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Are you ready to supercharge your Slovenian listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Slovenian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovenian and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, or Ljubljana Castle? Maybe you want to speak Slovenian with your grandparents from Ljubljana? Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background necessary to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere and life of Slovenia, the primary country where Slovenian is fluently spoken. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Slovenian listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Izboljšajte svoje razumevanje poslušanja z našimi slovenskimi zgodbami danes!

  1. 1H AGO

    Buzzing Courage: Overcoming Fear at the Beekeeping Summit

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Buzzing Courage: Overcoming Fear at the Beekeeping Summit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-04-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Pomlad je bila v polnem razcvetu, ko sta Tomaž in Nika prispela na Mednarodni čebelarski vrh v Ljubljani. En: Spring was in full bloom when Tomaž and Nika arrived at the International Beekeeping Summit in Ljubljana. Sl: Mesto je bilo polno vrveža in vonj po medu ter cvetlicah je napolnjeval zrak. En: The city was bustling, and the air was filled with the scent of honey and flowers. Sl: Nika je bila navdušena. En: Nika was excited. Sl: Vedno jo je zanimala narava, še posebej čebele. En: She had always been interested in nature, especially bees. Sl: Tomaž, njen prijatelj, pa se je že s težavo prebijal skozi množico. En: Tomaž, her friend, was already struggling to make his way through the crowd. Sl: Bil je nervozen. En: He was nervous. Sl: "Nika, niti ne vem, kako sem se dal prepričati v tole," je rekel Tomaž s tresočim glasom. En: "Nika, I don’t even know how I let myself get talked into this," said Tomaž with a trembling voice. Sl: "Ah, saj bo vse v redu," ga je vzpodbudila Nika. En: "Ah, it will all be fine," encouraged Nika. Sl: "Le poglej, koliko se lahko naučiva o čebelah. En: "Just look at how much we can learn about bees. Sl: Čudovita bitja so! En: They are wonderful creatures!" Sl: "Tomaž je uvidel priložnost. En: Tomaž saw an opportunity. Sl: Morda mu je danes dan, da premaga svoj strah. En: Maybe today was the day for him to overcome his fear. Sl: Želel je podpreti Niko, pa tudi sebi dokazati, da zmore. En: He wanted to support Nika and also prove to himself that he could do it. Sl: Ko sta se sprehodila mimo stojnic z barvitimi čebelarskimi oblekami in kozarci medu, so se ustavili pri šotoru, kjer je potekala čebelarska predstavitev. En: As they walked past stalls with colorful beekeeping outfits and jars of honey, they stopped at a tent where a beekeeping presentation was taking place. Sl: Presenečenje je obema vzbudilo srce, ko je organizator oznanil, da se začne praktična predstavitev. En: Both of their hearts were surprised when the organizer announced the start of a practical demonstration. Sl: "Nika, mislim, da sem se pomotoma prijavil na to," je zaskrbljeno rekel Tomaž. En: "Nika, I think I accidentally signed up for this," Tomaž said worriedly. Sl: A Nika ga je opogumljajoče prijela za roko. En: But Nika reassuringly took his hand. Sl: Vstopila sta v šotor. En: They entered the tent. Sl: Na pultu je stal velik čebelnjak in čebelar je začel razlagati. En: On the counter stood a large hive and the beekeeper started to explain. Sl: Medtem ko je Tomaž zadrževal dih, je skušal poslušati. En: While Tomaž held his breath, he tried to listen. Sl: Vse se je zdelo malo lažje, dokler čebela ni pristala na njegovem ramenu. En: Everything felt a little easier until a bee landed on his shoulder. Sl: Srce mu je poskočilo, a se je skušal pomiriti. En: His heart jumped, but he tried to calm himself. Sl: Vsi pogledi so bili uprti v njega. En: All eyes were on him. Sl: Tomaž je imel dve možnosti. En: Tomaž had two choices. Sl: Lahko bi stekel proč, priznal svoj strah in se sramoval pred Niko. En: He could run away, admit his fear, and feel ashamed in front of Nika. Sl: Ali pa bi premagal ta strah. En: Or he could overcome that fear. Sl: Globoko je vdihnil. En: He took a deep breath. Sl: Namesto, da bi čebelo odgnal, je ostal miren. En: Instead of swatting the bee away, he remained calm. Sl: In čebela je počasi odletela sama od sebe. En: And the bee flew away on its own. Sl: "Vidiš? En: "See?" Sl: " je dejala Nika s širokim nasmehom. En: said Nika with a broad smile. Sl: "Zmoreš! En: "You can do it!" Sl: "Tomaž je naenkrat začutil pogum, ki ga prej ni poznal. En: Tomaž suddenly felt a courage he hadn’t known before. Sl: Spoznal je vrednost soočenja s strahovi. En: He realized the value of facing fears. Sl: In vedel je, da ni sam v tem – ob strani mu je stala pogumna prijateljica. En: And he knew he wasn’t alone in this – standing by him was his brave friend. Sl: Ko sta zapuščala šotor, je sonce žarelo na nebu, Tomaž pa je imel občutek, da se je nekaj spremenilo. En: As they left the tent, the sun was shining in the sky, and Tomaž felt like something had changed. Sl: Amenitično čebele je premagal strah in postal korak bližje, da se sooča s čimerkoli, kar mu prinaša življenje. En: By overcoming his fear of bees, he took a step closer to facing whatever life throws his way. Vocabulary Words: bloom: razcvetarrived: prispelabustling: vrvežascent: vonjexcited: navdušenastruggling: težavocrowd: množiconervous: nervozentrembling: tresočimencouraged: vzpodbudilaopportunity: priložnostovercome: premagafear: strahprove: dokazatistalls: stojnicoutfits: oblekamipresentation: predstavitevtent: šotorpractical: praktičnaworriedly: zaskrbljenoreassuringly: opogumljajočecounter: pultuhive: čebelnjakexplain: razlagaticalm: mirencourage: pogumashamed: sramovalbroad: širokimfacing: soočenjarealized: spoznal

