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  Nature's Test: A Resilient Trek Through Triglavski Park 15.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Nature's Test: A Resilient Trek Through Triglavski Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-15-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Meglice so se spustile nad Triglavski narodni park, ko je Tanja stopila na pot.En: The mists descended over the Triglavski narodni park as Tanja stepped onto the trail.Sl: Jesensko listje je šuštelo pod njenimi čevlji.En: The autumn leaves rustled beneath her shoes.Sl: Njena modra jakna je živo stala proti rdečim in rumenim listom, ko se je ozrla k Mateju.En: Her blue jacket stood out vividly against the red and yellow leaves as she glanced at Matej.Sl: "Se počutiš pripravljene?En: "Are you feeling ready?"Sl: " ga je povprašala.En: she asked him.Sl: Matej je dvomljivo prikimal, saj je bilo to njegovo prvo resno pohodništvo.En: Matej nodded uncertainly, as this was his first serious hike.Sl: Triglavski narodni park je bil poln čarobnosti.En: The Triglavski narodni park was full of magic.Sl: Slapovi so se preko kamnitih prepadov spuščali kot srebrne zavese, svež gorski zrak pa je krepil duha.En: Waterfalls tumbled over rocky cliffs like silver curtains, and the fresh mountain air invigorated the spirit.Sl: Matej je bil navkljub svojega začetnega dvoma navdušen.En: Despite his initial doubts, Matej was thrilled.Sl: Tanja je, kot izkušena pohodnica, skrbno izbrala najboljšo in varno pot.En: Tanja, as an experienced hiker, carefully chose the best and safest path.Sl: Medtem ko sta opazovala veličastne vrhove Julijskih Alp, sta na poti srečala Anžeta.En: While observing the majestic peaks of the Julijske Alpe, they encountered Anže on the trail.Sl: Sedel je ob poti, z obrazom, razraščenim z zaskrbljenostjo in bolečino.En: He was sitting by the path, his face marked with worry and pain.Sl: Njegova noga je bila nerodno ovita v krvavo improvizirano obvezo.En: His leg was awkwardly wrapped in a bloody improvised bandage.Sl: "Potrebujem pomoč," je rekel s tresočim glasom.En: "I need help," he said with a trembling voice.Sl: Tanja je pokleknila in pogledala njegovo poškodbo.En: Tanja knelt and examined his injury.Sl: Prepoznala je resnost položaja.En: She recognized the seriousness of the situation.Sl: Mobilni signalov ni bilo prisotnih.En: There was no mobile signal available.Sl: "Moramo te spraviti do pomoči," je rekla.En: "We have to get you to help," she said.Sl: Matej je okleval, a z Tanjino odločnostjo ni bilo vrnitve.En: Matej hesitated, but with Tanja's determination, there was no turning back.Sl: Odločila sta se za daljšo, a manj znano pot, ki se je vila skozi predele parka, da bi našla pomoč hitreje.En: They decided on a longer, but lesser-known path that wound through the park's sections to find help faster.Sl: Na poti so videli jelena, ki je tiho opazoval njihovo potovanje.En: Along the way, they saw a deer watching their journey quietly.Sl: A nenadoma se je nebo stemnilo.En: But suddenly the sky darkened.Sl: Začel je pihati močan veter, grozeči oblaki so prinašali nevihto.En: A strong wind began to blow, and threatening clouds brought a storm.Sl: Dež je bil gost in hlapen, zato so hitro našli zavetišče pod velikim previsom.En: The rain was thick and chilly, so they quickly found shelter under a large overhang.Sl: "Tukaj bomo varni, dokler nevihta ne mine," je zagotovila Tanja, čeprav ji je srce razbijalo.En: "We...
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  Finding Courage at the Ljubljana Dragon Festival 15.09.2026 18min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Courage at the Ljubljana Dragon Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-15-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanski grad je žarel v toplih jesenskih barvah.En: Ljubljanski grad glowed in warm autumn colors.Sl: Praznik zmajev se je odvijal na grajskih tleh, in povsod je bilo začutiti energijo ljudi.En: The Praznik zmajev (Dragon Festival) was taking place on the castle grounds, and everywhere you could feel the energy of the people.Sl: Tržnica je kipela od tradicionalnih slovenskih obrtniških izdelkov.En: The market was brimming with traditional Slovenian crafts.Sl: Zrak je bil hladen, a oživljen z vonjem pečenega kostanja in smehom obiskovalcev.En: The air was cold but enlivened with the scent of roasted chestnuts and the laughter of visitors.Sl: Miha je stal pred stojnicami, obdan s čudovitimi lesenimi izdelki.En: Miha stood in front of the stalls, surrounded by beautiful wooden products.Sl: Njegove roke so bile vajene oblikovati les, a njegova srca je danes iskalo nekaj drugega.En: His hands were accustomed to shaping wood, but today his heart was searching for something else.Sl: V množici je opazil Katarino, ki je s svojim veselim smehom privabila ljudi kot mlada ptica jato.En: In the crowd, he noticed Katarina, whose cheerful laughter drew people like a young bird draws a flock.Sl: Miha je imel zanjo posebno mesto v srcu, a nikoli ni zbral poguma, da bi ji to povedal.En: Miha held a special place in his heart for her, but he never mustered the courage to tell her.Sl: Z vsakim korakom po tržnici se je Miha soočil z dvomom.En: With each step through the market, Miha confronted doubt.Sl: "Kaj, če ji ne bo všeč?En: "What if she doesn't like it?Sl: Kaj, če tega ne razume?En: What if she doesn't understand?"Sl: " si je šepetaje ponavljal.En: he whispered to himself.Sl: Tržnica je bila glasna, a v njegovih mislih je bil le šum negotovosti.En: The market was loud, but in his mind, there was only the noise of uncertainty.Sl: Leseni zmaji in okraski so viseli pred njim, vsak s svojo zgodbo.En: Wooden dragons and ornaments hung before him, each with its own story.Sl: Odločil se je pristopiti bližje Katarini.En: He decided to approach Katarina closer.Sl: Globoko je vdihnil in se ji približal.En: He took a deep breath and walked over to her.Sl: "Živjo, Katarina," je začel.En: "Hi, Katarina," he began.Sl: Njegov glas je bil miren, čeprav mu je srce razbijalo.En: His voice was calm, even though his heart was pounding.Sl: "Lepo te je videti tukaj.En: "It's nice to see you here."Sl: ""Oh, Miha!En: "Oh, Miha!Sl: Kako lepo te je videti," se je odzvala Katarina z nasmehom, ki bi lahko stalil tudi zimski sneg.En: It's so nice to see you," responded Katarina with a smile that could melt even winter snow.Sl: Bila je vesela in iskrena.En: She was cheerful and sincere.Sl: "Ljubljanski grad v jesni je res poseben, mar ne?En: "Ljubljanski grad in autumn is truly special, isn't it?"Sl: "Miha se je nasmehnil.En: Miha smiled.Sl: "Res je.En: "Indeed it is.Sl: Tukaj je toliko lepih kosov," je pokazal proti stojnici z lesenimi umetninami.En: There are so many beautiful pieces here," he pointed to the stall with wooden artworks.Sl: "Rad bi izbral nekaj posebnega.En: "I'd like to choose something special.
