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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. 12h ago

    Love Letters and Mistaken Destinies at Ljubljansko High

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Love Letters and Mistaken Destinies at Ljubljansko High Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-27-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Ljubljansko srednjo šolo je obkrožalo poletno sonce. En: The summer sun surrounded the Ljubljansko high school. Sl: Vetrič je nežno pihal skozi mogočne drevesne krošnje, ki so se dvigale izza šole. En: A gentle breeze blew through the mighty tree canopies rising behind the school. Sl: V razredu je vladala običajna živahnost — smeh, šepetanje in občasni vzdihi dolgočasja. En: In the classroom, there was the usual liveliness — laughter, whispering, and occasional sighs of boredom. Sl: Maja je sedela ob oknu. En: Maja sat by the window. Sl: Njeno pero je hitro drselo po papirju. En: Her pen quickly glided across the paper. Sl: Glava je bila polna misli o njenem simpatiji. En: Her head was full of thoughts about her crush. Sl: Pisala je pismo. En: She was writing a letter. Sl: Srce ji je bilo polno. En: Her heart was full. Sl: Matevž, starejši fant na šoli, njen prijatelj, je sedel nekaj klopi proč. En: Matevž, an older guy at the school, her friend, sat a few desks away. Sl: Bil je zamišljen. En: He was thoughtful. Sl: Pogledoval je njen smeh, njen nasmeh, in si želel reči vse, kar mu leži na srcu. En: He looked at her laughter, her smile, and wanted to say everything that lay on his heart. Sl: Tudi on je pisal pismo. En: He was also writing a letter. Sl: Za Majo. En: For Maja. Sl: A usoda je poskrbela za presenečenje. En: But fate had a surprise in store. Sl: Zvonilo je. En: The bell rang. Sl: V tisti naglici pred odmorom sta oba, Maja in Matevž, na hitro spravila svoja pisma v zvezek skupnega prijatelja Nejca, misleč, da tja ne bo nihče pogledal. En: In the rush before the break, both Maja and Matevž quickly tucked their letters into a mutual friend Nejc's notebook, thinking no one would look there. Sl: Neja sta z nasmehom prosila, naj pisma dostavi njunima simpatijama. En: They smiled at Nejc and asked him to deliver the letters to their respective crushes. Sl: Naslednji dan so se znašli v posebno neprijetnem položaju. En: The next day, they found themselves in a particularly awkward situation. Sl: Nejc je znal stvari pomešati. En: Nejc was known to mix things up. Sl: Preden sta Maja in Matevž lahko ukrepala, je Nejc nevede predal njihova pisma napačnima naslovnikoma. En: Before Maja and Matevž could act, Nejc unknowingly delivered their letters to the wrong recipients. Sl: Vse kaotično postane, ko Maja izve, da je njeno spodbudno pismo prišlo do napačne osebe, Matevž pa izve, da je njegovo razkrivajoče pismo v drugih rokah. En: Things became chaotic when Maja found out her encouraging letter went to the wrong person, and Matevž learned that his revealing letter ended up in other hands. Sl: Popoldne sta se z Načrtom srečevala v učilnicah: vdiranje v tajski prostor učiteljev, kjer je Nejc v naglici pustil pisma. En: In the afternoon, they met with a Plan in the classrooms: breaking into the teachers' Thai room, where Nejc had hastily left the letters. Sl: Maja in Matevž sta istočasno prispela do vrat. En: Maja and Matevž arrived at the door at the same time. Sl: Njune roke sta se srečali na kljuki. En: Their hands met on the doorknob. Sl: Oba sta se zasmejala in razumela, kaj se je zgodilo. En: They both laughed and understood what had happened. Sl: Maja je bila nasmejana, Matevž je pordečil. En: Maja smiled, Matevž blushed. Sl: Resnica je bila jasna: zmoto sta potrebovala, da bi jima razkrila tisto, kar je že bilo jasnejše od tisoč besed. En: The truth was clear: they needed the mistake to reveal what was already clearer than a thousand words. Sl: Po tem, ko sta se nasmejala do solz, sta se Maja in Matevž odločila, da se morata odkrito pogovarjati o svojih občutkih, brez posrednikov in nesporazumov. En: After laughing to the point of tears, Maja and Matevž decided they needed to talk openly about their feelings, without intermediaries and misunderstandings. Sl: Maja je ugotovila, da mora biti bolj prizemljena, Matevž pa, da ni treba skrivati svoje romantične strani. En: Maja realized she needed to be more grounded, and Matevž realized he didn't need to hide his romantic side. Sl: Sončni zahod je zagrnil Ljubljano z zlatom. En: The sunset cloaked Ljubljana in gold. Sl: Njuni srci sta bili lahkotni, polni novonajdene radosti. En: Their hearts were light, full of newfound joy. Sl: Nič ni boljšega kot iskrenost, sta se strinjala, sedaj skupaj, hodila po poti mladostne ljubezni in prijateljstva. En: There's nothing better than honesty, they agreed, now together, walking the path of youthful love and friendship. Vocabulary Words: breeze: vetričcanopies: krošnjeglided: drselocrush: simpatijathoughtful: zamišljenfate: usodasurprise: presenečenjemutual: skupnegaawkward: neprijetenchaotic: kaotičnoencouraging: spodbudnorevealing: razkrivajočeintermediaries: posrednikovmisunderstandings: nesporazumovgrounded: prizemljenaromantic: romantičneyouthful: mladostnejoy: radostilivelihood: živahnostoccasional: občasnitucked: spravilablushed: pordečildoorknob: kljukiclearer: jasnejšehastily: naglicilight: lahkotnitruth: resnicadusk: sončni zahodwrappings: zagrnilrealized: ugotovila

