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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Shared Dreams: A Journey to Self-Discovery at Aquarium
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Dani su postajali kraći, a jesenje lišće prekrivalo je šetnicu prema velikom akvariju na jadranskoj obali.
En: The days were getting shorter, and the autumn leaves covered the walkway leading to the large aquarium on the jadranska coast.

Hr: Nina i Milan putovali su iz Zagreba cijeli dan.
En: Nina and Milan traveled from Zagreb all day long.

Hr: Uzbuđenje ih je tjeralo naprijed, unatoč hladnom vjetru koji je puhao.
En: Excitement pushed them forward despite the cold wind blowing.

Hr: Akvarij je bio poznat po šarenim ribama i rijetkim morskim vrstama.
En: The aquarium was famous for its colorful fish and rare marine species.

Hr: Nina, studentica morske biologije, bila je puna dvojbi.
En: Nina, a marine biology student, was full of doubts.

Hr: Imala je zadatak napisati diplomski rad o morskim ekosistemima, ali često se pitala zna li dovoljno.
En: She had the task of writing a thesis on marine ecosystems, but she often wondered if she knew enough.

Hr: Milan je, s druge strane, fotografski entuzijast.
En: Milan, on the other hand, was a photography enthusiast.

Hr: Njegov plan bio je snimiti savršenu fotografiju za svoju prvu izložbu.
En: His plan was to capture the perfect photo for his first exhibition.

Hr: Ali u sebi je osjećao pritisak da nije dovoljno dobar.
En: But internally, he felt the pressure of not being good enough.

Hr: Kada su stigli, vrata akvarija bila su već otvorena.
En: When they arrived, the aquarium doors were already open.

Hr: Unutra, prostor je bio prostran i osvijetljen plavičastim svjetlom iz ogromnih spremnika.
En: Inside, the space was vast and illuminated by bluish light from the enormous tanks.

Hr: Zvuk mjehurića i škljocanje fotoaparata ispunjavali su zrak.
En: The sound of bubbles and camera clicks filled the air.

Hr: Posjetitelji, odrasli i djeca podjednako, promatrali su kroz staklene zidove.
En: Visitors, adults and children alike, observed through the glass walls.

Hr: Nina se zaustavila ispred velikog spremnika s ribama škarpinama.
En: Nina stopped in front of a large tank with scorpionfish.

Hr: "Pogledaj, Milan," rekla je, "njihove bodlje kriju otrov.
En: "Look, Milan," she said, "their spines hide venom."

Hr: " No dok je govorila, njen glas je drhtao, što ju je iznenadilo.
En: But as she spoke, her voice trembled, which surprised her.

Hr: Ubrzo se pridružio i stručnjak za morsku biologiju koji je gostovao tog dana.
En: Soon, a marine biology expert who was a guest that day joined them.

Hr: Ljubazno joj je ponudio savjete.
En: He kindly offered her advice.

Hr: Nina je iskoristila priliku da postavi pitanja, a njegov entuzijazam pomogao joj je da se opusti i više vjeruje u vlastito znanje.
En: Nina took the opportunity to ask questions, and his enthusiasm helped her relax and trust her own knowledge more.

Hr: Milan je u međuvremenu imao problema.
En: Meanwhile, Milan had trouble.

Hr: Njegov fotoaparat, netom kupljen, prestao je raditi.
En: His camera, just recently purchased, stopped working.

Hr: Panika ga je obuzela.
En: Panic overcame him.

Hr: Uočio je drugog posjetitelja sa sličnim fotoaparatom.
En: He noticed another visitor with a similar camera.

Hr: Sramežljivo je prišao i upitao bi li mogao koristiti njihov rezervni ako imaju.
En: Shyly, he approached and asked if he could use their spare if they had one.

Hr: Nina i Milan ponovno su se našli pred glavnim spremnikom.
En: Nina and Milan found themselves again in front of the main tank.

Hr: Nini su oživjele oči dok je opisivala morski svijet Millanu kroz svoj objektiv riječi.
En: Nina's eyes lit up as she described the marine world to Milan through her lens of words.

Hr: Njene riječi preobrazile su sve pred njim.
En: Her words transformed everything in front of him.

Hr: Milan se fokusirao na trenutak u kojem sjena velike morske kornjače prelazi preko koraljnog grebena.
En: Milan focused on the moment when the shadow of a large sea turtle crossed over the coral reef.

Hr: Klik!
En: Click!

Hr: Nova kamera uhvatila je trenutak.
En: The new camera captured the moment.

Hr: Milan je uspio snimiti sliku koja mu se činila savršenom.
En: Milan managed to take a picture that seemed perfect to him.

Hr: Zajedno su prošli kroz dan na akvariju, svaki put jačajući jedan drugoga.
En: Together, they spent the day at the aquarium, each time strengthening one another.

Hr: Nina je shvatila koliko zna i koliko može postići.
En: Nina realized how much she knew and how much she could accomplish.

Hr: A Milan, noseći impresionirajuću fotografiju dana, osjećao je obnovljenu vjeru u svoje sposobnosti.
En: And Milan, carrying the impressive photo of the day, felt renewed faith in his abilities.

Hr: Kad su napustili akvarij, nebo je već počelo tamniti.
En: When they left the aquarium, the sky had already begun to darken.

Hr: Hodali su polako prema autobusnoj stanici, razgovarajući o svojoj avanturi.
En: They walked slowly toward the bus station, talking about their adventure.

Hr: Nina je bila spremna suočiti se s izazovima diplome, a Milan nije mogao dočekati da pokaže svoju sliku na svojoj prvoj izložbi.
En: Nina was ready to face the challenges of her thesis, and Milan couldn't wait to show his picture at his first exhibition.

Hr: S večernjim povjetarcem u leđima, nosili su sa sobom više od onoga što su očekivali pronaći — novu razinu sigurnosti i vjeru u ono što im budućnost može donijeti.
En: With the evening breeze at their backs, they carried more with them than they expected to find—a new level of confidence and faith in what the future might bring.


Vocabulary Words:

• walkway: šetnica
• coast: obali
• excitement: uzbuđenje
• rare: rijetkim
• species: vrstama
• doubts: dvojbi
• thesis: diplomski rad
• ecosystems: ekosistemima
• enthusiast: entuzijast
• exhibition: izložba
• enormous: ogromnih
• bubbles: mjehurića
• observed: promatrali
• scorpionfish: ribe škarpine
• spines: bodlje
• venom: otrov
• trembled: drhtao
• expert: stručnjak
• opportunity: priliku
• enthusiasm: entuzijazam
• recently: netom
• panic: panika
• noticed: uočio
• approached: prišao
• shyly: sramežljivo
• main: glavnim
• shadow: sjena
• reef: grebena
• captured: uhvatila
• accomplish: postići

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unlocking Secrets: Ivana's Aromatic Discovery
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je radila svoju večernju smjenu u pržionici kave smještenoj u srcu Zagreba.
En: Ivana was working her evening shift at the coffee roastery located in the heart of Zagreb.

Hr: Jesenje lišće padalo je ispred prozora, stvarajući šuštavu melodiju.
En: Autumn leaves were falling outside the window, creating a rustling melody.

Hr: Pržionica je bila toplo mjesto uređeno drvnim policama prepunima sitnica vezanih uz kavu.
En: The roastery was a warm place, decorated with wooden shelves filled with coffee-related trinkets.

Hr: U kutu se nalazila mala pozornica, spremna za nastupe uživo.
En: In the corner, there was a small stage, ready for live performances.

Hr: Ivana je bila znatiželjna baristica, uvijek željna naučiti više o tehnikama prženja.
En: Ivana was a curious barista, always eager to learn more about roasting techniques.

Hr: Tog je dana primijetila nešto neobično.
En: That day, she noticed something unusual.

