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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. 13h ago

    Matej's Journey: Unexpected Revelations at the Airport

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Matej's Journey: Unexpected Revelations at the Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Matej je stal sredi živahnega letališča Jožeta Pučnika v Ljubljani. En: Matej stood in the midst of the bustling Jože Pučnik Airport in Ljubljana. Sl: Obkrožala ga je množica popotnikov. En: He was surrounded by a crowd of travelers. Sl: Glasovi napovedovalcev so odmevali po dvorani, medtem ko so se ljudje mudili proti svojim letom. En: The voices of announcers echoed through the hall as people hurried to their flights. Sl: Matej je zakorakal proti izhodu za vkrcavanje. En: Matej stepped toward the boarding gate. Sl: Njegov kovček je tiho drsel po tleh za njim. En: His suitcase quietly glided along the floor behind him. Sl: Sanjal je o novem življenju v tujini. En: He dreamed of a new life abroad. Sl: Počutil se je svobodnega. Brez družinskih pričakovanj in starih zamer. En: He felt free, without family expectations and old resentments. Sl: A nato je zaslišal njej: "Matej!" En: But then he heard her: "Matej!" Sl: Obrnil se je in zagledal Nino, svojo mlajšo sestro. En: He turned and saw Nina, his younger sister. Sl: Presenečen je obstal. En: Surprised, he stopped in his tracks. Sl: "Nina? Kaj pa počneš tukaj?" En: "Nina? What are you doing here?" Sl: S sestrino prisotnostjo se je nekaj v njem premaknilo. En: The presence of his sister shifted something inside him. Sl: "Moram govoriti s tabo," je rekla, njen glas nekoliko tresoč. En: "I need to talk to you," she said, her voice slightly trembling. Sl: Bojan, njegov dolgoletni prijatelj, je stal ob njej. En: Bojan, his longtime friend, stood beside her. Sl: V Matejevih očeh je Bojan ostal tisti fantič iz otroštva. En: In Matej's eyes, Bojan remained that boy from childhood. Sl: A danes je imel drugačen izraz, odločnega in tihega zaveznika. En: But today he wore a different expression, that of a determined and quiet ally. Sl: "Matej, ti ne veš vsega," je začela Nina. En: "Matej, you don't know everything," Nina began. Sl: "Želim si, da bi najino družino zapustil srečen, ne z občutkom krivde." En: "I want you to leave our family happy, not with a sense of guilt." Sl: Matej je začutil napetost med njima. En: Matej felt the tension between them. Sl: Ni mogel oditi, ne da bi prisluhnil. En: He couldn't leave without listening. Sl: "Let imam," je rekel, vendar so besede zvenele prazno. En: "I have a flight," he said, but the words sounded hollow. Sl: Nina je segla po njegovem zapestju. En: Nina reached for his wrist. Sl: "Najprej poslušaj. Imaš čas." En: "Listen first. You have time." Sl: Skupaj so se usedli na klop ob velikih oknih, kjer so letala vzletala in pristajala pod jasnim poletnim nebom. En: Together they sat on a bench by the large windows, where planes took off and landed under the clear summer sky. Sl: Nina je tiho razložila družinsko skrivnost, ki jo je držala skrito. En: Nina quietly explained the family secret she had kept hidden. Sl: "Mama ni nikoli povedala, da ..." En: "Mom never told you that..." Sl: Mateja je resnica zadela kot val. En: The truth hit Matej like a wave. Sl: Nenadoma je svet dobil nov pomen. En: Suddenly, the world took on new meaning. Sl: Odtehtati preteklost ni bilo enostavno, a razumela je, zakaj je želel oditi. En: Weighing the past wasn't easy, but he understood why he wanted to leave. Sl: "Ne pobegni," ga je prosila Nina. En: "Don't run away," Nina pleaded with him. Sl: Bojan, ki je ostajal ob strani, je opazoval s toplino v očeh. En: Bojan, who was standing by, watched with warmth in his eyes. Sl: "Morda bi se morali pogovoriti, preden sprejmeš odločitev," je dodal. En: "Maybe we should talk before you make a decision," he added. Sl: Matej je pogledal proti svoji vstopni karti in nato nazaj k Nini in Bojanu. En: Matej looked at his boarding pass and then back to Nina and Bojan. Sl: "Še nekaj mesecev ne bo težava. Raje grem zdaj na kavo z vama." En: "A few more months won't be a problem. I'd rather go for coffee with you now." Sl: Občutil je nenavadno olajšanje in naslovil pomembno vprašanje. En: He felt an unusual relief and faced a crucial question. Sl: Bilo je, kot da bi se vrnil domov po dolgi poti. En: It was as if he had returned home after a long journey. Sl: "Odložil bom let," je dejal. "Za zdaj." En: "I'll postpone my flight," he said. "For now." Sl: Začutil je, da ga misel na razrešitev neznosnega bremena privlači bolj kot oddaljena dežela. En: He felt that the thought of resolving an unbearable burden drew him more than a distant land. Sl: Sklenil je, da najprej razjasni preteklost. Možnost miru je bila prevelika, da bi se ji odrekel. En: He decided to clarify the past first. The possibility of peace was too great to refuse. Sl: In tako je Matej sklenil, da bo ostal. En: And so, Matej decided to stay. Sl: S pomočjo Nine in Bojana je bil pripravljen soočiti se z izzivi, ki jih prinaša družina. En: With the help of Nina and Bojan, he was ready to face the challenges that family brings. Sl: Odločil se je vnovič najti pot do nje, tokrat razumenejši in bližji. En: He resolved to reconnect with it, this time more understanding and closer. Vocabulary Words: amidst: sredibustling: živahnegaannouncers: napovedovalcevglided: drselresentments: zamertrembling: tresočlongtime: dolgoletnidetermined: odločentension: napetosthollow: praznowrist: zapestjuexplained: razložilasecret: skrivnostwave: valburden: bremeresolve: razjasniunbearable: neznosnegaally: zaveznikadetermined: odločnegareconnect: vnovič najti potwarmth: toplinopostpone: odložilclarify: razjasniresolve: sklenilpossibility: možnostpeace: mirudistant: oddaljenachallenges: izzividetermined: pripravljenabroad: v tujini

