FluentFiction - Croatian

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Snow-Covered Paths to Creative Sparks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimski dan u Maksimir parku bio je tih i miran.En: A winter day in Maksimir park was quiet and peaceful.Hr: Snijeg je prekrio sve staze i grane.En: Snow covered all the paths and branches.Hr: Maksimir je izgledao kao iz bajke, ali Luka nije bio raspoložen.En: Maksimir looked like it was from a fairy tale, but Luka wasn't in a good mood.Hr: Osjećao se zarobljen u svojim mislima i riječima.En: He felt trapped in his thoughts and words.Hr: Pisac bez inspiracije.En: A writer without inspiration.Hr: Njegov brat, Marko, stalno mu je govorio da mora više izlaziti iz stana, upoznavati ljude.En: His brother, Marko, constantly told him that he needed to leave his apartment more often, to meet people.Hr: Luka je odlučio provesti taj savjet u djelo i izašao prošetati.En: Luka decided to put that advice into action and went for a walk.Hr: Osmjeh mu se nije nazirao na licu, no u zraku je bilo nešto svježe.En: There wasn't a hint of a smile on his face, but there was something fresh in the air.Hr: Dok je hodao, snijeg je škripao pod njegovim cipelama.En: As he walked, the snow crunched under his shoes.Hr: Luka je volio tišinu zime, ali danas ga nije mogla umiriti.En: Luka loved the silence of winter, but today it couldn't calm him.Hr: Borio se s olovkom i papirom svaki dan, riječi više nisu dolazile.En: He struggled with pen and paper every day; the words just didn't come anymore.Hr: Iznenada, na stazi ispred njega, ugledao je djevojku s blokom za crtanje.En: Suddenly, on the path in front of him, he saw a girl with a sketchpad.Hr: U jednom trenutku je skužio da im se putanje križaju i, prije nego što je stigao reagirati, naglo su se sudarili.En: In a moment, he realized their paths were intersecting, and before he could react, they suddenly collided.Hr: Luka je posrnuo, ali ubrzo povratio ravnotežu.En: Luka staggered but quickly regained his balance.Hr: "Dobro si?En: "Are you okay?"Hr: " upitala je djevojka iznenađeno, ali s blagim osmijehom.En: the girl asked, surprised but with a gentle smile.Hr: "Da, da, oprosti," odgovorio je Luka, iako nevješt u socijalnim situacijama.En: "Yes, yes, sorry," replied Luka, though awkward in social situations.Hr: "Nisam te vidio.En: "I didn't see you."Hr: "Njeno ime je bilo Ana.En: Her name was Ana.Hr: Studirala je umjetnost i voljela je svaki zimski prizor koji bi zabilježila na papiru.En: She studied art and loved every winter scene she could capture on paper.Hr: Luka, sramežljiva duša, odlučio je ostati, sjesti na klupu i razgovarati s njom.En: Luka, a shy soul, decided to stay, sit on a bench, and talk with her.Hr: Pričali su o umjetnosti, životu, snijegu koji je sijedu zimu činio ljepšom.En: They talked about art, life, and the snow that made the gray winter more beautiful.Hr: Luka je primijetio kako ga razgovor s Anom smiruje.En: Luka noticed how talking with Ana calmed him.Hr: Nije to bila tek površna razmjena riječi.En: It wasn't just a superficial exchange of words.Hr: Otkrili su da dijele ljubav prema starim knjigama i šetnjama po parku.En: They discovered they shared a love for old books and walks in the park.Hr: Njegova buduća priča sve se jasnije oblikovala u njegovoj mašti.En: His future story was taking a clearer shape in his imagination.Hr: Bio je inspiriran tom jednostavnom ljepotom i iskrenošću koju je Ana utjelovljivala.En: He was inspired by the simple beauty and sincerity that Ana embodied.Hr: Ispunila mu je srce novom energijom.En: She filled his heart with new energy.Hr: Kada su se rastali, Ana mu je mahala dok je odlazio prema izlazu iz parka.En: When they parted, Ana waved at him as he walked towards the park's exit.Hr: Dogovorili su se vidjeti se opet, u isto vrijeme, na istom mjestu, sljedeći tjedan.En: They agreed to meet again, at the same time, in the same place, next week.Hr: Tog zimski dan Luka je hodao laganim korakom, pun novih misli i priča.En: On that winter day, Luka walked with a light step, full of new thoughts and stories.Hr: Maksimir pod snijegom više nije bio samo park.En: Maksimir under the snow was no longer just a park.Hr: Bio je mjesto gdje je našao prijatelja i, još važnije, ponovnu vezu sa svojom kreativnošću.En: It was a place where he found a friend and, more importantly, a renewed connection to his creativity.Hr: I tako, vraćajući se kući, osjetio je toplinu – onu koja dolazi iznutra, bez obzira na hladnoću oko sebe.En: And so, returning home, he felt warmth—the kind that comes from within, regardless of the cold around him. Vocabulary Words:quiet: tihpeaceful: mirancovered: prekriofairy tale: bajkatrapped: zarobljeninspiration: inspiracijaconstantly: stalnoapartment: stansmile: osmjehcrunched: škripaocalm: umiritiintersection: križajustaggered: posrnuobalance: ravnotežaawkward: nevještsketchpad: blok za crtanjegentle: blagcapture: zabilježilasuperficial: površnasincerity: iskrenostembodied: utjelovljivalaenergy: energijaparted: rastaliwaved: mahalarenewed: ponovnuconnection: vezacreativity: kreativnostregardless: bez obzirafresh: svježestruggled: borio se

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Hope's Frequency: Tales of Survival in a Ruined City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Luka je hodao kroz ostatke grada.En: Luka walked through the remnants of the city.Hr: Sivi oblaci prekrivali su nebo, a snijeg je lagano padao.En: Gray clouds covered the sky, and snow was gently falling.Hr: Ruševine zgrada okruživale su ga, dok su ulice bile obrasle korovom.En: Ruins of buildings surrounded him, while the streets were overgrown with weeds.Hr: Njegova misao bila je jednostavna: pronaći druge ljude.En: His thought was simple: find other people.Hr: Luka je imao pozadinu u inženjerstvu i odlučio je napraviti radio komunikacijski sustav.En: Luka had a background in engineering and decided to create a radio communication system.Hr: Trebao je pomoć, ali nade je bilo malo.En: He needed help, but there was little hope.Hr: Mira je sjedila ispred kaminčića u zaklonu koji su pronašli u staroj knjižnici.En: Mira sat in front of the small fireplace in the shelter they found in an old library.Hr: Knjige, sada prašne i izblijedjele, bile su svjedoci boljih dana.En: Books, now dusty and faded, were witnesses to better days.Hr: Mira je bila oprezna.En: Mira