Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Discovering Nature's Wonders: Matej's Springtime Revelation
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je stal na robu poti v parku Tivoli, sonce mu je prijetno grelo hrbet.
En: Matej stood on the edge of the path in Tivoli Park, the sun pleasantly warming his back.

Sl: Bil je pomladni dan, več kot primeren za druženje s sošolci.
En: It was a spring day, more than suitable for spending time with classmates.

Sl: Matej je bil po naravi zadržan, a danes je bil njegov cilj drugačen.
En: Matej was by nature reserved, but today his goal was different.

Sl: Želel je deliti svojo strast do narave s prijateljema Ano in Juretom.
En: He wanted to share his passion for nature with his friends Ana and Jure.

Sl: Park je bil poln življenja.
En: The park was full of life.

Sl: Otroci so se igrali, metali žoge in se lovili.
En: Children played, threw balls, and chased each other.

Sl: Odrasli so na klopcah uživali v toplini dneva, klepetali in se smejali.
En: Adults enjoyed the day's warmth on benches, chatting and laughing.

Sl: Vonj cvetlic je polnil zrak, ob vseh barvah pa je Mateju pospešilo srce.
En: The scent of flowers filled the air, and all the colors made Matej's heart race.

Sl: Pomlad mu je bila najljubša.
En: Spring was his favorite.

Sl: Ana in Jure sta prispela, nasmejana in pripravljena na popoldne s prijatelji.
En: Ana and Jure arrived, smiling and ready for an afternoon with friends.

Sl: »Pripravljen?
En: "Ready?"

Sl: « je vprašala Ana, medtem ko je Jure že skoraj odskakljal naprej.
En: asked Ana, while Jure was almost bouncing ahead.

Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil in prvič začel govoriti o svoji ljubezni do rastlin.
En: Matej took a deep breath and for the first time began to talk about his love for plants.

Sl: Prijatelja sta ga pozorno poslušala, kar mu je dalo malo več poguma.
En: His friends listened attentively, which gave him a little more courage.

Sl: »Tukaj blizu je nekaj posebnega, kar vam želim pokazati,« je rekel Matej.
En: "There's something special nearby that I want to show you," said Matej.

Sl: Peljali sta se po vijugasti poti mimo cvetočih dreves.
En: They walked along the winding path past blooming trees.

Sl: Ustavil se je blizu majhne, preprosto videti jaslice, ki je bila redko obiskana.
En: He stopped near a small, simple-looking clearing that was rarely visited.

Sl: Tam, med visoko travo, je cvetela redka roža.
En: There, among the tall grass, a rare flower bloomed.

Sl: Bila je čudovita, žareča v pomladnem soncu.
En: It was beautiful, glowing in the spring sun.

Sl: Matej je previdno pokazal na cvetlico in izrekel njeno ime.
En: Matej carefully pointed to the flower and said its name.

Sl: »To je čudež narave,« je dejal in zadrževal dih.
En: "This is a miracle of nature," he said, holding his breath.

Sl: Ana in Jure sta se sklonila, očarana.
En: Ana and Jure leaned down, fascinated.

Sl: »Nisem vedela, da si tako zaljubljen v naravo,« je priznala Ana.
En: "I didn't know you were so in love with nature," Ana admitted.

Sl: »To je res čudovito, Matej,« je dodal Jure navdušeno.
En: "That's really amazing, Matej," added Jure enthusiastically.

Sl: Matej je občutil navdušenje.
En: Matej felt excitement.

Sl: Njegova ljubezen do botaničnega sveta ni bila smešna.
En: His love for the botanical world wasn't ridiculous.

Sl: Nasprotno, bila je občudovana.
En: On the contrary, it was admired.

Sl: Oni trije so se usedli v travo in začeli pogovor o drugih naravnih lepotah, načrtovali, kje bi lahko še odkrili nove skrivnosti.
En: The three of them sat down in the grass and began a conversation about other natural beauties, planning where they might discover new secrets.

Sl: Ko se je dan bližal koncu, so se vrnili k parku, zadovoljni.
En: As the day came to a close, they returned to the park, satisfied.

Sl: Matej je vedel, da njegov glas šteje, in počutil se je bolj samozavestno.
En: Matej knew his voice mattered, and he felt more confident.

Sl: Njegovi prijatelji so zdaj bolj cenili njegovo edinstveno zanimanje in načrtovali so še več skupnih raziskovanj.
En: His friends now appreciated his unique interest more, and they planned more joint explorations.

Sl: Pomlad v parku Tivoli je prinesla nov začetek tudi za Mateja.
En: Spring in Tivoli Park had brought a new beginning for Matej too.


Vocabulary Words:

• reserved: zadržan
• winding: vijugasti
• clearing: jaslica
• rare: redka
• bloomed: cvetela
• glowing: žareča
• miracle: čudež
• fascinated: očarana
• admitted: priznala
• enthusiastically: navdušeno
• botanical: botaničnega
• admired: občudovana
• conclusion: konec
• confident: samozavestno
• unique: edinstveno
• explorations: raziskovanj
• passion: strast
• chatting: klepetali
• suitable: primeren
• attentively: pozorno
• courage: poguma
• breath: dih
• leaned: sklonila
• scent: vonj
• appreciated: cenili
• conversation: pogovor
• secrets: skrivnosti
• enchanted: očarana
• warmth: toplina
• beginning: začetek

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Peace: Jure's Journey Through Triglav's Trials
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Sl: Jure je stal na začetku poti, ki jo je izbral v Triglavskem narodnem parku.
En: Jure stood at the beginning of the trail he had chosen in Triglavski narodni park (Triglav National Park).

Sl: Spomladansko sonce je mehko sijalo skozi krošnje dreves, ptički so peli in vzdušje je bilo prijetno.
En: The spring sun softly shone through the treetops, birds were singing, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

Sl: Ob njem sta bila njegova prijatelja, Anja in Tina.
En: Beside him were his friends, Anja and Tina.

Sl: Delili so smeh in nosili nahrbtnike s pijačo, hrano in dobrim razpoloženjem.
En: They shared laughter and carried backpacks filled with drinks, food, and good spirits.

Sl: Jure se je obrnil proti njiju.
En: Jure turned to them.

Sl: "Danes je prav poseben dan," je dejal.
En: "Today is a very special day," he said.

Sl: "Pomladi se začnem čutiti kot nov.
En: "In spring, I start to feel like new.

Sl: Potrebujem svež začetek.
En: I need a fresh start."

Sl: " Njegovi prijatelji sta se strinjala.
En: His friends agreed.

Sl: Razumela sta, kako težki so bili zadnji meseci za njega.
En: They understood how difficult the last few months had been for him.

Sl: Ko so začeli svojo pot, je nebo počasi dobivalo temnejše sence.
En: As they began their journey, the sky slowly took on darker shades.

Sl: Pa vendar so se Anja in Tina pogovarjali o zgodbah iz otroštva, smeh pa je odmeval med drevesi.
En: Nevertheless, Anja and Tina talked about childhood stories, and laughter echoed among the trees.

Sl: Jure je hodil v tišini, z mislimi pri preteklem razmerju.
En: Jure walked in silence, his thoughts on his past relationship.

Sl: Obisk v tem parku je bil zanj kot iskanje doma med gorami, kjer bi lahko našel svoj mir.
En: Visiting this park was for him like searching for a home among the mountains, where he could find his peace.

Sl: Pot se je začela vzpenjati.
En: The path began to climb.

Sl: Jure je izbran težjo pot.
En: Jure chose a more challenging route.