    18 min

  2. 22h ago

    Unveiling Emona: The Eclipse That Revealed an Ancient Secret

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Emona: The Eclipse That Revealed an Ancient Secret Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-15-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Sonce je sijalo nad Ljubljano. En: The sun shone over Ljubljana. Sl: Poletni vetrič je nežno pihal med starodavnimi ruševinami Emone. En: A gentle summer breeze lightly blew among the ancient ruins of Emona. Sl: Skrivnostne sence so plesale po tleh zaradi bližajočega se mrka. En: Mysterious shadows danced on the ground due to the approaching eclipse. Sl: Matej, mladi arheolog, je z nemirno srčno utripal. En: Matej, a young archaeologist, felt his heart beating restlessly. Sl: Danes je bil dan, ko bo morda dokazal svojo vrednost. En: Today was the day he might prove his worth. Sl: "Nina, pripravljena?" je vprašal Matej, medtem ko je pritisnil starodavno karto na prsni koš. En: "Nina, are you ready?" Matej asked as he pressed an ancient map to his chest. Sl: Nina, njegova prijateljica, je skeptično pokimala. En: Nina, his friend, nodded skeptically. Sl: "Ne verjamem v te zgodbe," je rekla, a vendar je bila ob njem, ker je ljubila zgodovino. En: "I don't believe in these stories," she said, yet she was by his side because she loved history. Sl: Nato pa Luka, lokalni zgodovinar, ki je stal ob strani s skrivnostnim sijajem v očeh. En: Then there was Luka, a local historian, standing aside with a mysterious gleam in his eyes. Sl: "Matej, si prepričan, da hočeš to? Legende so le legende," je dejal Luka, a Matej je začutil nekaj nenavadnega v tonih njegovega glasu. En: "Matej, are you sure you want this? Legends are just legends," said Luka, but Matej sensed something unusual in the tones of his voice. Sl: Ruševine Emone so bile čudovite, čeprav razpadajoče. En: The ruins of Emona were magnificent, though crumbling. Sl: Kamni so nosili zgodbe starih Rimljanov. En: The stones bore the stories of ancient Romans. Sl: Matej je sledil zemljevidu, ki ga je našel v stari knjigi v lokalni knjižnici. En: Matej followed a map he found in an old book in the local library. Sl: Po legendi naj bi mrk razkril pot do skritega zaklada. En: According to legend, the eclipse was supposed to reveal a path to a hidden treasure. Sl: Ko so hodili po ruševinah, je Matej ponovno pogledal Luko. En: As they walked through the ruins, Matej glanced at Luka again. Sl: "Veš kaj več, kot govoriš?" V tistem trenutku ga je Luka presunil še enkrat. En: "Do you know more than you're saying?" At that moment, Luka startled him once more. Sl: "Morda," je skrivnostno rekel. En: "Maybe," he said mysteriously. Sl: Čas je bil tik pred vrhom mrka. En: The time was just before the peak of the eclipse. Sl: Takoj, ko se je Lunin disk dotaknil sonca, je Matej začutil, kako tla pod njimi vibrirajo. En: As soon as the moon's disk touched the sun, Matej felt the ground beneath them vibrate. Sl: "Poglej!" je vzkliknil, kazajoč na skrivni prehod, ki ga je pokrival gost mah. En: "Look!" he exclaimed, pointing to a secret passage covered in thick moss. Sl: Nina je povlekla Mateja za roko, "Ne bodi prehiter!" Vendar ju je Matejeva radovednost premagala. En: Nina tugged on Matej's arm, "Don't be too hasty!" However, Matej's curiosity got the best of them. Sl: Luka je stal ob strani in opazoval. En: Luka stood by, watching. Sl: Ko so stopili notri, so našli staro kamrico, napolnjeno z zamegljenimi predmeti. En: As they stepped inside, they found an old chamber filled with blurred objects. Sl: Luka je nenadoma poskusil zapreti vrata. En: Suddenly, Luka tried to close the door. Sl: "Tega ne smete vzeti!" je povzdignil glas. En: "You must not take this!" he raised his voice. Sl: "Zakaj, Luka?" Matej je bil zmeden. En: "Why, Luka?" Matej was confused. Sl: "Zato ker... ta zaklad pripada Emoni, in tukaj mora ostati," je Luka že skoraj obupano pojasnil. En: "Because... this treasure belongs to Emona, and it must stay here," Luka almost desperately explained. Sl: Matej si je oddahnil. En: Matej sighed in relief. Sl: "Samo želim ga dokumentirati. Naj svet vidi, kaj smo našli," je rekel. En: "I just want to document it. Let the world see what we've found," he said. Sl: Luka je počasi stopil stran od vrat. En: Luka slowly stepped away from the door. Sl: Mrk se je bližal koncu, ko so našli nekaj ostankov umetnosti, kovanec in starodavne rokopise. En: The eclipse was nearing its end when they found some art remains, a coin, and ancient manuscripts. Sl: Nina in Matej sta se zavezala, da ne bosta jemala ničesar, temveč le delila zgodbo o tem izjemnem odkritju. En: Nina and Matej vowed not to take anything but to share the story of this remarkable discovery. Sl: Zunaj so se sence začele umikati, svetloba se je vrnila. En: Outside, the shadows began to retreat, and the light returned. Sl: Matej se je nasmehnil. "Hvala, Nina. In hvala tebi, Luka," je rekel iskreno. En: Matej smiled. "Thank you, Nina. And thank you, Luka," he said sincerely. Sl: Zgodba o zakladu Emone se je razkrila svetu, a ostala del te čudovite dežele. En: The story of Emona's treasure was revealed to the world, but it remained a part of this wonderful land. Sl: Matej je našel svojo vrednost v sodelovanju in poštenju, s prijatelji, ki so stali ob njem. En: Matej found his worth in collaboration and honesty, with friends who stood by him. Sl: Emonine legende bodo še naprej živele – zdaj bogatejše še za eno. En: Emona's legends would continue to live on, now enriched with one more. Vocabulary Words: shone: sijalogentle: nežnobreeze: vetričblew: pihalmysterious: skrivnostneeclipse: mrkarchaeologist: arheologskeptically: skeptičnolegends: legendecrumbling: razpadajočebear: nosilihidden: skritegavibrate: vibrirajopassage: prehodmoss: mahcuriosity: radovednostblurred: zamegljenimichamber: kamricodesperately: obupanoartifacts: ostankov umetnostimanuscripts: rokopisivowed: zavezalaretreat: umikatisustainably: poštenjucollaboration: sodelovanjuchain: verigagleam: sijajemskeptical: skeptičnodiscovery: odkritjerestlessly: nemirno

