Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Discovering Winter Wonders: A Plitvice Adventure
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je hodala ispred grupe turista kroz zimski krajolik Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera.
En: Ivana was walking in front of a group of tourists through the winter landscape of Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.

Hr: Hladni zimski povjetarac širio se dolinom.
En: The cold winter breeze spread through the valley.

Hr: Bijele pahulje snijega još su padale, stvarajući prekrasan prizor.
En: White snowflakes were still falling, creating a beautiful scene.

Hr: Ivana je voljela prirodu i bila je sretna što je mogla dijeliti ljepotu parka sa svima.
En: Ivana loved nature and was happy to share the beauty of the park with everyone.

Hr: Petar i Ana su hodali uz nju, uživajući u svježem zraku.
En: Petar and Ana walked beside her, enjoying the fresh air.

Hr: Petar je bio zapanjen koliko prekrasnih prizora postoji, unatoč hladnoći.
En: Petar was amazed by how many beautiful sights there were, despite the cold.

Hr: Ana je nosila debelu zimski jaknu i poskakivala od uzbuđenja.
En: Ana wore a thick winter jacket and was bouncing with excitement.

Hr: Međutim, neki turisti iza njih nisu bili tako oduševljeni.
En: However, some tourists behind them were not as enthusiastic.

Hr: Hladnoća je bila jaka, a nekoliko njih se žalilo na hladne prste i mukotrpni hod po snijegu.
En: The cold was strong, and a few of them complained about cold fingers and the arduous walk through the snow.

Hr: Ivana je osjećala pritisak.
En: Ivana felt the pressure.

Hr: Htjela je inspirirati sve prisutne i pokazati im čaroliju snježnog krajolika.
En: She wanted to inspire everyone present and show them the magic of the snowy landscape.

Hr: No, nedostatak interesa nekih turista činio je zadatak težim.
En: But the lack of interest from some tourists made the task more difficult.

Hr: "Imam bolji plan," rekla je Ivana, pokušavajući povratiti pozornost grupe.
En: "I have a better plan," said Ivana, trying to regain the group's attention.

Hr: "Idemo malo riskirati i otkriti predivan prizor.
En: "Let's take a little risk and discover a beautiful scene.

Hr: Kako vam to zvuči?
En: How does that sound to you?"

Hr: " S mrmljanim odobravanjem, krenula je prema alternativnom putu.
En: With murmured approval, she headed toward an alternative path.

Hr: Staza je bila malo složenija.
En: The trail was a bit more complex.

Hr: Snježni putovi bili su klizavi i zahtijevali su dodatnu pažnju.
En: The snowy paths were slippery and required extra care.

Hr: No, Ivana je bila uvjerena u svoj odabir.
En: However, Ivana was confident in her choice.

Hr: Grupa je polako pratila kroz gustu šumu prekrivenom bjelinom.
En: The group slowly followed through the dense forest covered in white.

Hr: Na kraju, stigli su na prostrano vidikovce.
En: In the end, they arrived at a spacious viewpoint.

Hr: Pogled je bio nevjerojatan.
En: The view was incredible.

Hr: Zaleđena jezera i slapovi sjajili su na zimskoj sunčevoj svjetlosti.
En: Frozen lakes and waterfalls gleamed in the winter sunlight.

Hr: Voda je ledila u sredini pada, stvarajući predivne ledene skulpture.
En: The water froze mid-fall, creating beautiful ice sculptures.

Hr: Tišina i ljepota krajolika oduzeli su dah svim turistima.
En: The silence and beauty of the landscape took the breath away from all the tourists.

Hr: "Prekrasno," rekla je Ana, ushićeno gledajući prizor.
En: "Beautiful," said Ana, gazing at the scene excitedly.

Hr: Čak su i oni najmanje zainteresirani turisti bili osupnuti.
En: Even the least interested tourists were stunned.

Hr: Petar je fotografirao, želeći zabilježiti ove divne trenutke.
En: Petar took photographs, wanting to capture these wonderful moments.

Hr: Ivana je osjetila olakšanje i sreću gledajući zadovoljne turiste.
En: Ivana felt relief and happiness watching the satisfied tourists.

Hr: Razveselilo ju je što su svi ostavili svoje brige iza sebe i uživali.
En: It delighted her that everyone left their worries behind and enjoyed themselves.

Hr: Kad je vožnja završila, turisti su se okupili oko Ivane kako bi joj zahvalili.
En: When the tour ended, the tourists gathered around Ivana to thank her.

Hr: "Hvala vam, Ivana," rekao je Petar.
En: "Thank you, Ivana," said Petar.

Hr: "Ovo je bilo nevjerojatno iskustvo.
En: "This was an incredible experience."

Hr: "Ivana je sa zahvalnošću prihvatila njihove riječi.
En: Ivana gratefully accepted their words.

Hr: Osjetila je kako se njezina strast vraća s novom snagom.
En: She felt her passion returning with new strength.

Hr: Uspjela je suočiti se s izazovom i riješiti ga.
En: She managed to face the challenge and resolve it.

Hr: Nasmijala se, uzvraćajući pozdrave i uživajući u toplini osjećaja uspjeha dok su turisti polako odlazili, držeći uspomene na prekrasnu zimu na Plitvicama.
En: She smiled, exchanging farewells and enjoying the warmth of success as the tourists slowly departed, holding memories of a beautiful winter at Plitvice.

Hr: Sada je znala da, unatoč lošem vremenu, uvijek može pronaći put do srca ljudi kroz ljepotu prirode.
En: Now she knew that, despite the bad weather, she could always find a way to people's hearts through the beauty of nature.

Hr: Površina jezera bila je mirna, a srca nazočnih bila su ispunjena čudom.
En: The surface of the lakes was calm, and the hearts of those present were filled with wonder.


Vocabulary Words:

• breeze: povjetarac
• spread: širio
• snowflakes: pahulje snijega
• valley: dolinom
• despite: unatoč
• thick: debela
• bouncing: poskakivala
• enthusiastic: oduševljeni
• arduous: mukotrpni
• pressure: pritisak
• inspire: inspirirati
• alternative: alternativnom
• path: putu
• slippery: klizavi
• extra: dodatna
• dense: gusta
• forest: šuma
• spacious: prostrano
• viewpoint: vidikovce
• frozen: zaleđena
• gleamed: sjajili
• mid-fall: sredini pada
• ice sculptures: ledene skulpture
• silence: tišina
• stunned: osupnuti
• relief: olakšanje
• satisfied: zadovoljne
• gratefully: sa zahvalnošću
• strength: snagom
• departed: odlazili

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Reconnecting with the Past: A Winter Café Reunion
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Marin je stajao ispred velike staklene fasade kafića i gledao kako snijeg tiho pada na ulicu.
En: Marin was standing in front of the large glass facade of the café, watching the snow gently fall onto the street.

Hr: Kebabi svjetlucave lampice s prozora davale su kafiću topao, privlačan izgled.
En: The shimmering lights from the windows gave the café a warm, inviting look.

Hr: Unatoč hladnoći vani, iznutra je bilo toplo i ugodno.
En: Despite the cold outside, it was warm and comfortable inside.

Hr: Užurbana gužva unutar kafića bila je opuštajuća, s blagim žamorom glasova i zveketom šalica.
En: The bustling crowd within the café was relaxing, with a gentle murmur of voices and the clinking of cups.

Hr: Ušao je unutra, otresajući snijeg s kaputa.
En: He walked in, shaking the snow off his coat.

Hr: U kafiću su bila mjestačka naslonjača s uzorcima svijetlih boja, a stolovi su bili ukrašeni francuskim vintage posterima.
En: In the café, there were cozy armchairs with bright-colored patterns, and the tables were adorned with French vintage posters.

