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A Pumpkin Encounter: Serendipity in Ljubljana's Square
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Pumpkin Encounter: Serendipity in Ljubljana's Square
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Mraz Žitnega trga je zjutraj čutil Matej, ko je stopil na Ljubljanski glavni trg.
En: The frost from Žitni trg was felt by Matej in the morning as he stepped onto the main square of Ljubljana.
Sl: Rumeno in oranžno so gorele buče na stojnicah.
En: Pumpkins on the stalls flamed in yellow and orange.
Sl: Poiskal je nekaj posebnega za okrasiti svoj domači prostor za noč čarovnic.
En: He was looking for something special to decorate his home for Halloween.
Sl: Povsod ljudje, glasovi, smeh.
En: Everywhere, people, voices, laughter.
Sl: Naredil je nekaj korakov in njegov pogled je pritegnila stojnica z lepo izrezljanimi bučami in ročno izdelanimi okrasi.
En: He took a few steps, and his gaze was drawn to a stall with beautifully carved pumpkins and handmade decorations.
Sl: Anja je za svojo stojnico nameščala okraske.
En: Anja was arranging decorations at her stall.
Sl: V njenih očeh je sijala toplina.
En: Warmth shone in her eyes.
Sl: Njene roke so spretno urejale rože iz papirja in bučne laterne.
En: Her hands skillfully arranged paper flowers and pumpkin lanterns.
Sl: Vsakič, ko je kdo stopil bližje, je ponudila prijazen nasmeh.
En: Every time someone stepped closer, she offered a friendly smile.
Sl: Matej se je ustavil.
En: Matej stopped.
Sl: Občudoval je njene izdelke iz blaga in lesa.
En: He admired her fabric and wooden creations.
Sl: A bil je zadržan.
En: But he was reserved.
Sl: Ni hotel izpasti nerodno.
En: He didn’t want to appear awkward.
Sl: Anja ga je opazila.
En: Anja noticed him.
Sl: "Pozdravljen, lahko pomagam?" je vprašala.
En: "Hello, can I help you?" she asked.
Sl: Matej se je prestopil.
En: Matej shifted his feet.
Sl: "Zelo lepi izdelki imate," je dejal.
En: "You have very beautiful products," he said.
Sl: "Katera buča je najbolj posebna?"
En: "Which pumpkin is the most special?"
Sl: Anja je pokazala na bučno laterno s čudovitimi vzorci.
En: Anja pointed to a pumpkin lantern with wonderful patterns.
Sl: "Tole sem naredila včeraj. Zelo dobro se poda na okensko polico."
En: "I made this one yesterday. It looks great on a windowsill."
Sl: "Hehe, mogoče bi jo moral kupiti," je odgovoril Matej.
En: "Hehe, maybe I should buy it," Matej replied.
Sl: "Bo moje stanovanje bolj prijetno."
En: "It will make my apartment more pleasant."
Sl: Podnevi je veter v prestolnici znal biti nagajiv.
En: During the day, the wind in the capital could be mischievous.
Sl: In prav takrat je sunek vetra raztresel nekaj Anjinih okrasov po tleh.
En: And just then, a gust of wind scattered some of Anja's decorations on the ground.
Sl: Matej se je hitro sklonil, da ji pomaga.
En: Matej quickly bent down to help her.
Sl: Zasmejala sta se med pobiranjem.
En: They laughed as they picked them up.
Sl: "Najlepša hvala, resnično ti dolgujem," se je zahvalila Anja.
En: "Thank you so much, I really owe you," Anja thanked him.
Sl: "Veš, za tvoj trud, ti lahko ponudim popust."
En: "You know, for your effort, I can offer you a discount."
Sl: Matej je bil presenečen nad prijaznostjo. A toplo ji je stisnil roko.
En: Matej was surprised by the kindness, but warmly shook her hand.
Sl: "Vzel bom bučno laterno. In če imaš čas,
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