Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Curious Case of the Christmas Bread and Pigeons
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je stajala ispred glavne policijske postaje u Zagrebu, njezin nos crven od zimskog zraka, odlučna kao nikada prije.
En: Ivana stood in front of the main police station in Zagreb, her nose red from the winter air, more determined than ever.

Hr: U ruci je čvrsto držala fascikl prepun slika, dijagrama i, kako bi ona rekla, "dokaza" o misterioznom nestanku kruha.
En: In her hand, she held tightly a folder full of pictures, diagrams, and what she would call "evidence" of the mysterious bread disappearance.

Hr: Bio je Badnjak, i Ivana nije mogla zamisliti bolji poklon nego riješiti ovu zagonetku.
En: It was Christmas Eve, and Ivana couldn't imagine a better gift than solving this riddle.

Hr: Službenici u postaji bili su zaokupljeni svojim zadacima, ali božićna svjetla i okićeno drvce davali su prostoru toplinu i veselost.
En: The officers at the station were engrossed in their tasks, but the Christmas lights and decorated tree gave the place warmth and cheer.

Hr: Ivana je duboko udahnula i ušla unutra, prateći Marka i Petru, koji su je, sramežljivo ali s osmijehom, pratili.
En: Ivana took a deep breath and stepped inside, following Marko and Petra, who shyly but smiling, accompanied her.

Hr: "Ivana, jesi li sigurna u ovo?
En: "Ivana, are you sure about this?"

Hr: " upitao je Marko, pokušavajući zadržati ozbiljno lice.
En: asked Marko, trying to keep a straight face.

Hr: "Marko, ovo je više od običnog nestalog kruha.
En: "Marko, this is more than just a missing loaf of bread.

Hr: Ovo je misterija!
En: This is a mystery!

Hr: Moram to riješiti," odgovorila je Ivana s ozbiljnošću detektiva.
En: I have to solve it," replied Ivana with the seriousness of a detective.

Hr: Petra, koja je uvijek bila otvorena za Ivane ideje, podržala je njezin entuzijazam.
En: Petra, who was always open to Ivana's ideas, supported her enthusiasm.

Hr: "Ako Ivana kaže da su golubovi krivi, onda oni vjerojatno imaju plan," nasmijala se.
En: "If Ivana says the pigeons are guilty, then they probably have a plan," she laughed.

Hr: Kad su stigli do službenika za pultom, Ivana je hrabro krenula s pričom.
En: When they reached the officer at the counter, Ivana bravely started the story.

Hr: "Dobar dan, imam slučaj za vas.
En: "Good day, I have a case for you.

Hr: Moj kruh je ukraden, a sumnjam da su golubovi organizirali ovu krađu," rekla je s uvjerenjem.
En: My bread was stolen, and I suspect the pigeons organized this theft," she said with conviction.

Hr: Službenik ih je pogledao iznad ruba naočala, a zatim, siskajući usne da ne prasne u smijeh, rekao: "Dobro, da čujemo.
En: The officer looked at them over the rim of his glasses, then, pursing his lips to avoid bursting into laughter, said, "Alright, let's hear it."

Hr: "Ivana je otvorila fascikl i počela prezentaciju.
En: Ivana opened the folder and began her presentation.

Hr: "Ovdje su slike tragova krušnih mrvica koje vode do parka.
En: "Here are the pictures of breadcrumb trails leading to the park.

Hr: A ovo su dijagrami s označenim 'perje-pad zonama'.
En: And these are diagrams marked with 'feather-drop zones.'"

Hr: "Marko se držao za čelo i uzdahnuo, dok je Petra promatrala reakcije policajaca s veseljem.
En: Marko held his forehead and sighed, while Petra watched the officers' reactions with delight.

Hr: Službenici su se polako naslonili u svojim stolicama, uživajući u neočekivanoj stanci od stvarnih zločina.
En: The officers slowly leaned back in their chairs, enjoying an unexpected break from real crimes.

Hr: Kad je Ivana završila, jedan od službenika se nasmijao i rekao: "Možda su ti golubovi samo htjeli kruh za svoju božićnu večeru.
En: When Ivana finished, one of the officers laughed and said, "Maybe those pigeons just wanted bread for their Christmas dinner.

Hr: Mislim da ova prijava nema temelja za daljnje istraživanje.
En: I think this report doesn't have grounds for further investigation."

Hr: "Ivana je uzdahnula, pomalo razočarana.
En: Ivana sighed, slightly disappointed.

Hr: Ali tada je Marko predložio: "Zašto ne bismo ispekla novi kruh zajedno?
En: But then Marko suggested, "Why don't we bake a new loaf together?

Hr: Možeš nas naučiti kako se to radi.
En: You can teach us how it's done.

Hr: Možda golubovi nisu jedini koji žele nešto ukusno za Božić.
En: Maybe the pigeons aren't the only ones wanting something tasty for Christmas."

Hr: "Ivana je zastala, promislila, i njezin osmijeh se proširio.
En: Ivana paused, thought, and her smile widened.

Hr: "To je predivna ideja, Marko.
En: "That's a wonderful idea, Marko.

Hr: Hajde, Petra, idemo kući i napravimo božićni kruh zajedno.
En: Come on, Petra, let's go home and make Christmas bread together."

Hr: "Dok su izlazili iz postaje, osjećala je toplinu i ljubav Božića.
En: As they left the station, she felt the warmth and love of Christmas.

Hr: Nije važno što kruš nije pronađen, jer je otkrila nešto vrjednije: prijateljstvo i radost u dijeljenju.
En: It didn't matter that the bread wasn't found, because she discovered something more valuable: friendship and the joy of sharing.

Hr: Golubovi će možda imati svoju božićnu priču, ali Ivana je imala svoju, ispunjenu smijehom i zadovoljstvom.
En: The pigeons might have their own Christmas story, but Ivana had hers, filled with laughter and contentment.


Vocabulary Words:

• determined: odlučna
• disappearance: nestanku
• riddle: zagonetku
• engrossed: zaokupljeni
• counter: pultom
• pigeon: golub
• conviction: uvjerenjem
• pursuing: siskajući
• presentation: prezentaciju
• diagram: dijagrami
• burden: teret
• forehead: čelo
• unexpected: neočekivanoj
• further: daljnje
• investigation: istraživanje
• suggested: predložio
• bake: ispekla
• tasty: ukusno
• pause: zastala
• bread: kruh
• delight: veseljem
• contentment: zadovoljstvom
• enjoying: uživajući
• leaned: naslonili
• mystery: misterija
• bravely: hrabro
• glasses: naočala
• crumb: mrvica
• organized: organizirali
• feather: perje

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Rediscovering Dubrovnik: A Tale of History and Homecoming
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Božić je stigao u Dubrovnik.
En: Christmas had arrived in Dubrovnik.

Hr: Grad je bio ukrašen svjetlucavim lampicama, a snijeg je lagano padao na drevne zidine.
En: The city was decorated with sparkling lights, and snow was gently falling on the ancient walls.

Hr: Ivana se vratila u svoj rodni grad nakon mnogo godina provedenih u inozemstvu.
En: Ivana had returned to her hometown after many years spent abroad.

Hr: Srce joj je bilo ispunjeno čežnjom da ponovno pronađe osjećaj doma.
En: Her heart was filled with a longing to rediscover the feeling of home.

