Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Hidden Adventure: A Tale of Friendship & Discovery
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanski grad je kot skrivnostna krona na hribu nad mestom.
En: Ljubljanski grad is like a mysterious crown on the hill above the city.

Sl: Zima je obarvala kamnita obzidja s tanko plastjo snega.
En: Winter had painted the stone walls with a thin layer of snow.

Sl: V zraku je bil svež vonj po hladnem vetru in zgodbah, ki so jih prinašali veter in legendi.
En: There was a fresh smell of cold wind in the air and stories carried by the wind and legends.

Sl: Medtem ko je sonce svetilo skozi tenke oblake, je skupina učencev s profesorji stopala pod veličastnimi oboki gradu.
En: While the sun shone through the thin clouds, a group of students with teachers walked through the majestic arches of the castle.

Sl: Miha je bil z mislimi že drugje.
En: Miha was already lost in his thoughts.

Sl: Njegova domišljija je obiskovala vsako skrito sobo, vsako neodkrito prehod v gradu.
En: His imagination visited every hidden room, every undiscovered passage in the castle.

Sl: "Miha, poglej," je rekla Nika, njegova najboljša prijateljica, in pokazala na stari zemljevid gradu.
En: "Miha, look," said Nika, his best friend, pointing to an old map of the castle.

Sl: "Tu lahko najdemo vse, kar potrebujemo za poročilo.
En: "Here we can find everything we need for the report."

Sl: " Miha je prikimal, a misli so mu bežale k legendi o skritem zakladu.
En: Miha nodded, but his thoughts wandered to the legend of the hidden treasure.

Sl: Kar naenkrat je Tomaž, razposajeni prijatelj, pristopil.
En: Suddenly, Tomaž, their lively friend, approached.

Sl: "Hej, Miha, najdeš zaklad z mano?
En: "Hey, Miha, want to find the treasure with me?"

Sl: " Njegove oči so svetile vznemirjenost.
En: His eyes sparkled with excitement.

Sl: Miha je vedel, da je to lahko nevarno, a povabilo ga je mikalo.
En: Miha knew it could be dangerous, but the invitation was tempting.

Sl: Nika, ki je zaznala njihov načrt, je si vzdihnila.
En: Nika, sensing their plan, sighed.

Sl: "To lahko povzroči težave.
En: "This could cause trouble.

Sl: Profesorica nam je jasno rekla, da ne smemo v zaprta območja.
En: The teacher clearly told us not to enter closed areas."

Sl: "Vsi trije so stali v razpotju hodnikov.
En: All three stood at the crossroads of the corridors.

Sl: Miha je moral odločiti.
En: Miha had to decide.

Sl: Srce mu je utripalo od želje po avanturi.
En: His heart was pounding with a desire for adventure.

Sl: Na koncu se je priklonil Tomaževemu vabilu.
En: In the end, he yielded to Tomaž's invitation.

Sl: Medtem ko so se učitelji ukvarjali z razlago zgodovinskih dejstev, so se trije prijatelji neopazno izmuznili v severni del gradu, ki je bil zaprt za javnost.
En: While the teachers were busy explaining historical facts, the three friends sneaked into the northern part of the castle, which was closed to the public.

Sl: Tekli so skozi stare hodnike in naleteli na težka lesena vrata, preraščena z bršljanom.
En: They ran through the old corridors and found heavy wooden doors, overgrown with ivy.

Sl: "To mora biti to!
En: "This must be it!"

Sl: " je šepnil Tomaž, ko je tiščal vrata z ramo.
En: whispered Tomaž, as he pressed the doors with his shoulder.

Sl: Po tehtanju so se končno odprla in trije so stopili v temno sobo.
En: After some effort, they finally opened, and the three stepped into a dark room.

Sl: Svetili so si s telefonskimi lučmi.
En: They lit their way with phone lights.

Sl: V sobi je bilo starodavno pohištvo, vendar brez zaklada.
En: In the room was ancient furniture, but no treasure.

Sl: "Morda je le še ena soba," je rekel Miha, željan nadaljevanja.
En: "Maybe there's another room," said Miha, eager to continue.

Sl: A nekaj je šlo narobe.
En: But something went wrong.

Sl: Na tleh je bilo majhno stikalo, ki so ga nehote pritisnili.
En: There was a small switch on the floor that they inadvertently pressed.

Sl: Sobna vrata so se zapahnila in ostali so ujeti.
En: The room's doors locked, and they were trapped.

Sl: "Smo v težavah," je prestrašeno dejala Nika.
En: "We're in trouble," Nika said fearfully.

Sl: Trije so se znašli v past.
En: The three found themselves in a trap.

Sl: Strah se je pojavljal, a Miha je začutil še nekaj - odgovornost.
En: Fear crept in, but Miha felt something else—responsibility.

Sl: "Saj smo ekipa," je rekel.
En: "We're a team," he said.

Sl: "S skupnim delom lahko najdemo izhod.
En: "Together, we can find a way out."

Sl: "Po nekaj neuspelih poskusih je Nika našla starodavno knjigo s kodami.
En: After a few failed attempts, Nika found an ancient book with codes.

Sl: S sodelovanjem jim je uspelo odkriti zapleteno zaporedje, ki je odklenilo mehanizem vrat.
En: Through collaboration, they managed to uncover a complex sequence that unlocked the door mechanism.

Sl: Soba je vzdihnila in se odprla.
En: The room sighed and opened.

Sl: Kmalu so trije z bezljajočimi koraki stekli nazaj k skupini.
En: Soon, the three ran back to the group with rapid steps.

Sl: Profesor ni ničesar opazil, česar so bili hvaležni.
En: The teacher noticed nothing, for which they were grateful.

Sl: Še isti dan so sedeli na avtobusu iz Ljubljanskega gradu, bogatejši za izkušnjo.
En: That very day, they sat on the bus from Ljubljanski grad, richer for the experience.

Sl: Miha je spoznal, da je prava pustolovščina v odkrivanju zgodb in razumevanju zgodovine, ne pa vedno v iskanju zakladov.
En: Miha realized that the real adventure lies in discovering stories and understanding history, not always in searching for treasures.

Sl: Položil je svojo roko na Nikino ramo.
En: He placed his hand on Nika's shoulder.

Sl: Nasmehnila se je.
En: She smiled.

Sl: "Pridi, napišimo najboljše poročilo.
En: "Come on, let's write the best report."

Sl: " In tako so se vrnili domov s poudarkom na prijateljstvu in vrednosti varnosti ter spoštovanju pravil, pripravljeni na nove šolske dni, ki so obetali še več čarobnih trenutkov.
En: And so they returned home with a focus on friendship and the importance of safety and respecting rules, ready for new school days that promised even more magical moments.


Vocabulary Words:

• majestic: veličastni
• castle: grad
• arches: oboki
• imagination: domišljija
• hidden: skrito
• discovered: odkrito
• legend: legenda
• treasure: zaklad
• sparkled: svetile
• adventure: avantura
• yielded: priklonil
• overgrown: preraščena
• ancient: starodavno
• furniture: pohištvo
• switch: stikalo
• trap: past
• fearfully: prestrašeno
• responsibility: odgovornost
• collaboration: sodelovanje
• sequence: zaporedje
• mechanism: mehanizem
• crossroads: razpotje
• uncovered: odkriti
• grateful: hvaležni
• focus: poudarkom
• friendship: prijateljstvo
• safety: varnosti
• respecting: spoštovanju
• promised: obetali
• magical: čarobnih

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Friendship in the Winter Sales Aisle
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Vikend je bil v polnem razmahu, Ljubljana City Mall pa je bil poln ljudi.
En: The weekend was in full swing, and the Ljubljana City Mall was packed with people.

Sl: Zrak je bil prežet z vonjem sveže pečenih hlebčkov in kave.
En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly baked loaves and coffee.

