FluentFiction - Slovenian

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Castle Charm: A Snowy Date With Unexpected Delights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal pred vhodom v Ljubljanski grad, oblečen v debel rdeč plašč in s klobukom na glavi.En: Matej stood in front of the entrance to the Ljubljanski grad, dressed in a thick red coat and with a hat on his head.Sl: Snežinke so lebdele po zraku in se tiho spuščale na tla, odsevajoč praznično sijaj luči iz mesta spodaj.En: Snowflakes floated through the air, silently descending to the ground, reflecting the festive glow of the lights from the city below.Sl: Bil je nervozen, toda navdušen.En: He was nervous, but excited.Sl: Danes je bila njegova prva zmenja z Niko.En: Today was his first date with Nika.Sl: Modro je izbral ta čudovit kraj za zmenek, upajoč, da bo tako osvojil njeno srce.En: Wisely, he chose this beautiful place for the date, hoping to win her heart.Sl: A načrti se niso razvijali, kot si jih je zamislil.En: But things didn't unfold as he planned.Sl: Ko je že nameraval stopiti naprej, ga je presenetil glas za hrbtom.En: Just as he was about to step forward, a voice startled him from behind.Sl: "Hej, Matej!En: "Hey, Matej!"Sl: " To je bila Simona, njegova prijateljica iz otroštva.En: It was Simona, his childhood friend.Sl: Matej je bil nekoliko zmeden, ampak hitro je našel prijazen nasmeh na obrazu.En: Matej was a bit confused, but he quickly found a friendly smile on his face.Sl: "Oj, Simona.En: "Oh, Simona.Sl: Kaj pa ti tukaj?En: What are you doing here?"Sl: "Simona je, vedno nespretna, hitro izstrelila novico.En: Simona, always awkward, quickly blurted out the news.Sl: "Prišla sem presenetiti!En: "I came to surprise you!Sl: Pozdravit.En: To say hi.Sl: In malo pogledat.En: And take a look around.Sl: Kaj ne bo fajn?En: Isn't it going to be fun?"Sl: " Brez pomisleka ali povabila, se je že pridružila Mateju.En: Without a second thought or an invitation, she had already joined Matej.Sl: Matej je očitno presenečen in ni imel srca, da bi jo poslal stran.En: Matej was obviously surprised and didn't have the heart to send her away.Sl: Zato, ko je prišla Nika, so skupaj naredili novo trojico.En: So when Nika arrived, they formed a new trio.Sl: Nika je nasmejano sprejela situacijo in Matej si je oddahnil, da ni bilo nobene nerodnosti.En: Nika accepted the situation with a smile, and Matej was relieved that there was no awkwardness.Sl: Trojica se je sprehodila po zasneženih poteh gradu.En: The trio strolled along the snowy paths of the castle.Sl: Matej je poskušal razložiti zgodovino gradu, Simona pa je nenehno dodajala kaj svojega, kar je ustvarilo cel kup komičnih napak.En: Matej tried to explain the history of the castle, while Simona constantly added her own commentary, creating a whole bunch of comical mistakes.Sl: Sijoče luči in zunanji bazar so doprinesli k prazničnemu vzdušju.En: The sparkling lights and the outdoor bazaar added to the festive atmosphere.Sl: Nika je uživala v lahkotnosti vseh teh napačnih in zabavnih anekdot.En: Nika enjoyed the lightheartedness of all these erroneous and amusing anecdotes.Sl: Ko so slednjič vsi trije prišli do razgledne točke, kjer naj bi bil čarobni trenutek dneva, se je zgodilo nekaj nepričakovanega.En: When they finally reached the viewpoint where the magical moment of the day was supposed to happen, something unexpected occurred.Sl: Simona je, v svoji običajni nerodnosti, nehote zadela stojalo s toplim kakavom.En: Simona, in her usual clumsiness, accidentally knocked over a stand with hot cocoa.Sl: Skodelice so zletele po snegu, kakav pa je špricnil naokrog.En: Cups flew through the snow, and cocoa splashed around.Sl: Bil je trenutek popolnega kaosa – zasneženo pobočje je postalo prizorišče neskončnega smeha.En: It was a moment of complete chaos—the snowy slope became a scene of endless laughter.Sl: Na Matejevo presenečenje je Nika zajela dogodek z neustavljivim smehom.En: To Matej's surprise, Nika embraced the incident with uncontrollable laughter.Sl: Vesele oči so sijale in Matej je, kljub začetni zadregi, začutil toplino znotraj sebe.En: Her cheerful eyes sparkled, and Matej, despite the initial embarrassment, felt warmth inside himself.Sl: Zavedel se je, da popolnost ni bistvo lepega trenutka, temveč ljudje, s katerimi ga deliš.En: He realized that perfection isn't the essence of a beautiful moment, but rather the people with whom you share it.Sl: Na koncu dneva, ko so se vračali po zasneženih stopnicah, se je Matej zavedel, da je zmenek uspel.En: At the end of the day, as they descended the snowy steps, Matej realized that the date was a success.Sl: Neočiščene poti, smeh in nenačrtovana Simona so postali del zgodbe, ki je obema ostala v spominu.En: Ungroomed paths, laughter, and unplanned Simona became part of a story that both would remember.Sl: Zmaga dneva ni bila popolna, skrbno načrtovana romanca, ampak prijateljstvo, smeh in pristnost, ki je dozorela skozi plasti snega.En: The victory of the day wasn't a perfect, carefully planned romance, but the friendship, laughter, and authenticity that matured through layers of snow.Sl: Ob izhodu iz gradu se je Matej obrnil k Niki z iskricami v očeh.En: As they exited the castle, Matej turned to Nika with sparks in his eyes.Sl: "Hvala ti, Nika, ker si prenesla vse to," je rekel.En: "Thank you, Nika, for enduring all this," he said.Sl: Nika se je nasmehnila in odgovorila: "To je bil eden najboljših zmenov.En: Nika smiled and replied, "This was one of the best dates ever.Sl: Veselim se naslednjega!En: I'm looking forward to the next one!"Sl: " Matej je vedel, da je našel nekoga posebnega.En: Matej knew he had found someone special.Sl: In Simona?En: And Simona?Sl: No, ona je ostala Matejeva zvesta prijateljica – nenadomestljiva v svoji nerodnosti, ki je nosila s sabo čar življenja.En: Well, she remained Matej's faithful friend—irreplaceable in her clumsiness that carried with it the charm of life. Vocabulary Words:entrance: vhodfestive: prazničnodescend: spuščatinervous: nervozenchosen: izbranunfold: razvijatistartled: presenetilblurted: izstrelilafriendship: prijateljstvoauthenticity: pristnostcarefully: skrbnovictory: zmagaclumsiness: nerodnostirreplaceable: nenadomestljivembraced: zajelaadvantage: prednostgroomed: očiščenesparkled: sijaleunplanned: nenačrtovantrio: trojicacommentary: komentarerroneous: napačnihspark: iskrablessing: blagoslovtogether: skupajbazaar: bazarobserved: opazovalcomical: komičnihcheerful: veseleuncontrollable: neustavljiv

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Heartfelt Pitch: How Maja’s Integrity Won It All Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-16-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V Ljubljanskem podjetniškem središču je bilo zelo živahno, kljub mrzli zimi zunaj.En: In the Ljubljansko podjetniško središče (Ljubljana Entrepreneurial Center), it was bustling despite the cold winter outside.Sl: Stavba je bila okrašena z božičnimi lučkami in smrečicami, ki so ustvarjale toplo vzdušje.En: The building was decorated with Christmas lights and fir trees, creating a warm atmosphere.Sl: V zraku je bilo čutiti mešanico napetosti in pričakovanja, saj se je pripravljala tekma v pitchu za najbolj inovativne startup ideje.En: In the air, there was a mix of tension and anticipation as the pitch competition for the most innovative startup ideas was getting ready.Sl: Maja, mlada podjetnica z velikim srcem za trajnostni razvoj, je stala ob robu prostora.En: Maja, a young entrepreneur with a big heart for sustainable development, stood at the edge of the room.Sl: V rokah je držala zvezek s svojim govorom.En: She held a notebook with her speech in her hands.Sl: Ob njej je stal Rok, njen soustanovitelj in najboljši prijatelj.En: Beside her stood Rok, her co-founder and best friend.Sl: "Maja, ne skrbi," ji je prigovarjal.En: "Maja, don't worry," he reassured her.Sl: "Veš, kaj delaš.En: "You know what you're doing.Sl: Tvoja ideja je odlična.En: Your idea is excellent."Sl: "Maja je prikimala, ampak v sebi se ni mogla znebiti občutka dvoma.En: Maja nodded, but inside she couldn't shake off the feeling of doubt.Sl: Tekmovala je z izjemnimi idejami, a med njimi je bil še posebej težko pričakovati Anže.En: She was competing with exceptional ideas, but among them, Anže was particularly awaited.Sl: Bil je poznani investitor, ki je bil vedno pripravljen tvegati.En: He was a well-known investor who was always willing to take risks.Sl: Njegova prisotnost je dodala dodatno stopnjo pritiska.En: His presence added an extra level of pressure.Sl: Ko se je njena vrsta za nastop bližala, je čutila stisk v želodcu.En: As her turn to present approached, she felt a knot in her stomach.Sl: Bila je v skušnjavi, da bi svoj pitch prilagodila, da bi se bolj ujemal s poslovno usmerjenimi pričakovanji.En: She was tempted to tailor her pitch to better align with business-oriented expectations.Sl: A potem se je spomnila, zakaj je sploh začela to pot: zaradi trajnosti in upanja, da svet postane boljši kraj.En: But then she remembered why she started this journey in the first place: for sustainability and the hope of making the world a better place.Sl: Odločila se je, da bo ostala zvesta svojim načelom.En: She decided to stay true to her principles.Sl: Končno je stopila na oder.En: Finally, she stepped onto the stage.Sl: Pogledala je po sobi, polni pozornih obrazov, in globoko vdihnila.En: She looked around the room, full of attentive faces, and took a deep breath.Sl: "Pozdravljeni vsi," je začela.En: "Hello, everyone," she began.Sl: "Moje ime je Maja in tukaj sem, da vam predstavim našo trajnostno startup idejo.En: "My name is Maja and I'm here to present our sustainable startup idea."Sl: "Ko je zaključila svoj govor, se je na njej zadržal Anžejev pogled.En: When she finished her speech, Anže's gaze lingered on her.Sl: "Kako mislite doseči finančno stabilnost in rast?En: "How do you plan to achieve financial stability and growth?"Sl: " je vprašal, njegov glas je bilo mogoče zaznati skozi celotno sobo.En: he asked, his voice resonating throughout the room.Sl: Večinoma bi ob takem vprašanju okamenela, toda tokrat je našla pogum.En: Normally, such a question would have made her freeze, but this time she found courage.Sl: "Verjamem, da je prihodnost v trajnosti," je dejala samozavestno.En: "I believe that the future lies in sustainability," she said confidently.Sl: "Naš poslovni model združuje inovacijo z okoljsko odgovornostjo, kar prinaša dolgoročne koristi.En: "Our business model combines innovation with environmental responsibility, which brings long-term benefits."Sl: "V sobi je zavladala tišina.En: Silence fell over the room.Sl: Maja je čakala, njeno srce je bilo čisto v grlu.En: Maja waited, her heart in her throat.Sl: Potem pa je Anže pokimal, na obrazu se mu je pojavil nasmešek.En: Then Anže nodded, a smile appearing on his face.Sl: "Cenim vašo strast in integriteto," je dejal.En: "I appreciate your passion and integrity," he said.Sl: "Ravno takšne posameznike sem iskal za naložbo.En: "Those are exactly the kind of individuals I've been looking to invest in.Sl: Veselim se, da bom del vaše poti.En: I look forward to being part of your journey."Sl: "Maji se je olajšanje razlilo po obrazu.En: Relief washed over Maja's face.Sl: Uspela je!En: She had succeeded!Sl: Njena odkritost in zvestoba lastnim načelom sta se obrestovali.En: Her honesty and loyalty to her own principles had paid off.Sl: Rok jo je objel, njegov obraz je sijal od ponosa.En: Rok hugged her, his face beaming with pride.Sl: Dan se je končal z zasluženim toastom na novo pridobljenem financiranju in z zaupanjem, ki ga Maja ni imela na začetku dneva.En: The day ended with a well-deserved toast to newly acquired funding and the confidence Maja lacked at the start of the day.Sl: Naučila se je, da biti zvest samemu sebi vedno prinaša najboljše rezultate.En: She learned that staying true to oneself always yields the best results.Sl: In vedela je, da skupaj z Rokom in ob podpori Anžeta, njihov startup čaka svetla prihodnost.En: And she knew that together with Rok and with Anže's support, their startup had a bright future ahead. Vocabulary Words:bustling: živahnodecorated: okrašenaanticipation: pričakovanjasustainable: trajnostninotebook: zvezekreassured: prigovarjaldoubt: dvomaexceptional: izjemnimirelative: sorodnikinvestor: investitorrisks: tvegatipresence: prisotnostpressure: pritiskatempted: skušnjavialign: ujemalprinciples: načelomattentive: pozarnihresonating: zaznaticourage: pogumstability: stabilnostenvironmental: okoljskoresponsibility: odgovornostjobenefits: koristiappreciate: cenimintegrity: integritetorelief: olajšanjesucceeded: uspelahonesty: odkritostloyalty: zvestobaconfidence: zaupanjem

