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Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Escape to Lake Bled: A Journey from Overwhelm to Serenity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-05-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal ob svojem pisalniku, obdan s kupa papirjev.En: Matej stood by his desk, surrounded by piles of papers.Sl: Z muko je pregledoval številke.En: With difficulty, he reviewed the numbers.Sl: Njegove misli so bile ujeti v neskončnem vrtincu dela.En: His thoughts were caught in an endless vortex of work.Sl: Neža, svetla in brezskrbna prijateljica, je opazila njegov utrujen obraz.En: Neža, his bright and carefree friend, noticed his tired face.Sl: Zaskrbljeno ga je pogledala.En: She looked at him with concern.Sl: "Matej," je rekla Neža, "moraš ven, na zrak.En: "Matej," said Neža, "you need to go outside, get some air.Sl: Pojdiva na izlet.En: Let's go on a trip.Sl: K Bledskemu jezeru.En: To Lake Bled."Sl: "Matej je zavzdihnil.En: Matej sighed.Sl: "Ne morem, preveč imam dela.En: "I can't, I have too much work."Sl: ""Se spomniš zadnjič, ko si resnično užival v naravi?En: "Do you remember the last time you truly enjoyed nature?"Sl: " je vprašala Neža.En: asked Neža.Sl: Matej je molčal.En: Matej was silent.Sl: Minilo je kar nekaj časa.En: Quite some time had passed.Sl: Želja po znajdenju miru, čeprav skrita pod plastmi skrbi, je vzklila.En: The desire to find peace, although hidden under layers of worry, began to grow.Sl: Spontan izlet na Bled je bil mamljiv.En: A spontaneous trip to Bled was tempting.Sl: Naslednje jutro se je Matej zbudil z odločitvijo.En: The next morning, Matej woke up with a decision.Sl: Pogledal je svoj laptop na mizi in se odločil: "Ostaneš doma.En: He looked at his laptop on the table and decided: "You're staying home."Sl: "Pot na Bled je minila hitro.En: The journey to Bled passed quickly.Sl: Neža je načrtovala dan in Matej se ji je prepustil.En: Neža had planned the day and Matej surrendered to it.Sl: Ko sta prispela, ju je pozdravil pogled na smaragdno zeleno vodo, obkroženo s čudovitimi gozdovi.En: When they arrived, they were greeted by the sight of emerald green water, surrounded by beautiful forests.Sl: Otok sredi jezera je deloval kot iz pravljice.En: The island in the middle of the lake looked like something out of a fairy tale.Sl: Sprehodila sta se ob jezeru, čutila svež zrak, poslušala petje ptic.En: They walked around the lake, felt the fresh air, listened to the birds singing.Sl: Matej je na začetku še nekako tiho razmišljal o delu.En: Matej was initially still somewhat quietly thinking about work.Sl: Ko pa ga je Neža opozorila na grad Bled, ponosno nastanjen na pečini, je bil trenutek veličasten.En: But when Neža pointed out Bled Castle, proudly perched on the cliff, the moment was magnificent.Sl: "Poglej, kako lepo!En: "Look, how beautiful!"Sl: "Matej je dvignil pogled.En: Matej looked up.Sl: Sončni žarki so obsijali grad, svetloba se je odbijala od jezera.En: The sun's rays illuminated the castle, the light reflecting off the lake.Sl: V tistem trenutku je Mateju postalo jasno.En: In that moment, Matej realized.Sl: Ves čas je gledal statistike, ko mu je lepota Bleda ostajala skrita.En: All the while he had been looking at statistics, the beauty of Bled had remained hidden from him.Sl: "To je čudovito," je priznal Matej.En: "This is wonderful," admitted Matej.Sl: "Vse to sem skoraj zgrešil.En: "I almost missed all of this."Sl: "Ko sta sedla na klop in opazovala čolne, ki so počasi pluli mimo, je Matej prvič po dolgem času začutil mir.En: As they sat on a bench and watched the boats slowly pass by, Matej felt peace for the first time in a long time.Sl: Odloča se, da bo redno pobegnil od dela, naj bo še tako nujno.En: He decided that he would regularly escape from work, no matter how urgent it was.Sl: Ko sta se vrnila domov, je Matej nosil v sebi nekaj novega.En: When they returned home, Matej carried something new within him.Sl: Bil je to spomin na dan brez digitalnega sveta, dan s pravo naravo.En: It was the memory of a day without the digital world, a day with real nature.Sl: Vedel je, da bosta z Nežo taka izleta še ponovila.En: He knew that he and Neža would repeat such trips.Sl: Življenje je potrebovalo ravnotežje.En: Life needed balance.Sl: Matej je bil pripravljen.En: Matej was ready. Vocabulary Words:surrounded: obdanvortex: vrtincuconcern: zaskrbljenotrip: izletsigh: zavzdihnildesire: željahidden: skritaspontaneous: spontantempting: mamljivsurrendered: se prepustilemerald: smaragdnoperched: nastanjenmagnificent: veličastenilluminated: obsijalireflecting: se odbijalarealized: postalo jasnoescaped: pobegnilurgent: nujnocarried: nosilbalance: ravnotežjereviewed: pregledovallayers: plastmidecision: odločitevplanned: načrtovalagreeted: pozdravilisland: otokquietly: tihourged: opozorilaglimpse: pogledalreflection: svetloba

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring's New Insight: Sibling Adventure at Ljubljana Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-04-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stopal po tlakovanih poteh ljubljanskega gradu s srcem, ki mu je divje razbijalo v prsih.En: Matej was walking along the cobblestone paths of ljubljanski grad with a heart pounding wildly in his chest.Sl: Bila je binkoštna nedelja, mesto je vrvelo od domačinov in turistov, ki so uživali v pomladnih sončnih žarkih.En: It was Pentecost Sunday, and the city was bustling with locals and tourists enjoying the spring sunshine.Sl: V zraku se je mešal vonj cvetlic in svežo pečenega kostanja.En: The air was filled with the scent of flowers and freshly roasted chestnuts.Sl: Vendar Matej danes ni mogel uživati v vsem tem.En: However, Matej could not enjoy any of this today.Sl: Zaskrbljen je bil zaradi Ane.En: He was worried about Ana.Sl: Zjutraj je ni bilo na zajtrku.En: She wasn't at breakfast this morning.Sl: Nihče ni vedel, kje je.En: No one knew where she was.Sl: Dan je minil v iskanju, brez sledu o njej.En: The day had passed in search, with no trace of her.Sl: Matej je bil odgovoren brat; čutil je dolžnost, da poišče svojo mlajšo sestro.En: Matej was a responsible brother; he felt it was his duty to find his younger sister.Sl: Ljubljanski grad je bil prva misel, ker je Ana pogosto govorila o njem.En: Ljubljanski grad was his first thought because Ana often talked about it.Sl: Ko je prispel na grad, je opazoval obiskovalce.En: When he arrived at the castle, he observed the visitors.Sl: Vsak obraz mu je bil neznan.En: Every face was unfamiliar.Sl: Za trenutek je njegov pogum omahnil.En: For a moment, his courage wavered.Sl: Zadal si je, da mora bit vztrajen.En: He resolved that he must be persistent.Sl: Čeprav so ga ulice metropole mučile s svojo kaotično energijo, je želel ostati na pravi poti.En: Although the streets of the metropolis tormented him with their chaotic energy, he wanted to stay on the right track.Sl: Matej je dosegel opazovalno točko gradu.En: Matej reached the observation point of the castle.Sl: Pogled je bil osupljiv; cela Ljubljana se je razprostirala pod njim.En: The view was breathtaking; the whole of Ljubljana unfolded beneath him.Sl: Medtem ko so zvonovi začeli zvoniti, je njegov pogled pritegnil znan obraz – Ana.En: As the bells began to ring, his gaze caught a familiar face—Ana.Sl: Stala je tam, očarana nad pokrajino, kot da je na drugem svetu.En: She stood there, enchanted by the landscape, as if in another world.Sl: Srce mu je poskočilo.En: His heart leapt.Sl: Odhitel je k njej.En: He rushed to her.Sl: "Ana!" je zaklical.En: "Ana!" he called out.Sl: Ana se je obrnila, presenečena in nekoliko kriva.En: Ana turned, surprised and somewhat guilty.Sl: "Matej! Pridi, poglej to! Tako je lepo!" je rekla, ne da bi občutila njegovo tesnobo.En: "Matej! Come, look at this! It's so beautiful!" she said, not sensing his anxiety.Sl: "Doma te iščejo. Brez da bi kaj povedala, greš. Lahko bi se izgubila," je zabrundal, a njegov glas je ublažila velika olajšanje.En: "They're looking for you at home. You leave without saying anything. You could have gotten lost," he grumbled, but his voice was softened by great relief.Sl: Ana je strmela v tla.En: Ana stared at the ground.Sl: "Žal mi je, bratec. Nisem vedela, da boš tako skrbel. Samo želela sem raziskovati."En: "I'm sorry, big brother. I didn't know you would worry so much. I just wanted to explore."Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil.En: Matej took a deep breath.Sl: "Skrbi me zate, vseeno pa bom poskušal več zaupati tvoji presoji," je rekel z nežnostjo v glasu.En: "I worry about you, but I'll try to trust your judgment more," he said, with tenderness in his voice.Sl: Ana se je nasmehnila in ga objela.En: Ana smiled and hugged him.Sl: "Obljubim, da bom bolj pazila."En: "I promise I'll be more careful."Sl: Skupaj sta se sprehodila nazaj skozi množico proti izhodu, s soncem, ki je sijalo nad njunimi glavami, in zvokom mestnega vrveža v ozadju.En: Together, they walked back through the crowd towards the exit, with the sun shining above their heads and the sound of city bustle in the background.Sl: Zdelo se je, da pomlad prinaša novo razumevanje med bratoma in sestrama.En: It seemed that spring was bringing a new understanding between brother and sister. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: tlakovanihpath: potehgrad: graduheart: srcepounding: razbijalobustling: vrvelolocals: domačinovtourists: turistovsunshine: sončnih žarkihscent: vonjroasted: pečenegaresponsible: odgovorenduty: dolžnostunfamiliar: neznancourage: pogumwavered: omahnilpersistent: vztrajenobservation point: opazovalno točkobreathtaking: osupljivunfolded: razprostiralachaotic: kaotičnoenchanted: očaranaanxiety: tesnoboguilty: krivaexplore: raziskovatitrust: zaupatijudgment: presojitenderness: nežnostcrowd: množicoexit: izhodu

