Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Peace Beyond the Trails: Ivana's Solo Quest
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je stajala na ulazu u Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.
En: Ivana stood at the entrance of Plitvička jezera National Park.

Hr: Zrak je bio svjež, a proljetni povjetarac milovao je njezino lice.
En: The air was fresh, and the spring breeze caressed her face.

Hr: Cvijeće je cvjetalo, a ptice pjevale kao da su slavile nadolazeći praznik - Praznik rada.
En: Flowers bloomed, and birds sang as if celebrating the upcoming holiday - Labor Day.

Hr: Trebala joj je tišina, daleko od gradske vreve i buke.
En: She needed silence, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Hr: Ovdje, među zelenilom, Ivana je tražila mir za svoj nemiran um.
En: Here, surrounded by greenery, Ivana sought peace for her restless mind.

Hr: Ivana je odlučila započeti kratko, ali intenzivno putovanje – sama pješačka tura kroz park.
En: Ivana decided to start a short but intense journey—a solo hiking tour through the park.

Hr: Iako je bila uspješna u karijeri, osjećala se udaljeno od sebe.
En: Although she was successful in her career, she felt distant from herself.

Hr: Grad joj je bio prebrz, a duša preumorna.
En: The city was too fast for her, and her soul was too weary.

Hr: Htjela je istražiti svaki kutak Plitvičkih jezera, osjetiti svaku kap vodopada na svojim rukama, kao da će joj priroda otkriti tajnu unutarnjeg mira.
En: She wanted to explore every corner of the Plitvička jezera, to feel every drop of the waterfall on her hands, as if nature would reveal to her the secret of inner peace.

Hr: Dok je hodala, divila se kaskadama vodopada i tirkiznim jezercima koji su sjajili na proljetnom suncu.
En: As she walked, she admired the cascades of waterfalls and the turquoise lakes that glistened in the spring sun.

Hr: No, ubrzo je shvatila da ne može sve kontrolirati – vodiči su bili odloženi, a mape spremljene u ruksak.
En: However, she soon realized that she couldn't control everything—the guides were put away, and the maps stored in her backpack.

Hr: U trenu inspiracije, odlučila je odložiti mobitel i karte i prepustiti se svojim instinktima.
En: In a moment of inspiration, she decided to put aside her phone and maps and trust her instincts.

Hr: Njena odluka brzo se pokazala izazovnom.
En: Her decision quickly proved challenging.

Hr: Putem se mjesta postala sve manje poznata, a puteljci sve zavojitiji.
En: The places became less familiar along the way, and the paths increasingly winding.

Hr: Kao da je priroda htjela testirati njenu odluku.
En: It was as if nature wanted to test her decision.

Hr: Kad je počela kiša, gusta i hladna, shvatila je da se izgubila.
En: When the rain began, thick and cold, she realized she was lost.

Hr: Ivana je trebala pronaći zaklon.
En: Ivana needed to find shelter.

Hr: Svoje strahove je stavila na stranu, osluškujući šumu i tražeći sigurnost.
En: She set aside her fears, listening to the forest and seeking safety.

Hr: Kiša je rominjala, ali Ivana je ostala smirena.
En: The rain drizzled, but Ivana remained calm.

Hr: Ugledala je stijene, prirodno sklonište koje ju je pozivalo.
En: She spotted rocks, a natural shelter calling to her.

Hr: Smjestila se ispod njih, mokra, ali sigurna.
En: She settled under them, wet but safe.

Hr: Dok je čekala da kiša prođe, Ivana je osjetila mir.
En: As she waited for the rain to pass, Ivana felt peace.

Hr: Iako je bila sama, okružena prirodom, našla je ono što je tražila.
En: Even though she was alone, surrounded by nature, she found what she was looking for.

Hr: Činilo joj se da je cijeli život bio nalik ovoj šetnji – ponekad nepredvidljiv, ali pun čarolije i ljepote kad dopustimo sebi da budemo slobodni.
En: It seemed to her that her entire life had been like this walk—sometimes unpredictable but full of magic and beauty when we allow ourselves to be free.

Hr: Kad je kiša jenjala, Ivana je napustila zaklon.
En: When the rain subsided, Ivana left the shelter.

Hr: Pratila je svoje instinkte i ubrzo je pronašla stazu koja ju je vodila do poznatih mjesta.
En: She followed her instincts and soon found a path that led her to familiar places.

Hr: Svaki korak bio je lakši, svaki dah slobodniji.
En: Each step was lighter, each breath freer.

Hr: Povratak na glavnu stazu bio je kao povratak kući.
En: Returning to the main trail was like returning home.

Hr: Samouvjerenost je zamijenila strah, spokojnost tjeskobu.
En: Confidence replaced fear, serenity replaced anxiety.

Hr: Kad je konačno stigla na početak staze, nebo je bilo vedro, a Ivana blistala iznutra.
En: When she finally reached the beginning of the trail, the sky was clear, and Ivana glowed from within.

Hr: Ova pustolovina, tako jednostavna, a opet tako snažna, dala joj je novi osjećaj ravnoteže i sigurnosti.
En: This adventure, so simple yet so powerful, gave her a new sense of balance and security.

Hr: Ivana je znala – loše vrijeme i neizvjesne staze nisu prepreka.
En: Ivana knew—bad weather and uncertain paths were not obstacles.

Hr: U sebi je našla mir.
En: She found peace within herself.


Vocabulary Words:

• entrance: ulaz
• caressed: milovao
• breeze: povjetarac
• blooms: cvjeta
• celebrating: slavile
• hustle: vreva
• bustle: buka
• greenery: zelenilo
• restless: nemiran
• intense: intenzivno
• weary: preumorna
• explore: istražiti
• cascades: kaskade
• turquoise: tirkizne
• glistened: sjajili
• instincts: instinktima
• challenging: izazovnom
• winding: zavojitiji
• shelter: zaklon
• drizzled: rominjala
• familiar: poznata
• confident: samouvjerenost
• serenity: spokojnost
• anxiety: tjeskobu
• glowed: blistala
• adventure: pustolovina
• balance: ravnoteže
• obstacles: prepreka
• freer: slobodniji
• subsided: jenjala

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Rekindled Friendships and New Beginnings in Dubrovnik
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-04-30-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Proljetno sunce nježno je grijalo drevne zidine Dubrovnika.
En: The spring sun gently warmed the ancient walls of Dubrovnik.

Hr: U srcu Staroga grada, miris cvjetova ispunjavao je zrak.
En: In the heart of the Old Town, the scent of flowers filled the air.

Hr: Ivana je polako hodala kamenim ulicama, prisjećajući se davnih dana i prijateljstva s Lukom.
En: Ivana walked slowly through the cobblestone streets, reminiscing about the old days and her friendship with Luka.

Hr: Bilo je prošlo mnogo godina otkako su zadnji put razgovarali.
En: It had been many years since they last spoke.

Hr: Luka je sjedio na stepenicama ispred jedne male galerije.
En: Luka was sitting on the steps in front of a small gallery.

Hr: Oduvijek je volio umjetnost i taj mirni kutak Dubrovnika.
En: He had always loved art and that quiet corner of Dubrovnik.

Hr: Kad je Ivana skrenula iza ugla, srce joj je poskočilo.
En: When Ivana turned the corner, her heart skipped a beat.

Hr: Bio je to Luka, njezin stari prijatelj.
En: It was Luka, her old friend.

Hr: "Ivana?" Luka je podigao pogled, iznenađen.
En: "Ivana?" Luka looked up, surprised.

