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  • Savoring Spontaneity: A Martinovo Market Adventure

    Savoring Spontaneity: A Martinovo Market Adventure
    Nov 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Savoring Spontaneity: A Martinovo Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-27-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanska mestna tržnica je bila živahna.En: The Ljubljanska city market was bustling.Sl: Jesen je prinesla bogato ponudbo svežih pridelkov.En: Autumn had brought a rich offering of fresh produce.Sl: Pisani listi, vrvež ljudi in vonj po sveže pečenem kruhu in pečenem kostanju so napolnili zrak.En: Colorful leaves, the bustle of people, and the scent of freshly baked bread and roasted chestnuts filled the air.Sl: Anže in Tomaž sta se podala na nakupovanje, oba s posebnim namenom.En: Anže and Tomaž went shopping, each with a special purpose.Sl: Anže, natančen kot vedno, je imel s seboj seznam.En: Anže, meticulous as always, had a list with him.Sl: Za bližajoči se Martinovo je želel pripraviti tradicionalno pojedino.En: For the upcoming Martinovo, he wanted to prepare a traditional feast.Sl: Njegove oči so iskale najboljšega piščanca, sočne jabolke in sladkega medu.En: His eyes searched for the best chicken, juicy apples, and sweet honey.Sl: Tomaž pa je bil bolj sproščen.En: Tomaž, on the other hand, was more relaxed.Sl: Užival je v klepetu z ljudmi, občasno preizkusil kakšno okusno ponudbo na stojnicah.En: He enjoyed chatting with people, occasionally trying a delicious offering at the stalls.Sl: "Anže, poglej ta domači sir!En: "Anže, look at this homemade cheese!"Sl: " je vzkliknil Tomaž, ko sta se ustavila pri sirarni.En: exclaimed Tomaž, as they stopped at the cheese shop.Sl: "Tole bi se odlično podalo k hruškam.En: "This would be perfect with pears."Sl: ""Sir ni na seznamu," je odvrnil Anže, a Tomažov entuziazem ga je prepričal.En: "Cheese is not on the list," Anže replied, but Tomaž's enthusiasm persuaded him.Sl: Pomaknil se je bližje, v razmišljanje.En: He moved closer, contemplating.Sl: Naprej po tržnici je Anže previdno zbiral, kar je potreboval.En: Further into the market, Anže carefully collected what he needed.Sl: Paprike, krompir, grozdje—vse je pazljivo pregledal.En: Peppers, potatoes, grapes—he inspected everything meticulously.Sl: Tomaž pa je odkrival sladkosti, se smejal z prodajalci, in užival v trenutku.En: Meanwhile, Tomaž was discovering sweets, laughing with vendors, and savoring the moment.Sl: Njegova sproščenost je vlekla Anžeta v nepoznano.En: His easygoing nature was drawing Anže into the unknown.Sl: Ko sta prišla do stojnice z vini, je Tomaž zvezdoločil posebno steklenico.En: When they reached a wine stall, Tomaž spotted a special bottle.Sl: "Tole bo paše k tvojemu Martinovu.En: "This will go with your Martinovo.Sl: Imajo nov, mladi cviček.En: They have a new, young cviček."Sl: "Anže se je namrščil.En: Anže frowned.Sl: Cviček ni bil poceni.En: Cviček wasn't cheap.Sl: Poleg tega ni bil na seznamu.En: Moreover, it wasn't on the list.Sl: Toda pogled na to strastno priporočilo Tomaža mu je dalo misliti.En: But seeing Tomaž's passionate recommendation made him think.Sl: Morda je vreden vsakega tolarja.En: Maybe it was worth every tolar.Sl: Morda je čas, da se malo odpre pravilom.En: Maybe it was time to loosen the rules a bit.Sl: Vdihnil je globoko in se odločil.En: He took a deep breath and decided.Sl: "Vzemi dve steklenici," je rekel prodajalcu, nasmehnivši se Tomažu.En: "Take two bottles," he told the vendor, smiling at Tomaž.Sl: "Enkrat je Martinovo.En: "It's Martinovo after all."Sl: "Tomaž je bil navdušen.En: Tomaž was thrilled.Sl: Njegova odkritost in zmožnost življenja v trenutku sta zadela cilj.En: His openness and ability to live in the moment had hit the mark.Sl: Anže je spoznal, da