Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter's Canvas: A Love Story in Dubrovnik's Heart
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Story Transcript:

Hr: U malom kafiću u starom gradu Dubrovnika, na Valentinovo, atmosfera je bila opuštajuća i topla.
En: In a small café in the old town of Dubrovnik, on Valentine's Day, the atmosphere was relaxing and warm.

Hr: Kafić je bio ispunjen mirisom svježe kave i tihim razgovorima posjetitelja.
En: The café was filled with the scent of fresh coffee and the quiet conversations of the patrons.

Hr: Izvana, povijesna čarolija grada bila je prekrivena blagom pahuljom zimskog mraza.
En: Outside, the historic charm of the city was covered with a light frost of winter snowflakes.

Hr: Ana, mlada umjetnica, sjela je za stol uz prozor.
En: Ana, a young artist, sat at a table by the window.

Hr: Upravo je tražila inspiraciju za novo platno, a zima je često bila njezino omiljeno doba za razmišljanje.
En: She was searching for inspiration for a new canvas, and winter was often her favorite season for contemplation.

Hr: Ana je bila tiha i blago sramežljiva.
En: Ana was quiet and slightly shy.

Hr: Voljela je kad su ljudi razumjeli njezinu kreativnu stranu i dijelili s njom trenutke nježne tišine.
En: She loved when people understood her creative side and shared with her moments of gentle silence.

Hr: Pomalo je sanjarila promatrajući prolaznike vani, kada ju je prekrasan smijeh iz obližnjeg kuta kafića uhvatio na prepad.
En: She was daydreaming a little as she watched the passersby outside when a beautiful laugh from a nearby corner of the café caught her off guard.

Hr: Luka, privlačan mladić s pomalo raščupanim smeđim uvojcima, sjedio je za šankom.
En: Luka, an attractive young man with slightly tousled brown curls, was sitting at the bar.

Hr: Bio je putopisac, no trenutno je prolazio kroz kreativnu blokadu.
En: He was a travel writer, but at the moment he was experiencing a creative block.

Hr: Dubrovnik je trebao biti njegovo novo poglavlje inspiracije, ali nije mogao pronaći pravi smjer.
En: Dubrovnik was supposed to be his new chapter of inspiration, but he couldn't find the right direction.

Hr: Njihove poglede spojio je slučajni trenutak kada je Luka krenuo prema stolu iza nje.
En: Their gazes met in a moment of chance when Luka moved towards the table behind her.

Hr: Osmijeh koji joj je uputio bio je topao, a Ana je osjetila da bi ovo moglo biti nešto posebno.
En: The smile he directed at her was warm, and Ana felt that this could be something special.

Hr: Luka se potom očarao njezinim radovima, poželio ih je bolje upoznati.
En: Luka then became captivated by her artworks and wanted to get to know them better.

Hr: Marin, Anin najbolji prijatelj, upravo je došao i sjeo do nje.
En: Marin, Ana's best friend, had just arrived and sat next to her.

Hr: Bio je skeptičan prema ljubavi.
En: He was skeptical about love.

Hr: Marin je uvijek štitio Anu, pogotovo nakon njezina posljednjeg ljubavnog brodoloma.
En: Marin always protected Ana, especially after her last romantic shipwreck.

Hr: No, ovaj put, čak je i on morao priznati da među njima postoji nešto jedinstveno.
En: But this time, even he had to admit that there was something unique between them.

Hr: Ana i Luka su počeli razgovarati, spontano dijeleći svoja nadanja i frustracije.
En: Ana and Luka began talking, spontaneously sharing their hopes and frustrations.

Hr: Ana je bila pomalo uplašena.
En: Ana was a bit scared.

Hr: Prošla ranjavanja činila su je sumnjičavom prema ljubavi, dok je Lukina želja za stalnim putovanjem bila nešto što ju je brinulo.
En: Her past wounds made her wary of love, while Luka's desire for constant travel was something that worried her.

Hr: No, ta zbrka osjećaja postajala je sve jasnija dok su dijelili svoja očekivanja u sjaju slabašnih svjetala kafića.
En: However, this jumble of emotions became clearer as they shared their expectations in the glow of the café's dim lights.

Hr: Luka je osjetio kako ga Anina prisutnost ispunjava toplinom.
En: Luka felt Ana's presence fill him with warmth.

Hr: Nakon dugo vremena našao je osobu koja je bila pravi izazov.
En: After a long time, he found someone who was a real challenge.

Hr: Njegove planirane putovanje postala su sekundarna misao u njegovoj glavi, tražio je inspiraciju zbog intimnih trenutaka koje bi mogli podijeliti.
En: His planned journeys became a secondary thought in his head, seeking inspiration from the intimate moments they might share.

Hr: Tada su Ana i Luka proveli posljednjih nekoliko sati do zatvaranja kafića, razgovarajući otvoreno i iskreno.
En: Then Ana and Luka spent the last few hours until the café's closing, talking openly and honestly.

Hr: Pričali su o prošlosti, snovima, strahovima i željama.
En: They talked about the past, dreams, fears, and wishes.

Hr: Ana je osjećala ljepotu otvaranja srca, a Luka je ponovno pronalazio strast u pisanju kroz tu jedinstvenu povezanost.
En: Ana felt the beauty of opening her heart, and Luka was rediscovering his passion for writing through this unique connection.

Hr: Kada su se svjetla kafića počela gasiti, Ana je znala da treba prepustiti srcu.
En: When the café's lights began to dim, Ana knew she had to let her heart lead.

Hr: Luka je odlučio ostati duže u Dubrovniku, odgodivši svoja putovanja, barem dok ne istraži ovu novu priču koju su zajedno počeli pisati.
En: Luka decided to stay longer in Dubrovnik, postponing his travels, at least until he explored this new story they had begun writing together.

Hr: Ana je uzela Luka za ruku, i oboje su znali da su spremni hrabro krenuti u nepoznato – zajedno.
En: Ana took Luka's hand, and both knew they were ready to courageously venture into the unknown—together.


Vocabulary Words:

• relaxing: opuštajuća
• filled: ispunjen
• patrons: posjetitelja
• historic: povijesna
• frost: mraz
• artist: umjetnica
• inspiration: inspiraciju
• contemplation: razmišljanje
• daydreaming: sanjarila
• passersby: prolaznike
• caught: uhvatio
• laugh: smijeh
• tousled: raščupanim
• curls: uvojcima
• bar: šankom
• creative block: kreativnu blokadu
• direction: smjer
• gazes: poglede
• chance: slučajni
• captivated: očarao
• skeptical: skeptičan
• shipwreck: brodoloma
• unique: jedinstveno
• frustrations: frustracije
• scared: uplašena
• wounds: ranjavanja
• jumble: zbrka
• intimate: intimnih
• venture: krenuti
• unknown: nepoznato

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Heartfelt Valentine's Day at the Orphanage
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Zima je stigla u malo sirotište na rubu grada.
En: Winter arrived at the small orphanage on the outskirts of grad.

Hr: Zgrada je bila stara, s blijedo žutim zidovima i škripavim drvenim podovima.
En: The building was old, with pale yellow walls and creaky wooden floors.

Hr: Djeca su trčala hodnicima, njihovi glasovi ispunjavali su prostoriju srećom i smijehom, unatoč hladnim zimskim danima.
En: The children ran through the corridors, their voices filling the rooms with joy and laughter, despite the cold winter days.

