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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Seaside Chase: Ante's Adventure with a Seagull
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ante je sjedio na pijesku Glavne plaže.
En: Ante was sitting on the sand of the Main Beach.

Hr: Jesensko sunce grijalo je tek toliko da more ima zlatni sjaj.
En: The autumn sun was warming just enough to give the sea a golden glow.

Hr: Ljudi su se kupali ili igrali na plaži, uživajući u posljednjim toplim danima prije zime.
En: People were swimming or playing on the beach, enjoying the last warm days before winter.

Hr: Ivana je stajala pored njega, smijala se i pričala priče o svojim avanturama.
En: Ivana stood next to him, laughing and telling stories about her adventures.

Hr: Ante je pokušavao ostati cool, iako mu je srce kucalo jače od uzbuđenja da provodi dan s njom.
En: Ante was trying to stay cool, even though his heart was beating faster with excitement to spend the day with her.

Hr: Odjednom, galeb je sletio blizu njih.
En: Suddenly, a seagull landed near them.

Hr: Pogledom je uočio Anteov šešir pored njegovih stopala.
En: It spotted Ante's hat next to his feet.

Hr: Bez mnogo razmišljanja, galeb je zgrabio šešir svojim kljunom i odletio.
En: Without much thought, the seagull grabbed the hat with its beak and flew away.

Hr: "Vidi ovo!
En: "Look at this!"

Hr: " povikala je Ivana, smijući se.
En: Ivana shouted, laughing.

Hr: "Tvoj šešir je postao plijen!
En: "Your hat has become prey!"

Hr: "Ante se nasmijao, brinući, ali i zadovoljan što je Ivani smiješno.
En: Ante laughed, worried but also pleased that Ivana found it amusing.

Hr: "Moram ga vratiti, ali ne mogu pustiti da moj šešir pobjegne s modnim galebom!
En: "I have to get it back, but I can't let my hat escape with a fashionable seagull!"

Hr: " našalio se i ustao.
En: he joked and stood up.

Hr: Galeb je letio nisko iznad plaže, izazivajući Antu da ga lovi.
En: The seagull flew low over the beach, challenging Ante to chase it.

Hr: Ivana ga je pratila, potičući ga sa smiješnim komentarima.
En: Ivana followed him, encouraging him with funny comments.

Hr: "Trči brže, Ante!
En: "Run faster, Ante!

Hr: Galeb će ga odvesti u Pariz!
En: The seagull will take it to Paris!"

Hr: "Ante je trčao među ručnicima i suncobranima, smijajući se uz put.
En: Ante ran among the towels and sun umbrellas, laughing along the way.

Hr: Plaža je bila užurbana, no nitko nije mogao odoljeti ovoj neočekivanoj zabavi.
En: The beach was bustling, but no one could resist this unexpected entertainment.

Hr: Par djece je počelo navijati za Antu, a jedan mladi par mu je čak dao savjete kako da skrene putanju galeba.
En: A couple of kids started cheering for Ante, and a young couple even gave him tips on how to change the seagull's path.

Hr: Konačno, Ante i galeb stigli su do kraja plaže, gdje su visoke stijene omeđivale pijesak.
En: Finally, Ante and the seagull reached the end of the beach, where tall rocks bordered the sand.

Hr: Tamo, galeb je malo posustao, očito iznenađen pubikom koja je sada gledala u smjeru njihovog bijega.
En: There, the seagull hesitated a little, obviously surprised by the audience now watching their escape.

Hr: "Sad ili nikad!
En: "Now or never!"

Hr: " doviknula je Ivana.
En: shouted Ivana.

Hr: Ante je iskoristio priliku, mlatio rukama ispred sebe, šapatima hrabrosti dotrčao bliže i ispružio ruku.
En: Ante took the opportunity, flailing his arms in front of him, whispered courage to himself, ran closer, and reached out.

Hr: Uz malo sreće i puno brzine, uhvatio je šešir, a galeb je, bez kaputa, poletio prema nebu.
En: With a bit of luck and a lot of speed, he caught the hat, and the seagull, hatless, flew off into the sky.

Hr: Ivana je pritrčala, smijući se glasno.
En: Ivana ran up, laughing loudly.

Hr: "Bravo, Ante!
En: "Bravo, Ante!

Hr: Spasitelj šešira!
En: Hat savior!"

Hr: " Zadihani, smijali su se zajedno, dok su se morske valovi lagano povlačili na obalu.
En: Out of breath, they laughed together as the sea waves gently pulled back to the shore.

Hr: Dok su hodali natrag prema svojim stvarima, preplavljeni smijehom, promijenila se atmosfera.
En: As they walked back to their things, overwhelmed with laughter, the atmosphere changed.

Hr: Ante se osjećao sigurnije.
En: Ante felt more confident.

Hr: Shvatio je da je Ivani stalo do njegove zabavne strane, a nije se morao pretvarati da bude netko tko nije.
En: He realized that Ivana cared about his fun side, and he didn't have to pretend to be someone he wasn't.

Hr: Plaža je i dalje bila živa, morski povjetarac njihao je suncobrane, a Anteov šešir sjajno je stajao na glavi.
En: The beach was still lively, the sea breeze swayed the umbrellas, and Ante's hat sat proudly on his head.

Hr: Jesen je donio rijetke ali vrijedne trenutke.
En: Autumn had brought rare but precious moments.

Hr: A u zraku, ljubav i smijeh proširili su se daleko, baš kao galebovi na nebu.
En: And in the air, love and laughter spread far and wide, just like the seagulls in the sky.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesensko
• golden: zlatni
• glow: sjaj
• adventures: avanturama
• beating: kucalo
• excitement: uzbuđenja
• suddenly: odjednom
• seagull: galeb
• spotted: uočio
• beak: kljunom
• prey: plijen
• pleased: zadovoljan
• fashionable: modnim
• challenging: izazivajući
• encouraging: potičući
• bustling: užurbana
• resist: odoljeti
• cheering: navijati
• hesitated: posustao
• surprised: iznenađen
• audience: pubikom
• escape: bijega
• flailing: mlatio
• whispered: šapatima
• courage: hrabrosti
• overwhelmed: preplavljeni
• atmosphere: atmosfera
• lively: živa
• breeze: povjetarac
• swayed: njihao

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Friendship: Ivana's Transformative Team-Building Journey
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-06-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je sjedila u autobusu, tiho promatrajući krajolik.
En: Ivana sat on the bus, quietly observing the landscape.

Hr: Svuda oko nje, gorjela je jesen u Plitvičkim jezerima.
En: All around her, autumn was ablaze in Plitvička Jezera.

Hr: Lišće je bilo u svim nijansama crvene, žute i smeđe.
En: The leaves were in all shades of red, yellow, and brown.

Hr: Iako prekrasno, Ivana je bila nervozna.
En: Although beautiful, Ivana was nervous.

Hr: Ovo je bio njezin prvi team-building s kolegama iz tvrtke za tehnologiju, a ona se uvijek činila distanciranom na poslu.
En: This was her first team-building event with her colleagues from the tech company, and she always seemed distant at work.

Hr: Boris, vođa tima, bio je sve što Ivana nije – društven, energičan i uvijek spreman na šalu.
En: Boris, the team leader, was everything Ivana was not—sociable, energetic, and always ready with a joke.

Hr: Organizirao je ovaj izlet kako bi svi bolje upoznali jedni druge.
En: He organized this trip so everyone could get to know each other better.

Hr: "Svi ćemo uživati," rekao je s osmijehom.
En: "We will all enjoy this," he said with a smile.

Hr: Pokraj Ivane sjedila je Nikolina, njezina dobra prijateljica i kolegica.
En: Next to Ivana sat Nikolina, her good friend and colleague.