slavje in užitek nista vedno v skladu s strogimi pravili.En: Anže realized that celebration and enjoyment don't always align with strict rules.Sl: S polnimi torbami in lahkotnimi koraki sta zapustila tržnico.En: With bags full and steps light, they left the market.Sl: Anže je spoznal, da sta spontanost in veselje del lepote življenja.En: Anže realized that spontaneity and joy are part of life's beauty.Sl: In tako sta začela načrtovati veselo Martinovo slavje, pripravljeno z ljubeznijo in pravšnjo mero odstopanj od načrtov.En: And so they began to plan a joyful Martinovo celebration, prepared with love and just the right amount of deviation from the plans. Vocabulary Words:bustling: živahnaproduce: pridelkovmeticulous: natančenfeast: pojedinoinspect: pregledalsavoring: uživalenthusiasm: entuziazemcontemplating: razmišljanjespontaneity: spontanostjoyful: veselooffering: ponudbopurpose: namenomvendors: prodajalcideviation: odstopanjoccasionally: občasnorecommendation: priporočilocurated: zbiralloosen: odpreallegiance: prilagodljivostunceasing: neumornafreshly: svežemirth: veseljelenient: popustljivebliss: srečacompelling: prepričljivodynamics: dynamikafrowned: namrščilopenness: ...
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  • From Doubt to Determination: Tanja's Courageous Leap

    From Doubt to Determination: Tanja's Courageous Leap
    Nov 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Doubt to Determination: Tanja's Courageous Leap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-27-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Tanja je stala na robu poljskega bolnišničnega tabora, kjer so se jesenski listi nežno vrtinčili po zraku.En: Tanja stood at the edge of the field hospital camp, where autumn leaves gently swirled through the air.Sl: Počutila se je vznemirjeno in pripravljena na šolski izlet, ki ga je nestrpno pričakovala.En: She felt excited and ready for the school trip she had eagerly anticipated.Sl: Vse je kazalo na običajen dan, dokler se ni zgodilo neizogibno.En: Everything pointed to an ordinary day until the inevitable happened.Sl: Nejc, z njegovim odločnim korakom, je štel vse svoje sošolce.En: Nejc, with his determined step, was counting all his classmates.Sl: Matej je bil, kot vedno, nekoliko stran, raziskoval manj opazne dele tabora.En: Matej was, as always, somewhat apart, exploring the less noticeable parts of the camp.Sl: "Vsi vaši?En: "All yours?"Sl: " je veselo vprašal Matej Najca.En: Matej cheerfully asked Nejc.Sl: "Seveda.En: "Of course.Sl: Moramo biti previdni," je odgovoril Nejc in pokimal Tanji, ki je skrila občutek dvoma v sebi.En: We have to be careful," replied Nejc, nodding to Tanja, who hid a feeling of doubt within herself.Sl: Nato se je zgodilo.En: Then it happened.Sl: Glasen krik je prerezal zrak.En: A loud cry cut through the air.Sl: Na enem od pohodniških poti se je eden od učencev, Petra, spotaknil in padel.En: On one of the hiking paths, one of the students, Petra, tripped and fell.Sl: Vse se je hitro pomešalo v kaos.En: Everything quickly descended into chaos.Sl: Tanja je videla Paniko na obrazu svojih sošolcev.En: Tanja saw panic on her classmates' faces.Sl: "Moram pomagati," je pomislila.En: "I must help," she thought.Sl: Njeno srce je bilo težko, vendar je vedela, da je to njena priložnost.En: Her heart was heavy, but she knew this was her chance.Sl: "Pojdimo!En: "Let's go!Sl: Pomagajmo Petri!En: Let's help Petra!"Sl: " je klicala glasneje kot je kdaj prej govorila v življenju.En: she called out louder than she had ever spoken in her life.Sl: Njeni prijatelji so jo gledali z dvigom obrvi, a sledili njenim ukazom.En: Her friends looked at her with raised eyebrows but followed her commands.Sl: Vodila je Nejca in Mateja k Petri.En: She led Nejc and Matej to Petra.Sl: "Dobro, Nejc, preveri