Hr: Marin je naručio kavu i smjestio se uz prozor.
En: Marin ordered a coffee and settled by the window.

Hr: Upijao je toplinu šalice u svojim rukama i gledao predivnu zimsku scenu vani.
En: He absorbed the warmth of the cup in his hands and watched the beautiful winter scene outside.

Hr: Dok je duboko razmišljao o svom svakodnevnom životu, uhvatio je poznati osmijeh iz drugog kuta kafića.
En: While he was deep in thought about his everyday life, he caught a familiar smile from another corner of the café.

Hr: Lana!
En: Lana!

Hr: Oči su mu se susrele s njezinima.
En: His eyes met hers.

Hr: Nije ju vidio još od srednje škole.
En: He hadn't seen her since high school.

Hr: Lana je sjedila sa svojim laptopom, vjerojatno obrađujući fotografije.
En: Lana was sitting with her laptop, probably editing photos.

Hr: Izgledala je baš onako kako ju je pamtio - energična i puna života.
En: She looked just the way he remembered her - energetic and full of life.

Hr: U njemu je tinjala želja da joj priđe, ali osjetio je i snažan osjećaj nesigurnosti.
En: A desire sparked in him to approach her, but he also felt a strong sense of insecurity.

Hr: Njegova svakodnevica činila se malenom u usporedbi s Laninim dinamičnim životom.
En: His daily life seemed small compared to Lana's dynamic life.

Hr: Ali ovo je bila prilika da nešto promijeni.
En: But this was a chance to change something.

Hr: Duboko je udahnuo i polako krenuo prema njezinom stolu.
En: He took a deep breath and slowly walked towards her table.

Hr: "Lana?
En: "Lana?"

Hr: " rekao je s plahim osmijehom.
En: he said with a shy smile.

Hr: "Marin!
En: "Marin!"

Hr: " Lana je uzviknula, ustajući iznenađeno i srdačno ga zagrlila.
En: Lana exclaimed, standing up surprised and giving him a warm hug.

Hr: "Toliko je prošlo!
En: "It's been so long!"

Hr: "Kroz smijeh i razgovor, Marin je polako otkrivao dijelove svog života koji su mu se činili dosadni.
En: Through laughter and conversation, Marin slowly unveiled parts of his life that seemed boring to him.

Hr: Priznao je kako osjeća zarobljenost u svojoj svakodnevnoj rutini.
En: He confessed how he feels trapped in his daily routine.

Hr: "Nije sve crno-bijelo," odgovorila je Lana, pokazujući fotografije sa zadnjeg projekta.
En: "It's not all black and white," Lana replied, showing him photos from her latest project.

Hr: "Svaki dan pronađi nešto novo, nešto malo što će te razveseliti.
En: "Every day, find something new, something small that will make you happy."

Hr: "Marin je osjećao olakšanje.
En: Marin felt relieved.

Hr: Njihov razgovor bio je iskren, pun razumijevanja.
En: Their conversation was honest, full of understanding.

Hr: Konačno je priznao svoje nesigurnosti i dobio novi pogled na život.
En: He finally admitted his insecurities and gained a new perspective on life.

Hr: Njihovo ponovno povezivanje ga je ispunilo novom energijom.
En: Their reconnecting filled him with new energy.

Hr: Kad su se rastajali, Lana mu je uz osmijeh rekla: "Život je tvoj album.
En: As they parted, Lana said to him with a smile, "Life is your album.

Hr: Puni ga bojama.
En: Fill it with colors."

Hr: "Dok je Marin hodao kući, snijeg mu je škripao pod nogama, ali srce mu je bilo lagano.
En: As Marin walked home, the snow crunched under his feet, but his heart was light.

Hr: Znao je da se sitne promjene događaju jedna po jedna.
En: He knew that small changes happen one by one.

Hr: A ponovno pronađena veza s nekim tko ga razumije bila je prvi korak prema novom poglavlju njegova života.
En: And the newly rediscovered connection with someone who understands him was the first step towards a new chapter in his life.


Vocabulary Words:

• facade: fasada
• shimmering: svjetlucave
• inviting: privlačan
• bustling: užurbana
• murmur: žamor
• cozy: ugodno
• adorned: ukrašeni
• vintage: vintage
• armchairs: naslonjača
• absorbed: upijao
• scene: scena
• thought: razmišljao
• dynamic: dinamičnim
• unveiled: otkrivao
• confessed: priznao
• trapped: zarobljenost
• routine: rutini
• monochrome: crno-bijelo
• relieved: olakšanje
• perspective: pogled
• reconnecting: ponovno povezivanje
• filled: ispunilo
• crunched: škripao
• light: lagano
• album: album
• colors: bojama
• rediscovered: ponovno pronađena
• step: korak
• chapter: poglavlju
• energy: energijom

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowbound Reunion: A Valentine's Tale of Family and Hope
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ulice su bile tihe, prekrivene debelim slojem snijega.
En: The streets were quiet, covered with a thick layer of snow.

Hr: Kuće su izgledale mirne, a svjetla uličnih lampi reflektirala su se na bijelim cestama.
En: Houses looked peaceful, and the streetlights' reflections shone on the white roads.

Hr: Noć Valentina bila je blizu, ali u Ivani nije bilo osjećaja romantike.
En: Valentine's night was near, but there was no feeling of romance in Ivana.

Hr: Ona i njezin desetogodišnji brat Luka sjedili su na prozoru, čekajući tatu.
En: She and her ten-year-old brother, Luka, sat by the window, waiting for their dad.

Hr: Ivana je pogledavala u telefon.
En: Ivana kept checking her phone.

Hr: Vremenska prognoza predvidjela je snježnu oluju.
En: The weather forecast predicted a snowstorm.

Hr: To ju je zabrinjavalo.
En: This worried her.

Hr: Let njihova oca mogao bi biti odgođen.
En: Their father's flight might be delayed.

Hr: No, nije željela da Luka zna za njezina strahovanja.
En: Yet, she didn't want Luka to know about her concerns.

Hr: "Luka, idemo van praviti snjegovića!
En: "Luka, let's go outside and make a snowman!"

Hr: " predložila je s osmijehom, pokušavajući zvučati veselo.
En: she suggested with a smile, trying to sound cheerful.

Hr: "Da!
En: "Yes!"

Hr: " uzviknuo je Luka, presretan što će izaći na svjež zrak.
En: Luka exclaimed, thrilled to go out for some fresh air.

Hr: Obukli su svoje vunene kapute, rukavice i kape.
En: They put on their wool coats, gloves, and hats.

Hr: Snijeg je bio savršen za oblikovanje.
En: The snow was perfect for shaping.

Hr: Luka je veselo valjao snijeg, a Ivana mu je pomagala.
En: Luka joyfully rolled the snow, and Ivana helped him.

Hr: Gjledajući stare srednje škole koje su sjale kroz noć iz daleka, Ivana je na trenutak zaboravila zabrinutost.
En: Looking at the old high schools shining through the night from afar, Ivana momentarily forgot her worries.

Hr: No, Luka je zatim postavio pitanje: "Ivana, hoće li tata stići kući za večeru?
En: But then, Luka asked a question: "Ivana, will dad make it home for dinner?"

Hr: "Ivana je zastala.
En: Ivana paused.

Hr: Pogledala je u Luka.
En: She looked at Luka.

Hr: Osjetila je njegovu brigu.
En: She felt his concern.

Hr: "Pst," rekla je i čučnula pored njega.
En: "Shh," she said and crouched beside him.