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  Finding Harmony at Blejski Lake: A Family Reunion Story 14.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Harmony at Blejski Lake: A Family Reunion Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-14-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal na obali Blejskega jezera in občudoval mirno gladino vode.En: Matej stood on the shore of Blejski Lake, admiring the calm surface of the water.Sl: V zraku je bil vonj po svežem poletnem vetru, ki mu je šepetal obljube naravnih lepot.En: The air was filled with the scent of a fresh summer breeze that whispered promises of natural beauty.Sl: Vedel je, zakaj je prišel sem.En: He knew why he had come here.Sl: Stran od družinske drame in bližje naravi, ki mu je ponujala tolažbo.En: Away from family drama and closer to nature that offered him solace.Sl: Za njim se je po poti sprehajala Tanja, njegova mlajša sestrična.En: Behind him, Tanja, his younger cousin, was strolling down the path.Sl: Njene oči so žarele od navdušenja, saj je ves teden načrtovala družinsko srečanje tukaj.En: Her eyes sparkled with excitement since she had been planning the family gathering here all week.Sl: "Matej!En: "Matej!"Sl: " je vzkliknila in pomahala, da naj pride bliže.En: she exclaimed, waving for him to come closer.Sl: "Živjo, Tanja," je pozdravil Matej, a bolj skozi stisnjene zobe in s pogledom usmerjenim proti cerkvi na otoku sredi jezera.En: "Hi, Tanja," Matej greeted, but more through clenched teeth and with his gaze directed toward the church on the island in the middle of the lake.Sl: "Danes bo zabavno.En: "Today will be fun.Sl: Imam kar nekaj iger za nas," je rekla Tanja in poskušala prepričati Mateja, naj se pridruži skupinskim aktivnostim.En: I have quite a few games for us," said Tanja, trying to persuade Matej to join the group activities.Sl: Matej je razmišljal o smaradni barvi jezera, o načinih, kako bi se lahko s kajakom odpeljal stran od množice, stran od vseh teh ljudi, ki so ga poznali.En: Matej was contemplating the emerald color of the lake, the ways he could paddle away with a kayak from the crowd, away from all these people who knew him.Sl: "Morda kasneje," je odvrnil in se pognal naprej, da bi pobegnil pogovorom.En: "Maybe later," he replied and hurried forward to escape the conversations.Sl: A Tanja ni popustila.En: But Tanja did not relent.Sl: Zelo si je želela popraviti družinske vezi.En: She was determined to mend family ties.Sl: Njena odločnost je bila očitna.En: Her determination was evident.Sl: Ko je videla Mateja, kako sedi na pomolu in z nogami maha nad vodo, mu je pristopila z novim predlogom.En: When she saw Matej sitting on the dock, swinging his legs over the water, she approached him with a new suggestion.Sl: "Kaj če bi se z veslačem odpravila na otok?En: "What if we took a rowboat to the island?Sl: Samo ti in jaz?En: Just you and me?"Sl: "Matej je okleval, a pogled na nádherno jezero in Tanjin iskren nasmeh sta ga prepričala.En: Matej hesitated, but the sight of the magnificent lake and Tanja's sincere smile convinced him.Sl: "Prav," je privolil.En: "Alright," he agreed.Sl: "A brez pogovorov o družinskih prepirih," je dodal s polovičnim nasmehom.En: "But no talking about family arguments," he added with a half-smile.Sl: Ko sta se v čolnu pomikala proti otoku, je vladala tišina, rahlo prekinjena z zvokom vode, ki je trkala ob lesene stranice.En: As they made their way towards the island in the boat, a silence prevailed,...
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  Campfire Lessons: The Hilarious Misadventure in Triglav 14.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Campfire Lessons: The Hilarious Misadventure in Triglav Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-14-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Triglavski narodni park je bil miren tega poznega poletnega popoldneva.En: The Triglavski narodni park was peaceful on this late summer afternoon.Sl: Svobodna duha Luko, Majo in Anžeta je vodila ljubezen do narave.En: The free spirits Luka, Maja, and Anže were guided by their love of nature.Sl: Luka, ki se je imel za izkušenega v preživetju v naravi, je imel poseben načrt.En: Luka, who considered himself experienced in wilderness survival, had a special plan.Sl: Hotel je narediti popolno čutaro čaja na taborniškem ognju.En: He wanted to make the perfect canteen of tea over a campfire.Sl: Tega dne se je znamenita slovenska mešanica zelišč zdela bolj kot izziv.En: On this day, the famous Slovenian herbal blend seemed more like a challenge.Sl: V daljavi so ptice prepevale, veter je nežno šepetal med listi, gore so se dvigale nad pokrajino.En: In the distance, birds sang, the wind gently whispered through the leaves, and the mountains rose above the landscape.Sl: Skupina se je ustavila na jasi ob majhnem, bistren potoku.En: The group stopped in a clearing by a small, clear stream.Sl: "Idealno mesto za čaj," je Luka navdušeno rekel.En: "The ideal spot for tea," Luka said enthusiastically.Sl: Anže in Maja sta gledala z rahlim skepticizmom, vendar sta se pustila prepričati.En: Anže and Maja watched with slight skepticism, but allowed themselves to be convinced.Sl: Luka je prva pripravila ogenj.En: Luka was the first to prepare the fire.Sl: Dodal je nekaj vej in vnetljivih suhih listov.En: He added some branches and flammable dry leaves.Sl: Plameni so se vzpenjali in Luka je ponosno rekel: "Ogenj je kot otrok, zahteva nežno roko."En: The flames rose, and Luka proudly said, "A fire is like a child, it requires a gentle hand."Sl: Maja in Anže sta pokimala, a Luka je po nesreči zložil preveč vej.En: Maja and Anže nodded, but Luka accidentally stacked too many branches.Sl: Dim se je začel gostiti.En: The smoke began to thicken.Sl: "Hej, Luka, mislim, da težaš z lesom," ga je opozoril Anže, a Luka se je nasmehnil: "Vse je del načrta."En: "Hey, Luka, I think you're overdoing it with the wood," Anže warned him, but Luka smiled: "It's all part of the plan."Sl: Njegova samozavest je rasla, a dim ni pojenjal; nasprotno, postal je kot steber sporočila.En: His confidence was growing, but the smoke didn't dissipate; on the contrary, it became like a pillar of signal.Sl: Ko so mimoidoči pohodniki opazili gost dim, so se naravno zaskrbljeni približali.En: When passing hikers noticed the thick smoke, they naturally approached, concerned.Sl: Luka je bil v zadregi pred neznanci.En: Luka was embarrassed in front of strangers.Sl: Njegova naloga čajanja se je središče pozornosti.En: His tea-making task became the center of attention.Sl: "Pogasi tisti ogenj!" je zavpil eden izmed njih, medtem ko je Luka hitro manevriral, da bi popravil situacijo.En: "Put out that fire!" shouted one of them, while Luka quickly maneuvered to fix the situation.Sl: "Mislili smo, da je to znak za pomoč," je odvrnil eden iz množice.En: "We thought it was a distress signal," replied one from the crowd.Sl: Luka je zardel in pojasnil nesporazum, a situacija je hitro postala humorna.En: Luka blushed and explained the...
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  Finding Clarity: A Journey of Friendship and Self-Discovery 13.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Clarity: A Journey of Friendship and Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-13-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Listje na drevesih se je počasi spreminjalo v tople odtenke rdeče, oranžne in rumene.En: The leaves on the trees were slowly turning into warm shades of red, orange, and yellow.Sl: Ob obali Blejskega jezera je bil miren jesenski dan, ki je bil popoln za pohodniški izlet treh prijateljev.En: By the shore of Blejsko jezero it was a calm autumn day, perfect for a hiking trip with three friends.Sl: Tadej je stal ob vodi in gledal otoček s cerkvijo na sredini jezera.En: Tadej stood by the water, looking at the little island with the church in the middle of the lake.Sl: Čutil je, da ga nekaj teži, a ni vedel, kako začeti pogovor.En: He felt burdened by something, but he didn't know how to start the conversation.Sl: Mateja in Anja sta se mu približali.En: Mateja and Anja approached him.Sl: "Poglej, kako čudovito je danes," je rekla Mateja, vedno polna energije.En: "Look how beautiful it is today," said Mateja, always full of energy.Sl: Tudi Anja se je nasmehnila in bolj tiho dodala: "Ja, res je.En: Anja smiled too and quietly added, "Yes, it really is."Sl: "Trio se je odpravil po poti ob jezeru, nato pa se povzpel v bližnji gozd.En: The trio set out along the path by the lake and then climbed into the nearby forest.Sl: Tadeju je srce utripalo hitreje.En: Tadej's heart was beating faster.Sl: Želel si je najti smisel in smer v svojem življenju, a ga je bilo strah, da ne bo našel pravih besed, da bi to delil.En: He wanted to find meaning and direction in his life but was afraid he wouldn't find the right words to share this.Sl: Oba njegova prijatelja sta mu bila zelo pomembna, vendar ga je Anja še posebej begala.En: Both of his friends meant a lot to him, but Anja especially confused him.Sl: Njena tišina mu je bila včasih v oporo, drugič pa se mu je zdelo, da ga postavlja pred ogledalo njegovih lastnih negotovosti.En: Her silence was sometimes a support for him, but other times it seemed to him as if it placed a mirror in front of his own insecurities.Sl: Na vrhu hriba, kjer so se ustavili, je bil pogled osupljiv.En: At the top of the hill where they stopped, the view was stunning.Sl: Blejsko jezero je kot dragulj lesketalo v sončnem zahodu.En: Blejsko jezero sparkled like a jewel in the sunset.Sl: Mateja se je smejala in metala listje v zrak.En: Mateja laughed and threw leaves into the air.Sl: "To je res čarobno," je rekla.En: "This is really magical," she said.Sl: Tadej je vzel globok vdih.En: Tadej took a deep breath.Sl: Srce mu je reklo, da je to pravi trenutek.En: His heart told him this was the right moment.Sl: "Veš, včasih se počutim, kot da se ne premikam nikamor v življenju," je končno rekel.En: "You know, sometimes I feel like I'm not moving anywhere in life," he finally said.Sl: Mateja ga je presenečeno pogledala, Anja pa mu je nežno stisnila roko.En: Mateja looked at him surprised, while Anja gently squeezed his hand.Sl: "To je razumljivo, vsi včasih dvomimo," je Mateja odgovorila s toplo, vzpodbudno noto, ki je pomagala Tadeju, da si je nekoliko oddahnil.En: "That's understandable, we all have doubts sometimes," Mateja replied with a warm, encouraging tone, which helped Tadej relax a bit.Sl: Anja pa je dodala: "Veš, Tadej, pomembno je, da veš, da nisi sam v tem.
