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Are you ready to supercharge your Slovenian listening comprehension?
Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.
That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Slovenian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovenian and English.
This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there.
Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.
Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, or Ljubljana Castle? Maybe you want to speak Slovenian with your grandparents from Ljubljana?
Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background necessary to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere and life of Slovenia, the primary country where Slovenian is fluently spoken. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Slovenian listening comprehension.
Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Izboljšajte svoje razumevanje poslušanja z našimi slovenskimi zgodbami danes!
Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.
That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Slovenian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovenian and English.
This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there.
Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.
Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, or Ljubljana Castle? Maybe you want to speak Slovenian with your grandparents from Ljubljana?
Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background necessary to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere and life of Slovenia, the primary country where Slovenian is fluently spoken. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Slovenian listening comprehension.
Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Izboljšajte svoje razumevanje poslušanja z našimi slovenskimi zgodbami danes!
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The Mystery of Blejsko Lake: A Heirloom Adventure Unfolded
4d ago00:14:31Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Mystery of Blejsko Lake: A Heirloom Adventure Unfolded Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-10-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Jure je stal na obali Blejskega jezera.En: Jure stood on the shore of Blejsko Lake.Sl: Voda je bila mirna, skoraj kot ogledalo.En: The water was calm, almost like a mirror.Sl: Poleg njega sta bila Mojca in Tomaž.En: Beside him were Mojca and Tomaž.Sl: Prišli so na ta pomladni oddih, da se malce odmaknejo od vsakodnevnih skrbi.En: They had come on this spring getaway to escape everyday worries a bit.Sl: A zdaj so imeli novo težavo – izginila je tista dragocena družinska dediščina.En: But now they had a new problem – the precious family heirloom had disappeared.Sl: »Kje pa bi lahko bila?« je spraševal Jure, medtem ko je gledal proti cerkvici na otoku.En: "Where could it be?" asked Jure, while looking toward the church on the island.Sl: Bil je mlad in radoveden, vedno je želel vedeti več o svoji družini in njenih zakladih.En: He was young and curious, always wanting to know more about his family and its treasures.Sl: Mojca, ki je stala ob njem, je bila previdna in natančna.En: Mojca, who stood next to him, was cautious and precise.Sl: »Mogoče smo kaj spregledali,« je rekla, ko je s pogledom premerila okolico.En: "Maybe we missed something," she said, scanning the surroundings with her eyes.Sl: Tomaž pa, z nasmehom na obrazu, se ni zdel tako zaskrbljen.En: However, Tomaž, with a smile on his face, didn't seem so worried.Sl: Rad je pripovedoval zgodbe in pogosto je dodajal pridih skrivnosti.En: He loved to tell stories and often added a touch of mystery.Sl: »Poglejmo, kje smo bili sinoči,« je predlagal.En: "Let's look at where we were last night," he suggested.Sl: S tal so vzeli stare gumijaste škornje in začeli slediti svojim stopinjam.En: They took the old rubber boots from the ground and began to follow their tracks.Sl: Hodili so mimo krčme, skozi gozd, vse do jezera in nazaj.En: They walked past the tavern, through the forest, all the way to the lake and back.Sl: Na Mostec so prišli, kjer so pred dnevi veslali po jezeru.En: They reached Mostec, where they had rowed on the lake a few days ago.Sl: Tam so našli stari čoln.En: There they found an old boat.Sl: »Tukaj je nekaj narobe,« je rekel Jure, ko je opazil rahlo dvignjeno dno čolna.En: "Something is wrong here," said Jure, noticing a slightly raised bottom of the boat.Sl: Potegnil je leseno kljuko in razkrilo se je polje skrivnosti.En: He pulled a wooden latch, and a field of mysteries was revealed.Sl: Tam je bila. Njegova babičina starinska zlata zapestnica.En: There it was: his grandmother's antique gold bracelet.Sl: »Več kot eno skrivališče,« je šaljivo pripomnil Tomaž.En: "More than one hiding place," joked Tomaž.Sl: »Kot v kateri od mojih zgodb.«En: "Just like in one of my stories."Sl: Jure je pogledal prijatelje.En: Jure looked at his friends.Sl: »Hvala vama.En: "Thank you both.Sl: Ne bi mogel tega najti brez vas.«En: I couldn't have found this without you."Sl: Prvič je spoznal, kako pomembno je zaupati prijateljem in delati skupaj.En: For the first time, he realized how important it is to trust friends and work together.Sl: Vsi trije so se strinjali, da morajo dediščino vrniti Juretovi družini in shraniti zgodbo za prihodnje generacije.En: All three agreed that they must return the heirloom to Jure's family and save the story for future generations.Sl: Ta pot je krepko utrdila njihovo prijateljstvo.En: This journey had greatly strengthened their friendship.Sl: Blejsko jezero je bilo spet mirno.En: Blejsko Lake was calm again.Sl: Njegova lepota je bila neokrnjena, kot napisana zgodba, ki je pravkar našla svoj srečen konec.En: Its beauty was untouched, like a written story that had just found its happy ending. Vocabulary Words:shore: obalicalm: mirnagetaway: oddihdisappeared: izginilaheirloom: dediščinacurious: radovedencautious: previdnaprecise: natančnasurroundings: okolicotracks: stopinjamtavern: krčmerowed: veslaliboat: čolnslightly: rahloraised: dvignjenobottom: dnolatch: kljukofield: poljemysteries: skrivnostiantique: starinskabracelet: zapestnicatrust: zaupatigenerations: generacijestrengthened: utrdilafriendship: prijateljstvountouched: neokrnjenamirror: ogledaloproblem: težavosuggested: predlagalrevealed: razkrilo
Transcribe →From Rainy Chaos to Cozy Celebration: Miha's Heartfelt Surprise
