Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Nailing the Pitch: Miha's Improvisational Triumph in Ljubljana
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Sl: Miha je zrl skozi okno sodobne konferenčne sobe v Ljubljanskem gradu.
En: Miha stared through the window of the modern conference room in Ljubljanski grad (Ljubljana Castle).

Sl: Sneg je pokrival strehe mesta, lučke za praznik sv. Miklavža so migljale.
En: Snow covered the roofs of the city, and the lights for the feast of St. Miklavž twinkled.

Sl: Danes je njegova velika priložnost.
En: Today was his big opportunity.

Sl: Končno bo predstavil novo aplikacijo svojemu timu.
En: He was finally going to present the new app to his team.

Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo polno trepeta, nekje med vznemirjenostjo in strahom.
En: His heart was full of trembling, somewhere between excitement and fear.

Sl: Alenka, izkušena sodelavka, ki je vedno imela odgovore, je opazila njegov nemir.
En: Alenka, an experienced colleague who always had the answers, noticed his unease.

Sl: Pristopila je k njemu in ga prijazno nagovorila: "Miha, vem, da si živčen.
En: She approached him and kindly said, "Miha, I know you’re nervous.

Sl: Vendar vem tudi, da si odličen v tem, kar delaš.
En: But I also know that you’re great at what you do.

Sl: Samo spomni se, da je priprava ključ do uspeha."
En: Just remember, preparation is key to success."

Sl: Miha je prikimal.
En: Miha nodded.

Sl: Ves vikend je preživel ob vajah.
En: He had spent the entire weekend rehearsing.

Sl: Skoraj ponoči je sanjal o kodah in algoritmih.
En: He nearly dreamt of codes and algorithms at night.

Sl: A zdaj je bil tukaj, trenutek resnice.
En: But now he was here, at the moment of truth.

Sl: Miha je vstopil v sobo, polno sodelavcev.
En: Miha entered the room full of colleagues.

Sl: Vse je bilo pripravljeno, njegovi diapozitivi so čakali, da jih pokaže.
En: Everything was ready; his slides were waiting to be shown.

Sl: Ko je začel, se je zgodilo nekaj nepredvidljivega.
En: Just as he began, something unpredictable happened.

Sl: Projekcija se je zamašila, tehnika ga je pustila na cedilu.
En: The projector jammed, leaving him in the lurch.

Sl: Miha je začutil hladen polil sebe.
En: Miha felt a cold sweat run over him.

Sl: Panika se mu je širila po telesu.
En: Panic spread through his body.

Sl: Toda Alenkine besede so odmevale v njegovih mislih.
En: But Alenka's words echoed in his mind.

Sl: Pripravljal se je, vedel je, o čem govori.
En: He had prepared and knew what he was talking about.

Sl: Zbral je pogum in z nasmehom začel improvizirati, pripovedovati zanimive zgodbe iz razvoja svoje aplikacije.
En: He gathered courage and, with a smile, began to improvise, telling interesting stories about the development of his app.

Sl: Uporabljal je humor in energijo, da je pritegnil pozornost občinstva.
En: He used humor and energy to capture the audience's attention.

Sl: Počasi so se vsi smejali in strinjali sami s seboj, kimali glavami.
En: Slowly, everyone began to laugh and nod in agreement.

Sl: Tehnične težave so bile pozabljene.
En: The technical issues were forgotten.

Sl: Miha je pripovedoval, kako aplikacija rešuje dnevne težave uporabnikov in zakaj je tako inovativna.
En: Miha explained how the app solves daily user problems and why it’s so innovative.

Sl: Njegov entuziazem je bil nalezljiv.
En: His enthusiasm was contagious.

Sl: Ko je končal z govorom, so se razlegli aplavzi.
En: When he finished speaking, applause erupted.

Sl: Šef Janez, ki je opazoval iz zadnje vrste, je stopil naprej.
En: Janez, the boss, who had been watching from the back row, stepped forward.

Sl: "Bravo, Miha!" je vzkliknil.
En: "Bravo, Miha!" he exclaimed.

Sl: "Tvoja predstavitev je bila izjemna. Želim, da prevzameš nov projekt, ki ga začenjamo," je dodal ponosno.
En: "Your presentation was exceptional. I want you to take on a new project we're starting," he added proudly.

Sl: Miha je začutil olajšanje in ponos.
En: Miha felt relief and pride.

Sl: Ni mogel verjeti, da je uspel.
En: He couldn't believe he had succeeded.

Sl: Njegova samozavest je zrasla, spoznal je, kako pomembna je priprava in kako prilagodljiv mora biti človek v takšnih situacijah.
En: His confidence grew, and he realized how important preparation is and how adaptable one must be in such situations.

Sl: Sneg je še naprej nežno naletaval na mestece ob Ljubljanskem gradu.
En: The snow continued to gently fall on the small town by Ljubljanski grad.

Sl: Ljudje so odhajali domov, veseli zaradi uspešne predstavitve.
En: People went home, happy about the successful presentation.

Sl: Miha je dobil več, kot je pričakoval -- ne le novo delovno priložnost, ampak tudi spoznanje, da je sposoben več, kot je kdajkoli mislil.
En: Miha gained more than he expected—not just a new job opportunity but also the realization that he is capable of more than he ever thought.


Vocabulary Words:

• stared: zrl
• conference: konferenčne
• trembling: trepeta
• excitement: vznemirjenostjo
• unease: nemir
• kindly: prijazno
• rehearsing: vajah
• unpredictable: nepredvidljivega
• projector: projekcija
• in the lurch: pustila na cedilu
• panic: panika
• courage: pogum
• improvise: improvizirati
• contagious: nalezljiv
• applause: aplavzi
• exceptional: izjemna
• relief: olajšanje
• confidence: samozavest
• preparation: priprava
• adaptable: prilagodljiv
• feast: praznik
• opportunity: priložnost
• experienced: izkušena
• noticed: opazila
• trembling: trepeta
• truth: resnice
• slides: diapozitivi
• development: razvoja
• issues: težave
• realization: spoznanje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Conquering Fears: Tadej's Transformation By The Lake
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zrak je bil hladnejši, kot je pričakoval Tadej, ko sta s Klaro prispela k Blejskemu jezeru.
En: The air was colder than Tadej had expected when he and Klara arrived at Blejsko jezero.

Sl: Sneg je nežno pokrival pokrajino, a sonce se je odbijalo od ledene površine jezera, ustvarjajoč mirno, svetlečo kuliso.
En: Snow gently covered the landscape, and the sun reflected off the icy surface of the lake, creating a calm, sparkling scene.

Sl: Jezero Bled je bilo pozimi prelepo, skoraj kot iz pravljice.
En: Jezero Bled was beautiful in winter, almost like something out of a fairy tale.

Sl: Klara je bila ob Tadeju, kot vedno, s svojim toplim smehom in spodbudnimi besedami.
En: Klara was next to Tadej, as always, with her warm laughter and encouraging words.

Sl: "Poglej, Tadej, kakšen čudovit dan za vajo," mu je rekla, ko se je ozrla proti slikoviti cerkvici na otoku sredi jezera.
En: "Look, Tadej, what a wonderful day for practice," she said, glancing toward the picturesque church on the island in the middle of the lake.

Sl: Tadej je bil žal še vedno nervozen.
En: Tadej was unfortunately still nervous.

Sl: Čez tri dni bo Sveti Miklavž.
En: In three days, it would be Sveti Miklavž.

Sl: Ta dan bo moral v šoli predstaviti svoj del projekta.
En: On this day, he would have to present his part of the project at school.

Sl: Tadej ni bil le delaven, bil je anežen, kar pa ga je delalo negotovega glede predstave pred sošolci.
En: Tadej was not only hardworking, but he was also diligent, which made him unsure about presenting in front of his classmates.