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  Crossing Bridges: Finding Strength in Vulnerability 13.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Crossing Bridges: Finding Strength in Vulnerability Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-13-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Miha je stal na začetku Tromostovja v Ljubljani, kjer je veter nežno premikal jesensko listje, ki se je barvito lesketalo v sončni svetlobi.En: Miha stood at the beginning of the Tromostovje in Ljubljana, where the wind gently stirred the autumn leaves, which shimmered colorfully in the sunlight.Sl: Počutil se je ujeto, med množico ljudi, ki so hiteli čez most.En: He felt trapped among the crowd of people rushing across the bridge.Sl: Običajno bi bil miren, a danes ga je navdajala skrivna tesnoba.En: Usually, he remained calm, but today he was filled with a secret anxiety.Sl: Njegova glava se je vrtela.En: His head was spinning.Sl: "Globoko vdihni," si je Miha rekel tiho, da ga nihče ne bi slišal.En: "Take a deep breath," Miha told himself quietly enough that no one would hear.Sl: Kljubotoval je proti tokovom drugih sprehajalcev.En: He waded against the streams of other walkers.Sl: Pred sabo je videl Klaro, ki ga je čakala na drugi strani mostu.En: Ahead of him, he saw Klara, waiting for him on the other side of the bridge.Sl: Bila je nasmejana, lepa kot vedno.En: She was smiling, beautiful as always.Sl: Miha si je globoko želel priti do nje, a vsak korak je bil izziv.En: Miha deeply desired to reach her, but each step was a challenge.Sl: Miha je poskusil obdržati mirno zunanjost, čeprav se mu je srce razbijalo.En: Miha tried to maintain a calm exterior, even though his heart was pounding.Sl: Počasi se je premikal naprej, pogosto se ustavljal in se pretvarjal, da občuduje pogled na Ljubljanico, ki je pod mostom spokojno tekla.En: Slowly, he moved forward, frequently stopping and pretending to admire the view of the Ljubljanica, flowing peacefully beneath the bridge.Sl: Njegovi koraki so bili negotovi, kot da bi most plul pod njegovimi nogami.En: His steps were uncertain, as if the bridge was floating under his feet.Sl: Nenadoma je bila pred njim skupina turistov, ki so se ustavili sredi mosta in začeli slikati razgled.En: Suddenly, a group of tourists appeared before him, stopping in the middle of the bridge to take pictures of the view.Sl: Mihu je bilo neprijetno.En: Miha felt uncomfortable.Sl: Pritisnil se je k ograji, upajoč, da nihče ne opazi njegovega nemira.En: He pressed against the railing, hoping no one noticed his unease.Sl: Njegova vrtoglavica se je čez trenutek še poslabšala in zdelo se mu je, da se svet nagiba proti reki.En: His dizziness worsened for a moment, and it seemed as if the world was tipping toward the river.Sl: Takrat je do njega prišel Borut, ki je prav tisti trenutek prispel na most.En: At that moment, Borut, who had just arrived at the bridge, approached him.Sl: "Zdravo, Miha, ti je slabo?En: "Hello, Miha, are you feeling unwell?"Sl: " je vprašal z iskreno skrbjo.En: he asked with genuine concern.Sl: Miha je prvotno želel zavrniti pomoč, a pogled v Borutove prijazne oči mu je dal pogum priznati svojo slabost.En: Miha initially wanted to refuse help, but the look in Borut's kind eyes gave him the courage to admit his weakness.Sl: "Ja, malo mi je slabo," je končno priznal Miha, rahlo v zadregi.En: "Yes, I feel a bit unwell," Miha finally admitted, slightly embarrassed.Sl: "Naj te pospremim čez most," je predlagal Borut.En: "Let me accompany you...
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  Finding Joy and Marshmallows at the End of the World 12.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Joy and Marshmallows at the End of the World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-12-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pod hladnim jesenskim nebom jezero Bled počiva v tihi spokojnosti.En: Under the cold autumn sky, jezero Bled rests in quiet tranquility.Sl: Okolica je po apokalipsi pusta, a voda v jezeru še vedno zrcali zasnežene vrhove gora v daljavi.En: The surroundings are desolate after the apocalypse, yet the water in the lake still reflects the snow-capped mountain peaks in the distance.Sl: Medtem ko veter prenaša šum posušenih listov, trije prijatelji - Anže, Mateja in Jure - hodijo po kamnitih robovih proti zadnjemu delujočemu geotermalnemu izviru.En: As the wind carries the rustle of dried leaves, three friends - Anže, Mateja, and Jure - walk along the stony edges towards the last functioning geothermal spring.Sl: Upajo, da jim bo uspel lep večer.En: They hope for a pleasant evening.Sl: Anže, pogumen in pustolovski, vodi skupino.En: Anže, brave and adventurous, leads the group.Sl: Njegove oči opazujejo vplive apokalipse, a njegov um je zaskrbljen zaradi pomanjkanja sreče v tem svetu.En: His eyes observe the effects of the apocalypse, but his mind is worried about the lack of joy in this world.Sl: Danes, še posebej, želi ustvariti nepozaben trenutek z Matejo in Juretom.En: Today, especially, he wishes to create a memorable moment with Mateja and Jure.Sl: Želi fotografijo, ki bi ujela duh starih časov, medtem ko vsi trije pečejo penice.En: He wants a photograph that captures the spirit of old times while all three roast marshmallows.Sl: Ko dosežejo izvir, jih pozdravi znani zvok - gumenjakasti kvakanje robokacke, njihove neželene spremljevalke.En: When they reach the spring, they are greeted by a familiar sound - the rubbery quacking of robokacka, their unwanted companion.Sl: Ta rumena mehanska raca ima nalogo, da spravlja ob živce s svojo sarkastično težnjo po pojavljanju na vseh njihovih fotografijah.En: This yellow mechanical duck has a knack for getting on their nerves with its sarcastic tendency to appear in all their photos.Sl: Mateja, ki vedno najde sarkastičen komentar za vsako situacijo, ne more skrivati nasmeha, ko robokacka ponovno pokvari njihov kader.En: Mateja, who always finds a sarcastic comment for every situation, cannot hide her smile as robokacka once again ruins their shot.Sl: "Spet ona," zavzdihne, a v očeh se ji iskrice igrivost.En: "There she is again," she sighs, but her eyes glint with playfulness.Sl: "Bo, kar bo," veselo doda Jure, vedno pripravljen zasmejati težave v boljši luči.En: "What will be, will be," Jure cheerfully adds, always ready to laugh off problems in a better light.Sl: Njegovo smejanje prežene strah, ki ga pogosto čuti v teh neprijaznih časih.En: His laughter dispels the fear he often feels in these unkind times.Sl: Anže odločno razpostavi lesen kolec nad izvir, ignorira raco in pripravi penice.En: Anže resolutely sets up a wooden stake over the spring, ignoring the duck, and prepares the marshmallows.Sl: "Osredotočimo se," reče, premaga dvome in usmerja pozornost na nalogo, ki jih vse tri povezuje.En: "Let’s focus," he says, overcoming doubts and directing attention to the task that binds the three of them.Sl: Kmalu vse tri čakajo, da penice zlato porjavijo.En: Soon all three await the golden browning of the marshmallows.Sl: Robokacka kvakne v melodiji in nenadoma začne peti popačeno uspavanko, njeno pesem...
