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Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Reviving Traditions: Anja's Easter Culinary Journey
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Na Ljubljanskem glavni tržnici je bilo živahno.
En: At the @sl{Ljubljanska glavni tržnica} it was lively.
Sl: Ljudje so se sprehajali med stojnicami, nosili košare in izbirali sveže sadje in zelenjavo.
En: People were strolling between the market stalls, carrying baskets and choosing fresh fruits and vegetables.
Sl: Med njimi je bila Anja, mlada ženska v dvajsetih, ki si je nadvse želela pripraviti popoln velikonočni obrok za svojo družino.
En: Among them was Anja, a young woman in her twenties, who eagerly wanted to prepare a perfect Easter meal for her family.
Sl: Radi učinki pomladi so ji dali dodatno energijo, ko je vohala cvetlice in slišala veselo govorico okoli sebe.
En: The effects of spring gave her extra energy as she smelled the flowers and heard the cheerful chatter around her.
Sl: Anja je mislila na svojo babico.
En: Anja thought about her grandmother.
Sl: Babica je vedno pripravila najboljše jedi za praznike.
En: Her grandmother always prepared the best dishes for the holidays.
Sl: Tokrat je bila Anja tista, ki je nosila odgovornost za veliko večerjo.
En: This time it was Anja who bore the responsibility for the grand dinner.
Sl: Pritisk je bil močan.
En: The pressure was strong.
Sl: Prva stojnica je bila polna sveže zelenjave, a mnogi so že pred njo izbirali najboljše.
En: The first stall was full of fresh vegetables, but many had already picked out the best ones before her.
Sl: Paradižniki skoraj ponikli, šparglji popolnoma razprodani.
En: The tomatoes were almost gone, the asparagus completely sold out.
Sl: Vprašala je prodajalca, ali bo še kaj dobil, a odgovor je bil žal negativen.
En: She asked the vendor if any more would be available, but unfortunately, the answer was negative.
Sl: Anja je začela skrbeti.
En: Anja began to worry.
Sl: Nato je prišla do stojnico znanega prodajalca citrusov, Mateja, ki je vedno imel najboljše mandarine in limone v mestu.
En: Then she came to the stall of the well-known citrus vendor, Matej, who always had the best tangerines and lemons in town.
Sl: Matej je takoj opazil Anjo.
En: Matej noticed Anja right away.
Sl: "Anja, takšna gora sveže zelenjave ti manjka?
En: "Anja, are you missing such a mountain of fresh vegetables?"
Sl: " jo je povprašal z nasmehom.
En: he asked her with a smile.
Sl: "Rada bi pripravila nekaj posebnega za Veliko noč, ampak vidim, da so nekatere stvari že razprodane," je odgovorila Anja žalostno.
En: "I'd like to prepare something special for Easter, but I see some things are already sold out," replied Anja sadly.
Sl: Matej ji je predlagal nekaj alternativ.
En: Matej suggested some alternatives.
Sl: "Poskusi te čudovite limone.
En: "Try these wonderful lemons.
Sl: Dodajo svežino.
En: They add freshness.
Sl: In tale špinača, ima poseben okus, skoraj kot babičin radič!
En: And this spinach has a special taste, almost like grandma's chicory!"
Sl: " Anji so zažarele oči.
En: Anja's eyes lit up.
Sl: Njegov nasvet je bil točno to, kar je potrebovala.
En: His advice was exactly what she needed.
Sl: Navdihnjena z Matejevimi predlogi je izbrala nekaj zanimivih izdelkov.
En: Inspired by Matej's suggestions, she picked out some interesting items.
Sl: Našla je svežo špinačo, odlične limone in celo nekaj zelišč, ki jih običajno ni uporabila.
En: She found fresh spinach, excellent lemons, and even some herbs she normally didn't use.
Sl: Bolj, kot je izbirala, bolj je začutila novo samozavest.
En: The more she chose, the more she felt newfound confidence.
Sl: Ko se je vrnila domov, je začela kuhati.
En: When she returned home, she began to cook.
Sl: Spomnila se je starih receptov, a tudi dodala nekaj svojih idej.
En: She remembered the old recipes but also added some of her own ideas.
Sl: Njena kuhinja je zadišala drugače, a toliko bolj mamljivo.
En: Her kitchen smelled different but all the more enticing.
Sl: Kmalu je bila miza polna barvastih jedi.
En: Soon, the table was full of colorful dishes.
Sl: Njena družina je bila navdušena.
En: Her family was delighted.
Sl: "To je nekaj posebnega!
En: "This is something special!"
Sl: " je rekel oče, "Babica bi bila ponosna.
En: her father said, "Grandma would be proud."
Sl: " Anjine oči so se napolnile s solzami sreče.
En: Anja's eyes filled with tears of joy.
Sl: Spoznala je, da lahko spoštuješ tradicijo in hkrati vneseš nekaj svojega.
En: She realized that you can honor tradition while also adding something of your own.
Sl: Na koncu dneva je Anja sedela za mizo z družino, nasmejana in ponosna.
En: At the end of the day, Anja sat at the table with her family, smiling and proud.
Sl: Naučila se je, da ji ni treba biti točno kot njena babica, da bi bila uspešna.
En: She learned that she didn't have to be exactly like her grandmother to be successful.
Sl: Ustvarila je svojo povsem novo tradicijo.
En: She had created her own entirely new tradition.
Vocabulary Words:
lively: živahnostrolling: sprehajalibaskets: košarechatter: govoricaresponsibility: odgovornostpressure: pritiskstall: stojnicavendor: prodajalecalternatives: alternativfreshness: svežinospinach: špinačachicory: radičconfidence: samozavestenticing: mamljivodelighted: navdušenadifferent: drugačehonor: spoštuješproud: ponosnatradition: tradicijonoticed: opazilentirely: povsemeagerly: nadvseprepared: pripravilaeffect: učinkimissing: manjkaalmost: skorajexactly: točnoinspired: navdihnjenamasterpiece: mojstrovinasubstitute: nadomestek -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Quest for Life: Trust and Survival in Post-Apocalypse Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Pomlad v Ljubljani je bila hladna in sveža.
En: Spring in Ljubljana was cold and fresh.
Sl: Zrak je dišal po vlažni zemlji in začel kazati prve znake, kako narava prevzema mesto.
En: The air smelled of damp earth and began to show the first signs of how nature was taking over the city.
Sl: Med ruševinami so se prebijali trije ljudje.
En: Three people were making their way through the ruins.
Sl: Maja, voditeljica skupine, je začela dan s pogledom proti porušenemu Mestnemu trgu.
En: Maja, the leader of the group, started the day with a look towards the ruined Mestni trg (City Square).
Sl: Njena naloga je bila jasna: najti antibiotike, da bi rešila življenje prijatelja.
En: Her task was clear: to find antibiotics to save a friend's life.
Sl: Bojan, njen zvesti spremljevalec, je počasi sledil.
En: Bojan, her loyal companion, slowly followed.
Sl: Njegove roke so bile večinoma zaposlene s popravljanjem starih strojev, a danes so bile napete in pripravljene na nevarnost, ki jih čaka.
En: His hands were mostly busy fixing old machines, but today they were tense and ready for the danger that awaited them.
Sl: Zora, tuja članica v skupini, je hodila z lahkotnimi koraki.
En: Zora, a foreign member of the group, walked with light steps.
Sl: Njene oči so ves čas skakale z ene točke na drugo, kot da bi se učila novih poti skozi mesto.
En: Her eyes constantly jumped from one point to another, as if learning new paths through the city.
Sl: Trdila je, da je zdravnica, in v očeh je imela nekaj iskrenega.
En: She claimed to be a doctor, and there was something sincere in her eyes.
Sl: Toda Maja je ostala previdna.
En: Yet Maja remained cautious.
Sl: "Prava znanja ali laži?
En: "Real knowledge or lies?"
Sl: " se je spraševala.
En: she wondered.
Sl: Pot do bolnišnice, kjer so verjeli, da še vedno hranijo antibiotike, je bila dolga in nevarna.
En: The path to the hospital, where they believed antibiotics were still stored, was long and dangerous.
Sl: Premikali so se skozi ozke prehode, mimo porušenih zgradb, kjer so lajali psi.
En: They moved through narrow passages, past ruined buildings where dogs barked.
Sl: Maja je vodila skupino okoli prejšnjih pasti in nevarnosti, ki so jih postavili drugi preživeli.
En: Maja led the group around previous traps and dangers set by other survivors.
Sl: "Tukaj zavijemo levo," je nenadoma rekla Zora.
En: "Turn left here," said Zora suddenly.
Sl: "Poznam kraj.
En: "I know the place.
Sl: Ni tako daljč od mojega starega doma.
En: It's not far from my old home."
Sl: " Maja ji je zaupala, četudi zadržano.
En: Maja trusted her, albeit reluctantly.
Sl: Nekaj v Zorinih očeh je obljubljalo resnico in popeljalo skupino bližje njihovemu cilju.
En: Something in Zora's eyes promised truth and led the group closer to their goal.
Sl: Prišli so do glavnega vhoda bolnišnice.
En: They arrived at the main entrance of the hospital.
Sl: Vse je bilo tako mirno, a občutek, da jih nekdo opazuje, ni minil.
En: Everything was so calm, yet the feeling that someone was watching them remained.
Sl: Ko so zašli v notranjost, se je zrak okoli njih stisnil, a koraki so ostali tihi.
En: As they ventured inside, the air tightened around them, but their steps remained silent.
Sl: Končno so našli lekarno.
En: Finally, they found the pharmacy.
Sl: Police so bile skoraj prazne, vendar je Zora zmagoslavno potegnila stekleničko antibiotikov.
En: The shelves were almost empty, but Zora triumphantly pulled out a bottle of antibiotics.
Sl: Takrat je nekdo vpoklical iz sence.
En: Then someone called out from the shadows.
Sl: Še ena skupina preživelih.
En: Another group of survivors.
Sl: Oboroženi in s pogledom, ki ni obetal prijateljstva.
En: Armed and with a look that did not promise friendship.
Sl: Maja je stopila naprej, roke dvignjene.
En: Maja stepped forward, hands raised.
Sl: "Ne želimo se boriti.
En: "We don't want to fight.
Sl: Potrebujemo pomoč," je rekla samozavestno.
En: We need help," she said confidently.
Sl: Stari vodja sovražne skupine je napredoval.
En: The old leader of the hostile group stepped forward.
Sl: "Kaj ponujate v zameno?
En: "What do you offer in return?"
Sl: " Njegov glas je bil oster kot jeklo.
En: His voice was as sharp as steel.
Sl: Maja je premislila.
En: Maja considered.
Sl: Potem je ponudila, da bi prihodnjič delili svoje znanje o skrivnih poteh in skrivališčih hrane.
En: Then she offered to share their knowledge of secret routes and food hideouts next time.
Sl: Po nekaj trenutkih napetega tišine je vodja privolil.
En: After a few moments of tense silence, the leader agreed.
Sl: S tem dogovorom v mislih je Maja začutila olajšanje.
En: With this agreement in mind, Maja felt relieved.
Sl: Skupina je hitro in v tišini zapustila bolnišnico, pri čemer so v rokah tesno držali dragocena zdravila.
En: The group quickly and quietly left the hospital, holding the precious medicine tightly in their hands.
Sl: Na poti nazaj, ko je zgodnji pomladni veter pihal okoli njih, je Maja spoznala nekaj pomembnega.
En: On the way back, as the early spring wind blew around them, Maja realized something important.
Sl: Zora, ki jim je pomagala najti antibiotike, je širila novo misel: včasih moraš zaupati neznancu, da preživiš.
En: Zora, who helped them find the antibiotics, spread a new thought: sometimes you have to trust a stranger to survive.
Sl: Vsaj tokrat je to naredilo razliko med življenjem in smrtjo.
En: At least this time it made the difference between life and death.
Sl: Ljubljanski veter je zapihal skozi porušene ulice, medtem ko so korakali nazaj k svojemu majhnemu taborišču.
En: The Ljubljana wind blew through the ruined streets as they marched back to their small camp.
Sl: Maja je vedela, da se je nekaj spremenilo.
En: Maja knew that something had changed.
Sl: Skupaj z Bojanom in Zoro so šli naprej, pripravljeni na naslednjo preizkušnjo, ki jo prinaša post-apokaliptični svet.
En: Along with Bojan and Zora, they moved forward, ready for the next challenge that the post-apocalyptic world would bring.
Sl: Spet so bili na poti, združeni kot ekipa.
En: Once again, they were on the road, united as a team.
Vocabulary Words:
fresh: svežaruins: ruševinamileader: voditeljicatask: nalogacompanion: spremljevalectense: napeteforeign: tujasincere: iskrenegacautious: previdnaknowledge: znanjapath: potpassages: prehodetraps: pastisurvivors: preživelireluctantly: zadržanopromised: obljubljaloentrance: vhodwatched: opazujeventured: zašlitriumphed: zmagoslavnoshadows: sencehostile: sovražneconfidently: samozavestnosharp: osterrelief: olajšanjeprecious: dragocenasurvive: preživišdifference: razlikoimportant: pomembnegaunited: združeni -
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Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Birdwatching Triumph: A Spring Morning at Lake Bled
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Na mirnem jutru, ko je sonce pravkar začelo segrevati gladino Blejskega jezera, se je Anže, mladi raziskovalec divjih živali, pripravljal na pomembno nalogo.
En: On a calm morning, when the sun had just begun to warm the surface of Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled), Anže, a young wildlife researcher, was preparing for an important task.
Sl: V nahrbtniku je imel knjižico s seznami ptic in staro kamero, ki je žal že na začetku pomenila potencialne težave.
En: In his backpack, he had a booklet with bird lists and an old camera, which unfortunately already indicated potential problems.
Sl: Njegov nadrejeni, Matej, je pričakoval podrobne zapise za morebiten članek, s katerim bi si Anže pridobil priznanje med kolegi.