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Snowy Ljubljana to Berlin: A Startup's Determined Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-16-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V Ljubljani je padal sneg in pokrival mesto z belo odejo.En: In Ljubljana, snow was falling, covering the city with a white blanket.Sl: V startup inkubatorju je bilo živahno.En: In the startup incubator, it was lively.Sl: Računalniki so brneli, mladi podjetniki so razpravljali o svojih vizijah.En: Computers were humming, young entrepreneurs were discussing their visions.Sl: Tanja je sedela za svojo mizo, njen pogled pa je bil uprt v računalniški zaslon.En: Tanja was sitting at her desk, her gaze fixed on the computer screen.Sl: Razmišljala je o prihajajočem dogodku v Berlinu.En: She was thinking about the upcoming event in Berlin.Sl: To je bila velika priložnost za njo in njen startup.En: It was a big opportunity for her and her startup.Sl: Miran, njen poslovni partner, je hodil gor in dol po pisarni.En: Miran, her business partner, was pacing up and down the office.Sl: V rokah je držal letalske karte.En: He was holding plane tickets in his hands.Sl: "Tanja, vreme je grozno.En: "Tanja, the weather is terrible.Sl: Let morda odpade," je rekel skeptično.En: The flight might be canceled," he said skeptically.Sl: "Vem, Miran.En: "I know, Miran.Sl: Ampak ne smem zamuditi te priložnosti," je odgovorila odločno.En: But I cannot miss this opportunity," she replied decisively.Sl: Vedela je, da morajo prepričati investitorje in dobiti financiranje.En: She knew they had to convince investors and secure funding.Sl: "Če bo let odpovedan, kaj bova naredila?En: "If the flight is canceled, what will we do?Sl: Tvegaš preveč," je nadaljeval Miran, ki ni bil prepričan, ali naj sploh potuje.En: You're risking too much," Miran continued, unsure whether to travel at all.Sl: Tanja je pogledala skozi okno, kjer so snežinke tiho plesale po zraku.En: Tanja looked out the window, where snowflakes were quietly dancing in the air.Sl: Njena odločnost je začela dvomiti, a je hitro našla drugo rešitev.En: Her determination began to waver but she quickly found another solution.Sl: "Bova šla z nočnim vlakom.En: "We'll take the night train.Sl: Ne smem zamuditi dogodka.En: I can't miss the event.Sl: Potrebujem te ob sebi, Miran.En: I need you by my side, Miran."Sl: "Miran je pogledal Tanjin obraz, poln upanja in odločnosti.En: Miran looked at Tanja's face, full of hope and determination.Sl: Vedel je, kako pomemben je ta dogodek zanjo.En: He knew how important this event was to her.Sl: Povzdignil je roke v znak predaje.En: He raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.Sl: "Prav, greva na vlak," je dejal.En: "Alright, we'll take the train," he said.Sl: Ponoči sta se vkrcala na vlak proti Berlinu.En: That night, they boarded a train to Berlin.Sl: Vozila sta se skozi zasneženo pokrajino.En: They traveled through the snowy landscape.Sl: Potovanje je bilo dolgo, a odločnost jima je pomagala premagati utrujenost.En: The journey was long, but their determination helped them overcome fatigue.Sl: Tanja in Miran sta izmenično predelala predstavitev ter se pogovarjala o prihodnosti njunega podjetja.En: Tanja and Miran alternated working on the presentation and talked about the future of their company.Sl: Ko sta prispela v Berlin, je bila ura zgodaj zjutraj.En: When they arrived in Berlin, it was early morning.Sl: Tanja je bila utrujena, a pripravljena narediti vtis.En: Tanja was tired but ready to make an impression.Sl: Na dogodku je s svojim nastopom navdušila investitorje.En: At the event, she impressed the investors with her performance.Sl: Njeno navdušenje in pripravljenost sta bila nalezljiva.En: Her enthusiasm and readiness were contagious.Sl: Po predstavitvi je k njima pristopil eden od investitorjev.En: After the presentation, one of the investors approached them.Sl: "Vaša vizija je impresivna.En: "Your vision is impressive.Sl: Zanimajo nas podrobnosti," je rekel.En: We are interested in the details," he said.Sl: Tanja in Miran sta si izmenjala poglede, polna olajšanja in veselja.En: Tanja and Miran exchanged glances, filled with relief and joy.Sl: Uspelo jima je.En: They had succeeded.Sl: Kljub izzivom na poti je Tanja dokazala, da lahko premaga ovire.En: Despite the challenges along the way, Tanja proved that she could overcome obstacles.Sl: Kasneje, ko sta se sprehajala po zasneženem Berlinu, je Miran rekel: "Tanja, dobro si opravila.En: Later, as they walked through the snowy Berlin, Miran said, "Tanja, you did well.Sl: Hvaležen sem, da sem del tega.En: I'm grateful to be a part of this."Sl: "Tanja se je nasmehnila.En: Tanja smiled.Sl: Njuno partnerstvo je postalo močnejše in zaupanje v njuno podjetje nikoli več ne bo enako.En: Their partnership had become stronger, and the trust in their company would never be the same again.Sl: Zdaj sta vedela, da zmoreta premagati kakršnokoli oviro, če sta skupaj.En: Now they knew they could overcome any obstacle if they were together.Sl: Njuna pot se je šele začela.En: Their journey had just begun. Vocabulary Words:incubator: inkubatorjuhumming: brneligaze: pogledupcoming: prihajajočemskeptically: skeptičnodecisively: odločnoopportunity: priložnostcancelled: odpadeconvince: prepričatifunding: financiranjedetermination: odločnostwaver: dvomitigestured: znaksurrender: predajefatigue: utrujenostenthusiasm: navdušenjeimpression: vtiscontagious: nalezljivarelief: olajšanjajoy: veseljaobstacles: oviregrateful: hvaleženpartnership: partnerstvotrust: zaupanjeovercome: premagajourney: potovanjesnowflake: snežinkelandscape: pokrajinoboarded: vkrcalaimpressive: impresivna

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unexpected Winter Magic: A Spontaneous Christmas Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-15-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sijo najlepše zimske pravljice se začnejo tam, kjer se končajo naši načrti.En: The most beautiful winter fairy tales begin where our plans end.Sl: Tako se je tudi zgodba Mateje, Bojana in Zale začela na potovanju skozi zasnežene Julijske Alpe.En: Such was the beginning of the story of Mateja, Bojan, and Zala on their journey through the snowy Julian Alps.Sl: Zunaj je vladala čarobna zimska kulisa.En: Outside, a magical winter scene prevailed.Sl: Gozdovi smrek, pokriti s snežno odejo, in ledeni potoki, ki so tiho vijugali skozi pokrajino, so obljubljali popolno zimsko delo.En: Forests of spruce covered with a blanket of snow and icy streams quietly winding through the landscape promised the perfect winter setting.Sl: Bilo je na predvečer božiča.En: It was Christmas Eve.Sl: Mateja si je želela popolno zimsko dogodivščino.En: Mateja longed for the perfect winter adventure.Sl: Bojan, s svojimi norčijami, in sanjava Zala sta bila idealna sopotnika za njeno avanturo.En: Bojan, with his antics, and dreamy Zala were ideal companions for her adventure.Sl: A kakor hitro je pot zasnežila obdobju, je navidez preprosta vožnja postala nepredvidljiv izziv.En: However, as soon as the road was snow-covered, what seemed like a simple drive turned into an unpredictable challenge.Sl: Nenadoma je avto začel spuščati čudne zvoke.En: Suddenly, the car began making strange noises.Sl: Mateja ga je sunkovito ustavila na zasneženi cesti.En: Mateja abruptly stopped it on the snowy road.Sl: "Kaj se dogaja?En: "What's happening?"Sl: " je vprašala z zaskrbljenim glasom.En: she asked with a worried voice.Sl: Bojan je skočil iz avta, nasmejan in pripravljen popraviti situacijo.En: Bojan jumped out of the car, smiling and ready to fix the situation.Sl: "Samo poglej, to je zagotovo nekaj manjšega!En: "Just look, it's surely something minor!"Sl: " Zala, z iskrico v očeh, je opazovala zasneženi svet okoli sebe.En: Zala, with a sparkle in her eyes, observed the snowy world around her.Sl: To ni bil zlom načrtov, temveč priložnost za novo pustolovščino.En: This wasn't a breaking of plans but an opportunity for a new adventure.Sl: Mateja, kljub pingvinski mrazu, je sklenila, da bodo iz tega naredili improviziran taborniški izlet.En: Despite the penguin-cold weather, Mateja decided they would make this into an impromptu camping trip.Sl: Bojan je z mrzlimi prsti brkljal po motorju.En: Bojan, with cold fingers, fiddled with the engine.Sl: Njegovi poskusi so bili bolj smešni kot uspešni.En: His attempts were more amusing than successful.Sl: "Glej," se je smejal, "avto se bo zagotovo sam popravil.En: "Look," he laughed, "the car will surely fix itself.Sl: Ali pa nas bo rešil Božiček!En: Or maybe Santa Claus will save us!"Sl: "Ko so se skorajda že vdali v usodo, se je izza ovinka prikazal lokalni kmet na traktorju.En: Just as they were about to resign to their fate, a local farmer appeared from around the bend on a tractor.Sl: Starejši gospod Stanko je z nasmehom pristopil, da bi pomagal.En: Elderly Mr. Stanko approached with a smile to help.Sl: "Premaknili bomo vaš avto na dvorišče, da bo varen do jutri," je rekel s toplim glasom.En: "We'll move your car to the yard so it will be safe until tomorrow," he said in a warm voice.Sl: Kmet je ponudil več kot le pomoč.En: The farmer offered more than just help.Sl: Povabil jih je v svojo kmetijo na božično večerjo.En: He invited them to his farm for Christmas dinner.Sl: Tako so se Mateja, Bojan in Zala znašli v topli koči, obdani z smehom in božičnimi dobrotami.En: And so Mateja, Bojan, and Zala found themselves in a warm cottage surrounded by laughter and Christmas treats.Sl: Zgodbe kmečke družine so napolnile večer s smehom in toplino, ki so prinesli toplino sredi zime.En: The stories of the farmer's family filled the evening with laughter and warmth that brought warmth to the midst of winter.Sl: Mateja je ugotovila, da lepota pustolovščine ni v perfekciji, temveč v spontanosti.En: Mateja realized that the beauty of adventure is not in perfection but in spontaneity.Sl: Bojan je spoznal, da so smeh in prijateljstvo bolj dragoceni od vsake tehnične rešitve.En: Bojan understood that laughter and friendship are more valuable than any technical solution.Sl: Zala je našla vznemirjenje v nepričakovanem in preprostem.En: Zala found excitement in the unexpected and the simple.Sl: Kmet, praznične lučke in toplina doma so vsem trem prinesli darilo - spoznanje, da najboljši načrti ne potrebujejo popolnosti, temveč srca.En: The farmer, Christmas lights, and the warmth of home gave all three the gift of realization that the best plans don't need to be perfect, but heartfelt. Vocabulary Words:fairy tales: pravljiceprevailed: vladalablanket: odejastreams: potokiwinding: vijugaliscenery: kulisalonged: želelaantics: norčijamiunpredictable: nepredvidljivchallenge: izzivabruptly: sunkovitoworried: zaskrbljenimsparkle: iskricaimpromptu: improviziranfiddled: brkljalresign: vdalifate: usodotractor: traktorjuelderly: starejšiapproached: pristopilcottage: kočitreats: dobrotamilaughter: smehomspontaneity: spontanostivalued: dragoceniexcitement: vznemirjenjeunexpected: nepričakovanemrealization: spoznanjeheartfelt: srcacold: mrazu

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Snowstorms to Starlit Castles: A Holiday Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Na zasneženo jutro, ko se Ljubljana še ni prebudila v živahni božični vrvež, so se Matej, Ana in Zala že pripravljali na prav posebno avanturo.En: On a snowy morning, when Ljubljana had not yet awoken to the lively Christmas bustle, Matej, Ana, and Zala were already preparing for a very special adventure.Sl: Njihov cilj je bil Predjamski grad in božični sejem, ki so ga vsi želeli doživeti.En: Their goal was Predjamski grad and the Christmas market that they all wanted to experience.Sl: Matej, zvest ljubitelj zgodovine, je želel očarati Zalo, svojo prijateljico iz otroštva.En: Matej, a devoted history enthusiast, wanted to impress Zala, his childhood friend.Sl: Ana, njegova pustolovska sestrična, pa je bila polna energije in presenečenj.En: Ana, his adventurous cousin, was full of energy and surprises.Sl: Zala, čeprav skeptična, ni želela razočarati Mateja, zato je šla z njimi.En: Although skeptical, Zala didn't want to disappoint Matej, so she went with them.Sl: Cesta tistega dne ni bila prijazna.En: The road that day was not kind.Sl: Sneženje je bilo intenzivno in vse bolj nepredvidljivo.En: The snowfall was intense and increasingly unpredictable.Sl: Skozi okno avtomobila so opazovali, kako se je pokrajina počasi spreminjala v belo pravljico.En: Through the car window, they watched the landscape slowly transform into a white fairy tale.Sl: Matej je bil odločen, da bo potovanje nepozabno.En: Matej was determined to make the journey unforgettable.Sl: Ana je že vnaprej pričakovala nepričakovano, medtem ko je Zala ni bila prepričana, ali je takšen izlet sredi zime res pametna ideja.En: Ana was already prepared for the unexpected, while Zala wasn't sure if such a trip in the middle of winter was really a smart idea.Sl: Snežna nevihta se je krepila in ceste so postale nevarne.En: The snowstorm intensified, and the roads became dangerous.Sl: Debata v avtu je postala vroča.En: The debate in the car heated up.Sl: Matej si ni želel priznati, da bi morali razmisliti o vrnitvi.En: Matej didn’t want to admit that they might need to consider turning back.Sl: "Božični sejem bomo zamudili, če se obrnemo," je vztrajal.En: "We'll miss the Christmas market if we turn around," he insisted.Sl: Ana je dodala: "Poglejmo, kam nas bo pripeljala usoda!En: Ana added, "Let's see where fate will take us!Sl: Morda nas čaka nekaj čudovitega.En: Maybe something wonderful awaits us."Sl: " Zala pa je, z zdravorazumsko naravo, predlagala previdnost.En: However, Zala, with her sensible nature, suggested caution.Sl: Kot bi hotela usoda dodati še dodatno mero drame, je po radijskih novicah prišla informacija: cesta nazaj je zaprta zaradi snežnega plazu.En: As if fate wanted to add an extra measure of drama, a radio news update informed them: the road back was closed due to an avalanche.Sl: Nič drugega jim ni preostalo, kot da nadaljujejo pot naprej.En: They had no choice but to continue forward.Sl: S težkostmi in z dodatnim naporom so zato nadaljevali pot proti Predjamskemu gradu.En: With difficulties and extra effort, they continued their journey to Predjamski grad.Sl: Napetost v avtu je popustila in umesto tega je vladalo vzdušje pričakovanja.En: The tension in the car eased, replaced by an atmosphere of anticipation.Sl: Ko so se naposled le približali gradu, jih je pričakal veličasten pogled.En: When they finally approached the castle, a magnificent view greeted them.Sl: Predjamski grad je stal, kot običajno, vklesan v skalno steno, njegovi zidovi deloma prekriti s snegom.En: Predjamski grad stood, as usual, carved into the rock face, its walls partially covered with snow.Sl: Rumene luči z božičnega sejma so napolnile prizorišče s toplino.En: The yellow lights from the Christmas market filled the scene with warmth.Sl: Njihove težave na poti so bile izbrisane s čarobnostjo trenutka.En: Their troubles on the road were erased by the magic of the moment.Sl: Vse, kar so doživeli tisti dan, je pustilo svoj pečat.En: Everything they experienced that day left its mark.Sl: Matej je ob božičnem drevescu, okitenem z lučkami, našel pogum.En: Matej, by the Christmas tree decorated with lights, found courage.Sl: Zavedel se je, kako dragoceno je živeti v trenutku in kako lahko takšne pustolovščine prinesejo ljudi bližje skupaj.En: He realized how precious it is to live in the moment and how such adventures can bring people closer together.Sl: Zala, osvetljena s toplino luči, se mu je nežno nasmehnila.En: Zala, illuminated by the warmth of the lights, smiled at him gently.Sl: "Matej, prav posebna ti je uspela ta avantura," je rekla.En: "Matej, this adventure turned out to be quite special," she said.Sl: Ko so zapuščali grad, se je nebo zjasnilo, snežinke pa so še naprej lenobno plesale v žarkih lune.En: As they left the castle, the sky cleared, and snowflakes continued to lazily dance in the moonlight.Sl: Njihovo potovanje se je končalo z novimi spoznanji in novimi spomini, ki bodo ostali v njihovih srcih.En: Their journey ended with new insights and new memories that would remain in their hearts.Sl: Matej je vedel, da je to začetek nečesa posebnega.En: Matej knew this was the beginning of something special.Sl: V teku zime so našli toploto prijateljstva in morda celo ljubezni.En: Over the course of winter, they found the warmth of friendship and perhaps even love. Vocabulary Words:awoken: prebudilabustle: vrvežadventure: avanturodevoted: zvestenthusiast: ljubiteljskeptical: skeptičnatransform: spreminjalafairy tale: pravljicounforgettable: nepozabnointensified: krepiladangerous: nevarneheated: vročaadmit: priznatifate: usodaavalanche: snežnega plazumagnificent: veličastencarved: vklesananticipation: pričakovanjaprecious: dragocenoilluminated: osvetljenagentle: nežnolazily: lenobnomoonlight: žarkih luneinsights: spoznanjaadventures: pustolovščinebeginning: začetekimpress: očaratiimpatience: nepotrpežljivostunexpected: nepričakovanowarned: opozarjal