was cautious.Hr: Nije voljela riskirati.En: She didn't like taking risks.Hr: Ali, Luka ju je uvjeravao da vrijedi pokušati.En: But, Luka convinced her that it was worth a try.Hr: "Moramo biti spremni," rekla je Mira, pogledavajući van kroz razbijeni prozor.En: "We have to be ready," said Mira, looking out through the broken window.Hr: Toga jutra hladan vjetar uranjao je u zaklon, nosivši miris zime.En: That morning, a cold wind was entering the shelter, carrying the scent of winter.Hr: "Ako privučemo pogrešne ljude..."En: "If we attract the wrong people..."Hr: "Ja znam, ali moramo riskirati," odgovorio je Luka.En: "I know, but we have to take the risk," replied Luka.Hr: "Radimo li ništa, ostajemo sami."En: "If we don't do anything, we're left alone."Hr: Odlučili su iskoristiti ono malo preostalih resursa.En: They decided to use the few remaining resources.Hr: Luka je spojio komponente, žice i iskoristio bateriju iz starog automobila.En: Luka connected components, wires, and used a battery from an old car.Hr: Svakodnevno su radili na svom radiju, dok su stalno bili na oprezu zbog rivalitetskih bandi.En: They worked on their radio daily while constantly being on alert for rival gangs.Hr: Jedne večeri, dok su finiširali rad na radiju, nešto se promijenilo.En: One evening, as they were finishing work on the radio, something changed.Hr: Luka je potrošio zadnje dijelove da poveća signal.En: Luka used the last parts to boost the signal.Hr: Mira je bila nervozna, ali ju je Luka uvjeravao da je to ispravno.En: Mira was nervous, but Luka assured her that it was the right thing to do.Hr: Radio je odjednom počeo šumiti.En: Suddenly, the radio started to emit static.Hr: Tih ali jasan glas probio se kroz buku.En: A quiet but clear voice broke through the noise.Hr: "Ako čujete, niste sami," rekao je glas.En: "If you can hear, you are not alone," said the voice.Hr: Luka je skočio od uzbuđenja.En: Luka jumped with excitement.Hr: No, sreća nije dugo trajala.En: However, the happiness didn't last long.Hr: Mira je ugledala kretanje kroz razbijeni prozor.En: Mira spotted movement through the broken window.Hr: Dolazila je skupina ljudi.En: A group of people was approaching.Hr: Bili su naoružani.En: They were armed.Hr: "Brzo, skrij se," šapnula je Mira.En: "Quick, hide," Mira whispered.Hr: Luka je brzo reagirao.En: Luka reacted quickly.Hr: Isključio je radio, ali je imao plan.En: He turned off the radio, but he had a plan.Hr: Koristeći opremu, stvorio je zujanje koje je privuklo uljeze dalje od njihovog položaja.En: Using the equipment, he created a buzzing noise that lured the intruders away from their position.Hr: Ubrzo su Mira i Luka iskoristili priliku za bijeg.En: Soon, Mira and Luka took the opportunity to escape.Hr: Glas s radija još je bio prisutan.En: The voice from the radio was still there.Hr: Slušao ih je.En: It was listening to them.Hr: "Krenite prema jugu, imamo sigurnu zonu."En: "Head south, we have a safe zone."Hr: Dva preživjela, sada s novom nadom, brzo su se kretali kroz snijeg.En: The two survivors, now with new hope, moved swiftly through the snow.Hr: Luka je osjećao vjeru, ne samo u svoje vještine, već i u druge ljude.En: Luka felt faith, not only in his skills but also in other people.Hr: Mira je, s druge strane, naučila balansirati između opreza i povjerenja.En: Mira, on the other hand, learned to balance between caution and trust.Hr: Stigli su do točke sigurnosti.En: They reached the point of safety.Hr: Grad je ostao iza njih, ali ispred je bila mogućnost novog početka.En: The city was left behind them, but ahead lay the possibility of a new beginning.Hr: U svijetu prepunom ruševina, nada je bila njihova najveća snaga.En: In a world full of ruins, hope was their greatest strength. Vocabulary Words:remnants: ostaciruins: ruševineovergrown: obraslebackground: pozadinacommunication: komunikacijskicautious: opreznaconvince: uvjeritiresources: resursacomponents: komponenteemit: emitiratistatic: šumintruders: uljezibuzzing: zujanjemovement: kretanjeopportunity: prilikascent: mirisrival gangs: rivalitetske bandesignal: signalarmed: naoružanitrust: povjerenjestrength: snagashelter: zaklonwitnesses: svjedocifaded: izblijedjelefaith: vjeraswiftly: brzopossibility: mogućnostalert: oprezubeyond: iznadurge: silno željeti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unyielding Bonds and Frozen Redemption in Plitvice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je gusto prekrivao šumu i zaleđene vodopade Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera.En: The snow densely covered the forest and frozen waterfalls of Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera (Plitvice Lakes National Park).Hr: Bilo je sablasno tiho, osim škripanja snijega pod čizmama trojke koja je hodala kroz taj zaboravljeni krajolik.En: It was eerily silent, except for the crunch of snow under the boots of the trio walking through this forgotten landscape.Hr: Ivan je hodao ispred.En: Ivan was walking in front.Hr: Njegov pogled bio je usmjeren naprijed, prema dijelu parka gdje još nisu istražili.En: His gaze was directed forward, toward the part of the park they hadn't explored yet.Hr: Bio je vođa, ali je u sebi nosio teret prošlosti koju ni on sam nije mogao zaboraviti.En: He was the leader, but he bore the burden of a past he himself couldn't forget.Hr: Pored njega, Maja je hodala oprezno.En: Beside him, Maja walked cautiously.Hr: Njezine misli bile su ispunjene brigom.En: Her thoughts were filled with worry.Hr: Što ako ne pronađu sigurno sklonište?En: What if they don't find a safe shelter?Hr: Što ako im ponestane vode?En: What if they run out of water?Hr: Njezino srce bilo je veliko, no osjećala je nesigurnost duboko u sebi.En: Her heart was big, but she felt a deep-seated insecurity.Hr: Nikola je bio zadnji, uvijek promišljajući.En: Nikola was last, always contemplating.Hr: Nije mogao zaboraviti krivicu koja ga je pratila na svakom koraku.En: He couldn't forget the guilt that followed him with every step.Hr: Unatoč svemu, znao je da moraju zadržati fokus na preživljavanju.En: Despite everything, he knew they had to stay focused on survival.Hr: "Pogledajte tamo," Ivan je pokazao prema šumi ispred njih.En: "Look over there," Ivan pointed toward the forest ahead.Hr: "Trebamo istražiti taj dio.En: "We need to explore that area.Hr: Možda tamo ima izvora.En: There might be a spring there."Hr: "Maja i Nikola