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Suitcase Mix-up in Koper: A Spring Adventure Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-03-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matevž je bil na sončnem pomolu v Kopru, kjer sta bila vonj soli in šum morja stalna spremljevalca.En: Matevž was on the sunny pier in Koper, where the scent of salt and the sound of the sea were constant companions.Sl: Bela jadra ladij so plapolala v vetru, ljudje so hiteli sem in tja, vse je bilo živahno, kot je pomlad vedno znala biti ob obali Jadrana.En: The white sails of the ships fluttered in the wind, people hurried back and forth, and everything was lively, as spring always knew how to be on the coast of the Adriatic.Sl: Matevž je bil poln pričakovanja, saj je prišel na težko pričakovani pomladni oddih.En: Matevž was full of anticipation, as he had come for a long-awaited spring break.Sl: Vendar pa se je, po svoji navadi, hitro lotil nerodnosti.En: However, true to his habit, he quickly got into trouble.Sl: Ko je hotel poiskati svoj kovček, ugotovi, da je njegovo prtljago nekdo zamenjal.En: When he wanted to find his suitcase, he realized someone had swapped his luggage.Sl: Namesto oblačil je v kovčku našel dolge vrvi in navigacijske karte.En: Instead of clothes, he found long ropes and navigational charts in the suitcase.Sl: Panika je narasla.En: Panic rose.Sl: Katarina, njegova prijateljica, je opazila, kako Matevž rine nos v napačen kovček in v smehu priskočila na pomoč.En: Katarina, his friend, noticed how Matevž was sticking his nose into the wrong suitcase and burst into laughter as she came to help.Sl: Bila je navajena Matevževih avantur.En: She was used to Matevž's adventures.Sl: "To mora biti mornar Iztokov kovček," mu reče, "bonus pa so le vse te smešne karte.En: "This must be Iztok's sailor suitcase," she told him, "the bonus being all these funny charts."Sl: "Matevž pritrdi, čeprav z resnim obrazom.En: Matevž nodded, although with a serious face.Sl: Ni si smel privoščiti, da bi klical varnostnike.En: He couldn't afford to call the security officers.Sl: Ne še.En: Not yet.Sl: Zato sta s Katarino sklenila, da izsledita Iztoka, ki je bil po pripovedovanju znan kot pozabljiv, a nasmejan mornar.En: So they decided to track down Iztok, who was known for being forgetful yet cheerful.Sl: Ko sta hitela skozi pomol, so mešani vonji rib in sveže pečenega kruha vabil lačne turiste.En: As they rushed through the pier, the mixed scents of fish and freshly baked bread lured hungry tourists.Sl: Iztok je bil ravno pri ladijski rampi, ko sta ga dohitela.En: Iztok was just by the ship's ramp when they caught up with him.Sl: Imel je značilno mornarsko kapo in sproščen smeh.En: He had a distinct sailor's cap and a relaxed laugh.Sl: "Tu si," zavpije Matevž vsa zadihan.En: "There you are," Matevž shouted, all out of breath.Sl: "Ah, ja, moj prijateljski zabavni kovček," reče Iztok in pokaže na Matevža.En: "Ah, yes, my friendly fun suitcase," Iztok said, pointing at Matevž.Sl: "Jaz sem imel oglednice," se nasmehne in pokaže svojo zmedo s kretnjami in nekaj polomljenimi besedami.En: "I had postcards," he smiled, showing his confusion with gestures and some broken words.Sl: Katarina sledi vsemu tem s kretnjami in smehom, z Matevžem pa se vsemu skupaj nasmejeta še bolj, ko se kovčka končno zamenjata.En: Katarina followed all this with gestures and laughter, and she and Matevž laughed even more together when the suitcases were finally swapped.Sl: Matevž je bil srečen, da mu ni bilo treba vključiti oblasti.En: Matevž was happy he didn't have to involve the authorities.Sl: Iztok pa, še vedno v smehu, jima na koncu podari kapo kot znak prijateljstva.En: Iztok, still laughing, gave them a cap as a sign of friendship in the end.Sl: Nazadnje se Matevž in Katarina še malo zadržita na molu, pogledata valovanje morja in smeje naredita načrte za naslednji dan.En: Finally, Matevž and Katarina lingered a little longer on the pier, watched the sea waves, and laughed as they made plans for the next day.Sl: In Matevž se odloči, da bo naslednjič bolj pazil.En: And Matevž decided he would be more careful next time.Sl: Ampak samo malo bolj.En: But just a little more.Sl: Vseeno si ljubi avanture in je trmast v tem, da bo še naprej iskal nove.En: After all, he loved adventures and was stubborn in his desire to keep seeking new ones.Sl: Ko sonce zahaja nad Koper, se poslovita od Iztoka in skupaj uživata še preostanek svojega pomladnega potovanja.En: As the sun set over Koper, they bid farewell to Iztok and continued to enjoy the rest of their spring journey.Sl: Matevž drži mornarsko kapo, Katarina pa mu pove: "Vedno je zabaven dan s tabo.En: Matevž held the sailor's cap, and Katarina told him, "It's always a fun day with you."Sl: " In tako, s pomladnim vetrom v laseh, zapustita pomol s še eno zgodbo več.En: And so, with the spring wind in their hair, they left the pier with yet another story. Vocabulary Words:scent: vonjcompanions: spremljevalcaconstant: stalnaanticipated: pričakovanjaswapped: zamenjalnavigational: navigacijskecharts: kartepanic: panikaburst: priskočilahabit: navadilured: vabildistinct: značilnorelaxed: sproščengestures: kretnjamiauthorities: oblastilinger: zadržitastubborn: trmastpier: moladventure: avanturefarewell: poslovitacharts: kartesailor: mornarforgetful: pozabljivcheerful: nasmejanpostcards: oglednicepier: pomolsuitcase: kovčekjourney: potovanjeanticipation: pričakovanjaseagull: galeb

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Paths: A Tale of Friendship at Lake Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-02-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pod modrim nebom poznopomladi, so Nika, Matej in Zala prispeli na Bled.En: Under the blue sky of late spring, Nika, Matej, and Zala arrived at Bled.Sl: Jezero se je svetlikalo v soncu, kot bi ga prelila srebro.En: The lake glistened in the sun, as if covered in silver.Sl: Poleti z griča je bil pogled na cerkev na otoku in grad na pečini naravnost čaroben.En: The view from the hill of the church on the island and the castle on the cliff was simply magical.Sl: Nika je hitro začutila začetno nervozo.En: Nika quickly felt a bit of initial nervousness.Sl: "Saj bo dobro," si je govorila.En: "It'll be alright," she told herself.Sl: Matej, z vedno prisotnim nasmehom, je prekinil tišino: "Kdo je za pohodništvo?"En: Matej, with his ever-present smile, broke the silence: "Who’s up for some hiking?"Sl: Zala je prikimala: "Dobrodošla sprememba od pisarne."En: Zala nodded: "A welcome change from the office."Sl: Vzeli so pot proti hribu Ojstrica.En: They took the path toward Ojstrica hill.Sl: Zrak je dišal po cvetočih travnikih.En: The air smelled of blooming meadows.Sl: Matej je nenehno delal šale, in čeprav so včasih zgrešile, jih je vsem topil led.En: Matej was constantly cracking jokes, and even if they sometimes missed the mark, they melted the ice for everyone.Sl: Nika si je želela, da bi lahko zlahka razpravljala kot on, a ji je bilo težko izraziti svoje misli.En: Nika wished she could easily converse like him, but she found it difficult to express her thoughts.Sl: Zala je korakala naprej, premišljena in premišljena.En: Zala walked ahead, thoughtful and contemplative.Sl: Ko so dosegli razcep poti, so se pričele nesoglasja.En: When they reached a fork in the path, disagreements began.Sl: "Gremo na vrh ali okoli jezera?" je vprašala Zala.En: "Shall we go to the top or around the lake?" asked Zala.Sl: Matej se je oprijel Nikin navijalec, ki je kazal na drugo pot, in rekel: "Kaj pa, če poskusimo raziskati?"En: Matej grabbed Nika's map, which