Hr: Tijekom rada, u zraku pržionice osjetio se čudan, ali privlačan miris.
En: During her work, a strange yet appealing aroma lingered in the air of the roastery.

Hr: Miris je bio suptilan, pojavljivao se i nestajao bez upozorenja.
En: The scent was subtle, appearing and disappearing without warning.

Hr: Ivana je odlučila saznati odakle dolazi.
En: Ivana decided to find out where it was coming from.

Hr: "Marko", upitala je Ivana, obraćajući se vlasniku pržionice.
En: "Marko," Ivana asked, addressing the owner of the roastery.

Hr: Marko je bio tajanstven tip.
En: Marko was a mysterious type.

Hr: Rijetko je otkrivao svoje planove.
En: He rarely revealed his plans.

Hr: "Osjećaš li ovaj miris?"
En: "Do you smell that aroma?"

Hr: Marko se nasmiješio na način koji ništa nije otkrivao.
En: Marko smiled in a way that gave nothing away.

Hr: "Možda je to samo neka nova sorta kave", rekao je kratko, izbjegavajući detalje.
En: "Maybe it's just some new coffee variety," he said briefly, avoiding details.

Hr: Jelena, redovna mušterija i jazz pjevačica koja je često zabavljala goste svojim nastupima, također je bila tu.
En: Jelena, a regular customer and jazz singer who often entertained guests with her performances, was also there.

Hr: Izgledala je kao da je posebno zainteresirana za Ivankinu istragu.
En: She seemed particularly interested in Ivana's investigation.

Hr: "Taj miris je poseban, zar ne?" rekla je Jelena, zagonetno.
En: "That aroma is special, isn't it?" said Jelena, enigmatically.

Hr: Ivana nije bila zadovoljna neodređenim odgovorima.
En: Ivana wasn't satisfied with the vague answers.

Hr: Znatiželja joj nije dala mira.
En: Her curiosity wouldn't let her rest.

Hr: Odlučila je ostati nakon smjene kako bi istražila podrijetlo mirisa.
En: She decided to stay after her shift to investigate the source of the aroma.

Hr: Bez obzira na Markova nejasna upozorenja, nije mogla odustati.
En: Despite Marko's unclear warnings, she couldn't give up.

Hr: Kada se pržionica ispraznila, Ivana je počela istraživati.
En: When the roastery emptied out, Ivana began exploring.

Hr: Otvorila je vrata male ostave.
En: She opened the door to a small storeroom.

Hr: Bio je to mrak, ali miris je bio snažniji.
En: It was dark, but the aroma was stronger.

Hr: Dotaknula je nešto čudno iza polica.
En: She touched something strange behind the shelves.

Hr: Bio je to tajni odjeljak.
En: It was a secret compartment.

Hr: S uzbuđenjem, Ivana je otkrila da su unutra egzotična zrna kave iz različitih dijelova svijeta.
En: With excitement, Ivana discovered exotic coffee beans from different parts of the world inside.

Hr: Svako zrno imalo je svoju priču, a miris je dolazio od jednog posebnog zrna.
En: Each bean had its own story, and the aroma was coming from one special bean.

Hr: Bilo je jasno da Marko eksperimentira s tim zrnima za posebnu mješavinu.
En: It was clear that Marko was experimenting with these beans for a special blend.

Hr: Kada je Marko ušao, Ivana je ljubazno tražila objašnjenje.
En: When Marko came in, Ivana kindly asked for an explanation.

Hr: On se nasmiješio drugačijim osmijehom, pun ponosa.
En: He smiled a different smile, full of pride.

Hr: "Htio sam stvoriti nešto jedinstveno, ali nisam bio siguran kako ćeš reagirati", priznao je.
En: "I wanted to create something unique, but I wasn't sure how you would react," he admitted.

Hr: Kao rezultat ovoga, Ivana je shvatila važnost strpljenja i razumijevanja u izgradnji povjerenja.
En: As a result of this, Ivana realized the importance of patience and understanding in building trust.

Hr: Njihov je odnos postao dublji putem ovog otkrića.
En: Their relationship deepened through this discovery.

Hr: Ostavljajući pržionicu, Ivana je osjećala da je otkrila više od tajne arome; otkrila je još jednu dimenziju svijeta kave, i prijateljstva s Markom.
En: Leaving the roastery, Ivana felt she had uncovered more than just a secret aroma; she had discovered another dimension to the world of coffee and her friendship with Marko.


Vocabulary Words:

• shift: smjena
• roastery: pržionica
• rustling: šuštava
• trinkets: sitnica
• performances: nastupi
• curious: znatiželjna
• techniques: tehnike
• unusual: neobično
• aroma: miris
• subtle: suptilan
• mysterious: tajanstven
• regular: redovna
• vague: neodređen
• investigation: istraga
• secret compartment: tajni odjeljak
• exotic: egzotična
• blend: mješavina
• pride: ponos
• patience: strpljenje
• understanding: razumijevanje
• trust: povjerenje
• relationship: odnos
• discovery: otkriće
• linger: zadržavati se
• subdued: prigušen
• remain: ostati
• storeroom: ostava
• warn: upozoriti
• unknown: nepoznat
• reveal: otkriti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Clarity and Inspiration on Hvar's Tranquil Shores
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Na otoku Hvar, krajolik je bio prepun maslinika i pogledom na mirno, plavo more Jadrana.
En: On the island of Hvar, the landscape was filled with olive groves and views of the calm, blue Adriatic sea.

Hr: Ivana i Petar stigli su u mali duhovni centar.
En: Ivana and Petar arrived at a small spiritual center.

Hr: Bilo je daleko od užurbanog Zagreba.
En: It was far from the bustling Zagreb.

Hr: Udahnuli su svjež zrak prožet blagim jesenskim povjetarcem.
En: They breathed in the fresh air imbued with a gentle autumn breeze.

Hr: Ivana je bila napeta.
En: Ivana was tense.

Hr: Petar je bio opušteniji, ali zbunjen čarima mjesta.
En: Petar was more relaxed, but confused by the charms of the place.

Hr: Ivana je bila marketinška izvršna direktorica.
En: Ivana was a marketing executive.

Hr: Posao ju je iscrpljivao.
En: Work was exhausting her.

Hr: Željela je pronaći mir i jasnoću u svom kaotičnom životu.
En: She wanted to find peace and clarity in her chaotic life.

Hr: Petar, programer, tražio je inspiraciju za novi projekt.
En: Petar, a programmer, was seeking inspiration for a new project.

Hr: Ovdje na Hvaru, nadao se da će doći do novih ideja.
En: Here in Hvar, he hoped to come up with new ideas.

Hr: No, prelijep okoliš odvlačio mu je pažnju.
En: However, the beautiful environment was distracting him.

Hr: Prve noći, sjedili su pod zvijezdama.
En: On the first night, they sat under the stars.

Hr: More je tiho šumjelo, a masline su šaptale.
En: The sea quietly murmured, and the olives whispered.

Hr: Ivana je bila oprezna.
En: Ivana was cautious.

Hr: Misli o poslu stalno su joj se vraćale.
En: Thoughts of work constantly returned to her.

Hr: “Treba mi ovaj odmor,” mislila je.
En: “I need this vacation,” she thought.

Hr: “Ali kako da se opustim?”
En: “But how can I relax?”

Hr: Sljedećeg jutra, odlučila je sudjelovati u sesiji tihe meditacije.
En: The next morning, she decided to participate in a silent meditation session.

Hr: Isprva se opirala, ali nešto ju je privuklo.
En: At first, she resisted, but something drew her in.

Hr: Petar je, s druge strane, zamišljao dan bez tehnologije.
En: Petar, on the other hand, imagined a day without technology.