Hr: "Pokušaj se opustiti," šapnula je Nikolina.
En: "Try to relax," Nikolina whispered.

Hr: "Bit će zabavno.
En: "It will be fun."

Hr: "Kada su stigli u Nacionalni park, Boris je vodio grupu prema stazi.
En: When they arrived at the National Park, Boris led the group towards the trail.

Hr: Ivana je odlučila pridružiti se planinarenju unatoč svojim sumnjama.
En: Ivana decided to join the hike despite her doubts.

Hr: Polako su hodali stazama uz slapove, uživajući u svježem zraku i umirujućem šumu vode.
En: They walked slowly along the paths by the waterfalls, enjoying the fresh air and the soothing sound of the water.

Hr: Ipak, Ivana je često posustajala, upijajući ljepotu prirode.
En: However, Ivana often lagged behind, soaking in the beauty of nature.

Hr: Kada je shvatila da je ostala sama, Ivana je zastala.
En: When she realized she was alone, Ivana paused.

Hr: Malo ju je uhvatila panika, ali znala je da mora ostati pribrana.
En: She felt a bit panicked but knew she had to stay calm.

Hr: Sjetila se mape koju je Boris spomenuo i pratila znakove natrag prema glavnoj stazi.
En: She recalled the map that Boris mentioned and followed the signs back to the main trail.

Hr: Usput je pronašla zanimljive biljne vrste koje je fotografirala za kasniju analizu.
En: Along the way, she found interesting plant species to photograph for later analysis.

Hr: Njeno znanje o tehnologiji i prirodi pomoglo joj je da ostane sabrana.
En: Her knowledge of technology and nature helped her stay composed.

Hr: U međuvremenu, tim je shvatio da nedostaje.
En: Meanwhile, the team realized she was missing.

Hr: Boris je vodio potragu, dok je Nikolina bila zabrinuta.
En: Boris led the search, while Nikolina was worried.

Hr: Konačno, našli su Ivanu koja je smireno gledala prema horizontu.
En: Finally, they found Ivana, who was calmly gazing at the horizon.

Hr: "Evo vas!
En: "There you are!

Hr: Svi smo se zabrinuli," rekao je Boris s izrazom olakšanja.
En: We were all worried," Boris said with a look of relief.

Hr: Ivana se nasmiješila, osjetivši povezanost s kolegama koju nikada ranije nije osjetila.
En: Ivana smiled, feeling a connection with her colleagues that she had never felt before.

Hr: Dok su se vraćali prema autobusu, Ivana je osjećala ponos zbog svoje hrabrosti i samopouzdanja.
En: As they headed back to the bus, Ivana felt proud of her courage and confidence.

Hr: Kroz smijeh i razgovor, osjećala se kao dio tima.
En: Through laughter and conversation, she felt like part of the team.

Hr: "Hvala što ste me našli," rekla je, gledajući sve oko sebe.
En: "Thank you for finding me," she said, looking around at everyone.

Hr: S planinama u pozadini i timom uz sebe, znala je da je ovaj izlet promijenio sve.
En: With the mountains in the background and the team by her side, she knew this trip changed everything.

Hr: Dobili su novog prijatelja, a ona novi početak.
En: They had gained a new friend, and she had a new beginning.

Hr: Dok su sjedili kraj jezera, Boris je ispričao šalu koja je nasmijala cijelu grupu, a Ivana se nasmijala glasno.
En: As they sat by the lake, Boris told a joke that made the whole group laugh, and Ivana laughed out loud.

Hr: Sada je znala da može biti svoja i da će uvijek imati podršku kolega poput Nikoline.
En: Now she knew she could be herself and that she would always have the support of colleagues like Nikolina.

Hr: Jesen u Plitvicama možda prolazi, ali njezino samopouzdanje postajalo je sve jače.
En: Autumn in Plitvice might be passing, but her confidence was growing stronger.


Vocabulary Words:

• ablaze: gorjela
• colleagues: kolege
• distant: distanciran
• sociable: društven
• energetic: energičan
• soothing: umirujuć
• horizon: horizont
• landscape: krajolik
• gazing: gledala
• autumn: jesen
• relax: opustiti
• nervous: nervozna
• gained: dobili
• confidence: samopouzdanje
• observing: promatrajući
• trail: staza
• waterfalls: slapovi
• lagged: posustajala
• species: vrste
• composed: sabrana
• relief: olakšanje
• map: mapa
• proud: ponos
• courage: hrabrost
• support: podrška
• photograph: fotografirala
• analysis: analiza
• organized: organizirao
• mentioned: spomenuo
• realized: shvatio

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Secrets of Dubrovnik: A Quest to Save the City's Heritage
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-05-23-34-04-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Dubrovnik, grad sa dušom prošlosti, bio je miran u jesenjim bojama.
En: Dubrovnik, a city with the soul of the past, was serene in the autumn colors.

Hr: Stare gradske zidine čuvale su tajne i prošlost kakvu su malo koje oči vidjele.
En: The old city walls held secrets and a history that few eyes had seen.

Hr: Zrakom se širila aroma morske soli i svježeg lišća.
En: The air carried an aroma of sea salt and fresh foliage.

Hr: Ana je žurila kroz uske ulice.
En: Ana rushed through the narrow streets.

Hr: Njezino srce je tuklo.
En: Her heart was pounding.

Hr: Artefakt iz muzeja je ukraden.
En: An artifact from the museum had been stolen.

Hr: Obećala je svom preminulom mentoru da će čuvati nasljeđe grada.
En: She had promised her late mentor that she would protect the city's heritage.

Hr: Morala je vratiti ukradenu stvar.
En: She had to recover the stolen item.

Hr: Tog dana, pred Dan Svih Svetih, grad je pripremao slavlje.
En: That day, on the eve of All Saints' Day, the city was preparing for a celebration.

Hr: Tržnice su bile pune svijeća i cvijeća.
En: Markets were filled with candles and flowers.

Hr: Zujanje ljudi stvaralo je tihu melodiju.
En: The buzzing of people created a quiet melody.

Hr: Ana je znala da treba pomoć.
En: Ana knew she needed help.

Hr: Luka, lokalni vodič, čovjek sa sumnjivom prošlošću, bio je jedina nada.
En: Luka, a local guide with a dubious past, was her only hope.

Hr: Luka je poznavao Dubrovnik kao svoj džep.
En: Luka knew Dubrovnik like the back of his hand.

Hr: Ulazila je u kafić gdje će ga pronaći.
En: She entered the café where she would find him.

Hr: Okorjela, ali odlučna, sjela je nasuprot njega.
En: Hardened, yet determined, she sat across from him.

Hr: "Hvala što si došao," rekla je Ana glasno.
En: "Thank you for coming," Ana said loudly.

Hr: Luka je klimnuo glavom, razmjenjujući ozbiljan pogled.
En: Luka nodded, exchanging a serious glance.

Hr: "Znam mjesto gdje možemo početi," rekao je tiho.
En: "I know a place where we can start," he said quietly.

Hr: Ana je osjetila mješavinu sigurnosti i sumnje.
En: Ana felt a mix of security and doubt.

Hr: Zajedno su pratili naznake kroz stare uličice.
En: Together they traced clues through the ancient alleys.

Hr: Miris svježe pečenog kruha i kave bio je postojan oko njih.
En: The smell of freshly baked bread and coffee lingered around them.

Hr: Svaka nova ulica skrivala je novi trag.
En: Each new street concealed a new lead.

Hr: Vukli su se kroz prolaz blizu Gradske vijećnice, gdje su olovne ploče činile pod.
En: They made their way through a passage near the City Hall, where the lead plates formed the ground.

Hr: "Ovdje," pokazao je Luka.
En: "Here," Luka pointed.

