Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Harmony of Life: A Dance of Coins and Roses at Dolac Market
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Dolac Market sija u jarkim bojama.
En: The Dolac Market shines in bright colors.

Hr: Kiosci su puni svježih povrća i cvijeća, a kroz hladni zrak Zagreba dopiru mnogi mirisi.
En: The stalls are full of fresh vegetables and flowers, and through the cold air of Zagreb waft many aromas.

Hr: Ljudi hodaju, kupuju i razgovaraju.
En: People walk, shop, and converse.

Hr: Zima je, no gužva na tržnici je topla.
En: It's winter, but the crowd in the market is warm.

Hr: Ivan stoji ispred štanda.
En: Ivan stands in front of a stand.

Hr: Lice mu je pomalo crveno; nije siguran kako reći što želi.
En: His face is somewhat red; he's not sure how to say what he wants.

Hr: Prodavač ga gleda s blagim osmijehom.
En: The vendor looks at him with a gentle smile.

Hr: Ivan uzdahne duboko i pogleda u Marininu stranu.
En: Ivan takes a deep breath and looks in Marina's direction.

Hr: Ipak, Marina je zauzeta.
En: However, Marina is busy.

Hr: Skupina uličnih glazbenika svirala je uzbudljive note.
En: A group of street musicians was playing exciting tunes.

Hr: Marina se smijala i pljeskala u ritmu.
En: Marina laughed and clapped to the rhythm.

Hr: Njene oči sjajile su s razigranošću.
En: Her eyes shone with playfulness.

Hr: Ivan pokuša privući njezinu pažnju, ali uzalud.
En: Ivan tries to catch her attention but to no avail.

Hr: Ivan se okrene prema prodavaču.
En: Ivan turns to the vendor.

Hr: Rukama pokazuje prema cvijeću.
En: He gestures towards the flowers with his hands.

Hr: "Ruže?", pita, ali prodavač ne razumije.
En: "Roses?" he asks, but the vendor doesn't understand.

Hr: Ivan se smješka, ali u sebi se osjeća nervozno.
En: Ivan smiles, but inside he feels nervous.

Hr: Uzima jednu ruku i oponaša da miriše cvijet, a s drugom rukom pokazuje na srce.
En: He takes one hand and pretends to smell a flower, while with the other hand he points to his heart.

Hr: Prodavač se nasmije.
En: The vendor laughs.

Hr: "Ah!" kaže, prepoznajući gestu.
En: "Ah!" he says, recognizing the gesture.

Hr: U tom trenutku, glazbenici počinju svirati Ivanovu omiljenu pjesmu.
En: At that moment, the musicians begin to play Ivan's favorite song.

Hr: Marina uzvikne od veselja i počne plesati.
En: Marina exclaims with joy and starts dancing.

Hr: Slučajno dodirne Ivana, koji ispusti novčanik.
En: She accidentally touches Ivan, who drops his wallet.

Hr: Novčići se razlete po podu.
En: Coins scatter across the floor.

Hr: Marina stane, pogleda i zatim se nasmije.
En: Marina stops, looks, and then laughs.

Hr: Prodavač klimne glavom, sada razumijevajući.
En: The vendor nods, now understanding.

Hr: Pruža Ivanu buket prekrasnih ruža i pokazuje smanjenu cijenu.
En: He offers Ivan a bouquet of beautiful roses and indicates a reduced price.

Hr: Ivan s osmijehom prihvati, osjetivši olakšanje.
En: Ivan accepts with a smile, feeling relieved.

Hr: Marina dolazi do Ivana, još puna energije.
En: Marina comes to Ivan, still full of energy.

Hr: "To je bilo nevjerojatno!" rekne, pokazujući prema glazbenicima.
En: "That was amazing!" she says, pointing to the musicians.

Hr: "Hvala ti za ples!"
En: "Thank you for the dance!"

Hr: Ivan se nasmiješi, sada opušteniji.
En: Ivan smiles, now more relaxed.

Hr: "Hvala i tebi," kaže.
En: "Thank you too," he says.

Hr: "Možda te glazba i ponekad odvede na svoj put, ali tvoj ples mi je donio sretniji kraj."
En: "Maybe the music sometimes takes you on its path, but your dance brought me a happier ending."

Hr: Marina klimne.
En: Marina nods.

Hr: "Sreća što imam prijatelja koji zna improvizirati."
En: "Lucky I have a friend who knows how to improvise."

Hr: Ivan pogleda tržnicu koja sada izgleda još veselije.
En: Ivan looks at the market, which now seems even more cheerful.

Hr: Naučio je nešto novo: humor i kreativnost mogu premostiti sve barijere.
En: He learned something new: humor and creativity can bridge all barriers.

Hr: I dok Marina opet promatra glazbenike, Ivan osjeća da je njegovo prijateljstvo s njom zaista posebno.
En: And while Marina again watches the musicians, Ivan feels that his friendship with her is truly special.

Hr: U srcu Dolca, među ljudima, bojama i zvukovima, Ivan odluči - uvijek će slijediti ritam života, bez straha od nesigurnosti.
En: In the heart of Dolac, among people, colors, and sounds, Ivan decides - he will always follow the rhythm of life, without fear of uncertainty.


Vocabulary Words:

• shines: sija
• stalls: kiosci
• waft: dopiru
• aromas: mirisi
• crowd: gužva
• vendor: prodavač
• somewhat: pomalo
• gentle: blag
• gesture: gesta
• bouquet: buket
• reduced: smanjenu
• exciting: uzbudljive
• playfulness: razigranošću
• scatter: razlete
• relieved: olakšanje
• improvise: improvizirati
• creative: kreativnost
• barriers: barijere
• uncertainty: nesigurnosti
• bright: jarkim
• breathe: uzdahne
• attention: pažnju
• rhythm: ritmu
• scattered: razlete
• accidentally: slučajno
• wallet: novčanik
• coins: novčići
• cheerful: veselije
• path: put
• bridge: premostiti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Secret Alarms to Laughter: A Bunker Picnic Adventure
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Story Transcript:

Hr: U hladnom podzemnom bunkeru, Matija je užurbano pripremao zimski piknik za svoje prijatelje Josipa i Ivanu.
En: In the cold underground bunker, Matija was hastily preparing a winter picnic for his friends Josip and Ivana.

Hr: Vanjska zima bila je surova, ali Matija je htio unijeti toplinu i smijeh u tmurne dane.
En: The winter outside was harsh, but Matija wanted to bring warmth and laughter to the gloomy days.

Hr: Bunker je bio pun prašnjavih predmeta iz prošlih špijunskih vremena, sa zidovima poput labirinta od metala i mnoštvo skrivenih pretinaca.
En: The bunker was full of dusty items from past espionage times, with walls like a metal labyrinth and many hidden compartments.

Hr: "Matija, jesi li siguran da je ovo dobra ideja?
En: "Matija, are you sure this is a good idea?"

Hr: " upitao je Josip skeptično, promatrajući Matiju kako traži plastične vilice, dok mu je u ruci bio špijunski daljinar.
En: asked Josip skeptically, watching Matija search for plastic forks while holding a spy rangefinder.

Hr: "Naravno, bit će super!
En: "Of course, it'll be great!"

Hr: " odgovorila je Ivana nasmiješeno, uživajući u situaciji.
En: Ivana replied with a smile, enjoying the situation.

Hr: Matiji je bilo jasno da je dan podzemnog piknika trebao biti zabavan, ali stvari su od početka krenule naopako.
En: Matija knew that the day of the underground picnic was meant to be fun, but things had gone awry from the start.

Hr: Kad je Matija izvukao ono što je mislio da su tanjuri, začuo se glasan piiiiip!
En: When Matija pulled out what he thought were plates, a loud beep sounded!

