Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Love's Icy Dawn: A Serendipitous Encounter at Blejsko Lake
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimsko jutro je prineslo svež zrak in tišino okoli Blejskega jezera.
En: A winter morning brought fresh air and silence around Blejsko jezero.

Sl: Vse je bilo pokrito s snegom, ki je odseval nežno svetlobo z jasno modrega neba.
En: Everything was covered with snow, reflecting gentle light from the clear blue sky.

Sl: Tomaž je stopal po poti, odet v topel plašč in skrbno opazoval zamrznjeno jezero.
En: Tomaž walked along the path, wrapped in a warm coat, carefully observing the frozen lake.

Sl: Bil je sam, v mislih zatopljen v zadnje mesece svojega življenja.
En: He was alone, absorbed in thoughts of the past months of his life.

Sl: Po težkem razhodu si je želel novega začetka.
En: After a tough breakup, he longed for a new beginning.

Sl: Na drugi strani poti je hodila Maja.
En: On the other side of the path, Maja was walking.

Sl: Bila je živčna in utrujena od svojega zahtevnega dela v mestu.
En: She was nervous and tired from her demanding job in the city.

Sl: Prišla je na Bled, da najde mir in razmisli o svoji prihodnosti.
En: She came to Bled to find peace and think about her future.

Sl: Maja je občudovala lepoto pokrajine okoli sebe, a v njej je bilo skrito nemalo dvomov.
En: Maja admired the beauty of the landscape around her, but there were quite a few doubts hidden within her.

Sl: Ko sta se njuni poti prepletli, sta na kratko izmenjala poglede.
En: When their paths crossed, they briefly exchanged glances.

Sl: Oba sta se počutila nekoliko zmedena, prepletena s svojimi mislimi in občutji.
En: Both felt somewhat confused, intertwined with their thoughts and feelings.

Sl: Tomaž je zbral pogum in se odločil, da nagovori Majo.
En: Tomaž gathered courage and decided to speak to Maja.

Sl: "Živjo," je rekel sramežljivo.
En: "Hi," he said shyly.

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

Sl: Maja je za trenutek oklevala.
En: Maja hesitated for a moment.

Sl: A čutila je, da bi ji družba morda koristila.
En: But she felt that company might be good for her.

Sl: Odgovorila mu je z nasmeškom: "Res je.
En: She replied with a smile: "It really is.

Sl: Pozimi ima jezero poseben čar."
En: The lake has a special charm in winter."

Sl: Skupaj sta nadaljevala pot ob jezeru.
En: Together they continued along the lake.

Sl: Oba sta bila spočetka tiha, a narava ju je pomirjala.
En: Initially, both were silent, but nature calmed them.

Sl: Kmalu sta prispela do majhne kavarne, kjer so dišale po cimu nasrečene skodelice kuhanega vina.
En: Soon, they arrived at a small café, where cups of mulled wine scented with cinnamon warmed the air.

Sl: Tomaž je predlagal, da si vzameta kratek odmor.
En: Tomaž suggested they take a short break.

Sl: Maja se je strinjala.
En: Maja agreed.

Sl: Vonj in toplina pijače sta jima ogrela dušo.
En: The aroma and warmth of the drink warmed their spirits.

Sl: Sedla sta za majhno mizo ob oknu in opazovala, kako sneg nežno pada na tla.
En: They sat at a small table by the window, watching the snow gently fall to the ground.

Sl: "Zakaj si tu?" je Tomaž vprašal, medtem ko je opazoval Majo.
En: "Why are you here?" Tomaž asked while observing Maja.

Sl: Spodbudna prijaznost ga je prepričala, da ji zaupa.
En: Encouraged by his kindness, she was convinced to confide in him.

Sl: Povedala mu je o stresu v službi. O občutku izgubljenosti, ki jo je privedel sem.
En: She told him about the stress at work, about the feeling of being lost that led her here.

Sl: Tomaž ji je nato razkril svojo zgodbo, o svoji želji po novem življenju po srčnem razočaranju.
En: Tomaž, in turn, revealed his story, his desire for a new life after a heartbreak.

Sl: Občutek srečnosti se je počasi začel širiti med njima.
En: A feeling of happiness slowly began to spread between them.

Sl: Naključno srečanje pa je postalo nekaj več.
En: The chance meeting turned into something more.

Sl: Navdihovala sta drug drugega.
En: They inspired each other.

Sl: Oba sta spoznala, da nista sama v svojih težavah.
En: Both realized they were not alone in their troubles.

Sl: Ko sta se ločila, sta se dogovorila, da se bosta ponovno srečala.
En: When they parted, they agreed to meet again.

Sl: Tomaž je končno začutil, da se je začel odpirati novim možnostim in ljudem.
En: Tomaž finally felt that he was beginning to open up to new possibilities and people.

Sl: Maja je pa našla novo jasnost in mir glede svojih življenjskih odločitev.
En: Meanwhile, Maja found new clarity and peace regarding her life decisions.

Sl: Blejsko jezero je zdaj nosilo nov pomen – kraj začetkov in upanja.
En: Blejsko jezero now held a new meaning—a place of beginnings and hope.


Vocabulary Words:

• fresh: svež
• silence: tišina
• reflection: odseval
• wrapped: odet
• frozen: zamrznjeno
• absorbed: zatopljen
• breakup: razhod
• demanding: zahtevnega
• admire: občudovala
• landscape: pokrajine
• doubts: dvomov
• exchanged: izmenjala
• confused: zmedena
• intertwined: prepletena
• courage: pogum
• hesitated: oklevala
• charm: čar
• mulled wine: kuhanega vina
• aroma: vonj
• spirits: dušo
• confide: zaupa
• stress: stresu
• lost: izgubljenosti
• heartbreak: srčnem razočaranju
• happiness: srečnosti
• chance: naključno
• inspired: navdihovala
• troubles: težavah
• possibilities: možnostim
• clarity: jasnost

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Mystery of Bled: A New Year's Quest for Family Joy
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimsko jutro nad Bledom je prineslo tišino in čarobnost.
En: A winter morning over Bled brought silence and magic.

Sl: Lesketajoče se jezero je bilo ovito v meglo, le obris otoka s cerkvico je komaj opazen v daljavi.
En: The shimmering lake was wrapped in mist, with just the outline of the island with the church barely visible in the distance.

Sl: Bilo je novoletno jutro, kar pomeni čas za družinska srečanja in praznovanje.
En: It was New Year's morning, which meant a time for family gatherings and celebrations.

Sl: Matej, Nina in njihov bratranec Gregor so bili skupaj z družino v počitniški hiši blizu jezera.
En: Matej, Nina, and their cousin Gregor were together with their family in a holiday house near the lake.

Sl: Matej je stal pred oknom in razmišljal.
En: Matej stood by the window and thought.

Sl: Danes mora vse potekati gladko.
En: Today everything must go smoothly.

Sl: Vsi so pričakovali, da bo on poskrbel za organizacijo.
En: Everyone was expecting him to take care of the organization.

Sl: Njegova sestra Nina je že od zgodaj iskala vznemirljivost, raziskovala je vsak kotiček hiše.
En: His sister Nina was already early on looking for excitement, exploring every corner of the house.

Sl: Gregor, njihov zabavni in skrivnostni bratranec, pa je imel svoje načrte.
En: Gregor, their fun and mysterious cousin, had his own plans.

Sl: Ko so se vsi zbrali na zajtrku, je začelo deževati.
En: When everyone gathered for breakfast, it started to rain.

Sl: Nenadoma je opazil, da Gregorja ni nikjer.
En: Suddenly, Matej noticed that Gregor was nowhere to be found.

Sl: "Kje je Gregor?
En: "Where is Gregor?"

Sl: " je vprašal Matej, občutek odgovornosti ga je pritisnil.
En: asked Matej, feeling the weight of responsibility.

Sl: "Ravno kar je bil tukaj," je odgovorila Nina, zvedavo se je ozrla okoli.
En: "He was just here," replied Nina, glancing around curiously.