Sl: "Lahko je to naša pot, ki nas vodi do novih obzorij," je rekel Anji in Tini.
En: "This can be our path leading us to new horizons," he said to Anja and Tina.

Sl: Odzvala sta se s prikima in tako so začeli strmo pot.
En: They responded with a nod, and so they started on the steep path.

Sl: Jure je zaznal, kako mu napor razbremenjuje srce.
En: Jure sensed how the effort was relieving his heart.

Sl: A ko je pot postala zelo zahtevna, se je nad njimi razbesnela nevihta.
En: But when the path became very demanding, a storm raged above them.

Sl: Dežne kaplje so padale in veter je zavijal med drevesi.
En: Raindrops fell and the wind howled through the trees.

Sl: Anja in Tina sta pogledali Jureta, čakajoč na odločitev.
En: Anja and Tina looked at Jure, waiting for a decision.

Sl: "Gremo dalje," je opogumljeno rekel, čeprav je v sebi dvomil.
En: "Let's go on," he said courageously, though he doubted himself within.

Sl: Počasi, previdno, so nadaljevali kljub dežju.
En: Slowly, cautiously, they continued despite the rain.

Sl: Ko so dosegli vrh hriba, se je nevihta umirila.
En: When they reached the top of the hill, the storm calmed.

Sl: Obzorje je bilo jasno, zlate svetlobe so se razlivale čez gore in doline.
En: The horizon was clear, golden light spread over the mountains and valleys.

Sl: Triglav se je razkril v vsej svoji lepoti, zasnežene vrhove je sedaj obsijalo sonce.
En: Triglav revealed itself in all its beauty, its snowy peaks now bathed in sunlight.

Sl: Jure je stal tam, prepojen z dežjem in solzami osvoboditve.
En: Jure stood there, drenched with rain and tears of liberation.

Sl: Občutil je mir, ki ga je iskal.
En: He felt the peace he had been searching for.

Sl: Zavzdihnil je in se obrnil proti prijateljema, ki sta mu nasmejana dala vedeti, da so poleg njega.
En: He sighed and turned to his friends, who smiled to let him know they were beside him.

Sl: "Na vsaki poti nas čakajo nevihta in obeti.
En: "On every path, there are storms and promises.

Sl: Vesel sem, da sem z vama," je dejal z novim upanjem v srcu.
En: I'm glad I'm with you," he said with renewed hope in his heart.

Sl: Ko so se vračali, je Jure vedel, da bo prihodnost, čeprav polna izzivov, svetla.
En: As they returned, Jure knew that the future, though full of challenges, would be bright.

Sl: V trenutku, ko je dosegel vrh, je našel tisto, kar je iskal – moč, da gre naprej.
En: In the moment he reached the peak, he found what he was looking for—the strength to move forward.

Sl: In v tisti mirni tišini gora je ponovno našel sebe.
En: And in the tranquil silence of the mountains, he found himself once more.


Vocabulary Words:

• trail: pot
• treetops: krošnje dreves
• atmosphere: vzdušje
• laughter: smeh
• backpacks: nahrbtnike
• spirits: razpoloženje
• fresh: svež
• echoed: odmeval
• relationship: razmerje
• searching: iskanje
• horizons: obzorij
• steep: strmo
• sensed: zaznal
• effort: napor
• demanding: zahtevna
• storm: nevihta
• howled: zavijal
• cautiously: previdno
• drenched: prepojen
• liberation: osvoboditev
• sighed: zavzdihnil
• promises: obeti
• challenges: izzivov
• tranquil: mirni
• silence: tišina
• revealed: razkril
• bathed: obsijalo
• peaks: vrhove
• new: nov
• decision: odločitev

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Easter Surprises: How a Silly Mix-Up Led to the Perfect Meal
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Prijetna pomladna sobota je prinesla svež občutek v vas.
En: A pleasant spring Saturday brought a fresh feeling to the village.

Sl: Sonce je sijalo, in na tržnici so se začele nabirati množice.
En: The sun was shining, and the market was starting to gather crowds.

Sl: Mateja je hodila med stojnicami, kjer so se barvite zelenjave in cvetlice mešale z vonjem svežega kruha in domačih dobrot.
En: Mateja walked among the stalls, where colorful vegetables and flowers mingled with the scent of fresh bread and homemade goodies.

Sl: "Bliža se velika noč," je razmišljala Mateja.
En: "Easter is approaching," Mateja thought.

Sl: "Moram kupiti najboljšo zelenjavo za družinsko kosilo.
En: "I need to get the best vegetables for the family dinner."

Sl: " Njen načrt je bil jasen: najti jajčevce.
En: Her plan was clear: to find eggplants.

Sl: Pristopila je k Anžetovi stojnici, kjer je bil vedno nasmejan obraz.
En: She approached Anže's stall, where there was always a smiling face.

Sl: "Dober dan, Anže," se je nasmehnila Mateja.
En: "Good day, Anže," Mateja smiled.

Sl: "Iščem jajčevce.
En: "I'm looking for eggplants."

Sl: "Anže je pomežiknil in z navihanim glasom odgovoril: "Imam nekaj posebnega zate, Mateja.
En: Anže winked and replied with a playful voice, "I've got something special for you, Mateja."

Sl: " Hitro se je sklonil in iz košare potegnil nekaj, kar je videti kot zajček.
En: He quickly bent down and pulled something that looked like a bunny out of a basket.

Sl: Mateja je zmedeno pogledala.
En: Mateja looked confused.

Sl: "Nisem pričakovala, da dobim zajčka!
En: "I wasn't expecting to get a bunny!

Sl: Ampak potrebujem jajčevce.
En: But I need eggplants."

Sl: "Prav v tistem trenutku je pristopila Sabina, ki je vedno iskala nekaj novega za kuhati.
En: Just at that moment, Sabina, who was always looking for something new to cook, approached.

Sl: "Hej, Mateja!
En: "Hey, Mateja!

Sl: Kaj boš počela z zajčkom?
En: What are you going to do with the bunny?"

Sl: " je povprašala s smehom.
En: she asked, laughing.

Sl: "To je noro," se je zarežala Mateja.
En: "This is crazy," Mateja chuckled.

Sl: "Hotela sem jajčevce!
En: "I wanted eggplants!"

Sl: "Sabina se je zasmejala skupaj z Anžetom.
En: Sabina laughed along with Anže.

Sl: "Izgleda, da boš morala pripravljati zajčka.
En: "Looks like you'll have to prepare a bunny.

Sl: Kaj praviš, da bi naredili improvizirano veliko nočno kosilo?
En: What do you say we make an impromptu Easter lunch?"

Sl: "Mateja, zdaj že okužena s smehom, je priznala: "Zakaj pa ne?
En: Mateja, now infected with laughter, admitted, "Why not?

Sl: Poskusimo nekaj novega!
En: Let's try something new!"

Sl: " Tako so se Mateja, Sabina in Anže zbrali v senci velikega drevesa ob tržnici.
En: So Mateja, Sabina, and Anže gathered in the shade of a big tree by the market.

Sl: Iz svežih sestavin so pripravili zanimiv obrok.
En: They prepared an interesting meal from fresh ingredients.

Sl: Kombinirali so zelenjavo, zelišča in - na presenečenje - nekaj smešnih kiksov.
En: They combined vegetables, herbs, and - to everyone's surprise - a few funny mistakes.

Sl: Mateja je spoznala, da niso vedno pomembni popoln načrt in organizacija.
En: Mateja realized that a perfect plan and organization aren't always important.

