Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Blooming Romance: A Bouquet of New Beginnings at Dolac
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ljeto je u punom jeku.
En: Summer is in full swing.

Hr: Sunčeve zrake svjetlucaju na šarenim stolovima Dolac tržnice u Zagrebu.
En: The sun's rays shimmer on the colorful tables at the Dolac market in Zagreb.

Hr: Cvijeće na sve strane, miris svježine i topline širi se zrakom.
En: Flowers everywhere, the scent of freshness and warmth fills the air.

Hr: U tom šarenilu, Ivana pažljivo slaže bukete za svoje kupce.
En: Amidst this colorful scene, Ivana carefully arranges bouquets for her customers.

Hr: Ona je cvjećarica sa snom, sanja o vlastitoj cvjećarnici.
En: She is a florist with a dream, dreaming of her own flower shop.

Hr: Posvećena je cvijeću, ali u osobnim stvarima, Ivana je sramežljiva.
En: Dedicated to flowers, but in personal matters, Ivana is shy.

Hr: Luka često dolazi na tržnicu.
En: Luka often comes to the market.

Hr: Voli cvijeće i divi se Ivaninim aranžmanima.
En: He loves flowers and admires Ivana's arrangements.

Hr: Otvoren je i društven, ali izbjegava ozbiljne veze zbog prošlih iskustava.
En: He is open and sociable, but avoids serious relationships due to past experiences.

Hr: Svakog ljeta, Dolac postane mjesto gdje ljudi traže najbolje cvijeće za proslavu Velike Gospe, važnog katoličkog blagdana 15. kolovoza.
En: Every summer, Dolac becomes the place where people seek the best flowers to celebrate the Velika Gospa, an important Catholic holiday on August 15th.

Hr: Ana, Ivanina prijateljica, uvijek je uz nju.
En: Ana, Ivana's friend, is always by her side.

Hr: Savjetuje je i hrabri.
En: She advises her and encourages her.

Hr: "Ivana, trebala bi mu reći kako se osjećaš", često ponavlja.
En: "Ivana, you should tell him how you feel," she often repeats.

Hr: "Ne možeš čekati zauvijek."
En: "You can't wait forever."

Hr: Jednog sunčanog jutra, Ivana odluči nešto poduzeti.
En: One sunny morning, Ivana decides to take action.

Hr: "Napravit ću poseban buket za Luku", misli.
En: "I'll make a special bouquet for Luka," she thinks.

Hr: Radila je pažljivo, birajući najljepše ruže, ljiljane i mirisne tratinčice.
En: She worked carefully, choosing the most beautiful roses, lilies, and fragrant daisies.

Hr: Svaki cvijet nosio je njezine osjećaje za Luku.
En: Each flower carried her feelings for Luka.

Hr: Sljedećeg dana, Luka ponovno dolazi.
En: The next day, Luka comes again.

Hr: Osmijeh mu je topao kao sunce.
En: His smile is as warm as the sun.

Hr: Ivana ga gleda, srce joj brže kuca.
En: Ivana watches him, her heart beats faster.

Hr: "Luka, pripremila sam nešto posebno za tebe," kaže, pružajući mu buket.
En: "Luka, I prepared something special for you," she says, handing him the bouquet.

Hr: Luka ga prima s iznenađenjem.
En: Luka receives it with surprise.

Hr: Miris cvijeća je opojan.
En: The scent of the flowers is intoxicating.

Hr: "Hvala, Ivana," kaže iskreno.
En: "Thank you, Ivana," he says sincerely.

Hr: "Prekrasan je."
En: "It's beautiful."

Hr: Ivana uzdahne i skupi hrabrost.
En: Ivana sighs and gathers courage.

Hr: "Bliži se Velika Gospa.
En: "The Velika Gospa is approaching.

Hr: Željela bih da mi se pridružiš na proslavi."
En: I would like you to join me for the celebration."

Hr: Luka zastane, srce mu zadrhti.
En: Luka pauses, his heart flutters.

Hr: Otvorenost Ivane ga dirne.
En: Ivana's openness touches him.

Hr: Promatra njezine oči i osjeti toplinu.
En: He looks into her eyes and feels warmth.

Hr: "Rado bih došao," odgovara, otvarajući se po prvi put s povjerenjem.
En: "I would love to come," he replies, opening up with trust for the first time.

Hr: "I ja bih volio provesti više vremena s tobom."
En: "I would also like to spend more time with you."

Hr: Tog dana, na tržnici ispod zagrebačkog sunca, dvoje ljudi ugodilo je srcima.
En: That day, at the market under the Zagreb sun, two people pleased their hearts.

Hr: Ivana je naučila biti hrabra, a Luka pustiti prošlost.
En: Ivana learned to be brave, and Luka learned to let go of the past.

Hr: Život je nepredvidljiv, ali zajedno su spremni za nove početke.
En: Life is unpredictable, but together they are ready for new beginnings.

Hr: Njihova priča tek je počela, ispunjena mirisom cvijeća i mogućnostima.
En: Their story has just begun, filled with the scent of flowers and possibilities.


Vocabulary Words:

• shimmer: svjetlucaju
• scent: miris
• bouquets: bukete
• florist: cvjećarica
• celebration: proslava
• courage: hrabrost
• intoxicating: opojan
• flutters: zadrhti
• unpredictable: nepredvidljiv
• possibilities: mogućnostima
• carefully: pažljivo
• sociable: društven
• approaching: blizu
• admires: divi se
• gathers: skupi
• trust: povjerenje
• personal: osobnim
• dedicated: posvećena
• arrangements: aranžmanima
• dreaming: sanja
• encourages: hrabri
• replies: odgovara
• freshness: svježine
• scene: šarenilu
• careful: pažljivo
• sincerely: iskreno
• letting go: pustiti
• shy: sramežljiva
• advises: savjetuje
• floral: cvjetni

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Friendship Blossoms: Nikola's Leap in the New School
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Sunce je sjalo nad malim naseljem.
En: The sun was shining over the small naselje.

Hr: Drveće uz ulicu pravilo je hladovinu.
En: The trees along the street provided shade.

Hr: Ovo naselje bilo je dom nove škole.
En: This naselje was home to a new school.

Hr: Brončana vrata škole danas su bila širom otvorena.
En: The school's bronze doors were wide open today.

Hr: Bilo je vrijeme za orijentaciju.
En: It was time for orientation.

Hr: Nikola je stajao ispred, nesiguran i zamišljen.
En: Nikola stood in front, uncertain and pensive.

Hr: Bio je introvert i osjećao je nervozu.
En: He was an introvert and felt nervous.

Hr: Nikad nije volio gužve.
En: He never liked crowds.

Hr: Oko njega su djeca pričala i smijala se.
En: Around him, children were talking and laughing.

Hr: Njega je pratila Ana.
En: Ana accompanied him.

Hr: Ana je bila vedra djevojka.
En: Ana was a cheerful girl.

Hr: Dodijeljena mu je kao vodič.
En: She was assigned as his guide.

Hr: „Nikola, hihoću svi zajedno! Nije li uzbudljivo?“ rekla je Ana.
En: "Nikola, everyone is giggling together! Isn't it exciting?" said Ana.