preostale.En: "Okay, Nejc, check on the others.Sl: Matej, prinesi vodo," je hitro razdelila zadolžitve.En: Matej, bring water," she quickly assigned tasks.Sl: V srcu je čutila strah, a tudi nenavadno samozavest.En: In her heart, she felt fear, but also an unusual confidence.Sl: Petra je bila prestrašena in sovražna, a Tanja jo je pomirila in ugotovila, da gre le za zvin.En: Petra was frightened and upset, but Tanja calmed her and found it was just a sprain.Sl: Svetlo oranžno neumno odejo jesenskih listov je segla do njihovih nog, ko so se vračali v tabor, z Nejcovo ekipo na čelu.En: The bright orange silly blanket of autumn leaves reached their feet as they returned to the camp, with Nejc's team in the lead.Sl: Matej je še vedno pripovedoval zgodbe o svojih avanturah, medtem ko se je Petra z nasmehom naslonila na Tanjino ramo.En: Matej was still recounting stories of his adventures while Petra, with a smile, leaned on Tanja's shoulder.Sl: Dan se je bližal koncu, in ko je sonce zašlo za horizont, so vsi vedeli, da se je Tanja dokazala.En: The day was nearing its end, and as the sun set behind the horizon, everyone knew that Tanja had proven herself.Sl: Končno se je počutila sprejeto in spoštovano s strani svojih sošolcev.En: She finally felt accepted and respected by her classmates.Sl: Njeni dvomi so se počasi razblinili kakor listi, ki so odplavali po vetru.En: Her doubts slowly dissipated like leaves floating away in the wind.Sl: Tiho je stala ob robu tabora, tokrat z dvignjeno glavo.En: She quietly stood at the edge of the camp, this time with her head held high.Sl: Spoznala je, da ima moč pomagati drugim, in da je sposobna voditi.En: She realized that she had the power to help others and that she was capable of leading.Sl: Vsi so se vrnili varno, in Tanji je bilo jasno, da ni le učenka, temveč tudi vodja.En: Everyone returned safely, and it was clear to Tanja that she was not just a student but also a leader.Sl: Jesensko polje se je prelilo v večerni mir, v Tanji pa je rastla novo najdena samozavest.En: The autumn field shifted into the evening calm, while a newfound confidence grew within Tanja. Vocabulary Words:edge: robfield: poljeswirled: vrtinčilianticipated: pričakovalainevitable: neizogibnodetermined: odločnimexploring: raziskovalnoticeable: opaznecareful: previdnidoubt: dvomacry: krikhiking paths: pohodniških potitripped: spotaknilchaos: kaospanic: panikochance: priložnostcommands: ukazomcheck: preveriassigned: razdelilaconfidence: ...
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    15 mins
  • Lessons from Triglav: Building Bonds Beyond the Mountain

    Lessons from Triglav: Building Bonds Beyond the Mountain
    Nov 26 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lessons from Triglav: Building Bonds Beyond the Mountain Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-26-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Triglavski narodni park je bil tih, a mogočen.En: Triglavski narodni park was silent, yet majestic.Sl: Gorski vrhovi so bili že obloženi s tanko plastjo snega, ki je žarel pod oblačnim nebom.En: The mountain peaks were already covered with a thin layer of snow, which glowed under the cloudy sky.Sl: Mateja in Aljoša sta se sprehajala po stezi, njuni koraki so bili odločni, toda previdni.En: Mateja and Aljoša walked along the path, their steps were determined, yet cautious.Sl: Mateja je hodila spredaj, njene izkušnje v gorah so bile očitne.En: Mateja walked in front, her mountain experience was evident.Sl: Njene oči so iskrile, ne zaradi mrzlega vetra, ampak zaradi bližine narave in odmika od vsakdana.En: Her eyes sparkled, not from the cold wind, but from the closeness of nature and the detachment from everyday life.Sl: Aljoša je bil navdušenec in začetnik v pohodništvu.En: Aljoša was an enthusiast and a beginner