klimnuli su glavama, svjesni rizika, ali i potrebe da nešto poduzmu.En: Maja and Nikola nodded, aware of the risks but also the need to take action.Hr: Krenuli su dalje kroz snijeg, kroz zarezujući vjetar koji im je šibao lica.En: They moved on through the snow, through the cutting wind that whipped their faces.Hr: Kad su došli do mjesta, našli su nešto neočekivano.En: When they reached the place, they found something unexpected.Hr: Mali, zamrznuti izvor.En: A small, frozen spring.Hr: Tamnozelen pod snijegom, djelovao je kao da bi mogao pružiti vodu ako bi se led otopio.En: Dark green under the snow, it looked like it might provide water if the ice melted.Hr: No, nisu bili sami.En: But they were not alone.Hr: S druge strane izvora, stajala je grupa nepoznatih ljudi.En: On the other side of the spring stood a group of unknown people.Hr: Njihovi izrazi lica nisu bili prijateljski.En: Their expressions were not friendly.Hr: Ivan je zakoračio naprijed, gestikulirajući rukom da pokaže mir.En: Ivan stepped forward, gesturing with his hand to show peace.Hr: No, vođa te nepoznate grupe istupio je s prijetnjom u očima.En: However, the leader of the unknown group stepped forward with threat in his eyes.Hr: "Svi to želimo," rekao je hladno.En: "We all want that," he said coldly.Hr: Tada se dogodilo nešto što nitko nije očekivao.En: Then something happened that no one expected.Hr: Ivan je otvorio svoj ruksak i izvadio staru fotografiju.En: Ivan opened his backpack and took out an old photograph.Hr: "Prije nego me osudite," počeo je, "znajte da sam i ja nekada imao obitelj.En: "Before you judge me," he began, "know that I once had a family too.Hr: Svi smo izgubili.En: We've all lost."Hr: "Fotografija sretne obitelji na Plitvicama, božićna slika davne prošlosti.En: A photograph of a happy family at Plitvice, a Christmas picture from long ago.Hr: Ta slika promijenila je ton razgovora.En: That picture changed the tone of the conversation.Hr: Nepoznati su prestali biti neprijatelji, a razgovor je zamijenio prijetnje.En: The strangers stopped being enemies, and conversation replaced threats.Hr: Kako su sati prolazili, snijeg je počeo topiti oko izvora.En: As the hours passed, the snow began to melt around the spring.Hr: Voda je polako tekla.En: Water slowly flowed.Hr: Osjećaj napetosti među Ivanom, Majom i Nikolom možda je ostao, ali je bilo jasnije nego ikad da zajedno stvaraju nešto novo.En: The sense of tension among Ivan, Maja, and Nikola perhaps remained, but it was clearer than ever that together they were building something new.Hr: Ivan je konačno, kroz iskrenost, napravio prvi korak ka vraćanju povjerenja.En: Ivan finally, through honesty, made the first step toward regaining trust.Hr: Budućnost je ostala nesigurna, stalna neizvjesnost, no sada su imali vodu.En: The future remained uncertain, a constant uncertainty, but now they had water.Hr: Barem se jedna potreba činila riješenom.En: At least one need seemed resolved.Hr: Nad Plitvicama, večernje sunce probijalo se kroz oblake, ostavljajući nadu u tom zamrznutom, ali prekrasnom svijetu.En: Over Plitvice, the evening sun broke through the clouds, leaving hope in that frozen but beautiful world. Vocabulary Words:densely: gustoeerily: sablasnocrunch: škripanjetrio: trojkagaze: pogledburden: teretcautiously: opreznoinsecurity: nesigurnostcontemplating: promišljajućiguilt: krivicafocused: fokussurvival: preživljavanjeexplore: istražiticutting: zarezujućiwhipped: šibaofrozen: zamrznutispring: izvorgesturing: gestikulirajućithreat: prijetnjajudge: osuditeunknown: nepoznatihconversation: razgovormelt: topititension: napetostiregaining: vraćanjutrust: povjerenjauncertainty: neizvjesnostresolved: riješenomhope: nadubeautiful: prekrasnom

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Brush with Destiny: Marina's Winter Market Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-23-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Noć je padao na Stari grad Dubrovnika.En: Night was falling on the Old Town of Dubrovnik.Hr: Zimsko nebo se miješalo s toplim svjetlom uličnih lampi.En: The winter sky blended with the warm light of the street lamps.Hr: Zimski sajam bio je u punom jeku.En: The winter market was in full swing.Hr: Mirisi cimeta i naranče širili su se među štandovima.En: The scents of cinnamon and oranges wafted among the stalls.Hr: Marina je stajala iza svoga malog stola.En: Marina was standing behind her small table.Hr: Na njemu su bile njezine slike.En: On it were her paintings.Hr: Platna su prikazivala pejzaže, more i stare gradske zidine.En: The canvases depicted landscapes, the sea, and the old city walls.Hr: Marina je bila lokalna umjetnica.En: Marina was a local artist.Hr: Imala je talent, ali i malo samopouzdanja.En: She had talent, but also little self-confidence.Hr: Često se osjećala nezapaženo.En: She often felt unnoticed.Hr: Šuštanje gomile ju je okruživalo.En: The rustle of the crowd surrounded her.Hr: Ljudi su kupovali kolače i topla pića, a ona je stajala tiho.En: People were buying cakes and hot drinks, while she stood silently.Hr: Pogled joj je privukao par koji se smiješio prolazeći pored.En: Her gaze was drawn to a couple who smiled as they passed by.Hr: Petar i Ivana su bili iz Zagreba.En: Petar and Ivana were from Zagreb.Hr: Tražili su nešto posebno za stan.En: They were looking for something special for their apartment.Hr: Petar je primijetio Marinine slike.En: Petar noticed Marina's paintings.Hr: Ivana je zastala, gledajući šarenilo boja.En: Ivana stopped, admiring the array of colors.Hr: Marina je osjetila nervozu.En: Marina felt nervous.Hr: "Samo pokaži," promrmljala je sebi tiho.En: "Just show them," she murmured quietly to herself.Hr: Srce joj je lupalo dok je skupljala hrabrost.En: Her heart was pounding as she gathered her courage.Hr: Duboko je udahnula i prišla paru.En: She took a deep breath and approached the couple.Hr: "Bok, ja sam Marina," rekla je.En: "Hi, I'm Marina," she said.Hr: "Ovo su moje slike.En: "These are my paintings.Hr: Raduje me ako biste pogledali.En: I’d be delighted if you would take a look."Hr: "Petar i Ivana su se nasmiješili.En: Petar and Ivana smiled.Hr: "Vau, ovo je predivno," rekla je Ivana, dodirujući sliku mora.En: "Wow, this is beautiful," Ivana said, touching a painting of the sea.Hr: Petar je klimnuo slažući se.En: Petar nodded in agreement.Hr: "Tražili smo nešto ovako.En: "We've been looking for