Sl: Plakati s popusti so hrupno vabili mimoidoče na zimskih razprodajah.
En: Posters with discounts loudly called passersby to the winter sales.

Sl: Anže je stal pred vhodom.
En: Anže stood in front of the entrance.

Sl: Oškodovano je opazoval množice.
En: He watched the crowds disheartenedly.

Sl: Bil je odločen, da poišče topel plašč.
En: He was determined to find a warm coat.

Sl: Slava se je bližala in njegov star plašč ni bil več dovolj dober.
En: Glory was approaching, and his old coat was no longer good enough.

Sl: "Zdravo, Anže!
En: "Hello, Anže!"

Sl: " je poklicala Maja, ko se mu je približala.
En: Maja called as she approached him.

Sl: Njeni lasje so bili skrbno urejeni, njena oblačila okusna kot vedno.
En: Her hair was neatly styled, and her clothes were as tasteful as ever.

Sl: "Greva skupaj?
En: "Shall we go together?

Sl: Ti lahko pomagam izbrati.
En: I can help you choose."

Sl: ""Seveda," je Anže odvrnil in skušal zveneti nenavadno sproščeno.
En: "Of course," Anže replied, trying to sound unusually relaxed.

Sl: Vstopila sta v prvo trgovino.
En: They entered the first store.

Sl: Maja je že kazala na plašč s temnim vzorcem.
En: Maja was already pointing at a coat with a dark pattern.

Sl: "Vidi, ta je topel in moden.
En: "Look, this one is warm and fashionable."

Sl: "Anže je preiskoval etiketo.
En: Anže examined the label.

Sl: Cena ga je odvrnila.
En: The price deterred him.

Sl: "Hmm," je pomislil.
En: "Hmm," he thought.

Sl: "Je lep, ampak mogoče malo predrag.
En: "It's beautiful, but maybe a bit too expensive."

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

Sl: "Včasih je moda vredna nekaj več.
En: "Sometimes fashion is worth a bit more.

Sl: Kaj praviš, da oba preveriva še kakšno drugo trgovino?
En: What do you say we both check out another store?"

Sl: "Sprehodila sta se skozi vrsto trgovin.
En: They walked through a row of stores.

Sl: Anže je poizkušal vsakega, ki se mu je zdel primeren, toda Maja je z vsakim predlogom več pozornosti namenila njegovemu okusu.
En: Anže tried on each one that seemed suitable to him, but with each suggestion, Maja paid more attention to his taste.

Sl: "Ne," je rekla, "ta ti res ne pristaja.
En: "No," she said, "this one really doesn't suit you.

Sl: Poskusiva tega tukaj.
En: Let's try this one here."

Sl: "Končno je brez oklevanja vstopila v manjšo trgovinico.
En: Finally, she entered a smaller boutique without hesitation.

Sl: Na eni izložbi je bil plašč v bordo rdeči barvi.
En: In one display, there was a coat in burgundy red.

Sl: "Ta je pravi," je rekla samozavestno in mu pomagala obleči ga.
En: "This one is the right one," she said confidently and helped him put it on.

Sl: Tkanina je bila topla in mehka, kroj natančen.
En: The fabric was warm and soft, the cut precise.

Sl: Anže je opazoval svoj odsev v ogledalu.
En: Anže observed his reflection in the mirror.

Sl: "Lepi," je rekel.
En: "Beautiful," he said.

Sl: V trenutku kaosa ob razprodajah, ko so ljudje hiteli mimo, se je Maja obrnila k Anžetu.
En: In the chaos of the sales, as people hurried past, Maja turned to Anže.

Sl: "Veš, tvoje mnenje mi veliko pomeni," je rekla iskreno.
En: "You know, your opinion means a lot to me," she said sincerely.

Sl: Anže je osupnil.
En: Anže was astonished.

Sl: "Tudi tvoje meni.
En: "Yours means a lot to me too.

Sl: Rad sem tu s tabo.
En: I enjoy being here with you."

Sl: "Ko sta plačala za plašč, sta počasi odkorakala proti izhodu.
En: After paying for the coat, they slowly walked towards the exit.

Sl: Izmenjevala sta si zgodbe in smeh.
En: They exchanged stories and laughter.

Sl: Oba sta vedela, da dneva nista končala le z nakupom obleke.
En: Both knew they hadn't just ended the day with buying clothes.

Sl: Stala sta skupaj pod zimskim nebom, njuni koraki so zveneli lažje.
En: They stood together under the winter sky, their footsteps sounded lighter.

Sl: Našla sta več kot zgolj oblačilo — našla sta lepoto v prijateljstvu, morda v nečem več.
En: They found more than just a piece of clothing — they found beauty in friendship, perhaps in something more.


Vocabulary Words:

• scent: vonj
• disheartenedly: oškodovano
• determined: odločen
• approaching: bližala
• styled: urejeni
• tasteful: okusna
• relaxed: sproščeno
• pattern: vzorcem
• deterred: odvrnila
• hesitation: oklevanja
• boutique: trgovinico
• display: izložbi
• burgundy: bordo
• confidently: samozavestno
• fabric: tkanina
• precise: natančen
• reflection: odsev
• chaos: kaosa
• hurried: hiteli
• astonished: osupnil
• footsteps: koraki
• something: nečem
• packed: poln
• passersby: mimoidoče
• hastily: naglo
• exchange: izmenjevala
• loaves: hlebčkov
• carefully: skrbno
• soft: mehka
• means: pomeni

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Library Aisles to Love: A Prešeren's Day Romance
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Borut je s kapo globoko potisnjeno na glavo stopil skozi velika vrata Ljubljanske mestne knjižnice.
En: Borut stood with his cap pulled low over his head as he walked through the large doors of the Ljubljana City Library.

Sl: Sneg je zasipal ulice mesta.
En: Snow covered the city streets.

Sl: Zunaj je bil mrzel zimski dan.
En: It was a cold winter day outside.

Sl: Knjižnica je bila toplo zavetje.
En: The library was a warm refuge.

Sl: V notranjosti so bile police visoke do stropa, lesene mize pa so vabile s svojo toplino.
En: Inside, the shelves reached up to the ceiling, and the wooden tables invited with their warmth.

Sl: Svetloba je skozi velika okna padala nežno in mehko na vse obiskovalce.
En: Light streamed gently and softly through the large windows onto all the visitors.

Sl: Borut je oboževal knjižnice.
En: Borut loved libraries.

Sl: Bile so njegov kraj mira.
En: They were his place of peace.

Sl: Tam so bile knjige, ki so ga odnašale v druge svetove.
En: There were books that transported him to other worlds.

Sl: Danes je bil poseben dan.
En: Today was a special day.

Sl: Imeli so dogodek ob Prešernovem dnevu.
En: They were having an event for Prešeren's Day.

Sl: V zraku je bila čutiti literarna navdušenost.
En: There was a palpable enthusiasm for literature in the air.

Sl: Ko je hodil med policami, opazujoč naslove, se je nekaj zgodilo.
En: As he walked among the shelves, observing the titles, something happened.

Sl: Skoraj istočasno je segel po knjigi, ko je rokov počil z drugim.
En: Almost simultaneously, he reached for a book when his hand collided with someone else's.

Sl: Presenečeno je pogledal v oči dekletu nasproti njega.
En: Surprised, he looked into the eyes of the girl across from him.

Sl: "Oprosti," se je zmedeno nasmehnil.
En: "Sorry," he smiled sheepishly.

Sl: "Ni problema," se je zasmejala Nika.
En: "No problem," Nika laughed.

Sl: "Vidim, da uživamo v enakih knjigah.
En: "I see we enjoy the same books."

Sl: "Oba sta držala knjigo o Prešernovih pesmih.
En: Both were holding a book about Prešeren's poems.