Hr: "Ivana, probaj ovdje uhvatiti svjetlost," tiho je govorila sama sebi dok je prolazila kroz gradske zidine s kamerom u ruci.
En: "Ivana, try to capture the light here," she quietly spoke to herself as she walked through the city walls with a camera in her hand.

Hr: Htjela je zabilježiti svaki trenutak, svaki kutak koji je nosio priču.
En: She wanted to document every moment, every corner that carried a story.

Hr: Uistinu, svaki kamen u Dubrovniku imao je svoju povijest.
En: Truly, every stone in Dubrovnik had its own history.

Hr: S druge strane, Petar je hodao istim zidinama sa sličnim mislima, ali drugačijim ciljem.
En: On the other hand, Petar was walking the same walls with similar thoughts but a different purpose.

Hr: Bio je lokalni povjesničar.
En: He was a local historian.

Hr: Njegov cilj bio je dijeliti znanje o povijesti grada, no rijetko je tko razumio njegovu strast.
En: His goal was to share knowledge about the city's history, but rarely did anyone understand his passion.

Hr: Osjećao se neprepoznato i želio je da netko cijeni njegovo djelo.
En: He felt unrecognized and wished for someone to appreciate his work.

Hr: Na vrhu zidina, pod tankim slojem snijega, Ivana i Petar se susretnu.
En: At the top of the walls, under a thin layer of snow, Ivana and Petar met.

Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, ali njihov susret bio je topao.
En: The air was cold, but their meeting was warm.

Hr: Prisjetili su se starih školskih dana.
En: They reminisced about old school days.

Hr: Njihove životne priče ispreplele su se opet, kao niti vremena.
En: Their life stories intertwined once again, like threads of time.

Hr: "Ivana, da li znaš da je upravo ovdje, gdje stojimo, povjesničar iz 15. stoljeća zapisao prvi put o blagdanskim običajima ovdje?" Petar se nije mogao suzdržati.
En: "Ivana, do you know that right here, where we stand, a historian from the 15th century first recorded the holiday customs here?" Petar couldn't hold back.

Hr: Ivana ga je s osmijehom slušala.
En: Ivana listened to him with a smile.

Hr: Sjećanja su isplivala na površinu, a zidovi su pričali njihove mlade dane, rodni grad i izgubljene prijatelje.
En: Memories surfaced, and the walls spoke of their youthful days, their hometown, and lost friends.

Hr: "Snimiti ću tebe ovdje, Petre, na ovom mjestu. Ovo je i tvoja priča," rekla je Ivana i podigla kameru.
En: "I'll take a picture of you here, Petar, at this spot. This is your story too," said Ivana, raising the camera.

Hr: Tog trenutka, kadrirala je ne samo prizor, već i emociju — prijateljstvo, povijest i novo otkriveno poštovanje.
En: In that moment, she captured not just the scene, but also the emotion — friendship, history, and newly discovered respect.

Hr: Petar je napokon osjetio da njegov rad ima vrijednost.
En: Petar finally felt that his work had value.

Hr: Ivana je našla sliku koja je utjelovila duh Dubrovnika.
En: Ivana found the picture that embodied the spirit of Dubrovnik.

Hr: U tom trenutku, među hladnim kamenjem i blagim povjetarcima, Ivana je osjetila da se vratila kući, a Petar je našao nekoga tko razumije njegovu ljubav prema povijesti.
En: In that moment, among the cold stones and gentle breezes, Ivana felt she had returned home, and Petar found someone who understood his love for history.

Hr: I dok je blagi vjetar nosio pahulje niz drevne staze, njihova povezanost postala je snaga koja nadmašuje vrijeme.
En: And as the gentle wind carried snowflakes down the ancient paths, their connection became a strength that transcended time.

Hr: Bila je to veza prošlosti i sadašnjosti, zauvijek ovjekovječena u slici i sjećanju.
En: It was a bond of past and present, forever immortalized in the picture and memory.

Hr: Dubrovnik je oživio u duši dvoje starih prijatelja, a zvuk Božića sada je imao novu melodiju.
En: Dubrovnik came alive in the souls of two old friends, and the sound of Christmas now had a new melody.


Vocabulary Words:

• sparkling: svjetlucavim
• gently: lagano
• ancient: drevne
• longing: čežnjom
• capture: uhvatiti
• document: zabilježiti
• corner: kutak
• historian: povjesničar
• understand: razumio
• purpose: ciljem
• unrecognized: neprepoznato
• reminded: prisjetili
• intertwined: ispreplele
• forget: izgubljene
• recorded: zapisao
• customs: običajima
• surface: površinu
• emotion: emociju
• friendship: prijateljstvo
• respect: poštovanje
• finally: napokon
• embodied: utjelovila
• spirit: duh
• breezes: povjetarcima
• bond: veza
• immortalized: ovjekovječena
• paths: staze
• transcended: nadmašuje
• melody: melodiju
• youthful: mlade

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Reuniting Hearts: A Christmas Miracle in Zagreb
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Zima u Zagrebu bila je hladna, ali srce grada bilo je toplo i živo.
En: Winter in Zagreb was cold, but the heart of the city was warm and lively.

Hr: Božićni sajam širio se ulicama, nudeći čaroliju svjetla i miris kuhanog vina i kestena.
En: The Christmas market spread through the streets, offering a magic of lights and the scent of mulled wine and chestnuts.

Hr: Luka, mladić u svojim ranim dvadesetima, hodao je kroz gužvu s njegovom mlađom sestrom Anom uz sebe.
En: Luka, a young man in his early twenties, walked through the crowd with his younger sister Ana by his side.

Hr: Bio je odlučan pronaći svog ujaka Ivicu, čovjeka kojeg nije vidio godinama.
En: He was determined to find his uncle Ivica, a man he hadn't seen in years.

Hr: „Luka, vidi, štand sa suvenirima!” uzviknula je Ana, povlačeći ga za rukav.
En: “Luka, look, a souvenir stall!” Ana exclaimed, tugging on his sleeve.

Hr: Luka se okrenuo, pogledao Anu i zastao.
En: Luka turned, looked at Ana, and paused.

Hr: Plan mu je bio naći Ivicu, ali razumio je da mnoštvo otežava potragu.
En: His plan was to find Ivica, but he understood that the crowd made the search difficult.

Hr: "Ana, ostani ovdje.
En: “Ana, stay here.

Hr: Pogledaj suvenire.
En: Look at the souvenirs.

Hr: Ja ću pokušati naći ujaka sam."
En: I'll try to find uncle on my own.”

Hr: Ana je kimnula, veselo se gubeći u šarenilu ukrasa.
En: Ana nodded, happily losing herself in the colorful decorations.

Hr: Luka je krenuo dalje, misleći na svaku riječ koju će reći Ivici.
En: Luka moved on, thinking about each word he would say to Ivica.

Hr: Obitelj je bila podijeljena zbog davnog sukoba, ali Luka je želio to promijeniti.
En: The family had been divided due to a long-ago conflict, but Luka wanted to change that.

Hr: Hodao je polako, nadajući se da će ugledati Ivicu među licima zaronjenima u blagdansku atmosferu.
En: He walked slowly, hoping to spot Ivica among the faces immersed in the festive atmosphere.