En: His superior, Matej, expected detailed records for a possible article, which would earn Anže recognition among his colleagues.
Sl: Anže je bil navdušen nad pticami, ki so se vračale po zimskem času, in je upal, da bo odkril kaj posebnega.
En: Anže was excited about the birds returning after the winter and hoped to discover something special.
Sl: Vendar pa je bil ves čas zaskrbljen, da zaradi okvare opreme naloga ne uspe.
En: However, he was constantly worried that due to equipment malfunction, the task might fail.
Sl: Medtem ko so se obala in hribi nad jezerom počasi prebujali v novo pomlad, je veter začel žvižgati med vejami.
En: As the shore and the hills above the lake slowly awakened to a new spring, the wind began to whistle through the branches.
Sl: Oblaki so hitro prekrili nebo in Anže je z zaskrbljenostjo pogledal proti toku reke, kjer je z Matejem in Katarino načrtoval opazovanje ptic.
En: Clouds quickly covered the sky, and Anže worriedly looked towards the river's current, where he had planned birdwatching with Matej and Katarina.
Sl: Ko je vreme začelo nagajati, se je Anže obrnil k Katarini, lokalni vodički in ljubiteljici ptic.
En: When the weather started to misbehave, Anže turned to Katarina, a local guide and bird enthusiast.
Sl: Njen nasmeh in energetska pripravljenost sta mu dajala novo upanje.
En: Her smile and energetic readiness gave him new hope.
Sl: "Nič še ni izgubljeno," ga je opogumila.
En: "All is not lost," she encouraged him.
Sl: "Poznam skrivne kotičke, kjer ptice rade prenočijo.
En: "I know secret spots where birds like to stay overnight."
Sl: "S skupnimi močmi in Anžetovo odločitvijo, da uporabi svoj osebni daljnogled in skicirko, so se odpravili proti bolj skritim predelom obale.
En: With combined efforts and Anže's decision to use his personal binoculars and sketchbook, they headed towards more hidden parts of the shore.
Sl: Ptice so se začele oglašati ob robu gozda, in vsak škrjanček ter sinica sta postala del raziskave.
En: Birds began to chirp at the edge of the forest, and each skylark and titmouse became part of the research.
Sl: Nenadoma, ko so se oblaki razpokali in je sonce zasijalo na vodo, se je blizu obale pojavila redka ptica, pisana detla.
En: Suddenly, as the clouds parted and the sun shone on the water, a rare bird, a colorful woodpecker, appeared near the shore.
Sl: Anže je hitro izkoristil priložnost.
En: Anže quickly seized the opportunity.
Sl: Z Katarinino pomočjo in njenim znanjem o pticah je dokumentiral vsak njen gib.
En: With Katarina's help and her knowledge of birds, he documented its every move.
Sl: Ko so se vrnili do zbiralnega mesta, je Matej pregledal Anžetove zapiske in posnetke.
En: When they returned to the meeting point, Matej reviewed Anže's notes and recordings.
Sl: Zadovoljen je pokimal.
En: He nodded with satisfaction.
Sl: "Odlično delo, Anže," je rekel.
En: "Excellent work, Anže," he said.
Sl: "Vidim, da znaš obvladovati izzive in poiskati rešitve.
En: "I see you can handle challenges and find solutions.
Sl: Podprl bom tvojo študijo za objavo.
En: I will support your study for publication."
Sl: "Anže je občutil olajšanje in zadovoljstvo.
En: Anže felt relief and satisfaction.
Sl: Spoznal je, da so znanje, skupinsko delo in zaupanje v lastne sposobnosti ključ do uspeha.
En: He realized that knowledge, teamwork, and confidence in one's abilities are key to success.
Sl: Blejsko jezero je v svežem pomladnem zraku tiho poplesavalo, ko se je dan mirno iztekel v njihovo korist.
En: Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled) quietly shimmered in the fresh spring air as the day peacefully ended in their favor.
Vocabulary Words:
calm: mirnemsurface: gladinowildlife: divjih živaliresearcher: raziskovalecbackpack: nahrbtnikubooklet: knjižicopotential: potencialnerecognition: priznanjeenthusiast: ljubiteljicimalfunction: okvaremisbehave: nagajatiguide: vodičkihope: upanjeseize: izkoristildocumented: dokumentiralchallenges: izzivesolutions: rešitvepublication: objavorelief: olajšanjeteamwork: skupinsko deloconfidence: zaupanjeabilities: sposobnostisuccess: uspehashimmered: poplesavalopeacefully: mirnochirp: oglašatiskylark: škrjančektitmouse: sinicarare: redkawoodpecker: detla -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Secret Adventures: Unveiling Forest Mysteries at Lake Bled
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Tadej je s svojimi velikimi željami in sanjami o raziskovanju hodil za skupino.
En: Tadej walked behind the group with his big desires and dreams of exploration.
Sl: Bil je dan šolskega izleta.
En: It was a school trip day.
Sl: S sošolci so raziskovali čarobne gozdove okoli jezera Bled.
En: He and his classmates were exploring the magical forests around Lake Bled.
Sl: Pomlad je bila v polnem razcvetu.
En: Spring was in full bloom.
Sl: Zrak je bil svež in dišeč, ptice so prepevale.
En: The air was fresh and fragrant, and the birds were singing.
Sl: Nina je hodila poleg Tadeja.
En: Nina walked beside Tadej.
Sl: V rokah je držala fotoaparat in pritisnila na sprožilec, kadar se je pojavil lep prizor.
En: She was holding a camera and pressed the shutter whenever a beautiful scene appeared.
Sl: Oboževala je naravo, vendar je bila bolj previdna kot Tadej.
En: She loved nature but was more cautious than Tadej.
Sl: "Si že slišala o skriti jasi tukaj v gozdu?" je nenadoma vprašal Tadej.
En: "Have you heard about the hidden clearing here in the forest?" Tadej suddenly asked.
Sl: Njegove oči so žarele.
En: His eyes were glowing.
Sl: "Ne, kaj pa je s to jaso?" je vprašala Nina previdno.
En: "No, what's with this clearing?" Nina asked cautiously.
Sl: "V stari knjigi sem prebral, da je nekje v gozdu razgledna točka, ki ni znana veliko ljudem," je rekel Tadej z navdušenjem.
En: "I read in an old book that there's a viewpoint somewhere in the forest that isn't known to many people," Tadej said with excitement.
Sl: Nina je zastala.
En: Nina paused.
Sl: "Ne smemo se oddaljiti od skupine," je rekla.
En: "We shouldn't stray from the group," she said.
Sl: "Saj veš, da se lahko izgubimo."
En: "You know we could get lost."
Sl: Ampak Tadej je že misli na avanturo.
En: But Tadej was already thinking about the adventure.
Sl: "Samo kratek pogled.
En: "Just a quick look.
Sl: Vrnemo se hitro," jo je prosil.
En: We'll come back quickly," he pleaded.
Sl: Nina je zavzdihnila, potem pa privolila.
En: Nina sighed but then agreed.
Sl: "Če gremo hitro in ne preveč daleč."
En: "If we go quickly and not too far."
Sl: Stopila sta s poti in se potopila globlje v gozd.
En: They stepped off the path and delved deeper into the forest.
Sl: Tadej je bil navdušen, občutek je bil kot iz pravljice.
En: Tadej was thrilled, the feeling was like being in a fairy tale.
Sl: Pogledal je okrog sebe in občudoval živo zelenje, žuborenje potokov.
En: He looked around and admired the vivid greenery, the babbling streams.
Sl: Po dolgem sprehodu sta prišla do majhne jase.
En: After a long walk, they arrived at a small clearing.
Sl: Pogled jima je vzel sapo.
En: The view took their breath away.
Sl: Iz jase je bil čudovit pogled na jezero Bled, ki ga je obsijalo toplo žareče sonce.
En: From the clearing, there was a stunning view of Lake Bled, bathed in the warm glowing sun.
Sl: V daljavi so bleščali beli labodi.
En: In the distance, white swans glistened.
Sl: "O, waw," je zašepetala Nina, kamera ji je že bila pripravljena.
En: "Oh, wow," Nina whispered, her camera already at the ready.
Sl: Posnela je nekaj fotografij.
En: She took several photos.
Sl: A nenadoma sta oba pogledala sonce.
En: But suddenly they both looked at the sun.
Sl: Ugotovila sta, da je bilo že pozno.
En: They realized it was already late.
Sl: "Hitro, moramo nazaj," je rekla Nina, vsa prestrašena.
En: "Quick, we need to get back," Nina said, all frightened.
Sl: Pohitela sta nazaj po poti.
En: They hurried back along the path.
Sl: Srce jima je hitreje utripalo.
En: Their hearts were beating faster.
Sl: Pot skozi gozd se je zdela daljša, a uspela sta priti do skupine ravno takrat, ko so se pripravljali za odhod.
En: The path through the forest seemed longer, but they managed to reach the group just as they were preparing to leave.
Sl: "Tadej, Nina! Kam sta šla?" jih je začudeno vprašal njun učitelj.
En: "Tadej, Nina! Where did you go?" their teacher asked surprised.
Sl: "Sam... Samo dobro sva si ogledala naravo," je odgovoril Tadej in pomežiknil Nini.
En: "We just... We just took a good look at nature," answered Tadej and winked at Nina.
Sl: Kasneje istega dne sta se vrnila domov sredi prelepih spominov.
En: Later that day, they returned home amidst beautiful memories.
Sl: Tadej je začel razumeti, da lahko kombinira svojo strast do avantur s spoštovanjem pravil.
En: Tadej began to understand that he could combine his passion for adventures with respecting the rules.
Sl: Nina pa je pridobila samozavest, da včasih sledi svojemu srcu in uživa v svetu okoli sebe.
En: Nina gained the confidence to sometimes follow her heart and enjoy the world around her.
Sl: Njuna skrivna pustolovščina v gozdu Bled ni bila le o odkrivanju skritih mest, temveč tudi o odkrivanju samega sebe.
En: Their secret adventure in the Bled forest wasn't just about discovering hidden places but also about discovering themselves.
Vocabulary Words:
desires: željeexploration: raziskovanjecautious: previdnaclearing: jasaviewpoint: razgledna točkaexcitement: navdušenjestray: oddaljitipleaded: prosildelved: potopilathrilled: navdušenvivid: živoadmired: občudovalbabbling: žuborenjestunning: čudovitglistened: bleščaliwhispered: zašepetalafragrant: dišečquickly: hitropaused: zastalasighed: zavzdihnilaconfidence: samozavestfollow: slediglowing: žarelepleasure: uživabreathtaking: vdihsecret: skrivnaadventure: pustolovščinarespecting: spoštovanjemconfidence: samozavestjourney: izlet -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rekindling Bonds: A Healing Reunion at Lake Bled
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Okrog Blejskega jezera je bilo slišati rahlo šumenje vetra, ki je zibalo mlada, zelena drevesa.
En: Around Blejsko jezero, there was a soft rustling of the wind swaying the young, green trees.
Sl: Zvonovi bližnje cerkve na otoku so oddajali mehki zvok, ki je odmeval po celem jezeru.
En: The bells of the nearby church on the island emitted a soft sound that echoed across the entire lake.
Sl: Miha je stal na robu in strmel v mirno vodo.
En: Miha stood at the edge, staring at the calm water.
Sl: Z Uršo in Juretom se je dogovoril, da se srečajo na tej posebni pomladi.
En: He had arranged with Urša and Jure to meet on this special spring day.
Sl: Bilo je že nekaj let, odkar so se vsi skupaj zadnjič videli.
En: It had been several years since they had all last seen each other.
Sl: Miho so preganjali spomini na preteklost in iskal je zapiranje starih ran, ki so jih pustili za sabo.
En: Memories of the past haunted Miha, and he was searching for closure on old wounds they had left behind.
Sl: Urša je prva prispela.
En: Urša was the first to arrive.
Sl: Z objemom je pozdravila Miho.
En: She greeted Miha with a hug.
Sl: "Kako si, brat moj?" je veselo vprašala.
En: "How are you, my brother?" she asked cheerfully.
Sl: Njena toplina je blažila napetost, ki jo je Miha čutil.
En: Her warmth eased the tension that Miha felt.
Sl: Potem se je sramežljivo pojavil Jure, ki je gledal naokoli in kmalu opazil bratranca in sestrično.
En: Then Jure appeared shyly, looking around and soon spotting his cousin and cousin.
Sl: "Oh, tukaj ste!
En: "Oh, there you are!
Sl: Upal sem, da so zastoji tekom vožnje le začasni," se je nasmehnil Jure, medtem ko je iz žepa izvlekel telefon.
En: I hoped the traffic delays during the drive were only temporary," Jure smiled as he pulled the phone from his pocket.
Sl: Njegova resna narava je bila očitna v načinu, kako je stal, vendar je bil kljub temu navdušen, da je tu.
En: His serious nature was evident in the way he stood, yet he was nonetheless excited to be there.
Sl: Skupaj so hodili ob jezeru.
En: Together, they walked by the lake.
Sl: Miha je kmalu zbral pogum, da začne pogovor, ki ga je že dolgo nosil v srcu.
En: Miha soon gathered the courage to start a conversation he had carried in his heart for a long time.
Sl: "Vem, da ... smo vsi šli skozi težke čase," je začel počasi in previdno.
En: "I know that... we've all been through tough times," he began, slowly and cautiously.
Sl: "Vendar mislim, da je čas, da se pogovorimo o tem, kar se je zgodilo v otroštvu."
En: "But I think it's time we talk about what happened in our childhood."
Sl: Urša je pokimala.
En: Urša nodded.
Sl: "Strinjam se.
En: "I agree.
Sl: Ne želim, da se odnosi med nami znova poslabšajo."
En: I don't want our relationships to deteriorate again."
Sl: Jure si je oddahnil in pogledal proti jezeru.
En: Jure sighed with relief and looked towards the lake.
