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  • Discovering Hidden History: Luka's Adventure at Ljubljanski Grad

    Discovering Hidden History: Luka's Adventure at Ljubljanski Grad
    Dec 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Discovering Hidden History: Luka's Adventure at Ljubljanski Grad Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanski grad je stal veličastno na hribu.En: The Ljubljanski grad stood majestically on the hill.Sl: Zima je oblekla grad v snežni plašč, božične lučke pa so dodale čarobno vzdušje.En: Winter dressed the castle in a snowy cloak, and Christmas lights added a magical atmosphere.Sl: Skupina učencev se je gibala po gradu v spremstvu učitelja Gorazda.En: A group of students moved through the castle accompanied by their teacher, Gorazd.Sl: Med njimi je bil tudi Luka, tih fant s svetlečimi očmi, obseden z zgodovinskimi zgodbami.En: Among them was Luka, a quiet boy with sparkling eyes, obsessed with historical stories.Sl: Luka je slišal zgodbe o skritih prehodih v gradu.En: Luka had heard stories about hidden passages in the castle.Sl: Težko je zadrževal navdušenje med obiskom.En: He found it hard to contain his excitement during the visit.Sl: Njegova sošolka Maja ga je večkrat zbodela: "Luka, a spet loviš duhove?En: His classmate Maja often teased him: "Luka, are you chasing ghosts again?"Sl: " Njegovega navdušenja nad legendami ni razumela.En: She did not understand his enthusiasm for legends.Sl: Gorazd je ob obisku jasno rekel: "Nikomur ni dovoljeno odtavati od skupine.En: Gorazd clearly said during the visit, "No one is allowed to wander away from the group.Sl: Grad je velik in nevaren.En: The castle is large and dangerous."Sl: "Med odmorom je Luka opazil, da se skupina za nekaj minut ustavi ob obzidju.En: During a break, Luka noticed that the group stopped for a few minutes by the rampart.Sl: Priložnost je bila popolna.En: The opportunity was perfect.Sl: Hitro, a tiho, se je izmuznil v manjšo, temačno sobo.En: Quickly but silently, he slipped into a smaller, dark room.Sl: Srce mu je razbijalo v prsih.En: His heart was pounding in his chest.Sl: Čutil je vznemirjenje, pogum, malo strahu.En: He felt excitement, courage, a little fear.Sl: Kmalu je naletel na ozko, stare stopnice, ki so vodile globlje v grad.En: Soon he encountered narrow, old stairs leading deeper into the castle.Sl: Sledil jim je in našel nenavadno sobo polno starodavnih predmetov.En: He followed them and found an unusual room full of ancient artifacts.Sl: Okno v sobi je ponujalo osupljiv razgled na zasneženo Ljubljano, ki se je svetila v daljavi.En: The window in the room offered a stunning view of snowy Ljubljana, shining in the distance.Sl: A čas ni stal.En: But time did not stand still.Sl: Luka je hitro spoznal, da je prišel predaleč in skupina bi lahko odšla brez njega.En: Luka quickly realized he had gone too far, and the group might leave without him.Sl: "Kaj bom zdaj?En: "What now?"Sl: " se je spraševal, panika ga je preplavila.En: he wondered, panic overwhelmed him.Sl: Potem je zaslišal korake.En: Then he heard footsteps.Sl: Maja!En: Maja!Sl: "Luka, po celem gradu te iščejo!En: "Luka, they're searching for you all over the castle!Sl: Hodimo," je rekla.En: Let's go," she said.Sl: V njenem glasu ni bilo običajne zlobe.En: Her voice lacked its usual spite.Sl: Bila je vedoželjna, celo občudovalna.En: She was curious, even admiring.Sl: Skupaj sta hitro pohitela nazaj do skupine.En: Together they quickly hurried back to the group.Sl: Gorazd ju je pričakal resno, a ko je slišal za Lukovo odkritje, je le pokimal: "Morda si res našel nekaj posebnega.En: Gorazd greeted them seriously, but when he heard about Luka's discovery, he just nodded: "Maybe you really found something special."Sl: " Sošolci, tudi Maja, so ga občudujoče gledali.En: His classmates, even Maja, looked at him with admiration.Sl: Luka ni potreboval več dokaza, da je zanimiv.En: Luka no longer needed proof that he was intriguing.Sl: Njegovo pustolovsko srce je našlo pot do pozornosti in spoštovanja.En: His adventurous heart had found a way to attention and respect.Sl: V snegu pod Ljubljanskim gradom je Luka stopal bolj samozavestno.En: In the snow beneath Ljubljanski grad, Luka walked with more confidence.Sl: Več ni potreboval, da bi bil zanimiv.En: He needed nothing more to be interesting.Sl: Zadoščalo je, da je bil on sam.En: It was enough that he was himself.Sl: Zunaj je sneg šepetal pesmi zime, in lučke so blinkale v ritmu hitrega utripa njegovih sanj.En: Outside, the snow whispered the songs of winter, and the lights blinked to the rhythm of the fast beats of his dreams.Sl: Božič je bil pred vrati, poln obljub novih priložnosti.En: Christmas was around the corner, full of promises of new opportunities. Vocabulary Words:majestic: veličastnocloak: plaščmagical: čarobnoaccompanied: v spremstvuobsessed: obsedencontain: zadrževatienthusiasm: navdušenjewander: odtavatirampart: obzidjepounding: razbijaloencountered: naletelartifacts: predmetovstunning: osupljivadmiration: ...
