Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Luka's Journey: From Shadows to Spotlight at the Gallery
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Story Transcript:

Sl: Luka je stal pred veličastno zgradbo Narodne galerije Slovenije.
En: Luka stood in front of the magnificent building of the National Gallery of Slovenia.

Sl: Razmišljal je o svojem prihodnjem razstavljanju.
En: He was thinking about his upcoming exhibition.

Sl: Razstavljal bo svoja dela, ki so njegova duša in srce.
En: He would be displaying his works, which are his soul and heart.

Sl: V zraku je čutil napetost in vznemirjenje ob misli na prihajajočo razstavo.
En: In the air, he felt tension and excitement at the thought of the forthcoming exhibition.

Sl: Galerija je bila v teh jesenskih dneh prečudovita.
En: The gallery was stunning in these autumn days.

Sl: Listje zunaj je zlatorumeno lesketalo, svetloba pa je srebrno sijala skozi velika okna na umetnine.
En: The leaves outside gleamed gold and yellow, and the light shone silver through the large windows onto the artworks.

Sl: Luka je opazoval Anjo, izkušeno kustosinjo, kako je z Matejem, svojim asistentom, urejala postavitev razstave.
En: Luka watched Anja, the experienced curator, arranging the exhibition setup with Matej, her assistant.

Sl: Oba sta bila zatopljena v delo.
En: Both were deeply engrossed in their work.

Sl: Luka se je spraševal, ali bo njegova umetnost dobila priložnost, da zasije.
En: Luka wondered if his art would get the opportunity to shine.

Sl: Čutil je, da ga senci bolj slavnih umetnikov nenehno pritiskajo.
En: He felt pressured by the shadows of more famous artists constantly looming over him.

Sl: Njegova dela morajo biti popolna.
En: His works needed to be perfect.

Sl: Zbrati mora pogum in govoriti z Anjo o njeni pomembnosti.
En: He had to gather the courage to talk to Anja about their significance.

Sl: Anja je bila stroga, a poštena.
En: Anja was strict but fair.

Sl: Imela je oči za talente in vedno je želela, da razstava izpade odlično.
En: She had an eye for talent and always wanted the exhibition to turn out excellent.

Sl: Matej pa je z zanimanjem opazoval in se učil.
En: Matej watched with interest and learned from her.

Sl: Včasih je bil preveč zaposlen z opazovanjem umetnin in pozabil na druge naloge.
En: Sometimes he was too absorbed in observing the artworks and forgot about other tasks.

Sl: Luka je končno zbral pogum.
En: Luka finally mustered the courage.

Sl: Pristopil je do Anje in globoko vdihnil.
En: He approached Anja and took a deep breath.

Sl: "Anja," je začel z rahlo nervoznostjo, "moje delo resnično odraža edinstvenost in tempo današnjega časa.
En: "Anja," he began with slight nervousness, "my work truly reflects the uniqueness and tempo of today's time.

Sl: Morda bi si zaslužilo bolj vidno mesto?
En: Maybe it deserves a more prominent place?"

Sl: "Anja ga je pogledala.
En: Anja looked at him.

Sl: Njene oči so bile ostre, a videlo se je, da resnično premišljuje o njegovih besedah.
En: Her eyes were sharp, but it was clear she was genuinely considering his words.

Sl: Njen pogled se je pomaknil na platno, ki ga je Luka predlagal.
En: Her gaze moved to the canvas that Luka suggested.

Sl: Videla je v njem nekaj posebnega, strast, za katero si je prizadevajal.
En: She saw something special in it, a passion he strived for.

Sl: Po kratkem premisleku je prikimala.
En: After a brief consideration, she nodded.

Sl: "Vidim tvojo strast, Luka.
En: "I see your passion, Luka.

Sl: Tvoj trud je vreden priznanja.
En: Your effort deserves recognition.

Sl: Postavili bomo tvoje delo na osrednjo steno.
En: We will place your work on the central wall."

Sl: " Luka je začutil, kako mu je odleglo.
En: Luka felt relieved.

Sl: Nasmehnil se je s hvaležnostjo.
En: He smiled with gratitude.

Sl: Razstava se je odprla z velikim uspehom.
En: The exhibition opened with great success.

Sl: Ljubitelji umetnosti so občudovali Luko umetnost.
En: Art lovers admired Luka's art.

Sl: Ljudje so se zbrali okoli njegove slike, ki je bila polna barv in življenja.
En: People gathered around his painting, which was full of colors and life.

Sl: Za Luko je bil to trenutek preboja.
En: For Luka, it was a breakthrough moment.

Sl: V tej izkušnji je Luka pridobil samozavest.
En: In this experience, Luka gained confidence.

Sl: Naučil se je, da mora verjeti vase in se zavzemati za svoje ideje.
En: He learned that he must believe in himself and advocate for his ideas.

Sl: Bil je hvaležen Anji, Mateju in galeriji za priložnost, ki mu je bila dana.
En: He was grateful to Anja, Matej, and the gallery for the opportunity given to him.

Sl: Jesen je bila topla in svetla, tako kot njegova prihodnost.
En: The autumn was warm and bright, just like his future.


Vocabulary Words:

• magnificent: veličastno
• exhibition: razstavljanje
• forthcoming: prihajajočo
• tension: napetost
• excitement: vznemirjenje
• gleamed: lesketalo
• curator: kustosinja
• engrossed: zatopljena
• looming: pritiskajo
• mustered: zbral
• advocate: zavzemati
• significance: pomembnosti
• consideration: premišljevanju
• unique: edinstvenost
• prominent: vidno
• recognition: priznanja
• central: osrednjo
• breakthrough: preboja
• confidence: samozavest
• tempo: tempo
• advocate: zavzemati
• opportunity: priložnost
• pressure: pritiskajo
• talent: talente
• prominent: vidno
• artworks: umetnine
• passion: strast
• overwhelmed: preveč zaposlen
• considering: premišljevanju
• sharp: ostre