    16 min

  2. 15H AGO

    Siblings Reconnect: A Rowboat Journey on Lake Bled

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Siblings Reconnect: A Rowboat Journey on Lake Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-04-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Živa je stala na pomolu ob Blejskem jezeru, veter pa je rahlo premikal njene svetle lase. En: Živa stood on the pier by Blejskim jezeru, the breeze gently moving her light hair. Sl: Pogledala je čez jezero, kjer se je v vodi odsevala podoba otočka s cerkvico. En: She looked across the lake, where the image of the little island with a church was reflected in the water. Sl: Pomlad je razcvetele trave barvala v živo zeleno, ptiči pa so prepevali svojo jutranjo pesem. En: Spring painted the blossoming grass in vivid green, and the birds sang their morning song. Sl: Bilo je prvega maja, praznik dela, ko so se ljudje zbrali na piknikih in druženjih. En: It was the first of May, Labor Day, when people gathered for picnics and social events. Sl: Vendar pa dan za Živo in njenega brata Roka ni bil običajen. En: However, the day was not ordinary for Živa and her brother Rok. Sl: Po zadnji nesoglasici se nista veliko pogovarjala. En: After their last disagreement, they hadn't talked much. Sl: Živa si je želela, da bi skupaj razjasnila pretekle nesporazume. En: Živa wished they could clear up the past misunderstandings together. Sl: "Rok," poklicala je svojega mlajšega brata, ki je ravnokar prišel. En: "Rok," she called to her younger brother, who had just arrived. Sl: Bil je visok in nasmejan, z iskrico v očeh. En: He was tall and smiling, with a sparkle in his eyes. Sl: "Živa," je odzdravil, pomahajoč ji. En: "Živa," he responded, waving to her. Sl: "Imam veliko novic o novi službi. En: "I have a lot of news about my new job." Sl: ""Zveni super," je odgovorila Živa. En: "Sounds great," Živa replied. Sl: "Ali bi se pridružil za vožnjo z veslaško ladjo? En: "Would you like to join for a rowboat ride? Sl: Jezero je danes posebej mirno. En: The lake is especially calm today." Sl: "Rok se je nekoliko obotavljal, a nato pokimal. En: Rok hesitated a bit, but then nodded. Sl: "Seveda. En: "Sure. Sl: Greva. En: Let's go." Sl: "Oba sta se usedla v čoln, Živa pa je začela veslati. En: Both of them sat in the boat, and Živa started rowing. Sl: Ko sta prispela do sredine jezera, kjer je vladala popolna tišina, je Živa globoko vdihnila in začela pogovor. En: When they reached the middle of the lake, where complete silence reigned, Živa took a deep breath and started the conversation. Sl: "Morava se pogovoriti o tistem, kar se je zgodilo v družini," je začela. En: "We need to talk about what happened in the family," she began. Sl: Rok je pogledal stran, očitno nepripravljen na ta pogovor. En: Rok looked away, obviously not ready for this conversation. Sl: "Živa, zdaj res ne chem govoriti o tem," je rekel. En: "Živa, I really don't want to talk about it now," he said. Sl: "Toliko stvari se dogaja pri meni. En: "So many things are happening in my life. Sl: Kariera mi zelo pomembna. En: My career is very important to me." Sl: "Živa je nadaljevala, njene oči so bile otožne. En: Živa continued, her eyes sorrowful. Sl: "Vem, da je kariera pomembna, ampak ti si moj brat. En: "I know your career is important, but you're my brother. Sl: In družina je prav tako pomembna. En: And family is just as important." Sl: "Rok je zavzdihnil. En: Rok sighed. Sl: Bil je osredotočen na svojo kariero, a zdaj je čutil, kako pomemben je ta pogovor za njegov sestro. En: He was focused on his career, but now he felt how important this conversation was for his sister. Sl: "Dobro, povej mi kaj misliš, da sem spregledal," je končno rekel. En: "Alright, tell me what you think I might have overlooked," he finally said. Sl: Pogovor je postajal vse bolj napet, njuni glasovi so odmevali nad mirnimi vodami jezera. En: The conversation grew increasingly tense, their voices echoing over the calm waters of the lake. Sl: Živa mu je počasi razlagala, kako se je počutila zapostavljeno in nerazumljeno. En: Živa explained slowly how she felt neglected and misunderstood. Sl: Rok pa je, poslušajoč sestrine občutke, začel razumevati svojo napako. En: As Rok listened to his sister's feelings, he began to understand his mistake. Sl: "Žal mi je, nisem videl stvari s tvoje perspektive," je rekel Rok iskreno. En: "I'm sorry, I didn't see things from your perspective," Rok said sincerely. Sl: "Imaš prav, bolj moram biti tam za svojo družino. En: "You're right, I need to be there more for the family." Sl: "Živa se je nasmehnila, njenih obraznih potez pa je izginila napetost. En: Živa smiled, the tension in her facial features disappearing. Sl: "Res sem vesela, da to slišiš, Rok. En: "I'm really glad to hear that, Rok. Sl: Lahko se dogovoriva, da bova odslej bolj odprto govorila? En: Can we agree to communicate more openly from now on?" Sl: "Rok je prikimal, njegov nasmeh pa je bil širši kot prej. En: Rok nodded, his smile wider than before. Sl: "Seveda. En: "Of course. Sl: Oba si želiva biti boljša. En: We both want to be better." Sl: "Ko sta se vrnila na obrežje, se je njuna vez zdela močnejša. En: When they returned to the shore, their bond felt stronger. Sl: Bled je še vedno žarel v popoldanskem soncu, voda pa je šumela v blagih valovih. En: Bled still glowed in the afternoon sun, the water murmured in gentle waves. Sl: Pomladno sonce je sijalo nad njima, ko sta se sprehodila nazaj proti mestu, obetajoč si nov začetek v njunem odnosu. En: The spring sun shone above them as they walked back to town, promising a new beginning in their relationship. Vocabulary Words: pier: pomolbreeze: veterreflected: odsevalablossoming: razcvetelegathered: zbralidisagreement: nesoglasicamisunderstandings: nesporazumisparkle: iskricarowboat: veslaška ladjahesitated: obotavljalreigned: vladalasorrowful: otožneneglected: zapostavljenaperspective: perspektivesincerely: iskrenotense: napetbond: vezmurmured: šumelagentle: blagihpromising: obetajočordinary: običajensparkle: iskricawhispered: šepetalboat: čolnechoing: odmevaliemotional: čustvenamisunderstood: nerazumljenouplifted: dvignjenoutlook: pogledcherish: ceniti