Hr: Nikola je samo slegnuo ramenima.
En: Nikola just shrugged.

Hr: Želio je imati prijatelja.
En: He wanted a friend.

Hr: To bi smirilo njegovu nervozu.
En: That would calm his nerves.

Hr: Ali, nije znao kako započeti razgovor.
En: But he didn't know how to start a conversation.

Hr: „Vidjet ćeš, sve će biti u redu“, ohrabrila ga je Ana.
En: "You'll see, everything will be okay," ohrabrila him Ana.

Hr: Vodila ga je kroz školu.
En: She led him through the school.

Hr: Pokazivala mu je učionice i biblioteku.
En: She showed him classrooms and the library.

Hr: Nikola je slušao, ali nije govorio puno.
En: Nikola listened, but didn't talk much.

Hr: Na školskom dvorištu vidio je dječaka.
En: In the schoolyard, he saw a boy.

Hr: Sjedio je sam i izgledao je izgubljeno.
En: He was sitting alone and looked lost.

Hr: „To je Luka“, rekla je Ana.
En: "That's Luka," said Ana.

Hr: „Nov je ovdje.“
En: "He's new here."

Hr: U srcu, Nikola je osjetio nešto.
En: In his heart, Nikola felt something.

Hr: Možda Luka također traži prijatelja.
En: Maybe Luka was also looking for a friend.

Hr: Imao je priliku.
En: He had an opportunity.

Hr: Morao je riskirati.
En: He had to take the risk.

Hr: „Idem ga upoznati“, rekao je Nikola tiho.
En: "I'm going to meet him," Nikola said quietly.

Hr: Srce mu je brzo kucalo.
En: His heart was pounding fast.

Hr: Ana ga je podržala smiješkom.
En: Ana supported him with a smile.

Hr: Polako se približio Luki.
En: He slowly approached Luka.

Hr: „Bok“, rekao je Nikola s osmijehom.
En: "Hi," said Nikola with a smile.

Hr: Luka je podigao pogled iznenađeno.
En: Luka looked up surprised.

Hr: „Bok“, odgovorio je tiho.
En: "Hi," he replied quietly.

Hr: „Tražim nekoga tko voli provozati bicikl po naselju.
En: "I'm looking for someone who likes to ride a bike around the naselje.

Hr: Voliš li biciklizam?“ upitao je Nikola.
En: Do you like cycling?" asked Nikola.

Hr: Luka je kimnuo, oči su mu zasjale.
En: Luka nodded, his eyes lit up.

Hr: „Da, volim! Možda jednom možemo skupa?“ predložio je Luka.
En: "Yes, I do! Maybe we could go together sometime?" suggested Luka.

Hr: Nikola je osjetio olakšanje.
En: Nikola felt relieved.

Hr: Nije bilo tako teško kako je mislio.
En: It wasn't as hard as he thought.

Hr: „Možemo se naći prije početka škole.
En: "We can meet before school starts.

Hr: Ovo bi bilo zabavno!“ rekao je Nikola, sada nešto hrabrije.
En: That would be fun!" said Nikola, now a bit braver.

Hr: Ana se udaljila, sretna što je Nikola našao prijatelja.
En: Ana stepped away, happy that Nikola had found a friend.

Hr: Navršavala se ljetna večer, a ljetni povjetarac miješao je zeleni miris drveća.
En: The summer evening was coming to an end, and the summer breeze mixed with the green scent of the trees.

Hr: Nikola je sada znao: mali koraci vode do velikih prijateljstava.
En: Nikola now knew: small steps lead to great friendships.


Vocabulary Words:

• shade: hladovina
• brave: hrabar
• orientation: orijentacija
• pensive: zamišljen
• introvert: introvert
• nervous: nervozan
• giggling: hihoću
• friendship: prijateljstvo
• opportunity: prilika
• risk: riskirati
• heart: srce
• pounding: kucati
• conversation: razgovor
• relieved: olakšanje
• bronze: brončana
• cheerful: vedra
• accompanied: pratila
• suggested: predložio
• uncertain: nesiguran
• surprised: iznenađeno
• schoolyard: školsko dvorište
• guide: vodič
• shrugged: slegnuo
• calm: smiriti
• library: biblioteka
• evening: večer
• breeze: povjetarac
• mixed: miješao
• cycling: biciklizam
• distant: udaljila

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Old Friends to New Beginnings: A Culinary Partnership
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Mateo je hodao užurbanim ulicama Zagreba, osjećajući vrevu i užurbanost oko njega.
En: Mateo was walking through the bustling streets of Zagreb, feeling the hustle and bustle around him.

Hr: Ljeto je obasjalo grad sunčevim sjajem, a mirisi svježeg voća i povrća ispunjavali su zrak.
En: Summer bathed the city in sunlight, and the scents of fresh fruit and vegetables filled the air.

Hr: Mateo je krenuo prema Dolac tržnici, u potrazi za inspiracijom i svježim namirnicama za svoj kulinarski san.
En: Mateo headed toward the Dolac market, in search of inspiration and fresh ingredients for his culinary dream.

Hr: Stigao je na Dolac, gdje su štandovi bili prepuni šarenih plodova i mirisnog cvijeća.
En: He arrived at Dolac, where the stalls were full of colorful fruits and fragrant flowers.

Hr: Gužva je bila velika; ljudi su se cjenkali i razgledavali.
En: The crowd was large; people were haggling and browsing.

Hr: Mateo je znao da njegov proračun nije velik, ali nadao se pronaći nešto što će ga nadahnuti.
En: Mateo knew that his budget wasn't big, but he hoped to find something that would inspire him.

Hr: Dok je pregledavao štand s povrćem, Mateo je začuo poznati glas.
En: While browsing the vegetable stand, Mateo heard a familiar voice.

Hr: Bio je to Ana, bivša kolegica iz škole.
En: It was Ana, a former schoolmate.

Hr: "Mateo! Kako si?", pitala ga je veselo, a njen osmijeh bio je istinski topao.
En: "Mateo! How are you?" she asked cheerfully, her smile genuinely warm.

Hr: Mateo se iznenadio, ali brzo odgovorio: "Ana! Dugo se nismo vidjeli."
En: Mateo was surprised but quickly replied, "Ana! It's been a long time."

Hr: Razgovarali su o prošlim vremenima, ali Mateo je bio oprezan.
En: They talked about old times, but Mateo was cautious.

Hr: Bio je svjestan svojih financijskih ograničenja i nije htio raspravljati o tome.
En: He was aware of his financial limitations and didn't want to discuss them.

Hr: Ipak, uz odabir povrća, osjećao je kako se njegovi problemi gomilaju.
En: Still, as he chose vegetables, he felt his problems piling up.

Hr: Ana je primijetila njegovu zabrinutost i rekla: "Mogu ti pomoći. Ako ti treba financijska podrška, tu sam."
En: Ana noticed his concern and said, "I can help you. If you need financial support, I'm here."

Hr: Mateo se osjećao neugodno.
En: Mateo felt uncomfortable.

Hr: Cijenio je Aninu ponudu, ali sjećanja iz prošlosti činila su odluku kompliciranom.
En: He appreciated Ana's offer, but memories from the past made the decision complicated.