pointed to another path, and said, "How about we try exploring?"Sl: Nika je z začuteno samozavestjo rekla: "Kaj, če se razdelimo? Vsak na svojo pot in se dobimo na razgledu nad jezerom? Tako bomo imeli vsi nekaj prostora za razmislek."En: With newfound confidence, Nika said, "What if we split up? Each go their own way and meet up at the viewpoint above the lake? That way, we'll all have some space to reflect."Sl: Matej in Zala sta malce nejeverno pogledala drug drugega, a nato privolila.En: Matej and Zala exchanged skeptical glances but then agreed.Sl: Vseeno je ideja zvenela razburljivo.En: After all, the idea sounded exciting.Sl: Lahko so si vzeli čas.En: They could take their time.Sl: Nika jim je zaželela srečo in krenili so po svojih poteh.En: Nika wished them luck, and they set off on their separate paths.Sl: Ko je Nika prispela na razgledno točko nad Blejskim jezerom, je bila sama.En: When Nika arrived at the viewpoint over Lake Bled, she was alone.Sl: Jezero se je lesketalo spodaj, kot zrcalna površina.En: The lake shimmered below like a mirrored surface.Sl: Dotaknila se je klopce in našla zložljivo noto.En: She touched the bench and found a folded note.Sl: Odprla jo je - Zala ji je napisala nekaj preprostih besed zahvale za njeno pobudo in prijateljstvo.En: She opened it – Zala had written her a few simple words of thanks for her initiative and friendship.Sl: Te besede so v Niki vzbudile toplino in pogum.En: These words filled Nika with warmth and courage.Sl: Duh jo je prežel z novo močjo, da se je spoprijela z občutki.En: A spirit of newfound strength overcame her to deal with her feelings.Sl: Vedela je, da bo morala govoriti z Matejem in Zalo.En: She knew she would have to talk to Matej and Zala.Sl: Ko sta prišla z nasmehi, je Nika od daleč mahala.En: When they arrived with smiles, Nika waved from a distance.Sl: Povezala je svoje misli z njihovimi, delila del sebe, ki ga je dolgo skrivala.En: She connected her thoughts with theirs, sharing a part of herself that she had long hidden.Sl: Razpravljali so o svojih strahovih in upih, koliko jim pomenijo druga strana.En: They discussed their fears and hopes, and how much they meant to one another.Sl: Ob jezeru, ko se je sonce počasi spuščalo, so sedeli ob bregu.En: By the lake, as the sun slowly set, they sat by the shore.Sl: Tišina je bila mirna, a ne prazna.En: The silence was peaceful, but not empty.Sl: Rastel je občutek pripadnosti.En: A sense of belonging grew.Sl: Nika je vedela, da je v redu, če si negotov. Ker način, kako premagujemo negotovost, gradi naše vezi.En: Nika knew it was okay to be uncertain because the way we overcome uncertainty builds our bonds.Sl: In za to je bil Bled popolno zatočišče.En: And for that, Bled was the perfect sanctuary.Sl: Konec tedna je bil povsem drugačen od pričakovanj, a ravno pravšnji.En: The weekend was entirely different from expectations but just right.Sl: Vrnili so se domov, bogatejši za izkušnjo prijateljstva in notranjega mira.En: They returned home, richer for the experience of friendship and inner peace. Vocabulary Words:glistened: svetlikalonervousness: nervozameadows: travnikihcracking jokes: delal šaleconverse: razpravljalacontemplative: premišljenafork: razcepdisagreements: nesoglasjaexploring: raziskativiewpoint: razgledareflection: razmislekskeptical: nejevernoinitiative: pobudocourage: pogumovercome: premagujemouncertainty: negotovostsanctuary: zatočiščeinner peace: notranjega miracastle: gradinitial: začetnoconstant: nenehnomelted: topilexpress: izrazitifolded note: zložljivo notobonding: pripadnostibelonging: pripadnostiexpectations: pričakovanjstrength: močjoinitiative: pobudoshimmered: lesketalo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: When Romance Fades: A Lakeside Reflection at Jezero Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-01-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Na robu mirnega jezera Bled, kjer se odsev gora in ikonaste cerkve na otoku mehko guga na površini vode, je Jure sedel na klopici.En: On the edge of the peaceful jezero Bled, where the reflection of the mountains and the iconic church on the island softly swayed on the water's surface, Jure sat on a bench.Sl: Zrak je bil spomladansko svež in blag, rahlo sonce je prodiralo skozi krošnje dreves.En: The air was spring-fresh and gentle, with the soft sun filtering through the tree canopies.Sl: Jure je globoko vdihnil in zaprl oči, poskušajoč vpiti vsak trenutek tišine.En: Jure took a deep breath and closed his eyes, trying to soak in every moment of silence.Sl: Bil je dan, ko je ponovno premleval o njem in Maji.En: It was a day when he once again pondered about himself and Maja.Sl: Ona je sedaj že skoraj pol leta živela v Parizu.En: She had been living in Pariz for almost half a year now.Sl: Študij ji je šel odlično, a njun pogovori so počasi bledeli kot star razglednica.En: Her studies were going excellently, but their conversations had gradually faded like an old postcard.Sl: Ljubljani je bilo težko biti, saj se je pogosto počutil sam, beza pogled na vsak email in poslušanje njenih zgodb iz sveta, ki mu je bil tuj.En: Being in Ljubljana was hard since he often felt alone, daunted by every email and listening to her stories from a world that was foreign to him.Sl: "Dolgočasno je," si je rekel potiho, ko se je spomnil njenih smeškov in skupnih trenutkov na jezeru.En: "It's boring," he said softly to himself, as he remembered her smiles and the moments they shared at the lake.Sl: Tokrat je prišel sam, a morda si tega ni želel priznati.En: This time he came alone, although he might not have wanted to admit it.Sl: Čutil je, da se je med njima nekaj spremenilo.En: He felt that something had changed between them.Sl: Na misel mu je prišla Tina, njuna skupna prijateljica, ki mu je nekoč rekla: "Včasih se ljudje moramo soočiti s stvarmi, ki jih ne želimo videti.En: He recalled Tina, their mutual friend, who once told him: "Sometimes we must confront the things we don't want to see."Sl: "Mehko šelestenje listja je bilo kot šepet iz preteklosti.En: The gentle rustling of leaves was like a whisper from the past.Sl: Spomini na njihova srečna skupna leta so ga obkrožili.En: Memories of their happy years together surrounded him.Sl: Jure je vedel, da fizična razdalja ni bila edina ovira.En: Jure knew that the physical distance was not the only barrier.Sl: Srce se je pričelo krčiti ob spoznanju, da sta z Majo tudi čustveno razmaknila.En: His heart began to contract at the realization that he and Maja had also grown emotionally apart.Sl: Odločil se je.En: He made a decision.Sl: Potegnil je telefon iz žepa in poklical Majo.En: He pulled his phone from his pocket and called Maja.Sl: Zvok zvonjenja je bil v tem miru glasen kot rahel udarec kladiva.En: The sound of ringing was loud in this peace, like a slight hammer strike.Sl: Ko je zaslišal njen glas, se je napetost razbila, vendar ga ni pomiril.En: When he heard her voice, the tension broke, yet it did not ease him.Sl: Začel je govoriti počasi, previdno, a odkrito.En: He began to speak slowly, cautiously, but openly.Sl: "Maja, mislim, da morava govoriti o nama.En: "Maja, I think we need to talk about us.Sl: O tem, kje sva.En: About where we stand."Sl: "Maja je utihnila na drugi strani, a njun pogovor je stekel.En: Maja went silent on the other side, but their conversation flowed.Sl: Dotaknila sta se vseh tem, ki jih prej nista hotela slišati.En: They touched on all the topics they hadn't wanted to hear before.Sl: Jure jo je povabil, da se vrne domov za nekaj dni, da skupaj obiščeta jezero.En: Jure invited her to come home for a few days, to visit the lake together.Sl: "Tukaj je lepo," je rekel, "in midva morava vedeti, kako naprej.En: "It's beautiful here," he said, "and we need to know where to go from here."Sl: "Ko je pogovor sklenil, se je Jure zavedal, da ne ve, kaj bo prinesla prihodnost.En: When he ended the conversation, Jure realized he didn't know what the future would bring.Sl: Toda bil je pogumen in pripravljen sprejeti vse, kar bo prinesla.En: But he was brave and ready to accept whatever it would bring.Sl: Občutek olajšanja ga je preplavil.En: A feeling of relief washed over him.Sl: Ni vedel, kaj bo Maja rekla, a bil je odločen ugotoviti.En: He didn't know what Maja would say, but he was determined to find out.Sl: Gledal je v zeleno modro vodo, mirno, vendar polno življenja, kot njegovo upanje.En: He looked into the green-blue water, calm, yet full of life, like his hope.Sl: Na jezeru Bled je našel mir.En: By the lake Bled, he found peace.Sl: S spoznanjem, da mora včasih priznati resnico, ki je neprijetna, je Jure postal bolj povezan sam s seboj.En: With the realization that sometimes one must acknowledge unpleasant truths, Jure became more