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  From Solitude to Solidarity: Unity at Bled Castle 12.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Solitude to Solidarity: Unity at Bled Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-12-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Tine je hodil po hladnih hodnikih gradu Bled.En: Tine walked through the cold corridors of Bled Castle.Sl: Jesenski veter je pihal skozi razpoke v stenah, odpihoval rjave liste in dvigoval prah.En: The autumn wind blew through cracks in the walls, sweeping away brown leaves and lifting dust.Sl: Vsak korak je odmeval v tišini, saj je grad že dolgo zapuščen.En: Each step echoed in the silence, as the castle had long been abandoned.Sl: Priskrbeto je nekaj vode in nekaj starih konzerv.En: He managed to gather some water and a few old cans.Sl: V iskanju varnosti je postal zelo previden do tujcev, vedno pripravljen za najhujše.En: In his search for safety, he became very cautious of strangers, always ready for the worst.Sl: Ko je vstopil v glavno sobo, je opazil Majo, ki je sklanjala nad zemljo in nekaj pisarila v beležko.En: When he entered the main room, he noticed Maja, who was bent over the ground, writing something in a notebook.Sl: Njeni dolgi, rjavi lasje so rahlo plapolali v prepihu.En: Her long, brown hair fluttered slightly in the draft.Sl: Pogledala ga je in se toplo nasmehnila.En: She looked at him and smiled warmly.Sl: "Živjo, sem Maja," je rekla.En: "Hello, I'm Maja," she said.Sl: "Mislim, da bi lahko pomagali drug drugemu.En: "I think we could help each other."Sl: "Tine je bil sprva sumničav.En: Tine was initially suspicious.Sl: "Zakaj si tukaj?En: "Why are you here?"Sl: " je vprašal.En: he asked.Sl: Maja je skomignila z rameni.En: Maja shrugged her shoulders.Sl: "Verjamem, da grad skriva zgodbe in vire.En: "I believe the castle holds stories and resources.Sl: Ampak najbolj potrebujemo prijatelje, Tine.En: But most of all, we need friends, Tine."Sl: "Tine ni bil prepričan, da lahko zaupa.En: Tine was not sure he could trust her.Sl: A Maja je bila vztrajna.En: But Maja was persistent.Sl: Z vsakim dnem sta skupaj raziskovala grad, delila obroke in celo nekaj smeha.En: Every day, they explored the castle together, sharing meals and even some laughter.Sl: Maja mu je pripovedovala o njenem prepričanju, da morajo ljudje zdaj bolj kot kdajkoli prej sodelovati.En: Maja told him about her belief that now more than ever, people need to cooperate.Sl: Nekega dne se jima je pridružil Luka.En: One day, Luka joined them.Sl: Bil je tih in zadržan, a Maja ga je povabila, da ostane.En: He was quiet and reserved, but Maja invited him to stay.Sl: Tine ni bil navdušen.En: Tine was not pleased.Sl: "Luka je vsiljivec," je rekel Maji, vendar je ona verjela, da jim lahko pomaga.En: "Luka is an intruder," he told Maja, but she believed he could help them.Sl: Ko se je nad gradom zgrnila huda nevihta, je vse postavila na preizkušnjo.En: When a severe storm gathered over the castle, everything was put to the test.Sl: Vihar je grozil, da bo odnesel ostanke njihovih najdenih zalog.En: The storm threatened to take away the remnants of their found supplies.Sl: V tej stiski je Tine spoznal, da ne more sam zaščititi vsega.En: In this crisis, Tine realized he couldn't protect everything by himself.Sl: Moral je zaupati.En: He had to trust.Sl: "Pojdimo skupaj," je rekel končno z...
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  Unplanned Moments: Discovering Spontaneity at Lake Bled 11.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unplanned Moments: Discovering Spontaneity at Lake Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-11-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Jutra pri jezeru Bled so vedno nekaj posebnega.En: Mornings by jezero Bled are always something special.Sl: Sončni žarki nežno prebujajo bleščavo površino vode, medtem ko se meglica leno ovija okoli dreves.En: The sun's rays gently awaken the shimmering surface of the water, while mist lazily wraps around the trees.Sl: Bled je kraj, kjer se zdi, da čas teče počasi in kjer življenjske preobremenitve izginejo.En: Bled is a place where time seems to flow slowly and where life's burdens disappear.Sl: Tam, na lesenem pomolu, je stal Matej.En: There, on a wooden pier, stood Matej.Sl: Pogled je usmeril v oddaljeni otoček, sam s svojimi mislimi.En: He gazed at the distant little island, alone with his thoughts.Sl: In ravno tedaj, ko si je želel le tišine, je za njegovim hrbtom zazvenel klik fotoaparata.En: And just then, when he wished for nothing but silence, the click of a camera sounded behind him.Sl: "Oh, oprosti," je rekla Nina z iskrivimi očmi in nasmeškom.En: "Oh, sorry," said Nina with sparkling eyes and a smile.Sl: "Iskala sem popoln posnetek, niso te želela zmotiti.En: "I was searching for the perfect shot, I didn't mean to disturb you."Sl: "Matej ji je odgovoril z blagim nasmehom.En: Matej responded with a gentle smile.Sl: "Tišina je včasih preglasna," je rekel.En: "Silence is sometimes too loud," he said.Sl: Nina je bila presenečena.En: Nina was surprised.Sl: Njen načrt dela je bil preprost: najti unikatne kaderje jezera, ki bi zajeli duh kraja.En: Her work plan was simple: find unique shots of the lake that would capture the spirit of the place.Sl: Vendar pa je bil Matej zanimiv dodatek k njenemu jutru.En: However, Matej was an interesting addition to her morning.Sl: "Jaz sem Nina, fotografinja," mu je ponudila roko.En: "I'm Nina, a photographer," she offered her hand.Sl: "Matej," je odvrnil in jo sprejel.En: "Matej," he replied and accepted it.Sl: "Sprehajaš se okoli jezera?En: "Are you walking around the lake?"Sl: " ga je vprašala navdušeno.En: she asked enthusiastically.Sl: Matej je omahoval.En: Matej hesitated.Sl: Rad je bil sam.En: He liked being alone.Sl: Ampak nekaj ga je pritegnilo k tej energični osebi.En: But something drew him to this energetic person.Sl: "Lahko se ti pridružim," je naposled sklenil.En: "I can join you," he finally decided.Sl: In tako sta skupaj hodila po poti ob jezeru, medtem ko jima je veter mršil lase in nosil vonj po borovih iglicah.En: And so they walked together along the path by the lake, while the wind tousled their hair and carried the scent of pine needles.Sl: Nina je ves čas iskala najboljše kotičke za fotografiranje, Matej pa ji je, sprva zadržano, občasno kaj povedal o svojem delu in življenju.En: Nina was constantly searching for the best corners for photography, and Matej, initially reserved, occasionally told her something about his work and life.Sl: Nenadoma so se oblaki zgrnili nad Bled in začelo je deževati.En: Suddenly, clouds gathered over Bled and it began to rain.Sl: Hitro sta poiskala zavetje pod majhnim paviljonom ob jezeru.En: They quickly sought shelter under a small pavilion by the lake.Sl: Skupaj sta stala tesno drug ob drugem, z...
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  First-Day Bravery: Luka's Leap into High School Friendships 11.09.2026 15min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: First-Day Bravery: Luka's Leap into High School Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-11-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Luka je stal na robu zlatega peska, kjer se je plaža srečevala z modro vodo.En: Luka stood on the edge of the golden sand, where the beach met the blue water.Sl: Sonce je sijalo močno, a prijetno, in veter je nežno pihal, nosil s seboj vonj po morju.En: The sun shone brightly yet pleasantly, and the wind blew gently, carrying the scent of the sea.Sl: Za njim je ležala šola, zgradba, ki je bila danes polna življenja, ko so se šolarji premikali po jesensko obarvanem dvorišču.En: Behind him was the school, a building full of life today, as the students moved across the autumn-colored courtyard.Sl: Luka je bil nemiren.En: Luka felt restless.Sl: Prvi dan srednje šole.En: The first day of high school.Sl: Njegovo srce je hitreje bilo, ko je opazoval sošolce.En: His heart beat faster as he observed his classmates.Sl: Nekateri so se smejali, nekateri govorili, vsi pa so že našli svoje majhne skupinice.En: Some were laughing, some talking, but all had already found their small groups.Sl: Luka si je želel najti prijatelje, pa vendar ga je bilo strah, da ga ne bi sprejeli.En: Luka wanted to find friends, but he was afraid of not being accepted.Sl: Bil je nekoliko sramežljiv in pogosto ni vedel, kako začeti pogovor.En: He was somewhat shy and often didn't know how to start a conversation.Sl: Odločil se je, da ne bo stal ob strani.En: He decided not to stand aside.Sl: V bližini je opazil skupino, ki se je zdela prijazna.En: Nearby, he noticed a group that seemed friendly.Sl: Z globokim vdihom je Luka naredil prvi korak proti njim.En: With a deep breath, Luka took the first step toward them.Sl: Srce mu je še bolj divje bilo.En: His heart beat even more wildly.Sl: "Živjo," je Luka stisnil iz sebe, ko se je približal.En: "Hi," Luka squeezed out as he approached.Sl: "Ali je tukaj prosto?"En: "Is there space here?"Sl: Ana, dekle s svetlimi lasmi in velikim nasmehom, je takoj odgovorila.En: Ana, a girl with light hair and a big smile, immediately replied.Sl: "Seveda! Pridi, sedi z nami."En: "Of course! Come, sit with us."Sl: Matej, ki je sedel zraven nje, se je nasmehnil in prikimal.En: Matej, who was sitting next to her, smiled and nodded.Sl: V skupini jih je bilo še nekaj, vsi so bili videti prijazni.En: There were a few more in the group, and they all looked friendly.Sl: Pogovor se je začel nekoliko nerodno, a počasi je tekel.En: The conversation started a bit awkwardly, but slowly it flowed.Sl: Luka je našel nekaj smešnih zgodb iz preteklosti in kmalu so se vsi smejali.En: Luka found a few funny stories from the past, and soon everyone was laughing.Sl: Ana mu je pripovedovala o svojih najljubših krajih v Sloveniji, Matej pa o svojih dogodivščinah na kolesu.En: Ana told him about her favorite places in Slovenia, and Matej about his cycling adventures.Sl: Luka s časom ni več čutil sramežljivosti.En: In time, Luka no longer felt shy.Sl: Ko se je šolski zvonec oglasil in je skupina vstala, da bi šli na malico, se je Luka počutil drugače.En: When the school bell rang and the group stood to go to lunch, Luka felt different.Sl: Bil je del nečesa.En: He was part of something.Sl: Sprejet.En: Accepted.Sl:...
