EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 18 MIN
Balancing Ambition and Family: A Startup's Journey in Ljubljana
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Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Balancing Ambition and Family: A Startup's Journey in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-04-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Vroče sonce je sijalo nad Ljubljano, ko se je vročinski valval prevalil preko mesta, kot valovi na obali.En: The hot sun shone over Ljubljana as the heatwave rolled over the city like waves on the shore.Sl: Jure in Mateja sta bila v pisarni Ljubljanskega Startup Inkubatorja, kjer so zamisli letele na vse strani kot metulji na pomladnem vrtu.En: Jure and Mateja were in the office of the Ljubljana Startup Incubator, where ideas flew in all directions like butterflies in a spring garden.Sl: V inkubatorju je bilo živahno, kljub mrazu klimatske naprave, ki se je trudila krotiti julijski žar.En: The incubator was lively despite the cold from the air conditioner, which struggled to tame the July heat.Sl: Jure je sedel za pisalno mizo, oči zatopljene v zaslon.En: Jure sat at his desk, eyes glued to the screen.Sl: Njegov cilj je bil jasen: pridobiti pomembno financiranje, ki bi njihovemu startupu omogočilo vzlet.En: His goal was clear: to secure crucial funding that would allow their startup to take off.Sl: Za njim je stala mlajša sestra Nika.En: Behind him stood his younger sister, Nika.Sl: Bila je polna energije, a brez izkušenj.En: She was full of energy but lacked experience.Sl: Njena želja je bila jasna - postati pomemben del startup ekipe in obdržati družino skupaj.En: Her desire was clear—to become an important part of the startup team and keep the family together.Sl: “Hej, Jure, kako gre?En: "Hey, Jure, how's it going?"Sl: ” je vprašala veselo.En: she asked cheerfully.Sl: “Dobro, ampak moram končati ta pitch za sestanek.En: "Good, but I need to finish this pitch for the meeting.Sl: Donatorji čakajo, Nika,” je odvrnil, ne da bi dvignil pogled od ekrana.En: The donors are waiting, Nika," he replied without lifting his gaze from the screen.Sl: V drugem kotu pisarne je Mateja skrbela za še en del njihovega življenja.En: In another corner of the office, Mateja was dealing with another part of their life.Sl: Njena skrb je bila njuna mama.En: Her concern was their mother.Sl: Doma, na drugi strani Ljubljane, je bila mama, očarana z Alzheimerjevo boleznijo.En: At home, on the other side of Ljubljana, their mother was captivated by Alzheimer's disease.Sl: Mateja je želela mamo obiskati, a delo je zahtevalo njen čas.En: Mateja wanted to visit her mom, but work demanded her time.Sl: “Moramo razmisliti o pomoči za mamo,” je naglas razmišljala Mateja.En: "We need to think about getting some help for mom," Mateja thought out loud.Sl: Pogledala je Jureta z resnim obrazom.En: She looked at Jure with a serious face.Sl: “Ne morem biti tu in skrbeti za njo obenem.En: "I can't be here and take care of her at the same time."Sl: ”Jure je napeto pokimal.En: Jure nodded tensely.Sl: Vse je bilo na tehtnici.En: Everything was on the line.Sl: Če bi šel k mami, bi lahko zamudil pomemben sestanek.En: If he went to see their mom, he might miss an important meeting.Sl: Če bi ostal, bi mu trgal srce, ker ne bi bil tam za mamo.En: If he stayed, it would tear his heart apart not to be there for her.Sl: Znotraj njega so besede borile bitko.En: Inside him, words were waging a battle.Sl: Ko je ura tikala naprej, se je bližal kritičen trenutek.En: As the clock ticked forward, a critical moment approached.Sl: Sredi napetega dela v inkubatorju, Nika je zazvonil telefon.En: In the midst of the tense work at the incubator, Nika's phone rang.Sl: Matejina glas je tresoče rekel, "Mama ima trenutek jasnosti.En: Mateja's voice trembled as she said, "Mom is having a moment of clarity.Sl: Skupaj moramo biti.En: We need to be together."Sl: "Jure je za trenutek umolknil in nato glasno rekel, "Grem domov.En: Jure fell silent for a moment and then said loudly, "I'm going home."Sl: " Mateja je prikimala z olajšanjem.En: Mateja nodded with relief.Sl: Nika, ki je vse to opazovala, je dojela nujnost situacije.En: Nika, who observed all of this, realized the urgency of the situation.Sl: “Kaj, če najdemo nekoga, da nam vsaj malo pomaga?En: "What if we find someone to help us out a little?Sl: Tako bi lahko vsi poskrbeli za vse,” je previdno predlagala.En: That way, we could all take care of everything," she cautiously suggested.Sl: Na koncu dneva so sedeli vsi skupaj v domači dnevni sobi.En: At the end of the day, they all sat together in the family living room.Sl: Mama je mirno zaspala, njihovo podjetje pa je dobilo novo tok rešitve: najeli bodo pomoč za mamo.En: Their mother slept peacefully, and their company gained a new stream of resolution: they would hire help for their mom.Sl: Tako bodo imeli čas in energijo za startup ter za družinsko skrb.En: This way, they would have time and energy for their startup and for their family care.Sl: Jure je prvič po dolgem času