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Love Blossoms in a Snowy Bled Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Bledsko jezero je bilo tisto zimsko popoldne obdano z zasneženo pravljico.En: Bledsko jezero was surrounded by a snowy fairy tale that winter afternoon.Sl: Bele snežinke so plesale po zraku in ustvarjale mehko preprogo okoli božičnega sejma.En: White snowflakes danced through the air, creating a soft carpet around the Christmas market.Sl: Stojnice iz lesa, obrobljene z drobnimi lučkami, so bile polne različnih dobrot in ročno izdelanih izdelkov.En: Wooden stalls, bordered with tiny lights, were full of various treats and handmade goods.Sl: Zrak je bil prežet z vonjem po kuhanem vinu in cimetu, zvončkljanje smeha pa se je mešalo z nežno glasbo, ki je prihajala iz vsakega kota trga.En: The air was filled with the scent of mulled wine and cinnamon, and the jingling of laughter mingled with the gentle music coming from every corner of the square.Sl: Tadeja je stala za svojo stojnico, obdana z božičnimi okraski, ki so blesteli v svoji unikatnosti.En: Tadeja stood behind her stall, surrounded by Christmas decorations that shone in their uniqueness.Sl: Bila je domačinka, umetnica, ki je s čopičem pričarala motive, značilne za slovensko kulturno dediščino.En: She was a local, an artist who conjured up motifs characteristic of Slovenian cultural heritage with her brush.Sl: Njena srca so se napolnila z veseljem, ko je videla, kako ljudje občudujejo njeno delo, a tudi nekoliko nervozno, ko je prišel čas, da o svojih stvaritvah spregovori.En: Her heart filled with joy seeing people admire her work, but she also felt a bit nervous when the time came to talk about her creations.Sl: Nekaj stojnic stran je Matej, učitelj smučanja iz Ljubljane, s nasmehom ponujal vročo čokolado in kranjskega klobase radovednim obiskovalcem.En: A few stalls away, Matej, a skiing instructor from Ljubljana, was cheerfully offering hot chocolate and kranjska klobasa to curious visitors.Sl: Prišel je na Bled zaradi počitnice, a iskal je še nekaj več.En: He had come to Bled for a vacation, but he was searching for something more.Sl: Nekaj, kar bi preseglo svojo običajno strogost in rutino.En: Something that would transcend his usual strictness and routine.Sl: Ko je snežni vihar začel resno besneti, se je Matej po naključju znašel pred Tadejino stojnico.En: When the snowstorm began to rage seriously, Matej found himself by chance in front of Tadeja's stall.Sl: Pozdravil jo je s toplim nasmehom in kmalu sta se zapletla v prijeten pogovor.En: He greeted her with a warm smile, and they soon became engaged in a pleasant conversation.Sl: Matej je bil navdušen nad njenimi okraski.En: Matej was impressed by her decorations.Sl: "Tvoje delo je čudovito," ji je rekel, "zelo me spominjajo na Slovenijo, na naše tradicije."En: "Your work is wonderful," he told her, "it really reminds me of Slovenia, of our traditions."Sl: Tadeja je skoraj zardela.En: Tadeja almost blushed.Sl: "Hvala. To res veliko pomeni," je tiho odgovorila, a z izrazitim ponosom.En: "Thank you. That means a lot," she responded quietly but with pronounced pride.Sl: Njuni pogledi so se srečali in že v tistem trenutku sta čutila, da kljub mrazu okoli sebe, delita nekaj toplega.En: Their eyes met, and even in that moment, they felt that despite the cold around them, they shared something warm.Sl: Nenadoma je snežni vihar dosegel svoj vrh in trg je zavil tema.En: Suddenly, the snowstorm reached its peak, and the square was plunged into darkness.Sl: Električna energija je izginila.En: The power had gone out.Sl: Medtem ko so ostali predmeti zaviti v sence, je Tadeja prižgala nekaj sveč.En: While everything else was wrapped in shadows, Tadeja lit a few candles.Sl: Udarjen z lepoto trenutka je Matej sedel zraven nje in med njima sta zažarela toplina in zaupanje.En: Struck by the beauty of the moment, Matej sat down next to her, and a warmth and trust glowed between them.Sl: "Veš," je začela Tadeja, "vedno sem imela rada zimske športe, a nikoli nisem čisto zbrala poguma, da bi se naučila smučati..."En: "You know," Tadeja began, "I've always loved winter sports, but I never quite gathered the courage to learn how to ski..."Sl: Matej se je nasmehnil: "Morda te lahko naučim. In v zameno, mi poveš več o svojih okraskih," je predlagal in obema je to bila ideja, ki ju je zabavala.En: Matej smiled: "Maybe I can teach you. And in return, you can tell me more about your decorations," he suggested, and it was an idea that amused them both.Sl: Ko so se luči ponovno prižgale in je veter končno izgubil svoj zagon, sta se zavedla, da sta našla tisto povezavo, ki sta jo oba iskala.En: When the lights came back on, and the wind finally lost its momentum, they realized they had found the connection they had both been looking for.Sl: Tadeja je podarila Mateju okrasek, ki ga je posebej pobarvala, Matej pa ji je obljubil, da jo bo po novem letu peljal na smuči.En: Tadeja gave Matej a decoration she had painted especially for him, and Matej promised to take her skiing after the new year.Sl: Ko so decembrski zvonovi zazvonili v daljavi, sta vedela, da je njuno prijateljstvo nekaj, kar bo zdržalo tudi onstran prazničnega sejemskega vrveža.En: As the December bells rang in the distance, they knew their friendship was something that would endure beyond the festive market bustle.Sl: Zima na Bledu jima ni prinesla samo nevihte, temveč tudi novo prijateljstvo, ki je obema seglo naravnost v srce.En: The winter in Bled had brought them not just a storm, but also a new friendship that reached straight into their hearts. Vocabulary Words:surrounded: obdanosnowy: zasneženofairy tale: pravljicamulled wine: kuhano vinocinnamon: cimetjingling: zvončkljanjemingled: mešalodecorations: okraskiuniqueness: unikatnostilocal: domačinkaconjured: pričaralamotifs: motivecharacteristic: značilnenervous: nervoznostalls: stojnicaskiing instructor: učitelj smučanjacheerfully: s nasmehomhot chocolate: vroča čokoladakranjska klobasa: kranjskega klobasestrictness: strogoststorm: nevihtaengaged: zapletlaimpressed: navdušenblushed: zardelaplunged: zavilwrapped: zavitiglowed: zažarelagathered: zbralacourage: pogumamomentum: zagon

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unplanned Perfection: A Winter's Tale at Lake Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pod belim pregrinjalom zime je jezero Bled ležalo mirno.En: Under the white blanket of winter, Lake Bled lay still.Sl: Hoje se je slišalo le rahlo škripanje snega.En: The sound of footsteps was accompanied by the gentle crunching of snow.Sl: Goste snežinke so padale na tla in nežno pokrivale čarobno pokrajino.En: Thick snowflakes fell to the ground and softly covered the magical landscape.Sl: Na jezeru so ljudje drsali in uživali v zimskih radostih.En: On the lake, people skated and enjoyed the joys of winter.Sl: V ozadju so se veličastne Julijske Alpe bleščale v soncu, ovite v svež sneg.En: In the background, the majestic Julian Alps glistened in the sun, wrapped in fresh snow.Sl: Luka in Mateja sta hodila proti jezeru.En: Luka and Mateja were walking toward the lake.Sl: Oba sta nosila topla oblačila in bila zavita v mehke šale.En: Both wore warm clothes and were wrapped in soft scarves.Sl: Bila je zima in bližal se je dan svetega Miklavža.En: It was winter, and the feast of Saint Nicholas was approaching.Sl: Nadaljevala sta pot, Luka pa je bil nekoliko nervozen.En: They continued on their way, but Luka was somewhat nervous.Sl: "Sva že rezervirala sobo?En: "Have we already booked a room?"Sl: " je vprašala Mateja previdno.En: Mateja asked cautiously.Sl: Luka se je nasmehnil, čeprav je srce hitreje bilo.En: Luka smiled, although his heart was beating faster.Sl: "Seveda," je rekel in upal, da bo našel rešitev.En: "Of course," he said, hoping he would find a solution.Sl: V resnici Luka ni rezerviral ničesar.En: In reality, Luka hadn't booked anything.Sl: Njegova prirojena spontanost ga je pustila brez plana.En: His innate spontaneity had left him without a plan.Sl: A ta obisk je želel narediti poseben za Matejo.En: But he wanted to make this visit special for Mateja.Sl: Med hojo je previdno pokukal v telefon, pogledal seznam hotelov in želel najti prosto sobo.En: While walking, he cautiously peeked at his phone, checked the list of hotels, and hoped to find a vacant room.Sl: Ko sta prispela na jezero, je Luka vedel, da mora nekaj narediti.En: When they arrived at the lake, Luka knew he had to do something.Sl: Med ljudmi je zagledal majhno gostilnico ob obali.En: Among the people, he spotted a small inn by the shore.Sl: Vstopila je toplina in prijazen lastnik ju je pozdravil.En: Warmth enveloped them as they entered, and a friendly owner greeted them.Sl: "Imate prosto sobo?En: "Do you have a vacant room?"Sl: " je Luka nerodno vprašal.En: Luka asked awkwardly.Sl: Na srečo je lastnik odgovoril pritrdilno.En: Luckily, the owner replied affirmatively.Sl: "Danes zvečer imamo še eno sobo," je rekel.En: "We have one room available tonight," he said.Sl: Luka je olajšano oddahnil.En: Luka sighed in relief.Sl: Po namestitvi sta se vrnila na jezero.En: After settling in, they returned to the lake.Sl: Luka je imel pripravljeno presenečenje.En: Luka had a surprise prepared.Sl: Na robu jezera je postavil majhno mizo s svečo, vročo čokolado in piškoti.En: At the edge of the lake, he had set up a small table with a candle, hot chocolate, and cookies.Sl: "Mislila sem, da si pozabil," se je Mateja rahlo posmehnila, ko je videla presenečenje.En: "I thought you forgot," Mateja said with a slight smile when she saw the surprise.Sl: "Včasih tudi jaz kaj prav naredim," je odgovoril Luka z nasmeškom.En: "Sometimes I do get things right," Luka replied with a grin.Sl: Oba sta obula drsalke in odšla na led.En: Both of them put on skates and went onto the ice.Sl: Snežinke so plesale okoli njiju, čeprav nikjer ni bilo popolnega plana, a vseeno je bilo popolno.En: The snowflakes danced around them, and although there was no perfect plan, it was still perfect.Sl: Drsala sta roko v roki.En: They skated hand in hand.Sl: Luka se je obrnil k Mateji.En: Luka turned to Mateja.Sl: "Ni vedno vse popolno," je rekel.En: "Not everything is always perfect," he said.Sl: "Ampak, ko sva skupaj, je zmeraj dobro.En: "But when we're together, it's always good."Sl: ""V redu je, če ni vse načrtovano," mu je rekla Mateja.En: "It's okay if not everything is planned," Mateja told him.Sl: "Pomembno je, da sva skupaj.En: "What's important is that we’re together."Sl: "Tistega večera sta sedela ob jezeru, zagledana v zasneženo pokrajino in Sveti otok.En: That evening, they sat by the lake, gazing at the snowy landscape and Bled Island.Sl: Valovi spontanosti so ju povezali, tiho opominjali, da ni načrt toliko pomemben, kot je pomemben trenutek.En: Waves of spontaneity connected them, quietly reminding them that the plan isn't as important as the moment.Sl: Zvezde so se pojavile na nebu, in Luka je vedel, da je prav to tisto, kar si je želel – trenutek brez popolnosti, a z ljubeznijo in bližino v srcu.En: The stars appeared in the sky, and Luka knew this was exactly what he wanted—a moment without perfection, but with love and closeness in the heart. Vocabulary Words:blanket: pregrinjalostill: mirnocrunching: škripanjethick: gostelandscape: pokrajinamajestic: veličastneglistened: bleščalewarm clothes: topla oblačilaapproaching: bližal secautiously: previdnoinnate: prirojenaspontaneity: spontanostvacant: prostoawkwardly: nerodnoaffirmatively: pritrdilnorelief: olajšanosettling in: namestitvicandle: svečocookies: piškotigrin: nasmeškomdanced: plesalehand in hand: roko v rokiclosely: bližinogazing: zagledanaconnected: povezaliwaves: valovireminding: opominjaliperfect plan: popolnega planamoment: trenutekheart: srcu