Hr: Sanjao je o ravnoteži između prirode i inovacija.
En: He dreamed of balancing nature with innovation.

Hr: Dok je sunce počelo izranjati iznad klifova, boje su plesale po površini mora.
En: As the sun began to rise over the cliffs, colors danced on the surface of the sea.

Hr: Ivana je sjedila u meditaciji.
En: Ivana sat in meditation.

Hr: Oči je lagano zatvorila, srce joj se otvaralo.
En: Her eyes gently closed, her heart opened.

Hr: Odjednom, osjetila je neobičan mir.
En: Suddenly, she felt an unusual peace.

Hr: Valovi unutarnjeg nemira nestali su, ostavljajući čistu tišinu.
En: Waves of inner restlessness disappeared, leaving pure silence.

Hr: Ivana je prvi put u dugo vremena osjetila pravu slobodu.
En: For the first time in a long while, Ivana felt true freedom.

Hr: U isto vrijeme, Petar je gledao zalazak sunca.
En: At the same time, Petar watched the sunset.

Hr: Iznad vode, sve je bilo savršeno.
En: Above the water, everything was perfect.

Hr: Odjednom je shvatio da tehnologija može zadržati tu ljepotu.
En: He suddenly realized that technology could capture that beauty.

Hr: Pojavila se ideja: iskoristiti elemente prirode u digitalnim iskustvima.
En: An idea emerged: to incorporate elements of nature into digital experiences.

Hr: Inspiracija koja mu je trebala bila je tu.
En: The inspiration he needed was there.

Hr: Putem natrag u Zagreb, Ivana je znala što će učiniti.
En: On the way back to Zagreb, Ivana knew what she would do.

Hr: Odlučila je svakodnevno uključivati trenutke svjesnosti.
En: She decided to include moments of mindfulness in her daily life.

Hr: Petar je bio uzbuđen zbog svog novog projekta.
En: Petar was excited about his new project.

Hr: Vidjeli su kako ravnoteža može promijeniti živote.
En: They saw how balance could change lives.

Hr: Zahvaljujući otoku Hvaru i njegovoj mirnoj ljepoti, nađoše što su tražili.
En: Thanks to the island of Hvar and its tranquil beauty, they found what they were looking for.

Hr: Usvojili su jednostavnost i našli snagu u tišini.
En: They embraced simplicity and found strength in silence.

Hr: Ovoga puta, putovanje ih je promijenilo zauvijek.
En: This time, the journey changed them forever.


Vocabulary Words:

• landscape: krajolik
• groves: maslinika
• spiritual: duhovni
• bustling: užurbanog
• imbued: prožet
• breeze: povjetarcem
• tense: napeta
• charms: čarima
• executive: izvršna
• exhausting: iscrpljivao
• clarity: jasnoću
• chaotic: kaotičnom
• inspiration: inspiraciju
• murmured: šumjelo
• cautious: oprezna
• resisted: opirala
• session: sesiji
• imagined: zamišljao
• balancing: ravnotežu
• innovation: inovacija
• cliffs: klifova
• restlessness: nemira
• freedom: slobodu
• realized: shvatio
• incorporate: iskoristiti
• digital: digitalnim
• experiences: iskustvima
• mindfulness: svjesnosti
• balanced: ravnoteža
• embraced: usvojili

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Culinary Turning Point: New Beginnings in Dubrovnik
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-19-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Dubrovnik je blistao u večernjim svjetlima.
En: Dubrovnik shimmered in the evening lights.

Hr: Kaldrma starih gradskih ulica vodila je do malog obiteljskog restorana "Stari Konobari."
En: The cobblestones of the old city streets led to a small family restaurant, "Stari Konobari."

Hr: To je bio skriveni dragulj u srcu Staroga grada, poznat po svojim tradicionalnim jelima.
En: It was a hidden gem in the heart of the Old Town, known for its traditional dishes.

Hr: Jesenji zrak donosio je miris mora.
En: The autumn air carried the scent of the sea.

Hr: Unutarnja svjetla su obasjavala kamene zidove, a iz kuhinje se širio miris pečene ribe i začinskog bilja.
En: Interior lights illuminated the stone walls, and the aroma of roasted fish and herbs wafted from the kitchen.

Hr: Mateo, mladi kuhar, bio je iza štednjaka, pripremao poseban tanjur.
En: Mateo, a young chef, was behind the stove, preparing a special dish.

Hr: Želio je impresionirati svog mentora tim jelom više od svega.
En: He wanted to impress his mentor with this dish more than anything.

Hr: Ali danas je sve krenulo loše.
En: But today, everything went wrong.

Hr: Mateo je zagorio umak.
En: Mateo had burnt the sauce.

Hr: Njegovo samopouzdanje bilo je poput valova na moru – gore, dolje, nestabilno.
En: His confidence was like the waves on the sea – up and down, unstable.

Hr: Ivana, iskusna konobarica, znala je da će noć biti užurbana.
En: Ivana, the experienced waitress, knew that the night would be busy.

Hr: Unatoč tome, njezine misli bile su drugdje.
En: Despite this, her thoughts were elsewhere.

Hr: Dobila je poziv s ponudom za novi posao.
En: She received a call with a job offer.

Hr: Bila je to prilika koja bi mogla promijeniti njezin život, ali odluka nije bila laka.
En: It was an opportunity that could change her life, but the decision was not easy.

Hr: Restoran se ubrzo počeo puniti gostima.
En: The restaurant soon began to fill with guests.

Hr: Na terasi su turisti uživali u pogledu na Jadransko more.
En: On the terrace, tourists enjoyed the view of the Adriatic Sea.

Hr: Ivana se kretala među stolovima s lakoćom, razgovarajući i smijući se s gostima, dok joj je um bio prepun misli o budućnosti.
En: Ivana moved among the tables with ease, chatting and laughing with the guests, while her mind was full of thoughts about the future.

Hr: Mateo je nervozno prilazio Ivani s tanjurom u ruci.
En: Mateo nervously approached Ivana with a plate in hand.

Hr: "Ovo sam napravio za tebe," rekao je, "ali... ima mali problem."
En: "I made this for you," he said, "but... there's a small problem."

Hr: Ivana je uzela tanjur i pažljivo pogledala jelo.
En: Ivana took the plate and carefully examined the dish.

Hr: Zastala je na trenutak, a zatim okusila.
En: She paused for a moment, then tasted it.

Hr: Mateo je s napetošću čekao njezinu reakciju.
En: Mateo waited anxiously for her reaction.

Hr: "Nedostaje malo soli," rekla je, nasmijana, "ali, Mateo, kreativnost i trud vide se na tanjuru.
En: "It needs a little salt," she said, smiling, "but, Mateo, creativity and effort are visible on the plate.

Hr: To je najvažnije."
En: That's the most important thing."

Hr: Mateo je osjetio kako mu se srce ispunjava ponosom.
En: Mateo felt his heart fill with pride.

Hr: Ivana ga je ohrabrila, i to mu je dalo potrebnu snagu.
En: Ivana had encouraged him, and that gave him the strength he needed.

Hr: "Nastavi eksperimentirati," dodala je, "osjeća se tvoja strast."
En: "Keep experimenting," she added, "your passion is evident."

Hr: Dok se gužva u restoranu smirivala, Ivana je donijela odluku.
En: As the rush in the restaurant subsided, Ivana made her decision.

Hr: Shvatila je da je vrijeme za promjenu.
En: She realized it was time for a change.

Hr: Odlazak iz restorana bio je težak, ali nova prilika bila je uzbudljiva šansa za rast.
En: Leaving the restaurant was hard, but the new opportunity was an exciting chance for growth.

Hr: Pozdravila se s Mateo i ostatkom tima s osmijehom i puno srca.
En: She said goodbye to Mateo and the rest of the team with a smile and a full heart.