Hr: Aktivirao je tajni alarm!
En: He had activated a secret alarm!

Hr: Prostorijom se odjednom začula sirena, vrata se zatvoriše u tresku, a svi su se pogledali u nevjerici.
En: Suddenly, the siren blared through the room, the doors slammed shut, and everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

Hr: "Bila je to greška", smijao se Matija, pokušavajući se dosjetiti što dalje.
En: "It was a mistake," Matija laughed, trying to figure out what to do next.

Hr: "Možda možemo napraviti špijunsku avanturu?
En: "Maybe we can make it a spy adventure?"

Hr: "Josip je uzdahnuo, ali Ivana ga je tapšala po ramenu.
En: Josip sighed, but Ivana patted him on the shoulder.

Hr: "Idemo dalje, samo naprijed.
En: "Let's move on, onward.

Hr: Pretvorit ćemo ovo u igru!
En: We'll turn this into a game!"

Hr: " uzviknula je veselo.
En: she exclaimed cheerfully.

Hr: Matija je tada pronašao još nekoliko čudnih naprava koje su sada postale rekviziti za njihove igre.
En: Matija then found a few more strange devices that had now become props for their games.

Hr: U jednom trenutku Ivana je slučajno pronašla noise-canceling slušalice.
En: At one point, Ivana accidentally found noise-canceling headphones.

Hr: Iza njih skrivao se cijeli paketić piknik potrepština - termosi s toplom čokoladom, kolačići i sendviči!
En: Behind them was a whole package of picnic supplies - thermoses with hot chocolate, cookies, and sandwiches!

Hr: Konačno, imali su pravu gozbu.
En: Finally, they had a proper feast.

Hr: Ali alarm je i dalje urlao.
En: But the alarm kept blaring.

Hr: Matija se dosjetio i isključio ga koristeći novootkrivenu napravu.
En: Matija thought quickly and turned it off using a newly discovered device.

Hr: Nastala je tišina, a zatim su svi prasnuli u smijeh.
En: Silence fell, and then everyone burst into laughter.

Hr: "Da nije bilo svega ovoga," reče Josip, "ne bismo se ovako zabavili!
En: "If it weren't for all this," said Josip, "we wouldn't have had this much fun!"

Hr: " Svjetlo je bilo prigušeno, ali uz pomoć špijunskih svjetiljki i energije, zabava je dosegla novu razinu.
En: The light was dim, but with the help of spy flashlights and energy, the party reached a new level.

Hr: Matija je shvatio da greške mogu biti izvor zabave i kreativnosti.
En: Matija realized that mistakes can be a source of fun and creativity.

Hr: Na kraju, bunker je bio ispunjen smijehom i prijateljskim razgovorima.
En: In the end, the bunker was filled with laughter and friendly conversations.

Hr: Piknik je, iako drugačiji od planiranog, bio uspjeh.
En: The picnic, although different from what was planned, was a success.

Hr: Ponekad, stvari ne idu po planu.
En: Sometimes, things don't go as planned.

Hr: Ali Matija je naučio da u svakoj situaciji može pronaći sreću, čak i kad stvari ne izgledaju obećavajuće.
En: But Matija learned that in every situation, happiness can be found, even when things don't look promising.

Hr: A Josip i Ivana?
En: And Josip and Ivana?

Hr: Oni su sa sobom ponijeli jedno dragocjeno sjećanje.
En: They carried with them a precious memory.


Vocabulary Words:

• underground: podzemnom
• bunker: bunkeru
• hastily: užurbano
• harsh: surova
• gloomy: tmurne
• espionage: špijunskih
• labyrinth: labirinta
• hidden: skrivenih
• compartments: pretinaca
• sceptically: skeptično
• rangefinder: daljinar
• awry: naopako
• beep: piiiiip
• siren: sirena
• blared: začula
• disbelief: nevjerici
• props: rekviziti
• noise-canceling: noise-canceling
• headphones: slušalice
• thermoses: termosi
• blaring: urlao
• silence: tišina
• mistakes: greške
• creativity: kreativnosti
• dim: prigušeno
• flashlights: svjetiljki
• source: izvor
• conversations: razgovorima
• picnic: piknik
• promising: obećavajuće

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Braving the Cold: A Promise Kept in the Field Hospital
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Hladan zrak ispunjavao je prostor poljske bolnice dok su Ivana i Marko užurbano radili.
En: The cold air filled the field hospital as Ivana and Marko worked hastily.

Hr: Marko je stajao pokraj improviziranog stola, pregledavajući popis medicinske opreme.
En: Marko stood by the makeshift table, reviewing the list of medical equipment.

Hr: Zima je bila surova, snijeg je lagano prekrivao ostatke šume.
En: Winter was harsh, and snow lightly covered the remnants of the forest.

Hr: Unatoč hladnoći, u šatoru je bilo toplo zahvaljujući maloj peći koja je tiho pucketala.
En: Despite the cold, it was warm inside the tent, thanks to a small stove quietly crackling.

Hr: Marko je duboko udahnuo.
En: Marko took a deep breath.

Hr: Njegovo prisustvo u ovoj misiji bila je ispunjenje obećanja koje je dao bratu.
En: His presence on this mission was the fulfillment of a promise he had made to his brother.

Hr: Odrasli su idući na zimske planinarenje, gdje bi razgovarali o tome kako će jednoga dana pomagati ljudima.
En: They had grown up going on winter hikes, where they would talk about how they would one day help people.

Hr: Markov brat je preminuo prošle godine, ali njegova snaga i motivacija sada su živjeli kroz Markov rad.
En: Marko's brother passed away last year, but his strength and motivation now lived through Marko's work.

Hr: Ivana je prolazila između bolesničkih kreveta, nježno razgovarajući s pacijentima.
En: Ivana moved between the patients' beds, gently speaking with them.

Hr: Uzvikivali su njeno ime s osmijehom, zahvalni na pažnji koju im je posvećivala.
En: They called out her name with a smile, grateful for the attention she gave them.

Hr: U velikom gradu gdje je radila, bilo je teško pružiti toliko osobne pažnje.
En: In the big city where she worked, it was hard to provide so much personal attention.

Hr: Ovdje je svaki zagrljaj, svaka riječ utjehe imala posebnu težinu.
En: Here, every hug, every word of comfort carried special weight.

Hr: Pomagala je ljudima da se osjećaju važnima.
En: She helped people feel important.

Hr: Ograničeni resursi činili su njihov rad izazovnim.
En: Limited resources made their work challenging.

Hr: Materijala je ponekad bilo premalo, a zima neumoljiva.
En: Supplies were sometimes scarce, and the winter unrelenting.

Hr: Marko je osjetio teret odgovornosti.
En: Marko felt the burden of responsibility.

Hr: No, umjesto da se povuče, odlučio je dijeliti odgovornosti.
En: But instead of withdrawing, he decided to share the responsibilities.

Hr: "Ante, možeš li preuzeti organizaciju zaliha?
En: "Ante, can you take over the organization of supplies?"

Hr: " upitao je jednog od volontera.
En: he asked one of the volunteers.

Hr: Ante je kimnuo, spreman pomoći.
En: Ante nodded, ready to help.

Hr: Jedne večeri, dok su sjedili uz peć, iznenada je došao glasnik.
En: One evening, as they sat by the stove, a messenger suddenly arrived.

Hr: "Nesreća se dogodila u obližnjoj cesti.
En: "An accident happened on a nearby road.

Hr: Dolazi mnogo novih pacijenata," rekao je.
En: Many new patients are coming," he said.