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding the Heart of Christmas in Ljubljana's Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sneg je nežno pokrival strehe Ljubljane in mestne ulice so sijale v svetlobi prazničnih lučk.En: The snow gently covered the roofs of Ljubljana and the city streets shone in the light of festive lights.Sl: Božični sejem je bil v polnem teku.En: The Christmas market was in full swing.Sl: Vonj kuhanega vina se je mešal z vonjem pečenega kostanja, ljudje pa so se smukali med stojnicami, ki so ponujale vse od ročno izdelanih izdelkov do toplih puloverjev.En: The smell of mulled wine mingled with the scent of roasted chestnuts, and people were bustling among the stalls, offering everything from handmade goods to warm sweaters.Sl: Matej je hitel po trgu.En: Matej hurried through the square.Sl: Bil je utrujen in zaskrbljen.En: He was tired and worried.Sl: Čas mu je uhajal.En: Time was slipping away from him.Sl: Njegova hčerka Nina je pričakovala nekaj posebnega za Božič.En: His daughter Nina was expecting something special for Christmas.Sl: Vedno je bil preveč zaposlen z delom, zato si je želel izbrati darilo, ki bi odražalo, koliko mu pomeni.En: He had always been too busy with work, so he wanted to choose a gift that would reflect how much she meant to him.Sl: "Jana!En: "Jana!"Sl: " je vzkliknil, ko jo je zagledal pri stojnici z božičnimi okraski.En: he exclaimed when he saw her at a stall with Christmas decorations.Sl: "Matej!En: "Matej!Sl: Kako gre lov na darila?En: How is the gift hunt going?"Sl: " ga je nasmejano vprašala Jana.En: Jana asked him with a smile.Sl: "Ne najbolje," je odkrito priznal.En: "Not great," he admitted openly.Sl: "Potrebujem tvojo pomoč.En: "I need your help.Sl: Nisem prepričan, kaj naj izberem.En: I'm not sure what to choose."Sl: ""Pridi z mano," je rekla Jana samozavestno.En: "Come with me," Jana said confidently.Sl: "Poznam popolno mesto.En: "I know the perfect place."Sl: "Vodila ga je po trgu in se spretno izmikala množici.En: She led him through the square, skillfully weaving through the crowd.Sl: Prišli sta do stojnice z lesenimi igračami.En: They came to a stall with wooden toys.Sl: Oči Mateja so se svetlikale.En: Matej's eyes sparkled.Sl: Tam je bila prekrasna lesena igralna hiška.En: There was a beautiful wooden dollhouse.Sl: Toda ravno takrat je k stojnici pristopila še ena družina.En: But just then, another family approached the stall.Sl: Matej se je zavedel, da bi lahko prišlo do neljubega nesporazuma.En: Matej realized there could be an awkward misunderstanding.Sl: Njegova želja je bila močna, a ni želel biti nevljuden.En: His desire was strong, but he didn't want to be rude.Sl: Obrnil se je k Jani, ki je šopek cvetlic opazila na drugi stojnici: majhne snežne krogle z motivi Ljubljane.En: He turned to Jana, who noticed a bouquet of flowers at another stall: small snow globes with Ljubljana motifs.Sl: "To je za Nino nekaj posebnega," je rekel Matej, obujajoč spomine na njune skupne sprehode po mestnih ulicah.En: "This is something special for Nina," Matej said, recalling their shared walks through the city streets.Sl: In bila je prava.En: And it was perfect.Sl: Sneg je v snežni krogli zaplesal ravno tako, kot je tisti večer po mestu.En: The snow in the snow globe danced just like it did that evening in the city.Sl: Ko sta se oddaljila od trga, je Matej tiho razmišljal o Darilih in Božiču.En: As they moved away from the square, Matej quietly reflected on gifts and Christmas.Sl: Razumel je, da ni važna cena ali velikost, temveč misel in trud, ki ga posvetimo izbiri.En: He understood that the price or size didn't matter, but the thought and effort that goes into the choice did.Sl: Hvaležen je pogledal Jano.En: He looked at Jana gratefully.Sl: "Hvala, Jana.En: "Thank you, Jana.Sl: Mislim, da sem našel popolno darilo," je dejal, stisnjen med ljudi a srečen.En: I think I've found the perfect gift," he said, squeezed among the people, yet happy.Sl: Mesto je bilo še vedno polno življenja, toda Matej je zdaj mirno korakal po Prešernovem trgu.En: The city was still full of life, but Matej now walked calmly through Prešeren Square.Sl: Snežinke so padale, luči so svetlikale ter razsvetljevale njegovo pot.En: Snowflakes were falling, lights were twinkling, illuminating his path.Sl: Z občutkom veselja in zadovoljstva se je odpravil domov, ponosen, da šteje nekaj več kot le darilo - ljubezen in skrb, ki ju nudi kot oče.En: With a sense of joy and satisfaction, he headed home, proud that what counts more than just a gift is the love and care he provides as a father. Vocabulary Words:gently: nežnostalls: stojnicemingled: mešalbustling: smukalihunted: lovweaving: izmikalasparkled: svetlikaleawkward: neljubegamisunderstanding: nesporazumamotifs: motivireflected: odražalocrammed: stisnjentwinkling: svetlikaleilluminating: razsvetljevalesatisfaction: zadovoljstvabooth: stojnicisnowglobes: snežne kroglerecalling: obujajočembraced: občutkomproud: ponoseneffort: trudcalmly: mirnospecial: posebnegapoignant: ganljivocare: skrbconsideration: miselprice: cenasquare: trgoverwhelming: nepremagljivoprovides: nudi

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Christmas of Unity: Finding Warmth Beyond the Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-13-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Snežna pokrajina Bohinja je bila dih jemajoča.En: The snowy landscape of Bohinj was breathtaking.Sl: Belo odejo snega so krasile pisane lučke, ki so odsevale v mirnem jezeru.En: A white blanket of snow was adorned with colorful lights reflecting in the calm lake.Sl: Toplina vikendice, ki jo je grel prasketajoči kamin, je vabilo družino v notranjost.En: The warmth of the cabin, warmed by a crackling fireplace, invited the family inside.Sl: Toda znotraj sten te hiše se je odvijal drugačen mraz.En: But within the walls of this house, a different kind of cold was unfolding.Sl: Bližala se je božična večerja, ki je ponavadi zadela družino s konflikti in nesoglasji.En: The Christmas dinner was approaching, which usually struck the family with conflicts and disagreements.Sl: Mateja si je močno želela, da bi bilo letos drugače.En: Mateja greatly wished for this year to be different.Sl: Upala je na božič brez prepirov.En: She hoped for a Christmas without quarrels.Sl: Izkušnje so jo naučile, da mora prevzeti odgovornost za mir.En: Experience had taught her that she needed to take responsibility for maintaining peace.Sl: Letos pa je bila že izčrpana.En: However, this year she was already exhausted.Sl: Njena družina je vedno potrebovala posrednika in ta naloga je pogosto padla na njena ramena.En: Her family always needed a mediator, and that role often fell on her shoulders.Sl: Matejin brat Jure je vedno prihajal z nasmehom, a v sebi je čutil tesnobo.En: Mateja's brother, Jure, always arrived with a smile but felt anxiety within.Sl: Venomer sta ga spremljali negotovost in občutek, da ni nikoli dovolj dober.En: Insecurity and the feeling of never being good enough constantly accompanied him.Sl: Na družinskih srečanjih se je pogosto umaknil v kot, proč od osrednje pozornosti.En: At family gatherings, he often withdrew to a corner, away from the central focus.Sl: "Družina, danes želim, da imamo vsi nekaj lepega skupaj," je rekla Mateja, ko so se vsi posedli za mizo.En: "Family, today I want us all to have something nice together," said Mateja as they all sat down at the table.Sl: "Organizirala sem igro, ki bo vključevala vse.En: "I've organized a game that will include everyone."Sl: "Jure je sproščeno zavzdihnil.En: Jure sighed with relief.Sl: Ni bil ravno navdušen.En: He wasn't exactly excited.Sl: Toda ko je Mateja pričela z razlago igre, se je videlo, da je vključila nekaj, kar bi lahko združilo vse.En: But when Mateja began explaining the game, it was clear she had included something that could unite everyone.Sl: Igra je bila enostavna.En: The game was simple.Sl: Vsi so morali prispevati eno dobro lastnost o drugem.En: Everyone had to contribute one good quality about another.Sl: V začetku je šlo gladko, dokler stric ni omenil Juretove neuspešne zadnje službene misije.En: Initially, it went smoothly until the uncle mentioned Jure's unsuccessful last work mission.Sl: "Morda bi bil bolj uspešen, če bi se bolj potrudil," je dejal.En: "Perhaps you would be more successful if you tried harder," he said.Sl: Napetost je rasla.En: The tension was rising.Sl: Mateja je takoj vstala.En: Mateja stood up immediately.Sl: "Dragi stric," je nežno rekla, "pustimo preteklost za nami.En: "Dear uncle," she gently said, "let's leave the past behind.Sl: Osredotočimo se na to, kar je dobro v danem trenutku.En: Let's focus on what's good at this moment."Sl: "Jure je zbral pogum.En: Jure gathered the courage.Sl: "Rad bi povedal nekaj o Mateji," je rekel.En: "I'd like to say something about Mateja," he said.Sl: "Ona vedno skrbi za vse nas.En: "She always takes care of all of us.Sl: Toda pozabljamo, da tudi ona potrebuje čas zase.En: But we forget that she also needs time for herself."Sl: "Atmosfera se je začela spreminjati.En: The atmosphere began to change.Sl: Mateja je bila presenečena nad Juretovo iskrenostjo.En: Mateja was surprised by Jure's honesty.Sl: Ostali sorodniki so se pridružili pogovoru, kjer so ga hvalili za njegovo prijaznost in zanesljivost.En: Other relatives joined the conversation, praising him for his kindness and reliability.Sl: Večer je mineval v prijetnem vzdušju.En: The evening passed in a pleasant ambiance.Sl: Mateja se je počutila osvobojeno.En: Mateja felt liberated.Sl: Spoznala je, da ji ni treba vedno biti posrednik in da lahko družina prevzame del bremena miru.En: She realized she didn't always have to be the mediator and that the family could take on part of the burden of maintaining peace.Sl: Jure je odšel iz vikendice s toplim občutkom v srcu.En: Jure left the cabin with a warm feeling in his heart.Sl: Njegova družina ga je sprejela takšnega, kakršen je.En: His family accepted him as he was.Sl: Njegovo okolje ga je začelo resnično ceniti.En: His environment began to truly appreciate him.Sl: Bila je to noč, ki mu je dala moč in pogum za prihodnost.En: It was a night that gave him strength and courage for the future.Sl: Božič v Bohinju ni bil le zunanji lepotni praznik, temveč tudi praznik za duše vseh prisotnih.En: Christmas in Bohinj was not just an external beauty festival but also a celebration for the souls of all present.Sl: Skupaj so spoznali, koliko so si pravzaprav pomembni.En: Together, they realized how significant they truly were to one another. Vocabulary Words:landscape: pokrajinabreathtaking: dih jemajočaadorned: krasilecrackling: prasketajočiconflicts: konfliktidisagreements: nesoglasjiquarrels: prepirovmediator: posrednikaanxiety: tesnoboinsecurity: negotovostgatherings: srečanjihfocus: pozornostrelief: sproščenohonesty: iskrenostjoreliability: zanesljivostambiance: vzdušjuburden: bremenaappreciate: ceniticourage: pogumstrength: močcontribute: prispevatiquality: lastnostunsuccessful: neuspešnetense: napetostpast: preteklosthonesty: iskrenostjoburden: bremenaliberated: osvobojenosignificant: pomembnicelebration: praznik

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Family Bonds and Snowflakes: A Winter Tale in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Zimsko jutro je prekrilo Ljubljano z nežnimi snežinkami, ki so plesale v zraku.En: A winter morning covered Ljubljana with gentle snowflakes dancing in the air.Sl: Anže, Sabina in njun sin Miha so se odpravili proti Ljubljanskemu gradu, ki je s svojimi srednjeveškimi zidovi dominiral nad mestom.En: Anže, Sabina, and their son Miha set off towards Ljubljana Castle, which with its medieval walls dominated the city.Sl: Anže je bil nostalgičen po dneh svojega otroštva, ko je tukaj užival s svojo družino.En: Anže was nostalgic for the days of his childhood when he enjoyed being here with his family.Sl: Želel je, da bi tudi njegov sin doživel to čarobnost.En: He wanted his son to experience the same magic.Sl: Sabina je bila praktična kot vedno.En: Sabina was practical as always.Sl: "Imamo še veliko priprav za božič," je rekla, a je vseeno vedela, kako pomemben je ta izlet za Anžeta.En: "We still have a lot of Christmas preparations to do," she said, but she knew how important this trip was for Anže.Sl: Miha je hodil za staršema, pogreznjen v svoj svet s telefonom v rokah.En: Miha walked behind his parents, immersed in his world with his phone in hand.Sl: Zvok obvestil je bil zanj bolj zanimiv kot zgodovina gradu.En: The sound of notifications was more interesting to him than the history of the castle.Sl: Kljub temu je cenil, da se bodo družili, čeprav tega ni takoj pokazal.En: Despite this, he appreciated spending time with his family, even if he didn't show it right away.Sl: Ko so prispeli na grad, je Anže vzel družino na posebno turo.En: When they arrived at the castle, Anže took his family on a special tour.Sl: Pokazal je stara skrivna mesta, kjer je včasih kot otrok igral.En: He showed them old secret spots where he once played as a child.Sl: "Tukaj je skrita streha, od koder je razgled čudovit," je povedal z iskrico v očeh.En: "Here's a hidden roof with a wonderful view," he said with a sparkle in his eyes.Sl: Toda vreme se je začelo slabšati.En: But the weather began to worsen.Sl: Nebo se je temnilo, in izgledalo je, kot da bi lahko snežilo bolj močno.En: The sky darkened, and it looked like it might snow more heavily.Sl: "Miha, pozor!En: "Miha, watch out!"Sl: " je pozvala Sabina, ko se je sin zaletel v staro klop.En: called Sabina, as their son bumped into an old bench.Sl: "Telefon je umrl," je dejal Miha, presenečen in rahlo razdražen.En: "My phone died," Miha said, surprised and slightly annoyed.Sl: A prav to ga je prisililo, da je pozornost usmeril na svojo družino.En: Yet, this forced him to focus on his family.Sl: Prišlo je do nečesa čarobnega.En: Something magical happened.Sl: Vsi trije so se podali na streho in tam je Anže pokazal prelep razgled na mesto.En: The three of them went to the roof, and Anže showed them the beautiful view of the city.Sl: Ljubljanski mestni okraski so svetili kot tisoč zvezd, in prav v tistem trenutku so z neba začele padati debele snežinke.En: Ljubljana’s city decorations shone like a thousand stars, and at that very moment, thick snowflakes began falling from the sky.Sl: "Kako lep prizor," je tiho dejala Sabina, odganjajoč stres prazničnih priprav.En: "What a beautiful scene," said Sabina quietly, letting go of the stress of holiday preparations.Sl: Miha je opazoval starše, videl, kako pomemben je ta trenutek zanje.En: Miha watched his parents and saw how important this moment was to them.Sl: Počutil se je povezan z njimi kot še nikoli prej.En: He felt connected to them like never before.Sl: Sprehodili so se v bližnjo kavarno.En: They walked to a nearby café.Sl: Toplina prostora in vonj po sveži kavi sta jih sprostila.En: The warmth of the place and the smell of fresh coffee relaxed them.Sl: Ob skodelici vroče čokolade so se smejali in pripovedovali zgodbe.En: Over a cup of hot chocolate, they laughed and shared stories.Sl: Preprosti trenutki so se zlili v nekaj neprecenljivega.En: Simple moments blended into something priceless.Sl: Anže je razumel, da popolnost ne tiči v načrtih, ampak v spontanosti.En: Anže understood that perfection doesn't lie in plans, but in spontaneity.Sl: Sabina je našla radost v enostavnosti in Miha, ko je bil prisoten pri družini, je spoznal vrednost teh trenutkov.En: Sabina found joy in simplicity, and Miha, being present with his family, realized the value of these moments.Sl: Prav tistega dne so ustvarili nepozabne spomine, ki so zasidrani v srcu Ljubljanskega gradu in zimskega dne, ki jih je znova povezal.En: On that very day, they created unforgettable memories anchored in the heart of Ljubljana Castle and a winter day that reconnected them once more. Vocabulary Words:gentle: nežnimedieval: srednjeveškinostalgic: nostalgičenpractical: praktičnaimmersed: pogreznjennotifications: obvestilaappreciated: cenilsparkle: iskricaworsen: slabšatiannoyed: raziščenfocus: pozornostspontaneity: spontanostsimplicity: enostavnostmagic: čarobnosttour: turahidden: skritoview: razgledscene: prizordecorations: okraskistars: zvezdethick: debelerelaxed: sproščenunforgettable: nepozabenmemories: spominianchored: zasidrancastle: gradwinter: zimskisnowflakes: snežinkebench: klopmoment: trenutek