Hr: Konačno, na rubu trga, ugledao je čovjeka kako sjedi sam na klupi.
En: Finally, at the edge of the square, he saw a man sitting alone on a bench.

Hr: Ivica je promatrao prolaznike s distancom, kao da je vanjski promatrač u vlastitom gradu.
En: Ivica was watching the passersby with a detachment, as if he were an outside observer in his own city.

Hr: Luka je stao, duboko udahnuo i prišao.
En: Luka stopped, took a deep breath, and approached.

Hr: Srce mu je glasno kucalo dok je posegnuo u džep, vadeći mali ručno izrađen ukras.
En: His heart was pounding as he reached into his pocket, pulling out a small handcrafted ornament.

Hr: Prišao je klupi i sjeo uz Ivicu.
En: He approached the bench and sat down next to Ivica.

Hr: "Ujače," tiho je počeo, pružajući mu ukras.
En: “Uncle,” he began quietly, offering him the ornament.

Hr: "Ovo je za tebe.
En: “This is for you.

Hr: Znak obitelji i zajedništva."
En: A symbol of family and togetherness.”

Hr: Ivica je pogledao ukras, a zatim Luku.
En: Ivica looked at the ornament, then at Luka.

Hr: Vidjelo se da je dodirnut gestom, i na trenutak su riječi bile nepotrebne.
En: It was clear he was touched by the gesture, and for a moment, words were unnecessary.

Hr: „Luka, hvala ti,” rekao je polako, s blagim osmijehom.
En: “Luka, thank you,” he said slowly, with a gentle smile.

Hr: Dug razgovor uslijedio je zatim, pun topline i sjećanja.
En: A long conversation followed, full of warmth and memories.

Hr: Luka i Ivica razgovarali su o prošlosti, ali i zajedničkoj budućnosti.
En: Luka and Ivica talked about the past, but also about a future together.

Hr: U kraju razgovora, Ivica je pristao doći na obiteljski božićni ručak.
En: By the end of the conversation, Ivica agreed to come to the family Christmas lunch.

Hr: Luka se vratio Ani, srce mu je bilo puno radosti i nade.
En: Luka returned to Ana, his heart full of joy and hope.

Hr: Njegov korak bio je lakši, a oči su mu sjajile u blagdanskom duhu.
En: His step was lighter, and his eyes shone with the holiday spirit.

Hr: Znao je da je napravio važan korak prema ponovnom okupljanju obitelji.
En: He knew he had taken an important step towards reuniting the family.

Hr: I to je bilo najvrijednije blagdansko čudo.
En: And that was the most valuable holiday miracle.


Vocabulary Words:

• scent: miris
• mulled wine: kuhano vino
• crowd: gužva
• stall: štand
• tugging: povlačeći
• pause: zastati
• determined: odlučan
• joy: radost
• detachment: distanca
• observer: promatrač
• bench: klupa
• handcrafted: ručno izrađen
• ornament: ukras
• gesture: gesta
• unnecessary: nepotrebne
• memories: sjećanja
• togetherness: zajedništva
• lightly: lakši
• miracle: čudo
• immersed: zaronjenima
• passersby: prolaznike
• approached: prišao
• divided: podijeljena
• conflict: sukob
• kept: držao
• symbol: znak
• warmth: topline
• valuable: najvrijednije
• festive: blagdansku
• atmosphere: atmosferu

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Inspiration: A Winter Journey at Plitvička Jezera
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Plitvička jezera zimi su magični.
En: Plitvička jezera in winter are magical.

Hr: Snijeg pada polako, pokrivajući šumarke i jezera bijelim pokrivačem.
En: Snow falls slowly, covering the groves and lakes with a white blanket.

Hr: Ivana, Marko i Petar stigli su u park rano ujutro.
En: Ivana, Marko, and Petar arrived at the park early in the morning.

Hr: Hladan zrak grize obraze, ali Ivanu to ne smeta.
En: The cold air bites at their cheeks, but Ivana doesn't mind.

Hr: Traži inspiraciju za svoju umjetničku izložbu.
En: She is searching for inspiration for her art exhibition.

Hr: Ivana je uzbuđena, ali i nervozna.
En: Ivana is excited but also nervous.

Hr: Osjeća pritisak da stvori nešto posebno.
En: She feels the pressure to create something special.

Hr: Marko je uvijek uz nju, hrabri je.
En: Marko is always by her side, encouraging her.

Hr: Nije joj rekao da ju voli, ali njegova toplina uvijek ju utješi.
En: He hasn't told her he loves her, but his warmth always comforts her.

Hr: Petar, s druge strane, uvijek je siguran u sebe.
En: Petar, on the other hand, is always confident in himself.

Hr: Njegova djela često dobivaju pohvale.
En: His works often receive praise.

Hr: Dok hodaju, Ivana nije mogla prestati misliti o Petru.
En: As they walk, Ivana couldn't stop thinking about Petar.

Hr: Osjećala se zasjenjenom.
En: She felt overshadowed.

Hr: Snijeg škripi pod nogama, a svjetlo obasjava zamrznute slapove.
En: The snow crunches underfoot, and the light illuminates the frozen waterfalls.

Hr: Predivan prizor, ali u njezinim mislima, sve je mutno.
En: A beautiful scene, but in her mind, everything is blurry.

Hr: Marko je predložio pauzu, popiti čaj.
En: Marko suggested a break to have some tea.

Hr: Petar je pričao o svojoj novoj ideji za izložbu, a Ivana se povukla u tišinu.
En: Petar talked about his new idea for an exhibition, and Ivana withdrew into silence.

Hr: Odlučila je prošetati sama.
En: She decided to take a walk alone.

Hr: "Treba mi svjež zrak," rekla je.
En: "I need some fresh air," she said.

Hr: Dok je hodala stazom, Ivana je promatrala krajolike.
En: As she walked along the path, Ivana observed the landscapes.

Hr: Zimi, Plitvička jezera imaju posebnu ljepotu.
En: In winter, Plitvička jezera has a special beauty.

Hr: Tišina.
En: Silence.

Hr: Sve je mirno.
En: Everything is calm.

Hr: U nekom trenutku, stala je.
En: At some point, she stopped.

Hr: Pred njom, iz zaleđenog slapa, reflektirale su se boje neba.
En: In front of her, from the frozen waterfall, the colors of the sky were reflected.

Hr: Plava, siva, bijela.
En: Blue, gray, white.

Hr: Vidjela je svoje emocije u toj igri boja.
En: She saw her emotions in that play of colors.

Hr: U tom trenutku, Inspiracija je pronašla put do nje.
En: In that moment, inspiration found its way to her.

Hr: Shvatila je da njezina izložba može biti upravo to—refleksija emocija kroz krajolik.
En: She realized that her exhibition could be just that—a reflection of emotions through the landscape.

Hr: Osjetila je novi val samopouzdanja.
En: She felt a new wave of confidence.

Hr: Vratila se nazad, sa svježim idejama i blistavim osmijehom.
En: She returned, with fresh ideas and a beaming smile.

Hr: "Imam ideju!
En: "I have an idea!"

Hr: " rekla je Marku.
En: she told Marko.

Hr: On ju je zgrabio za ruku, sretan što vidi njenu sreću.
En: He grabbed her hand, happy to see her joy.