Hr: Ruka mu je bila čvrsta, a pogled usmjeren.
En: His hand was steady, and his gaze focused.

Hr: Konačno, stigli su do starih zidina.
En: Finally, they reached the old walls.

Hr: Zvuk crkvenih zvona odjekivao je kroz otvoreno more.
En: The sound of church bells echoed across the open sea.

Hr: Našli su se licem u lice s lopovom.
En: They found themselves face to face with the thief.

Hr: Njegovi su koraci bili tihi, ali Ana i Luka su ga pratili brzo i precizno.
En: His steps were silent, but Ana and Luka trailed him swiftly and precisely.

Hr: "Nema kamo pobjeći," rekla je Ana smireno dok je prilazila.
En: "There's nowhere to run," Ana said calmly as she approached.

Hr: Lopov se, suočen s istinom i gradskim zidinama, predao bez borbe.
En: The thief, confronted by the truth and the city's walls, surrendered without a fight.

Hr: Ana i Luka vratili su artefakt u muzej na vrijeme.
En: Ana and Luka returned the artifact to the museum in time.

Hr: Dok su zvona slavila Dan Svih Svetih, osjećali su tiho zadovoljstvo.
En: As the bells celebrated All Saints' Day, they felt a quiet satisfaction.

Hr: Ana je naučila vjerovati, a Luka je u sebi pronašao novi smisao.
En: Ana learned to trust, and Luka found a new purpose within himself.

Hr: Ispunili su obećanje, ne samo jedan drugome, nego i Dubrovniku.
En: They fulfilled their promise, not only to each other but also to Dubrovnik.

Hr: Gradske su zidine još jednom čuvale svoje tajne, a grad se vraćao svojoj svakodnevici, uzvraćajući mir smirenom povjetarcu.
En: The city walls once again guarded their secrets, and the city resumed its routine, returning peace to the gentle breeze.


Vocabulary Words:

• serene: miran
• autumn: jesen
• narrow: uske
• artifact: artefakt
• stolen: ukraden
• heritage: nasljeđe
• eve: predvečerje
• celebration: slavlje
• buzzing: zujanje
• dubious: sumnjiv
• hardened: okorjela
• determined: odlučna
• glance: pogled
• quietly: tiho
• doubt: sumnja
• traced: pratili
• concealed: skrivala
• passage: prolaz
• lead: olovni
• steady: čvrsta
• gaze: pogled
• echoed: odjekivao
• precisely: precizno
• surrendered: predao
• calmly: smireno
• artifact: artefakt
• satisfaction: zadovoljstvo
• promise: obećanje
• routine: svakodnevnica
• breeze: povjetarac

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Silence to Connection: Sibling Reunion at Plitvička Lakes
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-04-23-34-03-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Jesen je obojala Plitvička jezera u nijanse zlatne, crvene i smeđe.
En: Jesen painted the Plitvička jezera in shades of golden, red, and brown.

Hr: Ana je stajala uz obalu, udahnula svjež zrak, i osjetila mir.
En: Ana stood by the shore, inhaled the fresh air, and felt peace.

Hr: Ovo je bila savršena prilika za obnovu veze s bratom Markom i sestrom Ivanom.
En: This was the perfect opportunity to reconnect with her brother Marko and sister Ivana.

Hr: Kod kuće su često bili zauzeti, a sada su ovdje zajedno, daleko od gradske vreve.
En: At home, they were often busy, but now they were here together, away from the city's hustle and bustle.

Hr: "Vrijeme je savršeno", rekla je Ivana, dok su hodali uz stazu.
En: "The weather is perfect," said Ivana as they walked along the path.

Hr: Marko je šutio, zurići prema slapovima.
En: Marko was silent, staring at the waterfalls.

Hr: Ana je znala da trebaju nešto više od samo razgovora o vremenu.
En: Ana knew they needed more than just small talk about the weather.

Hr: Poslijepodne su stigli do mirnog kutka uz jezero, gdje je Ana postavila piknik deku.
En: In the afternoon, they reached a quiet corner by the lake, where Ana set up a picnic blanket.

Hr: Jeli su sir, kruh i svježe voće.
En: They ate cheese, bread, and fresh fruit.

Hr: Sunce je sjalo, igrajući se svojim zrakama kroz lišće drveća.
En: The sun shone, playing with its rays through the leaves of the trees.

Hr: Zvuk vode i pjev ptica bili su jedina glazba.
En: The sound of water and bird songs were the only music.

Hr: Savršeni trenutak za ono što je Ana planirala.
En: A perfect moment for what Ana had planned.

Hr: "Djeco, sjećate li se našeg starog šatora?
En: "Guys, do you remember our old tent?"

Hr: " upita Ana nasmiješivši se.
En: Ana asked with a smile.

Hr: Ivana se nasmijala.
En: Ivana laughed.

Hr: "Kako smo ga samo obožavali!
En: "How we loved it!

Hr: ", rekla je.
En: ", she said.

Hr: Marko je po prvi put podigao pogled i dodao: "I onih putovanja s mamom i tatom.
En: Marko looked up for the first time and added, "And those trips with mom and dad."

Hr: " Njegov glas bio je tiši.
En: His voice was softer.

Hr: Ana je osjetila da nešto tinja u zraku.
En: Ana sensed that something was simmering in the air.

Hr: Prisjećanja su bila lijepa, ali znala je da postoje nesporazumi iz prošlosti koji boli.
En: The memories were beautiful, but she knew there were misunderstandings from the past that hurt.

Hr: "Iz nekog razloga, izgubili smo se", rekla je Ana nježno.
En: "For some reason, we lost each other," Ana said gently.

Hr: "Ali volim vas oboje.
En: "But I love you both."

Hr: "Tišina je ušla među njih.
En: Silence settled between them.

Hr: Ivana je šaptom progovorila o osjećaju zanemarivanja kad su roditelji previše očekivali od nje.
En: Ivana quietly spoke about feeling neglected when their parents expected too much from her.

Hr: Marko je priznao svoj osjećaj izgubljenosti u sjeni starije sestre i njezinog uspjeha.
En: Marko admitted to feeling lost in the shadow of his older sister and her success.

Hr: Ana ih je slušala, osjećajući kako ih prošlost konačno sustiže.
En: Ana listened, feeling the past finally catching up with them.

Hr: Suze su tekle, prvo sporadično, a potom u bujici.
En: Tears flowed, first sporadically, then in a flood.

Hr: Bili su spremni oprostiti jedni drugima.
En: They were ready to forgive each other.

Hr: "Složimo se da nema više šutnje", predložila je Ana, pružajući ruku.
En: "Let's agree that there will be no more silence," Ana suggested, extending her hand.

Hr: "Nema više izgubljenih godina.
En: "No more lost years."

Hr: "Marko i Ivana su se složili s kimanjem.
En: Marko and Ivana nodded in agreement.

Hr: Zajedno su napravili male papirnate brodove.
En: Together, they made small paper boats.

Hr: Na jedan su napisali sve ono što su željeli pustiti iz prošlosti - nesporazumi, ljutnja, tišina.
En: On one, they wrote everything they wanted to let go of from the past - misunderstandings, anger, silence.

Hr: Pustili su brodove u potok i gledali kako ih voda nosi dalje.
En: They set the boats in the stream and watched as the water carried them away.

Hr: Promatrali su kako se papirnati brodovi polako udaljavaju, simbolizirajući njihov novi početak.
En: They watched the paper boats slowly drift away, symbolizing their new beginning.

Hr: Ana je osjećala kako njezino srce postaje lakše.
En: Ana felt her heart grow lighter.

Hr: More mogućnosti ležalo je pred njima.
En: A sea of possibilities lay before them.

Hr: Na kraju dana, kad su se vraćali prema smještaju, znali su da su započeli novo poglavlje.
En: At the end of the day, as they returned to their accommodation, they knew they had started a new chapter.