something like this."Hr: "Marina je bilo laknulo.En: Marina felt relieved.Hr: Pokazala im je svoju omiljenu sliku – pogled na Stari grad u zoru.En: She showed them her favorite painting – a view of the Old Town at dawn.Hr: "Zaljubljeni smo", priznao je Petar.En: "We're in love," admitted Petar.Hr: Ivana je kimnula.En: Ivana nodded.Hr: "Želimo ovu i još dvije.En: "We want this one and two more."Hr: "Marina je jedva vjerovala.En: Marina could hardly believe it.Hr: "Hvala vam puno!En: "Thank you so much!"Hr: ", rekla je s osmijehom.En: she said with a smile.Hr: Osjetila je toplinu koja se širila kroz nju.En: She felt warmth spreading through her.Hr: Njezine sumnje nestale su kao mećava.En: Her doubts disappeared like a snowstorm.Hr: Kako su Petar i Ivana odlazili sa slikama pod rukom, Marina je osjetila novo stečeno samopouzdanje.En: As Petar and Ivana left with the paintings under their arms, Marina felt newfound confidence.Hr: Znala je da njezin rad vrijedi.En: She knew that her work was valued.Hr: Želja joj je bila ostvarena.En: Her wish had come true.Hr: Nastavit će slikati, s vjerom u svoje sposobnosti.En: She would continue painting, with faith in her abilities.Hr: Stari grad svjetlucao je oko nje, zamrzavajući taj poseban trenutak.En: The Old Town shimmered around her, freezing that special moment. Vocabulary Words:wafted: širilidepicted: prikazivalalandscapes: pejzažeconfidence: samopouzdanjarustle: šuštanjecrowd: gomilegaze: pogledmurmured: promrmljalagathered: skupljalacourage: hrabrostbreathed: udahnularelieved: laknuloshimmered: svjetlucaounnoticed: neprimećenoadmiring: gledajućiscents: mirisicanvas: platnadoubts: sumnjetalent: talentcolors: šarenilofaith: vjerastalls: štandovimablended: miješalonoticed: primijetiopainting: slikuview: pogledfrost: mrazspecial: posebnonervous: nervozuself-confidence: samopouzdanje

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Embracing the Unexpected: Luka and Mia's Ancient Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-23-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ulice Splita bile su tihe i bijele.En: The streets of Split were quiet and white.Hr: Zima je stigla i rijetki su izašli iz svojih toplih domova.En: Winter had arrived and few people ventured out of their warm homes.Hr: Luka i Mia odlučili su provesti dan istražujući.En: Luka and Mia decided to spend the day exploring.Hr: Luka je imao jedan cilj – pokazati Mii koliko zna o povijesti.En: Luka had one goal – to show Mia how much he knew about history.Hr: Hodali su prema Dioklecijanovoj palači.En: They walked towards Diocletian's Palace.Hr: "Ovdje je povijest na svakom koraku", rekao je Luka s osmijehom.En: "Here, history is at every turn," said Luka with a smile.Hr: Mia je izvukla fotoaparat iz torbe.En: Mia pulled a camera out of her bag.Hr: Voljela je bilježiti trenutke.En: She loved capturing moments.Hr: Dok su se približavali palači, vrijeme se pogoršalo.En: As they approached the palace, the weather worsened.Hr: Počela je padati kišica, a ledeni vjetar otežavao je kretanje.En: A light rain began to fall and the icy wind made it difficult to move.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali krenuti unutra", predložila je Mia, gledajući prema oblacima.En: "Maybe we should head inside," Mia suggested, looking at the clouds.Hr: Luka je odmah složio plan.En: Luka quickly made a plan.Hr: Umjesto vanjskih zidina, usmjerili su se prema unutarnjim hodnicima i podzemnim prolazima palače.En: Instead of the outer walls, they headed to the inner corridors and underground passages of the palace.Hr: "Znaš li da je ovo bila rimska vila?" upitao je Luka, iako je osjećao kako mu se planovi izmiču.En: "Did you know this was a Roman villa?" asked Luka, even though he felt his plans slipping away.Hr: Ušli su u podzemlje palače.En: They entered the underground of the palace.Hr: Tamo je bilo tiho i magično.En: It was quiet and magical there.Hr: Zidovi su pričali priče tisuća godina.En: The walls told tales of thousands of years.Hr: Luka ih je prepoznavao iz knjiga koje je čitao.En: Luka recognized them from the books he had read.Hr: "Pogledaj ovdje", rekao je, pokazujući na stari reljef.En: "Look here," he said, pointing to an ancient relief.Hr: Dok su istraživali dalje, slučajno su naišli na mali prolaz.En: As they further explored, they accidentally stumbled upon a small passage.Hr: "Nisam ovo prije vidjela", šaptala je Mia.En: "I haven't seen this before," Mia whispered.Hr: Prolaz je vodio do sobe koja je izgledala neistraženo.En: The passage led to a room that seemed unexplored.Hr: U kutu su bile zakopane amfore i stari artefakti.En: In the corner were buried amphoras and ancient artifacts.Hr: "Nevjerojatno!" uzviknula je Mia, fotografirajući sve.En: "Incredible!" exclaimed Mia, photographing everything.Hr: Mia je bila oduševljena, a Luka iznenađen.En: Mia was thrilled, and Luka was surprised.Hr: Njegov plan da impresionira Miu uspio je, samo ne onako kako je zamišljao.En: His plan to impress Mia succeeded, but not in the way he had imagined.Hr: Bio je ponosan na njihovo otkriće i osjećao se zadovoljan što je uspio prilagoditi se.En: He was proud of their discovery and felt satisfied that he had managed to adapt.Hr: Kad su izišli iz podzemlja, kiša je prestala.En: When they emerged from the underground, the rain had stopped.Hr: Sjeli su na klupu u palači, dijeleći topli čaj iz termosice.En: They sat on a bench in the palace, sharing warm tea from a thermos.Hr: Mia ga je pogledala s divljenjem.En: Mia looked at him with admiration.Hr: "Drago mi je što si se snašao. Ovo je bio sjajan dan."En: "I'm glad you handled it well. This was a great day."Hr: Luka se nasmijao, shvaćajući da je naučio nešto važno.En: Luka laughed, realizing he had learned something important.Hr: Prihvatio je nepredvidivost.En: He embraced unpredictability.Hr: Kiša mu nije uspjela uništiti dan. Naprotiv, donijela je neočekivanu avanturu.En: The rain had not ruined his day; rather, it had brought an unexpected adventure.Hr: Ponekad najbolji trenuci dolaze kad ih najmanje očekuješ.En: Sometimes the best moments come when you least expect them.Hr: Tog su dana Luka i Mia stvorili uspomene koje će još dugo pričati.En: That day, Luka and Mia created memories they would talk about for a long time.Hr: Povijest je oživjela kroz njihove oči, a Split im je pružio tajnu koju su otkrili zajedno.En: History came to life through their eyes, and Split offered them a secret they had uncovered together. Vocabulary Words:streets: uliceventured: izašliexploring: istražujućigoal: ciljhistory: povijesticapturing: bilježitiworsened: pogoršalosuggested: predložilaouter: vanjskihcorridors: hodnicimapassages: prolazimarecognized: prepoznavaoancient: starirelief: reljefstumbled: naišliwhispered: šaptalaunexplored: neistraženocorner: kutuamphoras: amforeartifacts: artefaktithrilled: odusevljenjasucceeded: uspioemerged: izišlibench: klupuadmiration: divljenjemrealizing: shvaćajućiunpredictability: nepredvidivostembraced: prihvatiounexpected: neočekivanuoffered: pružio