Sl: Tako pogovor stekel.
En: So, the conversation began.

Sl: Nika je bila učiteljica v srednji šoli.
En: Nika was a high school teacher.

Sl: Rada je hodila v knjižnico iskat nove zgodbe za svoje učence.
En: She loved coming to the library to find new stories for her students.

Sl: Borut je bil študent literature.
En: Borut was a literature student.

Sl: Dolgo sta klepetala o poeziji, svojih najljubših pesnikih in o tem, kaj pomeni Prešernov dan za slovensko kulturo.
En: They chatted for a long time about poetry, their favorite poets, and what Prešeren's Day means for Slovenian culture.

Sl: Borut je bil očaran nad besedami, ki jih je delila Nika.
En: Borut was captivated by Nika's words.

Sl: A njegova sramežljivost ga je ustavila, ko je hotel predlagati, da se kdaj spet srečata.
En: But his shyness stopped him when he wanted to suggest they meet again sometime.

Sl: Nika je opazila njegovo obotavljanje.
En: Nika noticed his hesitation.

Sl: Tudi ona je bila previdna zaradi preteklih razočaranj.
En: She was also cautious because of past disappointments.

Sl: Doma, Borut je razmišljal o njej.
En: At home, Borut thought about her.

Sl: Njegova želja po povezavi je bila močnejša od strahu.
En: His desire for connection was stronger than his fear.

Sl: Odločil se je, da ji napiše pismo.
En: He decided to write her a letter.

Sl: Hotel je, da ve, koliko mu pomeni njuno srečanje.
En: He wanted her to know how much their meeting meant to him.

Sl: Čez teden dni, na dogodku ob Prešernovem dnevu v knjižnici, je ponovno videl Niko.
En: A week later, at the Prešeren's Day event in the library, he saw Nika again.

Sl: Njegovo srce je hitro bilo.
En: His heart beat quickly.

Sl: Približal se ji je in ji v roke dal pismo.
En: He approached her and handed her the letter.

Sl: "To je zate," je rekel tiho, z zardelimi lici.
En: "This is for you," he said quietly, his cheeks flushed.

Sl: Nika je bila presenečena.
En: Nika was surprised.

Sl: Počasi je odprla pismo in začela brati.
En: She slowly opened the letter and began to read.

Sl: Njegove iskrene in preproste besede so jo ganile.
En: His sincere and simple words moved her.

Sl: Nasmehnila se mu je lepo in iskreno.
En: She smiled at him, beautifully and genuinely.

Sl: "Bi šel kavo po tem?
En: "Would you like to go for coffee after this?"

Sl: " ga je vprašala.
En: she asked.

Sl: Borut je končno začutil, da se je njuno srečanje iz knjižnice prelevilo v nekaj več.
En: Borut finally felt that their meeting in the library had turned into something more.

Sl: Njegov strah pred zavrnitvijo je izginil.
En: His fear of rejection disappeared.

Sl: "Seveda, z veseljem," je odgovoril.
En: "Of course, I'd love to," he replied.

Sl: In tako se je začelo.
En: And so it began.

Sl: Pot skozi knjižnico, ki ju je zbližala, je postala del poti, ki jo bosta nadaljevala skupaj.
En: The path through the library that brought them closer became part of the journey they would continue together.

Sl: Borut je ugotovil, da premagovanje strahu lahko prinese čudovite stvari.
En: Borut realized that overcoming fear can bring wonderful things.

Sl: Nika pa je ugotovila, da so nova poglavja v življenju vredna tveganja.
En: Nika realized that new chapters in life are worth the risk.

Sl: Oba sta našla to, kar sta iskala - pomenljivo povezavo in novo poglavje v njunih življenjih.
En: Both found what they were looking for—a meaningful connection and a new chapter in their lives.


Vocabulary Words:

• collided: trkal
• sheepishly: zmedeno
• refuge: zavetje
• palpable: čutiti
• enthusiasm: navdušenost
• hesitation: obotavljanje
• cautious: previdna
• disappointments: razočaranj
• connection: povezava
• overcoming: premagovanje
• carpeted: zasipal
• streamed: padala
• invited: vabile
• flushed: zardelimi
• captivated: očaran
• sincere: iskrene
• explore: iskati
• tremor: rokov
• delicate: nežno
• enthusiast: navdušenka
• discouraged: ustavila
• remorse: obžalovanje
• significant: pomenljivo
• adventurous: tveganja
• shelter: zavetje
• mesmerized: očaran
• stray: odplavati
• bold: pogumna
• linger: ostati
• culminated: prelevilo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Secrets: The Hidden Room of Predjamski Castle
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V mrzlem zimskem jutru, sredi pustne sezone, je trojica prijateljev stala na začetku svoje pustolovščine.
En: On a cold winter morning, in the midst of carnival season, a trio of friends stood at the beginning of their adventure.

Sl: Mateja, zgodovinarka z žarom v očeh, je pogledala proti Predjamskemu gradu.
En: Mateja, a historian with a sparkle in her eyes, looked towards Predjamski Castle.

Sl: Njeni sopotniki, Jure in Ana, sta stala ob njej.
En: Her companions, Jure and Ana, stood next to her.

Sl: Snežni vihar je zavijal okoli njih, toda Mateja je bila odločena.
En: A snowstorm swirled around them, but Mateja was determined.

Sl: Njihov cilj je bil jasen: odkriti skrito sobo, ki naj bi, po legendi, skrivala starodavne artefakte.
En: Their goal was clear: to discover a hidden room, which, according to legend, concealed ancient artifacts.

Sl: Grad Predjama je trdno stal na svojih kamnitih temeljih, obdan od zasneženega gozda.
En: Predjama Castle stood firmly on its stone foundations, surrounded by a snowy forest.

Sl: Po pripovedih je grad skril številne skrivnosti, in Mateja je želela odkriti eno najvznemirljivejših.
En: According to tales, the castle hid many secrets, and Mateja wanted to uncover one of the most thrilling among them.

Sl: Jure, opremljen s fotoaparatom, je imel zadržke.
En: Jure, equipped with a camera, had reservations.

Sl: "Slišal sem, da lokalci proti temu opozarjajo med Pustom," je dejal, medtem ko so stopali proti vhodu.
En: "I've heard the locals warn against this during Pust," he said as they walked towards the entrance.

Sl: Ana je bila polna upanja in vznemirjenja.
En: Ana was full of hope and excitement.

Sl: "Mora biti nekaj posebnega, če to počnemo ravno zdaj!
En: "It must be something special if we're doing it right now!"

Sl: " Nasmehnila se je, poskušajoč razbremeniti napetost.
En: She smiled, trying to ease the tension.

Sl: Sneg je začel močneje padati, ko so vstopili v hladne, vlažne hodnike gradu.
En: The snow began to fall more heavily as they entered the cold, damp corridors of the castle.

Sl: Mateja je imela načrt.
En: Mateja had a plan.

Sl: "Strinjaš se, da raziskujemo, tudi če nas opozarjajo," je trdno dejala.
En: "Agree that we will explore, even if we are warned," she stated firmly.

Sl: Bal se je opazovanja lokalcev, vendar se je držal svoje zaveze Mateji.
En: He was afraid of the locals' observance but remained committed to Mateja.

Sl: Ana je stopila naprej z radovednostjo, ki jo je navdihoval legendarni Erazem Lueger.
En: Ana stepped forward with curiosity, inspired by the legendary Erazem Lueger.

Sl: Zaradi zvokov viharja se zdi grad še bolj zlovešč, toda njihova odločnost jih je gnala naprej.
En: The sounds of the storm made the castle seem even more ominous, but their determination pushed them forward.

Sl: Ko so se prebijali skozi ozke prehode, je Mateja nenadoma obstala pred starodavno steno.
En: As they made their way through narrow passages, Mateja suddenly stopped in front of an ancient wall.

