Škocjanske jame so bile kot labirint.

The Škocjanske jame were like a labyrinth.

Stene so bile bele od ledenih sveč, ki so bile videti kot okras.

The walls were white with icicles that looked like ornaments.

Matej, Ana in Gregor so se pripravili na novo pustolovščino.

Matej, Ana, and Gregor prepared for a new adventure.

Že nekaj dni so govorili o skrivnostnem zvoku, ki je odmeval iz globin.

They had been talking for several days about a mysterious sound echoing from the depths.

Matej je bil najbolj navdušen – imel je posebno zanimanje za naravna pojave in skrivnosti.

Matej was the most excited—he had a special interest in natural phenomena and mysteries.

Ko so vstopili v jame, jih je zajel hladen zrak.

As they entered the caves, they were enveloped by cold air.

Matejeva svetilka je metala čudovite sence po stenah.

Matej's flashlight cast beautiful shadows on the walls.

Čutil je mravljince v hrbtu od razburjenja.

He felt tingling down his spine from excitement.

A to ni bil le vznemirljiv izziv; bilo je tudi nevarno.

But it wasn't just an exciting challenge; it was also dangerous.

Pot je bila poledenela in vsak napačen korak bi lahko pomenil padec.

The path was icy, and any wrong step could mean a fall.

Zvok, ki ga je Matej slišal, je bil skrivnosten.

The sound that Matej heard was mysterious.

Včasih je zvenel kot šepet, spet drugič kot odmevajoči ritem bobnov.

Sometimes it sounded like a whisper, at other times like the echoing rhythm of drums.

Ana in Gregor sta sledila njegovim korakom, pazljivo ozirajoč se okoli.

Ana and Gregor followed his steps, carefully glancing around.

Zvok je prihajal iz različnih smeri, kar jih je zmedlo.

The sound came from different directions, which confused them.

Nazadnje so prišli do razpotja.

Finally, they came to a crossroads.

Matej je vedel, da je treba sprejeti odločitev.

Matej knew a decision had to be made.

Ali gredo globlje v nevarne dele jam ali se vrnejo?

Do they go deeper into the dangerous parts of the caves or turn back?

Matej je bil odločen.

Matej was determined.

Pogledal je Ana in Gregorja: "Grem naprej.

He looked at Ana and Gregor: "I'm going forward.

Moram izvedeti, kaj povzroča ta zvok."

I need to find out what's causing this sound."

S stisnjenimi ustnicami sta mu sledila.

With pursed lips, they followed him.

Po urah napetega raziskovanja so prispeli do starodavne dvorane.

After hours of intense exploration, they arrived at an ancient hall.

Zvok je tukaj postal glasnejši, kot simfonija podzemnega življenja.

The sound here became louder, like a symphony of underground life.

Matej je odkril vir – podzemni slap, ki se je vil skozi kamnite stene in ob pihanju vetra ustvarjal harmonijo.

Matej discovered the source—a subterranean waterfall winding through the rocky walls and creating a harmony as the wind blew.

Zdaj, ko je odkril skrivnost, je začutil val olajšanja in ponosa.

Now that he had uncovered the secret, he felt a wave of relief and pride.

"Smo blizu izhoda," je rekel svojim prijateljem.

"We're close to the exit," he told his friends.

Previdno so se vrnili po isti poti, ki jih je pripeljala v to čudovito odkrito dvorano.

Carefully, they returned the same way that had brought them to this wonderfully discovered hall.

Ko so ponovno stopili na zunanjo svetlobo, je Matej začutil nov občutek zaupanja.

As they stepped back into the daylight, Matej felt a new sense of confidence.

Zavedal se je, da narava skriva še veliko čudes, ki čakajo na odkritje.

He realized that nature holds many more wonders waiting to be discovered.

Z nasmehom je prijel Anino in Gregorjevo roko: "To je šele začetek.

With a smile, he grabbed Ana's and Gregor's hands: "This is just the beginning.

Naslednjič bomo še boljši."

Next time, we'll be even better."

Škocjanske jame so bila mesto, kjer so prijatelji odkrili več kot le skrivnost.

The Škocjanske jame were a place where the friends discovered more than just a mystery.

Odkriti so nov način, kako ceniti lepoto sveta okoli nas.

They discovered a new way to appreciate the beauty of the world around us.