Hr: Mateo je gledao kroz prozor kako Ivana odlazi.
En: Mateo watched through the window as Ivana left.

Hr: Osjetio je zahvalnost za njezine riječi.
En: He felt gratitude for her words.

Hr: Njezin odlazak bio je nov početak ne samo za nju, već i za njega.
En: Her departure was a new beginning not only for her but also for him.

Hr: Ispunjeni nadom, Mateo se vratio u kuhinju s obnovljenom odlučnošću.
En: Filled with hope, Mateo returned to the kitchen with renewed determination.

Hr: Noć u Dubrovniku je bila tiha, a svjetla restorana polako su se gasila.
En: The night in Dubrovnik was quiet, and the restaurant's lights gradually dimmed.

Hr: Novi dan donosio je novi početak, za oboje.
En: A new day was bringing a new beginning for both of them.


Vocabulary Words:

• shimmered: blistao
• cobblestones: kaldrma
• gem: dragulj
• herbs: začinsko bilje
• roasted: pečena
• stove: štednjak
• impress: impresionirati
• mentor: mentor
• unstable: nestabilno
• waitress: konobarica
• opportunity: prilika
• decision: odluka
• terrace: terasa
• anxiously: napeto
• creativity: kreativnost
• effort: trud
• pride: ponos
• encouraged: ohrabrila
• experimenting: eksperimentirati
• passion: strast
• subside: smirivati
• gratitude: zahvalnost
• departure: odlazak
• renewed: obnovljena
• determination: odlučnost
• illuminated: obasjavala
• wafted: širio
• experienced: iskusna
• chatting: razgovarajući
• filled: ispunjen

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Eco-Solution: Preserving Nature's Pathway
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-18-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: U jesenjoj šumi, pod blagim svjetlom sunca, boje lišća već su bile zlato i crveno.
En: In the autumn forest, under the gentle sunlight, the colors of the leaves were already gold and red.

Hr: Blistale su iznad tirkiznih voda Plitvičkih jezera.
En: They shone above the turquoise waters of Plitvička jezera.

Hr: Ivana je stajala na uskom drvenom mostu, gledajući prema stazi koja se popravlja.
En: Ivana stood on a narrow wooden bridge, looking towards the path being repaired.

Hr: Povjetarac je donosio hladan dah zime, opominjući kako je vrijeme kratko.
En: The breeze carried a cold breath of winter, reminding her how time was short.

Hr: Ivana je bila parkova čuvarica.
En: Ivana was a park ranger.

Hr: Voljela je ovaj park više od ičega na svijetu.
En: She loved this park more than anything in the world.

Hr: No, dolazak zime i brojni turisti koji su svakodnevno prolazili stazama brinuli su je.
En: However, the arrival of winter and the numerous tourists who walked the paths daily worried her.

Hr: Znala je koliko je važno očuvati prirodu.
En: She knew how important it was to preserve nature.

Hr: Svaki kamen, svaka biljka ovdje imali su svoju vrijednost.
En: Every stone, every plant here held its value.

Hr: "Moramo završiti popravke brzo," rekao je Marko, lokalni turistički operater, dok je hodao prema Ivani.
En: "We have to finish the repairs quickly," said Marko, a local tour operator, as he walked towards Ivana.

Hr: "Zima dolazi, turisti ne mogu čekati.
En: "Winter is coming, tourists can’t wait."

Hr: "Ivana je pogledala prema njemu, boreći se između pritiska i vlastitih uvjerenja.
En: Ivana looked at him, torn between the pressure and her own beliefs.

Hr: "Ne možemo žuriti", odgovorila je.
En: "We can't rush," she replied.

Hr: "Staza mora biti popravka pravilno, bez štete za okoliš.
En: "The path must be repaired properly, without harming the environment."

Hr: "Petar, majstor za popravke, stajao je malo dalje, promatrajući ih.
En: Petar, a repairman, stood a little further away, watching them.

Hr: Znao je koliko se Ivana brine za park.
En: He knew how much Ivana cared for the park.

Hr: Bio je na njenoj strani, no također je shvaćao hitnost situacije.
En: He was on her side, but he also understood the urgency of the situation.

Hr: Dok su hodali stazom, Ivana je primijetila nešto.
En: As they walked the path, Ivana noticed something.

Hr: Suho granje, otpalo lišće i stari drveni ostaci iz prošlih sezona, sve je to bilo posvuda.
En: Dry branches, fallen leaves, and old wooden remnants from past seasons were everywhere.

Hr: Tada joj je sinula ideja.
En: Then an idea flashed in her mind.

Hr: Pogledala je Petra s osmijehom.
En: She looked at Petar with a smile.

Hr: "Možemo koristiti lokalne materijale", rekla je, gotovo ushićeno.
En: "We can use local materials," she said, almost ecstatically.

Hr: "Imamo sve ovdje.
En: "We have everything here.

Hr: Drvo moglo bi se koristiti za ojačavanje mostova, a kamen za stabilizaciju tla.
En: The wood could be used to reinforce the bridges, and the stone to stabilize the soil."

Hr: "Petar je kimnuo.
En: Petar nodded.

Hr: "To bi moglo djelovati.
En: "That might work.

Hr: A imat ćemo i manje otpada.
En: And we'll have less waste."

Hr: "Marko je zastao, razmislivši o prijedlogu.
En: Marko paused, considering the proposal.

Hr: Vidio je da Ivana nije spremna kompromitirati parkovu ljepotu.
En: He saw that Ivana was not ready to compromise the park's beauty.

Hr: "Ako to uspije, podržavam vas", rekao je.
En: "If it works, I support you," he said.

Hr: S zajedničkim naporom, Ivana, Marko i Petar okupili su tim i počeli raditi.
En: With a combined effort, Ivana, Marko, and Petar gathered a team and started working.

Hr: Koristili su drvo za popravak sjenica i ceste, kamen za staze.
En: They used wood to repair the gazebos and roads, and stone for the paths.

Hr: Radilo se brzo i učinkovito, a Ivana je svakodnevno nadgledala napredak.
En: The work was done quickly and efficiently, and Ivana supervised the progress daily.

Hr: Dolaskom zime, staza je bila spremna.
En: With the arrival of winter, the path was ready.

Hr: Ivana je stajala kraj završene staze, osjećajući ponos i olakšanje.
En: Ivana stood by the completed path, feeling proud and relieved.

Hr: Metoda koju su razvili postala je prepoznata kao model za buduće projekte.
En: The method they developed became recognized as a model for future projects.

Hr: Ivana je sada bila sigurnija.
En: Ivana was now more confident.

Hr: Znala je da može zagovarati održive prakse i istovremeno donositi praktična rješenja.
En: She knew she could advocate for sustainable practices and at the same time provide practical solutions.

Hr: Dok su prvi snježni oblaci prekrivali jezera, Ivana je osjećala mir.
En: As the first snow clouds covered the lakes, Ivana felt at peace.

Hr: Priroda ovdje bila je sigurna.
En: Nature here was safe.

Hr: Kroz sav trud, shvatila je važnost ustrajnosti u svojim uvjerenjima.
En: Through all the effort, she realized the importance of perseverance in her beliefs.