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Frozen Trails and Friendship: A Mountain Adventure Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-22-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je tiho prekrivao Plitvička jezera, stvarajući zimski raj.En: The snow quietly covered the Plitvička jezera, creating a winter paradise.Hr: Šume su šaputale od težine ledenih kristala, dok potoci mirno tekli ispod tankog sloja leda.En: The forests whispered under the weight of icy crystals, while streams calmly flowed beneath a thin layer of ice.Hr: Ana, Luka i Mateo započeli su svoju planinsku avanturu odlučno, usprkos skliskom i opasnom terenu.En: Ana, Luka, and Mateo began their mountain adventure determinedly, despite the slippery and dangerous terrain.Hr: Ana je vodila, njezina odlučnost snažnija od hladnoće.En: Ana led, her determination stronger than the cold.Hr: "Moramo stići do vidikovca danas", rekla je, oči sijajući od uzbuđenja.En: "We must reach the lookout today," she said, her eyes shining with excitement.Hr: Luka je klimnuo, štiteći manevarsku kartu od vjetra, dok je Mateo hodao oprezno iza njih, pazeći na svaki korak.En: Luka nodded, shielding the maneuvering map from the wind, while Mateo walked cautiously behind them, watching every step.Hr: Kada su stigli do strme staze, Ana je posrnula.En: When they reached the steep path, Ana stumbled.Hr: Ah! Kamen prekriven ledom bio je neprijatelj njene brzopletosti.En: Ah! An ice-covered rock was the enemy of her hastiness.Hr: Osjetila je oštru bol u gležnju.En: She felt a sharp pain in her ankle.Hr: Luka je odmah prišao, pričepivši je ispod ruke.En: Luka immediately approached, supporting her under her arm.Hr: "Ana, trebamo stati", rekao je zabrinuto.En: "Ana, we need to stop," he said worriedly.Hr: "No, ja mogu, želim ići dalje," tvrdoglavo je odgovorila Ana, stiskajući zube protiv boli.En: "But I can, I want to go on," Ana stubbornly replied, gritting her teeth against the pain.Hr: Mateo je promatrao oblake koji su se skupljali, znajući da vrijeme nije na njihovoj strani.En: Mateo watched the clouds gathering, knowing that time was not on their side.Hr: "Slušaj, sigurnost je važnija," dodao je.En: "Listen, safety is more important," he added.Hr: Ali Ana je bila uporna.En: But Ana was persistent.Hr: "Nismo još došli do vrha. Još malo", molećivo je rekla.En: "We haven't reached the top yet. Just a little more," she pleaded.Hr: Luka i Mateo razmijenili su pogled, shvaćajući njezinu strast i tvrdoglavost.En: Luka and Mateo exchanged a look, understanding her passion and stubbornness.Hr: Kako su se kretali, s Anom naslonjenom na njih, prijatelji su koristili grane i sve što su mogli pronaći za potporu.En: As they moved, with Ana leaning on them, the friends used branches and anything they could find for support.Hr: Staza je postajala sve teža, snijeg sada već gust i težak.En: The trail became increasingly difficult, the snow now thick and heavy.Hr: Snijeg je škripao pod njihovim koracima dok su hrabro napredovali.En: The snow crunched under their steps as they bravely advanced.Hr: Napokon, na rubu sumraka, stigli su do vidikovca.En: Finally, at the edge of twilight, they reached the lookout.Hr: Ledene vode slapova ispred njih sjajile su na zimskom suncu koje je izlazilo iz oblaka.En: The icy waters of the waterfalls before them shimmered in the winter sun breaking through the clouds.Hr: Scena je bila zadivljujuća; bio je to trenutak dostojan svakog truda.En: The scene was breathtaking; it was a moment worth every effort.Hr: Ana je duboko udahnula, osjećajući mješavinu ponosa i zahvalnosti.En: Ana took a deep breath, feeling a mix of pride and gratitude.Hr: "Hvala vam", priznala je tiho.En: "Thank you," she quietly acknowledged.Hr: Luka i Mateo su je stisnuli bliže.En: Luka and Mateo pulled her closer.Hr: "Zajedno smo" odgovorio je Luka s osmijehom.En: "We're together," Luka responded with a smile.Hr: Dok su odmarali, osjećajući hladan zrak oko njih, Ana je shvatila važnost prijateljstva i zajedništva.En: As they rested, feeling the cold air around them, Ana realized the importance of friendship and togetherness.Hr: Iako je željela dokazati svoju snagu sama, otkrila je da je snaga u zajedništvu jednako vrijedna.En: Although she wanted to prove her strength alone, she discovered that the strength of unity is just as valuable.Hr: Kada su se pripremali za povratak i poziv u pomoć, Ana je znala da neće zaboraviti ovaj dan.En: As they prepared for the return journey and to call for help, Ana knew she would not forget this day.Hr: Ne samo zbog ljepote prirode, već zbog lekcije koju je naučila - dopustiti drugima da joj pomognu je ponekad najveća snaga.En: Not just for the beauty of nature, but for the lesson she learned - allowing others to help her is sometimes the greatest strength. Vocabulary Words:paradise: rajwhispered: šaputaledeterminedly: odlučnoslippery: skliskomterrain: terenuexcitement: uzbuđenjamaneuvering: manevarskucautiously: opreznostumbled: posrnulahastiness: brzopletostiankle: gležnjusupporting: pričepivšistubbornly: tvrdoglavogathering: skupljalipersistent: upornapleaded: molećivopassion: straststubbornness: tvrdoglavostbranches: granesupport: potporushimmered: sjajilebreathtaking: zadivljujućagratitude: zahvalnostiacknowledged: priznalatogetherness: zajedništvastrength: snagaunity: zajedništvulesson: lekcijecall for help: poziv u pomoćdetermination: odlučnost