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    15 min
  • Moonlit Inspirations: Mateja's New Beginning in Piran

    Moonlit Inspirations: Mateja's New Beginning in Piran
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Moonlit Inspirations: Mateja's New Beginning in Piran Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Mateja je sedela na klopci, zavita v topel plašč, in opazovala odsev lunine svetlobe na gladini morja.En: Mateja sat on the bench, wrapped in a warm coat, watching the reflection of the moonlight on the surface of the sea.Sl: Bilo je hladno zimsko popoldne v Piranu.En: It was a cold winter afternoon in Piran.Sl: Njeno srce je bilo polno misli o novem začetku.En: Her heart was full of thoughts about a new beginning.Sl: Prišla je iz Ljubljane za kratek oddih, da bi našla navdih za svoj nov projekt.En: She had come from Ljubljana for a short break to find inspiration for her new project.Sl: Vedela je, da potrebuje svež pogled in morda več odpiranja svetu, ki je doslej ostajal na obrobju njene arhitekturne kariere.En: She knew she needed a fresh perspective and perhaps to open up more to the world that had so far remained on the outskirts of her architectural career.Sl: Nika, njena najboljša prijateljica, je bila navdušena nad novoletnimi prazniki.En: Nika, her best friend, was excited about the New Year holidays.Sl: Priganjala je Matejo, naj se zvečer pridruži množici na osrednjem trgu, kjer bo zabava z glasbo in plesom.En: She urged Mateja to join the crowd in the main square in the evening, where there would be music and dancing.Sl: "Mateja, moramo iti!En: "Mateja, we have to go!Sl: To bo nova priložnost, da se sprostiš in morda srečaš koga zanimivega," je rekla Nika z iskrico v očeh.En: This will be a new chance for you to relax and maybe meet someone interesting," said Nika with a sparkle in her eye.Sl: Ob deveti uri zvečer je Piranov trg oživel.En: At nine o'clock in the evening, Piran's square came alive.Sl: Lučke so svetile kot zvezde, glasba iz zvočnikov pa je vabila ljudi k plesu.En: The lights shone like stars, and the music from the speakers invited people to dance.Sl: Mateja je oklevala, stopica na mestu, vendar jo je Nika prijela za roko in povlekla proti množici.En: Mateja hesitated, shuffling her feet, but Nika took her hand and pulled her towards the crowd.Sl: "Daj no, ne boš ves večer sedela tu," jo je spodbudila.En: "Come on, you won't sit here all evening," she encouraged her.Sl: Rok, lokalni glasbenik, je na odru igral kitaro.En: Rok, a local musician, was playing the guitar on stage.Sl: V njegovih pesmih je bilo čutiti strast in sanje po večjem priznanju.En: His songs were filled with passion and dreams of greater recognition.Sl: Medtem ko so se pesmi dvigale in padale kot valovi, je Mateja začutila nekaj posebnega v njegovem igranju.En: As the songs rose and fell like waves, Mateja felt something special in his playing.Sl: V njej se je nekaj premaknilo - morda to, kar je ves čas iskala.En: Something moved within her—perhaps what she had been searching for all along.Sl: Ko so se ob polnoči oglasili ognjemeti, je Matejin pogled srečal Rokovega.En: As fireworks erupted at midnight, Mateja's gaze met Rok's.Sl: Njegova glasba ji je segla do srca, in še preden je pomislila, se je znašla pred odrom.En: His music had touched her heart, and before she knew it, she found herself in front of the stage.Sl: Rok jo je opazil in se ji nasmehnil.En: Rok noticed her and smiled.Sl: "Lepa večer, kajne?En: "Beautiful evening, isn't it?"Sl: " je rekel, njegov glas se je izgubil med pokanjem ognjemetov.En: he said, his voice lost amid the bursts of the fireworks.Sl: "Brez tvoje glasbe ne bi bilo enako," je odgovorila Mateja iskreno.En: "Without your music, it wouldn't be the same," Mateja replied sincerely.Sl: In tako sta začela pogovor, ki je trajal dolgo v noč.En: And so began a conversation that lasted long into the night.Sl: Mateja je odkrila Rokovo predanost glasbi, on pa je videl v njej iskreno navdušenje.En: Mateja discovered Rok's dedication to music, and he saw her genuine enthusiasm.Sl: Zdelo se je, da je vsak našel delček navdiha, ki ga je potreboval.En: It seemed that each had found a piece of inspiration they needed.Sl: Ko se je noč bližala koncu, sta si izmenjala telefonski številki.En: As the night drew to a close, they exchanged phone numbers.Sl: Mateja je začutila, kako se odkriva nov svet, poln možnosti za prijateljstva in ljubezen.En: Mateja felt the unveiling of a new world full of possibilities for friendship and love.Sl: Rok je bil prav tako navdušen nad novo povezavo, ki bi lahko njegovim melodijam prinesla ustvarjalno potrditev, po kateri je hrepenel.En: Rok was equally thrilled about a new connection that could bring creative affirmation to his melodies, which he longed for.Sl: Oba sta se vrnila domov z mislijo, da novo leto prinaša več kot le spremembo datuma.En: Both returned home with the thought that the new year brings more than just a change in the date.Sl: Mateja je našla navdih v človeški povezavi, ki jo je ...