Hr: Bilo je Valentinovo i Ivana, volonterka vedrog osmijeha, bila je zauzeta ukrašavanjem dvorane srcima i papirnatim lancima.
En: It was Valentine's Day, and Ivana, a volunteer with a cheerful smile, was busy decorating the hall with hearts and paper chains.

Hr: Mateo je sjedio u kutu, promatrao uzbuđenje.
En: Mateo sat in the corner, observing the excitement.

Hr: Mateo je bio dječak velikog srca.
En: Mateo was a boy with a big heart.

Hr: Uvijek je sanjao o obitelji i osjećaju pripadnosti.
En: He always dreamed of a family and a sense of belonging.

Hr: Valentinovo je bio poseban dan, želio je pokazati Ivani koliko puno za njega znači.
En: Valentine's Day was a special day; he wanted to show Ivana how much she meant to him.

Hr: Ivana je uvijek bila tu za njih, donoseći toplinu i ljubav.
En: Ivana was always there for them, bringing warmth and love.

Hr: Ali Mateo nije imao novac za poklon.
En: But Mateo didn't have any money for a gift.

Hr: Bio je frustriran, želio je pravu stvar, nešto što bi pokazalo njegovu zahvalnost.
En: He was frustrated, wanting something real, something that would show his gratitude.

Hr: Dok je gledao djecu kako trče i igraju se, Mateo je smislio ideju.
En: As he watched the children run and play, Mateo came up with an idea.

Hr: Odlučio je napraviti ručni poklon.
En: He decided to make a handmade gift.

Hr: Počeo je tražiti po sirotištu materijale koje bi mogao koristiti.
En: He started searching around the orphanage for materials he could use.

Hr: Pronašao je papire, ljepilo i stare boje.
En: He found paper, glue, and old paints.

Hr: Mateo je marljivo radio.
En: Mateo worked diligently.

Hr: Svakog dana nakon škole, sjeo bi u malu sobu pokraj kuhinje i stvarao.
En: Every day after school, he would sit in the small room next to the kitchen and create.

Hr: Napravio je čestitku, ukrašenu crvenim i ružičastim tonovima, s jednostavnim natpisom: "Hvala ti, Ivana.
En: He made a card, decorated with red and pink hues, with a simple inscription: "Thank you, Ivana."

Hr: " Na unutrašnjoj strani, napisao je: "Ti si naša obitelj.
En: On the inside, he wrote: "You are our family."

Hr: "Došao je Valentinovo jutro.
En: Valentine's morning arrived.

Hr: Mateo je sa čestitkom u ruci čekao pravi trenutak.
En: Mateo, with the card in hand, waited for the right moment.

Hr: Ivana je bila zauzeta, ali Mateo je skupio hrabrost.
En: Ivana was busy, but Mateo gathered his courage.

Hr: Prišao joj je, srce mu je ubrzano kucalo.
En: He approached her, his heart beating fast.

Hr: "Ivana," rekao je tiho, "imam nešto za tebe.
En: "Ivana," he said quietly, "I have something for you."

Hr: "Ivana se okrenula, iznenađena.
En: Ivana turned around, surprised.

Hr: Mateo joj je pružio čestitku i njegovu nesigurnost zamijenio je osmijeh.
En: Mateo handed her the card, and his uncertainty was replaced by a smile.

Hr: Ivana je pažljivo otvorila čestitku i pročitala poruku.
En: Ivana carefully opened the card and read the message.

Hr: Suze su joj se zasvjetlucale u očima.
En: Tears glistened in her eyes.

Hr: "Oh, Mateo," rekla je nježno.
En: "Oh, Mateo," she said gently.

Hr: "Ovo je predivno.
En: "This is wonderful.

Hr: Ti si pravi dar.
En: You are a true gift."

Hr: "Pomilovala je Matea po glavi i zagrlila ga.
En: She patted Mateo on the head and hugged him.

Hr: Mateo je u tom trenutku osjetio toplinu, onu pravu, koja dolazi od osjećaja pripadnosti.
En: In that moment, Mateo felt warmth, the real kind, which comes from the feeling of belonging.

Hr: Srce mu je bilo ispunjeno ljubavlju.
En: His heart was filled with love.

Hr: "Nisi sam, Mateo.
En: "You are not alone, Mateo.

Hr: Mi smo obitelj," rekla je Ivana.
En: We are family," Ivana said.

Hr: Te riječi za Matea su značile sve.
En: Those words meant everything to Mateo.

Hr: Nije se više osjećao izgubljeno.
En: He no longer felt lost.

Hr: Znao je da je voljen, da ima svoje mjesto, svoju malu obitelj unutar sirotišta.
En: He knew he was loved, that he had his place, his small family within the orphanage.

Hr: Snijeg je polako padao vani, ali u Mateovom srcu, bilo je toplo.
En: Snow was gently falling outside, but in Mateo's heart, it was warm.

Hr: Valentinovo je postalo više od praznika - postalo je simbol ljubavi i zajedništva za dječaka s velikim srcem.
En: Valentine's Day had become more than just a holiday—it had become a symbol of love and togetherness for a boy with a big heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• orphanage: sirotište
• outskirts: rubu
• creaky: škripavim
• corridors: hodnicima
• laughter: smijehom
• volunteer: volonterka
• cheerful: vedrog
• decorating: ukrašavanjem
• gratitude: zahvalnost
• diligently: marljivo
• inscription: natpisom
• gathered: skupio
• courage: hrabrost
• uncertainty: nesigurnost
• glistened: zasvjetlucale
• surprise: iznenađena
• gift: dar
• real: pravu
• belonging: pripadnost
• expressing: izražavajući
• observing: promatrao
• pat: pomilovala
• hugged: zagrlila
• moment: trenutak
• meaning: značilo
• lost: izgubljeno
• symbol: simbol
• togetherness: zajedništva
• warmth: toplinu
• believed: vjerovao

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Rainy Romance: A Hidden Gem in Dioklecijanova Palace
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Dioklecijanova palača u Splitu bila je prepuna povijesnog šarma.
En: Dioklecijanova palača in Split was full of historical charm.

Hr: Zimi, ulice su tiše, ali ipak očaravajuće.
En: In winter, the streets are quieter, yet still enchanting.

Hr: Ivan je stajao ispred ulaza, srce mu je kucalo.
En: Ivan stood in front of the entrance, his heart pounding.

Hr: Valentinovo je, i na prvom je spoju s Anom.
En: It's Valentine's Day, and he's on a first date with Ana.

Hr: Nervozan, pokušavao je isplanirati savršen trenutak.
En: Nervous, he was trying to plan the perfect moment.

Hr: Zima u Splitu zna biti nepredvidljiva i kiša je počela sipiti.
En: Winter in Split can be unpredictable, and it had started to drizzle.

Hr: Ivan se sjetio savjeta svog prijatelja Marka.
En: Ivan recalled some advice from his friend Marko.

Hr: "Ako počne loše vrijeme, odvedi je unutra, kamo malo ljudi ide," rekao je Marko dan prije.
En: "If the weather turns bad, take her inside, to a place few people go," Marko said the day before.

Hr: Ivan je imao mali plan.
En: Ivan had a small plan.

Hr: Poveo je Anu kroz uske kamene ulice unutar palače, pri čemu je pazio da ne pokvari iznenađenje.
En: He led Ana through the narrow stone streets within the palace, ensuring not to spoil the surprise.

Hr: Ana je bila znatiželjna, promatrala je Ivana s osmijehom.
En: Ana was curious, watching Ivan with a smile.

Hr: "Kamo idemo?
En: "Where are we going?"

Hr: " pitala je.
En: she asked.