Sl: "Ne skrbi," ga je poskusila pomiriti Klara.
En: "Don't worry," Klara tried to reassure him.

Sl: "Vadi z mano.
En: "Practice with me.

Sl: Bled je idealen kraj za pripravo.
En: Bled is the perfect place to prepare.

Sl: Ne pozabi, to delava za Miklavža.
En: Remember, we're doing this for Miklavž."

Sl: "Nekoliko pomirjen je Tadej iz torbe povlekel zapiske.
En: Somewhat reassured, Tadej pulled notes from his bag.

Sl: Prebrala sta posamezne dele projekta, medtem ko sta sedela na klopci ob jezeru.
En: They read through individual parts of the project while sitting on a bench by the lake.

Sl: Zrak je žareče hladil njune lica, a Klara ga je preusmerjala.
En: The air briskly cooled their cheeks, but Klara redirected him.

Sl: "Če kdaj zmrzneš, samo pomisli na to, da si ob jezeru," je rekla.
En: "If you ever freeze, just think that you're by the lake," she said.

Sl: Dnevi so hitro minevali in prišel je dan predstavitve.
En: The days quickly passed, and the day of the presentation arrived.

Sl: Tadej je stopil pred razred s papirjem v roki, roke so se mu rahlo tresle.
En: Tadej stood in front of the class with a paper in hand, his hands slightly trembling.

Sl: Prvi stavek je zajecljal, a v tistem trenutku je videl Klaro, ki ga je bodrila s pogledom.
En: He stammered over the first sentence, but at that moment, he saw Klara, encouraging him with her gaze.

Sl: Spomnil se je mirnosti jezera.
En: He remembered the calmness of the lake.

Sl: Notranji glas mu je šepetal Klarine nasvete.
En: An inner voice whispered Klara's advice to him.

Sl: Zbral je pogum in nadaljeval.
En: He gathered his courage and continued.

Sl: Z vsako prebrano vrstico se je v njem dvigovala samozavest.
En: With each line he read, his confidence grew.

Sl: Na koncu je oddelčna učiteljica zaploskala prva, za njo pa so se pridružili še sošolci.
En: In the end, the head teacher was the first to applaud, followed by his classmates.

Sl: Po koncu šolske ure je Klara pritekla k njemu.
En: After the class was over, Klara ran up to him.

Sl: "Kaj sem ti rekla?
En: "What did I tell you?"

Sl: Objel ga je občutek, ki ga dolgo ni občutil – ponos.
En: He was embraced by a feeling he hadn't felt in a long time – pride.

Sl: "Hvala, Klara," je skromno odgovoril.
En: "Thank you, Klara," he replied modestly.

Sl: Medtem, ko se je vračal domov ob jezeru, je Tadej prvič spoznal moč prijateljstva.
En: As he walked home by the lake, Tadej realized for the first time the power of friendship.

Sl: Njegova negotovost se je zmanjšala.
En: His insecurity had diminished.

Sl: Sveti Miklavž je bil zanj letos nekaj posebnega – dan, ko je osvojil več kot le projekt.
En: Sveti Miklavž was something special for him this year – a day when he conquered more than just the project.

Sl: Tadej je zdaj odprl novo poglavje samozavesti.
En: Tadej opened a new chapter of self-confidence.


Vocabulary Words:

• calm: mirno
• sparkling: svetlečo
• encouraging: spodbudnimi
• picturesque: slikoviti
• unfortunately: žal
• diligent: priden
• reassure: pomiriti
• briskly: žareče
• trembling: tresle
• stammered: zajecljal
• gazed: pogledom
• confidence: samozavest
• applaud: zaploskala
• embraced: objel
• pride: ponos
• modestly: skromno
• insecurity: negotovost
• friendship: prijateljstvo
• conquered: osvojil
• self-confidence: samozavesti
• landscape: pokrajino
• reflected: odbijalo
• encouraged: bodrila
• inner: notranji
• whispered: šepetal
• courage: pogum
• gathered: zbral
• conquer: osvojil
• chapter: poglavje
• diminished: zmanjšala

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Hidden Treasures of Blejsko: A Festive Discovery
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Story Transcript:

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

Sl: Led je pokrival gladino in snežinke so počasi padale iz sivega neba.
En: Ice covered the surface and snowflakes slowly fell from the gray sky.

Sl: Božič je bil blizu in to je pomenilo, da se bliža tudi zimski festival.
En: Christmas was near and that meant the winter festival was also approaching.

Sl: Mateja je vsako leto organizirala festival in vedno je bil uspešen.
En: Mateja organized the festival every year, and it was always successful.

Sl: Letos pa je bilo nekaj posebnega v zraku.
En: However, there was something special in the air this year.

Sl: Legenda o starodavnem artefaktu je burila njeno domišljijo.
En: The legend of an ancient artifact stirred her imagination.

Sl: Pod Blejskim jezerom naj bi bila skrita votlina.
En: Under Blejsko jezero, a hidden cave was said to exist.

Sl: V njej naj bi bil artefakt, ki prinaša srečo.
En: In it, there was supposed to be an artifact that brings luck.

Sl: Prav to bi Mateji koristilo, da bi festival postal nepozaben.
En: That's exactly what Mateja needed to make the festival unforgettable.

Sl: Ampak kako bi našla čas, da bi šla iskati artefakt in obenem poskrbela za festival?
En: But how could she find time to search for the artifact while also taking care of the festival?

Sl: Luka in Ana, njena dobra prijatelja, sta ji pomagala z okraševanjem trga in pripravo programa.
En: Luka and Ana, her good friends, helped her with decorating the square and preparing the program.

Sl: Mateja pa je imela skrivni načrt.
En: Mateja, however, had a secret plan.

Sl: Ponoči, ko so vsi spali, je vzela svetilko in se odpravila proti jezeru.
En: At night, when everyone was asleep, she took a flashlight and set off towards the lake.

Sl: Snežilo je in bilo je zelo mrzlo.
En: It was snowing and very cold.

Sl: Za hip je pomislila, da bi bilo bolje, če bi počakala na toplejše dni.
En: For a moment, she thought it might be better to wait for warmer days.

Sl: Ampak vedela je, da mora poskusiti zdaj.
En: But she knew she had to try now.

Sl: Vhod v votlino je bil skrit za starimi drevesi ob robu jezera.
En: The entrance to the cave was hidden behind old trees at the edge of the lake.

Sl: Mateja je previdno stopila vanjo.
En: Mateja cautiously stepped inside.

Sl: Zrak je bil hladen in vonjal je po mokrem kamenju.
En: The air was cold, smelling of wet stone.

Sl: Skozi hodnik je šlo tiho, vsak korak je odmeval v praznino.
En: She moved quietly through the corridor; each step echoed into the emptiness.

Sl: Okoli so visele ledene sveče, ki so se bleščale v svetlobi njene svetilke.
En: Icicles hung around, gleaming in her flashlight's glow.

Sl: Po nekaj minutah hoje je Mateja naletela na majhno komoro.
En: After a few minutes of walking, Mateja stumbled upon a small chamber.

Sl: Tam je bila voda, ki je odbijala svetlobo s površine jezera nad njo.
En: There was water there, reflecting the light from the lake's surface above.

Sl: V središču komore je nekaj zasvetilo v temi.
En: In the center of the chamber, something glowed in the dark.

Sl: Približala se je, srce ji je hitreje bilo.
En: She approached, her heart beating faster.

Sl: Tam je res bila - starodavna artefakt.
En: There it was—a genuine ancient artifact.

Sl: Imel je obliko okrašene kovinske skrinjice, obdane z dragulji.
En: It was shaped like an ornate metal box, adorned with jewels.

Sl: Takoj je vedela: to je tisto, kar je iskala.
En: She immediately knew: this was what she was searching for.