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    16 min
  • Mystery in Piran: A Christmas Tale of Friendship and Puzzles

    Mystery in Piran: A Christmas Tale of Friendship and Puzzles
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery in Piran: A Christmas Tale of Friendship and Puzzles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal pred oknom svojega stanovanja in opazoval rahlo sneženje, ki je tiho pokrivala Piran.En: Matej stood in front of the window of his apartment, observing the light snowfall silently covering Piran.Sl: Bilo je december, božični čas, in mesto se je bleščalo v svetlobi prazničnih lučk.En: It was December, Christmas time, and the town was sparkling in the glow of festive lights.Sl: Nenadoma je na vhodnih vratih zaslišal trkanje.En: Suddenly, he heard knocking on the front door.Sl: Ni pričakoval obiskovalcev.En: He wasn't expecting visitors.Sl: Ko je odprl vrata, je zagledal majhen paket.En: When he opened the door, he saw a small package.Sl: Ni bilo naslovnika, niti pošiljatelja.En: There was no addressee, nor a sender.Sl: Matej je vzel paket v roke in ga previdno odprl.En: Matej took the package in his hands and carefully opened it.Sl: V njem je bila majhna rolica pergamenta.En: Inside was a small scroll of parchment.Sl: Na pergamentu je bil napisan skrivnostni verz: "Na trgu, kjer veter poje, skrivnost te čaka od daleč.En: On the parchment was a mysterious verse: "In the square, where the wind sings, a secret awaits you from afar."Sl: "Zmedeno je buljil v pergament, nato pa se odločil, da pokliče svojo dolgoletno prijateljico Tadejo.En: Confused, he stared at the parchment, then decided to call his long-time friend Tadeja.Sl: Tadeja je bila vedno njegova zaupnica in mu je znala svetovati v zapletenih situacijah.En: Tadeja was always his confidante and knew how to advise him in complicated situations.Sl: "Tadeja, se lahko srečava?En: "Tadeja, can we meet?Sl: Potrebujem tvojo pomoč," je rekel skozi telefon.En: I need your help," he said over the phone.Sl: Kmalu zatem sta se srečala v kavarni ob obali, kjer je Matej razložil nenavadno situacijo.En: Soon after, they met in a café by the shore, where Matej explained the unusual situation.Sl: "Matej, mislim, da bi morali slediti tem navodilom," je rekla Tadeja, ki je vedno znala izravnati Matejevo radovednost z zdravo pametjo.En: "Matej, I think we should follow these instructions," said Tadeja, who always managed to balance Matej's curiosity with common sense.Sl: "Ampak previdno.En: "But carefully."Sl: "Njuno iskanje ju je vodilo po ozkih, kamnitih ulicah Pirana.En: Their search led them through the narrow, cobblestone streets of Piran.Sl: Sledila sta nizom ugank, ki so vodile od cerkvenega stolpa do stare luke, skozi severna obzidja, vse do Tartinijevega trga.En: They followed a series of puzzles, leading from the church tower to the old port, through the northern walls, all the way to Tartini Square.Sl: Na trgu sta našla še eno uganko, ki ju je usmerila do skrivnega vhoda v podzemno sobo pod mestnim trgom.En: At the square, they found another puzzle that directed them to a secret entrance to an underground room beneath the town square.Sl: Tu je bil vrhunec njune pustolovščine.En: Here was the climax of their adventure.Sl: V tleh skrivne sobe je bil zapuščen kovinski sef.En: In the floor of the secret room was an abandoned metal safe.Sl: Ko sta ga odprla, sta znotraj našla pismo.En: When they opened it, they found a letter inside.Sl: Matej je odprl pismo, in ob branju so mu zasijale oči.En: Matej opened the letter, and as he read, his eyes lit up.Sl: "Dragi Matej in Tadeja," se je glasilo, "vedela sem, da potrebujeta majhno božično čudo.En: "My dear Matej and Tadeja," it read, "I knew you needed a little Christmas miracle.Sl: Hvala, ker sta mi pomagala sestaviti to igro.En: Thank you for helping me put together this game.Sl: Želim vama lepe praznike in veliko veselja.En: I wish you happy holidays and much joy.Sl: Ljubezen, vaša prijateljica Ana.En: Love, your friend Ana."Sl: "Spoznala sta, da je bila vsa skrivnostna pustolovščina zrežirana s strani njune dobre prijateljice Ane, ki se je želela ponovno zbližati z njima in jima na poseben način zaželeti vesel božič.En: They realized that the entire mysterious adventure was orchestrated by their good friend Ana, who wanted to reconnect with them and wish them a merry Christmas in a special way.Sl: Matej je začutil toplino prijateljstva, ki je bila več vredna od vseh ugank.En: Matej felt the warmth of friendship, which was more valuable than all the puzzles.Sl: "Vesel sem, da sem te imel ob strani, Tadeja," je dejal nasmejano.En: "I'm glad I had you by my side, Tadeja," he said with a smile.Sl: Pod prazničnimi lučkami Pirana sta se odpravila nazaj v mesto, zdaj bogatejša za eno nepozabno izkušnjo in spoznanje, da je resnična vrednost praznikov v prijateljstvu in ljubezni.En: Under the festive lights of Piran, they headed back into town, now richer for one unforgettable experience and the realization that the true value of the ...
