Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Luka's Lesson: The Courage to Act When It Matters Most
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Luka je sjedio u svojoj učionici tekstilne srednje škole, okružen šivaćim mašinama i hrpama tkanina.
En: Luka was sitting in his classroom at the textile high school, surrounded by sewing machines and piles of fabric.

Hr: Hladna, proljetna kiša padala je vani, ali unutar školskih zidova vladala je živa atmosfera.
En: The cold, spring rain was falling outside, but within the school walls, there was a lively atmosphere.

Hr: Bio je zadubljen u svoje misli, sanjajući o budućnosti i studiranju inženjerstva.
En: He was deep in thought, dreaming about the future and studying engineering.

Hr: Ana, njegova najbolja prijateljica, sjedila je do njega.
En: Ana, his best friend, sat next to him.

Hr: Uvijek je bila vesela, čak i sada dok su završavali projekt za sljedeći sat.
En: She was always cheerful, even now as they finished the project for the next class.

Hr: "Luka, kakav si s tim koncem?" upitala je Ana, oči blistave u svjetlu fluorescentne lampe.
En: "Luka, how are you doing with that thread?" she asked, her eyes shining in the light of the fluorescent lamp.

Hr: Luka se nasmije i dao joj hrpu konca.
En: Luka smiled and handed her a bunch of thread.

Hr: Ipak, nešto je zasjenilo Anino veselje.
En: However, something dimmed Ana's joy.

Hr: Pridržavala se za stol, lice joj je počelo blijediti.
En: She was holding onto the table, her face beginning to pale.

Hr: Luka primijeti njen nemir, ali nije ništa rekao, misleći da je samo umorna.
En: Luka noticed her unease but didn't say anything, thinking she was just tired.

Hr: Odjednom, Ana se srušila na pod.
En: Suddenly, Ana collapsed to the floor.

Hr: Učionica je utihnula.
En: The classroom fell silent.

Hr: Luka je osjećao kako mu srce ubrzano lupa u prsima.
En: Luka felt his heart racing in his chest.

Hr: Njegov strah eksplodirao je u trenutku.
En: His fear exploded in that instant.

Hr: Nije znao što učiniti.
En: He didn't know what to do.

Hr: Mnoštvo misli jurilo mu je kroz glavu; morao je pomoći, ali kako?
En: A multitude of thoughts raced through his mind; he had to help, but how?

Hr: Sjetio se tečaja prve pomoći koji je pohađao prošle zime.
En: He remembered the first aid course he took last winter.

Hr: Duboko udahne i krene prema Ani.
En: He took a deep breath and moved toward Ana.

Hr: Lagano joj podigne glavu i provjeri disanje.
En: He gently lifted her head and checked her breathing.

Hr: "Dobro diše", pomisli s olakšanjem, ali srce mu je i dalje ubrzano kucalo.
En: "She's breathing fine," he thought with relief, but his heart continued to beat rapidly.

Hr: Pozovem kolege da nazovu hitnu pomoć.
En: He called on his classmates to call emergency services.

Hr: Luka, držeći Aninu ruku, osjetio je kako mu vlastite ruke drhte od straha, no istovremeno, duboko u sebi, osjetio je snagu.
En: Holding Ana's hand, Luka felt his own hands trembling with fear, yet deep inside, he felt a strength.

Hr: "Možeš ti to, Luka", tiho je ohrabrio sam sebe.
En: "You can do this, Luka," he quietly encouraged himself.

Hr: Par minuta kasnije, paramedici su stigli i preuzeli brigu o Ani.
En: A few minutes later, paramedics arrived and took over Ana's care.

Hr: Luka je stajao po strani, osjećajući mješavinu straha i olakšanja.
En: Luka stood aside, feeling a mix of fear and relief.

Hr: Učili su ga da je svaka sekunda važna, osjećao je zadovoljstvo što je uspio pomoći.
En: He had been taught that every second counts, and he felt satisfaction for being able to help.

Hr: Sutradan posjetio je Anu u bolnici.
En: The next day, he visited Ana in the hospital.

Hr: Ležala je na krevetu, već živahna, kako je uvijek bila.
En: She was lying in bed, already lively, as she always was.

Hr: "Hvala ti, Luka", rekla je sa smiješkom i suzama u očima.
En: "Thank you, Luka," she said with a smile and tears in her eyes.

Hr: "Spasio si me."
En: "You saved me."

Hr: "Bio sam prestrašen, Ana," priznao je Luka, "ali morao sam nešto učiniti."
En: "I was terrified, Ana," Luka admitted, "but I had to do something."

Hr: Ana je kimnula.
En: Ana nodded.

Hr: "Uvijek mislim da mogu sve sama, ali sada vidim koliko mi je važno imati te uz sebe."
En: "I always think I can do everything on my own, but now I see how important it is to have you by my side."

Hr: Luka je shvatio da bez obzira na planove i strahove, postoje trenuci kad moramo biti hrabri.
En: Luka realized that regardless of plans and fears, there are moments when we must be brave.

Hr: Naučio je da ne može uvijek čekati da drugi djeluju.
En: He learned that he couldn't always wait for others to act.

Hr: Ponekad, moraš biti taj koji će napraviti prvi korak.
En: Sometimes, you have to be the one to take the first step.

Hr: Kad se Ana oporavila i vratila u školu, oboje su nastavili sa svojim projektima, ali sada su oboje znali koliko je važno brinuti se o sebi i jedni o drugima.
En: When Ana recovered and returned to school, both of them continued with their projects, but now they both knew how important it is to take care of themselves and each other.

Hr: I u sunčanim i u kišnim danima, prijateljstvo je ono što svijetli kao svjetionik u tami.
En: In both sunny and rainy days, friendship is what shines like a beacon in the darkness.


Vocabulary Words:

• textile: tekstilne
• sewing: šivaćim
• machines: mašinama
• piles: hrpama
• fabric: tkanina
• lively: živa
• fluorescent: fluorescentne
• dimmed: zasjenilo
• pale: blijediti
• unease: nemir
• collapsed: srušila
• silent: utihnula
• racing: ubrzano
• exploded: eksplodirao
• multitude: mnoštvo
• breathe: udahne
• relief: olakšanjem
• trembling: drhte
• encouraged: ohrabrio
• paramedics: paramedici
• satisfaction: zadovoljstvo
• terrified: prestrašen
• brave: hrabri
• recovered: oporavila
• beacon: svjetionik
• atmosphere: atmosfera
• cheerful: vesela
• project: projekt
• piles: hrpu
• saved: spasio

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Market Maneuvers: Chef Marko's Culinary Quest in Split
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Story Transcript:

Hr: U Splitu, pod jutarnjim suncem, bujao je tradicionalni hrvatski pazar.
En: In Split, under the morning sun, the traditional Croatian market was bustling.

Hr: Zvukovi pčela i galebova miješali su se s glasovima trgovaca i kupaca.
En: The sounds of bees and seagulls mixed with the voices of traders and customers.

Hr: Marko, mladi kuhar poznat po svojim kulinarskim kreacijama, prošetao je među štandovima.
En: Marko, a young chef known for his culinary creations, strolled among the stalls.

Hr: Njegova misija bila je pronaći najbolje sastojke za novo jelo u svom restoranu.
En: His mission was to find the best ingredients for a new dish in his restaurant.

Hr: Kamenite staze vodile su ga kroz šarenilo voća i povrća.
En: Stone paths led him through a colorful array of fruits and vegetables.

Hr: Bezbrojne arome–češnjak, svježe začinsko bilje, limun–ispunjavale su zrak.
En: Countless aromas—garlic, fresh herbs, lemon—filled the air.

Hr: "Ana, danas moram pronaći nešto posebno," rekao je svojoj prijateljici Anni, koja ga je pratila.
En: "Ana, today I must find something special," he said to his friend Ana, who was accompanying him.