Sl: "Mislim, da sem vas že dolgo preveč zanemarjal," je priznal.
En: "I think I've neglected you both for too long," he admitted.
Sl: "Delo mi je vedno bilo izgovor, zdaj pa vem, da to ni pomembno."
En: "Work was always my excuse, but now I know it's not important."
Sl: Med hojo so si izmenjavali misli in izkušnje.
En: As they walked, they exchanged thoughts and experiences.
Sl: Veter je odnašal njihove glasove, a hkrati povezoval njihove duše.
En: The wind carried their voices away, but at the same time connected their souls.
Sl: Plahi nasmehi so se kmalu spremenili v zaupne nasmehe.
En: Shy smiles soon turned into trusting smiles.
Sl: "Kaj če bi se srečevali vsak mesec?" je predlagala Urša s toplim, navdušenim glasom.
En: "What if we meet every month?" suggested Urša in a warm, enthusiastic voice.
Sl: "Razmislimo o načinih, kako ostati v stiku."
En: "Let's think of ways to stay in touch."
Sl: Miha se je naslonil na zaščitno ograjo ob jezeru.
En: Miha leaned against the protective railing by the lake.
Sl: "Z veseljem bi to storil.
En: "I would gladly do that.
Sl: Pomembno je meni, da gremo naprej," je rekel s tihim glasom.
En: It's important to me that we move forward," he said softly.
Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo morda še oklepljeno, a zdaj je videl svetlo prihodnost.
En: His heart might still have been guarded, but now he saw a bright future.
Sl: Na koncu popoldneva, ko so se poslovili, je Miho preplavila nova sreča.
En: By the end of the afternoon, as they said their goodbyes, Miha was overwhelmed with a new happiness.
Sl: Ob jezeru, obdan z zelenimi gorami in prijatelji, je začutil, da se mostovi obnovijo.
En: By the lake, surrounded by green mountains and friends, he felt the bridges being rebuilt.
Sl: Pripravljeni so bili obrniti novo, upanja polno stran v svojem življenju.
En: They were ready to turn a new, hopeful page in their lives.
Vocabulary Words:
rustling: šumenjeswaying: zibaloemitted: oddajaliechoed: odmevalhaunted: preganjaliclosure: zapiranjewounds: raneased: blažilashyly: sramežljivotemporary: začasnicautiously: previdnodeteriorate: poslabšajoneglected: zanemarjaladmitted: priznalexcuse: izgovorconnected: povezovalleaned: naslonilrailing: ograjocarried: nosiltension: napetostrelief: oddahnilspotted: opazilguarded: oklepljenobright: svetlooverwhelmed: preplavilabridges: mostovirebuilt: obnovijohopeful: upanja polnopage: strandelays: zastoji -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unraveling the Mystery: A High School Adventure in Spring
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Na hodniku ljubljanske javne gimnazije so se šolarji zadnje ure veselili zgodnje pomladi.
En: In the hallway of an ljubljanska javna gimnazija high school, students in their final hour were rejoicing in the early spring.
Sl: Češnjevi cvetovi v šolskem dvorišču so barvali zrak z nežnim vonjem in napovedovali toplejše dneve.
En: The cherry blossoms in the school courtyard colored the air with a delicate fragrance, heralding warmer days.
Sl: Med brnenjem pogovorov o spomladanskem oddihu je Matej, tih, a bister dijak zadnjega letnika, opazil nekaj nenavadnega.
En: Amidst the buzzing conversations about the spring break, Matej, a quiet yet clever senior student, noticed something unusual.
Sl: Njegov priljubljeni učitelj zgodovine, profesor Marko, je izginil brez sledu.
En: His favorite history teacher, profesor Marko, had disappeared without a trace.
Sl: Matej je profesorja Marka poznal kot vzor modrosti in strasti do zgodovine.
En: Matej knew profesor Marko as a model of wisdom and passion for history.
Sl: Bil je oseba, ki jo je Matej neizmerno spoštoval.
En: He was someone whom Matej respected immensely.
Sl: Toda danes je bila v razredu prazna katedra, in nobena beseda pojasnila.
En: But today, the podium in the classroom was empty with no word of explanation.
Sl: V zbornici je Matej večkrat vprašal o profesorjevem izginotju, vendar so ga učitelji le zmajevali z glavo in se izogibali odgovorom.
En: In the faculty room, Matej asked several times about the teacher's disappearance, but the staff only shook their heads and avoided answering.
Sl: "Družinske zadeve," so rekli, vendar Mateja odgovori niso zadovoljili.
En: "Family matters," they said, yet the answers did not satisfy Matej.
Sl: Sklenil je raziskati sam.
En: He decided to investigate on his own.
Sl: Najprej je obiskal profesorjevo učilnico, kjer je iskal znake ali namige.
En: First, he visited the teacher’s classroom, searching for signs or clues.
Sl: Med listanjem po knjigah, je Matej na zadnji strani stare enciklopedije našel kos papirja.
En: While flipping through some books, Matej found a piece of paper on the last page of an old encyclopedia.
Sl: Bilo je sporočilo.
En: It was a message.
Sl: Pisalo je: "Kjer se zgodovina sreča z umetnostjo.
En: It read: "Where history meets art."
Sl: "Tina, sošolka, ki je delila Matejevo navdušenje nad zgodovino, se mu je pridružila.
En: Tina, a classmate who shared Matej's enthusiasm for history, joined him.
Sl: Skupaj sta ugotovila, da bi to lahko pomenilo Narodno galerijo.
En: Together, they deduced that it could mean the National Gallery.
Sl: Žan, njun prijatelj, prav tako ni ostal ravnodušen in se je ponudil, da pomaga.
En: Žan, their friend, was equally intrigued and offered to help.
Sl: Trio se je odpravil v Narodno galerijo, ki je bila nedaleč stran.
En: The trio headed to the National Gallery, which was not far away.
Sl: Med sprehodom po galeriji so iskali dodatne namige in vprašali kustose po kakršnih koli nenavadnih obiskih.
En: As they strolled through the gallery, they searched for additional clues and asked the curators about any unusual visits.
Sl: Povezave so bile skope, vendar je ena izmed kustosov omenila, da je v zadnjem tednu profesor dvakrat obiskal galerijo.
En: The connections were sparse, but one of the curators mentioned that the teacher had visited the gallery twice in the past week.
Sl: Raziščene galerijske sledi pa so bile brez konkretnega zaključka.
En: The gallery traces were, however, inconclusive.
Sl: Matej se je počutil brez izhoda in priznal sebi, da potrebuje pomoč.
En: Matej felt stuck and admitted to himself that he needed help.
Sl: V tistem trenutku je prejela Tina klic s šolskega tajništva.
En: At that moment, Tina received a call from the school office.
Sl: "Profesor Marko se je vrnil," je rekla navdušeno.
En: "Profesor Marko has returned," she said excitedly.
Sl: "Vse je bilo zaradi nujnega družinskega problema.
En: "It was all due to an urgent family issue."
Sl: "Matej je bil olajšan.
En: Matej was relieved.
Sl: Spoznavši profesorja naslednji dan, mu je Matej delil svoja odkritja.
En: Meeting the teacher the next day, Matej shared his findings with him.
Sl: Profesor Marko mu je stisnil roko in mu povedal, kako ga je ganilo, da se je Matej tako potrudil, da bi ga našel.
En: Profesor Marko shook his hand and shared how touched he was by Matej's determination to find him.
Sl: "Pomagal si mi razumeti, kako pomembna je komunikacija," je rekel profesor.
En: "You helped me realize the importance of communication," the teacher said.
Sl: Matej je spoznal, da je včasih potrebno sodelovanje in pomoč prijateljev, da prideš do resnice.
En: Matej understood that sometimes collaboration and help from friends are necessary to reach the truth.
Sl: Zadovoljni zaključek se je razvil pod češnjevimi cvetovi pred šolo.
En: The satisfying conclusion unfolded under the cherry blossoms in front of the school.
Sl: Matej, Tina in Žan so se zabavali ob misli na svoja skoraj detektivska prizadevanja in prijateljstvo, ki se je še bolj okrepilo.
En: Matej, Tina, and Žan enjoyed reflecting on their nearly detective-like efforts and the friendship that grew even stronger.
Sl: Ljubljanska gimnazija je postala prostor novih začetkov.
En: The ljubljanska gimnazija became a place for new beginnings.
Sl: Verige skrivnosti razjasnjene.
En: Chains of mystery were unraveled.
Sl: Pomlad je prinesla več kot le cvetove, prinesla je lekcije z prijatelji, ki so ostale za vedno.
En: Spring brought more than blossoms; it brought lessons with friends that lasted forever.
Vocabulary Words:
hallway: hodnikrejoicing: veselilidelicate: nežnimheralding: napovedovalibuzzing: brnenjemunusual: nenavadnegapodium: katedrafaculty: zbornicashook: zmajevaliclue: namigeencyclopedia: enciklopedijededuced: ugotovilaintrigued: ravnodušencurator: kustoswarden: kustostraces: slediinconclusive: brez konkretnega zaključkarealized: razumetidetermination: potrudiltouched: ganilocollaboration: sodelovanjesatisfying: zadovoljniunfolded: razvildetective-like: detektivskabeginnings: začetkovchains: verigeunraveled: razjasnjenelessons: lekcijeurgent: nujnegarealize: spoznal -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Spring Triumph: Tradition Meets Innovation in Bohinjska Valley
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-17-22-34-00-sl
Story Transcript:
Sl: Matej je stal na robu polja in občudoval Bohinjsko dolino.
En: Matej stood at the edge of the field, admiring the Bohinjska valley.
Sl: Povsod so cvetele rože, gore pa so še nosile snežne kape.
En: Flowers bloomed everywhere, while the mountains still wore their snowy caps.
Sl: Pomlad je prišla in z njo tudi tradicionalni praznik pomladi.
En: Spring had arrived, and with it, the traditional spring festival.
Sl: Vsako leto se vaščani dobijo na tem lepem kraju, da proslavijo konec zime in začetek nove sezone sajenja.
En: Each year, the villagers gathered in this beautiful place to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of the new planting season.
Sl: Matej je bil poln pričakovanj.
En: Matej was full of anticipation.
Sl: Letos je imel skriti načrt - želel je pokazati starešinam vasi, da lahko pridelke vzgaja bolje kot kdorkoli.
En: This year, he had a hidden plan—he wanted to show the village elders that he could grow crops better than anyone.
Sl: Njegova glavna konkurenca je bil Bojan, izkušen kmet s trdnimi koreninami v vaščanski tradiciji.
En: His main competition was Bojan, an experienced farmer with firm roots in village tradition.
Sl: Bojan je vsako leto osvajal nagrado "Obljuba pomladi", ki so jo podeljevali kmetu z najboljšimi pripravami in obetom za novo kmetijsko sezono.
En: Every year, Bojan won the "Promise of Spring" award, which was given to the farmer with the best preparations and promise for the new agricultural season.
Sl: Matej si je letos zadal cilj, da osvoji to nagrado.
En: This year, Matej set himself the goal of winning this award.
Sl: Nina, Matejeva dobra prijateljica, je vedno verjela vanj.
En: Nina, Matej's good friend, always believed in him.
Sl: "Zaupaj vase in tvoje ideje," mu je rekla nekoč, ko sta sedela ob jezeru.
En: "Trust yourself and your ideas," she once told him as they sat by the lake.
Sl: Matej je v njeni podpori našel veliko moč.
En: Matej found great strength in her support.
Sl: A vreme je nepričakovano zavilo v hladnejše dni.
En: But the weather unexpectedly turned colder.
Sl: Pozni mraz je grozil uničiti Matejeve načrte.
En: A late frost threatened to ruin Matej's plans.
Sl: Bil je zaskrbljen, a nenadoma se je spomnil na staro knjigo, ki jo je slučajno našel v podstrešju.
En: He was worried, but suddenly remembered an old book he had accidentally found in the attic.
Sl: V njej je pisalo o novih tehnikah kolobarjenja.
En: It spoke of new crop rotation techniques.
Sl: Matej je sklenil poskusiti nekaj novega.
En: Matej decided to try something new.
Sl: Posadil je pokrovno rastlino, ki je zaščitila njegove pridelke pred mrazom.
En: He planted a cover crop that protected his plants from the cold.
Sl: Vaščani so dvomili v njegovo odločitev, le Bojan ga je opazoval z mešanico skrbi in spoštovanja.
En: The villagers doubted his decision, only Bojan watched him with a mixture of concern and respect.
Sl: Ko je praznik dosegel svoj vrh, so ljudje začeli ocenjevanje pridelkov.
En: When the festival reached its peak, people began evaluating the crops.
Sl: Matejeve rastline so bile edine, ki so preživele pričakovano zmrzal in začele uspevati.
En: Matej's plants were the only ones that survived the expected frost and began to thrive.
Sl: Živahen vrvež festivala se je razširil po dolini, s tradicionalno glasbo in plesom, ki sta prelivala zrak.
En: The vibrant bustle of the festival spread through the valley, with traditional music and dance filling the air.
Sl: Starešine so na zaključni slovesnosti razglasile zmagovalca nagrade.
En: At the closing ceremony, the elders announced the winner of the award.
Sl: Matej je ponosno stopil naprej, ko so oznanili, da je zmagovalec.
En: Matej proudly stepped forward when they announced he was the winner.
Sl: Sledil je navdušen aplavz.
En: A thrilled applause followed.
Sl: To zmago so slavili kot začetek nečesa novega.
En: This victory was celebrated as the beginning of something new.
Sl: Nina mu je stisnila roko.
En: Nina squeezed his hand.
Sl: "Rekla sem ti," se je nasmehnila.
En: "I told you," she smiled.
Sl: Matej je bil vzhičen.
En: Matej was elated.
Sl: Spoznal je, da lahko spoštuje tradicijo, medtem ko uvaja inovacije.
En: He realized he could respect tradition while introducing innovations.
