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- Today15 min
From Isolation to Hope: Matej's Journey in the Psychiatric Ward
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Isolation to Hope: Matej's Journey in the Psychiatric WardFind the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-11-06-23-34-01-slStory Transcript:Sl: Jesenski veter je tiho zavijal okoli stavbe.En: The autumn wind quietly howled around the building.Sl: Matej je sedel ob oknu, oči uprte v rjave liste, ki so plesali mimo.En: Matej sat by the window, his eyes fixed on the brown leaves dancing by.Sl: Belina sten okoli njega je delovala hladno.En: The whiteness of the walls around him felt cold.Sl: Psihiatrični oddelek je bil njegov dom zadnje tri mesece.En: The psychiatric ward had been his home for the last three months.Sl: Kljub temu, da je osebje prijazno, se je Matej počutil osamljenega.En: Despite the staff being friendly, Matej felt lonely.Sl: Pogrešal je domači smeh, vonj sveže pečenega kruha in objem svoje družine.En: He missed the laughter of home, the smell of freshly baked bread, and the embrace of his family.Sl: "Sara, kako si danes?" je prijazen glas terapevtke prekinil njegovo zamišljenost.En: "Sara, how are you today?" the friendly voice of the therapist interrupted his reverie.Sl: Sara, mlada medicinska sestra, je sedela blizu.En: Sara, a young nurse, sat nearby.Sl: Njena prisotnost je bila prijetna, a ni mogla nadomestiti tega, kar je Matej resnično potreboval – svojo družino.En: Her presence was pleasant, but it couldn't replace what Matej truly needed—his family.Sl: Matej je sklenil, da bo storil vse, da bo lahko spet doma.En: Matej decided that he would do whatever it took to be home again.Sl: Vedel je, da obstajajo strogi varnostni ukrepi, vendar je imel načrt.En: He knew there were strict security measures in place, but he had a plan.Sl: Odločil se je, da bo prikazal, da je ozdravljen.En: He chose to show that he was cured.Sl: Na vseh terapijah se je trudil biti vesel.En: In all therapies, he tried to appear happy.Sl: Upal je, da bo prepričal Boruta, vodjo oddelka, da je pripravljen na odpust.En: He hoped to convince Borut, the head of the ward, that he was ready for discharge.Sl: Med skupinsko terapijo, medtem ko so druge misli zavijale okoli umetnostne terapije in vsakodnevnih radosti, je Matej vstal.En: During group therapy, while others' thoughts were swirling around art therapy and everyday joys, Matej stood up.Sl: Merili so mu pogledi; Borut je opazoval.En: He was met with measured gazes; Borut watched.Sl: Matejeva srce je hitreje bilo.En: Matej's heart beat faster.Sl: Čutil je, kako mu pot drsi po hrbtu.En: He felt sweat sliding down his back.Sl: Razmišljal je samo o prostosti.En: He was only thinking about freedom.Sl: "Matej!" je Borut poklical glasneje, da je prekinil Matejeve misli.En: "Matej!" Borut called out louder, breaking Matej's thoughts.Sl: Vse oči so se obrnile proti njemu.En: All eyes turned towards him.Sl: Kljub želji po pobegu je Matej obstal.En: Despite the urge to escape, Matej stood still.Sl: Njegov poskus je bil zaman.En: His attempt was in vain.Sl: Vrnil se je v svojo sobo.En: He returned to his room.Sl: Bil je razočaran.En: He was disappointed.Sl: Kmalu pa so prišla vrata njegove sobe.En: But soon there was a knock on his door.Sl: Njuna govorica - to je bila njegova družina.En: It was his family.Sl: Oče ga je močno objel, mama pa mu je pobožala lase.En: His father hugged him tightly, while his mother stroked his hair.Sl: Bil je trenutek sreče, trenutek topline.En: It was a moment of happiness, a moment of warmth.Sl: "Vedno smo tu zate, Matej," je rekla mama.En: "We are always here for you, Matej," his mother said.Sl: V njenem glasu je bilo mogoče zaznati ljubezen in skrb.En: In her voice, love and care were evident.Sl: Zdaj je Matej vedel, da je edina pot naprej ta, da se sooči s svojimi strahovi.En: Now Matej knew that the only way forward was to face his fears.Sl: Ni potreboval bega, potreboval je pomoč.En: He didn't need to escape; he needed help.Sl: Spet je začel verjeti, da si lahko ustvari življenje zunaj te beline.En: He started to believe again that he could build a life outside of this whiteness.Sl: Upanje je bilo najpomembnejše.En: Hope was the most important thing.Sl: In Matej ga je znova odkri
- Today16 min
A Brushstroke of Connection: Healing through Art and Friendship