Hr: Kasnije su Mateo i Ana sjeli u mali kafić blizu tržnice.
En: Later, Mateo and Ana sat in a small café near the market.

Hr: Uz šalicu kave, Ana je otkrila svoj plan.
En: Over a cup of coffee, Ana revealed her plan.

Hr: "Razmišljala sam o ulaženju u posao. Možda možemo zajedno raditi."
En: "I've been thinking about going into business. Maybe we can work together."

Hr: Mateo je iznenađeno pogledao.
En: Mateo looked surprised.

Hr: Ana je oduvijek bila ambiciozna, ali nije očekivao njezin interes za kuharstvo.
En: Ana had always been ambitious, but he didn't expect her interest in cooking.

Hr: "Misliš, partnerstvo?", upitao je oprezno.
En: "You mean, a partnership?" he asked cautiously.

Hr: "Da, želim raditi s tobom. Znam da zajedno možemo uspjeti."
En: "Yes, I want to work with you. I know we can succeed together."

Hr: Mateo je duboko razmišljao.
En: Mateo thought deeply.

Hr: Sjetio se svih trenutaka kad je radio sam, noseći teret na svojim ramenima.
En: He remembered all the times he worked alone, carrying the burden on his shoulders.

Hr: Možda je vrijeme za promjenu.
En: Maybe it's time for a change.

Hr: Na kraju je odlučio prihvatiti Aninu ponudu.
En: In the end, he decided to accept Ana's offer.

Hr: "Idemo to učiniti," rekao je s osmijehom.
En: "Let's do it," he said with a smile.

Hr: U tom trenutku, Mateo je osjetio olakšanje.
En: At that moment, Mateo felt relieved.

Hr: Naučio je da ponekad treba ostaviti po strani prošle nesuglasice i otvoriti srce za nove mogućnosti.
En: He learned that sometimes you have to set aside past disagreements and open your heart to new opportunities.

Hr: Zajedno su planirali, sanjajući o svijetloj budućnosti svog budućeg restorana u srcu Zagreba.
En: Together, they planned, dreaming of a bright future for their upcoming restaurant in the heart of Zagreb.

Hr: Mateo je znao da s Anom kao partnericom, sve je moguće.
En: Mateo knew that with Ana as his partner, anything was possible.


Vocabulary Words:

• bustling: užurbanim
• hustle: vrevu
• bathed: obasjalo
• fragrant: mirisnog
• stalls: štandovi
• haggling: cjenkali
• browsing: razgledavali
• budget: proračun
• inspiration: inspiracijom
• aware: svjestan
• limitations: ograničenja
• problems: problemi
• piling: gomilaju
• concern: zabrinutost
• support: podrška
• uncomfortable: neugodno
• appreciated: cijenio
• memories: sjećanja
• decision: odluku
• complicated: kompliciranom
• ambitious: ambiciozna
• burden: teret
• change: promjenu
• relieved: olakšanje
• disagreements: nesuglasice
• opportunities: mogućnosti
• planned: planirali
• dreaming: sanjajući
• future: budućnosti
• upcoming: budućeg

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Breaking Protocol: A Nurse's Journey to Inner Healing
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Story Transcript:

Hr: U najtišoj sobi na kraju hodnika Ivana, iscrpljena ali posvećena medicinska sestra, polaže umorne ruke na staru stolicu.
En: In the quietest room at the end of the hallway, Ivana, an exhausted but dedicated nurse, lays her weary hands on an old chair.

Hr: Prigušena svjetlost ljetnog popodneva ulazi kroz uske prozore i obasjava sterilne zidove psihijatrijskog odjela.
En: The dim light of the summer afternoon seeps through narrow windows, illuminating the sterile walls of the psychiatric ward.

Hr: Ivana je često brinula za svoje pacijente, ali sada su njene misli negdje drugdje—Petar je nestao iz svoje sobe.
En: Ivana often cared for her patients, but now her thoughts were elsewhere—Petar had vanished from his room.

Hr: Petar je bio pacijent s plamenom crvenom kosom i blagim osmijehom.
En: Petar was a patient with fiery red hair and a gentle smile.

Hr: Volio je pričati o vrtu izvan bolnice, zelenom prostoru punom cvijeća i tišine.
En: He loved to talk about the garden outside the hospital, a green space full of flowers and tranquility.

Hr: Ivana je znala, u dubini duše, da je on ondje, tražeći mir i slobodu koju unutar četiri zida nije mogao naći.
En: Ivana knew, deep down, that he was there, seeking the peace and freedom he couldn't find within four walls.

Hr: Marko, liječnik u bolnici, inzistirao je na strogom planu; svi pacijenti moraju biti pod nadzorom.
En: Marko, the doctor in the hospital, insisted on a strict regimen; all patients must be under supervision.

Hr: "Slijedi protokol, Ivana," rekao je nervoznim glasom.
En: "Follow the protocol, Ivana," he said in a nervous voice.

Hr: No, ona je osjećala drugačije.
En: But she felt differently.

Hr: Ivana se odlučuje poslušati svoje instinkte.
En: Ivana decides to follow her instincts.

Hr: Izašla je tiho, propraćena brzim pogledima kolega.
En: She left quietly, accompanied by quick glances from her colleagues.

Hr: Vani, ljetni je dan bio živopisan.
En: Outside, the summer day was vibrant.

Hr: Zvuk ptica i šuštanje lišća činili su vrt magnetski privlačnim.
En: The sound of birds and the rustling of leaves made the garden magnetically appealing.

Hr: Hodajući po uskim stazama, vidjela je Petra kako stoji na kraju, gledajući u daljinu, nesiguran.
En: Walking along the narrow paths, she saw Petar standing at the end, looking into the distance, uncertain.

Hr: Njegovo lice bilo je iskrivljeno od misli.
En: His face was twisted with thoughts.

Hr: "Petre," zazvala je nježno.
En: "Petar," she called gently.

Hr: Nije odgovorila odmah.
En: He didn't respond immediately.

Hr: Prišla mu je bliže, osjećajući težinu njegove odluke i svjesna opasnosti.
En: She approached him closer, feeling the weight of his decision and aware of the danger.

Hr: "Razumijem zašto voliš ovo mjesto," rekla je, koristeći ton koji koristi kad želi nekome pomoći.
En: "I understand why you love this place," she said, using the tone she employs when she wants to help someone.

Hr: "Možda bismo mogli raditi zajedno da dobijemo više vremena vani."
En: "Maybe we could work together to get more time outside."

Hr: Petar je na trenutak pogleda, pa pogne glavu.
En: Petar glanced at her for a moment, then lowered his head.

Hr: "Stvarno misliš da možemo?" upita tiho, s nadom u glasu.
En: "Do you really think we can?" he asked quietly, with hope in his voice.

Hr: Ivana klimne, znajući da zajedništvo može stvoriti promjenu.
En: Ivana nodded, knowing that unity can bring about change.

Hr: Polako su se vratili prema zgradi, sa zajedničkim obećanjem da će zajedno raditi na poboljšanju.
En: Slowly, they returned to the building, with a shared promise to work together towards improvement.

Hr: Jednom unutra, Ivana osjeti olakšanje, ali isto tako razumije da mora sama slijediti put oporavka.
En: Once inside, Ivana felt relieved but also understood that she must follow her own path to recovery.