Hr: Ovaj put kao obitelj.
En: This time as a family.

Hr: Više no ikad, Ana je osjećala da je ostvarila svoj cilj.
En: More than ever, Ana felt she had achieved her goal.

Hr: Ujedinjeni na ovom čarobnom mjestu, rana jeseni bila je svjedok njihove obnove.
En: United in this magical place, the early jesen was witness to their renewal.


Vocabulary Words:

• inhaled: udahnula
• shore: obalu
• opportunity: prilika
• hustle: vreve
• bustle: vreve
• staring: zurići
• waterfalls: slapovima
• settled: ušla
• shadow: sjeni
• sporadic: sporadično
• flood: bujici
• forgive: oproste
• extend: pružajući
• drift: udaljavaju
• renewal: obnove
• painted: obojala
• peace: mir
• reconnect: obnovu
• quiet: mirnog
• blanket: deku
• playing: igrajući
• whispered: šaptom
• admitted: priznao
• pursued: sustiže
• carried: nosi
• possibilities: mogućnosti
• chapter: poglavlje
• achieved: ostvarila
• united: ujedinjeni
• witness: svjedok

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Weathering Art: Embracing Beauty Amidst Rainy Imperfections
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-03-23-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivan je stajao ispred glavnog ulaza Botaničkog vrta, promatrajući oblake kako se skupljaju na nebu.
En: Ivan stood in front of the main entrance of the Botaničkog vrta, watching clouds gather in the sky.

Hr: Bio je prvi dan studenog, Dan svih svetih, i osjećao je uzbuđenje pomiješano s tjeskobom.
En: It was the first day of November, All Saints' Day, and he felt excitement mixed with anxiety.

Hr: Njegova prva izložba na otvorenom.
En: His first outdoor exhibition.

Hr: Lana je stajala pored njega.
En: Lana stood beside him.

Hr: "Ne brini, bit će dobro", rekla je, iako je i sama bila zabrinuta zbog vremena.
En: "Don't worry, it will be fine," she said, although she was also concerned about the weather.

Hr: "Tvoja umjetnost će govoriti sama za sebe.
En: "Your art will speak for itself."

Hr: ""Znam", uzdahnuo je Ivan.
En: "I know," sighed Ivan.

Hr: "Ali ovo je rizik.
En: "But this is a risk.

Hr: Vrijeme je nepredvidivo.
En: The weather is unpredictable."

Hr: "Matej, kustos vrta, prilazio je s drugim krajem staze.
En: Matej, the curator of the garden, approached from the other end of the path.

Hr: "Ivan, sve je spremno", rekao je s osmijehom.
En: "Ivan, everything is ready," he said with a smile.

Hr: "Ali možda bismo trebali imati plan B, s obzirom na oblake.
En: "But maybe we should have a plan B, considering the clouds."

Hr: "Botanički vrt bio je prekrasno uređen.
En: The Botanički vrt was beautifully decorated.

Hr: Drveće je bacalo zlatne i crvene sjene, a Ivanove slike i skulpture bile su raspršene među živopisnim cvjetovima i lišćem.
En: Trees cast golden and red shadows, and Ivan's paintings and sculptures were scattered among the colorful flowers and leaves.

Hr: No, vjetar je počeo puhati jače, a kiša je prijetila da pokvari sve planove.
En: However, the wind began to blow stronger, and rain threatened to ruin all plans.

Hr: Ivan je gledao svoje djelo, nadajući se da će ljudi osjetiti snagu prirode koju je pokušao prenijeti.
En: Ivan looked at his work, hoping people would feel the power of nature he tried to convey.

Hr: Sudionici su se već okupili, a Ivan je znao da mora brzo djelovati.
En: Participants had already gathered, and Ivan knew he had to act quickly.

Hr: "Matej, možemo li koristiti one velike suncobrane iz kafića?
En: "Matej, can we use those big umbrellas from the cafe?"

Hr: " upitao je Ivan.
En: Ivan asked.

Hr: "Možda možemo zaštititi umjetnine.
En: "Maybe we can protect the artworks."

Hr: "Matej je kimnuo glavom.
En: Matej nodded.

Hr: "Da, možemo ih donijeti odmah.
En: "Yes, we can bring them right away."

Hr: "Ivan i Lana su zajedno s Matejem i nekoliko posjetitelja brzo krenuli u akciju.
En: Ivan and Lana, along with Matej and several visitors, quickly sprang into action.

Hr: Veliki suncobrani su postavljeni oko osjetljivih dijelova izložbe, dok su oblaci prijetili olujom.
En: Large umbrellas were set up around the sensitive parts of the exhibition, while the clouds threatened a storm.

Hr: Dok je kiša počela padati, posjetitelji su se zbijali pod suncobranima, gledajući umjetnost izbliza.
En: As the rain began to fall, visitors huddled under the umbrellas, viewing the art up close.

Hr: Neočekivana intimnost situacije otvorila je nove razgovore o umjetnosti, prirodi i prolaznosti života.
En: The unexpected intimacy of the situation sparked new conversations about art, nature, and the transience of life.

Hr: "Možda ovo i nije tako loše", promrmljala je Lana dok je proučavala jednu od Ivanovih slika.
En: "Maybe this isn't so bad after all," Lana murmured as she examined one of Ivan's paintings.

Hr: "Svi su tako povezani sada.
En: "Everyone is so connected now."

Hr: "Ivan je stajao sa strane, promatrajući ljude kako se okupljaju oko njegovih djela.
En: Ivan stood on the side, watching people gather around his works.

Hr: Srce mu je bilo ispunjeno toplinom.
En: His heart was filled with warmth.

Hr: Što je izložba kojem nikako nije savršena, bilo je upravo ono što je njegov rad činio posebnim - povezanost ljudi s prirodom i emocijama.
En: Although the exhibition wasn't perfect, it was precisely what made his work special - the connection of people with nature and emotions.

Hr: Kako su se oblaci polako razilazili, a kiša stajala, Ivan se osmjehnuo.
En: As the clouds slowly dispersed and the rain stopped, Ivan smiled.

Hr: Naučio je prihvatiti nesavršenosti.
En: He learned to embrace imperfections.

Hr: Njegova umjetnost nije bila samo o izložbi, već o ljudima koji su je živjeli.
En: His art wasn't just about the exhibition but about the people who lived it.

Hr: Tog dana, iako kišovitog, svi su u vrtu doživjeli ljepotu u njezinom najautentičnijem obliku.
En: That day, although rainy, everyone in the garden experienced beauty in its most authentic form.

Hr: A Ivan je znao da je postigao svoju metu - prenijeti prolaznu ljepotu prirode onima oko sebe.
En: And Ivan knew he had achieved his goal - to convey the fleeting beauty of nature to those around him.


Vocabulary Words:

• entrance: ulaz
• anxiety: tjeskoba
• exhibition: izložba
• curator: kustos
• decorated: uređen
• gather: okupljati
• convey: prenijeti
• participants: sudionici
• umbrellas: suncobrani
• threatened: prijetili
• intimacy: intimnost
• transience: prolaznost
• embrace: prihvatiti
• authentic: autentičan
• sculptures: skulpture
• scattered: raspršene
• sigh: uzdahnuti
• unpredictable: nepredvidivo
• risk: rizik
• conversations: razgovori
• connected: povezani
• fleeting: prolaznu
• experience: doživjeti
• imperfections: nesavršenosti
• sensitive: osjetljivih
• approached: prilazio
• sparked: otvorila
• huddled: zbijali
• emotions: emocije
• protection: zaštititi

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Allergies and Empathy: A Day in Zagreb's Museum Unfolded
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-02-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Luka je bio pun uzbuđenja.
En: Luka was full of excitement.