začutil olajšanje.En: Jure felt relief for the first time in a long while.Sl: Naučil se je o pomembnosti ravnovesja med željo po uspehu in ljubečimi obveznostmi do družine.En: He learned about the importance of balancing the desire for success with the loving obligations to family.Sl: Mateja je razumela, da delegiranje lahko prinese novo moč, Nika pa je v sebi našla zaupanje, da lahko prispeva več kot samo pri delu.En: Mateja understood that delegating could bring new strength, and Nika found the confidence within herself to contribute more than just at work.Sl: Ljubljana je še vedno dihala težko, vročina pa ni popuščala.En: Ljubljana still breathed heavily, and the heat did not relent.Sl: Toda v njihovem skupnem srcu je zavladala nova lahkotnost.En: But in their collective heart, a new lightness prevailed.Sl: Iz živahnega inkubatorja, prek družinskih preizkušenj, so našli svojo pot.En: From the lively incubator, through familial trials, they found their way. Vocabulary Words:heatwave: vročinski valshore: obalaincubator: inkubatortame: krotiticrucial: pomembnofunding: financiranjesecure: pridobitipitch: pitchdonor: donatorgaze: pogledconcern: skrbcaptivated: očaranaAlzheimer's disease: Alzheimerjeva bolezendelegating: delegiranjeprosperity: uspehwaging: borileclarity: jasnosturgency: nujnostrelief: olajšanjelightness: lahkotnosttrials: preizkušenjresolution: rešitveconflict: tehtniciscreen: zaslonfamily care: družinsko skrbloving: ljubečimiobligations: obveznostmibalancing: ravnovesjaair conditioner: klimatske napraveenergetic: polna energije
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Fluent Fiction - Slovenian : Balancing Ambition and Family: A Startup's Journey in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-08-04-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Vroče sonce je sijalo nad Ljubljano, ko se je vročinski valval prevalil preko mesta, kot valovi na obali. En: The hot sun shone over Ljubljana as the heatwave rolled over the city like waves on the shore. Sl: Jure in Mateja sta bila v pisarni Ljubljanskega Startup Inkubatorja, kjer so zamisli letele na vse strani kot metulji na pomladnem vrtu. En: Jure and Mateja were in the office of the Ljubljana Startup Incubator, where ideas flew in all directions like butterflies in a spring garden. Sl: V inkubatorju je bilo živahno, kljub mrazu klimatske naprave, ki se je trudila krotiti julijski žar. En: The incubator was lively despite the cold from the air conditioner, which struggled to tame the July heat. Sl: Jure je sedel za pisalno mizo, oči zatopljene v zaslon. En: Jure sat at his desk, eyes glued to the screen. Sl: Njegov cilj je bil jasen: pridobiti pomembno financiranje, ki bi njihovemu startupu omogočilo vzlet. En: His goal was clear: to secure crucial funding that would allow their startup to take off. Sl: Za njim je stala mlajša sestra Nika. En: Behind him stood his younger sister, Nika. Sl: Bila je polna energije, a brez izkušenj. En: She was full of energy but lacked experience. Sl: Njena želja je bila jasna - postati pomemben del startup ekipe in obdržati družino skupaj. En: Her desire was clear—to become an important part of the startup team and keep the family together. Sl: “Hej, Jure, kako gre? En: "Hey, Jure, how's it going?" Sl: ” je vprašala veselo. En: she asked cheerfully. Sl: “Dobro, ampak moram končati ta pitch za sestanek. En: "Good, but I need to finish this pitch for the meeting. Sl: Donatorji čakajo, Nika,” je odvrnil, ne da bi dvignil pogled od ekrana. En: The donors are waiting, Nika," he replied without lifting his gaze from the screen. Sl: V drugem kotu pisarne je Mateja skrbela za še en del njihovega življenja. En: In another corner of the office, Mateja was dealing with another part of their life. Sl: Njena skrb je bila njuna mama. En: Her concern was their mother. Sl: Doma, na drugi strani Ljubljane, je bila mama, očarana z Alzheimerjevo boleznijo. En: At home, on the other side of Ljubljana, their mother was captivated by Alzheimer's disease. Sl: Mateja je želela mamo obiskati, a delo je zahtevalo njen čas. En: Mateja wanted to visit her mom, but work demanded her time. Sl: “Moramo razmisliti o pomoči za mamo,” je naglas razmišljala Mateja. En: "We need to think about getting some help for mom," Mateja thought out loud. Sl: Pogledala je Jureta z resnim obrazom. En: She looked at Jure with a serious face. Sl: “Ne morem biti tu in skrbeti za njo obenem. En: "I can't be here and take care of her at the same time." Sl: ”Jure je napeto pokimal. En: Jure nodded tensely. Sl: Vse je bilo na tehtnici. En: Everything was on the line. Sl: Če bi šel k mami, bi lahko zamudil pomemben sestanek. En: If he went to see their mom, he might miss an important meeting. Sl: Če bi ostal, bi mu trgal srce, ker ne bi bil tam za mamo. En: If he stayed, it would tear his heart apart not to be there for her. Sl: Znotraj njega so besede borile bitko. En: Inside him, words were waging a battle. Sl: Ko je ura tikala naprej, se je bližal kritičen trenutek.<br...
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