Hr: Plitvička jezera ostala su ljepota prirode, netaknuta i spremna za sljedeće proljeće, zahvaljujući Ivaninoj ljubavi i odlučnosti.
En: Plitvička jezera remained a natural beauty, untouched and ready for the next spring, thanks to Ivana's love and determination.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: jesenjoj
• gentle: blagim
• turquoise: tirkiznih
• breeze: povjetarac
• park ranger: parkova čuvarica
• worry: brinuli
• preserve: očuvati
• path: staza
• repair: popravke
• compromise: kompromitirati
• remnants: ostaci
• ecstatically: ushićeno
• reinforce: ojačavanje
• stabilize: stabilizaciju
• support: podržavam
• combined effort: zajedničkim naporom
• supervise: nadgledala
• contribution: djelovati
• advocate: zagovarati
• sustainable: održive
• practices: prakse
• perseverance: ustrajnosti
• beliefs: uvjerenja
• untouched: netaknuta
• determination: odlučnosti
• gentle sunlight: blagim svjetlom sunca
• repairman: majstor za popravke
• cold breath: hladan dah
• rush: žuriti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Discovering Harmony: A Journey Through Nature and Knowledge
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-17-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Mateo je zurio kroz prozor male, drvene kolibe u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera.
En: Mateo stared through the window of the small wooden cabin in Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.

Hr: Lišće je bilo u bojama sunčeve svjetlosti - zlatno, narančasto, crveno.
En: The leaves were the colors of sunlight—gold, orange, red.

Hr: Pod njima, tekli su kristalno čisti potoci i vodopadi.
En: Beneath them, crystal-clear streams and waterfalls flowed.

Hr: Kao budući konzervator, Mateo je bio spreman istražiti svu tu ljepotu za školski projekt o bioraznolikosti.
En: As a future conservator, Mateo was ready to explore all this beauty for a school project on biodiversity.

Hr: Ivana je sjedila za stolom u kutu sobe, obasjana svjetlom lampe.
En: Ivana sat at the table in the corner of the room, illuminated by the light of a lamp.

Hr: Njezina bilježnica bila je puna bilješki i knjiga.
En: Her notebook was full of notes and books.

Hr: Gledala je Matea s oprezom.
En: She looked at Mateo cautiously.

Hr: "Mateo, mislim da bismo trebali ostati ovdje i koristiti internet za istraživanje," rekla je odlučno.
En: "Mateo, I think we should stay here and use the internet for research," she said decisively.

Hr: Mateo se okrenuo prema njoj s osmijehom.
En: Mateo turned to her with a smile.

Hr: "Ivana, moramo vidjeti ovo uživo.
En: "Ivana, we need to see this live.

Hr: Teren nam može dati odgovore koje knjige ne mogu," rekao je strastveno.
En: The field can give us answers that books can't," he said passionately.

Hr: "Osjećaj je važan koliko i informacije.
En: "Feeling is as important as information."

Hr: "Ivana je uzdahnula, ali vidjela je entuzijazam u njegovim očima.
En: Ivana sighed, but she saw the enthusiasm in his eyes.

Hr: Znala je da neće popustiti.
En: She knew he wouldn't relent.

Hr: "Dobro, idemo zajedno, ali želim biti nazad prije mraka," pristala je naposljetku.
En: "Alright, we'll go together, but I want to be back before dark," she finally agreed.

Hr: Krenuli su stazom kroz šumu.
En: They set off on a path through the forest.

Hr: Zvukovi prirode ispunjavali su zrak.
En: The sounds of nature filled the air.

Hr: Mateo je pokazivao na biljke i životinje, svaki put objašnjavajući njihovu ulogu u ekosustavu jezera.
En: Mateo pointed to plants and animals, each time explaining their role in the lake's ecosystem.

Hr: Ivana je počela razumijevati njegovo uzbuđenje.
En: Ivana began to understand his excitement.

Hr: No, kada su stigli do zabačenog dijela šume, Mateo se zaustavio naglo.
En: But when they arrived at a remote part of the forest, Mateo stopped abruptly.

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

Hr: ", rekao je tiho, pokazujući prema maloj ptici koja je sjedila na grani.
En: he said quietly, pointing to a small bird sitting on a branch.

Hr: Bila je to zaštićena vrsta, rijetko viđena u ovoj regiji.
En: It was a protected species, rarely seen in this region.

Hr: Ivana je odmah izvadila mobitel i zabilježila lokaciju i njezine karakteristike.
En: Ivana immediately took out her phone and recorded the location and its characteristics.

Hr: Nakon povratka u kolibu, Mateo i Ivana udružili su snage.
En: After returning to the cabin, Mateo and Ivana combined their efforts.

Hr: Mateo je uključio svoja opažanja iz terena, a Ivana je analizirala podatke i dodala dodatne informacije iz svojih bilježaka.
En: Mateo included his observations from the field, and Ivana analyzed the data and added additional information from her notes.

Hr: Stvorili su prezentaciju koja je kombinirala najbolje iz oba pristupa.
En: They created a presentation that combined the best of both approaches.

Hr: Kad su predstavili projekt pred razredom, njihov profesor bio je impresioniran.
En: When they presented the project to the class, their teacher was impressed.

Hr: "'Ravnoteža između teorije i prakse je ono što znanost čini potpunom," pohvalio ih je.
En: "'The balance between theory and practice is what makes science complete," he praised them.

Hr: Na povratku kući, Mateo i Ivana su se smijali prisjećajući se svakog koraka svog zajedničkog putovanja.
En: On the way home, Mateo and Ivana laughed, reminiscing about every step of their shared journey.

Hr: Ivana je sada s ponosom govorila o važnosti zaštite prirode, dok je Mateo cijenio dublju analizu istraživanja.
En: Ivana now proudly spoke about the importance of nature conservation, while Mateo appreciated the deeper analysis of research.

Hr: Njihova nova sinergija donijela im je zajednički uspjeh i promijenila njihov pogled na svijet.
En: Their new synergy brought them shared success and changed their perspective on the world.


Vocabulary Words:

• cabin: koliba
• stream: potok
• conservator: konzervator
• biodiversity: bioraznolikost
• cautiously: s oprezom
• decisively: odlučno
• reluctant: neće popustiti
• enthusiasm: entuzijazam
• relent: popustiti
• ecosystem: ekosustav
• remote: zabačeno
• protected: zaštićena
• species: vrsta
• observations: opažanja
• analyze: analizirati
• characteristics: karakteristike
• field: teren
• presentation: prezentacija
• theory: teorija
• practice: praksu
• balance: ravnoteža
• reminiscing: prisjećajući se
• synergy: sinergija
• success: uspjeh
• perspective: pogled
• sunlight: sunčeve svjetlosti
• illuminated: obasjana
• notebook: bilježnica
• lamp: lampa
• abruptly: naglo

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Braving the Storm: Friendship and Courage on Split's Shores
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-16-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Mateo je stajao na rivi, gledajući u more.
En: Mateo stood on the pier, looking at the sea.

Hr: Split je bio živahan i pun ljudi.
En: Split was lively and full of people.

Hr: Jesen je stigla, a more je bilo hladno.
En: Autumn had arrived, and the sea was cold.

Hr: Mateo je volio more.
En: Mateo loved the sea.

Hr: Otac mu je bio poznat mornar.
En: His father was a renowned sailor.

Hr: Mateo je želio biti kao on - najbolji.
En: Mateo wanted to be like him - the best.

Hr: Splitski jedriličarski festival bio je važan za njega.
En: The Split sailing festival was important to him.

Hr: Ivana je bila Mateoova prijateljica iz djetinjstva.
En: Ivana was Mateo's childhood friend.

Hr: Voljela je proučavati vrijeme.
En: She loved studying the weather.

Hr: Bila je budući meteorolog.
En: She was a future meteorologist.

Hr: Uvijek je pazila na vremenske promjene.
En: She always kept an eye on weather changes.

Hr: Tog jutra, Ivana je primijetila nešto zabrinjavajuće.
En: That morning, Ivana noticed something worrying.

Hr: Nebo je postajalo tamno, a vjetar je pojačavao.
En: The sky was getting dark, and the wind was picking up.

Hr: Dolazila je oluja.
En: A storm was coming.

Hr: "Mateo!
En: "Mateo!"

Hr: " viknula je Ivana dok je trčala prema njemu.
En: shouted Ivana as she ran towards him.