    18 min

  3. 1d ago

    Rim's Revelry: Ancient Adventures at a Toga 'Mis'Party

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rim's Revelry: Ancient Adventures at a Toga 'Mis'Party Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Topli pomladni veter je pihal čez rimske ulice, ko je Miha prvič stopil v srce starodavne civilizacije. En: The warm spring wind was blowing through the streets of Rim, as Miha set foot for the first time in the heart of ancient civilization. Sl: Okoli njega so se rimski prebivalci gibali v svojih togah, trgovci so vabili s pisanimi stojnicami, in vse je bilo zavito v harmonično vrvenje vsakdana. En: Around him, the Roman inhabitants moved in their togas, merchants enticed with colorful stalls, and everything was enveloped in the harmonious bustle of everyday life. Sl: Miha je bil navdušen nad zgodovinskim duhom, ki ga je obdajal. En: Miha was captivated by the historical spirit surrounding him. Sl: "Sva že tukaj, v središču velikega Rima," je rekla Katja, ki je hodila ob njem. En: "We're already here, in the center of great Rim," said Katja, walking beside him. Sl: "Toda Miha, prosim te, zapomni si, da rimska kultura ni isto kot sodobna zabava. En: "But Miha, please remember that Roman culture is not the same as modern entertainment." Sl: "A Miha je že bil v svojih mislih drugje. En: But Miha was already lost in his own thoughts. Sl: "Katja, pomisli, kako super bo ta toga zabava! En: "Katja, just think about how amazing this toga party will be! Sl: Se samo predstavi: sonce, pesek, morje in mi v togah! En: Just imagine: sun, sand, sea, and us in togas!" Sl: " Njegovo navdušenje je bilo nalezljivo, a temelječe na napačnih predstavah. En: His enthusiasm was infectious but based on misconceptions. Sl: Katja se je rahlo nasmehnila. En: Katja smiled slightly. Sl: "Miha, toga zabave niso kot plažne zabave, ki jih poznaš. En: "Miha, toga parties are not like the beach parties you know. Sl: Ampak, morda bo Bojan znal razjasniti, kako je res. En: But maybe Bojan can clarify how things really are." Sl: "Ko sta se srečala z Bojanom, lokalnim vodičem, ki je znal nasmejati celo najresnejše skupine turistov, je bilo jasno, da bo dan poln dogodivščin. En: When they met Bojan, a local guide who could make even the most serious groups of tourists laugh, it was clear that the day would be full of adventures. Sl: Bojan je opazil Mihov zanos in se mu ni mogel upreti. En: Bojan noticed Miha's excitement and couldn't resist joining in. Sl: "Ah, Miha," se je zasmejal Bojan, "vidim, da ste prišli pripravljeni na zabavo. En: "Ah, Miha," laughed Bojan, "I see you've come ready to party. Sl: Povejte mi, kje jo načrtujete? En: Tell me, where do you plan to have it?" Sl: "Miha se ni pustil motiti. En: Miha was undeterred. Sl: "Pripravimo največjo togasto zabavo rimskega sveta kar tukaj! En: "We'll throw the greatest toga party the Roman world has ever seen right here! Sl: Povabili bomo vse te ljudi. En: We'll invite all these people." Sl: "Katja je zavila z očmi, medtem ko so hodili do starodavnega foruma, kjer je Miha začel razlagati svoj plan naključnim mimoidočim. En: Katja rolled her eyes as they walked to the ancient forum, where Miha started explaining his plan to random passersby. Sl: Nekateri so oklevajoče prikimali, drugi bolj zmedeno pogledali. En: Some nodded hesitantly, others looked more confused. Sl: A ko je sonce popoldne začelo plahneti tihem večer, se je forum začel polniti z radovednimi ljudmi. En: But as the afternoon sun began to set into a quiet evening, the forum started filling with curious people. Sl: "Je to zdaj zabava? En: "Is this the party now?" Sl: " je v smehu vprašal Bojan, ko je videl množico v togah, nekateri s cvetnimi venci, drugi z amforami rdečega vina. En: asked Bojan with a laugh, seeing the crowd in togas, some with flower wreaths, others with amphoras of red wine. Sl: Miha je bil sprva zmeden, a ko je zagledal Katjin nasmejan obraz, se je začel smejati. En: Miha was initially puzzled, but when he saw Katja's smiling face, he began to laugh. Sl: "Morda ni točno to, kar sem si predstavljal," je priznal. En: "It may not be exactly what I envisioned," he admitted. Sl: "A vseeno je izjemno! En: "But it’s still amazing!" Sl: "Katja je nežno položila roko na Mihino ramo. En: Katja gently placed a hand on Miha's shoulder. Sl: "Iz zgodovine se učimo. En: "We learn from history. Sl: Važno je, da smo skupaj in se zabavamo. En: What matters is that we're together and having fun." Sl: "Bojan se je s smehom pridružil. En: Bojan joined in with laughter. Sl: "Vaša radovednost je čudovita stvar, Miha. En: "Your curiosity is a wonderful thing, Miha. Sl: S tem ste nam dali nepozaben večer. En: You've given us an unforgettable evening." Sl: "Ko se je vlilo v noč in je zabava počasi pojenjala, je Miha spoznal, da je resnična rimska izkušnja več kot le stereotipi. En: As night fell and the party slowly dwindled, Miha realized that the true Roman experience was more than just stereotypes. Sl: Spoštovanje in razumevanje zgodovine mu je odprlo nova vrata. En: Respect and understanding of history opened new doors for him. Sl: In čeprav je danes občutil zmedo, je odšel bogatejši za novo izkušnjo. En: And although he felt confused today, he left richer with a new experience. Sl: Tisti večer se je v srcu Rima naučil, kako pomembno je gledati na svet z radovednimi očmi in odprtim srcem. En: That evening, in the heart of Rim, he learned how important it is to look at the world with curious eyes and an open heart. Vocabulary Words: warm: toplispring: pomladnibustle: vrvenjecaptivated: navdušenhistorical: zgodovinskimentertainment: zabavaenthusiasm: navdušenjemisconceptions: napačnih predstavahcuriosity: radovednostadventures: dogodivščindeterred: pustil motitihesitantly: oklevajočepuzzled: zmedenstereotypes: stereotipirespect: spoštovanjeunderstanding: razumevanjecurious: radovednimiunforgettable: nepozabenwreaths: cvetnimi venciamphoras: amforamiinhabitants: prebivalcicivilization: civilizacijetogas: togahmerchants: trgovcienveloped: zavitoharmonious: harmoničnoclarify: razjasnitiguide: vodičemplan: planforum: foruma