Hr: "Naravno da hoće, Luka.
En: "Of course he will, Luka.

Hr: Tata je uvijek s nama, čak i kad je daleko.
En: Dad is always with us, even when he's far away."

Hr: "Luka se nasmijao i zagrlio svoju sestru.
En: Luka smiled and hugged his sister.

Hr: Zajedno su završili snjegovića, dodajući mu mrkvu za nos i grančice za ruke.
En: Together they finished the snowman, adding a carrot for a nose and branches for arms.

Hr: A onda su vidjeli svjetla.
En: And then they saw the lights.

Hr: Auto se polako približavao kroz snijeg.
En: A car was slowly approaching through the snow.

Hr: Luka je poskočio, mašući rukama: "To je tata, Ivana!
En: Luka jumped up, waving his arms: "That's dad, Ivana!"

Hr: "Ivana je osjetila olakšanje koje ju je preplavilo.
En: Ivana felt a wave of relief wash over her.

Hr: Automobil je stao, a njihova otac izašao je iz njega s velikim osmijehom na licu.
En: The car stopped, and their dad stepped out of it with a big smile on his face.

Hr: Tata je stigao kući.
En: Dad had made it home.

Hr: Ivana je zagrlila Luka, znajući da je sve u redu.
En: Ivana hugged Luka, knowing everything was alright.

Hr: Naučila je važnu lekciju – ponekad, možete prevaliti strah s osmijehom i zajedničkim trenucima.
En: She had learned an important lesson—sometimes, you can overcome fear with a smile and shared moments.

Hr: Snjegović je stajao kao svjedok tog sretnog završetka, svjetlucajući na zimskoj večeri.
En: The snowman stood as a witness to this happy ending, glistening on the winter night.

Hr: Sve se činilo dobro u njihovom malom, modernom predgrađu.
En: Everything seemed well in their small, modern suburb.


Vocabulary Words:

• quiet: tihe
• covered: prekrivene
• layer: slojem
• peaceful: mirne
• reflections: reflektirala
• romance: romantike
• forecast: prognoza
• predicted: predvidjela
• snowstorm: snježnu oluju
• worried: zabrinjavalo
• delayed: odgođen
• concerns: strahovanja
• thrilled: presretan
• shaping: oblikovanje
• momentarily: na trenutak
• far: daleka
• concern: brigu
• crouched: čučnula
• witness: svjedok
• glistening: svjetlucajući
• overcome: prevaliti
• relief: olakšanje
• approaching: približavao
• village: predgrađu
• hugged: zagrlila
• learned: naučila
• lesson: lekciju
• fresh: svjež
• suburb: predgrađu
• overcome: prevaliti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Love Blooms Amidst Snowflakes and Shelves
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-02-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Snijeg je padao velikim pahuljama na kampus, stvarajući bijeli pokrivač dok su studenti žurili po hodnicima.
En: The snow was falling in large flakes on the campus, creating a white blanket as the students hurried through the corridors.

Hr: Ivana je hodala brzo, crveni šal joj je lepršao oko vrata.
En: Ivana walked quickly, her red scarf flapping around her neck.

Hr: Unatoč hladnoći, osjećala je uzbuđenje zbog novog semestra.
En: Despite the cold, she felt excitement about the new semester.

Hr: Ali u mislima joj je bio popis knjiga koje mora kupiti i Markova nasmijana lica.
En: But on her mind was a list of books she needed to buy and Marko's smiling face.

Hr: Ivana je radila u obližnjem kafiću.
En: Ivana worked at a nearby cafe.

Hr: Zbog toga je morala pažljivo rasporediti svoj mali budžet.
En: Because of this, she had to carefully budget her limited finances.

Hr: Knjige su bile skupe, a njen popis dug.
En: The books were expensive, and her list was long.

Hr: Hodajući prema knjižari, razmišljala je o Marku.
En: Walking toward the bookstore, she thought about Marko.

Hr: Bio joj je kolega s predavanja, uvijek ljubazan i spreman pomoći.
En: He was her classmate, always kind and willing to help.

Hr: Iako ga je viđala svakodnevno, nikada nije skupila hrabrost da mu priđe više od površnog razgovora.
En: Although she saw him every day, she never mustered the courage to strike up more than a superficial conversation.

Hr: Unutrašnjost knjižare bila je topla i ugodna.
En: The interior of the bookstore was warm and cozy.

Hr: Ivana je otresla pahulje s kaputa i počela tražiti potrebne knjige.
En: Ivana brushed the flakes off her coat and began searching for the necessary books.

Hr: Aisles su bile uske i prepune studenata, svi su tražili iste stvari.
En: The aisles were narrow and crowded with students, all looking for the same things.

Hr: Dok je birala knjige, čula je poznati glas iza sebe.
En: As she picked out the books, she heard a familiar voice behind her.

Hr: Marko je stajao kod drugog stola, istražujući knjige ekonomije.
En: Marko was standing at another table, browsing economics books.

Hr: Ivana je zadržala dah.
En: Ivana held her breath.

Hr: Ovo je možda njezina prilika.
En: This might be her chance.

Hr: Dok je skupljala hrabrost, pogrešno je procijenila prostor i laktom srušila čitav niz knjiga s police.
En: As she gathered courage, she misjudged the space and elbowed an entire row of books off the shelf.

Hr: Sve su pale uz tresak.
En: They all fell with a crash.

Hr: Studentima oko nje zapela je pažnja, a Ivana je osjetila kako joj se obrazi usijavaju.
En: The students around her turned their attention, and Ivana felt her cheeks burning.

Hr: Marko se odmah pojavio uz nju, nagnuvši se kako bi joj pomogao podići rasipane knjige.
En: Marko immediately appeared next to her, leaning down to help her pick up the scattered books.

Hr: "Jesam li te uplašio?" pitao je nasmijano, pružajući joj jednu knjigu.
En: "Did I scare you?" he asked with a smile, handing her a book.

Hr: Njihovi su se pogledi sreli, i, umjesto riječi, Ivana je osjetila toplinu u grudima.
En: Their eyes met, and, instead of words, Ivana felt warmth in her chest.

Hr: "Ne, samo... malo nespretna danas," odgovorila je sa osmijehom.
En: "No, just... a bit clumsy today," she replied with a smile.

Hr: Njegova prisutnost činila je čak i ovu neugodnu situaciju podnošljivom.
En: His presence made even this awkward situation bearable.

Hr: Počeli su razgovarati, prvo o knjigama, a zatim o predavanjima i planovima za praznike.
En: They started talking, first about books, then about lectures and holiday plans.

Hr: Dok je razgovor tekao, Ivana je skupila hrabrost.
En: As the conversation flowed, Ivana gathered her courage.

Hr: "Marko," počela je stidljivo, "Možda bismo mogli negdje popiti kavu nakon predavanja?"
En: "Marko," she began shyly, "Maybe we could have coffee somewhere after lectures?"

Hr: Osjetila je kako joj srce ubrzano kuca.
En: She felt her heart racing.

Hr: Marko se nasmijao, malo iznenađen, ali očito zadovoljan.
En: Marko laughed, a little surprised, but obviously pleased.

Hr: "To zvuči sjajno," odgovorio je tiho, škicajući na sat.
En: "That sounds great," he replied gently, glancing at his watch.

Hr: "Netko mora biti sretan što ima takvo društvo za Valentinovo."
En: "Someone must be lucky to have such company for Valentine's Day."

Hr: Ivana se nasmijala, osjećajući kako tjeskoba kopni.
En: Ivana laughed, feeling her anxiety melt away.