Hr: Osmijeh mu je obasjao lice.
En: A smile lit up his face.

Hr: "Bok, Luka," odgovorila je Ivana, pokušavajući zadržati mirnoću u glasu.
En: "Hi, Luka," replied Ivana, trying to maintain calmness in her voice.

Hr: Bilo je lijepo vidjeti ga, no u sebi, osjećala je nesigurnost.
En: It was nice seeing him, yet inside, she felt uncertain.

Hr: Jesu li još uvijek isti?
En: Were they still the same?

Hr: Jesu li njihovi osjećaji isti?
En: Were their feelings the same?

Hr: Sjela je pokraj njega.
En: She sat next to him.

Hr: Razgovarali su polako, kao nekad.
En: They talked slowly, as they used to.

Hr: Pitali su se o godinama koje su prošle.
En: They wondered about the years that had passed.

Hr: Luka joj je govorio o svojim umjetničkim radovima, dok je Ivana pričala o životu u inozemstvu.
En: Luka told her about his art projects, while Ivana shared stories about her life abroad.

Hr: Uočila je kako se Luka promijenio.
En: She noticed how Luka had changed.

Hr: Bio je zreliji.
En: He was more mature.

Hr: No, toplina u njegovim očima bila je ista.
En: But the warmth in his eyes was the same.

Hr: Nakon nekog vremena, Luka se podigao.
En: After a while, Luka stood up.

Hr: "Dođi, moram ti nešto pokazati," rekao je.
En: "Come, I have something to show you," he said.

Hr: Vodio ju je do skrivenog mjesta na zidinama.
En: He led her to a hidden spot on the walls.

Hr: Pogled je bio zadivljujući.
En: The view was breathtaking.

Hr: Plavetnilo Jadrana širilo se u nedogled.
En: The blue of the Adriatic stretched endlessly.

Hr: "Volim ovo mjesto," rekao je Luka tiho.
En: "I love this place," Luka said softly.

Hr: "Uvijek me podsjeća koliko je život lijep."
En: "It always reminds me of how beautiful life is."

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

Hr: Znala je da sada treba biti hrabra.
En: She knew she needed to be brave now.

Hr: "Luka, bojim se... bojim se da se više ne prepoznajemo."
En: "Luka, I'm afraid... I'm afraid we don't recognize each other anymore."

Hr: Luka ju je pažljivo slušao.
En: Luka listened intently.

Hr: "Ivana, znam da su prošle godine, i da smo se promijenili.
En: "Ivana, I know years have passed, and we've changed.

Hr: Ali ono što osjećam prema tebi... nije nestalo."
En: But what I feel for you... hasn't disappeared."

Hr: Njegove riječi razbili su zidove koje je izgradila oko sebe.
En: His words broke the walls she had built around herself.

Hr: "Znači puno to čuti.
En: "It means a lot to hear that.

Hr: Bilo me strah biti ranjiva," priznala je.
En: I was afraid to be vulnerable," she admitted.

Hr: Sunce je zalazilo, oslikavajući more nijansama narančaste i ružičaste.
En: The sun was setting, painting the sea in shades of orange and pink.

Hr: Zajedno su sjedili, šuteći.
En: Together they sat in silence.

Hr: U tom trenutku, osjetila je kako se nevjerojatna veza između njih ponovno rađa.
En: In that moment, she felt the incredible bond between them being reborn.

Hr: "Mislim da bismo trebali istražiti ovo... ovu novu priliku," predložio je Luka.
En: "I think we should explore this... this new opportunity," suggested Luka.

Hr: Ivana se nasmijala.
En: Ivana laughed.

Hr: "Da, mislim da bi bilo lijepo."
En: "Yes, I think that would be nice."

Hr: Tužne sjene sumnje nestajale su, a oboje su osjećali da su našli nešto dragocjeno.
En: The sad shadows of doubt were fading, and both felt they had found something precious.

Hr: Prihvatili su promjene, rukujući se s prošlošću, i otvorili svoje srce za novu budućnost.
En: They embraced the changes, made peace with the past, and opened their hearts to a new future.

Hr: Zajedničku.
En: Together.


Vocabulary Words:

• ancient: drevne
• walls: zidine
• cobblestone: kamenim
• reminiscing: prisjećajući se
• friendship: prijateljstva
• gallery: galerije
• corner: kutak
• surprised: iznenađen
• calmness: mirnoću
• uncertain: nesigurnost
• mature: zreliji
• breathtaking: zadivljujući
• endlessly: u nedogled
• intently: pažljivo
• disappeared: nestalo
• vulnerable: ranjiva
• shades: nijansama
• embrace: prihvatiti
• doubt: sumnje
• bond: veza
• hearts: srce
• opportunity: priliku
• breath: udah
• brave: hrabra
• painting: oslikava
• silence: šuteći
• precious: dragocjeno
• past: prošlost
• future: budućnost
• reborn: ponovno rađa

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Startup Success: Navigating Budget Constraints in Zagreb
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: U startup inkubatoru u centru Zagreba, proljeće je donosilo novo uzbuđenje.
En: In a startup incubator in the center of Zagreb, spring brought new excitement.

Hr: Sunčeva svjetlost lagano je ulazila kroz ogromne staklene zidove, osvjetljavajući prostor pun energičnih mladih ljudi.
En: Sunlight gently flowed through the enormous glass walls, illuminating a space full of energetic young people.

Hr: Zvuk tipkovnica i žustre rasprave bili su glazba koja je prožimala moderni ured otvorenog plana.
En: The sound of keyboards and lively discussions was the music that permeated the modern open-plan office.

Hr: Marko, vođa tima, uzbuđeno je pregledavao popis opreme.
En: Marko, the team leader, was excitedly reviewing the equipment list.

Hr: Njegov cilj bio je jasan - kupiti novu opremu koja će potaknuti rast njihovog startupa.
En: His goal was clear - to purchase new equipment that would stimulate their startup's growth.

Hr: Uz njega su stajali Ana i Davor.
En: Beside him stood Ana and Davor.

Hr: Ana je praktična i uvijek usredotočena na produktivnost, dok je Davor neprestano žudio za najnovijom tehnologijom.
En: Ana was practical and always focused on productivity, while Davor incessantly craved the latest technology.

Hr: "Svi ovi uređaji izgledaju sjajno, ali naš budžet je ograničen," rekla je Ana, podižući obrve dok je gledala popis.
En: "All these devices look great, but our budget is limited," said Ana, raising her eyebrows as she looked at the list.

Hr: "Moramo razmisliti i o troškovima održavanja.
En: "We need to think about maintenance costs too."

Hr: "Davor, koji je već skenirao internet za najnovije gadgete, uzbuđeno je dodao: "Ako želimo držati korak s konkurencijom, trebamo nešto što će nas istaknuti!
En: Davor, who had already been scanning the internet for the latest gadgets, excitedly added, "If we want to keep up with the competition, we need something that will make us stand out!"

Hr: "Marko je znao da su oba gledišta važna.
En: Marko knew that both viewpoints were important.

Hr: Ali njegov problem bio je što.
En: But his problem was what.

Hr: Želio je najbolje za svoj tim, ali ciljanje previsoko može staviti startup u nezavidnu financijsku situaciju.
En: He wanted the best for his team, but aiming too high could put the startup in an unenviable financial situation.

Hr: Napetost je dosegla vrhunac kada su raspravljali o kupnji skupog, ali naprednog komada opreme za dizajn.
En: Tension peaked when they discussed purchasing an expensive but advanced piece of design equipment.