Hr: Petar ju je pogledao sa zanimanjem.
En: Petar looked at her with interest.

Hr: Ivana više nije osjećala strah.
En: Ivana no longer felt fear.

Hr: Ona i Marko proveli su ostatak dana razgovarajući o planovima.
En: She and Marko spent the rest of the day discussing plans.

Hr: Shvatila je koliko joj znači njegova podrška.
En: She realized how much his support meant to her.

Hr: Kad su se vraćali kući, krajolik više nije izgledao zastrašujuće.
En: As they were returning home, the landscape no longer seemed daunting.

Hr: Bio je to početak nečeg novog.
En: It was the beginning of something new.

Hr: Emocije su našle svoj put do platna, a prijateljstvo s Markom postalo je dublje.
En: Emotions found their way to the canvas, and her friendship with Marko became deeper.

Hr: Plitvice su zauvijek ostale mjesto gdje je pronašla svoj mir.
En: Plitvice forever remained the place where she found her peace.


Vocabulary Words:

• groves: šumarke
• blanket: pokrivač
• exhibition: izložba
• nervous: nervozna
• pressure: pritisak
• encouraging: hrabri
• comforts: utješi
• confident: siguran
• praise: pohvale
• overshadowed: zasjenjenom
• crunches: škripi
• illuminates: obasjava
• blurry: mutno
• withdraw: povukla
• observed: promatrala
• landscapes: krajolike
• reflection: refleksija
• emotions: emocije
• inspiration: inspiracija
• confidence: samopouzdanje
• beaming: blistavim
• interest: zanimanje
• fear: strah
• discussing: razgovarajući
• support: podrška
• daunting: zastrašujuće
• emotions: emocije
• canvas: platno
• friendship: prijateljstvo
• peace: mir

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter's Magic: A Serendipitous Meeting at Plitvička Lakes
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Hladni zimski zrak polako je obavijao Plitvička jezera.
En: The cold winter air slowly enveloped Plitvička jezera.

Hr: Tišina je bila prekinuta samo blagim šuštanjem vodenih slapova koji su, unatoč mrazu, i dalje tekli.
En: The silence was interrupted only by the gentle rustling of waterfalls that, despite the frost, continued to flow.

Hr: Luka, mladi fotograf iz Zagreba, polako je hodao stazom.
En: Luka, a young photographer from Zagreb, walked slowly along the path.

Hr: Njegov fotoaparat bio je spreman, tražeći savršeni kadar.
En: His camera was ready, searching for the perfect shot.

Hr: Ivana je također bila na Plitvicama, željna kulturološkog i prirodnog nadahnuća.
En: Ivana was also at Plitvice, eager for cultural and natural inspiration.

Hr: Studentica iz Zagreba, voljela je odlaziti na putovanja i istraživati ljepote Hrvatske.
En: A student from Zagreb, she loved traveling and exploring the beauties of Croatia.

Hr: Snovi su joj bili bogati, ali joj je još uvijek nedostajao pravi začin za njezin diplomski rad o ljudima i prirodi.
En: Her dreams were rich, but she still lacked the right touch for her thesis on people and nature.

Hr: Nisu se još međusobno upoznali, no sudbina je imala svoje planove.
En: They hadn't met each other yet, but fate had its plans.

Hr: Stigli su do istog mjesta, divnog pogleda na zamrznuti slap osvijetljen božićnim lampicama.
En: They arrived at the same spot, a magnificent view of a frozen waterfall illuminated by Christmas lights.

Hr: Rijetki trenuci kad se priroda i umjetnost spajaju u jedno.
En: Rare moments when nature and art merge into one.

Hr: Ivana je željela zabilježiti taj trenutak, no shvatila je da joj treba malo pomoći.
En: Ivana wanted to capture the moment but realized she needed a little help.

Hr: „Oprostite,“ rekla je Ivana, prilazeći Luki.
En: "Excuse me," Ivana said, approaching Luka.

Hr: „Mogu li vam pomoći s opremom?
En: "Can I help you with your equipment?

Hr: Obožavam prirodu i fotografiju.
En: I adore nature and photography."

Hr: “Luka je zastao.
En: Luka paused.

Hr: Nije navikao na društvo dok fotografira, ali nešto u Ivani ga je privuklo.
En: He wasn't used to company while photographing, but something about Ivana intrigued him.

Hr: „Naravno,“ odgovorio je oprezno, ali s osmijehom.
En: "Of course," he replied cautiously but with a smile.

Hr: Dok mu je držala opremu, Ivana je predložila nekoliko ideja o kadriranju.
En: As she held his equipment, Ivana suggested a few ideas about framing.

Hr: Lukina ruka drhtala je na fotoaparatu, no ne od hladnoće, već od uzbuđenja zbog prisutnosti nečega novog—a možda i nekoga novog.
En: Luka's hand trembled on the camera, not from the cold, but from the excitement of something new—or maybe someone new.

Hr: Zajedno su uspjeli zabilježiti savršeni trenutak, slap koji se blistao pod svjetlom lampica.
En: Together, they managed to capture the perfect moment, the waterfall shimmering under the lights.

Hr: „Predivno je,“ rekla je Ivana, dok su zajedno gledali u ekran fotoaparata.
En: "It's beautiful," Ivana said as they looked at the camera screen together.

Hr: Pogledi su im se sreli, punački osmijesi istinski su uljepšavali ledenu pozadinu.
En: Their eyes met, their broad smiles truly enhancing the icy backdrop.

Hr: Dok su se vraćali iz parka, pričali su o svojim snovima i planovima.
En: As they left the park, they talked about their dreams and plans.

Hr: Ivana je pričala o svom diplomskom radu, Luka o svom zanosu za fotografiju.
En: Ivana spoke about her thesis, Luka about his passion for photography.

Hr: Bilo je jasno da postoji posebna povezanost.
En: It was clear there was a special connection.

Hr: U njihovom srcu, jedno je shvatilo koliko je trenutak bio važan.
En: In their hearts, both realized how important the moment was.

Hr: Konačno su se razdvojili, ali ne prije nego su razmijenili brojeve.
En: They finally parted ways, but not before exchanging numbers.

Hr: „Ostanimo u kontaktu,“ rekla je Ivana s nadom.
En: "Let's stay in touch," Ivana said hopefully.

Hr: Luka je kimnuo, po prvi put razmišljajući o ljudima kao dijelu svoje umjetnosti.
En: Luka nodded, for the first time thinking of people as part of his art.

Hr: Kako su dani prolazili, Ivana je u Zagrebu započela pisati svoj diplomski rad, nadahnuta novom perspektivom.
En: As days went by, Ivana started writing her thesis in Zagreb, inspired by a new perspective.

Hr: Luka je razmišljao o novim umjetničkim pravcima, uključujući ljude u svojim fotografijama.
En: Luka thought about new artistic directions, including people in his photographs.

Hr: Za oboje, Plitvička jezera postala su više od mjesta—postala su početak novog poglavlja ispunjenog snovima i mogućnostima.
En: For both of them, Plitvička jezera became more than a place—it became the beginning of a new chapter filled with dreams and possibilities.