Hr: U tom trenutku, među studentima i knjigama, Ivana je shvatila da su mali rizici ponekad potpuno vrijedni.
En: At that moment, among the students and the books, Ivana realized that small risks were sometimes completely worth it.

Hr: Gledajući u budućnost, znala je da će se od sada usuditi riskirati za ono što želi.
En: Looking to the future, she knew that from now on, she would dare to take risks for what she wanted.


Vocabulary Words:

• flakes: pahulje
• blanket: pokrivač
• corridors: hodnici
• mustered: skupila
• superficial: površnog
• cozy: ugodna
• aisles: aisles
• misjudged: pogrešno procijenila
• elbowed: laktom
• scattered: rasipane
• clumsy: nespretna
• flowed: tekla
• shyly: stidljivo
• anxiety: tjeskoba
• melt: kopni
• dare: usuditi se
• futures: budućnost
• budget: budžet
• limited: mali
• finances: budžet
• expensive: skupe
• browse: istražujući
• breath: dah
• space: prostor
• crash: tresak
• burning: usijavaju
• handing: pružajući
• bearable: podnošljivo
• gathered: skupila
• racing: ubrzano kuca

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Balancing Dreams: Ivana's Winter of Decisions in Zagreb
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Zima u Zagrebu bila je oštra, ali prekrasna.
En: Winter in Zagreb was harsh, yet beautiful.

Hr: Bijeli snijeg pokrivao je kampus Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, stvarajući mirnu atmosferu.
En: White snow covered the campus of Sveučilište u Zagrebu, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Hr: Ivana je sjedila u svom malom studentskom domu, okružena knjigama i posterima europskih znamenitosti.
En: Ivana sat in her small dorm room, surrounded by books and posters of European landmarks.

Hr: Osjećala se sigurnom i sretna u svom prostoru.
En: She felt safe and happy in her space.

Hr: No, unutar nje, borila se s problemom koji ju je opterećivao.
En: However, inside her, she wrestled with a problem that weighed her down.

Hr: Telefon je zazvonio.
En: The phone rang.

Hr: Na zaslonu, mamine oči ispunjene ponosom.
En: On the screen, her mother’s eyes filled with pride.

Hr: "Ivana, razmišljaš li doći kući za obiteljsku proslavu?
En: "Ivana, are you thinking of coming home for the family celebration?

Hr: Svi te nestrpljivo čekamo.
En: Everyone is eagerly waiting for you."

Hr: "Ivana je duboko udahnula.
En: Ivana took a deep breath.

Hr: "Mama, stvarno želim ostati ovdje i fokusirati se na studiranje.
En: "Mom, I really want to stay here and focus on studying.

Hr: Imam mnogo ispita i želim biti najbolja.
En: I have many exams and I want to be the best."

Hr: "Petar, njezin cimer, sjedio je nasuprot i klimnuo glavom u znak podrške.
En: Petar, her roommate, sat across from her and nodded in support.

Hr: Ana, najbolja prijateljica, dolazila je s čajem.
En: Ana, her best friend, came in with tea.

Hr: Svi su znali kako joj je obitelj važna, ali isto tako kako je i njezina budućnost bitna.
En: Everyone knew how important her family was to her, but also how important her future was.

Hr: "Nitko te ne voli više od tvoje obitelji.
En: "No one loves you more than your family.

Hr: Moraš doći", majka je nastavila, glasom punim topline i odlučnosti.
En: You must come," her mother continued, her voice full of warmth and determination.

Hr: Navečer, dok je svjetlo iz lampi odražavalo sjaj na bijelom snijegu, Ivana je napravila odluku.
En: In the evening, as the light from lamps reflected a glow on the white snow, Ivana made a decision.

Hr: Odlučila je razgovarati s obitelji preko video poziva i objasniti svoje osjećaje.
En: She decided to talk to her family via video call and explain her feelings.

Hr: Tog dana okupila je hrabrost da im kaže što stvarno želi.
En: That day, she gathered the courage to tell them what she truly wanted.

Hr: "Mama, tata, želim pričati s vama o nečemu važnom.
En: "Mom, Dad, I want to talk to you about something important.

Hr: Znam koliko vam znači obiteljska proslava, ali ove godine mi je jako teško zbog ispita.
En: I know how much the family celebration means to you, but this year is really tough for me because of exams.

Hr: Nadam se da me razumijete," rekla je Ivana, pomno birajući riječi.
En: I hope you understand me," Ivana said, carefully choosing her words.

Hr: Razgovor je započeo napeto, ali Ivana je osjećala kako je teret pao s njezinih ramena.
En: The conversation started tensely, but Ivana felt a weight lift off her shoulders.

Hr: Roditelji su je slušali i konačno su razumjeli.
En: Her parents listened and finally understood.

Hr: "Draga Ivana, razumijemo te.
En: "Dear Ivana, we understand you.

Hr: Podržavamo te izdaleka i ponosni smo što si toliko odgovorna," rekli su na kraju, s ljubavlju u glasovima.
En: We support you from afar and are proud that you are so responsible," they said at the end, with love in their voices.

Hr: Ivana je bila olakšana.
En: Ivana was relieved.

Hr: Napokon je shvatila kako je važno otvoreno komunicirati o svojim željama.
En: She finally realized how important it is to communicate openly about her desires.

Hr: Uz pomoć Petra i Ane, Ivana je pronašla način da istovremeno održi vezu s obitelji i fokusira se na svoje ciljeve.
En: With the help of Petar and Ana, Ivana found a way to maintain her connection with her family while focusing on her goals.

Hr: Dok su pahulje lepršale izvan prozora, Ivana je osjećala kako je stekla važnu lekciju o snazi podrške i kako balansirati između obitelji i osobnih želja.
En: As snowflakes fluttered outside the window, Ivana felt she had learned an important lesson about the power of support and how to balance between family and personal desires.


Vocabulary Words:

• harsh: oštra
• peaceful: mirnu
• wrestled: borila
• weighed: opterećivao
• eagerly: nestrpljivo
• breathe: udahnula
• exams: ispita
• roommate: cimer
• nod: klimnuo
• support: podršku
• warmth: topline
• determination: odlučnosti
• glow: sjaj
• decision: odluku
• courage: hrabrost
• tense: napeto
• relieved: olakšana
• communicate: komunicirati
• maintain: održi
• balance: balansirati
• flutter: lepršale
• desires: želja
• landmarks: znamenitosti
• pride: ponos
• focus: fokusirati
• atmosphere: atmosferu
• afternoon: poslijepodne
• video call: video poziv
• responsible: odgovorna
• shoulder: ramena

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter Decisions: Marija's Journey of Heart and Home
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Snijeg je tiho padao, prekrivajući Plitvička jezera bijelim pokrivačem.
En: The snow was quietly falling, covering the Plitvička jezera with a white blanket.

Hr: Marija je stajala na ulazu u Nacionalni park, osjetivši kako joj srce vibrira od topline.
En: Marija stood at the entrance to the Nacionalni park, feeling her heart warming from within.

Hr: Bila je toplo odjevena, ali hladan zrak povremeno bi probio slojeve odjeće.
En: She was warmly dressed, but the cold air occasionally pierced through the layers of clothing.

Hr: Razmišljala je o svojim roditeljima u obližnjoj kući, njihov dom gdje su vjetrovi sada lupkali prozore.
En: She thought about her parents in the nearby house, their home where the winds were now tapping at the windows.

Hr: Marija je došla iz grada da pomogne svojim roditeljima tijekom zime.
En: Marija had come from the city to help her parents during the winter.

Hr: Teško se kretali i svakodnevno im je trebala pomoć.
En: They had difficulty moving and needed help daily.