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    15 min
  • Mysteries Under Snow: A Cave Discovery against the Odds

    Mysteries Under Snow: A Cave Discovery against the Odds
    Dec 26 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mysteries Under Snow: A Cave Discovery against the Odds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Zvoki pokajočega snega pod težkimi koraki so odmevali tiho v hladnem zimskem jutru.En: The sounds of the crunching snow under heavy footsteps echoed quietly in the cold winter morning.Sl: Triglavski narodni park se je svetil v svoji beli pokrovki, le redki ostanki prazničnih lučk so mežikali v vetru.En: Triglavski narodni park glistened under its white blanket, with only a few remnants of holiday lights flickering in the wind.Sl: Tadej je stal pri robu taborišča, pogled pa mu je uhajal k oddaljenemu griču, kjer se je skrival novoodkriti vhod v jamo.En: Tadej stood at the edge of the camp, his gaze drifting to a distant hill where a newly discovered cave entrance lay hidden.Sl: Tadej je bil mlad, a izkušen gornik, poln strasti in želje, da se dokaže.En: Tadej was young but an experienced mountaineer, full of passion and the desire to prove himself.Sl: V zadnjih dneh se je med treningi ob kaminu razširila govorica o skrivnostni jami, ki so jo našli pastirji.En: In recent days, during training by the fireplace, rumors spread about a mysterious cave found by shepherds.Sl: Mateja in Luka, njegova prijatelja, sta bila skeptična.En: Mateja and Luka, his friends, were skeptical.Sl: Zima je bila ostra, in snežne zamete so zakrile vse tihe prehode.En: The winter was harsh, and snowdrifts covered all quiet passageways.Sl: »Noro je,« je rekla Mateja z resnim tonom, ko je Tadej omenil svojo željo, da bi šel sam raziskat.En: "It's crazy," said Mateja with a serious tone when Tadej mentioned his desire to explore alone.Sl: »Preveč je nevarno.«En: "It's too dangerous."Sl: Luka se je strinjal.En: Luka agreed.Sl: »Kaj pa, če se zbudi nov snežni plaz? Tvegano je.«En: "What if another avalanche occurs? It's risky."Sl: A Tadejeve oči so sijale od razburjenja.En: But Tadej's eyes shone with excitement.Sl: Bil je prepričan, da ga jama kliče.En: He was convinced that the cave was calling him.Sl: Tisto noč se je tiho izmuznil na prosto, z zavitkom bakle in toplih oblačil, odločen, da najde vhod in morda nekaj več — nekaj, kar bi njegove veščine zapisa v zgodovino.En: That night, he quietly sneaked outside with a bundle of torches and warm clothing, determined to find the entrance and perhaps something more—something that would etch his skills into history.Sl: Skrbno je izbrskal pot, sledenje japonskemu tokoku skozi gosto prepleteno podrast.En: He meticulously carved out a path, tracing a Japanese maple through the densely interwoven underbrush.Sl: Končno je zagledal veliki kamen, delno zasnežen, pod katerim naj bi bila jama.En: Finally, he spotted the large stone, partially snow-covered, under which the cave was said to be.Sl: Toda, ogromen podrt borovec je bil naslonjen na vhod, kot da bi ga branil.En: However, a massive fallen pine tree lay across the entrance as if guarding it.Sl: Z vso silo je začel odstranjevati vejasto oviro.En: With all his might, he began to remove the branchy obstacle.Sl: Znoj mu je curljal kljub mrzlem vetru.En: Sweat dripped off him despite the cold wind.Sl: Ko mu je končno uspelo preskočiti oviro in sneti snežno zaveso, je pred seboj zagledal temo.En: When he finally managed to leap over the barrier and remove the snowy curtain, he was confronted with darkness.Sl: Stopil je naprej, baklo prižgano.En: He stepped forward, torch lit.Sl: Stene jame so bile poraščene s starodavnimi simboli, vklesanimi že pred stoletji.En: The cave's walls were adorned with ancient symbols, carved centuries ago.Sl: Srce mu je poskočilo; zavedal se je, da je našel nekaj pomembnega.En: His heart leaped; he realized he had found something significant.Sl: A narava je bila neizprosna.En: But nature was relentless.Sl: Snežni vihar, zamujen za njim, se je začel krepiti.En: A snowstorm brewing behind him began to intensify.Sl: Pot nazaj ni bila več varna.En: The way back was no longer safe.Sl: Zanašal se je le na kompas in vero v svoje izkušnje.En: He relied only on his compass and faith in his experience.Sl: Ko se je utrujen in premočen vrnil v tabor, je bil sprejet z veseljem in olajšanjem.En: When he returned to camp, exhausted and drenched, he was greeted with joy and relief.Sl: Mateja in Luka sta ga prijeta objela, oči pa so jima sijale od olajšanja in ponosa.En: Mateja and Luka embraced him tightly, their eyes shining with relief and pride.Sl: »Saj smo ti rekli, da je nevarno,« je rekla Mateja skozi solze smeha.En: "We told you it was dangerous," Mateja said through tears of laughter.Sl: »Ampak tudi neverjetno,« je dodal Luka, ko je Tadej pokazal fotografije simbolov.En: "But also incredible," added Luka, as Tadej showed them photographs of the symbols.Sl: Zdaj so vsi trije sedeli ob ognju.En: Now the three of them sat by the fire.Sl: Debela ...