Hr: Tako su zimske čarolije donijele novi pogled na svijet, povezujući ljude preko čuda prirode i zajedničkog iskustva.
En: Thus, winter's magic brought a new perspective on the world, connecting people through the wonders of nature and shared experience.


Vocabulary Words:

• enveloped: obavijao
• rustling: šuštanjem
• frost: mraz
• magnificent: divnog
• illuminated: osvijetljen
• merge: spajaju
• capture: zabilježiti
• interrupted: prekinuta
• frame: kadar
• eager: željna
• thesis: diplomski rad
• cautiously: oprezno
• trembled: drhtala
• shimmering: blistao
• enhancing: uljepšavali
• backdrop: pozadina
• perspective: pogled
• connection: povezanost
• exchange: razmijeniti
• possibilities: mogućnosti
• artistic: umjetničkim
• path: staza
• equipment: oprema
• spark: začin
• inspiration: nadahnuće
• broaden: širiti
• ignite: zapaliti
• broad: punački
• moment: trenutak
• photos: fotografije

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Love and Light: Ivan's Heartfelt Festive Gesture
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Split u prosincu bio je pravi raj za ljubitelje blagdana.
En: Split in December was a true paradise for holiday lovers.

Hr: Ulice su bile ukrašene šarenim svjetlima, štandovi na božićnom sajmu nudili su razne rukotvorine, kuhana vina i božićne slastice.
En: The streets were decorated with colorful lights, the stands at the Christmas market offered various handicrafts, mulled wine, and Christmas treats.

Hr: Ivan je hodao kroz užurbanu gomilu, sa srcem punim želje da pronađe savršeni poklon za Maju.
En: Ivan walked through the bustling crowd, with a heart full of desire to find the perfect gift for Maja.

Hr: Ivan je bio poznat kao oprezan čovjek.
En: Ivan was known as a cautious man.

Hr: Često je previše razmišljao o svemu – čak i jednostavno kupovanje poklona bilo je za njega težak zadatak.
En: He often overthought everything—even simply buying gifts was a difficult task for him.

Hr: Njegova djevojka Maja stigla je iz Zagreba kako bi provela blagdane u Splitu.
En: His girlfriend Maja had come from Zagreb to spend the holidays in Split.

Hr: Voljela je sve što ima veze s Božićem, a Ivan je želio da joj ovih nekoliko dana budu posebna.
En: She loved everything related to Christmas, and Ivan wanted these few days to be special for her.

Hr: S njim je hodao Luka, njegov najbolji prijatelj.
En: With him was Luka, his best friend.

Hr: Luka je bio sasvim drugačiji od Ivana – volio je avanturu i uvijek je poticao Ivana na rizik.
En: Luka was quite different from Ivan—he loved adventure and always encouraged Ivan to take risks.

Hr: "Ivane," govorio je Luka dok su prolazili pored štandova, "Prestani misliti o tome što je praktično.
En: "Ivane," Luka said as they passed by the stands, "Stop thinking about what's practical.

Hr: Potrebno je nešto što ima osjećaj, nešto što će Maju podsjetiti na vas dvoje.
En: You need something that has feeling, something that will remind Maja of the two of you."

Hr: "Ivan je zastao ispred malog štanda prepunog ručno izrađenih ukrasa.
En: Ivan stopped in front of a small stand filled with handmade ornaments.

Hr: Njegovo oko zapeo je na jednom malom staklenom ukrasu u obliku zvijezde.
En: His eyes caught a small glass ornament shaped like a star.

Hr: Sjetio se noći kad su on i Maja promatrali zvijezde na Marjanu, smijući se i pričajući do ranih jutarnjih sati.
En: He remembered the night when he and Maja were stargazing on Marjan, laughing and talking until the early hours.

Hr: "Ovo je savršeno," pomislio je Ivan, "Ali, što ako se razbije?
En: "This is perfect," Ivan thought, "But what if it breaks?

Hr: Što ako to nije dovoljno posebno?
En: What if it's not special enough?"

Hr: "Luka ga potapša po ramenu.
En: Luka patted him on the shoulder.

Hr: "Ivane, to nije samo ukras.
En: "Ivane, it's not just an ornament.

Hr: To je podsjetnik na vaš zajednički trenutak.
En: It's a reminder of your shared moment.

Hr: Ako znači nešto tebi, znači će i njoj.
En: If it means something to you, it will mean something to her."

Hr: "Ivan duboko udahne i, unatoč svim svojim brigama, odlučio kupiti ukras.
En: Ivan took a deep breath and, despite all his worries, decided to buy the ornament.

Hr: Na Badnjak, srdžba u njegovim grudima nije jenjavala dok nije predao poklon Maji.
En: On Christmas Eve, the anxiety in his chest didn't ease until he handed the gift to Maja.

Hr: Kako je otvorila kutiju, njezine oči zasuziše.
En: As she opened the box, her eyes welled up with tears.

Hr: "Ivane, ovo je prekrasno.
En: "Ivane, this is beautiful.

Hr: Podsjeća me na našu večer na Marjanu," rekla je uz osmijeh, očito dirnuta njegovom pažnjom.
En: It reminds me of our evening on Marjan," she said with a smile, clearly touched by his thoughtfulness.

Hr: U tom trenutku Ivan je shvatio da nije stvar u poklonu, već u osjećajima koje on nosi.
En: In that moment, Ivan realized it wasn't about the gift, but about the feelings it carried.

Hr: Sretni, razvedrili su se uz miris kuhanog vina i zvuk božićnih pjesama koji ispunjavao zrak.
En: Happy, they brightened up with the scent of mulled wine and the sound of Christmas carols filling the air.

Hr: Ivan se naučio riskirati i otvoriti svoje srce.
En: Ivan learned to take risks and open his heart.

Hr: Te večeri, u blještavilu božićne svjetlosti Splita, njihova ljubav bila je još jača i svjetlija nego prije.
En: That evening, in the glow of Split's Christmas lights, their love was stronger and brighter than ever before.


Vocabulary Words:

• paradise: raj
• holiday: blagdana
• decorated: ukrašene
• lights: svjetlima
• stands: štandovi
• handicrafts: rukotvorine
• mulled wine: kuhana vina
• bustling: užurbanu
• crowd: gomilu
• desire: želje
• perfect: savršeni
• cautious: oprezan
• overthought: previše razmišljao
• task: zadatak
• related: veze
• special: posebna
• adventure: avanturu
• encouraged: poticao
• practical: praktično
• remind: podsjetiti
• stargazing: promatrali zvijezde
• early hours: ranih jutarnjih sati
• breaks: razbije
• reminder: podsjetnik
• shared: zajednički
• anxiety: srdžba
• chest: grudima
• breath: udahne
• worries: brigama
• welled up: zasuziše

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Shining Lights and Second Chances: A Christmas Reconnection
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Zima u Dubrovniku bila je čarobna.
En: Winter in Dubrovnik was magical.

Hr: U starom gradu sve je bilo ukrašeno sjajnim lampicama, a zrak je mirisao na kuhano vino i svježe pečene kolačiće.
En: In the old town, everything was decorated with shining lights, and the air smelled of mulled wine and freshly baked cookies.

Hr: Kroz uske, kamenite ulice odjekivali su zvuci božićnih pjesama.
En: Through the narrow, stone streets echoed the sounds of Christmas songs.