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Brushstroke of Connection: Healing through Art and FriendshipFind the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-11-06-08-38-20-slStory Transcript:Sl: Matej je sedel sam v kotu sobe, gledal skozi okno na oranžne in rdeče liste, ki so padali z dreves.En: Matej sat alone in the corner of the room, watching the orange and red leaves falling from the trees through the window.Sl: Bil je jesen, čas, ko je narava umirjena in prelepa, hkrati pa nosi občutek melanholije.En: It was autumn, a time when nature is calm and beautiful, yet carries a feeling of melancholy.Sl: V oddelku Psihiatrične bolnišnice Ljubljana je bilo tiho, le šelestenje listov je polnilo prostor s toplim šumom.En: In the ward of the Psihiatrične bolnišnice Ljubljana (Ljubljana Psychiatric Hospital), it was quiet, only the rustling of the leaves filled the space with a warm murmur.Sl: Ana je vstopila v sobo z energičnim korakom.En: Ana entered the room with energetic steps.Sl: Njene oči so se iskrile, ko je pogledovala po platnih in barvah, ki so krasile sobe.En: Her eyes sparkled as she glanced at the canvases and paints adorning the rooms.Sl: Bila je tu zaradi art terapije, ki ji je pomagala izražati tisto, česar besede ne morejo.En: She was there for art therapy, which helped her express what words could not.Sl: Njena živahna prisotnost je skrbno razblinila tišino.En: Her lively presence carefully dispelled the silence.Sl: Takrat je opazila Mateja.En: That's when she noticed Matej.Sl: Bil je miren, zadržan, a v rokah je držal čopič, kot da je del njega.En: He was calm, reserved, but he held a brush in his hands as if it were a part of him.Sl: Ana je sedla poleg in mu pokimala.En: Ana sat down next to him and nodded.Sl: "Zelo lepo slikaš," je rekla s toplim nasmehom.En: "You paint very beautifully," she said with a warm smile.Sl: Matej je tiho pogledal proti njej, presenečen nad njenim prijaznim pristopom.En: Matej looked quietly towards her, surprised by her kind approach.Sl: Matej je bil sprva tih in zadržan.En: Matej was initially quiet and reserved.Sl: Ni vedel, če lahko komur koli zaupa.En: He didn't know if he could trust anyone.Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo že večkrat prizadeto.En: His heart had been hurt many times before.Sl: Ana pa je bila vztrajna.En: But Ana was persistent.Sl: Predlagala je sodelovanje pri ustvarjanju murala za skupno sobo.En: She suggested collaborating on creating a mural for the common room.Sl: "Lahko bi skupaj ustvarila nekaj lepega," je dejala, s svojo iskreno željo po povezanosti presegajoč njegovo oklevanje.En: "We could create something beautiful together," she said, her sincere desire for connection overcoming his hesitation.Sl: Sčasoma se je Matej sprostil.En: Over time, Matej relaxed.Sl: Ob delu na muralu je Ana poslušala njegovo zgodbo in ga ni obsojala.En: While working on the mural, Ana listened to his story without judgment.Sl: Pogovarjala sta se o preteklosti, strahovih in upanju.En: They talked about the past, fears, and hopes.Sl: Ana je pokazala razumevanje, ki ga Matej ni pričakoval.En: Ana showed understanding that Matej did not expect.Sl: Skupaj sta ustvarila umetnost, ki je odsevala njuno potovanje in prebolevanje.En: Together, they created art that reflected their journey and healing.Sl: Tisti mural je postal simbol njune povezave.En: That mural became a symbol of their connection.Sl: Na platno sta prelila svoje misli, strahove in upanja.En: They poured their thoughts, fears, and hopes onto the canvas.Sl: Skupaj sta oblikovala podobe, ki so prinesle svetlobo v sobo in v njuna življenja.En: Together, they shaped images that brought light into the room and into their lives.Sl: Ko se je bližal 1. november, dan mrtvih, sta se odločila praznik preživeti skupaj.En: As November 1st approached, the Day of the Dead, they decided to spend the holiday together.Sl: Ob svečah na grobovih sta si obljubila, da bosta ostala v stiku tudi potem, ko bosta zapustila bolnišnico.En: By the candles on the graves, they promised each other they would stay in touch even after leaving the hospital.Sl: Matej je končno našel nekoga, ki ga razume.En: Matej finally found someone who understood him.Sl: Njegova nezaupljivost in strah pred ranljivostjo sta izginila.En: His mist
- Yesterday17 min
