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  • Finding Friendship in the Shadows of Grad Bled

    Finding Friendship in the Shadows of Grad Bled
    Dec 23 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Friendship in the Shadows of Grad Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Bela snežna odeja je pregrinjala grad Bled, kot da bi hotela skriti njegove skrivnosti.En: A white blanket of snow covered grad Bled, as if trying to hide its secrets.Sl: Mateja, Gregor in Ines so stali ob velikem oknu, gledali nevihto in slišali tuljenje vetra.En: Mateja, Gregor, and Ines stood by the large window, watching the storm and hearing the howling wind.Sl: Nekaj ur nazaj so prišli v grad, a zdaj so bili ujeti zaradi snežnega meteža.En: A few hours ago, they had arrived at the castle, but now they were trapped because of the snowstorm.Sl: Mateja je bila tiha.En: Mateja was silent.Sl: Njena glava je bila polna misli.En: Her head was full of thoughts.Sl: Grad Bled je poznala bolje kot kdorkoli drug.En: She knew grad Bled better than anyone else.Sl: Imel je skrivnost, ki jo je nosila s seboj že dolgo.En: It held a secret she had carried with her for a long time.Sl: Vedela je, da to ne bo ostalo skrito, če bodo skupaj predolgo.En: She knew it wouldn't remain hidden if they stayed together for too long.Sl: Gregor je bil nestrpen.En: Gregor was impatient.Sl: Želel je popoln posnetek gradu v snegu.En: He wanted a perfect shot of the castle in the snow.Sl: Njegova kamera je bila pripravljena.En: His camera was ready.Sl: "Moram ven," je dejal.En: "I must go out," he said.Sl: Toda Ines je njegovemu načrtu nasprotovala.En: But Ines opposed his plan.Sl: "Ne, Gregor, zunaj je nevarno!En: "No, Gregor, it's dangerous out there!"Sl: " je opozorila.En: she warned.Sl: Vlekla je njegov rokav.En: She pulled on his sleeve.Sl: Ines je bila vedno optimistična, a zdaj je bila zaskrbljena.En: Ines was always optimistic, but now she was worried.Sl: Čutila je odgovornost za vse.En: She felt a responsibility for everyone.Sl: Večer je prišel hitro.En: The evening came quickly.Sl: Luči v gradu so mežikale.En: The lights in the castle flickered.Sl: "Moramo sodelovati," je rekla Ines, poskušajoč ohraniti mir.En: "We have to work together," Ines said, trying to maintain peace.Sl: Gregor je težko dihal.En: Gregor was breathing heavily.Sl: "Ampak ta posnetek bi lahko bil moj preboj," je zavpil.En: "But this shot could be my breakthrough," he shouted.Sl: Ko so sedeli okoli ognjišča, je Mateja nekega trenutka zbrala pogum.En: As they sat around the fireplace, Mateja gathered courage at one point.Sl: "Tukaj je del mene," je začela.En: "There's a part of me here," she began.Sl: "Moja družina je imela zgodovino z gradom.En: "My family has a history with the castle.Sl: Obstaja skrivni prehod v grajski kapeli.En: There's a secret passage in the castle chapel.Sl: Lahko nas pelje ven, če bo kdaj to potrebno.En: It can lead us out if it's ever needed."Sl: " Njeno priznanje jih je presenetilo, a hkrati povezalo.En: Her confession surprised them but also brought them closer.Sl: Gregor je čutil, da se ogenj pod njegovim srcem umirja.En: Gregor felt the fire under his heart calm down.Sl: "Mogoče je pomembnejše, da ostanemo vse skupaj varni," je rekel, njegov glas brez prejšnje ostrine.En: "Maybe it's more important that we all stay safe together," he said, his voice lacking its previous sharpness.Sl: Pozno v noč so odšli do najvišjega stolpa.En: Late into the night, they went to the highest tower.Sl: Gregor je še enkrat poskusil ujeti popoln trenutek, a ko ga je veter skoraj spodnesel, so ga Mateja in Ines potegnile nazaj.En: Gregor tried once more to capture the perfect moment, but when the wind nearly blew him away, Mateja and Ines pulled him back.Sl: Naučil se je dragocene lekcije o prijateljstvu in sodelovanju.En: He learned a valuable lesson about friendship and cooperation.Sl: Jutro je prineslo mir.En: Morning brought peace.Sl: Sneženje je ponehalo.En: The snow had stopped falling.Sl: Mateja ni več skrivala svojih misli.En: Mateja no longer hid her thoughts.Sl: Njeni prijatelji niso bili več tuji.En: Her friends were no longer strangers.Sl: Gregor je našel lepoto v času, ki ga je preživel z drugimi, ne le v popolni fotografiji.En: Gregor found beauty in the time spent with others, not just in a perfect photograph.Sl: In Ines, kljub vsemu, je ohranjala duh visoko.En: And Ines, despite everything, kept everyone's spirits high.Sl: Ko so vrata gradu znova odprli, so stopili v svež zrak, ne obremenjeni s skrivnostmi in stran od nevarnosti.En: When the doors of the castle reopened, they stepped into the fresh air, unburdened by secrets and away from danger.Sl: Grad Bled jih je naučil, da včasih sredi neviht najdeš tisto, kar je resnično pomembno.En: Grad Bled taught them that sometimes, in the midst of storms, you find what truly matters.Sl: Skupnost.En: Community.Sl: Zaupanje.En: Trust.Sl: In pogum.En: And courage. Vocabulary Words:blanket: odejahowling: tuljenjestorm: nevihtatrapped: ...
