Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Inspiration in Ljubljana's Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-01-19-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Zimski dan v Ljubljanskem botaničnem vrtu je ponujal hladno, a očarljivo kuliso.En: A winter day in the Ljubljansko Botanical Garden offered a cold but charming backdrop.Sl: Očišče zelenega listja in nežne bele ivje na rastlinah ustvarjajo spokojno vzdušje.En: The green foliage and delicate white frost on the plants created a serene atmosphere.Sl: Luka in Ana sta hodila po poteh, zavita v tople šale, in med njima se je slišalo le škripanje snega pod čevlji.En: Luka and Ana walked along the paths, wrapped in warm scarves, and between them, only the crunching of snow underfoot could be heard.Sl: "Bliža se Prešernov dan," je veselo rekla Ana.En: "Prešernov dan is approaching," Ana said cheerfully.Sl: "Si načrtoval kakšno posebno proslavo?En: "Have you planned any special celebration?"Sl: "Luka je odkimal.En: Luka shook his head.Sl: "Trenutno me bolj skrbi ta projekt.En: "Right now, I'm more concerned about this project.Sl: In stanje moje zbirke rastlin.En: And the state of my plant collection."Sl: "Na obisk v botanični vrt sta prišla z namenom.En: They had come to the botanical garden with a purpose.Sl: Luka je želel poiskati redko zimsko rastlino, ki bi ga navdahnila za nov projekt.En: Luka wanted to find a rare winter plant that would inspire him for a new project.Sl: Toda že pri prvih korakih v toplih rastlinjakih je izvedel, da rastline, ki jo je iskal, ni na voljo.En: But upon taking their first steps in the warm greenhouses, he found out that the plant he was looking for wasn't available.Sl: Luka je zavzdihnil.En: Luka sighed.Sl: "Mislil sem, da bo to potovanje drugačno.En: "I thought this trip would be different."Sl: "Ana ga je razumevajoče pogledala.En: Ana looked at him understandingly.Sl: "Mogoče najdeva kaj drugega?En: "Maybe we'll find something else?Sl: Botanični vrt je poln presenečenj.En: The botanical garden is full of surprises."Sl: "Luka je okleval, a se je strinjal.En: Though hesitant, Luka agreed.Sl: Sprehodila sta se naprej in Ana je vodila pot skozi skrivnostne kotičke vrta.En: They walked on, and Ana led the way through the garden's mysterious corners.Sl: Tihi koraki so ju peljali mimo majhnega ribnika, kjer je voda na robovih skoraj zamrznila.En: Their quiet steps took them past a small pond, where the water at the edges was nearly frozen.Sl: Nenadoma sta se ustavila pred novim delom vrta.En: Suddenly, they stopped in front of a new part of the garden.Sl: Pisan razkaz zimzelenih rastlin in cvetočih grmičev ju je pričakal kot topel objem v mrazu.En: A colorful display of evergreens and flowering shrubs greeted them like a warm embrace in the cold.Sl: Rastline so dišale po nezemeljski svežini.En: The plants smelled of otherworldly freshness.Sl: Luka je pogledal bližje.En: Luka looked closer.Sl: Rdeče in bele cvetlice so sijale kot dragulji.En: Red and white flowers shone like jewels.Sl: Njegova domišljija se je začela prebujati.En: His imagination began to awaken.Sl: Seme navdiha se je zasadilo v njegovem srcu.En: A seed of inspiration was planted in his heart.Sl: "To je neverjetno," je tiho rekel Luka in se nasmehnil prvič tega dne.En: "This is incredible," Luka said quietly, smiling for the first time that day.Sl: Ana se je nasmehnila.En: Ana smiled.Sl: "Videla sem.En: "I saw it.Sl: Navdih.En: Inspiration.Sl: Tukaj je.En: It's here."Sl: "Luka je bil hvaležen.En: Luka was grateful.Sl: Jesenski sumrak se je spustil na mesto, ko sta zapustila vrt.En: Autumn twilight descended on the city as they left the garden.Sl: Luka ni našel želene rastline, a je odkril nekaj pomembnejšega – navdih in moč prijateljstva.En: Luka hadn't found the plant he wanted but discovered something more important—inspiration and the power of friendship.Sl: Ko sta se bližala izhodu, se je Luka obrnil k Ani.En: As they approached the exit, Luka turned to Ana.Sl: "Hvala, ker si me podprla.En: "Thank you for supporting me.Sl: Imam idejo za nov projekt.En: I have an idea for a new project."Sl: "Ana ga je objela.En: Ana embraced him.Sl: "Vedno, Luka.En: "Always, Luka.Sl: V najbolj hladnih zimah najdeš toplino, če imaš prave ljudi okoli sebe.En: In the coldest winters, you find warmth if you have the right people around you."Sl: "Z novim elanom in zaupanjem sta odkorakala v večer, medtem ko so prvi zameti praznične razsvetljave začeli osvetljevati ulice Ljubljane.En: With renewed energy and confidence, they walked into the evening as the first signs of festive lights began to illuminate the streets of Ljubljana.Sl: Luka je bil pripravljen na nove izzive.En: Luka was ready for new challenges. Vocabulary Words:backdrop: kulisafoliage: listjeserene: spokojnoscarf: šalunderfoot: pod čevljiconcerned: skrbicollection: zbirkagreenhouse: rastlinjaksigh: ...