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    16 min
  • Crafting Bled's Magic: A Winter Tale of Creativity & Friendship

    Crafting Bled's Magic: A Winter Tale of Creativity & Friendship
    Dec 25 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Crafting Bled's Magic: A Winter Tale of Creativity & Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sneg je pokril Bled in ga spremenil v zimsko pravljico.En: The snow had covered Bled and transformed it into a winter fairy tale.Sl: Jezero je bilo mirno, nad njim pa se je vzdigoval zasnežen grad.En: The lake was calm, and above it rose a snow-covered castle.Sl: Na sredini jezera je stala otok z majhno cerkvico.En: In the middle of the lake stood the island with a small church.Sl: Vse okoliške hiše so bile okrašene s svetlečimi lučkami, ki so sijale v noč.En: All the surrounding houses were decorated with twinkling lights that shone into the night.Sl: V tak čarobnem okolju so se pripravljali na šolski zimski projekt.En: In such a magical setting, they were preparing for the school's winter project.Sl: Anže je bil pod pritiskom.En: Anže was under pressure.Sl: Njegovi učitelji so pričakovali nekaj posebnega.En: His teachers expected something special.Sl: Njegov sošolec, Matej, je bil vedno najboljši.En: His classmate, Matej, was always the best.Sl: Vedno je dobil najboljše ocene.En: He always got the best grades.Sl: Anže je želel dokazati, da je tudi on sposoben nekaj posebnega.En: Anže wanted to prove that he too was capable of something special.Sl: Toda dvomil je vase.En: But he doubted himself.Sl: Na srečo je imel ob sebi Tejo.En: Fortunately, he had Teja by his side.Sl: "Ne skrbi, Anže," je rekla Teja.En: "Don't worry, Anže," said Teja.Sl: "Imava odlično idejo.En: "We have a great idea.Sl: Poveživa projekt z Bledom in božičem.En: Let's connect the project with Bled and Christmas."Sl: "Anže ni bil prepričan.En: Anže wasn't sure.Sl: "Ampak, kako?En: "But how?"Sl: ""Najprej," je rekla Teja, "morava raziskati lokalno kulturo.En: "First," said Teja, "we need to research the local culture.Sl: Izdelava lahko maketo otoka s cerkvijo in dodava božična drevesa.En: We can make a model of the island with the church and add Christmas trees.Sl: Predstaviva lahko zgodbo o Bledskem zvonu.En: We can present the story of the Bled Bell."Sl: "Bledski zvon, legenda o zvonu, ki ga vržejo v jezero in pozvonijo željo, je bila znana.En: The Bled Bell, a legend about a bell thrown into the lake and ringing a wish, was well-known.Sl: Anže je vedel, da imajo ljudje radi to zgodbo.En: Anže knew that people loved this story.Sl: Tako sta z Tejo začela delati.En: So he and Teja began working.Sl: Delala sta ure in ure.En: They worked for hours and hours.Sl: Matej je stalno povpraševal in se hvalil, kako napreduje.En: Matej was constantly inquiring and boasting about his progress.Sl: "Moj projekt bo vse presenetil," je rekel samozavestno.En: "My project will surprise everyone," he said confidently.Sl: Anže je bil zaskrbljen, vendar ga je Teja pomirila.En: Anže was worried, but Teja reassured him.Sl: "Ne bodi živčen.En: "Don't be nervous.Sl: Sva ekipa.En: We're a team.Sl: Najin projekt bo čudovit.En: Our project will be wonderful."Sl: "Končno je prišel dan predstavitve.En: Finally, the day of the presentation arrived.Sl: Na obrobju Bleda, ob zasneženi cerkvici, so postavili stojnice.En: On the outskirts of Bled, by the snow-covered little church, stalls were set up.Sl: Anže in Teja sta postavila svojo maketo.En: Anže and Teja placed their model.Sl: Bila je čudovita kombinacija lesa, barv in majhnih lampijonov.En: It was a beautiful combination of wood, colors, and tiny lanterns.Sl: Ko sta začela govoriti o legendi in povezala to z božičnimi običaji, je občinstvo prisluhnilo z navdušenjem.En: When they began speaking about the legend and connected it with Christmas traditions, the audience listened with excitement.Sl: Matej je bil presenečen.En: Matej was surprised.Sl: Njegov projekt je bil dober, a nekaj mu je manjkalo - toplina in zgodba.En: His project was good, but it was missing something—warmth and a story.Sl: Ko je vse minilo, je Anže z nasmeškom opazoval okoliške luči in snežno pokrajino.En: When it was all over, Anže watched the surrounding lights and snowy landscape with a smile.Sl: Ni bil več zaskrbljen.En: He was no longer worried.Sl: Bilo mu je jasno, da je bil projekt uspešen ne zaradi tekmovanja z Matejem, ampak zaradi sodelovanja s Tejo.En: It was clear to him that the project was successful, not because of competing with Matej, but because of collaborating with Teja.Sl: Na koncu je Anže razumel, da je bila prava zmaga njegovo novo zaupanje vase in spoznanje, da je prijateljstvo pomembnejše od tekme.En: In the end, Anže understood that the true victory was his newfound confidence and the realization that friendship is more important than competition.Sl: Projekt je pokazal, da so pravi zakladi v zgodbah in v deljenju trenutkov z drugimi.En: The project showed that the real treasures lie in stories and sharing moments with others. ...