Sl: Družinska napetost je rastla.
En: The family tension was growing.

Sl: Vse skrbi so bile združene – kje je Gregor?
En: All worries converged – where is Gregor?

Sl: Matej je vedel, da mora nekaj storiti.
En: Matej knew he had to do something.

Sl: "Prav, razdelimo se in poiščimo Gregorja," je rekel.
En: "Alright, let's split up and look for Gregor," he said.

Sl: Po kratki razpravi je Mateju uspelo prepričati družino, naj se razdelijo po skupinah.
En: After a brief discussion, Matej managed to convince the family to divide into groups.

Sl: Nina je izrazila željo, da gre z njim.
En: Nina expressed her desire to go with him.

Sl: Vedela sta, da morata poiskati sledi.
En: They knew they had to look for clues.

Sl: Medtem ko sta raziskovala območje okoli jezera, sta Matej in Nina stopila v globoko sneg.
En: While they explored the area around the lake, Matej and Nina stepped into deep snow.

Sl: Nenadoma je Nina zagledala stopinje, ki so se izgubljale v meglo.
En: Suddenly, Nina saw footprints fading into the mist.

Sl: "Sledi!
En: "Tracks!"

Sl: " je vzkliknila in Matej ji je sledil.
En: she exclaimed, and Matej followed her.

Sl: Pripeljale so do skrite kabine.
En: They led to a hidden cabin.

Sl: Matej je najprej okleval.
En: Matej hesitated at first.

Sl: Ali naj pokličeta za pomoč ali sama raziskujeta?
En: Should they call for help or investigate on their own?

Sl: V tistem trenutku se je spomnil, da mu je Gregor pred časom povedal skrivnost.
En: At that moment, he remembered Gregor had once told him a secret.

Sl: Gregor je delal na projektu za Novo leto.
En: Gregor was working on a New Year project.

Sl: Morda je to še vedno to!
En: Maybe this is still it!

Sl: Po kratkem pogovoru sta se odločila, da vstopita.
En: After a short conversation, they decided to go in.

Sl: Vrata so bila odklenjena.
En: The door was unlocked.

Sl: V notranjosti sta našla Gregorja, kako dela na leseni skulpturi – darilo za družino.
En: Inside, they found Gregor, working on a wooden sculpture—a gift for the family.

Sl: Presenetila sta ga, a vesel nasmeh na njegovem obrazu je pregnal vse skrbi.
En: They surprised him, but the joyful smile on his face dispelled all worries.

Sl: "Mislil sem, da boste razumeli napačno," je rekel Gregor, smejoč se.
En: "I thought you’d misunderstand," said Gregor, laughing.

Sl: Matej se je olajšano zasmejal, objel ga je.
En: Matej laughed with relief and hugged him.

Sl: "Vedeli smo, da moraš biti nekje blizu.
En: "We knew you had to be somewhere close."

Sl: "Ko so se vrnili k družini, so vsi skupaj proslavili.
En: When they returned to the family, they all celebrated together.

Sl: Matej je končno našel zaupanje v svoje sposobnosti.
En: Matej finally found confidence in his abilities.

Sl: Spoznal je, da je vodenje več kot le odgovornost – je tudi zaupanje vase.
En: He realized that leadership is more than just responsibility—it's also trust in oneself.

Sl: Družina se je zbrala v hiši, pokrili so mizo za novoletno večerjo in Rastlina, sreča in veselje so znova našli pot v dom.
En: The family gathered in the house, set the table for the New Year's dinner, and happiness and joy found their way into the home again.


Vocabulary Words:

• shimmering: lesketajoče se
• outline: obris
• barely: komaj
• gatherings: srečanja
• exploring: raziskovala
• mysterious: skrivnostni
• converged: združene
• responsibility: odgovornost
• manage: uspelo
• expressed: izrazila
• split up: razdelimo se
• footprints: stopinje
• cabin: kabine
• hesitated: okleval
• investigate: raziskujeta
• unlocked: odklenjena
• sculpture: skulpturi
• misunderstand: razumeli napačno
• relief: olajšano
• confidence: zaupanje
• abilities: sposobnosti
• trust: zaupanje
• happiness: sreča
• joy: veselje
• silence: tišino
• magic: čarobnost
• mist: meglo
• smoothly: gladko
• growing: rasla
• convince: prepričati

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Chasing Legends: The Enigmatic Diary of Blejsko jezero
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Story Transcript:

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

Sl: Bilo je hladno novoletno jutro.
En: It was a cold New Year's morning.

Sl: Sneg je prekrival drevesa.
En: Snow covered the trees.

Sl: Na jezeru je bila debela plast ledu.
En: On the lake there was a thick layer of ice.

Sl: Matej je pogreznil pogled v zmrznjene valove.
En: Matej sank his gaze into the frozen waves.

Sl: Vedno si je želel pustolovščine.
En: He always wanted an adventure.

Sl: Danes je bila njegova priložnost.
En: Today was his chance.

Sl: Na obali je bilo nekaj nenavadnega.
En: There was something unusual on the shore.

Sl: Stara usnjena knjiga.
En: An old leather book.

Sl: Bil je skrivnostni dnevnik.
En: It was a mysterious diary.

Sl: Matej ga je pobral.
En: Matej picked it up.

Sl: Strani so bile rumene in krhke.
En: The pages were yellow and brittle.

Sl: Naslovnica je bila okrašena z nenavadnimi simboli.
En: The cover was decorated with unusual symbols.

Sl: Notri so bili zapisi o skritem zakladu.
En: Inside were notes about a hidden treasure.

Sl: Matej je vedel, kaj mora storiti.
En: Matej knew what he had to do.

Sl: Poklical je Nino.
En: He called Nina.

Sl: Bila je njegova najbližja prijateljica, čeprav skepticna glede njegovih norih idej.
En: She was his closest friend, even though she was skeptical about his crazy ideas.

Sl: Nina je prišla, čeprav ni verjela v zaklade.
En: Nina came, even though she didn't believe in treasures.

Sl: "Saj se šališ, Matej," je rekla, ko je videla dnevnik.
En: "You're joking, Matej," she said when she saw the diary.

Sl: "To je pravljica za otroke.
En: "This is a fairy tale for children."

Sl: ""Ni, Nina," je vztrajal Matej.
En: "It's not, Nina," insisted Matej.

Sl: "To je naša priložnost za nekaj velikega.
En: "This is our chance for something big."

Sl: "Sedela sta v prijetni kavarni ob jezeru.
En: They were sitting in a cozy café by the lake.

Sl: Pogovarjala sta se.
En: They were talking.

Sl: V dnevniku je pisalo o mestu blizu otoka.
En: The diary mentioned a place near the island.

Sl: Tam naj bi bil zakopan zaklad.
En: There was supposed to be a treasure buried there.

Sl: Kmalu se je k njima pridružil Andrej, krajevni zgodovinar.
En: Soon, Andrej, a local historian, joined them.

Sl: Bil je skrivnosten, mračen.
En: He was mysterious, gloomy.

Sl: Ko je videl dnevnik, je postal pozoren.
En: When he saw the diary, he became attentive.

Sl: "Ta dnevnik je star.
En: "This diary is old.

Sl: Je del naše zgodovine," je rekel Andrej in prešel v razmišljajoč ton.
En: It's part of our history," said Andrej and shifted into a thoughtful tone.

Sl: "Nekateri pravijo, da zaklad res obstaja.
En: "Some say the treasure really exists.

Sl: Vendar je raziskovanje zelo nevarno v tem letnem času.
En: However, exploring is very dangerous at this time of year."

Sl: "Matej je sprejel tveganje.
En: Matej accepted the risk.

Sl: "Greva, Nina.
En: "Let's go, Nina.

Sl: Najdemo ga," je Matej rekel z odločnostjo v očeh.
En: We'll find it," Matej said with determination in his eyes.