Hr: Dani su postali kraći, a Zagreb prekriven lišćem u narančastim i zlatnim tonovima.
En: The days had grown shorter, and Zagreb was covered with leaves in orange and golden hues.

Hr: Luka je dogovorio susret s Majom ispred Prirodoslovnog muzeja.
En: Luka arranged to meet Maja in front of the Natural History Museum.

Hr: Bio je to Dan svih svetih, i mnogi su se pripremali za obilazak groblja, no Luka i Maja odlučili su istražiti muzejske hodnike.
En: It was All Saints' Day, and many were preparing to visit the cemeteries, but Luka and Maja decided to explore the museum's hallways.

Hr: Kako su ušli, miris starih knjiga i drvenih podova ispunio je zrak.
En: As they entered, the scent of old books and wooden floors filled the air.

Hr: Visoke izložbe drevnih kostura dočekale su ih svojim tihim prisustvom.
En: Tall exhibits of ancient skeletons greeted them with their silent presence.

Hr: Luka je blistao dok je gledao fosile.
En: Luka beamed while looking at the fossils.

Hr: Njegova strast za dinosaurima jednostavno nije imala granice.
En: His passion for dinosaurs simply knew no bounds.

Hr: Maja je pratila, radoznala, ali malo odsutna.
En: Maja followed, curious but a bit distant.

Hr: Više ju je zanimalo slikarstvo nego kosturi.
En: She was more interested in painting than skeletons.

Hr: „Maja, pogledaj ovu kosti!
En: "Maja, look at this bone!

Hr: To je deo stegosaura,“ Luka je rekao entuzijastično.
En: It’s part of a stegosaurus," Luka said enthusiastically.

Hr: Maja se nasmiješila, pokušavala je razumijeti njegovu strast.
En: Maja smiled, trying to understand his passion.

Hr: Ali ubrzo nakon što su zakoračili dublje u muzej, Maja je počela kihati.
En: But soon after they stepped deeper into the museum, Maja began to sneeze.

Hr: Prvo tiho, pa sve glasnije.
En: First quietly, then louder and louder.

Hr: Kihanje je bilo praćeno crvenim očima i suzama.
En: The sneezing was accompanied by red eyes and tears.

Hr: „Mislim da me nešto muči,“ prozborila je Maja, pomalo zabrinuta.
En: "I think something's bothering me," Maja murmured, a bit worried.

Hr: Luka se naglo zaustavio.
En: Luka stopped abruptly.

Hr: Njegova želja da oduševi Majom zamijenila je briga.
En: His desire to impress Maja was replaced by concern.

Hr: Počeo je razmišljati što učiniti.
En: He began to think about what to do.

Hr: Nastaviti obilazak ili pomoći Maji?
En: Continue the tour or help Maja?

Hr: Kuća dinosaurusa možda je čekala, ali Maja osjećala nelagodu.
En: The house of dinosaurs might have been waiting, but Maja was uncomfortable.

Hr: Odjednom je Majino kihanje postajalo sve jače.
En: Suddenly Maja's sneezing got worse.

Hr: Luka je shvatio da ne može čekati.
En: Luka realized he couldn't wait.

Hr: Otišao je do najbližeg kustosa i objasnio situaciju.
En: He went to the nearest curator and explained the situation.

Hr: „Molim vas, trebamo pomoć.
En: "Please, we need help.

Hr: Prijateljica ima alergijsku reakciju.
En: My friend is having an allergic reaction."

Hr: “Osoblje muzeja brzo je reagirali.
En: The museum staff quickly responded.

Hr: Doveli su Maju na svjež zrak.
En: They brought Maja to fresh air.

Hr: Jedan od kustosa pružio joj je anti-alergijski lijek.
En: One of the curators provided her with anti-allergy medication.

Hr: Malo po malo, simptomi su se povukli.
En: Little by little, the symptoms subsided.

Hr: „Hvala ti, Luka,“ rekla je Maja, sada osjećajući se bolje.
En: "Thank you, Luka," Maja said, now feeling better.

Hr: Nježno je pogledala Luku, cijeneći njegovu pažnju i brigu.
En: She looked at Luka gently, appreciating his attention and care.

Hr: Luka je shvatio da je ovo iskustvo izgradilo nešto novo između njih.
En: Luka realized that this experience had built something new between them.

Hr: Više od želje da je impresionira, bila je važna briga i empatija.
En: More than the desire to impress her, it was the care and empathy that were important.

Hr: Shvatio je da je njihovo prijateljstvo značilo biti prisutan kad je potrebno.
En: He understood that their friendship meant being present when needed.

Hr: Muzej je ostao u pozadini, njegova povijest vječna i strpljiva.
En: The museum remained in the background, its history eternal and patient.

Hr: Luka i Maja zaključili su da će se vratiti jednog dana, kada će zajedno uživati u fosilima i umjetnosti bez alergija.
En: Luka and Maja concluded that they would return one day, when they could enjoy the fossils and art together without allergies.

Hr: Dok su hodali van, lišće je šuštalo pod njihovim nogama.
En: As they walked outside, leaves rustled under their feet.

Hr: Jesenski hladnjak nježno ih je obgrlio, donoseći novi osjećaj razumijevanja i povezanosti.
En: The autumn chill gently embraced them, bringing a new sense of understanding and connection.

Hr: Bio je to savršen završetak jednog neobičnog dana u muzeju.
En: It was the perfect end to an unusual day at the museum.


Vocabulary Words:

• excitement: uzbuđenje
• shorter: kraći
• hues: tonovi
• explore: istražiti
• hallways: hodnike
• scent: miris
• exhibits: izložbe
• skeletons: kostura
• fossils: fosile
• passion: strast
• stegosaurus: stegosaura
• enthusiastically: entuzijastično
• sneeze: kihati
• accompanied: praćeno
• murmured: prozborila
• abruptly: naglo
• desire: želja
• concern: briga
• curator: kustosa
• allergic: alergijsku
• reaction: reakciju
• medication: lijek
• symptoms: simptomi
• subsided: povukli
• attention: pažnju
• care: brigu
• friendship: prijateljstvo
• presence: prisustvo
• eternal: vječna
• connection: povezanosti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Autumn Harmony: A Chance Encounter in Maksimir Park
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-01-22-34-03-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: U zagrebačkom parku Maksimir, lišće je plesalo na vjetru, prekrivajući staze zlatnim slojem.
En: In the Zagreb park Maksimir, leaves danced in the wind, covering the paths with a golden layer.

Hr: Tihana je hodala polako, ponekad zastajkujući kako bi udahnula miris jeseni.
En: Tihana walked slowly, occasionally pausing to breathe in the scent of autumn.

Hr: Nosila je cvijeće, bijeli krizantemi za njezinu pokojnu baku.
En: She carried flowers, white chrysanthemums for her late grandmother.

Hr: Tog popodneva tražila je mir među drvećem, nadajući se da će u tišini pronaći utjehu.
En: That afternoon, she sought peace among the trees, hoping to find solace in the silence.

Hr: Na klupi uz jezero sjedio je Ivica.
En: On a bench by the lake sat Ivica.

Hr: Njegov skicirni blok ležao je otvoren na koljenima.
En: His sketchpad lay open on his knees.

Hr: Crtao je krošnje stabala, pokušavajući uhvatiti čaroliju boja.
En: He was drawing the treetops, trying to capture the magic of the colors.

Hr: Svaki dan je dolazio ovdje, tražeći inspiraciju za svoje crteže.
En: Every day, he came here seeking inspiration for his drawings.

Hr: Ali danas, nešto ga je nagnalo da digne pogled s papira.
En: But today, something compelled him to look up from the paper.