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  • A Winter Proposal: Love Unveiled at Jezero Bled

    A Winter Proposal: Love Unveiled at Jezero Bled
    Dec 25 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Winter Proposal: Love Unveiled at Jezero Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-25-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sredi mrzle zimske pravljice jezera Bled so praznične lučke razsvetljevale lesene koče ob obali.En: In the middle of a cold winter fairy tale at Jezero Bled, festive lights illuminated the wooden cottages by the shore.Sl: Sneg je tiho pokrival vse, od cerkve na otočku do majhnih vasic okoli jezera.En: Snow quietly covered everything, from the church on the islet to the small villages around the lake.Sl: Ana in Matej sta se odpravila na romantičen pobeg, da bi skupaj preživela praznike.En: Ana and Matej set off on a romantic getaway to spend the holidays together.Sl: Toda nekaj je bilo drugače.En: But something was different.Sl: Matej je bil odsoten, zamišljen in skrivnosten.En: Matej was distant, thoughtful, and mysterious.Sl: Ana je bila zaskrbljena.En: Ana was worried.Sl: Matej je bil tih in pogosto zamišljen, ko sta hodila ob obali zamrznjenega jezera.En: Matej was quiet and often lost in thought as they walked along the shore of the frozen lake.Sl: Prejšnja leta sta uživala v praznični evforiji, a letos je bilo drugače.En: In previous years, they enjoyed the festive euphoria, but this year was different.Sl: Ana je čutila, da mora izvedeti, kaj se dogaja. Zato se je odločila, da poišče nasvet.En: Ana felt she needed to find out what was going on, so she decided to seek advice.Sl: Bojan, njun prijatelj domačin, je vedno bil pripravljen pomagati.En: Bojan, their local friend, was always ready to help.Sl: Ana ga je našla v njegovi topli koči, kjer je vonj cimeta in klinčkov pričaral praznično vzdušje.En: Ana found him in his warm cottage, where the scent of cinnamon and cloves conjured up a festive atmosphere.Sl: „Bojan, Matej je čuden,“ je rekla Ana s skrbjo v glasu.En: "Bojan, Matej is acting strange," said Ana with concern in her voice.Sl: „Ne vem, zakaj je takšen.En: "I don't know why he's like this.Sl: Vsak sprehod je kot molk.“En: Every walk is like silence."Sl: Bojan se je nasmehnil.En: Bojan smiled.Sl: „Morda je kaj na umu.En: "Maybe something is on his mind.Sl: Včasih se moški tako obnašajo, ko načrtujejo nekaj posebnega.En: Sometimes men act this way when they're planning something special.Sl: Daj mu čas ali pa se pogovori z njim,“ ji je svetoval.En: Give him time, or talk to him," he advised.Sl: Ana se je odločila, da bo sledila nasvetu.En: Ana decided to follow the advice.Sl: Zvečer, ko sta se sprehajala ob jezeru, kjer je luna osvetljevala zasneženo pokrajino, je globoko vdihnila.En: In the evening, as they strolled by the lake, with the moon illuminating the snowy landscape, she took a deep breath.Sl: „Matej, morava se pogovoriti,“ je začela počasi.En: "Matej, we need to talk," she began slowly.Sl: Matej je pogledal Ano s presenečenjem.En: Matej looked at Ana in surprise.Sl: „Seveda, Ana.En: "Of course, Ana.Sl: O čem gre?“En: What's going on?"Sl: „Zdi se mi, da si zadnje dni daleč od mene, kot da mi nekaj skrivaš,“ je dejala iskreno, gledajoč v njegove oči.En: "It seems like you've been distant these past few days, as if you're hiding something from me," she said sincerely, looking into his eyes.Sl: Matej je zasopel in se nasmehnil, olajšan.En: Matej gasped and smiled, relieved.Sl: „Ana, pripravljen sem ti to povedati.En: "Ana, I'm ready to tell you.Sl: Vedno sanjava o prihodnosti.En: We always dream about the future.Sl: In jaz sem razmišljal, kako bi bilo, če bi bila moja žena.En: And I've been thinking about what it would be like if you were my wife.Sl: Božično darilo sem pretvoril v nepričakovano presenečenje,“ je povedal, ko je iz žepa izvlekel majhno škatlico.En: I've turned the Christmas gift into an unexpected surprise," he explained as he pulled a small box from his pocket.Sl: Ana je bila šokirana, a čustva so ji napolnila srce.En: Ana was shocked, but her heart filled with emotion.Sl: Matej je pokleknil na snežno zemljo, škatlo je odprl, razkrila se je čudovita prstan.En: Matej knelt on the snowy ground, opened the box, revealing a beautiful ring.Sl: „Ana, ali bi se poročila z menoj?“ je vprašal s tresočim glasom.En: "Ana, will you marry me?" he asked with a trembling voice.Sl: Solze sreče so polnile Anine oči.En: Tears of joy filled Ana's eyes.Sl: „Da, Matej, seveda!“En: "Yes, Matej, of course!"Sl: Njuna ljubezen je sijala kot tisoč prazničnih luči, njun objem pa je bil najlepše darilo.En: Their love shone like a thousand festive lights, and their embrace was the most beautiful gift.Sl: V tisti noči pri zamrznjenem jezeru Ana ni le našla odgovor na svoje vprašanje, ampak tudi novo razumevanje pomembnosti zaupanja in komunikacije.En: That night by the frozen lake, Ana not only found the answer to her question but also gained a new understanding of the importance of trust...