Sl: Andrej je samo prikimal in se poslovil.
En: Andrej just nodded and said goodbye.

Sl: Nina je zavzdihnila, a sledila Mateju.
En: Nina sighed but followed Matej.

Sl: Prečkala sta zaledenele površine jezera.
En: They crossed the frozen surfaces of the lake.

Sl: Bilo je mrzlo.
En: It was cold.

Sl: Veter je rezal skozi njune plašče.
En: The wind cut through their coats.

Sl: A Mateja je gnala želja po odkritju.
En: But Matej was driven by the desire for discovery.

Sl: Ko sta prišla bližje otoku, je led pod njima začel pokati.
En: As they got closer to the island, the ice beneath them began to crack.

Sl: Slišala sta prasketanje, občutila premikanje pod nogami.
En: They heard the crackling, felt the movement beneath their feet.

Sl: Postalo je nevarno.
En: It became dangerous.

Sl: "Hitro, Nina, morava v zavetje!
En: "Quick, Nina, we have to find shelter!"

Sl: " je zaklical Matej in pokazal na bližnjo skalo.
En: Matej shouted, pointing to a nearby rock.

Sl: Stekla sta.
En: They ran.

Sl: Nenadoma so razpoke v ledu razkrile vhod v jamo.
En: Suddenly, the cracks in the ice revealed an entrance to a cave.

Sl: Matej in Nina sta se previdno spustila.
En: Matej and Nina carefully descended.

Sl: Notri so naletela na artefakte iz preteklosti.
En: Inside, they encountered artifacts from the past.

Sl: Ni bilo zlata, a bila je zgodovina.
En: There was no gold, but there was history.

Sl: Matej je gledal okoli.
En: Matej looked around.

Sl: Njegovo srce je poskočilo od razburjenja.
En: His heart leaped with excitement.

Sl: "To je bolj vredno od zlata," je rekel Matej tiho, ko je prijel za staro skrinjo, v kateri so bile papirnate starine.
En: "This is worth more than gold," Matej said quietly as he held an old chest containing paper relics.

Sl: Nina se je nasmehnila.
En: Nina smiled.

Sl: "Morda si imel prav, Matej," je rekla in ga potrepljala po ramenu.
En: "Maybe you were right, Matej," she said and patted him on the shoulder.

Sl: "To je res posebna pustolovščina.
En: "This really is a special adventure."

Sl: "Matej se je naučil, da je pravi zaklad v zgodbah in spoznanjih.
En: Matej learned that the true treasure is in the stories and insights.

Sl: Ko sta se vračala domov, je vedel, da je življenje zdravljenje z radovednostjo mogoče povsem zadovoljivo.
En: As they returned home, he knew that living life with curiosity could be entirely fulfilling.

Sl: Blejsko jezero je ohranjalo svoje skrivnosti, a Matej jih je začel razumeti bolje.
En: Blejsko jezero kept its secrets, but Matej began to understand them better.

Sl: Njegova pustolovščina se je morda končala, a bil je začetek za novo ljubezen do zgodovine in narave okrog njega.
En: His adventure might have ended, but it was the beginning of a new love for history and nature around him.


Vocabulary Words:

• shore: obala
• covered: prekrival
• frozen: zmrznjene
• unusual: nenavadnega
• mysterious: skrivnostni
• brittle: krhke
• decorated: okrašena
• symbols: simboli
• skeptical: skepticna
• cozy: prijetni
• attentive: pozoren
• determination: odločnost
• shelter: zavetje
• revealed: razkrile
• artifacts: artefakte
• relics: starine
• frozen waves: zmrznjene valove
• diary: dnevnik
• treasure: zaklad
• historian: zgodovinar
• gloomy: mračen
• risk: tveganje
• determination: odločnost
• crackling: prasketanje
• movement: premikanje
• entrance: vhod
• descended: spustila
• excitement: razburjenja
• worth: vredno
• curiosity: radovednost

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: New Year, New Beginnings: A Proposal Under Ljubljana's Stars
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Pri luči z zvezdami obsijanega neba se je magični večer začel na Ljubljanskem gradu.
En: Under the light of the star-lit sky, a magical evening began at the Ljubljanski grad (Ljubljana Castle).

Sl: Zrak je bil hladen, a poln veselih pogovorov in vznemirjenja.
En: The air was cold but filled with cheerful conversations and excitement.

Sl: Sneg nežno pokriva turrete, in praznične lučke so krasile dvorišče.
En: Snow gently covered the turrets, and festive lights adorned the courtyard.

Sl: Luka, z okusom za romantiko, je živel za ta trenutek.
En: Luka, with a taste for romance, lived for this moment.

Sl: Srce mu je razbijalo, ko se je sprehajal po gradu, v mislih le en cilj: osvojiti srce svoje ljubljene Mateje.
En: His heart was pounding as he strolled through the castle, with only one goal in mind: to win the heart of his beloved Mateja.

Sl: Mateja, ovita v topel plašč, je stala ob Luki.
En: Mateja, wrapped in a warm coat, stood next to Luka.

Sl: Očarani s pogledom na mesto, ki ga je krasila praznična osvetlitev, ni slutila, kaj njen ljubček načrtuje.
En: Enchanted by the view of the city adorned with festive illumination, she had no inkling of what her sweetheart was planning.

Sl: A nekaj je bilo v zraku, nekaj posebnega.
En: But there was something in the air, something special.

Sl: Nevidna energija, ki je napovedovala nepozabno noč.
En: An invisible energy that promised an unforgettable night.

Sl: Anja, njuna prijateljica, je tiho pomagala Luki s pripravami.
En: Anja, their friend, quietly assisted Luka with the preparations.

Sl: Skrbno je načrtovala, da bi Luka našel pravo mesto na gradu, kjer bodo ob polnoči ognjemeti prikazali največjo lepoto.
En: She carefully planned for Luka to find the perfect spot in the castle where the fireworks at midnight would display the greatest beauty.

Sl: Luka je bil nervozen; množica na gradu je bila velika, vsak kotiček je bil zapolnjen z ljudmi, ki so pričakovali novo leto s kozarci penine in smehom.
En: Luka was nervous; the crowd at the castle was large, every corner filled with people anticipating the new year with glasses of champagne and laughter.

Sl: Ko se je ura bližala polnoči, je Luko preplavila tesnoba.
En: As the clock approached midnight, anxiety overcame Luka.

Sl: Množica je postala preglasna.
En: The crowd became too loud.

Sl: Bal se je, da Mateja morda ne bo rekla da.
En: He feared that Mateja might not say yes.

Sl: Ampak v srcu je verjel, da njuna ljubezen premaga vse ovire.
En: But in his heart, he believed that their love would overcome all obstacles.

Sl: Odločil se je, da pogumno nadaljuje.
En: He decided to courageously continue.

Sl: Tako je ob odštevanju zadnjih sekund v letu speljal Matejo do bolj osamljenega kotička dvorišča.
En: So, at the countdown of the final seconds of the year, he led Mateja to a quieter corner of the courtyard.

Sl: Roke so se mu tresle, a pogled na prelepo Matejo ga je bodril.
En: His hands were trembling, but the sight of the beautiful Mateja encouraged him.

Sl: "Ko bo ura odbila polnoč, se bodo prižgali ognjemeti," je pomislil Luka.
En: "When the clock strikes midnight, the fireworks will light up," thought Luka.

Sl: In res, ko so se pričeli ognjemeti in so barve poletele po nebu, je Luka pokleknil na koleno.
En: And indeed, as the fireworks began and colors soared across the sky, Luka knelt on one knee.

Sl: "Mateja, ljubiš me? Bi se poročila z mano?" je z drgetajočim glasom vprašal.
En: "Mateja, do you love me? Will you marry me?" he asked with a trembling voice.

Sl: Mateja je strmela v Luko, preden so se njene oči napolnile s solzami sreče.
En: Mateja stared at Luka, before her eyes filled with tears of joy.