Sl: S artefaktom je previdno odšla nazaj proti izhodu.
En: With the artifact, she cautiously made her way back to the exit.

Sl: Ko je bila že skoraj zunaj, se je ena od ledenih sveč odlomila in padla tik za njo.
En: Just as she was almost outside, one of the icicles broke off and fell right behind her.

Sl: Srečo je imela, da je bila pozorna.
En: She was lucky to be alert.

Sl: Povzpela se je nazaj ven in mirno skrij etapačokenje do doma.
En: She climbed back out and quietly made her way home.

Sl: Naslednji dan je artefakt postavila na osrednje mesto festivala.
En: The next day, she placed the artifact in a central spot at the festival.

Sl: Trg je bil čudovito okrašen, ljudje pa so občudovali skrivnostno arheološko najdbo.
En: The square was beautifully decorated, and people admired the mysterious archaeological find.

Sl: Festival je bil uspešnejši kot kdajkoli prej.
En: The festival was more successful than ever.

Sl: Mateja je stala med množico, ponosna.
En: Mateja stood among the crowd, proud.

Sl: Naučila se je, kako pomembno je zaupati svojim instinktom.
En: She had learned how important it is to trust her instincts.

Sl: Artefakt je prinesel srečo in veselje, hkrati pa jo je povezoval z njeno dediščino.
En: The artifact brought luck and joy, while also connecting her with her heritage.

Sl: Pogledala je Luko in Ano, ki sta ji mahala iz množice, in vedela je, da je to božično obdobje prav posebno.
En: She looked over at Luka and Ana, who waved at her from the crowd, and she knew that this Christmas season was truly special.


Vocabulary Words:

• shore: obali
• artifact: artefakt
• surface: gladino
• snowflakes: snežinke
• ancient: starodavni
• cave: votlina
• adorned: obdane
• legend: legenda
• corridor: hodnik
• ornate: okrašena
• jewels: dragulji
• instincts: instinkti
• chamber: komora
• icicles: ledene sveče
• festival: festival
• imagination: domišljija
• reflecting: odbijala
• mysterious: skrivnostno
• corridor: hodnik
• cautiously: previdno
• heritage: dediščino
• entrance: vhod
• gleaming: bleščale
• empty: praznino
• corridor: hodnik
• glow: svetloba
• adorned: obdane
• archaeological: arheološko
• flashlight: svetilko
• luck: srečo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rekindling Bonds: A Christmas Tale of Forgiveness and Hope
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Sneg je nežno padal nad Blejsko jezero.
En: The snow was gently falling over Blejsko jezero.

Sl: Borut je stal ob obali, v mislih popolnoma zatopljen v preteklost.
En: Borut stood by the shore, his thoughts completely immersed in the past.

Sl: Otok s cerkvico je sijal v topli praznični svetlobi, okrog njega pa zimska čarovnija.
En: The island with its little church shone in the warm festive glow, surrounded by winter magic.

Sl: Borut se je vrnil po mnogih letih.
En: Borut had returned after many years.

Sl: Čutil je teže preteklih odločitev, ki so ga še vedno preganjale.
En: He felt the weight of past decisions that still haunted him.

Sl: Ob robu jezera se je kmalu prikazala Maja.
En: Soon, Maja appeared at the edge of the lake.

Sl: Nosila je rdečo kapo in šal, na njej je sijal rahel nasmeh, a v očeh odsev stare bolečine.
En: She wore a red hat and scarf, a slight smile on her face, but in her eyes, the reflection of old pain.

Sl: Borut jo je pozdravil s plašnim nasmehom, vendar je vedel, da mu bo nocojšnji večer prinesel veliko več kot le praznična voščila.
En: Borut greeted her with a timid smile, knowing that tonight would bring much more than just festive greetings.

Sl: »Hej, Maja,« je začel Borut, »že dolgo nisva bila tukaj skupaj.
En: "Hey, Maja," Borut began, "we haven't been here together in a long time."

Sl: « Glas mu je nekoliko zadrhtel od čustev.
En: His voice trembled slightly with emotion.

Sl: Maja se je rahlo nasmehnila in rekla: »Res je.
En: Maja smiled slightly and said, "It's true.

Sl: Toliko se je spremenilo od tistega dne.
En: So much has changed since that day."

Sl: «V tistem trenutku je prihitela Tina.
En: At that moment, Tina rushed in.

Sl: Njena energija je bila kot topel vetrič v mrzlem večeru.
En: Her energy was like a warm breeze in the cold evening.

Sl: Objemala ju je s svojimi toplimi rokavicami.
En: She embraced them with her warm gloves.

Sl: »Prijatelji, ob jezeru je še vedno tako lepo, kajne?
En: "Friends, it's still so beautiful by the lake, right?

Sl: Vse smo že preživeli, čas je za nove začetke,« je veselo rekla.
En: We've been through it all, it's time for new beginnings," she said cheerfully.

Sl: Njene besede so bile napolnjene z upanjem.
En: Her words were filled with hope.

Sl: A Borut je vedel, da je prisotna še ovira.
En: But Borut knew there was still an obstacle.

Sl: Zbral je pogum in pogledal Majo v oči: »Maja, prišel sem se opravičit.
En: He gathered his courage and looked Maja in the eyes: "Maja, I came to apologize.

Sl: Vsi tisti prepiri, vsa tista leta.
En: All those arguments, all those years...

Sl: bil sem preveč ponosen, da bi to priznal.
En: I was too proud to admit it."

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

Sl: Za trenutek je nastala tišina, preden je spregovorila: »Borut, tudi jaz nisem bila brez napak.
En: For a moment, there was silence before she spoke: "Borut, I wasn't without fault either.

Sl: Morda bi se lahko pogovorila, prastare zamere so pretežke za nošenje.
En: Maybe we could talk, ancient grudges are too heavy to carry."

Sl: «Sprehodili so se ob jezeru.
En: They strolled by the lake.

Sl: Blejski zrak je bil svež in umirjen.
En: The air of Blejsko was fresh and calm.

Sl: Razgovor med Borutom in Majo je tekel počasi.
En: The conversation between Borut and Maja flowed slowly.

Sl: Tina je ostala v ozadju, da je lahko videla, kako stare zamere izginjajo pod debelo preprogo snega.
En: Tina stayed in the background so she could see how old grudges vanished under the thick blanket of snow.

Sl: »Maja, hvala,« je hvaležno rekel Borut.
En: "Maja, thank you," said Borut gratefully.

Sl: »Ne morem vrniti preteklosti, ampak lahko gradiva prihodnost.
En: "I can't change the past, but we can build the future."

Sl: «Maja ga je rahlo dregnila s komolcem.
En: Maja nudged him lightly with her elbow.

Sl: »Včasih so potrebne nevihte, da posije sonce.
En: "Sometimes it takes storms for the sun to shine."

Sl: «S kratkimi koraki so se vrnili v vas, kjer so se med prazničnimi lučmi zdramili spomini na stare božične zabave.
En: With short steps, they returned to the village, where memories of old Christmas parties were awakened among the festive lights.

Sl: Tam se je Borut zares pomiril.
En: There, Borut truly felt at peace.

Sl: Ugotovil je, da lahko nadaljuje s svojim življenjem brez težkih bremen preteklosti.
En: He realized he could continue with his life without the heavy burdens of the past.

Sl: Na koncu večera, ko so stopali po snegu proti avtu, se je Borut počutil svobodnega.
En: At the end of the evening, as they walked through the snow towards the car, Borut felt free.

Sl: Pogledal je proti Maji in Tini: »Vesel božič, prijatelji.
En: He looked towards Maja and Tina: "Merry Christmas, friends.

Sl: Hvala, ker ste mi dali novo priložnost.
En: Thank you for giving me a new chance."