Hr: Primijetio je Tihanu kako prilazi, umorna, ali odlučna.
En: He noticed Tihana approaching, tired but determined.

Hr: Tihana se spustila na kraj klupe.
En: Tihana sat down at the end of the bench.

Hr: Osjetila je Ivicine oči, ali bila je nesigurna kako započeti razgovor.
En: She felt Ivica's eyes but was unsure how to start a conversation.

Hr: Ipak, Ivica je osjetio potrebu da govori.
En: Nevertheless, Ivica felt the need to speak.

Hr: "Predivan dan za šetnju, zar ne?
En: "A beautiful day for a walk, isn't it?"

Hr: " rekao je nasmiješeno, nadajući se da će se Tihana osjećati dobrodošlom.
En: he said with a smile, hoping to make Tihana feel welcome.

Hr: Tihana se okrenula prema njemu i osmijeh se pojavio na njezinom licu.
En: Tihana turned to him, and a smile appeared on her face.

Hr: "Da, zaista je lijepo.
En: "Yes, it really is lovely.

Hr: Došla sam se malo opustiti.
En: I came to relax a bit."

Hr: "Oni su počeli razmjenjivati priče, naizmjenično otkrivajući djeliće svojih života.
En: They began exchanging stories, alternately revealing pieces of their lives.

Hr: Tihana mu je pričala o svojoj baki, o ljubavi i miru kojeg je uvijek pronalazila uz nju.
En: Tihana told him about her grandmother, the love and peace she always found with her.

Hr: Ivica joj je govorio o svojoj strasti za umjetnost i potrazi za istinskim osjećajima u ljudima koje susreće.
En: Ivica spoke about his passion for art and his search for true emotions in the people he meets.

Hr: Dok je sunce polako zalazilo, osjećali su se kao da se znaju odavno.
En: As the sun slowly set, they felt as if they had known each other for a long time.

Hr: Ivica je Tihani poklonio crtež stabala, na kojem je nježno osmijeh otkrivao mir i ljepotu koje je uočio u njoj.
En: Ivica gave Tihana a drawing of the trees, with a gentle smile revealing the peace and beauty he noticed in her.

Hr: "Možemo li se opet naći?
En: "Can we meet again?"

Hr: " upitao je, nadajući se da je stvorio nešto značajno.
En: he asked, hoping he had created something significant.

Hr: Tihana je kimnula, radosna zbog novog prijateljstva koje je iznenada procvjetalo.
En: Tihana nodded, joyful for the new friendship that had suddenly blossomed.

Hr: "Naravno, voljela bih.
En: "Of course, I'd love to."

Hr: " Otišla je iz parka s više nade u svom srcu nego kad je stigla.
En: She left the park with more hope in her heart than when she arrived.

Hr: Njihovi susreti postali su sve češći.
En: Their meetings became more frequent.

Hr: S vremenom, njihovo prijateljstvo je procvjetalo u nešto dublje.
En: Over time, their friendship blossomed into something deeper.

Hr: Tihana je polako izlazila iz svoje tuge, a Ivica je pronašao novi elan i inspiraciju u njezinoj blizini.
En: Tihana slowly emerged from her sadness, and Ivica found new zeal and inspiration in her presence.

Hr: U prekrasnom, zlatnom Maksimiru, dok su se mijenjali godišnji dobici, promijenili su se i životi Tihane i Ivice.
En: In the beautiful, golden Maksimir, as the seasons changed, so too did the lives of Tihana and Ivica.

Hr: Njihovo partnerstvo se pretvorilo u ljubav koju je hranila i inspirirala ljepota svijeta oko njih.
En: Their partnership turned into a love nourished and inspired by the beauty of the world around them.


Vocabulary Words:

• danced: plesalo
• occasionally: ponekad
• scent: miris
• solace: utjeha
• sketchpad: skicirni blok
• treetops: krošnje stabala
• capture: uhvatiti
• compelled: nagnalo
• tired: umorna
• determined: odlučna
• conversation: razgovor
• revealing: otkrivajući
• passion: strast
• emotions: osjećaji
• search: potrazi
• set: zalazilo
• gifted: poklonio
• gentle: nježno
• significant: značajno
• blossomed: procvjetalo
• joyful: radosna
• friendship: prijateljstvo
• hope: nada
• frequent: češći
• emerged: izlazila
• sadness: tuga
• zeal: elan
• season: godišnji dobici
• partnership: partnerstvo
• nourished: hranila

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Friendship in the Hunt for the Perfect Pumpkin
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-10-31-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Zrake sunca probijale su se kroz krošnje drveća u Maksimiru, bacajući zlato na vlažne staze.
En: The rays of the sun pierced through the tree canopies in Maksimir, casting gold over the damp paths.

Hr: Tri prijatelja, Ivana, Marko i Ante, hodali su kroz šumu.
En: Three friends, Ivana, Marko, and Ante, walked through the forest.

Hr: Ivana je bila uzbuđena.
En: Ivana was excited.

Hr: Halloween je kucao na vrata, a ona je željela nezaboravnu proslavu.
En: Halloween was just around the corner, and she wanted an unforgettable celebration.

Hr: "Ivana, jesi li sigurna da ćemo naći savršenu bundevu ovdje?
En: "Ivana, are you sure we'll find the perfect pumpkin here?"

Hr: " upita Marko, gledajući oblake koji su se nagomilavali.
En: asked Marko, looking at the clouds gathering above.

Hr: "Moramo probati," reče Ivana, njene oči sijale.
En: "We have to try," Ivana replied, her eyes shining.

Hr: "Nigdje nije bolje nego u Maksimiru.
En: "There's nowhere better than Maksimir."

Hr: "Ante ih je pratio, korak po korak, uživajući u padu lišća.
En: Ante followed them, step by step, enjoying the fall of leaves.

Hr: "Ne žurimo," rekao je.
En: "Let's not rush," he said.

Hr: "Vani je lijepo.
En: "It's nice outside."

Hr: "Dok su hodali, kiša je počela padati, isprva lagano, pa jače.
En: As they walked, the rain began to fall, first lightly, then more heavily.

Hr: Staze su postajale skliske, a bundeve su bile rijetke.
En: The paths became slippery, and pumpkins were scarce.

Hr: "Možda se trebamo vratiti," reče Marko, zabrinut zbog kiše.
En: "Maybe we should head back," Marko said, worried about the rain.

Hr: Ali Ivana je bila odlučna.
En: But Ivana was determined.

Hr: "Samo još malo," nagovara ga.
En: "Just a little further," she persuaded him.

Hr: "Vjerujem da ćemo je naći.
En: "I believe we'll find it."

Hr: "U tom trenutku oblačno nebo se raščistilo i pronašli su se na malenom proplanku.
En: At that moment, the cloudy sky cleared, and they found themselves in a small clearing.

Hr: Tamo, skrivene iza gustog grmlja, bile su bundeve.
En: There, hidden behind thick bushes, were the pumpkins.

Hr: Velike, narančaste i netaknute.
En: Large, orange, and untouched.

Hr: "Ivana, uspjeli smo!
En: "Ivana, we did it!"

Hr: " uskliknu Ante, smijući se sa radošću.
En: Ante exclaimed, laughing with joy.

Hr: Uzele su jednu veliku bundevu, a ostale su posložili ispred sebe.
En: They took one large pumpkin, and the rest they arranged in front of them.

Hr: Kiša se vratila, no njih troje su sagradili mali zaklon od granja.
En: The rain returned, but the three of them built a small shelter from branches.

Hr: Sjedili su zajedno, smijući se i pričajući.
En: They sat together, laughing and talking.

Hr: Ivana je gledala svoje prijatelje i shvatila nešto važno.
En: Ivana looked at her friends and realized something important.

Hr: "Zahvalna sam što ste uz mene," rekla je.
En: "I'm grateful that you're with me," she said.