Sl: "Ja, dragi, ja," je odgovorila in ga objela.
En: "Yes, darling, yes," she replied and embraced him.

Sl: Ognjemeti so slavili njuno zaroko, medtem ko so ju prijatelji in neznanci obkrožili s čestitkami.
En: The fireworks celebrated their engagement, while friends and strangers surrounded them with congratulations.

Sl: Luka je začutil novo moč, novo samozavest, ki je prišla z občutkom, da je ljubljen nazaj.
En: Luka felt a new strength, a new confidence that came with the feeling of being loved back.

Sl: Mateja je bila presenečena nad Luko in dotaknjena zaradi vsega truda, ki ga je vložil v ta trenutek.
En: Mateja was surprised by Luka and touched by all the effort he put into this moment.

Sl: Pod zvezdami, z Ljubljanskim gradom kot prestižnimi kulisami, sta Luka in Mateja stala objeta, pripravljena na skupno prihodnost.
En: Under the stars, with Ljubljanski grad as a prestigious backdrop, Luka and Mateja stood embraced, ready for a future together.

Sl: Zima je bila hladna, a ljubezen je bila topla, močnejša od vsega.
En: Winter was cold, but love was warm, stronger than anything.


Vocabulary Words:

• magical: magični
• turrets: turrete
• adorned: krasile
• romantic: romantiko
• beloved: ljubljene
• enchanted: očarani
• inkling: slutila
• illuminations: osvetlitev
• unforgettable: nepozabno
• anxiety: tesnoba
• anticipating: pričakovali
• trembling: tresle
• embraced: objela
• prestigious: prestižnimi
• backdrop: kulisami
• confident: samozavest
• fireworks: ognjemeti
• cherished: ljubček
• energy: energija
• display: prikazali
• nervous: nervozen
• quietly: tiho
• overcame: preplavila
• courageously: pogumno
• strength: moč
• wrapped: ovita
• planned: načrtovala
• future: prihodnost
• tear: solzami
• midnight: polnoč

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Cadet Courage: Facing Fear and Finding Fulfillment
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Vo zimski večer, Koper je živel v posebnem ritmu.
En: On a winter evening, Koper lived at a unique pace.

Sl: Četudi je hladno, so ladje v pristanišču ponosno stale, kot bi varovale pomorsko akademijo.
En: Even though it was cold, the ships in the harbor stood proudly, as if guarding the maritime academy.

Sl: Medtem ko so okrog vojaške osnove viseli novoletni okraski, je panično vzdušje napolnjevalo zrak - danes je bil namreč dan zaključnih izpitov za kadete.
En: While Christmas decorations hung around the military base, an atmosphere of panic filled the air - today was the day of the final exams for the cadets.

Sl: Matej je stal pred vhodom akademije in globoko dihal.
En: Matej stood in front of the academy entrance, breathing deeply.

Sl: V njegovih mislih je bil kaos - strah pred neuspehom in želja po uspehu sta se prerivala.
En: In his mind, there was chaos - fear of failure and the desire for success wrestled with each other.

Sl: Njegova družina, ki je imela dolgo tradicijo v mornarici, je pričakovala veliko.
En: His family, with a long tradition in the navy, expected much from him.

Sl: Počutil se je, kot da nosi težo sveta na svojih ramenih.
En: He felt as if he carried the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Sl: »Matej, si pripravljen?
En: "Matej, are you ready?"

Sl: « ga je vprašala Nina, njegova dobra prijateljica in sočasno kadetka.
En: asked Nina, his good friend and fellow cadet.

Sl: Njen glas je nosil toplino, ki ga je vedno pomirjala.
En: Her voice carried a warmth that always calmed him.

Sl: »Hvala, Nina.
En: "Thank you, Nina.

Sl: Mislim, da ja.
En: I think I am.

Sl: Samo.
En: Just...

Sl: občutek imam, kot da nisem dovolj dober,« je priznal Matej.
En: I feel like I'm not good enough," Matej admitted.

Sl: Nina se je nasmehnila in mu položila roko na ramo.
En: Nina smiled and placed a hand on his shoulder.

Sl: »Vem, da si živčen.
En: "I know you're nervous.

Sl: A ne pozabi, da ni vse samo o izpitih.
En: But don't forget, it's not all just about the exams.

Sl: Pomembno je, da verjameš v sebe,« mu je rekla.
En: It's important that you believe in yourself," she told him.

Sl: Njene besede so ga nagovorile globoko v srce.
En: Her words spoke to him deep in his heart.

Sl: Ko se je začel izpit, je Matej začutil znova naval živčnosti.
En: As the exam began, Matej felt a fresh wave of nervousness.

Sl: Toda v trenutku, ko je skoraj izgubil nadzor, se je spomnil Nininih besed.
En: But at the moment he almost lost control, he remembered Nina's words.

Sl: Zaprl je oči, vdihnil, in se fokusiral.
En: He closed his eyes, inhaled, and focused.

Sl: Vprašanja so postala jasna, odgovori prav tako.
En: The questions became clear, and so did the answers.

Sl: Po končanem izpitu je Matej odšel ven, da bi videl ognjemet, ki so ga priredili ob novem letu.
En: After the exam was over, Matej went outside to see the fireworks organized for the New Year.

Sl: Stal je tam z Nino in Zalo, njegovo drugo prijateljico, ki mu je nudila podporo skozi vse leto.
En: He stood there with Nina and Zala, his other friend who had supported him throughout the year.

Sl: Skupaj so občudovali svetleče barve na nebu.
En: Together, they admired the bright colors in the sky.

Sl: »Naredil si vse, kar si lahko, Matej,« je rekla Zala ter ga prijateljsko objela.
En: "You did all you could, Matej," said Zala as she gave him a friendly hug.

Sl: V tem trenutku je Matej sprejel resnico.
En: In that moment, Matej accepted the truth.

Sl: Ni bilo pomembno samo to, kaj pričakujejo drugi.
En: It wasn't just about what others expected.

Sl: Pomembno je bilo, kaj si želi sam in da je dal vse od sebe.
En: What mattered was what he wanted for himself and that he had given his best.

Sl: Hvaležen je bil svojim prijateljem za njihovo podporo.
En: He was grateful to his friends for their support.

Sl: Ko je nebo obsijalo zadnji ognjemet, je Matej začutil novo pogum v sebi.
En: As the sky lit up with the last firework, Matej felt a new courage within him.

Sl: Morda bo prihodnost še vedno izziv, a je vedel, da bo vedno imel ravnotežje med delom in samospoštovanjem.
En: The future might still hold challenges, but he knew he would always have the balance between work and self-respect.

Sl: Občutek izpolnitve je bil njegov pravi zmagoslavje tega večera.
En: The sense of fulfillment was his true triumph of the evening.


Vocabulary Words:

• unique: posebnem
• harbor: pristanišču
• maritime: pomorsko
• academy: akademijo
• atmosphere: vzdušje
• exams: izpitov
• cadets: kadete
• entrance: vhodom
• chaos: kaos
• wrestled: prerivala
• tradition: tradicijo
• breathe: dihal
• proudly: ponosno
• decorations: okraski
• panic: panično
• shoulders: ramenih
• nervous: živčen
• believe: verjameš
• nervousness: živčnosti
• fireworks: ognjemet
• support: podporo
• admired: občudovali
• truth: resnico
• respect: samospoštovanjem
• courage: pogum
• fulfillment: izpolnitve
• triumph: zmagoslavje
• challenges: izziv
• balance: ravnotežje
• focus: fokusiral

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Skepticism to Sparks: A Winter Tale in Festive Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:

Sl: V ozračju hladne zime, na začetku praznične Ljubljane, so se ulice starega mestnega jedra lesketale pod težo snega.
En: In the atmosphere of a cold winter, at the beginning of festive Ljubljana, the streets of the old town center were glistening under the weight of the snow.