Sl: Včasih so najboljši trenutki tisti nepričakovani.
En: Sometimes the best moments are the unexpected ones.

Sl: Na koncu so se vsi strinjali, da je bil ta velikonočni obrok posebej sladek zaradi skupnega smeha in spontanosti.
En: In the end, they all agreed that this Easter meal was especially sweet because of the shared laughter and spontaneity.

Sl: Ko se je dan končal, je Mateja odšla z nasmehom na ustnicah, zadovoljna z novim pogledom na kuhanje in življenje.
En: As the day ended, Mateja left with a smile on her face, satisfied with a new perspective on cooking and life.

Sl: Zajček in jajčevec sta se poskusila združiti v popolno veliko nočno zgodbo, in, ironično, je bil prav ta nesmisel tisti, ki je prinesel največ veselja.
En: The bunny and the eggplant tried to blend into a perfect Easter story, and, ironically, it was this nonsense that brought the greatest joy.


Vocabulary Words:

• pleasant: prijetna
• approaching: bliža
• stalls: stojnicami
• mingled: mešale
• scent: vonjem
• goods: dobrot
• approached: pristopila
• winked: pomežiknil
• playful: navihanim
• bunny: zajček
• confused: zmedeno
• expecting: pričakovala
• improvised: improvizirano
• infected: okužena
• spontaneity: spontanosti
• ironic: ironično
• gather: nabirati
• crowds: množice
• laughter: smeha
• perspective: pogledom
• plan: načrt
• perfect: popoln
• unexpected: nepričakovani
• herbs: zelišča
• mistakes: kiksov
• shade: senci
• ingredients: sestavin
• satisfied: zadovoljna
• blend: združiti
• joy: veselja

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring Romance at the Ljubljana Castle: A Medieval Connection
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Na vrhu ljubljanskega hriba se je grad bleščal v pomladanskem soncu.
En: On top of the ljubljanski hrib, the castle was shining in the spring sun.

Sl: Številni obiskovalci so tisti velikonočni konec tedna prihajali na dogodek v srednjeveških oblačilih.
En: Numerous visitors came that Easter weekend to the event in medieval attire.

Sl: V zraku se je čutila mešanica cvetočega pomladnega cvetja in tradicionalnih slovenskih jedi, ki so se kuhale za praznik.
En: In the air was a mixture of blooming spring flowers and traditional Slovenian dishes being cooked for the holiday.

Sl: Tina je stala ob stojnici s starimi knjigami in občudovala prizorišče.
En: Tina stood by a stall with old books, admiring the scene.

Sl: Približal se ji je Anže, ki je ravno končal s svojo predstavitvijo.
En: Anže approached her, having just finished his presentation.

Sl: "Lepo je, kajne?
En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"

Sl: " je rekel, ko je opazil njen zanosen pogled proti glavni površini.
En: he said when he noticed her enraptured gaze toward the main area.

Sl: Tina mu je prikimala.
En: Tina nodded to him.

Sl: "Imaš pravo.
En: "You're right.

Sl: Grad nosi veliko zgodb.
En: The castle holds many stories."

Sl: "Anže je bil navdušen.
En: Anže was enthusiastic.

Sl: "Vem.
En: "I know.

Sl: Zato sem se pridružil temu dogodku.
En: That's why I joined this event.

Sl: To je kratek oddih od inženirskih knjig.
En: It's a short break from engineering books."

Sl: ""Enako," je rekla Tina.
En: "Same here," said Tina.

Sl: "Obožujem zgodovino, še posebej srednji vek.
En: "I love history, especially the Middle Ages."

Sl: "Medtem je Matevž, ki je stal v bližini, slišal njun pogovor.
En: Meanwhile, Matevž, who was standing nearby, overheard their conversation.

Sl: Tudi on je bil strasten nad srednjim vekom, a njegove oči so se najbolj ustavile pri Tini.
En: He was also passionate about the Middle Ages, but his eyes lingered mostly on Tina.

Sl: Poskusil je pritegniti njeno pozornost s smešno zgodbo o templjarjih, vendar je njej srce že začelo biti hitreje ob Anžetovih besedah.
En: He tried to catch her attention with a funny story about the Templars, but her heart had already started beating faster at Anže's words.

Sl: Minili so dnevi, in vsak od njiju je bil tako navdušen nad svojo vlogo, da sta si komaj namenila kaj več kot nekaj pogledov.
En: Days went by, and each of them was so engrossed in their role that they barely exchanged more than a few glances.

Sl: Vendar je Tina čutila, da mora nekaj narediti.
En: However, Tina felt she had to do something.

Sl: Zato je po zaključku enega izmed prizorov pogumno stopila do Anžeta.
En: So, after the conclusion of one of the scenes, she boldly walked up to Anže.

Sl: "Želiš skupaj obiskati kakšen drug zgodovinski kraj?
En: "Would you like to visit another historical place together?"

Sl: " ga je vprašala med odmorom, ko sta bila sama v grajskem stolpu.
En: she asked him during a break, when they were alone in the castle tower.

Sl: Anže je bil presenečen, a vesel.
En: Anže was surprised but delighted.

Sl: "Seveda!
En: "Of course!

Sl: Kje bi začela?
En: Where would you like to start?"

Sl: "Njuna pogovor se je poglobil in sta delila zgodbe o življenju in zgodovini.
En: Their conversation deepened as they shared stories about life and history.

Sl: Tina se je počutila, kot da končno našla nekoga, ki jo res razume.
En: Tina felt like she had finally found someone who truly understood her.

Sl: Na koncu dneva sta si izmenjala telefonski številki.
En: By the end of the day, they exchanged phone numbers.

Sl: Dogovorila sta se, da bosta obiskala več zgodovinskih krajev skupaj.
En: They agreed to visit more historical sites together.

Sl: Ko sta hodila po grajskih stopnicah proti mestni vrveti, sta že načrtovala svojo naslednjo dogodivščino.
En: As they walked down the castle stairs toward the city's hustle and bustle, they were already planning their next adventure.

Sl: Tina je čutila novo samozavest in optimizem.
En: Tina felt a new confidence and optimism.

Sl: Našla je pravi stik in njeno srce je bilo lahkotnejše.
En: She had found a true connection, and her heart was lighter.

Sl: Včasih moraš le pogumno narediti korak.
En: Sometimes you just have to bravely take a step.

Sl: In ona ga je.
En: And she did.


Vocabulary Words:

• numerous: številni
• visitors: obiskovalci
• attire: oblačila
• blooming: cvetočega
• admiring: občudovala
• enraptured: zanosen
• holds: nosi
• enthusiastic: navdušen
• engineering: inženirskih
• Middle Ages: srednji vek
• passionate: strasten
• lingered: ustavile
• boldly: pogumno
• historical: zgodovinski
• delighted: vesel
• confidence: samozavest
• optimism: optimizem
• connection: stik
• hustle and bustle: mesti vrveti
• adventure: dogodivščino
• mixture: mešanica
• scene: prizorišče
• presentation: predstavitvijo
• gaze: pogled
• exchange: izmenjala
• shared: delila
• stories: zgodbe
• castle: grad
• tower: stolp
• bravely: pogumno

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Easter Reconnection: A Family's Love at Ljubljanski Grad
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanski grad je žarel v pomladnem soncu.
En: The Ljubljanski grad glowed in the spring sun.

Sl: Barvite velikonočne dekoracije so krasile dvorišče, kjer so se smejali otroci in uživale družine.
En: Colorful Easter decorations adorned the courtyard, where children laughed and families enjoyed themselves.