4d ago00:17:11Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Rainy Chaos to Cozy Celebration: Miha's Heartfelt Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-09-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Miha je stal ob oknu v svoji sobi in zaskrbljeno opazoval oblake, ki so prekrivali nebo nad Piranom.En: Miha was standing by the window in his room, anxiously watching the clouds that covered the sky over Piran.Sl: Bila je pomlad, a vreme je bilo nestanovitno.En: It was spring, but the weather was unpredictable.Sl: In prav danes je moral prirediti rojstnodnevno presenečenje za svojo mlajšo sestro Niko.En: And today he had to organize a birthday surprise for his younger sister, Nika.Sl: Miha je vedel, da je Niki pomemben občutek ljubezni in pozornosti, še posebej ker je včasih mislila, da jo družina ne ceni dovolj.En: Miha knew that Nika valued feeling loved and noticed, especially since she sometimes felt that the family didn't appreciate her enough.Sl: Rojstnodnevna zabava naj bi potekala na prostem ob morju, v majhni restavraciji z razgledom na zaliv.En: The birthday party was supposed to take place outdoors by the sea, in a small restaurant with a view of the bay.Sl: Vendar se je zbudil s klicem, da je na razpolago vse odpovedano.En: However, he woke up to a call that everything reserved was canceled.Sl: Panika ga je zajela, a vedel je, da ne sme obupati.En: Panic set in, but he knew he mustn't despair.Sl: Srečo v nesreči je predstavljal njegov najboljši prijatelj Tomaž.En: His saving grace was his best friend, Tomaž.Sl: Tomaž je bil znan po svoji sproščenosti in iznajdljivosti, in tako je Miha vedel, da se lahko nanj zanese.En: Tomaž was known for his easygoing nature and resourcefulness, so Miha knew he could rely on him.Sl: "Tomaž, potrebujem tvojega pomoč," je Miha skoraj zavpil v telefonu.En: "Tomaž, I need your help," Miha almost shouted into the phone.Sl: "Lokal ni več na voljo in pravkar je začelo deževati.En: "The venue is no longer available and it just started raining."Sl: ""Brez skrbi, Miha," je rekel Tomaž.En: "Don't worry, Miha," Tomaž said.Sl: "Nika ima rada tisti majhen kavarniški klanček v starem mestnem jedru.En: "Nika loves that little café nook in the old town center.Sl: Lahko vse prestavimo tja.En: We can move everything there.Sl: Jaz bom Niko zadrževal s sprehodom ob morju in skiciranjem, potem ko se malo razjasni.En: I'll keep Nika occupied with a walk by the sea and some sketching once the weather clears up a bit."Sl: "Miha je bil skeptičen, a zdelo se je kot najboljša ideja, ki jo je imel.En: Miha was skeptical, but it seemed like the best idea he had.Sl: Hitro je začel obveščati prijatelje in družino o spremembi lokacije.En: He quickly began informing friends and family about the change of location.Sl: Medtem, ko je Tomaž peljal Niko na kratek sprehod, je Miha zadeve uredil v prijetni kavarnici, polni toplih barv in vonjav po sveži kavi.En: Meanwhile, as Tomaž took Nika for a brief walk, Miha arranged everything in a cozy café filled with warm colors and the smell of fresh coffee.Sl: Zunaj so kaplje dežja postajale večje, a v notranjosti je vladao prijeten ambient.En: Outside, the raindrops were getting larger, but inside, the atmosphere was pleasant.Sl: Vse je bilo pripravljeno, in prijatelji so počasi začeli prihajati.En: Everything was ready, and friends slowly began to arrive.Sl: Ko je Tomaž končno pripeljal Niko do kavarne, je dež nenadoma prenehal, v kavarnici pa so jih pričakali iskreni nasmehi in čestitke.En: When Tomaž finally brought Nika to the café, the rain suddenly stopped, and inside they were greeted with genuine smiles and congratulations.Sl: Ob pogledu na vse, kar je njen brat pripravil zanjo, je Nika ostala brez besed.En: Seeing everything her brother had prepared for her, Nika was left speechless.Sl: Miha je končno lahko spregovoril: "Vem, da ni popolno, a res si zaslužiš lep dan.En: Miha finally spoke: "I know it’s not perfect, but you truly deserve a beautiful day."Sl: "Nika je objela svojega brata s solzami v očeh.En: Nika hugged her brother with tears in her eyes.Sl: Miha je spoznal, da je srčnost pomembnejša od popolnosti.En: Miha realized that sincerity was more important than perfection.Sl: Ujet v trenutku, je opazil, kako prijazno se Tomaž smehlja Niki, in ni mogel zgrešiti čustev, ki jih je njegov prijatelj gojil.En: Caught up in the moment, he noticed how Tomaž was kindly smiling at Nika, and he couldn't miss the feelings his friend held.Sl: Odločil se je, da bo Tomaža podprl na njegovi poti.En: He decided he would support Tomaž on his journey.Sl: Zunaj so sončni žarki pričarali lep pogled na gladino morja, ko so valovi nežno udarjali ob obalo.En: Outside, the sun's rays created a beautiful view over the sea's surface as the waves gently lapped at the shore.Sl: Dobro razpoloženje je napolnilo kavarnico in Miha je bil hvaležen, da se je vse izteklo tako lepo, čeprav na nepričakovan način.En: A good atmosphere filled the café, and Miha was grateful that everything turned out so nicely, albeit in an unexpected way.Sl: Kljub neprijetnim jutranjim urah je bil to dan, ki si ga bodo vsi zapomnili, še posebej Nika.En: Despite the unpleasant morning hours, it was a day that everyone would remember, especially Nika. Vocabulary Words:anxiously: zaskrbljenounpredictable: nestanovitnoorganize: prireditisurprise: presenečenjeappreciate: cenitioutdoors: na prostemreserve: rezerviratipanic: panikadespair: obupatiresourcefulness: iznajdljivostrely: zanestivenue: lokalcafé nook: kavarniški klančekinforming: obveščatiskeptical: skeptičenarranged: uredilpleasant: prijetengenuine: iskrenispeechless: brez besedsincerity: srčnostperfection: popolnostfeelings: čustvasupport: podprlrays: žarkigentle: nežnoatmosphere: ambientunexpected: nepričakovansurf: gladinawaves: valoviremember: zapomnili
Transcribe →Mystery at the Salt Festival: From Librarian to Detective
5d ago00:16:40Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery at the Salt Festival: From Librarian to Detective Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-09-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Simon je stal na pomolu v Piranu, gledal čez modro, mirno morje.En: Simon stood on the pier in Piran, looking out over the blue, calm sea.Sl: Bilo je vreme pomladi; sonce je grelo hrbtišča, veter pa je prinašal svež morski zrak.En: It was spring weather; the sun warmed his back, while the wind brought in fresh sea air.Sl: Piranska obala je bila polna ljudi, ki so praznovali Letni festival soli.En: The Piran coast was full of people celebrating the Annual Salt Festival.Sl: Ulice so bile ozke, tlakovana tla so bila sijoča in mokra od jutranje rose.En: The streets were narrow, the cobblestone pavements shiny and wet from the morning dew.Sl: V zraku je bilo mogoče zaznati kombinacijo vonja morja in okusne morske hrane iz bližnjih kavarn.En: In the air, you could sense a combination of the scent of the sea and the taste of delicious seafood from nearby cafes.Sl: Simon je bil mladi knjižničar.En: Simon was a young librarian.Sl: Cele dneve je preživljal med knjigami, a sanjal je o pustolovščinah in skrivnostih.En: He spent his days among books, yet he dreamed of adventures and mysteries.Sl: Ta festival je bil drugačen.En: This festival was different.Sl: Neka oseba je izginila.En: Someone had disappeared.Sl: Med glasbo in smehom, skrbi in vprašanja so postajali glasnejši.En: Amidst music and laughter, concerns and questions grew louder.Sl: To je bila Mateja.En: It was Mateja.Sl: "No, no," je dejal Anže, prijatelj iz otroštva.En: "No, no," said