Hr: Svijetle sobe više nisu bile sterilne kada je jačala nadu.
En: The bright rooms were no longer sterile when hope was strengthened.

Hr: Naučila je da je povjerenje u instinkte važno, i da njen rad može biti promjena za sve.
En: She learned that trusting her instincts was important and that her work could be transformative for everyone.

Hr: Sa svakim ljetnim danom, ona je sve više bila svjesna vlastite snage i mogućnosti da pomogne drugima, kao i sebi samoj.
En: With each summer day, she became more aware of her own strength and the ability to help others, as well as herself.


Vocabulary Words:

• exhausted: iscrpljena
• dedicated: posvećena
• weary: umorne
• dim: prigušena
• seep: ulazi
• sterile: sterilne
• ward: odjela
• vanish: nestao
• regimen: planu
• supervision: nadzorom
• protocol: protokol
• vibrant: živopisan
• magnetically: magnetski
• appealing: privlačnim
• rustling: šuštanje
• instinct: instinkte
• glance: pogledi
• twisted: iskrivljeno
• gentle: nježan
• transformative: promjena
• unity: zajedništvo
• improvement: poboljšanju
• illuminate: obasjava
• recovery: oporavka
• strengthen: jačala
• strength: snage
• trust: povjerenje
• freedom: slobodu
• accompany: propraćena
• blame: kriviti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mystery of the Missing Locket: A Dalmatian Coast Adventure
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ispred male policijske stanice na dalmatinskoj obali, sunce je blistalo na plavom moru, a turisti su isprekidano prolazili.
En: In front of the small police station on the Dalmatian coast, the sun shimmered on the blue sea, and tourists passed by intermittently.

Hr: Ivana je koračala prema ulazu, odlučna da prijavi krađu.
En: Ivana walked towards the entrance, determined to report a theft.

Hr: Njeno srce je kucalo brzo jer je obiteljska relikvija koju su generacije čuvale sada bila nestala.
En: Her heart was beating fast because a family heirloom that had been guarded for generations was now missing.

Hr: Nakit, mali medaljon od zlata, imao je neprocjenjivu emocionalnu vrijednost.
En: The jewelry, a small gold locket, held invaluable emotional significance.

Hr: Čim je ušla u stanici, dočekao ju je poznati lik.
En: As soon as she entered the station, she was greeted by a familiar face.

Hr: Petar, lokalni policajac, na trenutak je podignuo pogled s pretrpanog stola.
En: Petar, a local police officer, momentarily lifted his gaze from the cluttered desk.

Hr: "Ivana, što te dovodi ovdje?
En: "Ivana, what brings you here?"

Hr: " upitao je s blagim osmijehom, prepoznajući staru prijateljicu.
En: he asked with a gentle smile, recognizing an old friend.

Hr: "Petre, ukrali su medaljon.
En: "Petre, the locket has been stolen.

Hr: Moram ga pronaći prije nego se moji roditelji vrate s odmora," rekla je, očiju punih nade.
En: I have to find it before my parents return from vacation," she said, her eyes full of hope.

Hr: Petar je razumio hitnost situacije.
En: Petar understood the urgency of the situation.

Hr: No, policijska stanica bila je pretrpana prijavama zbog turističke sezone.
En: However, the police station was overwhelmed with reports due to the tourist season.

Hr: "Ivana, znamo koliko ti je taj medaljon važan, ali, imamo mnogo prijava.
En: "Ivana, we know how important that locket is to you, but we have a lot of reports."

Hr: "Ivana je osjetila da je vrijeme da sama preuzme inicijativu.
En: Ivana felt it was time to take the initiative herself.

Hr: Znala je da se mora boriti za dragocjenu obiteljsku povijest.
En: She knew she had to fight for the precious family history.

Hr: "Možda bih mogla sama malo istražiti.
En: "Maybe I could do some investigating on my own.

Hr: Znaš me, uvijek ću tražiti pomoć od tebe kad zagusti," rekla je s iskrom odlučnosti u očima.
En: You know me, I'll always seek your help when things get tough," she said with a spark of determination in her eyes.

Hr: Petar je kimnuo.
En: Petar nodded.

Hr: "Pazit ću na stvari kad god mogu.
En: "I'll keep an eye on things whenever I can.

Hr: Javi mi se ako nešto nađeš.
En: Let me know if you find anything."

Hr: "U narednim danima, Ivana je pažljivo pratila tragove na tržnici i obalnim puteljcima gdje turisti vole zalaziti.
En: In the following days, Ivana carefully followed clues at the market and coastal paths where tourists like to linger.

Hr: Slušala je glasine i spajala komadiće priča o problematičnom turistu koji je viđen u blizini.
En: She listened to rumors and pieced together stories about a troublesome tourist seen nearby.

Hr: S jednom informacijom koju je otkrila, konzultirala se s Petrom.
En: With one piece of information she uncovered, she consulted with Petar.

Hr: Zajedno su slijedili trag do lokalnog kafića gdje je sjedio osumnjičeni.
En: Together they followed the lead to a local café where the suspect was sitting.

Hr: Kada su mu se oboje obratili, turist je bio iznenađen i sam je priznao da je pogrešno shvatio vrijednost medaljona.
En: When they both approached him, the tourist was taken by surprise and readily admitted that he had misunderstood the value of the locket.

Hr: Bio je zatečen i spremno im je predao relikviju nazad.
En: He was startled and willingly handed the heirloom back to them.

Hr: Ivana je konačno držala medaljon u rukama.
En: Ivana finally held the locket in her hands.

Hr: Osjetila je olakšanje, ali i nešto više.
En: She felt relief, but also something more.

Hr: Shvatila je kako je važno imati podršku prijatelja.
En: She realized how important it is to have the support of friends.

Hr: "Hvala ti, Petre.
En: "Thank you, Petre.

Hr: Bez tebe ne bih uspjela," rekla je zahvalno dok su stajali ispred stanice, dok je sunce polako zalazilo nad more.
En: I wouldn't have been able to do it without you," she said gratefully as they stood in front of the station, while the sun slowly set over the sea.

Hr: Petar se nasmiješio.
En: Petar smiled.

Hr: "Uvijek sam tu kad treba.
En: "I'm always here when needed."

Hr: "Ivana je otišla kući, sada svjesna da zajedništvo daje snagu.
En: Ivana went home, now aware that togetherness brings strength.

Hr: Povratak relikvije postao je priča o povjerenju i suradnji, a ljeto na dalmatinskoj obali ostalo je ispunjeno dobrim uspomenama.
En: The recovery of the heirloom became a story of trust and cooperation, and summer on the Dalmatian coast remained filled with good memories.


Vocabulary Words:

• shimmered: blistalo
• intermittently: isprekidano
• determined: odlučna
• heirloom: relikvija
• invaluable: neprocjenjivu
• significance: vrijednost
• cluttered: pretrpanog
• urgency: hitnost
• overwhelmed: pretrpana
• initiative: inicijativu
• investigating: istražiti
• determination: odlučnosti
• coastal: obalnim
• rumors: glasine
• uncovered: otkrila
• suspect: osumnjičeni
• startled: zatečen
• willingly: spremno
• admitted: priznao
• togetherness: zajedništvo
• recovery: povratak
• lingered: zalaziti
• consulted: konzultirala
• trust: povjerenju
• cooperation: suradnji
• swiftly: brzo
• apprehended: uhvatio
• relief: olakšanje
• glimpse: pogled
• cherished: dragi

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Culinary Quest: Finding the Secret of Split's Market
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je hodala kroz užurbano tržnicu Splita, osjećajući toplinu sunca na svojoj koži.
En: Ivana was walking through the bustling market of Split, feeling the warmth of the sun on her skin.