Hr: Ivana i Marko stigli su kasno popodne.
En: Ivana and Marko arrived late in the afternoon.

Hr: Već su danima osjećali napetost između sebe.
En: For days, they had felt tension between them.

Hr: Ivana je željela predivan Božić, sanjala je o posebnom trenutku koji će zbližiti nju i Marka.
En: Ivana wanted a beautiful Christmas, dreaming of a special moment that would bring her and Marko closer.

Hr: No, Marko je zadnjih mjeseci često bio povučen, okupiran poslom i rutinom.
En: However, in recent months, Marko often appeared withdrawn, preoccupied with work and routine.

Hr: Nije primjećivao koliko Ivana žudi za povezanošću i avanturom.
En: He didn't notice how much Ivana longed for connection and adventure.

Hr: Hodajući pored štandova, Ivana je odlučila da je najbolje ako se udalji na kratko.
En: Walking past the stalls, Ivana decided it would be best to distance herself for a bit.

Hr: "Treba mi malo prostora da razmislim," rekla je tihim glasom.
En: "I need some space to think," she said in a quiet voice.

Hr: Marko je kimnuo, izgledajući pomalo zbunjeno.
En: Marko nodded, looking somewhat puzzled.

Hr: Ivana je lutala između štandova.
En: Ivana wandered between the stalls.

Hr: Vidjela je rukotvorine, šarene ukrase, i osjetila toplinu ljudi koji su uživali u blagdanima.
En: She saw handicrafts, colorful decorations, and felt the warmth of people enjoying the holidays.

Hr: Kupila je šalicu toplog čaja i sjela na klupu, gledajući prolaznike.
En: She bought a cup of hot tea and sat on a bench, watching the passersby.

Hr: Mislila je o tome što zapravo želi.
En: She thought about what she truly wanted.

Hr: Shvatila je da je važno pričati s Markom, reći mu kako se osjeća.
En: She realized it was important to talk to Marko and tell him how she felt.

Hr: Dok je sjela, primijetila je kako Marko dolazi prema njoj.
En: As she sat, she noticed Marko approaching.

Hr: Njegovo lice bilo je ozbiljno, ali blag.
En: His face was serious, yet gentle.

Hr: "Ivana, možemo li razgovarati?
En: "Ivana, can we talk?"

Hr: " upitao je.
En: he asked.

Hr: Otišli su do mirnijeg kutka trga.
En: They went to a quieter corner of the square.

Hr: Zvuk smeh i pjesme bio je tihi, pozadinski šum.
En: Laughter and songs were a soft, background noise.

Hr: "Marko, osjećam se kao da smo distancirani," reče Ivana.
En: "Marko, I feel like we're distant," said Ivana.

Hr: "Želim da budemo bliže, da razgovaramo više.
En: "I want us to be closer, to talk more."

Hr: "Marko je uzdahnuo.
En: Marko sighed.

Hr: "Nisam shvatio koliko je važno ovo za tebe.
En: "I hadn't realized how important this is to you.

Hr: Možda sam bio previše u svojoj glavi," priznao je.
En: Maybe I've been too much in my own head," he admitted.

Hr: "Želim da ove blagdane provedemo zajedno, stvarno zajedno.
En: "I want us to spend these holidays together, truly together."

Hr: "Razgovor se nastavio, iskreno i otvoreno, oboje su podijelili svoje osjećaje.
En: The conversation continued, honest and open, and they both shared their feelings.

Hr: Kroz riječi su se približili.
En: Through words, they became closer.

Hr: Božićni ukrasi oko njih sijali su, kao što je sjajila i nova nada u njihovim pogledima.
En: The Christmas decorations around them shone, just as a new hope shone in their eyes.

Hr: Na kraju, smijali su se zajedno, ruke su im se našle u toplom stisku.
En: In the end, they laughed together, their hands finding warmth in each other's grasp.

Hr: "Hvala što si bila iskrena," rekao je Marko, nasmiješen.
En: "Thank you for being honest," said Marko, smiling.

Hr: Dok su zajedno hodali prema izlazu s trga, Ivana je osjetila kako raste toplina u srcu.
En: As they walked together towards the exit of the square, Ivana felt warmth growing in her heart.

Hr: Shvatila je da su iskrenost i komunikacija ključ sretnog odnosa.
En: She realized that honesty and communication are the keys to a happy relationship.

Hr: Oboje su znali da će ovo biti Božić za pamćenje, povezanost koja će trajati.
En: They both knew it would be a Christmas to remember, a connection that would last.

Hr: Ispod sjajnih lampica i uz zvuk božićnih pjesama, Ivana i Marko nastavljali su svoj put, ruku pod ruku, spremni za nove trenutke sreće i bliskosti.
En: Under the shining lights and to the sound of Christmas songs, Ivana and Marko continued their journey, hand in hand, ready for new moments of happiness and closeness.


Vocabulary Words:

• magical: čarobna
• narrow: uske
• echoed: odjekivali
• withdrawn: povučen
• preoccupied: okupiran
• routine: rutinom
• handicrafts: rukotvorine
• passersby: prolaznike
• serious: ozbiljno
• gentle: blag
• distant: distancirani
• quieter: mirnijeg
• admitted: priznao
• honest: iskreno
• open: otvoreno
• shared: podijelili
• hope: nada
• laughed: smijali
• grasp: stisku
• honesty: iskrenost
• connection: povezanost
• warmth: toplina
• realized: shvatila
• decorated: ukrašeno
• mulled wine: kuhano vino
• dreaming: sanjala
• connection: povezanost
• adventure: avanturom
• approaching: dolazi
• background noise: pozadinski šum

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Uncovering Family Secrets: A Christmas Journey in Dubrovnik
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Zimska noć prekrivala je stari grad Dubrovnik, no atmosfera na božićnom sajmu bila je topla i vesela.
En: A winter night enveloped the old city of Dubrovnik, yet the atmosphere at the Christmas market was warm and cheerful.

Hr: Ivan, Mira i Luka polako su prolazili kamenim ulicama, okruženi mirisima domaćih delicija i zvukovima božićnih pjesmica.
En: Ivan, Mira, and Luka slowly walked through the cobbled streets, surrounded by the scents of local delicacies and the sounds of Christmas carols.

Hr: Ivan je bio pun entuzijazma.
En: Ivan was full of enthusiasm.

Hr: Njegov cilj bio je pronaći komadić obiteljske povijesti, skrivene veze koje ga spajaju s prošlošću.
En: His goal was to find a piece of family history, hidden connections that tie him to the past.

Hr: Mira je uživala u blagdanskom duhu, dok je Luka, njihov prijatelj i lokalni vodič, pokušavao zadovoljiti oboje.
En: Mira enjoyed the festive spirit, while Luka, their friend and local guide, tried to accommodate both.

Hr: „Ivan, pogledaj!
En: "Ivan, look!"

Hr: “ uzviknula je Mira dok su stali pred seoski štand sa slasticama.
En: exclaimed Mira as they stopped in front of a village stand with sweets.

Hr: „Fritule!
En: "Fritule!"

Hr: “„Kasnije, Mira“, odgovori Ivan.
En: "Later, Mira," responded Ivan.

Hr: „Trebam prvo pronaći onu staru knjižaru.
En: "I first need to find that old bookstore.