  2. 21h ago

    Unearthing Secrets: Friendship Tested in Castle Tunnels

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unearthing Secrets: Friendship Tested in Castle Tunnels Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-26-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: V poznih poletnih dneh, ko je sonce zlato osvetljevalo Ljubljano, sta se Matej in Nina odločila za raziskovanje starih skrivnosti Ljubljanskega gradu. En: In the late summer days, when the sun bathed Ljubljana in golden light, Matej and Nina decided to explore the ancient secrets of the Ljubljanski grad. Sl: Mateja je, kot zgodovinarja, vedno privlačila preteklost. En: Matej, being a historian, was always fascinated by the past. Sl: Slišal je zgodbe o skritih tunelih pod gradom, kjer naj bi bil skrit legendarni artefakt. En: He had heard stories of hidden tunnels beneath the castle, where a legendary artifact was said to be hidden. Sl: To je bil predmet njegovih sanj in raziskovanj. En: This was the subject of his dreams and research. Sl: Nina je bila previdnejša. En: Nina was more cautious. Sl: Bila je Matejeva najboljša prijateljica, vedno pripravljena pomagati, a z razumom, ki ji je govoril, naj bo previdna. En: She was Matej's best friend, always ready to help, but with a sense of reason that told her to be careful. Sl: Dan je bil primeren, ne prehladen, a dovolj prijeten za raziskovanje. En: The day was fitting, not too cold, yet pleasant enough for exploration. Sl: Ko sta vstopila v tunele pod gradom, sta občutila hladnost kamnitih zidov. En: As they entered the tunnels beneath the castle, they felt the chill of the stone walls. Sl: Nizki stropi so obiskovalce opozarjali, da so to res starodavne poti, polne skrivnosti. En: The low ceilings reminded visitors that these were indeed ancient paths, full of mysteries. Sl: "Ali si prepričan, da želimo to početi? En: "Are you sure we want to do this?" Sl: " je vprašala Nina, ko je njen glas odmeval v tunelih. En: asked Nina, her voice echoing in the tunnels. Sl: "Seveda, Nina! En: "Of course, Nina! Sl: To je priložnost, da odkrijeva nekaj izjemnega! En: This is a chance to discover something extraordinary!" Sl: " je odgovoril Matej z iskrico v očeh. En: replied Matej with a spark in his eyes. Sl: Njegova svetilka je metala dolge sence na stenah. En: His flashlight cast long shadows on the walls. Sl: Kmalu pa so se začele težave. En: Soon, however, trouble began. Sl: Matejeva bakla je začela utripati. En: Matej's torch started flickering. Sl: "Matej, kaj pa če se izgubiva? En: "Matej, what if we get lost?" Sl: " je zaskrbljeno dejala Nina. En: Nina said worriedly. Sl: "To ni varno. En: "This isn't safe." Sl: "Matej se je ustavil za trenutek. En: Matej paused for a moment. Sl: Bil je razcepljen med željo po odkritju artefakta in željo, da zaščiti svojo prijateljico. En: He was torn between the desire to discover the artifact and the wish to protect his friend. Sl: "Mogoče imaš prav," je končno rekel. En: "Maybe you're right," he finally said. Sl: Ampak prav tisti trenutek je bakla dokončno ugasnila, tuneli pa so potonili v popolno temo. En: But just then, the torch flickered out completely, plunging the tunnels into complete darkness. Sl: "Nina, ostani mirna. En: "Nina, stay calm. Sl: Imava še nekaj vžigalic," je rekel. En: We still have some matches," he said. Sl: S tresočimi rokami je Matej prižgal eno vžigalico, da sta vsaj malo videla okoli sebe. En: With trembling hands, Matej lit a match so they could at least see a little around them. Sl: Srce jima je divje razbijalo, bila sta izgubljena v labirintu starodavnih sten. En: Their hearts pounded wildly as they found themselves lost in a labyrinth of ancient walls. Sl: Z vsakim korakom sta previdno iskala pot nazaj. En: Step by cautious step, they searched for a way back. Sl: Nijuna stopala na kamnih so bila edini zvok, ki ga je bilo slišati v vseprisotni tišini. En: Their feet on the stones were the only sound in the pervasive silence. Sl: Ko sta končno zagledala rahlo svetlobo na koncu predora, sta občutila olajšanje. En: When they finally saw a faint light at the end of the tunnel, they felt relief. Sl: Ko so se nad njima razporedili zvezde nočnega neba, je Matej tiho rekel: "Hvala, Nina. En: As the stars spread above them in the night sky, Matej softly said, "Thank you, Nina. Sl: Morda sem kdaj preveč radoveden za svoje dobro. En: Sometimes, I'm too curious for my own good. Sl: Tvoja previdnost naju je rešila. En: Your caution saved us." Sl: "Nina se je nasmehnila, vesela, da sta se vrnila varno. En: Nina smiled, glad they had returned safely. Sl: "Včasih moraš poslušati," je rekla nežno, "a tudi jaz se zavedam, kako pomembno je sanjati. En: "Sometimes you need to listen," she said gently, "but I also realize how important it is to dream." Sl: "Skupaj sta pogledala grad, ki je stal visoko nad Ljubljano, ter se nasmehnila. En: Together they looked at the castle, standing tall above Ljubljana, and smiled. Sl: Matej si je obljubil, da bo prisluhnil tudi prijateljskim nasvetom, ne le zgodovinskim skrivnostim. En: Matej promised himself he would heed friendly advice, not just historical secrets. Sl: Njuno prijateljstvo se je okrepilo, naučila sta se ceniti ravnovesje med tveganjem in varnostjo, ter kako pomembno je imeti ob sebi nekoga, ki ti lahko pravi prav. En: Their friendship grew stronger, and they learned to appreciate the balance between risk and safety, and how important it is to have someone by your side who can guide you rightly. Vocabulary Words: bathed: osvetljevaloexplore: raziskovanjeancient: starodavneartifact: artefaktcautious: previdnejšachill: hladnosttunnels: tuneleflickering: utripatitorch: baklamatches: vžigalictrembling: tresočimilabyrinth: labirintupervasive: vseprisotnirelief: olajšanjeextraordinary: izjemnegafascinated: privlačilalegendary: legendarnireason: razumompleasant: prijetenvisitors: obiskovalceechoing: odmevalshadows: senceplunging: potonilireassured: potihocurious: radovedenfriendship: prijateljstvobalance: ravnovesjerisk: tveganjemguide: pravitorn: razcepljen