Sl: Svetleče luči so visele nad Prešernovim trgom, ki je bil pripravljen, da pozdravi novo leto.
En: Shining lights hung over Prešeren Square, which was prepared to welcome the new year.

Sl: V zraku je bil vonj po kuhanem vinu, radoživost pa se je širila med množico.
En: The air was filled with the scent of mulled wine, and the liveliness spread among the crowd.

Sl: Anže, pisatelj, ki je iskal navdih za svoj roman, je sredi množice stal rahlo naveličan.
En: Anže, a writer searching for inspiration for his novel, stood slightly bored in the midst of the crowd.

Sl: Opazoval je vse te ljudi, ki so pričakovali novoletne zaobljube.
En: He observed all these people who were anticipating New Year's resolutions.

Sl: Njegova skeptična miselnost ga je držala nazaj, a je vseeno dopustil, da ga prevzame vzdušje.
En: His skeptical mindset held him back, yet he still allowed himself to be swept up by the atmosphere.

Sl: Nina, fotografinja z nalezljivim optimizmom, je želela s svojimi fotografijami ujeti čarobnost tega trenutka in sporočiti ljudem lepoto novega začetka.
En: Nina, a photographer with infectious optimism, wanted to capture the magic of this moment with her photos and convey to people the beauty of a new beginning.

Sl: Med raziskovanjem prizorišča je njeno oko ujelo Anžeta, ki je bil potopljen v misli.
En: While exploring the scene, her eye caught Anže, who was lost in thought.

Sl: "Živjo, jaz sem Nina," ga je pozdravila z nasmehom. "Zanima me, kaj vidiš v tem trenutku?"
En: "Hi, I'm Nina," she greeted him with a smile. "I'm curious, what do you see in this moment?"

Sl: Anže je sprva zavlačeval. Potem pa se je odločil, da ji odgovori: "Vidim ljudi, kako poskušajo najti smisel v nečem, kar se mi zdi površno."
En: Anže hesitated at first. But then he decided to answer her: "I see people trying to find meaning in something that seems superficial to me."

Sl: Nina ni bila presenečena. "Vidiš, jaz pa vidim upanje in zgodbe, ki čakajo, da jih ujamemo."
En: Nina was not surprised. "You see, I see hope and stories waiting to be captured."

Sl: Njegov skeptični pogled se je umiril, ko je začutil njeno navdušenje.
En: His skeptical gaze softened as he felt her enthusiasm.

Sl: Skupaj sta se pogovarjala, ko je ura neusmiljeno hitro tekla proti polnoči.
En: Together, they talked as the clock mercilessly advanced towards midnight.

Sl: Z vsakim trenutkom se je Anže sprostil in začel razmišljati drugače.
En: With each moment, Anže relaxed and began to think differently.

Sl: Čas je bil za novoletno odštevanje.
En: The time had come for the New Year countdown.

Sl: Množica je v en glas štela: "Deset, devet, osem..." Anže in Nina sta stala skupaj, njuni pogledi so se srečali.
En: The crowd counted in unison: "Ten, nine, eight..." Anže and Nina stood together, their eyes met.

Sl: Ko je zadonelo veselje novega leta in so se rakete razpršile po nebu, sta si Nehote delila poljub.
En: As the joy of the new year resounded and fireworks scattered across the sky, they shared an unexpected kiss.

Sl: To ni bil le trenutek naključja, temveč simbol novega začetka.
En: It was not just a moment of chance, but a symbol of a new beginning.

Sl: Anže je občutil notranje vnetje; kreativni plamen, ki ga je dolgo pogrešal.
En: Anže felt an internal spark; a creative flame he had long missed.

Sl: Ljubljanska noč je prinesla navdih, pokažejoči mu, da lepota in sprejemanje navdihov drugih lahko odprejo vrata novim zgodbam.
En: The Ljubljana night provided inspiration, showing him that beauty and embracing others' inspirations can open doors to new stories.

Sl: Ko sta izmenjala telefonski številki, je spoznal, da je srečanje z Nino več kot le sreča.
En: When they exchanged phone numbers, he realized that meeting Nina was more than just luck.

Sl: Tako sta začela svoje novo poglavje, pod zvezdnatim nebom prestolnice, pripravljena raziskovati svet z novimi očmi in novimi srčnimi lezami.
En: Thus, they began their new chapter under the starry sky of the capital, ready to explore the world with new eyes and new heartfelt pursuits.


Vocabulary Words:

• atmosphere: ozračje
• glistening: lesketale
• liveliness: radoživost
• festive: praznične
• inspiration: navdih
• bored: naveličan
• skeptical: skeptična
• mindset: miselnost
• infectious: nalezljivim
• optimism: optimizmom
• convey: sporočiti
• hesitated: zavlačeval
• superficial: površno
• enthusiasm: navdušenje
• relaxed: sprostil
• countdown: odštevanje
• unison: v en glas
• resounded: zadonelo
• fireworks: rakete
• unexpected: nehote
• creative: kreativni
• spark: vnetje
• embracing: sprejemanje
• symbol: simbol
• merely: le
• chance: naključja
• flame: plamen
• starry: zvezdnatim
• capital: prestolnice
• new beginnings: novih začetkov

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Dancing on Ice: Courage and New Beginnings at Blejsko Jezero
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Zimski dan ob Blejskem jezeru je bil prav poseben.
En: A winter day by Blejsko jezero was truly special.

Sl: Led se je lesketal na gladini in ljudje so se zbrali z vseh koncev Slovenije, da bi opazovali tekmovanje v drsanju.
En: Ice glistened on the surface, and people gathered from all over Slovenia to watch the skating competition.

Sl: Ob robu jezera je stala Tjaša.
En: At the edge of the lake stood Tjaša.

Sl: Bila je oblečena v svetleč kostum, živčna in pripravljena nastopiti.
En: She was dressed in a shiny costume, nervous and ready to perform.

Sl: Tjaša je celo leto pridno trenirala.
En: Tjaša had trained diligently all year.

Sl: Sanjala je o tem, da bi nastopala tukaj, na Bledu, kjer sredi jezera izstopa mala cerkvica.
En: She dreamed of performing here, at Bled, where the small church stands out in the middle of the lake.

Sl: A danes, na silvestrovo, je bil dan, ko je morala premagati svoj največji strah: strah pred neuspehom.
En: But today, on New Year's Eve, was the day she had to overcome her greatest fear: the fear of failure.

Sl: Na ledu je bil tudi Matej, njen glavni tekmec.
En: On the ice was also Matej, her main competitor.

Sl: Bil je samozavesten, njegov nasmešek je bil nalezljiv.
En: He was confident, his smile infectious.

Sl: Ljudje so ga oboževali.
En: People adored him.

Sl: Tekmovanje se je začelo.
En: The competition began.

Sl: Ana, Tjašina prijateljica, je stala ob robu jezera in ji poslala nasmejane znake vzpodbude.
En: Ana, Tjaša’s friend, stood by the edge of the lake, sending her encouraging smiles.

Sl: Tjaša je vedela, da bo morala dati vse od sebe.
En: Tjaša knew she had to give her all.

Sl: Vedela je tudi, da bi tvegano gibanje lahko prineslo nekaj posebnega v njeno rutino.
En: She also knew that a risky move could bring something special to her routine.

Sl: Ko je napočil čas za njen nastop, se je ozrla po množici.
En: When it was time for her performance, she looked at the crowd.

Sl: Ljudje so brneli in bili polni pričakovanj.
En: People buzzed with anticipation.

Sl: Tjaša je globoko vdihnila, začela je svojo rutino.
En: Tjaša took a deep breath and started her routine.

Sl: Vsaka pirueta je bila izvedena z natančnostjo, a nekaj je manjkalo - nekaj drznega.
En: Every pirouette was executed with precision, but something was missing—something daring.

Sl: In potem je prišel trenutek odločanja.
En: Then the moment of decision came.

Sl: Težko gibanje, ki ga je vadila zgolj nekajkrat.
En: A difficult move she had practiced only a handful of times.