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Frozen Falls and Fate: A Photographer's Icy Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-22-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je tiho padao u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera.En: Snow was quietly falling in Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.Hr: Drveće je bilo prekriveno bijelim pokrivačem, a hladan zrak bockao je na licu.En: The trees were covered with a white blanket, and the cold air stung his face.Hr: Ivan, strastveni fotograf divljine, hodao je stazom odlučno.En: Ivan, a passionate wildlife photographer, walked the path with determination.Hr: Njegov cilj bio je jasan: fotografirati zaleđene slapove.En: His goal was clear: to photograph the frozen waterfalls.Hr: Vjerovao je da takva prilika ne dolazi često i morao ju je uhvatiti.En: He believed that such an opportunity doesn't come often and he had to capture it.Hr: Njegova oprema bila je teška, a ruksak prekrcan kamerama i objektivima.En: His equipment was heavy, and his backpack was overloaded with cameras and lenses.Hr: Ali Ivan se nije žalio.En: But Ivan didn't complain.Hr: Njegova ljubav prema fotografiji i želja da dokaže svoju izdržljivost gurala ga je naprijed.En: His love for photography and desire to prove his endurance pushed him forward.Hr: Šuma oko njega bila je tiha, samo povremeni zvuk lomljenja leda narušavao je mir.En: The forest around him was silent, only the occasional sound of breaking ice disturbed the peace.Hr: Kako je dan odmicao, temperatura je padala još više.En: As the day wore on, the temperature dropped even more.Hr: Ivan nije obraćao pažnju, u svom umu fokusiran samo na savršen kadar.En: Ivan paid no attention, his mind focused solely on the perfect shot.Hr: Napokon, ugledao je slapove, prekrivene slojem leda, kao čarobni prizor iz bajke.En: Finally, he saw the waterfalls, covered in a layer of ice, like a magical scene from a fairy tale.Hr: Pripremio je kameru, čekajući pravi trenutak za snimak.En: He prepared his camera, waiting for just the right moment to capture it.Hr: Dok je fotografirao, neočekivani nalet vjetra prodrmao ga je.En: While he was taking pictures, an unexpected gust of wind shook him.Hr: Iznenada, osjetio je kako mu tijelo posustaje.En: Suddenly, he felt his body give in.Hr: Ruke su mu drhtale, a noge postale teške.En: His hands were trembling, and his legs became heavy.Hr: Pogriješio je u procjeni hladnoće.En: He misjudged the cold.Hr: Toplinska jakna više nije grijala njegovo tijelo.En: The thermal jacket no longer warmed his body.Hr: Shvatio je da ga hladnoća savladava.En: He realized the cold was overtaking him.Hr: U trenutku očaja, Ivan je pao u snijeg.En: In a moment of despair, Ivan fell into the snow.Hr: Misli su mu postajale maglovite, a tijelo otpuštalo otpor hladnoći.En: His thoughts became foggy, and his body released its resistance to the cold.Hr: Osjetio je kako gubi svijest, a tlo pod njim postajalo meko i daleko.En: He felt himself losing consciousness, and the ground beneath him became soft and distant.Hr: Netko mu je dotaknuo ramena.En: Someone touched his shoulders.Hr: Njegove su oči teško otvorile, ali ugledao je poznata lica.En: His eyes opened with difficulty, but he saw familiar faces.Hr: Mara i Petar prolazili su istom stazom i ugledali Ivana kako leži.En: Mara and Petar were passing along the same path and saw Ivan lying there.Hr: Brzo su djelovali, povukli ga na toplo mjesto i pozvali pomoć.En: They acted quickly, pulling him to a warm place and called for help.Hr: Toplina skloništa vratila je Ivana u stvarnost.En: The warmth of the shelter brought Ivan back to reality.Hr: Osjećao je kako mu se krv polako vraća u tijelo.En: He felt the blood slowly returning to his body.Hr: Oči su mu se susrele s zabrinutim pogledima njegovih prijatelja.En: His eyes met the concerned gazes of his friends.Hr: Shvatio je koliko je sreće imao što su ga pronašli.En: He realized how lucky he was that they found him.Hr: Nakon povratka iz parka, Ivan se sjetio svoje lekcije.En: After returning from the park, Ivan remembered his lesson.Hr: Shvatio je važnost sigurnosti i pripreme.En: He understood the importance of safety and preparation.Hr: Ova avantura naučila ga je da nije svaki trenutak vrijedan rizika.En: This adventure taught him that not every moment is worth the risk.Hr: Sjetio se prijateljstva i brige Mare i Petra, znajući da su ga spasili od ozbiljnije sudbine.En: He remembered the friendship and care of Mara and Petar, knowing they saved him from a more serious fate.Hr: Sljedeći put kad je odlučio ići fotografirati, Ivan se pobrinuo da bude spremniji.En: The next time he decided to go photographing, Ivan made sure to be more prepared.Hr: A taj prekrasni slap na Plitvicama, iako ga nije uspio savršeno uhvatiti tada, u njegovom umu bio je slika nezaboravnog iskustva i velike pouke.En: And that beautiful waterfall at Plitvice, although he didn't manage to capture it perfectly then, in his mind it was a picture of an unforgettable experience and a great lesson. Vocabulary Words:quietly: tihofalling: padaoblanket: pokrivačemstung: bockalopassionate: strastvenidetermination: odlučnofrozen: zaleđeneopportunity: prilikaoverloaded: prekrcanendurance: izdržljivostoccasional: povremeniwore on: odmicaotemperature: temperaturaperfect: savršenolayer: slojfairy tale: bajkaunexpected: neočekivanigust: nalettrembling: drhtalemisjudged: pogriješiothermal: toplinskadespair: očajafoggy: magloviteconsciousness: svijestfamiliar: poznataconcerned: zabrinutimpreparation: pripremefriendship: prijateljstvafate: sudbinerisk: rizika

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Bloom of Sahara: The Journey of Teamwork and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-21-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Sunce je žarilo iznad prostranih dina Sahare.En: The sun blazed above the expansive dunes of Sahara.Hr: Ivana, Marko i Dora koračali su kroz pustinju, uzbuđeni zbog školskog izleta.En: Ivana, Marko, and Dora were walking through the desert, excited about the school trip.Hr: Zrak je bio suh, ali svjež.En: The air was dry but fresh.Hr: Ogromni valovi pijeska pružali su se unedogled.En: Huge waves of sand stretched endlessly.Hr: Zima je donijela svoje čari u pustinji, iako se sunce činilo vrućim.En: Winter had brought its charm to the desert, even though the sun seemed hot.Hr: Ivana je bila puna znatiželje.En: Ivana was full of curiosity.Hr: Čula je priče o rijetkom cvijetu koji raste samo u Sahari.En: She had heard stories about a rare flower that only grows in the Sahara.Hr: Taj cvijet bio je njezin cilj.En: That flower was her goal.Hr: Marko je hodao uz nju, uvijek spreman pomoći.En: Marko walked