From Lost Passport to New Beginnings: A Student's Tale
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Lost Passport to New Beginnings: A Student's TaleFind the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-11-05-23-34-02-slStory Transcript:Sl: Veter nas je nagovarjal, da si po končanem študiju privoščimo kavo na Čopovi ulici, vendar Matej ni bil med nami.En: The wind was enticing us to treat ourselves to coffee on Čopova Street after finishing our studies, but Matej was not among us.Sl: Stal je pred ljubljansko centralno policijsko postajo in ni maral za prepihe.En: He stood in front of the Ljubljana central police station and didn't care about the drafts.Sl: Hitro se je moral soočiti z dejstvom, da je njegov potni list izginil, morda je celo ukraden.En: He quickly had to face the fact that his passport was missing, perhaps even stolen.Sl: Njegov cilj?En: His goal?Sl: Pridobiti začasni potni list za pomembno študentsko konferenco v tujini.En: To obtain a temporary passport for an important student conference abroad.Sl: Matej in Lara sta stala v dolgi vrsti polni ljudi, ki so čakali na svojo priložnost, da prijavijo kakšno tatvino ali izgubo.En: Matej and Lara stood in a long line full of people waiting for their chance to report some theft or loss.Sl: V zraku je bil okus po jeseni, listje je šumljalo, nekateri mimoidoči so nosili šal in kapo.En: The air tasted of autumn, the leaves rustled, and some passersby wore scarves and hats.Sl: Matej je postal nemiren.En: Matej became restless.Sl: Potreboval je ta potni list.En: He needed that passport.Sl: "Če ga ne dobim, konferenca bo zame izgubljena," je dejal Lari, svoji najboljši prijateljici, ki mu je stala ob strani.En: "If I don't get it, the conference will be lost for me," he said to Lara, his best friend, who stood by his side.Sl: Ona je seveda dala vse od sebe, da ga pomiri.En: She, of course, did her best to console him.Sl: "Ne skrbi, Matej.En: "Don't worry, Matej.Sl: Skupaj bomo to razrešili," je rekla z nasmehom, ki je takoj prinesel malo upanja.En: We'll figure this out together," she said with a smile that immediately brought a bit of hope.Sl: Na vrsti je bil izmučen policist Bojan, ki je skrbno poslušal Matejevo zgodbo.En: It was the turn of a weary police officer, Bojan, who listened carefully to Matej's story.Sl: Bil je obremenjen z različnimi primeri in njegova pisalna miza je bila prekrita s papirji.En: He was burdened with various cases, and his desk was covered with papers.Sl: "Veliko imamo dela, mladi gospod," je rekel, "ampak se bom potrudil, da vam pomagam.En: "We have a lot of work, young man," he said, "but I'll do my best to help you."Sl: "Matej je vedel, da potrebuje več kot le obljubo.En: Matej knew he needed more than just a promise.Sl: Lara je opazila, da Bojan skuša organizirati datoteke.En: Lara noticed that Bojan was trying to organize files.Sl: "Gospod Bojan, če lahko pomagamo z vašo obremenitvijo, bi lahko malo pospešili postopek?En: "Mr. Bojan, if we can help with your load, could we speed up the process a bit?"Sl: " je predlagala Lara.En: Lara suggested.Sl: Bojan je dvignil pogled in nekaj trenutkov pomislil.En: Bojan looked up and thought for a moment.Sl: "No, če mi lahko pomagata sortirati te dokumente, bi bilo veliko hitreje," je končno pristal.En: "Well, if you two can help me sort these documents, it would be much quicker," he finally agreed.Sl: In tako sta Matej in Lara zavihala rokave ter pomagala pri razvrščanju papirjev, kar je Bojanu omogočilo, da se hitreje loti Matejeve situacije.En: And so, Matej and Lara rolled up their sleeves and helped sort the papers, allowing Bojan to address Matej's situation more quickly.Sl: Takoj ko so končali, se je Bojan posvetil Matejevemu ukradenemu potnemu listu in začel pripravljati potrebne dokumente za izdajo začasnega potnega lista.En: As soon as they finished, Bojan focused on Matej's stolen passport and started preparing the necessary documents for issuing a temporary passport.Sl: V manj kot uri je bil Matej pred postajo znova s potnim listom v roki in Lahko je ponovno zadihal.En: In less than an hour, Matej was once again in front of the station with the passport in hand and could breathe easily again.Sl: "Hvala, Lara," je rekel z olajšanjem, ko je stopil na ulico.En: "Thank you, Lara," he said with relief as he stepped onto the street.Sl: "In ti, Bojan!En: "And you, Bojan!