Hr: "Oluja stiže!
En: "A storm is coming!

Hr: Morate se povući.
En: You need to pull back."

Hr: "Mateo ju je pažljivo slušao.
En: Mateo listened to her carefully.

Hr: Njegovo srce je bilo podijeljeno.
En: His heart was divided.

Hr: Želio je odati počast ocu.
En: He wanted to honor his father.

Hr: Njegov san je bio sudjelovati u festivalu.
En: His dream was to participate in the festival.

Hr: No, također je vjerovao u Ivinino znanje.
En: But he also trusted Ivana's knowledge.

Hr: "Lako je vama govoriti," rekao je Mateo, ali Ivana je inzistirala.
En: "Easy for you to say," said Mateo, but Ivana insisted.

Hr: "Ovo nije šala, Mateo.
En: "This is not a joke, Mateo.

Hr: Vrijeme se pogoršava.
En: The weather is getting worse.

Hr: Želim da budeš siguran.
En: I want you to be safe."

Hr: "Mateo je izgubio fokus na festival.
En: Mateo lost focus on the festival.

Hr: Valovi su postajali veći.
En: The waves were getting bigger.

Hr: Oblaci su se skupljali brzo.
En: The clouds were gathering quickly.

Hr: Dok su natjecatelji pripremali svoje jedrilice, Mateo je pogledao Ivanu.
En: While competitors prepared their sailboats, Mateo looked at Ivana.

Hr: Znala je više o vremenu nego itko drugi.
En: She knew more about the weather than anyone.

Hr: Oluja je počela.
En: The storm began.

Hr: Nebo je tutnjalo, oblaci su plesali.
En: The sky thundered, clouds danced.

Hr: Mateo se borio s valovima.
En: Mateo struggled with the waves.

Hr: Situacija je bila ozbiljnija nego što je očekivao.
En: The situation was more serious than he expected.

Hr: Ivana nije mirovala.
En: Ivana was not idle.

Hr: Pronašla je mjesto na brodu za spasavanje.
En: She found a spot on the rescue boat.

Hr: Posada je plovila prema Matteu.
En: The crew sailed towards Mateo.

Hr: Ivana je vikala iz sveg glasa, "Mateo!
En: Ivana shouted at the top of her lungs, "Mateo!

Hr: Okreni natrag!
En: Turn back!"

Hr: "Mateo je pogledao oko sebe.
En: Mateo looked around.

Hr: Ostali natjecatelji također su se borili.
En: The other competitors were also struggling.

Hr: Oluja nije bila šala.
En: The storm was no joke.

Hr: Shvatio je što mu je otac uvijek govorio - moru treba poštovanje.
En: He realized what his father always told him - the sea demands respect.

Hr: Napokon, Mateo je okrenuo jedrilicu prema obali.
En: Finally, Mateo turned the sailboat towards the shore.

Hr: Ivana je pomogla.
En: Ivana helped.

Hr: Navigirali su kroz oluju zajedno.
En: They navigated through the storm together.

Hr: Mateo je znao da donosi ispravnu odluku.
En: Mateo knew he was making the right decision.

Hr: Njegovo srce sada je bilo mirno.
En: His heart was now at peace.

Hr: Stigli su na obalu mokri, ali sigurni.
En: They reached the shore wet, but safe.

Hr: Mateo je zagrlio Ivanu.
En: Mateo hugged Ivana.

Hr: "Hvala ti," rekao je.
En: "Thank you," he said.

Hr: "Tata bi bio ponosan.
En: "Dad would be proud."

Hr: "Ivana se nasmiješila.
En: Ivana smiled.

Hr: "Ponosni smo jer si siguran, Mateo.
En: "We're proud because you're safe, Mateo."

Hr: "Mateo je naučio da je snaga i hrabrost u mudrim izborima.
En: Mateo learned that strength and courage lie in wise choices.

Hr: Čuvanje života je vrednije od bilo kojeg natjecanja.
En: Preserving life is worth more than any competition.

Hr: Ivana je dokazala svoju sposobnost u kritičnom trenutku, pomogla je onima koje voli.
En: Ivana proved her capability in a critical moment, helping those she loves.

Hr: I to je bila pobjeda za oboje.
En: And that was a victory for both.

Hr: More je još uvijek bilo veličanstveno, ali sada ga je gledao s novom poštovanjem.
En: The sea was still magnificent, but now he looked at it with newfound respect.


Vocabulary Words:

• pier: riva
• renowned: poznat
• sailor: mornar
• meteorologist: meteorolog
• changes: promjene
• worrying: zabrinjavajuće
• storm: oluja
• clouds: oblaci
• thundered: tutnjalo
• struggled: borio se
• crew: posada
• lung: glas
• competitors: natjecatelji
• respect: poštovanje
• shore: obala
• navigate: navigirali
• hugged: zagrlio
• proud: ponosan
• strength: snaga
• courage: hrabrost
• choices: izbori
• preserving: čuvanje
• competition: natjecanje
• capability: sposobnost
• critical: kritičan
• victory: pobjeda
• magnificent: veličanstveno
• newfound: novo
• festival: festival
• participate: sudjelovati

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Maja's Christmas Awakening: Rediscovering Festive Magic
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-15-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: U Zagrebu, na Trgu bana Jelačića, zima je dolazila polako, noseći magičnu atmosferu.
En: In Zagreb, at Trg bana Jelačića, winter approached slowly, bringing a magical atmosphere.

Hr: Drvene kućice usred grada bile su ukrašene lampicama i mirisom kuhanog vina.
En: Wooden stalls in the middle of the city were decorated with lights and the scent of mulled wine.

Hr: Snijeg još nije prekrio krovove, ali hladni zrak nosio je dah zime.
En: Snow had yet to cover the rooftops, but the cold air carried the breath of winter.

Hr: Maja, mlada profesionalka u IT kompaniji, nije osjećala veselje Božića.
En: Maja, a young professional at an IT company, did not feel the joy of Christmas.

Hr: Godinama je govorila da je Božić samo reklama, ništa više.
En: For years, she had said that Christmas was just an advertisement, nothing more.

Hr: Ipak, nešto duboko u njoj željelo je ponovno osjetiti čaroliju Božića kakvu je poznavala kao dijete.
En: Yet, something deep inside her longed to feel the magic of Christmas she knew as a child.

Hr: Jednog listopadskog popodneva, njeni prijatelji Ivana i Goran pozvali su je da odu na advent na Trgu.
En: One October afternoon, her friends Ivana and Goran invited her to visit the advent at the Trg.

Hr: Ivana je bila entuzijastična, stalno pričajući o toplom vinu i medenjacima.
En: Ivana was enthusiastic, constantly talking about hot wine and gingerbread.

Hr: "Idemo, Majo, bit će zabavno!
En: "Come on, Maja, it'll be fun!"

Hr: ", rekla je s osmijehom.
En: she said with a smile.

Hr: Na početku, Maja je oklijevala.
En: At first, Maja hesitated.

Hr: Imala je previše obaveza i zadataka na poslu.
En: She had too many obligations and tasks at work.

Hr: Ali unutarnji glas šaptao je da ide.
En: But an inner voice whispered for her to go.

Hr: Možda joj treba promjena.
En: Maybe she needed a change.

Hr: Napokon je pristala.
En: Finally, she agreed.

Hr: Kad su stigli na Trg, svijetla su blistala iznad njih.
En: When they arrived at the Trg, lights shone above them.

Hr: Atmosfera je bila živa i vesela.
En: The atmosphere was lively and cheerful.

Hr: Prilazili su štandovima, uživajući u mirisima cimeta i klinčića.
En: They approached the stalls, enjoying the scents of cinnamon and cloves.

