Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unraveling the Mysteries of Predjamski Grad
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Na robu skale, kjer pozna pesem vetra pripoveduje zgodbe o preteklosti, stoji Predjamski grad.
En: At the edge of the cliff, where the familiar song of the wind tells stories of the past, stands Predjamski grad.

Sl: Ko se pomladna meglica počasi dviguje, razkriva mogočno strukturo gradu.
En: As the spring mist slowly rises, it reveals the imposing structure of the castle.

Sl: Luka, mladi zgodovinar, je prestopil skozi obokan vhod.
En: Luka, a young historian, stepped through the arched entrance.

Sl: Njegove oči so se iskrile ob želji raziskati zgodovinske skrivnosti.
En: His eyes sparkled with the desire to explore historical secrets.

Sl: Z njim je bila Maja, arheologinja, ki je vedno raje verjela v trde dokaze kot v stare legende.
En: Accompanying him was Maja, an archaeologist who always preferred to believe in hard evidence rather than old legends.

Sl: Njuna pozornost je bila usmerjena na skrivnostni artefakt, ki je nenadoma pojavil v eni izmed skritih sob.
En: Their attention was focused on a mysterious artifact that suddenly appeared in one of the hidden rooms.

Sl: Bil je tam, kjer ni nihče pričakoval.
En: It was there, where no one expected.

Sl: Aktivna domišljija je Luko pripeljala do misli na legendarnega viteza Erazma Predjamskega, ki naj bi nekoč naselil te poti.
En: Luka's active imagination led him to thoughts of the legendary knight Erazem Predjamski, who was said to have once inhabited these paths.

Sl: Prepričan je bil, da je artefakt povezan z njim.
En: He was convinced that the artifact was connected to him.

Sl: "Kaj, če je to dokaz, da je Erazem res nosil tak prstan?" je entuziastično nagovoril Majo, ki je že pregledovala predmet pod mikroskopom.
En: "What if this is evidence that Erazem really wore such a ring?" he enthusiastically addressed Maja, who was already examining the object under the microscope.

Sl: "Najprej potrebujemo dokaz," je resno rekla Maja, z očmi polnimi koncentracije.
En: "First, we need evidence," Maja said seriously, her eyes full of concentration.

Sl: "Moraš biti prizanesljiv do znanosti, Luko."
En: "You have to be lenient with science, Luka."

Sl: Medtem ko sta raziskovala, Luka je sledil črkam, vrezanim v staro kamenino.
En: While they were exploring, Luka followed the letters engraved in the old stonework.

Sl: Odkrižal je staro karto, ki je bila skoraj skrita pred očmi.
En: He uncovered an old map that was almost hidden from view.

Sl: Prepričan je, da bo to ključ do resnice.
En: He was convinced it would be the key to the truth.

Sl: Po drugi strani je Maja natančno analizirala vzorce z artefakta in jih primerjala z znanimi podatki.
En: On the other hand, Maja meticulously analyzed the samples from the artifact and compared them with known data.

Sl: Končno, nekega popoldneva, sta oba dosegla presenetljivo odkritje.
En: Finally, one afternoon, they both made a surprising discovery.

Sl: Lukove sledi so ga pripeljale do skritega vhoda v gradu, ki je povezan z življenjem Erazma.
En: Luka's clues led him to a hidden entrance in the castle, connected to Erazem's life.

Sl: Maja pa je analizirala prstne odtise in potrdila, da starost materiala ustreza Erazmovemu času.
En: Maja analyzed the fingerprints and confirmed that the age of the material corresponded to Erazem's time.

Sl: Dokazi in pripovedi so združili svoje moči.
En: Evidence and narratives combined their strengths.

Sl: Na koncu dneva sta stala skupaj, gledala sončni zahod nad gradom in se zavedala svoje zmage.
En: At the end of the day, they stood together, gazing at the sunset over the castle, realizing their victory.

Sl: Luka je spoznal, da so dejstva pomembna, a tudi pripovedi, ki navdihujejo dušo.
En: Luka understood that facts are important, but also the narratives that inspire the soul.

Sl: Maja pa je začutila, kako zgodbe lahko oživijo suhe podatke, jih napolnijo z življenjem.
En: Maja, on the other hand, felt how stories can bring dry data to life, filling them with vitality.

Sl: Tako sta Luka in Maja dosegla sporazum.
En: Thus, Luka and Maja reached an agreement.

Sl: V skrivnostih lahko sobivata dejstva in miti; in ob pomoči obeh, so se odprle nove poti v zgodovino Predjamskega gradu.
En: In mysteries, facts and myths can coexist; and with the help of both, new paths into the history of Predjamski grad were opened.


Vocabulary Words:

• cliff: skale
• mist: meglica
• sparkled: iskrile
• desire: želji
• artifact: artefakt
• engraved: vrezanim
• archaeologist: arheologinja
• evidence: dokazi
• imposing: mogočno
• entrance: vhod
• concentration: koncentracije
• microscope: mikroskopom
• fingerprints: prstne odtise
• narratives: pripovedi
• meticulously: natančno
• analyzed: analizirala
• hidden: skrit
• corresponded: ustreza
• truth: resnice
• paths: poti
• victory: zmage
• stories: zgodbe
• coexist: sobivata
• historian: zgodovinar
• lenient: prizanesljiv
• discoveries: odkritje
• soul: dušo
• secrets: skrivnosti
• reveals: razkriva
• vitality: življenjem

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Tulips, Coffee, and Courage: A Spring Adventure to Amsterdam
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V pomladnem jutru, sonce je nežno sijalo skozi okna priljubljene kavarne v stari Ljubljani.
En: On a spring morning, the sun gently shone through the windows of a popular cafe in old Ljubljana.

Sl: Mateja in Živa sta sedeli za lesenim mizo ob oknu.
En: Mateja and Živa were sitting at a wooden table by the window.

Sl: Pred njima je bil razgled na Ljubljanski grad in tlakovano ulico.
En: In front of them was a view of the Ljubljana Castle and the cobblestone street.

Sl: V zraku je bilo čutiti vonj po sveže zmleti kavi, cela kavarna pa je bila okrašena s tulipani – rdeče, rumene, rožnate.
En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly ground coffee, and the whole cafe was decorated with tulips—red, yellow, pink.

Sl: Mateja je bila polna navdušenja.
En: Mateja was full of excitement.

Sl: "Živa, morava videti tulipane v Amsterdamu," je Mateja dejala.
En: "Živa, we must see the tulips in Amsterdam," Mateja said.

Sl: Njene oči so žarele, vendar je globoko v sebi bila zaskrbljena glede denarja.
En: Her eyes were glowing, but deep down, she was worried about money.

Sl: Živa je pogledala prijateljico in se nasmehnila, a njen nasmeh je bil nekoliko zadržan.
En: Živa looked at her friend and smiled, but her smile was somewhat reserved.

Sl: "Rada bi šla, ampak veš, da imam veliko dela v službi," je odgovorila in srknila kavo.
En: "I'd love to go, but you know I have a lot of work at the office," she replied, taking a sip of her coffee.

Sl: "Težko bi vzela prosto.
En: "It would be hard to take time off."

Sl: "Mateja je vedela, da je Živa vedno odgovorna.
En: Mateja knew that Živa was always responsible.

Sl: Rada je preživljala čas s prijatelji, a njene delovne obveznosti so ji bile vedno prioriteta.
En: She loved spending time with friends, but her work commitments were always her priority.

Sl: "Razumem te, ampak a ni škoda takšno priložnost zamuditi?
En: "I understand you, but isn't it a shame to miss such an opportunity?

Sl: Mislim, kaj če bi naredila načrt?
En: I mean, what if we made a plan?"

Sl: "Živa se je naslonila nazaj, razmišljala je.
En: Živa leaned back, pondering.

Sl: "Kaj pa glede tvojih stroškov?
En: "What about your expenses?