Sl: Mateja je stala ob vhodu, občutila je nekaj mešanega - navdušenje in rahlo nelagodje.
En: Mateja stood at the entrance, feeling something mixed - excitement and slight unease.

Sl: Bila je doma za velikonočne praznike, želela je preživeti čas z družino.
En: She was home for the Easter holidays, wanting to spend time with her family.

Sl: Anže je bil nestrpen.
En: Anže was impatient.

Sl: "Mama, kdaj bomo začeli z lovom na pirhe?
En: "Mom, when will we start the egg hunt?"

Sl: " je vprašal, skakaje okrog Nine, ki je pripravljala košaro z jajci.
En: he asked, jumping around Nina, who was preparing a basket of eggs.

Sl: Nina se je nasmehnila in pogledala proti Mateji.
En: Nina smiled and glanced at Mateja.

Sl: "Se kmalu začne, Anže.
En: "It will start soon, Anže.

Sl: Počakajmo, da pridejo vsi.
En: Let's wait for everyone to arrive."

Sl: "Mateja se je trudila povezati s svojo družino.
En: Mateja tried to connect with her family.

Sl: Študij je bil zahteven, počutila se je oddaljeno.
En: Studies were demanding, and she felt distant.

Sl: A danes je želela biti tu, prisotna.
En: But today, she wanted to be here, present.

Sl: Vse okoli nje je bilo polno lepih spominov, toda zdaj je bilo vse drugače.
En: Everything around her was full of beautiful memories, but now everything was different.

Sl: Končno je bila košara pripravljena, in Nina je naznanila začetek lova na velikonočna jajca.
En: Finally, the basket was ready, and Nina announced the start of the Easter egg hunt.

Sl: Mateja in Anže sta se podala na iskanje.
En: Mateja and Anže set off to search.

Sl: Anže je bil hiter in radoveden, pogosto je lovil svojo pot mimo druge otrok.
En: Anže was fast and curious, often chasing his path past other children.

Sl: Mateja je poskušala slediti, vendar je bil Anže prehiter.
En: Mateja tried to keep up, but Anže was too quick.

Sl: Med lovom se je Anže izgubil.
En: During the hunt, Anže got lost.

Sl: Mateja je paniko začutila globoko v sebi.
En: Mateja felt panic deep inside her.

Sl: Dvorišče je bilo polno prepredenih poti in vogalov.
En: The courtyard was full of intertwined paths and corners.

Sl: Poskusila je ostati mirna, vendar je strah narasel.
En: She tried to stay calm, but the fear grew.

Sl: "Anže!
En: "Anže!"

Sl: " je poklicala, iščoč ga med ljudmi.
En: she called, searching for him among the people.

Sl: Razglasili so prekinitev lova, da bi našli izgubljenega fanta.
En: The hunt was suspended to find the lost boy.

Sl: Mateja in Nina sta skupaj preletavali vsak kotiček gradu.
En: Mateja and Nina scoured every corner of the castle together.

Sl: Mateja se je spominjala, kako je Anže užival v skrivanju v skrivnih kotičkih.
En: Mateja remembered how Anže loved hiding in secret corners.

Sl: Končno, po dolgem iskanju, je Mateja zagledala Anžeta, skritega za velikim drevesom.
En: Finally, after a long search, Mateja spotted Anže, hiding behind a large tree.

Sl: Bil je prestrašen, a ko je zagledal Matejo, je stekel k njej.
En: He was frightened, but when he saw Mateja, he ran to her.

Sl: Objela sta se močno, in Mateja je začutila solze olajšanja.
En: They embraced tightly, and Mateja felt tears of relief.

Sl: "Zelo sem se bal," je priznal Anže, ko ga je gledala v oči.
En: "I was very scared," admitted Anže, looking into her eyes.

Sl: "Tudi jaz," je odgovorila Mateja.
En: "So was I," replied Mateja.

Sl: Ta trenutek sta doživela nekaj posebnega.
En: They experienced something special in that moment.

Sl: Skupaj sta se vrnila k Nini in se pridružila preostali družini.
En: Together, they returned to Nina and joined the rest of the family.

Sl: Na koncu dneva, ko so se vrnili domov, je Mateja sedela z Anžetom in delila zgodbe s fakultete.
En: At the end of the day, when they returned home, Mateja sat with Anže and shared stories from college.

Sl: Ugotovila je, kako lahko združi svoje novo življenje z družinskimi tradicijami.
En: She realized how she could blend her new life with family traditions.

Sl: Velikonočni vikend na Ljubljanskem gradu ni bil zgolj lov za pirhi, temveč iskanje povezanosti med družinskimi člani.
En: The Easter weekend at Ljubljanski grad was not just a hunt for eggs but a quest for connection among family members.

Sl: Mateja je našla nekaj dragocenega, kar je ostalo z njo - zapolnjeno praznino z družinsko toplino in ljubeznijo.
En: Mateja found something precious that stayed with her - a void filled with family warmth and love.


Vocabulary Words:

• glowed: žarel
• adorned: krasile
• courtyard: dvorišče
• unease: nelagodje
• impatient: nestrpen
• hollow: praznino
• distant: oddaljeno
• blended: združiti
• intertwined: prepredenih
• calm: mirna
• panic: paniko
• announce: naznanila
• frightened: prestrašen
• embraced: objela
• relief: olajšanja
• memories: spominov
• quest: iskanje
• suspended: prekinitev
• corners: vogalov
• scoured: preletavali
• spotted: zagledala
• secret: skrivnih
• path: pot
• curious: radoveden
• fast: hiter
• hiding: skrivanju
• prepared: pripravljena
• laughed: smejali
• shared: delila
• realized: ugotovila

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Springtime Secrets: Mastering Easter Meals in Ljubljana
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-30-22-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljana je v pomladi najlepša.
En: Ljubljana is most beautiful in the spring.

Sl: Sončni žarki osvetljujejo Centralno tržnico, kjer je življenje v polnem razcvetu.
En: The sun's rays illuminate the Centralno tržnico (Central Market), where life is in full bloom.

Sl: Matej hodi med stojnicami.
En: Matej strolls among the stalls.

Sl: Ves čas se ozira naokrog, vendar ne ve, kje bi začel.
En: He looks around constantly but doesn't know where to start.

Sl: Približuje se Velika noč in želi pripraviti nepozaben obrok za svojo družino.
En: Velika noč (Easter) is approaching, and he wants to prepare an unforgettable meal for his family.

Sl: A kako izbrati prave sestavine?
En: But how to choose the right ingredients?

Sl: Nina hodi poleg njega.
En: Nina walks beside him.

Sl: Živahna, kot vedno, z igrivim nasmehom.
En: Lively as always, with a playful smile.

Sl: "Matej, najprej potrebuješ jajca.
En: "Matej, first you need eggs.

Sl: Sveža, domača," pravi.
En: Fresh, local ones," she says.

Sl: "Poiščimo stojnico z najboljšimi.
En: "Let's find a stall with the best ones."

Sl: " Matej pokima.
En: Matej nods.

Sl: "Hvala, Nina.
En: "Thanks, Nina.

Sl: Res nimam izkušenj s tem.
En: I really have no experience with this."

Sl: "Najprej se ustavita pri stojnici gospe Marije, kjer so jajca lepo razporejena v pisanih košarah.
En: First, they stop at gospe Marije's (Mrs. Marija's) stall, where eggs are neatly arranged in colorful baskets.

Sl: "Pozdravljena, gospa Marija," reče Nina.
En: "Hello, Mrs. Marija," Nina says.

