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  Walking with Dinosaurs: A Journey to Ignite Curiosity 26.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Walking with Dinosaurs: A Journey to Ignite Curiosity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-26-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V naravoslovnem muzeju v Ljubljani je bilo tistega jesenskega popoldneva čutiti prav posebno vzdušje.En: At the naravoslovni muzej in Ljubljana, there was a very special atmosphere on that autumn afternoon.Sl: Sonce je pronicalo skozi visoka okna in ustvarjalo pritajene sence na starodavnih fosilih in interaktivnih razstavah.En: The sun filtered through the tall windows and cast subtle shadows on the ancient fossils and interactive exhibits.Sl: Goran je že skozi garažo vodil Lano po mestu, toda zdaj sta stala ob velikih lesenih vratih muzeja.En: Goran had already guided Lana through the city from the garage, but now they stood by the large wooden doors of the museum.Sl: Bil je čas za skupni dan, ki je bil nujno potreben po vseh spremembah, ki so jih doživeli doma.En: It was time for a day together, which was urgently needed after all the changes they had experienced at home.Sl: Goran je bil odločen, da prežene oblake, ki so viseli nad njunim novim življenjem po ločitvi.En: Goran was determined to dispel the clouds that hung over their new life after the separation.Sl: Lana je odtlej pogosto vprašujoče gledala v tla in bila tiha ob prisotnosti večine ljudi.En: Since then, Lana often looked at the ground questioningly and was silent in the presence of most people.Sl: A on je vedel, da pod vso to tišino leži svet radovednosti in čudenja.En: But he knew that beneath all that silence lay a world of curiosity and wonder.Sl: Danes je bil ta kraj njihov zaveznik.En: Today, this place was their ally.Sl: Pridružila sta se majhni skupini obiskovalcev, ki so prav tako stopali mimo prvih razstav.En: They joined a small group of visitors who also walked past the first exhibits.Sl: Lana je bila sprva tiha in zadržana, njene oči pa so nemirno skakale po prostranih halah muzeja.En: Lana was initially silent and reserved, but her eyes restlessly darted around the spacious halls of the museum.Sl: Goran ji je pokazal na velikansko lobanjo mamuta, poskušal jo je navdušiti z zgodbami o tem, kako mogočna so bila ta bitja nekoč.En: Goran pointed out the gigantic mammoth skull, trying to impress her with stories of how mighty these creatures once were.Sl: Toda Lana je le na kratko prikimala in molčala.En: But Lana only nodded briefly and remained silent.Sl: Hodila sta naprej.En: They continued to walk.Sl: Goran se je trudil držati rahlo za njo, a občutek, da so te razstave prevelik kamen, je bil vseprisoten.En: Goran struggled to maintain a lighthearted demeanor behind her, but the feeling that these exhibits were too daunting was omnipresent.Sl: Nato so prišli do razstavne sobe, kjer se je nahajala mogočna dinozavrska okostja.En: Then they arrived at the exhibition room where the mighty dinosaur skeletons were located.Sl: Lano so očarale velike replike teh starodavnih bitij.En: Lana was fascinated by the large replicas of these ancient creatures.Sl: Nenadoma, kot da bi se preselila v drug svet, so njene oči zasijale.En: Suddenly, as if she had been transported to another world, her eyes lit up.Sl: "Ali je bil ta res tako velik?En: "Was it really this big?"Sl: " je končno vprašala, ko je stala pred ogromnimi kostmi tiranozavra.En: she finally asked, standing before the enormous bones of a tyrannosaurus.Sl: Goran je v njenem glasu...
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  Family Bonds in Tivoli: A Picnic Adventure Near the Gazebo 25.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Family Bonds in Tivoli: A Picnic Adventure Near the Gazebo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-25-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Veter, ki je sem ter tja prijetno zavihtel listje po tleh, je napovedoval barvit dan v Tivoliju.En: The wind, which pleasantly swirled the leaves on the ground here and there, heralded a colorful day in Tivoli.Sl: Miha je zgodaj zjutraj pripravil košaro za piknik.En: Miha prepared a picnic basket early in the morning.Sl: Njegov pogled je pogosto uhajal skozi okno, opazoval oblake na nebu.En: His gaze often drifted through the window, observing the clouds in the sky.Sl: Malo je dvomil, ali bo vreme zdržalo, a odločil se je, da bo vseeno odšel.En: He was a bit doubtful about whether the weather would hold, but he decided to go anyway.Sl: "Zala, pridi!En: "Zala, come!"Sl: " je poklical Miha svojo hčerko.En: Miha called to his daughter.Sl: Zala je pritekla iz sobe, vesela, z živahnim nasmehom, ki je odseval njeno navdušenje nad družinskim dnevom.En: Zala ran out of the room, happy, with a lively smile that reflected her excitement for a family day.Sl: Hkrati pa, njegov sin Boris je bil nekoliko drugačne volje.En: At the same time, his son Boris was in somewhat of a different mood.Sl: Raje je ostal doma, se igral videoigre, kot pa hodil z družino naokoli.En: He preferred staying home and playing video games to going out with the family.Sl: "Pogrešal boš veliko zabave," je poskusil Miha prepričati Borisa.En: "You'll miss out on a lot of fun," Miha tried to persuade Boris.Sl: Boris je vzdihnil, a na koncu se je vseeno odločil iti z njimi.En: Boris sighed, but in the end, he decided to go with them.Sl: Pohodili so po parkovnih poteh, med katerimi so lesketala se drevesa v barvah rjavih, rdečih in zlatih listov.En: They walked along the park paths, among trees shimmering in colors of brown, red, and gold leaves.Sl: Sedli so v bližini starega senčnika, kjer so iz košare potegnili sendviče in topel čaj.En: They sat near an old gazebo, where they pulled sandwiches and warm tea from the basket.Sl: Medtem ko so klepetali in se smejali, so se na nebu začeli zbirati oblaki.En: While they chatted and laughed, clouds began to gather in the sky.Sl: Nebo se je hitro potemnilo, in kmalu so padle prve kaplje dežja.En: The sky quickly darkened, and soon the first drops of rain fell.Sl: "Hitro, pod senčnik!En: "Quick, under the gazebo!"Sl: " je zaklical Miha, in vsi trije so se zatekli pod zavetje.En: Miha shouted, and all three took shelter.Sl: Pod senčnikom so sedli skupaj, a nihče ni zinil besede.En: Under the gazebo, they sat together, but no one said a word.Sl: Nenadna tišina je Miho prisilila, da je začel govoriti o tem, kar mu je ležalo na srcu.En: The sudden silence compelled Miha to start talking about what was on his mind.Sl: "Veš, lepo mi je, ko smo skupaj kot družina.En: "You know, it's nice when we're together as a family.Sl: Ampak vem, da se boste, Zala in Boris, z leti spremenila," je Miha začel previdno.En: But I know that you, Zala and Boris, will change over the years," Miha began cautiously.Sl: Zala in Boris sta ga tiho poslušala, celo Boris, ki običajno ne bi kazal zanimanja.En: Zala and Boris listened to him quietly, even Boris, who usually wouldn’t show much interest.Sl: Pogovorili so se o tem, kako se svet spreminja in kako pomembna je družina, čeprav...
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  Finding Connection in Tivoli: Anže's Artistic Journey 25.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Connection in Tivoli: Anže's Artistic Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-25-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ob sončnem jutru, ko je jesenski veter nežno premikal veje dreves, je Anže stal na stopnicah nove šole.En: On a sunny morning, when the autumn wind gently moved the branches of the trees, Anže stood on the steps of the new school.Sl: Tivoli park je bil pred njim, prekrit z odpadlimi listi, ki so šumeli pod nogami mimoidočih.En: Tivoli park lay before him, covered with fallen leaves that rustled under the feet of passersby.Sl: Barve parka so bile žive, kot naravna paleta, ki jo je Anže občudoval.En: The colors of the park were vibrant, like a natural palette that Anže admired.Sl: Anže je bil tih fant, ki je nosil s seboj skrito strast do risanja.En: Anže was a quiet boy who carried with him a hidden passion for drawing.Sl: Danes je bil njegov prvi dan na novi šoli.En: Today was his first day at the new school.Sl: Njegovo srce je hitro bilo, saj je želel spoznati nekoga, ki bi razumel njegovo ljubezen do umetnosti.En: His heart was beating fast, as he wanted to meet someone who would understand his love for art.Sl: Ko je stopil skozi vrata šole, je opazoval druge otroke, ki so se smejali in pogovarjali.En: As he stepped through the school's doors, he observed the other children laughing and talking.Sl: Čutil je rahel vozel nervoze v želodcu.En: He felt a slight knot of nervousness in his stomach.Sl: Učiteljica ga je pospremila v razred, kjer sta bila Tina in Matej že na svojih mestih.En: The teacher accompanied him to the classroom, where Tina and Matej were already in their seats.Sl: Tina je imela svetle očke in nasmeh, ki je razsvetlil prostor.En: Tina had bright eyes and a smile that lit up the room.Sl: Matej je bil bolj zadržan, a prijazen.En: Matej was more reserved but friendly.Sl: Anže je sedel in upal, da bo dan hitro minil.En: Anže sat down and hoped the day would pass quickly.Sl: Po pouku je Anže slišal, da organizirajo srečanje umetniškega krožka.En: After class, Anže heard that an art club meeting was being organized.Sl: Najprej je pomislil, da bi se mu raje izognil, zaradi strahu pred zavrnitvijo.En: At first, he thought he'd rather avoid it, out of fear of rejection.Sl: Pa vendar, nekaj v njem ga je potisnilo naprej.En: Yet, something inside him pushed him forward.Sl: Sklenil je, da bo šel.En: He decided he would go.Sl: Ko se je priključil skupini, so ga opazili.En: When he joined the group, they noticed him.Sl: Tina je prva pristopila k njemu.En: Tina was the first to approach him.Sl: "Hej, ti si nov, kajne?En: "Hey, you're new, right?Sl: Kaj rad rišeš?En: What do you like to draw?"Sl: " je vprašala z iskricami v očeh.En: she asked with sparks in her eyes.Sl: Anže je bil na začetku zadržan, nato pa je iz torbe izvlekel skicirko.En: Anže was initially reserved, but then he pulled a sketchbook from his bag.Sl: Tina je z zanimanjem gledala njegove risbe.En: Tina looked at his drawings with interest.Sl: "To je neverjetno!En: "This is amazing!Sl: Tudi jaz obožujem risanje," je rekla navdušeno.En: I love drawing too," she said enthusiastically.Sl: Pogovarjala sta se dolgo in toplo vzdušje parka se je preselilo v prostor, kjer je bilo čutiti novo prijateljstvo.En: They talked for a long...