Sl: Naj bo tvega?
En: Should she risk it?

Sl: Izzivala je usodo.
En: She was tempting fate.

Sl: Sredi plesne rutine se je obrnila, v srcu pa je čutila dvom.
En: In the middle of her dance routine, she turned, feeling doubt in her heart.

Sl: Matej je bil znan po svoji karizmi, toda Tjaša je želela biti zapomnjena po pogumu.
En: Matej was known for his charisma, but Tjaša wanted to be remembered for her courage.

Sl: Z zaprimi očmi in hrupom množice v ozadju je Tjaša skočila.
En: With her eyes closed and the noise of the crowd in the background, Tjaša jumped.

Sl: Naredila je nevarni obrat.
En: She performed a dangerous flip.

Sl: Kot atlanticijski ptic v letu.
En: Like an Atlantic bird in flight.

Sl: Ko je pristala, je led pod njo zaškripal, a Tjaša ni padla.
En: When she landed, the ice creaked beneath her, but Tjaša did not fall.

Sl: Množica je zavrisnila.
En: The crowd screamed.

Sl: Sodniki so pokazali ocene.
En: The judges displayed their scores.

Sl: Visoke ocene.
En: High marks.

Sl: Njeno srce je poskočilo od sreče.
En: Her heart leaped with joy.

Sl: Ni osvojila prvega mesta, a uspelo ji je nekaj večjega.
En: She didn't win first place, but she achieved something greater.

Sl: Premagala je svoj strah.
En: She overcame her fear.

Sl: Tjaša je znala ceniti svojo unikatno stil.
En: Tjaša knew how to appreciate her unique style.

Sl: Matej jo je prišel pozdravit.
En: Matej came to congratulate her.

Sl: "Bravo, Tjaša," je rekel z nasmehom.
En: "Bravo, Tjaša," he said with a smile.

Sl: Tjaša se je počutila zmagovalno, čeprav rezultatov ni pokazal zmage.
En: Tjaša felt victorious, even though the results didn’t show a win.

Sl: Sprehajala se je po ledu z novo samozavestjo, medtem ko so snežinke padale na osvetljeni Bled.
En: She walked across the ice with newfound confidence as snowflakes fell on illuminated Bled.

Sl: Ta večer je postala nova Tjaša - tista, ki je verjela vase in prenehala primerjati svoje sposobnosti z drugimi.
En: That evening, she became a new Tjaša—one who believed in herself and stopped comparing her abilities to others.

Sl: Led na Bledu je sijal svetlejše kot kadarkoli prej, z odmevi uspeha in novega začetka pod zvezdnatim nebom zadnje noči v letu.
En: The ice at Bled shone brighter than ever before, with echoes of success and a new beginning under the starlit sky of the last night of the year.


Vocabulary Words:

• glistened: lesketal
• skating: drsanje
• gathered: zbrali
• diligently: pridno
• perform: nastopiti
• overcome: premagati
• difficult: težko
• confidence: samozavest
• infectious: nalezljiv
• encouraging: vzpodbude
• anticipation: pričakovanja
• precision: natančnost
• daring: drznega
• decision: odločanja
• tempting: izzivala
• charisma: karizmi
• courage: pogumu
• background: ozadju
• dangerous: nevarni
• landed: pristala
• scream: zavrisnila
• judges: sodniki
• scores: ocene
• congratulate: pozdravit
• joy: sreče
• victorious: zmagovalno
• snowflakes: snežinke
• illuminated: osvetljeni
• abilities: sposobnosti
• beginning: začetka

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Winter Whispers: Rekindling Love on Bled's Icy Shores
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-29-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Snežinke so mehko padale na ledeno površino jezera Bled.
En: Snowflakes softly fell on the icy surface of Bled Lake.

Sl: Vastna pokrajina je delovala kot čarobna zimska pravljica, kjer se zdi, da čas stoji.
En: The surrounding landscape seemed like a magical winter fairy tale where time appeared to stand still.

Sl: Mateja je z rokavico obrisala zmrzal z okna majhnega čolna, ki sta ga najela z Rokom.
En: Mateja wiped the frost from the window of the small boat she and Rok had rented.

Sl: Njene misli so bile razpršene, a lepo zimsko nebo je vzbudilo mir v njej.
En: Her thoughts were scattered, but the beautiful winter sky instilled a sense of peace in her.

Sl: Rok je sedel nasproti Mateje, nežno jo opazoval.
En: Rok sat across from Mateja, observing her gently.

Sl: V očeh je imel iskrico, ki ga je že dolgo ni opazila.
En: There was a sparkle in his eyes that she hadn't noticed for a long time.

Sl: Na tej poti je bilo veliko presenečenj, a eno je bilo jasno – oba sta prišla po odgovore, ki jih morda nista želela slišati.
En: This journey was full of surprises, but one thing was clear – both had come in search of answers they perhaps didn't want to hear.

Sl: "Kako se počutiš, ko si tukaj spet?" je vprašal Rok in prekinil tišino.
En: "How do you feel being back here again?" Rok asked, breaking the silence.

Sl: Vprašanje je bilo koristno, vendar nihče od njiju ni pričakoval odgovora.
En: The question was meaningful, but neither of them expected an answer.

Sl: Mateja je pogledala proti Blejskemu otoku, ki se je zrcalil v vodi.
En: Mateja looked towards the Bled Island, reflecting in the water.

Sl: Zvonovi cerkve so zvonili v daljavi, vabilo za vse željne sreče v novem letu.
En: The church bells rang in the distance, inviting all those hoping for happiness in the new year.

Sl: "Lepo je biti doma, ampak počutim se... izgubljeno," je priznala.
En: "It's nice to be home, but I feel... lost," she admitted.

Sl: "Ko sem bila v tujini, sem lahko bila nekdo drug.
En: "When I was abroad, I could be someone else.

Sl: Tukaj pa me spet dohiti življenje, ki sem ga poznala."
En: Here, life I once knew catches up with me again."

Sl: Rok je sklonil glavo, njegov optimizem je omledel.
En: Rok bowed his head, his optimism fading.

Sl: "Pogrešal sem te.
En: "I've missed you.

Sl: Hotel sem, da veš, da sem tu za tebe.
En: I wanted you to know that I'm here for you.

Sl: Da lahko znova najdeš svoj mir tu, z mano."
En: That you can find your peace here again, with me."

Sl: Mateja je vzdihnila.
En: Mateja sighed.

Sl: "Rok, ni tako preprosto.
En: "Rok, it's not that simple.

Sl: Bojim se, da ne znam biti tukaj prava jaz – s tabo, kjer me vsemu odpiraš."
En: I'm afraid I don't know how to be truly myself here – with you, where you're opening everything up for me."

Sl: Zvoki zabave iz bližnje restavracije so bili glasnejši, ko sta se vrnila na obalo.
En: The sounds of a party from a nearby restaurant grew louder as they returned to the shore.

Sl: Okoli njiju so mimoidoči pari že našli zasneženo idilo, a Rok je bil zdaj odločen.
En: Around them, passing couples had already found a snowy idyll, but Rok was now determined.

Sl: "Bil sem potrpežljiv, a tudi jaz imam svoje strahove," je rekel tiho.
En: "I've been patient, but I have my fears too," he said quietly.

Sl: "Bojim se, da me ne vidiš kot prihodnost, ampak le kot nekaj, kar ti preprečuje korak naprej."
En: "I'm afraid you don't see me as the future, but just something that's holding you back."

Sl: Pogledala sta se.
En: They looked at each other.

Sl: Njune misli so se prepletale z njihovimi resničnimi besedami, ki so končno našle mesto.
En: Their thoughts intertwined with their real words that had finally found a place.

Sl: "Nočem te izgubiti," je rekel Rok, z iskricami upanja v očeh.
En: "I don't want to lose you," said Rok, with hopeful sparks in his eyes.

Sl: "Ampak moram vedeti, da si pripravljena posvetiti se zvezi."
En: "But I need to know you're ready to commit to the relationship."