Hr: Ana je inzistirala da mogu postići isto uz jeftiniji model, dok je Davor tvrdio da će im novi uređaj uštedjeti mnogo vremena dugoročno.
En: Ana insisted that they could achieve the same with a cheaper model, while Davor argued that the new device would save them a lot of time in the long run.

Hr: Marko je na trenutak zastao i razmislio.
En: Marko paused for a moment and thought.

Hr: Shvatio je koliko je važno čuti mišljenja svih članova tima.
En: He realized how important it was to hear the opinions of all team members.

Hr: Okrenuo se prema Anu i Davoru i rekao: "Hajde da razmotrimo sve mogućnosti.
En: He turned to Ana and Davor and said, "Let's consider all options.

Hr: Možda možemo naći sredinu.
En: Maybe we can find a middle ground."

Hr: "Uspjeli su pronaći kompromis.
En: They managed to find a compromise.

Hr: Odabrali su nekoliko osnovnih uređaja visoke kvalitete i napravili plan da sljedeću kupnju obave kad povećaju prihod.
En: They chose several essential high-quality devices and made a plan to make the next purchase once they increased revenue.

Hr: Svi su bili zadovoljni odlukom.
En: Everyone was pleased with the decision.

Hr: Marko je shvatio da njegov tim ima mnogo vrijednosti i da je važno slušati različite perspektive.
En: Marko realized that his team had a lot of value and that it was important to listen to different perspectives.

Hr: S osmijehom na licu, znali su da su napravili korak naprijed.
En: With a smile on their faces, they knew they had taken a step forward.

Hr: S novom opremom i obnovljenim zajedničkim duhom, startup se spremao osvojiti svijet.
En: With new equipment and a renewed team spirit, the startup was ready to take on the world.

Hr: Proljeće je postalo simbolom novog početka za njih.
En: Spring became a symbol of a new beginning for them.


Vocabulary Words:

• incubator: inkubatoru
• excitement: uzbuđenje
• illuminating: osvjetljavajući
• energetic: energičnih
• discussions: rasprave
• permeated: prožimala
• open-plan: otvorenog plana
• equipment: opreme
• stimulate: potaknuti
• maintenance: održavanja
• scanning: skenirao
• gadgets: gadgete
• competition: konkurencijom
• stand out: istaknuti
• unenvied: nezavidnu
• tension: napetost
• advanced: naprednog
• insisted: inzistirala
• perspectives: perspektive
• compromise: kompromis
• compromise: kompromis
• middle ground: sredinu
• revenue: prihod
• value: vrijednosti
• perspectives: perspektive
• renewed: obnovljenim
• spirit: duhom
• symbol: simbolom
• beginning: početka
• paused: zastao

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Nature's Inspiration: Unlocking Creativity at Plitvice Lakes
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ana i Ivan stigli su u Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera u proljeće.
En: Ana and Ivan arrived at Plitvička jezera National Park in the spring.

Hr: Zrak je bio svjež, a miris cvijeća ispunjavao je prostor.
En: The air was fresh, and the scent of flowers filled the space.

Hr: Smaragdno zelena jezera i slapovi nudili su mirnu pozadinu za radni bijeg.
En: The emerald green lakes and waterfalls offered a serene backdrop for a work retreat.

Hr: Skupinu su činili marketinški stručnjaci iz njihove tvrtke, okupljeni kako bi smislili nove ideje za marketinšku kampanju.
En: The group was comprised of marketing experts from their company, gathered to come up with new ideas for a marketing campaign.

Hr: Ana je bila kreativna i ambiciozna marketinška stručnjakinja.
En: Ana was a creative and ambitious marketing professional.

Hr: Željela je dokazati svoju vrijednost timu i dobiti promaknuće.
En: She wanted to prove her worth to the team and earn a promotion.

Hr: Ivan, vođa tima, zamišljen i analitičan, vidio je ovaj izlet kao priliku za povezivanje tima i osobno razmišljanje.
En: Ivan, the team leader, thoughtful and analytical, saw this trip as an opportunity to connect the team and for personal reflection.

Hr: Volio je planinarenje, a priroda Plitvica bila je savršeno mjesto za to.
En: He loved hiking, and the nature of Plitvice was the perfect place for it.

Hr: Tijekom prvog dana, grupa je započela s brainstorming sesijama.
En: During the first day, the group started with brainstorming sessions.

Hr: No, Ana se borila zadržati pažnju.
En: However, Ana struggled to maintain focus.

Hr: Pogledi na jezera i slapove bili su ometajući.
En: The views of the lakes and waterfalls were distracting.

Hr: Osjećala je pritisak, ali ideje nisu dolazile.
En: She felt the pressure, but ideas weren’t coming.

Hr: U jednom trenutku, odlučila je uzeti pauzu.
En: At one point, she decided to take a break.

Hr: Rekla je Ivanu da ide u kratku šetnju.
En: She told Ivan she was going for a short walk.

Hr: Hodajući uz jezera, Ana je osjetila mir.
En: Walking by the lakes, Ana felt at peace.

Hr: Zvuk vode bio je umirujući.
En: The sound of the water was soothing.

Hr: Dok je stajala pokraj jednog od slapova, ideja joj je sinula.
En: As she stood next to one of the waterfalls, an idea struck her.

Hr: Inspiracija iz prirode uklopila se s vizijom brenda koji su pokušavali predstaviti.
En: Inspiration from nature aligned with the vision of the brand they were trying to present.

Hr: Osmislila je kampanju koja je povezana s ljepotom prirode Plitvica i njihovim proizvodom.
En: She devised a campaign that connected the beauty of Plitvice with their product.

Hr: Vratila se timu, oči sjajile od uzbuđenja.
En: She returned to the team, her eyes shining with excitement.

Hr: Predstavila je svoju ideju Ivanu i ostalima.
En: She presented her idea to Ivan and the others.

Hr: Svi su bili oduševljeni.
En: Everyone was thrilled.

Hr: Kampanja je bila kreativna i inovativna.
En: The campaign was creative and innovative.

Hr: Ivan je bio impresioniran, a Ana je osjećala zadovoljstvo.
En: Ivan was impressed, and Ana felt satisfied.

Hr: Kada su napustili Plitvice, svi su bili puni energije i novih ideja.
En: When they left Plitvice, everyone was full of energy and new ideas.

Hr: Ana je naučila važnu lekciju: ponekad je potrebno uzeti pauzu i dobiti novu perspektivu.
En: Ana learned an important lesson: sometimes it’s necessary to take a break and gain a new perspective.

Hr: Shvatila je da odmori mogu voditi do najvećih otkrića.
En: She realized that breaks can lead to the greatest discoveries.


Vocabulary Words:

• arrived: stigli
• emerald: smaragdno
• composed: činili
• work retreat: radni bijeg
• gathered: okupljeni
• promotion: promaknuće
• thoughtful: zamišljen
• analytical: analitičan
• hiking: planinarenje
• brainstorming: brainstorming
• sessions: sesijama
• maintain: zadržati
• struggled: borila
• distracting: ometajući
• short walk: kratku šetnju
• soothing: umirujući
• inspiration: inspiracija
• aligned: uklopila
• devised: osmislila
• presented: predstavila
• excited: uzbuđenja
• creative: kreativna
• innovative: inovativna
• impressed: impresioniran
• satisfied: zadovoljstvo
• energy: energije
• learned: naučila
• lesson: lekciju
• perspective: perspektivu
• discoveries: otkrića

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Chasing Dreams: A Guide's Hidden Passion Reveals Itself
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Proljetno sunce obasjavalo je Plitvička jezera.
En: The spring sun was shining down on the Plitvička Jezera.