Hr: Tržnica je bila živa, sa šarenim štandovima punim svježeg voća, povrća i mirisnog bilja.
En: The market was vibrant, with colorful stalls full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and fragrant herbs.

Hr: Morske note su se miješale s užurbanim zvukovima trgovaca koji su pozivali kupce.
En: The scent of the sea mixed with the busy sounds of vendors calling to customers.

Hr: Njen cilj?
En: Her goal?

Hr: Pronaći najbolje lokalne sastojke za posebnu večeru za časnike u mornaričkoj bazi.
En: To find the best local ingredients for a special dinner for the officers at the naval base.

Hr: Imala je plan, ali tržnica je bila pretrpana.
En: She had a plan, but the market was crowded.

Hr: Mnogi su već pokupovali ono što je ona htjela, a vrijeme je curilo.
En: Many had already bought what she wanted, and time was running out.

Hr: „Marko, jesi li vidio nekog s domaćim maslinovim uljem?
En: "Marko, have you seen anyone with local olive oil?"

Hr: “ pitala je, prolazeći pored prijatelja iz djetinjstva koji je sad radio u Splitu.
En: she asked, passing by her childhood friend who now worked in Split.

Hr: „Mislim da je Petar zna gdje naći dobro ulje.
En: "I think Petar knows where to find good oil.

Hr: On uvijek zna,“ odgovorio je Marko, s osmijehom.
En: He always knows," replied Marko, with a smile.

Hr: Petar, lokalni trgovac s godinama iskustva, uvijek je imao tajno mjesto.
En: Petar, a local vendor with years of experience, always had a secret spot.

Hr: Kad ga je našla uz svoj štand, pitao ju je s osmijehom: „Što tražiš danas, Ivana?
En: When she found him by his stall, he asked her with a smile, "What are you looking for today, Ivana?"

Hr: “„Trebam nešto posebno.
En: "I need something special.

Hr: Sve masline su već prodane, ali trebam odlično ulje.
En: All the olives are already sold, but I need excellent oil.

Hr: Znaš li gdje mogu naći još?
En: Do you know where I can find more?"

Hr: “Petar se nasmijao i nagnuo prema njoj.
En: Petar laughed and leaned toward her.

Hr: „Prati me,“ rekao je šaptom.
En: "Follow me," he said in a whisper.

Hr: Odveo ju je do malog štanda skrivenog među većim.
En: He led her to a small stall hidden among the larger ones.

Hr: Na polici je bilo nekoliko staklenki domaćeg maslinovog ulja.
En: On the shelf were a few jars of local olive oil.

Hr: "Ovo su od malog proizvođača iz unutrašnjosti.
En: "These are from a small producer inland.

Hr: Nitko ne zna za njih osim mene," rekao je ponosno.
En: Nobody knows about them except me," he said proudly.

Hr: Ivana je probala ulje, okus bogat i gladak, baš ono što je tražila.
En: Ivana tasted the oil, its flavor rich and smooth, just what she was seeking.

Hr: Uspjela je pregovarati prijateljsku cijenu i uz osmijeh se zaputila dalje.
En: She managed to negotiate a friendly price and set off with a smile.

Hr: Vraćajući se u bazu, osjećala se slobodnijom i snažnijom.
En: Returning to the base, she felt freer and stronger.

Hr: Naučila je da kad stvari ne idu po planu, njezina prilagodljivost je ključ.
En: She learned that when things don't go as planned, her adaptability is key.

Hr: Sada je imala sve što treba da pripremi poseban obrok.
En: Now she had everything she needed to prepare a special meal.

Hr: Na večeri, njezina jela su bila hit.
En: At dinner, her dishes were a hit.

Hr: Časnici su je hvalili, a njeni nadređeni bili su impresionirani.
En: The officers praised her, and her superiors were impressed.

Hr: Ivana je naučila važnu lekciju: U nepredvidljivim trenucima, ona sama može stvoriti čudo.
En: Ivana learned an important lesson: In unpredictable moments, she herself can create a miracle.

Hr: Bila je spremna za sve nove izazove.
En: She was ready for any new challenges.

Hr: A srce joj je bilo ispunjeno zahvalnošću i novootkrivenom snagom, sve zahvaljujući jednom danu na živahnoj tržnici u Splitu.
En: And her heart was filled with gratitude and newfound strength, all thanks to one day at the lively market in Split.


Vocabulary Words:

• bustling: užurbano
• vibrant: živa
• fragrant: mirisnog
• vendor: trgovac
• ingredients: sastojci
• crowded: pretrpana
• negotiate: pregovarati
• adaptability: prilagodljivost
• praise: hvaliti
• gratitude: zahvalnost
• lively: živahnoj
• market: tržnica
• naval base: mornaričkoj bazi
• producer: proizvođač
• hidden: skriveno
• secret spot: tajno mjesto
• jars: staklenke
• flavor: okus
• smooth: gladak
• freer: slobodnijom
• strength: snagom
• unpredictable: nepredvidljivim
• miracle: čudo
• challenge: izazovi
• festival: proslava
• crowd: gomila
• admire: diviti se
• superior: nadređeni
• experience: iskustva
• to seek: tražiti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Rowing Novice to Hero: Ivan's Race for Love and Triumph
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Na sunčani dan, s visinama bora koji miluje obalu Dalmacije, cijelo selo bilo je u uzbuđenju.
En: On a sunny day, with the heights of the pine trees caressing the coast of Dalmacija, the whole village was in excitement.

Hr: Veseli zvuci glazbe odzvanjali su uskim kaldrmom, a miris svježe pečene ribe punio je zrak.
En: The cheerful sounds of music echoed through the narrow cobblestones, and the aroma of freshly grilled fish filled the air.

Hr: Hrvatske zastave lepršale su na povjetarcu dok su seljani plesali i pjevali.
En: Croatian flags fluttered in the breeze as villagers danced and sang.

Hr: To je bio dan kada se održava tradicionalna utrka brodova.
En: It was the day of the traditional boat race.

Hr: U sredini te živosti bio je Ivan, mladić iz sela s dubokom ljubavlju prema lokalnoj tradiciji.
En: In the midst of this liveliness was Ivan, a young man from the village with a deep love for local tradition.

Hr: No, Ivan je imao tajnu želju - želio je osvojiti srce Maje, prekrasne djevojke s dugim smeđim kovrčama.
En: However, Ivan had a secret desire - he wanted to win the heart of Maja, a beautiful girl with long brown curls.

Hr: Znao je da bi je mogao impresionirati sudjelovanjem u utrci.
En: He knew he could impress her by participating in the race.

Hr: Utrka brodovima nije bila laka.
En: The boat race wasn't easy.