Hr: Ipak, unatoč ljubavi prema njima, njeno srce zatezala je težina odluka koje mora donijeti.
En: Yet, despite her love for them, her heart was weighed down by the decisions she had to make.

Hr: Trebala je uskoro odlučiti hoće li ostati duže.
En: She needed to decide soon whether to stay longer.

Hr: Dok je tako stajala izgubljena u mislima, začula je poznati glas iza sebe.
En: As she stood there lost in thought, she heard a familiar voice behind her.

Hr: "Lijepo je, zar ne?" upita Ivan.
En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?" asked Ivan.

Hr: Bio je park ranger, čovjek koji je poznavao svaki kutak parka.
En: He was a park ranger, someone who knew every corner of the park.

Hr: Njegova mirna prisutnost djelovala je smirujuće.
En: His calm presence was soothing.

Hr: "Ivan," osmijehnu se Marija, "ovdje je uvijek lijepo, osobito sada."
En: "Ivan," Marija smiled, "it's always beautiful here, especially now."

Hr: Njih dvoje krenuli su prema stazama, snijeg je škripao pod njihovim cipelama, a okolo njih, zamrznuti slapovi sjajili su poput dijamanata.
En: The two of them started walking along the trails, the snow crunching under their shoes, while around them, frozen waterfalls glistened like diamonds.

Hr: "Izabrala si pravo mjesto za razmišljanje," reče Ivan. "Ponekad priroda može dati odgovore."
En: "You've chosen the right place to think," Ivan said. "Sometimes nature can provide answers."

Hr: Marija kimne, gledajući ga kratko prije nego što je skrenula pogled natrag prema stazi.
En: Marija nodded, glancing at him briefly before turning her gaze back to the trail.

Hr: Zatim je duboko udahnula i rekla, "Ivan, ponekad nije lako... biti ovdje, ali srce me uvijek vuče natrag."
En: Then she took a deep breath and said, "Ivan, sometimes it's not easy... being here, but my heart always pulls me back."

Hr: U njenim očima zaiskrila je sumnja, ali i ljubav prema ovom krajoliku.
En: In her eyes sparkled doubt, but also a love for this landscape.

Hr: "Oni te trebaju," reče Ivan tiho, s blagim sjajem u očima, a zatim zastane, kao da skuplja hrabrost. "I ja..."
En: "They need you," Ivan said quietly, with a soft gleam in his eyes, then paused, as if gathering courage. "And so do I..."

Hr: Marija ga pogleda, iznenađena njegovom iskrenošću.
En: Marija looked at him, surprised by his honesty.

Hr: U tom trenutku, Ivanove riječi bile su poput povjetarca koji joj je šaptao misli koje nije mogla izgovoriti.
En: In that moment, Ivan's words were like a breeze whispering thoughts she couldn't speak.

Hr: "Hvala ti, Ivane," reče naposljetku, "ali moram naći način da pomirim oboje."
En: "Thank you, Ivan," she said finally, "but I have to find a way to reconcile both."

Hr: Hodali su dalje, tišina između njih bila je ispunjena razumijevanjem.
En: They walked on, the silence between them filled with understanding.

Hr: Marija je osjećala da je na križanju, gdje njeno srce povlači jedno, a razum drži na drugom putu.
En: Marija felt that she was at a crossroads, where her heart pulled in one direction and her reason held onto another path.

Hr: Nakon dugog hoda, njih dvoje stajali su na vrhu brda s kojeg se pružao pogled na cijeli park.
En: After a long walk, the two stood atop a hill offering a view of the entire park.

Hr: Marija duboko uzdahne, "Ostanem li malo dulje, pronaći ću način."
En: Marija sighed deeply, "If I stay a little longer, I'll find a way."

Hr: Ivan je kimnuo, poštujući Marijinu odluku, i tiho dodao, "Ja ću biti tu kad god ti zatreba pomoć."
En: Ivan nodded, respecting Marija's decision, and quietly added, "I'll be here whenever you need help."

Hr: Marija se nasmiješi, osjećajući konačno mir u srcu.
En: Marija smiled, finally feeling peace in her heart.

Hr: Znala je da će roditelji biti tu, priroda je uvijek bila ovdje, a Ivanovo prijateljstvo i podrška donosi sigurnost.
En: She knew her parents would be there, nature was always here, and Ivan's friendship and support brought security.

Hr: I možda, pomisli, putanja srca često vodi tamo gdje se najmanje očekuje.
En: And perhaps, she thought, the heart's path often leads where it's least expected.

Hr: Dani su prolazili, a Marija je počela pronaći balans između brige za obitelj i vremena za sebe.
En: Days went by, and Marija began to find a balance between caring for her family and time for herself.

Hr: Ivan je postao redovitiji gost u domu njezinih roditelja, uvijek s nekom pričom o parku, koje su uljepšavale zimske večeri.
En: Ivan became a more frequent visitor to her parents' home, always with a story about the park, which brightened up the winter evenings.

Hr: I tako, u miru zime, Marija je pronašla svoj odgovor, i obiteljsku sreću u snježnoj tišini Plitvičkih jezera.
En: And so, in the peace of winter, Marija found her answer and family happiness in the snowy silence of Plitvička jezera.


Vocabulary Words:

• quietly: tiho
• blanket: pokrivač
• pierced: probio
• nearby: obližnjoj
• weighed: zatezala
• doubt: sumnja
• glance: pogled
• glisten: sjajili
• reconcile: pomirim
• crossroads: križanju
• sigh: uzdahne
• breeze: povjetarca
• gather: skuplja
• soothing: smirujuće
• silence: tišina
• sparkled: zaiskrila
• presence: prisutnost
• frequent: redovitiji
• gaze: gledajući
• balance: balans
• trail: staza
• respected: poštujući
• frozen: zamrznuti
• path: putanja
• decisions: odluka
• occasional: povremeno
• crunching: škripao
• entrance: ulazu
• whispering: šaptao
• corners: kutak

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Embracing Coffee Chaos: Ivan's Morning Ritual
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Dok svakim korakom Ivan osjeti hladni dah zimskog vjetra, veselo zvono nad vratima kafića najavi njegov dolazak.
En: As each step brought Ivan the cold breath of the winter wind, the cheerful bell above the café door announced his arrival.

Hr: Kafić, smješten uz Dubrovnikove impozantne zidine, bio je oaza topline i ugodnosti.
En: The café, nestled next to Dubrovnik's imposing walls, was an oasis of warmth and comfort.

Hr: U zraku se širio miris svježe pripremljene kave i domaćih kolača.
En: The air was filled with the aroma of freshly made coffee and homemade cakes.

Hr: Na policama su stajali kroasani i štrukli, kao da čekaju da ih netko izabere.
En: On the shelves stood croissants and štrukli, as if waiting to be chosen by someone.

Hr: Ivan, inače točan poput satnog mehanizma, dolazio je svaki dan u isto vrijeme, točno u osam.
En: Ivan, as punctual as clockwork, arrived every day at the same time, precisely at eight.

Hr: Sjeo bi kraj velikog prozora i promatrao kako sunčeve zrake ljube zidine.
En: He would sit by the big window and watch as the sun's rays kissed the walls.

Hr: Marina, brbljava konobarica, uvijek je bila spremna na šalu.
En: Marina, the chatty waitress, was always ready for a joke.

Hr: "Dobro jutro, Ivane!
En: "Good morning, Ivan!

Hr: Jesi li spreman za svoju savršenu kavu?
En: Are you ready for your perfect coffee?"

Hr: ""Uvijek, Marina.
En: "Always, Marina.