Hr: Ivana i Marko razmijenili su pogled pun tjeskobe, ali i odlučnosti.
En: Ivana and Marko exchanged a look full of anxiety but also determination.

Hr: Poljska bolnica naglo se ispunila ranjenim ljudima.
En: The field hospital quickly filled with wounded people.

Hr: Radili su brzo i koordinirano.
En: They worked swiftly and in coordination.

Hr: Ivana je smirivala pacijente, pružajući umirujuće riječi svakome.
En: Ivana calmed the patients, offering soothing words to each one.

Hr: Marko je pazio da svaka osoba bude zbrinuta, vjerujući ekipi oko sebe.
En: Marko ensured that every person was cared for, trusting the team around him.

Hr: Nakon nekoliko sati neprekidnog rada, bolnica se opet smirila.
En: After several hours of continuous work, the hospital calmed down again.

Hr: Novi pacijenti bili su zbrinuti, a atmosfera u bolnici bila je ispunjena tišinom i umorom.
En: The new patients had been cared for, and the atmosphere in the hospital was filled with silence and fatigue.

Hr: No unatoč iscrpljenosti, Ivana i Marko su se osjećali ispunjeno.
En: Yet despite the exhaustion, Ivana and Marko felt fulfilled.

Hr: "Uspjeli smo," rekao je Marko, dok su sjedili na klupi izvan šatora, gledajući snijeg kako škripi pod nogama rijetkih prolaznika.
En: "We did it," said Marko, as they sat on a bench outside the tent, watching the snow crunch under the feet of the rare passersby.

Hr: Ivana ga je potapšala po ramenu.
En: Ivana patted him on the shoulder.

Hr: "Ti si pravi vođa, Marko," nasmijala se.
En: "You are a true leader, Marko," she laughed.

Hr: Te večeri dok su gledali plamen kako pleše u peći, oboje su znali da su pronašli nov začin svoje svrhe.
En: That evening, as they watched the flames dance in the stove, both knew they had found a new essence of their purpose.

Hr: Marko je naučio dijeliti odgovornost, što je osnažilo cijeli tim.
En: Marko learned to share responsibility, which empowered the whole team.

Hr: Ivana je otkrila unutarnju snagu koja je nadmašila sve njene strahove.
En: Ivana discovered an inner strength that surpassed all her fears.

Hr: U hladnoj tišini poljske bolnice, njih dvoje su našli snagu i novu inspiraciju za dalje.
En: In the cold silence of the field hospital, the two found strength and new inspiration to continue on.


Vocabulary Words:

• hastily: užurbano
• makeshift: improviziranog
• remnants: ostatke
• stove: peć
• breath: udahnuo
• promise: obećanja
• presence: prisustvo
• fulfillment: ispunjenje
• harsh: surova
• motivation: motivacija
• passed away: preminuo
• whisper: šapće
• gratitude: zahvalni
• attention: pažnji
• scarce: premalo
• burden: teret
• volunteer: volontera
• messenger: glasnik
• anxiety: tjeskobe
• soothing: umirujuće
• coordination: koordinirano
• wounded: ranjenim
• fatigue: umorom
• exhaustion: iscrpljenosti
• crunch: škripi
• passersby: prolaznika
• essence: začin
• strength: snagu
• responsibility: odgovornost
• empowered: osnažilo

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Canvas of Ice: Art and Science Unite at Plitvička Jezera
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je stigla u Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera jednog hladnog zimskog jutra.
En: Ivana arrived at Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera on a cold winter morning.

Hr: Snijeg je blistao pod blagim suncem, a vodopadi su bili prekriveni slojevima leda, stvarajući prizor kao iz bajke.
En: The snow gleamed under the gentle sun, and the waterfalls were covered in layers of ice, creating a fairytale-like scene.

Hr: Kao putujuća fotografkinja, Ivana je tražila savršenu fotografiju koja bi uljepšala njezinu nadolazeću izložbu.
En: As a traveling photographer, Ivana was searching for the perfect photo to enhance her upcoming exhibition.

Hr: No, Ivani nije bilo lako.
En: However, it wasn't easy for Ivana.

Hr: Osjećala se usamljeno bez Mateja, svog prijatelja koji nije mogao putovati s njom.
En: She felt lonely without Matej, her friend who couldn't travel with her.

Hr: Karlo je također bio u parku taj dan.
En: Karlo was also in the park that day.

Hr: Kao znanstvenik za okoliš, zabrinut je zbog učinaka klimatskih promjena na prirodne ljepote parka.
En: As an environmental scientist, he was concerned about the effects of climate change on the park's natural beauty.

Hr: Bio je skeptičan prema turistima i njihovom utjecaju.
En: He was skeptical of tourists and their impact.

Hr: Ivana i Karlo sreli su se kod jednog od ledom okovanih slapova.
En: Ivana and Karlo met by one of the ice-covered waterfalls.

Hr: "Zašto slikate?
En: "Why are you taking pictures?"

Hr: " upitao je Karlo s dozom sumnje.
En: asked Karlo with a hint of suspicion.

Hr: Ivana se nasmijala i objasnila: "Da uhvatim ljepotu prirode i podijelim je s drugima.
En: Ivana laughed and explained: "To capture the beauty of nature and share it with others.

Hr: Poštujem ovaj prekrasni krajolik.
En: I respect this beautiful landscape."

Hr: "Karlo je zatreptao, misleći koliko je neobično susresti nekoga tko razumije njegovu strast prema očuvanju okoliša.
En: Karlo blinked, thinking how unusual it was to meet someone who understood his passion for environmental conservation.

Hr: Ivana mu je pokazala neke od svojih fotografija gdje je priroda bila u središtu pozornosti.
En: Ivana showed him some of her photographs where nature was at the forefront.

Hr: Tijekom svog boravka, Karlo i Ivana su se sve više zbližavali.
En: During her stay, Karlo and Ivana grew closer.

Hr: Ivana je trebala savjet kako uhvatiti najbolji kut, a Karlo joj je predložio sigurnije mjesto na stazi, ali jednako slikovito.
En: Ivana needed advice on how to capture the best angle, and Karlo suggested a safer yet equally picturesque spot on the trail.

Hr: Jednog posebno hladnog jutra dok su hodali do tog mjesta, Karlo je shvatio da Ivana doista cijeni prirodu.
En: On one particularly cold morning as they walked to that spot, Karlo realized that Ivana truly appreciated nature.

Hr: Njegovo povjerenje raslo je.
En: His trust in her grew.

Hr: Kada je Ivana napokon pronašla svoj savršeni kadar, Karlo joj je pomogao stabilizirati kameru jer je vjetar bio jak.
En: When Ivana finally found her perfect shot, Karlo helped stabilize the camera as the wind was strong.

Hr: Tada su zajedno uhvatili nevjerojatnu fotografiju.
En: Together, they captured an incredible photograph.

Hr: Ivana je bila presretna.
En: Ivana was overjoyed.

Hr: "Hvala ti, Karlo", rekla je nježno.
En: "Thank you, Karlo," she said gently.

Hr: "Mislim da smo tim.
En: "I think we're a team."

Hr: "Naposljetku su se dogovorili da će zajedno raditi na kampanji koja povezuje umjetnost i znanost za zaštitu prirodnih lokaliteta.
En: In the end, they agreed to work together on a campaign that links art and science to protect natural sites.

Hr: Ivana je naučila kako suradnja može njezin rad učiniti jačim, dok je Karlo vidio da umjetnost može prenijeti poruku očuvanja.
En: Ivana learned how collaboration could strengthen her work, while Karlo saw that art could convey the message of conservation.