Hr: Goran je kupio pečene kestene, a Ivana im je podijelila tople šalice s kuhanim vinom.
En: Goran bought roasted chestnuts, and Ivana handed out warm cups of mulled wine.

Hr: No, usred gužve, Maja se izdvojila.
En: In the midst of the crowd, however, Maja got separated.

Hr: Gomila ju je povukla u drugi smjer, dok su Ivana i Goran nestali iz vida.
En: The crowd pulled her in another direction, while Ivana and Goran disappeared from view.

Hr: Na trenutak osjetila je paniku, ali onda je začula glazbu.
En: For a moment, she felt panic, but then she heard music.

Hr: Na kraju ulice, stajao je zbor dječaka i djevojčica pjevajući staru božićnu pjesmu.
En: At the end of the street stood a choir of boys and girls singing an old Christmas song.

Hr: Glasovi su bili čisti i iskreni.
En: The voices were pure and sincere.

Hr: Maja se zaustavila, slušajući pjesmu koja joj je grijala srce.
En: Maja stopped, listening to the song that warmed her heart.

Hr: Dok su pjevali, shvatila je koliko je zanemarivala jednostavne, iskrene stvari u životu.
En: As they sang, she realized how much she had neglected the simple, genuine things in life.

Hr: Kada je zbor završio, osjetila je suzu na obrazu.
En: When the choir finished, she felt a tear on her cheek.

Hr: Bilo je to od sreće, od olakšanja, od ljubavi prema trenutku.
En: It was one of happiness, relief, and love for the moment.

Hr: Okrenula se i vidjela Ivanu i Gorana kako joj mašu.
En: She turned around and saw Ivana and Goran waving at her.

Hr: Pronašli su je.
En: They had found her.

Hr: "Uspio sam te pronaći!
En: "I managed to find you!"

Hr: ", viknuo je Goran s osmijehom.
En: shouted Goran with a smile.

Hr: "Nadam se da si se zabavljala.
En: "I hope you enjoyed it."

Hr: "Ivana ju je zagrlila, a Maja je uzdahnula s olakšanjem.
En: Ivana hugged her, and Maja sighed with relief.

Hr: Ponovno sa svojim prijateljima, osjetila je toplinu koja joj je ispunila srce.
En: Back with her friends, she felt a warmth filling her heart.

Hr: Obećala je sebi da će biti otvorenija prema radostima i ljubavi u životu.
En: She promised herself she would be more open to the joys and love in life.

Hr: Te noći, Maja je legla u krevet osjećajući promjenu.
En: That night, Maja lay in bed feeling a change.

Hr: Sjetila se pogleda na zbor i odlučnost da više nikad ne dozvoli ciničnim mislima da je spriječe doživjeti čaroliju.
En: She recalled the sight of the choir and resolved never again to let cynical thoughts prevent her from experiencing magic.

Hr: Božić je ponovno postao vrijeme radosti i povezanosti.
En: Christmas once again became a time of joy and connection.

Hr: Napokon, ona je pronašla svoj put natrag do pravog duha Božića.
En: Finally, she found her way back to the true spirit of Christmas.


Vocabulary Words:

• approached: dolazila
• magical: magičnu
• decorated: ukrašene
• stall: kućica
• scent: miris
• mulled wine: kuhano vino
• rooftops: krovovi
• neglected: zanemarivala
• genuine: iskrene
• hesitated: oklijevala
• obligations: obaveza
• whispered: šaptao
• atmosphere: atmosfera
• lively: živa
• cinnamon: cimeta
• cloves: klinčića
• roasted: pečene
• chestnuts: kestene
• separated: izdvojila
• panic: panika
• choir: zbor
• pure: čisti
• sincere: iskreni
• tear: suza
• relief: olakšanje
• waving: mašu
• resolved: odlučnost
• cynical: ciničnim
• joy: radost
• connection: povezanosti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Journey: Unveiling Secrets in Silent Corridors
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-14-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je bila budna cijelu noć.
En: Ivana had been awake all night.

Hr: Radila je noćnu smjenu u bolnici u Zagrebu.
En: She worked the night shift at the hospital in Zagreb.

Hr: Hodnici su bili tihi, a svjetla prigušena.
En: The corridors were quiet, and the lights were dimmed.

Hr: Jedini zvuk bio je šum aparata u sobama.
En: The only sound was the hum of machines in the rooms.

Hr: Bila je jesen, a kroz otvoreni prozor osjetio se svjež zrak i miris dima iz dimnjaka.
En: It was autumn, and through the open window, the fresh air and the smell of smoke from chimneys could be sensed.

Hr: Jednog jutra, nakon naporne smjene, Ivana je pronašla tajanstvenu omotnicu na svom stolu.
En: One morning, after a strenuous shift, Ivana found a mysterious envelope on her desk.

Hr: Bila je smeđa, bez adrese, samo njezino ime ispisano rukom.
En: It was brown, without an address, just her name written by hand.

Hr: Otvorila je omotnicu i iz nje izvukla malo pismo.
En: She opened the envelope and pulled out a small letter.

Hr: Njegove riječi bile su zagonetne: "Prošlost te čeka.
En: Its words were enigmatic: "The past awaits you.

Hr: Saznaj istinu.
En: Discover the truth."

Hr: " Tko je ostavio pismo?
En: Who left the letter?

Hr: Zašto?
En: Why?

Hr: Ivana je bila zbunjena.
En: Ivana was puzzled.

Hr: Nije imala vremena razmišljati.
En: She didn't have time to think about it.

Hr: Odmah je nastavila sa svojim odgovornostima.
En: She immediately continued with her responsibilities.

Hr: No, te riječi nisu joj izlazile iz glave.
En: Yet, those words wouldn't leave her mind.

Hr: Željela je znati više.
En: She wanted to know more.

Hr: Odlučila je iskoristiti pauze kako bi saznala tko je stavio pismo.
En: She decided to use her breaks to find out who placed the letter.

Hr: Sljedećih nekoliko dana, Ivana je diskretno ispitivala kolege.
En: Over the next few days, Ivana discreetly questioned her colleagues.

Hr: Pitala je o sigurnosnim kamerama, ali činilo se da nitko ništa nije znao.
En: She asked about the security cameras, but it seemed no one knew anything.

Hr: Sumnjala je, ali nijedan trag nije vodio do odgovora.
En: She was suspicious, but no clue led to an answer.

Hr: Potraga je postajala sve frustrirajuća.
En: The search grew increasingly frustrating.

Hr: Jedne večeri, dok je Ivana razgovarala sa starijom sestrom Marijom, osjetila je nelagodu u njezinom pogledu.
En: One evening, while Ivana was talking with the senior nurse Marija, she felt unease in her gaze.

Hr: Marija je znala nešto.
En: Marija knew something.

Hr: Ivana je skupila hrabrost i pitala: "Marija, znaš li ti nešto o ovoj omotnici?
En: Ivana gathered her courage and asked, "Marija, do you know anything about this envelope?"

Hr: "Marija je uzdahnula.
En: Marija sighed.

Hr: "Ivana, vrijeme je da znaš istinu.
En: "Ivana, it's time you knew the truth.

Hr: Znam da te dugo poznajem, ali nikad nisam mislila da je na meni da ti kažem.
En: I've known you for a long time, but I never thought it was up to me to tell you.

Hr: Tvoja prošlost nije onakva kakvom se čini.
En: Your past is not what it seems."

Hr: "Ivana je bila šokirana.
En: Ivana was shocked.

Hr: S Marijinim riječima, istina je počela izlaziti na vidjelo.
En: With Marija's words, the truth began to come to light.

Hr: Omotnica je bila trag do priče o njezinom porijeklu.
En: The envelope was a clue to the story of her origins.

Hr: Saznala je da je posvojena.
En: She found out she was adopted.