Hr: Ivan se samo nasmijao i rekao: "Vidjet ćeš uskoro.
En: Ivan just smiled and said, "You'll see soon."

Hr: "Kiša je postajala jača, a oni su ubrzali korak.
En: The rain was getting heavier, and they quickened their pace.

Hr: Ivan ih je poveo do skrivenog kafića smještenog u kutu unutar zidova palače.
En: Ivan led them to a hidden café tucked in a corner within the palace walls.

Hr: Bio je to mali, ali topao prostor s pogledom na drevne rimske zidine.
En: It was a small, yet warm space with a view of ancient Roman walls.

Hr: Unutar kafića bilo je mirno, a atmosfera ugodna.
En: Inside, the café was peaceful, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

Hr: Mali stol s upaljenom svijećom čekao ih je.
En: A small table with a lit candle awaited them.

Hr: Ana je ostala ugodno iznenađena.
En: Ana was pleasantly surprised.

Hr: "Nisam znala da ovo mjesto postoji," priznala je.
En: "I didn't know this place existed," she admitted.

Hr: Ivan se nasmiješio, ponosan što je uspio iznenaditi Anu bez velikih gesta.
En: Ivan smiled, proud that he had managed to surprise Ana without grand gestures.

Hr: Sjeli su i naručili topli čaj, dok je kiša lagano padala vani.
En: They sat down and ordered hot tea, while rain lightly fell outside.

Hr: Razgovarali su o svemu–od starih kamenih ulica Splita do snova i planova za budućnost.
En: They talked about everything—from Split's old stone streets to dreams and plans for the future.

Hr: Ivan je prestao brinuti o tome hoće li se Ani svidjeti.
En: Ivan stopped worrying about whether Ana would like him.

Hr: Shvatio je da je najvažnije biti iskren i prisutan.
En: He realized that the most important thing was to be honest and present.

Hr: Kako je večer prolazila, Ivan i Ana uživali su u zajedničkom vremenu.
En: As the evening went on, Ivan and Ana enjoyed their time together.

Hr: Ivan je shvatio važnost malih, promišljenih stvari.
En: Ivan realized the importance of small, thoughtful things.

Hr: Kiša je donijela mirnoću, a njih dvoje napuštali su palaču s osmijehom.
En: The rain brought calmness, and the two of them left the palace smiling.

Hr: Na kraju, Ivan je naučio da su srcu potrebni jednostavni, iskreni trenuci, mnogo više od velikih gesta.
En: In the end, Ivan learned that the heart needs simple, sincere moments much more than grand gestures.

Hr: Ana je bila zadivljena i sretna, a prvi spoj završio je uspješno.
En: Ana was impressed and happy, and the first date ended successfully.

Hr: Te večeri vrativši se kući, Ivan je poslao poruku Marku: "Hvala, prijatelju.
En: That evening, returning home, Ivan sent Marko a message: "Thanks, friend.

Hr: Iznenađenje uspjelo!
En: The surprise worked!"


Vocabulary Words:

• palace: palača
• historical: povijesnog
• charm: šarma
• quieter: tiše
• enchanting: očaravajuće
• entrance: ulaza
• heart: srce
• pounding: kucalo
• nervous: nervozan
• unpredictable: nepredvidljiva
• drizzle: sipiti
• advice: savjeta
• spoil: pokvari
• curious: znatiželjna
• pace: korak
• hidden: skrivenog
• tucked: smještenog
• ancient: drevne
• calmness: mirnoću
• importance: važnost
• gestures: geste
• sincere: iskreni
• impressed: zadivljena
• successfully: uspješno
• message: poruku
• surprise: iznenađenje
• turns: počne
• narrow: uske
• stone: kamene
• walls: zidova

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Budget Woes to Startup Wins: Ivana's Shrewd Negotiation
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-02-11-23-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Zagreb, u srcu zime.
En: Zagreb, in the heart of winter.

Hr: Startup Inkubator vrvi od života.
En: The Startup Inkubator is buzzing with life.

Hr: Unutra sjede Luka, Marta i Ivana.
En: Inside sit Luka, Marta, and Ivana.

Hr: Zima je hladna, ali atmosfera je topla i uzbudljiva.
En: The winter is cold, but the atmosphere is warm and exciting.

Hr: Luka je energičan, uvijek s puno ideja.
En: Luka is energetic, always full of ideas.

Hr: Marta je tiha, ali uvijek razmišlja nekoliko koraka unaprijed.
En: Marta is quiet but always thinking several steps ahead.

Hr: Ivana je nova, puni entuzijazma, želi se dokazati.
En: Ivana is new, full of enthusiasm, eager to prove herself.

Hr: "Trebat će nam više uredskog materijala," kaže Luka.
En: "We'll need more office supplies," Luka says.

Hr: Tvrtka raste, a tako i potrebe.
En: The company is growing, and so are its needs.

Hr: "Ali, proračun je strog," upozorava Marta.
En: "But the budget is tight," warns Marta.

Hr: Pogled im se okreće prema Ivani.
En: Their eyes turn to Ivana.

Hr: "Organizirat ću kupnju", kaže ona odlučno.
En: "I'll organize the purchase," she says decisively.

Hr: Uskoro kreću prema trgovini.
En: They soon head to the store.

Hr: Unutra je sve svjetlucavo i šareno.
En: Inside, everything is sparkly and colorful.

Hr: Police su pune papira, fascikli i olovki.
En: The shelves are full of paper, folders, and pencils.

Hr: "Pogledaj sve ovo", šapne Ivana, oči joj sjaje.
En: "Look at all this," whispers Ivana, her eyes shining.

Hr: Ali, Marta odmah podsjeća: "Ne smijemo prekoračiti proračun.
En: But Marta immediately reminds them, "We can't go over the budget."

Hr: "Ivana počinje birati.
En: Ivana starts selecting.

Hr: Odabire povoljni papir, olovke brenda kojeg ne prepoznaje, ali jeftine su.
En: She picks affordable paper and pencils from a brand she doesn't recognize, but they are cheap.

Hr: Marta bilježi cijene.
En: Marta notes the prices.

Hr: Luka se udaljava, proučava tehničke naprave, mobitel zvoni, poruke stižu.
En: Luka steps away, studying technical gadgets, his phone rings, messages come in.

Hr: On mora vjerovati timu.
En: He must trust his team.

Hr: Kako se približavaju blagajni, shvaćaju da su preko proračuna.
En: As they approach the checkout, they realize they've gone over budget.

Hr: Ivana osjeća pritisak.
En: Ivana feels the pressure.

Hr: Luka šuti, pogleda nježno prema njoj.
En: Luka remains silent, giving her a gentle look.

Hr: Marta gleda račune, brojke ne lažu.
En: Marta looks at the receipts, the numbers don't lie.

Hr: Ivana zna što mora učiniti.
En: Ivana knows what she must do.

Hr: Ona poziva upravitelja trgovine.
En: She calls the store manager.

Hr: Objašnjava situaciju.
En: She explains the situation.

Hr: Razgovara o startupu, o budućim potrebama, potencijalnoj suradnji.
En: She talks about the startup, future needs, potential collaboration.

Hr: Upravitelj je zaintrigiran.
En: The manager is intrigued.

Hr: Poslovni svijet je mali, prilike velike.
En: The business world is small, opportunities are vast.

Hr: Nakon duge minute napetosti, upravitelj odobrava popust.
En: After a long minute of tension, the manager approves a discount.

Hr: Svi odahnu.
En: Everyone breathes a sigh of relief.

Hr: Ivana uspijeva.
En: Ivana succeeds.