Hr: Njegov mali budget pomalo ga je brinuo dok je gledao cijene.
En: His small budget worried him slightly as he glanced at the prices.

Hr: Ivan, još jedan iskusni kuhar, već je bio prisutan.
En: Ivan, another experienced chef, was already present.

Hr: Marko je znao da mora brzo djelovati.
En: Marko knew he had to act quickly.

Hr: Pogled mu je pao na košaru punu tartufa.
En: His gaze fell on a basket full of truffles.

Hr: Bile su rijetke i skupe, ali savršene za Markovu ideju proljetnog menija.
En: They were rare and expensive but perfect for Marko's idea for a spring menu.

Hr: Približio se Ivanu i trgovcu: “Pozdrav, gospodine!
En: He approached Ivan and the trader: "Hello, sir!

Hr: Koliko su tartufi danas?
En: How much are the truffles today?"

Hr: ” upitao je Marko, trudeći se zvučati opušteno.
En: Marko asked, trying to sound relaxed.

Hr: Cijena koju je čuo bila je previsoka, ali nije se obeshrabrio.
En: The price he heard was too high, but he wasn't discouraged.

Hr: “Sjećate li se prošlog tjedna, kad sam vam pomagao s promotivnim događajem?
En: "Do you remember last week, when I helped you with the promotional event?

Hr: Možda biste mogli dati mali popust?
En: Maybe you could give a small discount?"

Hr: ” podsjetio je trgovca, s osmijehom.
En: he reminded the trader, with a smile.

Hr: Trgovac se nasmiješio i rekao: “Dobro, za tebe, Marko, može popust.
En: The trader smiled and said, "Alright, for you, Marko, a discount is possible."

Hr: ” No, Ivan je isto pokušao kupiti tartufe.
En: But Ivan also tried to buy the truffles.

Hr: Situacija je postala napeta.
En: The situation became tense.

Hr: Marko je duboko udahnuo i poželio bolje uvjete.
En: Marko took a deep breath and hoped for better terms.

Hr: Nakon kraće tišine, trgovac se odlučio: "Dat ću Marku, jer je redovit posjetitelj.
En: After a brief silence, the trader decided: "I'll sell to Marko, because he is a regular visitor."

Hr: "Marko je uzdahnuo s olakšanjem, zahvalio se i kupio tartufe.
En: Marko sighed with relief, thanked him, and bought the truffles.

Hr: Uzeo je i svježe povrće i začine, osiguravajući kvalitetu i svježinu za svoj restoran.
En: He also picked up fresh vegetables and herbs, ensuring quality and freshness for his restaurant.

Hr: Dok su odlazili, Ana je rekla: “Marko, stvarno si pokazao svoju upornost!
En: As they left, Ana said, "Marko, you really showed your persistence!"

Hr: ” On se nasmijao i kimnuo.
En: He laughed and nodded.

Hr: Naučio je da se trud i znanje o tržištu isplati.
En: He learned that effort and market knowledge pay off.

Hr: Vratio se u svoj restoran uzbuđen zbog onoga što će stvoriti.
En: He returned to his restaurant excited about what he would create.

Hr: Njegovo novo jelo bilo je na putu da impresionira svakog gosta koji svraća.
En: His new dish was on its way to impress every guest who stopped by.

Hr: Početna zabrinutost zbog budžeta zamijenila je ponos u njegovim novim vještinama pregovaranja.
En: The initial worry about the budget was replaced by pride in his newfound negotiation skills.

Hr: Marko je osjetio da je postao ne samo bolji kuhar, nego i bolji pregovarač.
En: Marko felt that he had become not only a better chef but also a better negotiator.


Vocabulary Words:

• bustling: bujao
• seagulls: galebova
• culinary: kulinarskim
• creations: kreacijama
• strolled: prošetao
• stalls: štandovima
• ingredients: sastojke
• array: šarenilo
• aromas: arome
• herbs: začinsko bilje
• glance: pogled
• rare: rijetke
• expensive: skupe
• truffles: tartufa
• discount: popust
• relaxed: opušteno
• discouraged: obeshrabrio
• tense: napeta
• silence: tišine
• visitor: posjetitelj
• persistence: upornost
• effort: trud
• knowledge: znanje
• impress: impresionira
• negotiation: pregovaranja
• ensuring: osiguravajući
• initial: početna
• pride: ponos
• newfound: novim
• negotiator: pregovarač

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mystical Artifacts: A Night at the Croatian Science Museum
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Večer u Zagrebačkom Muzeju Znanosti bila je tiha.
En: The evening at the Zagrebačkom Muzeju Znanosti was quiet.

Hr: Zvijezde su sjajile iznad glasa grada.
En: Stars shone above the city's voice.

Hr: Hladan vjetar proljetne večeri ušao je na trenutak kad su se vrata otvarala.
En: A cold breeze of the spring evening entered for a moment as the door opened.

Hr: Luka, kurator muzeja, zatvarao je posljednji izlagač dana.
En: Luka, the museum curator, was closing the last exhibit of the day.

Hr: Njegove oči, uvijek pažljive, ovoga su puta bile čudno zabrinute.
En: His eyes, always attentive, were strangely worried this time.

Hr: Izložba slavenskih artefakata trebala je otvoriti sutra.
En: The exhibition of Slavic artifacts was supposed to open tomorrow.

Hr: Ivana, povjesničarka s posebnim zanimanjem za slavenske starine, pridružila se Luki.
En: Ivana, a historian with a special interest in Slavic antiquities, joined Luka.

Hr: "Luka, jesi li vidio moj najdraži amulet?" upitala je, znatiželjna kao i uvijek.
En: "Luka, have you seen my favorite amulet?" she asked, curious as always.

Hr: "Onaj mistični iz 9. stoljeća?"
En: "The mystical one from the 9th century?"

Hr: Luka klimne glavom s osmijehom.
En: Luka nodded with a smile.

Hr: "Naravno, Ivana.
En: "Of course, Ivana.

Hr: Bilo bi teško to propustiti s tvojom strašću," odgovori lukavom dosjetkom.
En: It would be hard to miss that with your passion," he replied with a clever remark.

Hr: No, njegovo se lice brzo zamrači kad pogleda prema posljednjem slučaju gdje je artefakt trebao biti.
En: But his face quickly darkened when he looked toward the last case where the artifact was supposed to be.

Hr: Prazno.
En: Empty.

Hr: Artefakt, s "mističnim svojstvima", nestao je.
En: The artifact, with "mystical properties," was missing.

Hr: "Kako je to moguće?" izađe pitanje iz Lukinih usta.
En: "How is that possible?" the question slipped from Luka's lips.

Hr: Bez traga provale, Luka i Ivana znali su da moraju riješiti misterij.
En: With no sign of a break-in, Luka and Ivana knew they had to solve the mystery.

Hr: Bez artefakta, izložba bi bila kompromitirana, a i reputacija muzeja.
En: Without the artifact, the exhibition would be compromised, as would the museum's reputation.

Hr: Pitao se: Može li vjerovati Ivani?
En: He wondered: Can he trust Ivana?

Hr: Ipak, Luka je odlučio vjerovati Ivani.
En: Nevertheless, Luka decided to trust Ivana.

Hr: Zajedno su provjerili svaki kutak muzeja.
En: Together they checked every corner of the museum.

Hr: Ivana je, sa svojom oštroumnošću, predložila provjeru muzejske karte.
En: Ivana, with her sharp wits, suggested checking the museum map.

Hr: "Postoji li stari hodnik ili soba?" pitala je uzbuđeno.
En: "Is there an old corridor or room?" she asked excitedly.

Hr: Noć se odvijala, a Luka je i dalje razmišljao.
En: As the night unfolded, Luka kept thinking.

Hr: On i Ivana upali su u prostoriju hladne svjetlosti.
En: He and Ivana stepped into a room of cold light.

