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A Taste of Tradition: Anže's Culinary Journey on Prešernov Day

A Taste of Tradition: Anže's Culinary Journey on Prešernov Day

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 Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Taste of Tradition: Anže's Culinary Journey on Prešernov Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana se je prebudila v mrzlo zimsko jutro na Prešernov dan.En: Ljubljana woke up to a cold winter morning on Prešernov Day.Sl: Megla je nežno pokrila mestne ulice, ko se je Anže odpravil proti Ljubljanski tržnici.En: The fog gently covered the city streets as Anže headed towards the Ljubljanska tržnica.Sl: Bil je odločen.En: He was determined.Sl: Danes bo pripravil nekaj posebnega za svojo babico.En: Today he would prepare something special for his grandmother.Sl: Vedno je občudovala tradicionalno slovensko kuhinjo, zato si je Anže zamislil, da jo preseneti z najljubšo jedjo.En: She always admired traditional Slovenian cuisine, so Anže imagined surprising her with her favorite dish.Sl: Na tržnici so bile stojnice polne svežega sadja in zelenjave, kljub hladnemu času.En: At the market, the stalls were full of fresh fruits and vegetables despite the cold weather.Sl: Vonj po svežih jabolkih in zrelih pomarančah se je mešal s sladkim vonjem medenih pogač.En: The scent of fresh apples and ripe oranges mixed with the sweet aroma of honey cakes.Sl: Okrog njega je bila gneča, vsak kotiček je bil poln obiskovalcev, ki so si želeli priskrbeti najboljšo ponudbo pred praznikom.En: Around him, there was a crowd; every corner was full of visitors eager to secure the best deals before the holiday.Sl: Anže je bil nekoliko izgubljen.En: Anže felt somewhat lost.Sl: Ni bil prepričan, kaj kupiti.En: He wasn't sure what to buy.Sl: Vedel je, da hoče narediti nekaj posebnega, a ni znal izbrati pravih sestavin.En: He knew he wanted to make something special, but he couldn't choose the right ingredients.Sl: Prve misli so ga pripeljale do bližnje stojnice, kjer je prijazna gospa ponujala sveže domače pridelke.En: His first thoughts led him to a nearby stall where a friendly lady was offering fresh home-grown produce.Sl: "Pozdravljeni," je rekel Anže.En: "Hello," Anže said.Sl: "Imate kakšen nasvet, kaj bi bilo najbolje za praznično kosilo?En: "Do you have any advice on what would be best for a festive lunch?"Sl: "Gospa se je nasmehnila in pokimala.En: The lady smiled and nodded.Sl: "Seveda, mladi gospod!En: "Of course, young gentleman!Sl: Imamo vse, kar potrebujete.En: We have everything you need.Sl: Kaj želite pripraviti?En: What do you want to prepare?"Sl: " Anže je razložil svojo željo.En: Anže explained his wish.Sl: Gospa mu je z navdušenjem opisala recept za tradicionalno zimsko jed, jota.En: With enthusiasm, the lady described a recipe for the traditional winter dish, jota.Sl: "Potrebovali boste zelje, krompir, fižol in suhe klobase," je pojasnila in mu pokazala na sveže pridelke, lepo razporejene na njeni stojnici.En: "You'll need cabbage, potatoes, beans, and dried sausages," she explained and pointed to the fresh produce neatly arranged at her stall.Sl: Oborožen z novimi informacijami, se je Anže odločil.En: Armed with new information, Anže made his decision.Sl: Kupil je najboljši krompir, dišeče zelje in lepo rdeč fižol.En: He bought the best potatoes, fragrant cabbage, and beautiful red beans.Sl: Ko je izbiral suhe klobase, mu je gospa razložila skrivnostno mešanico začimb, ki so jo uporabljali njeni predniki.En: As he chose the dried sausages, the lady explained the secret spice blend her ancestors used.Sl: Z vsako novo sestavino je Anže pridobival zaupanje v svoje kuhanje.En: With each new ingredient, Anže gained confidence in his cooking.Sl: Z vrečkami polnimi izbranega pridelka se je odpravil proti domu.En: With bags full of carefully selected produce, he set off for home.Sl: V srcu je nosil toplino nasvetov in recept.En: In his heart, he carried the warmth of the advice and the recipe.Sl: Ko je prispel domov, je pričel pripravljati.En: When he arrived home, he began preparing.Sl: Premišljeno in s pazljivostjo je sledil navodilom.En: Thoughtfully and carefully, he followed the instructions.Sl: Dišalo je po kuhinji in v kratkem času je jed bila pripravljena.En: The kitchen filled with fragrance, and in a short time, the dish was ready.Sl: Kmalu zatem je družina zbrano sedla za mizo.En: Soon after, the family gathered around the table.Sl: Anžetova babica je z radovednostjo opazovala krožnike, ki so bili postreženi pred njo.En: Anže's grandmother watched the plates served before her with curiosity.Sl: Prvi grižljaj je bil poplačan z nasmehom in pohvalo.En: The first bite was rewarded with a smile and praise.Sl: "Odlično si se odrezal, Anže," je rekla.En: "You did an excellent job, Anže," she said.Sl: "Pravi slovenski okus!En: "A true Slovenian taste!"Sl: "Anže je občutil ponos.En: Anže felt proud.Sl: Njegovo srce je ogrela babičina pohvala.En: His grandmother's praise warmed his heart.Sl: Občutil je večjo ...
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