Sl: Pogledala je skrivnostne simbole, vrezane v kamen.
En: She looked at the mysterious symbols carved into the stone.

Sl: Z občutkom napetosti in pričakovanja je pritisnila na enega izmed kamnov.
En: With a sense of tension and anticipation, she pressed one of the stones.

Sl: Zbornik se je zasukal in odprla se je prej skrita soba.
En: The panel rotated, revealing a previously hidden room.

Sl: Vendar je sprožitev mehanizma povzročila, da se je del kastelarnice zrušil.
En: However, triggering the mechanism caused a section of the battlements to collapse.

Sl: Snežni prah se je pomešal z viharjem, ustvarjajoč skoraj magično atmosfero.
En: Snow dust mixed with the storm, creating an almost magical atmosphere.

Sl: Zdaj so bili peščeni, vendar nedotaknjeni.
En: Now they were shaken, but unharmed.

Sl: Medtem ko so se hiteli umakniti nazaj na varno, so zagledali majhen lesen skrinjico, ki je razkrila dokumente in artefakte, povezane s preteklostjo gradu.
En: As they hurried back to safety, they caught sight of a small wooden chest, revealing documents and artifacts related to the castle's past.

Sl: Mateja se je zavedla pomena svoje najdbe.
En: Mateja realized the significance of her discovery.

Sl: Kljub nevarnostim, je nova odkritja pomenila njeno prihodnjo slavo v zgodovinskih krogih.
En: Despite the dangers, the new findings meant future fame for her in historical circles.

Sl: Utrujeni, a zadovoljni, so se poslovili od Predjamskega gradu.
En: Tired but satisfied, they bid farewell to Predjamski Castle.

Sl: Snežena nevihta se je še vedno vrtela okoli njih, vendar so vedeli, da jih čaka toplo zatočišče v bližnji vasi.
En: The snowstorm still swirled around them, but they knew a warm shelter awaited them in the nearby village.

Sl: Mateja se je ozrla nazaj proti gradu in se zavedla, da bi bilo morda pametno prisluhniti časih lokalnim opozorilom.
En: Mateja glanced back at the castle and realized it might be wise to sometimes heed the local warnings.

Sl: V prihodnje bo bolj previdna, a njen raziskovalni duh je ostal neomajen.
En: In the future, she would be more cautious, but her exploratory spirit remained unyielding.


Vocabulary Words:

• carnival: pustne
• historian: zgodovinarka
• sparkle: žar
• snowstorm: snežni vihar
• determined: odločena
• concealed: skrivala
• foundations: temeljih
• thrilling: vznemirljivejših
• reservations: zadržke
• corridors: hodnike
• plan: načrt
• agreed: strinjaš
• curiosity: radovednostjo
• ominous: zlovešč
• passages: prehode
• mysterious: skrivnostne
• symbols: simboli
• dust: prah
• collapsed: zrušil
• unharmed: nedotaknjeni
• documents: dokumente
• significance: pomena
• findings: odkritja
• fame: slavo
• tired: utrujeni
• shelter: zatočišče
• heed: prisluhniti
• cautious: previdna
• exploratory: raziskovalni
• unyielding: neomajen

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Discovering Tradition: Matej's Journey to Culinary Confidence
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je hodil po ljubljanski tržnici, kjer je zrak brenčal od pogovorov kupcev in prodajalcev.
En: Matej was walking through the ljubljanski market, where the air was buzzing with conversations between buyers and sellers.

Sl: Bilo je mrzlo zimsko jutro, vendar so bile stojnice polne barv in vonjev.
En: It was a cold winter morning, yet the stalls were full of colors and scents.

Sl: Sveža zelenjava, suhi mesni izdelki in kupi začimb, med katerimi se je Matej zmedeno sprehajal.
En: Fresh vegetables, dried meat products, and piles of spices, amongst which Matej wandered confused.

Sl: Zavedal se je, da želi narediti nekaj posebnega.
En: He knew he wanted to do something special.

Sl: Njegova družina prihaja na večerjo in on želi skuhati tradicionalni slovenski golaž.
En: His family was coming over for dinner, and he wanted to cook traditional Slovenian goulash.

Sl: Toda Matej ni bil najboljši kuhar, njegova samozavest pa je pogosto popuščala.
En: However, Matej was not the best cook, and his confidence often faltered.

Sl: »Matej!
En: "Matej!"

Sl: « je zaklicala Nina, njegova prijateljica iz otroštva, ko ga je opazila.
En: called Nina, his childhood friend, when she noticed him.

Sl: »Nina!
En: "Nina!

Sl: Tako sem vesel, da si prišla,« je dejal in se ji nasmehnil.
En: I’m so glad you came," he said with a smile.

Sl: »Ne vem, kje bi sploh začel.
En: "I don't even know where to start."

Sl: «»Brez skrbi.
En: "Don't worry.

Sl: Vem točno, kaj potrebuješ,« je Nina samozavestno odgovorila in ga peljala do stojnice s svežo čebulo.
En: I know exactly what you need," Nina replied confidently and led him to the stall with fresh onions.

Sl: »Za dober golaž potrebuješ dobro osnovo.
En: "For a good goulash, you need a good base."

Sl: «Matej je pokimal in sledil njenim nasvetom.
En: Matej nodded and followed her advice.

Sl: Kupila sta sladko papriko, česen in zelo pomembno lovorjev list.
En: They bought sweet paprika, garlic, and the very important bay leaf.

Sl: Bolj kot sta hodila po tržnici, bolj se je Matej počutil povezan z domačo hrano.
En: The more they walked through the market, the more Matej felt connected to the traditional food.

Sl: »Poglej, tukaj je še zadnji paket te posebne paprike,« je rekla Nina in pokazala na stojalo z zadnjim paketom prekmurske sladke paprike.
En: "Look, there's the last package of this special paprika," said Nina, pointing to the stand with the last package of prekmurska sweet paprika.

Sl: »To je ključno za tvoj golaž.
En: "This is crucial for your goulash."

Sl: «Matej je prebledel, ko je videl, da nekdo drug želi isto papriko.
En: Matej turned pale when he saw that someone else wanted the same paprika.

Sl: Pogledal je Nino, ki mu je namignila, naj ukrepa.
En: He looked at Nina, who hinted for him to act.

Sl: Zbral je pogum in mirno razložil, kako pomembna je ta paprika za njegovo jed.
En: He gathered his courage and calmly explained how important this paprika was for his dish.

Sl: K sreči je drugi kupec odstopil in Mateju je uspelo kupiti želeno papriko.
En: Fortunately, the other buyer stepped aside, and Matej managed to buy the desired paprika.

Sl: Popoldan sta preživela v njegovi kuhinji.
En: They spent the afternoon in his kitchen.

Sl: Pod Ninino vodstvom je Matej sledil receptu, dodajal sestavine z občutkom in se naučil trikov priprave golaža.
En: Under Nina's guidance, Matej followed the recipe, added ingredients with care, and learned the tricks of preparing goulash.

Sl: Vonj jedi je napolnil stanovanje in družinski člani so bili navdušeni.
En: The aroma of the dish filled the apartment, and the family members were delighted.

Sl: Ko so končali z večerjo, je Matejeva mama objela sina.
En: When they finished dinner, Matej's mother hugged her son.

Sl: »Tako sem ponosna nate,« je rekla.
En: "I am so proud of you," she said.

Sl: Matej je z nasmehom odgovoril: »Vse se mi je zdelo tako pravilno z Nininim znanjem o hrani.
En: Matej replied with a smile: "Everything felt so right with Nina's knowledge of food."

Sl: «Tisti večer je Matej ne le skuhal okusno jed, ampak je tudi našel košček svoje identitete, ki je v njem prebujal novo samozavest in ponos do svojih korenin.
En: That evening, Matej not only cooked a delicious dish, but also found a piece of his identity, awakening new confidence and pride in his roots.