connected with himself.Sl: Vsaka kaplja okoli njega je bila kot nova priložnost za začetek.En: Every drop around him was like a new opportunity for a beginning.Sl: In tako je sedel, miren, pod svetlim spomladanskim nebom.En: And so he sat, calm, under the bright spring sky. Vocabulary Words:reflection: odsevpondered: premlevaldaunted: bezaunpleasant: neprijetnaacknowledge: priznatibarrier: ovirawhisper: šepetisland: otokfaded: bledeliemotional: čustvenogentle: blagsoak: vpiticonfront: soočitirustling: šelestenjeopportunity: priložnostcontract: krčitimutual: skupnirealization: spoznanjedetermined: odločenconversations: pogovoriphysically: fizičnatension: napetostfiltering: prodiraloforeign: tujcontemplated: premlevalinvite: povabilrelief: olajšanjepeaceful: mirencautiously: previdnohammer: kladivo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Embracing the Unknown: Vid's Journey Beyond Graduation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pomlad je bila v Ljubljani prelepa.En: Spring in Ljubljana was beautiful.Sl: Cvetovi so krasili ulice, mimoidoči so radovedno gledali izložbe, in sonce je prav prijetno grelo.En: Flowers adorned the streets, passersby curiously looked at the shop windows, and the sun pleasantly warmed the air.Sl: Vid je hodil po Prešernovem trgu, z mislimi popolnoma drugje.En: Vid was walking through Prešernov Square, his thoughts completely elsewhere.Sl: Bil je zadnji mesec v šoli.En: It was the last month of school.Sl: Matura je bila pred vrati, in misli o prihodnosti so ga občasno preplavile kot rečni valovi.En: Graduation was right around the corner, and thoughts about the future occasionally overwhelmed him like river waves.Sl: Tina, njegova najboljša prijateljica, se mu je pridružila, s sokom v roki.En: Tina, his best friend, joined him with a juice in her hand.Sl: "Vid, moraš biti navdušen za zaključek.En: "Vid, you must be excited for the finish.Sl: Res gremo na naslednjo raven!" je skušala razveseliti Vida.En: We're really moving to the next level!" she tried to cheer Vid up.Sl: On se je nasmehnil, a za tem nasmeškom se je skrivalo veliko dvomov.En: He smiled, but behind that smile hid many doubts.Sl: "Ne vem, Tina," je zamrmral, "ostati tukaj ali iti ven v svet?En: "I don't know, Tina," he murmured, "to stay here or to go out into the world?Sl: Slovenija mi je ljuba... a svet je velik."En: Slovenia is dear to me... but the world is vast."Sl: Vidov bratranec Luka, ki je bil vedno poln energije in načrtov, je nenadoma priskakljal mimo njiju.En: Vid's cousin Luka, who was always full of energy and plans, suddenly bounced past them.Sl: Bil je skoraj zavisten Vidovih možnosti.En: He was almost envious of Vid's opportunities.Sl: "Vid, jaz sem že sprejet na fakulteto tukaj.En: "Vid, I've already been accepted to college here.Sl: A ti lahko greš kjerkoli!En: But you can go anywhere!Sl: To je neverjetno!" je rekel z navdušenjem.En: That's incredible!" he said with enthusiasm.Sl: Vid je zavzdihnil.En: Vid sighed.Sl: Toliko možnosti, a tako malo časa.En: So many possibilities, yet so little time.Sl: Občutek odgovornosti do družine ga je vlekel nazaj, a srce mu je govorilo, naj gre v tujino po nepoznanem.En: The sense of responsibility towards family pulled him back, but his heart told him to venture abroad into the unknown.Sl: "Dajem ti nasvet," je rekla Tina, "pogovori se s starši.En: "I give you advice," Tina said, "talk to your parents.Sl: Mogoče te bodo njihovi odgovori presenetili."En: Maybe their answers will surprise you."Sl: In tako je Vid tisto popoldne prišel domov, odločil se je za pogovor s starši.En: And so that afternoon Vid came home, deciding to talk with his parents.Sl: Njegova mama ga je poslušala z ljubeznijo, oči so bile modre in pomirjujoče.En: His mother listened to him with love, her eyes blue and soothing.Sl: Z očetom sta mu dala uvid, ki ga je potreboval.En: Along with his father, they gave him the insight he needed.Sl: "Karkoli se boš odločil, vedno boš imel dom tukaj," je rekel oče.En: "Whatever you decide, you'll always have a home here," his father said.Sl: Na dan mature, z nasmehom in metuljčki v trebuhu, Vid ni mogel več skriti svoje nervoze.En: On graduation day, with a smile and butterflies in his stomach, Vid could no longer hide his nervousness.Sl: Ko je prišel njegov trenutek, da spregovori pred množico, so se misli urejale same od sebe.En: When his moment came to speak before the crowd, his thoughts aligned on their own.Sl: Govoril je s strastjo: "Ne vemo vedno, kaj nas čaka.En: He spoke with passion: "We don't always know what awaits us.Sl: Toda pogum je tisto, kar nam omogoči, da sprejmemo neznano."En: But courage is what allows us to embrace the unknown."Sl: Ko je sedel nazaj na svoj sedež, je bil Vid lažji.En: As he sat back in his seat, Vid felt lighter.Sl: Njegovo srce je odločilo: prijavil se bo na različne univerze. Domače in tiste po svetu.En: His heart had decided: he would apply to various universities, both at home and abroad.Sl: Sogovorniki so mu prižgali novo luč - luč možnosti.En: His conversations had lit a new light for him - the light of possibilities.Sl: Vidova glava je končno našla mir.En: Vid's mind finally found peace.Sl: Nič ni bilo še odločeno in to je bilo v redu.En: Nothing was decided yet, and that was okay.Sl: V svetu neomejenih priložnosti je spoznal, da lahko še vedno izbere pot, ko bo čas pravi.En: In a world of limitless opportunities, he realized that he can still choose his path when the time is right.Sl: Konec koncev, biti odprt za vse možnosti je včasih največja moč, kar jih imamo.En: After all, being open to all possibilities is sometimes the greatest strength we have. Vocabulary Words:adorned: krasilipassersby: mimoidočioccasionally: občasnooverwhelmed: preplavilemurmured: zamrmralvast: velikenthusiasm: navdušenjemopportunities: možnostiventure: itiabroad: v tujinounknown: nepoznaneminsight: uvidaligned: urejalepassion: strastjocourage: pogumembrace: sprejemopossibilities: možnostinervousness: nervozabutterflies: metuljčkilimitless: neomejenihstrength: močcuriously: radovednosoothing: pomirjujočegraduate: maturadecide: odločilconversation: pogovorcrowd: množicolit: prižgaliplan: načrtovhome: dom

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Navigating the Storm: A Tale of Friendship and the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-30-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Morje okoli Pirana je bilo tistega pomladnega jutra mirno in tiho.En: The sea around Piran was calm and quiet on that spring morning.Sl: Valovi so nežno pljuskali ob čoln, na katerem so pluli Anže, Tina in Matej.En: The waves gently lapped against the boat, on which Anže, Tina, and Matej were sailing.Sl: Anže je pogosto iskal pobeg v morju, saj mu je prav tukaj najlažje razmišljati o prihodnosti.En: Anže often sought escape in the sea, as it was here that he found it easiest to think about the future.Sl: Tina, ki je prišla na obisk iz Ljubljane, je bila med prijatelji znana kot glas razuma.En: Tina, who had come to visit from Ljubljana, was known among friends as the voice of reason.Sl: Vedno je našla pravo besedo, kadar je kdo potreboval nasvet.En: She always found the right words whenever someone needed advice.Sl: Matej, mladi vajenec, je poln energije in občudovanja opazoval Anžeta.En: Matej, the young apprentice, full of energy, admired Anže.Sl: Njegovo življenjsko sanje je bilo postati mornar, ki mu vsi zaupajo.En: His life's dream was to become a sailor whom everyone trusts.Sl: Na sredini dneva so se nenadoma začeli zbirati temni oblaki na obzorju.En: By the middle of the day, dark clouds suddenly began to gather on the horizon.Sl: Veter se je okrepil in morje je postajalo vse bolj nemirno.En: The wind picked up, and the sea became increasingly restless.Sl: "Ne izgleda dobro," je rekla Tina, ko je pogledala zaskrbljeno proti nebu.En: "It doesn't look good," Tina said, looking worriedly at the sky.Sl: Anže se je zavedal, da je čas za odločitev.En: Anže realized it was time to make a decision.Sl: "Previharimo zunaj ali poskušamo priti nazaj v pristan?En: "Do we weather it out here or try to make it back to the harbor?"Sl: " je vprašal Matej, pripravljen na dejanja.En: asked Matej, ready for action.Sl: Anže je vedel, da je čas za preizkus njegovih vodstvenih sposobnosti.En: Anže knew it was time to test his leadership skills.Sl: Srce mu je močno razbijalo, ko se je odločil zaupati v lastno intuicijo in znanje vseh na krovu.En: His heart pounded as he decided to trust his own intuition and the knowledge of everyone on board.Sl: "Moramo se vrniti," je odločno dejal Anže.En: "We have to go back," Anže said decisively.Sl: "Potrebujem vas.En: "I need you all.Sl: Skupaj to zmoremo.En: Together we can