Sl: "Rok," je začela Mateja z rahlim tresenjem v glasu.
En: "Rok," Mateja began with a slight tremble in her voice.

Sl: "Sem pripravljena dati nama priložnost.
En: "I'm ready to give us a chance.

Sl: Ampak potrebujem čas.
En: But I need time.

Sl: Oba potrebujeva usmeritev."
En: We both need direction."

Sl: Ko je ura odbila polnoč, so se začeli na nebu risati ognjemeti, razsvetljujoči noč.
En: As the clock struck midnight, fireworks began painting the sky, illuminating the night.

Sl: Rok jo je nežno objel.
En: Rok gently embraced her.

Sl: "Potrudila se bom," je šepnila.
En: "I'll try," she whispered.

Sl: Poskušala bom biti zate in zame tisti del doma, ki ga oba potrebujemo."
En: "And I'll try to be for you and for me that part of home that we both need."

Sl: Srečno novo leto je prineslo več kot le novo začetek; prineslo je novo upanje.
En: The new year brought more than just a new beginning; it brought new hope.

Sl: Skupaj sta opazovala ognjemet nad jezerom, obljubila sta si, da bosta večkrat na tej poti, kjer bosta skrbela eden za drugega.
En: Together, they watched the fireworks over the lake, promising each other that they would travel this path more often, caring for one another.

Sl: Tisto zimo na Bledu sta se iz zgodb prevesila v priložnost, ki sta jo pripravljena raziskati skupaj, brez strahu pred neznanim.
En: That winter in Bled, they transitioned from stories into an opportunity they were ready to explore together, without fear of the unknown.


Vocabulary Words:

• snowflakes: snežinke
• softly: mehko
• icy: ledeno
• surrounding: vastna
• landscape: pokrajina
• instilled: vzbudilo
• gently: nežno
• sparkle: iskrica
• scattered: razpršene
• reflecting: zrcalil
• fading: omledel
• optimism: optimizem
• sigh: vzdihnila
• afraid: bojim
• commit: posvetiti
• embraced: objel
• tremble: tresenjem
• shimmer: razsvetljujoči
• midnight: polnoč
• fireworks: ognjemeti
• shore: obalo
• journey: poti
• quietly: tiho
• future: prihodnost
• determined: odločen
• intertwined: prepletale
• hope: upanje
• direction: usmeritev
• promising: obljubila
• transitioned: prevesila

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Ljubljana's Starry Night: A Heartfelt Journey Home
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-29-08-38-20-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Ljubljana diha s svetlobo, toplino in pričakovanjem.
En: Ljubljana breathes with light, warmth, and anticipation.

Sl: Prešernov trg je poln ljudi, ki se smejijo in objemajo.
En: Prešernov trg is full of people who are laughing and hugging.

Sl: Zrak nosi vonj cimetovega kuhanega vina, ki greje roke in srca.
En: The air carries the scent of cinnamon mulled wine, warming hands and hearts.

Sl: Zvok ulične glasbe meša tradicionalne melodije z modernimi ritmi.
En: The sound of street music mixes traditional tunes with modern rhythms.

Sl: Snežinke plešejo z vetrom, ko padajo na leskeči trg.
En: Snowflakes dance with the wind as they fall onto the glistening square.

Sl: Živa je stala ob robu množice.
En: Živa stood at the edge of the crowd.

Sl: Oči ji sijejo, ko išče znan obraz.
En: Her eyes shine as she searches for a familiar face.

Sl: Je novinarka, vedno na poti, vedno s peresom v roki in mislimi v Londonu.
En: She is a journalist, always on the move, always with a pen in her hand and her thoughts in London.

Sl: Danes pa je njeno srce tukaj, doma, v Ljubljani.
En: But today, her heart is here, at home, in Ljubljana.

Sl: Matej, slikar z dušo umetnika, že nekaj minut stoji med množico.
En: Matej, a painter with the soul of an artist, has been standing in the crowd for a few minutes.

Sl: Utrip srca mu pospeši, ko končno zagleda Živo.
En: His heartbeat quickens when he finally spots Živa.

Sl: Bila je še lepša, kot jo je pomnil; dolgi meseci daleč od doma niso spremenili njenih toplih oči.
En: She was even more beautiful than he remembered; the long months far from home hadn't changed her warm eyes.

Sl: "Živa!" zavpije Matej, ko se prebija skozi množico.
En: "Živa!" shouts Matej as he makes his way through the crowd.

Sl: Dotakne se njenega ramena, ko se končno znajdeta iz oči v oči.
En: He touches her shoulder when they finally find themselves face to face.

Sl: "Pogrešal sem te."
En: "I missed you."

Sl: "Tudi jaz tebe," odgovori Živa in ga objame.
En: "I missed you too," Živa replies and hugs him.

Sl: Njuna srca utripajo skupaj, a vsak s svojimi skrbmi.
En: Their hearts beat together, but each has their own worries.

Sl: Razdalja med njima ni le fizična; odsotnost komunikacije je zgradila čustveno pregrado.
En: The distance between them is not just physical; a lack of communication has built an emotional barrier.

Sl: Sprehajata se po trgu, mimo sneženih jelki in veselih otrok.
En: They walk through the square, past snow-covered fir trees and joyful children.

Sl: Izmenjujeta si besede, ki so polne upanja in dvomov.
En: They exchange words filled with hope and doubts.

Sl: Živa pripoveduje o svojem delu v Londonu.
En: Živa talks about her work in London.

Sl: Matej razlaga o novih slikah, navdihnjenih s slovensko pokrajino.
En: Matej explains about his new paintings, inspired by the Slovenian landscape.

Sl: Nato se ustavita pod ulico, kjer se smehljajo lučke v obliki zvezd.
En: Then they stop under a street where lights smile in the shape of stars.

Sl: "Matej," reče Živa počasi, "dobila sem ponudbo za napredovanje.
En: "Matej," says Živa slowly, "I've received an offer for a promotion.

Sl: To pomeni več časa v Londonu."
En: It means more time in London."

Sl: Matej jo pogleda, oči polne skrbi.
En: Matej looks at her, his eyes full of concern.

Sl: "In kaj to pomeni za naju?" vpraša tiho.
En: "And what does that mean for us?" he asks softly.

Sl: Ne odgovori takoj.
En: She doesn't reply immediately.

Sl: V mislih ji drvijo prizori iz preteklosti in možne prihodnosti.
En: Scenes from the past and possible futures race through her mind.

Sl: Ljubezen do umetnosti, doma in do Mateja.
En: Love for art, home, and Matej.

Sl: "Ne vem," odgovori iskreno, "a želim biti tu, zdaj.
En: "I don't know," she answers honestly, "but I want to be here, now.

Sl: Videti, kam naju to lahko pripelje."
En: To see where this can take us."

Sl: Prav v tistem trenutku je ura odbila polnoč.
En: In that very moment, the clock struck midnight.

Sl: Nebo se je napolnilo s svetlobnimi cvetovi ognjemetov, ljudi je zajel val veselja.
En: The sky filled with the luminous blooms of fireworks, and people were swept away by a wave of joy.

Sl: Živa se zadrži za sapo in gleda Mateja.
En: Živa catches her breath and looks at Matej.

Sl: "Raje bi bila tukaj s tabo," šepne skozi žvrgolenje raket.
En: "I'd rather be here with you," she whispers through the crackling of rockets.

Sl: Matej se nasmehne in jo objame tesneje.
En: Matej smiles and hugs her tighter.

Sl: Obljubi, da bosta našla pot skupaj.
En: He promises that they will find a way together.

Sl: Živa začuti, da se je odločila prav.
En: Živa feels she has made the right decision.

Sl: Njeno srce se je naselilo nazaj v ritem preprostega domačega veselja.
En: Her heart has settled back into the rhythm of simple, homely joy.