Vocabulary Words:

• buzzing: brenčal
• conversations: pogovorov
• stalls: stojnice
• scents: vonjev
• vegetables: zelenjava
• dried: suhi
• meat products: mesni izdelki
• spices: začimb
• confused: zmedeno
• skuhati: to cook
• confidence: samozavest
• faltered: popuščala
• guide: vilene
• aroma: vonj
• hugged: objela
• pride: ponos
• roots: korenin
• childhood: otroštva
• smile: nasmehnil
• base: osnovo
• onions: čebulo
• garlic: česen
• bay leaf: lovorjev list
• crucial: ključno
• package: paket
• hinted: namignila
• courage: pogum
• explained: razložil
• ingredients: sestavine
• delighted: navdušeni

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Hidden Treasures: The Art of Finding the Perfect Gift
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je stal pred vhodom v Mestni muzej Ljubljane.
En: Matej stood in front of the entrance to the Mestni muzej Ljubljane.

Sl: Bil je mračen zimski dan, a v zraku je bilo čutiti veselje zaradi bližajočega se Pusta.
En: It was a gloomy winter day, but there was a sense of joy in the air due to the approaching Pust.

Sl: Barvite pustne maske so krasile ulice in vabile obiskovalce v muzejsko trgovino.
En: Colorful pustne masks decorated the streets and invited visitors into the museum shop.

Sl: Matej je stopil v muzej, proč od hladnega vetra.
En: Matej stepped into the museum, away from the cold wind.

Sl: Notranjost muzeja je bila topla, polna ljudi, ki so si ogledovali različne razstave.
En: The interior of the museum was warm, full of people viewing various exhibitions.

Sl: Matej je imel preprosto nalogo, ki se je zdela vedno težja.
En: Matej had a simple task, which seemed increasingly difficult.

Sl: Iskal je darilo za svojo nečakinjo.
En: He was looking for a gift for his niece.

Sl: Deklica je oboževala znanost in umetnost, a vse, kar je Matej videl, je bilo bodisi predrago ali pa premalo edinstveno.
En: The girl loved science and art, but everything Matej saw was either too expensive or not unique enough.

Sl: V trgovini so se ljudje stiskali ob policah, polnih drobnih spominkov in knjig.
En: In the shop, people crowded around shelves, full of small souvenirs and books.

Sl: Matej je začel čutiti, da je njegova naloga skoraj nemogoča.
En: Matej began to feel that his task was almost impossible.

Sl: A potem se je domislil.
En: But then he had an idea.

Sl: Namesto da bi se boril s gnečo, se je odločil, da bo poiskal idejo na razstavah.
En: Instead of struggling with the crowd, he decided to look for inspiration in the exhibitions.

Sl: Vzel je drugačno pot skozi muzej.
En: He took a different path through the museum.

Sl: Stopil je mimo starih slik in kipov, dokler ni naletel na začasno razstavo, ki je pritegnila njegovo pozornost.
En: He walked past old paintings and sculptures until he stumbled upon a temporary exhibition that caught his attention.

Sl: Razstava je bila posvečena slovenskih znanstvenikom in izumiteljem.
En: The exhibition was dedicated to Slovenian scientists and inventors.

Sl: Matej je začel raziskovati z navdušenjem.
En: Matej started exploring with excitement.

Sl: Na steni so bila obesena imena, ki jih prej ni poznal, in izumi, ki so oblikovali svet.
En: On the wall were names he had not known before and inventions that shaped the world.

Sl: Na koncu razstave je bilo stojalo s knjigami.
En: At the end of the exhibition, there was a stand with books.

Sl: Ena knjiga je izstopala med vsemi – čudovito ilustrirana knjiga o dosežkih slovenskih znanstvenikov in umetnikov.
En: One book stood out among all the others – a beautifully illustrated book about the achievements of Slovenian scientists and artists.

Sl: Cena je bila primerna in knjiga je bila kot nalašč za njegovo nečakinjo.
En: The price was reasonable, and the book was perfect for his niece.

Sl: Matej je vzel knjigo v roke, občutek olajšanja ga je preplavil.
En: Matej took the book in his hands, a feeling of relief washed over him.

Sl: Kupil jo je v trgovini in z nasmeškom zapustil muzej.
En: He bought it in the shop and left the museum with a smile.

Sl: Zdaj je vedel, da je našel popolno darilo.
En: Now he knew he had found the perfect gift.

Sl: Ko je hodil proti domu, ga je prešinila misel.
En: As he walked home, a thought struck him.

Sl: Pogosto se je izkazalo, da se nekaj posebnega skriva tam, kjer tega najmanj pričakuješ.
En: It often turns out that something special is hidden where you least expect it.

Sl: Naučil se je, da gre pri izbiri daril bolj za čustva in zgodbo, kot za sam predmet.
En: He learned that choosing gifts is more about emotions and the story than the item itself.

Sl: Tako je Matej tisto zimsko popoldne odšel domov, poln novih zamisli in hvaležnosti.
En: Thus, Matej went home that winter afternoon, full of new ideas and gratitude.

Sl: Njegova nečakinja bo prejela darilo, ki bo združilo njeno ljubezen do znanosti in umetnosti, vse zahvaljujoč Matejevi strasti do zgodovine in želji, da bi bil premišljen darovalec.
En: His niece would receive a gift that would combine her love for science and art, all thanks to Matej's passion for history and his desire to be a thoughtful giver.


Vocabulary Words:

• gloomy: mračen
• joy: veselje
• approaching: bližajočega se
• decoration: krasile
• exhibition: razstave
• unique: edinstveno
• crowded: stiskali
• shelves: policah
• struggling: boril
• temporary: začasno
• invention: izumi
• excited: navdušenjem
• reasonable: primerna
• relief: olajšanja
• unexpected: najmanj pričakuješ
• emotion: čustva
• gratitude: hvaležnosti
• passion: strasti
• thoughtful: premišljen
• entrance: vhodom
• interior: notranjost
• task: nalogo
• unique: edinstveno
• crowd: gnječo
• path: pot
• sculptures: kipov
• attention: pozornost
• scientists: znanstvenikom
• achievements: dosežkih
• illustrated: ilustrirana

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Triumph Through Teamwork: A Science Fair's Unexpected Hero
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Snežinke so počasi padale na tla in prekrivale majhna dvorišča mestnih hiš z belo odejo zimskega miru.
En: Snowflakes slowly fell to the ground, covering the small courtyards of the city's houses with a white blanket of winter peace.

Sl: V šolski avli je bil zrak napet in živahen, saj je šola prirejala letni znanstveni sejem.
En: In the school lobby, the air was tense and lively, as the school was hosting its annual science fair.

Sl: Poleg drugih projektov so na mizi stala dva mlada raziskovalca, Matej in Zala.
En: Among other projects stood two young researchers, Matej and Zala.

Sl: Matej je bil zadržan, ponavadi nervozen pred publiko.
En: Matej was reserved, usually nervous in front of an audience.

Sl: Zala, na drugi strani, je bila samozavestna in vedno pripravljena prevzeti pobudo.
En: Zala, on the other hand, was confident and always ready to take the initiative.

Sl: Njuna miza je bila krasitev stvari, ki niso bile tako svetleče kot nekatere druge, a imeli so nekaj posebnega – projekt, ki je raziskoval alternativne vire energije z uporabo preprostih domačih materialov.
En: Their table was decorated with items that were not as shiny as some of the others, but they had something special - a project that explored alternative energy sources using simple household materials.

Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil, ko je občutil prve znake živčnosti.
En: Matej took a deep breath as he felt the first signs of nervousness.

Sl: "Zala, kaj če.
En: "Zala, what if...?"