    18 min

  4. 1d ago

    Love and Photography: Unfolding in the Isles of Bled

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Love and Photography: Unfolding in the Isles of Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-14-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Poletni dan se je zbudil nad slikovitim otokom Bled. En: A summer day awoke over the picturesque island of Bled. Sl: Mateja, Žiga in Nina so stali na obali jezera. En: Mateja, Žiga, and Nina stood on the shore of the lake. Sl: Voda je bila mirna, obala pa polna bujne zelene narave. En: The water was calm, and the shore was full of lush green nature. Sl: Julijske Alpe so se vzpenjale v daljavi, obdane s svetlo modrim nebom. En: The Julian Alps rose in the distance, surrounded by a bright blue sky. Sl: "Komaj čakam, da posnamem ta posnetek," je rekla Mateja, pogled usmerjen proti otoku. En: "I can't wait to capture this shot," said Mateja, her gaze directed towards the island. Sl: "To je prava priložnost za moj fotografski natečaj. En: "This is a real opportunity for my photography contest." Sl: "Žiga je prikimal, skušajoč skriti nervozo v svojih očeh. En: Žiga nodded, trying to hide the nervousness in his eyes. Sl: Vedel je, da bo ta vikend morda pravi čas, da Mateji pove, kaj čuti. En: He knew that this weekend might be the right time to tell Mateja how he felt. Sl: Nina pa je bila v veselem razpoloženju, že navsezgodaj pripravljena za pustolovščino. En: Nina was in a cheerful mood, ready for adventure early in the morning. Sl: "Pripravljena sem za boj z orkaško ladjico ali pa skok z zvonika! En: "I'm ready to battle an orca ship or jump from the bell tower!" Sl: " se je smejala Nina, ko so najeli majhen čoln, s katerim so se podali proti otoku. En: laughed Nina as they rented a small boat to head towards the island. Sl: Vstopili so v čoln in začeli veslati. En: They entered the boat and began rowing. Sl: Mateja je bila osredotočena na svojo kamero, a nebo se je nenadoma začelo polniti z oblaki. En: Mateja was focused on her camera, but the sky suddenly began to fill with clouds. Sl: Svetloba je postajala vse temnejša. En: The light was becoming darker. Sl: "Saj bo šlo, samo malo počakamo," je predlagala Mateja. En: "It'll be fine, we just have to wait a little," suggested Mateja. Sl: "Ali pa gremo naprej," je dejala Nina in začela veselo veslati. En: "Or we keep going," said Nina, starting to row cheerfully. Sl: Žiga je bil tiho, iskal je pravi trenutek, da izpove svoja čustva. En: Žiga was silent, searching for the right moment to confess his feelings. Sl: Ko so prispeli bližje otoku, se je zrak zgostil z napetostjo, ki je visela med oblaki in njihovimi srci. En: As they got closer to the island, the air was thick with tension that hung between the clouds and their hearts. Sl: Mateja se je postavila, pripravljena na posnetek, ki ga je sanjala. En: Mateja stood up, ready for the shot she had dreamed of. Sl: Na laku čolna se je opotekla, ko je veter nenadoma začel butati čez jezero. En: She stumbled on the bow of the boat as the wind suddenly started to gust across the lake. Sl: V tistem trenutku je Mateja pritisnila sprožilec na kameri, ujeta je bila megla, ki se je dvigala nad jezerom, in ostri zvonik cerkve v ozadju. En: At that moment, Mateja pressed the shutter on her camera, capturing the mist rising above the lake and the sharp bell tower of the church in the background. Sl: V istem trenutku pa je Žiga, ko so ga valovi nekoliko izmaknili iz ravnotežja, rekel: "Mateja, imam te rad! En: In the same moment, as the waves slightly threw him off balance, Žiga said, "Mateja, I love you!" Sl: "Mateja je zamrznila, tako kot slika v njeni kameri. En: Mateja froze, just like the picture in her camera. Sl: Pogledala je Žigo, presenečenje pomešano s toplino v očeh. En: She looked at Žiga, surprise mixed with warmth in her eyes. Sl: Nazaj na obali so oblaki počasi razgrnili svoje zavese in razkrili mehko oranžni sončni zahod. En: Back on the shore, the clouds slowly drew back their curtains to reveal a soft orange sunset. Sl: Mateja je sedla poleg Žige. En: Mateja sat next to Žiga. Sl: "Hvala, Žiga," je nežno dejala. En: "Thank you, Žiga," she said gently. Sl: "Za iskrenost. En: "For your honesty. Sl: In za potrpežljivost. En: And for your patience." Sl: "Žiga je olajšano izdihnil, ko so korakali nazaj. En: Žiga exhaled with relief as they walked back. Sl: Med njima je bila tiha, nova toplina, ki je obetala več kot le prijateljstvo. En: Between them was a quiet, new warmth that promised more than just friendship. Sl: Mateja je držala svojo kamero tesneje, vedoč, da je njena najboljša fotografija tisti trenutek, ko je zajela ne le otok, ampak tudi delček svojega srca. En: Mateja held her camera tighter, knowing that her best photograph was that moment when she captured not only the island but also a piece of her heart. Vocabulary Words: picturesque: slikovitimshore: obalalush: bujnephotography: fotografskicontest: natečajnervousness: nervozocheerful: veselemorc: orkaškostumbled: opoteklagust: butatimist: meglashutter: sprožilectension: napetostjoexhaled: izdihnilwarmth: toplinareveal: razkrilisunset: sončni zahodconfess: izpovecalm: mirnadirected: usmerjenopportunity: priložnostcaptured: ujetabalance: ravnotežjasurprise: presenečenjepatience: potrpežljivostfroze: zamrznilaadventure: pustolovščinohearts: srcicurtains: zaveseclouds: oblaki