  3. 1d ago

    Journey to the Heart of the Cave: Unveiling Hidden Treasures

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Journey to the Heart of the Cave: Unveiling Hidden Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Sončni žarki so komaj prebijali gosto drevesno listje nad vhodom v Škocjanske jame. En: The sunbeams barely pierced through the thick tree foliage above the entrance to the Škocjanske jame. Sl: Miha in Zala sta stala na pragu, pripravljena na novo avanturo. En: Miha and Zala stood on the threshold, ready for a new adventure. Sl: Kamenita tla pod njunimi nogami so obetala vznemirljivo raziskovanje globokih skrivnosti, skritih v hladni temi. En: The rocky ground beneath their feet promised an exciting exploration of deep secrets hidden in the cold darkness. Sl: "Pripravljena? En: "Ready?" Sl: " je vprašal Miha z iskrico v očeh. En: asked Miha with a spark in his eye. Sl: Zala se je nasmehnila, čeprav nekoliko zadržana. En: Zala smiled, though somewhat hesitantly. Sl: "Vedno, če si ti ob meni, da te varujem pred težavami. En: "Always, if you're by my side, so I can protect you from trouble." Sl: "Vstopila sta in se spustila po zaviti poti med stalaktiti in stalagmiti. En: They entered and descended the winding path among stalactites and stalagmites. Sl: Zvok kapljic vode je odmeval po apnenčastih stenah kot prastara pesem jame. En: The sound of water droplets echoed off the limestone walls like an ancient song of the cave. Sl: Zdelo se je, kot da hodita po mestu, kjer čas ne obstaja. En: It seemed as if they were walking through a place where time did not exist. Sl: Miha je bil vedno avanturist, medtem ko je Zala svojo praktičnost prepletala z dobrim smislom za humor – popolna kombinacija za čudežne dni, kot je bil ta. En: Miha was always the adventurer, while Zala intertwined her practicality with a good sense of humor—a perfect combination for magical days like this one. Sl: Ko sta hodila, se je Miha ustavil ob ozki odprtini v steni. En: As they walked, Miha stopped by a narrow opening in the wall. Sl: "Poglej tole! En: "Look at this!" Sl: " je vzkliknil. En: he exclaimed. Sl: "Morda je to skrita pot in za njo zaklad! En: "Maybe it's a hidden path and behind it, a treasure!" Sl: " Potem ko je premagal prvotno Zalo podpisano zadržanost, se je sklonila, da bi s svetilko osvetlila notranjost. En: After overcoming her initial Zala-signed hesitation, she bent down to light the interior with her flashlight. Sl: "Zveni zabavno. En: "Sounds fun. Sl: Ampak ne izgubi smeri, Miha. En: But don't lose your way, Miha." Sl: "Podzemni tunel se je zdel neskončen in kmalu so se skrivnostne sence začele premikati okoli njiju. En: The underground tunnel seemed endless, and soon mysterious shadows began to move around them. Sl: Zala je rahlo zadrhtela, a se ni želela umakniti. En: Zala shivered slightly, but she didn't want to retreat. Sl: Nenadoma se je z dregetajočimi krili iz teme pognal netopir ravno mimo Miha, ki se je prestrašeno odmaknil in ob dotiku zidu opazil v steno vrezan simbol. En: Suddenly, a bat with fluttering wings shot out of the darkness right past Miha, who jumped back in fright and noticed a symbol carved into the wall. Sl: "Zala, poglej! En: "Zala, look! Sl: To je namig! En: It's a clue!" Sl: "Zala je skomignila, skeptična. En: Zala shrugged, skeptical. Sl: "Ali pa samo znak za turiste, Miha. En: "Or just a sign for tourists, Miha." Sl: " Miha je, opogumljen z novo energijo, želel nadaljevati, a vsak korak je kazal, da je Zala imela prav. En: Encouraged by newfound energy, Miha wanted to continue, but each step showed that Zala was right. Sl: Njuna pot je pripeljala do drugega turističnega koridorja. En: Their path led to another tourist corridor. Sl: Ko sta stala na koncu tunela, obdana s smehom prihajajoče skupine turistov, sta njuna začetna vnema in zmedenost popustili prijetni sprostitvi. En: As they stood at the end of the tunnel, surrounded by the laughter of an approaching group of tourists, their initial enthusiasm and confusion gave way to pleasant relaxation. Sl: "Mislim, da smo postali del vodenega ogleda," je rekel Miha in se skupaj z Zalo glasno zasmejal. En: "I think we've become part of the guided tour," said Miha, and he and Zala laughed out loud together. Sl: Pot navzgor iz jame je bila lahkotna in polna anekdot, ki jih bosta zagotovo obdržala kot del tistih zgodb, ki se pripovedujejo znova in znova. En: The way upward out of the cave was easy and filled with anecdotes that they would surely keep as part of those stories that are told over and over again. Sl: Miha je spoznal, da zaklad morda ni v skritih prehodih, ampak v doživetjih s prijatelji, kot je Zala. En: Miha realized that the treasure might not be in hidden passages, but in experiences with friends like Zala. Sl: Zala pa je našla del sebe, ki si je želel več podobnih nepričakovanih trenutkov. En: Zala discovered a part of herself that longed for more such unexpected moments. Sl: Skupaj sta odšla iz jam, izpolnjena z bogastvom, ki ga ni mogoče otipati, a odmeva še dolgo potem, ko so zadnje kaplje vode utihnile. En: Together, they left the caves, filled with wealth that cannot be touched but echoes long after the last water drops have fallen silent. Vocabulary Words: sunbeams: sončni žarkipierced: prebijalifoliage: listjethreshold: praguadventure: avanturorocky: kamenitaexploration: raziskovanjehesitantly: zadržanastalactites: stalaktitistalagmites: stalagmitilimestone: apnenčastesymbol: simbolcarved: vrezanfluttering: dregetajočimishivered: zadrhtelaretreat: umaknitibat: netopirclue: namigskeptical: skeptičnacorridor: koridorjaenthusiasm: vnemaconfusion: zmedenostpleasant: prijetnirelaxation: sprostitviguided tour: vodenega ogledaanecdotes: anekdottreasure: zakladexperiences: doživetjihunexpected: nepričakovanihwealth: bogastvom