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  • Unveiling Legends: Secrets Beneath Karantanija's Snow

    Unveiling Legends: Secrets Beneath Karantanija's Snow
    Dec 24 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Legends: Secrets Beneath Karantanija's Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-24-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V snežni noči, ko je luna osvetljevala starodavne kamninske ruševine Karantanije, so se trije prijatelji: Mateja, Luka in Ana, zbrali v iskanju zgodovinskih skrivnosti.En: On a snowy night, when the moon illuminated the ancient stone ruins of Karantanija, three friends: Mateja, Luka, and Ana, gathered in search of historical secrets.Sl: Veter je bil hladen, plesal je z belimi snežinkami, ki so pokrivale zemljo z mehko odejo.En: The wind was cold, dancing with white snowflakes that covered the ground with a soft blanket.Sl: V zraku je bilo čutiti pričakovanje in kanček strahu.En: In the air, there was a sense of anticipation and a hint of fear.Sl: Mateja je bila arheologinja, ki je trmasto verjela v moč znanosti in zgodovine.En: Mateja was an archaeologist who stubbornly believed in the power of science and history.Sl: Toda skrivaj se je bala, da nikoli ne bo odkrila nečesa resnično pomembnega.En: Yet, she secretly feared that she would never discover something truly significant.Sl: Ta noč je bila posebna. Božični večer.En: This night was special. Christmas Eve.Sl: Trije prijatelji so stali pred velikim kamnom, za katerega so vaščani rekli, da skriva starodavni artefakt.En: The three friends stood in front of a large stone, which the villagers said concealed an ancient artifact.Sl: Govorice so trdile, da prinaša prekletstvo vsakemu, ki se ga dotakne.En: Rumors claimed it brought a curse to anyone who touched it.Sl: Luka je z nelagodjem opazoval kamen.En: Luka watched the stone with discomfort.Sl: "Mateja, ali si prepričana, da je to dobra ideja?" je vprašal.En: "Mateja, are you sure this is a good idea?" he asked.Sl: Ana, ki je vedno vzpodbujala Matejo, je rekla: "Morda bi morali poslušati lokalne legende. Kdo ve, kaj je res?"En: Ana, who always supported Mateja, said, "Maybe we should listen to the local legends. Who knows what is true?"Sl: Mateja je kljub dvomom vedela, da bo to njen veliki trenutek.En: Despite her doubts, Mateja knew this would be her big moment.Sl: Čez nekaj trenutkov, ko sta se Luka in Ana odločila narediti korak nazaj, je Mateja pogumno stopila naprej.En: A few moments later, when Luka and Ana decided to take a step back, Mateja bravely stepped forward.Sl: S pokrčenim prstom se je dotaknila artefakta.En: With a bent finger, she touched the artifact.Sl: Črni kamen je bil hladen.En: The black stone was cold.Sl: Ni bilo nobenega strela ali nenadne spremembe.En: There was no lightning or sudden change.Sl: Namesto tega je Mateja začutila majhen tresljaj pod svojimi prsti.En: Instead, Mateja felt a small tremor under her fingers.Sl: Stari simboli na kamnu so začeli svetiti z zlatim sijajem.En: The ancient symbols on the stone began to glow with a golden radiance.Sl: Ostali so zadrževali dih.En: The others held their breath.Sl: Mateja je počasi izvlekla artefakt in našla skrivni vhod v podzemni prostor, kjer so se skrivale starodavne liste z zapisi.En: Mateja slowly extracted the artifact and found a hidden entrance to an underground space where ancient scrolls were concealed.Sl: "Ne, ni prekletstva," je rekla z nasmehom. "Artefakt skriva znanje."En: "No, there is no curse," she said with a smile. "The artifact hides knowledge."Sl: Ko so se prijatelji vrnili v vas, je bilo med prebivalci veliko veselja in hkrati dvoma.En: When the friends returned to the village, there was much joy and also doubt among the inhabitants.Sl: Mateja je zaupala moč znanosti, a zdaj je vedela: "Spoštuj legende, ampak vedno išči resnico."En: Mateja trusted the power of science, but now she knew: "Respect legends, but always seek the truth."Sl: V tisti zimski noči je Mateja našla več kot le zgodovinsko priznanje; našla je ravnotežje med znanostjo in spoštovanjem kulture.En: On that winter night, Mateja found more than just historical recognition; she found a balance between science and respect for culture.Sl: Na koncu božičnega večera so se prijatelji zavedli, da resnično čudo ne prihaja od starodavnih artefaktov, ampak iz prijateljstva in vere v boljši jutri.En: By the end of the Christmas evening, the friends realized that the true miracle doesn't come from ancient artifacts but from friendship and faith in a better tomorrow. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: osvetljevalaancient: starodavneruins: ruševinegathered: zbralianticipation: pričakovanjehint: kančekarchaeologist: arheologinjastubbornly: trmastosignificant: pomembnegaconcealed: skrivaartifact: artefaktrumors: govoricediscomfort: nelagodjemtremor: tresljajsymbols: simboliradiance: sijajemextracted: izvleklaentrance: vhodscrolls: liste z zapisiconcealed: skrivalecurse: prekletstvodoubt: dvomainhabitants: prebivalcirecognition: priznanjebalance: ravnotežjefaith: veramiracle: čudofriendship: ...