Sl: «Maja se je nasmehnila, Tina pa je poskočila od veselja.
En: Maja smiled, and Tina jumped for joy.

Sl: Dnevi zamere so se razblinili v zimo.
En: The days of grudges dissolved into the winter.

Sl: Borut je odšel obdan z zavestjo, da je odpuščanje najlepše darilo, ne le v božičnem času, ampak za vedno.
En: Borut left surrounded by the awareness that forgiveness is the most beautiful gift, not just in the Christmas season, but forever.


Vocabulary Words:

• gently: nežno
• immersed: zatopljen
• glow: svetloba
• haunted: preganjale
• timid: plašen
• trembled: zadrhtel
• slightly: rahlo
• energy: energija
• breeze: vetrič
• obstacle: ovira
• courage: pogum
• apologize: opravičit
• grudges: zamere
• strolled: sprehodili
• fresh: svež
• calm: umirjen
• background: ozadju
• blanket: preproga
• gratefully: hvaležno
• nudge: dregnila
• elbow: komolcem
• storms: nevihte
• memories: spomini
• awakened: zdramili
• burdens: bremen
• forgiveness: odpuščanje
• aware: zavestjo
• vanish: izginjajo
• cheerfully: veselo
• embraced: objemala

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery at Lake Bled: An Ancient Guardian's Return
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-01-08-38-19-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Pod belim plaščem snega jezerska površina Bleda zrcali sivino nebo, medtem ko jutranja megla objema otoško cerkev.
En: Under the white blanket of snow, the surface of Lake Bled reflects the grayness of the sky, while the morning mist embraces the island church.

Sl: Sveti Miklavž je tu in festival je v polnem zamahu.
En: Saint Miklavž is here and the festival is in full swing.

Sl: Ljudje prihajajo iz vseh koncev sveta, a zares legende o starodavnem artefaktu poznajo le domačini.
En: People are coming from all corners of the world, but truly, the legends about the ancient artifact are known only to the locals.

Sl: Matjaž, strasten zgodovinar in ljubitelj ljudskih pripovedk, stoji ob obali.
En: Matjaž, a passionate historian and lover of folktales, stands by the shore.

Sl: Skrbi ga, kaj se je zgodilo z artefaktom, ki je izginil že prvo noč festivala.
En: He is worried about what happened to the artifact, which disappeared on the first night of the festival.

Sl: Skulptura, ki so jo mnogi imeli za mit, naj bi imela moč prebuditi naravne sile.
En: The sculpture, which many considered a myth, supposedly had the power to awaken natural forces.

Sl: "Ali je zares izginil?
En: "Has it really disappeared?"

Sl: " ga vpraša Ana, njegova prijateljica.
En: asks Ana, his friend.

Sl: "Pravijo, da je vse to samo bajka.
En: "They say it's all just a fairy tale."

Sl: "Gregor, tamkajšnji policist, ki se gostom nasmehne, ga povpraša: "Matjaž, pa saj tega ne verjameš, kajne?
En: Gregor, a local policeman who smiles at the guests, asks him, "Matjaž, you don't believe this, do you?

Sl: Kdo bi vzel mit?
En: Who would take a myth?"

Sl: "Matjaž se odloči.
En: Matjaž decides.

Sl: "Nič ne rečem.
En: "I won't say anything.

Sl: Čas je, da poiščem odgovore.
En: It's time to find answers.

Sl: Moram slediti zgodbam, ki jih pripovedujejo iz roda v rod," pravi odločno.
En: I must follow the stories that have been told from generation to generation," he says decisively.

Sl: V noči zapušča festival in začne raziskovati starodavne tekstove v mestni knjižnici.
En: At night, he leaves the festival and begins researching ancient texts in the town library.

Sl: V njih najde pot namige do skrivne lokacije.
En: Within them, he finds hints to a secret location.

Sl: "Jama pod jezerom," si mrmra, ko bere vrste starega zapisa.
En: "Jama pod jezerom," he murmurs to himself as he reads the lines of the old inscription.

Sl: Naslednji dan ga Ana spremlja do vhoda v jamo.
En: The next day, Ana accompanies him to the entrance of the cave.

Sl: "Pazi nase," ga opozori, ko ga opazuje izginiti v temo.
En: "Take care," she warns as she watches him disappear into the darkness.

Sl: Znotraj jame Matjaža pričakajo neznani varuhi artefakta.
En: Inside the cave, Matjaž is met by unknown guardians of the artifact.

Sl: "Kdo si?
En: "Who are you?"

Sl: " vprašajo s strogim glasom.
En: they ask in a stern voice.

Sl: A Matjaž, z močjo svoje vere v starodavne legende, razloži svoj namen.
En: But Matjaž, with the strength of his belief in ancient legends, explains his purpose.

Sl: Pokaže jim skrit znak v starih tekstih, ki ponazarja njegovo pristnost.
En: He shows them the hidden sign in the old texts, which signifies his authenticity.

Sl: Zadovoljni mu odstopijo artefakt.
En: Satisfied, they relinquish the artifact to him.

Sl: Matjaž ga zgrabi in začuti energijo, ki ga preplavi.
En: Matjaž grabs it and feels the energy surging through him.

Sl: S skulpturo v rokah, se hitro vrne na festival.
En: With the sculpture in hand, he quickly returns to the festival.

Sl: Ko stopi na prizorišče, se vsi ozrejo.
En: As he steps onto the scene, everyone turns to look.

Sl: Zmagoslavje na njegovem obrazu prepriča celo skeptičnega Gregorja.
En: The triumph on his face even convinces the skeptical Gregor.

Sl: Festival se nadaljuje s popolno novo energijo.
En: The festival continues with completely new energy.

Sl: Zdaj, starodavni pripovedi niso več le pravljice.
En: Now, the ancient tales are no longer just fairy tales.

Sl: Matjaž je dokazal, da so te zgodbe pomembne in vredne zaupanja.
En: Matjaž has proven that these stories are important and worthy of trust.

Sl: Celo Gregor prizna, da morda v legendah res ni vse le domišljija.
En: Even Gregor admits that perhaps not everything in the legends is just imagination.

Sl: Matjaževa samozavest je vzplamtela.
En: Matjaž's confidence has ignited.

Sl: Našel je resnico, v katero je vedno verjel.
En: He's found the truth he always believed in.

Sl: In festival, obogaten s starodavnimi močmi, praznuje tako zgodovino kot legendo.
En: And the festival, enriched with ancient powers, celebrates both history and legend.


Vocabulary Words:

• reflection: zrcali
• grayness: sivino
• mist: megla
• embrace: objema
• festival: festival
• passionate: strasten
• folktales: ljudskih pripovedk
• shore: obali
• artifact: artefaktom
• sculpture: skulptura
• awaken: prebuditi
• fairy tale: bajka
• decisively: odločno
• researching: raziskovati
• inscription: zapis
• cave: jama
• guardians: varuhi
• stern: strogim
• authenticity: pristnost
• relinquish: odstopijo
• energy: energijo
• surge: preplavi
• triumph: zmagoslavje
• confidence: samozavest
• ignite: vzplamtela
• historian: zgodovinar
• believer: verjel
• ancient: starodavne
• corners: koncev
• sceptical: skeptičnega

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost & Found: A Mystery Unfolds at the Belkon Office
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-30-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: V pisarni podjetja Belkon je bilo zjutraj živahno.
En: The office at the Belkon company was lively in the morning.

Sl: Matej, sredinsko postavljen vodja, je stal ob svoji pisarniški mizi in gledal okoli.
En: Matej, the centrally positioned manager, stood by his office desk and looked around.

Sl: Bil je ponosen na svojo organiziranost, toda danes je bil nemiren.
En: He was proud of his organization, but today he was restless.

