Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Conversations Under the Fish: Healing in Ljubljana's Aquarium
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Rahlo breneč glas v akvariju v Ljubljani je spremljal počasi plavajoče ribe.
En: A faint buzzing sound in the aquarium in Ljubljana accompanied the slowly swimming fish.
Sl: Barviti akvariji so metalni mavrične odseve na stene, kjer so se otroci igrali skrivalnice med razposajenimi ribami.
En: The colorful aquariums cast rainbow reflections on the walls, where children played hide and seek among the playful fish.
Sl: Miha je sedel na klopi blizu velikega akvarija z morskimi psi.
En: Miha sat on a bench near the large shark tank.
Sl: Njegova misel je bila nemirna.
En: His thoughts were restless.
Sl: Nedavno je slišal pogovor dveh prijateljic, Jane in Anje, ki ga ni odnesla svetloba akvarija.
En: He recently overheard a conversation between two friends, Jana and Anja, that was not carried away by the light of the aquarium.
Sl: "Miha me včasih res nervira," je rekla Jana.
En: "Miha sometimes really annoys me," said Jana.
Sl: "Se ti ne zdi, da se včasih čudno obnaša?
En: "Don't you think he sometimes acts strange?"
Sl: " je vprašala Anja.
En: asked Anja.
Sl: Te besede so bile kot majhni kamni, ki so padli v Mihov srce.
En: These words were like small stones that fell into Miha's heart.
Sl: Njegova potreba po pripadnosti je bila ranjena.
En: His need for belonging was wounded.
Sl: Naenkrat ni vedel, ali je prijateljstvo resnično.
En: Suddenly, he didn't know if the friendship was genuine.
Sl: Ljubljana je bila v jeseni ovita v oranžno in zlato.
En: Ljubljana was wrapped in orange and gold in the fall.
Sl: Listje je šuštelo po mestnih ulicah.
En: Leaves rustled along the city streets.
Sl: Miha se je spraševal, kaj naj stori.
En: Miha wondered what to do.
Sl: Ali naj reče kaj?
En: Should he say something?
Sl: Ali naj se pretvarja, da se ni zgodilo nič?
En: Should he pretend nothing happened?
Sl: Dvignil se je s klopi in stopil proti akvariju, kjer sta Jana in Anja opazovali morskega konjička.
En: He got up from the bench and walked towards the aquarium where Jana and Anja were watching a seahorse.
Sl: Njuna smeha sta se približala, a Miha je bil odločen.
En: Their laughter approached, but Miha was determined.
Sl: Pogoljtnil je svojo tremo in nežno spregovoril: "Jana, Anja, lahko govorim z vama?
En: He swallowed his nervousness and gently spoke: "Jana, Anja, can I talk to you?"
Sl: "Dekleti sta se obrnili, presenečeni nad resnostjo v njegovem glasu.
En: The girls turned, surprised by the seriousness in his voice.
Sl: "Slišal sem, ko sta se pogovarjali o meni," je začel Miha.
En: "I heard you talking about me," Miha began.
Sl: Njegov glas je ostal miren, a odločen.
En: His voice remained calm, yet determined.
Sl: "Rad bi jasno vedel, kaj vaju moti.
En: "I would like to clearly know what bothers you."
Sl: "Ob tej izjavi sta Jana in Anja zardeli.
En: At this statement, Jana and Anja blushed.
Sl: Jana je prvič spregovorila: "Oprosti, Miha.
En: Jana spoke first, "I'm sorry, Miha.
Sl: Nisva mislili nič slabega.
En: We didn't mean anything bad.
Sl: Samo imeli sva slab dan in povedali nekatere stvari, ki jih ne misliva resno.
En: We just had a bad day and said some things we didn't mean seriously."
Sl: "Anja je prikimala.
En: Anja nodded.
Sl: "Resnično cenim tvoje prijateljstvo.
En: "I truly value your friendship.
Sl: Nikoli nisem želela, da bi se tako počutil.
En: I never wanted you to feel that way."
Sl: "Barve rib okoli njih so jima nežno prešle čez obraze.
En: The colors of the fish gently passed over their faces.
Sl: Ribice so se gibale med njimi, kot da bi bile del pogovora.
En: The fish swam between them as if they were part of the conversation.
Sl: Mihova težava je počasi izginjala, nadomeščala jo je mehkoba in razumevanje.
En: Miha's trouble slowly faded, replaced by softness and understanding.
Sl: "Pomeni mi veliko, da sta iskreni," je rekel Miha.
En: "It means a lot to me that you're honest," said Miha.
Sl: "Vem, da včasih preveč analiziram stvari, ampak res sem hotel vedeti.
En: "I know I sometimes overanalyze things, but I really wanted to know."
Sl: "Na tej točki je bila prijateljstva obnovljena.
En: At this point, the friendship was restored.
Sl: Lepa svetloba akvarija se jima je nasmehnila, ko so stopili skupaj ven, na svežo jesensko zrak.
En: The beautiful light of the aquarium smiled on them as they stepped out together into the fresh autumn air.
Sl: Mihe je spoznal, da je bolje biti iskren kot pa bežati od neprijetnih situacij.
En: Miha realized that it is better to be honest than to run away from uncomfortable situations.
Sl: To je bila majhna, a pomembna sprememba.
En: It was a small but important change.
Sl: Na koncu so se vsi trije smejali, objeli in za seboj pustili negotovost.
En: In the end, all three laughed, hugged, and left uncertainty behind.
Sl: Skupaj so hodili proti robu Ljubljane, kjer se reka leno vije pod starimi mostovi.
En: Together, they walked towards the edge of Ljubljana, where the river lazily winds beneath old bridges.
Sl: Ribe, živeči simboli raznolike lepote, so spominjale Miho na silo prijateljstva in pomen pogovorov.
En: The fish, living symbols of diverse beauty, reminded Miha of the strength of friendship and the importance of conversation.
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