    18 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Finding the Perfect Gift: Tadej's Creative Quest

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding the Perfect Gift: Tadej's Creative Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-03-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Pomladno sonce je sijalo skozi velika okna moderne pisarne, kjer je Tadej sedel za svojo mizo. En: The pomladno sun shone through the large windows of the modern office where Tadej sat at his desk. Sl: Pisarna je bila opremljena s sodobnim pohištvom in računalniki, ki so tiho brneli v ozadju. En: The office was furnished with contemporary furniture and computers, which hummed quietly in the background. Sl: Bližala se je prva majica, delavski praznik ob 1. maju, ampak Tadej je imel drugo skrb. En: The May Day, a workers' holiday on May 1st, was approaching, but Tadej had another concern. Sl: Sara, njegova sodelavka in prijateljica, je imela kmalu rojstni dan. En: Sara, his colleague and friend, had a birthday coming up soon. Sl: Tadej si je želel najti popolno darilo, ki bi bilo hkrati pomenljivo in cenovno ugodno. En: Tadej wanted to find the perfect gift, something meaningful yet affordable. Sl: Tadej je bil odličen analitik - natančen, strukturiran, vse v svojem življenju je imel pod nadzorom. En: Tadej was an excellent analyst—precise, structured, he had everything in his life under control. Sl: Razen tokrat. En: Except this time. Sl: Nakup darila zanj ni bil lahka naloga. En: Shopping for a gift wasn't an easy task for him. Sl: Sara je bila ustvarjalna duša in radost njihove pisarne. En: Sara was a creative soul and the joy of their office. Sl: Vedno je prinašala živahnost in humor v vsakodnevno rutino, kar je bilo v nasprotju s Tadejevim premišljenim pristopom. En: She always brought vibrancy and humor to the daily routine, which contrasted with Tadej's thoughtful approach. Sl: Zaveda se, da mora poiskati pomoč, je Tadej stopil do Sara najbližjih sodelavcev. En: Realizing he needed help, Tadej approached Sara's closest colleagues. Sl: Pravijo mu, da Sara obožuje risanje, pisanje in majhne, unikatne predmete. En: They told him that Sara loved drawing, writing, and small, unique items. Sl: Ti nasveti mu pomagajo na novo opredeliti iskanje darila. En: These tips helped him redefine his search for the gift. Sl: Nekega sončnega pomladnega popoldneva se Tadej sprehodi po mestu. En: One sunny spring afternoon, Tadej walked through the city. Sl: Njegova pozornost pritegne majhna butična trgovinica s šik izložbo. En: His attention was caught by a small boutique store with a chic display window. Sl: Vstopi in po nekaj trenutkih zagleda ročno izdelano beležnico. En: He entered and, after a few moments, spotted a handmade notebook. Sl: Platnice so prekrite z lepimi vzorci in strani so prazne, ravno pravšnje za Sarine umetniške skiciranja. En: The cover was adorned with beautiful patterns, and the pages were blank, just perfect for Sara's artistic sketches. Sl: Naslednji dan v pisarni organizirajo majhno praznovanje za Sarin rojstni dan. En: The next day at the office, they organized a small celebration for Sara's birthday. Sl: Tadej, sicer skromen mož, se malo nervozno smehlja, ko ji izroči darilo. En: Usually a modest man, Tadej smiled a bit nervously as he handed her the gift. Sl: Sara previdno odvije papir in zagleda beležnico. En: Sara carefully unwrapped the paper and saw the notebook. Sl: Navdušeno vzklikne, njene oči zasijejo od veselja in presenečenja. En: She exclaimed with excitement, her eyes shining with joy and surprise. Sl: "Tadej, točno to sem si želela!" reče in ga objame. En: "Tadej, this is exactly what I wanted!" she said and hugged him. Sl: Ko se Sara vrne k praznovanju, Tadej spozna, da je včasih potrebno stopiti iz cone udobja, prisluhniti drugim in raziskovati. En: As Sara returned to the celebration, Tadej realized that sometimes it's necessary to step out of your comfort zone, listen to others, and explore. Sl: Tako najdeš najboljša darila. En: That's how you find the best gifts. Sl: Ob pogledu na Sarin nasmejan obraz ve, da je njegovo prizadevanje poplačano. En: Looking at Sara's smiling face, he knew his effort was rewarded. Sl: Zdaj, ko gleda skozi okno, kako vreme razcveti pomladne barve, občuti notranji mir in zadovoljstvo. En: Now, as he gazed out the window, seeing the spring colors bloom in the weather, he felt an inner peace and satisfaction. Vocabulary Words: shone: sijalomodern: modernefurnished: opremljenaquietly: tihoconcern: skrbaffordable: cenovno ugodnoanalyst: analitikprecise: natančenstructured: strukturirancreative: ustvarjalnavibrancy: živahnostapproach: pristopomclosest: najbližjihunique: unikatnesunny: sončnegaattention: pozornostboutique: butičnaadorned: prekriteexclaimed: vzklikneeffort: prizadevanjeinner peace: notranji mirsatisfaction: zadovoljstvoapproaching: bližalaitems: predmeteredefine: opredeliticelebration: praznovanjeoccasion: priložnostmodest: skromennervously: nervoznounwrap: odvije

    15 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Breaking Free: Klemen's Leap into Entrepreneurship