Hr: Ivan nikada prije nije veslao.
En: Ivan had never rowed before.

Hr: Međutim, odlučnost ga je pokretala.
En: However, determination spurred him on.

Hr: Odlučio je potražiti pomoć svoje prijateljice Katarine.
En: He decided to seek help from his friend Katarina.

Hr: Ona je bila iskusna veslačica i poznata po svojoj vještini.
En: She was an experienced rower known for her skill.

Hr: Pristala je pomoći Ivanu.
En: She agreed to help Ivan.

Hr: Svakog jutra, dok se sunce polako dizalo iznad horizonta, Katarina je učila Ivana kako veslati.
En: Every morning, as the sun slowly rose above the horizon, Katarina taught Ivan how to row.

Hr: Naučio je kako držati veslo, kako sinkronizirati pokrete i kako brzo okrenuti čamac.
En: He learned how to hold the oar, how to synchronize movements, and how to quickly turn the boat.

Hr: Dan utrke brzo je došao.
En: The day of the race came quickly.

Hr: Maja je stajala uz rivu, smješkajući se i mašući svom prijatelju Ivanu.
En: Maja stood by the quay, smiling and waving at her friend Ivan.

Hr: Ivan se popeo na svoj mali drveni čamac, srce mu je snažno lupalo.
En: Ivan climbed into his small wooden boat, his heart pounding.

Hr: Svi su natjecatelji s nestrpljenjem čekali signal.
En: All the competitors eagerly awaited the signal.

Hr: Zvuk pištaljke ispunio je zrak, i utrka je započela!
En: The sound of the whistle filled the air, and the race began!

Hr: Na početku, Ivan je zaostajao.
En: At the start, Ivan lagged behind.

Hr: Njegovi suparnici, koji su veslali cijeli život, bili su brzi i uvježbani.
En: His opponents, who had rowed their entire lives, were fast and practiced.

Hr: Ali Ivan se nije dao obeshrabriti.
En: But Ivan did not get discouraged.

Hr: Sjetio se Katarininih savjeta.
En: He remembered Katarina's advice.

Hr: Pokušao je zadržati ritam i ostati fokusiran.
En: He tried to maintain rhythm and stay focused.

Hr: Kada je došao do izazovnog zavoja, Ivan je znao da će to biti presudni trenutak.
En: When he reached the challenging turn, Ivan knew it would be a decisive moment.

Hr: Srce mu je kucalo sve jače.
En: His heart was pounding harder.

Hr: Odjednom, začuo je povike s obale.
En: Suddenly, he heard cheers from the shore.

Hr: Seljani su ga bodrili, dajući mu snage.
En: The villagers were encouraging him, giving him strength.

Hr: „Naprijed, Ivane!
En: "Go, Ivane!

Hr: Možeš ti to!
En: You can do it!"

Hr: “, klicali su.
En: they cheered.

Hr: Katarinine riječi odzvanjale su u njegovoj glavi.
En: Katarina's words echoed in his mind.

Hr: Obuzeo ga je val odlučnosti.
En: A wave of determination engulfed him.

Hr: Spleo je veslo sa svim snagama i uspješno prošao zavoj.
En: He pulled the oar with all his strength and successfully passed the turn.

Hr: Iako nije bio prvi na cilju, njegovo lice zračilo je ponosom.
En: Although he wasn't first at the finish, his face radiated with pride.

Hr: Maja ga je dočekala s osmijehom punim divljenja.
En: Maja greeted him with a smile full of admiration.

Hr: „Svaka čast, Ivane,“ rekla je Maja, „tvoja upornost i trud govore više nego pobjeda.
En: "Well done, Ivane," Maja said, "your perseverance and effort speak more than victory."

Hr: “ Ivan je shvatio nešto važno toga dana.
En: Ivan realized something important that day.

Hr: Uvijek je mislio da treba pobijediti da bi bio vrijedan, no sada je znao da istinska hrabrost dolazi iz iskazivanja napora i poniznosti.
En: He always thought he needed to win to be worthy, but now he knew that true courage comes from showing effort and humility.

Hr: Festival je završio, a Ivan je izašao iz njega kao bolji čovjek, ostvarivši ne samo Majino poštovanje, već i vlastitu unutarnju pobjedu.
En: The festival ended, and Ivan emerged from it a better man, achieving not only Maja's respect but also his own inner victory.


Vocabulary Words:

• caressing: miluje
• cobblestones: kaldrmom
• aroma: miris
• fluttered: lepršale
• quay: riva
• rowed: veslali
• determination: odlučnost
• synchronize: sinkronizirati
• eagerly: nestrpljenjem
• opponents: suparnici
• discouraged: obeshrabriti
• challenging: izazovnog
• decisive: presudni
• strength: snage
• cheered: klicali
• engulfed: obuzeo
• humility: poniznosti
• perseverance: upornost
• effort: trud
• radiated: zračilo
• admiration: divljenja
• pride: ponosom
• worth: vrijedan
• victory: pobjeda
• festival: festival
• respect: poštovanje
• inner: unutarnju
• emerged: izašao
• wooden: drveni
• waves: povjetarcu

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Migraines to Miracles: Ana's Journey to Pain-Free Joy
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ljeto je obasjalo grad Split.
En: Summer illuminated the city of Split.

Hr: More je svjetlucalo pod sunčevim zrakama, a zrak je bio ispunjen mirisom soli.
En: The sea sparkled under the sun's rays, and the air was filled with the scent of salt.

Hr: Turisti su ispunili ulice, istražujući šarmantna tržišta i uživajući u ljepotama jadranske obale.
En: Tourists filled the streets, exploring charming markets and enjoying the beauty of the Adriatic coast.

Hr: Ana je stajala na obali, gledajući u mirne plavetne vode.
En: Ana stood on the shore, gazing at the calm blue waters.

Hr: No, ispod površine njenog osmijeha skrivao se problem koji je bio sve samo ne jednostavan.
En: Yet beneath the surface of her smile lay a problem that was anything but simple.

Hr: Ana je voljela svoj posao kao morski biolog, ali su je migrene često ometale.
En: Ana loved her job as a marine biologist, but migraines often disrupted her.

Hr: Poput mračnog oblaka, one su je povlačile iz uzavrelog života kojeg je tako silno željela živjeti.
En: Like a dark cloud, they dragged her away from the vibrant life she so desperately wanted to live.

Hr: Njen partner Marko živio je daleko, u Zagrebu.
En: Her partner, Marko, lived far away, in Zagreb.

Hr: Daljina je činila stvari težima, a migrene su dodatno opterećivale njihovu ljubav.
En: The distance made things harder, and the migraines added further strain to their love.

Hr: Ana je željela biti s Markom i raditi posao koji voli, no bol ju je često zaustavljala.
En: Ana wanted to be with Marko and do the job she loved, but the pain often stopped her.

Hr: Ivana, Anina kolegica, bila je njezina prava podrška.
En: Ivana, Ana's colleague, was her true support.

Hr: Jednog dana, dok su sjedile i promatrale more, Ivana je rekla: "Ana, znaš da moja baka koristi biljke za sve... Možda možeš probati njezin lijek."
En: One day, as they sat and watched the sea, Ivana said, "Ana, you know my grandma uses herbs for everything... Maybe you could try her remedy."