Sl: Združujoč oba svetova je našel ravnovesje in trdnejše mesto v skupnosti.
En: By combining both worlds, he found balance and a stronger place in the community.
Sl: Pomlad se je resnično začela.
En: Spring had truly begun.
Sl: In Matej je bil pripravljen na vse, kar bo prinesla prihodnost.
En: And Matej was ready for whatever the future would bring.
Vocabulary Words:
admiring: občudovalbloomed: cveteletraditional: tradicionalnianticipation: pričakovanjhidden: skritielders: starešinamcompetition: konkurencaexperienced: izkušenroots: koreninamipromise: obetomgoal: ciljfrost: mrazthreatened: grozilaccidentally: slučajnorotation: kolobarjenjatechniques: tehnikahprotected: zaščitiladoubted: dvomilievaluating: ocenjevanjesurvived: preživelevibrant: živahenbustle: vrvežthrive: uspevaticeremony: slovesnostiannounced: razglasileapplause: aplavzcelebrated: slavilielated: vzhičeninnovations: inovacijebalance: ravnovesje -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Beyond the Stars: A Gift of Memories and Friendship
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-16-22-34-01-sl
Story Transcript:
Sl: Mateja je vstopila v Ljubljanski Muzej Znanosti z rahlo nervozo.
En: Mateja entered the Ljubljanski Muzej Znanosti with slight nervousness.
Sl: Vse je bilo novo in zanimivo, polno obiskovalcev, ki so občudovali eksponate.
En: Everything was new and fascinating, full of visitors admiring the exhibits.
Sl: Svetloba je mehko sijala na razstavah, medtem ko se je Mateja v mislih obremenjevala.
En: The light softly glinted off the displays while Mateja was preoccupied with her thoughts.
Sl: Poleg nje je stala Nina, ki je z vedrim nasmehom opazovala svoj čas.
En: Beside her stood Nina, who was observing her surroundings with a cheerful smile.
Sl: "Pomiri se, Mateja," je rekla Nina, ko sta se sprehodili mimo bleščečih kovinskih skulptur.
En: "Calm down, Mateja," said Nina as they walked past the glimmering metal sculptures.
Sl: "Uživaš tukaj in spominjaš na čudne dogodivščine, ki sta jih imela z Zoranom.
En: "Enjoy this place and remember the strange adventures you had with Zoran."
Sl: "Mateja je vzela dih.
En: Mateja took a breath.
Sl: Nikakor ni želela običajnega darila za Zorana.
En: She couldn't settle for an ordinary gift for Zoran.
Sl: To darilo je moralo biti posebno, saj mu je želela pokazati, kako veliko ji pomenijo njuni pogovori o vesolju in zvezdah.
En: This gift had to be special, as she wanted to show him how much their conversations about the universe and stars meant to her.
Sl: Vstopili sta v darilno trgovino muzeja.
En: They entered the museum's gift shop.
Sl: Police so bile polne znanstvenih knjig, malih modelov planetov in čudnih napravic.
En: The shelves were full of scientific books, small models of planets, and curious gadgets.
Sl: Mateja je delovala izgubljena.
En: Mateja appeared lost.
Sl: "Kaj misliš o tem?
En: "What do you think about this?"
Sl: " je vprašala Nina, držala je v roki majhen kompas.
En: asked Nina, holding a small compass in her hand.
Sl: "Nihče ne more izgubiti poti z dobrim kompasom, kajne?
En: "No one can lose their way with a good compass, right?"
Sl: "Mateji je bila ideja všeč, a ni bila prepričana.
En: Mateja liked the idea, but wasn't convinced.
Sl: Zoran je imel dober smisel za humor, vendar je želela nekaj globljega.
En: Zoran had a good sense of humor, but she wanted something deeper.
Sl: Medtem ko je premišljevala, je njen pogled pritegnila majhna škatla na polici.
En: As she pondered, her gaze was drawn to a small box on the shelf.
Sl: Znotraj je bil mali teleskop.
En: Inside was a small telescope.
Sl: V trenutku so se ji vrnili spomini na noči, ko sta z Zoranom opazovala zvezde.
En: In an instant, memories of the nights when she and Zoran watched the stars came rushing back.
Sl: "To je to!
En: "This is it!"
Sl: " je vzkliknila Mateja.
En: Mateja exclaimed.
Sl: "Lahko se spomni na najine pogovore o galaksijah in meteoritih.
En: "It can remind him of our conversations about galaxies and meteors."
Sl: "Nina se je nasmehnila.
En: Nina smiled.
Sl: "Veš, vedno najdeš nekaj posebnega, ko se prepustiš trenutku.
En: "You know, you always find something special when you let yourself go with the moment."
Sl: "Mateja je položila teleskop na blagajno.
En: Mateja placed the telescope at the checkout.
Sl: Ko je plačevala, je začutila val olajšanja.
En: As she paid, she felt a wave of relief.
Sl: Darilo ni bilo le izdelek, ampak kos njunega skupnega časa.
En: The gift was not just a product but a piece of their shared time.
Sl: Ko sta zapuščali muzej, je Mateja ugotovila, da ni pomembno, kako edinstveno je darilo.
En: As they left the museum, Mateja realized that it wasn't about how unique the gift was.
Sl: Pomembni so bili spomini, ki jih bo darilo obudilo.
En: What mattered were the memories the gift would evoke.
Sl: Naučila se je zaupati svojim instinktom in ceniti dragocene trenutke.
En: She learned to trust her instincts and cherish precious moments.
Sl: Pomladni zrak je bil topel in prijazen, ko sta se odpravili proti domu.
En: The spring air was warm and kind as they headed home.
Sl: Mateja je občutila novo pridobljeno samozavest.
En: Mateja felt a newfound confidence.
Sl: V srcu je nosila občutek, da je našla darilo, ki pripoveduje zgodbo o pravem prijateljstvu.
En: In her heart, she carried the feeling that she had found a gift that told a story of true friendship.
Vocabulary Words:
nervousness: nervozafascinating: zanimivoadmiring: občudovaliglinted: sijalapreoccupied: obremenjevalacheerful: vedrimglimmering: bleščečihsculptures: skulptursettle: želelaordinary: običajnegagift: darilospecial: posebnoshelves: policecurious: čudnihgadgets: napraviccompass: kompashumor: humorpondered: premišljevalagaze: pogledgalaxies: galaksijahmeteors: meteoritihcheckout: blagajnorelief: olajšanjaunique: edinstvenomemories: spominievoke: obudiloinstincts: instinktomcherish: cenitiprecious: dragoceneconfidence: samozavest -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Amidst the Ballots: Siblings Rekindle at Ljubljana Town Hall
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Matej je počasi hodil proti Mestni hiši v Ljubljani.
En: Matej walked slowly towards the Town Hall in Ljubljana.
Sl: To je bil tisti čas pomladanskega dne, ko so sončni žarki nežno segrevali zrak, a ga še ni bilo dovolj, da bi odpihnili hladen veter.
En: It was that time of the spring day when the sun's rays gently warmed the air, but it wasn't enough yet to chase away the cold wind.
Sl: Ljubljanska Mestna hiša je bila vedno impresivna, z visokimi stebri in zgodovinsko fasado.
En: The Ljubljana Town Hall was always impressive, with its tall columns and historical facade.
Sl: Znotraj je bila živahna, ljudje so hodili sem ter tja z glasovi, ki so odmevali po hodnikih—dan volitev je prinašal veliko obiskovalcev.
En: Inside, it was lively, people were walking back and forth with voices echoing through the corridors—election day brought in a lot of visitors.
Sl: Matej ni veliko razmišljal.
En: Matej wasn't thinking much.
Sl: Prišel je le oddati svoj glas in hitro oditi.
En: He came just to cast his vote and leave quickly.
Sl: Upal je, da bo vse skupaj potekalo brez posebnih dogodkov.
En: He hoped everything would go without any special events.
Sl: Že dolgo ni srečal sestre Nine, s katero sta bila v sporu.
En: He hadn't seen his sister Nina in a long time, with whom he had been in a dispute.
Sl: To je bil dan, ko je skušal ostati neviden.
En: Today was a day when he tried to remain invisible.
Sl: Ko je Matej stopil v volilno vrsto, je na koncu vrste zagledal Nino.
En: When Matej stepped into the voting line, he saw Nina at the end of it.
Sl: Njegovo srce je poskočilo, a ne iz veselja.
En: His heart skipped a beat, but not out of joy.
Sl: Želel se je obrniti in oditi, a ga je nekaj zadržalo.
En: He wanted to turn and leave, but something held him back.
Sl: Morda dolžnost ali nekaj globljega, kar ni bil pripravljen priznati.
En: Perhaps duty or something deeper that he wasn't ready to admit.
Sl: V naslednjem trenutku ga je Nina zagledala.
En: In the next moment, Nina saw him.
Sl: »Matej,« je rekla presenečeno, in Matej je zaznal mešanico občutkov na njenem obrazu.
En: "Matej," she said, surprised, and Matej noticed a mix of emotions on her face.
Sl: Prišla je bližje, ljudje okoli njiju so se bodrili ali ignorirali situacijo.
En: She came closer, people around them either egged them on or ignored the situation.
Sl: Matej je občutil zmedo in napetost, toda nekaj ga je spotisnilo k ostanku.
En: Matej felt confused and tense, but something nudged him to stay.
Sl: »Živjo, Nina,« je Matej odgovoril tiho in malo ukočeno.
En: "Hi, Nina," Matej replied quietly and a little awkwardly.
Sl: Nista si govorila že več kot dve leti.
En: They hadn't spoken for over two years.
Sl: Preveč ponosa, preveč zamere.
En: Too much pride, too much resentment.
Sl: »Dolgo se nisva videla,« je rekla Nina.
En: "It's been a long time since we've seen each other," Nina said.
Sl: V njenem glasu je bilo več kot le opazka.
En: There was more than just an observation in her voice.
Sl: Bila je želja po povezavi, po obnovitvi.
En: There was a desire for connection, for renewal.
Sl: Medtem ko sta stala v vrsti, so si izmenjala nekaj neugodnih besed.
En: As they stood in line, they exchanged some uneasy words.
Sl: Matej je čutil, kako stare rane znova zaživijo, a tudi nekaj toplega – morda upanje.
En: Matej felt old wounds revive, but also something warm—perhaps hope.
Sl: Razgovor se je poglabljal, postopoma premikajoč od vljudnosti k iskrenim besedam.
En: The conversation deepened, gradually moving from politeness to genuine words.
Sl: »Zakaj sva dovolila, da naju to razdvoji?
En: "Why did we let this divide us?"
Sl: « se je končno vprašala Nina.
En: Nina finally asked.
Sl: Matej je pogledal stran.
En: Matej looked away.
Sl: Težko je bilo priznati napake, toda vedel je, da mora nujno nekaj ukreniti.
En: It was hard to admit mistakes, but he knew he urgently needed to do something.
Sl: »Ne vem,« je dejal tiho.
En: "I don't know," he said quietly.
Sl: »Čas je, da nekaj spremeniva.
En: "It's time to change something."
Sl: «Nina je prikimala in toplina je oplazila njen obraz.
En: Nina nodded, and a warmth touched her face.
Sl: »Greva na kavo po glasovanju?
En: "Shall we go for coffee after voting?
Sl: Morda bi bilo dobro pogovoriti se.
En: It might be good to talk."
Sl: «Matej je okleval, a je globoko v sebi začutil rahlo olajšanje.
En: Matej hesitated, but deep inside, he felt a slight relief.
Sl: Začel je razumeti, da ponos in zamera nista vredna izgube, ki jo je čutil.
En: He began to understand that pride and resentment were not worth the loss he felt.
Sl: »Seveda, mislim, da je čas,« je odgovoril.
En: "Of course, I think it's time," he responded.
Sl: Ko sta se pomaknila proti glasovalni skrinjici, je Matej prvič po dolgem času občutil možnost upanja.
En: As they moved towards the ballot box, Matej felt hope for the first time in a long time.
Sl: Morda jima bo uspelo tokrat začeti znova.
En: Maybe this time they would manage to start anew.
Sl: Morda bo pomlad prinesla ne le novo politično sezono, ampak tudi prelom v njunem odnosu.
En: Perhaps spring would bring not only a new political season but also a turn in their relationship.
Vocabulary Words:
rays: žarkichase away: odpihniliimpressive: impresivnacolumns: stebrifacade: fasadocorridors: hodnikihcast: oddatidispute: sporuinvisible: nevidenduty: dolžnostnudge: spotisniloawkwardly: ukočenoresentment: zamererenewal: obnovitvirevive: zaživijopoliteness: vljudnostigenuine: iskrenimdivide: razdvojimistakes: napakeurgently: nujnoadmit: priznatihesitated: oklevalrelief: olajšanjeresentment: zameraballot box: glasovalni skrinjicihope: upanjeanew: znovaturn: prelommotivate: bodrili -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Inspiration on the Shores: A Springtime Artistry Encounter
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Je bil topel pomladni dan in valovi jezera Bled so se rahlo premikali v mehki svetlobi sonca, ki se je skrivalo za oblaki.
En: It was a warm spring day and the waves of Bled Lake gently moved in the soft light of the sun, which was hiding behind the clouds.
Sl: Matej je hodil ob obali, osupljen nad lepoto, ki ga je obdajala.
En: Matej walked along the shore, in awe of the beauty surrounding him.
Sl: Vse, kar je videl, se mu je zdelo popolno, a je kljub temu imel občutek, da vsak njegov posnetek ostaja povprečen.
En: Everything he saw seemed perfect, yet he still felt that each of his shots remained average.
Sl: Bližal se je klopci, ko je opazil mlado žensko, ki je z zamaknjenostjo opazovala cerkvico na otoku.
En: He approached a bench when he noticed a young woman, who was watching the little church on the island with fascination.
Sl: Bilo je nekaj, kar ga je pritegnilo k njej.