Hr: Visoka stabla pružala su hlad, dok su slapovi stvarali simfoniju prirode.
En: Tall trees provided shade while waterfalls created nature's symphony.

Hr: Ivan, iskusni vodič, vodio je malu grupu turista kroz staze parka.
En: Ivan, an experienced guide, was leading a small group of tourists through the park's trails.

Hr: Njegovo srce bilo je tamo, ali misli su mu često lutale ka snovima o fotografiji.
En: His heart was there, but his thoughts often wandered to dreams of photography.

Hr: Matej, mladi i strastveni fotograf, tražio je savršeni kadar.
En: Matej, a young and passionate photographer, was searching for the perfect shot.

Hr: Njegova misija bila je uhvatiti rijetku pticu za izložbu.
En: His mission was to capture a rare bird for an exhibition.

Hr: Bio je nervozan - dan je bio kratak, a svjetlo se polako gubilo.
En: He was nervous—the day was short, and the light was slowly fading.

Hr: Ivan je poznavao svaki kutak parka.
En: Ivan knew every corner of the park.

Hr: U srcu, Ivan je želio uhvatiti kameru i pokušati, ali njegova je dužnost bila voditi turiste.
En: In his heart, he wanted to grab a camera and try, but his duty was to guide the tourists.

Hr: "Kuda krenuti?
En: "Where should we go?"

Hr: " pitao je Matej s nadom u očima.
En: Matej asked with hope in his eyes.

Hr: "Znam jedan zabačen kutak," rekao je Ivan, svoju želju skrivajući iza profesionalnosti.
En: "I know a secluded spot," Ivan said, hiding his desire behind professionalism.

Hr: "Tamo često viđam ptice.
En: "I often see birds there."

Hr: "Matej je bio sumnjičav.
En: Matej was skeptical.

Hr: Vrijeme je teklo, a šanse su se smanjivale.
En: Time was passing, and the chances were dwindling.

Hr: Sigurnija opcija bila bi slijediti svoju intuiciju, ali nešto u Ivanovim riječima obećavalo je priliku.
En: A safer option would have been to follow his intuition, but something in Ivan's words promised an opportunity.

Hr: Odlučio je vjerovati Ivanu.
En: He decided to trust Ivan.

Hr: Hodali su kroz mirne staze, dok su slapovi pjevali svoje poznate pjesme.
En: They walked through the tranquil paths while the waterfalls sang their familiar songs.

Hr: Na kraju, stigli su do mjesta skrivenog od turista.
En: Eventually, they arrived at a place hidden from tourists.

Hr: Uzbuđenje je ispunilo zrak.
En: Excitement filled the air.

Hr: Ivan se suzdržao, a Matej je namjestio kameru.
En: Ivan held back, and Matej set up his camera.

Hr: Čekali su neko vrijeme, osluškujući zvukove prirode.
En: They waited for some time, listening to the sounds of nature.

Hr: Odjednom, ptica, čije perje je sjalo u proljetnom suncu, sletjela je na granu ispred njih.
En: Suddenly, a bird, its feathers glowing in the spring sun, landed on a branch in front of them.

Hr: Matej je uhvatio savršen kadar.
En: Matej captured the perfect shot.

Hr: Pritisak na okidač bio je oslobađanje.
En: The press of the shutter button was a release.

Hr: Ivan je također posegnuo za fotoaparatom, drhtavo uzbuđenje širilo se njegovim tijelom.
En: Ivan also reached for a camera, trembling excitement spreading through his body.

Hr: Usmjeren na pticu, snimio je svoju prvu pravu fotografiju.
En: Focusing on the bird, he took his first real photograph.

Hr: Matej i Ivan razmijenili su pogled.
En: Matej and Ivan exchanged a look.

Hr: U tom trenutku, razumjeli su jedan drugoga.
En: In that moment, they understood each other.

Hr: Matej je shvatio da suradnja i vođenje mogu donijeti neočekivane rezultate.
En: Matej realized that collaboration and guidance could bring unexpected results.

Hr: Ivan je osjetio hrabrost da nastavi svoju strast prema fotografiji.
En: Ivan felt the courage to pursue his passion for photography.

Hr: Zvuk prirode oko njih bio je svjedokom novog početaka.
En: The sound of nature around them bore witness to new beginnings.

Hr: Ptica je odletjela, ali oni su zadržali uspomene zauvijek.
En: The bird flew away, but they held onto the memories forever.

Hr: Plitvička jezera bila su tiha pozadina novostečenih prijateljstava i snova koji su počeli cvjetati.
En: The Plitvička Jezera were a quiet backdrop to newfound friendships and dreams that began to blossom.

Hr: Priroda je zauvijek ostala njihova inspiracija.
En: Nature remained their everlasting inspiration.


Vocabulary Words:

• shining: obasjavalo
• provided: pružala
• shade: hlad
• symphony: simfoniju
• experienced: iskusni
• guide: vodič
• wandered: lutale
• rare: rijetku
• fading: gubilo
• secluded: zabačen
• skeptical: sumnjičav
• intuition: intuiciju
• opportunity: priliku
• tranquil: mirne
• excited: uzbuđenje
• release: oslobađanje
• trembling: drhtavo
• focus: usmjeren
• collaboration: suradnja
• courage: hrabrost
• pursue: nastaviti
• blossom: cvjetati
• backdrop: pozadina
• waterfalls: slapovi
• trails: staze
• mission: misija
• exhibition: izložbu
• professionalism: profesionalnosti
• hidden: skrivenog
• release: oslobađanje

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Harmony: A Team's Journey Through Nature's Song
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Proljetno sunce obasjavalo je bujno zelenilo Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera.
En: The spring sun illuminated the lush greenery of the Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.

Hr: Zrake sunca bljeskale su kroz krošnje, a voda padala niz stijene, stvarajući muziku prirode.
En: Sunrays sparkled through the treetops, and water cascaded down the rocks, creating the music of nature.

Hr: Marko je nervozno promatrao ovaj prizor dok su se okupljali na početku team-building vikenda.
En: Marko nervously watched this scene as they gathered at the start of the team-building weekend.

Hr: Bio je sredovječni menadžer, marljiv i predan, ali s previše očekivanja obitelji na leđima.
En: He was a middle-aged manager, diligent and dedicated, but burdened by too many family expectations.

Hr: Tajna želja, zaslužiti priznanje od Ivane, senior menadžerice, nikad ga nije napuštala.
En: His secret desire, to earn recognition from Ivana, the senior manager, never left him.

Hr: Ana je stajala uz njega.
En: Ana stood next to him.

Hr: Bila je kreativna i ambiciozna. No često se osjećala zanemarenom u tradicionalnoj obitelji.
En: She was creative and ambitious but often felt overlooked in her traditional family.

Hr: Imala je osjećaj da njezine ideje nailaze na zid razumijevanja.
En: She felt that her ideas hit a wall of understanding.

Hr: Ipak, uživala je u prirodi i tražila svoju neovisnost ovdje među slapovima.
En: Still, she enjoyed nature and sought her independence here among the waterfalls.

Hr: Ivana, snažna i profesionalna, kročila je u središte pažnje.
En: Ivana, strong and professional, stepped into the spotlight.