in hiking.Sl: Hotel je pokazati pogum, a je globoko v sebi želel predvsem graditi prijateljstvo z Matejo.En: He wanted to show courage, but deep down, he mostly wanted to build a friendship with Mateja.Sl: Za njim je škripelo listje pod težkimi čevlji. Ko se je vzpenjal, je občutil mešanico vznemirjenja in skrbi.En: Leaves crunched under his heavy boots as he ascended, feeling a mix of excitement and concern.Sl: "Mateja, misliš, da bomo danes uspeli do vrha?" je vprašal, njegov glas je bil poln upanja, a tudi rahlega dvoma.En: "Mateja, do you think we'll make it to the top today?" he asked, his voice full of hope, yet with a slight hint of doubt.Sl: "Vreme lahko preseneti, v gorah nič ni zagotovo," je odgovorila Mateja, njene oči so bile uprte v oblake, ki so postajali temnejši.En: "The weather can surprise us, nothing is certain in the mountains," Mateja answered, her eyes fixed on the clouds growing darker.Sl: Kmalu se je veter začel krepiti, in sneg je začel naletavati.En: Soon, the wind started to strengthen, and snow began to fall.Sl: Temperatura je hitro padla, in Aljoša je pričel čutiti mravljinčenje v prstih.En: The temperature dropped quickly, and Aljoša began to feel a tingling in his fingers.Sl: Pogledal je proti Mateji, ona pa je brez besed opazila njegovo nelagodje.En: He looked towards Mateja, and she noticed his discomfort without words.Sl: "Nekaj ni v redu?" je vprašala z rahlim zaskrbljenjem v glasu.En: "Is something wrong?" she asked with slight concern in her voice.Sl: "Moji prsti so čudni, ne morem jih več dobro premikati," je priznal Aljoša, njegov ponos pa se je nekoliko skrčil.En: "My fingers feel strange, I can't move them well anymore," admitted Aljoša, his pride slightly dwindled.Sl: Mateja je takoj vedela, da je to lahko znak omrzline.En: Mateja immediately knew this could be a sign of frostbite.Sl: Pred njunimi očmi so veličastni vrhovi Triglava zameglili zaradi zasneženega pršica.En: Before their eyes, the majestic peaks of Triglav blurred under the snowy flurry.Sl: Vedela je, da je njuna varnost na prvem mestu.En: She knew their safety was the priority.Sl: "Moramo se vrniti," je rekla odločno. "Zdaj ni čas za tveganje."En: "We have to turn back," she said decisively. "Now is not the time to take risks."Sl: Aljoša je nekaj trenutkov okleval, potem pa prikimal.En: Aljoša hesitated for a few moments, then nodded.Sl: Vedel je, da je njeno znanje edini kompas, ki ga imata v tem trenutku.En: He knew her knowledge was the only compass they had at that moment.Sl: Pot nazaj je bila naporna, snežne padavine so se stopnjevale.En: The way back was strenuous, with the snowfall intensifying.Sl: Mateja je skrbela za Aljošo, preverjala njegov vsake toliko časa, da ni omedleval od mraza.En: Mateja took care of Aljoša, checking on him from time to time to ensure he wasn't fainting from the cold.Sl: Čutil je njeno skrb in zavedal se je, da je njuna vez postala močnejša zaradi tega preizkušnje.En: He felt her care and realized that their bond had become stronger because of this ordeal.Sl: Ko sta dosegla bazo, je Mateja pomagala Aljoši poiskati zdravniško pomoč.En: When they reached the base, Mateja helped Aljoša get medical attention.Sl: Na srečo je bil to le rahlo omrzlina, a dovolj, da sta si oba obljubila, da bosta odslej bolj previdna.En: Fortunately, it was only a minor frostbite, but enough for both of them to promise to be more cautious in the future.Sl: "Drugič bova šla bolj pripravljena," je obljubil Aljoša, ko sta se poslovila pred ambulanto.En: "Next time we'll go more prepared," promised Aljoša as they said goodbye in front of the clinic.Sl: "Seveda, obljubim," je rekla Mateja, njen glas se je zmehčal, in v očeh ji je gorel nov plamen povezave.En: "Of course, I promise," said Mateja, her ...
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