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    15 min
  • Mystery of the Missing Manuscript: A Festive Whodunit

    Mystery of the Missing Manuscript: A Festive Whodunit
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery of the Missing Manuscript: A Festive Whodunit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sneg se je lesketal, ko je pokrival pokrajino okoli Blejskega jezera.En: The snow glittered as it covered the landscape around Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled).Sl: Leden zrak je bil poln vonja po prazničnih stojnicah, ki so krasile obalo.En: The frosty air was filled with the scent of festive stalls that adorned the shore.Sl: Bližal se je božič, a napetost je bila v zraku.En: Christmas was approaching, but there was tension in the air.Sl: Muzej nad jezerom je ponujal prav posebno razstavo - starodaven rokopis, ki naj bi razkril skrivnosti preteklosti Bleda.En: The museum above the lake offered a very special exhibition—a mysterious ancient manuscript that was said to reveal the secrets of Bled's past.Sl: Toda rokopis je izginil.En: But the manuscript had disappeared.Sl: Mateja je hodila po hodnikih muzeja s hitrimi koraki.En: Mateja walked briskly through the museum corridors.Sl: Bila je strastna zgodovinarka in skrbela je za renome muzeja.En: She was a passionate historian concerned with the museum's reputation.Sl: Če rokopisa ne bi našli, bi bila sramota ogromna.En: If the manuscript wasn't found, the shame would be enormous.Sl: Obupano je potrebovala pomoč, čeprav sprva ni zaupala nikomur.En: Desperately, she needed help, though initially, she trusted no one.Sl: Luka, novinar z nosom za skrivnosti, je bil njeno nasprotje.En: Luka, a journalist with a nose for mysteries, was her opposite.Sl: Ni bil ljubitelj praznikov in dvomil je o Božiču.En: He wasn't a fan of holidays and was skeptical about Christmas.Sl: Kljub temu se je vendarle odločil, da ji bo pomagal.En: Nevertheless, he decided to help her.Sl: "Luka, potrebujem tvojo pomoč," je reklo Mateja, ko sta stala ob obrežju jezera.En: "Luka, I need your help," said Mateja as they stood by the lakeshore.Sl: Luka je skeptično gledal.En: Luka looked skeptical.Sl: "Zakaj pa jaz?En: "Why me?"Sl: " je vprašal, ko mu je Mateja pojasnila, da je rokopis morda ključ do skrivnosti Bleda.En: he asked when Mateja explained that the manuscript might be the key to Bled's secrets.Sl: Namenoma ni povedala, da bi sodelovanje z njim lahko ogrozilo njeno delo.En: She deliberately omitted that collaborating with him might jeopardize her work.Sl: Medtem ko so praznične lučke razsvetljevale noč, sta Mateja in Luka skupaj začela raziskovati sledove, ki so peljali mimo božičnih okraskov.En: As the festive lights lit up the night, Mateja and Luka started to explore the clues that led past the Christmas decorations.Sl: Ugotovila sta, da so nekateri okraski nosili kode, ki so vodile do morebitnega skrivališča rokopisa.En: They discovered that some decorations bore codes leading to the possible hiding place of the manuscript.Sl: Luka je ugotovil, da so v okraskih skrite besede in Mateja je hitro povezala to s starodavnimi zgodbami.En: Luka noticed words hidden in the decorations, and Mateja quickly linked them to ancient stories.Sl: "Zakaj bi nekdo to skrival tukaj?En: "Why would someone hide it here?"Sl: " je vprašala.En: she asked.Sl: Luka je skomignil z rameni.En: Luka shrugged.Sl: "Morda je želel kdo zgodbo skriti prav pred našimi očmi.En: "Maybe someone wanted to hide the story right under our noses."Sl: "Končno ju je sled pripeljala do stare kapele, ki se je dvigala nad ledom jezera.En: Eventually, the trail led them to an old chapel overlooking the icy lake.Sl: V notranjosti so našli skrit rokopis, zavit v starinsko blago.En: Inside, they found the hidden manuscript wrapped in antique cloth.Sl: Oba sta bila izčrpana, a vesela, da sta uspela.En: Both were exhausted but happy to have succeeded.Sl: Ko sta se vrnila v muzej, je bila Mateja presenečena nad svojo pripravljenostjo, da zaupa Luki.En: When they returned to the museum, Mateja was surprised by her willingness to trust Luka.Sl: Razstava se je lahko začela pravočasno, rokopis je pritegnil veliko pozornosti.En: The exhibition could start on time, and the manuscript drew a lot of attention.Sl: Luka je dobil svojo zgodbo, ki je postala prava senzacija v prazničnem času.En: Luka got his story, which became a true sensation during the festive season.Sl: Božič je prinesel nepričakovano zavezništvo.En: Christmas brought an unexpected alliance.Sl: Mateja je našla zaveznika, Luka pa je ugotovil, da mogoče ne gre vedno le za skrivnosti, temveč tudi za ljudsko povezanost in toplino praznikov.En: Mateja found an ally, and Luka realized that maybe it's not always just about mysteries but also about human connection and the warmth of the holidays.Sl: Na koncu sta skupaj stala pod okrašenim drevescem in z nasmehom opazovala zasneženi Bled.En: In the end, they stood together under the decorated tree, smiling as they watched the snowy Bled. Vocabulary Words:glittered: ...