do this."Sl: "Pogumno so se lotili manevriranja čez razburkano morje.En: Bravely, they set about maneuvering through the choppy sea.Sl: Tina je pomagala krmiliti, medtem ko je Matej hitro pospravljal jadra.En: Tina helped steer while Matej quickly tidied the sails.Sl: Anže se je poglobil v svoje izkušnje in uporabljal vsako znanje, ki ga je imel.En: Anže delved into his experiences, using every bit of knowledge he had.Sl: Ko je nevihta dosegla svoj vrhunec, so bili še vedno na vodi, a vsak v svoji vlogi je dal vse od sebe.En: When the storm reached its peak, they were still on the water, but everyone in their role gave it their all.Sl: Po dolgotrajnem in napornem boju so končno pripluli nazaj v pristan.En: After a long and exhausting struggle, they finally sailed back into the harbor.Sl: Nevihta se je umirila, in nad Piranom se je ponovno zasijalo pomladansko sonce.En: The storm had calmed, and the spring sun shone over Piran again.Sl: Bili so izčrpani, a hkrati polni olajšanja in ponosa.En: They were exhausted, yet full of relief and pride.Sl: Anže je pogledal svoja prijatelja.En: Anže looked at his friends.Sl: "Brez vaju mi ne bi uspelo," je priznal.En: "Without you both, I wouldn't have made it," he admitted.Sl: V srcu je začutil novo zaupanje v svojo pot.En: In his heart, he felt a newfound confidence in his path.Sl: Zdaj je vedel, da je življenje na morju tisto, kar želi.En: He now knew that life at sea was what he wanted.Sl: A tudi, da se je treba zanašati na svoje prijatelje.En: But also, that he must rely on his friends.Sl: V tistem trenutku so vsi trije razumeli, da niso le prijatelji na morju, ampak ekipa, ki zmore premagati vse nevihte, ki jima jih življenje prinese.En: In that moment, all three understood that they were not just friends at sea but a team that could overcome any storms life might bring. Vocabulary Words:calm: mirnoquiet: tihogently: nežnoescape: pobegreason: razumaadvice: nasvetapprentice: vajenecadmired: občudovanjahorizon: obzorjugather: zbiratirestless: nemirnoworriedly: zaskrbljenointuition: intuicijotrust: zaupatidecisively: odločnomaneuvering: manevriranjachoppy: razburkanotidied: pospravljaldelved: poglobilexperiences: izkušnjepeak: vrhunecrole: vlogiexhausting: napornemstruggle: bojuharbor: pristanrelief: olajšanjapride: ponosaadmitted: priznalconfidence: zaupanjeovercome: premagati

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Journey Beyond the Path: A Spring Adventure in Triglav Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-29-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Triglav Nacionalni park je bil prekrasen spomladi.En: Triglav National Park was beautiful in the spring.Sl: Zeleni travniki so bili posuti s pisanimi divjimi cvetlicami, in mogočne Julijske Alpe so se dvigale nad vsem.En: Green meadows were dotted with colorful wildflowers, and the mighty Julian Alps rose above everything.Sl: Mateja, Luka in Tanja so z nahrbtniki na ramenih veselo stopili na pot.En: Mateja, Luka, and Tanja cheerfully set off on the trail with backpacks on their shoulders.Sl: Cilj njihovega pohoda je bil ujeti redko planiko v razcvetu.En: The goal of their hike was to capture the rare edelweiss in bloom.Sl: Mateja je bila neustavljivo navdušena.En: Mateja was irresistibly excited.Sl: Njena kamera je visela okoli vratu, pripravljena na akcijo.En: Her camera hung around her neck, ready for action.Sl: "Izjemno lepo bo!En: "It will be amazingly beautiful!"Sl: " je rekla z nasmehom.En: she said with a smile.Sl: Luka, ki je vedno skrbel za varnost, je tiho preverjal zemljevid.En: Luka, who always cared for safety, was quietly checking the map.Sl: Ni bil prepričan v to novo pot, še posebej ker je slišal govorice o plazu.En: He wasn't certain about this new path, especially since he had heard rumors of a landslide.Sl: Ko so prispeli do razcepa na poti, jih je pričakoval velik napis: "Pot zaprta zaradi plazu.En: When they reached the fork in the path, a large sign awaited them: "Trail closed due to landslide."Sl: " Luka si je oddahnil, a Mateja je vztrajala.En: Luka sighed with relief, but Mateja insisted.Sl: "Najdemo drug način!En: "We'll find another way!"Sl: " je rekla odločno.En: she said determinedly.Sl: Luka je okleval, saj je vedel, da vsaka druga pot pomeni višnje hribe in strme robove.En: Luka hesitated because he knew that any other path meant higher hills and steep edges.Sl: Tanja, sproščena kot vedno, je obema predlagala: "Gremo skupaj raziskat.En: Tanja, as relaxed as ever, suggested to both: "Let's explore together.Sl: Če bo pretežko, se obrnemo nazaj.En: If it becomes too difficult, we'll turn back."Sl: " Njeno prijazno povabilo je pretehtalo Luka, in skupaj so krenili naprej, raziskovat nove poti.En: Her friendly invitation swayed Luka, and together they set off to explore new paths.Sl: Hodili so previdno, stisnjeni ob robu grebena.En: They walked cautiously, pressed against the edge of the ridge.Sl: Srce je Luki poskakovalo, a Mateja in Tanja sta ga spodbujali.En: Luka's heart was racing, but Mateja and Tanja encouraged him.Sl: "Samo še malo in prišli bomo do planik," je Mateja rekla spodbudno.En: "Just a little more, and we'll reach the edelweiss," Mateja said encouragingly.Sl: Na vrhu grebena jih je čakal razgled, ki jim je vzel sapo.En: At the top of the ridge awaited a view that took their breath away.Sl: Pred njimi se je razprostirala trata polna cvetočih planik.En: Before them spread a meadow full of blooming edelweiss.Sl: A najprej so morali prečkati ozko in strmo polico.En: But first, they had to cross a narrow and steep ledge.Sl: Luka je otrpnil.En: Luka froze.Sl: "Ne skrbi, skupaj zmoremo," ga je vzpodbudila Tanja in ga nežno prijela za roko.En: "Don't worry, we can manage together," Tanja reassured him and gently took his hand.Sl: Mateja je šla naprej in pokazala pot.En: Mateja went ahead and showed the way.Sl: Korak za korakom so prečkali polovico, in nazadnje je tudi Luka stopil na varna tla.En: Step by step, they crossed halfway, and finally, Luka stepped onto safe ground.Sl: Tam je, sredi cvetlic, Mateja našla popolno planiko.En: There, amidst the flowers, Mateja found the perfect edelweiss.Sl: Skozi objektiv je ujele lep prizor, medtem pa je Luka globoko zadihal.En: Through the lens, she captured the beautiful scene, while Luka took a deep breath.Sl: Strašljiv trenutek je postal zmaga.En: The frightening moment turned into a victory.Sl: Njegov strah pred višino je bil še vedno prisoten, a sedaj ga je znal premagati.En: His fear of heights was still present, but now he knew how to overcome it.Sl: Ko so se vračali, so se držali poti blizu izvira Soče.En: As they returned, they stuck to the path close to the source of the Soča.Sl: Tanja je, ko so sedeli ob vodi, rekla: "Včasih je potovanje lepše od cilja.En: Tanja, as they sat by the water, said: "Sometimes the journey is more beautiful than the destination."Sl: " Vsi trije so se strinjali.En: All three agreed.Sl: Mateja je ugotovila, kako pomembna je ekipa in da lahko z njo doseže več.En: Mateja realized how important the team is and that with her team, she could achieve more.Sl: Luka pa se je počutil pogumnejšega, pripravljenega na nove izzive.En: Luka felt braver, ready for new challenges.Sl: Triglav Nacionalni park jih je naučil več kot so pričakovali.En: Triglav National Park taught them more than they expected.Sl: In letošnja pomlad se jim bo za vedno vtisnila v spomin kot čas odkrivanja in prijateljstva.En: And this year's spring would forever be etched in their memory as a time of discovery and friendship. Vocabulary Words:meadow: tratawildflowers: divje cvetlicemighty: mogočneridge: grebenlandslide: plazbreathtaking: vzel sapoledge: policasteep: strmecautiously: previdnoeternally: za vednoreassured: vzpodbudiladeterminedly: odločnoexplore: raziskovatirresistibly: neustavljivoovercome: premagatinarrow: ozkovictory: zmagacompanion: prijateljstvoobjective: ciljfroze: otrpnilinvitation: povabiloetched: vtisnilalens: objektivsource: izvirahesitated: oklevalencouraged: spodbudnobewildered: presenečenoadvancement: napredovanjeaccompany: spremljatiassurance: zagotovilo