Hr: Zima je polako prolazila, a Ivana i Karlo šetali su parkovnim stazama razmišljajući o budućnosti.
En: Winter was slowly passing, and Ivana and Karlo walked the park trails, thinking about the future.

Hr: Teški snježni kristali prekrivali su staze, ali njihova srca bila su topla i ispunjena nadom.
En: Heavy snow crystals covered the paths, but their hearts were warm and filled with hope.

Hr: Njihova priča, započeta među ledovima Plitvica, bila je samo početak zajedničkog putovanja.
En: Their story, begun among the ice of Plitvice, was just the beginning of a journey together.


Vocabulary Words:

• gleamed: blistao
• layers: slojevi
• fairytale: bajke
• exhibition: izložba
• lonely: usamljeno
• environmental: okoliš
• skeptical: skeptičan
• hint: doza
• suspicion: sumnje
• capture: uhvatiti
• conservation: očuvanje
• forefront: središte pozornosti
• angle: kut
• picturesque: slikovito
• collaboration: suradnja
• strengthen: učiniti jačim
• convey: prenijeti
• paths: staze
• crystals: kristali
• gentle: blagim
• ice-covered: ledom okovanih
• photographer: fotografkinja
• concerned: zabrinut
• trust: povjerenje
• stabilize: stabilizirati
• overjoyed: presretna
• campaign: kampanji
• protect: zaštitu
• scenery: krajolik
• beginning: započeta

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Reviving Rijeka: Transforming a Warehouse into an Art Oasis
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Zvuk kiše na hrđavom krovnom limu odjekivao je u staroj napuštenoj skladišnoj hale u Rijeci.
En: The sound of rain on the rusty metal roof echoed in the old abandoned warehouse in Rijeka.

Hr: Hladan vjetar uvlačio se kroz razbijene prozore.
En: A cold wind crept through the broken windows.

Hr: Unutra je bilo tamno, osim svjetla koje je dopiralo iz malenog prozora gore visoko na zidu.
En: Inside, it was dark, except for the light coming from a small window high up on the wall.

Hr: Troje ljudi, sami u tom ogromnom prostoru, unosili su život u taj zaboravljeni kutak.
En: Three people, alone in that vast space, were bringing life into that forgotten corner.

Hr: Matej, umjetnik s velikim snovima, stajao je u sredini.
En: Matej, an artist with big dreams, stood in the middle.

Hr: Njegove oči sjajile su od strasti.
En: His eyes shone with passion.

Hr: "Ovo je savršeno," rekao je, mašući rukama prema praznom prostoru.
En: "This is perfect," he said, waving his hands toward the empty space.

Hr: "Ovdje možemo napraviti nešto nevjerojatno.
En: "Here we can create something incredible.

Hr: Art kolektiv za sve kreativce u Rijeci.
En: An art collective for all creatives in Rijeka."

Hr: "Ana, izvršna i uvijek organizirana, stajala je uz Mateja.
En: Ana, efficient and always organized, stood next to Matej.

Hr: "Moramo provjeriti stanje strukture," rekla je, prakticirajući svoj profesionalni ton.
En: "We need to check the state of the structure," she said, practicing her professional tone.

Hr: "Trebat će nam dozvole i resursi.
En: "We'll need permits and resources.

Hr: Ali vjerujem da možemo.
En: But I believe we can do it."

Hr: "Dario je šutio, gledajući sumnjičavo oko sebe.
En: Dario was silent, looking around skeptically.

Hr: Bio je skeptičan.
En: He was doubtful.

Hr: "Matej, ovo je hrđavo, zima je, a mjesto je hladno.
En: "Matej, this place is rusty, it's winter, and it's cold.

Hr: Hoće li ljudi stvarno doći ovdje?
En: Will people really come here?"

Hr: "Matej se okrenuo prema Dariu s ozbiljnim izrazom lica.
En: Matej turned to Dario with a serious expression.

Hr: "Zamisli što možemo stvoriti.
En: "Imagine what we can create.

Hr: Pomoći lokalnim umjetnicima, potaknuti kreativnost u zajednici.
En: Helping local artists, encouraging creativity in the community.

Hr: To je vrijedno rizika.
En: It's worth the risk."

Hr: "Dario je slegnuo ramenima.
En: Dario shrugged.

Hr: "Moramo biti realni," uzdahnuo je.
En: "We need to be realistic," he sighed.

Hr: U tišini, kiša je nastavila padati, ali Matej nije odustajao.
En: In the silence, the rain continued to fall, but Matej did not give up.

Hr: "Dario," rekao je tiho, ali s mnogo osjećaja, "ovo nije samo za nas, nego za cijeli grad.
En: "Dario," he said quietly but with great feeling, "this isn't just for us, but for the whole city.

Hr: Rijeka treba mjesto poput ovog, a mi to možemo stvoriti.
En: Rijeka needs a place like this, and we can create it."

Hr: "Dario je ponovno pogledao oko sebe.
En: Dario looked around again.

Hr: Puno krhotina, ali vidio je i ono što je Matej vidio - potencijal.
En: A lot of debris, but he also saw what Matej saw - potential.

Hr: "Dobro," rekao je konačno, s bljeskom inspiracije u očima.
En: "Alright," he finally said, with a spark of inspiration in his eyes.

Hr: "Ali trebamo plan.
En: "But we need a plan.

Hr: Precizan plan.
En: A precise plan."

Hr: "Ana se osmjehnula, olakšanje joj je preplavilo lice.
En: Ana smiled, relief washing over her face.

Hr: "U redu.
En: "Okay.

Hr: Prvi korak je osigurati ovo mjesto.
En: The first step is to secure this place.

Hr: Redefinirat ćemo ga.
En: We'll redefine it."

Hr: ""Drugi korak," dodao je Matej, "je okupiti ljude.
En: "The second step," added Matej, "is to gather people.

Hr: Razgovarat ćemo s lokalnim umjetnicima, zajednicom.
En: We'll talk to local artists, the community.

Hr: Bit će to zajednički projekt.
En: It will be a joint project."

Hr: "Treća osoba uz njih polako se otvorila prema toj viziji.
En: The third person among them slowly opened up to that vision.

Hr: Dario je klimnuo glavom, osjetivši toplinu zajedništva.
En: Dario nodded, feeling the warmth of camaraderie.

Hr: "Pronaći ćemo način, Matej.
En: "We'll find a way, Matej.

Hr: Uz malo napora, možemo ovo ostvariti.
En: With a little effort, we can make this happen."

Hr: "Unatoč hladi i izazovu, svi su se složili.
En: Despite the cold and the challenge, they all agreed.

Hr: Matej naučio važnost isprepletanja snova sa stvarnošću, dok je Dario osjetio uzbuđenje odvažnih ideja.
En: Matej learned the importance of weaving dreams with reality, while Dario felt the excitement of bold ideas.

Hr: Počeli su s maltreom škripom, spremni prihvatiti izazove i graditi svoje bolje sutra.
En: They began with a creaky staircase, ready to embrace the challenges and build their better tomorrow.

Hr: Tako je u rijeci, gdje hladan povjetarac više nije bio samo povjetarac, umjetnost pronašla svoj novi dom.
En: Thus, in Rijeka, where a cold breeze was no longer just a breeze, art found its new home.