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    15 min
  • A Christmas Dance: Redefining Traditions with Love

    A Christmas Dance: Redefining Traditions with Love
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Christmas Dance: Redefining Traditions with Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sneg je prekrival Blejsko jezero z belo odejo.En: Snow covered Blejsko jezero with a white blanket.Sl: Matej in Tina sta sedela na avtobusu, ki ju je vozil proti domu.En: Matej and Tina were sitting on the bus that was taking them home.Sl: Poletje je minilo od njunega zadnjega srečanja, ko sta se sporekla glede družinske tradicije.En: The summer had passed since their last meeting when they had argued about family tradition.Sl: Zdaj, v zimskem času, sta se vračala, da bi z družino praznovala božič.En: Now, in the wintertime, they were returning to celebrate Christmas with their family.Sl: Ko je njun dom prišel v pogled, je Tina prvič prekinila tišino na poti.En: When their home came into view, Tina broke the silence on the journey for the first time.Sl: "Matej, veselim se tega božiča. Mislim, da bi lahko dodali nekaj novega k naši tradiciji."En: "Matej, I'm looking forward to this Christmas. I think we could add something new to our tradition."Sl: Mateju ni bila všeč ta ideja.En: The idea did not appeal to Matej.Sl: Bil je starejši brat in vedno je močno verjel v ohranjanje tradicij.En: He was the older brother and always strongly believed in preserving traditions.Sl: "Tina, božič ima svoje čarobne trenutke zaradi vseh tistih stvari, ki jih počnemo že leta. Ne moremo kar tako spremeniti vsega."En: "Tina, Christmas has its magical moments because of all those things we've been doing for years. We can't just change everything like that."Sl: Tinin obraz je rahlo potemnel, vendar ni odnehala.En: Tina's face darkened slightly, but she didn't give up.Sl: Ko sta prispela, je bila hiša že polna božičnih lučk, in vonj po cimetu je polnil zrak.En: When they arrived, the house was already full of Christmas lights, and the scent of cinnamon filled the air.Sl: Starša sta ju toplo pozdravila, in zdelo se je, da bodo njuni prepiri zlahka pozabljeni.En: Their parents warmly greeted them, and it seemed their quarrels would be easily forgotten.Sl: Vendar se je napetost vrnila, ko je Tina začela predlog za nov božični ples.En: However, the tension returned when Tina began to propose a new Christmas dance.Sl: Matej je bil skeptičen, a preden bi kaj rekel, je Tina pristopila k njemu z veliko knjigo.En: Matej was skeptical, but before he could say anything, Tina approached him with a large book.Sl: "To je za tebe," je rekla.En: "This is for you," she said.Sl: Bil je album fotografij, poln spominov na pretekle božične praznike.En: It was a photo album full of memories from past Christmases.Sl: "Poglej, kako čudovito smo se imeli, ko smo bili skupaj. Ni pomembno, kaj počnemo, dokler smo skupaj."En: "Look how wonderful we were together. It doesn't matter what we do as long as we're together."Sl: Matej je prelistal strani in videl slike svojih staršev, sebe in Tine, smehljajočih se pri postavljanju božičnega drevesa in pečenju piškotov.En: Matej flipped through the pages and saw pictures of his parents, himself, and Tina, smiling as they set up the Christmas tree and baked cookies.Sl: Čutil je, kako se mu trdota v srcu topi.En: He felt the hardness in his heart melting.Sl: "Morda imaš prav, Tina. Pomembno je biti skupaj."En: "Maybe you're right, Tina. It's important to be together."Sl: Zvečer so sedli za bogato obložen mizo.En: In the evening, they sat down at a richly laid table.Sl: Matej je dvignil kozarec in nazdravil.En: Matej raised his glass and made a toast.Sl: "Hvala, Tina, ker si me spomnila, kako pomembni smo drug drugemu.En: "Thank you, Tina, for reminding me how important we are to each other.Sl: Predlagam, da letos poskusimo nekaj novega. Pa vendar še vedno držimo naše tradicije."En: I propose we try something new this year, but we'll still hold on to our traditions."Sl: Družina se je strinjala in novi ples je postal del njihovega božičnega večera.En: The family agreed, and the new dance became part of their Christmas evening.Sl: Ko je noč napredovala, sta se Matej in Tina skupaj smejala in pogovarjala, oba polna toplote in razumevanja.En: As the night went on, Matej and Tina laughed and talked together, both full of warmth and understanding.Sl: Sneg je še naprej nežno padal na jezero, ki je žarelo v refleksiji božičnih luči.En: The snow continued to gently fall on the lake, which glowed with the reflection of the Christmas lights.Sl: Skupaj sta odkrila, da je prava čarobnost božiča ljubezen in družina, ne pa popolnost tradicij.En: Together, they discovered that the true magic of Christmas is love and family, not the perfection of traditions. Vocabulary Words:blanket: odejaargued: sporeklatradition: tradicijapreserving: ohranjanjemagical: čarobnescent: vonjcinnamon: cimetuquarrels: prepiritension: napetostskeptical: skeptičenalbum: ...