Hr: Luka i Marta pohvaljuju je.
En: Luka and Marta commend her.

Hr: Vraćaju se u inkubator s vrećicama punim potrebnih stvari.
En: They return to the incubator with bags full of necessary items.

Hr: Luka sada zna, može više vjerovati svojoj ekipi.
En: Luka now knows he can trust his team more.

Hr: Ivana se osjeća jačom, spremna za nove izazove.
En: Ivana feels stronger, ready for new challenges.

Hr: Marta, iako oprezna, shvaća da fleksibilnost može donijeti koristi.
En: Marta, although cautious, realizes that flexibility can bring benefits.

Hr: Uskoro se svi vraćaju radu, srelom i nešto bogatiji za jedno važno iskustvo.
En: Soon, they all return to work, happier and a bit richer for an important experience.

Hr: Ivana sjedi za stolom, osmijeh joj ne silazi s lica.
En: Ivana sits at the table, a smile not leaving her face.

Hr: Pogledom prelazi preko pisma i papira ispred sebe.
En: She looks over the letters and papers before her.

Hr: Ovo je tek početak, ali ona je dio nečeg velikog.
En: This is just the beginning, but she is part of something big.

Hr: Zima možda vlada vani, ali unutar inkubatora, proljeće ideja tek je počelo.
En: Winter may reign outside, but inside the incubator, the spring of ideas has just begun.


Vocabulary Words:

• heart: srcu
• buzzing: vrvi
• energetic: energičan
• enthusiasm: entuzijazma
• prove: dokazati
• supplies: materijala
• budget: proračun
• decisively: odlučno
• sparkly: svjetlucavo
• shining: sjaje
• affordable: povoljni
• gadgets: naprave
• checkout: blagajni
• pressure: pritisak
• receipts: račune
• explains: objašnjava
• future: budućim
• intrigued: zaintrigiran
• tension: napetosti
• approves: odobrava
• discount: popust
• sigh: odahnu
• commend: pohvaljuju
• necessary: potrebnih
• experiences: iskustvo
• flexibility: fleksibilnost
• cautious: oprezna
• reign: vlada
• trust: vjerovati
• potential: potencijalnoj

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Friendship to Love: A Winter Tale of Connection
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-02-10-23-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je polako hodala kroz prekriveni snijegom i svježim zrakom okupani Plitvički park.
En: Ivana was slowly walking through the Plitvički park, blanketed in snow and bathed in fresh air.

Hr: Jezera su sjajila poput dragulja pod blagom zimskom sunčevom svjetlošću, činivši da krajolik izgleda kao na razglednici.
En: The lakes shone like jewels under the gentle winter sunlight, making the landscape look like a postcard.

Hr: S njom je bio Marko, njezin prijatelj koji je uvijek znao nasmijati svakoga.
En: With her was Marko, her friend who always knew how to make everyone laugh.

Hr: Imali su običaj putovati zajedno, otkrivajući male ljepote Hrvatske.
En: They had a habit of traveling together, discovering the little beauties of Croatia.

Hr: Jednoga dana odlučili su posjetiti lokalni zanatski sajam.
En: One day, they decided to visit a local craft fair.

Hr: Zvonka glazba i smijeh ispunjavali su zrak, a štandovi su se protezali duž staze, puni raznovrsnih rukotvorina.
En: The air was filled with jovial music and laughter, and stalls stretched along the path, brimming with various handicrafts.

Hr: Ivana je diskretno tražila poklon za Marka, nešto što bi značilo više od samog predmeta, nešto što bi odražavalo ono što je osjećala.
En: Ivana discreetly searched for a gift for Marko, something that would mean more than just an object, something that would reflect what she felt.

Hr: Sajam je bio šaren i živ.
En: The fair was colorful and lively.

Hr: Prodavači, umotani u tople šalove, nudili su svoje proizvode posjetiteljima.
En: Vendors, wrapped in warm scarves, offered their products to visitors.

Hr: Njihove su ruke bile ispunjene drvenim rezbarijama, ručno pletenim šalovima i još mnogo toga.
En: Their hands were filled with wooden carvings, hand-knitted scarves, and much more.

Hr: Ivana je zastala ispred malog štanda gdje je stariji gospodin, Ljubo, s ponosom pokazivao drvene skulpture.
En: Ivana stopped in front of a small stall where an older gentleman, Ljubo, proudly displayed wooden sculptures.

Hr: "Zdravo," pozdravila je Ivana s osmijehom, "imate prekrasne skulpture. Što one predstavljaju?"
En: "Hello," Ivana greeted with a smile, "you have beautiful sculptures. What do they represent?"

Hr: Ljubo je uzvratio osmijeh i pokazao na malu skulpturu isprepletenih stabala.
En: Ljubo returned the smile and pointed to a small sculpture of intertwined trees.

Hr: "Ova drven statuica simbolizira povezanost i rast. Kao dva života koja rastu zajedno, podupirući jedno drugo."
En: "This wooden statue symbolizes connection and growth. Like two lives growing together, supporting each other."

Hr: Te riječi dotakle su Ivanino srce.
En: Those words touched Ivana's heart.

Hr: Vidjela je simboliku iza te skulpture.
En: She saw the symbolism behind the sculpture.

Hr: Bilo je jasno - to je bilo savršeno za Marka.
En: It was clear—that was perfect for Marko.

Hr: Dok je razmišljala, njezino srce postalo je odlučnije.
En: As she pondered, her heart became more determined.

Hr: Možda je vrijeme da napokon otkrije svoje osjećaje.
En: Perhaps it was time to finally reveal her feelings.

Hr: Odabrala je skulpturu i zatražila da je Ljubo nježno upakira.
En: She chose the sculpture and asked Ljubo to wrap it gently.

Hr: Te večeri, Marko i Ivana sjedili su uz topli čaj, gledajući kroz prozor kako snijeg polako prekriva krajolik.
En: That evening, Marko and Ivana sat with warm tea, watching through the window as snow slowly covered the landscape.

Hr: Ivana je predala poklon Marku s blago drhtavim rukama.
En: Ivana handed the gift to Marko with slightly trembling hands.

Hr: "Za tebe, za nas."
En: "For you, for us."

Hr: Marko je osmijehirao gledajući skulpturu.
En: Marko smiled as he looked at the sculpture.

Hr: "Hvala, Ivana. Stvarno je posebna, baš poput nas."
En: "Thank you, Ivana. It really is special, just like us."

Hr: Uz malo hrabrosti, Ivana je izgovorila: "Znam da smo prijatelji, ali osjećam... možda nešto više."
En: With a little courage, Ivana said, "I know we're friends, but I feel... maybe something more."

Hr: Marko ju je pogledao, njegov osmijeh postao je topao i nježan.
En: Marko looked at her, his smile becoming warm and gentle.

Hr: "I ja osjećam isto."
En: "I feel the same way."

Hr: S uzajamnim razumijevanjem, zagrlili su se, znajući da je skulptura drvenih stabala početak nove faze u njihovom odnosu.
En: With mutual understanding, they embraced, knowing that the wooden sculpture of intertwined trees was the beginning of a new phase in their relationship.

Hr: Plitvički zimski pejzaž bio je svjedok novim korijenima koji su započeli rasti između njih dvoje.
En: The winter landscape of Plitvički was a witness to the new roots beginning to grow between them.

Hr: Ivana je bila sretna, noć je bila savršena.
En: Ivana was happy, the night was perfect.

Hr: Prihvatila je svoje osjećaje i otvorila put za nešto lijepo i novo.
En: She embraced her feelings and paved the way for something beautiful and new.