Sl: " je začel, a Zala ga je spodbudila z nasmehom: "Ne skrbi, Matej.
En: he began, but Zala encouraged him with a smile: "Don't worry, Matej.

Sl: Sva pripravila.
En: We're prepared.

Sl: Sedaj samo morava pokazati, kaj vse znava.
En: Now we just have to show what we know."

Sl: "Bilo je jasno, da je Zala odlična govorka.
En: It was clear that Zala was an excellent speaker.

Sl: Začela je transferirati energijo občinstva s svojim prepričljivim nastopom.
En: She began to transfer the audience's energy with her convincing presentation.

Sl: Matej je za trenutek pozabil na strah, začutil je navdih njenega govora.
En: Matej for a moment forgot his fear, feeling inspired by her speech.

Sl: Skupaj sta bila popolna ekipa, ker je Zala povlekla Mateja iz njegovega oklepa.
En: Together they were a perfect team because Zala drew Matej out of his shell.

Sl: Potem pa se je zgodilo.
En: Then it happened.

Sl: Tehnična neprijetnost.
En: A technical difficulty.

Sl: Malo stikalo na njihovem modelu je prenehalo delovati.
En: A small switch on their model stopped working.

Sl: Zala je za hip zmedeno pogledala, toda Matej je začutil adrenalinski val.
En: Zala looked confused for a moment, but Matej felt an adrenaline rush.

Sl: S fokusom, ki ga običajno ni čutil na takih dogodkih, se je spomnil na enostavno rešitev.
En: With a focus he normally did not feel at such events, he remembered a simple solution.

Sl: Kratek kabel je povezal na drug kontakt in model se je s svetlobno hitrostjo ponovno zagnal.
En: He connected a short wire to another contact, and the model restarted at lightning speed.

Sl: Matej je pogledal Zalo, ki ga je spodbujala z očmi.
En: Matej looked at Zala, who was encouraging him with her eyes.

Sl: Sedaj je bil na vrsti on.
En: Now it was his turn.

Sl: Ko je stal pred žirijo, jim je začel s samozavestnimi besedami razlagati, zakaj je njun projekt pomemben in kateri koncepti so za tem.
En: As he stood before the jury, he began to explain with confident words why their project was important and what concepts were behind it.

Sl: Kritiki so se nagnili naprej, očarani nad nenapovedano predstavo Mateja.
En: The critics leaned forward, captivated by Matej's unexpected performance.

Sl: Občinstvo je ploskalo in oba mlada raziskovalca sta bila v središču pozornosti.
En: The audience applauded, and both young researchers were the center of attention.

Sl: Matej se je počutil povzdignjeno, kot še nikoli.
En: Matej felt uplifted like never before.

Sl: Videl je, da zmore več, kot je verjel.
En: He saw that he was capable of more than he believed.

Sl: Zala je z nasmehom gledala in vedela, da je pomembneje podpirati drug drugega, kot zgolj doseči zmago.
En: Zala watched with a smile, understanding that supporting each other was more important than just winning.

Sl: Matej in Zala nista osvojila nagrade, vendar to ni bilo nič proti občutku, da sta skupaj premagala izziv.
En: Matej and Zala did not win the prize, but that was nothing compared to the feeling that they had overcome a challenge together.

Sl: Iz šolske avle sta odšla v zimski mraz, vedoč, da sta dosegla nekaj veliko večjega.
En: They left the school lobby into the winter cold, knowing they had achieved something much greater.

Sl: V snežni belini zime so našli nov zagon za prihodnje priložnosti in nova znanja.
En: In the snowy whiteness of winter, they found new momentum for future opportunities and new knowledge.


Vocabulary Words:

• snowflakes: snežinke
• tense: napet
• lobby: avla
• reserved: zadržan
• initiative: pobuda
• decorated: krasitev
• household materials: domači materiali
• nervousness: živčnost
• prepared: pripravljen
• presentation: nastop
• inspired: navdih
• challenge: izziv
• technical difficulty: tehnična neprijetnost
• adrenaline rush: adrenalinski val
• wire: kabel
• contact: kontakt
• captivated: očarani
• unexpected: nenapovedan
• uplifted: povzdignjen
• achieved: dosegel
• momentum: zagon
• concepts: koncepti
• focus: fokus
• critics: kritiki
• applauded: ploskalo
• center of attention: središče pozornosti
• encouraging: spodbujala
• shell: oklepa
• confident: samozavesten
• critics: kritiki

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Voting Mix-up: Miha's Accidental Tour Guide Adventure
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Miha je hitel po Prešernovi cesti, da bi uresničil svojo državljansko dolžnost.
En: Miha was hurrying down Prešernova cesta to fulfill his civic duty.

Sl: Dan je bil hladen in nebo prekrito z oblaki.
En: The day was cold, and the sky was overcast.

Sl: Ljubljana Central Market je bil živel, kot ponavadi.
En: The Ljubljana Central Market was lively, as usual.

Sl: Ljudje so se sprehajali med stojnicami, kjer so prodajali svežo zelenjavo, domače medenjake in tople rokavice.
En: People strolled among the stands, where fresh vegetables, homemade gingerbread, and warm gloves were being sold.

Sl: Miha je bil nekoliko zmeden.
En: Miha was somewhat confused.

Sl: Zjutraj je slišal, da je glasovanje v bližini tržnice, zato je mislil, da pozna smer.
En: He had heard in the morning that the voting was near the market, so he thought he knew the way.

Sl: Vendar je bilo mnenje srce Ljubljana ob tržnici precej drugačno od tega, kar je pričakoval.
En: However, the heart of Ljubljana by the market was quite different from what he expected.

Sl: Oči so mu begale med barvami na stojnicah in glava mu je bila polna misli o tem, kako pomembno je glasovati.
En: His eyes wandered among the colors on the stands, and his head was full of thoughts about how important it is to vote.

Sl: Ko je prispel k veliki skupini ljudi, ki so stali v vrsti, je Miha zdolž in počez verjel, da so vsi tukaj za glasovanje.
En: When he arrived at a large group of people standing in line, Miha firmly believed that they were all there to vote.

Sl: Brez pomisleka je stopil vanjo.
En: Without hesitation, he stepped into the line.

Sl: Mimoidoči so ga radovedno opazovali, vendar mu to ni vzelo poguma.
En: Passersby observed him curiously but that did not deter him.

Sl: Sčasoma je opazil, da ljudje okoli njega govorijo v različnih jezikih.
En: Eventually, he noticed that people around him were speaking in different languages.

Sl: To ga je začelo skrbeti.
En: This started to worry him.

Sl: Izvedel je, da stoji med skupino turistov.
En: He discovered that he was standing among a group of tourists.

Sl: Ampak prepozno je bilo, da bi se umaknil neopažen.
En: But it was too late to retreat unnoticed.

Sl: Zardel je in si želel, da bi bil kjerkoli drugje.
En: He blushed and wished he was anywhere else.

Sl: Odločil se je, da vpraša bližnjega moškega za pomoč.
En: He decided to ask a nearby man for help.

Sl: Bil je preveč v zadregi, da bi priznal svojo napako pred množico turistov.
En: He was too embarrassed to admit his mistake in front of the crowd of tourists.

Sl: A preden je lahko načrt speljal, so ga turisti začeli spraševati.
En: But before he could carry out his plan, the tourists began asking him questions.

Sl: "Si ti naš vodič?
En: "Are you our guide?"

Sl: " je vprašal visok moški s Severne Evrope.
En: asked a tall man from Northern Europe.

Sl: Miha se je zasmejal, da bi omilil stres.
En: Miha laughed to ease the stress.

Sl: Nato je, skoraj nehote, začel kratko govoriti o pomenu volitev in državljanske odgovornosti.
En: Then, almost involuntarily, he began to give a short speech about the importance of elections and civic responsibility.