Sl: Vedno govoriš, kako moramo biti previdni z denarjem.
En: You're always talking about how we need to be careful with money."

Sl: "Mateja se je nasmejala in iz torbice vzela beležko.
En: Mateja laughed and pulled a notebook from her bag.

Sl: "Imam idejo.
En: "I have an idea.

Sl: Naredila bom proračun.
En: I'll make a budget.

Sl: Lahko najdeva poceni letalske karte in za nekaj dni rezervirava hostel.
En: We could find cheap flight tickets and book a hostel for a few days.

Sl: Če se držimo skromnega načrta, bi to zmogle.
En: If we stick to a modest plan, we could manage."

Sl: "Živa je opazovala Matejo, ki je matematično skicirala načrt.
En: Živa watched Mateja mathematically sketching out a plan.

Sl: Občudovala je njeno strast in željo po raziskovanju.
En: She admired her passion and desire to explore.

Sl: "Morda bi lahko prosila za nekaj prostih dni," je končno rekla, čeprav s kančkom dvoma.
En: "Maybe I could ask for a few days off," she finally said, though with a hint of doubt.

Sl: "Pomembno je, da delam na ravnovesju med delom in življenjem.
En: "It's important that I work on a work-life balance."

Sl: "Njuna razprava je bila topla in iskrena.
En: Their discussion was warm and sincere.

Sl: Pogovarjali sta se o svojih odgovornostih, željah, in potrebah.
En: They talked about their responsibilities, desires, and needs.

Sl: Končno je Živa zavzdihnila, vendar zdaj z nasmehom.
En: Finally, Živa sighed, but now with a smile.

Sl: "Veš, prav imaš.
En: "You know, you're right.

Sl: Treba je izkoristiti čas za takšne trenutke.
En: It's important to take time for such moments.

Sl: Gremo.
En: Let's go."

Sl: "Obe sta se nasmejali in kliknili s skodelicama kave.
En: They both laughed and clinked their coffee cups.

Sl: Dogovorili sta se, da bosta skupaj oblikovali proračun.
En: They agreed to create a budget together.

Sl: Mateja se je počutila ponosni, da se bo naučila bolje upravljati denar, Živa pa je našla pogum, da prioriteto da tudi sebi.
En: Mateja felt proud that she would learn to manage money better, and Živa found the courage to prioritize herself as well.

Sl: S tulipani okrog njiju in pomladjo v zraku sta načrtovali svoj vznemirljiv izlet.
En: With tulips around them and spring in the air, they planned their exciting trip.

Sl: Njuna spontana odločitev je združila njuna srca ter združila željo po avanturah s premišljenim načrtovanjem.
En: Their spontaneous decision brought their hearts together and combined a desire for adventure with thoughtful planning.

Sl: Ljubljana je tisto pomladno jutro opazovala s svojim starodavnim čarom, kot da podpira njuno novo poglavje.
En: Ljubljana watched that spring morning with its ancient charm, as if supporting their new chapter.


Vocabulary Words:

• gently: nežno
• popular: priljubljene
• cobblestone: tlakovano
• scent: vonj
• ground: zmleti
• excited: navdušenja
• glowing: žarele
• worried: zaskrbljena
• reserved: zadržan
• sip: srknila
• commitments: obveznosti
• opportunity: priložnost
• pondering: razmišljala
• expenses: stroškov
• budget: proračun
• cheap: poceni
• hostel: hostel
• modest: skromnega
• mathematically: matematično
• admired: občudovala
• passion: strast
• sincere: iskrena
• balance: ravnovesju
• clinked: kliknili
• proud: ponosni
• manage: upravljati
• courage: pogum
• prioritize: prioriteto
• spontaneous: spontana
• ancient: starodavnim

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Serendipity at the Market: A Culinary Encounter in Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljana je to zimsko jutro dišala po svežini in novih začetkih.
En: Ljubljana smelled of freshness and new beginnings this winter morning.

Sl: Centralna tržnica je bila polna ljudi, ki so v svojih toplih plaščih raziskovali pestre stojnice.
En: The central market was full of people, who, in their warm coats, explored the colorful stalls.

Sl: Starejši gospodje so kupovali lokalni sir, mlade družine so otrokom kazale sveže zelene solate, cvetličarji pa so ponujali prve znanilce pomladi – zvončke, ki so se sramežljivo smehljali izza papirnatih vrečk.
En: Older gentlemen were buying local cheese, young families showed fresh green salads to their children, and florists offered the first heralds of spring—snowdrops, shyly smiling from behind paper bags.

Sl: Mateja je mehkobrazno stopala med pisane stojnice.
En: Mateja walked softly among the colorful stalls.

Sl: Njena šefla za rdečo kapo in šal je razkrivala le iskrive oči, ki so pozorno spremljale vsak kos sveže zelenjave.
En: Her chefla for a red hat and scarf revealed only her sparkling eyes, which attentively observed every piece of fresh vegetable.

Sl: Iskala je nekaj posebnega za večerjo, nekaj, kar bi njeno domišljijo razplamtelo v kuhinji.
En: She was searching for something special for dinner, something that would ignite her imagination in the kitchen.

Sl: Prišla je do stojnico, ki je ponujala velike, rdeče jabolke.
En: She arrived at a stall offering large, red apples.

Sl: Poleg nje je stal mladenič z zamišljenim obrazom, prebiral je med rdečimi in zelenimi sortami.
En: Next to her stood a young man with a pensive expression, sifting through the red and green varieties.

Sl: Niko je iskal popolno jabolko za sladico, ki jo je načrtoval za svoj bodoči meni v novem restoranu.
En: Niko was searching for the perfect apple for a dessert he planned for his future menu in the new restaurant.

Sl: Našel se je z izgubljenim pogledom, ko je Mateja ob njem rekla: "Ti dve sorti sta odlični, a če me vprašaš, imajo ta rdeča več okusa."
En: He found himself with a lost look when Mateja beside him said, "These two varieties are excellent, but if you ask me, these red ones have more flavor."

Sl: Niko se je obrnil in srečal njene oči; prvi stik je bil presenetljiv, toda prijeten.
En: Niko turned and met her eyes; the first contact was surprising but pleasant.

Sl: "Poznaš jabolka?" je z nasmeškom vprašal Niko.
En: "Do you know apples?" he asked with a smile.

Sl: Mateja je skomignila, še vedno zadržano. "Rada kuham," je preprosto pojasnila.
En: Mateja shrugged, still reserved. "I like to cook," she simply explained.

Sl: Medtem, ko sta si izmenjevala misli o različnih sortah sadja, sta se začela zavedati skupne strasti – ljubezni do kuhanja.
En: As they exchanged thoughts about different fruit varieties, they began to realize a shared passion—a love for cooking.

Sl: Niko je pogovor popeljal do zamisli, ki jo je imel za svoj restavraciji: "Želim uporabljati lokalne sestavine, da ustvarim nekaj posebnega."
En: Niko steered the conversation towards an idea he had for his restaurant: "I want to use local ingredients to create something special."

Sl: Mateja ni mogla skriti navdušenja. "Tudi jaz iščem navdih danes," je rekla in pogledala proti stojnicam, ki so bile polne življenja.
En: Mateja couldn't hide her excitement. "I'm also looking for inspiration today," she said, glancing at the stalls that were full of life.

Sl: Odločila sta se, da bosta skupaj ustvarila nekaj iz svežih sestavin tržnice.
En: They decided to create something together from the fresh market ingredients.

Sl: Po nekaj hitrih izmenjavah sta se odločila za filirano jabolko z medom in orehi.
En: After a few quick exchanges, they decided on a dish of filleted apple with honey and nuts.

Sl: Niko je dodal še sveži rožmarin iz ene od stojnic.
En: Niko added fresh rosemary from one of the stalls.

Sl: Skupaj sta prepletla svoje ideje in nadarjenost v hipni trenutek ustvarjalnosti.
En: Together, they wove their ideas and talents into a spontaneous moment of creativity.