  4. 1d ago

    Creative Synergy: How A Café Meeting Sparked Innovation

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Creative Synergy: How A Café Meeting Sparked Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-25-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Matej je sedel za mizico pri oknu in gledal proti Ljubljanskemu gradu. En: Matej sat at the table by the window, looking towards Ljubljanski grad. Sl: Vonj po sveže mleti kavi se je mešal z nežnim poletnim vetričem, ki je prihajal skozi odprto okno majhne kavarne v stari Ljubljani. En: The scent of freshly ground coffee mingled with the gentle summer breeze coming through the open window of the small café in old Ljubljana. Sl: Mize so bile iz toplega lesa, obiskovalci pa so uživali v prijetnem vzdušju. En: The tables were made of warm wood, and the patrons enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere. Sl: Zala je vstopila in pozdravila Mateja. En: Zala entered and greeted Matej. Sl: Njen obraz je bil poln pričakovanja, oči so se svetile. En: Her face was full of anticipation, her eyes sparkling. Sl: "Kako gre? En: "How's it going?" Sl: " ga je vprašala, ko se je usedla. En: she asked as she sat down. Sl: "Kot ponavadi. En: "As usual. Sl: Čaka nas veliko dela," je odvrnil Matej z rahlim nasmehom, ki je zakrival njegovo zaskrbljenost zaradi rokov. En: We have a lot of work ahead," replied Matej with a slight smile that masked his concern about deadlines. Sl: Nika je prišla zadnja, v roki je nosila beležko. En: Nika arrived last, carrying a notebook. Sl: "Se opravičujem za zamudo," je rekla, ko se je usedla poleg Zale. En: "Sorry for being late," she said as she sat down next to Zala. Sl: Vedno je bila pripravljena, da reši težave. En: She was always ready to solve problems. Sl: "Zbrali smo se tukaj, ker moramo najti skupno pot za projekt," je začel Matej. En: "We're gathered here because we need to find a common path for the project," began Matej. Sl: "Imam idejo. En: "I have an idea. Sl: Kaj, če naredimo brainstorming? En: How about we brainstorm? Sl: Moramo uskladiti naše vizije. En: We need to align our visions." Sl: "Zala je bila prva, ki je spregovorila. En: Zala was the first to speak. Sl: "Moja zamisel je edinstvena, ampak imam občutek, da me premalo slišite. En: "My idea is unique, but I feel like I'm not being heard enough." Sl: "Nika je hitro odgovorila. En: Nika quickly responded. Sl: "Za projekt moramo biti praktični. En: "We have to be practical for the project. Sl: Te ideje niso vedno realistične. En: These ideas aren't always realistic." Sl: "Matej je videl, da napetost med njima narašča. En: Matej saw that the tension between them was rising. Sl: Vedel je, da mora ukrepati. En: He knew he had to act. Sl: "Poskusimo združiti naše ideje. En: "Let's try to combine our ideas. Sl: Vse imajo svojo vrednost. En: They all have their value. Sl: Kaj, če spojimo kreativnost z realističnimi cilji? En: How about we blend creativity with realistic goals?" Sl: "Razprava je postajala vse bolj vroča, a Matej je znal usmeriti pogovor v pravo smer. En: The discussion was becoming more heated, but Matej knew how to steer the conversation in the right direction. Sl: Ugotovili so, da lahko kombinirajo Zalino kreativnost in Nikino pragmatičnost. En: They realized they could combine Zala's creativity with Nika's pragmatism. Sl: Tako so ustvarili nekaj edinstvenega in izvedljivega. En: Thus, they created something unique and feasible. Sl: Konec sestanka je bil poln optimizma. En: The end of the meeting was full of optimism. Sl: Dogovorili so se, da bodo združili svoje moči, vsak doprinesel najboljše od sebe. En: They agreed to combine their strengths, each contributing their best. Sl: Matej je spoznal, kako pomembno je poslušati in vključi vse ideje. En: Matej realized how important it is to listen and include all ideas. Sl: Ko so zapuščali kavarno, so bili vsi trije bolj motivirani. En: As they left the café, all three were more motivated. Sl: Kljub začetnim nesoglasjem so našli pot do skupnega cilja. En: Despite the initial disagreements, they found a way to a common goal. Sl: Kava se je še kadila v zraku, poletje pa je obljubljalo nove priložnosti in navdihe pod veličastnim gradom. En: The coffee was still steaming in the air, and summer promised new opportunities and inspirations under the majestic castle. Vocabulary Words: scent: vonjbreeze: vetričpatrons: obiskovalcianticipation: pričakovanjesparkling: svetiledeadline: roknotebook: beležkasolve: rešigathered: zbralibrainstorm: brainstormingalign: uskladitivisions: vizijeunique: edinstvenaheard: slišitepractical: praktičnirealistic: realističnetension: napetostcombine: združiticreativity: kreativnostpragmatism: pragmatičnoststeer: usmeritiheated: vročafeasible: izvedljivegaoptimism: optimizemstrengths: močimotivated: motiviranidisagreements: nesoglasjemcommon: skupnegaopportunities: priložnostiinspirations: navdihe