Anže, a childhood friend.Sl: "Je morda spet tavala po starih solinah?"En: "Could she have wandered off into the old salt flats again?"Sl: Simon ni bil prepričan.En: Simon wasn't sure.Sl: V srcu je čutil, da ni šlo zgolj za nedolžno izgubo.En: In his heart, he felt that it wasn't just an innocent loss.Sl: Ni bil prepričan o svojih sposobnostih, vendar je nekaj v njem pravilo, naj sledi sledu.En: He had doubts about his abilities, but something inside him insisted he follow the trail.Sl: "Moram pogledati v arhive," je rekel Simon.En: "I need to look in the archives," Simon said.Sl: Anže je prikimal, čeprav je bil skeptičen.En: Anže nodded, although he was skeptical.Sl: Praznični sij festivala je bil kot nalašč za zakriti resnico.En: The festive glow of the festival was perfect for hiding the truth.Sl: Toda Simon je verjel, da lahko najde odgovore v starih zemljevidih mesta.En: However, Simon believed he could find answers in the old maps of the city.Sl: Ura je bila pozna, ladja na obzorju lovila mesečino, ko je Simon našel skrivnosten zemljevid.En: The hour was late, a ship on the horizon catching the moonlight when Simon found a mysterious map.Sl: Na zemljevidu je bila narisana stara solnica.En: An old salt flat was sketched on it.Sl: Nenadoma je nebo prekrila nevihtna noč.En: Suddenly, the sky was covered by a stormy night.Sl: Dež je začel padati, ljudje so začeli bežati pod zavetje.En: Rain began to fall, and people started to seek shelter.Sl: Simon pa se ni ustavil.En: But Simon didn't stop.Sl: Sledil je zemljevidu do opuščene skladišče soli na robu mesta.En: He followed the map to an abandoned salt warehouse on the edge of the town.Sl: Vrata so bila težka, vendar jih je uspel odpreti.En: The door was heavy, but he managed to open it.Sl: Vstopil je v temno notranjost in tam je našel Matejo.En: He entered the dark interior and there he found Mateja.Sl: Bila je prestrašena, a nepoškodovana.En: She was frightened but unharmed.Sl: "Hvala, Simon," je rekla s tresočim glasom, ko sta počasi odšla iz skladišča.En: "Thank you, Simon," she said with a trembling voice as they slowly left the warehouse.Sl: "Nisem vedela, kako naj pridem ven."En: "I didn't know how to get out."Sl: Simon je bil presenečen nad seboj.En: Simon was surprised at himself.Sl: Uspelo mu je!En: He had succeeded!Sl: Premišljujoče je pogledal nad valovi morja, ponosen na svoje odkritje.En: Thoughtfully, he looked over the ocean waves, proud of his discovery.Sl: Ko se je festival nadaljeval, se je v Simonu nekaj spremenilo.En: As the festival continued, something changed in Simon.Sl: Vedel je, da bo šel za svojimi sanjami.En: He knew he would follow his dreams.Sl: Res je želel postati detektiv.En: He truly wanted to become a detective.Sl: Glasba in svetloba sta se ponovno vlili v ulico, vendar je Simon vedel, da bo to noč sanjal o prihodnjih izzivih in skrivnostih, ki jih bo moral rešiti.En: Music and lights once again filled the street, but Simon knew he would dream that night of future challenges and mysteries that he would have to solve.Sl: Zdaj je bil pripravljen na vse.En: Now he was ready for anything. Vocabulary Words:pier: pomolcalm: mirnocoast: obalacobblestone: tlakovanapavements: tladew: rosacombination: kombinacijascent: vonjalibrarian: knjižničaradventures: pustolovščinahmysteries: skrivnostihdisappeared: izginilaflat: solineinnocent: nedolžnoarchives: arhiveskeptical: skeptičenglow: sijmysterious: skrivnostenstormy: nevihtnaship: ladjashelter: zavetjewarehouse: skladiščeabandoned: opuščenetrembling: tresočimsurprised: presenečendiscovery: odkritjechallenges: izzivihpride: ponosocean: morjadetermine: pripravljen
Transcribe →From Doubt to Triumph: The Tale of Matej's Winning Robot
5d ago00:19:21Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Doubt to Triumph: The Tale of Matej's Winning Robot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-08-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Na sredini mesta, kjer so nebotičniki polnili nebo in kjer je vsak dan vonj po napredku polnil zrak, je bila šola, kjer so se odvijale velike stvari.En: In the middle of the city, where skyscrapers filled the sky and where the scent of progress filled the air every day, there was a school where great things were happening.Sl: To je bila šola z najnovejšo tehnologijo: pametne table, 3D tiskalniki, roboti, ki so dostavljali knjige.En: It was a school with the latest technology: smart boards, 3D printers, robots that delivered books.Sl: Tukaj so se učenci pripravljali na veliki znanstveni sejem.En: Here, students were preparing for the great science fair.Sl: Matej je stal pred svojo mizo.En: Matej stood in front of his desk.Sl: Pogledal je svoje delo, futuristično videti robot.En: He looked at his work, a futuristic-looking robot.Sl: Bil je nervozen.En: He was nervous.Sl: Zraven njega sta bila njegova prijatelja, Alenka in Bojan.En: Next to him were his friends, Alenka and Bojan.Sl: Alenka je bila popolnoma osredotočena.En: Alenka was completely focused.Sl: Njeno delo je bilo tehnično dovršeno in popolno do zadnje podrobnosti.En: Her work was technically accomplished and perfect to the last detail.Sl: Bojan pa se je igral z barvitimi risbami, ki so okraševale stene, in se smehljal.En: Bojan was playing with colorful drawings that decorated the walls, and he was smiling.Sl: "Morda boš moral tvojo idejo še izboljšati," je rekla Alenka.En: "Maybe you'll need to improve your idea," Alenka said.Sl: Njene besede so bile prijazne, a Matej je začutil pritisk.En: Her words were kind, but Matej felt the pressure.Sl: Sejem je bil zanj pomemben.En: The fair was important to him.Sl: Želel je zmagati, da bi dokazal sebi in drugim, da zmore.En: He wanted to win to prove to himself and others that he could.Sl: Njegova samozavest je nihala med pogumom in dvomom.En: His confidence wavered between courage and doubt.Sl: Kot da bi Bojan prebral njegove misli, je pristopil: "Kaj če dodamo nekaj posebnega?En: As if Bojan read his mind, he approached: "What if we add something special?"Sl: " Mateju je zamisel o sodelovanju z Bojanom, ki je bil vedno ustvarjalen, prišla kot žarek upanja.En: The idea of collaborating with Bojan, who was always creative, came as a ray of hope to Matej.Sl: Morda malo umetnosti v tehnologiji?En: Maybe a little art in technology?Sl: Naslednje dni sta z Bojanom preživela z delom in izboljšavami Matejevega robota.En: The next days were spent with Bojan working and improving Matej's robot.Sl: Vsaka nova ideja je znova oživila Matejeve upe.En: Each new idea rekindled Matej's hopes.Sl: Ostal je miren in poslušal Bojanove norčave, a inovativne predloge.En: He stayed calm and listened to Bojan's playful yet innovative suggestions.Sl: Alenka je občudovala njuno delo in, čeprav ostala zasidrana v lastnih načrtih, je občasno gojila nasmeh odobravanje za Matejevo ekipo.En: Alenka admired their work and, though she remained anchored in her own plans, she occasionally gave a smile of approval for Matej's team.Sl: Prišel je dan sejma.En: The day of the fair