Sl: Ko sta zaključila, je Mateja začutila sproščeno toplino, nekaj, kar redko deli z neznanci.
En: When they finished, Mateja felt a warm sense of ease, something she rarely shares with strangers.

Sl: Niko je bil navdušen nad njeno odprtostjo za nove okuse.
En: Niko was thrilled with her openness to new flavors.

Sl: "Lepo je spoznati nekoga, ki deli tvojo strast," je rekel.
En: "It's nice to meet someone who shares your passion," he said.

Sl: Svoje številke sta si izmenjala ob obljubi, da se znova srečata v kuhinji.
En: They exchanged their numbers with a promise to meet again in the kitchen.

Sl: Mateja je odšla z vetrom svežine v koraku, bolj odprta za nova prijateljstva.
En: Mateja left with a breeze of freshness in her step, more open to new friendships.

Sl: Niko je dobil nov zagon, vesel, da lahko deli svojo vizijo z nekom, ki to ceni.
En: Niko found new motivation, happy to share his vision with someone who appreciates it.

Sl: Med trgovci in mestnimi vrvežem je vzklila nova zgodba, polna okusa in življenja.
En: Among the vendors and city bustle, a new story full of flavor and life began to bloom.


Vocabulary Words:

• freshness: svežina
• beginnings: začetki
• stall: stojnica
• gentlemen: gospodje
• herald: znanilec
• snowdrop: zvonček
• chefla: šefla
• ignite: razplamteti
• pensive: zamišljen
• variety: sorta
• reserved: zadržan
• passion: strast
• ingredient: sestavina
• inspiration: navdih
• exchange: izmenjava
• filleted: filirano
• rosemary: rožmarin
• talent: nadarjenost
• spontaneous: hipni
• ease: sproščenost
• contact: stik
• vision: vizija
• bloom: vzkliti
• flavor: okus
• bustle: vrvež
• thrilled: navdušen
• openness: odprtost
• reserve: zagon
• market: tržnica
• chef: kuhar

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Market to Magic: Miha's Carnival Culinary Journey
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Sonce je komaj prilezlo izza hladnih oblakov v Trnovem, prijetni soseski Ljubljane, ko se je Miha odpravil na lokalno tržnico.
En: The sun had barely crept out from behind the cold clouds in Trnovo, a pleasant neighborhood in Ljubljana, when Miha set off for the local market.

Sl: Trženje se je prebudilo v živo igrišče, v utripajočem ritmu obarvanih stojnic, napolnjenih z zelenjavo, kruhom in aromatičnimi zelišči.
En: The marketplace had awakened into a lively playground, in the pulsating rhythm of colorful stalls filled with vegetables, bread, and aromatic herbs.

Sl: Miha je imel v mislih eno nalogo.
En: Miha had one task in mind.

Sl: Najti je moral popolne sestavine za pripravo tradicionalne pustne jedi, da bi navdušil prijatelja Tadeja in novo znanko Ano na prihajajočem praznovanju.
En: He needed to find the perfect ingredients to prepare a traditional Carnival dish to impress his friend Tadej and new acquaintance Ana at the upcoming celebration.

Sl: Pust je bil le nekaj dni oddaljen in z njim priložnost, da se Miha poveže z dragocenejšimi spomini iz otroštva.
En: Carnival was just a few days away, and with it came the opportunity for Miha to connect with cherished childhood memories.

Sl: Toda iskanje ni bilo lahko.
En: But the search wasn't easy.

Sl: Tržnica je bila polna ljudi, in marsikaj je bilo zaradi pozne zime težko dobiti.
En: The market was full of people, and many things were hard to find due to the late winter.

Sl: Miha je počasi prečesaval stojnice.
En: Miha slowly combed through the stalls.

Sl: Znotraj se je boril s svojimi dvomi.
En: Inside, he battled with his doubts.

Sl: "Bo dovolj?
En: "Will it be enough?"

Sl: " se je spraševal.
En: he wondered.

Sl: "Bom razočaral prijatelje, ker ne znam pripraviti tega, kar si želijo?
En: "Will I disappoint my friends because I can't prepare what they want?"

Sl: "V trenutku je opazil Ane, mlado žensko z nakupovalno torbo polno okusne zelenjave.
En: In a moment, he noticed Ana, a young woman with a shopping bag full of tasty vegetables.

Sl: Miha se je ustavil.
En: Miha stopped.

Sl: V notranjosti ga je grizlo nekaj skrbi, vendar je vedel, da mora narediti korak naprej, če želi uspeti.
En: Something inside worried him, but he knew he had to take a step forward if he wanted to succeed.

Sl: Odkimaval je z glavo, vendar se je le odločno obrnil k njej: "Oprostite, ali imate kakšen nasvet za to tržnico?
En: He shook his head, but then decisively turned to her: "Excuse me, do you have any tips for this market?"

Sl: "Ana se je široko nasmehnila, in takoj je bilo jasno, da deli ljubezen do tradicionalne kuhinje.
En: Ana smiled broadly, and it was immediately clear that she shared a love for traditional cuisine.

Sl: "Pozdravljen!
En: "Hello!

Sl: Moj nasvet?
En: My advice?

Sl: Iščite tisto, kar je lokalno in sezonsko," je rekla, preden je navrgla: "Kaj natančno iščete?
En: Look for what's local and seasonal," she said before adding, "What exactly are you looking for?"

Sl: "Miha se je počutil lažje, saj se je začel pogovor.
En: Miha felt lighter as the conversation started.

Sl: "Razmišljam o jedi za Pust.
En: "I'm thinking about a dish for Carnival.

Sl: Nisem prepričan, kaj tepka v tej sezoni.
En: I'm not sure what works in this season."

Sl: "Ana je razumela.
En: Ana understood.

Sl: "Veliko stvari manjka, ampak mogoče lahko uporabimo nekaj enostavnejšega.
En: "A lot is missing, but maybe we can use something simpler.

Sl: Kot bučna juha z malo domišljije.
En: Like pumpkin soup with a bit of imagination."

Sl: "Svetloba v Aninih očeh in toplina njenega glasu sta Miha pomirili.
En: The light in Ana's eyes and the warmth of her voice calmed Miha.

Sl: Kmalu sta si skupaj ogledovala stojnico in nabirala sestavine za nov, prilagojen recept.
En: Soon they were perusing a stall together, gathering ingredients for a new, adapted recipe.

Sl: "Tako, to bo zagotovo uspelo," je rekla Ana, medtem ko sta s polno roko sestavin odkorakala proti izhodu tržnice.
En: "There, this will surely work," Ana said, as they walked with their arms full of ingredients toward the market exit.

Sl: Med potjo je Miha delil nekaj spominov na otroštvo, na večere preživete ob pustnih norčijah.
En: Along the way, Miha shared some childhood memories, of evenings spent in Carnival revelry.

Sl: Ana je odgovorila s svojo različico bučne juhe, ki je vsebovala poseben, skrivni začimbo.
En: Ana responded with her version of pumpkin soup, which included a special, secret spice.

Sl: Ko se je večer Pusta približal, je bila Miha poln adrenalina, a tudi nenavadno miren.
En: As Carnival evening approached, Miha was full of adrenaline, yet strangely calm.

Sl: Kuhinja se je napolnila z vonjavami, kombinacija Mihovih in Aninih predstavitev se je zdela kot popolna simfonija.
En: The kitchen filled with aromas, the combination of Miha's and Ana's ideas seemed like a perfect symphony.

Sl: Prijatelji so se zbirali in klepet je postajal vedno bolj živahen.
En: Friends gathered, and the chatter grew more lively.

Sl: Miha je opazoval, kako se jed prenaša med prijatelji, in začutil nekaj, česar prej ni mogel začutiti.
En: Miha watched as the dish circulated among his friends, and felt something he hadn't been able to feel before.

Sl: Ob pogledu na nasmejane obraze je vedel: naredil je nekaj dobrega.
En: Seeing the smiling faces, he knew: he had done something good.