Hr: Uvijek je izgledala samopouzdano.
En: She always appeared confident.

Hr: Ali ispod hladne površine skrivala je pritiske koje je nosila unutar i izvan ureda.
En: But beneath the cold exterior, she hid the pressures she bore both inside and outside the office.

Hr: Dok su šetali uz jezera, Marko se borio s tjeskobom.
En: As they walked by the lakes, Marko struggled with anxiety.

Hr: Obiteljski pritisci i pomisao da Ivana više cijeni Anine inovativne ideje nisu ga napuštali.
En: Family pressures and the thought that Ivana valued Ana's innovative ideas more than his never left his mind.

Hr: U glavi mu puhali su olujni vjetrovi.
En: Stormy winds blew in his head.

Hr: Na jednom osamljenom rubu staze, Marko je osjetio potrebu da razgovara s Anom.
En: On a solitary edge of the trail, Marko felt the need to talk to Ana.

Hr: "Ana," započeo je, oprezno birajući riječi, "tvoja je kreativnost nevjerojatna.
En: "Ana," he began, cautiously choosing his words, "your creativity is incredible.

Hr: Možda možemo surađivati umjesto natjecati?"
En: Maybe we can collaborate instead of compete?"

Hr: Ana je ostala iznenađena.
En: Ana was taken aback.

Hr: Njegovo priznanje bilo je neočekivano, ali dobrodošlo.
En: His acknowledgment was unexpected but welcome.

Hr: "To bi bilo sjajno, Marko," odgovorila je osmjehom.
En: "That would be great, Marko," she replied with a smile.

Hr: U međuvremenu, Ivana ih je promatrala iz daljine.
En: Meanwhile, Ivana observed them from a distance.

Hr: Primijetila je njihov kratak razgovor i u njemu vidjela potencijal.
En: She noticed their brief conversation and saw potential in it.

Hr: Željela je darovati Marku priliku, ali samo ako pokaže timsku igru.
En: She wanted to give Marko an opportunity, but only if he showed teamwork.

Hr: Nakon ručka, situacija je eskalirala tijekom vježbi blizu velikih slapova.
En: After lunch, the situation escalated during exercises near the large waterfalls.

Hr: Marko i Ana nisu se slagali o viziji projekta.
En: Marko and Ana disagreed on the project's vision.

Hr: Riječi su postajale glasnije, a Ivana je brzo intervenirala.
En: Words grew louder, and Ivana quickly intervened.

Hr: Odlučila je podržati suradnju.
En: She decided to support collaboration.

Hr: "Hej, smirite se oboje," rekla je.
En: "Hey, calm down both of you," she said.

Hr: "Važne su vaše ideje, ali još je važnija suradnja.
En: "Your ideas are important, but cooperation is even more important.

Hr: Upotrijebimo snage svih za našu tvrtku."
En: Let's use everyone's strengths for our company."

Hr: Kasnije, dok su se vraćali prema bazi, Ivana je prišla Marku.
En: Later, as they returned to the base, Ivana approached Marko.

Hr: "Impresionirana sam tvojim naporom," rekla je tiho.
En: "I'm impressed with your effort," she said quietly.

Hr: "Želim ti dati priliku da vodiš novi projekt."
En: "I want to give you the opportunity to lead a new project."

Hr: Marko je osjetio val olakšanja i ponosa.
En: Marko felt a wave of relief and pride.

Hr: Konačno je dobio priznanje koje je tražio, ali i shvatio da bez Anine pomoći ne bi uspio.
En: He finally got the recognition he sought, but also realized that without Ana's help, he wouldn't have succeeded.

Hr: Osmjehnuo se, osjećajući se sigurno, ne samo u svoje sposobnosti, već i u vrijednost timskog rada.
En: He smiled, feeling confident not only in his abilities but also in the value of teamwork.

Hr: Tako su dani u Plitvičkim jezerima postali prekretnica za Marka.
En: Thus, the days at Plitvička jezera became a turning point for Marko.

Hr: Povratak kući bio je označen novim samopouzdanjem i balansom između pritisaka posla i obiteljskih očekivanja.
En: The return home was marked by newfound confidence and a balance between work pressures and family expectations.

Hr: A slapovi su nastavili pjevati svoju vječnu pjesmu, podsjećajući sve na ljepotu sklada i prirode.
En: And the waterfalls continued to sing their eternal song, reminding everyone of the beauty of harmony and nature.


Vocabulary Words:

• illuminated: obasjavalo
• lush: bujno
• greenery: zelenilo
• cascaded: padala
• rocks: stijene
• diligent: marljiv
• burdened: s previše
• expectations: očekivanja
• recognition: priznanje
• overlooked: zanemarenom
• independence: neovisnost
• spotlight: središte pažnje
• confident: samopouzdano
• exterior: površine
• pressures: pritiske
• anxiety: tjeskobom
• stormy: olujni
• cautiously: oprezno
• acknowledgment: priznanje
• intervened: intervenirala
• cooperation: suradnja
• strengths: snage
• escalated: eskalirala
• harmony: sklada
• solitary: osamljenom
• trail: staze
• potential: potencijal
• opportunity: priliku
• relief: olakšanja
• pride: ponosa

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Aquarium Antics: A First Date to Remember in Pula
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-04-25-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Aquarium u Puli bio je prepun ljudi.
En: The aquarium in Pula was crowded with people.

Hr: Djeca su trčkarala svuda, lica im bila prislonjena uz staklene zidove akvarija, dok su šarene ribe plesale pred njihovim očima.
En: Children were running around everywhere, their faces pressed against the glass walls of the tanks, while colorful fish danced before their eyes.

Hr: Ana i Dario hodali su kroz prolaze, srdačno se smiješkajući.
En: Ana and Dario walked through the passages, smiling warmly.

Hr: Bio je to njihov prvi pravi izlazak, a Dario je htio da sve bude savršeno.
En: It was their first real date, and Dario wanted everything to be perfect.

Hr: "Volim morske životinje," rekla je Ana, nasmijavši se rječito dok su prolazili pored velikog tankova s meduzama.
En: "I love sea animals," said Ana, smiling eloquently as they passed by a large tank with jellyfish.

Hr: Dario se potrudio izgledati kao da zna sve o akvariju.
En: Dario tried to look as if he knew everything about the aquarium.

Hr: "Ja također," odgovorio je, iako se uistinu nikad prije nije zanimao za more.
En: "I do too," he replied, even though he had never really been interested in the sea before.

Hr: Marko, njegov stari prijatelj, radio je ovdje kao vodič.
En: Marko, his old friend, worked here as a guide.

Hr: Možda će on moći pomoći, pomisli Dario.
En: Maybe he could help, Dario thought.

Hr: Doteglih kod bazena s pingvinima, velikog spektakla dana.
En: They arrived at the penguin pool, the big spectacle of the day.

Hr: Pirine očice odsjajavale su u smijehu publike, dok su pingvini skakutali okolo.
En: The little eyes of the penguins shone with the laughter of the audience as they waddled around.

Hr: Dario je stao bliže Ani, razigrano joj pokazavši na pingvine.
En: Dario stood closer to Ana, playfully pointing out the penguins to her.

Hr: "Kladim se da ću uhvatiti njihovu hranu!
En: "I bet I can catch their food!"

Hr: " nasmiješio se, pokušavajući impresionirati Anu s malom šalama.
En: he smiled, trying to impress Ana with a little joke.