Sl: Pomembna mapa je izginila.
En: An important folder had disappeared.

Sl: Priprave na praznovanje Martinovanja, ki je potekalo po celotni pisarni, so mu motile misli.
En: Preparations for the Martinovanje celebration, which took place throughout the office, were distracting him.

Sl: Vesel smeh in vonj pečenega kostanja sta zapolnjevala prostor.
En: Cheerful laughter and the smell of roasted chestnuts filled the space.

Sl: "Anja, ali imaš trenutek?
En: "Anja, do you have a moment?"

Sl: " Matej se je obrnil proti svoji kolegici, ki je sedela v sosednji pisarni.
En: Matej directed his attention to his colleague, who was sitting in the neighboring office.

Sl: Anja, ki je imela izreden čut za opazovanje, mu je namenila topel nasmeh.
En: Anja, who had an exceptional sense of observation, gave him a warm smile.

Sl: "Seveda, kako ti lahko pomagam?
En: "Of course, how can I help you?"

Sl: ""Pogrešam pomembno mapo.
En: "I'm missing an important folder.

Sl: Mislim, da je nekdo zadnjič imel dostop do nje, pa se zdaj ne najde," je Matej zaskrbljeno pojasnil.
En: I think someone accessed it last time, but now it can't be found," Matej explained worriedly.

Sl: Anja je pokimala in predlagala: "Morda bi lahko preverila, kdo je zadnji odprl mapo.
En: Anja nodded and suggested, "Maybe we could check who last opened the folder.

Sl: Povej mi, kaj si že storil?
En: Tell me what you've already done?"

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

Sl: "Preveril sem svojo pisalno mizo.
En: "I've checked my desk.

Sl: Nimam uspeha.
En: No success.

Sl: Razmišljam, da se osredotočim na tiste, ki so bili zadnji tu.
En: I'm thinking of focusing on those who were last here."

Sl: "Skupaj sta se odločila, da bosta šla skozi seznam ljudi, ki so imeli dostop do mape.
En: Together, they decided to go through the list of people who had access to the folder.

Sl: Pisarna je bila okrašena z jesenskimi listi in trtovim grozdjem zaradi Martinovanja.
En: The office was decorated with autumn leaves and grape vines due to Martinovanje.

Sl: Tega dne je bilo vsem težko ostati osredotočen.
En: It was hard for everyone to stay focused that day.

Sl: Med praznovanjem, ko so sodelavci nazdravljali s kozarci vina, je Matej opazil, da se starejši vodja drži nekoliko zadržano.
En: During the celebration, when colleagues were toasting with glasses of wine, Matej noticed that the senior manager seemed a bit reserved.

Sl: Občutek mu je rekel, da morda nekaj ve.
En: He had a feeling that he might know something.

Sl: Zato je Matej nenadoma pristopil k njemu.
En: So, Matej suddenly approached him.

Sl: "Gospod Novak, bi lahko govorila?
En: "Mr. Novak, could we talk?"

Sl: " je Matej vprašal in poskušal ostati miren.
En: Matej asked, trying to remain calm.

Sl: Vodja je začutil napetost v Matejevem glasu.
En: The manager sensed the tension in Matej's voice.

Sl: "Seveda, kaj je?
En: "Of course, what is it?"

Sl: "Matej je pogumno nadaljeval: "Imam občutek, da morda veste za izgubljeno mapo.
En: Matej continued courageously: "I have a feeling you might know about the lost folder."

Sl: "Njegove besede so hipoma povzročile neprijetno tišino.
En: His words instantly caused an awkward silence.

Sl: Toda to je bila napačna smer.
En: But that was the wrong direction.

Sl: Anja je prav takrat pristopila z navdušenjem na obrazu.
En: Just then, Anja approached with excitement on her face.

Sl: "Matej, mapa je tukaj!
En: "Matej, the folder is here!"

Sl: " je zavpila.
En: she shouted.

Sl: "Bila je ponesreči zložena z dekoracijami.
En: "It was accidentally folded with the decorations."

Sl: "Zmeda je bila pojasnjena, papirji nepoškodovani.
En: The confusion was resolved, and the papers were undamaged.

Sl: Starejši vodja je tiho pristopil k Mateju in dejal: "Opravičujem se.
En: The senior manager quietly approached Matej and said, "I apologize.

Sl: Napačno sem razumel situacijo.
En: I misunderstood the situation."

Sl: "Matej se je nasmehnil in začutil olajšanje.
En: Matej smiled and felt relieved.

Sl: Naučil se je vrednosti sodelovanja in ostalega mirnosti v krizah.
En: He learned the value of collaboration and staying calm in crises.

Sl: Pisarna je s smehom in veseljem praznovala konec dneva, Matej pa je hvaležno pogledal Anjo, ki je vedno znala najti rešitve, ko so bile najbolj potrebne.
En: The office celebrated the end of the day with laughter and joy, and Matej gratefully looked at Anja, who always knew how to find solutions when they were most needed.

Sl: Jesen se je nagibala h koncu, Martinovo je bilo uspešno, a najbolj pomembno je bilo, da je Matej postajal boljši vodja, bolj odprt za timsko delo in bolj pozoren do dogajanja v pisarni.
En: Autumn was nearing its end, Martinovo was a success, but most importantly, Matej was becoming a better leader, more open to teamwork, and more attentive to what was happening in the office.


Vocabulary Words:

• lively: živahno
• restless: nemiren
• folder: mapa
• preparations: priprave
• observation: opazovanje
• suggested: predlagala
• accessed: dostop
• decorations: okrašena
• reserved: zadržano
• sensed: začutil
• courageously: pogumno
• awkward: neprijetno
• confusion: zmeda
• resolved: pojasnjena
• undamaged: nepoškodovani
• apologize: opravičujem
• relieved: olajšanje
• collaboration: sodelovanje
• gratitude: hvaležno
• attentive: pozoren
• celebration: praznovanje
• cheerful: vesel
• neighboring: sosednji
• exceptional: izreden
• focused: osredotočen
• nearing: nagibala
• success: uspešno
• teamwork: timsko delo
• toast: nazdravljali
• misunderstood: napačno razumel

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Under the Mistletoe: How Ana and Matej Rewrote Tradition
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: V pisarni v finančnem predelu Ljubljane je vladalo živahno vzdušje.
En: In the office in the financial district of Ljubljana, a lively atmosphere prevailed.

Sl: Vonj po kavi in cimetu se je prepletal z zvoki tipkanja na računalnike.
En: The scent of coffee and cinnamon mingled with the sounds of typing on computers.

Sl: Obrisi urbanega zimskega časa so skozi velika okna nežno prekrivali jesenske prizore mesta s prvimi snežinkami.
En: The outlines of the urban wintertime gently covered the autumn scenes of the city with the first snowflakes through the large windows.

Sl: Ana je sedela za svojo mizo, predano načrtujoč praznično zabavo podjetja.
En: Ana sat at her desk, diligently planning the company's holiday party.

Sl: Bila je znana po svojo predanost in profesionalnost, vse vedejoč zgolj, da se izogiba samoti.
En: She was known for her dedication and professionalism, even though everyone knew she was simply avoiding loneliness.

Sl: Domen, vodja podjetja, ji je dodelil Mateja kot pomočnika.
En: Domen, the company's manager, assigned Matej as her assistant.

Sl: Ana je bila v dvomih; Matej je bil karizmatičen, a zelo sproščen.
En: Ana had her doubts; Matej was charismatic but very laid-back.

Sl: Njegovi neformalni načini dela so Anino misel na popolnost postavili na preizkušnjo.
En: His informal ways of working challenged Ana's idea of perfection.

Sl: "Matej," je rekla Ana tistega popoldneva, "imam nekaj resnih načrtov za zabavo.
En: "Matej," she said that afternoon, "I have some serious plans for the party.