beside her, always ready to help.Hr: Dora, vođa razreda, bila je ispred svih.En: Dora, the class leader, was ahead of everyone.Hr: Njezina energija bila je zarazna, ali ponekad izazovna.En: Her energy was contagious, yet sometimes challenging.Hr: „Idemo ovim putem,“ rekla je Dora, pokazujući na najstrmiji dio dina.En: "Let's go this way," Dora said, pointing to the steepest part of the dunes.Hr: „Brže ćemo stići.En: "We'll get there faster."Hr: “Ivana je oklijevala.En: Ivana hesitated.Hr: Pogledala je Marka.En: She looked at Marko.Hr: „Što ti misliš?En: "What do you think?"Hr: “„Možda bi trebali naći sigurniji put,“ odgovorio je Marko i pokazao na zaobljene dine s desne strane.En: "Maybe we should find a safer path," Marko replied, pointing to the rounded dunes on the right side.Hr: No, Ivana je željela dokazati svoju hrabrost.En: But Ivana wanted to prove her bravery.Hr: Uzela je duboki dah i slijedila Doru.En: She took a deep breath and followed Dora.Hr: Vrućina je postajala sve intenzivnija.En: The heat was becoming more intense.Hr: Pijesak im je škripao pod stopalima.En: The sand crunched beneath their feet.Hr: Kao da se pustinja igrala s njima.En: It was as if the desert was playing with them.Hr: Nakon nekog vremena, Dora je ubrzala korak, ali Ivana i Marko ostali su iza.En: After some time, Dora quickened her pace, but Ivana and Marko lagged behind.Hr: Odjednom, Ivana ugleda nešto u daljini.En: Suddenly, Ivana spotted something in the distance.Hr: Cvijet!En: A flower!Hr: Bio je to čarobni prizor – maleni, svijetli cvijet s crvenim laticama.En: It was a magical sight - a small, bright flower with red petals.Hr: „Marko, našla sam ga!En: "Marko, I found it!"Hr: “ uskliknula je Ivana.En: Ivana exclaimed.Hr: No, u tom trenutku, podigao se vjetar.En: But at that moment, the wind picked up.Hr: Počela je pješčana oluja.En: A sandstorm began.Hr: Marko i Ivana zaklonili su se iza male dine.En: Marko and Ivana sheltered behind a small dune.Hr: Pijesak je plesao oko njih, no Ivana nije puštala cvijet.En: The sand danced around them, but Ivana did not release the flower.Hr: Srce joj je ubrzano kucalo, ali bila je sretna.En: Her heart was racing, but she was happy.Hr: Nakon što je oluja prošla, polako su se vratili do grupe.En: After the storm passed, they slowly returned to the group.Hr: Dora ih je dočekala s osmijehom.En: Dora greeted them with a smile.Hr: „Vidim da si našla cvijet.En: "I see you found the flower."Hr: “„Da, ali Marko mi je pomogao,“ rekla je Ivana.En: "Yes, but Marko helped me," Ivana said.Hr: „Ne bih uspjela sama.En: "I wouldn't have succeeded alone."Hr: “Naučila je važnost suradnje i poniznost.En: She learned the importance of cooperation and humility.Hr: Cvijet je bio dar, ali pravo blago bilo je prijateljstvo.En: The flower was a gift, but the true treasure was friendship.Hr: Na kraju, svi su zajedno krenuli prema autobusu, s vrijednom lekcijom u svojim srcima.En: In the end, they all headed back to the bus together, with a valuable lesson in their hearts.Hr: U Sahari, baš kao i u životu, timski rad donosi najveće nagrade.En: In the Sahara, just like in life, teamwork brings the greatest rewards. Vocabulary Words:blazed: žariloexpansive: prostranihdunes: dinacuriosity: znatiželjerare: rijetkomcontagious: zaraznachallenging: izazovnahesitated: oklijevalaprove: dokazatibravery: hrabrostintense: intenzivnijacrunched: škripaoquickened: ubrzalalagged: ostali su izaspotted: ugledamagical: čarobnipetals: laticamasheltered: zakloniliracing: ubrzano kucalogreeted: dočekalasucceeded: uspjelahumility: poniznosttreasure: blagofriendship: prijateljstvolessons: lekcijomteamwork: timski radrewards: nagradedesert: pustinjicharm: čaristeepest: najstrmiji

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Nikola's Mystical Discovery in the Snow-Covered Woods Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-21-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Nikola je stajao na rubu staze, okružen čarobnom bijelom šumom.En: Nikola was standing at the edge of the path, surrounded by a magical white forest.Hr: Plitvička jezera bila su sva prekrivena snijegom, a ledeni je mir svuda vladao.En: Plitvička jezera were all covered in snow, and an icy peace reigned everywhere.Hr: Šum prirode blagim je tonalitetom popunjavao zrak, dok su mu hladni vjetrovi rezali obraze.En: The sound of nature filled the air with a gentle tone, while cold winds cut his cheeks.Hr: Nikola je bio amaterski fotograf, fasciniran prirodom.En: Nikola was an amateur photographer, fascinated by nature.Hr: Volio je snimati čudesne prizore, ali danas ga je nešto posebno mučilo.En: He loved capturing amazing scenes, but something special troubled him today.Hr: Na njegovu je fotoaparatu iznenada osvanula fotografija kojom se nije mogao sjetiti da ju je napravio.En: A photograph had suddenly appeared on his camera that he couldn't remember taking.Hr: Na slici je prepoznavao dio staze, ali scena je bila pomalo mistična.En: In the picture, he recognized part of the path, but the scene was a bit mystical.Hr: Na njoj su drveća bila bajkovito pokrivena ledom, ali nešto u sjeni desnog kuta slike bilo je zagonetno.En: The trees were fairy-like covered in ice, but something in the shadow of the right corner of the picture was enigmatic.Hr: Ta slika u Nikoli je budila osjećaj kao da je iz vlastitih sjećanja; nešto iz daleke prošlosti.En: That image stirred a feeling in Nikola as if it was from his own memories; something from a distant past.Hr: Ivana i Matej, Nikolini prijatelji, hodali su ispred njega, hihotali se i poskakivali poput djece u snijegu.En: Ivana and Matej, Nikola's friends, were walking ahead of him, giggling and hopping like children in the snow.Hr: "Nikola, dolazi!" pozivao ga je Matej, ali Nikola je bio zaokupljen fotografijom.En: "Nikola, come on!" called Matej, but Nikola was preoccupied with the photograph.Hr: Odlučio je riješiti misteriju.En: He decided to solve the mystery.Hr: Pitao ih je: "Slušajte, ako nije problem, htio bih otići na točno mjesto s ove fotografije.En: He asked them, "Listen, if it's not a problem, I would like to go to the exact spot from this photograph.Hr: Vi se slobodno nastavite zabavljati, ali ovo moram istražiti."En: You go ahead and keep having fun, but I need to investigate this."Hr: "Zašto ti je ta slika toliko važna?" upitala je Ivana znatiželjno.En: "Why is this picture so important to