Vocabulary Words:

• blanketed: prekriveni
• glistened: sjajila
• intertwined: isprepletenih
• jovial: zvonka
• handicrafts: rukotvorina
• scarves: šalove
• stalls: štandovi
• wrapped: umotani
• carvings: rezbarijama
• sculptures: skulpture
• symbolizes: simbolizira
• determined: odlučnije
• trembling: drhtavim
• embraced: zagrlili
• landscape: pejzaž
• phase: faza
• roots: korijeni
• silently: diskretno
• deliberated: razmišljala
• proudly: s ponosom
• gently: nježno
• witness: svjedok
• habits: običaj
• revealed: otkrije
• determination: odlučnost
• whispered: šapnula
• surrounding: okupani
• postcard: razglednica
• reflect: odražavati
• connection: povezanost

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Lost and Found in Winter's Embrace at Plitvička Jezera
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-02-09-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Bila je rana zima u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera.
En: It was early winter in Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.

Hr: Snijeg je tiho prekrivao cijelu dolinu, pričajući priču o miru i tišini.
En: Snow quietly covered the entire valley, telling a story of peace and silence.

Hr: Ivana, strastvena fotografkinja prirode, stajala je na rubu staze, gledajući prema smrznutim slapovima.
En: Ivana, a passionate nature photographer, stood at the edge of the path, looking towards the frozen waterfalls.

Hr: "Nevjerojatno je," rekla je svom mlađem bratu Luki, koji je skakao od uzbuđenja.
En: "It's incredible," she said to her younger brother Luka, who was jumping with excitement.

Hr: "Ovo će biti savršen snimak za moju izložbu.
En: "This will be the perfect shot for my exhibition."

Hr: "Marko, oprezni čuvar parka, stajao je blizu njih.
En: Marko, the cautious park ranger, stood near them.

Hr: "Treba biti oprezan," upozorio ih je.
En: "You need to be careful," he warned them.

Hr: "Očekuje se oluja.
En: "A storm is expected.

Hr: Bolje da se vratimo.
En: It's better to head back."

Hr: "Ivana nije htjela slušati.
En: Ivana didn't want to listen.

Hr: Želja za savršenom fotografijom potiskivala je sve druge misli.
En: The desire for the perfect photograph pushed aside all other thoughts.

Hr: "Još malo dublje u park," rekla je Luki.
En: "A little deeper into the park," she said to Luka.

Hr: "Imam dobar osjećaj.
En: "I have a good feeling."

Hr: "Luka je odmah klimnuo glavom, podjednako željan avanture.
En: Luka immediately nodded, equally eager for adventure.

Hr: Marko se nije složio.
En: Marko disagreed.

Hr: No, Ivana ga je ignorirala, uvjerena da zna što radi.
En: But Ivana ignored him, convinced she knew what she was doing.

Hr: Kako su ulazili sve dublje, gusti snijeg počeo je padati.
En: As they went deeper, heavy snow started falling.

Hr: Nevremena kao da nije bilo kraja.
En: The storm seemed endless.

Hr: Drveće je bilo bijelo i staze su nestale pod slojevima leda.
En: Trees were white, and paths disappeared under layers of ice.

Hr: Ivana je unatoč svemu bila očarana, ali je brzo shvatila da je izgubila orijentaciju.
En: Despite everything, Ivana was fascinated but quickly realized she had lost her bearings.

Hr: "Što ćemo sad?
En: "What do we do now?"

Hr: " pitao je Luka nemirno.
En: Luka asked nervously.

Hr: Ivana nije imala odgovor.
En: Ivana had no answer.

Hr: Panika je počela rasti.
En: Panic began to grow.

Hr: Snijeg ih je okružio, a vjetar je postajao sve jači.
En: Snow surrounded them, and the wind was getting stronger.

Hr: Hladnoća je bila nemilosrdna.
En: The cold was relentless.

Hr: U tom trenutku, kako ih je nevrijeme okovalo, sjetila se Markovih riječi i njegovog upozorenja.
En: At that moment, as the storm enveloped them, she remembered Marko's words and his warning.

Hr: Srce joj je brže zakucalo od spoznaje koliko su blizu opasnosti.
En: Her heart beat faster at the realization of how close they were to danger.

Hr: "Moramo se vratiti," odlučila je Ivana konačno, hvatajući Luku za ruku.
En: "We need to go back," Ivana finally decided, grabbing Luka's hand.

Hr: Marko je tada stigao, vođen iskustvom i znanjem o parku.
En: Marko then arrived, guided by his experience and knowledge of the park.

Hr: "Srećom vas nalazim," rekao je, prebacujući dodatnu deku preko njih.
En: "Luckily, I found you," he said, throwing an extra blanket over them.

Hr: "Pratite me, poznajem put do skloništa.
En: "Follow me, I know the way to the shelter."

Hr: "Zajedno su se probijali kroz snijeg sve dok nisu stigli do malog drvenog skloništa.
En: Together, they fought through the snow until they reached a small wooden shelter.

Hr: Unutra je bilo toplo, a vatra je već gorjela.
En: Inside, it was warm, and a fire was already burning.

Hr: Ivana je sjela, osjećajući olakšanje.
En: Ivana sat down, feeling relief.

Hr: Pogledala je Marka s zahvalnošću.
En: She looked at Marko with gratitude.

Hr: "U pravu si.
En: "You were right.

Hr: Previše sam riskirala.
En: I took too many risks."

Hr: "Marko se nasmiješio.
En: Marko smiled.

Hr: "Znam da voliš avanturu, Ivana, ali priroda ima svoja pravila.
En: "I know you love adventure, Ivana, but nature has its rules."

Hr: "Tako su proveli noć u sigurnosti, slušajući kako snijeg pada vani.
En: They spent the night safely, listening to the snow falling outside.

Hr: Do jutra, oluja je prošla, ostavljajući iza sebe zimsku bajku.
En: By morning, the storm had passed, leaving behind a winter wonderland.

Hr: Ivana je uzela kameru i pogledala kroz prozor.
En: Ivana took her camera and looked through the window.

Hr: Iznenada, sve je izgledalo bolje nego što je očekivala.
En: Suddenly, everything looked better than she had expected.

Hr: Smiješila se, svjesna svih lekcija koje je naučila.
En: She smiled, aware of all the lessons she had learned.

Hr: Plitvička jezera opet su joj pokazala svoju moć, a Ivana je pronašla novu ravnotežu između pustolovine i opreza.
En: Plitvička jezera once again showed her its power, and Ivana found a new balance between adventure and caution.

Hr: Znala je da se opet vraća, bolje pripremljena, s poštovanjem prema ljepoti i snazi prirode.
En: She knew she would return again, better prepared, with a deep respect for the beauty and strength of nature.


Vocabulary Words:

• early: rana
• winter: zima
• quietly: tiho
• valley: dolina
• passionate: strastvena
• edge: rub
• frozen: smrznutim
• waterfalls: slapovima
• exhibition: izložba
• cautious: oprezni
• ranger: čuvar
• warned: upozorio
• storm: oluja
• desire: želja
• path: staze
• eager: željan
• ignored: ignorirala
• realized: shvatila
• bearings: orijentaciju
• panic: panika
• endless: kraja
• relentless: nemilosrdna
• enveloped: okovalo
• danger: opasnosti
• shelter: skloništa
• fire: vatra
• relief: olakšanje
• gratitude: zahvalnošću
• adventure: avantura
• winter wonderland: zimska bajka

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Love: A Market Journey with Heartfelt Gifts
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-02-08-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Šarene tržnice oživjele su u Samoboru.
En: Colorful markets came to life in Samobor.