Sl: "Vsak glas šteje," je rekel z iskrico v očeh, "in glasovanje je privilegij.
En: "Every vote counts," he said with a spark in his eyes, "and voting is a privilege."

Sl: "Turisti so ga navdušeno ploskali in fotografirali.
En: The tourists applauded enthusiastically and took photos.

Sl: Mislili so, da so del nečesa posebnega.
En: They thought they were part of something special.

Sl: Miha se ni mogel več sekirati.
En: Miha could no longer be bothered.

Sl: Tedaj mu je na ramo potrkal Anže.
En: At that moment, Anže tapped him on the shoulder.

Sl: Nasmehnil se je, z očmi polnimi solz od smeha.
En: He smiled, with eyes full of tears from laughter.

Sl: "Hej Miha, glasovanje je tam preko," je rekel Anže in pokazal smer.
En: "Hey Miha, voting is over there," said Anže, pointing the way.

Sl: Miha se je zahvalil in z nasmehom še odvil svojim koristnim turistom.
En: Miha thanked him and with a smile parted from his helpful tourists.

Sl: Naučil se je, da ni nič narobe, če se kdaj malce zmotiš.
En: He learned that it's okay to make a small mistake now and then.

Sl: V tem nesoglasju je našel zabavo in občutek pripadnosti skupnosti.
En: In this mix-up, he found amusement and a sense of belonging to the community.

Sl: Njegova pot na volitve se je končala smejoč in ko je gledal nazaj, je vedel, da se je lahko veselil svojih malih neprijetnih dogodkov.
En: His journey to vote ended with a laugh, and as he looked back, he knew he could take joy in his little awkward moments.

Sl: Ko je zavil v pravo smer, je v sebi čutil toplino, ki mu je v mrzlem zimskem dnevu dajala občutek domačnosti.
En: As he turned in the right direction, he felt a warmth inside that gave him a sense of homeliness on a cold winter day.

Sl: Ljudje so še naprej vreli skozi tržnico, in Miha je znova spoznal dragocenost malega, nostalgičnega zmedenega trenutka sredi Ljubljane.
En: People continued to flow through the market, and Miha realized once more the preciousness of that small, nostalgic, confused moment in the heart of Ljubljana.


Vocabulary Words:

• hurrying: hitel
• civic: državljansko
• duty: dolžnost
• overcast: prekrito z oblaki
• lively: živel
• strolled: sprehajali
• stands: stojnicami
• confused: zmeden
• wandered: begale
• preciousness: dragocenost
• hesitation: pomisleka
• determined: vrsto
• eventually: sčasoma
• curiously: radovedno
• deter: poguma
• tourists: turistov
• embarrassed: v zadregi
• speech: govoriti
• applauded: ploskali
• retreat: umaknil
• carried out: speljal
• unnoticed: neopažen
• awkward: neprijetnih
• sense of belonging: občutek pripadnosti
• nostalgic: nostalgičnega
• tap: potrkal
• homeliness: domačnosti
• journey: pot
• laugh: smejoč
• realized: spoznal

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Conquering Heights: A Journey of Courage in Triglavski Park
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Sneh je prekril Triglavski narodni park.
En: Snow covered Triglavski narodni park.

Sl: Vzdušje je bilo mirno, a v zraku je bilo čutiti pričakovanje.
En: The atmosphere was calm, yet anticipation was felt in the air.

Sl: Obiskovalci so se zbrali pri vstopnem centru parka.
En: Visitors gathered at the park's entrance center.

Sl: Matjaž, Nina in Gregor so sedeli ob kamnitem kaminu.
En: Matjaž, Nina, and Gregor sat by a stone fireplace.

Sl: Poleg njih je gorel ogenj, ki je nežno prasketal in dvigoval toplino v prostoru.
En: Beside them, a fire burned gently, crackling and raising warmth in the room.

Sl: Odločali so se za zimski pohod.
En: They were deciding on a winter hike.

Sl: Matjaž je rad hodil v naravo, a je imel težavo.
En: Matjaž loved going into nature, but he had a problem.

Sl: Bal se je višine.
En: He was afraid of heights.

Sl: Njegovi prijatelji so poznali njegov strah.
En: His friends knew of his fear.

Sl: Ta zima je bila drugačna.
En: This winter was different.

Sl: Pred kratkim je dobil dopust v službi in si zadal cilj: premagati strah.
En: He had recently gotten time off work and set himself a goal: to overcome his fear.

Sl: Čez nekaj dni bo Prešernov dan, praznik in simbol poguma.
En: In a few days, it would be Prešeren Day, a holiday and a symbol of courage.

Sl: To je navdihnilo Matjaža.
En: This inspired Matjaž.

Sl: Sklenil je, da bo ta čas izkoristil za osebno zmago.
En: He decided to use this time for a personal victory.

Sl: Sneg je škripal pod čevlji, ko so se začeli vzpenjati po poti.
En: The snow crunched under their boots as they began to ascend the path.

Sl: Pot je vodila do ožjega grebena.
En: The path led to a narrow ridge.

Sl: Ledene sveče so visile z dreves.
En: Icicles hung from the trees.

Sl: Narava je bila čudovita.
En: Nature was beautiful.

Sl: A kmalu je prišla kriza.
En: But soon a crisis arrived.

Sl: Pot je postajala strma in ozka.
En: The path became steep and narrow.

Sl: Matjažu se je začela vrteti glava.
En: Matjaž started getting dizzy.

Sl: Pogledal je navzdol.
En: He looked down.

Sl: Strah ga je paraliziral.
En: Fear paralyzed him.

Sl: "Nič ne bo, dovolj imam!
En: "I can't do it, I've had enough!"

Sl: " je rekel in se ustavil.
En: he said and stopped.

Sl: Nina in Gregor sta ga pogledala zaskrbljeno.
En: Nina and Gregor looked at him worriedly.

Sl: Vedela sta, kako pomembna je ta pot za njega.
En: They knew how important this path was for him.

Sl: "Pomislimo na Prešernov pogum," je rekla Nina.
En: "Let's think of Prešeren's courage," said Nina.

Sl: "Poglej okoli sebe.
En: "Look around you.

Sl: Vse je stabilno.
En: Everything is stable.

Sl: Mi smo tukaj s tabo.
En: We are here with you."

Sl: " Gregor je prikimal.
En: Gregor nodded.

Sl: "Cel dan čakamo na ta trenutek," je dodal.
En: "We've been waiting for this moment all day," he added.

Sl: Matjaž je dih jemal hladen zrak in zbral pogum.
En: Matjaž breathed in the cold air and gathered courage.

Sl: Srce mu je razbijalo, a odločil se je vztrajati.
En: His heart was pounding, but he decided to persevere.

Sl: Počasi in previdno je premagal ozko polico.
En: Slowly and carefully, he overcame the narrow ledge.

Sl: Srce mu je pljusknilo od olajšanja, ko je dosegel razgledno točko.
En: His heart leapt with relief when he reached the viewpoint.

Sl: Pogled se je odpiral na bele gore v daljavi.
En: The view opened up to white mountains in the distance.

Sl: "Uspelo mi je!
En: "I did it!"

Sl: " je zaklical Matjaž.
En: shouted Matjaž.

Sl: Njegov obraz je razsvetlil širok nasmeh.
En: His face lit up with a broad smile.

Sl: Občutek je imel, da se je znebil nevidnih okov.
En: He felt as if he had shed invisible shackles.

Sl: Nina in Gregor sta ga objela.
En: Nina and Gregor embraced him.

Sl: "Ponosen sem nate," je rekel Gregor.
En: "I'm proud of you," said Gregor.

Sl: "To je šele začetek," je dodala Nina z nasmehom.
En: "This is just the beginning," added Nina with a smile.

Sl: Matjaž je doživel svojo zmago.
En: Matjaž experienced his victory.