Hr: Na to, Ana se zagledala u Ivanu, zainteresirana.
En: With that, Ana looked at Ivana, intrigued.

Hr: Ivana je objasnila kako njezina baka koristi lokalne ljekovite biljke.
En: Ivana explained how her grandma used local medicinal plants.

Hr: Ana je odlučila pokušati.
En: Ana decided to give it a try.

Hr: Isprobala je napitak koji je Ivana pripremila i nadala se najboljemu.
En: She tried the drink that Ivana prepared and hoped for the best.

Hr: Sljedeće jutro, probudila se i osjetila olakšanje.
En: The next morning, she awoke feeling relieved.

Hr: Nema migrene.
En: No migraine.

Hr: Bio je to osjećaj slobode kojeg nije osjetila mjesecima.
En: It was a feeling of freedom she hadn’t felt in months.

Hr: Cijeli dan provela je istražujući morski svijet i uživajući u suncu na plaži.
En: She spent the entire day exploring the marine world and enjoying the sun on the beach.

Hr: Popodne je nazvala Marka, ispunjena energijom i srećom.
En: In the afternoon, she called Marko, filled with energy and happiness.

Hr: "Snažno osjećam da možemo prebroditi sve," rekla je Ana preko telefona.
En: "I strongly feel that we can overcome anything," Ana said over the phone.

Hr: Marko je osjetio njezin entuzijazam, a njihov razgovor bio je ispunjen nadom.
En: Marko sensed her enthusiasm, and their conversation was filled with hope.

Hr: Uspjela je.
En: She had succeeded.

Hr: Ona je pobijedila bol, barem za sada, i osjećala snagu u sebi.
En: She conquered the pain, at least for now, and felt strength within herself.

Hr: Migrene su bile pod kontrolom i Ana je ponovo preuzela uzde svog života.
En: The migraines were under control, and Ana took the reins of her life once again.

Hr: Njezin rad je cvjetao, a veza s Markom bila je čvršća nego ikad.
En: Her work was flourishing, and her relationship with Marko was stronger than ever.

Hr: Dogovorili su da će Marko doći u Split sljedeći vikend.
En: They agreed that Marko would come to Split the following weekend.

Hr: Bila je uzbuđena zbog budućnosti.
En: She was excited about the future.

Hr: Ana je naučila važnu lekciju: nije nužno sama nositi sve.
En: Ana learned an important lesson: she didn't have to carry everything alone.

Hr: Podrška Ivane i razumijevanje Marka pokazali su joj da je u redu biti ranjiv.
En: The support of Ivana and the understanding from Marko showed her that it was okay to be vulnerable.

Hr: Uz podršku voljenih, život je postao ljepši, a Ana je ponosno stajala uz odsjaj Jadranskog mora, svjesna da je na pravom putu.
En: With the support of loved ones, life became more beautiful, and Ana stood proudly by the reflection of the Adriatic Sea, aware that she was on the right path.


Vocabulary Words:

• illuminated: obasjalo
• sparkled: svjetlucalo
• scent: miris
• charming: šarmantna
• gazing: gledajući
• calm: mirne
• beneath: ispod
• surface: površine
• migraines: migrene
• disrupted: ometale
• desperately: silno
• strain: opterećivale
• intrigued: zainteresirana
• medicinal: ljekovite
• relieved: olakšanje
• freedom: slobode
• conquered: pobijedila
• flourishing: cvjetao
• vulnerable: ranjiv
• support: podrška
• strength: snagu
• enthusiasm: entuzijazam
• overcome: prebroditi
• exploring: istražujući
• colleague: kolegica
• remedy: lijek
• prepared: pripremila
• happiness: srećom
• lesson: lekciju
• reflection: odsjaj

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Bridging Waters: A Family's Journey to Reconciliation
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Plitvička jezera rano ljetno jutro.
En: Plitvička jezera, early summer morning.

Hr: Sunce je svjetlucalo na plavim jezerima.
En: The sun sparkled on the blue lakes.

Hr: Priroda je bila mirna, kao da čeka nešto važno.
En: Nature was calm, as if waiting for something important.

Hr: Ivana je stajala na drvenom mostu, gledajući slapove kako prelijevaju.
En: Ivana stood on a wooden bridge, watching the waterfalls overflow.

Hr: Udaljenost između nje i obitelji postajala je poput tih voda - nepredvidiva i snažna.
En: The distance between her and her family was becoming like those waters - unpredictable and powerful.

Hr: Ivana je željela obnoviti veze koje su se izgubile.
En: Ivana wanted to restore the connections that were lost.

Hr: Njezina ljubav prema obitelji bila je duboka, ali prošlost je bila teška.
En: Her love for her family was deep, but the past was difficult.

Hr: Brat Marko i sestrična Ana došli su na obiteljski piknik.
En: Her brother Marko and cousin Ana came for a family picnic.

Hr: Ivana se nadala da će to biti prilika za novi početak.
En: Ivana hoped it would be an opportunity for a new beginning.

Hr: Marko je namještao dekicu ispod hrasta.
En: Marko was laying out a blanket under the oak tree.

Hr: "Lijep je dan," rekao je, ali njegova je tišina govorila više od riječi.
En: "It's a beautiful day," he said, but his silence spoke more than words.

Hr: Ana je razgledavala krajolik, povremeno bacivši pogled na Ivanu, kao da pita "Što sad?".
En: Ana was surveying the landscape, occasionally glancing at Ivana, as if asking, "What now?".

Hr: Dok se širila aroma sendviča i kolača, napetost je rasla.
En: As the aroma of sandwiches and cakes spread, the tension grew.

Hr: Ivana je znala da mora nešto učiniti.
En: Ivana knew she had to do something.

Hr: Obrati se obitelji iskreno: "Želim razgovarati." Glas joj je bio miran, ali odlučan.
En: She addressed her family sincerely, "I want to talk." Her voice was calm but determined.

Hr: Sjeli su uz slap, gdje zvuk vode pokriva svaki šapat.
En: They sat by the waterfall, where the sound of water covered every whisper.

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

Hr: "Prošlo je predugo. Žao mi je što sam vas udaljila," počela je.
En: "It's been too long. I'm sorry for pushing you away," she began.

Hr: Pogledala je Marka u oči.
En: She looked Marko in the eyes.

Hr: "Nisam želela da budemo stranci."
En: "I never wanted us to be strangers."

Hr: Marko se premjestio na mjestu.
En: Marko shifted in his spot.

Hr: "I ja nosim ljutnju," priznao je.
En: "I carry anger too," he admitted.

Hr: "Ali više ne želim to."
En: "But I don't want it anymore."

Hr: Ana je šutjela, slušajući.
En: Ana remained silent, listening.

Hr: Konačno, rekla je: "Obitelj smo. Moramo pokušati bolje."
En: Finally, she said, "We are family. We must try harder."

Hr: Razgovor se nastavio, lagan kao povjetarac.
En: The conversation continued, as light as the breeze.

Hr: Ivana je podijelila svoje snove, Marko svoja nadanja, Ana svoje strahove.
En: Ivana shared her dreams, Marko his hopes, Ana her fears.

Hr: Polako, riječi su postale most.
En: Slowly, words became a bridge.