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Breaking Free: Klemen's Leap into Entrepreneurship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-03-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Klemen je sedel za svojo pisalno mizo in gledal skozi okno. En: Klemen sat at his desk and gazed out the window. Sl: Pomlad je zunaj prinesla cvetoče češnjeve cvetove, ki so se svetlikali v jutranjem soncu. En: Spring had brought blossoming cherry flowers outside, shimmering in the morning sun. Sl: Vse je bilo videti tako mirno in lepo, a v njegovi glavi je vladala zmeda. En: Everything seemed so calm and beautiful, yet confusion reigned in his mind. Sl: Dan se je začel kot vsak drug v korporativni pisarni, a danes je bil prav poseben dan. En: The day had started like any other in the corporate office, but today was a very special day. Sl: Dan, ko se je morala njegova usoda spremeniti. En: The day his fate had to change. Sl: Pred nekaj dnevi je podjetje, kjer je Klemen delal, objavilo novico o velikem prevzemu. En: A few days ago, the company where Klemen worked announced the news of a major takeover. Sl: Ta združitev je pomenila veliko sprememb in mnogi so govorili, da bo prišlo tudi do odpuščanj. En: This merger meant many changes, and many were saying that layoffs would occur. Sl: Zaskrbljenost je visela v zraku kot nevidna megla. En: Concern hung in the air like an invisible fog. Sl: Klemen je bil vedno vesten delavec. En: Klemen was always a diligent worker. Sl: Rad je zapustil službo ob istem času vsak dan in po poti do avtobusa si je pogosto zamišljal lastno podjetje. En: He liked to leave work at the same time every day and often imagined his own business on the way to the bus. Sl: Sanjal je o tem, da bi nekega dne imel svoj posel, a strah pred neznanim ga je vedno zadrževal. En: He dreamed of one day having his own venture, but the fear of the unknown always held him back. Sl: Nina, kolegica iz sosednje pisarne, ki je bila vedno polna energije in nasmeha, je prišla k njemu. En: Nina, a colleague from the neighboring office who was always full of energy and smiles, came to him. Sl: "Slišala sem, da danes končno objavijo, koga vse najbolj s prevzemom," je rekla in se naslonila na rob njegove pisalne mize. En: "I heard they're finally announcing today who will be most affected by the takeover," she said, leaning on the edge of his desk. Sl: "Si že kaj slišal? En: "Have you heard anything?" Sl: ""Ne še," je odgovoril Klemen, čeprav so mu misli nenehno begale nazaj k vprašanju. En: "Not yet," replied Klemen, although his thoughts constantly wandered back to the question. Sl: Njegov telefon je zavibriral, bil je email: povabilo na sestanek popoldan s predsednikom. En: His phone vibrated—it was an email: an invitation to a meeting with the president that afternoon. Sl: Ko je Klemen vstopil v razkošno vodstvo sobo s steklenimi stenami, so ga že čakali Luka, njegov šef, in nekaj drugih zaposlenih. En: When Klemen entered the luxurious executive room with glass walls, Luka, his boss, and a few other employees were already waiting for him. Sl: Klemen je sedel, srce mu je močno utripalo. En: Klemen sat down, his heart pounding. Sl: Luka je začel govoriti, izdihnil je težko novico: "Združitev prinaša nekaj težkih odločitev. En: Luka began to speak, exhaling a heavy piece of news: "The merger brings some tough decisions. Sl: Nekatera mesta bodo ukinjena, med njimi tudi tvoje, Klemen. En: Some positions will be eliminated, including yours, Klemen." Sl: "Potihoma je poslušal, kako je Luka govoril o možnostih, vključno s paketom odpravnine. En: He quietly listened as Luka spoke about options, including a severance package. Sl: Klemen je bil pred izbiro: sprejeti ponudbo in začeti nekaj novega ali poiskati drugo varno zaposlitev. En: Klemen faced a choice: accept the offer and start something new, or seek another secure job. Sl: Tisto noč, po koncu sestanka, je Klemen dolgo sedel za pisalno mizo. En: That night, after the meeting, Klemen sat long at his desk. Sl: Pomisli na svoje sanje in strahove ga niso puščali pri miru. En: Thoughts of his dreams and fears wouldn't leave him alone. Sl: Ura je bila pozna, ko mu je Nina poslala sporočilo. En: It was late when Nina sent him a message. Sl: "Verjamem vate, Klemen. En: "I believe in you, Klemen. Sl: Morda je zdaj čas, da poskusiš sam. En: Maybe now is the time to try on your own." Sl: "Naslednji dan, na praznik dela, je stal pred stekleno zgradbo. En: The next day, on Labor Day, he stood in front of the glass building. Sl: Klemen je sprejemal odločitev. En: Klemen was making a decision. Sl: Ponudba konkurence je bila mamljiva, a srce mu je govorilo drugače. En: The offer from the competition was tempting, but his heart told him otherwise. Sl: Podpisal je papirje za odpravnino. En: He signed the severance papers. Sl: Strah je postajal tiha moč, ki je poganjala odločnost v njem. En: Fear became a quiet strength that fueled determination within him. Sl: Ko je Klemen zapuščal pisarno, je čutil mešanico strahu in navdušenja. En: As Klemen left the office, he felt a mixture of fear and excitement. Sl: Malenkost vetriča je zavela čez njegovo lice, ko je izstopil iz senčne zgradbe v svetlo pomladno jutro. En: A slight breeze brushed across his cheek as he stepped out of the shadowy building into the bright spring morning. Sl: S cvetočimi češnjevimi drevesi okoli sebe je Klemen končno vedel: prišel je čas, da zaživi svoje sanje. En: With the blooming cherry trees around him, Klemen finally knew: it was time to live his dreams. Vocabulary Words: gazed: gleda skoziblossoming: cvetočeshimmering: svetlikaliconfusion: zmedareigned: vladalacorporate: korporativnitakeover: prevzemmerger: združitevlayoffs: odpuščanjinvisible: nevidnadiligent: vestenventure: poselleaning: naslonilavibrate: zavibriralexecutive: vodstvoeliminated: ukinjenjaseverance: odpravninadetermination: odločnostbreeze: vetričshadowy: senčnebright: svetlobus: avtobuseffort: trudunknown: neznanimfuelled: poganjalaapart: dolgocompensation: nadomestiloannouncement: objavaimagination: zamišljatiluxurious: razkošno