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  Unveiling the Salted Legacy: A Journey Through Sečoveljske Soline 09.09.2026 15min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling the Salted Legacy: A Journey Through Sečoveljske Soline Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-09-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sončni žarki so se mehko odbijali od površine solin, medtem ko je lahkotni morski vetrič plesal med lesenimi potmi.En: The sun's rays softly reflected off the surface of the soline, while a gentle sea breeze danced among the wooden paths.Sl: Alenka, vedno polna energije, je vodila Mateja skozi park.En: Alenka, always full of energy, led Matej through the park.Sl: Njeni koraki so bili hitri, njen glas pa miren in topel.En: Her steps were quick, her voice calm and warm.Sl: "To je tisto, kjer se zgodba začne," je rekla Alenka z nasmehom, kazajoč na zapuščene solne bazene.En: "This is where the story begins," Alenka said with a smile, pointing to the abandoned salt basins.Sl: "Sol pridelujemo že stoletja.En: "We've been producing salt for centuries.Sl: Je del naše zgodovine.En: It's a part of our history."Sl: "Matej, očaran nad lepoto pokrajine, je želel najti darilo, ki bi ujelo to magijo.En: Matej, enchanted by the beauty of the landscape, wished to find a gift that would capture this magic.Sl: "Želim nekaj posebnega," je dejal.En: "I want something special," he said.Sl: "Nekaj, kar bo v Ljubljani občutilo duše obale.En: "Something that will let the soul of the coast be felt in Ljubljana."Sl: "Alenka je razumela njegovo željo.En: Alenka understood his desire.Sl: Vodila ga je do majhne trgovine, skrite med solnimi mostički.En: She led him to a small shop, hidden among the salt bridges.Sl: Notranjost trgovine je bila polna pisanih vrečk soli, stekleničk z eteričnimi olji in ročno izdelanih spominkov.En: The interior of the shop was full of colorful bags of salt, bottles of essential oils, and handmade souvenirs.Sl: Kljub preprostosti so bili ti izdelki polni pomena.En: Despite their simplicity, these products were full of meaning.Sl: Alenka je pričela razlagati.En: Alenka began to explain.Sl: "Fleur de sel je ena izmed najbolj cenjenih solnih produktov," je rekla, držijoč v roki majhen stekleniček.En: "Fleur de sel is one of the most esteemed salt products," she said, holding a small bottle in her hand.Sl: "Ročno jo pobiramo ob posebnih pogojih.En: "We handpick it under special conditions.Sl: Je resnično darilo morja.En: It is truly a gift from the sea."Sl: "Matej je bil navdušen, vendar tudi malo zmeden.En: Matej was excited but also a little confused.Sl: Toliko možnosti!En: So many options!Sl: A Alenkina strast in znanje sta ga prepričala.En: But Alenka's passion and knowledge convinced him.Sl: Namesto da bi se izgubil v množici, je sledil njenemu nasvetu.En: Instead of getting lost in the crowd, he followed her advice.Sl: Po nekaj premišljevanja je Matej izbral stekleničko fleur de sel, lepo zavito v ročno izdelano embalažo.En: After some consideration, Matej chose a bottle of fleur de sel, beautifully wrapped in handmade packaging.Sl: Njegove skrbi glede avtentičnosti so izginile.En: His worries about authenticity disappeared.Sl: Naučil se je vrednosti soli in njenega mesta v lokalni tradiciji.En: He learned the value of salt and its place in local tradition.Sl: Ko se je sonce začelo spuščati proti obzorju, se je Matej zahvalil Alenki.En: As the sun began to set toward the horizon, Matej thanked...
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  Chasing Treasure: The Unexpected Adventure in Piran 09.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Chasing Treasure: The Unexpected Adventure in Piran Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-09-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Tadej je stal na obali Pirana, medtem ko so se valovi nežno razbijali ob skale.En: Tadej stood on the shore of Piran, as the waves gently crashed against the rocks.Sl: Bil je zadnji dan poletja in sonce je še sijalo, a zrak je že nosil vonj jeseni.En: It was the last day of summer, and the sun was still shining, but the air already carried the scent of autumn.Sl: Danes je bil poseben dan.En: Today was a special day.Sl: Dan, ko se bo izkazalo, kdo bo zmagal na lokalnem lovu na zaklad.En: The day when it would be revealed who would win the local treasure hunt.Sl: Tadej je bil odločen zmagati.En: Tadej was determined to win.Sl: Grand Prix je bil večerja v najdražji morski restavraciji v mestu.En: The Grand Prize was a dinner at the most expensive seafood restaurant in town.Sl: Metka, Tadejeva najboljša prijateljica, je stala ob njem.En: Metka, Tadej's best friend, stood beside him.Sl: "Se spomniš, da je pomembno sodelovanje?En: "Remember that cooperation is important?"Sl: " ga je opomnila s toplim nasmehom.En: she reminded him with a warm smile.Sl: Luka, njun tihi prijatelj, je z mislimi še vedno plaval v svojem svetu, opazujoč galebe, ki so krožili nad njimi.En: Luka, their quiet friend, was still lost in his own thoughts, watching the seagulls circling above them.Sl: Vsi trije so sledili zemljevidu, ki jih je vodil čez živahno obalno promenado, mimo turistov, mavričnih senčnikov in jadrnic, ki so plavale na obzorju.En: The three of them followed the map that led them across the lively coastal promenade, past tourists, colorful umbrellas, and sailboats floating on the horizon.Sl: Bili so le še korak stran od naslednjega namiga.En: They were just a step away from the next clue.Sl: Toda takrat se je zgodilo nepričakovano.En: But then, something unexpected happened.Sl: Galeb je priletel z neba in zgrabil ključni dokaz iz Tadejevih rok ter odletel proti morju.En: A seagull swooped down from the sky and snatched the key piece of evidence from Tadej's hands, flying toward the sea.Sl: "Ne morem verjeti!En: "I can't believe it!"Sl: " je Tadej zakričal.En: Tadej shouted.Sl: Bil je zmeden in začel teči po promenadi.En: He was confused and started running along the promenade.Sl: "Moramo ga dobiti nazaj!En: "We have to get it back!"Sl: "Metka in Luka sta oklevala, a jima ni preostalo drugega, kot da sledita Tadeju.En: Metka and Luka hesitated but had no choice but to follow Tadej.Sl: Lovili so galeba po celotni obali, ob skoraj komičnih prizorih, kjer so mimoidoči ploskali in se smejali.En: They chased the seagull along the entire coast, in nearly comical scenes where passersby clapped and laughed.Sl: Na koncu so dosegli rob pomola, kjer je galeb pristal.En: In the end, they reached the edge of the pier where the seagull landed.Sl: Zbral se je množica gledalcev, ki jih je opazovala.En: A crowd of onlookers had gathered to watch them.Sl: Tadejev adrenalin je bil na vrhuncu, vendar ni vedel, kako nadaljevati, ne da bi pregnal ptico.En: Tadej's adrenaline was at its peak, but he didn’t know how to proceed without scaring the bird away.Sl: Luka, ki je do tedaj molčal, je imel nenavadno idejo.En: Luka, who had been silent until then, had an unusual...