Sl: "Matej, ta jajca so odlična.
En: "Matej, these eggs are excellent."

Sl: "Matej se nasmehne, občutek varnosti ga objame.
En: Matej smiles, feeling a sense of security enveloping him.

Sl: "Hvala.
En: "Thanks.

Sl: Upošteval bom tvoj nasvet.
En: I'll take your advice."

Sl: "Naprej sta nadaljevala med stojnicami z zelenjavo.
En: They continued on to the vegetable stalls.

Sl: Korenček, špinača, mladi krompir – vse je izgledalo osupljivo sveže.
En: Carrots, spinach, new potatoes—all looked astonishingly fresh.

Sl: "Matej, gremo pogledat, če najdemo še mlado cvetačo," predlaga Nina.
En: "Matej, let's see if we can find some young cauliflower," Nina suggests.

Sl: "Ta bo odlična za omako.
En: "It'll be perfect for the sauce."

Sl: "Matej zmaje z glavo.
En: Matej shakes his head.

Sl: "Nič ne vem o cvetači, Nina.
En: "I know nothing about cauliflower, Nina."

Sl: ""Ni problema," pomiri Nina.
En: "No problem," reassures Nina.

Sl: "Samonovolj dobro vidiš, da je cvetača sveža, če listi niso uveli in je barva svetla.
En: "You can easily tell if cauliflower is fresh if the leaves aren't wilted and the color is bright."

Sl: "Končno sta našla stojnico z lepo cvetačo.
En: Finally, they found a stall with beautiful cauliflower.

Sl: Mateju je izbira postala lažja.
En: Choosing became easier for Matej.

Sl: "Mislim, da postajam boljši pri tem," reče samozavestno.
En: "I think I'm getting better at this," he says confidently.

Sl: Ko sta se bližala izhodu, je bil Matej vidno bolj sproščen.
En: As they neared the exit, Matej was visibly more relaxed.

Sl: Vrečke, polne svežih sestavin, so se zibale v njegovih rokah.
En: Bags full of fresh ingredients swayed in his hands.

Sl: "Ne bi zmogel brez tebe, Nina.
En: "I couldn't have done it without you, Nina."

Sl: "Nina se zasmeje.
En: Nina laughs.

Sl: "Saj veš, prijatelji smo tu, da pomagamo.
En: "You know, friends are here to help."

Sl: "Na koncu Matej z Nino odide s tržnice, z občutkom ponosa in zaupanja.
En: In the end, Matej leaves the market with Nina, feeling proud and confident.

Sl: Skupaj sta uspela izbrati popolne sestavine za velikonočni obrok.
En: Together, they successfully selected the perfect ingredients for the Easter meal.

Sl: Matej je postal bolj samozavesten v svojo sposobnost izbire sestavin in se naučil ceniti sodelovanje.
En: Matej became more confident in his ability to choose ingredients and learned to appreciate collaboration.

Sl: Velikonočni obrok bo zagotovo čudovit.
En: The Easter meal will undoubtedly be wonderful.

Sl: Matej ve, da bo na praznik svojo družino navdušil s slastnim obedom.
En: Matej knows that on the holiday, he'll impress his family with a delicious feast.

Sl: Tržnica v Ljubljani ni le kraj za nakupovanje – je kraj učenja in prijateljstva.
En: The market in Ljubljana is not just a place for shopping—it's a place of learning and friendship.


Vocabulary Words:

• illuminate: osvetljujejo
• approaching: približuje
• unforgettable: nepozaben
• ingredients: sestavine
• lively: živahna
• playful: igrivim
• neatly: lepo
• arranged: razporejena
• baskets: košarah
• enveloping: objame
• vegetable: zelenjavo
• astonishingly: osupljivo
• cauliflower: cvetačo
• wilted: uveli
• bright: svetla
• confidently: samozavestno
• relaxed: sproščen
• swayed: zibale
• laughs: zasmeje
• pride: ponosa
• successfully: uspela
• collaboration: sodelovanje
• feast: obed
• appreciate: ceniti
• secure: varnosti
• impress: navdušil
• exit: izhodu
• constantly: ves čas
• experience: izkušenj
• selected: izbrati

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Locked in the Market: A Culinary and Creative Journey
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-29-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Toplo sonce je sijalo nad Ljubljano in tržnica je bila polna živahnosti.
En: The warm sun was shining over Ljubljana and the market was full of liveliness.

Sl: Pisani stojnice na Centralni tržnici so bile polne pomladnih pridelkov in domačih izdelkov.
En: The colorful stalls at the Central Market were brimming with spring produce and homemade products.

Sl: Vonj svežih zelišč in sadja je napolnil zrak.
En: The air was filled with the scent of fresh herbs and fruit.

Sl: Mitja, vedno bolj ekscentrični fotograf, je iskal najbolj nenavaden posnetek za svoj blog.
En: Mitja, an increasingly eccentric photographer, was searching for the most unusual shot for his blog.

Sl: Tatjana, ljubiteljica hrane in izjemna blogerka, pa se je zanimala predvsem za najnovejšega kulinaričnega bisera, ki bi ga delila s svojimi sledilci.
En: Tatjana, a food enthusiast and exceptional blogger, was mainly interested in the latest culinary gem to share with her followers.

Sl: "Mitja, poglej tiste sire," je rekla Tatjana, ko sta se ustavila ob stojnici s sirarstvom.
En: "Mitja, look at those cheeses," Tatjana said when they stopped at a cheese vendor's stall.

Sl: "Ti izgledajo kot čista umetnost!"
En: "They look like pure art!"

Sl: Mitja je že imel svoj fotoaparat pripravljen.
En: Mitja already had his camera ready.

Sl: Njegova pozornost je bila popolnoma usmerjena na iskanje tistega popolnega kadra.
En: His attention was completely focused on finding that perfect frame.

Sl: Tatjana pa je začela z zanimanjem raziskovati različno ponudbo sirov.
En: Tatjana, meanwhile, began to explore the various cheese offerings with interest.

Sl: Oba sta bila tako zatopljena, da nista opazila, kako se je zunanji hrup umiril in se je mrak počasi plazil preko tržnice.
En: They were both so absorbed that they didn't notice how the external noise had quieted down and dusk was slowly creeping over the market.

Sl: Nenadoma je Mitja dvignil glavo.
En: Suddenly, Mitja lifted his head.

Sl: "Tatjana, je nenavadno tiho..."
En: "Tatjana, it's unusually quiet..."

Sl: Tatjana je pogledala okoli sebe.
En: Tatjana looked around.

Sl: Tržnica je bila prazna in vrata stojnici so bila zaklenjena.
En: The market was empty, and the stall's doors were locked.

Sl: "Oh, ne! Ostala sva zaprta."
En: "Oh no! We're locked in."

Sl: Oba sta se spogledala, v njunih očeh mešanica zaskrbljenosti in navdušenja.
En: They looked at each other, a mix of concern and excitement in their eyes.

Sl: Mitja je predlagal: "Poizkusimo poiskati izhod."
En: Mitja suggested, "Let's try to find a way out."

Sl: Medtem ko sta iskala pot na prostost, si nista mogla kaj, da ne bi poskusila nekaj dobrot.
En: While searching for a way to freedom, they couldn't help but try some of the delicacies.

Sl: Tatjana je našla koščke ročno izdelanega sira.
En: Tatjana found pieces of handmade cheese.