  5. 2d ago

    The Lost Letter at Lake Bled: A Heartwarming Reunion

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Lost Letter at Lake Bled: A Heartwarming Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-25-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript: Sl: V Bledski kavarni, kjer poletni sončni žarki nežno padajo skozi velika okna, se začne običajen dan. En: In the Bled café, where the summer sunrays gently fall through the large windows, an ordinary day begins. Sl: Anja, mlada in vedoželjna natakarica, pripravlja mize. En: Anja, a young and curious waitress, prepares the tables. Sl: Kava diši vsepovsod. En: The aroma of coffee wafts everywhere. Sl: Leseni stoli so postavljeni, da gledajo na blejsko jezero, ki se lesketa v jutranji svetlobi. En: Wooden chairs are placed to face Lake Bled, which glistens in the morning light. Sl: Kljub rutini dneva, Anja je vedno polna pričakovanj, kaj bo dan prinesel. En: Despite the day's routine, Anja is always full of anticipation about what the day will bring. Sl: Na eni izmed miz, tik ob oknu, Anja opazi pismo. En: On one of the tables, right by the window, Anja notices a letter. Sl: Je staro in rumenkasto, z oškrbanimi robovi. En: It's old and yellowed, with frayed edges. Sl: Seveda, to ni nekaj običajnega. En: Certainly, this is not something ordinary. Sl: Hitro preleti kavarnico s pogledom. En: She quickly scans the café. Sl: Pismo je tam očitno pozabil nekdo. En: The letter was obviously left behind by someone. Sl: Pisava na ovojnici je starinska, skoraj elegantna. En: The writing on the envelope is old-fashioned, almost elegant. Sl: Prav v tistem trenutku vstopi Tomaž, tihi redni obiskovalec. En: Just at that moment, Tomaž, a quiet regular customer, enters. Sl: Vsak dan naroči isti kapučino in vedno prinese s sabo knjigo. En: Every day he orders the same cappuccino and always brings a book with him. Sl: Včasih prebere le nekaj strani, drugič zadrži pogled le na naslovnici, kot da razmišlja o nečem globokem. En: Sometimes he reads just a few pages, other times he lingers his gaze on the cover, as if pondering something deep. Sl: Anjo pritegne misel na povezavo med Tomažem in pismom. En: The thought of a connection between Tomaž and the letter intrigues Anja. Sl: V naslednjih dneh opazuje Tomaža natančneje. En: In the following days, she observes Tomaž more closely. Sl: Opazi, kako Tomaž večkrat pogleduje proti mizi, kjer je našla pismo, a nikoli ne povpraša o njem. En: She notices how Tomaž often glances at the table where she found the letter, but he never inquires about it. Sl: To je dovolj, da Anja sklene raziskati nekoliko globlje. En: This is enough for Anja to decide to investigate a little deeper. Sl: V nekem trenutku, ko mu prinese kapučino, sramežljivo omeni pismo. En: At one point, when she brings him his cappuccino, she shyly mentions the letter. Sl: »Nekdo je pustil zanimivo pisanje tisti dan, ko ste tu sedeli,« reče nežno. En: "Someone left an interesting writing the day you were sitting here," she says gently. Sl: Tomaž na kratko zamrzne, nato nasmehne. En: Tomaž briefly freezes, then smiles. Sl: »Ali ga še imate? En: "Do you still have it?" Sl: « vpraša, njegov glas je napet in radoveden. En: he asks, his voice tense and curious. Sl: Anja čuti, da je ujela pravi trenutek. En: Anja feels she has seized the right moment. Sl: »Da, shranila sem ga,« odgovori. En: "Yes, I kept it," she replies. Sl: Prepričana je, da mora vedeti več. En: She is convinced that she needs to know more. Sl: Po koncu izmene vzame pismo in ga prinese k Tomažu. En: After her shift ends, she takes the letter and brings it to Tomaž. Sl: »Tu,« reče in mu ga preda. En: "Here," she says and hands it to him. Sl: »Kaj pomeni to pismo? En: "What does this letter mean?" Sl: «Tomaž ga sprejme, pogleduje na besede, in kljub začetni zadržanosti, začne počasi pripovedovati. En: Tomaž accepts it, glances at the words, and despite initial reluctance, begins to speak slowly. Sl: »To je pismo, ki sem ga napisal že davno. En: "This is a letter I wrote long ago. Sl: Prijatelju, ki ga nisem videl že leta. En: To a friend I haven't seen in years. Sl: Nisva se poslovila. En: We never said goodbye. Sl: Vem, to je bilo narobe,« prizna. En: I know, that was wrong," he admits. Sl: Anja ga posluša z razumevanjem. En: Anja listens with understanding. Sl: »Mogoče je čas, da znova vzpostavite stik,« predlaga. En: "Maybe it's time to reconnect," she suggests. Sl: Tomaž se zdi ganjen njenim besedam in dejstvom, da ga Anja ne obsoja. En: Tomaž seems touched by her words and the fact that Anja does not judge him. Sl: Z njenim spodbujanjem pokliče starega prijatelja, s katerim se potem srečata ravno tam pri jezeru. En: With her encouragement, he calls the old friend, with whom he then meets right there by the lake. Sl: Sčasoma postaneta Anja in Tomaž prijatelja. En: Over time, Anja and Tomaž become friends. Sl: Tomaž najde mir v tem, da lahko deli svojo zgodbo, Anja pa pridobi prijateljstvo, ki ji pomeni veliko več kot zgolj razrešena uganka. En: Tomaž finds peace in being able to share his story, and Anja gains a friendship that means much more to her than just a solved mystery. Sl: Spomni se, da je ključno poslušati z empatijo in potrpežljivostjo. En: She remembers that it is crucial to listen with empathy and patience. Sl: Šepetajoči veter nad jezerom ju vselej spomni na zgodbo, ki bi brez tistega starega pisma morda nikoli ne bila razkrita. En: The whispering wind over the lake always reminds them of the story that might never have been revealed without that old letter. Vocabulary Words: curious: vedoželjnawafts: dišianticipation: pričakovanjnotice: opaziyellowed: rumenkastofrayed: oškrbanimienvelope: ovojnicilinger: zadržiglance: pogledujeintrigue: pritegneconnection: povezavoinvestigate: raziskatimoment: trenutekfreeze: zamrznetense: napetinitial: začetnireluctance: zadržanosticonfess: priznaunderstanding: razumevanjemreconnect: vzpostavite stikencouragement: spodbujanjemdespite: kljubpondering: razmišljaempathy: empatijopatience: potrpežljivostjowhispering: šepetajočiglistens: lesketaseize: ujelaconvince: prepričanamystery: uganka