Hr: U tom trenutku, Marko mu se nasmiješio s druge strane stakla, a zatim se iznenada okrenuo prema gužvi.
En: At that moment, Marko smiled at him from the other side of the glass, then suddenly turned to the crowd.

Hr: "I naš poseban gost dana, Dario, pomoći će u hranjenju pingvina!
En: "And our special guest of the day, Dario, will help feed the penguins!"

Hr: " viknuo je Marko s mikrofon u ruci.
En: Marko shouted with a microphone in hand.

Hr: O, ne, pomisli Dario.
En: Oh no, Dario thought.

Hr: Prije nego što je stigao odbiti, već je stajao pred publikom s kantom ribe u ruci.
En: Before he could refuse, he was already standing in front of the audience with a bucket of fish in his hand.

Hr: Publika ga je nagovarala osmijesima, a Ana ga je gledala s znatiželjom.
En: The audience encouraged him with smiles, and Ana looked at him with curiosity.

Hr: Ništa drugo preostalo mu nije jer sada mora krenuti dalje.
En: He had no choice but to go on.

Hr: Dok je hrabro stajao pred razigranim pingvinima, Dario je glumio sigurnost.
En: As he bravely stood in front of the playful penguins, Dario pretended to be confident.

Hr: No, kad je pružio ruku, kanta se nagnula i ribe su skliznule na pod.
En: But when he reached out his hand, the bucket tilted, and the fish slid to the floor.

Hr: Pingvini su veselo skočili i napravili pravu cirkusku predstavu, klizajući okolo i tražeći ribu.
En: The penguins cheerfully jumped and put on a real circus show, sliding around and searching for the fish.

Hr: Smijeh je ispunio prostor, a Dario se osjećao kao pravi klaun.
En: Laughter filled the space, and Dario felt like a real clown.

Hr: Ali kad je pogledao Anu, vidio je da se smije od srca i klimne glavom odobravajući.
En: But when he looked at Ana, he saw her laughing heartily and nodding approvingly.

Hr: Marko mu je dobacio nov pladanj s ribom, olakšavši situaciju.
En: Marko tossed him a new tray of fish, easing the situation.

Hr: Nakon predstave, Ana je pohitala do Darija.
En: After the show, Ana hurried to Dario.

Hr: "Bilo je to nevjerojatno zabavno," rekla je, ogulivši suzu s očiju.
En: "That was incredibly fun," she said, wiping a tear from her eye.

Hr: "Cijenim tvoje trude, čak i ako nisu prošli kako je planirano.
En: "I appreciate your efforts, even if they didn't go as planned."

Hr: "Dario je osjetio olakšanje i shvatio važnu lekciju.
En: Dario felt relief and learned an important lesson.

Hr: Biti iskren i biti svoj mnogo je bolje nego pokušavati impresionirati pretvaranjem.
En: Being honest and being yourself is much better than trying to impress by pretending.

Hr: I zaista, veza između njega i Ane sada je imala čvrst temelj humora i iskrenosti.
En: And indeed, the connection between him and Ana now had a solid foundation of humor and honesty.

Hr: Dok su odlazili iz akvarija, Dario je u potpunosti prihvatio smijeh.
En: As they left the aquarium, Dario fully embraced the laughter.

Hr: Bio je sretan jer je večer prošla uspješno, s nekim neočekivanim, ali šarmantnim trenucima.
En: He was happy because the evening went successfully, with some unexpected but charming moments.


Vocabulary Words:

• crowded: prepun
• eloquently: rječito
• spectacle: spektakl
• waddled: skakutali
• playfully: razigrano
• bucket: kanta
• refuse: odbijati
• tilted: nagnula
• heartily: od srca
• tray: pladanj
• appreciate: cijeniti
• efforts: trude
• pretending: pretvaranjem
• foundation: temelj
• charming: šarmantnim
• passages: prolaze
• jellyfish: meduzama
• curiosity: znatiželjom
• spectacle: spektakla
• audience: publika
• circus: cirkusku
• pretended: glumio
• slid: skliznule
• cheerfully: veselo
• clown: klaun
• nodding: klimne
• bravely: hrabro
• unexpected: neočekivanim
• approved: odobravajući
• overwhelmed: preplavljen

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Rivalry to Reverie: Brewing Friendship over Decaf
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-04-24-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Sunce je nježno milovalo prozore male pržionice kave u Zagrebu.
En: The sun gently caressed the windows of the small coffee roastery in Zagreb.

Hr: Unutra, zrak je bio ispunjen toplim mirisom svježe mljevenih zrna, a lagani žamor klijenata prigušivao je tihi zvuk mlinca za kavu.
En: Inside, the air was filled with the warm aroma of freshly ground beans, and the soft chatter of clients muffled the quiet sound of the coffee grinder.

Hr: Ivana i Luka sjedili su za drvenim stolom u kutu, svaki s šalicom kave ispred sebe.
En: Ivana and Luka sat at a wooden table in the corner, each with a cup of coffee before them.

Hr: "Ivana, znaš li da je etiopska kava poznata po cvjetnim notama?
En: "Ivana, do you know that Ethiopian coffee is known for its floral notes?"

Hr: " upita Luka samouvjereno, lagano nagnuvši glavu.
En: Luka asked confidently, tilting his head slightly.

Hr: Ivana se nasmiješi, podižući šalicu da oslobađa miris.
En: Ivana smiled, lifting her cup to release the aroma.

Hr: "Naravno, ali ja sam uvijek preferirala sirijske sorte.
En: "Of course, but I've always preferred Syrian varieties.

Hr: Njihova orašasta aroma je neusporediva.
En: Their nutty flavor is incomparable."

Hr: "Zapravo, ni Luka ni Ivana nisu primijetili da im je konobar slučajno poslužio bez kofeina francuski prženje.
En: In fact, neither Luka nor Ivana noticed that the waiter had accidentally served them decaffeinated French roast.

Hr: Ipak, njihova se rasprava nastavila.
En: Still, their discussion continued.

Hr: Luka, koji je svakodnevno istraživao nove sorte, osjetio je nešto čudno.
En: Luka, who researched new varieties daily, felt something was amiss.

Hr: "Pa, znaš li možda koji regija daje najbolju čokoladnu aromu?
En: "Well, do you happen to know which region gives the best chocolate aroma?"

Hr: " izazvao je Ivanu s podsmijehom.
En: he challenged Ivana with a smirk.

Hr: Ivana se zamislila, ali je odlučila držati svoj stav.
En: Ivana pondered for a moment but decided to hold her ground.

Hr: "Hmm, sigurna sam da je to poznata značajka havajske kave", odgovorila je, nesigurno.
En: "Hmm, I'm sure that's a notable feature of Hawaiian coffee," she replied, uncertainly.

Hr: Luka je primijetio njezinu zbunjenost, ali nije htio odmah napasti.
En: Luka noticed her confusion but didn't want to attack immediately.

Hr: Umjesto toga, nastavio je: "Oh, možda ti imaš pravo.
En: Instead, he continued: "Oh, maybe you're right.

Hr: Ali što bi rekla na zemljani okus peruanske kave?
En: But what would you say about the earthy taste of Peruvian coffee?"

Hr: "Njihova igra nadmudrivanja dosegnula je vrhunac upravo kad je barista, s razigranim osmijehom, prišao njihovom stolu.
En: Their game of outsmarting each other reached its peak just as the barista, with a playful smile, approached their table.

Hr: "Oprostite, ali vaša kava je bez kofeina", reče on, uživajući u njihovom iznenađenju.
En: "Excuse me, but your coffee is decaf," he said, enjoying their surprise.