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Meaning in Merry Markets: A Holiday Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana Centralna tržnica je bila polna življenja.En: Ljubljana Central Market was full of life.Sl: Svetle lučke so okraševale stojnice, kjer so prodajali ročno izdelane okraske.En: Bright lights decorated the stalls, where handmade decorations were sold.Sl: V zraku je bil vonj kuhanega vina in pečenih kostanjev.En: The air was filled with the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.Sl: Matej je bil navdušen, a tudi živčen.En: Matej was excited but also nervous.Sl: Prvič je prirejal božično zabavo za svojo družino in želel je, da bi bilo popolno.En: It was his first time hosting a Christmas party for his family, and he wanted it to be perfect.Sl: Tina, njegova sestrična, se mu je nasmehnila in ga spodbujala.En: Tina, his cousin, smiled at him and encouraged him.Sl: "Seveda bo vse super, Matej.En: "Of course, everything will be great, Matej.Sl: Samo sprosti se.En: Just relax."Sl: "Anže, Matejev najboljši prijatelj, mu je načrtovalno pokimal.En: Anže, Matej's best friend, nodded at him thoughtfully.Sl: "Pomembno je, da kupimo smiselna darila.En: "The important thing is to buy meaningful gifts.Sl: Okraske lahko naredimo sami s Tino.En: We can make the decorations ourselves with Tina.Sl: Uporabimo nekaj kreativnosti.En: Let's use some creativity."Sl: "Matej se je trudil zbrati misli sredi vseh ljudi, ki so se drenjali med stojnicami.En: Matej tried to gather his thoughts amidst all the people crowding around the stalls.Sl: Stiska je bila zmedena, blaga je bilo vse manj.En: The bustle was confusing, and the goods were running out.Sl: Matej je skrbel, da ne bo našel vsega, kar je želel.En: Matej worried that he wouldn't find everything he wanted.Sl: Med hojo so naleteli na stojnico z edinstvenimi ročno izdelanimi okraski.En: During their walk, they came across a stall with unique handmade decorations.Sl: Bili so čudoviti, a dragi.En: They were beautiful but expensive.Sl: Pred njim je bila težka odločitev: kupiti okraske ali darila.En: He faced a tough decision: to buy the decorations or the gifts.Sl: Stal je tam, oklevajoč, nato pa se spomnil besed Tina in Anžeta.En: He stood there, hesitating, then remembered the words of Tina and Anže.Sl: S preštele prekoračanja proračuna se je odločil.En: Despite the potential budget overreach, he made his decision.Sl: Smehljajoč se je obrnil k Tini in Anžetu.En: Smiling, he turned to Tina and Anže.Sl: "Kupili bomo darila.En: "We'll buy the gifts.Sl: Vzeli si bomo čas za okraske.En: We'll take our time with the decorations."Sl: "Anže je pokimal z odobravanjem.En: Anže nodded in approval.Sl: "Pametna odločitev, Matej.En: "Smart decision, Matej."Sl: "S pomočjo Tine in Anžeta so našli preprosta, a pomembna darila za družino.En: With the help of Tina and Anže, they found simple but meaningful gifts for the family.Sl: Nato so se odpravili domov, polni idej za praznične okraske.En: Then they headed home, full of ideas for holiday decorations.Sl: S krašenjem smrečice in izdelavo voščilnic so ustvarili prav posebno vzdušje.En: By decorating the Christmas tree and making greeting cards, they created a truly special atmosphere.Sl: Na večer zabave je bil Matej vesel in ponosen.En: On the evening of the party, Matej was happy and proud.Sl: Stanovanje je sijalo v preprostosti in toplini.En: The apartment shone with simplicity and warmth.Sl: Družinska večerja je bila polna smeha in navdušenja.En: The family dinner was full of laughter and excitement.Sl: Matej je zasijal, saj je vedel, da je pomembna bližina in ne veličina.En: Matej beamed, knowing that closeness was important, not grandeur.Sl: Na koncu so vsi trije sedeli ob kaminu, zadovoljni.En: In the end, all three of them sat by the fireplace, content.Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil in začutil mir.En: Matej took a deep breath and felt at peace.Sl: Naučil se je, da so pomembne izkušnje in odnosi, ne videz.En: He learned that experiences and relationships matter, not appearances.Sl: Tina je pogledala Mateja in mu nasmejano rekla: "Si videl?En: Tina looked at Matej and said with a smile, "You see?Sl: Uspelo ti je.En: You did it."Sl: "Matej se je nasmehnil nazaj.En: Matej smiled back.Sl: "Hvala, Tina.En: "Thank you, Tina.Sl: Hvala, Anže.En: Thank you, Anže.Sl: Brez vaju bi bilo veliko težje.En: It would have been much harder without you."Sl: " Trgovine, okraski in darila morda niso bili popolni, toda ljubezen in povezanost so bili.En: The stores, decorations, and gifts might not have been perfect, but love and connection were.Sl: In to je bilo najpomembnejše.En: And that was the most important thing. Vocabulary Words:stall: stojnicamulled: kuhanochestnuts: kostanjiencouraged: spodbujalameaningful: smiselnagather: zbraticrowding: drenjalibustle: stiskaconfusing: zmedenunique: edinstvenihesitating: oklevajočdecision: odločitevapproval: odobravanjesmart: pametnasimplicity: preprostostiwarmth: toplinilaughter: smehcloseness: bližinacontent: zadovoljnibreath: vzdihexperiences: izkušnjerelationships: odnosiappearances: videzsmile: nasmehnilaharder: težjestores: trgovinedecorations: okraskeconnection: povezanostimportant: pomembnoperfect: popolno

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Lake Bled's Secret: A Photographer's Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Blejski jezero je ležalo tiho in mirno, obkroženo z zasneženimi gorami.En: Blejski Lake lay silent and calm, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.Sl: Zimski dan je bil kratek, a še vedno je bilo dovolj svetlobe, da je slišal jingle božične glasbe, ki je vetrič prinašal iz bližnje vasi.En: The winter day was short, but there was still enough light to hear the jingle of Christmas music carried by the breeze from the nearby village.Sl: Nad jezerom pa se je skrivnostno dvigal debel meglen oblak, ki je skrivoma zakrival otok s srednjeveško cerkvijo.En: Above the lake, a thick misty cloud rose mysteriously, secretly concealing the island with a medieval church.Sl: Jure je stal na obali in opazoval meglo.En: Jure stood on the shore observing the fog.Sl: Njegov fotoaparat je visel okoli vratu.En: His camera hung around his neck.Sl: "Tokrat moram posneti popolno fotografijo," je pomislil.En: "This time I must take the perfect photo," he thought.Sl: Njegove roke so se tresle; mešanica hladnega zraka in notranje živčnosti.En: His hands were trembling; a mix of cold air and inner nervousness.Sl: Dvom, star prijatelj, ga je vedno spremljal.En: Doubt, an old friend, always accompanied him.Sl: Vedel je, da potrebuje to fotografijo, da napreduje v karieri fotografiranja.En: He knew he needed this photo to advance in his photography career.Sl: Marjeta, izkušena vodička, je stala zraven njega.En: Marjeta, an experienced guide, stood next to him.Sl: "Megla je danes še posebej gosta," je tiho rekla.En: "The fog is particularly dense today," she quietly said.Sl: Njeni oči so skrivnostno zalesketale, ko se je zazrla v otok.En: Her eyes sparkled mysteriously as she gazed at the island.Sl: Bil je občutek, da ve nekaj več, a tega ni hotela povedati.En: There was a sense that she knew something more, but she didn't want to say it.Sl: Medtem se jima je pridružil Luka, navdušeni obiskovalec.En: Meanwhile, Luka, an enthusiastic visitor, joined them.Sl: "To je fascinantno," je rekel, ko se je zazrl v meglen zavoj, ki je nežno prekrival jezero.En: "This is fascinating," he said as he gazed at the misty shroud gently covering the lake.Sl: "Mislim, da tukaj leži velika zgodba."En: "I think there's a great story here."Sl: Juretove misli so se plemenile med dvema željama.En: Jure's thoughts oscillated between two desires.Sl: Posnetek ali raziskava?En: A shot or an exploration?Sl: Zdelo se je, da je nekaj skrivnostnega okoli otoka in meglenega oblaka.En: There seemed to be something mysterious about the island and the foggy cloud.Sl: "Morda bi morali preveriti, kaj se dogaja," je Luka predlagal, njegova želja po raziskovanju je žarela v očeh.En: "Maybe we should check out what's going on," Luka suggested, his curiosity glowing in his eyes.Sl: Marjeta jih je presenečeno pogledala.En: Marjeta looked at them in surprise.Sl: "Mogoče vam lahko pomagam," je končno rekla in pokazala na majhen čoln privezan ob reki.En: "Maybe I can help you," she finally said, pointing to a small boat tied by the river.Sl: "Lahko vas peljem do otoka."En: "I can take you to the island."Sl: Trio se je vkrcal na čoln in zaplul v meglo.En: The trio boarded the boat and sailed into the fog.Sl: Juretovo srce je hitro utripalo, ko so se približevali tihemu obrežju.En: Jure's heart pounded as they approached the silent shore.Sl: Ko so pristali, jih je narava skrivnostne lepote obdala v čudnem vzdušju.En: Once they landed, they were surrounded by nature's mysterious beauty in a strange ambiance.Sl: "Morate nekaj vedeti," je nenadoma rekla Marjeta.En: "You should know something," Marjeta suddenly said.Sl: "Na tem otoku je včasih živela moja babica.En: "My grandmother used to live on this island.Sl: Govorilo se je, da megla skriva čudežne prizore, ki jih le redki vidijo."En: It was said that the fog hides miraculous sights that only a few see."Sl: Nenadoma se je megla počasi začela dvigovati, razkrivajoč veličasten pogled na cerkev, obdano z bleščečim snegom.En: Suddenly, the fog slowly began to lift, revealing a magnificent view of the church surrounded by glistening snow.Sl: Jure je hitro dvignil svoj fotoaparat in pritisnil na sprožilec, lovijoč trenutek neskončne lepote.En: Jure quickly raised his camera and pressed the shutter, capturing a moment of endless beauty.Sl: Megla je popolnoma izginila, odkrila pa je ne le izjemno fotografijo, temveč tudi novo prijateljstvo in odkrito skrivnost preteklosti.En: The fog completely vanished, revealing not only an exceptional photo but also a new friendship and an uncovered secret from the past.Sl: Jure je vedel, da je to več kot le zimska fotografija.En: Jure knew this was more than just a winter photograph.Sl: Fotka, ki jo je posnel, bo krasila naslovnice, prav tako pa bo Luka zaokrožil dogodek z zgodbo, ki bo navdušila vsakogar.En: The photo he took would grace covers, and Luka would round off the event with a story that would captivate everyone.Sl: Na koncu je Jure pridobil več kot le prelepe posnetke.En: In the end, Jure gained more than just beautiful shots.Sl: Razumevanje sodelovanja in radovednosti mu je dalo novo samozavest, Marjeta pa je končno našla mir ob deljenju družinske skrivnosti.En: Understanding collaboration and curiosity gave him new confidence, and Marjeta finally found peace by sharing her family secret.Sl: Luka je prav tako našel svojo zgodbo, pripravljeno za deljenje s svetom.En: Luka also found his story, ready to share with the world.Sl: Jezero Bled pa je nanje gledalo z zimskim, mirnim nasmeškom.En: Lake Bled looked at them with a wintery, calm smile. Vocabulary Words:calm: mirnosurrounded: obkroženoconcealing: skrivoma zakrivalobserving: opazovaltrembling: treslenervousness: živčnostiaccompanied: spremljalexperienced: izkušenadense: gostasparkled: zalesketaleenthusiastic: navdušenicuriosity: želja po raziskovanjupointing: pokazalaapproached: približevalimagnificent: veličastenrevealing: razkrivajočglistening: bleščečimendless: neskončnevanished: izginilaexceptional: izjemnouncovered: odkritowintery: zimskimambiance: vzdušjumysteriously: skrivnostnooscillated: plemenileadvance: napredujemysterious: skrivnostnomiraculous: čudežnegrace: krasilacollaboration: sodelovanja