Sl: Pomembno je, da gre vse gladko. Kaj misliš?"
En: It's important that everything runs smoothly. What do you think?"

Sl: Matej se je nasmehnil, njegove modre oči so presvetlile.
En: Matej smiled, his blue eyes lighting up.

Sl: "Brez skrbi, Ana. Ljudem bo všeč nekaj drugačnega," je dodal sproščeno.
En: "Don't worry, Ana. People will appreciate something different," he added casually.

Sl: "Imam nekaj zamisli, ki bi jih rad delil."
En: "I have some ideas I'd like to share."

Sl: Ana je vzdihnila, toda odločila se je, da mu bo dala priložnost.
En: Ana sighed but decided to give him a chance.

Sl: Zaupati mu, kljub njeni skrbni naravi, je bilo tveganje, ki ga je bila pripravljena sprejeti.
En: Trusting him, despite her cautious nature, was a risk she was willing to take.

Sl: Ko se je bližal dan zabave, je pisarna zasijala s svetlobo drobnih lučk in zelenih venčkov.
En: As the day of the party approached, the office was illuminated with the light of small bulbs and green wreaths.

Sl: Vse je bilo pripravljeno za večer.
En: Everything was ready for the evening.

Sl: Matejeve nenavadne ideje, kot so bile zabavne igre in osebna presenečenja za zaposlene, so se izkazale za zelo priljubljene.
En: Matej's unconventional ideas, like fun games and personal surprises for the employees, proved to be very popular.

Sl: Med zabavo sta se Ana in Matej znašla pod visečim omelom.
En: During the party, Ana and Matej found themselves under a mistletoe.

Sl: Ana je opazila, kako so se sodelavci smejali in uživali.
En: Ana noticed how their colleagues laughed and enjoyed themselves.

Sl: Občutki uspeha so ji napolnili srce, hkrati pa do Mateja začutila novo toplino.
En: Feelings of success filled her heart, and she felt a new warmth towards Matej.

Sl: "Zgleda, da je tvoja sproščenost le prišla prav," je dejala Ana z nasmeškom, ko sta se srečala s pogledi.
En: "Looks like your laid-back approach did come in handy," Ana said with a smile as their eyes met.

Sl: Matej je skomignil z rameni, a resno rekel: "Le skupaj smo lahko ustvarili tako vzdušje."
En: Matej shrugged his shoulders but seriously said: "Only together could we create such an atmosphere."

Sl: Ob koncu večera sta sedela v kotu sobe, kjer so se darila in pohvale izmenjevale ob toplini kavnih skodelic.
En: At the end of the evening, they sat in the corner of the room, where gifts and compliments were exchanged over the warmth of coffee cups.

Sl: Ana je ugotovila, da se lahko uspeh skriva tudi v odprtosti do drugačnih idej.
En: Ana realized that success could also be hidden in openness to different ideas.

Sl: Zabava je postala več kot le korak k njeni promociji; bila je začetek nove poglavje za njiju oba.
En: The party became more than just a step toward her promotion; it was the beginning of a new chapter for both of them.

Sl: Ko sta zapuščala pisarno, se je Ana ozrla na Mateja in rekla: "Morda bi lahko to ponovila kdaj izven dela?"
En: As they left the office, Ana looked at Matej and said, "Maybe we could do this sometime outside of work?"

Sl: "Tudi jaz mislim tako," je odvrnil Matej s toplim nasmehom.
En: "I think so too," replied Matej with a warm smile.

Sl: Tako se je začela njuna skupna zgodba, kjer sta zaupanje in sodelovanje zgradila nove zanjo in njega lepše poti naprej.
En: Thus began their shared story, where trust and collaboration paved new, more beautiful paths forward for both of them.


Vocabulary Words:

• lively: živahno
• atmosphere: vzdušje
• mingle: prepletati
• outlines: obrisi
• diligently: predano
• dedication: predanost
• loneliness: samota
• informal: neformalni
• perfection: popolnost
• cautious: skrbni
• illuminated: zasijala
• unconventional: nenavadne
• mistletoe: viseće omelo
• compliments: pohvale
• collaboration: sodelovanje
• successful: uspeha
• openness: odprtosti
• carve: zgradila
• urban: urbanega
• dedicated: predanost
• assign: dodeliti
• instilled: napolnili
• casual: sproščeno
• prominent: vidni
• embrace: sprejeti
• perceived: doživljeno
• significance: pomembnost
• charismatic: karizmatičen
• trusting: zaupati
• chapter: poglavje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Hidden Path to Discovery: Ana's Autumn Adventure
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-29-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Veter je šumenjavo plesal med drevesi Tivolija.
En: The wind rustled and danced among the trees of Tivoli.

Sl: Jesenske barve so zavile park v mehko preprogo rdečih, rumenih in oranžnih listov.
En: The autumn colors wrapped the park in a soft carpet of red, yellow, and orange leaves.

Sl: Skupina učencev, ki so bili na šolskem izletu, je veselo stopala po potkah.
En: A group of students, who were on a school trip, happily walked along the paths.

Sl: Ana je hodila blizu učitelja Žige, ki jih je vodil na raziskovanje narave.
En: Ana walked close to the teacher, Žiga, who was leading them on a nature exploration.

Sl: "Danes bomo iskali razne rastlinske in glivne vrste," je dejal Žiga z iskrivimi očmi.
En: "Today, we will be looking for various plant and fungal species," said Žiga with sparkling eyes.

Sl: Oboževal je te izlete, saj je hotel v otrocih prebuditi strast do narave.
En: He loved these trips, as he wanted to awaken a passion for nature in the children.

Sl: Matej je medtem hodil zadaj in skušal pritegniti pozornost z majhnimi potegavščinami.
En: Meanwhile, Matej walked at the back, trying to attract attention with small pranks.

Sl: Vendar Ana ni bila pozorna na Mateja.
En: However, Ana was not paying attention to Matej.

Sl: Razmišljala je o svojem cilju — najti redko vrsto gobe, o kateri je prebrala v knjigi.
En: She was thinking about her goal — to find a rare mushroom species she had read about in a book.

Sl: Skupina se je ustavila pri skupini bukev.
En: The group stopped at a cluster of beech trees.

Sl: "Poglejte te liste," je rekel Žiga in pokazal na drevesa.
En: "Look at these leaves," said Žiga, pointing at the trees.

Sl: Ana pa je že opazila, da je pot na desno vodila globlje v gozd.
En: Ana, however, had already noticed that the path to the right led deeper into the forest.

Sl: »Matej,« je šepnila.
En: "Matej," she whispered.

Sl: »Pomagaj mi.
En: "Help me.

Sl: Na hitro bova raziskala tisto pot.
En: Let’s quickly explore that path.

Sl: Rada bi našla tisto gobo.
En: I’d like to find that mushroom."

Sl: «Matej je dvignil obrv.
En: Matej raised an eyebrow.

Sl: »Kaj če naju Žiga opazi?
En: "What if Žiga notices us?"

Sl: «»Samo na hitro,« je vztrajala Ana.
En: "Just quickly," Ana insisted.

Sl: Matej je na koncu le privolil in odšla sta po poti, medtem ko je Ana opazovala tla z upanjem, da bi našla znamenito gobo.
En: Finally, Matej agreed, and off they went along the path while Ana watched the ground, hoping to find the renowned mushroom.

Sl: Hlajeni zrak je bil bogat z vonjem po zemlji.
En: The cool air was rich with the scent of earth.

Sl: Ana se je sklonila in se naenkrat ustavila.
En: Ana bent down and suddenly stopped.

Sl: Tam pred njo, poleg trhlega debla, je bila goba, prav taka kot v knjigi.
En: There before her, next to a decaying log, was a mushroom just like the one in the book.