arrived.Sl: Prostor je bil napolnjen s strojnico idej.En: The venue was filled with a flurry of ideas.Sl: Učenci so ponosno razstavili svoje izume.En: Students proudly displayed their inventions.Sl: Matej in Bojan sta bila pripravljena.En: Matej and Bojan were ready.Sl: Obiskovalci so se zbirali okoli njune mize, a nenadoma robot ni deloval.En: Visitors gathered around their table, but suddenly the robot didn't work.Sl: Mateju je srce nehalo biti za trenutek.En: Matej's heart stopped for a moment.Sl: Sobe se je polastila tišina, ki jo je prekinjal le šepet občinstva.En: A silence ensued, only broken by the whispers of the audience.Sl: Matej je pomislil.En: Matej thought.Sl: Njegovi možgani so tekli sčasoma, moralo je biti hitro, moralo je biti pogumno.En: His mind was racing, it had to be quick, it had to be brave.Sl: Pognal je znanje, ki ga je pridobil med dolgimi dnevi dela.En: He summoned the knowledge acquired during long days of work.Sl: Nekaj je popravil.En: He fixed something.Sl: Potem se je zgodilo.En: Then it happened.Sl: Robot se je premaknil.En: The robot moved.Sl: Izvajal je naloge, ki so jih programirali v zadnjem trenutku.En: It executed the tasks they had programmed at the last minute.Sl: Publika je bila očarana.En: The audience was captivated.Sl: Sodniki so bili navdušeni.En: The judges were impressed.Sl: Matej je zastal dih in se počutil močnejšega.En: Matej held his breath and felt stronger.Sl: Naučil se je, da lahko zaupanje vase in sposobnost hitrega prilagajanja lahko preudarita nasproti vsem oviram.En: He learned that confidence in oneself and the ability to adapt quickly can prevail against all obstacles.Sl: Na koncu so Matejeva inovacija, Bojanova kreativnost in trenutek improvizacije osvojili prvo nagrado.En: In the end, Matej's innovation, Bojan's creativity, and a moment of improvisation won them the first prize.Sl: Matej je stal na odru, prepoznal svoje zmožnosti.En: Matej stood on stage, recognizing his capabilities.Sl: Ni zmagal le na sejmu, zmagal je tudi nad svojimi lastnimi strahovi.En: He not only won the fair but also won over his own fears.Sl: Razumel je, da je resničen izum rezultat tveganja in prilagajanja.En: He understood that true invention is the result of risk and adaptation.Sl: In tako je pomlad prinesla ne le novo življenje v naravo, temveč tudi v Matejevo srce, polno ponosa in samozavesti.En: And so, spring brought not only new life to nature but also to Matej's heart, full of pride and confidence.Sl: Prijatelji so ga objeli in svetla luč tehnološkega mesta je sijala še bolj svetlo.En: His friends embraced him, and the bright lights of the technological city shone even brighter. Vocabulary Words:skyscrapers: nebotičnikiscent: vonjfuturistic: futurističnonervous: nervozenfocused: osredotočenaaccomplished: dovršenopressure: pritiskconfidence: samozavestwavered: nihalcollaborating: sodelovanjeinnovative: inovativneapproval: odobravanjeflurry: strojnicagathered: zbiraliwhispers: šepetsummoned: pognalacquired: pridobilracing: tekliexecuted: izvajalcaptivated: očaranaimpressed: navdušeniprevailed: preudaritainnovation: inovacijaimprovisation: improvizacijerecognized: prepoznalcapabilities: zmožnostiproved: dokazalobstacles: oviramiadaptation: prilagajanjapride: ponosa
Transcribe →Beyond Skyscrapers: A Unique City Innovation Journey
6d ago00:17:45Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: Beyond Skyscrapers: A Unique City Innovation Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-08-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Visoka prestolnica se je prebujala v sončnem jutru pomladi.En: The high capital city was awakening in the sunny morning of spring.Sl: Mesto je bilo znano po svojih visokih nebotičnikih in futurističnih fasadah.En: The city was known for its tall skyscrapers and futuristic facades.Sl: Na ulicah so bili pametni telefoni, ki so jih turisti uporabljali za navigacijo.En: On the streets, there were smart phones that tourists used for navigation.Sl: Nenavadna tišina metropole je bila prekinjena z brenčanjem dronov in svetlobnimi tablami, ki so reklamirale najnovejšo inovacijo - muzej robotike.En: The unusual silence of the metropolis was interrupted by the buzzing of drones and light boards advertising the latest innovation - the muzej robotike.Sl: Matej, tehniški navdušenec, je stal na pločniku in gledal muzej.En: Matej, a technical enthusiast, stood on the sidewalk looking at the museum.Sl: Njegovo srce je poskočilo od pričakovanj.En: His heart jumped with anticipation.Sl: Poleg njega sta bila prijatelja Anja in Boris.En: Beside him were his friends Anja and Boris.Sl: "Matej, pomisli, kaj vse bomo videli notri!En: "Matej, think of all the things we'll see inside!"Sl: " je vzkliknila Anja in ga vzela pod roko.En: exclaimed Anja as she took his arm.Sl: Muzej robotike je bil veličasten.En: The muzej robotike was magnificent.Sl: Steklena vrata so se odprla sama, ko so vstopili.En: The glass doors opened by themselves as they entered.Sl: V notranjosti je bilo vse digitalizirano.En: Inside, everything was digitalized.Sl: Povsod holografski vodiči, ki so obiskovalcem kazali pot.En: Everywhere there were holographic guides showing visitors the way.Sl: Ljudi je bilo toliko, da se je Matej sploh ni mogel približati razstavnim eksponatom.En: There were so many people that Matej couldn't even get close to the exhibition exhibits.Sl: "Preveč ljudi je," se je pritožil Boris, a Matejev pogled je že ujel bleščeč robot v daljavi.En: "There are too many people," complained Boris, but Matej's gaze had already caught a shiny robot in the distance.Sl: Bil je očitno naprednejši od tistega, kar je Matej kdaj sanjal narediti.En: It was clearly more advanced than anything Matej had ever dreamed of making.Sl: Navdušenje je plast za plastjo zamrlo.En: His excitement faded layer by layer.Sl: "Kako naj kdaj naredim nekaj takega?En: "How am I ever going to create something like that?"Sl: " je zamrmral Matej.En: muttered Matej.Sl: Misli so se mu ponavljale: "Moj projekt ni dovolj dober.En: Thoughts repeated in his mind: "My project isn't good enough."Sl: " Čutil je, kako mu samozavest polzi skozi prste.En: He felt his confidence slipping through his fingers.Sl: A sredi množice je opazil razstavo, ki ga je pritegnila.En: But amidst the crowd, he noticed an exhibit that caught his attention.Sl: Manjša gneča je postajala večja ovira.En: The smaller crowd was becoming a bigger obstacle.Sl: Matej je zavzdihnil in pogledal Anjo in Borisa.En: Matej sighed and looked at Anja and Boris.Sl: "Gremo tja!En: "Let's go there!"Sl: " je rekel in se odločno pomikal naprej.En: he said, moving forward determinedly.Sl: Po nekaj časa, ki se mu je zdelo kot večnost, se je Matej prebil do prednje vrste.En: After what felt like an eternity, Matej made his way to the front row.Sl: Pred njim je stal robot, ki je pleskal okolico z barvami luči.En: Before him stood a robot painting the surroundings with colors of light.Sl: Naprednost tehnologije ga je za trenutek pustila brez besed.En: The advancement