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Serenity in the Rain: A Journey to Lake Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-28-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Mateja je sedela ob oknu avtobusa in strmela v hitro minljivo pokrajino.En: Mateja was sitting by the window of the bus, staring at the quickly passing landscape.Sl: Spomladanske barve so bile žive in sveže, a njeno srce je iskalo nekaj več.En: The spring colors were vivid and fresh, but her heart was searching for something more.Sl: V istem trenutku, ko so pripeljali do Blejskega jezera, je začutila rahel mir.En: At the very moment they arrived at Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled), she felt a slight peace.Sl: Nejc je stal na parkirišču, prevzel njeno torbo in jo rahlo poljubil na lice: "Pripravljena na novo dogodivščino?"En: Nejc was standing in the parking lot, took her bag, and gently kissed her on the cheek: "Ready for a new adventure?"Sl: Mateja se mu je nasmehnila in pokimala.En: Mateja smiled at him and nodded.Sl: Vesna je že skakljala okoli in opazovala oblake, ki so grozili sivi dež.En: Vesna was already skipping around, watching the clouds that threatened gray rain.Sl: "Upam, da nas vreme ne pokvari vsega," je rekla Vesna in pograbila velik dežnik.En: "I hope the weather doesn't ruin everything for us," said Vesna, grabbing a large umbrella.Sl: "Bomo pa našli lepoto tudi v dežju," je odgovorila Mateja.En: "We'll find beauty even in the rain," replied Mateja.Sl: Želja po jasnosti v njenem življenju je bila močnejša od slabega vremena.En: Her desire for clarity in her life was stronger than the bad weather.Sl: Sprehodili so se po poti ob jezeru.En: They walked along the path by the lake.Sl: Stopali so skozi zaraščene poti, mimo dvorca na griču, kjer so grajski zidovi še vedno kljubovali času.En: They stepped through overgrown paths, past the manor on the hill, where the castle walls still defied time.Sl: Dež je začel padati težje, a Mateja ni izgubila volje.En: The rain began to fall heavier, but Mateja did not lose her spirit.Sl: V zraku je bila pesem dežnih kapelj, ki je glasno odmevala v njenih mislih.En: In the air was the song of raindrops, echoing loudly in her thoughts.Sl: "Ej, poglejte, tamle je neka potka," je rekel Nejc, s prstom pokazal na manjšo ozko pot, ki vodi do hriba za drevesi.En: "Hey, look, there's a path over there," said Nejc, pointing with his finger to a smaller, narrow path leading to a hill behind the trees.Sl: Njihovi koraki so postali hitrejši in kmalu so našli majhno ravnico.En: Their steps became quicker, and soon they found a small clearing.Sl: Pogled na Blejsko jezero je bil čudovit, obdan z megličasto tančico, ki je dajala jezeru pravljičen videz.En: The view of Blejsko jezero was beautiful, surrounded by a misty veil that gave the lake a fairytale appearance.Sl: Mateja je globoko vdihnila.En: Mateja took a deep breath.Sl: Tišina in vlažni zrak sta mehčala njene misli.En: The silence and damp air softened her thoughts.Sl: V tistem trenutku so oblaki dopustili rahlo sonce, ki je posijalo skozi meglo, kot nežen opomin na prihajajočo pomlad.En: At that moment, the clouds allowed a gentle sunbeam to shine through the mist, as a gentle reminder of the coming spring.Sl: Ko so se premočeni in nasmejani vrnili v vas, so se zatekli v prijetno lokalno kavarno.En: When they returned drenched and smiling to the village, they sought refuge in a cozy local café.Sl: Toplota prostora jih je objela kot stari prijatelj.En: The warmth of the place embraced them like an old friend.Sl: V sedanju ob skodelici kave se je Mateja zazrla v Nejca in Vesno.En: Sitting with a cup of coffee, Mateja glanced at Nejc and Vesna.Sl: "Veš kaj," je začela, "Razmišljala sem... moj naslednji korak je lahko karkoli, in to me ne plaši več.En: "You know," she began, "I've been thinking... my next step can be anything, and that doesn't scare me anymore.Sl: Včasih je lepo biti delveč od popolnega načrta."En: Sometimes it's nice to be far from a perfect plan."Sl: Nejc jo je stisnil za roko, Vesna pa je navdušeno prikimavala.En: Nejc squeezed her hand, and Vesna nodded enthusiastically.Sl: Navdihnjena preprostim sprehodom po dežju, je Mateja vedela, da na dolgi rok ni pomembna popolnost poti, ampak spokojnost, ki jo občuti na poti.En: Inspired by the simple walk in the rain, Mateja knew that in the long run, the perfection of the path wasn't important, but the tranquility she felt along the way. Vocabulary Words:staring: strmelavivid: živepeace: mirgently: rahloadventure: dogodivščinaskipping: skakljalathreatened: groziliruin: pokvariclarity: jasnostiovergrown: zaraščenemanor: dvorcadefied: kljubovaliraindrops: kapeljechoing: odmevalanarrow: ozkoclearing: ravnicamisty: megličastoveil: tančicofairytale: pravljičensilence: tišinadamp: vlažnisoftened: mehčalasunbeam: soncerefuge: zateklicozy: prijetnoembraced: objelaglanced: zazrlainspired: navdihnjenatranquility: spokojnostpath: pot

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Hidden Treasures: Mateja's Discovery at Histrija Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-27-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sončno popoldne je med učenci vzbudilo navdušenje, ko so skupaj s svojo učiteljico prispeli na starodavne ruševine Histrije.En: A sunny afternoon sparked excitement among the students as they, along with their teacher, arrived at the ancient ruins of Histrija.Sl: Mateja, Rok in Tanja so se razgledali po kamnitih zidovih, ponošenih vetru in času.En: Mateja, Rok, and Tanja looked around at the stone walls, weathered by wind and time.Sl: Vonj cvetočih polj je bil v zraku, ptiči so peli pesmi pomladi.En: The scent of blooming fields filled the air, and birds sang songs of spring.Sl: Mateja je stala nekoliko v ozadju.En: Mateja stood somewhat in the background.Sl: Njena duša je bila nemirna.En: Her soul was restless.Sl: Od nekdaj je ljubila zgodovino in sanjarila o skritih zakladih v ruševinah, ki so podajale roke iz preteklosti.En: She had always loved history and daydreamed about hidden treasures in the ruins, reaching out from the past.Sl: Rok je bil poleg nje, prešeren kot vedno, in poskušal je ostalim zbiti šale naklonjene smehu, medtem ko jih je učiteljica vodila med ostanki stare civilizacije.En: Rok was beside her, cheerful as always, trying to amuse the others with jokes while their teacher guided them through the remnants of the old civilization.Sl: “Kaj, če najdemo kakšno skrivnostno sobo?En: "What if we find some mysterious room?"Sl: ” je Rok namignil s hudomušnim nasmehom.En: Rok hinted with a mischievous smile.Sl: Tanja se je nejevoljno namrdnila.En: Tanja frowned in annoyance.Sl: “Rok, moramo slediti učiteljici.En: "Rok, we need to follow the teacher.Sl: Tukaj smo, da se učimo, ne za igro,” je rekla, medtem ko je ponovno namerila svoj pogled v beležnico, kjer je skrbno zapisovala zapiske.En: We're here to learn, not to play," she said, while she again focused on her notebook, where she was carefully taking notes.Sl: Mateja pa ni uspela mimo želje, ki ji je migljala v duši.En: However, Mateja could not resist the desire stirring in her soul.Sl: Ko so se približevali delu ruševin, kjer so stare kamnite plošče bile prekrite z mahom, se je odcepila od skupine.En: As they approached the section of ruins where old stone slabs were covered with moss, she broke away from the group.Sl: Rok se je skušal prestopiti k Mateji, vendar ga je Tanja zadržala pri sebi z vztrajnim pogledom učiteljice.En: Rok tried to join Mateja, but Tanja held him back with the teacher's persistent gaze.Sl: Matejino srce je hitro bilo, ko je prečísljala skromno pot med zapuščenimi stenami.En: Mateja's heart raced as she navigated the modest path between the abandoned walls.Sl: Nenadoma je odkrila majhen prehod, skrit za poraščenim zidom.En: Suddenly, she discovered a small passage hidden behind an overgrown wall.Sl: Tam je bilo še več kot le uničeno kamenje.En: There was more than just broken stone there.Sl: V njej se je zbudila pustolovska radovednost, ko je vstopila v prostor, kamor luč ni več pronicala tako živo.En: Her adventurous curiosity awoke as she entered a space where light no longer penetrated so vividly.Sl: V senci prostora so bile na stenah skrivnostne rezbarije.En: In the shadowed room, there were mysterious carvings on the walls.Sl: Neslišno pričevalno o času, preteklem življenju, ki se ga ni mogla dotakniti zgodovina šolskih knjig.En: They silently testified to time and a past life that school history books could not touch.Sl: Srce ji je poskočilo, ko je razumela, da je našla nekaj posebnega in morda celo pomembnega.En: Her heart leapt as she realized she had found something special and perhaps even significant.Sl: Učiteljica in preostali učenci so kmalu našli Matejo.En: The teacher and the other students soon found Mateja.Sl: Njihova presenečenost je hitro prešla v navdušenje, ko so vsi lahko občudovali Matejin odkritje.En: Their surprise quickly turned to excitement as everyone was able to admire Mateja's discovery.Sl: “To je neverjetno, Mateja!En: "This is amazing, Mateja!"Sl: ” je učiteljica pohvalila.En: the teacher praised.Sl: “Tvoja radovednost je odprla vrata preteklosti za vse nas.En: "Your curiosity has opened doors to the past for all of us."Sl: ” Njene oči so sijale od ponosa.En: Her eyes shone with pride.Sl: Ko so se vračali proti avtobusu, je Mateja čutila moč in samozavest, ki je prej ni poznala.En: As they returned to the bus, Mateja felt a strength and confidence she had not previously known.Sl: Njena mala pustolovščina je prinašala veliko več kot le novo poglavje v šolski zgodovini, to je bila priložnost za njo, da je zasijala s svojimi darovi.En: Her little adventure brought much more than just a new chapter in school history; it was an opportunity for her to shine with her gifts.Sl: In vsi so vedeli, da ta izlet na ruševine Histrije ne bo ostal pozabljen, zahvaljujoč pogumni Mateji.En: And everyone knew that this trip to the ruins of Histrija would not be forgotten, thanks to the brave Mateja. Vocabulary Words:sparked: vzbudiloancient: starodavneruins: ruševineweathered: ponošenihblooming: cvetočihfrowned: namrdnilaannoyance: nejevoljnopersistent: vztrajnimnavigate: prečísljalaabandoned: zapuščenimiovergrown: poraščenimadventurous: pustolovskacuriosity: radovednostcarvings: rezbarijetestified: pričevalnopenetrated: pronicalasignificant: pomembnegaadmire: občudovalipraise: pohvalilapride: ponosaconfidence: samozavestmodest: skromnomoss: mahomhidden: skritnotebook: beležnicatestimony: pričevanjemischievous: hudomušnimdiscovery: odkritjestrength: močgifts: darovi