Sl: Povabili bi ga k mizi, k pogovoru, k novim zgodbam.
En: They invited him to the table, to conversation, to new stories.

Sl: To pustno praznovanje mu je bilo več kot le praznik.
En: This Carnival celebration meant more to him than just a festival.

Sl: Bilo je priložnost, da se opogumi, da premaga svoje strahove in odpre srce novim doživetjem.
En: It was an opportunity to muster courage, to conquer his fears, and to open his heart to new experiences.

Sl: Miha si je končno dovolil uživati v trenutku in spoznal, da popolnost ne pomeni vedno popolnih sestavin - včasih gre le za to, da deliš trenutke z drugimi.
En: Miha finally allowed himself to enjoy the moment and realized that perfection doesn't always mean having perfect ingredients—sometimes it's just about sharing moments with others.


Vocabulary Words:

• crept: prilezlo
• pleasant: prijetni
• playground: igrišče
• pulsating: utripajočem
• rhythm: ritmu
• aromatic: aromatičnimi
• cherished: dragocenimi
• combed: prečesaval
• doubts: dvomi
• disappoint: razočaral
• decisively: odločno
• immediately: takoj
• conversation: pogovor
• perusing: ogledovala
• gathering: nabirala
• adrenaline: adrenalina
• components: sestavine
• symphony: simfonija
• opportunity: priložnost
• conquer: premaga
• fears: strahove
• enjoy: uživati
• realized: spoznal
• perfection: popolnost
• sharing: deliš
• moment: trenutek
• uplift: polet
• outcome: izid
• acquaintance: znanko
• lively: živahen

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Blending Beats and Heritage: The Festival of Compromise
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-01-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Zima je že skoraj minila, a zrak v Stari Ljubljani je ostajal hladen in svež.
En: Winter was almost over, but the air in Stara Ljubljana remained cold and fresh.

Sl: Ljudje so se zbirali ob praznovanju Prešernovega dneva.
En: People gathered to celebrate Prešernov dan.

Sl: Ozke ulice so bile polne glasov, smeha in vonja po kuhanem vinu.
En: The narrow streets were filled with voices, laughter, and the scent of mulled wine.

Sl: Mogočni grad je visok gledal dol na mesto, kjer je razburjenje počasi naraščalo.
En: The mighty castle loomed high, looking down on the city where the excitement was slowly rising.

Sl: Sredi tega prizorišča sta stala Nejc in Maja, vsak s svojo vizijo festivala.
En: In the middle of this scene stood Nejc and Maja, each with their own vision for the festival.

Sl: Njune oči so govorile vse – ponos, trma, pa tudi majhna sled frustracije.
En: Their eyes said it all – pride, stubbornness, and also a small hint of frustration.

Sl: Nejc je bil obrtniški mojster, ki si je srčno želel, da festival ostane zvest tradiciji.
En: Nejc was a master craftsman who passionately wanted the festival to stay true to tradition.

Sl: "Poglej te lesene skulpture," je rekel.
En: "Look at these wooden sculptures," he said.

Sl: "Te govorijo zgodbo naših prednikov."
En: "They tell the story of our ancestors."

Sl: "To je res," je Maja odgovorila z mirnim, a odločnim glasom.
En: "That's true," Maja replied in a calm but determined voice.

Sl: "Ampak moramo pritegniti tudi mlajše generacije.
En: "But we need to attract the younger generations as well.

Sl: Glasba, svetloba, interaktivni elementi... To jih bo zanimalo."
En: Music, lighting, interactive elements... That's what will interest them."

Sl: Nejc ni bil prepričan.
En: Nejc was not convinced.

Sl: "Tradicionalne pesmi in plesi... To je naša dediščina.
En: "Traditional songs and dances... That is our heritage.

Sl: Ne moremo je kar tako pozabiti zaradi nekaj novih luči."
En: We can't just forget it for the sake of a few new lights."

Sl: Spor se je razvijal.
En: The argument developed.

Sl: Maja je želela najeti moderno skupino za otvoritveno slovesnost.
En: Maja wanted to hire a modern band for the opening ceremony.

Sl: Nejc pa je vztrajal pri uporabi stare zasedbe harmonikarjev.
En: Nejc insisted on using the old accordion ensemble.

Sl: Zdelo se je, da se ne bosta uspela dogovoriti.
En: It seemed they wouldn't be able to agree.

Sl: Sreča se jima je posmehnila, ko sta izvedela, da Maja namerava spremeniti del zgodovinske razstave brez Nejcovega soglasja.
En: Fortune smiled on them when they learned that Maja planned to change part of the historical exhibition without Nejc's consent.

Sl: Razstava je bila jedro festivala, prikazovala je tradicionalna oblačila, orodja in zgodbo slovenskega naroda.
En: The exhibition was the core of the festival, showcasing traditional clothing, tools, and the story of the Slovene people.

Sl: "Teh stvari ne moreš kar umakniti!" je Nejc vzkliknil, v njegovem glasu je bila jeza.
En: "You can't just remove these things!" Nejc exclaimed, anger in his voice.

Sl: "Razumem tvojo skrb," je rekla Maja.
En: "I understand your concern," Maja said.

Sl: "Ampak, če razstavo digitaliziramo, jo lahko naredimo privlačno za vse starostne skupine."
En: "But if we digitize the exhibition, we can make it appealing to all age groups."

Sl: Razmišljanje je povzročilo trenutek tišine.
En: The thought brought a moment of silence.

Sl: Oba sta vedela, da morata najti kompromis.
En: They both knew they needed to find a compromise.

Sl: Na koncu dneva nista želela, da bi njun spor zasenčil praznovanje.
En: At the end of the day, they didn't want their dispute to overshadow the celebration.

Sl: Po dolgem pogovoru sta sklenila dogovor.
En: After a long discussion, they came to an agreement.

Sl: Tradiocionalne elemente bodo ohranili v razstavi, dodali pa bodo interaktivne zaslone, ki bodo ponujali več informacij in zgodb v digitalni obliki.
En: They would keep the traditional elements in the exhibition but add interactive displays that would offer more information and stories in digital form.

Sl: Koncert bo kombinacija stare in nove glasbe, kjer bodo harmonikarji skupaj nastopili z modernim bendom.
En: The concert would be a mix of old and new music, where accordion players would perform together with a modern band.

Sl: Festival je prišel in šel, pustil pa je trajen vtis.
En: The festival came and went, leaving a lasting impression.

Sl: Nejc je občutil ponos, ko je zaslišal tradicionalne melodije, ki so se pomešale z zvoki sodobnim ritmov.
En: Nejc felt pride as he heard the traditional melodies blending with the sounds of contemporary rhythms.

Sl: Maja je videla radost v očeh mladih in starih, ki so z zanimanjem raziskovali zgodovinsko razstavo.
En: Maja saw the joy in the eyes of the young and old as they explored the historical exhibition with interest.

Sl: Tistega večera, ko so skozi mesto predvajali Prešernove pesmi, sta Nejc in Maja s toplino sprejela svojo skupno zmago.
En: That evening, as Prešeren's poems were broadcasted throughout the city, Nejc and Maja warmly embraced their joint victory.

Sl: Skupaj sta dokazala, da tradicija in modernost lahko najdeta skupni jezik.
En: Together, they proved that tradition and modernity could find a common language.

Sl: To je bil dan, ko sta oba pridobila novo vizijo za prihodnje festivale.
En: It was a day when both gained a new vision for future festivals.

Sl: Nejc se je naučil ceniti inovacije, Maja pa je poglobila svoje spoštovanje do kulturne dediščine.
En: Nejc learned to appreciate innovation, and Maja deepened her respect for cultural heritage.

Sl: Tako sta skupaj ustvarila pristno in vznemirljivo praznovanje – odmev starodavnih glasov v sodobnem svetu.
En: Together, they created an authentic and exciting celebration – the echo of ancient voices in the modern world.