Hr: Ivana i Luka se pogledaju, zatim se nasmiju.
En: Ivana and Luka looked at each other, then laughed.

Hr: "Pa, čini se da smo oboje pali na istu foru.
En: "Well, it seems we've both fallen for the same trick.

Hr: Sve ove rasprave bez stvarnog sadržaja", prizna Luka, i dalje se smijući.
En: All these debates without real substance," admitted Luka, still laughing.

Hr: "Možda bismo trebali više uživati u kavi nego u hvalisanju.
En: "Maybe we should enjoy the coffee more than bragging."

Hr: "Ivana kimne glavom, sada opuštena.
En: Ivana nodded, now relaxed.

Hr: "Znaš, ponekad je kava samo kava", reče ona, uzdahnuvši.
En: "You know, sometimes coffee is just coffee," she said, sighing.

Hr: Njihovo rivalstvo je nestalo, a umjesto toga je došao osjećaj zajedništva.
En: Their rivalry vanished, replaced by a sense of camaraderie.

Hr: Dok su nastavili razgovor, atmosfera pržionice činila im se toplijom, a proljetno sunce kroz prozore još više.
En: As they continued their conversation, the atmosphere of the roastery felt warmer, and the spring sun through the windows even more so.

Hr: Oboje su shvatili važnost trenutka i prestali su se truditi impresionirati jedno drugo.
En: Both realized the importance of the moment and stopped trying to impress one another.

Hr: U mirnom zagrebačkom kafiću, Ivana i Luka naučili su važnu lekciju: najbolji okusi dolaze od jednostavnog uživanja, bez pretencioznosti.
En: In the quiet Zagreb café, Ivana and Luka learned an important lesson: the best flavors come from simple enjoyment, without pretentiousness.

Hr: I uz to novo znanje, njihovo prijateljstvo dobilo je novi sjaj.
En: And with that new knowledge, their friendship gained a new luster.


Vocabulary Words:

• gently: nježno
• caressed: milovalo
• roastery: pržionice
• aroma: miris
• chatter: žamor
• muffled: prigušivao
• grinder: mlinac
• floral: cvjetnim
• confidence: samouvjereno
• nutty: orašasta
• incomparable: neusporediva
• accidentally: slučajno
• challenge: izazvao
• pondered: zamislila
• ground: stav
• notable: značajka
• smirk: podsmijehom
• earthy: zemljani
• peeked: vrhunac
• playful: razigranim
• trick: fora
• bragging: hvalisanju
• sighing: uzdahnuvši
• camaraderie: zajedništva
• pretentiousness: pretencioznosti
• luster: sjaj
• region: regija
• substance: sadržaja
• lesson: lekciju
• realized: shvatili

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Peace: Ana's Journey Under Cherry Trees
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-04-23-22-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Pod krošnjama trešnjinog drveća, proljetni povjetarac donosi miris cvjetova koji lepršaju na laganom vjetriću.
En: Under the canopies of cherry trees, the spring breeze carries the scent of blossoms fluttering on the gentle wind.

Hr: Ana, Luka i Maja dolaze na duhovno povlačenje u brda Hrvatske.
En: Ana, Luka, and Maja are on a spiritual retreat in the hills of Croatia.

Hr: Ana traži unutarnji mir.
En: Ana is seeking inner peace.

Hr: Život joj je postao kaotičan.
En: Her life has become chaotic.

Hr: Nada se pronalasku novog smjera.
En: She hopes to find a new direction.

Hr: Luka se smiješi dok promatra prirodu.
En: Luka smiles as he observes nature.

Hr: Zanima ga više druženje nego duhovno prosvjetljenje.
En: He is more interested in socializing than spiritual enlightenment.

Hr: "Pogledaj, Ana, kako je zeleno!
En: "Look, Ana, how green it is!"

Hr: " kaže veselo.
En: he says cheerfully.

Hr: Maja, s druge strane, već planira današnje aktivnosti.
En: Maja, on the other hand, is already planning today's activities.

Hr: Entuzijastična je i organizirana.
En: She is enthusiastic and organized.

Hr: "Ana, hoćeš s nama na meditaciju?
En: "Ana, do you want to join us for meditation?"

Hr: " pita je.
En: she asks.

Hr: Ali Ana je u svojim mislima, distrakcije su svuda oko nje, a Lukin opušteni stav ne pomaže.
En: But Ana is lost in her thoughts, distractions are everywhere around her, and Luka's relaxed attitude is not helping.

Hr: Tijekom meditacije, Ana se bori s fokusom.
En: During meditation, Ana struggles to focus.

Hr: Misli joj lutaju, srce joj lupa.
En: Her thoughts wander, her heart races.

Hr: Tišina šume je lijepa, ali Ana osjeća unutrašnji nemir.
En: The silence of the forest is beautiful, but Ana feels inner unease.

Hr: Luka šapuće šale, pokušava joj razvedriti trenutak, no to je samo ometa.
En: Luka whispers jokes, trying to lighten the moment for her, but it only serves to distract.

Hr: Ana odlučuje povući se s Majom.
En: Ana decides to withdraw with Maja.

Hr: "Želim šetati", reče Ani.
En: "I want to walk," she tells Maja.

Hr: "U miru, kroz šumu.
En: "In peace, through the forest."

Hr: "Hodaju po uskim stazama, okružene zelenilom.
En: They walk along narrow paths, surrounded by greenery.

Hr: Ptice pjevaju melodije proljeća.
En: Birds are singing the melodies of spring.

Hr: Ana se zamisli, misli joj lutaju.
En: Ana becomes pensive, her thoughts wander.

Hr: Izgubi se na trenutak u svojim mislima, a zatim shvati da Maja stoji uz nju.
En: She loses herself in her thoughts for a moment, then realizes Maja is standing next to her.

Hr: "Ana, sve će biti u redu," kaže Maja.
En: "Ana, everything will be alright," Maja says.

Hr: "Priroda je poput života, uvijek se mijenja, ali u tome je ljepota.
En: "Nature is like life, it always changes, but that's the beauty of it."

Hr: "Anine oči zasuze.
En: Ana's eyes fill with tears.

Hr: U tom trenutku, shvaća.
En: In that moment, she understands.

Hr: Nije sama.
En: She is not alone.

Hr: Maja pruža ruku prema njoj.
En: Maja extends her hand towards her.

Hr: Ana osjeća mir kako polako ulazi u nju, dok šapat lišća donosi spokoj.
En: Ana feels peace slowly entering her as the whisper of the leaves brings tranquility.

Hr: Vraćaju se na povlačenje.
En: They return to the retreat.

Hr: Sunce se polako spušta iza brda.
En: The sun slowly sets behind the hills.

Hr: Ana osjeća novi mir u sebi.
En: Ana feels a new peace within herself.

Hr: Odlučila je prihvatiti promjene, ne bojati ih se.
En: She has decided to embrace change, not fear it.

Hr: Sada zna da je smirenost u njoj samoj, bez obzira na kaos izvan nje.
En: She now knows that calmness resides within her, regardless of the chaos outside.

Hr: Dok sjede uz noite vatre, Luka im donosi šalicu čaja.
En: As they sit by the fire at night, Luka brings them a cup of tea.

Hr: "Vidim osmijeh, Ana," kaže šaljući joj osmijeh.
En: "I see a smile, Ana," he says, sending her a smile.

Hr: Ana ga uzvraća.
En: Ana returns it.