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Paddleboats to Unity: A Journey at Blejsko Jezero Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-26-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ob vznožju slikovitih Julijskih Alp, kjer smaragdne vode Blejskega jezera objemajo otoček s cerkvico, je mala ekipa podjetja prispela na team-building.En: At the foot of the picturesque Julijske Alpe, where the emerald waters of Blejsko jezero embrace an island with a church, a small company team arrived for team-building.Sl: Poganjali so pedaline do idilične točke sredi jezera, kjer jih je pričakovala Neža, njihova vodja.En: They pedaled paddleboats to an idyllic spot in the middle of the lake, where Neža, their leader, awaited them.Sl: Neža je stala ob obali in opazovala modro nebo nad Bledom.En: Neža stood by the shore, watching the blue sky above Bled.Sl: Bila je vesela, da lahko ekipo združi v tako lepem okolju.En: She was happy to unite the team in such a beautiful setting.Sl: Njeno delo je bilo zahtevno, vendar si je želela izboljšati odnose med kolegi.En: Her work was demanding, but she wanted to improve relationships among her colleagues.Sl: Večkrat je razmišljala o tem, kako vključiti vse in odpraviti napetosti, ki so se začele pojavljati.En: She often thought about how to include everyone and eliminate the tensions that had started to emerge.Sl: Janko, s svojim zabavnim značajem, je bil vedno središče pozornosti, vendar je večkrat prekinjal delo s svojim šarmantnim, a motilnim vedenjem.En: Janko, with his humorous character, was always the center of attention, but he often interrupted work with his charming, yet distracting behavior.Sl: Matevž, novinec v ekipi, se je na začetku počutil osamljenega.En: Matevž, a newcomer to the team, initially felt lonely.Sl: Čeprav je bil zelo navdušen, ni vedel, kako ujeti korak z drugimi.En: Although he was very enthusiastic, he didn't know how to keep up with the others.Sl: "Pozdravljeni vsi!En: "Hello everyone!"Sl: " je zaklicala Neža, ko so prispeli.En: called out Neža as they arrived.Sl: "Danes bomo poskušali nekaj novega.En: "Today we will try something new.Sl: Vem, da so načrti drugačni, a verjamem, da boste uživali.En: I know the plans are different, but I believe you will enjoy it."Sl: "Janko je pogledal okoli in se nasmejal: "Nova pustolovščina, ne?En: Janko looked around and laughed: "A new adventure, huh?Sl: Pripravljen sem!En: I'm ready!"Sl: " Matevž pa je tiho prikimal, še vedno negotov, a poln pričakovanj.En: While Matevž nodded quietly, still uncertain but full of anticipation.Sl: Aktivnost ob jezeru se je začela z enostavno nalogo veslanja okoli otoka.En: The activity by the lake started with a simple task of rowing around the island.Sl: Neža je opazovala, kako so se vsi borili, da uskladijo ritme svojih vesel.En: Neža watched how everyone struggled to synchronize the rhythm of their oars.Sl: Kmalu pa so se oblaki stemnili, veter pa je začel pihati močneje.En: But soon the clouds darkened, and the wind began to blow stronger.Sl: Krotili so se s pedalino, ki je hotela zaviti iz poti.En: They struggled with the paddleboat, which wanted to veer off course.Sl: Panika se je širila.En: Panic was spreading.Sl: Janko, kljub običajno brezbrižnemu pristopu, je hitro prevzel nadzor: "Slišite me?En: Despite his usually carefree approach, Janko quickly took control: "Do you hear me?Sl: Poslušajte!En: Listen!Sl: Veslajmo skupaj, počasi in ob istem času!En: Let's paddle together, slowly and at the same time!"Sl: "Matevž je zbral pogum in ponudil nasvet: "Morda bi pomagalo, če se postavimo v vrsto, da nas veter ne potiska toliko.En: Matevž gathered courage and offered advice: "Maybe it would help if we line up so the wind doesn’t push us as much."Sl: " Njegova ideja se je obnesla.En: His idea worked.Sl: Ekipa je veslala usklajeno, sledila Jankovim navodilom ter uporabljala Matevževo zamisel.En: The team rowed in sync, followed Janko's instructions, and used Matevž's suggestion.Sl: Ko so prispeli nazaj na obalo, so se smejali in klepetali o izkušnji.En: When they arrived back at the shore, they laughed and chatted about the experience.Sl: Neža je končno videla, kako se je njena ekipa resnično združila.En: At last, Neža saw how her team had truly united.Sl: Janko je pokazal, da zmore več kot zabavati, Matevž pa je našel svoj glas.En: Janko showed he could do more than entertain, and Matevž found his voice.Sl: Ko so po večerji sedeli pod zvezdami, so vedeli, da so presegli same sebe.En: As they sat under the stars after dinner, they knew they had surpassed themselves.Sl: Neža je razumela, kako pomembni so različni prispevki vsakega člana.En: Neža understood how important the contributions of each member were.Sl: Janko je odkril, kako dobre stvari lahko doseže z več odgovornosti.En: Janko discovered the good things he could achieve with more responsibility.Sl: Matevž je pridobil samozavest in vedel, da je pomemben del ekipe.En: Matevž gained confidence and knew he was an important part of the team.Sl: In tako, ob blesku blejskega jezera, so vedeli, da so postali resnična ekipa.En: And so, by the sparkle of Blejsko jezero, they knew they had become a real team. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: slikovitihemerald: smaragdneembrace: objemajoidyllic: idiličneawaited: pričakovalashore: obaliunite: združidemanding: zahtevnotensions: napetostihumorous: zabavnimcharacter: značajemcharming: šarmantnimdistracting: motilnimnewcomer: novineclonely: osamljenegaanticipation: pričakovanjsynchronize: uskladijorhythm: ritmedarkened: stemniliveer: zavitipanic: panikacarefree: brezbrižnemugathered: zbralcourage: pogumadvice: nasvetlined up: postavimo v vrstoconfidence: samozavestsurpassed: preseglicontributions: prispevkiresponsibility: odgovornosti

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Beyond Bled Lake: Luka & Nina's Journey to Embrace Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-25-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Na bregu blejskega jezera, kjer se v miru lesketa modra voda in okoliški hribi objemajo nebo, je stala mala lesena hiška.En: On the shore of Bled Lake, where the blue water glistens peacefully and the surrounding hills embrace the sky, stood a small wooden house.Sl: Tukaj sta Luka in Nina delala v najemu čolnov.En: Here, Luka and Nina worked renting boats.Sl: Zrak je bil poln vonja po svežini pomladi, ko so cvetlice začele kazati svoje živopisne barve.En: The air was filled with the scent of spring freshness as the flowers began to show their vibrant colors.Sl: Luka je vsak dan z veseljem čistil in pripravljal čolne.En: Luka was happy to clean and prepare the boats every day.Sl: Njegovo srce je hrepenelo po pustolovščinah onkraj teh vod.En: His heart yearned for adventures beyond these waters.Sl: Vedno, ko je veslal mimo otoka z znamenito cerkvijo, si je predstavljal različne kraje, ki jih bo nekega dne obiskal.En: Every time he rowed past the island with the famous church, he imagined different places he would visit one day.Sl: Prihranil je vsak evro, sanjal o svetlih mestnih lučeh in neznanih deželah.En: He saved every euro, dreaming of bright city lights and unknown lands.Sl: Vendar pa ga je domovina, njegova dolžnost do družine in vsakodnevna rutina včasih vlečejo nazaj.En: However, his homeland, his duty to family, and the daily routine sometimes pulled him back.Sl: Nina, s svojim mirnim pristopom k življenju, je skrbela za stranke s