    18 min

  5. 2D AGO

    Strawberry Pursuits: A Culinary Quest in Ljubljana's Festivities

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Strawberry Pursuits: A Culinary Quest in Ljubljana's Festivities Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-02-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Na Ljubljanskem osrednjem trgu je bilo živahno kot v čebelnjaku. En: On the central square of Ljubljana, it was as lively as a beehive. Sl: Pisani šotori so se raztezali po celotnem trgu, obloženi s svežim spomladanskim pridelkom. En: Colorful tents stretched across the entire square, stocked with fresh spring produce. Sl: Sončni žarki so segrevali zrak, ki je bil napolnjen z vonjem sveže zelenjave in cvetlic. En: The sun's rays warmed the air, which was filled with the scent of fresh vegetables and flowers. Sl: Mateja, vestna študentka z ljubeznijo do kuhanja, se je nemirno sprehajala med stojnicami. En: Mateja, a diligent student with a love for cooking, wandered nervously among the stalls. Sl: Bilo je prvi maj in svetovni praznik dela je prinesel množico ljudi na trg. En: It was the first of May, and the International Workers' Day had brought a crowd of people to the square. Sl: Mateja je želela pripraviti posebno večerjo. En: Mateja wanted to prepare a special dinner. Sl: Nekoga je hotela impresionirati, čeprav tega ni želela priznati na glas. En: She wanted to impress someone, even though she didn't want to admit it out loud. Sl: Njena sostanovalka in najboljša prijateljica Alenka ji je z veseljem pomagala. En: Her roommate and best friend, Alenka, happily helped her. Sl: Alenka je znala najti najboljše ponudbe in je bila pripravljena na pogajanja z vsako prodajalko in prodajalcem. En: Alenka knew how to find the best deals and was ready to negotiate with any vendor. Sl: "Potrebujem popolne jagode," je poudarila Mateja, ko sta se bližali prvi stojnici. En: "I need perfect strawberries," emphasized Mateja as they approached the first stall. Sl: A jagode so bile priljubljene in mnogi so jih že vzeli. En: But strawberries were popular, and many had already been taken. Sl: Alenka je opazila Matejin zaskrbljeni obraz. En: Alenka noticed Mateja's worried expression. Sl: "Ne skrbi, zagotovo jih bova našli," je spodbudila Alenka s svojim običajnim optimizmom. En: "Don't worry, we'll definitely find them," Alenka encouraged with her usual optimism. Sl: Skupaj sta preiskali številne stojnice, a povsod je bila situacija enaka. En: Together they searched numerous stalls, but everywhere the situation was the same. Sl: Na eni izmed stojnic so celo stale, ko jih je prodajalka ravno razprodala. En: At one of the stalls, they even stood by as the vendor just sold out. Sl: Mateja je bila že skoraj obupana, ko se je nenadoma pred njima pojavil Luka, karizmatični lokalni kmet. En: Mateja was nearly desperate when suddenly Luka, a charismatic local farmer, appeared before them. Sl: "Mateja, Alenka! En: "Mateja, Alenka!" Sl: " je pozdravil Luka s toplim nasmehom. En: greeted Luka with a warm smile. Sl: Njegova stojnica je bila polna sveže pridelane zelenjave, med katero so se bleščale najlepše jagode, kar si jih je Mateja lahko zamislila. En: His stall was full of freshly grown vegetables, among which shone the most beautiful strawberries Mateja could imagine. Sl: "Imaš srečo, pred kratkim sem jih pripeljal iz doline," je razložil Luka in ji podal košarico najlepših jagod. En: "You're in luck, I just brought them from the valley," explained Luka as he handed her a basket of the finest strawberries. Sl: Mateji so se oči zasvetile od veselja. En: Mateja's eyes lit up with joy. Sl: Imela je potrebne sestavine za svojo posebno večerjo. En: She had the necessary ingredients for her special dinner. Sl: Ko sta se z Alenko vrnili domov, je bila Mateja polna energije. En: When she and Alenka returned home, Mateja was full of energy. Sl: "Uspelo nama je, pa čeprav je bilo težko," je rekla. En: "We did it, even though it was hard," she said. Sl: S pomočjo Alenke se je lotila priprave jedi. En: With Alenka's help, she set about preparing the meal. Sl: Priložnost, ki je najprej delovala kot ovira, je postala navdih za Matejino napredovanje. En: The opportunity, which first seemed like an obstacle, became an inspiration for Mateja's progress. Sl: Pripravila je večerjo, s katero ni le impresionirala svojega posebnega gosta, ampak je tudi spoznala pomembnost prilagodljivosti in vztrajnosti. En: She prepared a dinner that not only impressed her special guest but also taught her the importance of adaptability and perseverance. Sl: Sredi uživanja v okusni večerji je Mateja občutila olajšanje, pa tudi ponos nad svojo zmožnostjo premagovanja izzivov. En: In the midst of enjoying the delicious dinner, Mateja felt relief and pride in her ability to overcome challenges. Sl: Skupaj z Alenko sta dvignili kozarce in nazdravili ne le uspehu večerje, ampak tudi prazniku dela in prijateljstvu, ki ju je povezovalo. En: Together with Alenka, they raised their glasses and toasted not only the success of the dinner but also the Workers' Day and the friendship that connected them. Vocabulary Words: lively: živahnobeehive: čebelnjakutents: šotoristretched: raztezaliproduce: pridelkomfilled: napolnjendiligent: vestnaadmire: impressioniratideals: ponudbenegotiate: pogajanjaexpression: obraznumerous: številnedesperate: obupanacharismatic: karizmatičnivalley: dolinefinest: najlepšihnecessary: potrebneovercome: premagovanjachallenges: izzivovtoast: nazdravilifriendship: prijateljstvuopportunity: priložnostobstacle: ovirainspiration: navdihprogress: napredovanjeadaptability: prilagodljivostiperseverance: vztrajnostirelief: olajšanjepride: ponosapproach: bližati se