En: There was something about her that drew him in.
Sl: "Dober dan," je rekel, ko se je usedel poleg nje.
En: "Good day," he said as he sat down next to her.
Sl: "Dober dan," je odgovorila Nina s nasmehom, ne da bi umaknila pogled z jezera.
En: "Good day," Nina replied with a smile, without taking her eyes off the lake.
Sl: Že od mladih let je oboževala umetnost, vendar je v zadnjem času izgubila tisti ogenj znotraj sebe, tisti navdih, ki ga je nekoč imela.
En: She had loved art since she was young, but lately, she had lost that fire within her, that inspiration she once had.
Sl: "S čim se ukvarjaš?
En: "What do you do?"
Sl: " je vprašal Matej, zanimalo ga je, zakaj je tako zaverovana v pogled.
En: Matej asked, curious as to why she was so engrossed in the view.
Sl: "Sem umetnostna zgodovinarka," je odvrnila Nina.
En: "I'm an art historian," replied Nina.
Sl: "Kako paradoksalno, v takšni lepoti pa ne najdem navdiha.
En: "How paradoxical, in such beauty, I can't find inspiration."
Sl: "Matej je pokimal.
En: Matej nodded.
Sl: "Jaz sem umetnik, no ja, poskušam biti.
En: "I'm an artist, well, trying to be.
Sl: Zdajle sem večinoma fotograf," je nerodno priznal.
En: Now I'm mostly a photographer," he admitted awkwardly.
Sl: "Iščem popoln posnetek za tekmovanje.
En: "I'm looking for the perfect shot for a competition."
Sl: "Njuna pogleda sta se srečala v tistem trenutku.
En: Their eyes met at that moment.
Sl: Oba sta potrebovala novo perspektivo, in nekako je bilo jasno, da bi to našla drug v drugem.
En: Both needed a new perspective, and somehow it was clear they would find it in each other.
Sl: Uradno sta razpravljala o umetnosti in fotografiji.
En: They officially discussed art and photography.
Sl: Matej je pokazal nekaj svojih posnetkov in Nina je delila zgodbe o slikah, ki so bile nekoč razstavljene v galerijah.
En: Matej showed some of his photos, and Nina shared stories about paintings that were once displayed in galleries.
Sl: Ura je minila brez začetnega zavedanja, kimala sta in spoznala, da vsaka njuna izmenjava vznemirljivo odpira nova vrata ustvarjalnosti.
En: An hour passed without them initially realizing, and they nodded, realizing that each of their exchanges excitingly opened new doors of creativity.
Sl: Matej jo je povabil, da si ogleda kraj v drugačni luči - z objektivom kamere.
En: Matej invited her to see the place in a different light - through the lens of the camera.
Sl: In Nina ga je gledala s spoštovanjem, ko se je skozi njegov objektiv zdelo vse bolj živahno in navdihujoče.
En: And Nina watched him with respect as everything seemed more vibrant and inspiring through his lens.
Sl: "Veš, mogoče bi lahko tvoji posnetki bili del razstave, ki jo pripravljam z Vesno," je nenadoma predlagala Nina.
En: "You know, maybe your photos could be part of an exhibition I'm preparing with Vesna," Nina suddenly suggested.
Sl: "Prinesli bi svežino, ki mi jo je manjkalo.
En: "They would bring the freshness I was missing."
Sl: "Matej je bil presenečen in počaščen.
En: Matej was surprised and honored.
Sl: "Bi res?
En: "Really?"
Sl: " je vprašal, ker ni popolnoma verjel, kar sliši.
En: he asked, not entirely believing what he heard.
Sl: "S tvojim očesom se vse zdi drugače.
En: "With your eye, everything seems different.
Sl: Daje novo zgodbo," je rekla in v srcu začutila, da je našla tisto, kar je iskala.
En: It gives a new story," she said, feeling in her heart that she had found what she was looking for.
Sl: Dnevi so sledili in Matej se je vrnil k jezeru, toda tokrat ne le za fotografiranje.
En: Days followed, and Matej returned to the lake, but this time not just for photography.
Sl: Nina in Matej sta zdaj prijatelja, ki sta našla navdih drug v drugem, in umetnost je postala vez, ki ju je povezala še tesneje.
En: Nina and Matej were now friends who found inspiration in each other, and art had become the bond that brought them even closer.
Sl: Ko sta skupaj po jezeru z Vesno načrtovala razstavo, sta ugotovila, da njihovo sodelovanje obeta odkriti več kot le umetniški navdih, temveč odkriti tudi drug drugega.
En: As they planned the exhibition at the lake with Vesna, they realized that their collaboration promised to discover more than just artistic inspiration, but also to discover each other.
Vocabulary Words:
awe: osupljenostshore: obalifascination: zamaknjenostparadoxical: paradoksalnoawkwardly: nerodnoingrossed: zaverovanacompetition: tekmovanjeperspective: perspektivagalleries: galerijahvibrant: živahnoexhibition: razstavasuggested: predlagalahonored: počščenpromised: obetacollaboration: sodelovanjediscussed: razpravljalainspiration: navdihartist: umetnikbond: vezphotography: fotografijahistorian: zgodovinarkainspiration: navdihsoft: mehkiperfect: popolnoaverage: povprečenofficially: uradnostories: zgodbeoccasion: vznemirljivolight: svetlobabehind: skrivalo -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring Awakening: A Journey to Balanced Lives and New Friendships
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Story Transcript:
Sl: V pomladnem jutru, ko so se prvi cvetovi razpirali v svetlih barvah, je Katja stopila skozi steklena vrata svoje modernistične pisarne.
En: On a spring morning, when the first blooms unfolded in bright colors, Katja stepped through the glass doors of her modernist office.
Sl: Sončni žarki so prelivali svetlobo skozi prozorne stene, napolnjujoč prostor z energijo sveže začetke.
En: Sunbeams filtered light through transparent walls, filling the space with the energy of fresh beginnings.
Sl: Bila je projektna vodja v podjetju, vedno natančna in predana.
En: She was a project manager at the company, always precise and dedicated.
Sl: Toda nekaj ji je manjkalo; morda ustreznejše ravnotežje med delom in življenjem.
En: Yet something was missing; perhaps a better balance between work and life.
Sl: Bojan je bil novinec, v baru IT oddelka, kjer so zasloni utripali kot živahne sijalke.
En: Bojan was a newcomer in the IT department bar, where screens flickered like lively lamps.
Sl: S spoštovanjem se je izogibal njeni pisarni, saj je bila Katja znana po svoji zagnanosti.
En: He respectfully avoided her office since Katja was known for her dedication.
Sl: Kljub temu se je Bojan želel prilagoditi in povezati s sodelavci.
En: Still, Bojan wanted to adapt and connect with colleagues.
Sl: Prišel je dan team-building umika.
En: The day of the team-building retreat came.
Sl: Dogodek so organizirali na lepi podeželski hiši, obdani z dišečimi spomladanskimi cvetlicami in svežim zelenjem.
En: The event was organized at a beautiful country house, surrounded by fragrant spring flowers and fresh greenery.
Sl: Katja se je odločila, da bo tokrat aktivno sodelovala, čeprav običajno ni uživala v takih dogodkih.
En: Katja decided to actively participate this time, though she usually didn't enjoy such events.
Sl: Morda je bil čas, da odpre nova vrata v svojem življenju.
En: Maybe it was time to open new doors in her life.
Sl: Bojan je skušal biti čim bolj sproščen, vendar so njegova stopala skoraj prehitro stopila čez prag glavne dvorane.
En: Bojan tried to be as relaxed as possible, but his feet almost moved too quickly across the threshold of the main hall.
Sl: Tam je zagledal Katjo, ki je spokojno sedela v kotu.
En: There he saw Katja, sitting peacefully in a corner.
Sl: Medtem ko so se vsakodnevni pogovori mešali z glasbo, se je Bojan odločil stopiti iz cone udobja.
En: While daily conversations mixed with music, Bojan decided to step out of his comfort zone.
Sl: "Živjo, Katja," je rekel z rahlim nasmeškom, "Si tukaj prvič? Jaz sem Bojan."
En: "Hello, Katja," he said with a slight smile, "Are you here for the first time? I'm Bojan."
Sl: "Ja, sem. Lepo, da sva se končno spoznala," je odgovorila z blagim prikimavanjem.
En: "Yes, I am. Nice to finally meet you," she replied with a gentle nod.
Sl: Kmalu jih je organizatorica povabila na skupinsko vajo.
En: Soon, the organizer invited them to a group exercise.
Sl: Katjo in Bojana so združili v paru.
En: Katja and Bojan were paired together.
Sl: Njuna naloga je bila zgraditi stolp iz papirnatih kozarčkov in balonov.
En: Their task was to build a tower out of paper cups and balloons.
Sl: S kombinacijo Katjine natančnosti in Bojanove ustvarjalnosti sta hitela delati, medtem ko sta se smejala in delila zgodbe.
En: With a combination of Katja's precision and Bojan's creativity, they worked quickly while laughing and sharing stories.
Sl: Stolp je stal pokončno, a to je bil njun smeh, ki je dal trenutku pravo vrednost.
En: The tower stood tall, but it was their laughter that truly gave the moment its value.
Sl: Kasneje, na sončnem travniku, sta izmenjala telefonski številki.
En: Later, on the sunny meadow, they exchanged phone numbers.
Sl: "Kaj praviš, da se dobiva na kavi?" je vprašal Bojan s svežim žarom.
En: "How about we meet for coffee?" asked Bojan with a fresh glow.
Sl: "Z veseljem," je pritrdila Katja, opazujoč barve prebujajoče se pomladi okoli njih.
En: "With pleasure," Katja agreed, observing the colors of the awakening spring around them.
Sl: Tako se je začela njuna skupna zgodba.
En: Thus began their shared story.
Sl: Katja je prebila led svoje profesionalne zunanjosti in začela graditi osebne odnose.
En: Katja broke through the ice of her professional exterior and started building personal relationships.
Sl: Bojan je pridobil samozavest in začel verjeti, da tudi on sodi v to ekipo.
En: Bojan gained confidence and began to believe that he too belonged on this team.
Sl: Zgodba se je končala z obljubo novega začetka za oba.
En: The story ended with the promise of a new beginning for both.
Sl: Minljiv trenutek na retreatu se je prelevil v trajno prijateljstvo, potencialno pa tudi v nekaj več.
En: A fleeting moment at the retreat transformed into a lasting friendship, potentially even something more.
Sl: Katja in Bojan sta vedela, da jima predanost delu ne bo več preprečevala uživanja v lepoti življenja.
En: Katja and Bojan knew that dedication to work would no longer prevent them from enjoying the beauty of life.
Vocabulary Words:
blooms: cvetoviunfolded: razpiralitransparent: prozorneprecise: natančnadedicated: predanabalance: ravnotežjenewcomer: novinecflickered: utripalirespectfully: s spoštovanjemadapt: prilagoditicountry house: podeželska hišafragrant: dišečimigreenery: zelenjemactively: aktivnothreshold: pragpeacefully: spokojnocomfort zone: cona udobjaslight: rahlimpaired: združilicreativity: ustvarjalnostitower: stolpmeadow: travnikexchanged: izmenjalaglow: žarompleasure: veseljemobserve: opazujočawakening: prebujajočeice: ledconfidence: samozavestbelong: sodi -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring Confessions: An Artist's Silent Yearning Unveiled
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Sončni žarki so nežno božali Ljubljano, ko so cvetlice začele kazati prve znake pomladi.
En: The sun's rays gently caressed Ljubljana, as the flowers began to show the first signs of spring.
Sl: Prometni vrvež je bil mešanica škripajočih tramvajev in smeha ljudi.
En: The bustling traffic was a mix of screeching trams and people's laughter.
Sl: Priljubljena kavarna ob Zmajskem mostu je bila polna ljubiteljev kave, ki so uživali v popoldanskem oddihu.
En: A popular café by the Zmajski most was filled with coffee lovers enjoying their afternoon break.
Sl: Matej je sedel ob oknu in opazoval mimoidoče.
En: Matej sat by the window, watching the passersby.
Sl: Bil je umetnik, tiho opazovalec sveta okoli sebe.
En: He was an artist, a silent observer of the world around him.
Sl: V srcu pa je hranil skrivnost – posebno čustvo do svoje dolgoletne prijateljice Tanje.
En: In his heart, however, he harbored a secret – a special feeling for his long-time friend Tanja.
Sl: Vendar pa ga je strah pred zavrnitvijo zadrževal, da bi ji izpovedal svoja čustva.
En: Yet, the fear of rejection held him back from confessing his feelings to her.
Sl: Tanja je bila nasprotje Mateja.
En: Tanja was the opposite of Matej.
Sl: Govorila je hitro in brez zadržkov.
En: She spoke quickly and without reservations.
Sl: Ravno zato ni vedno opazila subtilnih namigov.
En: That’s why she didn’t always notice subtle hints.
Sl: Danes se je veselo bližala kavarni, nevede, kaj jo čaka.
En: Today, she cheerfully approached the café, unaware of what awaited her.
Sl: Matej jo je povabil na kavo, pod pretvezo, da ji pokaže nekaj novega, ko pa je zares želel nekaj povedati.
En: Matej had invited her for coffee under the pretense of showing her something new, but he truly wanted to say something.
Sl: Zala, bistro brvita baristka, je drobno opazovala oba izza pulta.
En: Zala, the bright-eyed barista, keenly observed them both from behind the counter.
Sl: Vabila se je Matejevih pogovorov, ki so bili polni umetniških idej.
En: She heard Matej's conversations, filled with artistic ideas.
Sl: V njegovih očeh pa je videla nekaj več – tihi hrepen.
En: Yet in his eyes, she saw something more – a silent yearning.
Sl: »Matej, kaj novega ustvarjaš?« je vprašala Tanja, ko se je usedla nasproti njega.