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  Matej's Dilemma: Choosing Passion Over New Prospects 24.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Matej's Dilemma: Choosing Passion Over New Prospects Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-24-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal na robu gozda, kjer se je raztezal prekrasen pogled na Triglavski narodni park.En: Matej stood on the edge of the forest, where a breathtaking view of Triglavski narodni park stretched out before him.Sl: Poslušal je šepet listja, ki je padalo z dreves in pokrivalo tla z živahno preprogo rdečih, oranžnih in rumenih odtenkov.En: He listened to the whisper of leaves falling from the trees, covering the ground with a lively carpet of red, orange, and yellow hues.Sl: Jesen je bila Matejeva najljubša sezona.En: Autumn was Matej's favorite season.Sl: Zrak je bil svež in hladen, ptice so pele, potoki so šumeli, narava pa se je pripravljala na zimski počitek.En: The air was fresh and cool, the birds sang, the streams murmured, and nature was preparing for winter's rest.Sl: Ob njem je stala Nina, mlada in polna energije.En: Beside him stood Nina, young and full of energy.Sl: Bila je nova prostovoljka, ki je želela spoznati vse skrivnosti parka.En: She was a new volunteer eager to learn all the park's secrets.Sl: "Poglej, Matej," je rekla z navdušenjem, ko je opazila družino veveric, ki so tekale med vejami.En: "Look, Matej," she said excitedly when she spotted a family of squirrels scurrying among the branches.Sl: "Kako lahko park zaščitimo, da bodo tudi te veverice varne?En: "How can we protect the park so that these squirrels will be safe too?"Sl: "Matej se je nasmehnil njeni vnemi.En: Matej smiled at her enthusiasm.Sl: "Z ozaveščanjem in previdno nego," je razložil.En: "Through awareness and careful nurturing," he explained.Sl: A v srcu je čutil nevidni stres.En: Yet in his heart, he felt invisible stress.Sl: Ponudili so mu novo službo drugje, daleč stran od Triglava.En: He had been offered a new job elsewhere, far from Triglav.Sl: Ali bi moral oditi ali ostati, da zaščiti ta košček sveta?En: Should he leave or stay to protect this little piece of the world?Sl: Skupaj sta se odpravila po gozdni poti, kjer sta se pridružila Katji.En: Together, they set off down the forest path, where they joined Katja.Sl: Katja je bila izkušena čuvajka, ki je bila tik pred upokojitvijo.En: Katja was an experienced ranger on the verge of retirement.Sl: Vedela je za Matejeve dvome in je mrmrala nekaj nelagodja glede novih načrtov vodstva parka.En: She was aware of Matej's doubts and murmured some unease about the new management plans for the park.Sl: "Preveč sprememb," je rekla.En: "Too many changes," she said.Sl: "Pozabljajo na naravo.En: "They're forgetting about nature."Sl: "Matej je vedel, da Katja ni privrženka novih idej parka.En: Matej knew that Katja was not a fan of the park's new ideas.Sl: A tudi on je občutil, da očuvanje parka postaja še večji izziv.En: But he also felt that park conservation was becoming an even greater challenge.Sl: Naenkrat je dobil idejo.En: Suddenly, he had an idea.Sl: "Pripravimo vodeni sprehod za vodstvo," je predlagal.En: "Let's organize a guided walk for the management," he proposed.Sl: "Pokažimo jim, zakaj je ta park pomemben.En: "Let's show them why this park is important."Sl: "Dana je bila idealna za tovrsten načrt.En: Dana was ideal for such a plan.Sl: Matej je organiziral pohod v občutljivo...
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  Lost in Autumn: A Mushrooms & Friendship Adventure 24.09.2026 18min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost in Autumn: A Mushrooms & Friendship Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-24-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Barve jeseni so napolnile Triglavski narodni park z zlato, rdečo in oranžno paleto.En: The colors of autumn filled Triglavski narodni park with a palette of gold, red, and orange.Sl: Sončni žarki so se prebijali skozi krošnje dreves in puščali mehke sence po gozdnih tleh.En: Sunbeams filtered through the tree canopies, casting soft shadows on the forest floor.Sl: V zraku je bil vonj po gobah in mokri zemlji, kar je bilo ravno pravšnje za Matejo, Anžeta in Tadejo, da se odpravijo na nabiranje gob.En: There was a scent of mushrooms and damp earth in the air, just right for Mateja, Anže, and Tadeja to set off on their mushroom picking adventure.Sl: "Pravila sem o skrivnem mestu polnem gob," je veselo rekla Mateja, ki je držala zemljevid in si prizadevala, da bi vodila skupino.En: "I read about a secret spot full of mushrooms," said Mateja cheerfully, holding a map and trying to lead the group.Sl: Bila je energična in polna samozavesti, a grozno slaba v prostorski orientaciji.En: She was energetic and full of confidence but terribly bad at spatial orientation.Sl: "Prepričana si, da veš, kam gremo?En: "Are you sure you know where we're going?"Sl: " je vprašal Anže skeptično.En: Anže asked skeptically.Sl: Bil je bolj praktičen in previden, vedno misleč na varnost družbe.En: He was more practical and cautious, always thinking about the group's safety.Sl: "Saj bo zabavno," je v smehu dodala Tadeja, ki je bila navdušena nad raziskovanjem čudovite narave.En: "It'll be fun," added Tadeja with a laugh, enthusiastic about exploring the beautiful nature.Sl: Rada se je pustila odnesti zanimivim pogledom in skrivnostnim stezam.En: She loved getting carried away by interesting sights and mysterious paths.Sl: Skupaj so hodili globlje v gozd, Mateja je bila prepričana, da ji občutek nudi pravi kompas.En: Together they walked deeper into the forest, with Mateja confident that her sense of direction was the true compass.Sl: Svetloba se je začela hitro spreminjati, listje je zašumelo pod nogami.En: The light began to change quickly, leaves rustled underfoot.Sl: Mateja se je trudila najti smer, a le osupljivo hitro izgubila sled poti.En: Mateja struggled to find the direction but astonishingly quickly lost the trail.Sl: "Se še spomniš, kje smo prišli?En: "Do you remember where we came from?"Sl: " je nestrpno vprašal Anže, ko so bili že pošteno znotraj gozda in ni bilo več sledi poti, s katere so prišli.En: asked Anže impatiently, as they were already deep in the woods with no trace of the path they had come from.Sl: "Seveda, samo še malo naprej," je Mateja vztrajno trdila, čeprav njena samozavest ni več prevladovala.En: "Of course, just a bit further," Mateja insisted, although her confidence was waning.Sl: Anže je pogledal na uro in pomislil na izgubo dnevne svetlobe.En: Anže looked at his watch and thought about the loss of daylight.Sl: Medtem se Tadeja ni zmenila za njuno rahlo zaskrbljenost in se je raje zatopila v lepote parka, občudovala mah, ki se je skoraj svetlikal na deblih, in prisluhnila pticam.En: Meanwhile, Tadeja paid no attention to their slight worry and instead was absorbed in the park's beauty, admiring the moss that almost glowed on the trunks and listening to the birds.Sl: "Nekje tu mora biti pot nazaj," je modroval Anže in...