Hr: Tijekom detektivske potrage, otkrili su staru mapu u jednom od muzejevih ormarića.
En: During their detective search, they discovered an old map in one of the museum's cabinets.

Hr: Stara karta, naizgled dugo zanemarena, vodila je do skrivenog prolaza na dnu muzeja.
En: The old map, seemingly long neglected, led to a hidden passage at the bottom of the museum.

Hr: Vođeni kartom, oni su napredovali u uski hodnik.
En: Guided by the map, they advanced into the narrow corridor.

Hr: Njihovo srce lupalo je od uzbuđenja.
En: Their hearts pounded with excitement.

Hr: Kad su stigli do kraja, čekalo ih je iznenađenje.
En: When they reached the end, a surprise awaited them.

Hr: Ispod prašine ležao je još jedan artefakt, povezan s amuletom.
En: Beneath the dust lay another artifact, connected to the amulet.

Hr: Kada su pristupili, primijetili su da je njegov sjaj nagovještavao tajne.
En: As they approached, they noticed its glow hinted at secrets.

Hr: Amulet je bio tamo, netaknut, kao da nikada nije nestao.
En: The amulet was there, untouched, as if it had never disappeared.

Hr: Nije ukraden, nego samo premješten misticizmom artefakta.
En: Not stolen, but merely relocated by the artifact's mysticism.

Hr: Luka i Ivana odmah su shvatili, njihova zajednica genija i povjerenja riješila je misterij.
En: Luka and Ivana immediately realized their consortium of genius and trust had solved the mystery.

Hr: Sljedećeg dana, artefakt je vraćen u izložbu.
En: The next day, the artifact was returned to the exhibition.

Hr: Vijesti o otkriću su se proširile.
En: News of the discovery spread.

Hr: Ivanina reputacija je eksplodirala, a Lukina sposobnost da vjeruje postala je njegov dar.
En: Ivana's reputation soared, and Luka's ability to trust became his gift.

Hr: Dok su se izlagači okupljali, Ivana i Luka gledali su izložbu s osmijehom.
En: As the exhibitors gathered, Ivana and Luka looked at the exhibition with smiles.

Hr: Njihovo partnerstvo nije bilo samo prijateljstvo, već snaga koja je otkrivala više nego što su mogli zamisliti.
En: Their partnership was not just friendship but a strength that uncovered more than they could imagine.

Hr: I tako su koračali kroz slavnu povijest, odlučni, zajedno, spremni za svaki novi izazov.
En: And so they walked through glorious history, determined, together, ready for each new challenge.


Vocabulary Words:

• curator: kurator
• exhibit: izlagač
• attentive: pažljiv
• exhibition: izložba
• artifacts: artefakti
• antiquities: starine
• amulet: amulet
• mystical: mistični
• properties: svojstva
• compromised: kompromitirana
• reputation: reputacija
• trust: povjerenje
• corner: kutak
• corridor: hodnik
• detective: detektivska
• cabinet: ormarić
• neglected: zanemarena
• narrow: uski
• dust: prašina
• untouched: netaknut
• relocated: premješten
• mysticism: misticizmom
• realize: shvatiti
• consortium: zajednica
• genius: genija
• discovery: otkriće
• soared: eksplodirala
• partnership: partnerstvo
• strength: snaga
• determined: odlučni

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The School Polls Revolution: A Spring Day of Change
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Na proljetno jutro, sunce je sjalo kroz prozore školske dvorane koja je danas izgledala drugačije nego inače.
En: On a spring morning, the sun shone through the windows of the school gymnasium, which looked different today than usual.

Hr: Veliki transparenti visili su s visokog stropa, a kabine za glasanje bile su uredno postavljene uz zidove.
En: Large banners hung from the high ceiling, and voting booths were neatly arranged along the walls.

Hr: Bilo je to posljednji dan školske godine, ali za mnoge učenike toga dana značio je i priliku za nešto više.
En: It was the last day of the school year, but for many students, the day also meant a chance for something more.

Hr: Dario je stajao uz Ivanu, gledajući užurbani pokret ljudi i šarene glasačke listiće koje su nosili u rukama.
En: Dario stood next to Ivana, watching the busy movement of people and the colorful ballots they carried in their hands.

Hr: Ivana, njegova razrednica i prijateljica, sjajila je od energije.
En: Ivana, his classmate and friend, was glowing with energy.

Hr: “Moramo pomoći da sve ovo prođe bez problema,” rekla je.
En: "We must help ensure everything goes smoothly," she said.

Hr: “Ovo je prilika da razbijemo apatiju i pokažemo kako jedan glas može nešto promijeniti.
En: "This is an opportunity to break the apathy and show how one vote can make a difference."

Hr: ”Tomislav, cijenjeni profesor matematike, stajao je nedaleko od njih.
En: Tomislav, the respected math teacher, stood not far from them.

Hr: Njegova sijeda kosa i umoran izraz lica bili su kontrast mladoj energiji oko njega, ali njegov smiren glas bio je autoritet kojem su svi vjerovali.
En: His gray hair and tired expression were in contrast to the young energy around him, but his calm voice was an authority everyone trusted.

Hr: “Svi znamo da proces glasanja nije savršen, ali suočavamo se s njim najbolje što možemo,” rekao je okupljenim volonterima.
En: "We all know the voting process isn't perfect, but we face it as best we can," he told the gathered volunteers.

Hr: Dok su se pripremali za otvaranje biračkog mjesta, Dario je osjetio mješavinu uzbuđenja i sumnje.
En: As they prepared to open the polling place, Dario felt a mix of excitement and doubt.

Hr: Čitav život ga je pratio osjećaj da želi nešto promijeniti, ali kako?
En: His whole life had followed the feeling of wanting to change something, but how?

Hr: Može li jedan dan ovdje pokrenuti lavinu promjena, pitao se.
En: Could one day here spark a wave of change, he wondered.

Hr: Započeo je svoj dan dodjeljujući glasačke listiće starijim građanima koji su dolazili s osmijehom i nadom.
En: He started his day by handing out ballots to elderly citizens who came with smiles and hope.

Hr: Sve je išlo glatko do ranog poslijepodneva kad su se redovi ljudi ispred dvorane počeli izduživati.
En: Everything went smoothly until early afternoon when the lines of people outside the gym started to stretch.

Hr: Trio zalutalih birača prišao je u zbrci, tražeći objašnjenje.
En: A trio of lost voters approached in confusion, looking for an explanation.

Hr: “Gdje trebamo glasati?
En: "Where should we vote?

Hr: Ovo nije naše uobičajeno mjesto!
En: This isn't our usual place!"

Hr: ”Dario se odmah prenuo u akciju, sjećajući se što je Ivana rekla.
En: Dario immediately sprang into action, remembering what Ivana had said.

Hr: Prišao je zbunjenoj skupini s osmijehom i kratkim objašnjenjem o novim redoslijedima u ovom izbornom centru.
En: He approached the confused group with a smile and a brief explanation about the new orders in this voting center.

Hr: Objasnio im je što trebaju učiniti i usmjerio ih prema pravom mjestu.
En: He explained what they needed to do and directed them to the right place.

Hr: Situacija, koja je mogla izmaknuti kontroli, brzo je riješena zahvaljujući njegovoj akciji.
En: The situation, which could have gotten out of hand, was quickly resolved thanks to his action.

Hr: Ivana je gledala s divljenjem dok je chaos polako nestajao, a Tomislav je blago klimnuo glavom, što je za njega značilo veliko priznanje.
En: Ivana watched with admiration as the chaos slowly dissipated, and Tomislav nodded gently, which in his case meant great acknowledgment.

Hr: Dario je osjećao kako nestaju sumnje iz njegovih misli, zamijenjene novom odlučnošću.
En: Dario felt the doubts vanishing from his mind, replaced with a new determination.

Hr: Osjetio je po prvi put da, unatoč svim nesigurnostima, koraci koje poduzima nose težinu i smisao.
En: For the first time, he felt that, despite all uncertainties, the steps he was taking carried weight and meaning.