- Yesterday17 min
Sibling Dreams Reside: Transforming Childhood into Art
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Sibling Dreams Reside: Transforming Childhood into ArtFind the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-11-05-08-38-20-slStory Transcript:Sl: Miran in Zala sta sedela v kotu stare kavarne v Ljubljani.En: Miran and Zala were sitting in the corner of an old café in Ljubljana.Sl: Listje je jesensko plesalo po oknih, medtem ko so mimoidoči hiteli po uličnih tlakih, zavitih v topla oblačila.En: Autumn leaves danced against the windows, while passersby hurried across the cobblestone streets, wrapped in warm clothing.Sl: Bil je Dan mrtvih, ko so se ljudje spominjali svojih prednikov in obiskovali pokopališča, a Miran in Zala sta se spominjala drugače.En: It was the Day of the Dead, a day when people remembered their ancestors and visited cemeteries, but Miran and Zala were reminiscing differently.Sl: Razpravljala sta o svoji otroški hiši, ki je stala na robu mesta.En: They were discussing their childhood house that stood on the edge of the city.Sl: "Kava je danes še posebej močna," je Zala posrkala iz svoje skodelice, nato pa zamišljeno pogledala skozi okno.En: "The coffee is especially strong today," Zala sipped from her cup, then gazed thoughtfully out the window.Sl: "Miran, ta hiša ... prijeten spomin, ampak zakaj bi jo prodala? Lahko postane prostor umetnosti."En: "Miran, that house... it's a pleasant memory, but why sell it? It could become a place of art."Sl: "Zala, vemo, da imamo finančne težave," je Miran odgovoril z resnim glasom in pogledal svojo sestro naravnost v oči.En: "Zala, we know we have financial troubles," Miran responded with a serious tone, looking his sister straight in the eye.Sl: "Dolgove moramo poravnati.En: "We need to settle our debts.Sl: Hiša je najina najboljša možnost."En: The house is our best option."Sl: Zali se je oko zasolzilo.En: Zala's eyes welled up.Sl: "Se vseeno spomniš, kako sva se tam igrala?En: "Do you still remember how we played there?Sl: Risala sva po stenah sob in sprejemala svet skozi sanje?"En: We drew on the walls of the rooms and embraced the world through dreams?"Sl: Miran je vzdihnil.En: Miran sighed.Sl: Bil je računovodja, človek številk, a skrito je stremel po nečem več.En: He was an accountant, a man of numbers, but secretly he yearned for something more.Sl: Njegovo srce je hrepenelo po barvah in svobodi, ki jih je Zala našla v svojem umetniškem svetu.En: His heart longed for the colors and freedom that Zala found in her artistic world.Sl: "Ta hiša je bila tudi moj raj, Zala.En: "That house was my paradise too, Zala.Sl: Ampak zdaj je čas za realnost."En: But now it's time for reality."Sl: Zala ga je pogledala s presenečenjem in nežno dotaknila njegove dlani.En: Zala looked at him with surprise and gently touched his hand.Sl: "Miran, nisem vedela...En: "Miran, I didn't know...Sl: Zakaj mi nisi povedal, da hočeš ustvarjati?"En: Why didn't you tell me you wanted to create?"Sl: Njegova vrat se je rahlo zardela.En: His neck blushed slightly.Sl: "Nikoli se mi ni zdelo prav, da bi to izrazil.En: "It never seemed right to express it.Sl: Vedela si, da moram biti odgovoren."En: You knew I needed to be responsible."Sl: Njuna tišina je bila napolnjena z medsebojnim razumevanjem in spoštovanjem.En: Their silence was filled with mutual understanding and respect.Sl: Zala je globoko vdihnila in zadržala Miranov pogled.En: Zala took a deep breath and held Miran's gaze.Sl: "Kaj če...En: "What if...Sl: Kaj če spremeniva del hiše v atelje?En: What if we turn part of the house into a studio?Sl: Lahko tudi oddajava sobe, da dobiva nekaj denarja."En: We could also rent out rooms to earn some money."Sl: "Misliš, da bi to šlo?En: "Do you think that would work?Sl: Ali bi to imelo dovolj smisla?"En: Would it make enough sense?"Sl: Miran je počasi vprašal, a v njegovih očeh je bilo nekaj upanja.En: Miran asked slowly, but there was a hint of hope in his eyes.Sl: "Ja, verjamem," je Zala pogumno rekla.En: "Yes, I believe," Zala said courageously.Sl: "In lahko bi tudi ti poskusil izražati ustvarjalnost.En: "And you could try expressing creativity too.Sl: Začneš lahko z majhnimi koraki."En: You can start with small steps."Sl: Sonce, ki je kukalo skozi