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  Autumn Awakening in Ljubljana: Mateja's Journey of Self-Discovery 08.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn Awakening in Ljubljana: Mateja's Journey of Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-08-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Mateja je sedela za veliko leseno mizo v Mestni knjižnici v Ljubljani.En: Mateja sat at the large wooden table in the Mestna knjižnica in Ljubljana.Sl: Vonj po starih knjigah jo je pomirjal.En: The scent of old books calmed her.Sl: Zunaj so jesenski listi plesali v vetru in metali sence na tla knjižnice.En: Outside, autumn leaves danced in the wind and cast shadows on the library floor.Sl: To je bil njen najljubši kraj, njen pobeg pred svetom.En: This was her favorite place, her escape from the world.Sl: Vsako sredo sta se ji pridružila tudi Jure in Zala.En: Every Wednesday, Jure and Zala joined her.Sl: Skupaj so prebirali knjige ter se pogovarjali o najrazličnejših temah.En: Together, they read books and talked about various topics.Sl: Mateja je oboževala te trenutke, a v srcu je čutila težo pričakovanj.En: Mateja loved these moments, but in her heart, she felt the weight of expectations.Sl: Njeni starši so se pred letom dni preselili v tujino zaradi dela, ona pa je ostala pri babici.En: Her parents had moved abroad for work a year ago, and she stayed with her grandmother.Sl: Občutila je pritisk, da mora biti odlična v šoli in hkrati pomagati babici doma.En: She felt the pressure to excel in school while also helping her grandmother at home.Sl: "Mateja, o čem razmišljaš?" vpraša Zala, ko je opazila, da je Mateja zamišljena.En: "Mateja, what are you thinking about?" asked Zala when she noticed Mateja was lost in thought.Sl: Jure je utihnil, toda njegovo radovedno oko se ni premaknilo.En: Jure fell silent, but his curious eye remained fixed.Sl: "Ah, nič posebnega," je hitro odgovorila Mateja.En: "Oh, nothing special," Mateja quickly replied.Sl: Ni želela, da bi prijatelja skrbela zaradi njenih težav.En: She didn't want her friends to worry about her troubles.Sl: Vedno je bila tista, ki posluša in pomaga, ne tista, ki potrebuje pomoč.En: She had always been the one who listened and helped, not the one who needed help.Sl: Toda tisti dan, v prijetno tihoti knjižnice, je v njej nekaj kliknilo.En: But that day, in the pleasant quiet of the library, something clicked inside her.Sl: Njen pogled se je srečal z Juretovim, v njegovih očeh je bila sočutje, ki ga ni mogla prezreti.En: Her gaze met Jure's, and in his eyes there was compassion she couldn't ignore.Sl: Odločila se je.En: She made a decision.Sl: "Pravzaprav...," je začela Mateja in globoko vdihnila, "se včasih počutim preobremenjeno.En: "Actually...," Mateja began and took a deep breath, "I sometimes feel overwhelmed.Sl: Moji starši od mene pričakujejo veliko, in čeprav jih ne zamerim, je včasih to veliko breme."En: My parents expect a lot from me, and even though I don't blame them, it's sometimes too much."Sl: Zala in Jure sta jo pozorno poslušala.En: Zala and Jure listened intently.Sl: Njune oči so izražale podporo in razumevanje.En: Their eyes expressed support and understanding.Sl: "Zakaj nam nisi prej povedala?" vpraša Jure nežno.En: "Why didn't you tell us sooner?" asked Jure gently.Sl: "Bala sem se," prizna Mateja. "Nisem želela, da bi me videla kot šibko."En: "I was afraid," Mateja admitted. "I didn't want you to see me as weak."Sl: "Mateja, vsi kdaj potrebujemo...
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  Autumn Currents: Mateja's Journey to Joyful Rowing 07.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn Currents: Mateja's Journey to Joyful Rowing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-07-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Meglice so se dvigovale nad Blejskim jezerom, listje kostanjev in bukev okoli jezera pa je sijalo v odtenkih zlata in rdeče.En: The mists rose above Blejsko jezero, and the leaves of the chestnut and beech trees around the lake shone in shades of gold and red.Sl: Jesen je objela pokrajino, ko je Mateja z nasmehom stopila na pomol.En: Autumn had embraced the landscape as Mateja stepped onto the pier with a smile.Sl: Čakala jo je pomembna tekma.En: A crucial race awaited her.Sl: "Želim zmagati," je rekla sama sebi.En: "I want to win," she said to herself.Sl: Rok je že vlekel čoln iz vode.En: Rok was already pulling the boat out of the water.Sl: "Mateja, živjo!En: "Mateja, hello!Sl: Komaj čakam na tekmo.En: I can't wait for the race.Sl: Čudovit dan za veslanje, kajne?En: A beautiful day for rowing, isn't it?"Sl: " je prijazno rekel.En: he kindly said.Sl: Mateja je prikimala, vendar je bila osredotočena na svoj cilj.En: Mateja nodded, but she was focused on her goal.Sl: Gregor, njen trener, se je približal in poudaril: "Mateja, danes smo tukaj za zmago.En: Gregor, her coach, approached and emphasized, "Mateja, today we are here to win.Sl: Dam ti vse, kar potrebuješ za uspeh.En: I will give you everything you need for success.Sl: Osredotoči se!En: Focus!"Sl: " Njegove besede so bile vedno tehtne.En: His words were always weighty.Sl: Mateja ga je spoštovala, a v njej je naraščala napetost.En: Mateja respected him, but tension was rising within her.Sl: Ko so se vsi veslači postavili na start, so oblaki nežno prekrivali sonce in naredili dan še bolj prijeten.En: As all the rowers lined up at the start, the clouds gently covered the sun, making the day even more pleasant.Sl: Zrak je vonjal po jeseni in svežini jezera.En: The air smelled of autumn and the freshness of the lake.Sl: Začelo se je.En: It began.Sl: Matejina tekmovalnost je stopnjevala tempo.En: Mateja's competitiveness picked up the pace.Sl: Njena ladja je drsela čez gladko površino.En: Her boat glided over the smooth surface.Sl: Rok je veslal ob njej.En: Rok rowed beside her.Sl: Kljub svojemu tempu je z lahkoto držal korak.En: Despite her pace, he effortlessly kept up.Sl: Medtem je opazovala spreminjajoče se barve dreves, ki so se odsevale v vodi.En: Meanwhile, she observed the changing colors of the trees reflected in the water.Sl: Njeno srce je hitreje bilo.En: Her heart beat faster.Sl: Pomislila je na besede Roka in njegovega sproščenega pristopa.En: She thought of Rok's words and his relaxed approach.Sl: Prišla je do trenutka, ko je čutila, da je njena moč na meji.En: She reached the moment when she felt her strength was at its limit.Sl: Tesno je bila ob drugi ladji.En: She was close to another boat.Sl: Gregorjeva pričakovanja so ji odmevala v glavi.En: Gregor's expectations echoed in her head.Sl: Odločila se je.En: She decided.Sl: Raje kot da bi pritiskala do skrajnosti, je Mateja začela uživati v veslanju – občutila je povezavo s čolnom, z vodo in trenutkom.En: Instead of pushing to the extreme, Mateja began to enjoy rowing – she felt a connection with the boat, the...
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  Braving Autumn's Fair: A Tale of History and New Friendships 07.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Braving Autumn's Fair: A Tale of History and New Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-07-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V Ljubljani je bil lep jesenski dan.En: In Ljubljana, it was a beautiful autumn day.Sl: Ljudi so vlekli proti gradu, kjer je potekal srednjeveški sejem.En: People were drawn towards the castle, where a medieval fair was taking place.Sl: Zrak je bil hladen, dišal je po pečenih jabolkih in kuhanem vinu.En: The air was cool, scented with baked apples and mulled wine.Sl: Po tleh so ležali šelesteči rumeni listi, ki so se lesketali v sončni svetlobi.En: Crunchy yellow leaves lay on the ground, shimmering in the sunlight.Sl: Grad je bil poln pisane gneče, povsod so bili šotori in stojnice.En: The castle was full of a colorful crowd, with tents and stalls everywhere.Sl: Vzdušje je bilo živahno, zvenelo je srednjeveško glasbo in meče so se križali v bojevalnem kotu.En: The atmosphere was lively, with medieval music resounding and swords crossing in a battle corner.Sl: Mladi zgodovinski navdušenec Matevž je hodil med množico.En: The young history enthusiast Matevž walked among the crowd.Sl: Bil je zamišljen in raje je opazoval.En: He was deep in thought and preferred to observe.Sl: Imel je sramežljivo naravo, težko je sklepal nova poznanstva.En: He had a shy nature and found it hard to make new acquaintances.Sl: A rad je imel zgodovino, še posebej ko jo je lahko doživel tukaj, na gradu.En: But he loved history, especially when he could experience it here at the castle.Sl: Hodil je mimo stojnic z rokodelci, vsi so bili oblečeni v srednjeveška oblačila.En: He walked past stalls with artisans, all dressed in medieval clothes.Sl: Zanimala ga je vsaka podrobnost, a si ni upal približati.En: Every detail intrigued him, but he didn’t dare approach.Sl: Medtem je Tjaša stala za svojo stojnico.En: Meanwhile, Tjaša was standing behind her stall.Sl: Na njej so bili razstavljeni izdelki iz keramike in obarvani trakovi.En: It displayed ceramic products and colorful ribbons.Sl: Sijala je od energije, ljudem je z nasmehom razlagala zgodovino obrti.En: She radiated energy, explaining the history of the craft to people with a smile.Sl: Bila je vesela, ko so jo obiskovalci spraševali o njenih delih.En: She was delighted when visitors asked about her work.Sl: Njeno veselje je bilo nalezljivo, a nenehno je bila zaposlena.En: Her joy was infectious, but she was constantly busy.Sl: Matevž je nekajkrat šel mimo Tjašine stojnice.En: Matevž passed by Tjaša's stall several times.Sl: Privlačila ga je njena strastno pripovedovanje.En: He was drawn to her passionate storytelling.Sl: Čutil je, da bi lahko z njo govoril o stvareh, ki so ga zanimale.En: He felt he could talk to her about things that interested him.Sl: A vedno znova ga je ustavil strah pred zavrnitvijo.En: But again and again, he was stopped by the fear of rejection.Sl: Stal je na robu, opazujoč, z upanjem v srcu.En: He stood at the edge, observing, with hope in his heart.Sl: Končal je krog po tržnici in se spet vrnil k Tjaši.En: He completed a round of the market and returned to Tjaša.Sl: Tokrat je globoko vdihnil in zbral pogum.En: This time, he took a deep breath and gathered courage.Sl: "Povej mi kaj o teh trakcih," je tiho spregovoril.En: "Tell me about these ribbons," he...