Hr: Valentinovo se bližilo, a miris cimeta i kuhanog vina ispunjavao je zrak.
En: Valentine's Day was approaching, and the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine filled the air.

Hr: Ulice su bile pretrpane ljudima, a Ivana je pokušavala pronaći put kroz gužvu.
En: The streets were crowded with people, and Ivana was trying to find her way through the bustle.

Hr: S njom je bio njezin brat Marko, ali nije bio najbolje raspoložen.
En: With her was her brother Marko, but he wasn't in the best mood.

Hr: Nedavna rastava ostavila je trag na njemu.
En: A recent divorce had taken a toll on him.

Hr: "Ivana, stvarno ne vidim smisao u ovome," rekao je Marko dok su prolazili pored štandova prepunih čokolada i crvenih ruža.
En: "Ivana, I really don't see the point in this," Marko said as they passed by stalls full of chocolates and red roses.

Hr: "Uostalom, znaš koliko je tvoj partner izbirljiv."
En: "Besides, you know how picky your partner is."

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

Hr: Znala je da Marko prolazi kroz težak period, ali trebala mu je pomoć, a ne negativnost.
En: She knew Marko was going through a tough time, but she needed his help, not negativity.

Hr: Htjela je pronaći savršen dar koji bi pokazao njezinu ljubav i predanost.
En: She wanted to find the perfect gift that would show her love and commitment.

Hr: Ali s ljudima koji su jurili s jedne strane tržnice na drugu, teško se mogla koncentrirati.
En: But with people rushing from one side of the market to the other, it was hard for her to concentrate.

Hr: "Marko, daj mi pet minuta. Moram razmisliti," rekla je, udaljivši se malo da bi se sabrala.
En: "Marko, give me five minutes. I need to think," she said, moving slightly away to gather her thoughts.

Hr: Pogledala je oko sebe.
En: She looked around.

Hr: Stotine proizvoda, svaka stvar različita.
En: Hundreds of products, each different.

Hr: Ali ništa nije izgledalo kao pravi izbor.
En: But nothing seemed like the right choice.

Hr: I tada je ugledala mali štand sa starim knjigama i ručno rađenim predmetima.
En: Then she saw a small stall with old books and handmade items.

Hr: Stala je i pregledala hrpu dok se čuvar štanda, ljubazan stariji gospodin, smiješio.
En: She stopped and browsed through the pile while the stall keeper, a kind older gentleman, smiled.

Hr: Među knjigama, pronašla je malu drvenu kutijicu s ugraviranim motivom srca.
En: Among the books, she found a small wooden box engraved with a heart motif.

Hr: Podsjetila ju je na šetnje koje su ona i njezin partner često imali uz rijeku, gdje su rezbareni natpisi u drveću pričali o ljubavi.
En: It reminded her of the walks she often had with her partner by the river, where carved inscriptions on the trees spoke of love.

Hr: "Koliko je ova kutija?" upitala je gospodina.
En: "How much is this box?" she asked the gentleman.

Hr: "Za vas, mlada damo, sto kuna," odgovorio je s osmijehom.
En: "For you, young lady, a hundred kuna," he replied with a smile.

Hr: Ivana je uzela kutiju i vratila se Marku, koji je gledao u obližnji štand sa slatkišima.
En: Ivana took the box and returned to Marko, who was looking at a nearby candy stall.

Hr: "Odluka je pala," rekla je Ivana samouvjereno.
En: "The decision is made," Ivana said confidently.

Hr: Marko se nasmijao, djelomično iznenađen Ivaninom odlučnošću.
En: Marko laughed, partly surprised by Ivana's decisiveness.

Hr: Na kraju dana, kad je Ivana poklonila kutiju svom partneru, on je isprva skeptično pogledao.
En: At the end of the day, when Ivana gave the box to her partner, he initially looked at it skeptically.

Hr: No, kad je čuo priču iza izbora, osjetio je toplinu i brigu iza njezine geste.
En: But when he heard the story behind the choice, he felt the warmth and care behind her gesture.

Hr: "Ivana, ovo je savršeno," rekao je, stisnuvši njezinu ruku.
En: "Ivana, this is perfect," he said, squeezing her hand.

Hr: Ivana je shvatila da su vrijednost i ljubav često skriveni u malim stvarima, a ne u cijeni.
En: Ivana realized that the value and love are often hidden in small things, not in their price.

Hr: Osjetila je kako se njeno povjerenje u vlastiti sud povećava.
En: She felt her confidence in her own judgment grow.

Hr: Marko se također zamislio.
En: Marko also had a moment of reflection.

Hr: Vidjevši Ivaninu pažnju prema detaljima, shvatio je koliko je važno podržavati i vjerovati bližnjima.
En: Seeing Ivana's attention to detail, he realized how important it is to support and trust those close to you.

Hr: Možda je vrijeme da se i on oslobodi negativnosti i pruži podršku njenoj ljubavi.
En: Perhaps it was time for him to let go of negativity and support her love.

Hr: Tržnica je polako spuštala svoje štandove, ali Ivana i Marko, sada oboje osmijehom na licu, odlazili su osjetivši mir u srcu.
En: The market was slowly packing up its stalls, but Ivana and Marko, now both with smiles on their faces, left feeling peace in their hearts.

Hr: Valentinovo je možda komercijalni praznik, ali darovi su puno više od stvari; oni su znak ljubavi i odnosa koje gradimo.
En: Valentine's Day might be a commercial holiday, but gifts are much more than things; they are signs of the love and relationships we build.


Vocabulary Words:

• bustle: gužva
• toll: trag
• picky: izbirljiv
• commitment: predanost
• gather: sabirati
• browse: pregledati
• engraved: ugravirano
• motif: motiv
• inscriptions: natpisi
• scent: miris
• mulled: kuhani
• divorce: rastava
• stalls: štandovi
• skeptically: skeptično
• decisiveness: odlučnost
• relationship: odnos
• partner: partner
• commitment: predanost
• rush: juriti
• commercial: komercijalni
• gesture: gesta
• confidence: povjerenje
• attention: pažnja
• detail: detalj
• support: podrška
• trust: vjera
• negativity: negativnost
• reflection: razmišljanje
• calm: mir
• judgment: sud

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Balancing Passion and Care: Luka's Marine Exploration
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-02-07-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Aquarij na glavnom trgu u Zagrebu bio je svijet života.
En: The Aquarij on the main square in Zagreb was a world full of life.

Hr: Luka, strastven morski biolog, svakog jutra dolazio je s osmijehom na licu.
En: Luka, a passionate marine biologist, came every morning with a smile on his face.

Hr: Akvarij je bilo njegovo posebno mjesto.
En: The aquarium was his special place.

Hr: Tu je proučavao egzotične ribe, tražeći odgovore na svoja znanstvena pitanja.
En: There, he studied exotic fish, seeking answers to his scientific questions.

Hr: Šum vode i bljeskanje šarenih ribica činilo je prostor čarobnim, ali sada je postajalo problematično.
En: The sound of water and the shimmering colorful fish made the space magical, but now it was becoming problematic.

Hr: Ivana, Luka je kolegica i prijateljica, s ljubavlju je promatrala njegovu predanost.
En: Ivana, Luka's colleague and friend, watched his dedication with affection.

Hr: Brinula se za njega, posebno nakon što je čula kako kiše u blizini ribnjaka.
En: She worried about him, especially after hearing that it was raining near the pond.