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  Harvesting Connections: An Autumn Market Tale 23.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Harvesting Connections: An Autumn Market Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-23-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matevž je stopil v osrčje podeželskega tržnega dneva.En: Matevž stepped into the heart of the countryside market day.Sl: Jesenski veter mu je mršil dolge lase, obarvani listi so šumeli pod njegovimi čevlji.En: The autumn wind tousled his long hair, and the colored leaves rustled under his shoes.Sl: Stojnice so bile polne oranžnih in rdečih barv - buče, jabolka, in korenje so se razkazovali kot pisani dragulji.En: The stalls were full of orange and red hues - pumpkins, apples, and carrots displayed like colorful jewels.Sl: Matevž je imel jasen cilj.En: Matevž had a clear goal.Sl: Iskal je najboljše pridelke, da bo lahko pripravil tradicionalne jesenske jedi za svojo družino.En: He was searching for the best produce so he could prepare traditional autumn dishes for his family.Sl: Njegova babica je vedno govorila, da je dobra bučna juha najboljša tolažba v hladnih mesecih.En: His grandmother always said that a good pumpkin soup was the best comfort in the cold months.Sl: Ko je hodil med stojnicami, je opazoval.En: As he walked among the stalls, he observed.Sl: Desna roka je skrbno občudovala vsako jabolko in korenček.En: His right hand carefully admired each apple and carrot.Sl: V levici je stiskal svoj seznam in denarnico.En: In his left, he clutched his list and wallet.Sl: Vsak kmet, ki ga je srečal, je imel svojo zgodbo.En: Every farmer he met had their own story.Sl: Milan je potožil o hladni noči, ki je udarila njegovo zalogo.En: Milan complained about the cold night that had hit his stock.Sl: "Mrzla noč, Matevž," je rekel Milan, ko mu je ponudil zadnjo glavico zelja.En: "Cold night, Matevž," Milan said as he offered him the last head of cabbage.Sl: "Frost je bil zgodaj letos.En: "Frost came early this year."Sl: "Matevž se je nasmehnil, a vedel je, da mora biti pazljiv.En: Matevž smiled, but he knew he had to be careful.Sl: Želel je podpreti vse prijatelje, a denarnica ni bila brez dna.En: He wanted to support all his friends, but his wallet wasn't bottomless.Sl: Vera, starejša gospa, je imela najbolj sladki česen.En: Vera, an older lady, had the sweetest garlic.Sl: Marko je kazal na krompir, ki je rastel v kamniti zemlji visoko v hribih.En: Marko pointed to the potatoes grown in the rocky soil high in the hills.Sl: Matevž je moral sprejeti težke odločitve.En: Matevž had to make tough decisions.Sl: Odločil se je za pogovor.En: He decided on a conversation.Sl: "Kako je bila letina letos, Vera?En: "How was the harvest this year, Vera?"Sl: " je vprašal.En: he asked.Sl: Spoznal je, da bo odločitev o nakupu pomešana s pogovorom o delu in vremenu - ne le cena.En: He realized that the decision to buy would be mixed with a discussion about work and weather—not just the price.Sl: Skratka je primerjal, spraševal in izbiral.En: In short, he compared, asked questions, and made choices.Sl: Kupil je nekaj jabolk, velik šop blitve, in svež med izdal, da bo sirup za palačinke.En: He bought a few apples, a large bunch of chard, and fresh honey, intending to use it as syrup for pancakes.Sl: Toda buč še ni našel.En: But he still hadn't found pumpkins.Sl: Ko je že nameraval oditi, je v daljavi zagledal starega kmeta.En:...
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  Captured Moments: A Sibling Journey into Autumn's Embrace 23.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Captured Moments: A Sibling Journey into Autumn's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-23-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Jezerce Bled se je kopalo v ognju jesenskih barv.En: The lake Bled was bathed in the fire of autumn colors.Sl: Rumeni, oranžni in rdeči odtenki so ovijali pokrajino, medtem ko so nežni megličasti valovi uhajali nad mirno jezersko vodo.En: Yellow, orange, and red hues embraced the landscape as gentle misty waves escaped over the calm lake waters.Sl: Vonj po sveže suhih listih je napolnil zrak.En: The scent of freshly dried leaves filled the air.Sl: Borut in Simona, brata in sestra, sta stala ob obali, pripravljena na pohod okoli znamenitega jezera.En: Borut and Simona, brother and sister, stood by the shore, ready for their walk around the famous lake.Sl: Borut, strasten ljubitelj narave, je komaj čakal, da ujame pravo jesensko pokrajino s svojim fotoaparatom.En: Borut, a passionate nature lover, could hardly wait to capture the true autumn landscape with his camera.Sl: "Poglej te barve, Simona!En: "Look at these colors, Simona!Sl: To je čarobno," je vzkliknil, njegov obraz je sijal od veselja.En: It's magical," he exclaimed, his face beaming with joy.Sl: Simona je na drugi strani trdno držala potovalno karto in budno pazila na uro.En: Simona, on the other hand, firmly held the travel map and kept a close eye on the time.Sl: Bila je načrtovalka, tista, ki je vedno znala postaviti dnevni red.En: She was the planner, always knowing how to set the agenda.Sl: "Borut, moramo biti na razgledni točki pred sončnim zahodom.En: "Borut, we need to be at the viewpoint before sunset.Sl: Ne želim hoditi nazaj v temi," je opozorila, medtem ko je pogledovala proti nebu, ki je začelo dobivati temnejše odtenke sive.En: I don't want to walk back in the dark," she warned, glancing toward the sky, which was starting to turn darker shades of gray.Sl: Stopila sta po poti, ki se je vila skozi gozd, okoli jezera.En: They stepped onto the path that wound through the forest around the lake.Sl: Borut se je pogosto ustavil, vsakič začuden nad novo perspektivo, ki jo je nudila pot, zatopljen v iskanje popolnega trenutka, ki bi ga ovekovečil na fotografiji.En: Borut often stopped, each time amazed by a new perspective the path offered, immersed in the search for the perfect moment to capture on film.Sl: Simona pa je nervozno hodila naprej in nazaj, poskušajoč obdržati ritem.En: Simona, however, walked nervously back and forth, trying to maintain the pace.Sl: "Borut, moramo hitreje!En: "Borut, we need to move faster!Sl: Oblaki se zbirajo," je klicala, medtem ko je veter nesel njene besede.En: The clouds are gathering," she called, as the wind carried her words.Sl: Borut, zdaj nekoliko zmeden in pod pritiskom, ni mogel ustaviti občudovanja lepote okoli sebe.En: Borut, now somewhat confused and under pressure, couldn't stop admiring the beauty around him.Sl: Moraš samo enkrat ujeti svetlobe ob pravem trenutku, je pomislil.En: You only have one chance to capture the light at the right moment, he thought.Sl: A Simona je bila preveč zaskrbljena, da bi stali pred izzivom slabega vremena.En: But Simona was too concerned about facing the challenge of bad weather.Sl: Nenadoma se je vreme poslabšalo.En: Suddenly, the weather deteriorated.Sl: Mrak je hitro padal, oblaki so zgrinjali težke dežne kaplje.En: Dusk quickly fell,...
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  Brushing Against Autumn: A Tale of Art, Friendship & Resilience 22.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Brushing Against Autumn: A Tale of Art, Friendship & Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Tivolski park je izgubil svojo poletno zeleno odejo.En: Tivolski park has lost its summer green blanket.Sl: Jesenski listi zdaj prekrivajo poti in dohodke.En: Autumn leaves now cover the paths and walkways.Sl: Zrak je svež, poln vonja po mokri zemlji in oddaljenih dimnikov.En: The air is fresh, filled with the scent of wet earth and distant chimneys.Sl: Medtem ko ljudje uživajo v popoldanskem sprehodu, se mnogi ustavijo pred velikim platnom, ki se dviga ob robu parka.En: While people enjoy an afternoon walk, many stop in front of the large canvas rising at the park's edge.Sl: Matej je tam, glava sklonjena nad svojimi barvami, ko poskuša dokončati svojo umetnino.En: Matej is there, his head bent over his paints, trying to complete his artwork.Sl: Matej je talentiran ulični umetnik, ki sanja o priznanju.En: Matej is a talented street artist who dreams of recognition.Sl: Rad bi, da njegovo delo ne ostane le v senci krošenj.En: He wishes for his work not to remain just in the shadow of the canopies.Sl: Začel je sijažno jesensko sceno, prepleteno z abstraktnimi linijami in močnimi barvami, vendar mu neprestano deževje in prihajajoča umetniška razstava povzročata tesnobo.En: He started a radiant autumn scene interwoven with abstract lines and strong colors, but the constant rain and upcoming art exhibition are causing him anxiety.Sl: Čas mu beži, listi padajo in zakrivajo njegov napredek.En: Time is slipping away, leaves are falling and covering his progress.Sl: Vsak večer Matej vztraja dolgo po tem, ko zadnji sončni žarki izginejo za horizontom.En: Every evening Matej perseveres long after the last sunrays disappear beyond the horizon.Sl: Deluje pod svetlobo uličnih svetilk, njegov ustvarjalni ogenj ga prežene čez hladne noči.En: He works under the streetlights' glow, his creative fire driving him through the cold nights.Sl: A dež je nenehni sovražnik.En: But rain is his constant adversary.Sl: Pazljivo pokriva svoje delo, vendar voda najde pot in barve zblede.En: He carefully covers his work, but water finds a way, and colors fade.Sl: Nekega dne, ko je megla še vedno lebdela nad parkom, sta prišla Nina in Gregor, njegova prijatelja in kolega umetnika.En: One day, when the fog still hovered above the park, Nina and Gregor, his friends and fellow artists, arrived.Sl: Gregor nosi velik šotor, Nina pa debelo platno.En: Gregor carries a large tent, while Nina carries thick canvas.Sl: Pristopita k Mateju z nasmehom.En: They approach Matej with a smile.Sl: “Zdravo, Matej,” pravi Nina.En: "Hello, Matej," says Nina.Sl: “Slišala sva za tvoje težave.En: "We heard about your troubles.Sl: Prišla sva, da ti pomagava.En: We came to help you."Sl: ”Matej je presenečen, a hvaležen.En: Matej is surprised but grateful.Sl: Skupaj razprli šotor čez platno in ga zaščitili pred vremenskimi nevšečnostmi.En: Together they unfold the tent over the canvas, protecting it from the weather.Sl: Zdaj lahko Matej dela brez skrbi pred dežjem.En: Now, Matej can work without worry of the rain.Sl: Nina in Gregor ga spodbujata, pomagata mešati barve in priskrbita topel čaj.En: Nina and Gregor encourage him, help mix paints, and provide warm tea.Sl: Nenadoma se nad...