prijaznim nasmehom.En: Nina, with her calm approach to life, looked after the customers with a friendly smile.Sl: Bila je zadovoljna s svojim delom, a v srcu je nosila strah pred spremembami.En: She was content with her work, but in her heart, she carried a fear of change.Sl: Rada je imela predvidljivost svojega vsakdana, čeprav jo je Lukina želja po svetu polnila z občutkom negotovosti.En: She loved the predictability of her everyday life, even though Luka's desire for the world filled her with a sense of uncertainty.Sl: Bila sta prijatelja, ki sta se pogosto pogovarjala o življenju in sanjah.En: They were friends who often talked about life and dreams.Sl: Nekega sončnega popoldneva, ko je bila jezerska gladina kot zrcalo, sta sedela na pomolu.En: One sunny afternoon, when the lake's surface was like a mirror, they sat on the pier.Sl: Luka se je zbral, da bi Nini povedal nekaj pomembnega.En: Luka gathered the courage to tell Nina something important.Sl: "Nina," je začel previdno, "razmišljam, da bi po sezoni odšel na potovanje.En: "Nina," he began cautiously, "I'm thinking of going on a trip after the season.Sl: Želim raziskati svet in uresničiti svoje sanje.En: I want to explore the world and fulfill my dreams."Sl: " Njegov glas je bil mešanica strahu in upanja.En: His voice was a mixture of fear and hope.Sl: Nina je nekaj časa tiho zrla v vodo.En: Nina stared silently into the water for a while.Sl: Potem je globoko vdihnila in priznala, "Strašno se bojim sprememb, Luka.En: Then she took a deep breath and admitted, "I'm terribly afraid of change, Luka.Sl: A razumem tvojo željo po novih izkušnjah.En: But I understand your desire for new experiences.Sl: Morda tudi sama potrebujem nekaj novega v življenju.En: Maybe I need something new in my life too."Sl: "To odkritje je preobrazilo njun pogovor.En: This revelation transformed their conversation.Sl: Oba sta začela razmišljati drugače.En: They both began to think differently.Sl: Luka je začutil nov zagon.En: Luka felt a new drive.Sl: Brez Ninine podpore ne bi imel poguma za ta korak.En: Without Nina's support, he wouldn't have the courage for this step.Sl: "Delal bom skozi poletje, točno tukaj," je rekel odločno.En: "I'll work through the summer, right here," he said decisively.Sl: "Prihranil bom, koliko bom lahko.En: "I'll save as much as I can.Sl: Medtem pa bom načrtoval potovanje.En: Meanwhile, I'll plan the trip."Sl: "Nina se je nasmehnila in dodala: "In jaz bom tu.En: Nina smiled and added, "And I'll be here.Sl: Čakala bom na tvoje zgodbe in ti ves čas dajala podporo, ki jo potrebuješ.En: I'll wait for your stories and give you the support you need all along."Sl: " Dala je vedeti, da je prijateljstvo med njima še močnejše.En: She made it clear that the friendship between them was even stronger.Sl: Ko so ptice zaplesale po nebu, je Luka začutil, da ga to kratko, a pomembno obdobje pripravlja na prihodnost.En: As the birds danced across the sky, Luka felt that this short but significant period was preparing him for the future.Sl: Odzvok valov, ki so butali ob obalo, mu je dal občutek, da je čas za spremembe.En: The sound of the waves crashing against the shore gave him a sense that it was time for change.Sl: Nina se je naučila, da življenje ni vedno predvidljivo, a sprememba prinaša tudi lepe trenutke.En: Nina learned that life is not always predictable, but change also brings beautiful moments.Sl: Zgodba ob jezeru se je končala, a za Luka in Nino se je pravkar začela nova poglavja njunih poti.En: The story by the lake ended, but new chapters of their journeys were just beginning for Luka and Nina. 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Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Fields to Fame: A Triumph in Slovenian Engineering Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-24-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Mateja in Jure sta stala na robu malega hriba, njun pogled pa se je širši na čudovito podeželsko pokrajino Slovenije.En: Mateja and Jure stood at the edge of a small hill, their gaze widening over the beautiful countryside landscape of Slovenia.Sl: Pred njimi se je razprostirala slika prelepe kmetije.En: Before them stretched the scene of a lovely farm.Sl: Lesene hiše in skrbno urejene njive so bile obdane z dišečimi pomladnimi cvetlicami.En: Wooden houses and meticulously maintained fields were surrounded by fragrant spring flowers.Sl: Bila je pomlad in njuna zadnja šolska naloga je bila pred vrati.En: It was spring, and their final school assignment was just ahead.Sl: "Misliva, da bo ta projekt odličen," je z navdušenjem rekla Mateja, medtem ko sta se sprehajala po kmetiji.En: "We think this project will be excellent," Mateja said enthusiastically as they walked around the farm.Sl: Njeno srce je bilo polno pričakovanj za znanstveno tekmovanje na šoli.En: Her heart was full of anticipation for the school's science competition.Sl: Imela je jasen cilj – pridobiti štipendijo za nadaljnje študije.En: She had a clear goal – to earn a scholarship for further studies.Sl: Jure je pokimal in se obrisal z rokavom po čelu.En: Jure nodded and wiped his forehead with his sleeve.Sl: "Imava veliko dela.En: "We have a lot of work.Sl: Ampak pridem do naših načrtov za inženirski del.En: But I'm getting to our plans for the engineering part."Sl: "Njuna naloga je bila ustvariti model okolju prijazne kmetije.En: Their task was to create a model of an environmentally friendly farm.Sl: Jure je predlagal kompleksni sistem recikliranja vode in električno ogrevanje, toda Mateja je bila nekoliko zaskrbljena zaradi njihove časovne omejitve.En: Jure suggested a complex water recycling system and electric heating, but Mateja was somewhat worried about their time limitation.Sl: "Morda bi morala poenostaviti sistem," je predlagala z rahlim dvomom.En: "Maybe we should simplify the system," she suggested with slight doubt.Sl: "Ne sekiraj se," je odgovoril Jure z nasmeškom.En: "Don't worry," Jure replied with a smile.Sl: "To bo prava umetnina.En: "It'll be a real masterpiece."Sl: "Med delom je prišlo do težav.En: During the work, problems arose.Sl: Model ni deloval kot bi moral, kar je prineslo nekaj napetosti med njima.En: The model didn't function as it should have, bringing some tension between them.Sl: "Tvoj sistem je preveč zapleten," se je pritožila Mateja, zavita v skrbi.En: "Your system is too complicated," complained Mateja, wrapped in concern.Sl: "Potrebujeva le nekaj prilagoditev," je dejal Jure, v mislih jih že snujoč.En: "We just need some adjustments," said Jure, already thinking of them.Sl: Končno je prišel dan predstavitve.En: Finally, the day of the presentation arrived.Sl: Sodniki so natančno opazovali njihov model.En: The judges observed their model closely.Sl: Nenadoma je nekaj šlo narobe.En: Suddenly, something went wrong.Sl: Sistem ni deloval.En: The system failed to operate.Sl: Mateja in Jure sta se v trenutku spogledala.En: Mateja and Jure exchanged glances in an instant.Sl: Čas je bil, da združita moči in ustvarita improvizacijo, ki bi rešila situacijo.En: It was time to join forces and create an improvisation that would save the situation.Sl: "Združiva tvojo idejo s preprosto integracijo," je hitro predlagal Jure.En: "Let's combine your idea with simple integration," Jure quickly suggested.Sl: Mateja je pokimala, pripravljena poskusiti vse.En: Mateja nodded, ready to try anything.Sl: Skupaj sta popravila model, združila preprostost in inovativnost.En: Together, they repaired the model, merging simplicity and innovation.Sl: Njuna čarovnija je uspela.En: Their magic worked.Sl: Sodniki so bili navdušeni nad njuno improvizacijo.En: The judges were impressed with their improvisation.Sl: Čeprav nista zmagala, sta osvojila drugo mesto.En: Though they didn't win, they secured second place.Sl: Štipendija je bila zagotovljena, Mateja pa se je naučila, kako pomembno je sodelovati.En: The scholarship was assured, and Mateja learned how important collaboration is.Sl: Jure je dobil priznanje staršev in ponovno samozavest.En: Jure received recognition from his parents and regained confidence.Sl: Pomlad na kmetiji je postala simbol njihovega uspeha.En: Spring on the farm became a symbol of their success.Sl: Pokrajina ni bila le lepa – zdaj je bila tudi zmagoslavna.En: The landscape was not only beautiful – it was now triumphant, too.Sl: Mateja in Jure sta izkusila vrednost prijateljstva in inovacij pod slovenskimi nebom.En: Mateja and Jure experienced the value of friendship and innovation under the Slovenian sky.Sl: Konec jih je združil v eni skupni zgodbi o vztrajnosti in sodelovanju.En: In the end, they were united in a shared story of perseverance and collaboration. 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