    16 min

  5. 2d ago

    A Lost Drive, A New Alliance: The Unexpected Duo in Ljubljana

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Lost Drive, A New Alliance: The Unexpected Duo in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-14-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Matej je sedel za svojo mizo v Co-working prostorih v središču Ljubljane. En: Matej sat at his desk in the co-working spaces in the center of Ljubljana. Sl: Okoli njega so bili leseni stoli in mize, skozi velika okna pa je sijalo sonce pozne pomladi. En: Around him were wooden chairs and tables, and the sun of late spring shone through the large windows. Sl: Vonj sveže kuhane kave je napolnil zrak. En: The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air. Sl: Bil je popoln dan za delo, toda Matej je bil zaskrbljen. En: It was a perfect day for work, but Matej was worried. Sl: Njegov zunanji disk je ponoči izginil, in s tem tudi vsi projekti za pomembno predstavitev. En: His external drive had disappeared overnight, along with all the projects for an important presentation. Sl: Jana, Matejeva prijazna soseda, je pogosto prihajala na kavo in pogovor. En: Jana, Matej's friendly neighbor, often came by for coffee and a chat. Sl: Danes je opazila njegovo stisko. En: Today, she noticed his distress. Sl: "Si izgubil nekaj pomembnega? En: "Did you lose something important?" Sl: " je vprašala z rahlo zaskrbljenostjo. En: she asked with slight concern. Sl: "Disk je izginil," je odgovoril Matej, "Tistega, kjer so vsi projekti. En: "The drive is gone," Matej replied, "The one with all the projects." Sl: "Boris, tih in skrivnosten sodelavec Mateja, je občasno delil prostor z njim. En: Boris, a quiet and mysterious colleague of Matej, occasionally shared the space with him. Sl: Vedno je bil nekoliko distanciran, vendar je bil danes še bolj tih. En: He was always somewhat distant, but today he was even quieter. Sl: Matej je začel sumiti, da Boris morda ve več, kot govori. En: Matej began to suspect that Boris might know more than he was letting on. Sl: Odločil se je, da bo tiho raziskal. En: He decided to investigate quietly. Sl: "Hej, Boris," je previdno začel Matej, "si slučajno videl moj zunanji disk? En: "Hey, Boris," Matej started cautiously, "have you happened to see my external drive?" Sl: ""Ne, nisem," je odgovoril Boris in se hitro ozrl nazaj na svoj računalnik. En: "No, I haven't," Boris replied and quickly looked back at his computer. Sl: Matej ni bil prepričan, ali mu lahko zaupa. En: Matej wasn't sure if he could trust him. Sl: Odločil se je, da bo opazoval Borisa bolj pozorno. En: He decided to watch Boris more closely. Sl: Pozno popoldne ga je videl kako zapušča stavbo. En: Late in the afternoon, he saw him leaving the building. Sl: Odpravil se je za njim do kavarne v bližini. En: He followed him to a nearby café. Sl: Tam je Boris sedel z Matejevim diskom in ga priklopil na svoj prenosnik. En: There, Boris was sitting with Matej's drive and had it connected to his laptop. Sl: Matej se je počasi približal. En: Matej slowly approached him. Sl: "Boris, te lahko zmotim? En: "Boris, can I interrupt you?" Sl: " je dejal z nekoliko trdim tonom. En: he said with a slightly firm tone. Sl: Boris ga je pogledal in zardel. En: Boris looked at him and blushed. Sl: "Matej, oprosti," je začel, "nisem mislil nič slabega. En: "Matej, I'm sorry," he began, "I didn't mean any harm. Sl: Potreboval sem tvoje oblikovalske datoteke za navdih. En: I needed your design files for inspiration." Sl: "Matej je globoko vdihnil. En: Matej took a deep breath. Sl: Vedel je, kako pomembna so njegova dela, in kako je moral biti previden. En: He knew how important his work was and how he had to be cautious. Sl: A hkrati je razumel potrebo po navdihu. En: Yet, he also understood the need for inspiration. Sl: "Razumem," je rekel Matej. En: "I understand," Matej said. Sl: "Ampak prosim, naslednjič me vprašaj, preden vzameš kaj mojega. En: "But please, next time ask me before taking something of mine." Sl: "Boris je prikimal. En: Boris nodded. Sl: "Seveda, obljubim. En: "Of course, I promise." Sl: "Matej je dobil svoj disk nazaj in spoznal, da mora biti previden. En: Matej got his drive back and realized he had to be careful. Sl: Odločil se je namestiti varnostno programsko opremo, da bi zaščitil svoje delo. En: He decided to install security software to protect his work. Sl: Toda nekaj pomembnega se je tudi zgodilo. En: But something important also happened. Sl: Skozi to izkušnjo je našel ustvarjalnega partnerja v Borisu. En: Through this experience, he found a creative partner in Boris. Sl: Skupaj sta začela sodelovati na novih projektih, in Matej je odkril, da lahko tudi zaupanje in sodelovanje prineseta nove možnosti za kreativnost. En: Together, they started collaborating on new projects, and Matej discovered that trust and collaboration could bring new possibilities for creativity. Sl: Zrak v Freelancer's Home je bil še vedno napolnjen s svežo kavo in žuborenjem tipkovnic. En: The air in Freelancer's Home was still filled with fresh coffee and the clatter of keyboards. Sl: Toda Matej je bil zdaj bolj pazljiv in hkrati bolj odprt za nove priložnosti. En: But Matej was now more cautious and at the same time more open to new opportunities. Sl: Na koncu je spoznal, da je včasih dobro deliti svoje delo in sodelovati z drugimi, vedno pa z odprtimi očmi. En: In the end, he realized that sometimes it is good to share your work and collaborate with others, always with open eyes. Vocabulary Words: distress: stiskodisappeared: izginilexternal drive: zunanji diskneighbor: sosedamysterious: skrivnosteninvestigate: raziskalsuspicion: sumapproached: približalinterrupt: zmotimblushed: zardelinspiration: navdihcautious: previdencollaborating: sodelovatiopportunities: priložnostisecurity software: varnostno programsko opremocreative: ustvarjalnegaprotect: zaščitilpossibilities: možnostitrust: zaupanjeparner: partnerjapattern: vzorecfreelancer: samozaposlenikeyboard: tipkovnicoclatter: žuborenjemsuspicious: sumničavoccurred: zgodilosatisfaction: zadovoljstvoopenness: odprtostmanage: upravljaempathy: empatija