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  Autumn Conversations: A Sibling Bond in Tivoli Park 22.09.2026 15min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn Conversations: A Sibling Bond in Tivoli Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-22-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Vetrovni popoldan je počasi vlekel oblake nad Ljubljano.En: A windy afternoon slowly pulled the clouds over Ljubljana.Sl: Tivoli Park je dihal v jesenskem razcvetu.En: Tivoli Park breathed in autumn's bloom.Sl: Drevesa so se šopirila z barvami rdeče, oranžne in rumene, kot da bi se oblekla za pomembno priložnost.En: The trees flaunted colors of red, orange, and yellow, as if they were dressed for an important occasion.Sl: Mladi in stari so se sprehajali po tlakovanih poteh, medtem ko so se otroci igrali igre pod nadzorom svojih staršev.En: Young and old strolled along the paved paths, while children played games under the watchful eyes of their parents.Sl: Ob čudovitih barvah parka, na piknik odeji iz živahnih vzorcev, sta sedela Mateja in Andrej.En: Amidst the beautiful colors of the park, sitting on a picnic blanket with vibrant patterns, were Mateja and Andrej.Sl: Njune košare so bile polne sendvičev, jabolčne pite in termoskavega čaja, ki je grel njihove dlani.En: Their baskets were full of sandwiches, apple pie, and thermos of tea that warmed their hands.Sl: Mateja je zaskrbljeno pogledala svojega mlajšega brata.En: Mateja looked at her younger brother with concern.Sl: "Andrej, morava se pogovoriti o starših," je začela s tihim glasom.En: “Andrej, we need to talk about our parents,” she began in a soft voice.Sl: "Vem, a zdi se mi, da vedno ti odločaš, ne da bi se z mano posvetovala," je tiho odvrnil Andrej, gledajoč svoje roke, ki so se igrale z listom, že skoraj razpadlim.En: “I know, but it seems like you always make decisions without consulting me,” Andrej replied quietly, looking at his hands that were playing with a leaf, already nearly crumbling.Sl: Mateja je globoko vdihnila in se zazrla v prešine tišine parka.En: Mateja took a deep breath and gazed into the profound silence of the park.Sl: Njena vloga skrbnice jo je težila, a zdaj je bila priložnost, da začne deliti to breme.En: Her role as a caretaker weighed heavily on her, but now was the opportunity to start sharing this burden.Sl: "Res je," je rekla iskreno.En: “It’s true,” she said honestly.Sl: "Morda sem bila preveč zaščitniška. Ampak potrebujem tvojo pomoč. Kaj misliš?"En: “Maybe I've been too overprotective. But I need your help. What do you think?”Sl: Andrej se je presenečeno zazrl vanjo.En: Andrej looked at her in surprise.Sl: "Res? Bi res želela moje ideje?"En: “Really? You would actually want my ideas?”Sl: "Seveda, obema nama sta mama in oče pomembna. Povej, kaj predlagaš?" Matejine oči so bile sedaj mehkejše, odprte za bratovo mnenje.En: “Of course, both mom and dad are important to us. Tell me, what do you propose?” Mateja’s eyes were now softer, open to her brother’s opinion.Sl: Andrej je pogumno začel deliti svoje misli.En: Andrej bravely began to share his thoughts.Sl: "Mislil sem, da bi vsak teden lahko šla k njima. Ti ob delavnikih, jaz med vikendi. Tako bi vedela, kaj se dogaja in lahko hitro pomagali."En: “I was thinking we could visit them every week. You during weekdays, I on weekends. That way, we’d know what's happening and could quickly help if needed.”Sl: Mateja je prikimala, počasi se je po njenem obrazu razlezel rahel nasmešek.En: Mateja nodded, a slight smile spreading slowly across her face.Sl: "To je dobra zamisel,...
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  Mysteries by the Mist: Gregor's Lake Bled Adventure 21.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mysteries by the Mist: Gregor's Lake Bled Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-21-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V megleni jeseni jezero Bled izžareva posebno lepoto.En: In the foggy autumn, jezero Bled radiates a special beauty.Sl: Oranžni in zlati listi šelestijo v vetru, ki se sprehaja okoli blejskega otoka.En: Orange and golden leaves rustle in the wind that strolls around the blejski otok.Sl: Gregor je sedel ob vodi, premišljujoč.En: Gregor sat by the water, deep in thought.Sl: Družina Žagar je imela svoj letni piknik tu, ob jezeru.En: The Žagar family held their annual picnic here, by the lake.Sl: Vsi so prišli – vključno z njegovo sestrično, Metko.En: Everyone came—including his cousin, Metka.Sl: "Pazi, da ne zmočiš čolna," je rekla Metka in se zasmejala.En: "Careful not to get the boat wet," Metka said, laughing.Sl: Gregor je samo malce privzdignil obrvi.En: Gregor just slightly raised his eyebrows.Sl: Čolna ni bilo nikjer blizu.En: There wasn't a boat anywhere nearby.Sl: Dan se je pričel veselo, piknik je bil poln smeha in pogovorov.En: The day started joyfully, the picnic was full of laughter and conversations.Sl: Vendar pa se je nevsakdanje končalo.En: However, it ended unusually.Sl: Dedova stara žepna ura, dragocenost, ki jo je vsako leto nosil, je izginila.En: Grandfather's old pocket watch, a treasure he wore every year, had disappeared.Sl: Vsi so bili prestrašeni.En: Everyone was alarmed.Sl: "Videli smo jo okrog mize," se je nekdo spomnil.En: "We saw it around the table," someone recalled.Sl: "Mogoče je padla?En: "Maybe it fell?"Sl: "Gregor se je odločil, da bo odkril resnico.En: Gregor decided to uncover the truth.Sl: Vedel je, da ga večkrat spregledajo pri družinskih srečanjih, zdaj pa je imel priložnost, da se dokaže.En: He knew he was often overlooked at family gatherings, and now he had the opportunity to prove himself.Sl: Začel je postavljati vprašanja.En: He began asking questions.Sl: Pogovoril se je z očijem, mamo, Metko in ostalimi.En: He talked to his dad, mom, Metka, and the others.Sl: "Kdo je bil pri mizi, ko je izginila?En: "Who was at the table when it disappeared?"Sl: " je vprašal.En: he asked.Sl: Nihče ni mogel jasno povedati.En: No one could say clearly.Sl: Spomini so bili meglenejši kot megla nad jezerom.En: Memories were foggier than the mist over the lake.Sl: "Mogoče je bila Metka?En: "Could it have been Metka?"Sl: "Metka je bila znana po svojih trikih in ugankah.En: Metka was known for her tricks and riddles.Sl: Gregor je posumil, da je lahko ona vključena.En: Gregor suspected she might be involved.Sl: A bil je previden.En: But he was cautious.Sl: Potreboval je več dokazov.En: He needed more evidence.Sl: Znova je pregledal okolico.En: He surveyed the area again.Sl: Parkeljni so leteli nad njim, ko je hodil po poti okoli jezera.En: Birds flew above him as he walked along the path around the lake.Sl: Nato je videl nekaj sijajnega med listjem ob obali.En: Then he saw something shiny among the leaves by the shore.Sl: Bil je list papirja.En: It was a piece of paper.Sl: Tam je bil napisan: "Skrivnost je skrita, kjer vode mirujejo most.En: Written there was: "The secret is...