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  Hidden Histories: Discovering Slovenia's Secret Past 06.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Hidden Histories: Discovering Slovenia's Secret Past Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-06-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sončni žarki so mehčali mestne ulice in zrak je bil topel, ko so Matjaž, Klára in Špela stopali proti Narodnemu muzeju novejše zgodovine v Ljubljani.En: Sunbeams softened the city streets, and the air was warm as Matjaž, Klára, and Špela walked towards the National Museum of Contemporary History in Ljubljana.Sl: Bilo je pozno poletje, čas šolskih izletov.En: It was late summer, the time for school trips.Sl: Matjaž je nosil rdeči nahrbtnik in bil poln pričakovanja.En: Matjaž was carrying a red backpack and was full of anticipation.Sl: Ljubil je zgodovino.En: He loved history.Sl: Klára je skakljala ob njem, polna energije in idej za zabavne prigrizke po izletu.En: Klára was skipping alongside him, full of energy and ideas for fun snacks after the trip.Sl: Špela je kot vedno držala seznam in skrbela, da je skupina ostala skupaj.En: Špela, as always, held the itinerary and ensured the group stayed together.Sl: Muzej je stal na robu parka, njegovo pročelje je bilo mogočno in zgodovinsko.En: The museum stood on the edge of a park, its facade majestic and historical.Sl: Ko so vstopili, jih je pozdravil vonj lesa in starih knjig.En: As they entered, the scent of wood and old books welcomed them.Sl: Hodniki so bili polni svetlobe in prijetnih ogledov, na stenah so viseli posterji slavnih dogodkov iz zgodovine Slovenije.En: The corridors were full of light and pleasant exhibitions, with posters of famous events in the history of Slovenia hanging on the walls.Sl: "Okej, gremo po urniku!En: "Okay, let's stick to the schedule!"Sl: " je povela Špela z odločnim glasom.En: declared Špela with a determined voice.Sl: Matjaž je previdno opazoval vsako razstavo, iščoč nekaj posebnega.En: Matjaž carefully observed each exhibit, searching for something special.Sl: Iskal je tisto eno zgodbo, tisto eno artefakt.En: He was looking for that one story, that one artifact.Sl: Vsi eksponati so bili zanimivi, a nič mu ni vzelo sape.En: All the exhibits were interesting, but none took his breath away.Sl: Klára je medtem nagajivo predlagala, da poiščejo skrito sobo z zakladi.En: Meanwhile, Klára mischievously suggested that they find a hidden room of treasures.Sl: Matjaž je komaj poslušal, saj je bil globoko zatopljen v vitrino s starinskimi listinami.En: Matjaž barely listened, as he was deeply engrossed in a display case of antique documents.Sl: Po uri vodenega ogleda se Matjaž ni mogel upreti.En: After an hour of guided touring, Matjaž couldn't resist the urge.Sl: Odločil se je, da mora najti nekaj na svojem.En: He decided he had to find something on his own.Sl: Spotoma je rekel Špeli, naj ne skrbi, da se bo kmalu vrnil, in se odpravil po eni od manj znanih poti skozi galerijo.En: Along the way, he told Špela not to worry, that he would be back soon, and set off down one of the lesser-known paths through the gallery.Sl: Kmalu je naletel na manj opazen prostor na koncu hodnika.En: Soon he came across a less noticeable area at the end of the corridor.Sl: Tam je našel razstavo o malo znanem gibanju odpora med drugo svetovno vojno.En: There, he found an exhibit about a little-known resistance movement during World War II.Sl: Z zanimanjem je prebiral opise in si ogledoval predmete, ki so pričali o pogumu...
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  Unexpected Companions: A Cave Adventure with Borut and Friends 06.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unexpected Companions: A Cave Adventure with Borut and Friends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-06-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Borut, Neža in Anže so stali pred vhodom v Postojnsko jamo.En: Borut, Neža, and Anže stood in front of the entrance to Postojnska jama.Sl: Sonce je sijalo skozi listje, ker je bilo pozno poletje.En: The sun was shining through the leaves, as it was late summer.Sl: V zraku je še vedno dišalo po toplem dnevu.En: The air still carried the scent of a warm day.Sl: Neža, vodja skupine, je bila polna energije: "Pojdimo, prijatelji!En: Neža, the leader of the group, was full of energy: "Let's go, friends!Sl: Jama čaka!En: The cave awaits!"Sl: "Vstopili so v hladno in vlažno jamo.En: They entered the cold and damp cave.Sl: Eho njihovih korakov se je odbijal od sten.En: The echo of their footsteps bounced off the walls.Sl: Borut je z občudovanjem pogledoval okoli, občudoval naravne oblike kamnin.En: Borut looked around with admiration, marveling at the natural shapes of the rocks.Sl: "Poglejte!En: "Look!Sl: Tukaj je stalagmit!En: There's a stalagmite!"Sl: " je kazal s prstom, željan navdušenja.En: he pointed with his finger, eager with excitement.Sl: Medtem ko je vodnik razlagal o zgodovini jame, je Anže malo zaostajal, previden kot vedno, preverjal je vsak svoj korak.En: While the guide explained the history of the cave, Anže lagged slightly behind, cautious as always, checking each step.Sl: Vsi so tiho poslušali zgodbo o nastanku jamskih prostorov.En: They all listened quietly to the story of the formation of the cave chambers.Sl: Nenadoma se je zgodilo nekaj nepričakovanega.En: Suddenly, something unexpected happened.Sl: Majhen netopir, ki je očitno izgubil orientacijo, je priletel in pristal na Borutovi glavi.En: A small bat, apparently disoriented, flew in and landed on Borut's head.Sl: Vsi so osuplo obstali za trenutek.En: They all stood stunned for a moment.Sl: Neža je zadrževala smeh, Anže pa je stal s široko odprtimi očmi.En: Neža held back her laughter, while Anže stood with wide-open eyes.Sl: Borut je najprej obstal, a hitro je dojel, da je to trenutek, ko lahko pokaže pogum.En: Borut paused at first, but he quickly realized that this was a moment he could show bravery.Sl: "Oho!En: "Oh ho!Sl: Gospod Netopir, ste moj novi klobuk?En: Mr.Sl: " je rekel z nagajivim nasmeškom in narejeno ledenim glasom.En: Bat, are you my new hat?"Sl: Neža se je zasmejala, Anže pa se je takoj sprostil in se pridružil smehu.En: he said with a playful grin and a mock icy tone.Sl: Vodnik je previdno stopil do Boruta, se izogibal nenadnih gibov in nežno odstranil netopirja.En: Neža laughed, and Anže immediately relaxed and joined in the laughter.Sl: "Netopirji so stalni prebivalci jame, a redko nas obiščejo tako blizu," je rekel z nasmehom.En: The guide cautiously approached Borut, avoiding sudden movements, and gently removed the bat.Sl: Borut je zmagoslavno pogledal svoje prijatelje.En: "Bats are regular residents of the cave, but rarely do they visit us so closely," he said with a smile.Sl: Čeprav je sprva zavladala zmeda, je hitro prešel v šalo in zabavo.En: Borut looked triumphantly at his friends.Sl: “No, to sem načrtoval!En: Although confusion initially reigned, it quickly turned into a...