Hr: Siguran sam da su tamo dokumenti o našoj obitelji.
En: I'm sure they have documents about our family there."

Hr: “Luka se nasmiješio i pokušao pomoći: „Ivan, znam sve skriveni kutke ovog grada.
En: Luka smiled and tried to help: "Ivan, I know all the hidden corners of this city.

Hr: Vjeruj mi, lako ćemo naći tragove tvoje obitelji.
En: Trust me, we'll easily find the traces of your family."

Hr: “Prošetali su kroz šarene štandove, divili se rukotvorinama i svjetlucavim lampicama.
En: They strolled through colorful stalls, admired the crafts and twinkling lights.

Hr: No, ma koliko Ivan želio pronaći dokumente o svojoj obitelji, gužva i radost božićnog sajma odvlačila mu je pozornost.
En: But no matter how much Ivan wanted to find the documents about his family, the crowd and joy of the Christmas market distracted him.

Hr: „Mira“, rekao je nakon nekog vremena, „mislim da bi trebala uživati s Lukom.
En: "Mira," he said after some time, "I think you should enjoy with Luka.

Hr: Ja ću potražiti neke tragove sam.
En: I’ll search for some clues on my own."

Hr: “„Ali, Ivan, sve je to povezano“, rekla je Mira s osmijehom.
En: "But, Ivan, it's all connected," said Mira with a smile.

Hr: „Božić, prošlost, sadašnjost.
En: "Christmas, the past, the present.

Hr: Svi smo mi dio toga.
En: We're all part of it."

Hr: “Kako se noć približavala kraju, Ivan je gotovo odustao.
En: As the night neared its end, Ivan almost gave up.

Hr: Ali tada, u skromnom kutku jednog antikvarijata, ugledao je staru, izblijedjelu fotografiju.
En: But then, in a modest corner of an antique shop, he spotted an old, faded photograph.

Hr: Prikazivala je njegovu prabaku kao mladu djevojku, sa starim gradom u pozadini.
En: It depicted his great-grandmother as a young girl, with the old city in the background.

Hr: „Evo je, Luka!
En: "Here it is, Luka!"

Hr: “ uzviknuo je Ivan s uzbuđenjem.
En: Ivan exclaimed with excitement.

Hr: „Ovo je!
En: "This is it!

Hr: Moj komadić prošlosti.
En: My piece of the past."

Hr: “Kasnije te večeri, sjedili su svi troje za drvenim stolom prekrivenim toplim svijećama.
En: Later that evening, all three sat at a wooden table covered with warm candles.

Hr: Ivan je podijelio svoju priču, ispunjen radošću zbog otkrića.
En: Ivan shared his story, filled with joy about the discovery.

Hr: Mira mu je pružila fritule, a Luka je otvorio bocu domaćeg vina.
En: Mira offered him fritule, and Luka opened a bottle of local wine.

Hr: „Sretan Božić“, rekao je Ivan veselo.
En: "Merry Christmas," said Ivan cheerfully.

Hr: „Naša povijest i ovaj trenutak.
En: "Our history and this moment.

Hr: Sve je dio tko smo.
En: It's all part of who we are."

Hr: “A uz zvuke zvončića i miris pečenih kestena, Ivan je naučio cijeniti i sada i povijest.
En: And with the sounds of bells and the scent of roasted chestnuts, Ivan learned to appreciate both the present and history.

Hr: Bio je to savršen balans, onaj koji nikad neće zaboraviti.
En: It was the perfect balance, one he'll never forget.


Vocabulary Words:

• enveloped: prekrivala
• delicacies: delicija
• enthusiasm: entuzijazma
• connections: veze
• accommodate: zadovoljiti
• cobbled: kamenim
• stroll: prošetali
• antique: antikvarijata
• clues: tragove
• depicted: prikazivala
• modest: skromnom
• faded: izblijedjelu
• amidst: okruženi
• tavern: krčma
• stalls: štandovi
• crafts: rukotvorinama
• candles: svijećama
• bottle: boca
• bells: zvončića
• roasted: pečenih
• balance: balans
• traces: tragove
• admired: divili
• discover: pronaći
• shared: podijelio
• appreciate: cijeniti
• history: povijest
• photograph: fotografiju
• cheerful: vesela
• ancestors: pretke

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Preserving Dubrovnik's Christmas Spirit Amid Change
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-12-07-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Dubrovnik u zimi je bajkovit.
En: Dubrovnik in winter is enchanting.

Hr: Kamenite ulice svijetle tisućama lampica.
En: The stone streets glow with thousands of lights.

Hr: Zrak miriše na bor i sol iz mora.
En: The air smells of pine and sea salt.

Hr: Advent je posebno vrijeme, a Ivana duboko vezana za duh Božića u svom gradu.
En: Advent is a special time, and Ivana is deeply connected to the Christmas spirit in her city.

Hr: Dok hoda Stradunom, sanjari kako bi voljela da se market božićnih sajmova zadrži onakav kakav je bio nekad, jednostavan i autentičan.
En: As she walks along Stradun, she dreams of how she wishes the Christmas market would remain as it once was, simple and authentic.

Hr: Mateo, njezin dugogodišnji prijatelj, dijeli njezinu zabrinutost.
En: Mateo, her longtime friend, shares her concern.

Hr: "Ivana, čuo sam da vijeće želi dovesti velike komercijalne prodavače", kaže Mateo zabrinuto.
En: "Ivana, I heard the council wants to bring in large commercial vendors," Mateo says worriedly.

Hr: "Hoće li naša tradicija biti izgubljena?
En: "Will our tradition be lost?"

Hr: "Ivana ne može dozvoliti da se to dogodi.
En: Ivana cannot allow that to happen.

Hr: "Moramo nešto poduzeti", odlučna je.
En: "We have to do something," she is determined.

Hr: Razgovaraju s Lukom, lokalnim umjetnikom, koji je također zabrinut.
En: They talk to Luka, a local artist who is also concerned.

Hr: "Rado ću pomoći", Luka brzo odgovara.
En: "I'd be happy to help," Luka quickly responds.

Hr: Tijekom sljedećih nekoliko dana, trio posjećuje lokalne trgovce.
En: Over the next few days, the trio visits local shopkeepers.

Hr: Uvjeravaju ih da potpišu peticiju protiv komercijalizacije.
En: They persuade them to sign a petition against commercialization.

Hr: Ljudi su dirnuti Ivaninom strašću i odlučnošću.
En: People are moved by Ivana's passion and determination.

Hr: Napokon dolazi dan sastanka vijeća.
En: Finally, the day of the council meeting arrives.

Hr: Ivana s tihom nervozom staje pred vijeće.
En: Ivana, with quiet nervousness, stands before the council.

Hr: U ruci drži peticiju, a riječi teku iz njezinog srca.
En: She holds the petition in her hand, and words flow from her heart.

Hr: "Moramo čuvati našu tradiciju.
En: "We must preserve our tradition.

Hr: Nismo protiv napretka, ali naš duhovni božićni sklad ne smije biti izgubljen.
En: We are not against progress, but our spiritual Christmas harmony must not be lost."

Hr: "Nakon što Ivana završi, vijeće zadržava tišinu.
En: After Ivana finishes, the council remains silent.

Hr: Razgovaraju među sobom.
En: They converse among themselves.