- 2 days ago17 min
From Silence to Signals: A Radio Technician's Breakthrough
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Silence to Signals: A Radio Technician's BreakthroughFind the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-11-04-23-34-02-slStory Transcript:Sl: Med meglenim jutrom jeseni, ko se zrak meša s vonjem morja, na Navalu bazi Koper vlada tišina.En: On a foggy autumn morning, when the air mixes with the scent of the sea, Na Navalu base Koper is enveloped in silence.Sl: Matej, radio tehnik, natančno posluša šumenje radia.En: Matej, a radio technician, listens intently to the crackle of the radio.Sl: Zdelo se mu je, da je prestregel nekaj nenavadnega.En: He felt he intercepted something unusual.Sl: Z vedro pokončan, Matej začne analizirati signal.En: With a determined expression, Matej begins to analyze the signal.Sl: Njegova radovednost ga žene naprej.En: His curiosity drives him forward.Sl: Ana, prav tako tehnica, vstane od svoje postaje in se pridruži Mateju.En: Ana, also a technician, rises from her station and joins Matej.Sl: "Matej, kaj je to?En: "Matej, what is that?Sl: Interferenca?En: Interference?"Sl: " vpraša, dvigujoč obrvi.En: she asks, raising an eyebrow.Sl: "O ne, nekaj več.En: "Oh no, something more.Sl: Nekaj, kar mi pravi, da ni le hrup," odgovori Matej, oči zakovane na zaslonih.En: Something telling me it's not just noise," replies Matej, his eyes fixed on the screens.Sl: "Mogoče je to nekaj pomembnega.En: "Maybe it's something important."Sl: "Ana pokima, čeprav ostaja skeptična.En: Ana nods, though she remains skeptical.Sl: Skupaj pregledujeta frekvence, medtem ko se čas počasi vleče.En: Together they examine the frequencies as time slowly drags on.Sl: Njuna odločnost in prijateljstvo jima dajeta moč.En: Their determination and friendship give them strength.Sl: Pozneje v pisarni komandanta Jureta.En: Later in the office of Commander Jure.Sl: Jure ju posluša z rokami prekrižanimi.En: Jure listens to them with arms crossed.Sl: "To je le interferenca.En: "It's just interference.Sl: Nič posebnega, dežuje, motnje so pogoste," odrezavo pripomne.En: Nothing special, it's raining, disruptions are common," he remarks dismissively.Sl: "Toda, komandant, signal se ponavlja.En: "But, Commander, the signal repeats.Sl: Prepričan sem, da nekaj je tam," vztraja Matej.En: I'm sure there's something there," insists Matej.Sl: Jure zamahne z roko.En: Jure waves his hand.Sl: "Ne izgubljaj časa s tem.En: "Don't waste your time on it."Sl: "Matej zavzdihne, a se ne preda.En: Matej sighs, but he doesn't give up.Sl: Te noči, ko so vsi že zapustili postaje, Matej ostane.En: That night, when everyone has left the stations, Matej stays.Sl: Tema se pogrezne nad bazo, le svetloba ekranov je njegova zaveznica.En: Darkness settles over the base, with only the light from the screens as his ally.Sl: Dolge ure minijo, ko končno doseže preboj.En: Long hours pass until he finally makes a breakthrough.Sl: Signal ni le šum – je klic v sili, mogoče iz neznane lokacije v Jadranu.En: The signal is not just noise—it's a distress call, possibly from an unknown location in the Adriatic.Sl: Vznemirjen Matej teče do Jureta: "Komandant, poglejte to!En: Excited, Matej runs to Jure: "Commander, look at this!Sl: To je klic v sili, nekje na morju.En: It's a distress call, somewhere out at sea."Sl: "Jure pogleda podatke in resnost situacije ga prepriča.En: Jure looks at the data, and the seriousness of the situation convinces him.Sl: "Pripravite se, pošljemo ladjo.En: "Get ready, we'll send a ship.Sl: Dobro delo, Matej.En: Well done, Matej."Sl: "Akcija je hitra.En: Action is swift.Sl: Odpravijo se s plovilom, ki sledi signal.En: They set out with a vessel that follows the signal.Sl: Voda je mirna, a napetost je otipljiva.En: The water is calm, but the tension is palpable.Sl: Kmalu odkrijejo majhno, brez posadke plovilo.En: Soon they discover a small, unmanned vessel.Sl: Tam so dokumenti, polni informacij o nezakonitem tihotapljenju.En: There they find documents filled with information about illegal smuggling.Sl: Nazaj na bazi, Jure stisne Mateju roko.En: Back at the base, Jure shakes Matej's hand.Sl: "Dobro delo.En: "
- 2 days ago17 min
Market Magic: Finding Friendship and Perfect Apples