    17 min

  6. 2D AGO

    Spring Surprises: A Family's Leap Towards Tranquility

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring Surprises: A Family's Leap Towards Tranquility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-02-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Na obali Blejskega jezera je spomladansko sonce tiho sijalo skozi oblake. En: On the shores of Blejsko jezero Lake, the spring sun quietly shone through the clouds. Sl: Dan je bil naravnost čudovit za družinski piknik. En: The day was simply perfect for a family picnic. Sl: Luka, Ana in Bojan so prispeli zgodaj, vsak nosil svoj delež prtljage. En: Luka, Ana, and Bojan arrived early, each carrying their share of the luggage. Sl: Kljub svetlemu dnevu se je napetost vila okoli Ane. En: Despite the bright day, tension swirled around Ana. Sl: V zadnjem času je čutila, da je nekaj drugače pri njenem očetu, in danes je bila prepričana, da bo izvedela, kaj. En: Lately, she had felt that something was different about her father, and today she was certain she would find out what. Sl: Luka je pripravljal odejo na travi, medtem ko sta Ana in Bojan razpakirala košaro s hrano. En: Luka was setting up the blanket on the grass while Ana and Bojan unpacked the food basket. Sl: “Danes je idealen dan,” je rekel Bojan z nasmehom, ki je vedno selil dobro voljo. En: “Today is an ideal day,” said Bojan with a smile that always spread good cheer. Sl: “Mislim, da bomo imeli tudi nekaj presenečenj, kajne, Luka?” En: “I think we might have some surprises as well, right, Luka?” Sl: Luka se je nasmehnil. En: Luka smiled. Sl: “Mogoče,” je odgovoril skrivnostno. En: “Maybe,” he replied mysteriously. Sl: Ana je nerodno pogledala stran. En: Ana awkwardly looked away. Sl: Ni vedela, kaj pričakovati, a je čutila, da je nekaj velikega na poti. En: She didn’t know what to expect, but she felt that something big was on its way. Sl: Po okusnem kosilu so se odločili za kratko vožnjo s čolnom. En: After a delicious lunch, they decided on a short boat ride. Sl: Veslali so po mirni vodi, Sonce je svetilo na blejsko otočko cerkvico, ki je majestatno stala sredi jezera. En: They rowed on the calm water, the sun shining on the little Blejsko church island, which majestically stood in the middle of the lake. Sl: Po nekaj zabavnih trenutkih in Bojanovem smešnem opevanju pesmi, so se vrnili na obalo. En: After some fun moments and Bojan's funny song renditions, they returned to the shore. Sl: Sedli so nazaj na odejo, in medtem ko sta Ana in Bojan razmišljala o posladkih iz košare, je Luka končno zbral pogum. En: They sat back on the blanket, and while Ana and Bojan pondered the treats from the basket, Luka finally gathered the courage. Sl: “Imam nekaj pomembnega, kar vam moram povedati,” je dejal. En: “I have something important to tell you,” he said. Sl: Ana je zadržala dih. En: Ana held her breath. Sl: “Ne skrbi, Ana,” je mirno začel Luka. En: “Don’t worry, Ana,” Luka began calmly. Sl: “To je dobra novica. En: “It’s good news. Sl: Odločil sem se, da se bom upokojil prej. En: I’ve decided to retire early. Sl: In preselili se bomo v manjšo vas v bližini.” En: And we’re moving to a smaller village nearby.” Sl: “Kako to misliš?” je vprašala Ana presenečeno. En: “What do you mean?” asked Ana in surprise. Sl: “Iz Ljubljane?” En: “From Ljubljana?” Sl: Luka je pokimal in se nasmehnil. En: Luka nodded and smiled. Sl: “Da, v mirno vas brez mestnega vrveža. En: “Yes, to a peaceful village without the city hustle. Sl: Mislim, da bo vse bolje in mirnejše za nas.” En: I think everything will be better and more peaceful for us.” Sl: Ana je čutila olajšanje valovati skozi njo. En: Ana felt a wave of relief wash over her. Sl: “Torej, to ni slaba novica...” En: “So, it’s not bad news...” Sl: “Konec z zastojev,” je v smehu dodal Bojan. En: “Goodbye to traffic jams,” added Bojan with a laugh. Sl: “Ne bo več skrbi!” En: “No more worries!” Sl: Razprava se je kmalu spremenila v načrte za prihodnost. En: The discussion soon turned into plans for the future. Sl: Ana je počasi sprejemala idejo, da je sprememba lahko tudi pozitivna. En: Ana slowly embraced the idea that the change could also be positive. Sl: Družina je postala tesnejša, medtem ko so skupaj sanjali o življenju v tišini zasanjane vasi, ki jih je čakalo. En: The family grew closer as they dreamed together of life in the quiet, dreamy village that awaited them. Sl: S pomladjo v zraku so se odpravili proti domu, zadovoljni, da jih čakajo nova poglavja, in z oblakom skrbi manj nad glavo. En: With spring in the air, they headed home, content that new chapters were waiting for them and with one cloud of worries less above their heads. Sl: Na koncu so vsi v srcu čutili, da je to popoln čas za začetek nečesa novega. En: In the end, they all felt in their hearts that it was the perfect time to start something new. Vocabulary Words: shores: obaliluggage: prtljagetension: napetostswirled: vilaclouds: oblakeblanket: odejoawkwardly: nerodnodelicious: okusnemcalm: mirnimajestically: majestatnorenditions: opevanjupondered: razmišljalacourage: pogumretire: upokojilhustle: vrvežasurprise: presenečenotraffic jams: zastojevdreamy: zasanjanecontent: zadovoljnichapters: poglavjaembraced: sprejemalarelief: olajšanjegathered: zbralisland: otočkopicnic: pikniksmiled: nasmehnilideal: idealenfunny: smešnemfuture: prihodnostwave: valovati