Hr: "S bundeva ili bez nje, vi ste ono što Halloween čini posebnim.
En: "With or without pumpkins, you're what makes Halloween special."

Hr: "Marko se složio.
En: Marko agreed.

Hr: "Ne moramo naći rješenje za sve odjednom.
En: "We don't have to find a solution to everything all at once.

Hr: Bitno je biti ovdje, zajedno.
En: The important thing is being here, together."

Hr: "Dok se kiša smirivala, prijatelji su slavili pobjedu, ne samo zbog bundeve, već zbog prijateljstva koje ih je povezivalo.
En: As the rain calmed down, the friends celebrated their victory, not just for the pumpkin, but for the friendship that united them.

Hr: Šuma je ponovno oživjela oko njih, ispunjena smijehom i obećanjem lijepog Halloween-a pred njima.
En: The forest came alive once more around them, filled with laughter and the promise of a wonderful Halloween ahead.

Hr: Ivana je znala da će ovo biti nezaboravan dan, ne zbog savršene bundeve, već zbog savršenih prijateljstava.
En: Ivana knew this would be an unforgettable day, not because of the perfect pumpkin, but because of the perfect friendships.

Hr: Dug je bio put do savršenstva, ali prijatno je bilo shvatiti da savršenstvo leži u trenucima koje provodimo s voljenima.
En: The path to perfection was long, but it was lovely to realize that perfection lies in the moments we spend with loved ones.


Vocabulary Words:

• rays: zrake
• pierced: probijale
• canopies: krošnje
• damp: vlažne
• unforgettable: nezaboravnu
• gathering: nagomilavali
• persuaded: nagovara
• scarce: rijetke
• cleared: raščistilo
• clearing: proplanku
• hidden: skrivene
• bushes: grmlja
• untouched: netaknute
• exclaimed: uskliknu
• large: velike
• arranged: posložili
• shelter: zaklon
• branches: granja
• realized: shvatila
• grateful: zahvalna
• perfect: savršene
• celebrated: slavili
• united: povezivalo
• laughter: smijehom
• promise: obećanje
• ahead: pred
• liés: leži
• moments: trenucima
• long: dug
• lovely: prijatno

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Squirrel Shenanigans: Laughter and Camaraderie in Autumn
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-10-30-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je stajala na pragu svoje kuće, pogledu duboko utonulog u šume koje su okruživale selo.
En: Ivana stood on the threshold of her house, her gaze deeply immersed in the woods surrounding the village.

Hr: Lišće je nježno padalo, stvarajući šaren tepih na tlu.
En: The leaves gently fell, creating a colorful carpet on the ground.

Hr: Bližio se Dan Svih Svetih, i Ivana je željela da njezino dvorište bude savršeno.
En: All Saints' Day was approaching, and Ivana wanted her yard to be perfect.

Hr: Ona je bila poznata po svom urednom vrtu, i nadala se da će susjedi primijetiti njezin trud.
En: She was known for her tidy garden and hoped the neighbors would notice her effort.

Hr: Petar, njezin susjed i prijatelj od djetinjstva, upravo je dolazio.
En: Petar, her neighbor and childhood friend, was just coming over.

Hr: On je bio opušten, uvijek sklon šalama.
En: He was relaxed, always inclined to joke.

Hr: S njim je bio Luka, njegov mlađi rođak, poznat po nestašlucima i znatiželji.
En: With him was Luka, his younger cousin, known for his mischief and curiosity.

Hr: „Ivana, sve je spremno za zimu?
En: "Ivana, is everything ready for winter?"

Hr: “ upitao je Petar, s osmijehom na licu.
En: asked Petar, with a smile on his face.

Hr: „Skoro,“ odgovorila je Ivana, brižno gledajući nered od lišća.
En: "Almost," Ivana replied, looking caringly at the mess of leaves.

Hr: „Ali vjeverice mi otežavaju posao.
En: "But the squirrels are making my job harder.

Hr: Kradu mi alat i svugdje zakopavaju lješnjake!
En: They're stealing my tools and burying hazelnuts everywhere!"

Hr: “Petar se nasmijao.
En: Petar laughed.

Hr: „Možda samo žele pomoći.
En: "Maybe they just want to help.

Hr: Ili prirediti zabavu!
En: Or throw a party!"

Hr: “„Nije smiješno,“ progunđa Ivana, ali sa smiješkom.
En: "It's not funny," Ivana grumbled, but with a smile.

Hr: Zatim se okrenula prema Luki.
En: Then she turned to Luka.

Hr: „Luka, hoćeš mi pomoći?
En: "Luka, will you help me?

Hr: Tvoja energija bi mi mogla dobro doći.
En: Your energy might come in handy."

Hr: “Luka je živahno kimnuo.
En: Luka nodded energetically.

Hr: „Naravno, Ivana!
En: "Of course, Ivana!

Hr: Možemo ih prevariti!
En: We can outsmart them!"

Hr: “Tako su skovali plan.
En: Thus, they devised a plan.

Hr: Dok je Ivana pazila na vrt, Luka je montirao mali stražarski toranj, a Petar, iako uz smijeh i šalu, pomagao je koliko je mogao.
En: While Ivana tended to the garden, Luka set up a small watchtower, and Petar, despite the laughter and jokes, helped as much as he could.

Hr: Nedaleko, vjeverice su ih promatrale, spremne na svoje zagonetne manevre.
En: Nearby, the squirrels watched them, ready for their enigmatic maneuvers.

Hr: Ubrzo, plan je stupio na snagu.
En: Soon, the plan was put into action.

Hr: Luka je razmjestio lažne klopke, a Ivana se posvetila grabljanju i skupljanju lišća.
En: Luka set up fake traps, and Ivana focused on raking and collecting leaves.

Hr: Petar je, s sjekirom u ruci, pazio na svaku naizgled mirnu vjevericu.
En: Petar, with an axe in hand, kept an eye on every seemingly calm squirrel.

Hr: „Pazi!
En: "Watch out!"

Hr: “ uzviknuo je Luka kad je ugledao jednu vjevericu kako se približava Petaru.
En: shouted Luka when he spotted a squirrel approaching Petar.

Hr: U sljedeći trenutak, vjeverica je skočila na njega i ukrala mu kapu!
En: In the next moment, the squirrel jumped on him and stole his hat!

Hr: „Ajme, da nisi!
En: "Oh no, you didn't!"

Hr: “ viknuo je Petar, jureći za malenim kradljivcem.
En: yelled Petar, chasing after the little thief.

Hr: Tijekom ove komične potjere, dogodila se prava čarolija.
En: During this comical chase, a true magic happened.

Hr: Smijući se, svi troje su zajedničkim snagama završili sve poslove.
En: Laughing, all three of them finished all the work together.

Hr: Nered od lišća bio je savršeno posložen, a alate su uspjeli vratiti na sigurno.
En: The mess of leaves was perfectly arranged, and they managed to secure the tools.

Hr: Dok su sjedili kraj vatre, Ivana je shvatila koliko je život opušteniji s malo smijeha.
En: As they sat by the fire, Ivana realized how much more relaxed life is with a little laughter.

Hr: Petar je bio zadovoljan jer je konačno malo pomogao, a Luka je shvatio kako je lijepo biti dio tima.
En: Petar was satisfied because he finally helped a bit, and Luka realized how nice it is to be part of a team.

Hr: „Možda su vjeverice zapravo heroji,“ našalio se Petar zadnjim zrakom sunca, promatrajući kako se vesela družina opušta.
En: "Maybe the squirrels are actually the heroes," joked Petar with the last rays of the sun, watching as the cheerful group relaxed.

Hr: Dvorište je bilo spremno, a duh zajedništva učinio je sve boljim nego savršeno.
En: The yard was ready, and the spirit of togetherness made everything better than perfect.