Vocabulary Words:

• gathered: zbrali
• celebrate: praznovanje
• mighty: mogočni
• loomed: gledal
• stubbornness: trma
• frustration: frustracija
• craftsman: obrtniški mojster
• heritage: dediščina
• ensemble: zasedba
• consent: soglasje
• exhibition: razstava
• digitize: digitalizirati
• compromise: kompromis
• dispute: spor
• overshadow: zasenčiti
• agreement: dogovor
• interactive: interaktivne
• lasting: trajen
• impression: vtis
• authentic: pristno
• contemporary: sodobnim
• embraced: sprejela
• vision: vizijo
• innovation: inovacije
• appreciate: ceniti
• respect: spoštovanje
• ancient: starodavnih
• joint: skupno
• broadcasted: predvajali
• pride: ponos

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Snowflakes, Healing, and Hope: Ana's Journey with Jure
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-02-28-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: V zimski jutri je sonce komajda posijalo skozi oblake nad bolnišnico, kjer je Ana ob različnih dnevih obiskovala Jureta.
En: On a winter morning, the sun barely shone through the clouds above the hospital where Ana visited Jure on different days.

Sl: Bil je dan za družinski obisk v psihiatrični bolnišnici na obrobju Ljubljane.
En: It was a day for family visits at the psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Ljubljana.

Sl: Snežinke so padale na zmrznjeno zemljo in Ana je s hitrimi koraki pribegnila skozi glavna vrata.
En: Snowflakes fell on the frozen ground, and Ana hurriedly entered through the main doors.

Sl: V psihiatričnem oddelku je vladal mir.
En: In the psychiatric ward, there was calm.

Sl: Bela, sterilna atmosfera je bila prežeta z vonjem po razkužilu.
En: The white, sterile atmosphere was filled with the smell of disinfectant.

Sl: Le občasno se je zaslišal šepet ali oddaljeni koraki po hodniku.
En: Only occasionally was a whisper or distant footsteps in the hallway heard.

Sl: Ana se je z nervozo sprehodila mimo sestrske postaje do sobe, kjer je bival Jure.
En: Ana walked nervously past the nurses' station to the room where Jure stayed.

Sl: Jure je bil videti bolje, vsaj na zunaj, a Anino srce je težilo, da ga znova vidi doma.
En: Jure looked better, at least outwardly, but Ana's heart longed to see him at home again.

Sl: "Jure," je tiho rekla, ko je vstopila.
En: "Jure," she said quietly as she entered.

Sl: Sklonila se je do brata, ki je sedel ob oknu in opazoval snežni ples.
En: She bent down to her brother, who was sitting by the window watching the snow dance.

Sl: "Kako se počutiš danes?"
En: "How do you feel today?"

Sl: "Dobro," je odgovoril, a njegov glas je bil tih.
En: "Good," he answered, though his voice was quiet.

Sl: Oči so se obrnile k njeni iskrenosti, vendar je bilo mogoče zaznati sledi zaskrbljenosti.
En: His eyes met hers with sincerity, yet traces of worry could be detected.

Sl: "Razmišljala sem," je začela Ana previdno, "mogoče bi ti kratek obisk doma pomagal.
En: "I was thinking," Ana began cautiously, "maybe a short visit home would help you.

Sl: Prišel bi le za konec tedna."
En: You could come just for the weekend."

Sl: Jure je nerodno povesil pogled.
En: Jure awkwardly lowered his gaze.

Sl: "Ana, tukaj se počutim varno.
En: "Ana, I feel safe here.

Sl: Bolnišnica mi pomaga," je priznal.
En: The hospital helps me," he admitted.

Sl: V njegovih besedah je bila negotovost in želja po nekem stabilnem miru, ki ga je težko našel zunaj.
En: His words carried uncertainty and a quest for a stable peace he found hard to achieve outside.

Sl: Ana je razumela njegov strah, ampak je želela, da ve, kako pomemben je zanj doma.
En: Ana understood his fear, but she wanted him to know how important he was to the family at home.

Sl: Skušala je govoriti z osebjem, vendar so bili tudi oni zadržani.
En: She tried talking to the staff, but they were also reserved.

Sl: Predlagali so, naj raje počaka, da bi bila njegova stabilnost trdnejša.
En: They suggested waiting until his stability was more solid.

Sl: Med srečanjem je Matej, eden od terapevtov, opazoval Anino trdno odločnost in Juretov strah.
En: During the meeting, Matej, one of the therapists, observed Ana's firm determination and Jure's fear.

Sl: "Ana," je rekel previdno, "morda bi zdaj bilo najbolje, da ga podpiraš tukaj.
En: "Ana," he said carefully, "perhaps the best thing now is to support him here.

Sl: Dodaten stres bi lahko napredoval njegov problem."
En: Additional stress could progress his problem."

Sl: Ana je razmislila.
En: Ana considered this.

Sl: "Jure, če želiš ostati, bom spoštovala to odločitev," je končno rekla z rahlim nasmehom.
En: "Jure, if you want to stay, I will respect that decision," she finally said with a slight smile.

Sl: "Samo želim si, da veš, da sem tukaj za tebe.
En: "I just want you to know I'm here for you.

Sl: Pogosteje te bom obiskovala, v redu?"
En: I'll visit more often, okay?"

Sl: Jure je z nežnostjo pokimal.
En: Jure nodded gently.

Sl: V tistem trenutku je Ana razumela.
En: At that moment, Ana understood.

Sl: Njena želja, da ga odpelje domov, je bila iskrena, vendar ni bila edina pot do izboljšanja.
En: Her desire to take him home was sincere, but it wasn't the only path to improvement.

Sl: Včasih je podpora potrebna točno tam, kjer si.
En: Sometimes support is needed right where you are.

Sl: Medtem ko je zapuščala bolnišnico, je čutila, da je našla nov način, kako znova vzpostaviti vez med njima.
En: As she left the hospital, she felt she had found a new way to reconnect with him.

Sl: S pogostejšimi obiski je lahko prispevala svoj del v njegovi počasni poti skozi temne predele zdravljenja.
En: With more frequent visits, she could contribute her part to his slow journey through the dark areas of healing.

Sl: Vedela je, da je včasih potrebno biti potrpežljiv in pustiti čas, da opravi svoje.
En: She knew that sometimes patience is needed to let time do its work.


Vocabulary Words:

• barely: komajda
• frozen: zmrznjeno
• sterile: sterilna
• disinfectant: razkužilo
• whisper: šepet
• distant: oddaljeni
• nervously: z nervozo
• outwardly: na zunaj
• sincerity: iskrenost
• traces: sledi
• detected: zaznati
• cautiously: previdno
• awkwardly: nerodno
• lowered: povesil
• uncertainty: negotovost
• stability: stabilnost
• reserved: zadržani
• determination: odločnost
• progress: napredoval
• patience: potrpežljivost
• contribute: prispevati
• reconnect: znova vzpostaviti
• frequent: pogostejši
• journey: pot
• healing: zdravljenje
• occasionally: občasno
• footsteps: koraki
• quest: želja
• firm: trdno
• slight: rahel

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Healing Hearts by Blejsko: A Winter's Walk of Hope
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-02-27-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Mateja je gledala skozi okno majhnega avtomobila, kot bi skušala ujeti tisto redko zimsko jutro, mirno in kristalno jasno.
En: Mateja was looking out of the window of the small car, as if trying to capture that rare winter morning, calm and crystal clear.

Sl: V snegu je bil odtis teme, ki je kljubovala.
En: In the snow, there was the imprint of a darkness that defied.

Sl: Vožnja do Blejskega jezera je bila tiha.
En: The drive to Blejsko jezero was silent.

Sl: Nik je sedel spredaj, mrke volje.
En: Nik sat in the front, sullen.

Sl: Sara je zadaj držala mamino dlan, potrebovala je toplino, ki je, kot otroci vedo, lahko prežene vse oblake.
En: Sara was in the back holding her mother's hand, needing the warmth that, as children know, can chase away all clouds.