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    14 min
  • A Snowy Encounter: Finding Gifts and Friendship in Ljubljana

    A Snowy Encounter: Finding Gifts and Friendship in Ljubljana
    Dec 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Snowy Encounter: Finding Gifts and Friendship in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-21-23-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana je bila pokrita s snegom.En: Ljubljana was covered in snow.Sl: Zvonovi so pozvanjali na mestni stolp in ulice so bile polne nasmejanih obrazov.En: The bells were ringing on the city tower and the streets were full of smiling faces.Sl: Zoran je počasi hodil po osrednji tržnici.En: Zoran was slowly walking through the central market.Sl: V rokah je držal seznam stvari za praznike.En: In his hands, he held a list of things for the holidays.Sl: Njegova sestra si je želela nekaj posebnega za božič, in Zoran je hotel najti popolno darilo.En: His sister wished for something special for Christmas, and Zoran wanted to find the perfect gift.Sl: Medtem ko je opazoval vse okoli sebe, so ga preplavila čustva osamljenosti.En: As he observed everything around him, he was overwhelmed by feelings of loneliness.Sl: Na drugi strani tržnice je Ana stala za svojo stojnico.En: On the other side of the market, Ana stood behind her stall.Sl: Njeni peki izdelki so sijali v zimskem soncu.En: Her baked goods glistened in the winter sun.Sl: Prodajala je potice, piškote in sadne kolače.En: She was selling potica, cookies, and fruit cakes.Sl: Njena želja je bila najti nekaj novega, edinstvenega, kar bi dodala svoji kolekciji prazničnih sladic.En: Her wish was to find something new, something unique to add to her collection of holiday desserts.Sl: Bila je zelo zaposlena s strankami, vendar je imela vedno čas za prijazen nasmeh.En: She was very busy with customers but always had time for a friendly smile.Sl: Ko je Zoran pristopil bližje, ga je preplavil vonj sveže pečenih dobrot.En: As Zoran approached, he was flooded by the smell of freshly baked treats.Sl: Ustavil se je pred Anino stojnico.En: He stopped in front of Ana's stall.Sl: "Pozdravljeni," je rekel s tihim glasom in pogledal na razstavljeno sladico.En: "Hello," he said in a quiet voice and looked at the displayed dessert.Sl: Ana se je obrnila proti njemu, njen nasmeh pa je bil topel in vabljiv.En: Ana turned towards him, her smile warm and inviting.Sl: "Kaj bi vam ponudila?En: "What would you like me to offer you?"Sl: " ga je vprašala veselo.En: she asked cheerfully.Sl: "Ne vem točno," je odgovoril Zoran.En: "I'm not exactly sure," Zoran replied.Sl: "Iščem nekaj posebnega za svojo sestro.En: "I'm looking for something special for my sister.Sl: Morda mi lahko pomagate?En: Maybe you could help me?"Sl: "Ana je začutila zanimanje.En: Ana sensed his interest.Sl: "Imam veliko različnih okusov.En: "I have many different flavors.Sl: Kaj vaša sestra rada poje?En: What does your sister like to eat?"Sl: "Zoran je malo pomislil.En: Zoran thought for a moment.Sl: "Rad ima tradicionalno.En: "She likes traditional.Sl: Morda nekaj, kar povezuje s Slovenijo.En: Maybe something that connects with Slovenia."Sl: "Ana je prijazno pokimala.En: Ana nodded kindly.Sl: "Imam čudovito potico s suhim sadjem in orehi.En: "I have a wonderful potica with dried fruit and walnuts.Sl: Je čisto unikatna!En: It's quite unique!"Sl: "Medtem ko je pojasnjevala, kako je bila potica narejena, je Zoran opazoval njeno strast do sladic.En: While she explained how the potica was made, Zoran observed her passion for desserts.Sl: Pogovor ju je peljal naprej k umetnosti in kreativnosti.En: The conversation led them further into art and creativity.Sl: Ana je povedala, kako ustvarja nove recepte, Zoran pa, kako išče navdih v vsakdanjem življenju.En: Ana shared how she creates new recipes, and Zoran shared how he looks for inspiration in everyday life.Sl: Ugotovila sta, da imata veliko skupnega.En: They discovered they had a lot in common.Sl: Ko so se lučke na trgu začele prižigati in se je zrak ohlajal, je Zoran zbral pogum.En: As the lights in the market square began to turn on and the air got cooler, Zoran gathered the courage.Sl: "Imate kdaj čas za kavo?En: "Do you ever have time for coffee?Sl: Morda bi lahko skupaj skicirala in preizkusila vaše sladice.En: Maybe we could sketch together and try your desserts."Sl: "Ana je bila presenečena, a so njene oči iskrile od navdušenja.En: Ana was surprised, but her eyes sparkled with excitement.Sl: "To bi bilo čudovito!En: "That would be wonderful!Sl: Z veseljem bi se dobila na kavi.En: I'd be happy to meet for coffee."Sl: "Zoran se je nasmehnil, prvič tistega dne resnično vesel.En: Zoran smiled, truly happy for the first time that day.Sl: Ko je odšel s tržnice, je nosil ne le darilo za sestro, ampak tudi novo prijateljstvo.En: As he left the market, he carried not only a gift for his sister but also a new friendship.Sl: In morebiti, nekaj več.En: And possibly, something more.Sl: Ana je gledala za njim, vedoč, da je našla nov navdih - v zgodbah in ljudeh, ki so sestavni del njenega življenja in njenega ...