  6. 2d ago

    From Market Chaos to Family Feast: A Summer's End Tale

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Market Chaos to Family Feast: A Summer's End Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-24-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Matevž je zaspano vkorakal na ljubljansko osrednjo tržnico. En: Matevž sleepily walked into the ljubljanska osrednja tržnica (central market of Ljubljana). Sl: Bil je sobotni poletni dan, sonce je sijalo, zrak je bil poln vonjav svežih zelišč in začimb. En: It was a summer Saturday, the sun was shining, and the air was full of the scents of fresh herbs and spices. Sl: Stojnice so bile polne barvitega sadja in zelenjave, kupci so se pogovarjali in trgovali, energija pa je bila živahna in navdušujoča. En: The stalls were brimming with colorful fruits and vegetables, shoppers were chatting and trading, and the energy was lively and exciting. Sl: Matevž je bil študent, ki si je želel miren jutranji sprehod po tržnici. En: Matevž was a student who wanted a peaceful morning stroll through the market. Sl: Potreboval je popolne sestavine za posebno večerjo. En: He needed the perfect ingredients for a special dinner. Sl: Bilo je zadnji konec tedna pred začetkom šole, pravi trenutek za družinsko praznovanje konca poletja. En: It was the last weekend before the start of school, the perfect time for a family celebration to mark the end of summer. Sl: Z njim je bila njegova mlajša sestra Tina, ki je kar pokala od energije. En: With him was his younger sister Tina, who was bursting with energy. Sl: Matevž je oboževal njeno živahnost, a jo je težko obvladoval. En: Matevž loved her liveliness, but she was hard to manage. Sl: Tina se je v trenutku zapodila med stojnice, občudovala pisane reklame in želela pokusiti vse, kar je bilo na voljo. En: Tina immediately darted among the stalls, admiring the colorful displays and wanting to taste everything available. Sl: "Matevž! En: "Matevž! Sl: Poglej to čudovito sadje! En: Look at this wonderful fruit!" Sl: " je vpitajoče vzkliknila, ko ga je vlekla proti stojnici z marelicami. En: she exclaimed loudly, pulling him towards a stall with apricots. Sl: Matevž je bil že malo izmučen in zaskrbljen. En: Matevž was already a bit exhausted and worried. Sl: Medtem ko je poskušal obdržati sestro na varnem, je Matevž ugotovil, da so nekatere ključne sestavine, ki jih potrebuje, že pošle. En: As he tried to keep his sister safe, Matevž realized that some of the key ingredients he needed were already sold out. Sl: Trg je bil prenatrpan, ljudje so hiteli iz vseh strani. En: The market was overcrowded, with people rushing from all directions. Sl: Panika je grozila, da ga bo zajela. En: Panic threatened to overtake him. Sl: Nenadoma se je spomnil Nine, prijazne prodajalke z nasmehom, ki je razsvetlil vso tržnico. En: Suddenly, he remembered Nina, the friendly vendor with a smile that lit up the entire market. Sl: Nina je bila znana po svojih uporabnih nasvetih. En: Nina was known for her helpful tips. Sl: Hitro se je obrnil k njej. En: He quickly turned to her. Sl: "Nina, potrebujem tvojo pomoč," je rekel Matevž. En: "Nina, I need your help," Matevž said. Sl: "Hočem pripraviti posebno večerjo, a nekaj sestavin mi manjka. En: "I want to prepare a special dinner, but I'm missing some ingredients. Sl: In pazi na Tino, če se mi preveč oddalji. En: And keep an eye on Tina if she strays too far." Sl: "Nina je pokimala in se zasmejala. En: Nina nodded and laughed. Sl: "Seveda, Matevž. En: "Of course, Matevž. Sl: Počakaj, da ti pomagam. En: Wait, let me help you." Sl: "Matevž in Nina sta se podala skozi vrvež, Nina je natančno vedela, kje najti, kar potrebujejo. En: Matevž and Nina navigated through the hustle and bustle, with Nina knowing exactly where to find what they needed. Sl: Tina je tekla okoli, a vedno pod pozornim očesom Nine. En: Tina ran around, but always under Nina's watchful eye. Sl: Čas je tekel hitro, toda z Nino, ki je delila svoja znanja in lokalne nasvete, se je stres začel umikati. En: Time flew by, but with Nina sharing her knowledge and local tips, the stress began to fade. Sl: Matevž je našel vse, kar je potreboval: svež paradižnik, dišeče baziliko in hrustljavo solato. En: Matevž found everything he needed: fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and crispy lettuce. Sl: Zadnja sestavina je bila pečena pesa, ki jo je našel prav tam, kjer ga je usmerila Nina. En: The last ingredient was roasted beets, which he found right where Nina directed him. Sl: Zdi se, da je bil zadnji element ključ do celotnega dne. En: It seemed the final element was the key to the whole day. Sl: Ponosen na svojo nabavljallo, se je Matevž sprostil in se nasmehnil Tini, ki je v roki držala šopek sveže nabranih rožmarinovih vej. En: Proud of his purchases, Matevž relaxed and smiled at Tina, who was holding a bouquet of freshly picked rosemary sprigs. Sl: Ko so se Matevž, Tina in Nina poslovili, je Tina še enkrat poskočila od veselja. En: As Matevž, Tina, and Nina said their goodbyes, Tina jumped for joy once more. Sl: "Hvala, Nina! En: "Thank you, Nina!" Sl: " je zaklicala. En: she shouted. Sl: Doma so Matevž, Tina in njuna družina uživali v veličastni večerji. En: At home, Matevž, Tina, and their family enjoyed a magnificent dinner. Sl: Matevž je spoznal, da včasih moraš prositi za pomoč in zaupati drugim. En: Matevž realized that sometimes you have to ask for help and trust others. Sl: Tako je konec poletja postal prav poseben, poln nepričakovane vedrine in veselja. En: This made the end of summer truly special, filled with unexpected cheer and joy. Sl: Ljubljanska osrednja tržnica je tisti dan postala prizorišče za nepozabno spoznanje o družini in skupnosti. En: The ljubljanska osrednja tržnica became the setting for an unforgettable realization about family and community that day. Vocabulary Words: sleepily: zaspanostalls: stojniceoverflowing: polnetrading: trgovaliingredients: sestavinecelebration: praznovanjebursting: pokaladarted: zapodilaadmiring: občudovalaexclaimed: vzkliknilaexhausted: izmučenovercrowded: prenatrpanfragrant: dišečecrunchy: hrustljavoroasted: pečenadirections: smerivendor: prodajalkathreatened: grozilawatchful: pozornimrealization: spoznanjemagnificent: veličastniunforgettable: nepozabnocheer: vedrinascents: vonjavliveness: živahnostbustle: vrvežtraded: trgovaliovercome: zajelabuying spree: nabavljalloknowledge: znanja