of technology left him speechless for a moment.Sl: "To je resno napredno," je priznal.En: "This is seriously advanced," he admitted.Sl: A nato, ko je opazoval, se je nekaj v njem spremenilo.En: But then, as he watched, something changed within him.Sl: Matej je nenadoma dojel, da mora misliti izven okvirjev.En: Matej suddenly realized he needed to think outside the box.Sl: Njegova pot ni tekmovanje s tehnologijo.En: His path wasn't a race against technology.Sl: Njegova prava moč je bila v njegovih edinstvenih idejah.En: His true strength lay in his unique ideas.Sl: Ko so zapustili muzej, Matej ni čutil več pritiska.En: As they left the museum, Matej no longer felt pressured.Sl: Anja se je zasmejala: "Torej, Matej, kaj zdaj?En: Anja laughed: "So, Matej, what now?"Sl: ""Zdaj vem, da ne bom poskušal biti boljši," je rekel.En: "Now I know I won't try to be better," he said.Sl: "Namesto tega bom ustvarjal drugače.En: "Instead, I'll create differently."Sl: "Ko je sonce zahajalo za mestne nebotičnike, se je Matej zavedal, da se je v mestu naučil nekaj dragocenega.En: As the sun set behind the city's skyscrapers, Matej realized he had learned something valuable in the city.Sl: Vse, kar je potreboval, je že bilo v njem.En: Everything he needed was already within him.Sl: Samo verjeti je moral v svoj unikatni pristop.En: He just had to believe in his unique approach.Sl: In to je bilo veliko več vredno kot katerikoli bleščeči robot.En: And that was worth far more than any shiny robot. Vocabulary Words:capital: prestolnicaawakening: prebujalaskyscrapers: nebotičnikifuturistic: futurističnihfacades: fasadahnavigation: navigacijounusual: nenavadnasilence: tišinainterrupted: prekinjenaadvertising: reklamiraleinnovation: inovacijoenthusiast: navdušenecanticipation: pričakovanjamagnificent: veličastenholographic: holografskiguides: vodičiexhibits: razstavnim eksponatomadvanced: naprednejšifaded: zamrloconfidence: samozavestobstacle: oviradeterminedly: odločnorow: vrstelight: lučispeechless: brez besedunique: edinstvenihapproach: pristopsunset: zahajalorealized: zavedalvaluable: dragocenega
Transcribe →Hope in Bloom: A Nurse's Faith in Healing and Humanity
6d ago00:17:33Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: Hope in Bloom: A Nurse's Faith in Healing and Humanity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-07-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V bolnišnici je bilo živahno.En: The hospital was bustling.Sl: Spomladanski dan je prinašal svežino skozi odprta okna, kjer so cvetovi v dvorišču začeli cveteti.En: The spring day brought freshness through the open windows, where flowers in the courtyard began to bloom.Sl: V dolgem hodniku, polnem ljudi v belih plaščih in počasnih pacientov, je bila Mateja, predana medicinska sestra, ki je hitela med sobami.En: In the long hallway, full of people in white coats and slow-moving patients, there was Mateja, a dedicated nurse hurrying between rooms.Sl: Njena misel je bila na Zoranu.En: Her thoughts were with Zoran.Sl: Zoran je sedel na postelji, njegova soba je bila majhna, vendar svetla.En: Zoran sat on the bed, his room was small but bright.Sl: Pogled skozi okno je odražal optimizem narave, česar pa Zoran ni občutil.En: The view through the window reflected nature's optimism, which Zoran did not feel.Sl: Njegov svet je bil nenadoma drugačen, potem ko je prejel nepričakovano diagnozo.En: His world had suddenly changed after receiving an unexpected diagnosis.Sl: Sedaj je moral izbirati med bolj agresivnim zdravljenjem ali razmišljanjem o alternativah.En: Now he had to choose between more aggressive treatment or considering alternatives.Sl: Mateja je bila visoko cenjena med sodelavci zaradi svojega truda.En: Mateja was highly valued among her colleagues for her effort.Sl: Kljub temu pa je v sebi čutila dvome o zdravstvenem sistemu.En: Nevertheless, she felt doubts about the healthcare system within herself.Sl: Bilo ji je mar za paciente in težko ji je bilo gledati, kako je Zoran negotov in bojazen.En: She cared about the patients, and it was hard for her to watch Zoran be uncertain and fearful.Sl: Želela mu je pomagati, da dobi najboljšo možno oskrbo.En: She wanted to help him get the best possible care.Sl: Toda bolnišnične politike so pogosto stale na poti.En: But hospital policies often stood in the way.Sl: Medtem ko je Mateja sedela z Zoranom, je poskušala s poslušanjem in prijaznostjo priti do njega.En: While Mateja sat with Zoran, she tried to reach him through listening and kindness.Sl: "Zoran," je rekla nežno, "tu sem, da ti pomagam.En: "Zoran," she said gently, "I'm here to help you.Sl: Morda je diagnoza zastrašujoča, toda nisi sam.En: The diagnosis may be frightening, but you are not alone."Sl: " Zoran je zmajal z glavo, oči so mu bile polne strahu.En: Zoran shook his head, his eyes full of fear.Sl: "Ne vem, kaj naj naredim.En: "I don't know what to do.Sl: Nisem pripravljen na to," je dejal previdno.En: I'm not ready for this," he said cautiously.Sl: Mateja je začutila, da mora preseči protokole.En: Mateja felt she needed to go beyond protocols.Sl: "Zoran, sem medicinska sestra, ampak sem tudi nekdo, ki verjame v moč upanja.En: "Zoran, I'm a nurse, but I'm also someone who believes in the power of hope.Sl: Naj ti povem zgodbo," je rekla, in nadaljevala z osebno izkušnjo o svojem prijatelju, ki je kljuboval težavam, tako kot zdaj Zoran.En: Let me tell you a story," she said and continued with a personal experience about her friend who defied difficulties, just like Zoran now.Sl: Zoran je hlipal, ko je Mateja končala zgodbo.En: Zoran sobbed as Mateja finished the story.Sl: Dotaknila se je njegovega srca.En: She had touched his heart.Sl: Po dolgem premisleku je vzdihnil.En: After a long consideration, he sighed.Sl: "Mogoče je čas, da sprejmem to zdravljenje.En: "Maybe it's time to accept this treatment.Sl: Moram poskusiti," je rekel, bolj odločen kot kadarkoli prej.En: I have to try," he said, more resolute than ever before.Sl: Naslednji dan je Zoran začel zdravljenje.En: The next day, Zoran started treatment.Sl: Njegov odnos se je spremenil.En: His attitude changed.Sl: Postal je bolj proaktiven in pozitiven.En: He became more proactive and positive.Sl: Mateja ga je spremljala, veselila se je njegovega napredka.En: Mateja accompanied him, rejoicing in his progress.Sl: Matejina vera v moč posameznih dejanj znotraj togega sistema je bila obnovljena.En: Mateja's faith in the power of individual acts within the rigid system was restored.Sl: Vedela je, da je njeno delo pomembno.En: She knew her work was important.Sl: Tudi če je bila le majhen del mozaika, je Zoran iz tega mozaika našel upanje in moč za prihodnost.En: Even if she was just a small part of the mosaic, Zoran found hope and strength for the future from it.Sl: Zoran je ugotovil, da sprememba ni tako zastrašujoča, kot je mislil.En: Zoran realized that change was not as frightening as he thought.Sl: On se bojuje naprej, neprestano se prilagaja in vztraja.En: He continues to fight, constantly adapting and persevering.Sl: Pomlad je prinesla novo upanje.En: Spring brought new hope.Sl: In jutri, pomisli Mateja, bo prinesel nove priložnosti za skrb, prijaznost in vztrajnost.En: And tomorrow, Mateja thought, would bring new opportunities for care, kindness, and persistence.Sl: Vse se začne pri vsakem izmed nas.En: Everything begins with each of us. Vocabulary Words:bustling: živahnofreshness: svežinocourtyard: dvoriščubloom: cvetetidedicated: predanahallway: hodnikuoptimism: optimizemdiagnosis: diagnozaaggressive: agresivnimalternative: alternativahvalued: cenjenadoubts: dvomefearful: bojazenreachable: dosegljivaprotocols: protokolehope: upanjastory: zgodbosobbing: hlipalresolute: odločenproactive: proaktivenrejoicing: veselilafaith: verarigid: togiindividual: posameznihmosaic: mozaikastrength: močpersevering: vztrajatomorrow: jutripersistence: vztrajnostadapt: prilagaja