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  • Finding Warmth in Winter: A Family's Journey Through Grief

    Finding Warmth in Winter: A Family's Journey Through Grief
    Dec 24 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Warmth in Winter: A Family's Journey Through Grief Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-24-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Snežinke so plesale v zraku, medtem ko so oblaki skrivali toplo zvezdno nebo.En: The snowflakes danced in the air while the clouds hid the warm starry sky.Sl: Pod njimi je stal Predjamski grad, obdan s skrivnostjo in stoletji zgodb.En: Beneath them stood Predjamski grad, surrounded by mystery and centuries of stories.Sl: Bil je okrašen z božičnimi lučmi, ki so migljale v zimski noči, a je ohranjal svojo starodavno avro.En: It was adorned with Christmas lights twinkling in the winter night, yet maintained its ancient aura.Sl: Ljudje so se zbirali na praznični večerji, toda Mateja, Luka in Jasna so stojali ob oknu v tišini, gledajoč dol na zasnežen svet pod njimi.En: People gathered for the festive dinner, but Mateja, Luka, and Jasna stood by the window in silence, gazing down at the snowy world below them.Sl: Mateja se je počutila izgubljeno.En: Mateja felt lost.Sl: Pred nekaj meseci so izgubili ljubljenega dedka.En: A few months ago, they lost their beloved grandfather.Sl: Bil je vezno tkivo družine, vedno nasmejan, vedno tu z zgodbo iz preteklosti.En: He was the connective tissue of the family, always smiling, always there with a story from the past.Sl: Brez njega je Mateja čutila praznino, ki jo nič ni moglo zapolniti.En: Without him, Mateja felt a void that nothing could fill.Sl: "Luka, Jasna, potrebujem nekaj časa zase," je rekla in se obrnila proč.En: "Luka, Jasna, I need some time for myself," she said and turned away.Sl: Koraki so jo vodili po kamnitih hodnikih, dokler ni prišla do samotne sobe, kjer je dedek včasih klepetal s svojimi vnuki.En: Her steps led her through the stone corridors until she reached a solitary room where her grandfather used to chat with his grandchildren.Sl: Mir in tišina sta jo obdala kot topel plašč.En: Peace and silence embraced her like a warm cloak.Sl: Sledila je intuiciji.En: She followed her intuition.Sl: Prižgala je svečo, njena svetloba je nežno osvetlila sobe stene.En: She lit a candle, its light gently illuminating the room's walls.Sl: Mateja je, umirjena od soju sveče, odložila majhen zvezek in svinčnik na tla.En: Calmed by the candle's glow, Mateja placed a small notebook and a pencil on the floor.Sl: Njene misli so odplavale v preteklost.En: Her thoughts drifted into the past.Sl: Tiho je začela pisati pismo dedku, zapisovala spomine in dogodivščine, ki so jih doživeli skupaj.En: Quietly, she began writing a letter to her grandfather, recording memories and adventures they experienced together.Sl: Pismo je bilo njena vez z njim, njena molitev in njen način, da ga počasti.En: The letter was her connection to him, her prayer, and her way to honor him.Sl: Medtem ko je pisala, je v sobo stopil Ljubljanski zvon, odmevajoč od daleč in s sabo prinašal občutek miru.En: While she wrote, the Ljubljanski bell chimed in the room, echoing from afar and bringing with it a sense of peace.Sl: Mateja je zaprla pismo in položila roko na srce.En: Mateja closed the letter and placed her hand on her heart.Sl: V tistem trenutku je začutila toplino, ki je skozi njeno prikradla toplana sreča, spoznanje, da je njen dedek še vedno del nje in da so njegovi spomini večni.En: In that moment, she felt warmth spread through her—a profound happiness, realizing that her grandfather was still a part of her and that his memories were eternal.Sl: Ko se je Mateja vrnila k Luki in Jasni, obraz umirjen, srčno blažen, je objela oba.En: When Mateja returned to Luka and Jasna, her face serene and her heart blessed, she hugged them both.Sl: "Življenje gre naprej," je tiho rekla, "in odnosi ter spomini jih ohranjamo v sebi.En: "Life goes on," she whispered, "and we keep relationships and memories within us."Sl: " Prezrla je tisti trenutek, ko se je spet počutila kot del družine, povezana in pomirjena.En: She embraced the moment when she once again felt like a part of the family, connected and at peace.Sl: Luka in Jasna sta se nasmejala.En: Luka and Jasna smiled.Sl: Zajeli so bistvo božiča - ljubezen in druženje.En: They captured the essence of Christmas—love and togetherness.Sl: Snežinke so še naprej plesale zunaj, a v gradu je bilo toplo, ljubezen pa je žarela kot nikoli prej.En: The snowflakes continued to dance outside, but inside the castle, it was warm, and love shone brighter than ever.Sl: Mateja je vedela, da v življenju ne gre za pozabljanje, ampak za ljubezen, ki jo prenašamo naprej.En: Mateja knew that life was not about forgetting but about the love we carry forward. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snežinkedanced: plesalehide: skrivalistarry: zvezdnoadorned: okrašentwinkling: migljaleancient: starodavnogazing: gledajočconnective tissue: vezno tkivovoid: prazninoled: vodilisolitary: samotnecloak: plaščintuition: ...
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    14 min