FluentFiction - Slovenian

Chasing Dreams in a Snow-Kissed Café: Matej's Quest for Italy

FluentFiction - Slovenian

15m 16sFebruary 17, 2025

Chasing Dreams in a Snow-Kissed Café: Matej's Quest for Italy

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  • Snežinke so nežno padale nad Maribor tistega februarja.

    The snowflakes gently fell over Maribor that February.

  • Majhno kavarno je objemala toplina, zvok klepetanja in vonj po sveže mleti kavi.

    A small café was enveloped in warmth, the sound of chatter, and the scent of freshly ground coffee.

  • Matej je sedel ob oknu in pregledoval zapiske.

    Matej sat by the window, reviewing notes.

  • Njegova glava je bila polna misli o prihajajočih izpitih na Univerzi v Mariboru.

    His head was full of thoughts about the upcoming exams at the University of Maribor.

  • Matej je bil odločen.

    Matej was determined.

  • Želel je prejeti štipendijo za poletni program v umetnostni šoli v Italiji.

    He wanted to receive a scholarship for a summer program at an art school in Italy.

  • Njegova družina je vedno pričakovala veliko od njega, a Matej je želel predvsem impresionirati samega sebe.

    His family always expected a lot from him, but Matej wanted to impress himself above all.

  • Morda bodo izpiti vmesna postaja na poti do njegovih sanj?

    Perhaps the exams would be a stopover on the path to his dreams?

  • Do njega se je prikradla Jana, njegova prijateljica iz faksa.

    Jana, his friend from college, snuck up to him.

  • “Matej, videti si utrujen,” je rekla z rahlim nasmehom.

    “Matej, you look tired,” she said with a slight smile.

  • “Ti bi lahko kdaj tudi malo počival.”

    “You could take a break sometime.”

  • Matej je vzdihnil.

    Matej sighed.

  • “Vem, ampak času zmanjkuje.

    “I know, but time is running out.

  • Kmalu se začenjajo izpiti, pa še služiti moram, da pokrijem osnovne stroške.

    The exams are starting soon, and I still have to work to cover basic expenses.

  • Današnji dan sem si vzel prost in zdaj sem tukaj, med zapiski.”

    I took the day off today, and now I’m here, among the notes.”

  • Jana ga je potolažila: “Verjamem vate.

    Jana comforted him: “I believe in you.

  • Če kdo lahko tole zmore, si to ti.”

    If anyone can do this, it’s you.”

  • Anže, njun sošolec, je sedel za bližnjo mizo.

    Anže, their classmate, was sitting at a nearby table.

  • “Hej, Matej! Ali si se že lotil priprav za teorijo?” je vprašal.

    “Hey, Matej! Have you started preparing for the theory yet?” he asked.

  • “Tista vprašanja znajo biti zoprna.”

    “Those questions can be tricky.”

  • Nenadoma, kot po nekakšni usodi, je Matej pomislil na temno stanovanje.

    Suddenly, as if by fate, Matej thought about the dark apartment.

  • Njegovo stanovanje je zaradi izpada elektrike brez svetlobe in toplote, in zato je v kavarni našel zavetje ter tih mir za študij.

    His apartment was without light and heat due to a power outage, so he found refuge in the café and quiet peace for studying.

  • Kljub neprijetni situaciji se je usedel nazaj in pogledal proti oknu, kjer so snežinke prinašale mir.

    Despite the unpleasant situation, he sat back and looked toward the window, where the snowflakes brought peace.

  • Matej je zagledal sliko, kako v sončni Italiji slika s čopičem v roki.

    Matej envisioned himself painting with a brush in hand in sunny Italy.

  • Potem se je spomnil, zakaj tako garajoče dela.

    Then, he remembered why he worked so hard.

  • Pomirjen je odprl zvezek z zapiski.

    Reassured, he opened the notebook with notes.

  • Večer se je prevesil v noč.

    The evening turned into night.

  • Matej je bil utrujen, a njegova odločnost neomajna.

    Matej was tired, but his determination was unwavering.

  • Ob koncu seanse je zaprl knjige, zadovoljno zamrmral in se ozrl proti Jani in Anžetu.

    At the end of the session, he closed his books, murmured with satisfaction, and looked at Jana and Anže.

  • “Hvala vama za podporo.

    “Thank you for the support.

  • Mislim, da bo šlo.”

    I think it will be okay.”

  • Ko se je pripravljal na odhod, se je ustavil pri vratih.

    As he prepared to leave, he paused at the door.

  • S sneženjem so padle skrbi, a njegov pogled je bil usmerjen naprej.

    With the snowfall, his worries fell away, yet his gaze was focused forward.

  • Matej je vedel, da je danes naredil pravo izbiro.

    Matej knew he had made the right choice today.

  • Naučil se je postaviti prioritete — izobraževanje pred trenutnimi ovirami in zaupasamo vase.

    He learned to set priorities — education over current obstacles, and trusting in himself.

  • Zdaj je bil pripravljen na prihodnje izpite, ob zavedanju, da bo ne glede na vse, uspel slediti svojim sanjam.

    Now he was ready for the upcoming exams, with the awareness that no matter what, he would succeed in pursuing his dreams.