Hr: Molim te, bijela kava, dva šećera, bez pjene," odgovorio bi Ivan s osmijehom koji je sugerirao strpljenje iz ljubaznosti.
En: Please, white coffee, two sugars, no foam," Ivan would reply with a smile that suggested patience out of courtesy.

Hr: No, bilo je to daleko od svakodnevne stvarnosti.
En: Yet, it was far from everyday reality.

Hr: Svakog jutra nešto bi pošlo po zlu.
En: Every morning something would go wrong.

Hr: Jedan dan nestalo bi šećera, drugi dan bi umjesto bijele kave dobio crni espresso s duplom pjenom.
En: One day, there would be no sugar; another day, instead of white coffee, he would get a black espresso with double foam.

Hr: Marina bi se ispričavala, ali čini se da je kaos jednostavno način na koji je kava u kafiću radila.
En: Marina would apologize, but it seemed that chaos was simply the way coffee functioned in the café.

Hr: Ivan, koji nikad nije volio nered, jednog je jutra odlučio: "Marina, danas ćemo zajedno napraviti kavu!
En: Ivan, who never liked disorder, one morning decided: "Marina, today we're going to make the coffee together!"

Hr: " Iznenađena, ali oduševljena, Marina prihvati njegov prijedlog.
En: Surprised but delighted, Marina accepted his proposal.

Hr: Dok su se zajedno motali oko aparata, Ivan je naučio nešto o improvizaciji, a Marina je pazila na točan omjer sastojaka.
En: As they fumbled together around the machine, Ivan learned something about improvisation, and Marina kept an eye on the exact proportions of ingredients.

Hr: Konačno, savršena bijela kava stajala je pred Ivanom kao nagrada za njihov timski rad.
En: Finally, the perfect white coffee stood before Ivan as a reward for their teamwork.

Hr: Baš kad je Ivan posegnuo za šalicom, Luka, šaljivdžija koji bi često svratio na svoju jutarnju dozu kofeina, slučajno ju prevrne prolazeći.
En: Just as Ivan reached for the cup, Luka, the jokester who often came by for his morning caffeine fix, accidentally knocked it over as he passed.

Hr: Kava se prolije po stolu, baš kao i svaki put do sada.
En: The coffee spilled over the table, just like every time before.

Hr: Umjesto da se naljuti, Ivan se nasmije.
En: Instead of getting angry, Ivan laughed.

Hr: Prepoznao je da je tog dana, na neobičan način, doživio nešto dragocjeno.
En: He realized that on that day, in an unusual way, he experienced something precious.

Hr: "Nema veze, Luka," reče kroz smijeh, "Mogli bismo reći da si ti naš tjedni iznenadni trenutak.
En: "No worries, Luka," he said with a laugh, "We could say you're our weekly surprise moment."

Hr: "Marina se nasmije, Luki je bilo pomalo neugodno, ali i on se nasmije.
En: Marina laughed, Luka felt a bit embarrassed, but he laughed too.

Hr: Ivan je shvatio da je ponekad bolje pustiti stvari da teku svojim tijekom.
En: Ivan realized that sometimes it's better to let things take their course.

Hr: Nered kafića postao je dio njegove jutarnje rutine, a prijateljstvo s Marinom i Lukom njegova svakodnevna radost.
En: The café's chaos became part of his morning routine, and his friendship with Marina and Luka his daily joy.

Hr: I tako su zimsko jutro i smijeh postali dio neobičnog rituala kojeg je Ivan počeo cijeniti više od savršeno pripremljene kave.
En: And so, the winter morning and laughter became part of an unusual ritual that Ivan began to appreciate more than a perfectly made coffee.


Vocabulary Words:

• imposing: impozantne
• oasis: oaza
• aroma: miris
• punctual: točan
• clockwork: satni mehanizam
• chatty: brbljava
• joke: šalu
• precisely: točno
• arrive: dolazak
• disorder: nered
• improvisation: improvizaciji
• proportions: omjer
• reward: nagrada
• accidentally: slučajno
• knocked: prevrne
• foam: pjena
• suggested: sugerirao
• patience: strpljenje
• fumbled: motali
• experienced: doživio
• routine: rutina
• courtesy: ljubaznosti
• functioned: radila
• let: pustiti
• caffeine: kofeina
• appreciate: cijeniti
• surprise: iznenadni
• unusual: neobičan
• together: zajedno
• delighted: oduševljena

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Sweets of the Season: A Carnival Tale of Love and Innovation
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-31-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Zimski zrak ispunjen je mirisom cimeta i karanfila.
En: The winter air is filled with the scent of cinnamon and cloves.

Hr: Dolac tržnica vrvi ljudima.
En: Dolac market is bustling with people.

Hr: Ana, Ivan i Mia šetaju među štandovima.
En: Ana, Ivan, and Mia are walking among the stalls.

Hr: Ana nosi debeli kaput i vuneni šal.
En: Ana is wearing a thick coat and a woolen scarf.

Hr: Nasmijana je i uzbuđena.
En: She is smiling and excited.

Hr: Blizu je Korizmeni karneval.
En: The Lenten carnival is near.

Hr: "Ivan, trebamo dobar kvasac i svježe voće za fritule," kaže Ana odlučno.
En: "Ivan, we need good yeast and fresh fruit for fritters," says Ana decisively.

Hr: Ivan klima glavom i gleda oko sebe.
En: Ivan nods and looks around.

Hr: "Vidimo ima li raspucala kora od naranče.
En: "Let's see if they have cracked orange peels.

Hr: To daje najbolji okus," doda on.
En: They give the best flavor," he adds.

Hr: Mia se zaustavi kod štanda sa začinima.
En: Mia stops at the spice stall.

Hr: "Pogledajte ovaj cimet!
En: "Look at this cinnamon!

Hr: Mogli bismo dodati i malo mrvljene čokolade.
En: We could also add a bit of crumbled chocolate.

Hr: Bio bi to zanimljiv dodatak," predlaže ona veselo.
En: That would be an interesting addition," she suggests cheerfully.

Hr: Ana se nasmije.
En: Ana laughs.

Hr: "Mia, uvijek imaš lude ideje.
En: "Mia, you always have crazy ideas.

Hr: Ali fokusirajmo se.
En: But let's stay focused."

Hr: "Tržnica je prepuna.
En: The market is crowded.

Hr: Ljudi nose košare pune svježeg povrća i voća, sve pokriveno snijegom.
En: People carry baskets full of fresh vegetables and fruit, all covered in snow.

Hr: Blagdan je sutra.
En: The holiday is tomorrow.

Hr: Ana mora biti brza.
En: Ana must be quick.

Hr: No, mnogi sastojci su već prodani.
En: But many ingredients are already sold out.

Hr: Usred gužve, Ana primjećuje da je ponestalo najvažnijeg: svježeg limuna za fritule.
En: In the middle of the crowd, Ana notices that the most important thing is missing: fresh lemons for the fritters.

Hr: "O, ne!
En: "Oh, no!

Hr: Što ćemo sada?
En: What will we do now?"

Hr: " uzdahne Ana zabrinuto.
En: sighs Ana worriedly.

Hr: Ivan joj stavi ruku na rame.
En: Ivan puts a hand on her shoulder.

Hr: "Možemo pokušati s nečim drugim.
En: "We can try something else.

Hr: Što misliš?
En: What do you think?"

Hr: "Ana pogleda u Mia.
En: Ana looks at Mia.

Hr: "Možda stvarno trebamo isprobati tvoj prijedlog s čokoladom.
En: "Maybe we really should try your chocolate suggestion."