Hr: Hrabro ide u budućnost, svjesna da je promjena dio života.
En: She boldly moves into the future, aware that change is a part of life.


Vocabulary Words:

• canopy: krošnja
• breeze: povjetarac
• fluttering: lepršaju
• retreat: povlačenje
• inner: unutarnji
• chaotic: kaotičan
• enlightenment: prosvjetljenje
• meditation: meditacija
• distracted: distrakcije
• silence: tišina
• unease: nemir
• whisper: šaptati
• withdraw: povući se
• narrow: uskim
• pensive: zamisli
• tranquility: spokoj
• calmness: smirenost
• embrace: prihvatiti
• fear: bojati
• aware: svjestan
• contemplate: razmišljati
• chaos: kaos
• enthusiastic: entuzijastična
• organized: organizirana
• focus: fokus
• wandering: lutaju
• grace: ljepota
• ponder: razmišljati
• melodies: melodije
• extend: pružiti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Serendipity at Plitvice: When Paths and Hearts Cross
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Mateo je hodao stazom kroz Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.
En: Mateo walked along the path through Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.

Hr: Ruksak je bio na njegovim leđima, a srce mu je bilo ispunjeno uzbuđenjem.
En: A backpack was on his back, and his heart was filled with excitement.

Hr: Proljeće je oslikavalo krajolik živim bojama, a on je tražio savršen kadar za svoju fotografiju.
En: Spring painted the landscape with vibrant colors, and he was searching for the perfect shot for his photograph.

Hr: Nije ga brinulo vrijeme; imao je cijeli dan za istraživanje.
En: Time didn't worry him; he had the whole day to explore.

Hr: Na odmorištu je sjeo i pažljivo skinuo ruksak kako bi jeo sendvič.
En: At the rest area, he sat down and carefully removed his backpack to eat a sandwich.

Hr: Kada je završio i krenuo dalje, primijetio je da njegov ruksak nije njegov.
En: When he finished and moved on, he noticed that his backpack wasn't his.

Hr: Preko puta je stajala djevojka, zabrinuta lica, s ruksakom izgleda istog kao njegov.
En: Across from him stood a girl, with a worried face, with a backpack that looked identical to his.

Hr: "Hej," rekao je Mateo, lagano zbunjen, "mislim da smo zamijenili ruksake."
En: "Hey," said Mateo, slightly confused, "I think we swapped backpacks."

Hr: Ivana, lokalna djevojka s vedrim osmijehom, nasmijala se.
En: Ivana, a local girl with a bright smile, laughed.

Hr: "Oprosti, moj je baš tu. Valjda su stvarno identični."
En: "Sorry, mine is right here. I guess they really are identical."

Hr: "Zbilja su," odgovorio je Mateo i pomalo posramljen primio svoj ruksak.
En: "They really are," replied Mateo, somewhat embarrassed, taking his backpack back.

Hr: Nakon kratkog razgovora, Ivana je predložila da zajedno istražuju park.
En: After a short conversation, Ivana suggested that they explore the park together.

Hr: Mateo je oklijevao, ali pristao je.
En: Mateo hesitated but agreed.

Hr: Mislio je da bi bilo dobro imati vodiča.
En: He thought it would be good to have a guide.

Hr: Dok su hodali, Ivana je pričala o biljkama i životinjama koje su viđali.
En: As they walked, Ivana talked about the plants and animals they saw.

Hr: Mateo je slušao i divio se njenom znanju.
En: Mateo listened and admired her knowledge.

Hr: Počela mu se sviđati njezina energija.
En: He started to like her energy.

Hr: "Volim fotografirati", rekao je Mateo, "Zato sam zapravo ovdje."
En: "I love photography," said Mateo, "That's why I'm actually here."

Hr: "Baš zanimljivo," uzvratila je Ivana, "Ja volim prirodu više od svega.
En: "That's really interesting," replied Ivana, "I love nature more than anything.

Hr: Drago mi je da si ovdje i da to dijelimo."
En: I'm glad you're here and that we share this."

Hr: Nakon nekoliko sati hodanja, stigli su do najizazovnije staze.
En: After several hours of walking, they reached the most challenging trail.

Hr: Trebali su doći do vrha za najbolji pogled na najveći slap.
En: They needed to reach the top for the best view of the largest waterfall.

Hr: No, iznenada, počela je kiša.
En: But suddenly, it started to rain.

Hr: Bili su prisiljeni skloniti se ispod velike kamenite izbočine.
En: They were forced to take shelter under a large rocky overhang.

Hr: Dok su čekali da kiša prođe, pričali su o životu, svojim snovima i ciljevima.
En: While waiting for the rain to pass, they talked about life, their dreams, and goals.

Hr: Otkrili su koliko toga imaju zajedničkog.
En: They discovered how much they had in common.

Hr: Naposljetku, oblaci su se razišli.
En: Eventually, the clouds parted.

Hr: Mateo i Ivana nastavili su hodati sve do vrha.
En: Mateo and Ivana continued walking all the way to the top.

Hr: Kad su stigli, sunce je polako zalazilo, obasjavajući slap zlatnim nijansama.
En: When they arrived, the sun was slowly setting, illuminating the waterfall in golden hues.

Hr: Mateo je brzo izvadio kameru.
En: Mateo quickly took out his camera.

Hr: "Stani tamo," rekao je Ivani, koji je stala ispred veličanstvenog pogleda.
En: "Stand there," he said to Ivana, who stood in front of the magnificent view.

Hr: Savršena fotografija bila je snimljena.
En: The perfect photo was captured.

Hr: Mateo je znao da je to više od sjajne slike; bio je to trenutak njegovog dana s njom.
En: Mateo knew it was more than just a great picture; it was a moment from his day with her.

Hr: Dok su se vraćali, izmijenili su kontakte.
En: As they returned, they exchanged contacts.

Hr: Oboje su shvatili da su pronašli nekoga posebnog.
En: Both realized that they had found someone special.

Hr: Mateo je bio otvoreniji, a Ivana je bila sretna što je naišla na nekoga tko cijeni prirodu kao i ona.
En: Mateo was more open, and Ivana was happy to have met someone who appreciated nature as much as she did.

Hr: Kao što su se rastajali, sunce je oslikalo nebo u ružičasto.
En: As they parted, the sun painted the sky in pink.

Hr: Možda će njihova nova priča tek započeti, ali bio je to dobar početak.
En: Their new story might just be starting, but it was a good beginning.

Hr: Mateo i Ivana obećali su jedno drugome da će se uskoro opet vidjeti.
En: Mateo and Ivana promised each other they would meet again soon.

Hr: U Plitvicama, ispod istog tog veličanstvenog neba, započela je njihova nova priča.
En: In Plitvice, under that same magnificent sky, their new story began.


Vocabulary Words:

• path: staza
• excitement: uzbuđenje
• backpack: ruksak
• identical: identičan
• swapped: zamijenili
• embarrassed: posramljen
• guide: vodič
• explore: istraživati
• admired: divio se
• knowledge: znanje
• energy: energija
• challenging: izazovan
• rain: kiša
• shelter: sklonište
• overhang: izbočina
• dreams: snovi
• clouds: oblaci
• illuminating: obasjavajući
• magnificent: veličanstven
• captured: snimljena
• exchange: izmijeniti
• appreciated: cijenio
• painted: oslikan
• hues: nijanse
• nature: priroda
• conversation: razgovor
• realized: shvatili
• parted: rastajati
• promise: obećanje
• began: započeo