Vocabulary Words:

• rusty: hrđavom
• warehouse: skladišnoj hale
• crept: uvlačio
• abandoned: napuštenoj
• vast: ogromnom
• corner: kutak
• shone: sjajile
• passion: strasti
• structure: strukture
• permits: dozvole
• resources: resursi
• skeptically: sumnjičavo
• potential: potencijal
• camaraderie: zajedništva
• debris: krhotina
• inspiration: inspiracije
• precise: precizan
• relief: olakšanje
• secure: osigurati
• redefine: redefinirati
• joint: zajednički
• warmth: toplinu
• effort: napora
• embrace: prihvatiti
• creaky: škripom
• breeze: povjetarac
• weaving: isprepletanja
• despite: unatoč
• challenge: izazovu
• bold: odvažnih

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Carnival Revelry: Transforming Work Retreats with Spontaneity
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-01-20-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Kroz jutarnju maglu koja se lagano dizala nad Jadranskom obalom, Ivan i Luka stajali su na verandi elegantne vile.
En: Through the morning mist that was slowly rising over the Jadransk coast, Ivan and Luka stood on the veranda of an elegant villa.

Hr: Njihove kolege upravo su stigle na zimski radni odmor, ili kako Ivan to voli nazvati, "radni povlačenje".
En: Their colleagues had just arrived for the winter work retreat, or as Ivan liked to call it, a "work retreat."

Hr: Ivan je pažljivo proučavao tablicu s planovima.
En: Ivan was carefully studying the table with plans.

Hr: Luka, s druge strane, bio je naslonjen na ogradu, uživajući u svježem morskom zraku.
En: Luka, on the other hand, was leaning on the railing, enjoying the fresh sea air.

Hr: "Ivane, vidi", rekao je Luka, pokazujući prema šarenim zastavicama koje su vijorile kroz ulice obližnjega mjesta.
En: "Ivane, look," said Luka, pointing to the colorful flags fluttering through the streets of the nearby town.

Hr: "Karneval je!
En: "It's a carnival!

Hr: Mogli bismo svi otići tamo!
En: We could all go there!"

Hr: "Ivanu se u želucu stvorio mali čvor.
En: A small knot formed in Ivan's stomach.

Hr: Znao je da raspored za taj dan ne uključuje izlazak na karneval.
En: He knew the schedule for that day didn't include a carnival outing.

Hr: "To bi poremetilo naš plan za današnju radionicu", odgovorio je kratko.
En: "That would disrupt our plan for today's workshop," he replied shortly.

Hr: Ali Luka je već zamišljao maskirane povorke i zvuke tamburica.
En: But Luka was already imagining the masked parades and the sounds of tamburicas.

Hr: "Samo zamisli", rekao je s osmijehom, "koliko bi to zabavilo ekipu.
En: "Just imagine," he said with a smile, "how much fun it would be for the team.

Hr: Svima bi dobro došao predah.
En: A break would do everyone good."

Hr: "Radna povlačenja na obali imala su svojih čari.
En: Work retreats on the coast had their charms.

Hr: I Ivan je to znao.
En: And Ivan knew that too.

Hr: Između planiranih formalnih sastanaka, iskusili bi harmoniju valova i spokojne plaže.
En: Between the scheduled formal meetings, they experienced the harmony of the waves and the serene beach.

Hr: No, topli južnjački vjetar uvijek je donosio neočekivane ideje.
En: But the warm southern wind always brought unexpected ideas.

Hr: Kako je dan napredovao, Ivan je pratio kako kolege sve više zadrijemaju tijekom radionice o učinkovitosti.
En: As the day progressed, Ivan observed how his colleagues were increasingly dozing off during the workshop on efficiency.

Hr: Njihove oči gledale su prema prozorima, gdje su svjetla iz karnevala postajala sve vidljivija.
En: Their eyes looked toward the windows, where the lights from the carnival were becoming more visible.

Hr: Misli su mu bile teške.
En: His thoughts were heavy.

Hr: Smijelo bi se reći, možda bi i njima nešto drugačije koristilo.
En: One might say, perhaps something different would benefit them too.

Hr: Kad je stiglo vrijeme za timsku vježbu, Luka je stao ispred skupine i predložio alternativu.
En: When it was time for the team exercise, Luka stood in front of the group and proposed an alternative.

Hr: "Idemo na karneval!
En: "Let's go to the carnival!"

Hr: ", dočekao je prijedlog s oduševljenjem.
En: he greeted the suggestion with enthusiasm.

Hr: Ivanu je srce brže zakucalo.
En: Ivan's heart started beating faster.

Hr: Moglo se to protumačiti kao riskantan potez, ali pogledi njegovih kolega bili su radosni kao djeca pred blagovanjem.
En: It could be interpreted as a risky move, but his colleagues' looks were as joyful as children before a feast.

Hr: Duboko je udahnuo.
En: He took a deep breath.

Hr: "Možemo onda", reče s malim osmijehom.
En: "We can then," he said with a small smile.

Hr: Bio je to trenutak odluke.
En: It was a moment of decision.

Hr: Susreo se s Lukinim pogledom koji je govorio samo jedno: "Vidjet ćeš, bit će to pravo iskustvo.
En: He met Luka's gaze, which said only one thing: "You'll see, it will be a real experience."

Hr: "Karneval je bio užareni izvor boja i zvukova.
En: The carnival was a blazing source of colors and sounds.

Hr: Smijeh je ispunio zrak.
En: Laughter filled the air.

Hr: Kolege su zaboravile na tabele i zadatke.
En: Colleagues forgot about tables and tasks.

Hr: Skakutali su u ritmu bubnjeva, dijelili fritule i uživali u plesu.
En: They hopped to the rhythm of drums, shared fritters, and enjoyed dancing.

Hr: Ivan je, promatrajući svoje kolege, osjetio neočekivano zadovoljstvo.
En: Watching his colleagues, Ivan felt unexpected satisfaction.

Hr: Bio je to trenutak koji nije mogao ukalkulirati u dnevni raspored.
En: It was a moment he couldn't calculate into the daily schedule.

Hr: Kad se sunce počelo povlačiti iza horizonta, vratio se s grupom prema vili.
En: When the sun began to set behind the horizon, he returned with the group to the villa.

Hr: Svi su bili umorni, ali zadovoljni, bliži nego što su ikada bili.
En: Everyone was tired but content, closer than they had ever been.

Hr: Luka je veselo lupkao Ivana po leđima.
En: Luka cheerfully patted Ivan on the back.

Hr: "Imaš li sad to na svojim tablicama?
En: "Do you have that on your charts now?"

Hr: ", našalio se.
En: he joked.

Hr: Smijuljeći se, Ivan je shvatio važnu lekciju.
En: Smiling, Ivan realized an important lesson.

Hr: Ponekad, fleksibilnost može učiniti planove još boljima nego što je to mogao zamisliti.
En: Sometimes, flexibility can make plans even better than he could imagine.

Hr: Pomiren s novim uvidom, pogledao je prema Luki.
En: Reconciled with the new insight, he looked at Luka.

Hr: "Morao si biti u pravu", priznao je.
En: "You had to be right," he admitted.

Hr: Toga jutra, kad su se vraćali kući, valovi su nestajali u daljini, noseći sa sobom jedan uspješni radni odmor gdje su struktura i spontanost našli svoju savršenu ravnotežu.
En: That morning, as they were heading home, the waves disappeared into the distance, carrying with them a successful work retreat where structure and spontaneity found their perfect balance.


Vocabulary Words:

• mist: magla
• veranda: veranda
• elegant: elegantne
• villa: vile
• retreat: povlačenje
• disrupt: poremetiti
• radionica: workshop
• serene: spokojne
• southern: južnjački
• spontaneity: spontanost
• gaze: pogled
• insight: uvid
• harmony: harmoniju
• fritters: fritule
• fluttering: vijorile
• sarcastic: sarkastičan
• unexpected: neočekivane
• dozing: zadrijemaju
• interpret: protumačiti
• feast: blagovanje
• exercise: vježba
• proposed: predložio
• introduction: uvod
• lesson: lekciju
• spread: širio
• resonate: rezonirati
• flourishing: cvjetajuće
• envision: zamišljati
• calculate: ukalkulirati
• participant: sudionik

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Blossoms in Winter: A Journey of Hope and Resilience
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-01-19-23-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, a snijeg je lagano prekrivao staze Botaničkog vrta u Zagrebu.
En: The air was cold, and snow gently covered the paths of the Botanički vrt in Zagreb.

