl: Njena nova pustolovščina se šele začenja.
En: Her new adventure was just beginning.


Vocabulary Words:

• blossoming: cvetoče
• curiosity: radovednost
• undergone: prestala
• appendix: slepiča
• protective: zaščitniška
• exclaimed: vzkliknila
• beckoned: pomignil
• magnificent: čudovit
• ornamented: krasile
• fascinated: očarali
• frescoes: freske
• adorned: krasile
• mindful: po mislih na to
• attracted: pritegnil
• mysterious: skrivnosten
• corridor: hodnik
• engrossed: poglobljena
• intricate: zapleteno
• abdomen: trebuhu
• collapsed: sesedla
• admitted: priznala
• wrapped: ovila
• tempo: tempu
• embark: odpraviti
• observing: opazovala
• accompanying: družbo
• shone: sijala
• displayed: izloženi
• brave: pogumen
• caring: skrben