Hr: Kad je dan završio, Dario je stajao uz Ivanu i Tomislava, zadovoljan poslom koji su obavili.
En: When the day ended, Dario stood with Ivana and Tomislav, satisfied with the work they had done.

Hr: Možda je ovaj dan tek kap u moru, razmišljao je, ali to je kap koja stvara valove.
En: Maybe this day was just a drop in the ocean, he thought, but it's a drop that makes waves.

Hr: “Možemo promijeniti svijet, korak po korak,” šapnula je Ivana uz osmijeh.
En: "We can change the world, step by step," Ivana whispered with a smile.

Hr: Dario je znao da je to istina.
En: Dario knew it was true.

Hr: Dan u školskoj dvorani bio je početak njegove nove uloge - građanina koji vjeruje u snagu zajednice i promjene koju može pokrenuti.
En: The day in the school gymnasium was the beginning of his new role - a citizen who believes in the power of community and the change it can bring.


Vocabulary Words:

• gymnasium: dvorane
• banners: transparenti
• booths: kabine
• ballots: glasačke listiće
• apathy: apatiju
• ensure: osigurati
• opportunity: priliku
• authority: autoritet
• volunteers: volonterima
• polling place: biračkog mjesta
• explanation: objašnjenje
• confusion: zbrci
• doubts: sumnje
• determination: odlučnošću
• vanishing: nestaju
• citizen: građanina
• community: zajednice
• change: promjene
• spark: pokrenuti
• waves: valove
• acknowledgment: priznanje
• chaos: chaos
• direction: usmjerio
• resolved: riješena
• gathered: okupljenim
• contrasts: kontrast
• dissimilar: drugačije
• energy: energija
• respected: cijenjeni
• citizens: građanima

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Zagreb Café Chronicles: When Bingo Meets Poker
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Na užurbanom stolu u kafiću u središtu Zagreba, proljeće je bujalo vani, a unutra je miris svježe kave ispunjavao zrak.
En: On the bustling table in a café in the center of Zagreb, spring was blooming outside, and inside the air was filled with the fragrance of fresh coffee.

Hr: Ivana, Luka, i Marin sjedili su za stolom, okruženi prijateljima i šarolikom gomilom ljudi.
En: Ivana, Luka, and Marin sat at the table, surrounded by friends and a colorful crowd of people.

Hr: Atmosfera je bila vesela i opuštena, a zvuci smijeha i razgovora nisu prestajali.
En: The atmosphere was cheerful and relaxed, with the sounds of laughter and conversation never ceasing.

Hr: Ivana je s nestrpljenjem promatrala kako Luka i Marin miješaju špil karata.
En: Ivana eagerly watched as Luka and Marin shuffled a deck of cards.

Hr: Oni su bili iskusni igrači pokera.
En: They were experienced poker players.

Hr: Ivana je željela pokazati da i ona zna igrati, iako joj igra nije bila sasvim jasna.
En: Ivana wanted to show that she, too, knew how to play, even though the game wasn't entirely clear to her.

Hr: Nije htjela priznati svoju zbunjenost.
En: She didn't want to admit her confusion.

Hr: Umjesto toga, odlučila je slijediti intuiciju i malo improvizirati.
En: Instead, she decided to follow her intuition and improvise a little.

Hr: "Stavimo sve na stol," rekao je Luka, smiješeći se samopouzdano.
En: "Let's put it all on the table," said Luka, smiling confidently.

Hr: Karte su podijeljene.
En: The cards were dealt.

Hr: Ivana je gledala svoje karte, pokušavajući izgledati tajanstveno kao što je vidjela u filmovima.
En: Ivana looked at her cards, trying to appear mysterious as she had seen in movies.

Hr: Marin je, kao i uvijek, bio raspoložen za šalu i nije ozbiljno shvaćao igru.
En: Marin, as always, was in the mood for jokes and didn't take the game seriously.

Hr: Smijao se glasno, razveseljavajući društvo svojim dosjetkama.
En: He laughed loudly, entertaining the group with his wit.

Hr: Ivana je veselo slijedila tok igre, ali ubrzo je postala očito da njen stil igre nije uobičajen.
En: Ivana cheerfully followed the flow of the game, but it soon became apparent that her style of play was unconventional.

Hr: Svoju strategiju bazirala je na vlastitoj igri s pravilima nalik bingu.
En: She based her strategy on her own game with rules similar to bingo.

Hr: S vremena na vrijeme uzvikivala je "Treće!
En: From time to time, she would shout "Third!"

Hr: " kad bi dobila par karata.
En: when she got a pair of cards.

Hr: Uzbuđenje je raslo, a nakon što je niz hrabrih poteza doveo do napetog trenutka, Ivana je odlučila riskirati sve.
En: The excitement grew, and after a series of bold moves led to a tense moment, Ivana decided to risk it all.

Hr: Kad je konačno dobila kombinaciju koja joj se činila povoljnom, nije mogla sakriti uzbuđenje.
En: When she finally got a combination that seemed favorable to her, she couldn't hide her excitement.

Hr: Uzdignutih ruku, uzviknula je: "Bingo!
En: With her hands raised, she shouted, "Bingo!"

Hr: "Luka i Marin su zastali, oči pune zbunjenosti.
En: Luka and Marin paused, their eyes full of confusion.

Hr: Cijeli stol je na trenutak utihnuo, a zatim je izbila grmljavina smijeha.
En: The whole table fell silent for a moment, then burst into a thunder of laughter.

Hr: Marin se smejao do suza, a Luka je klimnuo glavom shvaćajući što se dogodilo.
En: Marin laughed until tears came, and Luka nodded his head, understanding what had happened.

Hr: "Draga Ivana," rekao je Luka blago, "mislim da miješaš igre.
En: "My dear Ivana," Luka said gently, "I think you're mixing up games.

Hr: Ovo je poker, ne bingo.
En: This is poker, not bingo."

Hr: "Ivana je pocrvenjela, ali ubrzo se i sama počela smijati.
En: Ivana blushed, but soon began to laugh as well.

Hr: Smijeh je bio zarazan, i uskoro su se svi smijali zajedno.
En: The laughter was contagious, and soon everyone was laughing together.

Hr: Luka je zatim počeo objašnjavati pravila pokera, strpljivo i s osmijehom.
En: Luka then started to explain the rules of poker, patiently and with a smile.

Hr: Ivana je osjetila olakšanje.
En: Ivana felt relieved.

Hr: Shvatila je da je u redu ne znati sve i da su prijatelji tu da pomognu.
En: She realized it was okay not to know everything and that friends were there to help.

Hr: Osjećala se ugodnije u vlastitoj koži, sretna što je dio skupine bez obzira na svoje vještine u igri.
En: She felt more comfortable in her own skin, happy to be part of the group regardless of her skills in the game.

Hr: Café je i dalje bio ispunjen ljudima i užurbanom atmosferom, ali za Ivaninim stolom vladala je toplina i prijateljstvo.
En: The café was still filled with people and a bustling atmosphere, but around Ivana's table, there was warmth and friendship.

Hr: Proljeće je nastavljalo svoje širenje kroz Zagreb, a unatoč nesporazumima i smiješnim trenutcima, Ivana je znala da je na pravom mjestu, okružena pravim ljudima.
En: Spring was continuing its spread through Zagreb, and despite misunderstandings and funny moments, Ivana knew she was in the right place, surrounded by the right people.