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  Unearthed Secrets: Maja's Journey to a Hidden Sister 21.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unearthed Secrets: Maja's Journey to a Hidden Sister Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-21-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pod jesenskim nebom, v zraku diši po svežem listju.En: Under the autumn sky, the air smells of fresh leaves.Sl: Maja in Nejc hodita po tlakovani poti, ki vodi k Ljubljanskemu gradu.En: Maja and Nejc walk along the cobblestone path leading to Ljubljanski grad.Sl: Dve leti mlajši Maji srce bije bolj hitro, kot bi si želela.En: Two years younger, Maja's heart beats faster than she would like.Sl: "Nejc, počasi," reče in gleda brata.En: "Nejc, slow down," she says, looking at her brother.Sl: Nejc se ustavi in pogleda Majo.En: Nejc stops and looks at Maja.Sl: "Maja, si prepričana, da je to pametno? Oče je vedno skrivnosten glede preteklosti."En: "Maja, are you sure this is wise? Father is always secretive about the past."Sl: Maja se nasmehne.En: Maja smiles.Sl: "Moramo izvedeti resnico. Če najina polsestra obstaja, jo moramo spoznati."En: "We need to find out the truth. If our half-sister exists, we need to meet her."Sl: Ljubljanski grad jih pričaka s svojo veličastnostjo.En: Ljubljanski grad greets them with its splendor.Sl: Visoke stolpe krasi živobarvno listje, okenska stekla nosijo prah preteklosti.En: Tall towers are adorned with colorful leaves, and the window panes bear the dust of the past.Sl: Sprehodita se po grajskih hodnikih in prisluhneta šepetu starodavnih zgodb, ki se skrivajo med kamnitimi zidovi.En: They wander through the castle hallways and listen to the whispers of ancient stories hidden among the stone walls.Sl: "Kam gremo najprej?" vpraša Nejc.En: "Where do we go first?" Nejc asks.Sl: "Knjižnica," odgovori Maja trdno.En: "The library," Maja answers firmly.Sl: "Oče je tam večkrat preživljal čas."En: "Father spent a lot of time there."Sl: Vstopita v staro knjižnico.En: They enter the old library.Sl: Police so do stropa, polne starih knjig in dokumentov.En: Shelves reach up to the ceiling, full of old books and documents.Sl: Maja začne brskati med mapami.En: Maja starts searching through the folders.Sl: "Tukaj mora biti nekaj."En: "There must be something here."Sl: Po dolgem iskanju Nejc opazi nekaj nenavadnega.En: After a long search, Nejc notices something unusual.Sl: "Maja, poglej to."En: "Maja, look at this."Sl: V rokah drži pisma, stara in nekoliko porumenela.En: He holds letters, old and somewhat yellowed.Sl: Črke so očitno pisane z nenavadnim, a znanim rokopisom.En: The handwriting is unusual yet familiar.Sl: "To je očetov rokopis," šepne Maja.En: "This is our father's handwriting," Maja whispers.Sl: "Pisala so o njegovi mladosti in... najini polsestri."En: "They're about his youth and... our half-sister."Sl: Pisma razkrijejo zgodbe o očetovih preteklih ljubeznih in o skrivni hčeri, ki so jo držali v senci.En: The letters reveal stories of their father's past loves and a secret daughter kept in the shadows.Sl: Srce Maji zaigra, nežno, plemenito in polno upanja.En: Maja's heart skips a beat, tender, noble, and full of hope.Sl: Njena želja postane jasnejša.En: Her desire becomes clearer.Sl: Nejc pogleda Majo.En: Nejc looks at Maja.Sl: "In zdaj?"En: "And now?"Sl: Z nasmehom na obrazu, Maja vzame telefon.En: With...
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  Pottery Passion: From Market Stall to Sporting Glory 20.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Pottery Passion: From Market Stall to Sporting Glory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-20-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana je bila ta dan polna življenja.En: Ljubljana was brimming with life that day.Sl: Veselje in energija Dneva slovenskega športa sta napolnila zrak.En: The joy and energy of the Dan slovenskega športa filled the air.Sl: Pisana drevesa in hladna sapa zgodnje jeseni so prinesli svežino na tržnico, kjer se je znameniti Centralni trg bohotil z lokalnimi izdelki.En: The colorful trees and the cool breath of early autumn brought freshness to the market, where the notable Central Market proudly displayed local products.Sl: Tam je Mateja postavil svojo stojnico.En: There, Mateja had set up his stall.Sl: Izdeloval je lončene izdelke iz ljubezni do starega očeta, ki mu je zapustil delavnico polno lepih spominov.En: He was crafting pottery out of love for his grandfather, who left him a workshop full of beautiful memories.Sl: Mateja je bil poln pomislekov.En: Mateja was full of doubts.Sl: Ali bo kdo sploh želel kupiti ročno izdelane lončene posode, ko pa so povsod okoli cenejše komercialne alternative?En: Would anyone even want to buy handmade pottery when cheaper commercial alternatives were available everywhere?Sl: Jure in Zala, Matejeva prijatelja, sta mu pomagala razporediti krožnike, vrče in skodelice.En: Jure and Zala, Mateja's friends, helped him arrange the plates, pitchers, and cups.Sl: Še počitka ni imel, saj je ves čas razmišljal, kako bi pritegnil pozornost ljudi.En: He had no time to rest, as he constantly thought about how he could draw people's attention.Sl: Trg je bil poln, a vsi so bili bolj osredotočeni na športne dogodke.En: The market was crowded, but everyone was more focused on the sports events.Sl: Mateji je prišla ideja.En: An idea came to Mateja.Sl: Ker je bil poseben dan, bi lahko pokazal, kako se oblikuje glina.En: Since it was a special day, he could demonstrate clay shaping.Sl: Mogoče bi ga ljudje opazili, če bi ustvaril športne figure iz gline, in sicer za slovenski športni praznik.En: Maybe people would notice him if he created clay sports figures specifically for the Slovenian sports holiday.Sl: Začel je takoj z delom.En: He immediately began working.Sl: Gline se je dotikal tako, kot bi plesal.En: He touched the clay as if dancing.Sl: Vsak njen gib je bil previden, natančen.En: Every movement was careful, precise.Sl: Ustvarjal je športnika z atletsko držo, ki je dvigal roke v slavju zmage.En: He crafted an athlete with an athletic stance, raising his hands in celebration of victory.Sl: Ljudje so se začenjali ustavljati.En: People started to stop by.Sl: Jure in Zala sta pomagala prenašati Matejeva navodila in razlagati pomen njegovega dela.En: Jure and Zala helped convey Mateja's instructions and explain the significance of his work.Sl: In tako, počasi, je njegova stojnica začela pritegovati poglede.En: And so, slowly, his stall began to attract attention.Sl: Naenkrat se je množica razmaknila.En: Suddenly, the crowd parted.Sl: Tam je bil nekdo, ki ga je Mateja sprva spregledal – visok, nekdanji športnik, ki ga je pred leti gledal le po televiziji.En: There was someone whom Mateja initially overlooked – a tall, former athlete whom he had only seen on television years ago.Sl: Stopil je do Matejeve mize in dvignil rokodelsko delo v...
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  Strings of Courage: An Unexpected Musical Union 20.09.2026 18min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Strings of Courage: An Unexpected Musical Union Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-20-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana je danes oživela s pisanimi stojnicami in prijetnim vrvežem ljubljanske odprte kuhne.En: Ljubljana came alive today with colorful stalls and the pleasant bustle of the Ljubljana open kitchen.Sl: Vonj po sveže pečenih dobrotah in začimbah lebdi v hladnem jesenskem zraku.En: The scent of freshly baked delights and spices floats in the cool autumn air.Sl: Listje, ki počasi porjavlja, doda pridih toplega zlatega ambienta.En: The leaves, slowly turning brown, add a touch of warm golden ambiance.Sl: Mateja in Tomaž se sprehajata med stojnicami.En: Mateja and Tomaž stroll among the stalls.Sl: Mateja se ozira okoli, išče nekaj posebnega, česar še ni poskusila.En: Mateja looks around, searching for something special she hasn't tried yet.Sl: "Poglej tole," reče in pokaže na stojnico s tajsko hrano.En: "Look at this," she says, pointing to a stall with Thai food.Sl: "Mmm, diši pregrešno dobro!En: "Mmm, it smells sinfully good!"Sl: "Tomaž, s kitaro čez ramo, zasanjano zre v daljavo.En: Tomaž, with a guitar slung over his shoulder, gazes dreamily into the distance.Sl: Vedno je sanjal, da bi postal ulični glasbenik, a ga strah drži nazaj.En: He has always dreamed of becoming a street musician, but fear holds him back.Sl: Kjerkoli je glasba, tam je tudi njegova pozornost.En: Wherever there is music, there is his attention.Sl: "Poslušaj!En: "Listen!"Sl: " vzklikne Mateja, ko zasliši melodijo iz bližine.En: exclaims Mateja when she hears a melody nearby.Sl: Čez trg se razširja zvok kitare.En: The sound of a guitar spreads across the square.Sl: Ulični glasbenik, mladenič s kodrastimi lasmi, pritegne množico.En: A street musician, a young man with curly hair, attracts a crowd.Sl: Njegove prsti z lahkoto drsijo po strunah, melodije so žive in navdihujoče.En: His fingers glide effortlessly over the strings, and the melodies are lively and inspiring.Sl: Mateja vleče Tomaža bližje.En: Mateja pulls Tomaž closer.Sl: "To je neverjetno!En: "This is incredible!Sl: Moraš ga poslušati!En: You have to listen to him!"Sl: " Tomaž se ustavi, njegova želja, da bi tudi sam kdaj tako igral, je očitna.En: Tomaž stops, his desire to play like that someday is obvious.Sl: "Ne morem," zamrmra, negotovost zakrita za rahlim nasmeškom.En: "I can't," he murmurs, uncertainty hidden behind a slight smile.Sl: Mateja mu da rahel komolec.En: Mateja nudges him gently.Sl: "Ti bi bil popoln!En: "You would be perfect!Sl: Zakaj ga ne vprašaš, če lahko igraš z njim?En: Why don't you ask him if you can play with him?"Sl: "Tomaž zmaje z glavo.En: Tomaž shakes his head.Sl: "Niti slučajno.En: "Not a chance.Sl: Premalo sem dober.En: I'm not good enough."Sl: "A Mateja ima drugačne načrte.En: But Mateja has different plans.Sl: Približa se glasbeniku, ki je pravkar končal eno izmed svojih skladb.En: She approaches the musician, who has just finished one of his pieces.Sl: "Zdravo!En: "Hello!Sl: Tvoj prijatelj igra kitaro.En: My friend plays the guitar.Sl: Zelo dober je.En: He's very good.Sl: Misliš, da bi lahko skupaj zaigrala kakšno skladbo?En: Do you...