Sl: "Namesto da paničariva, zakaj ne bi kar uživala?" je rekla in se nasmehnila, ko je ponudila Mitju kos.
En: "Instead of panicking, why don't we just enjoy ourselves?" she said, smiling as she offered Mitja a piece.

Sl: Odkrivala sta nove okuse, zadovoljna z njuno nehote kulinarično avanturo.
En: They discovered new flavors, content with their inadvertently culinary adventure.

Sl: Nato je Mitja med polnimi policami našel star telefon.
En: Then, among the full shelves, Mitja found an old phone.

Sl: Poklical je varnostno službo.
En: He called security.

Sl: Ko je prišla pomoč, ju je varnostnik prijazno izvlekel iz stiske.
En: When help arrived, the security guard kindly extricated them from their predicament.

Sl: "Vedno pozabimo na slike in uživanje v življenju," je šaljivo pripomnil.
En: "We always forget about pictures and enjoying life," he commented jokingly.

Sl: Tisti večer sta s skupnimi močmi pisala svoja bloga.
En: That evening, they wrote their blogs together.

Sl: Mitja je spoznal, da je užival v opisovanju okusov hrane skoraj tako kot v fotografiji.
En: Mitja realized he enjoyed describing the tastes of food almost as much as taking photographs.

Sl: Tatjana pa je ugotovila, da fotografija lahko povezuje bralca z besedami.
En: Tatjana found that photography could connect the reader with words.

Sl: Razumela sta, da sta našla več kot le objave za blog.
En: They understood that they had found more than just blog posts.

Sl: Med seboj sta delila novo strast in način, kako vsakodnevne trenutke narediti nekaj posebnega.
En: They shared a new passion and a way to make everyday moments something special.

Sl: Tržnica je morda zaprla vrata, a za Mitja in Tatjano je odprla nova pota v njunih srcih in ustvarjalnostih.
En: The market may have closed its doors, but for Mitja and Tatjana, it opened new paths in their hearts and creativity.


Vocabulary Words:

• liveliness: živahnost
• eccentric: ekscentrični
• culinary: kulinarični
• spring produce: pomladni pridelki
• unusual: nenavaden
• frame: kader
• absorb: zatopljen
• quieted: umiril
• dusk: mrak
• creeping: plazi
• concern: zaskrbljenost
• excitement: navdušenje
• predicament: stiska
• extricated: izvlekel
• photographer: fotograf
• artisan: ročno izdelan
• homemade: domač
• vendor: proizvajalec
• scent: vonj
• gem: biser
• delicacies: dobrote
• adventure: avantura
• shelves: police
• content: zadovoljen
• describing: opisovanje
• realized: spoznal
• explore: raziskovati
• flavors: okusi
• locked: zaklenjen
• enthusiast: ljubitelj

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring at the Castle: History and Friendship Unfold
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljanski grad je v pomladanskem času pravi čaroben prizor.
En: The Ljubljanski grad in the springtime is truly a magical sight.

Sl: Mesto pod njim brbota v živahnih barvah, medtem ko drevesa po griču okrog gradu brstijo v vseh odtenkih zelene.
En: The city below it buzzes with vibrant colors, while the trees on the hill around the castle sprout in all shades of green.

Sl: Ljudje so prišli na obisk, nekateri zaradi kulturnega zanimanja, drugi za praznovanje velike noči.
En: People have come to visit, some out of cultural interest, others to celebrate Easter.

Sl: V tem pisanem vrvežu se je znašla tudi Mateja.
En: In this colorful bustle, Mateja found herself.

Sl: Mateja je študentka zgodovine na ljubljanski univerzi.
En: Mateja is a history student at the ljubljanska univerza.

Sl: Obisk gradu je zanjo več kot le ogled znamenitosti; je priložnost, da poglobi svoje znanje.
En: Visiting the castle is more for her than just sightseeing; it's an opportunity to deepen her knowledge.

Sl: A kot vedno, jo lastna sramežljivost drži malo ob strani od drugih obiskovalcev.
En: But as always, her own shyness keeps her a bit on the sidelines from other visitors.

Sl: Njena prijateljica Anja ji je že večkrat rekla, naj poskusi navezati stike z drugimi, a Mateja se je ob tej misli še vedno počutila nelagodno.
En: Her friend Anja had told her several times to try to make connections with others, but the thought still made Mateja feel uncomfortable.

Sl: Medtem je Tadej, sveže diplomiran arhitekt, raziskoval grad in iskal navdih.
En: Meanwhile, Tadej, a freshly graduated architect, was exploring the castle and seeking inspiration.

Sl: Katedrale in stari gradovi so bili zanj kot odprte knjige arhitekturnih zgodovin.
En: Cathedrals and old castles were like open books of architectural history to him.

Sl: Prihod na Ljubljanski grad je bil del njegovega osebnega projekta, v katerem je želel združiti svoji strasti do arhitekture in zgodovine.
En: Coming to the Ljubljanski grad was part of his personal project, where he wanted to combine his passions for architecture and history.

Sl: Voden ogled gradu je šel svojo pot, ko je vodička skupino razdelila v pare za izvedbo ene izmed nalog.
En: The guided tour of the castle was underway when the guide divided the group into pairs for one of the tasks.

Sl: Mateja in Tadej sta se znašla skupaj.
En: Mateja and Tadej found themselves together.

Sl: "Zdravo, jaz sem Tadej," je dejal brez oklevanja.
En: "Hi, I'm Tadej," he said without hesitation.

Sl: Mateja je sramežljivo dvignila pogled in odgovorila: "Hej, jaz sem Mateja."
En: Mateja shyly lifted her gaze and replied, "Hey, I'm Mateja."

Sl: Sprva je bila Mateja zadržana.
En: At first, Mateja was reserved.

Sl: Njeno navdušenje nad zgodovino je njeno sramežljivost postavljalo še v večje središče, ko sta se pogovarjala o arhitekturnih podrobnostih gradu.
En: Her enthusiasm for history put her shyness even more in the spotlight as they talked about the architectural details of the castle.

Sl: Tadejeva naravna neposrednost jo je nekoliko plašila, a sčasoma je začutila, da sta na isto valovni dolžini.
En: Tadej's natural directness intimidated her somewhat, but over time she felt they were on the same wavelength.

Sl: "Ti res znaš tole arhitekturo, kmalu me boš prekosil v znanju o zgodovini," je Mateja šaljivo pripomnila.
En: "You really know this architecture, soon you'll surpass me in history knowledge," Mateja jokingly remarked.

Sl: Njuna debata se je dotaknila neštetih tem, od starodavnih zidakov do guvernerjev 17. stoletja.
En: Their discussion touched on countless topics, from ancient stones to 17th-century governors.

Sl: Vroča diskusija o arhitekturnih vplivih, vidnih v gradu, ju je zbližala.
En: A heated debate on the architectural influences visible in the castle brought them closer together.

Sl: Matejino veselje nad novo prijateljico je razblinilo njene dvome.
En: Mateja's joy at a new friend dispelled her doubts.

Sl: "Veš kaj," je na koncu rekla Mateja z mnogo več samozavesti, "morda bi lahko skupaj raziskala še nekaj zgodovinskih mest v Sloveniji.
En: "You know what," Mateja finally said with much more confidence, "maybe we could explore some more historical sites in Slovenia together.

Sl: Pomlad je odličen čas za oglede." Tadej se je široko nasmejal in prikimal.
En: Spring is a great time for tours." Tadej smiled broadly and nodded.

Sl: "Seveda! To bi bilo odlično."
En: "Of course! That would be great."

