June 17, 2025

Trapped in Time: Ivan's Hilariously Unforgettable Day

14 minutes

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Trapped in Time: Ivan's Hilariously Unforgettable Day
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ljeto je, vrijeme kada trgovački centar u predgrađu izgleda živopisnije nego ikad.
En: It's summer, a time when the shopping center in the suburbs looks more vibrant than ever.

Hr: Sunce blista kroz stakleni krov, osvjetljavajući prolaze ispunjene mirisom svježe pečenih kolača iz obližnjeg kafića.
En: The sun gleams through the glass roof, illuminating the hallways filled with the scent of freshly baked pastries from a nearby café.

Hr: Ljudi šetaju, noseći vrećice pune ljetne odjeće i nasmijajući se jedno s drugim.
En: People stroll around, carrying bags full of summer clothes and laughing with each other.

Hr: U centru ovog vikenda, najživahnije je kostimografska trgovina.
En: This weekend, the liveliest place is the costume store.

Hr: Ivan, dobroćudni mladić koji često zaboravlja sitnice, unatoč prijateljici Petri koja ga stalno pokušava držati na zemlji, odlučio je zaviriti u dućan s kostimima.
En: Ivan, a good-natured young man who often forgets little things, despite his friend Petra who constantly tries to keep him grounded, decided to take a look inside the costume shop.

Hr: Petra, praktična i uvijek pomalo zabrinuta, odlučila je otići po kavu.
En: Petra, practical and always a bit worried, decided to go for a coffee.

Hr: Tog dana, Ivan je pronašao savršen kostim za nadolazeću zabavu – smiješni viking s kacigom i plastičnim rogovima.
En: On that day, Ivan found the perfect costume for the upcoming party—a funny Viking outfit with a helmet and plastic horns.

Hr: S oduševljenjem stavlja kostim i gleda se u ogledalo.
En: Delighted, he puts on the costume and looks at himself in the mirror.

Hr: Uto, bez da je primijetio, prodavačica Maja odlazi na pauzu, zaključavši vrata trgovine.
En: Meanwhile, without him noticing, the clerk Maja goes on a break, locking the store's door.

Hr: Opušten, Ivan se okreće prema izlazu, ali vrata su sada čvrsto zatvorena.
En: Relaxed, Ivan turns to exit, but the door is now firmly shut.

Hr: Panika ga obuzima.
En: Panic overwhelms him.

Hr: Osvrće se oko sebe, no nikoga nema.
En: He looks around, but there is no one.

Hr: Sjeti se Petre i izvuče telefon iz džepa.
En: He remembers Petra and pulls the phone from his pocket.

Hr: "Petra, zarobljen sam!
En: "Petra, I'm trapped!"

Hr: " govori kroz smijeh, pomalo u nevjerici.
En: he says through laughter, somewhat incredulous.

Hr: Petra, koja je upravo naručila espresso, uzdiše.
En: Petra, who has just ordered an espresso, sighs.

Hr: "Duboko diši, Ivane.
En: "Take a deep breath, Ivan.

Hr: Idem do osiguranja.
En: I'm going to security."

Hr: " Nervoza raste, ali Petra brzo trči hodnikom prema osiguranju.
En: Nervousness rises, but Petra quickly runs down the hallway towards security.

Hr: Dok Petra vodi osiguranje prema trgovini, Ivan se osjeća kao budala.
En: While Petra leads security to the shop, Ivan feels like a fool.

Hr: Prešli su kraj izloga i zastali.
En: They passed by the storefront and stopped.

Hr: Osiguranje otključava vrata.
En: Security unlocks the door.

Hr: Ali, kad ih otvore, Ivana ugledaju u prevelikom vikinškom kostimu.
En: But when they open it, they see Ivan in the oversized Viking costume.

Hr: Čuvari se nasmiju, a Ivan pocrveni od srama.
En: The guards laugh, and Ivan turns red with embarrassment.

Hr: Petra ga grli kroz smijeh.
En: Petra hugs him through laughter.

Hr: "Nikad nećeš zaboraviti provjeriti radno vrijeme, zar ne?
En: "You'll never forget to check the business hours again, will you?"

Hr: " Maja, koja se nedavno vratila s pauze, prilazi uz osmijeh.
En: Maja, who has just returned from her break, approaches with a smile.

Hr: "Kad već voliš taj kostim toliko, uzmi ga besplatno!
En: "Since you love that costume so much, take it for free!"

Hr: "Svi zajedno izlaze iz trgovine u svjetli prostor centra.
En: Together they leave the store into the bright space of the center.

Hr: Uz Petra i Majin smijeh, Ivan se zaklinje da će ubuduće paziti na sat.
En: With Petra's and Maja's laughter, Ivan vows to be more mindful of the time in the future.

Hr: Ispitivanje, smijeh i zahvalnost, Ivan izlazi iz centra bogatiji za jedno novo iskustvo.
En: Reflecting on the laughter and gratitude, Ivan leaves the center richer with a new experience.

Hr: Sad zna da je pažljivost vrijedan alat u životu.
En: Now he knows that mindfulness is a valuable tool in life.

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