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  Stomp and Sip: A Grape Adventure in Goriška Brda 19.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Stomp and Sip: A Grape Adventure in Goriška Brda Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-19-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V sončnem popoldnevu se je Goriška Brda vila skozi zlate vinske trte.En: On a sunny afternoon, Goriška Brda wound through the golden vineyards.Sl: Jesen je dišala po grozdju in veter je šepetal skrivnosti med vinogradi.En: Autumn smelled of grapes, and the wind whispered secrets among the vineyards.Sl: Maja, Borut in Živa so hodili po ozki poti, ki je vodila med vrstami grozdja.En: Maja, Borut, and Živa walked along a narrow path that led through the rows of grapes.Sl: Bili so navdušeni nad lepoto pokrajine in uživali so v razgledu.En: They were captivated by the beauty of the landscape and enjoyed the view.Sl: Živa je pripovedovala o tem, kako se prideluje vino.En: Živa was talking about how wine is produced.Sl: Borut je bil zadovoljen, ker so bile okoli njih steklenice vina, ki čakajo na pokušino.En: Borut was pleased because there were wine bottles around them waiting for tasting.Sl: Nenadoma so zaslišali vrvež in smeh.En: Suddenly, they heard noise and laughter.Sl: Vzdignili so oči in zagledali množico ljudi, ki se je zbrala okoli lesenih kadi.En: They looked up and saw a crowd of people gathered around wooden vats.Sl: Na velikem transparentu je pisalo: "Tekmovanje v stiskanju grozdja.En: On a large banner, it read: "Grape Pressing Competition."Sl: "Maja je nenadoma postala živahna.En: Maja suddenly became lively.Sl: "Pridružimo se!En: "Let's join in!"Sl: " je navdušeno predlagala.En: she enthusiastically suggested.Sl: Nikdar prej ni stiskala grozdja, a je želela dokazati, da zmore.En: She had never pressed grapes before but wanted to prove that she could do it.Sl: Borut se je samo nasmehnil.En: Borut just smiled.Sl: "Glavno je, da se zabavamo," je dejal in vzel požirek vina.En: "The important thing is to have fun," he said, taking a sip of wine.Sl: Živa se je odločila, da bo navdušila lastnika vinograda, ki je stal ob strani in nadziral tekmovanje.En: Živa decided to impress the vineyard owner, who was standing by, supervising the competition.Sl: "Ste vedeli," je začela, "da je fermentacija ključni proces pri pridelavi vina?En: "Did you know," she began, "that fermentation is a key process in wine production?"Sl: " Toda lastnik je bil zaposlen z dogajanjem in ni slišal njenih besed.En: But the owner was busy with the event and didn't hear her words.Sl: Ko so stopili v kad, je Maja pomislila, da bo tekmovanje bolj zapleteno, kot se ji je zdelo.En: As they stepped into the vat, Maja thought the competition would be more complicated than it seemed.Sl: Grozdje je bilo spolzko, Borut je nagajivo brcal, in Živina pozornost je bila bolj na vinogradu kot na nalogi.En: The grapes were slippery, Borut playfully kicked, and Živa's attention was more on the vineyard than the task.Sl: Kljub težavam so našli ritem.En: Despite the challenges, they found their rhythm.Sl: Vsi so stopili kot eno, njihovi smehi so napolnili zrak.En: They all stepped as one, their laughter filling the air.Sl: Tik preden se je tekmovanje končalo, je Borut nenadoma spodrsnil.En: Just before the competition ended, Borut suddenly slipped.Sl: Kadi je grozila, da se bo prevrnila, grozdje je letelo na vse strani in Maja je zakričala.En: The vat threatened to topple, grapes...
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  Autumn Love Uncovered: A Serene Tale at Lake Bled 19.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn Love Uncovered: A Serene Tale at Lake Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-19-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sonce je sijalo čez jezero Bled, njeni žarki pa so se igrivo odbijali od gladine.En: The sun shone over jezero Bled, its rays playfully bouncing off the surface.Sl: Jesen je bila na višku, drevesa okoli jezera so bila oblečena v tople rdeče, oranžne in rumene odtenke.En: Autumn was at its peak, the trees around the lake were dressed in warm shades of red, orange, and yellow.Sl: Vse je bilo tiho, le rahel hrup vode in šepetanje vetra je prekinjalo mir.En: Everything was quiet, only the gentle sound of the water and the whispering of the wind interrupted the peace.Sl: Luka in Nina sta sedela v majhnem čolnu.En: Luka and Nina were sitting in a small boat.Sl: Njuna prijateljstva je trajalo že več let, a nekaj se je spremenilo v zadnjem času.En: Their friendship had lasted for many years, but something had changed recently.Sl: Luka je postal tišji, zamišljen, in Nina je to opazila.En: Luka had become quieter, more pensive, and Nina noticed it.Sl: Pravzaprav je čutila nekaj podobnega, a ni bila prepričana, kaj.En: In fact, she felt something similar, but she wasn't sure what it was.Sl: »Kako lepo je tisti otok,« je rekla Nina, ko sta se bližala otoku s cerkvijo v središču jezera.En: "How beautiful that island is," Nina said as they approached the island with the church in the middle of the lake.Sl: »Vedno sem sanjala o tem, da bi se peljala tja s teboj.En: "I've always dreamed of going there with you."Sl: «Luka je pogledal v njene oči.En: Luka looked into her eyes.Sl: V srcu je čutil drget.En: He felt a tremor in his heart.Sl: Želel ji je povedati, kaj čuti, a strah pred izgubljanjem prijateljstva ga je ustavljal.En: He wanted to tell her how he felt, but the fear of losing their friendship held him back.Sl: »Tudi jaz,« je tiho odgovoril.En: "So have I," he replied quietly.Sl: Med potjo sta se pogovarjala o vsem.En: On the way, they talked about everything.Sl: O preteklosti, o načrtih za prihodnost.En: About the past, about plans for the future.Sl: A nobeden ni omenil, kaj zares leži na njihovih srcih.En: But neither mentioned what truly lay on their hearts.Sl: Vdal jih je toploten občutek bližine, in vendar je bil med njima majhen prepad, ki ga nihče ni hotel prečkati.En: They were enveloped by a warm feeling of closeness, yet there was a small chasm between them that no one wanted to cross.Sl: Ko sta skoraj dosegla otok, je Luka takoj začutil, kako se mu srce pospešuje.En: As they almost reached the island, Luka immediately felt his heart race.Sl: Prešinila ga je misel, da bi bil zdaj pravi čas.En: The thought crossed his mind that now might be the right time.Sl: Njegov notranji boj je postal neustavljiv.En: His inner struggle became irresistible.Sl: »Nina,« je začel s tresočim glasom.En: "Nina," he began with a trembling voice.Sl: »Moram ti nekaj povedati.En: "I have to tell you something."Sl: «Nina ga je pogledala, njene oči so se bleščale kot voda pod soncem.En: Nina looked at him, her eyes sparkling like the water under the sun.Sl: »Kaj je, Luka?En: "What is it, Luka?"Sl: «»Veš, kako dragocena si mi,« je nadaljeval Luka.En: "You know how precious you are to me," Luka continued.Sl: »In.En: "And...