Sl: Ko sta zapustila grad, je Mateja začutila novo pridobljeno samozavest.
En: As they left the castle, Mateja felt a newfound confidence.

Sl: Spoznala je, da socialni stiki niso tako strašljivi, kot si je mislila.
En: She realized that social interactions weren't as scary as she had thought.

Sl: V objemu spomladanskega sonca, z novo prijateljico ob strani, je Mateja vedela, da bo njena pot zdaj drugačna.
En: In the embrace of the spring sun, with a new friend by her side, Mateja knew her path would now be different.


Vocabulary Words:

• magical: čaroben
• sight: prizor
• buzzes: brbota
• vibrant: živahnih
• cultural: kulturnega
• interest: zanimanja
• celebrate: praznovanje
• bustle: vrvežu
• shyness: sramežljivost
• sidelines: strani
• uncomfortable: nelagodno
• graduated: diplomiran
• seeking: iskal
• inspiration: navdih
• cathedrals: katedrale
• hesitation: oklevanja
• reserved: zadržana
• enthusiasm: navdušenje
• spotlight: središče
• intimidated: plašila
• wavelength: valovni dolžini
• surpass: prekosil
• countless: neštetih
• heated debate: vroča diskusija
• influences: vplivih
• dispelling: razblinilo
• confidence: samozavesti
• interactions: stiki
• scary: strašljivi
• embrace: objemu

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery Blooms: Discovering Secrets in Triglav Park
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-27-22-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Triglavski narodni park je bil prebujen iz zimskega spanja.
En: Triglavski narodni park had awoken from its winter slumber.

Sl: Snežna odeja se je počasi topila, male potočke so žuboreli ob poti.
En: The snow cover was slowly melting, and small streams babbled alongside the path.

Sl: Zrak je bil hladen in čist, nebo pa brez oblačka.
En: The air was cold and clean, with a cloudless sky.

Sl: Mateja je hodila z Juretom, predstavljajoč si cvetlico, ki si jo je želela videti.
En: Mateja was walking with Jure, imagining the flower she wanted to see.

Sl: Govorilo se je, da cveti le nekaj dni v zgodnji pomladi.
En: It was said to bloom for only a few days in early spring.

Sl: "Jure, katera smer vodi do doline Bogatin?
En: "Jure, which way leads to Bogatin valley?"

Sl: " je vprašala Mateja, gledajoč njen vodnik za planinske poti.
En: asked Mateja, looking at her hiking trail guide.

Sl: Jure, vedno bolj sproščen pri tovrstnih podvigih, je dvignil ramena.
En: Jure, increasingly relaxed with such ventures, shrugged.

Sl: "Verjetno po tej poti," je odgovoril, kažoč na ozko stezo.
En: "Probably down this path," he replied, pointing to a narrow trail.

Sl: Mateja je bila polna pričakovanja.
En: Mateja was full of anticipation.

Sl: Kot amaterska botaničarka je oboževala skrivnosti narave.
En: As an amateur botanist, she loved the mysteries of nature.

Sl: Jure, Matejin prijatelj iz otroštva, je bil njen zvesti spremljevalec.
En: Jure, Mateja's childhood friend, was her faithful companion.

Sl: Bolj je cenil svež zrak in družbo Mateje, kot pa iskanje redkih rastlin.
En: He appreciated the fresh air and Mateja’s company more than searching for rare plants.

Sl: Pot jih je vodila v gozd.
En: The path led them into the forest.

Sl: Tla so bila mokra zaradi snega, ki se je talil.
En: The ground was wet from the melting snow.

Sl: Ostanki zime so se skrivaše v sencah visokih smrek.
En: Remnants of winter hid in the shadows of tall spruces.

Sl: Hodila sta previdno, saj je bila pot spolzka in nezanesljiva.
En: They walked carefully, as the path was slippery and unreliable.

Sl: "Mateja, pot je nevarna," je opozoril Jure.
En: "Mateja, the path is dangerous," warned Jure.

Sl: A Mateja je bila odločna.
En: But Mateja was determined.

Sl: "Cvetlica je tam in hočem jo videti," je rekla, neustrašna pred izzivi.
En: "The flower is there, and I want to see it," she said, fearless in the face of challenges.

Sl: Jure se je usedel na kamen.
En: Jure sat down on a rock.

Sl: "Prav, pojdiva naprej, a previdno," je dodal z rahlim nasmehom.
En: "Alright, let's go on, but carefully," he added with a slight smile.

Sl: Ko sta hodila naprej, je nenadoma Mateja opazila nekaj nenavadnega.
En: As they walked further, Mateja suddenly noticed something unusual.

Sl: Med gosto zaraščenimi grmi je bila stara izklesana kamnita plošča.
En: Among the densely overgrown bushes was an old carved stone slab.

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

Sl: " je vzkliknila.
En: she exclaimed.

Sl: Kamnina je bila prekrita z nenavadnimi simboli.
En: The stone was covered with strange symbols.

Sl: Niti Mateja niti Jure nista mogla ugotoviti, kaj pomenijo.
En: Neither Mateja nor Jure could figure out what they meant.

Sl: "To je neverjetno," je rekla Mateja, očarana nad skrivnostjo.
En: "This is amazing," said Mateja, enchanted by the mystery.

Sl: A Jure je bil skeptičen.
En: But Jure was skeptical.

Sl: "Ne moremo tu ostati.
En: "We can't stay here.

Sl: Vreme se lahko hitro spremeni," je opozoril, gledajoč oblake, ki so se začeli zbirati na obzorju.
En: The weather can change quickly," he warned, watching clouds that began to gather on the horizon.

Sl: Mateja je bila razpeta med željo po odkrivanju in varnostjo.
En: Mateja was torn between her desire for discovery and safety.

Sl: "Še malo, prosim," je zaprosila Jureta.
En: "Just a little longer, please," she pleaded with Jure.

Sl: Rekel je "dobro," a pazljivo.
En: He said "okay," but cautiously.

Sl: Kmalu sta prišla do male planote.
En: Soon they reached a small plateau.

Sl: Mateja je vzkliknila z veseljem.
En: Mateja shouted with joy.

Sl: Pred njima je rasla redka cvetlica.
En: In front of them grew the rare flower.

Sl: "Kako lepa je!
En: "How beautiful it is!"

Sl: " je rekla, izvlečejoč zvezek in pero, da bi jo narisala.
En: she said, pulling out a notebook and pen to draw it.

Sl: A vreme se je hitro poslabšalo.
En: But the weather quickly worsened.

Sl: Močan veter je začel pihati skozi smreke.
En: A strong wind began to blow through the spruces.

Sl: Jure je začutil hlad in rekel, "čas je, da greva nazaj.
En: Jure felt the chill and said, "it's time to head back."

Sl: " Mateja je vedela, da ima prav.
En: Mateja knew he was right.

Sl: Ko sta se vračala, si je Mateja ogledovala skrito kamnino.
En: As they returned, Mateja kept glancing at the hidden stone.

Sl: Ni mogla razumeti njenega pomena, a v njej je zbudila radovednost.
En: She couldn't understand its meaning, but it sparked her curiosity.

Sl: Gotovo je imela neko starejšo zgodovino.
En: Surely, it had some older history.

Sl: Prispela sta nazaj, varna pred nevihto.
En: They arrived back safely before the storm.

Sl: Mateja je čutila mešane občutke.
En: Mateja felt mixed emotions.

Sl: "Hvala, Jure," je rekla, cenijoč njegovo podporo.
En: "Thank you, Jure," she said, appreciating his support.