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Market Magic: Finding Friendship and Perfect ApplesFind the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-11-04-08-38-20-slStory Transcript:Sl: Na prvi jesenski dan, ko listje Ljubljanskega centralnega trga obarva okoliške ulice v zlate in oranžne odtenke, se Miha odpravi na tržnico.En: On the first autumn day, when the leaves of Ljubljanski Central Market transform the surrounding streets into shades of gold and orange, Miha heads to the market.Sl: Z vetrom, ki nosi vonj po svežih jabolkah, korenju in cvetlicah, je trg poln življenja.En: With the wind carrying the scent of fresh apples, carrots, and flowers, the market is full of life.Sl: Ljudje se gnetejo med stojnicami, da bi izbrali najboljšo svežo zelenjavo.En: People crowd around the stalls to pick the best fresh vegetables.Sl: Miha, slaščičar po poklicu, hodi proti stojnici z jabolki.En: Miha, a confectioner by profession, walks toward the apple stall.Sl: Njegov cilj je jasen: najti popolna jabolka za pito svoje pokojne babice.En: His goal is clear: to find the perfect apples for the pie of his late grandmother.Sl: Ta pita je bila vedno osrednji del družinskih srečanj na Dan mrtvih.En: This pie was always the centerpiece of family gatherings on All Souls' Day.Sl: Vsako leto ga spomni na babičine zgodbe in smeh ob kuhinjski mizi.En: Each year, it reminds him of his grandmother's stories and laughter at the kitchen table.Sl: Medtem ko hodi, opazi svojo staro prijateljico Jasno.En: As he walks, he notices his old friend Jasna.Sl: Stoji pri cvetlični stojnici, uredila je šopek krizantem, tradicionalnih cvetov za ta poseben dan v letu.En: She is at the flower stall, arranging a bouquet of chrysanthemums, the traditional flowers for this special day of the year.Sl: Jasna je videti zaskrbljena zaradi premajhne prodaje.En: Jasna looks worried about the low sales.Sl: Ko ga zagleda, se ji obličje razvede.En: When she sees him, her face lights up.Sl: "Miha!En: "Miha!Sl: Kaj te prinaša sem?En: What brings you here?"Sl: " ga pozdravi in obriše roke ob predpasnik.En: she greets, wiping her hands on her apron.Sl: Miha ji razloži svojo nalogo in zaprosi za priporočilo.En: Miha explains his task and asks for her recommendation.Sl: A skupaj se spomnita na Bora, nekdanjega sošolca in Mihovega rivala na trgu.En: Together, they remember Bor, a former schoolmate and Miha's rival at the market.Sl: Bor že od šolskih dni goji zamero, saj je Miha nekoč osvojil prvo nagrado na pekovskem tekmovanju, na kateri je Bor izgubil.En: Bor has harbored resentment since school days because Miha once won first prize at a baking competition, where Bor lost.Sl: Miha se odloči nadaljevati po trgu sam.En: Miha decides to continue through the market alone.Sl: Med hojo po tlakovanem dvorišču ga pritegne stojnica s čudovitimi jabolki.En: As he walks on the cobblestone courtyard, a stall with beautiful apples catches his eye.Sl: Toda Bor je tam, z nasmehom, ki mu ga Miha ne zaupa.En: But Bor is there, with a smile Miha doesn't trust.Sl: "Imam najboljša jabolka zate," pravi Bor, in mu ponudi zaboj.En: "I have the best apples for you," says Bor, offering him a crate.Sl: A Miha opazi, da nekaj ni prav.En: But Miha notices something is off.Sl: Jabolka niso tako sveža kot so videti.En: The apples aren't as fresh as they look.Sl: Razočaran se vrne k Jasni, nespremenjen v svoji odločenosti, a nekoliko zaskrbljen.En: Disappointed, he returns to Jasna, unchanged in his resolve but slightly concerned.Sl: Jasna mu svetuje, naj govori z Borom.En: Jasna advises him to talk to Bor.Sl: Morda ga prijaznost prepriča, da pomaga.En: Maybe kindness will persuade him to help.Sl: Miha zbere pogum in se sooči z Borom.En: Miha gathers courage and confronts Bor.Sl: "Bilo bi lepo, če bi lahko pozabila na stare zamere," reče Miha iskreno.En: "It would be nice if we could forget about old grievances," says Miha sincerely.Sl: Bor zmrači čelo, nato se sprošči.En: Bor frowns, then relaxes.Sl: Zdi se, kot da končno razume opozorilo dobre volje.En: It seems he finally understands the indication of goodwill.Sl: "Prav, Miha," reče spravljivo.En: "Alright, Miha," he says conciliatorily.Sl: "Spremeni mnenje.En: "I've changed my mind.