Sl: Ko so prispeli, so izstopili in hladni zrak jih je ovil kot bel puhast šal.
En: When they arrived, they got out, and the cold air wrapped around them like a white fluffy scarf.

Sl: Jezero je bilo prelepo, ledena gladina se je svetlikala pod zimskim soncem.
En: The lake was beautiful, the icy surface shimmering under the winter sun.

Sl: Otok z znano cerkvico sredi jezera je bil kot s slike, bleščeč se pod rahlim slojem snega.
En: The island with the familiar church in the middle of the lake looked like something out of a picture, glistening under a slight layer of snow.

Sl: "Spomnite se, ko smo sem prišli poleti?
En: "Remember when we came here in the summer?"

Sl: " je rekla Mateja, skušajoč prebuditi lepe spomine.
En: Mateja said, trying to awaken happy memories.

Sl: "Kako smo se smejali in dirjali po vodi v čolnu.
En: "How we laughed and raced on the water in the boat."

Sl: "Nik je samo zamrmral.
En: Nik only murmured in response.

Sl: Pogledal je stran, oči so mu bile v nekem oddaljenem krajšem spominu, ki ni bil brez bolečine.
En: He looked away, his eyes lost in some distant short memory that was not without pain.

Sl: Sara je stisnila mamin prst nekoliko močneje, kot bi čutila, da je mama v stiski.
En: Sara squeezed her mother's finger a little tighter, as if sensing that her mother was distressed.

Sl: "Vem, da je zdaj težko," je nadaljevala Mateja, kot da bi govorila z jezerom, ki se ni dalo premakniti, "ampak poskusimo najti lepoto v tem dnevu.
En: "I know it's hard now," continued Mateja, as if speaking to the lake that could not be moved, "but let's try to find the beauty in this day.

Sl: Sproščeni, kot včasih, samo mi trije.
En: Relaxed, like before, just the three of us."

Sl: "Začeli so hoditi po poti okoli jezera, glasovi so jim odzvanjali po zasneženih gričih.
En: They started walking along the path around the lake, their voices echoing over the snowy hills.

Sl: Stopinje so puščale sledi, a nikakor ne morejo povedati zgodbe.
En: The footprints left traces, but they could not tell the story.

Sl: Na razgledni točki nad jezerom, kjer je bil pogled na otoček najlepši, se Nik ni mogel več zadržati.
En: At the viewpoint above the lake, where the view of the island was the most beautiful, Nik could no longer hold back.

Sl: "Zakaj se sploh trudimo?
En: "Why are we even trying?"

Sl: " je izbruhnil, njegov glas skoraj se je izgubil med drevesi.
En: he burst out, his voice almost lost among the trees.

Sl: "To ne bo rešilo ničesar.
En: "This won't solve anything."

Sl: "Mateja je tiho stala, vedela je, da srce njegovega sina bije med bolečino in jezo.
En: Mateja stood silently, knowing her son's heart was beating between pain and anger.

Sl: "Nik," je rekla nežno, "vem, da je to vse novo in strašljivo.
En: "Nik," she said gently, "I know this is all new and scary.

Sl: A vedno bomo družina, mogoče nekoliko drugačna, ampak ljubezen nič ne spremeni.
En: But we will always be a family, perhaps a little different, but love changes nothing."

Sl: "Sara je držala roke v zraku, kot bi hotela povezati odtise preteklosti z zdajšnjostjo.
En: Sara held her hands in the air, as if wanting to connect the imprints of the past with the present.

Sl: "Mama ima prav, še vedno nas imaš na varnem.
En: "Mom is right, you still have us safe."

Sl: "Nik je pogledal mater in se zlomi.
En: Nik looked at his mother and broke down.

Sl: "Bojim se, kaj bo s tem.
En: "I'm afraid, what's going to happen with this?

Sl: Kakšna prihodnost nas čaka?
En: What kind of future awaits us?"

Sl: "Mateja ga je objela, in ko se jim je Sara pridružila, so ostali tako nekaj trenutkov, njihova telesa nežno grela ledeni zrak.
En: Mateja hugged him, and when Sara joined them, they stayed like that for a few moments, their bodies gently warming the icy air.

Sl: Ko so končno nadaljevali pot okoli jezera, je bilo med njimi nekaj lažje.
En: When they finally continued their walk around the lake, there was something lighter among them.

Sl: Mateja je med hojo razmišljala, da bo bolj prisluhnila, bolj pazila na tihi jok v njihovih srcih.
En: Mateja thought as she walked that she would listen more, pay more attention to the silent cries in their hearts.

Sl: Nik je našel nekaj tolažbe v maminih besedah in opazoval prelepo okolico z novim zaupanjem.
En: Nik found some comfort in his mother's words and looked at the beautiful surroundings with renewed confidence.

Sl: Dan se je končal ob jezeru, ob vsakem koraku so puščali sledi upanja.
En: The day ended by the lake, with every step, they left traces of hope.

Sl: Čeprav so bili oblaki v njihovih srcih, so se kot megla počasi razpršili.
En: Although there were clouds in their hearts, they slowly dissipated like mist.

Sl: Vedeli so, da bo prihodnost prinesla izzive, a ljubezen bo vedno njihova luč.
En: They knew that the future would bring challenges, but love would always be their light.


Vocabulary Words:

• capture: ujeti
• imprint: odtis
• defied: kljubovala
• sullen: mrke volje
• wrapped: ovil
• shimmering: svetlikala
• glistening: bleščeč
• murmured: zamrmral
• distressed: v stiski
• echoing: odzvanjali
• viewpoint: razgledni točki
• traces: sledi
• burst out: izbruhnil
• scary: strašljivo
• sensing: čutila
• connect: povezati
• renewed: novim
• dissipated: razpršili
• mist: megla
• challenges: izzive
• puff: puhast
• crystal: kristalno
• fluffy: puhast
• layer: sloj
• island: otok
• short memory: krajši spomin
• relaxed: sproščeni
• viewpoint: razgledni točki
• beautiful: prelepo
• footprints: stopinje

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Solitude to Solidarity: A Sailor's Journey at Sea
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-02-26-23-34-01-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Na mornariški bazi Koper je vzdušje napeto.
En: At the mornariški bazi Koper naval base, the atmosphere is tense.

Sl: Matej, svež mornar na bazi, se sprehaja po hladnem pomolu.
En: Matej, a fresh sailor at the base, walks along the cold pier.

Sl: Veter z Jadranskega morja prinaša vlažno meglo, ki ovija vse, kar vidiš.
En: The wind from the Adriatic Sea brings a damp mist that envelops everything you can see.

Sl: Matej je zavit v debel plašč, a hlad ni tisto, kar ga moti.
En: Matej is wrapped in a thick coat, but the cold is not what bothers him.

Sl: Čuti se osamljenega med množico, polno znancev, vendar brez pravih prijateljev.
En: He feels lonely amidst a crowd full of acquaintances, yet without true friends.

Sl: Luka, njegov sostanovalec, je povsem drugačen.
En: Luka, his roommate, is completely different.

Sl: Je živahen in vedno išče družbo.
En: He is lively and always seeks company.

Sl: "Matej, danes gremo skupaj na izlet!
En: "Matej, today we’re going on an outing together!"

Sl: ", reče Luka z nasmehom.
En: says Luka with a smile.

Sl: Matej je skeptičen, a privoli.
En: Matej is skeptical, but he agrees.

Sl: Morda bo to priložnost, da se poveže z drugimi.
En: Perhaps this will be an opportunity to connect with others.

Sl: Skupina se odpravi proti bližnjemu naselju, kjer jih pričaka prijetna kavarna.
En: The group heads to a nearby village where they are welcomed by a cozy café.

Sl: A Matej ne opazi, da mu postrežejo s pecivom, ki vsebuje skrivno sestavino – oreščke, na katere je alergičen.
En: But Matej doesn’t notice that he is served a pastry containing a secret ingredient – nuts, to which he is allergic.