En: "Matej, what are you creating lately?" asked Tanja as she sat across from him.
Sl: »Zdravo, Tanja. Sem ... imam novo idejo ...« je Matej zajecljal, njegov glas skorajda izgubil moč.
En: "Hello, Tanja. I... I have a new idea..." Matej stammered, his voice almost losing its strength.
Sl: »Res? V svoji glavi že vidim reklamo za tvojo razstavo,« ga je prekinila Tanja, njeni očesi pa so zasijali od navdušenja.
En: "Really? I can already see the advertisement for your exhibition in my mind," Tanja interrupted him, her eyes bright with excitement.
Sl: Matej je ugotovil, da je razumela napačno.
En: Matej realized that she misunderstood.
Sl: Panika mu je plamtela po obrazu.
En: Panic flashed across his face.
Sl: Pogledal je Zalo.
En: He glanced at Zala.
Sl: Njene oči so srečale njegove, rahlo nasmehnjen izraz na njenem obrazu.
En: Her eyes met his, a slight smile on her face.
Sl: S preudarkom je stopila k njuni mizi.
En: With intention, she approached their table.
Sl: »Tanja, veš, Matej ve vedno imeti nekaj več na srcu,« je namignila, oči pa usmerila proti njemu.
En: "Tanja, you know, Matej always has a little more on his mind," she hinted, her eyes directing towards him.
Sl: Tanja se je za trenutek zamislila.
En: Tanja paused for a moment.
Sl: Nato se je obrnila k Mateju, njen izraz bolj mehak.
En: Then she turned to Matej, her expression softer.
Sl: »Matej, imaš kaj, kar mi želiš povedati?«
En: "Matej, is there something you wish to tell me?"
Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil.
En: Matej took a deep breath.
Sl: »Tanja, všeč si mi. Že zelo dolgo časa.«
En: "Tanja, I like you. I have for a very long time."
Sl: Za trenutek je vladala tišina, le vonj sveže kave je napolnil zrak.
En: For a moment, silence prevailed, with only the scent of fresh coffee filling the air.
Sl: Nato je Tanja zasijala.
En: Then Tanja beamed.
Sl: »To je čudovito, Matej! Veš, tudi jaz sem razmišljala, kolikokrat si z mano v mislih, vsakič ko vidim umetnine v mestu.«
En: "That's wonderful, Matej! You know, I've also wondered how often you're in my thoughts every time I see art in the city."
Sl: Olajšanje je preplavilo Mateja.
En: Relief washed over Matej.
Sl: Zala si je zadovoljno oddahnila, nato pa je diskretno odkorakala stran, pustila jima zasebnost.
En: Zala breathed a satisfied sigh and then discreetly walked away, leaving them their privacy.
Sl: »Gremo na sprehod? Rakova pašteta?« je predlagala Tanja, njena roka nežno ovita okoli Matejeve.
En: "Shall we go for a walk? Rakova pašteta?" suggested Tanja, her hand gently wrapped around Matej’s.
Sl: Matej je prikimal, začutil, kako strah izginja.
En: Matej nodded, feeling his fear melt away.
Sl: Skupaj sta odšla iz kavarne, proti Zmajskem mostu.
En: Together they left the café, heading towards the Zmajski most.
Sl: Vstopila sta v novo poglavje, polno možnosti, pomladi in ljubezni.
En: They stepped into a new chapter, full of possibilities, spring, and love.
Vocabulary Words:
rays: žarkicaressed: božalibustling: vrvežscreeching: škripajočihgentle: nežnoobserver: opazovalecharbored: hranilrejection: zavrnitvijoreservations: zadržkovpretense: pretvezobright-eyed: brvitasilent: tihiyearning: hrepenstammered: zajecljaladvertisement: reklamomisunderstood: razumela napačnopanic: panikaflashed: plamtelahinted: namignilaglanced: pogledalprevailed: vladalarelief: olajšanjediscreetly: diskretnopossibilities: možnostichapter: poglavjegentle: nežnosubtle: subtilnihlong-time: dolgoletnecreativity: ustvarjalnostiartist: umetnik -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Cold Winds to Sunshine: Mateja's Journey to Freedom
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Mateja je stala v areni letališča Jože Pučnik, skrbno zložena v svoj zimski plašč.
En: Mateja stood in the arena of Jože Pučnik airport, carefully wrapped in her winter coat.
Sl: V zraku je bilo čutiti hladni veter, ki se je kradel skozi avtomatska vrata.
En: There was a cold wind in the air, sneaking through the automatic doors.
Sl: Ljudje so hodili mimo nje, vendar ona ni videla nikogar, razen Anžeta.
En: People walked past her, but she saw no one except Anže.
Sl: Njegova podoba se ji je vedno znova pojavljala v mislih.
En: His image repeatedly appeared in her mind.
Sl: Zadnjih nekaj let je živel v Avstraliji.
En: For the past few years, he had been living in Australia.
Sl: Zaupala se je njegovim zgodbam, ki so bile vedno polne sonca in topline.
En: She confided in his stories, which were always full of sunshine and warmth.
Sl: Pred njo je hodila Lara, Anžetova sestrična, ki je tudi čakala na njegov prihod.
En: In front of her walked Lara, Anže's cousin, who was also waiting for his arrival.
Sl: "Že dolgo ga nisva videli, kajne?" je rekla Lara.
En: "We haven't seen him in a while, have we?" Lara said.
Sl: Mateja je prikimala in stisnila roke v žepih.
En: Mateja nodded and squeezed her hands into her pockets.
Sl: "Da, predolgo."
En: "Yes, too long."
Sl: Vedela je, da bo to srečanje nekakšna prelomnica za njo.
En: She knew that this meeting would be a sort of turning point for her.
Sl: Vedno je čutila hrepenenje po novem življenju, novem začetku.
En: She always felt a longing for a new life, a new beginning.
Sl: Nenadoma se je množica začela gibati.
En: Suddenly, the crowd began to move.
Sl: Prihod je bil objavljen in ljudje so se premaknili naprej.
En: The arrival was announced, and people moved forward.
Sl: Matejino srce je začelo hitreje biti, ko je videla Anžeta.
En: Mateja's heart started to beat faster when she saw Anže.
Sl: Nosil je toplo jakno in nasmeh je cvetel na njegovem obrazu.
En: He wore a warm jacket, and a smile blossomed on his face.
Sl: Objel jo je, in zdi se, da je čas za trenutek obstal.
En: He hugged her, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still.
Sl: "Kakšna je bila pot?" je vprašala, ko so se razklenili.
En: "How was the flight?" she asked as they broke apart.
Sl: "Dolga, a vredna," je odgovoril Anže.
En: "Long but worth it," Anže replied.
Sl: Njegove oči so žarele, medtem ko je opisoval Sydney.
En: His eyes glowed as he described Sydney.
Sl: Njegove besede so slika za Matejine misli; mesta, sonce, plaže.
En: His words painted pictures in Mateja's mind; cities, sunshine, beaches.
Sl: Na trenutke je videla sebe sredi teh krajev, svobodna in polna življenja.
En: At moments, she saw herself amidst these places, free and full of life.
Sl: Kasneje, ko so pili kavo v bližnjem lokalu, je Anže razglabljal o življenju, ki ga vodi tam.
En: Later, as they were drinking coffee in a nearby café, Anže talked about the life he led there.
Sl: Matejine misli so se osredotočile na njegovo zgodbo o plažah in toplih večernih sprehodih.
En: Mateja's thoughts were focused on his story about the beaches and warm evening walks.
Sl: Nenadoma se je v njej prebudila močna želja po spremembi.
En: Suddenly, a strong desire for change awakened in her.
Sl: Čutila je, da je čas za nov korak.
En: She felt it was time for a new step.
Sl: "Veš, Anže," je Mateja končno rekla, ko so se pripravljali zapustiti letališče.
En: "You know, Anže," Mateja finally said as they were preparing to leave the airport.
Sl: "Razmišljam, da bi se tudi sama podala v svet."
En: "I'm thinking about venturing into the world myself."
Sl: Njen glas je bil tih, a odločen.
En: Her voice was quiet but resolute.
Sl: Anže se je nasmehnil.
En: Anže smiled.
Sl: "Vem, da boš našla svojo pot," je odgovoril, njegova podpora ne bi mogla biti bolj topla.
En: "I know you'll find your way," he replied, his support could not have been warmer.
Sl: Ko so stopili v hladno večerno meglo zunaj letališča, je Mateja občutila nekakšno lahkotnost.
En: As they stepped into the cold evening mist outside the airport, Mateja felt a kind of lightness.
Sl: Njena odločitev je bila sprejeta.
En: Her decision was made.
Sl: V njej ni bilo več strahu, le vznemirjenje in svoboda, ki je prihajala z odkritim priznanjem lastnih želja.
En: There was no more fear in her, only excitement and freedom that came with the honest acknowledgment of her own desires.
Sl: Zdelo se je, da so njene poti končno odprte.
En: It seemed that her paths were finally open.
Vocabulary Words:
arena: arenacarefully: skrbnosnaking through: krajel skoziconfided: zaupalaperceived: čutitiportrayal: podobalonging: hrepenenjeturning point: prelomnicablossomed: cvetelglowed: žareleamidst: srediventuring: podalaresolute: odločenacknowledgment: priznanjepaths: potiwrapped: zloženastealth: or sneaking throughannounced: objavljenhugged: objelpersisted: obstaldepicted: opisovalenvision: slika za mislireawakened: prebudilapursue: najti svojo potexcitement: vznemirjenjefreedom: svobodamist: megladetermination: odločitevboldness: odkritjeembraced: prejela -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Scented Triumph: A Merchant's Bold Trade in Ancient Rome
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Sonce se je prebilo skozi oblake, ko je Zala stopila na rimski trg.
En: The sun broke through the clouds as Zala stepped onto the Roman market.
Sl: Ljudi je bilo vsepovsod.
En: People were everywhere.
Sl: V zraku je vonj po začimbah mešal z vonjem znoja in cvetočih pomladnih cvetov.
En: The air was filled with the scent of spices mixed with the smell of sweat and blooming spring flowers.
Sl: Zala je bila trgovka iz Slovenije.
En: Zala was a merchant from Slovenia.
Sl: Prišla je v Rim, da najde redke začimbe.
En: She had come to Rome to find rare spices.
Sl: Potrebovala jih je za poslovnega partnerja doma.
En: She needed them for a business partner back home.
Sl: Trg je bil glasen.
En: The market was loud.
Sl: Klici trgovcev so se mešali s smehom in pogovori.
En: The calls of the merchants blended with laughter and conversations.
Sl: Zala je pogledovala okoli sebe.
En: Zala looked around her.
Sl: "Kje naj začnem?
En: "Where should I start?"
Sl: " je pomislila.
En: she thought.
Sl: Njena naloga ni bila lahka.
En: Her task was not easy.
Sl: Želela je najti posebno mešanico začimb.
En: She wanted to find a special blend of spices.
Sl: Te začimbe so bile redke, drage.
En: These spices were rare, expensive.
Sl: Poleg tega so se za iste začimbe zanimali tudi drugi trgovci.
En: Moreover, other merchants were also interested in the same spices.
Sl: Hodila je od stojnice do stojnice.
En: She walked from stall to stall.
Sl: Nekatere so ponujale pisane tkanine.
En: Some offered colorful fabrics.
Sl: Druge so bile polne košar z dišečimi zelišči.
En: Others were full of baskets with fragrant herbs.
Sl: Končno je Zala zagledala nekaj, kar je iskala.
En: Finally, Zala saw something she was looking for.
Sl: Na stojnici starca je opazila poseben set začimb.
En: At an old man's stall, she noticed a special set of spices.
Sl: Starec pa je takoj dvignil ceno, ko je videl, da je zanjo zanimanje.
En: The old man immediately raised the price when he saw there was interest in them.
Sl: Iznenada je prišel še nekdo.
En: Suddenly, someone else came along.
Sl: Bogat rimski plemič, oblečen v dragoceno tuniko, je pristopil k stojnici.
En: A wealthy Roman nobleman, dressed in a precious tunic, approached the stall.
Sl: Položil je oko na iste začimbe.
En: He set his eyes on the same spices.
Sl: Zala je vedela, da mora ukrepati hitro in pametno.
En: Zala knew she had to act quickly and wisely.
Sl: Namrščila je čelo, premišljevala.
En: She furrowed her brow, thinking.
Sl: Zala se je obrnila do starca.
En: Zala turned to the old man.
Sl: "Imam nekaj posebnega iz Slovenije," je rekla.
En: "I have something special from Slovenia," she said.
Sl: "Edinstvena volna.
En: "Unique wool.
Sl: Redka in lepa.
En: Rare and beautiful."
Sl: " Starec je bil radoveden.
En: The old man was curious.
Sl: Zanima ga je njena ponudba.
En: Her offer intrigued him.
Sl: Rimski plemič je gledal presenečeno, a brez volje za novo ponudbo.
En: The Roman nobleman watched in surprise but had no inclination to make a new offer.
Sl: Starec je privolil.
En: The old man agreed.
Sl: Volno je zamenjal za začimbe.
En: He traded the spices for the wool.
Sl: Zala si je oddahnila.
En: Zala breathed a sigh of relief.
Sl: Uspela je najti, kar je iskala.
En: She had managed to find what she was looking for.
Sl: Občutek zmagoslavja se je porodila v njej.
En: A sense of triumph arose within her.
Sl: Hodila je stran s samozavestjo.
En: She walked away confidently.
Sl: Njena kultura, njeno poreklo, vse to je bilo pomembno.
En: Her culture, her heritage, all of this was important.
Sl: Z dogodivščino v Rimu je Zala našla več kot le začimbe.
En: With the adventure in Rome, Zala found more than just spices.
Sl: Našla je zaupanje vase in ponos na svoje korenine.
En: She found confidence in herself and pride in her roots.