- 3 days ago17 min
Autumn Stroll: Mists & Memories at Blejski Lake
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn Stroll: Mists & Memories at Blejski LakeFind the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-11-03-23-34-01-slStory Transcript:Sl: Meglice so se ovijale okoli Blejskega jezera, ko so se prvič odpravili na pot.En: Mists were wrapping around Blejski Lake as they set out on their journey for the first time.Sl: Anže in Tina sta bila navdušena nad pohodom okrog jezera.En: Anže and Tina were excited about the walk around the lake.Sl: Vstopila sta v jesenski gozd, kjer so rdeči in oranžni listi šumeli pod nogami.En: They entered the autumn forest where red and orange leaves rustled underfoot.Sl: Bil je predvečer dneva mrtvih, in vzdušje je bilo še posebej mirno in spokojno.En: It was the eve of All Saints' Day, and the atmosphere was especially calm and serene.Sl: Anže je načrtoval, da bo posnel popoln posnetek.En: Anže planned to take the perfect shot.Sl: Videl je Blejski otok, ki se je dvigal iz smaragdnih vod.En: He saw Blejski Island rising from the emerald waters.Sl: Fotoaparat si je obesil okoli vratu, vedno pripravljen, da zabeleži lepoto narave.En: He hung the camera around his neck, always ready to capture the beauty of nature.Sl: »Tina, poglej to svetlobo!En: "Tina, look at this light!Sl: Danes je res čudovito!En: It's really wonderful today!"Sl: « je rekel Anže, ko je nastavljal objektiv.En: said Anže as he adjusted the lens.Sl: Tina ga je spremljala s nasmehom.En: Tina followed him with a smile.Sl: »Mislim, da bi morali zaviti na tisto pot.En: "I think we should turn onto that path.Sl: Slišala sem, da ima čudovit razgled na jezero.En: I heard it has a wonderful view of the lake."Sl: «Ko sta nadaljevala, je Tina nenadoma zastokala in se prijela za nogo.En: As they continued, Tina suddenly groaned and grabbed her leg.Sl: Pogledala je navzdol in ugotovila, da se je zvila na korenu drevesa.En: She looked down and realized she'd twisted her ankle on a tree root.Sl: Anže je takoj pokleknil k njej.En: Anže immediately knelt beside her.Sl: »Boleče je,« je Tina rekla skozi stisnjene zobe.En: "It hurts," Tina said through clenched teeth.Sl: Anže je bil v stresu.En: Anže was stressed.Sl: Počutil se je nemočno, a vedel je, da mora pomagati.En: He felt helpless, but he knew he had to help.Sl: Tik ob poti se je pojavil Bojan, starejši gospod z redkimi sivimi lasmi in stalnim nasmehom.En: Right beside the path, an older gentleman named Bojan, with sparse gray hair and a constant smile, appeared.Sl: »Je vse v redu?En: "Is everything alright?"Sl: « je vprašal z umirjenim glasom.En: he asked in a calm voice.Sl: »Moja partnerka je poškodovana,« je pojasnil Anže.En: "My partner is injured," explained Anže.Sl: Bojan je hitro pokleknil in pregledal Tinin gleženj.En: Bojan quickly knelt and examined Tina's ankle.Sl: »Nič resnega,« je pomiril.En: "Nothing serious," he reassured.Sl: »A potrebovala bo počitek.En: "But she'll need some rest.Sl: Počasi lahko prideva nazaj k meni.En: We can slowly make our way back to my place.Sl: Tam imam prvo pomoč.En: I have first aid there."Sl: «Bojan je nudil pomoč in Tini pomagal hoditi.En: Bojan offered assistance and helped Tina walk.Sl: Med potjo je tiho pripovedoval zgodbe iz mladosti in delil znanje o zdravilnih rastlinah.En: Along the way, he quietly shared stories from his youth and shared knowledge about medicinal plants.Sl: Tinino trpljenje je ublažila njegova prijazen in pomirjajoč način.En: His kind and soothing manner alleviated Tina's suffering.Sl: »Hvala, Bojan,« je dejala Tina, ko so se ustavili pred Bojanovo malo hiško ob jezeru.En: "Thank you, Bojan," Tina said as they stopped in front of Bojan's small cottage by the lake.Sl: Anže je bil globoko hvaležen.En: Anže was deeply grateful.Sl: Sprevidel je, da je pomembnejše biti z ljudmi, ki jih imaš rad, kot pa ujeti popoln trenutek na kameri.En: He realized that being with the people you love is more important than capturing the perfect moment on camera.Sl: Ko so se poslovili, so vsi trije čutili, da med njimi ni več le naključje, ampak pristen občutek povezanosti.En: As they said their goodbyes, all three felt that there was now more than just coincidence between them; there