    18 min

  6. 2d ago

    Tomaž's Triumph: Finding Courage in Tivoli Park

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Tomaž's Triumph: Finding Courage in Tivoli Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-13-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Tivoli Park v Ljubljani je bil tega poletnega dne živahen in poln ustvarjalnosti. En: Tivoli Park in Ljubljana was lively and full of creativity on that summer day. Sl: Mlado in staro je občudovalo umetniška dela, ki so se bleščala pod toplim soncem. En: Young and old admired the artworks that shone under the warm sun. Sl: Vonj svežih cvetlic je zapolnil zrak, v daljavi pa so se smejali otroci, ki so se igrali med drevesi. En: The scent of fresh flowers filled the air, while in the distance, children laughed as they played among the trees. Sl: Tomaž, mlad in ambiciozen umetnik, je stal ob svoji stojnici. En: Tomaž, a young and ambitious artist, stood by his stall. Sl: Njegova umetniška dela so barvala prostor z živahnimi barvami in edinstvenimi oblikami, a v njegovi glavi se je vrtinčil dvom. En: His artworks colored the space with vibrant colors and unique shapes, but doubt swirled in his head. Sl: Ob njem je stala Maja, njegova dekle, ki ga je nežno prijela za roko. En: Next to him stood Maja, his girlfriend, who gently held his hand. Sl: „Ne skrbi, Tomaž,“ ga je tolažila, „Anja bo zagotovo opazila tvoje delo. En: "Don't worry, Tomaž," she comforted him, "‘Anja’ will definitely notice your work. Sl: Verjamem, da imaš talent. En: I believe you have talent." Sl: “Anja, znana lastnica galerije, se je počasi sprehajala med stojnicami. En: Anja, the well-known gallery owner, was slowly strolling between the stalls. Sl: Pogovarjala se je z drugimi umetniki, očitno očarana nad številnimi deli, ki so jih predstavljali. En: She talked with other artists, clearly charmed by the numerous works they presented. Sl: Tomaž je napeto sledil njenemu gibanju. En: Tomaž followed her movements intently. Sl: Vedel je, da je to priložnost, ki je ne sme zamuditi, ampak negotovost ga je držala na mestu. En: He knew this was an opportunity he must not miss, but uncertainty held him in place. Sl: „Tomaž, moraš zdaj poskusiti,“ ga je prepričevala Maja. En: "Tomaž, you have to try now," urged Maja. Sl: „To je tvoja priložnost. En: "This is your chance. Sl: Vem, da si lahko samozavesten. En: I know you can be confident." Sl: “Roke so mu postajale vlažne, srce je bilo težko. En: His hands were becoming clammy, and his heart felt heavy. Sl: Prepričal se je, da bo počakal na pravi trenutek. En: He convinced himself to wait for the right moment. Sl: Toda Anja je začela zapuščati njegovo področje razgledovanja. En: But Anja began to leave his line of sight. Sl: V tistem trenutku je Tomaž zbral pogum. En: At that moment, Tomaž gathered his courage. Sl: „Zdaj ali nikoli,“ si je rekel in odločno stopil na pot. En: "Now or never," he told himself and decisively stepped forward. Sl: Hitro se ji je približal, tik preden je odšla. En: He quickly approached her just before she left. Sl: „Oprostite, gospa Anja,“ je rekel s trepetajočim glasom, a vendar samozavestno. En: "Excuse me, Ms. Anja," he said with a trembling yet confident voice. Sl: „Sem Tomaž, in res bi si želel, da pogledate moje delo. En: "I'm Tomaž, and I would really like you to look at my work." Sl: “Anja se je obrnila proti njemu in ga prijazno pogledala. En: Anja turned towards him and looked at him kindly. Sl: Nasmejala se je. En: She smiled. Sl: „Seveda, Tomaž,“ je rekla in začela pregledovati njegova umetniška dela. En: "Of course, Tomaž," she said and began examining his artworks. Sl: Kot bi bil čarobni trenutek, njen obraz je razkril zanimanje. En: As if it were a magical moment, her face revealed interest. Sl: Pozorno je gledala slike, se dotaknila površin, zamislila. En: She looked closely at the paintings, touched the surfaces, contemplated. Sl: „Tvoj stil je zelo zanimiv,“ je končno dejala. En: "Your style is very interesting," she finally said. Sl: „Rad bi videla več. En: "I'd like to see more. Sl: Kdaj lahko pridem v tvoj atelje? En: When can I come to your studio?" Sl: “Tomažu je zaigralo srce. En: Tomaž's heart skipped a beat. Sl: „Kadarkoli. En: "Anytime. Sl: Jutri, če želite! En: Tomorrow, if you like!" Sl: “Anja se je nasmehnila in zatrdila, da bo kmalu obiskala njegov studio. En: Anja smiled and assured him that she would visit his studio soon. Sl: Tomaž je bil presrečen. En: Tomaž was overjoyed. Sl: Na poti domov sta z Majo razpravljala o njegovih novih priložnostih in prihodnosti. En: On the way home, he and Maja discussed his new opportunities and future. Sl: V tistem dnevu je Tomaž spoznal, kako pomembno je biti proaktiven in samozavesten v svojih prizadevanjih. En: On that day, Tomaž learned how important it is to be proactive and confident in his pursuits. Sl: Tivoli Park je morda tistega dne zaprl razstavo, a v Tomaževem srcu se je odprlo novo poglavje, polno možnosti in verovanja vase. En: Tivoli Park might have closed the exhibition that day, but in Tomaž's heart, a new chapter opened, full of possibilities and self-belief. Vocabulary Words: lively: živahencreativity: ustvarjalnostadmired: občudovaloartworks: umetniška delascent: vonjambitious: ambiciozenvibrant: živahnishapes: oblikedoubt: dvomswirled: vrtinčilcomforted: tolažilatalent: talentgallery owner: lastnica galerijestrolling: sprehajalacharmed: očaranaopportunity: priložnostuncertainty: negotovostclammy: vlažnecourage: pogumtrembling: trepetajočimconfident: samozavestnokindly: prijaznocontemplated: zamislilaproactive: proaktivenpursuits: prizadevanjihself-belief: verovanja vaseexhibition: razstavopossibilities: možnostiheld: držalamoment: trenutek