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  From Doubt to Harmony: Matej's Courageous Performance 18.09.2026 15min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Doubt to Harmony: Matej's Courageous Performance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-18-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V zlati jeseni, ko je listje počasi padalo z dreves in je v zraku dišalo po kostanjih, se je Matej soočal z največjim izzivom v svojem življenju.En: In the golden autumn, when the leaves slowly fell from the trees and the air was filled with the scent of chestnuts, Matej faced the greatest challenge of his life.Sl: Njegova šola, stara stavba obdana z bogatimi drevesi, je stala sredi doline.En: His school, an old building surrounded by lush trees, stood in the middle of the valley.Sl: Tam je bila vedno tišina, prekinjena le z zvoki vetra in smehom učencev.En: There, it was always silent, interrupted only by the sounds of the wind and the laughter of students.Sl: Matej je bil šestnajstletni dijak tega internata.En: Matej was a sixteen-year-old student at this boarding school.Sl: Bil je marljiv in tih, pogosto v ozadju svojih glasnejših sošolcev.En: He was diligent and quiet, often overshadowed by his louder classmates.Sl: V sebi pa je skrival poseben talent – znal je čudovito igrati violino.En: However, he harbored a special talent – he could play the violin beautifully.Sl: A zaradi pomanjkanja samozavesti tega ni rad pokazal svetu.En: But due to a lack of self-confidence, he was reluctant to show this to the world.Sl: Nekega dne, po hudem astmatičnem napadu, je izgubil še zadnje koščke samozavesti, ki jih je imel.En: One day, after a severe asthma attack, he lost the last bits of confidence he had.Sl: Fizično je bil šibek, toda želel je nekaj dokazati sebi in drugim.En: Physically, he was weak, but he wanted to prove something to himself and others.Sl: V internatu so pripravili glasbeni večer, ko bi Matej lahko pokazal, kaj zna.En: The boarding school was organizing a music evening where Matej could showcase his talent.Sl: Toda njegove šolske obveznosti so se kopičile, napad astme pa je v njem pustil dvome.En: But his school obligations were piling up, and the asthma attack left him with doubts.Sl: Vendar si je nekaj močno želel – nastopiti na tem odru.En: However, he had a strong desire – to perform on that stage.Sl: Za pomoč se je obrnil na Saro, sošolko, ki je bila vedno ob njem, in Luka, učitelja glasbe, ki ga je razumel.En: He turned for help to Sara, a classmate who was always by his side, and Luka, a music teacher who understood him.Sl: Oba sta ga spodbujala, mu stala ob strani in ga opogumljala, da naj ne obupa.En: Both encouraged him, stood by him, and urged him not to give up.Sl: Trudil se je na vajah, večkrat prekladal note po notnem črtovju, stal pred ogledalom in poskušal verjeti vase.En: He tried hard during practice, constantly rearranging notes on the music staff, standing in front of the mirror, and trying to believe in himself.Sl: Prišel je večer avdicije.En: The evening of the audition arrived.Sl: Zrak je bil hladen, a prijeten.En: The air was cold but pleasant.Sl: Hodniki šole so bili tihi, le v glasbeni sobi je bilo čutiti vznemirjenje.En: The school corridors were quiet, but in the music room, there was a sense of excitement.Sl: Matej je stal pri vhodnih vratih, obkrožen s sošolci.En: Matej stood at the entrance, surrounded by classmates.Sl: Njegove roke so trepetale.En: His hands were trembling.Sl: Ko je vstopil na oder, je občutil tesnobo.En: When he stepped onto...
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  From Market Novice to Culinary Hero: Luka's Ričet Success 18.09.2026 15min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Market Novice to Culinary Hero: Luka's Ričet Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-18-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Na hladno, sončno jutro na dan sv. Mihaela je bil ljubljanski osrednji tržnici poln živahnosti.En: On a cold, sunny morning on St. Michael's Day, the central market in Ljubljana was full of liveliness.Sl: Ljudje so hiteli med stojnicami, nosili so košare polne svežih pridelkov, stopali po pisanih preprogah padajočih listov.En: People were hurrying between the stalls, carrying baskets full of fresh produce, walking on colorful carpets of fallen leaves.Sl: V zraku je bilo čutiti vonj jabolk, buč in začimb, kar je utelešalo duh jesenskega časa.En: The air was filled with the scent of apples, pumpkins, and spices, embodying the spirit of autumn.Sl: Luka je bil sramežljivo postavljen pred veliko izbiro na stojnicah.En: Luka stood shyly in front of the wide selection at the stalls.Sl: Kot zagnan študent bližnje dijaške šole se je odločil, da bo pripravil tradicionalno slovensko jed za šolsko slavje.En: As an enthusiastic student of a nearby high school, he decided to prepare a traditional Slovenian dish for the school celebration.Sl: Njegov problem? Ni vedel, kje začeti.En: His problem? He didn't know where to start.Sl: Maja, prijazna prodajalka z iskrivimi očmi in toplim nasmehom, je opazovala Luka, kako nemo pregleduje zelenjavo.En: Maja, a friendly vendor with sparkling eyes and a warm smile, watched Luka as he silently browsed the vegetables.Sl: "Ti lahko pomagam, mladi mož?" ga je vprašala.En: "Can I help you, young man?" she asked him.Sl: Luka je začutil olajšanje.En: Luka felt relieved.Sl: "Ja, prosim.En: "Yes, please.Sl: Želim narediti nekaj posebnega za dan sv. Mihaela, ampak ne vem, kaj izbrati."En: I want to make something special for St. Michael's Day, but I don't know what to choose."Sl: Maja se je nasmehnila.En: Maja smiled.Sl: "Prava jesenska jed je ričet.En: "A real autumn dish is ričet.Sl: Ampak potrebuješ prave sestavine.En: But you need the right ingredients.Sl: Poskusi tole. Marelično ječmenovko, kolerabo, repo in dimljeno meso."En: Try this: apricot barley, kohlrabi, turnip, and smoked meat."Sl: Pokaže na čudovito vrsto sestavin.En: She pointed to a wonderful array of ingredients.Sl: "Skrivnost je v svežini in sladkobi korenja."En: "The secret is in the freshness and sweetness of the carrots."Sl: Maja mu je pokazala, kako izbrati najboljše korenje – tistega, ki je bilo še trdo in s svetlim oranžnim odtenkom.En: Maja showed him how to choose the best carrots – those that were still firm and had a bright orange hue.Sl: Luka je vestno sledil njenim navodilom.En: Luka diligently followed her instructions.Sl: "Kaj pa začimbe?" je vprašal Luka, zdaj že bolj samozavesten.En: "What about spices?" Luka asked, now more confident.Sl: "Majaron in lovorjev list," mu je odgovorila Maja in mu podala pest dišečih lističev.En: "Marjoram and bay leaf," Maja replied, handing him a handful of fragrant leaves.Sl: "Ti dodajo dušo ričetu."En: "They add soul to the ričet."Sl: Luka je bil pripravljen.En: Luka was prepared.Sl: S polno košaro sestavin in z novim znanjem se je vrnil na šolo.En: With a basket full of ingredients and newfound knowledge, he returned to school.Sl: Ob upoštevanju Majinih nasvetov je skuhal ričet s...