Sl: Bila je bleda in nenavadna, a nedvomno želeno pravo.
En: It was pale and unusual, but undoubtedly the right one.

Sl: »Matej, našla sem jo!
En: "Matej, I found it!"

Sl: « je vzkliknila tiho, saj ni hotela pritegniti pozornosti ostale skupine.
En: she exclaimed quietly, as she didn’t want to attract the attention of the rest of the group.

Sl: Izvlekla je beležko iz nahrbtnika in hitro narisala skico ter zapisala opazovanja.
En: She pulled out a notebook from her backpack and quickly sketched it and jotted down her observations.

Sl: Ravno takrat je slišala, kako je Žiga klical skupino nazaj.
En: Just then, she heard Žiga calling the group back.

Sl: »Oh, morava nazaj!
En: "Oh, we have to go back!"

Sl: « je rekla živčno.
En: she said nervously.

Sl: Pogledala je Mateja in skupaj sta urno stekla po poti, da bi se pridružila drugim.
En: She looked at Matej, and together they swiftly ran down the path to rejoin the others.

Sl: »Kje sta bila?
En: "Where have you been?"

Sl: « je vprašal Žiga, ko sta se spet pridružila.
En: asked Žiga when they rejoined.

Sl: Ana je opazila Matejev poredni nasmešek, a ga je prehitela.
En: Ana noticed Matej’s mischievous smile but answered first.

Sl: »Samo raziskovala sva.
En: "We were just exploring.

Sl: Našla sem nekaj zanimivega,« je rekla in pokazala svojo skico.
En: I found something interesting," she said, showing her sketch.

Sl: Žiga je bil navdušen.
En: Žiga was impressed.

Sl: »Dobra opazovanje, Ana!
En: "Great observation, Ana!

Sl: To je odlična dokumentacija.
En: That’s excellent documentation."

Sl: «Ana je bila srečna.
En: Ana was happy.

Sl: Naučila se je, da je pomoč drugih koristna in da lahko svoje sanje uresniči s spretnostjo in vztrajnostjo.
En: She learned that help from others is valuable and that she could achieve her dreams with skill and perseverance.

Sl: V srcu je vedela, da je danes naredila pomemben korak k svojemu cilju postati botanistka.
En: In her heart, she knew that today she had made an important step towards her goal of becoming a botanist.

Sl: Z rahlim nasmehom na ustih je Ana zakorakala po poti dalje, občudovala naravo okoli nje, ki ji je pokazala, da lahko najde čudeže, če le dovolj pozorno pogleda.
En: With a slight smile on her face, Ana continued down the path, admiring the nature around her, which showed her that she could find wonders if only she looked closely enough.


Vocabulary Words:

• rustled: šumenjavo
• danced: plesal
• autumn: jesenske
• carpet: preprogo
• happily: veselo
• paths: potkah
• species: vrste
• sparkling: iskrivimi
• awaken: prebuditi
• passion: strast
• cluster: skupini
• mushroom: goba
• right: desno
• deeper: globlje
• forest: gozd
• help: pomagaj
• explore: raziskala
• notices: opazi
• swiftly: urno
• attract: pritegniti
• decaying: trhlega
• notebook: beležko
• sketched: narisala
• observations: opazovanja
• nervously: živčno
• mischievous: poredni
• documentation: dokumentacija
• perseverance: vztrajnostjo
• botanist: botanistka
• wonders: čudeže

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Crossing Obstacles: A Promise Kept at Lake Bled
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Megle se dvigajo nad jezero Bled.
En: The mist rises over Lake Bled.

Sl: Listje, obarvano v zlate in rjave odtenke, plava po mirni vodi.
En: Leaves, colored in golden and brown hues, float on the calm water.

Sl: Na otočku se kot stražar dviguje cerkev, obdana z zaveso megle.
En: On the island, like a sentinel, the church rises, shrouded in a veil of mist.

Sl: Na obali v daljavi se svetijo vrhovi Julijskih Alp, že rahlo pokriti s snežno odejo.
En: In the distance on the shore, the peaks of the Julian Alps glisten, already slightly covered with a snowy blanket.

Sl: Matej stoji ob obali, še vedno v mislih.
En: Matej stands by the shore, lost in thought.

Sl: Že odmalena sta se z Alenko srečevala tukaj, na ta dan.
En: Since childhood, he and Alenka have met here on this day.

Sl: Ob svetem Andreju izmenjata seznam želja in sanj za prihajajoče leto.
En: On St. Andrew's day, they exchange lists of wishes and dreams for the coming year.

Sl: Obljuba, sklenjena pred leti, sta najlepša vez in spomin na otroštvo.
En: A promise made years ago is the most beautiful bond and memory of childhood.

Sl: Danes pa je nekaj drugače.
En: But today is different.

Sl: Mostiček, ki vodi na njuno skrivališče, je včeraj nenadoma popustil.
En: The small bridge leading to their hideout suddenly gave way yesterday.

Sl: Poleg tega v zraku visi nevihta, nevihte se zbirajo nad jezerom.
En: Moreover, a storm hangs in the air, storms gathering over the lake.

Sl: Matej čuti veter, ki ga trese do kosti.
En: Matej feels the wind shaking him to the bone.

Sl: "Moram do nje," si misli.
En: "I must reach her," he thinks to himself.

Sl: Matej ve, da ni lahko prečkati jezera po drugi poti, a obljuba je obljuba.
En: Matej knows it is not easy to cross the lake by another path, but a promise is a promise.

Sl: Vedno je držal besedo.
En: He has always kept his word.

Sl: Matej začne hoditi po blatnem robu jezera.
En: Matej starts walking along the muddy edge of the lake.

Sl: Veter ga piha nazaj, a srce ga vleče naprej.
En: The wind blows him back, but his heart pulls him forward.

Sl: Sreča potok, ki divje drvi.
En: He encounters a stream rushing wildly.

Sl: Ogleduje si zamaknjene kamne, ki so delno potopljeni v vodo.
En: He eyes the dislodged stones, partially submerged in water.

Sl: Odloči se.
En: He makes a decision.

Sl: "Alenka," zakliče vase, "moram te videti danes.
En: "Alenka," he calls within, "I must see you today."

Sl: "S previdnostjo stopi naprej.
En: With caution, he steps forward.

Sl: Kamen za kamnom.
En: Stone by stone.

Sl: Vode ga škropijo, a ne ustavijo.
En: The water splashes him, but it doesn't stop him.

Sl: Veteran njegovih stopinj ga vedno bolj nosi naprej.
En: The force of his determination carries him onward.

Sl: Ko končno stopi na zadnji kamen, se zravna in pogleda proti cerkvi.
En: When he finally steps onto the last stone, he straightens and looks toward the church.

Sl: Alenka stoji na drugi strani.
En: Alenka stands on the other side.

Sl: Njene roke mahajo v zrak, obraz je osvetljen s svetlobo nevihte.
En: Her hands wave in the air, her face illuminated by the storm's light.

Sl: Iskri se jezero, a njene oči so tople.
En: The lake sparkles, but her eyes are warm.

Sl: Matej hiti k njej.
En: Matej rushes to her.

Sl: Noga zdrsne po mokrem terenu, vendar se obdrži pokonci.
En: His foot slips on the wet ground, but he stays upright.

Sl: Ko doseže obalo, ga Alenka objame.
En: When he reaches the shore, Alenka embraces him.

Sl: Oba se zasmejita in zasopeta od napora in veselja.
En: Both laugh and gasp from exertion and joy.

Sl: "Vedela sem, da boš prišel," reče Alenka.
En: "I knew you would come," Alenka says.

Sl: "Ni pomembno, koliko je ovir," Matej odgovori.
En: "It doesn't matter how many obstacles there are," Matej replies.