Sl: Jure je pokimal, nasmejan, zdaj bolj poln zanimanja za zgodbe v naravi.
En: Jure nodded, smiling, now more intrigued by the stories in nature.

Sl: Oba sta vedela, da sta naletela na skrivnost Triglavskega parka, ki bo še naprej vznemirjala njihovo domišljijo.
En: Both knew they had stumbled upon a mystery of the Triglav park that would continue to stir their imagination.

Sl: In nekega dne bosta poiskala odgovore, skupaj, kot vedno.
En: And one day, they would seek the answers together, as always.


Vocabulary Words:

• awoken: prebujen
• slumber: spanje
• cover: odeja
• babbled: žuboreli
• imagining: predstavljajoč
• bloom: cveto
• anticipation: pričakovanje
• ventures: podvigi
• faithful: zvesti
• companion: spremljevalec
• remnants: ostanki
• slippery: spolzka
• unreliable: nezanesljiva
• determined: odločna
• challenges: izzivi
• unusual: neobičajna
• overgrown: zaraščenimi
• carved: izklesana
• slab: plošča
• enchanted: očarana
• skeptical: skeptičen
• horizon: obzorje
• torn: razpeta
• plateau: planota
• rare: redka
• worsened: poslabšalo
• chill: hlad
• curiosity: radovednost
• figure out: ugotoviti
• sparked: zbudila

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unexpected Bonds: A Hike Through Karavanke's Surprising Beauty
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-26-22-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je zjutraj v Kimovcih parkiral avto.
En: Matej parked the car in Kimovci in the morning.

Sl: Pogledal je nebo.
En: He looked at the sky.

Sl: Bilo je jasno, lepe modre barve brez oblaka.
En: It was clear, a beautiful blue color without a cloud.

Sl: Popoln dan za pohod v Karavankah.
En: A perfect day for a hike in the Karavanke mountains.

Sl: Matej je ljubil mir, ki ga je našel v gorah.
En: Matej loved the peace he found in the mountains.

Sl: Njegovo delo je bilo stresno in hrupno, in planine so bile njegov pobeg.
En: His work was stressful and noisy, and the mountains were his escape.

Sl: Anja je že od jutra hodila po poti.
En: Anja had been walking the trail since morning.

Sl: Bila je navdušena fotografinja.
En: She was an enthusiastic photographer.

Sl: Pomlad je želela ujeti v vsej svoji lepoti.
En: She wanted to capture spring in all its beauty.

Sl: Cvetlice, ki so šele začele cveteti, so bile njej drage.
En: The flowers just beginning to bloom were dear to her.

Sl: Njena torba je bila polna fotoaparata in leč.
En: Her bag was full of a camera and lenses.

Sl: Ko sta se poti Mateja in Anje srečali, je bil Matej presenečen.
En: When Matej's and Anja's paths met, Matej was surprised.

Sl: Pomislil je, da bo njen pogovor pokvaril njegov mir.
En: He thought her conversation would spoil his peace.

Sl: Anja ga je prijazno pozdravila in vprašala, če pozna kakšen dober kraj za fotografiranje.
En: Anja greeted him kindly and asked if he knew any good spots for photography.

Sl: Matej je bil sprva zadržan, a ji je odgovoril.
En: Matej was initially reserved but replied to her.

Sl: "Gor na sedlu imaš lep razgled," je rekel.
En: "Up at the pass, you have a beautiful view," he said.

Sl: Pokrajina Karavank je bila čudovita.
En: The landscape of the Karavanke was wonderful.

Sl: Zeleni griči, strmi vrhovi, cvetlične trate.
En: Green hills, steep peaks, flower-covered meadows.

Sl: Anja se je ustavljala vsakih nekaj metrov, da bi fotografirala.
En: Anja stopped every few meters to take photographs.

Sl: Matej je bil potrpežljiv ob njenem tempu.
En: Matej was patient with her pace.

Sl: Nato pa je prišlo presenečenje.
En: Then came the surprise.

Sl: Nenaden sneg je zajel pokrajino.
En: Sudden snow engulfed the landscape.

Sl: Mataj je povzdignil glas, "Morava biti previdna.
En: Matej raised his voice, "We must be careful.

Sl: Pot je zdaj nevarna.
En: The trail is dangerous now."

Sl: " Anja se je strinjala, a bila je razočarana.
En: Anja agreed but was disappointed.

Sl: Še ni imela popolne slike.
En: She hadn't yet captured the perfect picture.

Sl: Ko je sneg postal gostejši, sta se odločila, da je varneje vrniti se nazaj.
En: As the snow thickened, they decided it was safer to turn back.

Sl: Matej je Anji pomagal prek spolzkih delov poti.
En: Matej helped Anja over the slippery parts of the path.

Sl: Kmalu ju je zajela megla.
En: Soon, fog enveloped them.

Sl: "Skupaj morava najti pot," je odločil Matej samozavestno.
En: "We must find the way together," Matej decided confidently.

Sl: Anja mu je sledila, zanašajoč se na njegovo izkušnjo.
En: Anja followed him, relying on his experience.

Sl: Njegova mirnost ji je pomagala pri premagovanju strahu.
En: His calmness helped her overcome her fear.

Sl: Ko sta prišla na nižje, manj nevarno območje, se je megla razkadila.
En: When they reached a lower, less dangerous area, the fog dispersed.

Sl: Anja je hitro vzela svoj fotoaparat.
En: Anja quickly took out her camera.

Sl: Megleni razgledi so bili lepši, kot si je lahko predstavljala.
En: The misty views were more beautiful than she had imagined.

Sl: Pritisnila je na sprožilec, in toplina končnega sonca je obarvala njen obraz in slike.
En: She pressed the shutter, and the warmth of the setting sun colored her face and the pictures.

Sl: Ko sta se vrnila na izhodišče, sta bila utrujena, vendar zadovoljna.
En: When they returned to the starting point, they were tired but satisfied.

Sl: Matej je pogledal Anjo, nasmehnil se je.
En: Matej looked at Anja and smiled.

Sl: »Včasih družba ni tako slaba,« je priznal.
En: "Sometimes company isn't so bad," he admitted.

Sl: Anja mu je prikimala, veselo kažeč svoje posnetke.
En: Anja nodded, happily showing her shots.

Sl: Čudno, kako se vse lahko obrne na bolje.
En: It's strange how things can turn for the better.

Sl: Pot domov je bila tiha, toda prijateljska.
En: The way home was quiet, yet friendly.

Sl: Matej in Anja sta od danes naprej razumela, kako nepredvidljiva narava lahko poveže popolne tujce in kako lahko lepoto najdeš tudi, ko je ne pričakuješ.
En: Matej and Anja now understood how unpredictable nature can bring complete strangers together and how you can find beauty even when you don't expect it.


Vocabulary Words:

• clear: jasno
• peace: mir
• stressful: stresno
• enthusiastic: navdušena
• capture: ujeti
• bloom: cveteti
• greeted: pozdravila
• reserved: zadržan
• landscape: pokrajina
• peaks: vrhovi
• meadows: trate
• engulfed: zajel
• slippery: spolzkih
• fog: megla
• enveloped: zajela
• calmness: mirnost
• dispersed: razkadila
• shutter: sprožilec
• warmth: toplina
• satisfied: zadovoljna
• admitted: priznal
• unpredictable: nepredvidljiva
• strangers: tujce
• path: pot
• surprise: presenečenje
• dangerous: nevarna
• experience: izkušnjo
• overcome: premagovanje
• strange: čudno
• imagine: predstavljala