- 3 days ago16 min
Harvest Festival Courage: Mateja's Bold Artistic Leap
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Harvest Festival Courage: Mateja's Bold Artistic LeapFind the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-11-03-08-38-20-slStory Transcript:Sl: Mateja je stala ob Bledskem jezeru.En: Mateja stood by Bledsko Lake.Sl: Listje je bilo zlato, zrak je bil hladen.En: The leaves were golden, the air was cool.Sl: Vas je bila polna ljudi.En: The village was full of people.Sl: Mateja je opazovala stojnice s pisanimi stvarmi.En: Mateja observed the stalls with colorful things.Sl: Danes je bil Praznik žetve.En: Today was the Harvest Festival.Sl: Vas je bila vesela.En: The village was joyful.Sl: Ljudje so plesali, peli, jedli lokalne dobrote.En: People were dancing, singing, eating local delights.Sl: Ampak za Matejo je bil ta dan pomemben.En: But for Mateja, this day was important.Sl: Želela je osvojiti nagrado za "Najboljšega obrtnika".En: She wanted to win the award for "Best Artisan."Sl: Njen cilj je bil jasen.En: Her goal was clear.Sl: Bila je umetnica, ljubila je svoje delo, vendar si je želela priznanja.En: She was an artist, she loved her work, but she longed for recognition.Sl: Andrej je bil tam tudi.En: Andrej was there too.Sl: Bil je kipar, zelo priljubljen v vasi.En: He was a sculptor, very popular in the village.Sl: Njegova dela so bila čudovita.En: His works were wonderful.Sl: Mateja se je počutila majhno ob njegovi stranski.En: Mateja felt small next to his side.Sl: Njena umetnost je bila drugačna.En: Her art was different.Sl: Neobičajna.En: Unusual.Sl: Balvala se je, da jo ljudje ne bodo razumeli.En: She feared people would not understand it.Sl: Mateja je imela dve možnosti.En: Mateja had two options.Sl: Pokazati nekaj varnega ali nekaj drznega.En: To show something safe or something bold.Sl: Njeno najpogumnejše delo je bilo pripravljeno.En: Her bravest piece was ready.Sl: Bila je živčna.En: She was nervous.Sl: V mislih so se ji vrteli dvomi.En: Doubts swirled in her mind.Sl: "Ali se bodo zasmehovali?En: "Will they laugh?"Sl: " razmišlja.En: she wondered.Sl: A srce ji je reklo, da tvega.En: But her heart told her to take the risk.Sl: Poulični glasbeniki so začeli igrati.En: Street musicians started playing.Sl: Soundtrack dneva.En: The soundtrack of the day.Sl: Mateja je stopila naprej.En: Mateja stepped forward.Sl: Pripravila je svoja dela.En: She prepared her works.Sl: Njena drzna umetnina je bila zdaj pred vsemi.En: Her bold artwork was now in front of everyone.Sl: Ljudje so gledali.En: People were watching.Sl: Nekateri so bili navdušeni, drugi niso razumeli.En: Some were impressed, others did not understand.Sl: A eden izmed sodnikov, Luka, se je zažarel.En: But one of the judges, Luka, lit up.Sl: Videli so ga v njenih očeh.En: They could see it in his eyes.Sl: Originalnost.En: Originality.Sl: Drznost.En: Boldness.Sl: Bil je impresioniran.En: He was impressed.Sl: Mateja je ni osvojila glavne nagrade.En: Mateja did not win the main prize.Sl: Glavna nagrada je šla k Andreju, kot je pričakovala.En: The main prize went to Andrej, as she expected.Sl: Ampak Luka ji je podelil posebno nagrado za inovacijo.En: But Luka awarded her a special prize for innovation.Sl: Matejino srce je poskočilo.En: Mateja's heart leapt.Sl: Bila je ponosna.En: She was proud.Sl: Neodvisno in samostojno umetniško delo ji je odialo pogum.En: Her independent and original artwork had given her courage.Sl: Zdaj je verjela v svojo edinstvenost.En: Now she believed in her uniqueness.Sl: Ne le kot umetnica, ampak kot človek.En: Not just as an artist, but as a person.Sl: S festivalom žetve skupaj in zlato listje padalo na tla, Mateja je čutila, da sta se ji in njeni umetnosti pridružila novi začetki.En: With the harvest festival coming together and golden leaves falling to the ground, Mateja felt that both she and her art were embarking on new beginnings.Sl: Raziskovala bo nove poti s samozavestjo, ki jo prej ni imela.En: She would explore new paths with confidence she ha
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