Hr: "Dok vrijeme prolazi, oblaci se zadebljavaju, a snijeg počinje padati sve jače.
En: As time passes, the clouds thicken, and the snow begins to fall more heavily.

Hr: Tri prijatelja požure prema izlazu sa tržnice, puni vrećica s onim što su našli.
En: The three friends hurry towards the market exit, their bags filled with what they found.

Hr: Kod kuće, Ana počinje kuhati.
En: At home, Ana starts cooking.

Hr: Miješa tijesto za fritule, dodaje cimet, čokoladu i suhe narančine kore.
En: She mixes the dough for the fritters, adding cinnamon, chocolate, and dried orange peels.

Hr: Čokolada se topi, stvarajući mješavinu bogatog okusa.
En: The chocolate melts, creating a blend of rich flavor.

Hr: Kuhinja miriše božanstveno.
En: The kitchen smells divine.

Hr: Poslužuje nove fritule svojoj obitelji.
En: She serves the new fritters to her family.

Hr: Svi su sumnjičavi, ali nakon prvog zalogaja, lica im se razvuku u osmijeh.
En: They are all skeptical, but after the first bite, their faces light up with smiles.

Hr: "Ovo je odlično, Ana!
En: "This is great, Ana!

Hr: Njami," kaže Ivan.
En: Yummy," says Ivan.

Hr: Ana zadovoljno sjedi, shvativši da tradicija nije u receptu, već u osjećaju dijeljenja i radosti.
En: Ana sits contentedly, realizing that tradition is not in the recipe but in the feeling of sharing and joy.

Hr: Ovo će biti karneval koji će pamtiti, ne po savršenstvu, već po inovaciji i ljubavi.
En: This will be a carnival to remember, not for perfection but for innovation and love.

Hr: Dok su se lampice treptale u daljini, Ana zna da su prave vrijednosti u zajedništvu i kreativnosti.
En: As the lights twinkle in the distance, Ana knows that true values lie in togetherness and creativity.

Hr: Karneval je pravi tren za slavlje života, uz stare i nove okuse.
En: The carnival is the perfect time to celebrate life, with old and new flavors.

Hr: I tako uz osmijehe i puno smijeha, zima na Dolcu ta večer završava u toplini i veselju.
En: And so, with smiles and lots of laughter, winter at Dolac ends that evening in warmth and joy.


Vocabulary Words:

• cinnamon: cimet
• cloves: karanfila
• bustling: vrvi
• stall: štand
• woolen: vuneni
• scarf: šal
• Lenten: Korizmeni
• yeast: kvasac
• decisively: odlučno
• cracked: raspucala
• peel: kora
• fritter: fritula
• cheerfully: veselo
• sighs: uzdahne
• thicken: zadebljati
• contentedly: zadovoljno
• innovation: inovacija
• togetherness: zajedništvo
• creativity: kreativnost
• blend: mješavina
• rich: bogat
• divine: božanstveno
• skeptical: sumnjičavi
• twinkle: treptati
• flavor: okus
• snow: snijeg
• crowd: gužva
• suggestion: prijedlog
• smiles: osmijesi
• warmth: toplina

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Reviving Folklore: A Librarian's Festive Triumph in Zagreb
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-31-08-38-20-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Snijeg je lagano prekrivao trg ispred komunalne knjižnice u Zagrebu.
En: Snow was gently covering the square in front of the municipal library in Zagreb.

Hr: Hladni zrak bio je kao šiljci, ali unutar knjižnice bilo je toplo i ugodno.
En: The cold air was sharp like spikes, but inside the library, it was warm and cozy.

Hr: Drvene police bile su krcate knjigama, a kutak posvećen hrvatskim legendama i folkloru blistao je u toplom svjetlu.
En: The wooden shelves were packed with books, and a corner dedicated to Croatian legends and folklore glowed in the warm light.

Hr: Jakov je bio među policama, pažljivo pregledavajući naslove.
En: Jakov was among the shelves, carefully browsing the titles.

Hr: Jakov je bio knjižničar, poznat po svom redoslijedu i tajnoj strasti prema hrvatskom folkloru.
En: Jakov was a librarian, known for his organization and secret passion for Croatian folklore.

Hr: Njegova misija bila je organizirati književni festival koji je promovirao ovaj dio bogate kulturne baštine.
En: His mission was to organize a literary festival that promoted this part of a rich cultural heritage.

Hr: Bilo je teško; uprava knjižnice sumnjala je u uspjeh zbog mališnog budžeta i niskog interesa zajednice.
En: It was challenging; the library management doubted the success due to the small budget and low community interest.

Hr: Tog dana, dok je stajao među knjigama, razmišljao je.
En: That day, as he stood among the books, he was deep in thought.

Hr: „Treba mi pomoć,“ rekao je sam sebi.
En: "I need help," he said to himself.

Hr: Odjednom, poznato lice ušlo je kroz vrata.
En: Suddenly, a familiar face walked through the door.

Hr: Nina, studentica književnosti s velikim osmijehom, često je dolazila potražiti inspiraciju za svoje studije.
En: Nina, a literature student with a big smile, often came to seek inspiration for her studies.

Hr: „Dobar dan, Jakove!“ povikala je veselo.
En: "Good day, Jakov!" she called cheerfully.

Hr: Jakov ju je pozdravio, zahvalan na njenom dolasku.
En: Jakov greeted her, grateful for her arrival.

Hr: Prijateljski razgovor ubrzo se pretvorio u uzbudljivi plan.
En: A friendly conversation soon turned into an exciting plan.

Hr: „Nina, možeš li mi pomoći s festivalom?“ upitao je.
En: "Nina, can you help me with the festival?" he asked.

Hr: Nina je bila oduševljena.
En: Nina was thrilled.

Hr: „Naravno! Imamo toliko sjajnih ideja. Možemo donijeti mlade pripovjedače, lokalne umjetnike i tradicionalne priče!“
En: "Of course! We have so many great ideas. We can bring young storytellers, local artists, and traditional stories!"

Hr: Zajedno su osmislili plan koji je uključivao pripovijedanje, radionice i izložbe umjetnina inspirirane folklorom.
En: Together, they devised a plan that included storytelling, workshops, and art exhibitions inspired by folklore.

Hr: Bilo je sve jednostavno, a opet očaravajuće.
En: It was all simple yet enchanting.

Hr: Nekoliko dana kasnije, sastanak s upravom bio je napet.
En: A few days later, the meeting with the management was tense.

Hr: Jakov je predstavio njihove ideje.
En: Jakov presented their ideas.

Hr: „Zajednica će obožavati ove priče. Trebamo slaviti našu kulturu!“ rekao je s velikim žarom.
En: "The community will love these stories. We need to celebrate our culture!" he said with great fervor.

Hr: Uz Ninu kraj sebe, argumentima i posvećenošću uvjerio je skeptike.
En: With Nina by his side, his arguments and dedication convinced the skeptics.

Hr: Ubrzo je došao dan festivala.
En: The day of the festival arrived soon enough.

Hr: Unatoč hladnom vremenu, knjižnica je bila puna.
En: Despite the cold weather, the library was full.

Hr: Ljudi su se okupljali, slušajući fascinantne priče o vilama, vješticama i junacima iz starih legendi.
En: People gathered, listening to fascinating stories of fairies, witches, and heroes from old legends.

Hr: Djeca su uživala u radionicama, a odrasli su se divili umjetninama.
En: Children enjoyed the workshops, and adults admired the artworks.

Hr: Do kraja dana, bilo je jasno – festival je bio uspjeh.
En: By the end of the day, it was clear—the festival was a success.