  7. 3d ago

    Embracing the Journey: A Day at the Captivating Blejsko Jezero

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Embracing the Journey: A Day at the Captivating Blejsko Jezero Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-24-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Na robu blejskega jezera je bilo vse polno življenja. En: At the edge of blejsko jezero, there was abundant life. Sl: Sonce je obsijalo gladino, ki se je bleščala kot smaragd. En: The sun shone on the surface, which sparkled like an emerald. Sl: Matej, mladenič, ki je imel rad naravo, je skupaj s prijateljico Sabino prišel pogledat to slovensko čudo. En: Matej, a young man who loved nature, came with his friend Sabina to see this Slovenian marvel. Sl: Želel je tudi splezati do gradu, ki se je dvigal visoko na pečini. En: He also wanted to climb to the castle that rose high on the cliff. Sl: Sabina je bila iz drugega kraja. En: Sabina was from another place. Sl: Obiskala je Mateja in skupaj sta se odločila, da je poletje najboljši čas za obisk Blejskega jezera. En: She visited Matej, and together they decided that summer was the best time to visit Blejsko jezero. Sl: Medtem ko sta hodila po poti okoli jezera, sta občudovala vse lepote: majhen otoček s cerkvico sredi vode in labode, ki so počasi drseli mimo. En: As they walked along the path around the lake, they admired all the beauties: a small island with a church in the middle of the water and the swans gliding slowly by. Sl: Matej je bil neroden. En: Matej was clumsy. Sl: Misli so mu povsem zaposlovale tiste lesene stopnice, ki so peljale proti gradu. En: His thoughts were completely occupied by those wooden stairs leading up to the castle. Sl: Nenadoma je stopil na neravno tla in se zvrnil. En: Suddenly, he stepped on uneven ground and fell. Sl: Zagrabil ga je val bolečine. En: A wave of pain hit him. Sl: Z zvitim gležnjem se je sesedel na bližnji kamen. En: With a twisted ankle, he collapsed onto a nearby stone. Sl: Sabina je hitro pokleknila k njemu. En: Sabina quickly knelt beside him. Sl: "Matej, si v redu?" En: "Matej, are you okay?" Sl: "Ah, mislim, da sem si zvil gleženj," je stisnil skozi zobe. En: "Ah, I think I've twisted my ankle," he gritted through his teeth. Sl: Sabina je pogledala proti gradu, potem pa na Mateja. En: Sabina looked toward the castle, then at Matej. Sl: "Morava poiskati pomoč." En: "We need to get help." Sl: Ravno takrat se je mimo prikazala Tina. En: Just then, Tina appeared. Sl: Domačinka, ki je delala v bližnji kavarni. En: A local who worked in a nearby café. Sl: Poznala je vse steze in poti okoli jezera. En: She knew all the trails and paths around the lake. Sl: Ko je videla, da je Matej v težavah, je hitro priskočila na pomoč. En: When she saw that Matej was in trouble, she quickly came to his aid. Sl: "Počakaj, imam prvo pomoč," je rekla Tina. En: "Wait, I have first aid," said Tina. Sl: Previdno je obvezala Matejev gleženj in mu pomagala vstati. En: She carefully bandaged Matej's ankle and helped him stand up. Sl: "Najbolje bo, da si spočiješ. En: "It's best you rest. Sl: Pojdite z mano, sedel boš in užival ob pogledu na jezero." En: Come with me, and you'll sit and enjoy the view of the lake." Sl: Matej ni bil prepričan. En: Matej was unsure. Sl: A ko je videl, kako prijazna je Tina, je sledil njenemu nasvetu. En: But seeing how kind Tina was, he followed her advice. Sl: Ob jezeru so skupaj sedli; Sabina in Tina sta si privoščili sladoled, Matej pa je zrl na mirno vodo. En: By the lake, they sat together; Sabina and Tina treated themselves to ice cream, and Matej gazed at the calm water. Sl: Pogled na jezero je bil pravzaprav čudovit. En: The view of the lake was truly wonderful. Sl: V sebi je začutil mir. En: He felt peace within himself. Sl: Ugotovil je, da ni vedno pomembno doseči cilj za vsako ceno. En: He realized that it isn't always important to reach the goal at any cost. Sl: Včasih je pomembneje uživati v trenutkih in pokrajini okoli sebe. En: Sometimes it's more important to enjoy the moments and the landscape around you. Sl: Tako so preživeli preostanek dneva ob prijetnem klepetu in občudovanju lepot slovenskega kraja. En: Thus, they spent the rest of the day in pleasant conversation and admiring the beauty of the Slovenian area. Sl: Tako se je dan končal v sproščenem vzdušju s prijatelji, nova spoznanja pa so Mateju prinesla nov pogled na svoje dogodivščine. En: Thus, the day ended in a relaxed atmosphere with friends, and the new insights gave Matej a fresh perspective on his adventures. Sl: Včasih je pot pomembnejša od cilja. En: Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. Vocabulary Words: edge: robabundant: polnoemerald: smaragdmarvel: čudoclumsy: nerodenuneven: neravnotwisted: zvitcollapsed: sesedelknelt: pokleknilaaid: pomočbandaged: obvezalarest: spočiješview: pogledgazed: zrlpeace: mirreach: dosečiinsights: spoznanjaperspective: pogledjourney: potdestination: ciljsurface: gladinasparkled: bleščalaadmired: občudovalavaluable: pomembnobeauties: lepoteswans: labodegliding: drseliankle: gleženjkneeled: pokleknilapleasant: prijetnem