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    16 min
  • Finding Warmth: A Tale of Friendship and Art at Ljubljanski Grad

    Finding Warmth: A Tale of Friendship and Art at Ljubljanski Grad
    Dec 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Warmth: A Tale of Friendship and Art at Ljubljanski Grad Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Luci na Ljubljanskem gradu so svetile svetlo in praznično.En: The lights at Ljubljanski grad shone brightly and festively.Sl: Zrak je bil hladno svež in nos je dražilo prijetno žgečkanje vonja kuhanega vina in praženih kostanjev.En: The air was crisp and cool, with the pleasant tickle of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts teasing the nose.Sl: Mateja je hodila med stojnicami, s prsti stisnjenimi okoli toplega papirnatega lončka, polnega vročega čaja.En: Mateja walked among the stalls, her fingers wrapped around a warm paper cup filled with hot tea.Sl: Plameni iz bakel so se zavijali v zrak in ustvarjali plesajoče sence vzdolž grajskega obzidja.En: Flames from torches curled into the air, creating dancing shadows along the castle walls.Sl: Mateja se je počutila osamljeno.En: Mateja felt lonely.Sl: Bila je umetnica, ki je pogosto iskala navdih v naravi in mestnem vrvežu, a letošnje božične počitnice so se zdele še posebej samotne.En: She was an artist who often sought inspiration in nature and the bustle of the city, but this year's Christmas holidays felt particularly solitary.Sl: Njena prijateljica Brina jo je vedno spodbujala, naj hoja med ljudmi ne bo samo opazovanje, vendar Mateja nikoli ni vedela, kako se približati drugim in začeti pogovor.En: Her friend Brina always encouraged her that walking among people should not just be observation, but Mateja never knew how to approach others and start a conversation.Sl: Medtem je bil Nik nov v Ljubljani.En: Meanwhile, Nik was new to Ljubljana.Sl: Bil je fotograf in želel je ujeti čar zimskega mesta.En: He was a photographer who wanted to capture the charm of the winter city.Sl: Vendar se je počutil osamljenega, saj je bil daleč od svojega doma in družine.En: However, he felt lonely, being far from home and family.Sl: Hodil je po grajskem dvorišču z zamrznjenimi prsti, ki so se trudili pravilno nastaviti njegov fotoaparat.En: He walked through the castle courtyard with frozen fingers, struggling to adjust his camera properly.Sl: Mateja je opazila, kako se Nik bori s fotoaparatom.En: Mateja noticed how Nik was battling with his camera.Sl: V srcu je čutila nekaj, kar jo je vzpodbudilo, da mu pristopi.En: She felt something in her heart pushing her to approach him.Sl: "Se ti zamrznejo roke?En: "Are your hands freezing?"Sl: " se je nasmehnila in mu ponudila lonček s čajem, da si ogreje prste.En: she smiled and offered him her cup of tea to warm his fingers.Sl: Nik se ji je prijazno nasmehnil.En: Nik smiled kindly at her.Sl: "Da, mraz mi dela težave," je priznal, "a mesto je tako lepo, da si ne morem pomagati.En: "Yes, the cold is challenging," he admitted, "but the city is so beautiful, I can't help myself."Sl: "Prestopila je z noge na nogo in počasi rekla: "Tudi sama poskušam ujeti lepote gradu, a s svinčnikom.En: She shifted from one foot to the other and slowly said, "I am also trying to capture the beauty of the castle, but with a pencil."Sl: " Potegnila je iz torbe svoj skicirni blok in mu pokazala nekaj svojih risb.En: She pulled out her sketchbook from her bag and showed him some of her drawings.Sl: "To je čudovito," je odvrnil Nik, iskreno presenečen.En: "That's wonderful," Nik responded, genuinely surprised.Sl: "Dobrih stvari je težko ujeti s fotoaparatom…" Glas mu je zašel v tišino, "…tako kot včasih ni enostavno najti nekoga, s komer bi te lepote delil.En: "It's hard to capture good things with a camera..." His voice trailed off into silence, "...just like it's sometimes not easy to find someone to share these beauties with."Sl: "Pogovarjala sta se, ko se je nad njima zableščala kometova zvezda iz prazničnih lučk.En: They chatted as a comet star from the festive lights twinkled above them.Sl: Mateja je začutila toplino v prsih, kot da je prejela darilo.En: Mateja felt warmth in her chest, as if she had received a gift.Sl: Nik pa je našel nekaj lepega in domačega v Matejinih očeh.En: Nik found something beautiful and homely in Mateja's eyes.Sl: Dogovorila sta se, da se ponovno srečata in skupaj raziskujeta mesto.En: They agreed to meet again and explore the city together.Sl: Skozi novo prijateljstvo in možnost ljubezni sta oba našla tisto, kar sta potrebovala.En: Through a new friendship and the possibility of love, both found what they needed.Sl: Mateja je postala bolj odprta in pripravljena na nove dogodivščine, medtem ko je Nik začutil občutek pripadnosti v tujem mestu.En: Mateja became more open and ready for new adventures, while Nik felt a sense of belonging in a foreign city.Sl: In tako sta skupaj poiskala tista prava trenutka svetlobe in ustvarila lep prizor, ki je združil umetnost in fotografijo v srcih dveh ljudi, ki sta enkrat na Ljubljanskem gradu našla svoj ...