Sl: Svež vetrič je zapihal čez trg, ko je odkorakala stran, z mislimi že na poti domov in na novi poslovni uspeh, ki jo je čakal.
En: A fresh breeze blew across the market as she walked away, her thoughts already on her journey home and the new business success that awaited her.
Vocabulary Words:
broke: prebiloclouds: oblakemerchant: trgovkaspices: začimbebaskets: košarfragrant: dišečimiherbs: zeliščinobleman: plemičtunic: tunikarare: redkeexpensive: drageblended: mešaliprecious: dragocenoinclination: voljeunique: edinstvenaintrigued: zanimaconfidence: samozavesttriumph: zmagoslavjabreeze: veterheritage: porekloscents: vonjisweat: znojnoticed: opazilasigh: oddahnilatask: nalogafresh: svežapproached: pristopiloffer: ponudbacurious: radovedenroots: korenine -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Inspiration: Snowfall and Self-Discovery in Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Neža je sedela ob majhni, okrogli mizi v kavarni Freelancer’s Home.
En: Neža was sitting at a small, round table in the café Freelancer's Home.
Sl: Kavarna je bila skriti biser Ljubljane, znan po toplem ambientu in prijaznem osebju.
En: The café was a hidden gem in Ljubljana, known for its warm ambiance and friendly staff.
Sl: Stoli so bili mehki in udobni, vsak drugače obarvan, kar je dodajalo k pisani mešanici prostora.
En: The chairs were soft and comfortable, each a different color, which added to the colorful mix of the space.
Sl: Neža je uživala v vonju sveže kave, ki se je vil izza pulta, in opazovala, kako snežinke nežno padajo skozi veliko okno.
En: Neža enjoyed the smell of fresh coffee wafting from behind the counter and watched as snowflakes gently fell through the large window.
Sl: Bila je pozna zima in Slovenija je praznovala Prešernov dan, dan kulture.
En: It was late winter, and Slovenia was celebrating Prešeren Day, the day of culture.
Sl: Ta čas je običajno prinašal razmislek o umetnosti in lastnem delu.
En: This time usually brought reflection on art and one's own work.
Sl: Neža, ki je bila samostojna grafična oblikovalka, je srkala vročo čokolado in premišljevala o svojih zadnjih projektih.
En: Neža, who was a freelance graphic designer, sipped hot chocolate and pondered her latest projects.
Sl: Bila je nezadovoljna, prežeta z dvomom o lastni vrednosti in usmeritvi.
En: She was dissatisfied, filled with doubt about her own worth and direction.
Sl: "Neža!
En: "Neža!"
Sl: " Glas, ki ji je bil znan, je odmeval iz bližine.
En: A familiar voice echoed nearby.
Sl: Jakob je stal tam, nasmejan in poln življenja, s svojim značilnim fotoaparatom obešenim preko rame.
En: Jakob was standing there, smiling and full of life, with his characteristic camera hanging over his shoulder.
Sl: "Kako dolgo je že?
En: "How long has it been?"
Sl: " je vprašal, ko je pristopil in se usedel.
En: he asked as he approached and sat down.
Sl: "Kakšno presenečenje!
En: "What a surprise!"
Sl: " je vzkliknila Neža in pozabila na svoje skrbi le za trenutek.
En: Neža exclaimed, forgetting her worries for a moment.
Sl: Ob njiju se je kmalu pojavil še Tadej, miren a vedno duhovit, ki je pozdravil z rahlim pokimaljem.
En: Soon, Tadej, calm yet always witty, appeared by their side, greeting with a slight nod.
Sl: "Pa smo spet skupaj," je dejal z nasmehom, ko se je pridružil družbi.
En: "Here we are again," he said with a smile as he joined the group.
Sl: Neža je začela opisovati, kako se počuti zmedeno zaradi svoje karierne poti.
En: Neža began to describe how confused she felt about her career path.
Sl: Jakob jo je pozorno poslušal, nato pa začel izzivati njene osebne omejitve.
En: Jakob listened attentively, then began to challenge her personal limitations.
Sl: "Ampak zakaj dvomiš?
En: "But why do you doubt?
Sl: Tvoje delo je čudovito," je odločno dejal.
En: Your work is wonderful," he declared firmly.
Sl: "V tem svetu je vedno prostor za pristnost, tvojo pristnost.
En: "In this world, there is always room for authenticity, your authenticity."
Sl: ""Res je," je dodal Tadej presenetljivo modro.
En: "Indeed," added Tadej, surprisingly wisely.
Sl: "Bodi to, kar si.
En: "Be who you are.
Sl: Svet potrebuje več ljudi, ki so pripravljeni biti iskreni do sebe.
En: The world needs more people who are willing to be honest with themselves."
Sl: "A tisti večer je prinesel pomembno odločitev.
En: But that evening brought an important decision.
Sl: Neža je sprejela povabilo na mrežni dogodek samostojnih ustvarjalcev, kljub njenemu občutku tesnobe.
En: Neža accepted an invitation to a networking event for freelancers, despite her anxiety.
Sl: V središču dogajanja je bilo mnogo ljudi, a njeni prijatelji so ji vlivali pogum.
En: At the heart of the event were many people, but her friends gave her courage.
Sl: Med razgretim pogovorom z Jakobom je iskreno izrazila svoje frustracije.
En: During a heated conversation with Jakob, she honestly expressed her frustrations.
Sl: Njuna debata je bila odkritosrčna in je prinesla misli na plan.
En: Their debate was candid and brought thoughts to the surface.
Sl: Bila je kot iskra, ki je ponovno zanetila njen notranji ogenj.
En: It was like a spark that reignited her inner fire.
Sl: Skozi izziv je spoznala, da dvom ne sme biti njen sovražnik, temveč njen mentor.
En: Through the challenge, she realized that doubt should not be her enemy but her teacher.
Sl: Ko se je noč nagibala k zaključku, je Neža začutila, da si je spet povrnila ustvarjalno iskro.
En: As the night drew to a close, Neža felt she had regained her creative spark.
Sl: Naslednji dan je začela z novim projektom, samozavestno.
En: The next day, she started a new project, confidently.
Sl: Njena vera v svoje sposobnosti je bila močnejša kot kdajkoli prej.
En: Her belief in her abilities was stronger than ever before.
Sl: Jakob in Tadej sta ji pokazala, kako ceniti svoje prijatelje in slediti intuiciji.
En: Jakob and Tadej had shown her how to appreciate her friends and follow intuition.
Sl: Na koncu je bil večer v Freelancer's Home več kot le slučajno srečanje starih prijateljev.
En: In the end, the evening at Freelancer's Home was more than just a chance meeting of old friends.
Sl: Bil je simbol novega začetka in pomiritve s samim seboj.
En: It was a symbol of new beginnings and reconciliation with oneself.
Sl: Neža je razumela, da so ravno takšni trenutki tisti, ki resnično oblikujejo naše življenje in nas vodijo naprej.
En: Neža understood that it is precisely such moments that truly shape our lives and guide us forward.
Vocabulary Words:
sitting: sedelahidden gem: skriti biserambiance: ambientuwafting: vilsnowflakes: snežinkecelebrating: praznovalapondered: premišljevaladissatisfied: nezadovoljnadoubt: dvomfamiliar: znanexclaimed: vzkliknilawitty: duhovitauthenticity: pristnosthonest: iskrenianxiety: tesnobanetworking event: mrežni dogodekdebate: debatacandid: odkritosrčnaspark: iskrarealized: spoznalateacher: mentorcreative: ustvarjalnobelief: veraabilities: sposobnostiintuition: intuicijareconciliation: pomiritvesymbol: simbolnew beginnings: nov začetekmoments: trenutkishape: oblikujejo -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Courage in a Gallery: Izidor's Artistic Journey
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Ob sončnem pomladnem jutru se je skupina mladih učencev iz Ljubljane zbrala pred Narodno galerijo Slovenije.
En: On a sunny spring morning, a group of young students from Ljubljana gathered in front of the National Gallery of Slovenia.
Sl: Narodno galerijo, obdano z zelenjem in cvetovi, je že dolgo krasil vonj po sveže cvetočih rožah, ki so sramežljivo kukale skozi okna.
En: The National Gallery, surrounded by greenery and blossoms, had long been graced with the scent of freshly blooming flowers, which shyly peeked through the windows.
Sl: Med temi učenci so bili tudi Izidor, Katja in Maja.
En: Among these students were Izidor, Katja, and Maja.
Sl: Izidor je sanjal o umetnosti.
En: Izidor dreamed of art.
Sl: Želel je, da bi nekoč njegovo delo viselo v tej čudoviti galeriji.
En: He wished that one day his work would hang in this beautiful gallery.
Sl: Vedel je, da bo danes priložnost, da pokaže svoj talent.
En: He knew that today would be an opportunity to showcase his talent.
Sl: "Moraš ustvariti nekaj posebnega," si je šepnil, a dvomi so ga začeli obdajati kot oblaki neba.
En: "You have to create something special," he whispered to himself, but doubts began to surround him like clouds in the sky.
Sl: "Kaj, če se mi posmehujejo?
En: "What if they laugh at me?"
Sl: " se je spraševal.
En: he wondered.
Sl: Katja, vestna in organizirana, je držala v rokah seznam.
En: Katja, diligent and organized, held a schedule in her hands.
Sl: "Moramo ostati na urniku," je opozarjala, ko so stopali v prvo dvorano.
En: "We must stay on schedule," she warned as they stepped into the first hall.
Sl: Maja se je navdušeno ozrla po umetninah.
En: Maja eagerly looked at the works of art.
Sl: Oboževala je umetnost, vendar se je redko počutila dovolj samozavestno, da bi ustvarjala sama.
En: She adored art, but she rarely felt confident enough to create herself.
Sl: "Ti si res dober, Izidor," je rekla.
En: "You're really good, Izidor," she said.
Sl: Ko so vstopili v galerijo, so jih obkrožili veličastni portreti in slike.
En: As they entered the gallery, they were surrounded by magnificent portraits and paintings.
Sl: Izidor je bil kot prikovan.
En: Izidor was transfixed.
Sl: Njegovo srce je začelo hitreje biti, ko je zagledal sliko Ljubljanskega barja.
En: His heart began to beat faster when he saw the painting of the Ljubljansko barje.
Sl: V istem trenutku je Katja razglasila, da imajo še pol ure, preden nadaljujejo.
En: At the same moment, Katja announced that they had half an hour before continuing.
Sl: Tako je Izidor sklenil, da mora najti miren kotiček.
En: So Izidor decided he needed to find a quiet corner.
Sl: "Bom se ločil malo, da se bolje osredotočim," je rekel bolj sebi kot ostalima.
En: "I'll separate a little to focus better," he said more to himself than to the others.
Sl: S skicirko v roki je sedel na udobno klop in pričel s skico.
En: With a sketchbook in hand, he sat on a comfortable bench and started with a sketch.
Sl: Trudil se je ujeti svetlobo in senco, toda čas je hitro mineval.
En: He tried to capture the light and shadow, but time quickly passed.
Sl: Ko se je čas iztekel, je bila slika še nepopolna.
En: When the time was up, the drawing was still incomplete.
Sl: Izidor je okleval.
En: Izidor hesitated.
Sl: "Naj pokažem?
En: "Should I show it?"
Sl: " vprašal se je.
En: he asked himself.
Sl: Konec koncev, odločil se je zbrati pogum.
En: In the end, he decided to gather courage.
Sl: Stopil je do Katje in Maje ter razgrnil svojo skico pred njima.
En: He walked over to Katja and Maja and unfolded his sketch in front of them.
Sl: "O moj bog, Izidor!
En: "Oh my god, Izidor!
Sl: To je čudovito!
En: It's wonderful!"
Sl: " je vzkliknila Maja.
En: Maja exclaimed.
Sl: Katja je prikimala in dodala: "Res si nadarjen.
En: Katja nodded and added, "You really are talented.
Sl: Pokaži to učiteljici.
En: Show this to the teacher."
Sl: ""Misliš?
En: "Do you think so?"
Sl: " je vprašal z skeptičnosjo.
En: he asked with skepticism.
Sl: A njune besede so ga pomirile.
En: But their words reassured him.
Sl: Prvič je Izidor začutil, da ga ni strah deliti svoje strasti.
En: For the first time, Izidor felt he wasn't afraid to share his passion.
Sl: Razumel je, da umetnost ni le v popolnosti, temveč v izražanju svojih čustev.
En: He understood that art is not only about perfection but about expressing one's feelings.
Sl: Na koncu dneva je Izidor zapustil galerijo z novo zaupanostjo.
En: By the end of the day, Izidor left the gallery with newfound confidence.
Sl: Vedel je, da je naredil prvi korak k svojemu umetniškemu sanjam.
En: He knew he had taken the first step towards his artistic dreams.
Sl: Prostor kolem njega je bil isti, a svetloba je bila nekako drugačna.
En: The space around him was the same, yet the light was somehow different.
Sl: Prozornejša, toplejša.
En: Clearer, warmer.
Sl: Na mednarodni dan žensk je spoznal, da moč umetnosti presega čas in prostor, in da je najlepše deliti, kar nosimo v sebi.
En: On International Women's Day, he realized that the power of art transcends time and space, and that the most beautiful thing is to share what we carry within us.
Vocabulary Words:
gathered: zbralablossoms: cvetovigraced: krasilblooming: cvetočihshyly: sramežljivodoubts: dvomidiligent: vestnaorganized: organiziranatransfixed: prikovanmagnificent: veličastniportraits: portretitranscends: presegaopportunity: priložnostshowcase: pokažehesitated: oklevalsketch: skicoconfidence: zaupanostcourage: pogumexpressing: izražanjufeelings: čustevwondered: spraševalcaptured: ujetencouragement: pomirileseparate: ločilskepticism: skeptičnosjonewfound: novorealized: spoznalclearer: prozornejšaopposed: osebjucherished: cenili -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Inspiration: A Serendipitous Encounter in Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Dež je nežno škrebljal po oknih Nebotičnika.