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  Luka's Choice: A Single Vote to Ignite Change 05.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Luka's Choice: A Single Vote to Ignite Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-05-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Jesen je bila v polnem teku.En: Autumn was in full swing.Sl: V Ljubljani so listi dreves žareli v odtenkih rdeče in zlato-rumene barve.En: In Ljubljana, the leaves of the trees glowed in shades of red and golden-yellow.Sl: Luka je te barve občudoval, ko se je odpravljal proti volilnemu centru.En: Luka admired these colors as he headed toward the voting center.Sl: Bil je premišljen fant, ki ga je skrbelo za okolje.En: He was a thoughtful young man concerned about the environment.Sl: Rad je imel naravo, zato je pri vsaki odločitvi razmišljal, kako bo ta vplivala na svet okoli njega.En: He loved nature, so he considered how each decision would impact the world around him.Sl: Tisti dan je bil še posebej pomemben.En: That day was especially important.Sl: Volitve.En: Elections.Sl: Luka je želel izbrati kandidata, ki bi zagovarjal okolju prijazne politike.En: Luka wanted to choose a candidate who would advocate for environmentally friendly policies.Sl: Vendar je bil zmeden zaradi številnih mnenj, ki so krožila med ljudmi.En: However, he was confused by the numerous opinions circulating among people.Sl: Njegova skupnost je bila skeptična do volilnega sistema.En: His community was skeptical of the electoral system.Sl: Pogosto so govorili, da je en glas brez pomena.En: They often said that one vote was meaningless.Sl: Luka je želel verjeti, da lahko njegov glas spremeni stvari, vendar se je spraševal, kako.En: Luka wanted to believe that his vote could make a difference, but he wondered how.Sl: Preden je krene proti volilnemu centru, Luka obišče lokalno tržnico.En: Before heading to the voting center, Luka visited the local market.Sl: Tja ga je povabila Maja, njegova prijateljica, ki jo je spoznal pri enem izmed okoljskih projektov.En: He was invited there by Maja, his friend whom he had met during one of the environmental projects.Sl: Na tržnici so prodajali jabolka, buče in druge jesenske pridelke.En: At the market, they were selling apples, pumpkins, and other autumn produce.Sl: "Kupuj lokalno, misli globalno," je vedno govorila Maja.En: "Buy local, think global," Maja always said.Sl: To je bil njen moto.En: That was her motto.Sl: Na tržnici je Luka srečal Anžeta.En: At the market, Luka met Anže.Sl: Anže je bil optimist, vedno je verjel v moč posameznika.En: Anže was an optimist who always believed in the power of the individual.Sl: "Veš Luka, vsak glas šteje," mu je rekel Anže, medtem ko sta si ogledovala ekološko pridelana jabolka.En: "You know, Luka, every vote counts," he told Luka, while they browsed organically grown apples.Sl: Luka je cenil Anžetovo pozitiven pristop in se začel počutiti nekoliko bolj odločno.En: Luka appreciated Anže's positive approach and began to feel somewhat more determined.Sl: Medtem ko je hodil proti volilnemu centru, so ga misli o prihodnosti vodile k pogovorom, ki jih je imel tisti dan.En: As he walked toward the voting center, thoughts about the future led him to reflect on the conversations he had had that day.Sl: "Kaj res pomeni moj glas?En: "What does my vote really mean?"Sl: " se je spraševal.En: he wondered.Sl: Ko je vstopil v volilni center, ga je pozdravilo živahno vzdušje.En: When he...
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  Anže's First Vote: A Step Towards Change in Ljubljana 05.09.2026 15min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Anže's First Vote: A Step Towards Change in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-05-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana je bila ovita v prijeten vonj poznega poletja.En: Ljubljana was wrapped in the pleasant scent of late summer.Sl: Listje je počasi rumenelo, zrak pa je bil še vedno topel.En: The leaves were slowly turning yellow, but the air was still warm.Sl: Dan je bil pomemben.En: The day was important.Sl: Volilni dan.En: Election day.Sl: Skupnostni center v središču mesta je bil poln ljudi.En: The community center in the heart of the city was full of people.Sl: Stari in mladi so stali v vrsti, nekateri so živahno klepetali o pomembnosti volitev, drugi so v tišini tuhtali svoje odločitve.En: Old and young stood in line, some lively chatting about the importance of elections, others silently pondering their decisions.Sl: Med njimi je stal Anže, mladi moški s svetlimi lasmi in nasmehom, ki je izražal mešanico navdušenja in skrbi.En: Among them stood Anže, a young man with light hair and a smile that expressed a mix of excitement and concern.Sl: "To so prve volitve, kjer bom glasoval," je pomislil z rahlim cmokom v grlu.En: "This is the first election I will vote in," he thought with a slight lump in his throat.Sl: Okoli njega sta se živahno pogovarjali Lara in Maja, njegovi dobri prijateljici.En: Around him, Lara and Maja, his good friends, were chatting lively.Sl: "Koga boš volil, Anže?En: "Who will you vote for, Anže?"Sl: " ga je vprašala Maja.En: Maja asked him.Sl: Anže je zavzdihnil in se zazrl v talne ploščice.En: Anže sighed and stared at the floor tiles.Sl: "Želim si, da bi moj glas naredil razliko," je dejal tiho.En: "I want my vote to make a difference," he said quietly.Sl: "Vem, da želim podpreti stranko, ki skrbi za okolje, a toliko informacij je povsod, da je težko vedeti, komu zaupati.En: "I know I want to support a party that cares for the environment, but there is so much information everywhere, it's hard to know whom to trust."Sl: "Lara, vesela in energična kot vedno, ga je prijateljsko udarila po rami.En: Lara, cheerful and energetic as always, gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder.Sl: "Počakaj, da prideš do volilne kabine.En: "Wait until you get to the voting booth.Sl: Takrat boš vedel.En: Then you'll know."Sl: "Končno je bil na vrsti Anže.En: Finally, it was Anže's turn.Sl: Vstopil je v glasovalno kabino, srce mu je bilo hitro.En: He entered the voting booth, his heart beating fast.Sl: Vzel je glasovnico in pogledal imena strank.En: He took the ballot and looked at the party names.Sl: Globoko je vdihnil in se spomnil, zakaj mu je okoljska politika pomembna.En: He took a deep breath and remembered why environmental policy was important to him.Sl: "Vsak glas šteje," si je ponavljal v mislih.En: "Every vote counts," he kept repeating in his mind.Sl: S tresočo roko je naredil svojo izbiro.En: With a trembling hand, he made his choice.Sl: Ko je glasovnico spustil v volilno skrinjico, ga je preplavil val mešanih čustev – zmagoslavje, dvomi, a tudi upanje.En: As he dropped the ballot into the ballot box, a wave of mixed emotions washed over him – triumph, doubts, but also hope.Sl: Vedel je, da en glas ni velik, a pomemben.En: He knew one vote wasn't big, but it was important.Sl: Ko je zapustil...
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  High Stakes and Hidden Schemes at Casino Bled 04.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: High Stakes and Hidden Schemes at Casino Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-04-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Casino Bled je bil živahen kot vedno, saj so mehki zvoki smeha in zvonec iger preplavljali prostor.En: Casino Bled was lively as always, with the soft sounds of laughter and the ringing of games filling the space.Sl: Mateja je sedela za mizo z izbrano skupino igralcev.En: Mateja sat at a table with a select group of players.Sl: Razgled na jezero Bled je dajal prostoru eleganco, a čas za občudovanje ni bil.En: The view of Lake Bled lent an elegance to the place, but there was no time for admiration.Sl: Potrebovala je zmago.En: She needed a win.Sl: Denar je bil ključ do njenega miru.En: Money was the key to her peace.Sl: Anže, menedžer kazinoja, je stal ob strani in opazoval igralce.En: Anže, the casino manager, stood on the side observing the players.Sl: Njegov nasmeh je bil prijazen, a nakazana napetost ni ušla Matejini pozornosti.En: His smile was friendly, but the hinted tension didn't escape Mateja's attention.Sl: Vedela je, da skriva nekaj.En: She knew he was hiding something.Sl: Morda je vedel več o skrivnostnih izginotjih preteklih dni?En: Perhaps he knew more about the mysterious disappearances of the past few days?Sl: A Mateja nanj ni mogla računati, zdaj je bila odvisna od sebe.En: But Mateja couldn't rely on him; now she was dependent on herself.Sl: Jasna, nova v blejski sceni, je s tiho samozavestjo mešala karte.En: Jasna, new to the Bled scene, shuffled the cards with quiet confidence.Sl: Njene oči so ošvrknile igralce za mizo, vedno natančne in preračunljive.En: Her eyes darted over the players at the table, always precise and calculating.Sl: Mateja je čutila, da jih Jasna prebere kot odprto knjigo, a si je obetala, da ji bo tokrat uspelo bolje skriti misli.En: Mateja sensed that Jasna read them like an open book, but she hoped to better hide her thoughts this time.Sl: Igra je bila na vrhuncu, ko je opazila, da je eden od dragocenih žetonov izginil.En: The game was at its peak when Mateja noticed that one of the precious chips had disappeared.Sl: Panika se je začela širiti, sum je padel na vse prisotne.En: Panic began to spread, and suspicion fell on everyone present.Sl: Igra se je ustavila.En: The game came to a halt.Sl: Mateji je srce razbijalo, a ostala je mirna.En: Mateja's heart was pounding, but she remained calm.Sl: Vedela je, da je trenutek ključnega pomena.En: She knew the moment was crucial.Sl: Brez žetona ne bo mogla izpolniti svojega cilja.En: Without the chip, she wouldn't be able to achieve her goal.Sl: Anže je sklenil, da mora hitro ukrepati.En: Anže decided to act quickly.Sl: Pomignil je Mateji naj ostane mirna.En: He gestured for Mateja to stay calm.Sl: Po krajšem premoru, je predlagal, da potihoma preiščejo prostor.En: After a brief pause, he suggested they quietly search the room.Sl: Toda Mateja je že imela načrt.En: But Mateja already had a plan.Sl: Varno je opazovala Jasno, in ko je ta nekako poneslo pogled na polico blizu reže za žetone, je Mateja sledila njenemu pogledu.En: She safely observed Jasna, and when she somehow glanced at the shelf near the chip slot, Mateja followed her gaze.Sl: V svetlobi kristalnega lestenca je opazila, da Jasna skriva žeton v svojem listu.En: In the light...