    16 min

  7. 3D AGO

    Journey Through Škocjanske: Discovering Hidden Wonders

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Journey Through Škocjanske: Discovering Hidden Wonders Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-01-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Matej je stal pred vhodom v Škocjanske jame in opazoval skupino turistov, ki so se zbrali okoli njega. En: Matej stood in front of the entrance to the Škocjanske jame and watched the group of tourists that had gathered around him. Sl: Bilo je praznovanje prvega maja, delovni dan, in jame so bile polne obiskovalcev. En: It was the celebration of the first of May, a labor day, and the caves were full of visitors. Sl: Matej je želel, da bi vsak izmed njih začutil čar te neverjetne podzemne lepote. En: Matej wanted each of them to experience the charm of this incredible underground beauty. Sl: »Dobrodošli v Škocjanskih jamah,« je začel z navdušenjem v glasu. En: "Welcome to the Škocjanske jame," he began with excitement in his voice. Sl: »Te jame so edinstvene - niso le naravni čudež, ampak tudi del naše slovenske dediščine. En: "These caves are unique - they are not just a natural wonder, but also a part of our Slovenian heritage." Sl: « Skupina se je strnila bližje in Matej je opazil mlado dekle po imenu Nika, ki je s fotoaparatom v rokah skrbno poslušala vsako njegovo besedo. En: The group drew closer, and Matej noticed a young girl named Nika, who was carefully listening to his every word with a camera in hand. Sl: Ko so vstopili v jame, so visoke stene odsevale zvoke kot odmevni šepet narave. En: As they entered the caves, the high walls reflected sounds like the echoing whisper of nature. Sl: Za vsakim vogalom so čakale nove formacije in vsak kotiček je imel svojo zgodbo. En: Behind every corner awaited new formations, and every nook had its own story. Sl: Vendar je množica ljudi otežila Mateju prenašanje svojega sporočila. En: However, the crowd of people made it difficult for Matej to convey his message. Sl: Hrup je bil glasen, in turisti so hiteli naprej. En: The noise was loud, and the tourists hurried ahead. Sl: Matej je vedel, da mora najti način, kako približati čar Škocjanskih jam. En: Matej knew he had to find a way to bring the charm of the Škocjanske jame closer. Sl: Odločil se je za manj znano pot. En: He decided to take a less known path. Sl: »Vidim, da nas je veliko,« je rekel skupini. En: "I see there are many of us," he said to the group. Sl: »Naj vas peljem po drugačni poti, ki ni tako nasičena. En: "Let me take you on a different path that is not so crowded. Sl: Občutili boste pristen mir jam. En: You will feel the true peace of the caves." Sl: «Skupina je sledila Mateju po ozki poti, ki se je spuščala globlje v temne rove. En: The group followed Matej along a narrow path that descended deeper into the dark corridors. Sl: Tu, v tišini, se je nenadoma pojavila čarobnost kraja. En: Here, in the silence, the magic of the place suddenly emerged. Sl: Matej je pripovedoval zgodbo o tem, kako so nekoč naši predniki verjeli, da so jame domovanje vil. En: Matej told a story about how once our ancestors believed that the caves were home to fairies. Sl: Vsaka kapljica, ki je padla s stalaktitov, je oživela njihovo domišljijo. En: Every drop that fell from the stalactites brought their imagination to life. Sl: Nika je poslušala očarana. En: Nika listened, enchanted. Sl: Iskala je popoln trenutek za fotografijo. En: She was looking for the perfect moment for a photograph. Sl: Ta trenutek je prišel, ko so prišli do ogromne stalaktitne dvorane, obsijane s šibko svetlobo. En: That moment came when they reached a huge stalactite hall, bathed in dim light. Sl: Navdihnjena z Matejevo pripovedjo je uspela zajeti posnetek, ki je odseval njeno celotno izkušnjo - magijo, zgodovino in čarobnost narave. En: Inspired by Matej's storytelling, she managed to capture a shot that reflected her entire experience - magic, history, and the enchantment of nature. Sl: Po ogledu so se turisti počasi vračali na površje, mnogi s svežim pogledom na naravne lepote in pomen njihovega ohranjanja. En: After the tour, the tourists slowly returned to the surface, many with a fresh perspective on natural beauty and the importance of its preservation. Sl: Matej je bil zadovoljen. En: Matej was satisfied. Sl: Na svoj način je vplival na ljudi. En: In his own way, he had made an impact on people. Sl: »Hvala za čarobno doživetje,« je rekla Nika, ko se je poslovila od Mateja. En: "Thank you for the magical experience," said Nika as she bid farewell to Matej. Sl: »Nikoli ne bom pozabila tega dne. En: "I will never forget this day." Sl: «Matej je gledal, kako se oddaljuje, in začutil ponos. En: Matej watched her as she walked away and felt proud. Sl: Dosegel je svoj cilj. En: He had achieved his goal. Sl: Nič ni lepšega kot deliti ljubezen do narave s tistimi, ki postanejo njeni zvesti skrbniki. En: There is nothing more beautiful than sharing the love of nature with those who become its faithful guardians. Sl: Škocjanske jame so ostale v njihovih srcih kot večen spomin - simbol pomladnega praznika in naravnega čudeža. En: The Škocjanske jame remained in their hearts as an eternal memory - a symbol of the spring holiday and a natural wonder. Vocabulary Words: entrance: vhodtourists: turisticelebration: praznovanjeheritage: dediščinareflected: odsevaleformations: formacijeconvey: prenašanjedescended: spuščalacorridors: rovesilence: tišiniemerged: pojavilaancestors: prednikifairies: vilstalactites: stalaktitovenchantment: čarobnostperspective: pogledompreservation: ohranjanjafaithful: zvestiguardians: skrbnikieternal: večenmemory: spominsymbol: simbolwonder: čudežunique: edinstveneunderground: podzemnenoise: hruppath: potnarrow: ozkiwhisper: šepetimpact: vplival