Sl: Strah je postal manjši.
En: The fear became smaller.

Sl: Odločil se je, da bo v prihodnosti premagoval še večje izzive.
En: He decided that in the future, he would overcome even greater challenges.

Sl: Zdaj je vedel, da ga bodo moč volje in prijatelji podpirali pri kakršnemkoli vzponu.
En: Now he knew that his willpower and friends would support him in any ascent.

Sl: Čutil je, da ta zima nosi posebno simboliko, isto kot praznik, ki se približuje – pogum, vztrajnost in veselje do življenja.
En: He felt that this winter carried a special symbolism, just like the approaching holiday – courage, perseverance, and the joy of life.


Vocabulary Words:

• anticipation: pričakovanje
• gathered: zbrali
• crackling: prasketal
• fireplace: kaminu
• warming: dvigoval toplino
• ascend: vzpenjati
• ridge: greben
• icicles: ledene sveče
• fear: strah
• paralyzed: paraliziral
• dizzy: vrteti glava
• overcome: premagati
• courage: poguma
• symbolism: simboliko
• crisis: kriza
• narrow: ozka
• ledge: polica
• persevere: vztrajati
• relief: olajšanje
• invisible: nevidnih
• shackles: okov
• embraced: objela
• joy: veselje
• perseverance: vztrajnost
• experience: doživel
• symbol: simbol
• steep: strma
• victory: zmago
• path: pot
• stable: stabilno

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Cup of Courage: Maja's Team Triumph at Blejsko Lake
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Pod snežno odejo, ki je prekrila obalo Blejskega jezera, je stal prijeten kavarniški kot.
En: Under the snowy blanket that covered the shores of Blejsko jezero, there stood a cozy café corner.

Sl: To je bil topel kraj, kamor so ljudje prihajali, da bi se pogreli ob vroči pijači in vonju svežih peciv.
En: It was a warm place where people came to warm up with a hot drink and the smell of fresh pastries.

Sl: Velika okna kavarne so ponudila čudovit razgled na zamrznjeno jezero in zasnežene gore v ozadju.
En: The large windows of the café offered a wonderful view of the frozen lake and snow-covered mountains in the background.

Sl: Maja je potrkala s svinčnikom ob mizo, medtem ko je opazovala svojo ekipo.
En: Maja tapped her pencil on the table as she watched her team.

Sl: Končno so vsi sedeli v kavarnici, pripravljeni za začetek delovnega vikenda.
En: Finally, everyone was seated in the café, ready to begin the work weekend.

Sl: Maja je morala ta vikend uspeti.
En: Maja had to succeed this weekend.

Sl: Njena karierna prihodnost je odvisela od tega.
En: Her career future depended on it.

Sl: Jure, ki je bil vedno nasmejan, je začel z novim šalom.
En: Jure, who was always smiling, started with a new joke.

Sl: "Ste slišali, da so na Bledu odprli novo pekarno?
En: "Did you hear they opened a new bakery in Bled?

Sl: Imajo samo en okus – ledeni vrh!
En: They only have one flavor - 'ice peak!'"

Sl: " Njegov glasen smeh je prebil tišino in ostali so se mu pridružili, razen Nine.
En: His loud laughter broke the silence, and the others joined in, except Nina.

Sl: Bila je nova, malce negotova, in se je le sramežljivo nasmehnila šalami.
En: She was new, slightly unsure, and only shyly smiled at the jokes.

Sl: Maja je globoko vdihnila.
En: Maja took a deep breath.

Sl: Morala je najti ravnotežje.
En: She had to find balance.

Sl: Želela je, da ekipa sodeluje, hkrati pa jo je spremljal čas, ki ga je razporedila za različne dejavnosti.
En: She wanted the team to collaborate, but at the same time, she was bound by the time she had scheduled for various activities.

Sl: Na urniku je imela vse – od skupinskih vaj do vodenih sprehodov okoli jezera.
En: Her schedule included everything from group exercises to guided walks around the lake.

Sl: A nekaj ji je govorilo, da bi morda morala pustiti ekipo dihat.
En: But something told her she might need to let the team breathe.

Sl: Ko so začeli z dejavnostmi za krepitev zaupanja, se je napetost začela povečevati.
En: As they started team-building activities to strengthen trust, tension began to rise.

Sl: Juretove šale so postajale nekoliko preveč za nekatere.
En: Jure's jokes were becoming a bit much for some.

Sl: "Hej, pazite, da vas Nina ne prestraši premočno!
En: "Hey, make sure Nina doesn't scare you too much!

Sl: Še vedno ima drhtenje od prve predstavitve," je rekel z nasmehom, ki pa tokrat ni požel smeha.
En: She's still trembling from her first presentation," he said with a smile, but this time it didn't elicit laughter.

Sl: Maja je opazila Ninin odziv – njen rahli tresljaj in sklonjeno glavo.
En: Maja noticed Nina's reaction—her slight tremble and lowered head.

Sl: Bil je trenutek odločitve.
En: It was a moment of decision.

Sl: Maja je hitro posegla.
En: Maja quickly intervened.

Sl: "Jure, veš, da cenimo tvojo veselo naravo, ampak pomembno je, da poslušamo drug drugega.
En: "Jure, you know we appreciate your cheerful nature, but it's important that we listen to each other.

Sl: Poglejmo, kako si lahko vsi pomagamo.
En: Let's see how we can all help out."

Sl: "Ob Juretovi tišini je Nina končno dvignila pogled in počasi spregovorila.
En: In Jure's silence, Nina finally lifted her gaze and slowly spoke.

Sl: "Samo želim dokazati, da sem vredna del ekipe.
En: "I just want to prove I'm worthy of being part of the team."

Sl: " Vsi so se strinjali in podprli njene besede z odobravajočimi nasmehi.
En: Everyone agreed and supported her words with approving smiles.

Sl: Popoldne so preživeli ob vroči čokoladi, ki so jo srkali ob pogledu na čudovit zimski razgled.
En: They spent the afternoon sipping hot chocolate while looking out at the beautiful winter scenery.

Sl: Pogovor je tekel bolj gladko, smeh je bil bolj resničen.
En: The conversation flowed more smoothly, the laughter was more genuine.

Sl: Maja si je oddahnila.
En: Maja was relieved.

Sl: Razumela je, da mora zaupati svoji ekipi in jih pustiti, da najdejo svojo pot.
En: She understood that she needed to trust her team and let them find their own way.

Sl: Tako je dopustila, da je nekaj časa minilo brez strogega urnika.
En: So, she allowed some time to pass without a strict schedule.

Sl: Ekipa je tvoje vezi spletla sama.
En: The team formed their bonds on their own.

Sl: Maja je pridobila spoštovanje svojih sodelavcev, ne zaradi prisilnega vodenja, temveč zaradi empatije, ki jo je pokazala, da bi jih poslušala.
En: Maja gained the respect of her colleagues not through forced leadership, but through the empathy she showed by listening to them.

Sl: Glede na uspeh, je bila njena prihodnost videti svetla.
En: Considering the success, her future looked bright.


Vocabulary Words:

• blanket: odejo
• shore: obalo
• cozy: prijeten
• pastries: peciv
• schedule: urniku
• guided: vodenih
• breathe: dihat
• strengthen: krepitev
• trust: zaupanja
• trembling: tresljaj
• intervene: posegla
• gaze: pogled
• worthy: vredna
• prove: dokazati
• sip: srkali
• scenery: razgled
• empathy: empatije
• future: prihodnost
• career: karierna
• collaborate: sodeluje
• rely: odvisela
• decision: odločitev
• approve: odobravajočimi
• relieved: oddahnila
• genuine: resničen
• improve: izpopolniti
• flow: tekel
• success: uspeha
• activity: dejavnosti
• bond: vezi