  8. 3d ago

    Unlocking Creativity: Luka's Journey to Balance and Innovation

    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unlocking Creativity: Luka's Journey to Balance and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-23-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: V Ljubljani, na prijazni ulici ob robu mesta, kjer je pozno poletje vsak kotiček obarvalo z zlato svetlobo, je živel Luka. En: In Ljubljana, on a friendly street at the edge of the city, where late summer painted every corner with golden light, lived Luka. Sl: Luka je bil marljiv programer, ki je ljubil red in rutino. En: Luka was a diligent programmer who loved order and routine. Sl: Njegova hiša je imela pogled na mestni park, kjer je bogato zelenje vabilo ljudi na sprehod po tlakovani poti. En: His house overlooked the city park, where rich greenery invited people for a walk along the paved path. Sl: Luka je sedel pred računalnikom v svoji pisarni. En: Luka was sitting in front of his computer in his office. Sl: Maja, njegova vodja, mu je dan poprej poslala opomnik, da se rok za pomemben projekt nevarno približuje. En: Maja, his manager, had sent him a reminder the previous day that the deadline for an important project was dangerously approaching. Sl: Luka je občutil pritisk časa, a v njem je brbotal tudi občutek, da želi storiti nekaj več, nekaj ustvarjalnega. En: Luka felt the pressure of time, but inside him simmered a desire to do something more, something creative. Sl: Njegov prijatelj Rok, ki ga je pogosto navdihoval s svojimi nenavadnimi hobi projekti, je prav tisti dan stopil v njegov svet. En: His friend Rok, who often inspired him with his unusual hobby projects, stepped into his world that very day. Sl: "Zdravo, Luka," je rekel Rok, ko se je opoldne oglasil pri njem. En: "Hello, Luka," said Rok when he visited him at noon. Sl: "Zakaj ne bi popoldne preživel s svojimi idejami? Morda ti sprostitev pomaga." En: "Why not spend the afternoon with your ideas? Maybe relaxing will help you." Sl: Luka se je zamišljeno nasmehnil. En: Luka smiled thoughtfully. Sl: Zvenelo je vabljivo, a deadline je bil blizu. En: It sounded tempting, but the deadline was near. Sl: Rok je videl njegov dvom in mu predlagal: "Poskusi vključiti svojo ustvarjalnost v projekt. Morda odkriješ nekaj novega." En: Rok saw his doubt and suggested, "Try to incorporate your creativity into the project. Maybe you'll discover something new." Sl: Luka je bil skeptičen, a Rokove besede so ga spremljale skozi dan. En: Luka was skeptical, but Rok's words accompanied him throughout the day. Sl: Popoldan se je ponovno zleknil v stol pred računalnikom. En: In the afternoon, he sank back into the chair in front of his computer. Sl: Ura je tekla in Maja ga je poklicala, da preveri napredek. En: Time was ticking, and Maja called him to check on the progress. Sl: Spodbudila ga je, naj ne pozabi na pomembnost strateškega razmišljanja. En: She encouraged him not to forget the importance of strategic thinking. Sl: Medtem ko je Luka vnašal zadnje podatke, je nenadoma zadel ob izjemno idejo – kako uporabiti povsem novo programsko funkcijo, ki je lahko prinesla svežino njegovemu delu in zadovoljila projektne zahteve. En: As Luka was entering the final data, he suddenly hit upon an exceptional idea – how to use an entirely new programming feature that could bring freshness to his work and meet project requirements. Sl: Njegovo srce je zaigralo; to je bila rešitev, ki jo je iskal. En: His heart leaped; this was the solution he had been seeking. Sl: Njegova kreativna žilica je končno našla poti v njegov vsakdanji svet. En: His creative streak had finally found its way into his everyday world. Sl: Ko je Maja naslednji dan pregledala njegovo delo, se je nasmehnila. En: When Maja reviewed his work the next day, she smiled. Sl: "Odlično, Luka!" je rekla. "Točno to smo potrebovali." En: "Excellent, Luka!" she said. "That's exactly what we needed." Sl: Luka je vedel, da ni le izpolnil pričakovanj, ampak tudi našel modus vivendi med svojim delom in željo po ustvarjanju. En: Luka knew he hadn't just met expectations but had also found a modus vivendi between his work and his desire for creativity. Sl: Sedel je na balkon svoje hiše, gledal barve poznega poletja, ki so se razlivale po soseski. En: He sat on the balcony of his house, watching the colors of late summer spread across the neighborhood. Sl: Svet je bil zdaj drugačen. En: The world was now different. Sl: V svojem življenju je našel ravnotežje, kjer ni bilo vnaprej določeno vse in je ostal prostor za ustvarjalnost. En: In his life, he had found a balance where not everything was predetermined, and there was room for creativity. Sl: Zdaj je vedel, da lahko združi najboljše iz obeh svetov in živi bolj polno življenje. En: Now he knew he could combine the best of both worlds and live a fuller life. Sl: Končno se je Luka počutil svobodnega. En: Finally, Luka felt free. Vocabulary Words: diligent: marljivoverlooked: imela pogledrich greenery: bogato zelenjepaved path: tlakovani potireminder: opomnikdeadline: roksimmered: brbotalinspired: navdihovalunusual: nenavadnimitempting: vabljivoincorporate: vključitiskeptical: skeptičenstrategic thinking: strateškega razmišljanjaexceptional: izjemnofeature: funkcijofreshness: svežinoleaped: zaigralostreak: žilicaeveryday: vsakdanjireviewed: pregledalamodus vivendi: modus vivendibalance: ravnotežjepredetermined: vnaprej določenocombine: združifuller: bolj polnocreative: ustvarjalnaneighborhood: soseskarelaxing: sprostitevaccompanied: spremljaleexceptional idea: izjemno idejo

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