Hr: Luka je, međutim, odbacio njene zabrinutosti.
En: Luka, however, dismissed her concerns.

Hr: Marin, njihov nadglednik, gledao je Luku kroz pragmatične naočale.
En: Marin, their supervisor, looked at Luka through pragmatic glasses.

Hr: Vidio je kako Luka šepa, očima crvenim od alergije.
En: He observed Luka limping, his eyes red from allergies.

Hr: "Luka, možda bi trebao uzeti pauzu", rekao je oprezno.
En: "Luka, maybe you should take a break," he said cautiously.

Hr: Luka je pogledao u pod, želeći izbjeći razgovor.
En: Luka looked down, wanting to avoid the conversation.

Hr: "Samo još ovaj tjedan.
En: "Just this week.

Hr: Završavam važan eksperiment," inzistirao je.
En: I'm finishing an important experiment," he insisted.

Hr: Kako je vrijeme prolazilo, Luki je bivalo sve gore.
En: As time passed, Luka's condition worsened.

Hr: Ivana je pokušala pokriti njegove obaveze dok bi mu donosila čaj od mente, nadajući se da će mu pomoći s disanjem.
En: Ivana tried to cover his duties while bringing him mint tea, hoping it would help him breathe.

Hr: Ali nije bilo poboljšanja.
En: But there was no improvement.

Hr: Kritičan trenutak se dogodio kada je Luka stajao pred tenkom s rijetkom ribom.
En: The critical moment happened when Luka was standing in front of the tank with a rare fish.

Hr: Odjednom, srušio se na pod.
En: Suddenly, he collapsed to the floor.

Hr: Ivana je vrisnula, a Marin je odmah dotrčao.
En: Ivana screamed, and Marin immediately rushed over.

Hr: Luka je bio svjestan, ali iscrpljen.
En: Luka was conscious, but exhausted.

Hr: "Ne mogu ovako dalje," priznao je konačno, dok mu je Marin pomogao da sjedne.
En: "I can't go on like this," he finally admitted, as Marin helped him to sit.

Hr: "Zdravlje je važnije od ičega," rekao je Marin čvrsto.
En: "Health is more important than anything," Marin said firmly.

Hr: Luka je klimnuo, shvaćajući istinitost tih riječi.
En: Luka nodded, understanding the truth of those words.

Hr: Ivana ga je držala za ruku, dajući podršku.
En: Ivana held his hand, offering support.

Hr: Nakon nekog vremena odmora, Luka se vratio u akvarij s novim planom.
En: After some time of rest, Luka returned to the aquarium with a new plan.

Hr: Radio je iza zaštitne barijere, a Ivana mu je pomagala sa istraživanjem.
En: He worked behind a protective barrier, and Ivana assisted him with the research.

Hr: Marin je bio zadovoljan i pohvalio Luku za njegovu odgovornost.
En: Marin was pleased and praised Luka for his responsibility.

Hr: Luka je naučio važnu lekciju: strast mora biti uravnotežena s brigom o samom sebi.
En: Luka learned an important lesson: passion must be balanced with self-care.

Hr: Sa svakim novim danom u akvariju, njegovo divljenje prema moru nije se smanjilo, ali sada ga je mudro prilagodio svom životu.
En: With each new day at the aquarium, his admiration for the sea did not diminish, but now he wisely adapted it to his life.

Hr: Marin je postao više od nadglednika, a Ivana neprocjenjiv saveznik.
En: Marin became more than a supervisor, and Ivana an invaluable ally.

Hr: Bilo je to novo poglavlje u njegovom životu prepunom morskih pustolovina.
En: It was a new chapter in his life full of marine adventures.


Vocabulary Words:

• aquarium: akvarij
• passionate: strastven
• marine biologist: morski biolog
• exotic: egzotične
• shimmering: bljeskanje
• affection: ljubav
• dismissed: odbacio
• concerns: zabrinutosti
• pragmatic: pragmatične
• limping: šepa
• allergies: alergije
• cautiously: oprezno
• experiment: eksperiment
• duties: obaveze
• mint tea: čaj od mente
• breathe: disanje
• improvement: poboljšanje
• critical: kritičan
• collapsed: srušio se
• exhausted: iscrpljen
• health: zdravlje
• firmly: čvrsto
• support: podrška
• protective barrier: zaštitna barijera
• responsibility: odgovornost
• balanced: uravnotežena
• self-care: briga o samom sebi
• admiration: divljenje
• invaluable: neprocjenjiv
• adventures: pustolovine

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Brewing Tradition and Innovation in Zagreb's Snowy Streets
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-02-06-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: U mirnom kutku Zagreba, Ivana stajala je ispred stare kave pržionice.
En: In a quiet corner of Zagreb, Ivana stood in front of the old coffee roastery.

Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, ulice prekrivene snijegom.
En: The air was cold, the streets covered with snow.

Hr: Prozor roasterije bio je zamagljen, ali unutra, toplina svježe pečene kave ispunjavala je prostor.
En: The window of the roastery was fogged up, but inside, the warmth of freshly roasted coffee filled the space.

Hr: Ivana je voljela ovo mjesto.
En: Ivana loved this place.

Hr: Njen otac, Marko, otvorio je pržionicu prije više od trideset godina.
En: Her father, Marko, had opened the roastery more than thirty years ago.

Hr: Bilo je to dijete njegove mašte, a Ivana je sada čuvala njegov san.
En: It was the child of his imagination, and now Ivana was guarding his dream.

Hr: Ali stvari nisu bile jednostavne.
En: But things weren't simple.

Hr: Posao je bio usporen, troškovi su rasli.
En: Business was slow, costs were rising.

Hr: Petar, njezin brat, sjedio je za stolom, pijuckajući kavu.
En: Petar, her brother, sat at the table, sipping coffee.

Hr: "Ivana", rekao je skeptično, "moramo promijeniti.
En: "Ivana," he said skeptically, "we have to change.

Hr: Ne možemo više ovako.
En: We can't go on like this."

Hr: ""Ali ne možemo zaboraviti tradiciju", uzvratila je Ivana, osjećajući težinu odgovornosti na svojim ramenima.
En: "But we can't forget tradition," replied Ivana, feeling the weight of responsibility on her shoulders.

Hr: Marko, tiho sjedeći u kutu, promatrao ih je.
En: Marko, quietly sitting in the corner, watched them.

Hr: Bio je ponosan na svoju djecu, ali znao je da je vrijeme da se povuče.
En: He was proud of his children, but he knew it was time to step back.

Hr: Htio je da njih dvoje nađu svoj put.
En: He wanted the two of them to find their way.

Hr: Tjednima je Ivana radila u tajnosti na planu.
En: For weeks, Ivana had been secretly working on a plan.

Hr: Novi strojevi za prženje, suvremeni načini prodaje, ali srce posla ostalo bi isto.
En: New roasting machines, modern sales methods, but the heart of the business would stay the same.

Hr: Danas je bio dan kada je trebala pokazati svoj plan.
En: Today was the day she was to present her plan.

Hr: “Ovo je naša budućnost”, rekla je, šireći crteže i brošure po stolu.
En: "This is our future," she said, spreading drawings and brochures across the table.

Hr: "Zato sam uvjerena da to možemo.
En: "That's why I am convinced we can do it."

Hr: "Petar je promatrao papire, a zatim sestru.
En: Petar looked at the papers, then at his sister.

Hr: "Ako si sigurna", rekao je polako, "moramo pokušati.
En: "If you're sure," he said slowly, "we have to try."