Transcribe →The Fleeting Charm of Ljubljana's Airborne Icon
1w ago00:16:15Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Fleeting Charm of Ljubljana's Airborne Icon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-07-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanski grad je spomladi živ in zelen, obdaja ga sveži vonj po cvetju.En: Ljubljanski Castle is lively and green in the spring, surrounded by the fresh scent of flowers.Sl: Na enem izmed stolpov stojita Marek in Tanja.En: On one of the towers, Marek and Tanja are standing.Sl: Marek drži fotoaparat, njegov obraz je resen.En: Marek holds a camera, his face serious.Sl: Tanja ob njem se smeji, njeni lasje se igrajo z vetrom.En: Tanja next to him is laughing, her hair playing with the wind.Sl: "Moramo najti popoln kot," reče Marek in se ozre naokrog.En: "We need to find the perfect angle," says Marek, looking around.Sl: Pogleda nad mesto, ki se lesketa v sončni svetlobi.En: He gazes over the city, which glistens in the sunlight.Sl: "Za moj blog potrebujem popoln pogled.En: "I need the perfect view for my blog."Sl: "Tanja se zareži.En: Tanja grins.Sl: "Pa dobro, ampak a nisi enkrat že zadel tega ptiča?En: "Well, didn't you already catch that bird once?"Sl: "Marek zavzdihne.En: Marek sighs.Sl: "Res je, a nočem ga v vsaki sliki.En: "That's true, but I don't want it in every picture."Sl: " Ravno postavi kamero, ko slišita znano kriljenje.En: He just sets the camera when they hear a familiar flapping.Sl: Nepridipravi golob prhuta mimo, fotografija je spet uničena.En: A pesky pigeon flutters by, ruining the photo again.Sl: "Spet golob," zamomlja Marek, ko si ogleduje sliko na zaslonu.En: "Again the pigeon," mutters Marek, as he examines the picture on the screen.Sl: Tam, na vrhu, z gosjim vratom, štrli v kader.En: There, at the top, with a goose's neck, it sticks out into the frame.Sl: Tanja skoraj pade od smeha.En: Tanja almost falls over from laughter.Sl: "Mislim, da te ima rad," reče hudomušno.En: "I think he likes you," she says teasingly.Sl: "Zakaj ga ne bi kar vzeli za model?En: "Why not just take him as a model?"Sl: "Marek se namršči.En: Marek frowns.Sl: "Nisem prišel fotografirat golobov.En: "I didn't come to photograph pigeons."Sl: "Toda Tanja je vztrajna.En: But Tanja is persistent.Sl: "Naj se že spoprijateljiš z njim.En: "You should just make friends with him.Sl: Dodaj mu celo ime.En: Give him a proper name."Sl: "Golob še enkrat prileti, tokrat prav na objektiv.En: The pigeon flies by once more, this time right at the lens.Sl: Marek vzklikne.En: Marek exclaims.Sl: Tanja, hitra kot blisk, zgrabi kamero in pritisne na sprožilec.En: Tanja, quick as lightning, grabs the camera and clicks the shutter.Sl: Ptič se zagleda naravnost v objektiv, zelo umetniška slika nastane.En: The bird stares straight into the lens, creating a very artistic picture.Sl: "Vidiš?En: "See?"Sl: " reče Tanja ponosno, posnetek pokaže Mareku.En: Tanja says proudly, showing the shot to Marek.Sl: "Perfektno!En: "Perfect!"Sl: "Nenadoma Marek zagleda čar trenutka.En: Suddenly, Marek sees the magic of the moment.Sl: Vse te spominske podobe niso samo čiste fotografije, ampak majhne zgodbe.En: All these memory images aren't just pure photographs but little stories.Sl: "Res je," prizna Marek, "morda je golob ravno to, kar sem iskal.En: "It's true," Marek admits, "maybe the pigeon is exactly what I was looking for."Sl: "Pozneje, medtem ko se spuščata nazaj po strmih stopnicah, Marek razmišlja o pisanju bloga.En: Later, as they descend the steep stairs, Marek thinks about writing the blog.Sl: Tanja mu pri tem pomaga.En: Tanja helps him with it.Sl: "Ljubljanski golob - pozabljeni simbol mesta!En: "Ljubljanski pigeon - the forgotten symbol of the city!"Sl: " predlaga Tanja z nasmehom.En: Tanja suggests with a smile.Sl: Tako nastane nov blog Mareka, poln humorja in naključij.En: Thus, a new blog of Marek's is born, full of humor and coincidences.Sl: In na koncu Marek dojame: najboljše dogodivščine so pogosto nepredvidljive.En: And in the end, Marek realizes: the best adventures are often unpredictable.Sl: Zaradi tega se svet zdi bolj živ.En: Because of this, the world seems more alive.Sl: Golob je morda zmotil njegove načrte, a Marek je našel nekaj boljšega - smeh in lepoto v spontanosti življenja.En: The pigeon may have disrupted his plans, but Marek found something better - laughter and beauty in the spontaneity of life. Vocabulary Words:lively: živtower: stolpserious: resengaze: pogledatiglisten: lesketati segrin: zarežati sesigh: zavzdihnitiflap: kriljenjepesky: nepridipraviflutter: prhutatiruin: uničitimutter: zamomljatiframe: kadertease: hudomušnopersist: vztrajnaproper: celolens: objektivexclaim: vzkliknitishutter: sprožilecartistic: umetniškiproudly: ponosnoadmit: priznatidescend: spuščati sesteep: strmunpredictable: nepredvidljivedisrupt: zmotitispontaneity: spontanostrealize: dojetisymbol: simbolcoincidence: naključij
Transcribe →Uncovering Secrets: The Mystery of Mateja's Disappearance
1w ago00:16:18Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: Uncovering Secrets: The Mystery of Mateja's Disappearance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-06-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Luka je stal ob obrežju Blejskega jezera.En: Luka stood by the shore of Blejsko jezero.Sl: Veje dreves so se nežno gugale v pomladnem vetru, okoli njega so cvetile barvite rože.En: The branches of the trees gently swayed in the spring breeze, and colorful flowers bloomed around him.Sl: Voda je bila mirna, na njej so drseli čolni in v daljavi sta se na sredi jezera bleščala otok in cerkev.En: The water was calm, with boats gliding over it, and in the distance, the island and the church in the middle of the lake gleamed.Sl: Zraven njega je stala Tina, njegova dolgoletna prijateljica.En: Next to him stood Tina, his longtime friend.Sl: "Si slišala za Matejo?En: "Have you heard about Mateja?"Sl: " je vprašal Luka, oči so se mu svetile od radovednosti.En: Luka asked, his eyes shining with curiosity.Sl: Tina je rahlo pokimala.En: Tina nodded slightly.Sl: "Vsi govore o njej.En: "Everyone is talking about