Sl: Nenadoma se Matej začne počutiti slabo.
En: Suddenly, Matej starts feeling unwell.

Sl: Njegov obraz zardevajo in dihanje postaja oteženo.
En: His face flushes and his breathing becomes difficult.

Sl: "Matej!
En: "Matej!"

Sl: " zavpije Luka, ko opazi, da Matej ni več pri sebi.
En: shouts Luka, as he notices that Matej is no longer himself.

Sl: V trenutku se začne panika.
En: Panic starts in an instant.

Sl: Anja, predana medicinska sestra na bazi, je ravno prišla, da se pridruži skupini.
En: Anja, a dedicated nurse at the base, has just arrived to join the group.

Sl: Brez odlašanja steče k Mateju in začne ukrepati.
En: Without hesitation, she runs to Matej and begins to act.

Sl: Njena odločnost in znanje sta očitna, ko hitro izvleče zdravilo in ga uporabi.
En: Her determination and knowledge are evident as she quickly pulls out the medication and uses it.

Sl: Luka pomaga, drži Mateja in ga spodbuja, da ostane pri zavesti.
En: Luka helps, holding Matej and encouraging him to stay conscious.

Sl: Situacija je kritična, a Anja pokaže svojo spretnost.
En: The situation is critical, but Anja shows her skill.

Sl: "Dihaj, Matej, vse bo v redu," ga pomirja z nežnim glasom.
En: "Breathe, Matej, everything will be okay," she reassures him with a gentle voice.

Sl: Po nekaj napetih trenutkih se Matejevo stanje stabilizira.
En: After a few tense moments, Matej's condition stabilizes.

Sl: Globoko vdihne in pogleda okoli sebe, spoznavši, da ga niso pustili na cedilu.
En: He takes a deep breath and looks around, realizing that he has not been abandoned.

Sl: Pozneje, ko se Matej okreva, mu Luka prinese skodelico čaja.
En: Later, as Matej recovers, Luka brings him a cup of tea.

Sl: "Veseli smo, da si nazaj," reče Luka s toplim nasmehom.
En: "We're glad to have you back," says Luka with a warm smile.

Sl: Anja se mu pridruži in na njeno presenečenje ji Matej reče: "Hvala, da si bila tam zame.
En: Anja joins them, and to her surprise, Matej says, "Thank you for being there for me."

Sl: "Matej se zave, da ni sam.
En: Matej realizes that he is not alone.

Sl: Luka in Anja nista zgolj sodelavca, sta prijatelja.
En: Luka and Anja are not just colleagues; they are friends.

Sl: Osamljenost, ki jo je čutil, se razblini.
En: The loneliness he felt dissipates.

Sl: Matej se nauči, da včasih ni slabosti v tem, da se zanese na druge.
En: Matej learns that sometimes there is no weakness in relying on others.

Sl: S tem spoznanjem začuti, da pripada – na bazi in med prijatelji.
En: With this realization, he feels he belongs—at the base and among friends.

Sl: Zimska megla se razprši, svet okoli njega je nenadoma videti svetlejši, kot je bil kdaj koli prej.
En: The winter mist disperses, and the world around him suddenly looks brighter than it ever did before.


Vocabulary Words:

• tense: napeto
• pier: pomol
• damp: vlažna
• envelops: ovija
• acquaintances: znancev
• lively: živahen
• outing: izlet
• skeptical: skeptičen
• opportunity: priložnost
• cozy: prijetna
• ingredient: sestavina
• allergic: alergičen
• flushes: zardevajo
• breathing: dihanje
• panic: panika
• dedicated: predana
• hesitation: odlašanja
• determination: odločnost
• evident: očiten
• medication: zdravilo
• conscious: pri zavesti
• critical: kritična
• reassures: pomirja
• stabilizes: stabilizira
• realizing: spoznavi
• abandoned: pustili na cedilu
• recovers: okreva
• dissipates: razblini
• relies: zanese
• mist: megla

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Frozen Challenge: Racing to Victory on Blejski Jezero
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimski zrak je bil svež in hladil lica Anje, ko je stala na obali Blejskega jezera.
En: The winter air was fresh and chilled Anja's cheeks as she stood on the shore of Blejski jezero.

Sl: Večerni sneg je še pokrival zemljo, a danes je bil posebni dan - tradicionalna tekma s pletnami.
En: Last night's snow still covered the ground, but today was a special day - the traditional race with pletnas.

Sl: Anja je živčno stiskala svoja vesla v rokah.
En: Anja nervously clutched her oars.

Sl: To ni bila samo tekma.
En: This wasn't just a race.

Sl: Bil je trenutek, da najde svoj pogum in spomin na dedka, ki je nekoč zmagal na tej isti tekmi.
En: It was a moment to find her courage and a memory of her grandfather, who had once won this very race.

Sl: Ob Anji sta bila Matej in Katarina.
En: Beside Anja were Matej and Katarina.

Sl: Matej je bil znan kot izkušen veslač, vedno željan zmage.
En: Matej was known as an experienced rower, always eager to win.

Sl: Katarina pa je bila Anjina prijateljica, ki je prav tako tekmovala.
En: Katarina was Anja's friend, who was also competing.

Sl: Zaupanje in prijateljstvo sta bila pomembna, a danes je bila tekma.
En: Trust and friendship were important, but today was race day.

Sl: "Bled danes izgleda čudovito, a nevarno," je rekla Katarina, njene oči so gledale proti zamrznjenemu jezeru.
En: "Bled looks beautiful but dangerous today," Katarina said, her eyes looking towards the frozen lake.

Sl: Anja je prikimala.
En: Anja nodded.

Sl: Ledene poti po jezeru so bile izjemne, vendar tudi zahrbtne.
En: The icy paths on the lake were exceptional, yet treacherous.

Sl: Tekma se je začela in Anja je začutila val adrenalina.
En: The race began, and Anja felt a wave of adrenaline.

Sl: Njeno veslo je hitro pljuskalo po vodi, srce ji je razbijalo.
En: Her oar swiftly splashed through the water, her heart pounding.

Sl: Matej jo je kmalu dohitel, njuni čolni pa sta bila skoraj v enakovrednem tempu.
En: Matej soon caught up with her, their boats almost in equal pace.

Sl: Anja je vedela, da mora nekaj storiti, če želi imeti prednost.
En: Anja knew she had to do something if she wanted to gain an advantage.

Sl: Naenkrat se je spomnila bližnjice.
En: Suddenly, she remembered a shortcut.

Sl: Cesta, ki je bila nevarna, a hitrejša.
En: A route that was dangerous but faster.

Sl: "Moram poskusiti," si je rekla in se spustila v tvegano smer.
En: "I have to try," she said to herself, heading in the risky direction.

Sl: Katarina je zavpila, da naj bo previdna, a Anja se ni ozrla nazaj.
En: Katarina shouted to be careful, but Anja did not look back.

Sl: Led pod čolnom je bil tanjši, srce ji je divjalo.
En: The ice beneath the boat was thinner, her heart raced wildly.

Sl: Materelo jo je, a vedela je, da tokrat mora zaupati svojemu občutku.
En: It worried her, but she knew she had to trust her instinct this time.

Sl: Ko se je vrnila na glavno pot, je bila spet ob Mateju.
En: When she returned to the main route, she was alongside Matej again.

Sl: Njeno drzen korak jo je postavil v ospredje.
En: Her daring move put her in the lead.

Sl: A takrat je nenaden veter potegnil čez jezero, skorajda prevrnil njeno pletno.
En: But then, a sudden wind swept across the lake, almost overturning her pletnas.

Sl: Anja je z vsem svoji močmi držala čoln, globoko vdihnila in našla ravnotežje.
En: Anja held onto the boat with all her strength, took a deep breath, and found her balance.