Sl: Ko se množica razkadi in ogenj v nebu ugasne, je Prešernov trg spet miren.
En: As the crowd disperses and the fire in the sky fades, Prešernov trg is calm once more.

Sl: A za Živo in Mateja, noč napoveduje nove začetke.
En: But for Živa and Matej, the night heralds new beginnings.

Sl: Ljubljansko zimsko noč napolni toplina njune na novo odkrite bližine.
En: The Ljubljana winter night is filled with the warmth of their newly discovered closeness.

Sl: Kjer je srce, tam je dom.
En: Where the heart is, there is home.

Sl: In za zdaj je to tu, v objemu ljubljenega.
En: And for now, that is here, in the embrace of the beloved.


Vocabulary Words:

• anticipation: pričakovanje
• mulled: kuhanega
• glistening: leskeči
• journalist: novinarka
• barrier: pregrada
• fir: jelke
• promotion: napredovanje
• concern: skrb
• disperses: razkadi
• embrace: objem
• snowflakes: snežinke
• traditional: tradicionalne
• rhythms: ritmi
• landscape: pokrajino
• blossoms: cvetovi
• modern: modernimi
• emotional: čustveno
• opportunity: ponudbo
• soul: dušo
• luminous: svetlobnimi
• homely: domačega
• explains: razlaga
• fireworks: ognjemetov
• together: skupaj
• scene: prizori
• artist: umetnika
• concern: skrbi
• discovered: odkrite
• joyful: veselih
• sigh: zadrži

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Frozen Memories: A New Year's Journey at Tivoli Pond
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-sl

Story Transcript:

Sl: Matej je stal na robu zamrznjenega ribnika v Tivoliju.
En: Matej stood on the edge of the frozen pond in Tivoli.

Sl: Njegov pogled je begal po zasneženem parku, kjer so visoka, bela drevesa rahlo brnela na zimskem vetru.
En: His gaze wandered over the snowy park, where the tall, white trees slightly rustled in the winter wind.

Sl: Bil je zadnji večer v letu in ljudi je bilo malo.
En: It was the last evening of the year, and there were few people around.

Sl: Večina Ljubljančanov se je pripravljala na novoletno slavje doma ali v mestu.
En: Most residents of Ljubljana were preparing for New Year's celebrations at home or in the city.

Sl: Toda Matej se je odločil drugače.
En: However, Matej decided differently.

Sl: Njegovi spomini so ga vodili nazaj, k času, ko je kot mladenič zmrzoval prste na Tivolijevem ribniku in se smejal do solz z dvema najboljšima prijateljicama, Tino in Katarino.
En: His memories led him back to a time when he, as a young man, would freeze his fingers on the Tivoli pond and laugh to tears with his two best friends, Tina and Katarina.

Sl: Danes, po letih oddaljenosti, so se znova srečali.
En: Today, after years of distance, they reunited.

Sl: "Matej! Pridi gor!" je zaklicala Tina.
En: "Matej! Come over here!" called Tina.

Sl: Njena gladka linija drsanja je bila brezhibna.
En: Her smooth skating line was flawless.

Sl: Katarina se ji je hitro pridružila in skupaj sta zavihali po površini zamrznjenega ribnika, smeh jima je ušel v zimski zrak.
En: Katarina quickly joined her, and together they twirled across the surface of the frozen pond, their laughter escaping into the winter air.

Sl: Matej je zamahnil z roko, pozdravil stare prijateljice in previdno stopil na led.
En: Matej waved his hand, greeted his old friends, and cautiously stepped onto the ice.

Sl: Skozi let so spomini postajali preteklost, vsak zamah s nogo pa ga je popeljal bližje k občutkom lahkotnosti in svobode, ki jih je pogrešal.
En: Over the years, memories were becoming history, but every stride brought him closer to the feelings of lightness and freedom he missed.

Sl: Medtem ko je drsal, so mu misli begale k preteklosti.
En: As he skated, his thoughts drifted to the past.

Sl: Bil je nekoč fant, ki je sanjal o visokih stvareh, ki so zdaj izgubljene v vsakodnevnih izzivih razvijalca programske opreme.
En: He was once a boy who dreamed of lofty things now lost in the everyday challenges of a software developer.

Sl: Njegovo življenje je postalo enolično.
En: His life had become monotonous.

Sl: Katarina, ki je zaznala njegov oddaljen nasmeh, ga je nenadoma izzvala: "Matej, tekmujva! Kdo zmaga do drevesa?"
En: Noticing his distant smile, Katarina suddenly challenged him: "Matej, let's race! Who can reach the tree first?"

Sl: In v tistem trenutku je bil spet najstnik.
En: And in that moment, he was a teenager again.

Sl: Zavrtel se je, kot bi mu duh preteklosti dal krila.
En: He spun around as if the spirit of the past gave him wings.

Sl: Kate in Tina sta hiteli naprej, medtem ko je Matej lovil veter, smeh mu je plesal na ustnicah.
En: Kate and Tina were racing ahead while Matej chased the wind, laughter dancing on his lips.

Sl: "Ti kar misliš, da me lahko premagata!" je klical in zdrvel na vse kriplje.
En: "You think you can beat me!" he shouted, darting forward with all his might.

Sl: Smučal je mimo njih, občutek svobode ga je napolnjeval z vsakim drsajem.
En: He skated past them, a sense of freedom filling him with every stride.

Sl: Zadihan in zadovoljen se je ustavil pri drevesu, ki je obrobljalo rob ribnika.
En: Breathless and satisfied, he stopped at the tree that bordered the pond.

Sl: Dvignil je roke visoko v zrak: "Zmaga!"
En: He raised his arms high in the air: "Victory!"

Sl: Tina in Katarina sta mu sledili, njegova energija ju je navduševala.
En: Tina and Katarina followed, his energy thrilling them.

Sl: Pozno zvečer, ko so sedeli na klopi, oblečeni v tople odeje, je Mateja premagala misel: "Morda ni vse izgubljeno.
En: Late in the evening, as they sat on a bench wrapped in warm blankets, Matej was overcome by a thought: "Perhaps not everything is lost.

Sl: Morda lahko najdem veselje v majhnih stvareh."
En: Perhaps I can find joy in small things."

Sl: Odločil se je, da bo v svojem življenju poiskal nove poti, ki ga bodo spet napolnile z življenjem in energijo.
En: He decided to seek new paths in his life that would once again fill him with life and energy.

Sl: Tako, medtem ko so bele snežinke padale in se na nebu nad Ljubljano začele prižigati prve iskre, je Matej začutil nenavadno čisto srečo.
En: So, as white snowflakes fell and the first sparks lit up the sky above Ljubljana, Matej felt an unusual pure happiness.

Sl: Novo leto je bilo pred njim, a zdaj s svežim pogledom.
En: The new year lay ahead, but now with a fresh perspective.

Sl: Matej je vedel, da je trenutek na ledu pravzaprav začetek nove poti, poti k boljšemu in srečnejšemu življenju.
En: Matej knew that the moment on the ice was truly the beginning of a new journey, a path to a better and happier life.

Sl: drevesa. Včasih je majhna zimska igra vse, kar potrebujemo, da se spomnimo, kdo pravzaprav smo.
En: Sometimes a small winter game is all we need to remember who we truly are.


Vocabulary Words:

• wandered: begal
• rustled: brnela
• reunited: srečali
• smooth: gladka
• flawless: brezhibna
• twirled: zavihali
• cautiously: previdno
• stride: zamah
• drifted: begale
• lofty: visokih
• monotonous: enolično
• distant: oddaljen
• challenged: izzvala
• teenager: najstnik
• spun: zavrtel
• dancing: plesal
• darting: zdrvel
• breathless: zadihan
• satisfied: zadovoljen
• thrilling: navdihujejo
• wrapped: oblečeni
• blankets: odeje
• overcome: premagala
• perspective: pogledom
• pure: čisto
• sparks: iskre
• unusual: nenavadno
• journey: pot
• freedom: svobode
• strayed: izginile