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Beans of Cheer: Brewing the Perfect Holiday Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal pred vrati pražarne kave, medtem ko je vonj sveže praženih zrn polnil zrak.En: Matej stood in front of the coffee roastery doors, while the aroma of freshly roasted beans filled the air.Sl: Zima je prinesla hladne sape, vendar so tople luči in praznične okrasitve na oknih že govorile o bližajočih se božičnih praznikih.En: Winter had brought cold breezes, yet the warm lights and holiday decorations on the windows already spoke of the approaching Christmas holidays.Sl: Klara, njegova najboljša prijateljica, je stopila k njemu.En: Klara, his best friend, stepped up to him.Sl: "Gremo notri," je rekla z nasmehom na obrazu.En: "Let's go inside," she said with a smile on her face.Sl: "Tukaj boš zagotovo našel nekaj posebnega.En: "You'll surely find something special here."Sl: "Matej je želel svojim prijateljem podariti nekaj unikatnega.En: Matej wanted to gift his friends something unique.Sl: Toda čakal ga je izziv.En: However, he faced a challenge.Sl: Bil je malce zaskrbljen, saj se je bal, da njihova darila ne bodo dovolj posebna.En: He was a bit anxious, fearing that their gifts wouldn't be special enough.Sl: Klara pa je bila vedno dobro organizirana in že je vedela, kaj bo podarila svojim bližnjim.En: Klara was always well organized and already knew what she would give to her loved ones.Sl: Ko sta vstopila, sta ju objela toplina in aroma, kakršne drugje ni mogoče najti.En: When they entered, they were embraced by warmth and an aroma that couldn't be found anywhere else.Sl: Pražarna je bila polna ljudi, ki so kot Matej iskali nekaj posebnega za praznike.En: The roastery was full of people, like Matej, who were searching for something special for the holidays.Sl: Med zrnjem različnih vrst in okusov sta bila na čelu trgovine Anže, navdušen ljubitelj kave in delni natakar, ki je pomagal kupcem najti, kar potrebujejo.En: Among the various beans and flavors stood Anže, an enthusiastic coffee lover and part-time barista, who was helping customers find what they needed.Sl: "Pozdravljena!En: "Hello!"Sl: " je zaklical Anže in se približal.En: called Anže as he approached.Sl: "Kaj pri vas?En: "How can I help you?"Sl: "Matej je pojasnil: "Iščem unikatna darila za svoje prijatelje.En: Matej explained, "I'm looking for unique gifts for my friends."Sl: "Anže se je nasmehnil.En: Anže smiled.Sl: "Torej nekaj, kar bi bilo primerno za vse okuse.En: "So something suitable for all tastes.Sl: Rad imam take izzive.En: I enjoy such challenges."Sl: "Klara je dodala: "Matej želi nekaj res posebnega, kar bi pokazalo, koliko jim pomeni.En: Klara added, "Matej wants something truly special that would show how much they mean to him."Sl: "Anže je začel razlagati o različnih blendih, okusih in vrstah zrn.En: Anže began explaining the different blends, flavors, and types of beans.Sl: Matej je bil presenečen nad tolikšno izbiro.En: Matej was astonished by the wide selection.Sl: Njegova negotovost se je hitro povečala.En: His uncertainty quickly grew.Sl: Toliko možnosti, in vse so se zdele enako odlične.En: So many options, and they all seemed equally excellent.Sl: Klara je rahlo pritisnila nanj: "Uporabi svojo intuicijo, Matej.En: Klara gently urged him, "Trust your intuition, Matej.Sl: Ponašal boš, da veš več, kot misliš.En: You know more than you think."Sl: "Matej se je osvežil, dihal in sledil nasvetu.En: Matej refreshed himself, breathing deeply and following the advice.Sl: "Dobro," je dejal.En: "Alright," he said.Sl: "Potrebujem nekaj edinstvenega za vsakega.En: "I need something unique for each one."Sl: "S pomočjo Anžeta, ki je poznal razlike med okusi, je Matej vzel tri posebne mešanice.En: With the help of Anže, who knew the differences in flavors, Matej chose three special blends.Sl: Ena je bila bogata in močna, druga sladko kremasta, tretja pa je imela nežen, cvetlični vonj.En: One was rich and strong, the second sweet and creamy, and the third had a delicate, floral aroma.Sl: Ob plačevanju se je zahvalil Anžetu.En: As he paid, he thanked Anže.Sl: "Prijetno si me vodil skozi.En: "You guided me pleasantly through it."Sl: ""Ni problema," je odgovoril Anže.En: "No problem," replied Anže.Sl: "Upam, da bodo tvoji prijatelji uživali.En: "I hope your friends enjoy them."Sl: "Ko sta z Klaro stopila na zimski zrak, je Matej čutil lahkotnost.En: As they stepped out into the winter air with Klara, Matej felt light.Sl: Zdaj je vedel, da je s temi osebnimi dotiki resnično prinesel delček sebe v darila.En: Now he knew that with these personal touches, he had truly brought a piece of himself into the gifts.Sl: Klara ga je potapljala po hrbtu.En: Klara patted him on the back.Sl: "Naredil si to, Matej.En: "You did it, Matej.Sl: V dobrih odločitvah boš vedno odseval s tvojimi darili.En: Your good decisions will always reflect in your gifts."Sl: "S torbo polno skrbno izbranih mešanic je bil Matej pripravljen na praznovanja.En: With a bag full of carefully chosen blends, Matej was ready for the celebrations.Sl: Več kot kadarkoli je cenil moč osebnih vezi in kaj lahko nesebičen gest prinese bližnjim.En: More than ever, he appreciated the power of personal connections and what a selfless gesture can bring to loved ones.Sl: Zdaj se je zavedal, da najboljši del darila ni v samem predmetu, ampak v tem, kar pomeni za osebo, ki ga prejme.En: Now he realized that the best part of a gift isn't in the object itself, but in what it means to the person receiving it.Sl: Z zaupanjem je stopil naprej, vesel prihajajočih dni in obdarovanja tistih, ki jih ima rad.En: With confidence, he stepped forward, excited for the days ahead and the act of giving to those he loves. 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Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Winter's Embrace: Healing in Slovenia's Silent Sanctuary Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-10-23-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Snežinke so tiho plesale v mraku, ko sta Luka in Maja stopila v Triglavski narodni park.En: Snowflakes danced quietly in the twilight as Luka and Maja stepped into Triglavski narodni park.Sl: Okrog njiju je zimska pravljica pokrila zemljo v mehko belino, kot odeja, ki šepeta skrivnosti narave.En: Around them, a winter fairy tale covered the ground in a soft whiteness, like a blanket that whispers the secrets of nature.Sl: To je bil del Slovenije, kjer je tišina govorila bolj glasno kot besede.En: This was a part of Slovenia where silence spoke louder than words.Sl: Luka je bil vedno praktičen.En: Luka was always practical.Sl: Rad je imel naravo.En: He loved nature.Sl: Rekel je, da gora šepeta in čisti dušo.En: He said that the mountain whispers and cleanses the soul.Sl: Po izgubi drage osebe je bil ta kraj prava izbira za umik.En: After losing a dear person, this place was the right choice for a retreat.Sl: Bil je tam za Majo, ki je potrebovala več.En: He was there for Maja, who needed more.Sl: Luka je želel, da najde mir.En: Luka wanted her to find peace.Sl: Maja je hodila ob bratu, zatopljena v svoje misli.En: Maja walked beside her brother, lost in her thoughts.Sl: Srce ji je bilo težko, vendar si je želela občutiti prisotnost tistega, ki je odšel.En: Her heart was heavy, but she longed to feel the presence of the one who had passed.Sl: Njen cilj je bil počastiti njihov spomin.En: Her goal was to honor their memory.Sl: Ampak, kako?En: But how?Sl: Luka jo je opazoval.En: Luka watched her.Sl: Videl je bolečino v njenih očeh.En: He saw the pain in her eyes.Sl: Zjutraj, prvi dan umika, je Luka predlagal pohod z ostalimi.En: In the morning, on the first day of the retreat, Luka suggested a hike with the others.Sl: "Greva, Maja?En: "Shall we go, Maja?Sl: Svež zrak nama bo pomagal.En: The fresh air will help us."Sl: " Toda Maja je zmajala z glavo.En: But Maja shook her head.Sl: "Rada bi bila sama," je odgovorila nežno.En: "I would like to be alone," she replied gently.Sl: Luka ni pritisnil.En: Luka did not press.Sl: Zaradi ljubezni do nje je razumel, čeprav je to pomenilo, da je ostal brez odgovora.En: Out of love for her, he understood, even though it meant he remained without an answer.Sl: Na poti, po zasneženi poti, so se Lukove misli vrnile k Maji.En: On the snowy path, Luka's thoughts returned to Maja.Sl: Njena osamljenost ga je skrbela.En: Her loneliness worried him.Sl: Narava je bila veličastna, pokrajina kot iz slikanice.En: Nature was magnificent, the landscape like a picture book.Sl: Vendar lepota ni odgnala skrbi.En: Yet the beauty did not chase away the worries.Sl: Ko so prišli do jasnine, s pogledom na zasnežene vrhove, je Luka zbral pogum.En: When they reached a clearing, with a view of the snowy peaks, Luka gathered his courage.Sl: "Maja," je rekel, ko sta se končno pogovarjala po njeni odločitvi pridružiti mu, "ne moreš ostati ujeta.En: "Maja," he said when they finally talked after her decision to join him, "you can't stay trapped.Sl: On ne bi želel tega.En: He wouldn't want that."Sl: "Maja je globoko vdihnila, zrak je bil hladen in svež.En: Maja took a deep breath, the air was cold and fresh.Sl: "Bojim se," je priznala.En: "I am afraid," she admitted.Sl: "Bojim se, da če grem naprej, ga bom pozabila.En: "I'm afraid that if I move on, I'll forget him."Sl: ""Lahko ga nosiš s seboj," je Luka nežno odvrnil.En: "You can carry him with you," Luka replied gently.Sl: "Spomini so del nas.En: "Memories are part of us.Sl: Ne pomenijo, da moramo pozabiti, ampak živeti in čutiti z ljubeznijo.En: They don't mean we have to forget, but to live and feel with love."Sl: "Ko se je dan bližal koncu, sta se vrnila v dolino.En: As the day was drawing to a close, they returned to the valley.Sl: Našla sta miren kotiček, kjer sta prižgala svečo.En: They found a quiet corner where they lit a candle.Sl: Plamen je plesal v vetru, toplo in živ.En: The flame danced in the wind, warm and alive.Sl: Držala sta se za roke in si delila zgodbe o veselih trenutkih, ki so jih preživeli z ljubljenim.En: They held hands and shared stories of the happy moments spent with their loved one.Sl: Tisti večer je v dom preval rob molka, a s prisotnostjo bližine in razumevanja.En: That evening, silence filled the home, but with the presence of closeness and understanding.Sl: Luka je spoznal, da je ranljivost del zdravljenja.En: Luka realized that vulnerability is part of healing.Sl: Maja je spoznala, da spominjanje ne pomeni spuščanja.En: Maja realized that remembering does not mean letting go.Sl: Nekje med visokimi smrekami in belimi potmi je v njunih srcih vzklila nova pomlad.En: Somewhere among the tall spruces and white paths, a new spring sprouted in their hearts.Sl: Ona z željo po ohranjanju, on z močjo biti občutljiv.En: She with the desire to preserve, he with the strength to be sensitive.Sl: Triglavski mir je nosil njihovo bolečino, objel jo je s svojo starodavno tišino, kot da bi želel reči, da je vse v redu.En: The Triglav peace carried their pain, embraced it with its ancient silence, as if wanting to say that everything was alright.Sl: Niso bili sami.En: They were not alone.Sl: In tako sta se Luka in Maja počasi odpravila s poti, ponovno povezani – z naravo, z izgubljenim ljubljenim in med seboj.En: And so, Luka and Maja slowly made their way off the path, reconnected – with nature, with their lost loved one, and with each other. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snežinketwilight: mrakuwhispers: šepetasecrets: skrivnostipractical: praktičencleanse: čistiretreat: umikloneliness: osamljenostmagnificent: veličastnalandscape: pokrajinapicture book: slikanicetrapped: ujetacourage: pogumbreathe: vdihnilapresence: prisotnostvulnerability: ranljivosthealing: zdravljenjaremembering: spominjanjeforget: pozabititorch: plamencorner: kotičekspruce: smrekamiancient: starodavnoembrace: objelpeace: mirhearts: srcihspring: pomladhonor: počastitigoal: ciljunderstanding: razumevanja

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Solitude to Solidarity: Matej's Christmas Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-10-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Zimski dan je bil kratek in hladno zrak je objemal Triglavski narodni park.En: The winter day was short, and the cold air embraced Triglavski narodni park.Sl: Matej, 32-letni računovodja iz Ljubljane, je stal na snežno prekriti stezi, obdan z mogočnimi vrhovi in tišino gozdov.En: Matej, a 32-year-old accountant from Ljubljana, stood on the snow-covered trail, surrounded by majestic peaks and the silence of the forests.Sl: Čutil je, da potrebuje spremembo.En: He felt he needed a change.Sl: Pobeg od vrveža vsakdana.En: An escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.Sl: Matej je bil na duhovnem umiku za božič, da bi našel svojo pot in ponovno povezal s naravo.En: Matej was on a spiritual retreat for Christmas to find his path and reconnect with nature.Sl: Med pohodom po zasneženi poti, globoko v svojih mislih, je stopil na kos ledu.En: During his hike on the snowy path, deep in his thoughts, he stepped on a patch of ice.Sl: Nenadoma se je spodrsnilo.En: Suddenly, he slipped.Sl: Matej je občutil ostro bolečino, ko mu je glava zadela v trdi sneg.En: Matej felt a sharp pain as his head hit the hard snow.Sl: Ležal je tam omotičen in dezorientiran, daleč od varnosti umika.En: He lay there, dizzy and disoriented, far from the safety of the retreat.Sl: Spomnil se je, da mora nekaj storiti.En: He remembered he had to do something.Sl: Ne sme obtičati tukaj.En: He must not get stuck there.Sl: Matej se je počasi postavil na noge, čeprav mu je bilo vse megleno.En: Matej slowly got to his feet, even though everything was blurry.Sl: Vedel je, da mora najti pot nazaj.En: He knew he had to find his way back.Sl: "Bodi pogumen," si je zašepetal.En: "Be brave," he whispered to himself.Sl: "Ti to zmoreš.En: "You can do it."Sl: "Hoditi je bilo težko.En: Walking was difficult.Sl: Vsak korak mu je bil muka.En: Every step was an ordeal.Sl: Mraz je prodrl do kosti, a nekaj ga je gnalo naprej.En: The cold penetrated to his bones, but something drove him forward.Sl: Zanašal se je na svojo intuicijo, s komaj delujočim občutkom za smer.En: He relied on his intuition, with barely functioning sense of direction.Sl: Ko je bil na robu obupa in pripravljen obležati v snegu, mu je na uho prišel zvok cerkvenih zvonov.En: When he was on the verge of despair and ready to collapse in the snow, the sound of church bells reached his ear.Sl: Zvok je prinesel upanje in toplino, ki ga je pričela vleči nazaj proti umiku.En: The sound brought hope and warmth that began to pull him back towards the retreat.Sl: Ko je Matej končno dosegel varno zavetje, sta ga Luka in Ana, koordinatorka umika, pogrela z vročim čajem in toplimi objemi.En: When Matej finally reached the safe shelter, Luka and Ana, the retreat coordinator, warmed him with hot tea and warm hugs.Sl: Našel je mir v preprostem druženju ob božičnih lučkah in smehu.En: He found peace in the simple company of Christmas lights and laughter.Sl: Zimska pokrajina zunaj je bila odeja tišine, notranjost pa je bila napolnjena s toplino in povezovanjem.En: The winter landscape outside was a blanket of silence, while the interior was filled with warmth and connection.Sl: Božični večer v koči je bil poln radosti.En: Christmas Eve in the cabin was full of joy.Sl: Matej je spoznal, da ni sam.En: Matej realized he was not alone.Sl: Potreboval je pomoč in jo je prejel.En: He needed help and he received it.Sl: Občutek sprejetosti ga je preplavil.En: A feeling of acceptance overwhelmed him.Sl: Matej je ostal v umiku še nekaj dni, a se je domov vrnil z jasnostjo in novim pogledom na življenje.En: Matej stayed at the retreat for a few more days but returned home with clarity and a new outlook on life.Sl: Spoznal je, da je življenje lepše, ko ga deliš z drugimi.En: He realized that life is more beautiful when shared with others.Sl: Kljub želji po samoti je ugotovil, da je ravnotežje med avanturo in domačim življenjem ključno.En: Despite his desire for solitude, he discovered that balance between adventure and home life is crucial.Sl: Triglavski narodni park je še naprej počival v svoji zimski lepoti, a Matej je v svojem srcu nosil toplino tistega božiča sredi snežne tišine.En: Triglavski narodni park continued to rest in its winter beauty, but Matej carried the warmth of that Christmas amid the snowy silence in his heart. Vocabulary Words:embraced: objemalmajestic: mogočniretreat: umikslipped: spodrsnilodizzy: omotičendisoriented: dezorientiranordeal: mukapenetrated: prodrlintuition: intuicijoverge: robdespair: obupacollapsed: obležatishelter: zavetjecoordinator: koordinatorkasolitude: samotireconnect: povezalblurry: meglenoadventure: avanturocrucial: ključnoclarity: jasnostjolaughter: smehuoverwhelmed: preplavilacceptance: sprejetostisnow-covered: snežno prekritipatch: kossharp: ostrobrave: pogumenbarely: komajgnawed: gnalohike: pohod