Hr: Ivana stajala je pored ulaza, omotana u topli kaput, čekajući svoje prijatelje.
En: Ivana stood next to the entrance, wrapped in a warm coat, waiting for her friends.

Hr: Danas je imala poseban plan.
En: Today, she had a special plan.

Hr: Željela je Borisu pokazati ljepotu i snagu prirode.
En: She wanted to show Boris the beauty and strength of nature.

Hr: Boris je nedavno saznao da ima multiplu sklerozu.
En: Boris had recently learned that he had multiple sclerosis.

Hr: Bio je zbunjen i zabrinut zbog budućnosti.
En: He was confused and worried about the future.

Hr: Marina, njihova prijateljica, stajala je uz njega s toplim osmijehom, pružajući mu podršku.
En: Marina, their friend, stood by him with a warm smile, offering him support.

Hr: "Idemo unutra", predloži Ivana s entuzijazmom, otvarajući vrata vrta.
En: "Let's go inside," suggested Ivana enthusiastically, opening the garden door.

Hr: Unutra, vrt je bio tiho utočište.
En: Inside, the garden was a quiet sanctuary.

Hr: Ivana je vodila Borisa i Marinu kroz staze, pokazujući im različite vrste biljaka koje su opstale usprkos hladnim zimskim uvjetima.
En: Ivana led Boris and Marina through the paths, showing them different types of plants that survived despite the cold winter conditions.

Hr: "Pogledajte ovu cvjetnicu", reče Ivana, pokazujući na mali cvijet koji se probijao kroz snijeg.
En: "Look at this flowering plant," said Ivana, pointing to a small flower breaking through the snow.

Hr: "Čak i kad je teško, priroda pronađe put.
En: "Even when it's tough, nature finds a way."

Hr: "Boris je gledao cvijet, a u tom trenutku osjetio je nešto novo unutar sebe.
En: Boris looked at the flower, and at that moment he felt something new inside himself.

Hr: Bio je to trenutak prosvjetljenja.
En: It was a moment of enlightenment.

Hr: Shvatio je da, poput tog cvijeta, i on može pronaći snagu i ljepotu u životu, unatoč svojoj bolesti.
En: He realized that, like that flower, he too could find strength and beauty in life, despite his illness.

Hr: Na kraju šetnje, Marina mu je pričala o ljudima koji su uspjeli živjeti kvalitetan život s istom dijagnozom.
En: At the end of the walk, Marina talked to him about people who managed to live a quality life with the same diagnosis.

Hr: Borisu su njezine priče dale nadu.
En: Her stories gave Boris hope.

Hr: Dok su napuštali vrt, Boris se osjećao lakše, kao da mu je težina sramote i straha konačno skinuta s ramena.
En: As they left the garden, Boris felt lighter, as if the weight of shame and fear had finally lifted from his shoulders.

Hr: "Hvala vam na svemu", reče Boris, a glas mu je bio topao.
En: "Thank you for everything," said Boris, his voice warm.

Hr: Naslonivši se na Ivanu i Marinu, Boris je znao da nije sam.
En: Leaning on Ivana and Marina, Boris knew he was not alone.

Hr: Naučio je prihvatiti svoju situaciju, a Ivana je otkrila kako njezina ljubav prema prirodi može pružiti utjehu drugima.
En: He had learned to accept his situation, and Ivana discovered how her love of nature could provide comfort to others.

Hr: Dok su hodali prema izlazu, svijet je izgledao kao bolje mjesto, ispunjeno nadom i prijateljstvom, i bez obzira na izazove, Boris je bio spreman za budućnost.
En: As they walked towards the exit, the world seemed like a better place, filled with hope and friendship, and despite the challenges, Boris was ready for the future.


Vocabulary Words:

• gently: lagano
• covered: prekrivao
• wrapped: omotana
• confused: zbunjen
• enthusiastically: s entuzijazmom
• opening: otvarajući
• sanctuary: utočište
• through: kroz
• survived: opstale
• despite: usprkos
• flowering: cvjetnicu
• tough: teško
• finds: pronađe
• moment: trenutak
• enlightenment: prosvjetljenja
• managed: uspjeli
• quality: kvalitetan
• diagnosis: dijagnozom
• lighter: lakše
• shame: sramote
• fear: straha
• shoulders: ramena
• leaning: naslonivši
• accept: prihvatiti
• comfort: utjehu
• seemed: izgledao
• filled: ispunjeno
• friendship: prijateljstvom
• challenges: izazove

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mystery in the Museum: Ivana's Unseen Triumph
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-01-18-23-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Dok je snijeg polako prekrivao ulice Zagreba, Prirodoslovni muzej bio je pravi zimski raj tišine i čuda.
En: As the snow slowly covered the streets of Zagreb, the Prirodoslovni muzej was a true winter paradise of silence and wonder.

Hr: Visoki ormari puni fosila i blještavih minerala sjali su pod svjetlom, a koraci su odjekivali dok su posjetitelji hodali po mramornim podovima.
En: Tall cabinets full of fossils and gleaming minerals shone under the lights, and footsteps echoed as visitors walked on the marble floors.

Hr: Ivana, stražarica muzeja, sanjala je o tome kako postati prava detektivka.
En: Ivana, the museum guard, dreamed of becoming a true detective.

Hr: Tajno je pisala detektivske priče i željela je riješiti stvarni misterij.
En: Secretly, she wrote detective stories and wanted to solve a real mystery.

Hr: Tog 18. siječnja prilika joj je pokucala na vrata.
En: On January 18th, opportunity knocked on her door.

Hr: Vrijedan meteorit misteriozno je nestao iz eksponata.
En: A valuable meteorite mysteriously disappeared from the exhibit.

Hr: Tomislav, nervozni kustos, bio je na rubu očaja.
En: Tomislav, the nervous curator, was on the verge of despair.

Hr: Nestanak meteorita mogao bi uništiti njegovu karijeru.
En: The disappearance of the meteorite could ruin his career.

Hr: Dok je panično hodao hodnicima, naišao je na Ivana koja je već razmišljala o istraživanju.
En: As he paced the corridors in panic, he came across Ivana who was already thinking about investigating.

Hr: "Ne možemo zvati vlasti prije nego saznamo više," rekla je Ivana odlučno.
En: "We can't call the authorities before we find out more," Ivana said decisively.

Hr: Znala je da će to izazvati neželjenu pažnju medija.
En: She knew it would attract unwanted media attention.

Hr: Marina, pronicljiva posjetiteljica, bila je u muzeju kad se to dogodilo.
En: Marina, a perceptive visitor, was in the museum when it happened.

Hr: Imala je sposobnost čitati ljude, a Ivana je u njoj vidjela potencijalnog saveznika.
En: She had the ability to read people, and Ivana saw her as a potential ally.

Hr: "Trebam tvoju pomoć," priznala je Ivana Marini, iako nije bila sigurna može li joj vjerovati.
En: "I need your help," Ivana admitted to Marina, though she wasn't sure if she could trust her.

Hr: Dok su se zajedno kretale kroz tihe hodnike, Marina je primijetila sitne tragove.
En: As they moved together through the quiet corridors, Marina noticed tiny clues.

Hr: "Pogledaj ovdje," rekla je, pokazujući na male oznake u muzejskim zapisima.
En: "Look here," she said, pointing to small marks in the museum records.

