Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Heartfelt Pitch: How Maja’s Integrity Won It All
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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: živahno
• decorated: okrašena
• anticipation: pričakovanja
• sustainable: trajnostni
• notebook: zvezek
• reassured: prigovarjal
• doubt: dvoma
• exceptional: izjemnimi
• relative: sorodnik
• investor: investitor
• risks: tvegati
• presence: prisotnost
• pressure: pritiska
• tempted: skušnjavi
• align: ujemal
• principles: načelom
• attentive: pozarnih
• resonating: zaznati
• courage: pogum
• stability: stabilnost
• environmental: okoljsko
• responsibility: odgovornostjo
• benefits: koristi
• appreciate: cenim
• integrity: integriteto
• relief: olajšanje
• succeeded: uspela
• honesty: odkritost
• loyalty: zvestoba
• confidence: zaupanjem