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  Preserving Memories on Lake Bled: A Siblings' Journey 17.09.2026 15min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Preserving Memories on Lake Bled: A Siblings' Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-17-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Blejski zvonovi so peli, ko sta Gregor in Lana hodila po ozki poti ob Blejskem jezeru.En: The bells of Bled were ringing as Gregor and Lana walked along the narrow path by Lake Bled.Sl: V zraku je bilo čutiti zadnje sapice poletja, a meglice nad vodo so napovedovale dež.En: The air held the last breezes of summer, but the mist over the water hinted at rain.Sl: "Danes je pravi dan," je rekel Gregor, ko sta prišla do majhnega čolnišča.En: "Today is the right day," said Gregor when they reached the small boat dock.Sl: "Morda zadnja priložnost za veslanje to leto.En: "Perhaps the last chance for rowing this year."Sl: "Sestrin obraz je zažarel ob pogledu na vodo.En: His sister's face lit up at the sight of the water.Sl: "Se spomniš, kako sva se kot otroka kopala tukaj?En: "Do you remember how we used to swim here as children?"Sl: " ga je vprašala.En: she asked him.Sl: Gregor se je nasmehnil.En: Gregor smiled.Sl: "Ja, vedno sem te moral loviti, ko si tekla v hladno vodo.En: "Yes, I always had to chase you when you ran into the cold water."Sl: " Glas mu je postal resen.En: His voice turned serious.Sl: "Ampak danes nisva tukaj zaradi spominov, Lana.En: "But we aren't here for memories, Lana."Sl: "Lana je vedela, kaj sledi.En: Lana knew what was coming.Sl: "Gregor, veš, kako mi je koča pri srcu.En: "Gregor, you know how much the cottage means to me.Sl: Tam sva odrasla.En: We grew up there."Sl: "Gregor je z vzdihom pogledal proti oddaljeni cerkvici na otoku.En: Gregor sighed and looked towards the distant little church on the island.Sl: "Razumem, ampak potrebujemo denar.En: "I understand, but we need the money.Sl: Prodaja je najbolj smiselna odločitev.En: Selling is the most sensible decision."Sl: "Čoln sta spravila na vodo in začela veslati proti otoku.En: They put the boat on the water and began rowing towards the island.Sl: Lana je skušala osredotočiti pogovor na lepe spomine.En: Lana tried to focus the conversation on happy memories.Sl: "Mami in oče sta tukaj preživela medene tedne.En: "Mom and Dad spent their honeymoon here.Sl: Ne moremo prodati družinske zgodovine.En: We can't sell our family history."Sl: "A Gregor je bil vztrajen.En: But Gregor was persistent.Sl: "Najprej morava misliti na prihodnost, Lana.En: "We have to think about the future first, Lana."Sl: "Ko sta priveslala na sredino jezera, se je nenadoma zgrnila temna nevihta.En: As they rowed to the middle of the lake, a dark storm suddenly gathered.Sl: Nebo se je zaprlo, in veter je postajal močnejši.En: The sky closed in, and the wind grew stronger.Sl: Gregor in Lana sta v strahu veslala proti bližnji obali.En: Gregor and Lana rowed in fear towards the nearby shore.Sl: Našli so zavetje pod staro drevo.En: They found shelter under an old tree.Sl: Lana se je tresla od mraza, oči so ji bile polne solz.En: Lana was shivering from the cold, her eyes full of tears.Sl: "Kaj bo z najinimi spomini, Gregor?En: "What will happen to our memories, Gregor?"Sl: "Gregor jo je objel.En: He hugged her.Sl: "Mogoče obstaja druga rešitev.En: "Maybe there's another...
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  Lost and Found: Unveiling Secrets of Blejski Grad 17.09.2026 17min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost and Found: Unveiling Secrets of Blejski Grad Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-17-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Meglice so se dvigovale iznad Blejskega jezera, ko sta bila pokrajina in grad odeta v barvite barve jeseni.En: The fog was rising above Blejsko jezero, as the landscape and the castle were adorned in the colorful hues of autumn.Sl: Vsak vogal Blejskega gradu je bil poln življenja in smeha zaradi jesenskega festivala.En: Every corner of Blejski grad was full of life and laughter due to the fall festival.Sl: Na grajskem dvorišču so postavljali stojnice, obiskovalci so občudovali razglede, otroci pa so tekali naokoli z baloni.En: On the castle courtyard, booths were being set up, visitors admired the views, and children ran around with balloons.Sl: Matej je stal pri razstavnem prostoru, kjer so shranjevali dragocene artefakte.En: Matej stood by the exhibition space where precious artifacts were stored.Sl: Bil je historičar, ki je ljubil ta starodavni grad.En: He was a historian who loved this ancient castle.Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo polno skrbi, ko je opazil, da je dragoceni artefakt izginil.En: His heart was full of concern when he noticed that a precious artifact had disappeared.Sl: To je bil srednjeveški popis, nekaj neprecenljivega za zgodovino Slovenije.En: It was a medieval inventory, something invaluable to the history of Slovenia.Sl: Bil je odločen, da bo razjasnil skrivnost izginotja, da bi ohranil ugled gradu.En: He was determined to solve the mystery of its disappearance to preserve the castle's reputation.Sl: "Matej, mogoče toliko ljudi in hrupa pomeni, da se artefakt ni izgubil. Kaj če je preprosto narobe postavljen?" je rekla Ana, njegova sodelavka, medtem ko si je ogledovala ljudi, ki so korakali mimo stojnic.En: "Matej, maybe with so many people and noise, the artifact isn't lost. What if it's simply misplaced?" said Ana, his colleague, as she looked at the people passing by the booths.Sl: Vendar je Matej vedel, da mora najti pravi odgovor.En: However, Matej knew he had to find the right answer.Sl: Niso bile samo napačno postavljene stvari; bil je to splet okoliščin, ki mu ni dal miru.En: It wasn't just misplaced items; it was a web of circumstances that wouldn't leave him in peace.Sl: Ponoči je grad pazil Gregor, tih in nekoliko zadržan mož, ki je ostal sam zase.En: At night, the castle was guarded by Gregor, a quiet and somewhat reserved man who kept to himself.Sl: "Gregor nikoli ne izgleda zaskrbljen," je Matej pomislil, a tisto noč je bil odločenejši.En: "Gregor never seems worried," Matej thought, but that night he was more determined.Sl: Čakal je, dokler se praznovanje ni umirilo in se je ponoči podal pod radarjem.En: He waited until the celebration calmed down and proceeded under the cover of night.Sl: Ko je tisto noč raziskoval grad, je opazil Gregorja s senčnikom, ki je presenetljivo pazil na vse temne kotičke.En: As he explored the castle that night, he noticed Gregor with a flashlight, surprisingly keeping an eye on all the dark corners.Sl: Matejova radovednost je prevladala nad previdnostjo.En: Matej's curiosity overpowered his caution.Sl: Kmalu je Matej sledil Gregorju do skrivnega prostora pod starodavnim grajskim stopniščem.En: Soon, Matej followed Gregor to a hidden space beneath the ancient castle staircase.Sl: "Kaj počne Gregor tukaj?" je pomislil.En: "What is Gregor doing here?" he wondered.Sl:...
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  Hidden Mysteries and Life-Saving Moments at Predjama Castle 16.09.2026 16min

  Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Hidden Mysteries and Life-Saving Moments at Predjama Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-16-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pod sijajem popoldanskega sonca, ki je osvetljeval prekrasen grad Predjama, sta se Matej in Nina podajala globoko v skrivnosti preteklosti.En: Under the glow of the afternoon sun, which lit up the beautiful Predjama Castle, Matej and Nina delved deeply into the mysteries of the past.Sl: Matej, mlad arheolog z velikimi sanjami, je bil na robu pomembnega odkritja.En: Matej, a young archaeologist with big dreams, was on the verge of an important discovery.Sl: Verjel je, da v gradu počiva skrit artefakt, ki bo razkril še več o zgodovini Slovenije.En: He believed that a hidden artifact rested within the castle that would reveal even more about the history of Slovenia.Sl: Nina, izurjena kirurginja v bolnišnici, pa je spremljala Mateja v njegovih raziskavah zaradi skrite želje po avanturi, ki jo je vedno nosila v sebi.En: Nina, a trained surgeon at the hospital, accompanied Matej in his research due to a hidden desire for adventure, which she always carried within her.Sl: Njeno življenje v operacijski sobi je bilo pogosto rutinsko, a kljub temu si je želela več.En: Her life in the operating room was often routine, yet she longed for more.Sl: Predjama je bila kraj, kjer se je zgodovina srečala z mistiko, in to je pritegnilo Nino.En: Predjama was a place where history met mysticism, and this attracted Nina.Sl: Ko sta preiskovala enega od temnih hodnikov, je Matej nenadoma zastokal in se zgrudil na tla.En: As they investigated one of the dark corridors, Matej suddenly groaned and collapsed to the floor.Sl: Njegov obraz se je zvil v bolečini.En: His face twisted in pain.Sl: "Nina," je dahnil brez moči, "nekaj ni v redu.En: "Nina," he gasped weakly, "something is wrong."Sl: "Panika je zajela Nino.En: Panic overcame Nina.Sl: Srce ji je hitreje bilo, a glava je ostala hladna.En: Her heart raced, but her head remained cool.Sl: Preverila je Mateja in ugotovila, da je nujno potreben operacije.En: She checked Matej and realized he urgently needed surgery.Sl: Še nikoli se ni soočila s tako situacijo zunaj bolnišnice.En: She had never faced such a situation outside the hospital.Sl: Vendar je bila priložnost za pomoč.En: However, the opportunity to help was there.Sl: V mislih je hitro pretehtala možnosti.En: In her mind, she quickly weighed the options.Sl: Pomagala bi lahko le tukaj in zdaj, vendar so bile njene zdravstvene zaloge omejene.En: She could only help here and now, but her medical supplies were limited.Sl: Vedela je, da čakanje na pomoč lahko pomeni tveganje za Matejevo življenje.En: She knew that waiting for help could risk Matej's life.Sl: Odločila se je.En: She made a decision.Sl: Pogledala je okoli sebe, poiskala kar najbolj sterilno možno opremo in se lotila dela.En: She looked around, found the most sterile equipment possible, and got to work.Sl: Njene roke so bile mirne, medtem ko je s svojo spretnostjo in izkušnjami izvedla zahtevno operacijo.En: Her hands were steady as she used her skill and experience to perform the difficult operation.Sl: Vsak trenutek je bil kritičen, a Nina je ostala zbrana.En: Every moment was critical, but Nina remained composed.Sl: Matej je ležal mirno, njegov obraz je kazal zaupanje, kljub bolečini.En: Matej lay still, his face showing...