Sl: "Naša obljuba je pomembna.
En: "Our promise is important."

Sl: "Nevihta se umirja.
En: The storm calms down.

Sl: V vetru počeši listje med sabo, a mir in moč njune vezi sta močnejša.
En: In the wind, the leaves brush against each other, but the peace and strength of their bond are stronger.

Sl: Matej zdaj ve, da je vsak izziv premagljiv, če si ga deliš z nekom, ki te pozna do dna srca.
En: Matej now knows that any challenge is conquerable if shared with someone who knows you to the depths of your heart.

Sl: Sestavita sezname želja in sanj.
En: They compile lists of wishes and dreams.

Sl: Napolnita jih z upanjem.
En: They fill them with hope.

Sl: Ob jezeru Bled jima svetloba svetega Andreja znova prinese mir.
En: By Lake Bled, the light of St. Andrew once again brings them peace.

Sl: Tako začeta z otroškimi sanjami, zdaj močneje povezani, Matej in Alenka vesta, da bodo novi izzivi le del poti, ki jih povezuje.
En: Having started with childhood dreams, now more strongly connected, Matej and Alenka know that new challenges are just part of the journey that binds them together.


Vocabulary Words:

• mist: megla
• hues: odtenki
• shrouded: obdana
• veil: zavesa
• peaks: vrhovi
• glisten: svetijo
• shore: obali
• blanket: odejo
• sentinel: stražar
• embark: vkrcati se
• bond: vez
• storm: nevihta
• edge: rob
• dislodged: zamaknjene
• submerged: potopljeni
• straightens: zravna
• illuminated: osvetljen
• sparkles: iskri se
• slips: zdrsne
• exertion: napor
• obstacles: ovir
• calms: umirja
• brush: počesati
• determination: veteran
• venture: podvig
• embraces: objame
• compile: sestaviti
• challenges: izziv
• journey: pot
• elevated: dviguje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mysteries of Ljubljanski Grad: A Tale of Adventure and Friendship
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-28-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanski grad je sijal pod jesenskim soncem.
En: Ljubljanski grad shone under the autumn sun.

Sl: Zlato listje je plesalo po tlakovanih poteh, ko so se šolski otroci vzpenjali po hribu.
En: Golden leaves danced along the cobblestone paths as the school children climbed the hill.

Sl: Med njimi je bil Miro, zvedav fant z iskrivimi očmi, in Neža, njegova najboljša prijateljica, organizirana in praktična punca s seznamom nalog v rokah.
En: Among them were Miro, a curious boy with sparkling eyes, and Neža, his best friend, an organized and practical girl with a to-do list in hand.

Sl: "Miro, pomisli.
En: "Miro, just think.

Sl: Če se držimo načrta, bomo vse končali v rekordu," je dejala Neža, ko so vstopili v obzidje gradu.
En: If we stick to the plan, we'll finish everything in record time," said Neža as they entered the castle walls.

Sl: Kamniti zidovi so bili hladni, gotovo so skrivali zgodbe preteklosti.
En: The stone walls were cold, surely hiding stories from the past.

Sl: Miro pa je imel svoj načrt.
En: But Miro had his own plan.

Sl: "Slišal sem, da je tukaj skriti hodnik," je zašepetal Neži.
En: "I heard there's a hidden passage here," he whispered to Neža.

Sl: "Če bi ga našla, bi bil najin projekt najboljši!
En: "If we found it, our project would be the best!"

Sl: "Neža je zavzdihnila.
En: Neža sighed.

Sl: "Prosimo, osredotočimo se na ogled.
En: "Let's please focus on the tour."

Sl: "Vodnik jih je vodil skozi dvorišče, kazal jim viteške oklepe in stare freske.
En: The guide led them through the courtyard, showing them knightly armor and old frescoes.

Sl: Ampak Miro ni odnehal.
En: But Miro didn't relent.

Sl: Njegova želja po pustolovščini je naraščala.
En: His desire for adventure was growing.

Sl: "Samo malo se bom razgledal," je rekel tiho, ko so prispeli do stolpa.
En: "I'll just take a quick look around," he said quietly as they reached the tower.

Sl: Neža ga je opozarjala s pogledi, a on je stekel ob stran.
En: Neža warned him with glances, but he ran off to the side.

Sl: Medtem ko je zvonil stari grajski zvon, se je Miro izgubil v labirintu hodnikov.
En: While the old castle bell rang, Miro got lost in a labyrinth of corridors.

Sl: Srce mu je poskočilo, ko je našel prašno, skoraj nevidno vrata.
En: His heart leaped when he found a dusty, almost invisible door.

Sl: Potisnil jih je in odprl.
En: He pushed it open.

Sl: Pred njim se je razprostorila temna, nepričakovana komora.
En: Before him spread a dark, unexpected chamber.

Sl: Stene so bile obložene s starimi zemljevidi in knjigami.
En: The walls were lined with old maps and books.

Sl: Potem pa, ko je želel subiti korak naprej, je s tal zgrnila deska.
En: But just as he was about to take a step forward, a plank fell from the floor.

Sl: "O, joj," je dejal, obupan zaradi svojega nepremišljenega koraka.
En: "Oh no," he said, desperate over his reckless step.

Sl: Neža, ki je sledila njegovim stopinjam, je v tistem trenutku zatopila za njim.
En: Neža, who had followed in his footsteps, stumbled in after him at that moment.

Sl: "Miro, vedela sem, da boš potreboval pomoč!
En: "Miro, I knew you'd need help!"

Sl: " mu je rekla, ko je opazila njegovo zadrego.
En: she said when she saw his predicament.

Sl: S skupnimi močmi sta popravila desko in se nasmehnila drug drugemu.
En: With combined efforts, they fixed the plank and smiled at each other.

Sl: "Se opravičujem, Neža.
En: "I'm sorry, Neža.

Sl: Vem, da sem preveč domišljav," se je opravičil Miro.
En: I know I was too imaginative," Miro apologized.

Sl: Neža pa se je nasmehnila.
En: But Neža smiled.

Sl: "No, mogoče si imel prav.
En: "Well, maybe you were right.

Sl: To bo res popestrilo najin projekt.
En: This will certainly spice up our project."

Sl: "Vrnila sta se k skupini z novo energijo, pripravljena deliti svoje odkritje.
En: They returned to the group with newfound energy, ready to share their discovery.

Sl: Njuna zgodba o komori je postala osrednji del njunega projekta.
En: Their story about the chamber became the centerpiece of their project.

Sl: Miro se je naučil vrednosti odgovornosti in sodelovanja, Neža pa je začela ceniti nekaj tveganja in domišljije v strukturiranih načrtih.
En: Miro learned the value of responsibility and cooperation, while Neža began to appreciate a bit of risk and imagination in structured plans.

Sl: Jesensko listje je še naprej pleševalo okoli njunih nog, ko sta s prijatelji zapustila Ljubljanski grad, bogatejša za eno nepozabno izkušnjo.
En: The autumn leaves continued to dance around their feet as they left Ljubljanski grad with friends, richer for one unforgettable experience.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesenskim
• cobblestone: tlakovanih
• curious: zvedav
• organized: organizirana
• practical: praktična
• cold: hladni
• whispered: zašepetal
• tour: ogled
• courtyard: dvorišče
• armor: oklepe
• frescoes: freske
• adventure: pustolovščini
• labyrinth: labirintu
• corridors: hodnikov
• dusty: prašno
• chamber: komora
• maps: zemljevide
• reckless: nepremišljenega
• desperate: obupan
• predicament: zadrego
• imaginative: domišljav
• spice up: popestrilo
• return: vrnila
• discovery: odkritje
• responsibility: odgovornosti
• cooperation: sodelovanja
• risk: tveganja
• experience: izkušnjo
• growing: naraščala
• unforgettable: nepozabno