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Heritage to Heart: Mateja's Gingerbread Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-09-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana je bila oblečena v praznični plašč snežink in lučk.En: Ljubljana was dressed in a festive coat of snowflakes and lights.Sl: Osrednja tržnica je brbotala z energijo zimskega festivala.En: The central market was buzzing with the energy of the winter festival.Sl: Stojnica za stojnico je bila okrašena s svetlečimi lučkami.En: Stall after stall was decorated with twinkling lights.Sl: V zraku je dišalo po kuhanem vinu, pečenih kostanjih in seveda – po medenjakih.En: The air smelled of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and, of course, gingerbread.Sl: Mateja je s srcem in dušo stala za svojo stojnico.En: Mateja stood behind her stall with all her heart and soul.Sl: Imela je rjavo predpasnik in prijazen nasmeh.En: She wore a brown apron and a friendly smile.Sl: Njene medene piškote so bili narejeni po receptu babice.En: Her honey cookies were made from her grandmother's recipe.Sl: Za Matejo je bilo to več kot samo prodaja.En: For Mateja, it was more than just selling.Sl: Bila je to čast dediščine in toplina spominov.En: It was an honor of heritage and the warmth of memories.Sl: Toda dan v dan je bil boj.En: But day by day it was a struggle.Sl: Vremenske razmere so bile ostri sovražnik.En: The weather conditions were a harsh enemy.Sl: Vsak mrazni sunek vetra je pregnal ljudi k modernim, bolj grelcem prijaznim stojnicam.En: Each icy gust of wind drove people to the modern, more heater-friendly stalls.Sl: Mateja si je želela več obiskovalcev, več nasmehov in več src, ki bi segrela s toplimi medenjaki.En: Mateja wished for more visitors, more smiles, and more hearts warmed by the gingerbreads.Sl: "Saj veš, Ana," je Mateja rekla svoji najboljši prijateljici, "ljudje danes se preveč osredotočajo na blišč in sodobnost.En: "You know, Ana," Mateja said to her best friend, "people today are too focused on glitz and modernity.Sl: Pozabljajo na preproste stvari, kot so domači medenjaki.En: They forget about simple things, like homemade gingerbreads."Sl: "Ana ji je svetovala, "Zakaj jim ne ponudiš vzorec piškotov?En: Ana advised her, "Why don't you offer them a sample of the cookies?Sl: Vonj in okus bodo pozvali srce na stare čase.En: The smell and taste will invoke hearts to the old times."Sl: "Mateja je poslušala.En: Mateja listened.Sl: Naslednjo jutro je pekla dodatno, da bi imela dovolj za deljenje.En: The next morning, she baked extra to have enough to share.Sl: Ko se je tržnica pričela polniti, je začenjala razdajati vzorce.En: As the market began to fill, she started giving out samples.Sl: Ponosno je ponudila vsakogar, ki je stopil bližje.En: Proudly, she offered them to everyone who came closer.Sl: In potem se je zgodila čarovnija.En: And then the magic happened.Sl: Vonj medu, cimeta in nageljnovih žbic se je širil po prostoru.En: The scent of honey, cinnamon, and cloves spread throughout the space.Sl: Ljudje so se pričeli zbirati.En: People started to gather.Sl: Najprej malo, nato več, dokler ni bilo gneča.En: First a few, then more, until there was a crowd.Sl: Eden izmed njih je bil Gregor – znani kulinarični kritik, ki je bil vedno naklonjen tradicionalnim receptom.En: One of them was Gregor – a well-known culinary critic, who was always fond of traditional recipes.Sl: Njegova hvaležna beseda in članek sta Mateji prinesla več obiskovalcev, kot si je lahko predstavljala.En: His grateful words and article brought Mateja more visitors than she could have imagined.Sl: Do večera je Mateja prodala vse piškote.En: By evening, Mateja sold all the cookies.Sl: Na njeni stojnici je gorela sveča v spomin babici.En: There was a candle burning at her stall in memory of her grandmother.Sl: Mateja je vedela, da je uspelo ohraniti njene spomine in obuditi dušo festivalov v srcu ljudi.En: Mateja knew she had succeeded in preserving her memories and reviving the soul of the festivals in the hearts of the people.Sl: Tistega dne se je zavedla.En: That day, she realized.Sl: Babicini recepti niso bili le sladica.En: Her grandmother's recipes weren't just desserts.Sl: Bili so most med ljudmi, časom in toplino, ki jo lahko prinese le praznični duh.En: They were a bridge between people, time, and the warmth that only the festive spirit can bring.Sl: Mateja je pogledala nebesno kupolasto okrašeno tržnico in se nasmehnila.En: Mateja looked at the heavenly dome-decorated market and smiled.Sl: V tem trenutku ni šlo le za prodajo, ampak za srečo in skupnost.En: In that moment, it wasn't just about selling, but about happiness and community. Vocabulary Words:festive: prazničnimulled wine: kuhano vinogingerbread: medenjakiapron: predpasnikheritage: dediščinamemories: spoministruggle: bojmodernity: sodobnostinvoke: pozvatisample: vzorecscent: vonjcinnamon: cimetcloves: nageljnovih žbicculinary critic: kulinarični kritiktraditional: tradicionalnimgrateful: hvaležnareviving: obuditirecipes: receptibridge: mosthappiness: srečacommunity: skupnosttwinkling: svetlečimitwinkle: svetlečeharsh enemy: ostri sovražnikheater-friendly: grelcem prijaznimgust of wind: mrazni sunek vetracrowd: gnečarecognize: zavedlafestival spirit: praznični duhheavenly: nebesno

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost and Found: A Christmas Wedding Miracle at Bled Lake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-09-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sredi zimskih praznikov je jezero Bled delovalo kot pravljično.En: In the middle of the winter holidays, Bled Lake looked like a fairytale.Sl: Sneg je pokrival pokrajino in odsevi božičnih lučk so se lesketali na gladini vode.En: Snow covered the landscape, and the reflections of Christmas lights shimmered on the water's surface.Sl: Matej in Nina sta s stiskom v srcu stala ob obali.En: Matej and Nina stood at the shore with a tight feeling in their hearts.Sl: Bila sta pred svojo veliko poroko, ki se bo zgodila točno na božično jutro.En: They were about to have their big wedding, which would take place precisely on Christmas morning.Sl: Matej je držal dlani trdno v svojih žepih.En: Matej kept his hands firmly in his pockets.Sl: Ob misli na izgubljen prstan mu je poskočil srčni utrip.En: The thought of the lost ring made his heartbeat quicken.Sl: "Nina," je nejevoljno začel.En: "Nina," he started reluctantly.Sl: "Moram ti nekaj povedati.En: "I need to tell you something."Sl: "Nina je zavzdihnila, medtem ko je pogledovala k cerkvenemu zvoniku na otoku, ki se je dvigal izpod snežne odeje.En: Nina sighed while glancing at the church steeple on the island, rising from under the snowy blanket.Sl: "Karkoli že je, Matej, lahko to rešiva.En: "Whatever it is, Matej, we can solve it.Sl: Ampak ne smeva zamuditi.En: But we mustn't be late."Sl: "Matej je v zadregi pojasnil: "Izgubil sem poročni prstan.En: Matej explained embarrassedly, "I've lost the wedding ring.Sl: Zdi se, da je izginil nekje med sprehodom ob jezeru.En: It seems to have disappeared somewhere during our walk by the lake."Sl: "Nina se je zazrla v belo pokrajino, ki je bila povsem brez sledu.En: Nina gazed at the white landscape, which was entirely without a trace.Sl: "Moraš biti iskren z menoj vedno," je rekla mirno.En: "You must always be honest with me," she said calmly.Sl: "Najdeva ga skupaj, a predvsem ostaniva mirna.En: "We will find it together, but above all, let's stay calm."Sl: "Skupaj sta začela iskati, nizko sklonjena, s prsti prečkajoč zamrznjene grudice snega.En: Together, they began searching, bent low, fingers crossing over the frozen clumps of snow.Sl: Matej je obupoval, ko je sneg nenehno prekrival vse na novo.En: Matej despaired as the snow continuously covered everything anew.Sl: "Kaj, če ga ne najdeva?En: "What if we don't find it?Sl: Kaj bodo rekli naši gostje?En: What will our guests say?"Sl: " je vprašal zaskrbljeno.En: he asked worriedly.Sl: Nina, ki ji ni zmanjkalo poguma, ga je prijela za roko in rekla: "Važno je najina zgodba.En: Nina, who remained undeterred, took his hand and said, "Our story is what matters.Sl: Najina iskrenost.En: Our honesty.Sl: Skupaj sva v tem.En: We're in this together."Sl: "Iskala sta in se pogovarjala o vseh rešitvah.En: They searched and discussed all possible solutions.Sl: Ali bi dogovorili nadomestne prstane?En: Should they arrange for replacement rings?Sl: Ali bi uporabili prstan nekoga izmed gostov?En: Should they use a ring from one of the guests?Sl: Vse se je zdelo nemogoče.En: Everything seemed impossible.Sl: Ravno v trenutku, ko so prvi gostje začeli prihajati na prizorišče, je Nina zunaj v snegu nekaj opazila.En: Just as the first guests started arriving at the venue, Nina noticed something outside in the snow.Sl: "Matej!En: "Matej!Sl: Poglej!En: Look!"Sl: " je vzkliknila.En: she exclaimed.Sl: Utripala je svetloba, prstan je bil tu.En: A light was flickering; the ring was there.Sl: Matejevo srce je poskočilo od veselja in olajšanja, ko sta z Nino nazaj vstopila v toplo in okrašeno dvorano.En: Matej's heart leaped with joy and relief as they re-entered the warm and decorated hall.Sl: Prstan je bil postavljen v škatlico točno takrat, ko se je obred začel.En: The ring was placed in its box just as the ceremony began.Sl: Zrla sta si v oči, Matej pa je zdaj z večjo gotovostjo vedel, da je poroka pravilna odločitev.En: Looking into each other's eyes, Matej now knew with greater certainty that the wedding was the right decision.Sl: Iskrenost in sodelovanje sta bila močnejša kot izguba prstana.En: Honesty and cooperation were stronger than the loss of a ring.Sl: "Vedno bom tukaj zate," mu je zatrdila Nina.En: "I will always be here for you," Nina assured him.Sl: Pisano popoldne na Bledu se je nadaljevalo, prstani so lepo zasijali v toplem vzdušju, vsak trenutek katerega sta delila skupaj, močna v svoji novi skupni poti.En: The colorful afternoon at Bled continued, the rings gleaming beautifully in the warm atmosphere, each moment of which they shared together, strong in their new journey as a couple. Vocabulary Words:fairytale: pravljičnoreflections: odsevishimmered: lesketalishore: obalareluctantly: nejevoljnosteeple: zvonikembarrassedly: v zadregidisappeared: izginiltrace: sledcalmly: mirnodespaired: obupovalundeterred: pogumasolution: rešitevreplacement: nadomestnevenue: prizoriščeexclaimed: vzkliknilaflickering: utripalarelief: olajšanjecertainty: gotovostjodecorated: okrašenogleaming: zasijaliatmosphere: vzdušjejourney: potlandscape: pokrajinaclumps: grudicehonesty: iskrenostgleamed: zasijaliassured: zatrdilasnowy: snežneglancing: pogledovala

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Excel to Euphoria: Finding Joy on Bled Island Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-08-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Svetloba zimske jutranje zarje je osvetljevala mistični Bled.En: The light of the winter morning dawn illuminated the mystical Bled.Sl: Jezero je bilo obdano s tistimi mehko zasneženimi hribi, ki kot odeja objemajo svet.En: The lake was surrounded by those gently snow-covered hills that embrace the world like a blanket.Sl: Maja je razigrano stekla po stezi proti vodi, z njo pa je bil Luka, poln pričakovanja ob misli na avanturo, ki jih čaka.En: Maja ran playfully along the path towards the water, accompanied by Luka, full of anticipation at the thought of the adventure awaiting them.Sl: Tomaž pa, naslonjen na palube čolna, je bil še vedno v mislih ujet med excelovimi tabelami in poslovnimi načrti.En: Tomaž, meanwhile, leaning against the boat's deck, was still mentally trapped among Excel tables and business plans.Sl: Maja ga je pogledala in zavzdihnila.En: Maja looked at him and sighed.Sl: "Daj no, Tomaž," ga je spodbudila.En: "Come on, Tomaž," she encouraged him.Sl: "Samo enkrat na leto imamo takšne počitnice."En: "We only have vacations like this once a year."Sl: Praznovanje dne sv. Miklavža je prineslo priložnost, da se trije prijatelji združijo na Bledu.En: The celebration of St. Nicholas' Day provided the opportunity for the three friends to reunite at Bled.Sl: Mlečni sneg je ovijal otok in cerkev sredi mirnega jezera.En: The milky snow enveloped the island and the church in the middle of the tranquil lake.Sl: Slišal se je zvok čolna, ki je plul po vodi, in Tomaž je začutil, kako ga nekaj vleče stran od misli na delo.En: The sound of the boat gliding through the water could be heard, and Tomaž felt something pulling him away from thoughts of work.Sl: "Nimam telefona," je naenkrat rekel Tomaž, kot bi se nenadoma prebudil iz sanj.En: "I don't have my phone," Tomaž suddenly said, as if he had just awakened from a dream.Sl: Luka in Maja sta se spogledala.En: Luka and Maja exchanged glances.Sl: Enako presenečena kot vesela.En: Equally surprised and overjoyed.Sl: Maja se je nasmehnila in pokimala.En: Maja smiled and nodded.Sl: "To je pravo veselje," je rekla.En: "That's real joy," she said.Sl: "Poslušaj malo ta mir."En: "Just listen to this peace."Sl: Čoln jih je pripeljal do otoka.En: The boat brought them to the island.Sl: Tam je slišal zvonove, čutil vonj svečk in videl sreče sredi beline.En: There, he heard bells, smelled the scent of candles, and saw happiness amidst the whiteness.Sl: Luka je strastno govoril o svojih novih načrtih, o možnosti odhoda na daljno potovanje, željan spremembe.En: Luka spoke passionately about his new plans, the possibility of going on a distant journey, eager for change.Sl: Maja je omenjala letoške božične filme, ki jih bo gledala z družino.En: Maja mentioned this year's Christmas movies she would watch with her family.Sl: Naravna lepota otoka in smeh prijateljev rišeta sliko, ki je Tomaž ne bi zamenjal za nobeno poslovno ponudbo.En: The natural beauty of the island and the laughter of friends painted a picture that Tomaž wouldn't trade for any business offer.Sl: V cerkvi je bila sveta maša.En: In the church, there was a holy mass.Sl: Majhne sveče na oltarju so ustvarjale prijetno svetlobo.En: Small candles on the altar created a pleasant light.Sl: Tomaž je začutil mir, ki ga že dolgo ni občutil.En: Tomaž felt a peace he hadn't experienced in a long time.Sl: Pogledal je Majo in Luka, ki sta mu zdaj pomenila neizmerno več kot katerikoli uspeh v poslovnem svetu.En: He looked at Maja and Luka, who now meant more to him than any success in the business world.Sl: Po maši so se skupaj sprehodili nazaj do čolna.En: After the mass, they walked back together to the boat.Sl: V Tomaževi glavi je zavzel prostor nov načrt.En: In Tomaž's mind, a new plan took shape.Sl: "Naslednjič prideva jaz in Maja na tvoja potovanja, Luka," je napol v šali, napol resno rekel.En: "Next time, Maja and I will join you on your travels, Luka," he said, half-jokingly, half-seriously.Sl: Luka se je zasmejal.En: Luka laughed.Sl: "Dogovorjeno! Ampak to pomeni, da moraš res pustiti službo doma!"En: "Agreed! But that means you really have to leave work at home!"Sl: Tomaž je nasmejano prikimal.En: Tomaž nodded with a smile.Sl: Med hojo se je nebo odprlo, in mali snežink se je spuščal po otoku.En: As they walked, the sky opened up, and small snowflakes drifted down onto the island.Sl: Tomaž je zdaj vedel, kaj pomeni resnična harmonija.En: Tomaž now understood what true harmony meant.Sl: Svoji sestri in prijatelju je obljubil še več trenutkov skupaj.En: He promised his sister and friend even more moments together.Sl: Bil je to začetek nečesa lepega, kjer delo ni bilo središče vsega.En: It was the start of something beautiful, where work wasn't the center of everything.Sl: Ko so se odpeljali nazaj proti obrežju, je Tomaž v sebi nosil mir, ki ga je prinesel mistični otok.En: As they sailed back towards the shore, Tomaž carried within him the peace brought by the mystical island.Sl: Bil je čas za ponovno povezovanje in uživanje v življenju.En: It was a time for reconnecting and enjoying life.Sl: In tistega dne je Tomaž ugotovil, da svetovni uspeh ni nobena zmaga, če ga ne more deliti z ljudmi, ki jih ima rad.En: And on that day, Tomaž realized that worldly success is no victory if he cannot share it with the people he loves. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: osvetljevalamystical: mističnisurrounded: obdanoanticipation: pričakovanjaadventure: avanturoleaning: naslonjenmentally: v mislihtrapped: ujetencouraged: spodbudilavacations: počitnicecelebration: praznovanjeopportunity: priložnostreunite: združijoenveloped: ovijaltranquil: mirnegagliding: plulscent: vonjhappiness: srečedistant: daljnoeager: željanchange: spremembenatural: naravnapleasant: prijetnoaltar: oltarjuharmony: harmonijashore: obrežjureconnecting: ponovno povezovanjevictory: zmagasnowflakes: snežinkisland: otok