Hr: Ivana je čitanjem došla do nevjerojatnog otkrića - meteorit je zabunom zamijenjen drugim eksponatom.
En: By reading them, Ivana made an incredible discovery - the meteorite had been mistakenly swapped with another exhibit.

Hr: U zabačenom kutu muzeja pronašle su krivu oznaku na kutiji.
En: In a secluded corner of the museum, they found the incorrect label on a box.

Hr: Unutra, skriven od pogleda, ležao je nestali meteorit.
En: Inside, hidden from view, lay the missing meteorite.

Hr: Ivana je s olakšanjem uzela meteorit i uspjela ga vratiti na pravo mjesto.
En: Ivana, with relief, picked up the meteorite and managed to return it to its rightful place.

Hr: Kad je meteorit konačno bio na sigurnom, Tomislav je uzdahnuo od olakšanja.
En: When the meteorite was finally safe, Tomislav sighed with relief.

Hr: "Dobro obavljen posao, Ivana." Njegove riječi bile su znak zahvalnosti prema Ivani i njezinu trudu.
En: "Well done, Ivana." His words were a sign of gratitude towards Ivana and her effort.

Hr: Marina se nasmiješila prije nego što je napustila muzej.
En: Marina smiled before she left the museum.

Hr: "Možda se vratim," rekla je, kimnuvši Ivani prijateljski.
En: "Maybe I'll come back," she said, nodding at Ivana in a friendly manner.

Hr: Ivana je stekla novo samopouzdanje.
En: Ivana gained new confidence.

Hr: Shvatila je da može slijediti svoj san o rješavanju misterija.
En: She realized that she could pursue her dream of solving mysteries.

Hr: Naučila je i koliko je važno surađivati s drugima.
En: She also learned how important it is to collaborate with others.

Hr: Prirodoslovni muzej u Zagrebu nastavio je dočekivati posjetitelje, osvjetljavajući prošlost svjetlom znanja, a Ivana je već planirala svoj sljedeći detektivski korak u mislima.
En: The Prirodoslovni muzej in Zagreb continued to welcome visitors, illuminating the past with the light of knowledge, and Ivana was already planning her next detective step in her mind.

Hr: Priča o meteoritu, iako nije dospjela u novine, ostala je zauvijek njezin mali trijumf.
En: The story of the meteorite, although it didn't make the newspapers, remained forever her little triumph.


Vocabulary Words:

• cabinet: ormar
• fossils: fosili
• gleaming: blještavi
• marble: mramorni
• detective: detektiv
• mystery: misterij
• opportunity: prilika
• exhibit: eksponat
• curator: kustos
• despair: očaj
• authorities: vlasti
• decisively: odlučno
• perceptive: pronicljiv
• potential: potencijalni
• corridors: hodnici
• clues: tragovi
• incredible: nevjerojatan
• swapped: zamijenjen
• secluded: zabačen
• label: oznaka
• gratitude: zahvalnost
• effort: trud
• confidence: samopouzdanje
• collaborate: surađivati
• illuminating: osvjetljavajući
• past: prošlost
• knowledge: znanje
• triumph: trijumf
• wonder: čudo
• mistakenly: zabunom

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mystical Orchids: Rediscovering Zagreb's Winter Wonders
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-01-17-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Zagreb je zimi prekriven bijelim pokrivačem snijega.
En: Zagreb is covered with a white blanket of snow in the winter.

Hr: Botanički vrt, poznat po čaroliji i rijetkim biljkama, svejedno privlači mnoge.
En: The Botanički vrt, known for its magic and rare plants, still attracts many.

Hr: Ivana, mlada botaničarka, zapravo ima posebnu misiju.
En: Ivana, a young botanist, actually has a special mission.

Hr: Čula je glasine o rijetkoj orhideji koja cvjeta zimi i dolazi u vrt kako bi to dokazala.
En: She has heard rumors about a rare orchid that blooms in winter, and she comes to the garden to prove it.

Hr: "Sumnjam u tu priču", rekao je Darko dok su ulazili u vrt.
En: "I doubt that story," said Darko as they entered the garden.

Hr: On je Ivanin kolega i, iako strastven za botaniku, skeptičan je prema legendi o orhideji.
En: He is Ivana's colleague and, although passionate about botany, is skeptical about the legend of the orchid.

Hr: "Orhideje ne cvjetaju na hladnoći.
En: "Orchids don't bloom in the cold."

Hr: ""Možda si u pravu, Darko, ali osjećam da moram pokušati", odgovorila je Ivana.
En: "Maybe you're right, Darko, but I feel I have to try," replied Ivana.

Hr: Njezina strast prema botaničkom svijetu bila je nepokolebljiva.
En: Her passion for the botanical world was unwavering.

Hr: Došao je i Marin, tihi fotograf, s kamerom spremnom.
En: Marin, the quiet photographer, also came, with his camera ready.

Hr: On radi za lifestyle magazin, ali skriva i svoju strast prema biljkama.
En: He works for a lifestyle magazine but hides his passion for plants.

Hr: Planira uhvatiti čaroliju vrta tijekom karnevalske sezone.
En: He plans to capture the magic of the garden during the carnival season.

Hr: Snijeg je počeo gustiti.
En: The snow began to thicken.

Hr: Vrt je izgleda bio uspavan pod bijelim pokrivačem.
En: The garden seemed to be asleep under the white blanket.

Hr: Društvo je kružilo glavnim stazama, ali su biljke izgledale uspavano.
En: The group circled the main paths, but the plants looked dormant.

Hr: Dok su hodali, razgovarali su o raznim biljkama, o Ivani koja traži orhideju, i o vremenu.
En: As they walked, they talked about various plants, about Ivana searching for the orchid, and about the weather.

Hr: "Hajde, vratimo se, nema orhideja na vidiku", rekao je Darko nevoljko.
En: "Come on, let's go back, no orchids in sight," said Darko reluctantly.

Hr: Ivana je pogledala prema skrivenom kutku vrta.
En: Ivana looked towards a hidden corner of the garden.

Hr: Bilo je to mjesto gdje posjetitelji rijetko dolaze.
En: It was a place where visitors rarely come.

Hr: "Idem tamo", rekla je odlučno.
En: "I'm going there," she said decisively.

Hr: Marin je osjetio poriv da joj se pridruži, a kamera mu je stalno bila spremna.
En: Marin felt the urge to join her, with his camera always ready.

Hr: Darko je oklijevao, ali Marin se hrabro pridružio Ivani.
En: Darko hesitated, but Marin bravely joined Ivana.

Hr: Snijeg je počeo još jače padati.
En: The snow began to fall even harder.

Hr: Zrakom su se širili mirisi zimskih biljaka.
En: The air was filled with the scents of winter plants.

Hr: Uskoro su stigli do zaraslog dijela vrta.
En: Soon, they reached the overgrown part of the garden.

Hr: Marin je tiho komentirao: "Puno je ljepše nego što sam mislio.
En: Marin quietly commented, "It's much more beautiful than I thought."

Hr: "Odjednom, Ivana je zastala.
En: Suddenly, Ivana stopped.

Hr: Tamo, pokraj starih kamenja, bila je malena biljka s nekoliko raznobojnih cvjetova.
En: There, next to the old stones, was a small plant with a few colorful flowers.

Hr: Orhideja!
En: An orchid!

Hr: Marin je uskliknuo: "Prekrasno!
En: Marin exclaimed, "Beautiful!"

Hr: " Teško vidljiv pod snijegom, cvijet je bio poput skrivenog blaga.
En: Hard to see under the snow, the flower was like hidden treasure.