her.Sl: Poleg tega, gre za prav nenavadno zgodbo.En: Besides, it's quite an unusual story.Sl: Ena od naših turističnih vodnikov preprosto izginila.En: One of our tourist guides simply disappeared."Sl: " Luka je vedel, da mora raziskati.En: Luka knew he had to investigate.Sl: Mateja je bila priljubljena med domačini in turisti.En: Mateja was popular among locals and tourists.Sl: Naslednji dan je Luka začel s svojo preiskavo.En: The next day, Luka began his investigation.Sl: Pogovarjal se je z ljudmi okoli jezera, a vsi so bili skrivnostni.En: He talked to people around the lake, but everyone was secretive.Sl: "Mateje ni že nekaj dni videti," je rekel starejši ribič.En: "Mateja hasn't been seen for a few days," said an elderly fisherman.Sl: "Njena teta pravi, da se je morda odpravila na potovanje.En: "Her aunt says she might have gone on a trip."Sl: " Toda Luka ni bil prepričan.En: But Luka was not convinced.Sl: Ko se je sprehajal, je opazil kočo na robu gozda.En: As he walked, he noticed a cabin on the edge of the forest.Sl: Zdela se je zapuščena.En: It seemed abandoned.Sl: Odločil se je, da jo preveri.En: He decided to check it out.Sl: Pred vhodom je našel majhno rdečo knjigo.En: In front of the entrance, he found a small red book.Sl: Bila je Matejina dnevnik.En: It was Mateja's diary.Sl: Luka je prestrašeno odprl dnevnik in začel brati.En: Luka nervously opened the diary and began reading.Sl: Opisovala je, kako je vodila turiste na zveste ture, vendar je imela tudi nevarno stransko delo.En: She described how she led tourists on faithful tours but also had a dangerous side job.Sl: Pomagala je skrivoma raziskovati nevarne, neoznačene poti okoli jezera.En: She secretly helped explore dangerous, unmarked paths around the lake.Sl: Mateja je izginila, ko je zadnjič šla na eno teh poti.En: Mateja disappeared when she last went on one of these paths.Sl: S tem odkritjem je Luka hitro stopil do policije.En: With this discovery, Luka quickly went to the police.Sl: Kmalu so oblasti organizirale iskalno akcijo.En: Soon, the authorities organized a search operation.Sl: Vsi v mestu so sodelovali.En: Everyone in the town participated.Sl: Raziskovanje je razkrilo Matejo, skrito v zaraščenem kotičku gozd.En: The search revealed Mateja, hidden in an overgrown corner of the forest.Sl: Bila je živa, vendar prestrašena.En: She was alive but frightened.Sl: Ko se je vrnila, se je Luka počasi nasmehnil.En: When she returned, Luka slowly smiled.Sl: "Bravo, Luka," je rekla Tina.En: "Bravo, Luka," Tina said.Sl: "Tvoja vztrajnost je rešila dan.En: "Your persistence saved the day."Sl: " Iti skozi to pustolovščino je Luki vrnila zaupanje vase.En: Going through this adventure restored Luka's confidence in himself.Sl: Spoznal je, da so domačini in mesto imeli svojo skrivnostno plat, ki jo je zdaj še bolj cenil.En: He realized that the locals and the town had their mysterious side, which he now appreciated even more.Sl: In Mateja?En: And Mateja?Sl: Hvaležna je bila za svojo varnost in podporo skupnosti, ki jo je našla v prijateljih, kot sta Luka in Tina.En: She was grateful for her safety and the support of the community she found in friends like Luka and Tina.Sl: Lake Bled je bil spet miren, toda Luka je vedel, da skrivnosti tam nikoli čisto ne izginejo.En: Blejsko jezero was peaceful once again, but Luka knew that secrets there never quite disappear. Vocabulary Words:shore: obrežjebranches: vejegently: nežnoswayed: gugaleblooms: cvetilegliding: drseligleamed: bleščalalongtime: dolgoletnacuriosity: radovednostinodded: pokimaladisappeared: izginilainvestigate: raziskatisecretive: skrivnostnielderly: starejšifisherman: ribičabandoned: zapuščenacabin: kočodiary: dnevnikfaithful: zvestedangerous: nevarnopaths: potiquickly: hitroauthorities: oblastisearch operation: iskalno akcijoovergrown: zaraščenemcorner: kotičkufrightened: prestrašenapersistence: vztrajnostconfidence: zaupanjeappreciated: cenil
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1w ago00:16:13Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: Acts of Kindness and Opportunity at Bledsko Lake Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-06-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Bledsko jezero je sijalo v jutranji svetlobi, voda pa je bila mirna in zbujajoča.En: Bledsko Lake shone in the morning light, the water was calm and invigorating.Sl: Stojnice okoli jezera so bile polne pisanih rož, lokalnih izdelkov in nasmejanih obrazov.En: The stalls around the lake were full of colorful flowers, local products, and smiling faces.Sl: Na sredini vsega je bil Luka, mladi umetnik z željo po prepoznavnosti.En: In the middle of it all was Luka, a young artist with a desire for recognition.Sl: Njegova dela so krasila stojnico blizu vode, tam kjer lahko občutiš svež veter iz jezera.En: His works adorned a stall near the water, where you could feel the fresh breeze from the lake.Sl: Luka je imel en cilj – prodati slike na festivalu in se dokazati.En: Luka had one goal – to sell paintings at the festival and prove himself.Sl: Vsi so ga spodbujali, vendar nihče ni vedel, kako težka je umetniška pot.En: Everyone encouraged him, but no one knew how tough the artistic path was.Sl: Konkurenca je bila velika, prav v bližini je stal Matej s svojimi čudovitimi skulpturami iz lesa, malo naprej pa Tina, imenitna pri ustvarjanju keramike.En: The competition was fierce, right nearby stood Matej with his beautiful wooden sculptures, and a little further was Tina, renowned for her ceramic creations.Sl: Luka se je vedno znova spraševal, ali bo kdo opazil njegove slike med vsemi temi talentiranimi umetniki.En: Luka kept wondering if anyone would notice his paintings among all these talented artists.Sl: "Kaj zdaj," si je Luka potihem rekel, ko je opazoval ljudi, ki so v glavnem hodili mimo njegove stojnice.En: "What now," Luka whispered to himself, as he watched people mostly passing by his stall.Sl: Razmišljal je, ali bi bilo bolje, da se premakne ali ostane in se posveti tistim, ki že pridejo mimo njega.En: He pondered whether it would be better to move or to stay and focus on those who did come his way.Sl: Medtem pa so oblaki na nebu začeli temniti, in veter se je okrepil.En: Meanwhile, the clouds in the sky began to darken, and the wind picked up.Sl: Nenadna nevihta je pretresla prizorišče.En: A sudden storm shook the venue.Sl: Vpitje in šumenje vetra sta napolnila zrak.En: Yelling and the rustling of the wind filled the air.Sl: Ljudje so bežali, umetniki pa so poskušali zaščititi svoja dela.En: People were running, and artists were trying to protect their work.Sl: Luka je videl Tino, ki je poskušala popraviti svojo stojnico, preden bi burja razbila vse njene posode.En: Luka saw Tina trying to fix her stall before the storm shattered all her ceramics.Sl: Brez oklevanja ji je pohitel pomagat, pozabil je na svoje slike.En: Without hesitation, he rushed to help her, forgetting about his own paintings.Sl: Skupaj sta uspela rešiti del njenega dela.En: Together, they managed to save some of