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Winter Magic at Lake Bled: A Tale of Friendship and Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Svetlolaski sneg je počasi padal na zasneženo pokrajino okoli jezera Bled.En: The blond snow was slowly falling over the snowy landscape around jezero Bled.Sl: V zraku je bilo čutiti praznično vznemirjenje, saj so ljudje pripravljali svojo praznovanje dneva sv. Miklavža.En: There was a festive excitement in the air, as people were preparing to celebrate sv. Miklavž day.Sl: Jezero je bilo obdano z lučmi, ki so odsevale na njegovi gladini ter ustvarjale čarobno vzdušje.En: The lake was surrounded by lights, which were reflecting on its surface and creating a magical atmosphere.Sl: Matej, mlad in nekoliko zadržan, se je sprehajal ob obali jezera.En: Matej, young and somewhat reserved, was walking along the shore of the lake.Sl: Njegov fotoaparat je visel okoli vratu, pripravljen ujeti utrip in lepoto tega posebnega večera.En: His camera hung around his neck, ready to capture the spirit and beauty of this special evening.Sl: Sanjal je o popolni fotografiji: luči, sneg in starodavni čar, ki je obkrožal to čudovito mesto.En: He dreamed of a perfect photograph: lights, snow, and the ancient charm that surrounded this beautiful place.Sl: Na drugi strani trga je bila Alenka, živahna in pustolovska.En: On the other side of the square was Alenka, lively and adventurous.Sl: Njene oči so raziskovale okolico, iskale zgodbo, ki jo bo zapisala v članku o lokalnih tradicijah.En: Her eyes explored the surroundings, looking for a story to write in her article about local traditions.Sl: Čutila je, kako se ji čas izteka, a si ni mogla zamisliti, kako začeti.En: She could feel the time ticking away, but she couldn't imagine how to start.Sl: Med hojo po trgu sta se njuni poti križali.En: As they walked through the square, their paths crossed.Sl: Matej, ki je bil sprva zaposlen s svojimi mislimi, se je malo spotaknil v množici.En: Matej, initially lost in his thoughts, stumbled a little in the crowd.Sl: Alenka se je ustavila in mu ponudila roko.En: Alenka stopped and offered him a hand.Sl: "Si v redu?" je vprašala z nasmehom.En: "Are you okay?" she asked with a smile.Sl: "Ja, hvala," je odgovoril Matej.En: "Yeah, thanks," replied Matej.Sl: Ob tej priložnosti je opazil, kako so bila njuna zanimanja združljiva.En: At that moment, he noticed how their interests were compatible.Sl: "Iščem pravi kraj za fotografijo," je dodal.En: "I'm looking for the perfect spot for a photograph," he added.Sl: Alenka ga je razumela.En: Alenka understood him.Sl: "Mogoče lahko skupaj najdeva nekaj posebnega.En: "Maybe we can find something special together.Sl: Tudi jaz potrebujem navdih za svoj članek," je ponudila.En: I also need inspiration for my article," she offered.Sl: Skupaj sta se podala po poti okoli jezera, mimo Bledskega gradu in cerkve.En: Together, they set off on a path around the lake, past Bled castle and the church.Sl: Gore so bile okovane v snežno belino, kar je dodalo čarobnosti prizoru.En: The mountains were cloaked in snowy white, adding to the scene's enchantment.Sl: Matej je opazoval, kako se svetloba odbija na vodi in zdelo se je, da je to pogled, ki ga je iskal.En: Matej observed how the light reflected on the water, and it seemed this was the view he had been searching for.Sl: Ko se je začel večerni praznik, so se luči pritajeno prižgale, in lokvanji s svetilkami so začeli svojo plovbo po jezeru.En: As the evening festival began, the lights quietly lit up, and water lilies with lanterns began their journey across the lake.Sl: Navdušenje je raslo, ljudje so se zbirali ob obali in gledali.En: Excitement grew, and people gathered by the shore to watch.Sl: Matej je v tistem trenutku pritisnil na sprožilec, zajemajoč čudovito sliko, ki je prikazovala vse – luči, sneg in skrivnosten čar tega trenutka.En: In that moment, Matej pressed the shutter, capturing a wonderful picture that depicted everything – the lights, the snow, and the mysterious allure of the moment.Sl: Alenka je v vsem tem našla navdih za svoj članek; kako je praznovanje sv. Miklavža povezalo ljudi in ustvarilo nepozabno izkušnjo.En: Alenka found inspiration for her article in all of this; how the celebration of sv. Miklavž connected people and created an unforgettable experience.Sl: Ko sta se poslovila, sta vedela, da sta našla nekaj več kot le svojo zgodbo ali fotografijo.En: As they said goodbye, they knew they had found more than just their story or photograph.Sl: Matej je postal bolj samozavesten v oblikovanju vezi, medtem ko je Alenka našla navdih v nepričakovanih srečanjih in ljudeh.En: Matej became more confident in forming connections, while Alenka found inspiration in unexpected encounters and people.Sl: Tako sta Matej in Alenka odšla vsak s svojim uspehom, a tudi z nečim neprecenljivim – novim prijateljstvom, rojenim v bleščavi luči na jezeru, sredi zimskega čarobnega sveta na Bledu.En: Thus, Matej and Alenka each left with their own success, but also with something priceless – a new friendship, born in the glittering lights on the lake, in the midst of a magical winter world at Bled. Vocabulary Words:festive: prazničnoexcitement: vznemirjenjesurrounded: obdanreflecting: odsevalemagical: čarobnoreserved: zadržanshore: obalaspirit: utripcharm: čaradventurous: pustolovskasurroundings: okolicaarticle: člankustumbled: spotaknilcompatible: združljivainspiration: navdihmountains: gorecloaked: okovaneenchantment: čarobnostiwater lilies: lokvanjilanterns: svetilkamiallure: čardepicted: prikazovalaunforgettable: nepozabnoconfident: samozavestenconnections: veziunexpected: nepričakovanihencounters: srečanjpriceless: neprecenljivimglittering: bleščaviamidst: sredi

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Love by the Lake: A Proposal, A Ring, and a Career Decision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ob jezeru Bled je bila pozna jesen.En: By Lake Bled, it was late autumn.Sl: Sneg je začel rahlo naletavati, prekrivajoč pokrajino s tanko belo odejo.En: Snow had started to fall lightly, covering the landscape with a thin white blanket.Sl: Miha je hodil ob obali jezera, oblečen v toplo jakno, z rokami potisnjenimi globoko v žepih.En: Miha walked along the lakeshore, dressed in a warm jacket, with his hands pushed deep into his pockets.Sl: Bil je nervozen, vendar odločen.En: He was nervous, but determined.Sl: Danes zvečer je načrtoval zaprositi Katarino.En: This evening, he planned to propose to Katarina.Sl: Katarina, ki je hodila nekoliko pred njim, je bila zamišljena.En: Katarina, who was walking a bit ahead of him, was lost in thought.Sl: Njene misli so bile drugje – pri pomembni odločitvi, ki jo je morala sprejeti glede svoje kariere.En: Her mind was elsewhere—on an important decision she had to make regarding her career.Sl: Ponuja se ji priložnost za delo v tujini, vendar ji srce pravi, da bi rada ostala z Miho.En: She had an opportunity for work abroad, but her heart told her she wanted to stay with Miha.Sl: Med sprehodom je Katarina, nevede, iz žepa izgubila prstan.En: During the walk, Katarina unknowingly lost a ring from her pocket.Sl: Miha je želel, da bo predlog popoln, vendar prstana Katarina ni našla, dokler ni bilo prepozno.En: Miha wanted the proposal to be perfect, but Katarina didn't find the ring until it was too late.Sl: Ko sta se nato ustavila ob robu malega božičnega sejma, je Miha opazil, da je videti zmedena.En: When they then stopped by the edge of a small Christmas market, Miha noticed she looked confused.Sl: Katarina ni hotela priznati, ker ga ni želela vznemiriti, zato mu je rekla, da mora nekaj urediti, ter stekla nazaj proti poti, kjer sta prej hodila, v upanju, da bo prstan našla.En: Katarina didn't want to admit it, because she didn't want to upset him, so she told him she had something to take care of and ran back to the path where they had walked earlier, hoping to find the ring.Sl: Miha je ostal in razmišljal, kaj narediti.En: Miha stayed behind, pondering what to do.Sl: Opazoval je lučke, utripajoče v ritmu božične glasbe, in se odločil, da bo nekoliko odložil predlog.En: He watched the lights twinkling to the rhythm of the Christmas music and decided to delay the proposal a bit.Sl: Čutil je, da Katarina nekaj skriva.En: He felt that Katarina was hiding something.Sl: Ko se je Katarina vračala proti sejmu, vznemirjena in prestrašena, je nenadoma videla, da nekaj zasije na snegu.En: As Katarina returned to the market, agitated and frightened, she suddenly saw something glistening on the snow.Sl: Obstal ji je dih; bil je prstan!En: Her breath caught; it was the ring!Sl: Pobasala ga je in ga hitro skrila.En: She quickly grabbed it and hid it.Sl: Prav takrat je pristopil Miha, zmedeno.En: Just then, Miha approached, confused.Sl: "Kaj se dogaja?" je vprašal.En: "What's going on?" he asked.Sl: Katarina se ni mogla več zadržati.En: Katarina couldn't hold back any longer.Sl: Solze so ji napolnile oči.En: Tears filled her eyes.Sl: "Miha, izgubila sem nekaj zelo pomembnega. In zdaj sem ga našla."En: "Miha, I lost something very important. And now I've found it."Sl: Miha se je nasmehnil, olajšan.En: Miha smiled, relieved.Sl: "Je to bilo nekaj takšnega?" je vprašal, ko je pokazal na prstan v njenih rokah.En: "Was it something like this?" he asked, pointing at the ring in her hands.Sl: Katarina je zardela.En: Katarina blushed.Sl: "Miha, nisem vedela, da si me nameraval zaprositi.En: "Miha, I didn't know you were planning to propose to me.Sl: In... moram ti povedati še nekaj."En: And... I have to tell you something else."Sl: Miha je pokimal, sedaj bolj sproščen.En: Miha nodded, now more relaxed.Sl: "Kaj je to?"En: "What is it?"Sl: "Ponudili so mi službo v tujini," je končno priznala.En: "They offered me a job abroad," she finally confessed.Sl: "Nisem vedela, kako ti povedati."En: "I didn't know how to tell you."Sl: Miha je bil presenečen, vendar je hitro rekel: "Pomembno je le, da sva skupaj.En: Miha was surprised, but quickly said, "The important thing is that we're together.Sl: Najin odnos lahko prenese tudi to."En: Our relationship can handle this too."Sl: Po nekaj trenutkih sta skupaj našla rešitev, kako bomo obvladali prihodnje izzive.En: After a few moments, they found a solution together on how to manage future challenges.Sl: Katarina je spoznala, da lahko svojo prihodnost načrtuje bolj odprto, Miha pa je dojel, kako pomembno je, da govorita o svojih občutkih in načrtih.En: Katarina realized she could plan her future more openly, and Miha understood how important it was to talk about their feelings and plans.Sl: Sneg je še vedno nežno zasipaval pokrajino, luči ob jezeru so svetile svetlo in toplo.En: The snow was still gently falling over the landscape, and the lights by the lake shone brightly and warmly.Sl: Skupaj sta Katarina in Miha vedela, da njuna pot, ne glede na izzive, vodi naprej, in da so takšni trenutki sreče večji od vseh neprijetnosti.En: Together, Katarina and Miha knew that their path, despite challenges, led forward, and that such moments of happiness were greater than all the inconveniences. Vocabulary Words:lakeshore: obala jezeranervous: nervozendetermined: odločenpropose: zaprositiopportunity: priložnostabroad: v tujiniunknowingly: nevedeproposal: predlogconfused: zmedenadmit: priznatiupset: vznemiritipondering: razmišljatitwinkling: utripajočefrightened: prestrašenaglistening: zasijatirelieved: olajšanblushed: zardelaconfess: priznatirelationship: odnoschallenges: izzivimanage: obvladatigentle: nežnoinconveniences: neprijetnostisolutions: rešitvecareer: karieralandscape: pokrajinapast: prejcaught: obstalmarket: sejemhide: skriti