    17 min

  7. 3d ago

    Overcoming Pain: An Artist's Journey Through Adversity

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Overcoming Pain: An Artist's Journey Through Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-13-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Marjan se je sprehajal po Nacionalni galeriji Slovenije. En: Marjan was strolling through the Nacionalna galerija Slovenije (National Gallery of Slovenia). Sl: Sonce je sijalo skozi okna, polnila so se zlate galerijske sobe. En: The sun was shining through the windows, filling the golden gallery rooms. Sl: Bil je topel poletni dan. En: It was a warm summer day. Sl: Marjan je oboževal umetnost. En: Marjan loved art. Sl: Sanjal je, da bo nekoč imel svojo razstavo. En: He dreamed of one day having his own exhibition. Sl: Vendar ga je nekaj oviralo. En: However, something was holding him back. Sl: Kronične migrene so mu grenile življenje. En: Chronic migraines were making his life miserable. Sl: Danes je bil poseben dan. En: Today was a special day. Sl: Želel je preživeti popoldne brez bolečin. En: He wanted to spend the afternoon without pain. Sl: Ko je vstopil v galerijo, so ga pozdravile znane umetnine. En: When he entered the gallery, he was greeted by familiar artworks. Sl: Vendar že kmalu je začutil tisti znani pritisk v glavi. En: However, it wasn't long before he felt that familiar pressure in his head. Sl: Vrtenje slik pred očmi ga je omamljalo. En: The spinning images before his eyes were dizzying. Sl: Anja in Matej sta bila njegova prijatelja. En: Anja and Matej were his friends. Sl: Sprehodila sta se po galeriiji, klepetala in občudovala umetnine. En: They strolled through the gallery, chatting and admiring the artworks. Sl: Anja je opazila, da je Marjan stopil korak nazaj. En: Anja noticed that Marjan had stepped back. Sl: "Si v redu? En: "Are you okay?" Sl: " ga je vprašala. En: she asked him. Sl: Marjan ni bil prepričan. En: Marjan was not sure. Sl: Glavobol se je poslabšal. En: The headache was worsening. Sl: Razmišljal je, ali bi moral oditi. En: He was considering whether he should leave. Sl: "Počakaj," je rekla Anja, "imam nekaj zate. En: "Wait," Anja said, "I have something for you." Sl: " V torbici je imela tableto. En: She had a pill in her purse. Sl: "Vzemi jo, morda ti bo pomagala. En: "Take it, maybe it will help you." Sl: " Matej se je medtem pogovarjal z zaposlenim v galeriji, ki je tudi trpel za migrenami. En: Meanwhile, Matej was talking to an employee in the gallery, who also suffered from migraines. Sl: Delil mu je nekaj nasvetov, kako se zmotivirati z omiljevanjem bolečine. En: He shared some tips on how to motivate oneself by alleviating the pain. Sl: Marjan je sedel na klop. En: Marjan sat on a bench. Sl: Razmišljal je o tem, ali naj ostane. En: He was contemplating whether to stay. Sl: Ni želel zamuditi navdiha. En: He didn't want to miss out on inspiration. Sl: Tableta in nasveti so počasi začeli delovati. En: The pill and the advice slowly started to take effect. Sl: Počutil se je dovolj močan, da bi lahko ostal. En: He felt strong enough to stay. Sl: Na koncu dneva so se z Anjo in Matejem strinjali, da bo še naprej hodil na razstave. En: At the end of the day, he, Anja, and Matej agreed that he would continue going to exhibitions. Sl: Ni se smel zapirati vase, ko so bolečine udarile. En: He shouldn’t shut himself off when the pain hit. Sl: Pomembno je bilo, da je imel podporo prijateljev. En: It was important to have the support of his friends. Sl: Ko se je odpravljal iz galerije, se je počutil lažje. En: As he was leaving the gallery, he felt lighter. Sl: V tej poletni Ljubljani je našel nov navdih. En: In this summer Ljubljana, he found new inspiration. Sl: Bolezen ne bi bila več ovira, samo del njegovega potovanja. En: The illness would no longer be an obstacle, just a part of his journey. Sl: Razumel je pomen skupnosti, ki ga obdaja, in moč delitve izkušenj. En: He understood the importance of the community surrounding him and the power of sharing experiences. Vocabulary Words: strolling: sprehajalgallery: galerijishining: sijalofilling: polniladreamed: sanjalexhibition: razstavochronic: kroničnemigraines: migrenemiserable: greniledizzying: omamljaloadmiring: občudovalapressure: pritiskworsening: poslabšalconsidering: razmišljalpurse: torbicialleviating: omiljevanjemcontemplating: razmišljalmotivate: zmotiviratibench: klopinspiration: navdihobstacle: ovirajourney: potovanjaillness: bolezencommunity: skupnostiimportance: pomenexperiences: izkušenjfamiliar: znanepressure: pritiskeffect: delovatisharing: delitev