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  • Winter Revelry: Matej's Unexpected Dance on Dragon's Bridge

    Winter Revelry: Matej's Unexpected Dance on Dragon's Bridge
    Dec 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Winter Revelry: Matej's Unexpected Dance on Dragon's Bridge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej in Nina sta se sprehajala po Ljubljani v mrzlem zimskem popoldnevu.En: Matej and Nina were taking a walk through Ljubljana on a cold winter afternoon.Sl: Zunaj je bil december, mesto je sijalo v božičnih lučeh.En: It was December outside, and the city was glowing with Christmas lights.Sl: Na poti proti Dragonovemu mostu je Matej pogledoval na uro.En: On their way toward Dragon's Bridge, Matej kept glancing at his watch.Sl: Vedel je, da mora ujeti vlak, da pride pravočasno domov.En: He knew he had to catch the train to get home on time.Sl: "Počakaj malo, Matej," je rekla Nina, ko sta se približevala mostu, "poglej vse te čudovite lučke in okraske.En: "Wait a moment, Matej," Nina said as they approached the bridge, "look at all these wonderful lights and decorations.Sl: Morda bom našla navdih za novo sliko!En: Maybe I'll find inspiration for a new painting!"Sl: "Matej je rahlo zavzdihnil.En: Matej sighed slightly.Sl: "Moram ujeti vlak, Nina," ji je rekel.En: "I need to catch the train, Nina," he told her.Sl: Njegova želja je bila, da brez pozornosti prečka most, a vedel je, da Nina obožuje nepredvidljive situacije.En: His wish was to cross the bridge without drawing attention, but he knew that Nina loved unpredictable situations.Sl: Ko sta stopila na Dragonov most, ju je objela praznična glasba.En: As they stepped onto Dragon's Bridge, they were enveloped by festive music.Sl: Na mostu je stal ulični nastopač, oblečen v kostum zmaja.En: On the bridge stood a street performer dressed in a dragon costume.Sl: Zmaj se je smejal in mahal mimoidočim.En: The dragon was laughing and waving at passersby.Sl: Matej se je želel neopaženo izmuzniti mimo, a zmaj ga je opazil.En: Matej wanted to slip by unnoticed, but the dragon noticed him.Sl: "Hej, ti tam!En: "Hey, you there!"Sl: " je vzkliknil zmajski nastopač in pokazal na Mateja.En: the dragon performer exclaimed, pointing at Matej.Sl: Mateju se je od groze zataknilo v grlu.En: Matej's throat caught in horror.Sl: Nastopač ga je potegnil na sredino mostu, kjer so se že zbirali ljudje.En: The performer pulled him to the middle of the bridge, where people were already gathering.Sl: Nina se je nasmehnila in šepetala: "Samo uživaj.En: Nina smiled and whispered, "Just enjoy it.Sl: Morda kasneje pride prava priložnost za umetnost.En: Maybe later the right opportunity for art will come."Sl: "Matej je bil nervozen, a ugotovil je, da je bolje, kot da naredi prizor, če se pridruži nastopu.En: Matej was nervous, but he realized that it was better to join the performance than to make a scene.Sl: S strahom je začel sodelovati, pretvarjal se je, da se spopada z zmajem.En: With fear, he began to participate, pretending to battle the dragon.Sl: Zmotila ga je Nina, ki se je pognala zraven njega in spodbujala njegove smešne premike.En: He was distracted by Nina, who jumped beside him, encouraging his funny moves.Sl: Okoliški ljudje so se začeli smejati, ploskali in vzklikali.En: The surrounding people started to laugh, clap, and cheer.Sl: Nenadoma, v spontani želji, je Matej zavrtel bok, kot da bi izvajal plesni gib.En: Suddenly, in a spontaneous urge, Matej swayed his hips as if performing a dance move.Sl: Gledalci so se norčavo zasmejali, in Matej se je nenadoma znašel v središču pozornosti, a tokrat z nasmehom na obrazu.En: The spectators burst into silly laughter, and Matej suddenly found himself in the spotlight, but this time with a smile on his face.Sl: Ko so se ljudje razkropili, je nastopač nasmejano dal Mateju božičkovo kapo.En: When the crowd dispersed, the performer smilingly gave Matej a Santa hat.Sl: Nina ga je prijela za roko in sta nadaljevala pot čez most.En: Nina took his hand, and they continued their way across the bridge.Sl: "Nisem vedel, da imaš tak skriti talent," ga je dražila Nina in se mu smejala s toploto v očeh.En: "I didn't know you had such a hidden talent," Nina teased him with warm eyes and laughter.Sl: Matej je vzkliknil: "Mogoče sem se le naučil, da se kdaj pa kdaj lahko sprostim.En: Matej exclaimed, "Maybe I've just learned that sometimes I can relax."Sl: "Na koncu sta prečkala Dragonov most z Matejevimi koraki, ki so bili veliko lahkotnejši kot prej.En: In the end, they crossed Dragon's Bridge with Matej's steps much lighter than before.Sl: Kljub hladni zimi v zraku je bil Matejev nasmeh topel.En: Despite the chilly winter air, Matej's smile was warm.Sl: Nastopač je stal za njima, in zven njegove smeha je izginil v številnih drugih glasovih Ljubljane, vsi po vrsti še z nekoliko božične čarovnije.En: The performer stood behind them, and the sound of his laughter faded into the many other voices of Ljubljana, each with a touch of Christmas magic. Vocabulary Words:glancing: ...