her work.Sl: Ko se je Luka vrnil, je bila njegova lastna stojnica v razbitinah.En: When Luka returned, his own stall was in ruins.Sl: Platna so bila mokra, barve razmazane.En: The canvases were wet, colors smeared.Sl: Ko so se oblaki razšli in je spet posijalo sonce, je k njemu pristopil moški.En: As the clouds parted and the sun shone again, a man approached him.Sl: Nesebično dejanje je opazil starejši obiskovalec festivala, ki ga je Luka prej zamudil.En: An older visitor of the festival, who Luka had previously missed, noticed the selfless act.Sl: "Videl sem, kaj si naredil za Tino," je rekel in Luka je lahko opazil navdušenje v njegovih očeh.En: "I saw what you did for Tina," he said, and Luka could see the enthusiasm in his eyes.Sl: "Imam skupinsko razstavo prihodnji mesec.En: "I have a group exhibition next month.Sl: Rabil bi umetnika, kot si ti.En: I need an artist like you."Sl: "Luka je stal v šoku in veselju.En: Luka stood in shock and joy.Sl: Njegove slike so bile poškodovane, a zaradi svojega dejanja je našel priložnost, ki je ni pričakoval.En: His paintings were damaged, but because of his actions, he found an unexpected opportunity.Sl: Naučil se je pomembne lekcije – včasih prijaznost in sodelovanje odpreta vrata, kjer jih najmanj pričakuješ.En: He learned an important lesson – sometimes kindness and cooperation open doors where you least expect them.Sl: Ob jezeru Bled, obkrožen z lepoto narave in smehom ljudi, je Luka našel več kot zgolj priznanje.En: At Bled Lake, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the laughter of people, Luka found more than just recognition.Sl: Našel je del svoje duše, ki je bil prej skrit v njegovih slikah.En: He found a part of his soul that was previously hidden in his paintings. Vocabulary Words:shone: sijaloinvigorating: zbujajočaadorned: krasilaencouraged: spodbujalifierce: velikasculptures: skulpturamirenowned: imenitnapondered: razmišljalstorm: nevihtavenue: prizoriščeyelling: vpitjerustling: šumenjeprotect: zaščititihesitation: oklevanjarushed: pohitelshattered: razbilaruins: razbitinahcanvases: platnasmeared: razmazaneenthusiasm: navdušenjeexhibition: razstavoshock: šokuopportunity: priložnostkindness: prijaznostcooperation: sodelovanjerecognition: priznanjehidden: skritbreeze: veterdarken: temnitipreviously: prej
Transcribe →Unveiling Ljubljanski Secrets: A Classroom Adventure
1w ago00:14:48Tap to summarizeFluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Ljubljanski Secrets: A Classroom Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-05-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanski grad je bil obsijan s spomladanskim soncem, ki je delalo magičen prizor nad mestom.En: The Ljubljanski grad was bathed in the spring sun, creating a magical scene over the city.Sl: Matej in Zala, dva radovedna dijaka, sta stala ob vhodu s preostalimi sošolci na šolskem izletu.En: Matej and Zala, two curious students, stood by the entrance with their classmates on a school trip.Sl: Obkroženi z zgodovino in pritiski izmišljij, sta čutila kliče po pustolovščini.En: Surrounded by history and the pressures of myths, they felt the call for adventure.Sl: Matej je bil vedno tisti, ki se ni mogel upreti skušnjavi raziskovanja.En: Matej was always the one who couldn’t resist the temptation of exploration.Sl: Imel je zemljevid starega gradu, na katerem je našel opombo o skrivnostni stolpu.En: He had a map of the old castle, on which he found a note about a mysterious tower.Sl: Zala, s fotoaparatom pripravljenim za vsak trenutek, je bila rahlo nervozna.En: Zala, with a camera ready for every moment, was slightly nervous.Sl: Matej je šepnil: "Zala, pojdiva k stolpu.En: Matej whispered, "Zala, let’s go to the tower.Sl: Nihče ne bo opazil.En: No one will notice."Sl: " Zala je bila najprej zadržana, toda radovednost je prevladala.En: Zala was initially hesitant, but curiosity prevailed.Sl: "Prav, toda hitro nazaj," je dodala s tihim glasom.En: "Alright, but let's get back quickly," she added in a quiet voice.Sl: Skupaj sta se odmaknila od skupine, preskočila leseno ograjo in se spustila po ozki poti, ki je vodila do starega kamnitega stolpa.En: Together they moved away from the group, hopped over a wooden fence, and descended a narrow path leading to the old stone tower.Sl: Ta del gradu je bil tih in skrivnosten, še ptiči so peli tiše.En: This part of the castle was quiet and mysterious; even the birds sang more softly.Sl: Ko sta prišla do masivnih vrat stolpa, je Matej pritisnil na starinsko kljuko.En: When they reached the massive door of the tower, Matej pressed on the antique handle.Sl: Vrata so zaškripala in odprla sobo, napolnjeno s prahom in sencami.En: The door creaked and opened into a room filled with dust and shadows.Sl: V središču sobe je bil star mehanizem.En: In the center of the room was an old mechanism.Sl: Matej je previdno pritisnil na njega.En: Matej cautiously pressed on it.Sl: Nenadoma se je tla pod njunimi nogami začela premikati.En: Suddenly, the floor beneath their feet began to move.Sl: S treskom se je odprla skrita komora, napolnjena s starimi zvitki pergamenta in polomljenimi kipci.En: With a thud, a hidden chamber opened, filled with old scrolls and broken statuettes.Sl: "Wow," je Zala uspela zašepetati, hkrati pa dvignila fotoaparat in posnela trenutek.En: "Wow," Zala managed to whisper, simultaneously lifting her camera and capturing the moment.Sl: Zaslonka je kliknila in zabeležila njuno skrivno avanturo.En: The shutter clicked, recording their secret adventure.Sl: Vrnila sta se nazaj k skupini, nihče ni opazil njune odsotnosti.En: They returned to the group, and no one noticed their absence.Sl: Matej je bil zdaj malo bolj resen.En: Matej was now a bit more serious.Sl: Razumel je nevarnosti in posledice svojega dejanja.En: He understood the dangers and consequences of his actions.Sl: Zala pa je čutila novo samozavest.En: Zala felt a newfound confidence.Sl: Nič več ni bila le opazovalka, temveč del zgodbe.En: She was no longer just an observer, but part of the story.Sl: Ko sta se z avtobusom odpeljala nazaj v šolo, je v zraku še vedno tlelo navdušenje njune pustolovščine.En: As they rode back to school on the bus, the excitement of their adventure still lingered in the air.Sl: Ljubljanski grad je imel veliko zgodb, eno sta zdaj soustvarila tudi Matej in Zala.En: The Ljubljanski grad had many stories; Matej and Zala had now co-created one of them. Vocabulary Words:bathed: obsijanmagical: magičenscene: prizorcurious: radovednapressures: pritiskitemptation: skušnjavaexploration: raziskovanjahesitant: zadržanaprevailed: prevladaladescended: spustilanarrow: ozkimassive: masivnihcreaked: zaškripalashadows: sencamimechanism: mehanizemcautiously: previdnochamber: komorascrolls: zvitkistatuettes: kipcithud: treskomshutter: zaslonkarecording: zabeležilaconsequences: poslediceconfidence: samozavestobserver: opazovalkalingered: tlelosurrounded: obkroženihandle: kljukoobserver: opazovalkamyth: izmišljij
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