En: The rain gently pattered against the windows of the Nebotičnik.
Sl: Zunaj je bila Ljubljana ovita v mehko odejo sivih oblakov, medtem ko je bil zrak že dišeč od pomladi.
En: Outside, Ljubljana was wrapped in a soft blanket of gray clouds, while the air was already fragrant with spring.
Sl: Anže je sedel v kotu kavarne, ob oknu, kjer je imel pogled na mestne ulice.
En: Anže sat in the corner of the café, by the window, where he had a view of the city's streets.
Sl: Skrival se je pred dežjem in iskal navdih.
En: He was hiding from the rain and seeking inspiration.
Sl: Mlad arhitekt si je želel ustvariti nekaj nepozabnega, a skoraj neprebojni ustvarjalni blok je zastrupil njegovo misel.
En: The young architect wished to create something unforgettable, but an almost impenetrable creative block poisoned his thoughts.
Sl: Mateja je nedavno prišla v Ljubljano.
En: Mateja had recently arrived in Ljubljana.
Sl: V kavarni je poiskala zavetje, stran od deževnega vremena, a še bolj si je želela toplino družbe.
En: She sought refuge in the café, away from the rainy weather, but more so craved the warmth of company.
Sl: Sedla je ob drugem oknu, nekoliko oddaljena od Anžeta, in opazovala ljudi.
En: She sat by another window, somewhat distant from Anže, and watched the people.
Sl: Iskala je način, kako začeti na novo brez občutka izolacije.
En: She was searching for a way to start anew without feeling isolated.
Sl: Nenadoma si je Anže začel risati.
En: Suddenly, Anže started to draw.
Sl: Njegovo pero je elegantno drselo po papirju, risalo linije in oblike.
En: His pen glided elegantly over the paper, drawing lines and shapes.
Sl: Mateja ga je opazila.
En: Mateja noticed him.
Sl: Njene oči so zazrle v risbo, ki je počasi dobivala obliko njene silhuete ob oknu.
En: Her eyes locked onto the drawing, which was slowly taking shape as her silhouette by the window.
Sl: Bila je prijetno presenečena.
En: She was pleasantly surprised.
Sl: Anže se je izgubil v svetu, ki ga je risal, dokler ni začutil Matejinega pogleda.
En: Anže lost himself in the world he was drawing until he felt Mateja's gaze.
Sl: Nenadoma je postal nervozen.
En: Suddenly, he became nervous.
Sl: Kaj bo rekla ona?
En: What would she say?
Sl: A Mateja se je nasmehnila.
En: But Mateja smiled.
Sl: "To je čudovito," je rekla, njen glas je prinesel toplino v hladen pomladni dan.
En: "That's wonderful," she said, her voice bringing warmth to the cool spring day.
Sl: Pogledala sta si v oči.
En: They looked into each other's eyes.
Sl: "Si arhitekt?" Mateja je vprašala z radovednostjo.
En: "Are you an architect?" Mateja asked with curiosity.
Sl: Anže je rahlo prikimal.
En: Anže nodded slightly.
Sl: "Mene zanimajo stavbe," je dodal.
En: "I'm interested in buildings," he added.
Sl: "Iščem nekaj novega za moje projekte, a ideje se ne želijo pokazati."
En: "I'm looking for something new for my projects, but ideas don't want to reveal themselves."
Sl: Mateja se je nasmehnila in se nekoliko nagnila naprej.
En: Mateja smiled and leaned forward slightly.
Sl: "Sem grafična oblikovalka.
En: "I'm a graphic designer.
Sl: Pravkar sem prišla v Ljubljano in iščem, kam bi se vključila."
En: I've just come to Ljubljana, and I'm looking for where to fit in."
Sl: Pogovor se je razpletal kot nežna preja.
En: Their conversation unfolded like a gentle thread.
Sl: Ideje in sanje so se pletle skupaj kot tančica mavrice po intenzivnem dežju.
En: Ideas and dreams wove together like a veil of a rainbow after an intense rain.
Sl: Mateja je ponudila sveže poglede, Anže pa je začel čutiti, kako se pretrgati umetniški blok.
En: Mateja offered fresh perspectives, and Anže began to feel his artistic block breaking.
Sl: Njuna diskusija je bila napolnjena z možnostmi in ustvarjalnostjo.
En: Their discussion was filled with possibilities and creativity.
Sl: "Zakaj ne bi sodelovala na projektu?" je nenadoma predlagal Anže, na kar je Mateja navdušeno prikimala z očmi, ki so sijale.
En: "Why don't we collaborate on a project?" Anže suddenly suggested, to which Mateja eagerly nodded, her eyes shining.
Sl: Ko sta zapuščala kavarno, je dež že popuščal.
En: As they left the café, the rain was already subsiding.
Sl: Pod nebotičnikom je vlažno mesto oddajalo vonj obljube.
En: Beneath the skyscraper, the damp city emitted a scent of promise.
Sl: Anže je čutil nov zagon; ustvarjalnost je zopet tekla kot reka čez mostičke njegovih misli.
En: Anže felt a new momentum; creativity flowed again like a river over the bridges of his thoughts.
Sl: Mateja pa se je počutila, kot da je našla prvega prijatelja v mestu - nekoga, s katerim lahko deli tako ideje kot čas.
En: Mateja felt as though she had found her first friend in the city—someone with whom she could share both ideas and time.
Sl: Tistega popoldneva sta oba odšla iz Nebotičnika z občutkom, da sta našla nekaj posebnega: navdih in prijateljstvo, ki sta oba iskala.
En: That afternoon, they both left the Nebotičnik with the feeling that they had found something special: the inspiration and friendship they were both searching for.
Vocabulary Words:
gently: nežnopattered: škrebljalwindows: oknihblanket: odejafragrant: dišečcorner: kotuview: pogledimpenetrable: neprebojniblock: blokpoisoned: zastrupilthoughts: miselrefuge: zavetjecraved: želelagazed: zazrlesilhouette: silhuetenervous: nervozenwarmth: toplinoslightly: rahlounfolded: razpletalthread: prejaveil: tančicarainbow: mavriceintense: intenzivnemperspectives: pogledediscussion: diskusijapossibilities: možnostmicollaborate: sodelovalasubsiding: popuščalmomentum: zagonflowed: tekla -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring Surprises: Matej's Moment of Courage
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Krožišče pri Trnovski gimnaziji je bilo kot vedno polno študentov, ki so se prerivali mimo v lahkih jaknah.
En: The roundabout near the Trnovska Gymnasium was, as always, full of students jostling past in light jackets.
Sl: Zrak je bil svež, poln vonja spomladanskih cvetov.
En: The air was fresh, filled with the scent of spring flowers.
Sl: Matej je s torbo na rami hitel po hodniku, njegovo srce pa je divje utripalo.
En: Matej, with his bag on his shoulder, hurried down the hallway, his heart beating wildly.
Sl: Pomislel je na Ninino nasmejano obličje.
En: He thought of Nina's smiling face.
Sl: Danes je bil pomemben dan.
En: Today was an important day.
Sl: Šolsko tekmovanje se je bližalo in Matej je imel pomembno nalogo.
En: The school competition was approaching, and Matej had an important task.
Sl: Njegov prijatelj Luka, vedno poln energije, mu je pomahal.
En: His friend Luka, always full of energy, waved at him.
Sl: "Matej! Si že predal sporočilo učiteljem?" je vprašal Luka, mahedrajoč z ovojnico v roki.
En: "Matej! Have you already handed the message to the teachers?" asked Luka, waving an envelope in his hand.
Sl: "Šele grem," je rekel Matej.
En: "I'm just going," said Matej.
Sl: "Prepričan sem, da je vse pravilno pripravljeno."
En: "I'm sure everything is prepared correctly."
Sl: Luka je radovedno pogledal v ovojnico.
En: Luka looked curiously at the envelope.
Sl: "Daj no, pokaži!"
En: "Come on, show me!"
Sl: Matej se je zasmejal.
En: Matej laughed.
Sl: "Ne, to je zaupno," se je pošalil, a Luka je že potegnil ovojnico iz Matejevih rok.
En: "No, it's confidential," he joked, but Luka had already pulled the envelope from Matej's hands.
Sl: "Resno, Luka, daj mi to nazaj!" Toda Luka se je že smejal in odpiral sporočilo.
En: "Seriously, Luka, give that back to me!" But Luka was already laughing and opening the message.
Sl: "Oh, Tale šala bo kar spodletela," je zavzdihnil, toda že je prepisoval podatke na hitro pišeč listič, brez da bi se zavedal svoje nepazljivosti.
En: "Oh, this prank will surely fail," he sighed, but he was already copying the data onto a hastily written note, unaware of his carelessness.
Sl: Ko je imel Matej končno nazaj svojo ovojnico, ni opazil Luka, kako mu je pomahal v pozdrav in hitro izginil med razredne klopi.
En: When Matej finally got back his envelope, he didn't notice Luka waving goodbye to him and quickly disappearing among the classroom benches.
Sl: Na dan tekmovanja so se učitelji in učenci zbrali v telovadnici.
En: On the day of the competition, teachers and students gathered in the gymnasium.
Sl: Vsi so bili polni pričakovanj.
En: Everyone was full of anticipation.
Sl: Matej je stal ob strani, ko je učiteljica Marija stopila pred mikrofon.
En: Matej stood aside as Professor Marija stepped up to the microphone.
Sl: "Dragi učenci, danes bomo videli, kako ste se pripravili na temo... hm, ure tveganja?"
En: "Dear students, today we will see how you've prepared on the topic... um, risk management?"
Sl: Matej je otrpnil.
En: Matej froze.
Sl: "To ni prav!" je pomislil.
En: "That's not right!" he thought.
Sl: Načrtovali so povsem drugo temo.
En: They had planned an entirely different topic.
Sl: Kdor koli, ki je pisal drugače, je moral biti Luka.
En: Whoever wrote it differently had to be Luka.
Sl: "Kaj naj naredim?"
En: "What should I do?"
Sl: Hitro se je postavil v kot in pomislil.
En: He quickly stepped into a corner and thought.
Sl: Nato je pogumno stopil naprej.
En: Then he bravely stepped forward.
Sl: "Profesorica Marija, žal tu je napaka," je začel in hitro pojasnil situacijo.
En: "Professor Marija, sorry, there's a mistake here," he began, quickly explaining the situation.
Sl: Marija ga je poslušala in se nasmehnila.
En: Marija listened to him and smiled.
Sl: "Nič skrbeti, so dnevi, ko se tehnične težave zgodijo," je rekla.
En: "No need to worry, there are days when technical issues occur," she said.
Sl: "Kaj predlagaš, Matej?"
En: "What do you propose, Matej?"
Sl: "Dodajmo kreativni izziv," je rekel.
En: "Let's add a creative challenge," he said.
Sl: "Pripravimo hitro nekaj inovativnega glede na trenutno temo, vsi bodo sodelovali.
En: "Let's quickly come up with something innovative on the current topic, everyone will participate.
Sl: Uporabimo to kot prednost."
En: We'll use it to our advantage."
Sl: Ko se je tekmovanje nadaljevalo, so učenci pokazali svojo ustvarjalnost.
En: As the competition continued, the students demonstrated their creativity.
Sl: Tekmovali so s srčno vnemo in zagnanostjo, ki je očarala vse prisotne.
En: They competed with heartfelt zeal and enthusiasm, captivating everyone present.
Sl: Na koncu so osvojili častni naziv za najbolj iznajdljivo rešitev.
En: In the end, they earned the honorary title for the most ingenious solution.
Sl: Nina je stopila do Mateja in se nasmehnila.
En: Nina approached Matej and smiled.
Sl: "Izjemno delo, Matej. Res si rešil situacijo!"
En: "Outstanding work, Matej. You really saved the situation!"
Sl: Mateju je srce zaigralo.
En: Matej's heart leaped.
Sl: V tem trenutku je spoznal ne le svojo sposobnost kriznega vodenja, ampak tudi svojo pogum, da je odkrito izražal, kar si je želel.
En: At that moment, he realized not only his crisis leadership ability but also his courage to openly express what he wanted.
Sl: Ko so zapuščali telovadnico, je Matej vedel, da je spomladansko jutro prineslo več kot le toplo vreme – prineslo mu je tudi nov občutek samozavesti in spoštovanja med prijatelji.
En: As they left the gymnasium, Matej knew that the spring morning had brought more than just warm weather—it had also brought him a new sense of confidence and respect among friends.
Vocabulary Words:
roundabout: krožiščejostling: prerivalicuriously: radovednoconfidential: zaupnoprank: šalacarelessness: nepazljivostianticipation: pričakovanjfroze: otrpnilbravely: pogumnoinnovative: inovativnegacaptivating: očaralaingenious: iznajdljivooutstanding: izjemnocrisis: kriznegaleadership: vodenjacourage: pogumconfidence: samozavestirespect: spoštovanjabenches: klopishoulder: ramicompetition: tekmovanjeapproaching: bližaloenvelope: ovojnicasigh: zavzdihnilmicrophone: mikrofonrisk management: ure tveganjathrobe: utripamisdemeanour: prekršekincognito: inkognitoheartfelt: srčna -
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unraveling the Mysteries of Predjamski Grad
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fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-03-05-23-34-02-sl
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: skalemist: meglicasparkled: iskriledesire: željiartifact: artefaktengraved: vrezanimarchaeologist: arheologinjaevidence: dokaziimposing: mogočnoentrance: vhodconcentration: koncentracijemicroscope: mikroskopomfingerprints: prstne odtisenarratives: pripovedimeticulously: natančnoanalyzed: analiziralahidden: skritcorresponded: ustrezatruth: resnicepaths: potivictory: zmagestories: zgodbecoexist: sobivatahistorian: zgodovinarlenient: prizanesljivdiscoveries: odkritjesoul: dušosecrets: skrivnostireveals: razkrivavitality: 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:
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