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  • Redefining Tradition: A Christmas Market Tale in Ljubljana

    Redefining Tradition: A Christmas Market Tale in Ljubljana
    Dec 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Redefining Tradition: A Christmas Market Tale in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanski Centralni tržnici je vladalo veselo in živahno vzdušje.En: The Ljubljanski Centralni tržnici was filled with a joyful and lively atmosphere.Sl: Vse se je kopalo v toplih svetlih lučkah in prazničnih okraskih, ki so viseli nad vsako stojnic.En: Everything was bathed in warm, bright lights and festive decorations hanging above each stall.Sl: Snežinke so padale počasi, in zrak je bil hladen, a napolnjen z vonjem po cimetu in medenjakih.En: Snowflakes fell slowly, and the air was cold but filled with the scent of cinnamon and gingerbread.Sl: Ljudje so se smehljali in pozdravljali drug drugega, navdušeni zaradi bližajočih se božičnih praznikov.En: People smiled and greeted each other, excited for the approaching Christmas holidays.Sl: Mateja, prijazna in skrbna ženska v zgodnjih tridesetih, je stala sredi množice.En: Mateja, a kind and caring woman in her early thirties, stood in the midst of the crowd.Sl: Nosila je debel plašč in volnen šal, ki ji je ovijal vrat.En: She wore a thick coat and a woolen scarf wrapped around her neck.Sl: Obraz ji je rdečel od mraza, a njene modre oči so sijale z odločenostjo.En: Her face was flushed from the cold, but her blue eyes shone with determination.Sl: Ta božič je moral biti poseben.En: This Christmas had to be special.Sl: Leto je bilo težko, in Mateja je želela, da bi družinska večerja vrnila radost in toplino.En: The year had been difficult, and Mateja wanted the family dinner to bring back joy and warmth.Sl: Mateja si je vedno prizadevala ohraniti družinske tradicije.En: Mateja always strived to maintain family traditions.Sl: Na božični večer je njena družina vedno sedla za mizo, bogato obloženo s hrano, ki so jo pripravljali njeni stari starši.En: On Christmas Eve, her family would always sit at a table rich with food that her grandparents had prepared.Sl: Tokrat pa so v ljubljanskih trgovinah manjkale pomembne sestavine - zelje, orehi, suhe slive.En: But this time, the ljubljanskih stores were missing important ingredients—cabbage, walnuts, dried plums.Sl: Bila je zaskrbljena.En: She was worried.Sl: "Kako naj pripravim večno pomfranske tradicionalne jedi brez pravih sestavin?En: "How can I prepare our timeless family traditional dishes without the right ingredients?"Sl: " si je mislila.En: she thought.Sl: Ko se je Mateja sprehajala med stojnicami, se ji je približala Nina, njena prijateljica iz soseske.En: As Mateja wandered among the stalls, Nina, her friend from the neighborhood, approached her.Sl: "Mateja!En: "Mateja!Sl: Si tudi ti tukaj po sestavine?En: Are you here for ingredients as well?"Sl: " je vprašala z nasmehom.En: she asked with a smile.Sl: "Ja," je Mateja rekla, "ampak sem zaskrbljena.En: "Yes," Mateja said, "but I'm worried.Sl: Nimajo vsega, kar potrebujem.En: They don't have everything I need."Sl: "Marko, prodajalec sveže zelenjave in znan lokalni kuhar, je slišal njun pogovor.En: Marko, a seller of fresh vegetables and a well-known local chef, overheard their conversation.Sl: Prijazno se je nasmehnil in pristopil.En: He smiled kindly and approached.Sl: "Lep pozdrav, gospe," je rekel.En: "Hello, ladies," he said.Sl: "Če potrebujeta kakšen nasvet ali pomoč pri receptih, sem tukaj.En: "If you need any advice or help with recipes, I'm here."Sl: "Mateja je vzdihnila in zaupala Marku svoje težave.En: Mateja sighed and confided her troubles to Marko.Sl: "Zelo si želim pripraviti nekaj posebnega, a primanjkuje mi glavnih sestavin," je pojasnila.En: "I really want to make something special, but I'm missing key ingredients," she explained.Sl: Marko je premišljeno pomežiknil.En: Marko thoughtfully winked.Sl: "Včasih manj je več.En: "Sometimes less is more.Sl: Skratka, spremembe lahko prinesejo čar," je dejal.En: In short, changes can add magic," he said.Sl: Nato ji je predstavil nekaj novih receptov, ki so vključevali nadomestne sestavine - hokaido bučo namesto zelja, sveže kraško meso ter doma pečen kruh.En: He then introduced her to some new recipes that included substitute ingredients—Hokkaido squash instead of cabbage, fresh kraško meat, and homemade bread.Sl: Mateja je v trenutku dobila navdih.En: Mateja was instantly inspired.Sl: Prijela je košaro in napolnila z lokalnimi specialitetami, medtem ko ji je Nina pomagala z idejami.En: She grabbed a basket and filled it with local specialties, while Nina helped with ideas.Sl: Na koncu dneva je imela dovolj sestavin za nekaj povsem novega.En: By the end of the day, she had enough ingredients for something entirely new.Sl: Na božični večer je Mateja skuhala drugačno praznično večerjo.En: On Christmas Eve, Mateja cooked a different festive dinner.Sl: Njena družina je bila presenečena, ko so sedli za mizo, obloženo...