Vocabulary Words:

• bustling: užurban
• fragrance: miris
• eagerly: nestrpljenjem
• shuffled: miješaju
• intuition: intuicija
• improvise: improvizirati
• confidently: samopouzdano
• mysterious: tajanstveno
• wit: dosjetkama
• unconventional: neobičajen
• strategy: strategiju
• excitement: uzbuđenje
• bold: hrabrih
• combination: kombinaciju
• favorable: povoljnom
• contagious: zarazan
• explaining: objašnjavanje
• relieved: olakšanje
• comfortable: ugodnije
• spreading: širenje
• surrounded: okružena
• misunderstandings: nesporazumima
• crowd: gomilom
• area: područje
• dealt: podijeljene
• ceased: prestajali
• pausing: zastali
• admit: priznati
• cheerful: vesela
• confusion: zbunjenost

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Numbers to Connections: Mateo's Gift of Friendship
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Mateo je sjedio za svojim stolom u uredu na petom katu visoke poslovne zgrade.
En: Mateo sat at his desk in the office on the fifth floor of the tall business building.

Hr: S prozora je gledao proljetnu vrevu grada ispod sebe.
En: From the window, he watched the spring hustle of the city below.

Hr: Sunce je bacalo sjene na lavirint kabina i konferencijskih soba oko njega.
En: The sun cast shadows over the maze of cubicles and conference rooms around him.

Hr: Mateo je volio svoju rutinu.
En: Mateo loved his routine.

Hr: Brojevi su mu bili prijatelji.
En: Numbers were his friends.

Hr: Ljudi, malo manje.
En: People, a little less so.

Hr: Sutra je bio baby shower za Ivanu, njegovu kolegicu.
En: Tomorrow was a baby shower for Ivana, his colleague.

Hr: Cijeli ured je bio uzbuđen.
En: The whole office was excited.

Hr: Mateo je imao osjećaj nelagode.
En: Mateo felt uneasy.

Hr: Nije znao što pokloniti.
En: He didn't know what to give as a gift.

Hr: Htio je odabrati savršen poklon, nešto što će pokazati da mu je stalo i da je pažljiv kolega.
En: He wanted to choose the perfect gift, something that would show he cared and that he was a thoughtful colleague.

Hr: Zadaci su ga pritiskali.
En: The tasks were pressing on him.

Hr: Projekt je imao kratak rok, ali Mateo je odlučio posvetiti svoju pauzu za ručak potrazi.
En: The project had a tight deadline, but Mateo decided to dedicate his lunch break to the search.

Hr: Uzeo je svoj laptop i počeo pretraživati online recenzije i preporuke.
En: He took his laptop and began to browse online reviews and recommendations.

Hr: Želio je nešto posebno i jedinstveno.
En: He wanted something special and unique.

Hr: No, ništa ga nije uistinu privlačilo.
En: Yet, nothing truly appealed to him.

Hr: Na ulici, proljetni zrak ispunio je Mateov um.
En: On the street, the spring air filled Mateo's mind.

Hr: Hodao je žurno, ali se osjećao izgubljeno.
En: He walked briskly but felt lost.

Hr: Njegov hod ga je odveo do uske ulice gdje je otkrio malu zanatsku trgovinu.
En: His walk took him to a narrow street where he discovered a small craft shop.

Hr: Cvjetni mirisi su se širili iz izloga.
En: Floral scents wafted from the display window.

Hr: Ušao je, očiju punih znatiželje.
En: He entered, his eyes full of curiosity.

Hr: Unutra, na zidu, visili su ručno izrađeni dječji pokrivači.
En: Inside, on the wall, hung handmade baby blankets.

Hr: Jedan od njih bio je šivan svijetlim, veselih boja, idealan za proljeće.
En: One of them was sewn with bright, cheerful colors, ideal for spring.

Hr: Srce mu je zaigralo.
En: His heart leaped.

Hr: Znao je da je to ono.
En: He knew this was the one.

Hr: Mateo je kupio pokrivač i vratio se u ured.
En: Mateo bought the blanket and returned to the office.

Hr: Uzeo je komadić papira i napisao osobnu bilješku za Ivanu: "Neka te ovo vodi kroz nove avanture s tvojim malim suncekom.
En: He took a piece of paper and wrote a personal note for Ivana: "May this guide you through new adventures with your little sunshine."

Hr: " Stavivši poklon u torbu, bio je spreman za sutrašnji dan.
En: Putting the gift in a bag, he was ready for the next day.

Hr: Na baby showeru, Mateo je nervozno predao svoj poklon.
En: At the baby shower, Mateo nervously handed over his gift.

Hr: Ivana ga je otvorila, a osmijeh joj je osvijetlio lice.
En: Ivana opened it, and a smile lit up her face.

Hr: Ostali kolege su se okupili, diveći se njegovom odabiru.
En: The other colleagues gathered around, admiring his choice.

Hr: "Ovo je predivno, hvala ti, Mateo," rekla je Ivana.
En: "This is wonderful, thank you, Mateo," she said.

Hr: Mateo je osjetio val olakšanja.
En: Mateo felt a wave of relief.

Hr: Njegov poklon je bio uspješan.
En: His gift was a success.

Hr: U tom trenutku shvatio je da male geste zaista mogu stvoriti mostove među suradnicima.
En: In that moment, he realized that small gestures can truly build bridges among coworkers.

Hr: Te su ga male pobjede učinile samouvjerenijim.
En: Those small victories made him more confident.

Hr: Shvatio je važnost brige o ljudima oko sebe.
En: He understood the importance of caring for the people around him.

Hr: Dok su se gosti razilazili, Mateov se svijet malo proširio.
En: As the guests dispersed, Mateo's world expanded a little.

Hr: Uzeo je dubok dah i pogledao kroz prozor.
En: He took a deep breath and looked out the window.

Hr: Proljeće je bilo svuda oko njega, jednako svježe i puno novih početaka, baš kao i njegova nova perspektiva.
En: Spring was all around him, just as fresh and full of new beginnings as his new perspective.


Vocabulary Words:

• hustle: vreva
• maze: lavirint
• uneasy: nelagoda
• deadline: rok
• dedicate: posvetiti
• briskly: žurno
• wafted: širili
• curiosity: znatiželja
• cheerful: veselih
• leaped: zaigralo
• adventures: avanture
• sunshine: suncekom
• admiring: diveći
• success: uspješan
• gesture: geste
• victories: pobjede
• confident: samouvjerenijim
• perspective: perspektiva
• breeze: svjež
• scents: mirisi
• gathered: okupili
• personal: osobnu
• narrow: uske
• colleague: kolegica
• gestures: geste
• craft: zanatska
• project: projekt
• routine: rutina
• shadow: sjene
• thrill: uzbuđen

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Home: A Springtime Decision in the Heart of Zagreb
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-05-28-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: U predgrađu Zagreba, proljeće je zeleni plašt raširilo preko naselja.
En: In the suburbs of Zagreb, spring had spread its green cloak over the neighborhood.

Hr: U zraku se osjećao miris procvjetalih tulipana i ljubičica.
En: The scent of blooming tulips and violets filled the air.

Hr: U ulici s uredno posloženim obiteljskim kućama, život je tekao mirno.
En: In the street lined with neatly arranged family homes, life flowed peacefully.

Hr: Ali u srcu Ivana, tišina je bila glasna.
En: But in the heart of Ivan, the silence was loud.

Hr: Ivan je stajao na pragu svog doma, gledajući kako se njegova djeca igraju na travnjaku.
En: Ivan stood at the threshold of his home, watching his children play on the lawn.

Hr: Osjećao je težinu odluke koju je morao donijeti.
En: He felt the weight of the decision he had to make.

Hr: Financijski problemi postajali su sve veći.
En: Financial problems were becoming more pressing.

Hr: Razmišljao je o prodaji kuće i preseljenju u manju unutar iste zajednice.
En: He contemplated selling the house and moving to a smaller one within the same community.

Hr: No, nije bio siguran kako će Ana i Marko to prihvatiti.
En: But he wasn't sure how Ana and Marko would take it.

Hr: Ana ga je promatrala iz kuhinje.
En: Ana watched him from the kitchen.

Hr: Znala je da nešto muči njezinog muža.
En: She knew something was troubling her husband.