Sl: S pogledom na cilj, nekaj metrov pred seboj, je še pospešila.
En: With her eyes on the finish line, just a few meters ahead, she accelerated even more.

Sl: Srce in misli so bili pri dedku, ki mu je želela to zmago posvetiti.
En: Her heart and thoughts were with her grandfather, to whom she wished to dedicate this victory.

Sl: Prečkala je ciljno črto ravno pred Matejem.
En: She crossed the finish line just ahead of Matej.

Sl: Vesela in izmučena, je zmagala.
En: Happy and exhausted, she had won.

Sl: Matej ji je čestital z nasmehom, Katarina pa je veselo zaklicala: "Odlično, Anja!
En: Matej congratulated her with a smile, and Katarina cheerfully shouted, "Excellent, Anja!"

Sl: "Anja si je še enkrat oddahnila.
En: Anja sighed with relief once more.

Sl: Spoznala je, kako pomembno je poslušati sebe in zaupati prijateljem.
En: She realized how important it is to listen to oneself and trust friends.

Sl: Dedkova nasmeh ji je tisti večer segel do srca.
En: Her grandfather's smile touched her heart that evening.


Vocabulary Words:

• shore: obala
• cheeks: lica
• gained: dobila
• clutched: stiskala
• courage: pogum
• experienced: izkušen
• treacherous: zahrbtne
• adrenaline: adrenalina
• swiftly: hitro
• advantage: prednost
• shortcut: bližnjica
• risky: tvegano
• overturning: prevrnil
• strength: močmi
• balance: ravnotežje
• accelerated: pospešila
• exhausted: izmučena
• congratulated: čestital
• relief: oddahnila
• dangerous: nevarno
• shouted: zaklicala
• instinct: občutku
• alongside: ob
• daring: drzen
• swept: potegnil
• dedicate: posvetiti
• memories: spomin
• eager: željna
• frozen: zamrznjenemu
• exceptional: izjemne

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Snowfall Serenade: Love Found in Poetic Whispers
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimski dan je bil hladnejši kot običajno, a v kavarni v Ljubljani je bilo prijetno toplo.
En: The winter day was colder than usual, but in the café in Ljubljana, it was pleasantly warm.

Sl: Ljubitelji poezije so se zbrali na dogodek branja poezije.
En: Poetry lovers had gathered for a poetry reading event.

Sl: Svetloba je bila mehka, izza velikih oken pa se je videl sneg, ki je nežno prekrival ulice.
En: The light was soft, and from behind the large windows, one could see the snow gently covering the streets.

Sl: Jure je sedel v kotu kavarnice, nervozno mečkal list papirja.
En: Jure sat in the corner of the café, nervously crumpling a piece of paper.

Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo polno besed, ki jih je želel deliti.
En: His heart was full of words he wanted to share.

Sl: Pogosto se je počutil nerazumljen med svojimi prijatelji.
En: He often felt misunderstood among his friends.

Sl: Pošiljali so mu začudene poglede, kadar je omenil svojo ljubezen do poezije.
En: They sent him puzzled looks whenever he mentioned his love for poetry.

Sl: Danes pa je imel priložnost.
En: But today he had an opportunity.

Sl: Prvič se bo povzpel na oder in prebral pesem, ki je bila osebna in iskrena.
En: For the first time, he would step onto the stage and read a poem that was personal and sincere.

Sl: Na drugi strani kavarnice je sedela Nika.
En: On the other side of the café sat Nika.

Sl: Ravno je zaključila študij.
En: She had just finished her studies.

Sl: Uživa v različnih oblikah umetnosti.
En: She enjoys different forms of art.

Sl: Danes je prišla po navdih.
En: Today, she came for inspiration.

Sl: Hrepenela je po pristnih stikih, ki so se v današnjem svetu pogosto zdeli površni.
En: She longed for genuine connections, which often seemed superficial in today's world.

Sl: Pozorno je poslušala vsak verz, ki so ga pesniki govorili.
En: She listened attentively to every verse spoken by the poets.

Sl: Ko je prišla Juretova vrsta, je stopil na oder.
En: When it was Jure's turn, he stepped onto the stage.

Sl: Soglasje množice ga je nekoliko pomirilo.
En: The approval of the crowd calmed him a bit.

Sl: Globoko je vdihnil in začel.
En: He took a deep breath and began.

Sl: Njegov glas je bil najprej tih, a potem je našel pogum.
En: His voice was soft at first, but then he found the courage.

Sl: Recitiral je pesem, ki je govorila o iskanju pravega doma in ljudi, ki razumejo.
En: He recited a poem about searching for a true home and people who understand.

Sl: Nika je bila očarana.
En: Nika was enchanted.

Sl: Njegove besede so segle globoko v njeno srce.
En: His words reached deep into her heart.

Sl: Ko je zaključil, se je Nika odločila.
En: When he finished, Nika made a decision.

Sl: Premagala je svojo običajno zadrego in pristopila k njemu.
En: She overcame her usual shyness and approached him.

Sl: "Zdravo, Jure," je rekla.
En: "Hello, Jure," she said.

Sl: "Tvoja pesem me je resnično ganila.
En: "Your poem really moved me."

Sl: " Jure je bil presenečen, a njegov obraz se je zmehčal.
En: Jure was surprised, but his face softened.

Sl: Pogovorila sta se o poeziji in življenju, delila svoja razočaranja in upanja.
En: They talked about poetry and life, sharing their disappointments and hopes.

Sl: Jure je zatajil dih in prebral še eno pesem.
En: Jure held his breath and read another poem.

Sl: Besede so bile polne čustev in so nežno pritekle iz njega.
En: The words were full of emotion and flowed gently from him.

Sl: Nika ga je poslušala, vsak verz je bil kot glasba za njena ušesa.
En: Nika listened to him, each verse was like music to her ears.

Sl: Po koncu je tiho rekla: "Razumem.
En: At the end, she quietly said, "I understand.

Sl: Resnično razumem.
En: I really understand."

Sl: "Ko sta sedela skupaj, je bilo, kot da cel svet okoli njiju ne obstaja.
En: As they sat together, it was as if the entire world around them ceased to exist.

Sl: Čas je hitro minil, in oba sta čutila, da sta pravkar našla nekaj pomembnega.
En: Time passed quickly, and both felt that they had just found something important.

Sl: Dala sta si telefonski številki in skupaj zapustila kavarno, zavita v mehke plašče.
En: They exchanged phone numbers and left the café together, wrapped in soft coats.

Sl: Snežinke so počasi padale, ko sta hodila po ulici.
En: Snowflakes fell slowly as they walked down the street.

Sl: Oba sta imela korak lažji kot prej.
En: Both had a lighter step than before.

Sl: Jure je začutil, da ni sam v svojem pesniškem svetu, Nika pa je ponovno verjela v iskrenost in globino človeških vezi.
En: Jure felt that he wasn't alone in his poetic world, while Nika believed once again in the sincerity and depth of human connections.

Sl: V hladu zimskega večera je v njunih srcah sijala nova toplina.
En: In the cold of the winter evening, a new warmth shone in their hearts.

Sl: Začela sta zgodbo, ki je obetala mnogo več kot le skupni trenutek v kavarni.
En: They began a story that promised much more than just a shared moment in the café.


Vocabulary Words:

• crumpling: mečkal
• misunderstood: nerazumljen
• puzzled: začudene
• sincere: iskrena
• approval: soglasje
• enchanted: očarana
• genuine: pristnih
• superficial: površni
• attentively: pozorno
• verse: verz
• recited: recitiral
• overcame: premagala
• shyness: zadrego
• approached: pristopila
• moved: ganila
• breath: dih
• emotion: čustev
• whispered: tiho
• depth: globino
• ceased: ne obstaja
• oppurtunity: priložnost
• connections: stiki
• sincerity: iskrenost
• longed: hrepenela
• wrapped: zavita
• soft: mehka
• snowflakes: snežinke
• lighter: lažji
• promised: obetala
• winter: zimski