Vocabulary Words:

• threshold: prag
• gaze: pogled
• immersed: utonulog
• surrounding: okruživale
• carpet: tepih
• approaching: bližio se
• tidy: urednom
• inclined: sklon
• mischief: nestašlucima
• curiosity: znatiželji
• caringly: brižno
• stealing: kradu
• burying: zakopavaju
• mumbled: progunđa
• energy: energija
• set up: montirao
• watchtower: stražarski toranj
• enigma: zagonetne
• maneuvers: manevre
• fake: lažne
• traps: klopke
• seemingly: naizgled
• barely: jedva
• chasing: jureći
• thief: kradljivcem
• comical: komične
• magic: čarolija
• relaxed: opušteniji
• team: tima
• togetherness: zajedništva

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Autumn Showers, Creative Powers: A Café Collaboration
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-10-29-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ugodna jesenja kiša nježno je bubnjala po prozoru kafića "Bistro Kava".
En: A pleasant autumn rain gently drummed against the window of the café, "Bistro Kava".

Hr: Nina i Luka sjedili su za stolom blizu prozora, promatrajući kako crvene i zlatne lišće plešu na vjetru izvan velikih stakala.
En: Nina and Luka sat at a table near the window, watching the red and golden leaves dance in the wind outside the large panes.

Hr: Kafić je bio pun ljudi, ugodna buka ispunjavala je prostor, a miris svježe kave stvarao je topli obruč oko njih.
En: The café was full of people, a cozy noise filled the space, and the smell of fresh coffee created a warm embrace around them.

Hr: Nina je nosila smeđu vunenu jaknu i u ruci držala šalicu cappuccina.
En: Nina wore a brown wool jacket and held a cup of cappuccino in her hand.

Hr: Pogledala je prema Luki, koji je ispijao svoju kavu s opuštenim osmijehom.
En: She looked at Luka, who was sipping his coffee with a relaxed smile.

Hr: On je bio njihov talentirani grafički dizajner.
En: He was their talented graphic designer.

Hr: Iako je poznat po svježim idejama, ponekad je izbjegavao dodatne obaveze zbog nesigurnosti.
En: Although known for his fresh ideas, he sometimes avoided extra commitments due to insecurity.

Hr: "Moram ti nešto reći, Luka," počela je Nina, osjećajući nalet nervoze.
En: "I have to tell you something, Luka," Nina began, feeling a rush of nervousness.

Hr: "Radim na jednom projektu već neko vrijeme.
En: "I've been working on a project for a while.

Hr: Mislim da bi mogao biti veliki uspjeh za naš tim, ali trebala bih tvoju pomoć.
En: I think it could be a big success for our team, but I need your help."

Hr: "Luka je podignuo obrve, pokazujući iznenađenje.
En: Luka raised his eyebrows, showing surprise.

Hr: "Reci mi više," kazao je, potaknuvši je da nastavi.
En: "Tell me more," he said, encouraging her to continue.

Hr: Nina je duboko udahnula i iz ruksaka izvukla bilježnicu prepunu bilješki i skica.
En: Nina took a deep breath and pulled out a notebook full of notes and sketches from her backpack.

Hr: "Ovo je kampanja koja bi mogla privući novu publiku.
En: "This is a campaign that could attract a new audience.

Hr: No, potrebni su mi tvoji dizajnerski talenti da ideju pretvorimo u stvarnost.
En: But I need your design talents to turn the idea into reality."

Hr: "Luka je pažljivo proučavao Ninin koncept, povremeno klimajući glavom.
En: Luka carefully studied Nina's concept, nodding occasionally.

Hr: Vidio je potencijal, ali još uvijek je osjećao sumnju u sebe.
En: He saw the potential, but he still felt self-doubt.

Hr: "Ne znam, Nina.
En: "I don't know, Nina.

Hr: Imam mnogo posla.
En: I have a lot of work.

Hr: A što ako ne bude dovoljno dobro?
En: And what if it's not good enough?"

Hr: "Nina je pogledala Luku s iskrenošću.
En: Nina looked at Luka with sincerity.

Hr: "Vjerujem u tebe, Luka.
En: "I believe in you, Luka.

Hr: I vjerujem u ovu ideju.
En: And I believe in this idea.

Hr: Zajedno možemo uspjeti.
En: Together we can succeed."

Hr: "U tišini kafića, dok su vani lišće neumoljivo padalo, Luka je razmislio o njenim riječima.
En: In the silence of the café, while the leaves fell relentlessly outside, Luka thought about her words.

Hr: Osjetio je kako se strah polako povlači pred Nininim entuzijazmom.
En: He felt fear slowly retreat in the face of Nina's enthusiasm.

Hr: "Dobro, u redu," rekao je konačno.
En: "Okay, fine," he finally said.

Hr: "Idem s tobom.
En: "I'll go with you.

Hr: Zajedno ćemo to izvesti.
En: We'll do it together."

Hr: "Dani su prolazili, a njihova suradnja cvjetala je poput najljepše jeseni.
En: Days passed, and their collaboration blossomed like the most beautiful autumn.

Hr: Radili su naporno, izmjenjujući ideje i kreirajući materijale koji su oduševljavali.
En: They worked hard, exchanging ideas and creating materials that amazed.

Hr: Konačno, došao je dan prezentacije pred šefom.
En: Finally, the day of the presentation before the boss came.

Hr: Nervozni i uzbuđeni, pokazali su svoju kampanju.
En: Nervous and excited, they showcased their campaign.

Hr: Ninin glas bio je samouvjeren, a Luka je s ponosom predstavio svoje dizajne.
En: Nina's voice was confident, and Luka proudly presented his designs.

Hr: Dok su obraćali pozornost na reakciju šefa, oboje su shvatili da su postigli uspjeh.
En: As they paid attention to the boss's reaction, they both realized they had achieved success.

Hr: Šef je bio impresioniran.
En: The boss was impressed.

Hr: Nina je dobila promociju, a Luka je, prvi put nakon dugo vremena, osjećao da vrijedi.
En: Nina got a promotion, and for the first time in a long time, Luka felt like he mattered.

Hr: Kasnije, sjedili su opet u "Bistro Kava", smijući se i slaveći.
En: Later, they sat again in "Bistro Kava", laughing and celebrating.

Hr: Kroz prozor, sunčeva svjetlost obasjavala je kapi kiše na staklu, čineći ih poput dragulja.
En: Through the window, sunlight illuminated the raindrops on the glass, making them look like jewels.

Hr: Nina je osjetila kako je konačno izašla iz sjene svoje nesigurnosti, a Luka je prepoznao moć suradnje i vlastitog talenta.
En: Nina felt she finally emerged from the shadow of her insecurity, and Luka recognized the power of collaboration and his own talent.

Hr: Zajedno su osjetili da su, usprkos sumnjama, pronašli novo povjerenje jedno u drugo i u sebe.
En: Together, they felt that despite doubts, they found a new confidence in each other and in themselves.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesenja
• drummed: bubnjala
• panes: stakala
• cozy: ugodna
• embrace: obruč
• wool: vunena
• commitments: obaveze
• nervousness: nervoze
• sketches: skica
• audience: publiku
• concept: koncept
• sincerity: iskrenošću
• retreat: povlači
• enthusiasm: entuzijazmom
• collaboration: suradnja
• blossomed: cvjetala
• showcased: pokazali
• promotion: promociju
• illuminated: obasjavala
• jewels: dragulja
• emerged: izašla
• shadow: sjene
• recognized: prepoznao
• confidence: povjerenje
• commitments: obaveze
• potential: potencijal
• designer: dizajner
• campaign: kampanja
• excited: uzbuđeni
• reality: stvarnost