Hr: Jakov je stekao novo povjerenje u sebe, vidići nasmiješena lica sudionika i oživljeno zanimanje za folklor.
En: Jakov gained new confidence, seeing the smiling faces of the participants and the revived interest in folklore.

Hr: Dok je promatrao knjižnicu ispunjenu životom, osjetio je kako je postao važan dio zajednice.
En: As he observed the library filled with life, he felt he had become an important part of the community.

Hr: S osmijehom je stajao kraj Nine, znajući da je njegova ljubav prema folkloru sada dijeljena među mnogima.
En: With a smile, he stood next to Nina, knowing that his love of folklore was now shared by many.

Hr: „Nastavit ćemo ovako,“ rekao je Nini.
En: "We will continue like this," he said to Nina.

Hr: Ona je kimnula, zadovoljna uspjehom koji su zajedno postigli.
En: She nodded, satisfied with the success they had achieved together.

Hr: Zima je možda bila hladna, ali njihovo srce bilo je ispunjeno toplinom zajedničkog postignuća.
En: The winter may have been cold, but their hearts were filled with the warmth of shared accomplishment.


Vocabulary Words:

• gently: lagano
• municipal: komunalne
• sharp: šiljci
• cozy: ugodno
• dedicated: posvećen
• shelves: police
• browsing: pregledavajući
• legends: legende
• heritage: baštine
• challenging: teško
• doubted: sumnjala
• budget: budžeta
• community: zajednice
• familiar: poznato
• cheerfully: veselo
• grateful: zahvalan
• devised: osmislili
• simple: jednostavno
• enchanting: očaravajuće
• tense: napet
• fervor: žarom
• arguments: argumentima
• dedication: posvećenošću
• skeptics: skeptike
• gathered: okupljali
• fascinating: fascinantne
• heroes: junacima
• revived: oživljeno
• observed: promatrao
• accomplishment: postignuća

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter Harmony: A School Performance in Dubrovnik
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Zima je u Dubrovniku.
En: It's winter in Dubrovnik.

Hr: Snijeg prekriva krovove i dvorišta.
En: Snow covers the roofs and yards.

Hr: U staroj zgradi pored Jadranskog mora nalazi se internat.
En: In an old building by the Adriatic Sea, there is a boarding school.

Hr: U njemu učenici pripremaju zimski nastup.
En: Inside it, students are preparing for the winter performance.

Hr: Stara kamena zgrada odiše poviješću, ali unutra vlada mladenačka energija.
En: The old stone building exudes history, but inside it is filled with youthful energy.

Hr: Josip sjedi u knjižnici.
En: Josip is sitting in the library.

Hr: Zabrinut je.
En: He is worried.

Hr: Uskoro je zimski nastup škole.
En: The school's winter performance is soon.

Hr: Htio bi impresionirati sve, posebno Anu.
En: He wants to impress everyone, especially Ana.

Hr: Često razmišlja o njoj.
En: He often thinks about her.

Hr: S druge strane, Luka je uvijek najbolji.
En: On the other hand, Luka is always the best.

Hr: Josip se boji da neće biti dovoljno dobar.
En: Josip fears he won't be good enough.

Hr: Dok vježba pjesmu, ruke mu drhte.
En: While practicing the song, his hands are trembling.

Hr: Strah ga je nastupa.
En: He is afraid of the performance.

Hr: "Što ako pogriješim?
En: "What if I make a mistake?"

Hr: " pita se.
En: he asks himself.

Hr: Zna da mora razgovarati s Anom.
En: He knows he needs to talk to Ana.

Hr: Ona uvijek zna što treba reći.
En: She always knows what to say.

Hr: Ana je u kantini.
En: Ana is in the cafeteria.

Hr: Josip skuplja hrabrost i prilazi joj.
En: Josip gathers courage and approaches her.

Hr: "Ana, mogu li te na trenutak?
En: "Ana, can I talk to you for a moment?"

Hr: " pita.
En: he asks.

Hr: Ana se smiješi.
En: Ana smiles.

Hr: "Naravno, Josipe," kaže ona.
En: "Of course, Josip," she replies.

Hr: "Brine me nastup," prizna Josip.
En: "I'm worried about the performance," Josip admits.

Hr: "Bojiš se?
En: "Are you afraid?"

Hr: " pita Ana sa suosjećanjem.
En: Ana asks with compassion.

Hr: Josip klima glavom.
En: Josip nods.

Hr: "I ja sam nekad bila.
En: "I was once too.

Hr: Mogu ti pomoći," predlaže Ana.
En: I can help you," Ana suggests.

Hr: Josip pristaje uz Aninu pomoć.
En: Josip agrees to Ana's help.

Hr: Zajedno provode sate vježbajući.
En: They spend hours practicing together.

Hr: Ana ga hrabri.
En: Ana encourages him.

Hr: "Vjeruj u sebe.
En: "Believe in yourself.

Hr: To je najvažnije," kaže ona.
En: That's the most important thing," she says.

Hr: Došao je dan generalne probe.
En: The day of the dress rehearsal has arrived.

Hr: Nervozan Josip izlazi na pozornicu.
En: Nervous, Josip steps onto the stage.

Hr: Zaboravio je riječi, ali Ana mu šapće iz publike, podsjeća ga na savjete.
En: He forgets the words, but Ana whispers to him from the audience, reminding him of the advice.

Hr: Josip duboko udahne.
En: Josip takes a deep breath.

Hr: Sledeću pjesmu pjeva s osjećajem.
En: He sings the next song with feeling.

Hr: Na pravi nastup Josip izlazi s više samopouzdanja.
En: For the actual performance, Josip walks out with more confidence.

Hr: Kad zapjeva, publika šuti.
En: When he sings, the audience is silent.

Hr: Glas mu je snažan, a riječi jasne.
En: His voice is strong, and the words are clear.

Hr: Završi s aplauzom i osmijehom.
En: He finishes with applause and a smile.

Hr: Svi su impresionirani, čak i Luka.
En: Everyone is impressed, even Luka.

Hr: Nakon nastupa Ana prilazi Josipu.
En: After the performance, Ana approaches Josip.

Hr: "Bila si mi velika podrška," kaže Josip s osmijehom.
En: "You were a great support to me," Josip says with a smile.

Hr: "Uvijek ću biti tu," odgovara Ana, gledajući ga prijateljski.
En: "I will always be here," Ana replies, looking at him friendly.

Hr: Josip je ponosan na svoj uspjeh.
En: Josip is proud of his success.

Hr: Naučio je surađivati i vjerovati u vlastite sposobnosti.
En: He learned to collaborate and believe in his own abilities.

Hr: Postao je dio školske zajednice i postavio temelje za novo prijateljstvo s Anom.
En: He became part of the school community and laid the foundation for a new friendship with Ana.

Hr: I dok zimska noć nadvija školu, Josip zna da je ovo samo početak.
En: And as the winter night looms over the school, Josip knows that this is just the beginning.


Vocabulary Words:

• snow: snijeg
• covers: prekriva
• roof: krov
• board: internat
• exudes: odiše
• youthful: mladenačka
• worried: zabrinut
• impress: impresionirati
• trembling: drhte
• mistake: pogriješim
• courage: hrabrost
• approaches: prilazi
• compassion: suosjećanjem
• rehearsal: generalne probe
• nervous: nervozan
• audience: publika
• whispers: šapće
• reminding: podsjeća
• advice: savjeti
• confidence: samopouzdanje
• applause: aplauz
• proud: ponosan
• success: uspjeh
• collaborate: surađivati
• abilities: sposobnosti
• community: zajednice
• foundation: temelje
• friendship: prijateljstvo
• looms: nadvija
• beginning: početak