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  • Unveiling History: Secrets Beneath the School Bunker

    Unveiling History: Secrets Beneath the School Bunker
    Dec 19 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling History: Secrets Beneath the School Bunker Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Svetloba je bila pridušena, ko sta Andrej in Nina vstopila v skrivni bunker pod šolo.En: The light was dimmed as Andrej and Nina entered the secret bunker beneath the school.Sl: Zima je že trkala na vrata, in čas se je hitro iztekal, saj je bila napovedana močna snežna nevihta.En: Winter was already knocking at the door, and time was running out fast, as a severe snowstorm had been forecast.Sl: A Andrej je bil odločen.En: But Andrej was determined.Sl: Hotel je narediti vtis s svojim šolskim projektom.En: He wanted to make an impression with his school project.Sl: Nina pa je bila prepričana, da se tu skriva nekaj več.En: Nina, however, was convinced that there was more to discover here.Sl: "Andrej, poglej, kako je vse staro," je rekla Nina, ko sta se pomikala po ozkih hodnikih.En: "Andrej, look how everything is so old," said Nina as they moved through the narrow corridors.Sl: Stene so bile prašne, vonj po kamenju in kovini pa je napolnil zrak.En: The walls were dusty, and the air was filled with the smell of stone and metal.Sl: "Slišal sem, da naj bi tu v bunkru bili neki skriti artefakti," je rekel Andrej, nekaj v njem je hrepenelo po odkritju nečesa posebnega.En: "I heard that there are supposed to be some hidden artifacts here in the bunker," Andrej said, something in him yearned to discover something special.Sl: Nina se je nasmehnila: "Mogoče bova našla kaj povezanega z našim projektom.En: Nina smiled, "Maybe we'll find something related to our project.Sl: Vedno sem verjela, da so govorice resnične.En: I've always believed the rumors were true."Sl: "Čas je tekel, sosednji gosta tema je bila vse bolj nadležna.En: Time was ticking by, and the neighboring dense darkness was becoming increasingly bothersome.Sl: Bila sta obsedena z željo po raziskovanju.En: They were obsessed with the desire to explore.Sl: Kljub opozorilom na bližajočo se snežno nevihto, sta se odločila, da ostaneta dlje in raziščeta prostor.En: Despite the warnings about the approaching snowstorm, they decided to stay longer and explore the area.Sl: Naenkrat je Nina obstala.En: Suddenly Nina stopped.Sl: "Andrej, poglej to," je rekla.En: "Andrej, look at this," she said.Sl: Na steni je bilo nekaj kot zareza.En: On the wall was something like a notch.Sl: Andrej je pristopil in potegnil ob steni, zadrževal dih.En: Andrej approached and ran his hand over the wall, holding his breath.Sl: Pred njima se je počasi odprl skrit prehod.En: Slowly, a hidden passage opened before them.Sl: "Nikoli si nisem mislil, da je to mogoče," je zašepetal Andrej.En: "I never thought this was possible," Andrej whispered.Sl: "Pridi, raziskati morava," je rekla Nina, ogenj v njenih očeh.En: "Come on, we have to explore this," said Nina, fire in her eyes.Sl: Prehod ju je vodil v neodkrit del bunkerja.En: The passage led them to an undiscovered part of the bunker.Sl: Tam so bili artefakti, stari dokumenti in stara oblačila vojnih časov, skrbno shranjeni v radovedni zbirki zgodovine.En: There were artifacts, old documents, and wartime clothing, carefully stored in a curious collection of history.Sl: Andrej je bil presenečen.En: Andrej was amazed.Sl: "To je neverjetno!En: "This is incredible!"Sl: "Ujet v trenutku, je čas zdrsnil mimo njiju.En: Caught in the moment, time slipped by them.Sl: Snežni veter zunaj je ropotal vse glasneje.En: The snowstorm outside was howling all the louder.Sl: Cas za vrnitev je bil nujen.En: It was urgent that they return.Sl: Komaj sta se vrnila na površje, ko je snežna nevihta začela svojo plesno pravljico po pokrajini.En: They barely made it back to the surface when the snowstorm began its dance fairy tale over the landscape.Sl: Komaj so se vrata bunkerja zaprla za njima, sta se zagledala.En: As the bunker door closed behind them, they looked at each other.Sl: "Uspeh," je rekla Nina.En: "Success," Nina said.Sl: "Našla sva svojo zgodbo.En: "We found our story."Sl: "Ko sta končno predstavila svoj projekt, sta vsem pokazala, kar sta odkrila.En: When they finally presented their project, they showed everyone what they had discovered.Sl: Učitelji in sošolci so bili navdušeni, spravila sta v življenje neznano zgodbo, zavlečeno v prah bunkra.En: Teachers and classmates were thrilled; they had brought to life an unknown story, hidden in the dust of the bunker.Sl: Od tega dne naprej sta Andrej in Nina delala kot ekipa.En: From that day forward, Andrej and Nina worked as a team.Sl: Andrej je cenil Ninino intuicijo in radovednost, medtem ko je Nina spoznala vrednost Andrejevega natančnega načrtovanja.En: Andrej appreciated Nina's intuition and curiosity, while Nina recognized the value of Andrej's meticulous planning.Sl: Zgodbi iz bunkra sta dali življenje in to ju je združilo.En: They ...
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