Hr: Prišla mu je i nježno ga uhvatila za ruku.
En: She approached him and gently took his hand.

Hr: "Što te brine?
En: "What's worrying you?"

Hr: " upitala je s osmijehom punim razumijevanja.
En: she asked with a smile full of understanding.

Hr: Ivan je uzdahnuo.
En: Ivan sighed.

Hr: "Razmišljam o preseljenju.
En: "I'm thinking about moving.

Hr: Moramo smanjiti troškove.
En: We need to cut costs."

Hr: "Ana se zamislila.
En: Ana pondered.

Hr: "Važno je da smo zajedno, Ivan.
En: "It's important that we're together, Ivan.

Hr: Kuća je samo mjesto.
En: A house is just a place.

Hr: Dom je gdje smo svi zajedno.
En: Home is where we are all together."

Hr: "Te večeri, Ivan je okupio obitelj.
En: That evening, Ivan gathered the family.

Hr: Sjeo je s Anom i Markom za stol, odlučan da otvoreno razgovaraju.
En: He sat down with Ana and Marko at the table, determined to talk openly.

Hr: "Moramo govoriti o budućnosti," rekao je.
En: "We need to talk about the future," he said.

Hr: Marko je podigao glavu.
En: Marko raised his head.

Hr: "Nećemo se seliti, zar ne?
En: "We're not moving, are we?"

Hr: "Ivan je stisnuo usne.
En: Ivan pressed his lips together.

Hr: "Razmišljamo o tome.
En: "We're considering it.

Hr: Moramo paziti na troškove.
En: We have to watch our expenses."

Hr: "Tijekom idućih dana, u naselju se pripremao Zeleni Juraj, proslava dolaska proljeća.
En: In the following days, the neighborhood was preparing for Zeleni Juraj, a celebration of spring's arrival.

Hr: Taj dan bio je savršena prilika za Ivanovu obitelj da zajednički nađe rješenje.
En: That day was the perfect opportunity for Ivan's family to find a solution together.

Hr: Dok su sudjelovali u radostima festivala, okruženi prijateljima i susjedima, Ivan je shvatio nešto važno.
En: While they participated in the joys of the festival, surrounded by friends and neighbors, Ivan realized something important.

Hr: Obitelj mu je bila podrška, a zajednica ih je zbližavala.
En: His family was his support, and the community brought them closer.

Hr: Poslijepodne, dok su plesali oko zelenog gaia, Ivan je pogledao u Anine oči.
En: In the afternoon, as they danced around the green maypole, Ivan looked into Ana's eyes.

Hr: "Možda je vrijeme da se preselimo.
En: "Maybe it's time to move.

Hr: Našli smo mali dom u naselju.
En: We've found a small home in the neighborhood.

Hr: Što mislite?
En: What do you think?"

Hr: "Ana ga je zagrlila.
En: Ana hugged him.

Hr: "Marko će se prilagoditi.
En: "Marko will adapt.

Hr: Važno je da smo svi zajedno.
En: It's important that we're all together."

Hr: "Marko je kimnuo, shvatio je važnost obitelji više nego mjesto gdje spavaju.
En: Marko nodded, understanding the importance of family more than the place where they sleep.

Hr: Tog proljetnog dana, Ivan je našao mir.
En: On that spring day, Ivan found peace.

Hr: Shvatio je da ljubav i razumijevanje čine pravi dom.
En: He realized that love and understanding make a true home.

Hr: Odluka je bila jasna, a njihova budućnost zaštićena.
En: The decision was clear, and their future was secure.

Hr: Preselit će se, ali neće otići daleko.
En: They would move, but they wouldn't go far.

Hr: Ovo je bio početak novog poglavlja s istim ljudima koji mu znače sve.
En: This was the beginning of a new chapter with the same people who meant everything to him.


Vocabulary Words:

• suburbs: predgrađu
• spread: raširilo
• threshold: prag
• lawn: travnjak
• contemplated: razmišljao
• pressed: stisnuo
• expenses: troškove
• gathered: okupio
• future: budućnost
• puzzled: muči
• pondered: zamislila
• opportunity: prilika
• surrounded: okruženi
• realized: shvatio
• support: podrška
• adapt: prilagoditi
• celebration: proslava
• community: zajednica
• determined: odlučan
• scent: miris
• blooming: procvjetalih
• violets: ljubičica
• silence: tišina
• neatly: uredno
• pressed: stisnuo
• pondered: zamislila
• expenses: troškove
• determined: odlučan
• adapt: prilagoditi
• celebration: proslava

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Reunion at Franjo Tuđman: Luka's Heartfelt Return to Zagreb
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-05-27-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: U zraku se osjećala proljetna svježina.
En: The air was filled with spring freshness.

Hr: Franjo Tuđman, međunarodna zračna luka u Zagrebu bila je puna ljudi.
En: Franjo Tuđman, the international airport in Zagreb, was bustling with people.

Hr: Putnici su dolazili i odlazili, a zrak je bio ispunjen žamorom i šuštanjem kofera po podu.
En: Travelers were arriving and departing, and the air was filled with chatter and the rustling of suitcases on the floor.

Hr: Bio je to dan pun emocija, a za Luku, bio je to dan dugoočekivanog povratka kući.
En: It was a day full of emotions, and for Luka, it was the day of his long-awaited return home.

Hr: Luka nije bio u Hrvatskoj već pet godina.
En: Luka hadn't been in Croatia for five years.

Hr: Kanada je postala njegov dom, no srce ga je vuklo natrag svojoj obitelji.
En: Canada had become his home, but his heart was pulling him back to his family.

Hr: Kada je napustio Zagreb, osjetio je da će proći dugo prije nego se opet vrati.
En: When he left Zagreb, he felt it would be a long time before he returned.

Hr: Sada je stajao na istom mjestu gdje je započeo novi život, pun uspomena i nade za budućnost.
En: Now he stood in the same place where he had started a new life, full of memories and hopes for the future.

Hr: Ana, njegova sestra, bila je uzbuđena i nervozna.
En: Ana, his sister, was excited and nervous.

Hr: Oči su joj tražile njegov lik među putnicima.
En: Her eyes searched for his figure among the travelers.

Hr: Pet godina brige o roditeljima donijele su svoje breme, ali nada u ponovni susret s bratom grijala joj je dušu.
En: Five years of caring for their parents had taken its toll, but the hope of reuniting with her brother warmed her soul.

Hr: Petar, Lukin najbolji prijatelj iz djetinjstva, sada je radio na aerodromu.
En: Petar, Luka's best childhood friend, now worked at the airport.

Hr: Njegovo poznato lice donijelo je Ani osjećaj mira.
En: His familiar face brought Ana a sense of peace.

Hr: Dok su se vrata otvarala, Luka se pojavio s osmijehom.
En: As the doors opened, Luka appeared with a smile.

Hr: Toplina u njegovom srcu bila je jača od bilo kojeg straha ili nesigurnosti.
En: The warmth in his heart was stronger than any fear or uncertainty.

Hr: Zastao je nekoliko trenutaka, odvažio se i krenuo prema Ani.
En: He paused for a few moments, composed himself, and walked toward Ana.

Hr: Petar ih je promatrao s distance, osjetivši važnost trenutka.
En: Petar watched them from a distance, sensing the importance of the moment.

Hr: Ana i Luka susreli su se na sredini dvorane.
En: Ana and Luka met in the middle of the hall.

Hr: Zagrlile su ga njene ruke, onako kako ni jedna riječ nije mogla učiniti.
En: Her arms hugged him in a way that no word could.

Hr: No, duboko u sebi, znao je da treba riječi.
En: Yet, deep down, he knew words were needed.

Hr: Trebalo je premostiti tihi jaz koji je vrijeme iskopalo među njima.
En: It was necessary to bridge the silent gap that time had carved between them.

Hr: "Oprosti," izgovorio je Luka, čija je težina riječi bila očita.
En: "I'm sorry," said Luka, the weight of his words evident.