    15 min

  8. 3d ago

    Embracing Imperfection: A Day of Friendship and Fun

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Embracing Imperfection: A Day of Friendship and Fun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-12-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Tivoli Park je bil tistega poznega pomladnega dne poln življenja. En: Tivoli Park was full of life on that late spring day. Sl: Drevesa so se olistala, ptice so pele, in smeh je odmeval med dečki in deklicami, ki so se veselili konca šolskega leta. En: The trees had leafed out, birds were singing, and laughter echoed among boys and girls who were celebrating the end of the school year. Sl: Mateja, Luka in Anže so stali ob robu travnika, kjer so pripravljali igro odbojke. En: Mateja, Luka, and Anže stood at the edge of the meadow, where they were preparing to play volleyball. Sl: Mateja je bila odlična učenka. En: Mateja was an excellent student. Sl: Vsi so jo imeli radi in občudovali njeno predanost delu. En: Everyone liked her and admired her dedication to her work. Sl: A danes ni mogla misliti na učne ure in domače naloge. En: But today, she couldn't think about lessons and homework. Sl: Danes je bila tu, da se sprosti. En: Today, she was there to relax. Sl: Luka jo je opazoval, vedoč, da je za svojo prijateljico vedno tu. En: Luka watched her, knowing that he was always there for his friend. Sl: Njegov brezskrben smeh je pomagal Mateji pozabiti težave. En: His carefree laughter helped Mateja forget her troubles. Sl: "Mateja, kako lepo je tukaj! En: "Mateja, it's so beautiful here! Sl: Poglej, vsi so tako sproščeni," je rekel Luka, da bi jo pomiril. En: Look, everyone is so relaxed," said Luka to comfort her. Sl: Anže, ki se je nedavno pridružil skupini, je navdušujoče prikimal. En: Anže, who had recently joined the group, nodded enthusiastically. Sl: "Res, Mateja, danes je dan za zabavo, ne razmišljaj o šoli," je dodal. En: "Really, Mateja, today is a day for fun, don't think about school," he added. Sl: Mateja je še vedno čutila pritisk, a se je nasmehnila. En: Mateja still felt the pressure, but she smiled. Sl: "Prav imate, res moram uživati danes. En: "You're right, I really must enjoy today." Sl: "Med igro odbojke so zagnali energijo in dobre volje. En: During the volleyball game, they unleashed energy and good spirits. Sl: Vsa pozornost je bila na žogi, ki je po luftu letela sem in tja. En: All attention was on the ball, which flew back and forth through the air. Sl: Prišel je ključen trenutek igre, ko se je Mateja nepričakovano zamislila o prihodnjih izzivih. En: A crucial moment in the game came when Mateja unexpectedly started thinking about future challenges. Sl: Žoga je priletela naravnost k njej, ona pa je zamudila udarec. En: The ball flew straight at her, but she missed the hit. Sl: "Mateja! En: "Mateja!" Sl: " jo je poklical Luka, ko je bilo očitno, da je miselno odsotna. En: Luka called out when it was clear she was mentally absent. Sl: Njene oči so se napolnile s solzami. En: Her eyes filled with tears. Sl: "Oprosti," je šepnila, "ne morem nehati razmišljati o prihodnosti. En: "Sorry," she whispered, "I can't stop thinking about the future. Sl: Zdi se mi, kot da moram vedeti odgovore na vse. En: I feel like I have to know the answers to everything." Sl: "Anže in Luka sta se postavila poleg nje. En: Anže and Luka stood beside her. Sl: Luka je nežno položil roko na njeno ramo. En: Luka gently placed a hand on her shoulder. Sl: "Mateja, nihče ne pričakuje, da boš popolna. En: "Mateja, no one expects you to be perfect. Sl: Tvoj trud je dovolj. En: Your effort is enough. Sl: Tukaj smo, da si pomagamo. En: We're here to help you." Sl: "Anže je odkrito dodal: "In ni sramotno iskati pomoč pri prijateljih. En: Anže openly added, "And there's no shame in seeking help from friends. Sl: Tega sem se naučil, ko sem se pridružil skupini. En: That's something I learned when I joined the group." Sl: "Mateja je z globokim vdihom pogledala svoja prijatelja. En: Mateja looked at her friends with a deep breath. Sl: "Hvala vama. En: "Thank you both. Sl: Res moram sprejeti, da nisem sama v vsem tem," je rekla skozi solze, ki so zdaj bile solze olajšanja. En: I really need to accept that I'm not alone in all this," she said through tears that now were tears of relief. Sl: Tisti dan v Tivoliju je bil začetek novega razumevanja. En: That day in Tivoli marked the beginning of a new understanding. Sl: Mateja se je naučila, da je v redu prositi za pomoč. En: Mateja learned that it's okay to ask for help. Sl: S pomočjo Luke in Anžeta je spoznala, da prijateljstvo pomeni deliti bremena skupaj. En: With Luka and Anže's support, she realized that friendship means sharing burdens together. Sl: Smeh in veselje ju je ponovno zbližal, in z Matejino novo najdeno sproščenostjo so se napetosti razblinile med zvokom smeha in bujne narave okoli njih. En: Laughter and joy brought them closer again, and with Mateja's newfound relaxation, tensions dissolved amid the sounds of laughter and the lush nature around them. Vocabulary Words: leafed: olistalaechoed: odmevalmeadow: travnikcarefree: brezskrbenenthusiastically: navdušujočeunleashed: zagnalispirits: voljecrucial: ključenunexpectedly: nepričakovanoabsent: odsotnawhispered: šepnilaburdens: bremenalush: bujnedevotion: predanostconsoled: pomirilnodded: prikimalpressure: pritisksupport: pomočrelief: olajšanjeinhale: vdihunderstanding: razumevanjetension: napetostirelaxation: sproščenostperfect: popolnaeffort: trudadmired: občudovalichallenges: izzivihseeking: iskatishared: delitigently: nežno

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