Hr: Rijeka suza potekla niz njezino lice, ali osjećala je olakšanje.
En: A river of tears flowed down her face, but she felt relief.

Hr: Više nije bilo tajni.
En: There were no more secrets.

Hr: Nakon tog razgovora, Ivana se osjećala drugačije.
En: After that conversation, Ivana felt different.

Hr: Postala je sigurnija.
En: She became more confident.

Hr: Osjećala je da je sada stvarno shvaćala tko je.
En: She felt that she now truly understood who she was.

Hr: Otkriće o njezinom porijeklu otvorilo je vrata novim obiteljskim vezama i iskrenim razgovorima.
En: The discovery of her origin opened doors to new family connections and honest conversations.

Hr: Jesenji dani prolazili su, a Ivana je hodala bolničkim hodnicima s novim osjećajem svrhe.
En: The autumn days passed, and Ivana walked through the hospital corridors with a new sense of purpose.

Hr: Suočila se s istinom i iz nje izašla jača.
En: She had faced the truth and emerged stronger.

Hr: Sada, kad bi stala vani i osjetila hladan zrak na licu, osjećala se povezanije sa sobom nego ikad prije.
En: Now, when she would step outside and feel the cold air on her face, she felt more connected to herself than ever before.

Hr: Ivana je pronašla ono što je tražila.
En: Ivana found what she was looking for.

Hr: Tajanstvena omotnica donijela joj je istinu i novu snagu.
En: The mysterious envelope brought her truth and new strength.


Vocabulary Words:

• awake: budna
• shift: smjena
• corridors: hodnici
• dimmed: prigušena
• hum: šum
• strenuous: naporna
• envelope: omotnica
• enigmatic: zagonetne
• puzzled: zbunjena
• responsibilities: odgovornostima
• discreetly: diskretno
• questioned: ispitivala
• security: sigurnosnim
• suspicious: sumnjala
• clue: trag
• frustrating: frustrirajuća
• gaze: pogled
• courage: hrabrost
• adopted: posvojena
• relief: olakšanje
• origins: porijeklu
• connections: vezama
• conversations: razgovorima
• purpose: svrhe
• emerged: izašla
• connected: povezanije
• mysterious: tajanstvena
• truth: istinu
• autumn: jesen
• machines: aparata

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Inspiration: A Serendipitous Meeting at Plitvička
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-13-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Anton je stajao pored slapova u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera.
En: Anton stood beside the waterfalls in the Plitvička jezera National Park.

Hr: Jutro je bilo svježe, lišće je blistalo u zlatnim i narančastim tonovima.
En: The morning was fresh, the leaves glimmered in golden and orange tones.

Hr: Kiša je padala cijelu noć, ali sada su sunčeve zrake osvjetljavale čarobni krajolik.
En: Rain had fallen all night, but now the sun's rays illuminated the magical landscape.

Hr: Anton je volio prirodu.
En: Anton loved nature.

Hr: Bio je fotograf, tražio je savršenu fotografiju.
En: He was a photographer, searching for the perfect photograph.

Hr: Sumnjao je u svoje sposobnosti.
En: He doubted his abilities.

Hr: "Ovaj put mora biti savršeno," rekao je tiho sebi.
En: "This time it has to be perfect," he quietly said to himself.

Hr: S druge strane staze, Jelena je šetala sama.
En: On the other side of the trail, Jelena was walking alone.

Hr: Bila je pisac i trebala je inspiraciju za svoju knjigu.
En: She was a writer and needed inspiration for her book.

Hr: Imala je problema sa kreativnim blokom.
En: She was struggling with a creative block.

Hr: Njihovi su se putevi sreli kod najvećih slapova.
En: Their paths crossed at the largest falls.

Hr: Anton je pripremao svoju kameru kad je primijetio Jelenu.
En: Anton was preparing his camera when he noticed Jelena.

Hr: Sjedila je na stijeni i gledala vodu.
En: She sat on a rock, watching the water.

Hr: "Dobar dan," pozdravio je Anton.
En: "Good day," greeted Anton.

Hr: "Dobar dan," odgovorila je Jelena, podižući pogled.
En: "Good day," Jelena replied, looking up.

Hr: "Prekrasno je ovdje, zar ne?"
En: "It's beautiful here, isn't it?"

Hr: "Da, priroda ovdje inspirira," rekao je Anton.
En: "Yes, nature here is inspiring," said Anton.

Hr: "Tražim savršen kadar. A vi?"
En: "I'm looking for the perfect shot. And you?"

Hr: "Ja tražim riječi koje mi nedostaju," priznala je Jelena uz osmijeh.
En: "I'm looking for the words I'm missing," Jelena admitted with a smile.

Hr: Razgovor između njih prolazio je lako, poput vode koja je tiho tekla slapovima.
En: The conversation between them flowed easily, like the water gently cascading down the waterfalls.

Hr: Razmjenjivali su misli o umjetnosti, prirodi i životnim ciljevima.
En: They exchanged thoughts about art, nature, and life goals.

Hr: Iznenada, oblaci su počeli razmicali, pružajući savršen trenutak za fotografiranje.
En: Suddenly, the clouds began to clear, offering a perfect moment for photography.

Hr: Anton je podigao kameru, ali zastao je.
En: Anton raised the camera but paused.

Hr: "Hoćeš li biti dio moje fotografije?"
En: "Would you like to be part of my photograph?"

Hr: Jelena se nasmijala i okrenula prema vodi.
En: Jelena laughed and turned towards the water.

Hr: Sunce na zalazu obojilo je sve zlatnim tonovima.
En: The setting sun painted everything in golden tones.

Hr: Anton je uhvatio trenutak, s Jeleninom siluetom uz slapove.
En: Anton captured the moment, with Jelena's silhouette next to the waterfalls.

Hr: Kasnije, sjedili su zajedno, dijeleći ideje i smijeh.
En: Later, they sat together, sharing ideas and laughter.

Hr: Jelena je osjećala kako riječi teku kroz nju, poput rijeke.
En: Jelena felt the words flowing through her like a river.

Hr: Anton je pronašao vjeru u svoje fotografije.
En: Anton found faith in his photography.

Hr: To mjesto, te riječi i smijeh, bili su početak nečega novog.
En: That place, those words, and laughter were the beginning of something new.

Hr: Anton i Jelena pronašli su ono što su tražili, osnaženi ljepotom prirode i neočekivanom vezom.
En: Anton and Jelena found what they were searching for, empowered by the beauty of nature and an unexpected connection.

Hr: Jesen na Plitvičkim jezerima bila je posebna.
En: Autumn at Plitvička jezera was special.

Hr: Anton i Jelena otišli su s obnovljenom energijom, spremni za nova poglavlja u životu.
En: Anton and Jelena left with renewed energy, ready for new chapters in life.

Hr: Krajolik nije samo impresionirao kamere i stranice; povezao je dva čovjeka tražeći svoju istinu.
En: The landscape didn't just impress cameras and pages; it connected two people seeking their truth.


Vocabulary Words:

• waterfalls: slapovi
• glimmered: blistalo
• illuminated: osvjetljavale
• landscape: krajolik
• doubted: sumnjao
• abilities: sposobnosti
• inspiration: inspiracija
• creative block: kreativni blok
• struggling: problema
• paths: putevi
• camera: kamera
• silhouette: silueta
• glistening: sjajivši
• exchanged: razmjenjivali
• cascading: tekla
• flowed: prolazio
• clearing: razmicali
• empowered: osnaženi
• faith: vjeru
• photography: fotografiranje
• recognizing: primijetio
• captured: uhvatio
• renewed: obnovljenom
• connection: veza
• impressed: impresionirao
• trails: staze
• missed: nedostaju
• easily: lako
• unexpected: neočekivanom
• truth: istini