    17 min

  8. 4D AGO

    Unveiling History: A Dive into Blejsko Jezero's Mystical Depths

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling History: A Dive into Blejsko Jezero's Mystical Depths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-04-30-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Matejev smeh je odmeval preko gladine Blejskega jezera. En: Matej's laughter echoed across the surface of Blejsko jezero lake. Sl: Voda je bila ledeno hladna, vendar ga to ni motilo. En: The water was icy cold, but that didn't bother him. Sl: Bil je prvomajski praznik in Matej je načrtoval potop za raziskovanje dna jezera. En: It was the May Day holiday, and Matej had planned a dive to explore the bottom of the lake. Sl: Čas je bil pravšnji – sonce je sijalo, in voda je bila kristalno čista. En: The timing was perfect – the sun was shining, and the water was crystal clear. Sl: Nika je stala na obrežju in opazovala, kako Matej izginja pod gladino. En: Nika stood on the shore, watching as Matej disappeared below the surface. Sl: Bila je arheologinja iz Ljubljane, ki jo je zanimala slovenska zgodovina. En: She was an archaeologist from Ljubljana, who was interested in Slovenian history. Sl: Prišla je na Bled, da bi raziskala zgodbe, o katerih je slišala. En: She came to Bled to explore the stories she had heard about. Sl: Ko ji je Matej pripovedoval o svojih najdbah, je čutila vznemirjenje. En: When Matej told her about his findings, she felt a thrill. Sl: Obetalo se je veliko več, kot je pričakovala. En: There was much more promise than she expected. Sl: Pod gladino je Matej s svetilko pregledoval dno. En: Under the surface, Matej examined the bottom with a flashlight. Sl: Naenkrat je njegovo oko ujelo nekaj nepričakovanega. En: Suddenly, his eye caught something unexpected. Sl: Tam, med kamenjem, je ležala kovinska skrinja. En: There, among the rocks, lay a metal chest. Sl: Bila je prekrita z muljem, vendar je bil njen lesk jasno viden. En: It was covered with silt, but its shine was clearly visible. Sl: Nedvomno nekaj pomembnega. En: Undoubtedly something significant. Sl: Ko se je Matej vrnil na površje, je Niki povedal o najdbi. En: When Matej returned to the surface, he told Nika about the discovery. Sl: "Nekaj je tam spodaj – nekaj starega," ji je rekel zadihan. En: "There's something down there – something old," he said breathlessly. Sl: Nika, z očmi, ki so se svetile od navdušenja, se je odločila ostati dlje na Bledu. En: Nika, with eyes gleaming with excitement, decided to stay longer at Bled. Sl: Vendar ni bilo lahko. En: However, it wasn't easy. Sl: Ko sta skušala obvestiti lokalne oblasti, so se ljudje na občini trudili ohraniti mir. En: When they tried to inform the local authorities, the people at the municipality were trying to maintain peace. Sl: Jezero je bilo turistična atrakcija, in skrbele so jih moteče dejavnosti. En: The lake was a tourist attraction, and they were concerned about disruptive activities. Sl: "Ne moremo kar tako zmotiti narave," je rekel eden od predstavnikov, "jezero je naš ponos. En: "We can't just disturb nature like that," said one of the representatives, "the lake is our pride." Sl: "Vendar sta Matej in Nika vztrajala. En: Nevertheless, Matej and Nika persisted. Sl: S skrbno prirejenimi fotografijami in zgodovinskimi analizami sta se vrnila na občino. En: With carefully arranged photographs and historical analyses, they returned to the municipality. Sl: Nika je z gladkim glasom, polnim prepričanja, razložila možno zgodovinsko vrednost najdbe. En: Nika, with a smooth voice full of conviction, explained the potential historical value of the find. Sl: Matej je dodal svoje znanje o starodavnih zgodbah, ki so krožile o jezeru. En: Matej added his knowledge of ancient stories that circulated about the lake. Sl: Po dolgem pogovoru so oblasti na koncu popustile. En: After a long conversation, the authorities finally relented. Sl: Dogovorili so se za zaščiteno izkopavanje pod Nikinim vodstvom. En: They agreed on a protected excavation under Nika's leadership. Sl: Delo je bilo počasno, a vredno truda. En: The work was slow but worth the effort. Sl: Ko so končno dvignili skrinjo iz vode, je bilo jasno, da gre za izjemno odkritje – morda je skrinja nekoč pripadala plemenskemu poglavarju iz srednjega veka. En: When they finally lifted the chest from the water, it was clear that it was an exceptional discovery – perhaps the chest once belonged to a medieval tribal chief. Sl: Ta dogodek je pritegnil veliko pozornosti. En: This event attracted a lot of attention. Sl: Blejsko jezero je čez noč postalo še večja zanimivost. En: Blejsko jezero became an even bigger attraction overnight. Sl: Matej je dobil priznanje za svojo nepremagljivo strast do zgodovine. En: Matej received recognition for his irrepressible passion for history. Sl: Nika pa je odšla z globoko hvaležnostjo za sodelovanje z lokalnim prebivalstvom, spoznala je, da je kulturna dediščina najbolj dragocena, ko jo delimo in ohranjamo skupaj. En: Nika left with deep gratitude for the collaboration with the local population, realizing that cultural heritage is most valuable when shared and preserved together. Sl: Z jezera je pihljal rahel spomladanski vetrič. En: A gentle spring breeze blew from the lake. Sl: Delo je bilo za tisti dan končano, a poklon naravi in zgodovini bo trajal še dolgo. En: The work for the day was done, but the tribute to nature and history would last much longer. Sl: Matej in Nika sta stala skupaj ob obali, in s ponosom gledala na delo, ki sta ga opravila. En: Matej and Nika stood together on the shore, proudly looking at the work they had accomplished. Sl: Jezero je bilo zopet mirno, a zdaj so njegove globine pripovedovale novo zgodbo. En: The lake was calm again, but now its depths told a new story. Vocabulary Words: echoed: odmevalicy: ledenodive: potopshore: obrežjearchaeologist: arheologinjathrill: vznemirjenjeexplore: raziskovatisilt: muljconviction: prepričanjerelic: najdbagleaming: svetilerelented: popustilemedieval: srednji vekfeatures: značilnostibottom: dnorecognition: priznanjeirresistible: nepremagljivaancient: starodavnemunicipality: občinatribal: plemenskichief: poglavarbreeze: vetričprotected: zaščitenoexceptional: izjemnodelicate: nežencollaboration: sodelovanjeheritage: dediščinaprominent: opazenlaughter: smehdisturb: zmotiti

    18 min
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