Hr: "Marko, sa suzom ponosa u oku, potapšao je Ivanu po ramenu.
En: Marko, with a tear of pride in his eye, patted Ivana on the shoulder.

Hr: "Uvijek sam znao da ćeš ti biti ta koja će preuzeti i voditi.
En: "I've always known you would be the one to take over and lead."

Hr: "Obitelj se složila.
En: The family agreed.

Hr: Modernizacija će dolaziti, ali srce posla ostaje isto, sjećanje na Marka i njihovu kavu.
En: Modernization would come, but the heart of the business remained the same, a memory of Marko and their coffee.

Hr: Ivana je osjećala olakšanje i nevjerojatnu bliskost sa svojom obitelji.
En: Ivana felt relief and an incredible closeness with her family.

Hr: Zajednički su donijeli odluku koja je uključivala budućnost i prošlost.
En: Together, they made a decision that included both the future and the past.

Hr: U zagrebačkom snijegu, u maloj pržionici, Ivana je pronašla svoj glas, svoj put.
En: In the Zagreb snow, in the small roastery, Ivana found her voice, her path.

Hr: Obitelj je bila snaga, a njihova ljubav prolazi kroz generacije, uz duh kave koja ih je spojila.
En: Family was strength, and their love passed through generations, with the spirit of coffee that brought them together.


Vocabulary Words:

• roastery: pržionica
• fogged: zamagljen
• imagination: mašte
• responsibility: odgovornosti
• tradition: tradiciju
• sipping: pijuckajući
• skeptically: skeptično
• weight: težinu
• quietly: tiho
• proud: ponosan
• secretly: tajnosti
• modernization: modernizacija
• plan: plan
• drawings: crteže
• brochures: brošure
• convinced: uvjerena
• future: budućnost
• patted: potapšao
• incredible: nevjerojatnu
• closeness: bliskost
• strength: snaga
• spirit: duh
• together: zajednički
• generations: generacije
• past: prošlost
• path: put
• heart: srce
• business: posla
• relief: olakšanje
• snow: snijegom

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter's Whisper: Rekindling Friendship in a Snowy Paradise
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-02-05-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Bijeli snijeg prekrio je Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera, pretvarajući ga u zimski raj.
En: The white snow had covered Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera, turning it into a winter paradise.

Hr: Jezera su mirno spavala, prekrivena ledom, dok su slapovi izgledali poput kristalnih zavjesa.
En: The lakes lay still in slumber, covered with ice, while the waterfalls looked like crystal curtains.

Hr: Ivana, Marko i Ana koračali su pažljivo šumskom stazom.
En: Ivana, Marko, and Ana carefully walked along the forest path.

Hr: Ivana je gledala oko sebe, izgubljena u svojim mislima.
En: Ivana looked around, lost in her thoughts.

Hr: Pitala se je li njezin životni put ispravan.
En: She wondered if her life's path was the right one.

Hr: Tražila je odgovore u ovoj tihoj ljepoti.
En: She searched for answers in this silent beauty.

Hr: Marko je hodao između njih, pazeći na korake.
En: Marko walked between them, watching his steps.

Hr: Volio je mirne trenutke i nadao se da će izlet proći bez problema.
En: He loved quiet moments and hoped the trip would go smoothly.

Hr: Ana je bila korak ispred, uživajući u snježnom danu.
En: Ana was a step ahead, enjoying the snowy day.

Hr: Njena energija bila je zarazna, no ponekad se osjećala nesvaćenom.
En: Her energy was contagious, but sometimes she felt misunderstood.

Hr: Dok su se penjali prema zaleđenom slapu, Ivana je konačno progovorila.
En: As they climbed towards the frozen waterfall, Ivana finally spoke.

Hr: "Ana, moramo razgovarati o onom danu..."
En: "Ana, we need to talk about that day..."

Hr: Ana je zastala i okrenula se.
En: Ana stopped and turned around.

Hr: "O kojem danu govoriš?"
En: "Which day are you talking about?"

Hr: Ivana je stala pred nju, osjećajući kako joj srce ubrzano kuca.
En: Ivana stood in front of her, feeling her heart race.

Hr: "Onaj dan kad si me ostavila samu nakon naše svađe."
En: "The day you left me alone after our argument."

Hr: Marko je gledao s nelagodom, ali nije se miješao.
En: Marko watched with discomfort but did not interfere.

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

Hr: "Osjećala sam se povrijeđeno.
En: "I felt hurt.

Hr: Nisam te razumjela."
En: I didn't understand you."

Hr: Ana je spustila pogled na snijeg.
En: Ana lowered her gaze to the snow.

Hr: "Nisam znala da te to toliko povrijedilo.
En: "I didn't know it hurt you so much.

Hr: Mislila sam da se želiš smiriti.
En: I thought you wanted to calm down.

Hr: Nisam te željela uzrujati."
En: I didn't mean to upset you."

Hr: "Dobro," rekla je Ivana, "možda te nisam razumjela.
En: "Okay," Ivana said, "maybe I didn't understand you.

Hr: Trebamo više razgovarati."
En: We need to talk more."

Hr: Sanjkajući na ledu pod nogama, Marko se nasmiješio.
En: Sliding on the ice beneath his feet, Marko smiled.

Hr: "Možda smo svi trebali bolje pričati."
En: "Maybe we all needed to talk more."

Hr: Ana i Ivana razmijenile su pogled.
En: Ana and Ivana exchanged a look.

Hr: U tom trenutku su se obje nasmiješile.
En: In that moment, they both smiled.

Hr: Znale su da su bolje prijateljice poslije ovoga.
En: They knew they were better friends after this.

Hr: Dok je hladni vjetar zavijao kroz drveće, oni su nastavili hodati dalje, tri prijatelja u zimskoj čaroliji.
En: As the cold wind howled through the trees, they continued to walk on, three friends in the winter's enchantment.

Hr: Ivana je osjećala spokojnost, shvaćajući koliko je važna iskrenost.
En: Ivana felt at peace, realizing how important honesty is.

Hr: U tom bijelom svijetu, pronašla je komadić svoga mira.
En: In that white world, she found a piece of her peace.

Hr: Slapovi su šaptali svoje priče, a Ivana je znala da će, kad se led otopi, ponovno začuti njihovu pravu pjesmu.
En: The waterfalls whispered their stories, and Ivana knew that when the ice melted, she would hear their true song again.

Hr: Rado je dočekala nove početke s Markom i Anom, kroz smijeh i možda poneku svađu za izgradnju jače veze.
En: She gladly welcomed new beginnings with Marko and Ana, through laughter and perhaps a few arguments to build a stronger bond.

Hr: Zimsko povlačenje završilo je s više nade nego što je započelo, ostavljajući tragove u snijegu i srcima.
En: The winter retreat ended with more hope than it started, leaving traces in the snow and in their hearts.


Vocabulary Words:

• covered: prekrio
• paradise: raj
• slumber: spavala
• crystal: kristalnih
• path: stazom
• thoughts: mislima
• wondered: pitala
• searching: tražila
• silent: tihoj
• discomfort: nelagodom
• beneath: pod
• race: ubrzano kuca
• understand: razumjeti
• lowered: spustila
• gaze: pogled
• calm: smiriti
• upset: uzrujati
• whispered: šaptali
• energy: energija
• contagious: zarazna
• melted: otopi
• retreat: povlačenje
• enchantment: čaroliji
• peace: spokojnost
• honesty: iskrenost
• misunderstood: nesvaćenom
• arguments: svađe
• trace: tragovi
• bond: veze
• beginnings: početke