Hr: Kad su se vratili na dekicu, sve je bilo drugačije.
En: When they returned to the blanket, everything was different.

Hr: Smijali su se, dijelili uspomene, osjećali se bliže nego ikad prije.
En: They laughed, shared memories, feeling closer than ever before.

Hr: Sunce je počelo zalaziti, osvjetljavajući njihov trenutak pomirenja.
En: The sun began to set, illuminating their moment of reconciliation.

Hr: Ivana se ovog puta kući vraćala s osmijehom.
En: Ivana returned home this time with a smile.

Hr: Osjetila je novu hrabrost i nadu.
En: She felt newfound courage and hope.

Hr: Obitelj je bila složena, ali i dragocjena.
En: Family was complicated, but also precious.

Hr: Zajedno će uspjeti.
En: Together they would succeed.

Hr: Kraj dana bio je savršeno miran, baš kao i vode Plitvičkih jezera.
En: The end of the day was perfectly peaceful, just like the waters of Plitvička jezera.

Hr: Ivana je znala - ovo je početak.
En: Ivana knew - this was the beginning.

Hr: Ali pravi početak.
En: But a true beginning.


Vocabulary Words:

• sparkled: svjetlucalo
• overflow: prelijevaju
• unpredictable: nepredvidiva
• restore: obnoviti
• connections: veze
• difficult: teška
• picnic: piknik
• surveying: razgledavala
• landscape: krajolik
• tension: napetost
• sincerely: iskreno
• determined: odlučan
• whisper: šapat
• strangers: stranci
• admitted: priznao
• remain: ostati
• precious: dragocjena
• complicated: složena
• reconciliation: pomirenja
• illuminating: osvjetljavajući
• courage: hrabrost
• beginning: početak
• moment: trenutak
• breeze: povjetarac
• dreams: snove
• hopes: nadanja
• fears: strahove
• sharing: dijelili
• memories: uspomene
• family: obitelj

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Sunshine and Shadows: A Tale of Adventure and Caution
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Sunce je blistalo nad plažom na dalmatinskoj obali.
En: The sun was shining brightly over the beach on the dalmatinska coast.

Hr: Valovi su polako lizali obalu, svježi povjetarac donosio je miris mora i borova.
En: The waves were slowly licking the shore, and the fresh breeze carried the scent of the sea and pine trees.

Hr: Ivana i Petar uživali su u ljetu.
En: Ivana and Petar were enjoying the summer.

Hr: Ivana je bila puna energije i željela je isprobati sve aktivnosti koje je plaža nudila. Ljuljanje na vodenom skuteru, plivanje s ribama, pa čak i istraživanje malih špilja.
En: Ivana was full of energy and wanted to try all the activities the beach offered: riding on a jet ski, swimming with the fish, and even exploring small caves.

Hr: Petar je, s druge strane, uvijek bio oprezan.
En: Petar, on the other hand, was always cautious.

Hr: Volio je mirne šetnje uz more i promatranje čamaca na pučini.
En: He loved peaceful walks by the sea and watching the boats on the horizon.

Hr: Dok je Ivana jurila niz obalu, Petar ju je opominjao: "Ivana, pazi na sunce, previše si dugo vani. Trebaš se skloniti u hlad."
En: As Ivana raced along the shore, Petar warned her, "Ivana, watch out for the sun, you've been outside too long. You need to find shade."

Hr: Ivana se nasmijala, mahnula rukom i nastavila dalje. "Ne brini, Petre, dobro sam!" viknula je, dok joj je sunce grijalo lice.
En: Ivana laughed, waved her hand, and continued. "Don't worry, Petre, I'm fine!" she shouted, as the sun warmed her face.

Hr: No, kako je dan prolazio, Ivana je počela osjećati vrtoglavicu.
En: But as the day wore on, Ivana started feeling dizzy.

Hr: Glava joj je bila teška, a usta suha.
En: Her head felt heavy, and her mouth was dry.

Hr: Ignorirala je znakove i nastavila jurcati po pijesku.
En: She ignored the signs and kept running around on the sand.

Hr: Petar je primijetio da se Ivana čudno ponaša.
En: Petar noticed that Ivana was behaving strangely.

Hr: Prišao joj je i rekao: "Ivana, zaista moraš stati. Vidim da ti nije dobro."
En: He approached her and said, "Ivana, you really need to stop. I can see you're not feeling well."

Hr: Ivana je zastala, a zatim se oslonila na Petra, klimajući glavom.
En: Ivana paused, then leaned on Petar, nodding her head.

Hr: Počela je osjećati slabost i strah.
En: She began to feel weak and scared.

Hr: Petar ju je polako odveo u hladu borova, pružajući joj vodu koju je mudro ponio sa sobom.
En: Petar slowly led her to the shade of the pine trees, offering her the water he wisely brought along.

Hr: "Izvoli, pij. Moramo otići kod doktora," rekao je, gledajući je zabrinuto.
En: "Here, drink. We need to go to the doctor," he said, looking at her with concern.

Hr: Ivana je konačno priznala da je bila previše tvrdoglava i slaba.
En: Ivana finally admitted that she'd been too stubborn and was weak.

Hr: Popila je vodu i polako se smirila.
En: She drank the water and slowly calmed down.

Hr: Petar ju je odveo do lokalne ambulante na preglede.
En: Petar took her to the local clinic for a check-up.

Hr: Nakon što je dobila potrebnu skrb, Ivana se osjećala bolje i shvatila je važnost brige o sebi.
En: After receiving the necessary care, Ivana felt better and understood the importance of taking care of herself.

Hr: "Petre, hvala ti," rekla je tiho, osjećajući se zahvalno.
En: "Thank you, Petre," she said quietly, feeling grateful.

Hr: Daljnji dani na plaži prošli su u mirnom balansu između avanture i opreza.
En: The following days on the beach passed in a calm balance between adventure and caution.

Hr: Ivana je naučila cijeniti Petrov oprez i brigu.
En: Ivana learned to appreciate Petar's caution and care.

Hr: Spustila je svoje brzopletosti, a Petar je prepoznao Ivanu za njezin duh istraživanja.
En: She slowed down her impulsiveness, and Petar recognized Ivana for her spirit of exploration.

Hr: Sunce je nastavilo sjati iznad njih, dok su valovi nastavljali svoje neprestane plesove na obali, sada u ritmu njihove obnovljene povezanosti.
En: The sun continued to shine above them as the waves kept their constant dance on the shore, now in the rhythm of their renewed connection.


Vocabulary Words:

• shining: blistalo
• waves: valovi
• licking: lizali
• breeze: povjetarac
• shore: obali
• pine trees: borova
• cautious: oprezan
• stubborn: tvrdoglava
• check-up: preglede
• grateful: zahvalno
• balance: balansu
• dizzy: vrtoglavicu
• strangely: čudno
• week: slabost
• constant: neprestane
• concern: zabrinuto
• energy: energije
• jet ski: vodeni skuter
• exploring: istraživanje
• caves: špilja
• impulsiveness: brzopletosti
• horizon: pučini
• shade: hlad
• warmed: grijalo
• ignored: ignorirala
• behaving: ponaša
• approached: prišao
• leaned: oslonila
• calmed: smirila
• spirit: duh