Hr: Marin brzo podiže kameru i slika trenutak koji će svima pokazati.
En: Marin quickly raised his camera and captured the moment to show everyone.

Hr: Kad su se vratili, Darko je ostao bez riječi.
En: When they returned, Darko was speechless.

Hr: "Ivana, bio sam u krivu", priznao je.
En: "Ivana, I was wrong," he admitted.

Hr: Fotografija je uskoro našla put do magazina i naslovnica, a Ivana je stekla veliko poštovanje u botaničkom svijetu.
En: The photograph soon made its way to the magazine and the cover, and Ivana gained great respect in the botanical world.

Hr: Marin je izašao iz sjene, ne više skrivajući ljubav prema botaničkim misterijama.
En: Marin stepped out of the shadows, no longer hiding his love for botanical mysteries.

Hr: Ivana je osjećala da je njezina strast validirana.
En: Ivana felt that her passion was validated.

Hr: Svi su se promijenili zbog ovog iskustva – Ivana je postala samopouzdanija, Marin je odlučio proučavati botaniku otvoreno, a Darko je počeo vjerovati u magiju prirode.
En: Everyone changed because of this experience – Ivana became more confident, Marin decided to study botany openly, and Darko began to believe in the magic of nature.

Hr: Snijeg je još padao, ali sada, vrt je sjajio novim svjetlom.
En: The snow was still falling, but now the garden shone with new light.


Vocabulary Words:

• blanket: pokrivač
• rare: rijetkim
• botanist: botaničarka
• mission: misija
• rumors: glasine
• blooms: cvjeta
• prove: dokazati
• doubt: sumnjam
• skeptical: skeptičan
• unwavering: nepokolebljiva
• lifestyle: lifestyle
• capture: uhvatiti
• carnival: karnevalske
• thicken: gustiti
• asleep: uspavan
• paths: stazama
• dormant: uspavano
• corner: kutku
• decisively: odlučno
• hesitated: oklijevao
• scents: mirisi
• overgrown: zaraslog
• quietly: tiho
• exclaimed: uskliknuo
• treasure: blago
• hidden: skriveno
• moment: trenutak
• admitted: priznao
• validated: validirana
• mysteries: misterijama

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter Magic: Anja's Soul-Warming Picnic in Maksimir
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-01-16-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Zima je u Maksimiru.
En: Winter is in Maksimir.

Hr: Anja hoda brzim korakom kroz zagrebačke ulice.
En: Anja walks quickly through the streets of Zagreb.

Hr: Nosi debeli kaput i šareni šal.
En: She wears a thick coat and a colorful scarf.

Hr: U mislima planira savršen zimski piknik.
En: In her mind, she plans the perfect winter picnic.

Hr: Želi se opustiti i zaboraviti na dnevne obaveze.
En: She wants to relax and forget about her daily obligations.

Hr: S Anjom su njezini najbolji prijatelji, Ivan i Marko.
En: With Anja are her best friends, Ivan and Marko.

Hr: Oni su veselo raspoloženi i pričaju o svemu osim o poslu i studiju.
En: They are in high spirits and talk about everything except work and studies.

Hr: „Sjeti se kakve su zime bile kad smo bili djeca“, kaže Marko, smijući se.
En: "Remember what winters were like when we were kids," Marko says, laughing.

Hr: „Snijeg, sanjkanje, topli čaj kod bake“, dodaje Ivan, zamišljeno gledajući u daljinu.
En: "Snow, sledding, warm tea at grandma's," adds Ivan, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.

Hr: Anja vodi grupu prema dućanima.
En: Anja leads the group towards the stores.

Hr: U dućanu je gužva.
En: The store is crowded.

Hr: Ljudi kupuju sve što im treba za hladne dane.
En: People are buying everything they need for the cold days.

Hr: Anja pomno bira tople deke, termosice i zimske grickalice kao što su medenjaci i suhi keks.
En: Anja carefully chooses warm blankets, thermoses, and winter snacks like gingerbread and dry biscuits.

Hr: Nekako, sve što pronalazi čini se prikladno za zimski piknik.
En: Somehow, everything she finds seems suitable for a winter picnic.

Hr: Toplota prijateljstva više znači od savršeno planiranog piknika.
En: The warmth of friendship means more than a perfectly planned picnic.

Hr: Konačno stižu u Maksimir park.
En: Finally, they arrive at Maksimir park.

Hr: Počinje padati snijeg.
En: It starts to snow.

Hr: Vjetar puše hladno i nemilosrdno.
En: The wind blows cold and relentless.

Hr: Anja se u trenutku zabrine.
En: Anja becomes concerned for a moment.

Hr: Snijeg sve brže prekriva park, neočekivani bijeli pokrivač čini sve bajkovitim.
En: The snow quickly covers the park, an unexpected white blanket making everything seem magical.

Hr: „Požurimo!
En: "Let's hurry!

Hr: Znam jedno skrovito mjesto“, kaže Anja s iznenada probuđenim entuzijazmom.
En: I know a hidden spot," says Anja with suddenly awakened enthusiasm.

Hr: Skreću s glavne staze na manje poznati puteljak.
En: They turn off the main path onto a less-known trail.

Hr: Stižu do male uvale, zaklonjene od vjetra drvećem.
En: They reach a small cove, sheltered from the wind by trees.

Hr: Svi se smjeste pod toplim dekama.
En: Everyone settles under warm blankets.

Hr: Uzimaju termosice s toplim čajem iz torbe.
En: They take thermoses with hot tea from the bag.

Hr: Anja osjeti olakšanje i zadovoljstvo.
En: Anja feels relief and satisfaction.

Hr: Ovo mjesto je kao iz snova, baš onako kako ga pamti iz djetinjstva.
En: This place is like a dream, just as she remembers it from her childhood.

Hr: Dok snijeg tiho pada, oni razgovaraju i smiju se.
En: As the snow falls quietly, they talk and laugh.

Hr: Hladnoća postaje nevažna.
En: The cold becomes unimportant.

Hr: Tu, u srcu Maksimira, prijateljstvo ih grije više nego sunčani dan.
En: There, in the heart of Maksimir, their friendship warms them more than a sunny day.

Hr: Više znači biti zajedno nego sve unaprijed planirati.
En: Being together is more important than planning everything in advance.

Hr: Anja shvaća da neke stvari, poput prijateljstva, nisu savršene niti trebaju biti.
En: Anja realizes that some things, like friendship, aren't perfect nor do they need to be.

Hr: Bitno je trenutke živjeti punim srcem, kako god došli.
En: It's important to live moments with a full heart, no matter how they come.

Hr: I tako im Anja smiješkom nudi još čaja, topli zagrljaj i jednostavno uživanje u sadašnjem trenutku, dok pahulje plešu oko njih.
En: And so, with a smile, Anja offers them more tea, a warm hug, and simple enjoyment of the present moment, as the snowflakes dance around them.


Vocabulary Words:

• quickly: brzim korakom
• thick: debeli
• colorful: šareni
• obligations: obveze
• spirits: raspoloženje
• sledding: sanjkanje
• thoughtfully: zamišljeno
• crowded: gužva
• blankets: deke
• thermoses: termosice
• snacks: grickalice
• gingerbread: medenjaci
• biscuit: keksi
• concerned: zabrinuta
• relentless: nemilosrdno
• awakened: probuđen
• enthusiasm: entuzijazam
• trail: puteljak
• sheltered: zaklonjen
• relief: olakšanje
• satisfaction: zadovoljstvo
• friendship: prijateljstvo
• sunny: sunčan
• heart: srce
• hug: zagrljaj
• enjoyment: uživanje
• snowflakes: pahulje
• dance: plešu
• hidden: skrovito
• cove: uvala