Hr: Ana ga je pogledala, u očima je bio sjaj suza, ali na licu osmijeh.
En: Ana looked at him, tears shining in her eyes, but a smile on her face.

Hr: "Znam koliko ti je bilo teško," rekla je tiho, "ali sad si ovdje.
En: "I know how hard it was for you," she said softly, "but now you're here."

Hr: "Razgovor između brata i sestre bio je pun emocija.
En: The conversation between brother and sister was full of emotions.

Hr: Luka je saznao o svim trenucima koje je Ana proživjela sama.
En: Luka learned about all the moments Ana had lived through alone.

Hr: O odgovornostima koje je preuzela dok je on bio daleko.
En: About the responsibilities she had taken on while he was away.

Hr: Njihov razgovor trajao je godinama.
En: Their conversation spanned years.

Hr: Svaka riječ slagala je razlomljene dijelove njihove prošlosti na novo mjesto.
En: Each word placed broken pieces of their past into a new position.

Hr: Kako su prolazili kroz zračnu luku prema izlazu, osjećali su se lakše.
En: As they walked through the airport toward the exit, they felt lighter.

Hr: Petar im se pridružio i troje prijatelja nastavilo je hodati zajedno, dok je sunce ulazilo kroz velike prozore dvorane, obasjavajući ih nadom i novim početkom.
En: Petar joined them, and the three friends continued to walk together as the sun streamed through the large windows of the hall, illuminating them with hope and a new beginning.

Hr: Obitelj je opet bila zajedno.
En: The family was together again.

Hr: A Luka, promijenjen i pun empatije, znao je da su njegova sestra i obitelj uvijek bili njegov najvažniji dom.
En: And Luka, changed and full of empathy, knew that his sister and family had always been his most important home.


Vocabulary Words:

• freshness: svježina
• bustling: puna
• chatter: žamor
• rustling: šuštanjem
• emotions: emocija
• departing: odlazili
• long-awaited: dugoočekivanog
• pulling: vuklo
• carved: iskopalo
• figure: lik
• responsibilities: odgovornostima
• spanned: trajao
• composed: odvažio se
• toll: breme
• soul: dušu
• bridge: premostiti
• gap: jaz
• illuminating: obasjavajući
• sensed: osjetivši
• reuniting: ponovni susret
• streamed: ulazilo
• home: dom
• warmth: toplina
• caring: brige
• shining: sjaj
• hugged: zagrlile
• necessary: trebalo
• responsibility: odgovornost
• importance: važnost
• empathy: empatije

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Echoes of the Past: A Journey of Connection in Hrvatska
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-05-26-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Živopisna svjetlost proljeća nježno je obasjala staru Rimski amfiteatar u Puli.
En: The vivid light of spring gently illuminated the old Rimski amfiteatar in Puli.

Hr: Njegovi kameni lukovi doimali su se kao da održavaju prošlost i priče koje su živjele unutar njih.
En: Its stone arches seemed to preserve the past and the stories that lived within them.

Hr: U tom veličanstvenom okruženju, dvoje neznanaca spojilo se putem ljubavi prema povijesti i fotografiji.
En: In this magnificent setting, two strangers connected through a shared love for history and photography.

Hr: Ivana je stajala na ulazu u amfiteatar, gledajući u nevjerojatnu strukturu s divljenjem.
En: Ivana stood at the entrance of the amphitheater, gazing at the incredible structure with admiration.

Hr: Bila je sama na putovanju, željna povezivanja s poviješću mjesta, ali i s ljudima oko sebe.
En: She was traveling alone, eager to connect with the history of the place but also with the people around her.

Hr: Neprestano je osjećala da joj nedostaje smisla za pripadnost.
En: She consistently felt a lack of a sense of belonging.

Hr: "Amfiteatar je prekrasan, zar ne?
En: "The amphitheater is beautiful, isn't it?"

Hr: " upitao je Marko, stajavši blizu nje s kamerom spremnom oko vrata.
En: asked Marko, standing close to her with a camera ready around his neck.

Hr: Ivana se okrenula, njezine plave oči srele su njegove znatiželjne smeđe.
En: Ivana turned, her blue eyes meeting his curious brown ones.

Hr: "Doista jest," odgovorila je s osmijehom, odlučujući se otvoriti i započeti razgovor unatoč vlastitim sumnjama.
En: "It truly is," she replied with a smile, deciding to open up and start a conversation despite her own doubts.

Hr: Marko je bio fotograf koji je tek napustio korporativni svijet, tražeći inspiraciju i smjer.
En: Marko was a photographer who had just left the corporate world, searching for inspiration and direction.

Hr: Sada je bio u Hrvatskoj, gledajući kroz leću ne samo povijesne spomenike, već i ljude ispred svojih očiju.
En: Now he was in Hrvatska, looking through the lens not only at historical monuments but also the people before his eyes.

Hr: Šetajući zajedno kroz amfiteatar, Ivana i Marko slušali su vodiča dok im je pričao o amfiteatru, o rimskim igrama i povijesti Pula.
En: Walking together through the amphitheater, Ivana and Marko listened to the guide as he talked to them about the amphitheater, the Roman games, and the history of Pula.

Hr: Njihova zajednička strast brzo se razvila u iskreni razgovor o njihovim životima, snovima, i strahovima.
En: Their shared passion quickly blossomed into a sincere conversation about their lives, dreams, and fears.

Hr: "Teško mi je pronaći smjer," priznao je Marko dok je gledao u vidik plavog mora preko kamenih arcada.
En: "I find it hard to find direction," Marko admitted while looking at the blue sea through the stone arcades.

Hr: "Ali fotografija mi daje nadu.
En: "But photography gives me hope."

Hr: ""Nisam sigurna tko sam daleko od povijesti," rekla je Ivana tiho.
En: "I'm not sure who I am far from history," Ivana said quietly.

Hr: "Ali ovako putujući, osjećam se bliže nečemu većem.
En: "But traveling like this, I feel closer to something greater."

Hr: "Tog trenutka, na tom mjestu gdje se prošlost i sadašnjost susreću, njih dvoje su shvatili da se dijele više nego što su u početku mislili.
En: At that moment, in that place where past and present meet, the two of them realized they shared more than they initially thought.

Hr: Dogovorili su se da zajedno istraže Hrvatsku, Ivana s njenom strašću prema povijesti i Marko sa željom za uhvaćanjem trenutaka kroz objektiv.
En: They agreed to explore Hrvatska together, Ivana with her passion for history and Marko with his desire to capture moments through the lens.

Hr: Kada su napustili amfiteatar, na rastanku, Ivana je osjećala da se njezino srce otvara.
En: When they left the amphitheater, at parting, Ivana felt her heart opening.

Hr: Marko, pak, osjećao se inspirirano, s novim smjerom za svoj fotografski projekt.
En: Marko, on the other hand, felt inspired, with a new direction for his photographic project.

Hr: Putovanje kroz Hrvatsku tek je započelo, a s povijesnim zidinama iza sebe, njihova povezanost bila je prva stranica u novom poglavlju, gdje se povijest i moderni život susreću kroz njihova iskustva.
En: The journey through Hrvatska had just begun, and with historical walls behind them, their connection was the first page in a new chapter where history and modern life meet through their experiences.

Hr: Ivana i Marko nastavili su putovati, zaintrigirani pričama koje su mogli otkriti zajedno.
En: Ivana and Marko continued to travel, intrigued by the stories they could discover together.

Hr: Priroda i ljudske priče koje su ih čekale diljem zemlje nudile su im više nego što su sami ikada mogli zamisliti.
En: The nature and human stories waiting for them across the country offered them more than they could have ever imagined.

Hr: Ispunilo se ono što su oboje potajno tražili: pripadnost i svrha.
En: What they both secretly sought was fulfilled: belonging and purpose.