Hr: Naposljetku, vodeći član vijeća objavljuje: "Ivana, vaša strast je zarazna.
En: Eventually, the leading council member announces, "Ivana, your passion is contagious.

Hr: Pronađimo kompromis.
En: Let's find a compromise."

Hr: "Veselje preplavljuje Ivanu.
En: Joy overwhelms Ivana.

Hr: Pružit će tradicionalnim trgovcima najbolje pozicije na sajmu, istodobno dopuštajući nekoliko novih atrakcija.
En: They will give traditional vendors the best positions at the fair while allowing a few new attractions.

Hr: Ivana ne može vjerovati.
En: Ivana can't believe it.

Hr: Učinila je razliku.
En: She made a difference.

Hr: Nakon sastanka, Luka ju grli.
En: After the meeting, Luka hugs her.

Hr: "Tvoj glas je važan, Ivana", kaže s osmijehom.
En: "Your voice matters, Ivana," he says with a smile.

Hr: Mateo kima s odobravanjem.
En: Mateo nods approvingly.

Hr: Ivana, sada samopouzdanija nego ikada, zna da je napravila važno djelo za svoju zajednicu.
En: Ivana, now more confident than ever, knows she has done something important for her community.

Hr: Atmosfera adventa zrači ljepotom očuvane tradicije.
En: The atmosphere of Advent radiates with the beauty of preserved tradition.

Hr: Božić u Dubrovniku ostaje ono što je oduvijek trebao biti – proslava u srcu svoga naroda.
En: Christmas in Dubrovnik remains what it has always meant to be – a celebration at the heart of its people.


Vocabulary Words:

• enchanting: bajkovit
• glow: svijetle
• pine: bor
• deeply: duboko
• spirit: duh
• market: market
• authentic: autentičan
• concern: zabrinutost
• vendors: prodavači
• tradition: tradicija
• determined: odlučna
• artist: umjetnikom
• persuade: uvjeravaju
• petition: peticiju
• commercialization: komercijalizacije
• passion: strast
• nervousness: nervozom
• preserve: čuvati
• spiritual: duhovni
• harmony: sklad
• contagious: zarazna
• compromise: kompromis
• joy: veselje
• overwhelms: preplavljuje
• vendors: trgovcima
• positions: pozicije
• attractions: atrakcija
• confidence: samopouzdanija
• celebration: proslava
• radiates: zrači

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Secrets of Dubrovnik: A Hidden Heart Shaped Relic Discovered
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-12-07-08-38-20-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Dubrovnik je uvijek bio čaroban zimi.
En: Dubrovnik has always been magical in winter.

Hr: Pahulje su rijetko padale, ali more je uvijek mirisalo na sol i povijest.
En: Snowflakes rarely fell, but the sea always smelled of salt and history.

Hr: Naša školska ekskurzija bila je posvećena istraživanju starih gradskih zidina.
En: Our school excursion was dedicated to exploring the old city walls.

Hr: Nasmijala sam se dok sam gledala Markovu ozbiljnu facu.
En: I laughed as I watched Marko's serious face.

Hr: "Ivano, moramo slijediti grupu," rekao je, ali znao je da ja ne odustajem lako.
En: "Ivana, we have to follow the group," he said, but he knew I didn't give up easily.

Hr: "Marko, ovo je prilika. Djed mi je pričao o skrivenom mjestu na zidinama. Možda nađemo iznenađenje za Svetog Nikolu!" uzviknula sam uzbuđeno.
En: "Marko, this is an opportunity. My grandpa told me about a hidden spot on the walls. Maybe we'll find a surprise for St. Nicholas!" I exclaimed excitedly.

Hr: Ana, naša učiteljica povijesti, imala je tako inspirirajući način pričanja o starim vremenima.
En: Ana, our history teacher, had such an inspiring way of talking about the old times.

Hr: No, danas sam htjela pronaći nešto više, nešto osobno.
En: But today, I wanted to find something more, something personal.

Hr: Marko i ja odlučili smo se odvojiti od grupe.
En: Marko and I decided to separate from the group.

Hr: Srce mi je tuklo dok smo se provlačili uz uske, kamene staze, pokušavajući zapamtiti djedove priče o skrivenom kutku.
En: My heart was pounding as we navigated through the narrow, stone paths, trying to remember my grandpa's stories about the hidden corner.

Hr: "Hladno je," rekao je Marko, stavljajući ruke u džepove.
En: "It's cold," Marko said, putting his hands in his pockets.

Hr: "Znam, ali kakva je ovo avantura!" odgovarala sam.
En: "I know, but what an adventure this is!" I replied.

Hr: Put nas je vodio na jedan stari, zarasli prolaz.
En: The path led us to an old, overgrown passage.

Hr: Tamo, na starom zidu, nešto je svjetlucalo.
En: There, on an old wall, something was glimmering.

Hr: Prišli smo bliže.
En: We approached it.

Hr: Bio je to stari, mali relikvij znamen srca.
En: It was an old, small relic in the shape of a heart.

Hr: Uklesana na njemu bila su slova: "Sveti Nikola čuva povijest."
En: Engraved on it were the words: "St. Nicholas preserves history."

Hr: "Ovo je nevjerojatno, Ivana!" rekao je Marko s iskrenim oduševljenjem.
En: "This is amazing, Ivana!" Marko said with genuine enthusiasm.

Hr: Vratili smo se grupi.
En: We returned to the group.

Hr: Oduševljeno sam ispričala Ani o našem otkriću.
En: I excitedly told Ana about our discovery.

Hr: Pokazala je relikvij svima, očiju sjajnih od ponosa.
En: She showed the relic to everyone, her eyes shining with pride.

Hr: "Ivano, ovo je dio tradicije. Trebamo više učenika poput tebe," rekla je Ana toplo.
En: "Ivana, this is part of the tradition. We need more students like you," Ana said warmly.

Hr: Osjetila sam kako se nevjerojatna toplina širi mojim tijelom.
En: I felt an incredible warmth spreading through my body.

Hr: Kao da sam iznova povezana s djedovim pričama i svojim snovima.
En: It was as if I was reconnecting with my grandpa's stories and my dreams.

Hr: Možda, jednog dana, stvarno postanem istraživačica.
En: Maybe one day, I really will become an explorer.

Hr: Dubrovnik je taj dan ispjevao novu povijest, a ja sam znala da me čeka svijet pun čudesnih otkrića.
En: Dubrovnik told a new history that day, and I knew that a world full of wondrous discoveries awaited me.


Vocabulary Words:

• magical: čaroban
• excursion: eksurkurzija
• dedicated: posvećena
• exploring: istraživanju
• serious: ozbiljnu
• opportunity: prilika
• hidden: skrivenom
• surprise: iznenađenje
• inspiring: inspirirajući
• adventure: avantura
• narrow: uske
• stone: kamene
• passage: prolaz
• overgrown: zarasli
• galimmering: svjetlucalo
• relic: relikvij
• engraved: uklesana
• enthusiasm: oduševljenjem
• tradition: tradicije
• warmth: toplina
• reconnecting: povezana
• explorer: istraživačica
• wondrous: čudesnih
• discoveries: otkrića
• told: ispjevao
• new: nova
• awaited: čekala
• heart: srce
• stories: priče
• genuine: iskreno