Vocabulary Words:

• vivid: živopisna
• illuminated: obasjala
• arches: lukovi
• preserve: održavaju
• magnificent: veličanstvenom
• eager: željna
• admiration: divljenjem
• consistently: neprestano
• belonging: pripadnost
• curious: znatiželjne
• doubts: sumnjama
• inspiration: inspiraciju
• direction: smjer
• monuments: spomenike
• arcades: arcada
• sincere: iskreni
• blossomed: razvila
• admire: diviti
• capture: uhvaćanjem
• inspired: inspirirano
• journey: putovanje
• connect: povezanost
• intrigued: zaintrigirani
• fulfilled: ispunilo
• hope: nadu
• realized: shvatili
• explore: istraže
• photographer: fotograf
• shared: dijele
• stories: priče

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: When Teamwork Turned Tides at Freelancer's Home
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-05-25-22-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Sunce je zalazilo nad Jadranom, zlatne zrake obasjavale su veliki prozor Freelancer's Homea.
En: The sun was setting over the Jadran, golden rays illuminating the large window of Freelancer's Home.

Hr: Unutra, Ana, Luka i Miroslav sjedili su za svojim stolovima.
En: Inside, Ana, Luka, and Miroslav sat at their desks.

Hr: Prostorija je bila ispunjena zvukom tipkanja tipkovnica i povremenim šumom valova koji su dopirali kroz otvoreni prozor.
En: The room was filled with the sound of keyboard typing and the occasional sound of waves coming through the open window.

Hr: Ana je pažljivo gledala svoj ekran, pokušavajući uskladiti boje dizajna kojim će klijent biti zadivljen.
En: Ana was carefully looking at her screen, trying to match the colors of the design that would amaze the client.

Hr: Luka je pak, s rukama u kosi, neprestano testirao kodove na svom računalu, tražeći greške i pokušavajući optimizirati svaki redak.
En: On the other hand, Luka, with his hands in his hair, was incessantly testing codes on his computer, searching for errors and trying to optimize every line.

Hr: Miroslav, sjedeći između njih, povremeno bi pogledao na sat, osluškujući svaki napeti uzdah svojih kolega.
En: Miroslav, sitting between them, occasionally glanced at the clock, listening to every tense sigh from his colleagues.

Hr: "Moramo još jednom pregledati cijeli projekt," rekao je Miroslav, pokušavajući umiriti nervozu u svom glasu.
En: "We need to review the entire project once more," said Miroslav, trying to calm the nervousness in his voice.

Hr: "Ana, možemo li malo pojednostaviti grafiku?
En: "Ana, can we simplify the graphics a bit?"

Hr: "Ana je duboko udahnula i klimnula glavom.
En: Ana took a deep breath and nodded.

Hr: "Možemo," rekla je.
En: "We can," she said.

Hr: "Ali želim da ipak izgleda posebno.
En: "But I still want it to look special."

Hr: "Luka se okrenuo prema njoj, prebirući po tipkovnici.
En: Luka turned towards her, typing on the keyboard.

Hr: "Ako možemo pronaći kompromis, sigurno ćemo uspjeti," rekao je s usiljenim osmijehom.
En: "If we can find a compromise, we'll surely succeed," he said with a forced smile.

Hr: Miroslav je zadovoljno gledao kako se Ana i Luka polako pronalaze na sredini puta.
En: Miroslav was pleased to see Ana and Luka slowly finding middle ground.

Hr: To je bila teška odluka za Ana, koja je uvijek nastojala savršeno upariti boje i oblike.
En: It was a tough decision for Ana, who always strove for perfect color and shape matching.

Hr: I Luka, koji je cijenio brzu i preciznu funkcionalnost, sada je s više pažnje provjeravao svaki detalj Anae dizajna.
En: And Luka, who valued fast and precise functionality, was now checking every detail of Ana's design with more attention.

Hr: Kako su dani prolazili, osjećala se napetost kako deadline sve više pritišće.
En: As the days passed, tension grew as the deadline loomed closer.

Hr: A onda, večer prije predaje, sve je eksplodiralo.
En: Then, the evening before submission, everything exploded.

Hr: Luka je otkrio tehnički problem koji bi mogao ugroziti cijeli projekt.
En: Luka discovered a technical problem that could jeopardize the entire project.

Hr: "Imam problem s kodom!
En: "I have a problem with the code!"

Hr: " viknuo je Luka, gledajući u ekran s nervozom u očima.
En: shouted Luka, looking at the screen with nervous eyes.

Hr: Ana i Miroslav odmah su mu se pridružili, gledajući u zaslon zajedno s njim.
En: Ana and Miroslav immediately joined him, looking at the screen together.

Hr: Miroslav je bio svjestan svoje odgovornosti.
En: Miroslav was aware of his responsibility.

Hr: Morao je odlučiti kako dalje.
En: He had to decide how to proceed.

Hr: "Moramo zajedno ovo riješiti," rekao je Miroslav odlučno.
En: "We have to solve this together," said Miroslav decisively.

Hr: Ana je pomogla Luki prepoznati vizualne pogreške, dok je Miroslav preuzimao logistiku i osiguravao da sve teče glatko.
En: Ana helped Luka identify visual errors, while Miroslav took on logistics and ensured everything ran smoothly.

Hr: Suradnja je bila ključna: Luka je pronašao rješenje, a Ana je prilagodila dizajn kako bi sve radilo besprijekorno.
En: Cooperation was key: Luka found a solution, and Ana adjusted the design to make everything work flawlessly.

Hr: Stigli su dan predaje.
En: The submission day arrived.

Hr: Projekt je bio gotov i spreman za prikaz.
En: The project was complete and ready for presentation.

Hr: Zajedno su stajali ispred klijenta, srce im je brzo kucalo dok je Miroslav prezentirao njihov rad.
En: Together they stood in front of the client, their hearts racing as Miroslav presented their work.

Hr: Na kraju prezentacije, klijent je bio impresioniran i pohvalio njihov trud.
En: At the end of the presentation, the client was impressed and praised their effort.

Hr: "Fantastično je," rekao je klijent sa smiješkom.
En: "It's fantastic," said the client with a smile.

Hr: "S nestrpljenjem čekam daljnju suradnju.
En: "I eagerly look forward to further collaboration."

Hr: "Ana, Luka i Miroslav duboko su uzdahnuli, osjetivši olakšanje.
En: Ana, Luka, and Miroslav sighed deeply, feeling relieved.

Hr: Uspjeli su, unatoč svim preprekama.
En: They had succeeded, despite all the obstacles.

Hr: Saznali su vrijednu lekciju o timskoj suradnji i snazi kompromisa.
En: They learned a valuable lesson about teamwork and the power of compromise.

Hr: Pogled kroz prozor otkrio je plavi beskraj mora, simbolizirajući nove prilike.
En: The view through the window revealed the endless blue of the sea, symbolizing new opportunities.

Hr: Teamwork i planiranje pokazali su se ključni, dok je Freelancer’s Home postao njihov svjedokom uspjeha i mjesto novoga početka.
En: Teamwork and planning proved to be key, as Freelancer’s Home became their witness of success and a place of new beginnings.


Vocabulary Words:

• setting: zalazilo
• illuminating: obasjavale
• occasionally: povremeno
• strive: nastojala
• endless: beskraj
• looms: pritišće
• jeopardize: ugroziti
• glanced: pogledao
• optimize: optimizirati
• compromise: kompromis
• reveal: otkrio
• responsibility: odgovornost
• simplify: pojednostaviti
• nervousness: nervozu
• presentation: prezentacija
• collaboration: suradnju
• attention: pažnje
• occasionally: povremeno
• adjust: prilagodila
• flawlessly: besprijekorno
• visual: vizualne
• logistics: logistika
• fantastic: fantastično
• praise: pohvalio
• relieved: olakšanje
• obstacles: preprekama
• valuable: vrijednu
• tense: napeti
• submission: predaje
• responsibility: odgovornost