you?" asked Ivana curiously.Hr: "Osjećam se kao da je ovo dio mog života, dio kojeg se ne mogu prisjetiti.En: "I feel like it's a part of my life, a part I can't remember.Hr: Moram saznati zašto," odgovori Nikola.En: I need to find out why," replied Nikola.Hr: Vremenska prognoza ništa nije obećavala.En: The weather forecast promised nothing good.Hr: Snijeg je padao sve jače, a park bi ubrzo mogao zatvoriti svoju kapiju.En: Snow was falling more heavily, and the park might soon close its gate.Hr: Nikola je zatvorio jaknu tijesno oko vrata i krenuo natrag stazom.En: Nikola zipped his jacket tightly around his neck and started back down the path.Hr: Nesigurni koraci i zaleđene površine činile su put opasnim, ali odlučnost je tjerala Nikolu dalje.En: Uncertain steps and icy surfaces made the way dangerous, but determination drove Nikola onward.Hr: Prešao je preko zamrznutog mosta, pored smrznutih slapova.En: He crossed a frozen bridge, past frozen waterfalls.Hr: Napokon, stigao je na mjesto sa slike.En: Finally, he arrived at the spot from the picture.Hr: No, preda njim se pojavio puteljak koji nije primijetio ranije.En: However, before him appeared a path that he hadn't noticed earlier.Hr: Snježna je oluja upravo počela, što je Nikolin put učinilo još težim.En: A snowstorm had just started, making Nikola's journey even more difficult.Hr: No, on se kretao naprijed, privučen šapatom iz djetinjstva.En: Yet he moved forward, drawn by whispers from childhood.Hr: Došao je do starog proplanka.En: He arrived at an old clearing.Hr: Na sredini proplanka stajao je zaboravljeni spomenik, prekriven mahovinom, a na njemu urezan simbol koji je prepoznao.En: In the middle of the clearing stood a forgotten monument, covered in moss, engraved with a symbol he recognized.Hr: Taj simbol viđao je dok je bio dijete, negdje u snovima, u pričama koje mu je baka pričala.En: He had seen that symbol as a child, somewhere in dreams, in stories his grandmother used to tell.Hr: Gledajući spomenik, sjećanja su mu jecala kroz um poput melodije iz prošlosti.En: Looking at the monument, memories wept through his mind like a melody from the past.Hr: Nikola je brzo snimio sliku kamerom, sada ponosan i smiren.En: Nikola quickly took a picture with his camera, now proud and calm.Hr: Shvatio je, napokon, da je taj nepoznati dio njegove prošlosti sada dio cjelovite priče njegovog života.En: He finally realized that this unknown part of his past was now part of the complete story of his life.Hr: Znao je tko je i odakle dolazi.En: He knew who he was and where he came from.Hr: Osjećao se bliže i sebi i vremenu koje je proteklo.En: He felt closer to both himself and the time that had passed.Hr: Kad se vratio, Ivana i Matej su ga dočekali s osmijesima.En: When he returned, Ivana and Matej greeted him with smiles.Hr: "Što si otkrio?" pitali su.En: "What did you discover?" they asked.Hr: "Sebe," odgovori Nikola jednostavno, ali prožet srećom.En: "Myself," Nikola replied simply, but filled with happiness.Hr: "Sebe."En: "Myself." Vocabulary Words:surrounded: okruženmagical: čarobnomamateur: amaterskifascinated: fascinirancapture: snimatitroubled: mučilomystical: mističnaenigmatic: zagonetnomemories: sjećanjagiggling: hihotalipreoccupied: zaokupljensolve: riješiticuriously: znatiželjnoremember: prisjetitiforecast: prognozadetermination: odlučnostfrozen: zamrznutogwaterfalls: slapovaclearing: proplankamonument: spomenikmoss: mahovinomengraved: urezanosymbol: simbolwept: jecalaproud: ponosancalm: smirencomplete: cjelovitejourney: putwhispers: šapatomsnowstorm: snježna oluja

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowed In: How Luka Transformed Tension into Togetherness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-20-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Kad su snježne pahulje počele padati nad Rijekom, nitko nije slutio da će se pretvoriti u pravi snježni uragan.En: When the snowflakes began to fall over Rijeka, no one suspected they would turn into a real snowstorm.Hr: Školski hodnici Srednje škole Rijeka, obično puni buke i smijeha, sada su bili ispunjeni napetom tišinom.En: The hallways of Rijeka High School, usually filled with noise and laughter, were now filled with tense silence.Hr: Luka je stajao kraj prozora i gledao bijelu zavjesu vani.En: Luka stood by the window, watching the white curtain outside.Hr: Bio je poznat po tome što je uvijek bio najbolji u svemu, ali sada se osjećao tjeskobno.En: He was known for always being the best at everything, but now he felt anxious.Hr: Ana, njegova najbolja prijateljica, prišla mu je sa širokim osmijehom.En: Ana, his best friend, approached him with a wide smile.Hr: "Luka!En: "Luka!Hr: Ovo je uzbudljivo, zar ne?En: This is exciting, isn't it?Hr: Kao prava avantura!En: Like a real adventure!"Hr: " rekla je, pokušavajući ga ohrabriti.En: she said, trying to encourage him.Hr: "Možda," reče Luka, "ali moramo se pobrinuti da svi budu dobro.En: "Maybe," Luka said, "but we need to make sure everyone is okay."Hr: "Marko, novi mladi učitelj, želio je pokazati svoju sposobnost, ali je bio nesiguran.En: Marko, the new young teacher, wanted to prove his ability but was unsure.Hr: Dok su se snježne pahulje gomilale vani, išao je prema Luki i Ani.En: As the snowflakes piled outside, he approached Luka and Ana.Hr: "Što ćemo sada?En: "What do we do now?"Hr: " upitao je zabrinutim glasom.En: he asked with a worried voice.Hr: U trenutku inspiracije, Luka je preuzeo inicijativu.En: In a moment of inspiration, Luka took the initiative.Hr: "Organizirat ćemo grupe za aktivnosti!En: "We'll organize activity groups!Hr: To će održati duhove visokima.En: That will keep everyone's spirits up."Hr: "Učionice su se pretvorile u male otoke zabave.En: The classrooms turned into small islands of fun.Hr: Neke grupe su igrale društvene igre, druge su pričale priče kraj provizorne kamina od papira.En: Some groups played board games, others told stories near a makeshift paper fireplace.Hr: Ana je organizirala pjevanje, a Marko je pomogao u svemu što je bilo potrebno.En: Ana organized singing, and Marko helped with anything that was needed.Hr: Kako su minute prolazile, atmosfera je postajala sve veselija.En: As the minutes passed, the atmosphere became more and more cheerful.Hr: No, luka je imao još jednu ideju.En: Luka had another idea.Hr: "Napravimo talent show!En: "Let's hold a talent show!"Hr: " predložio je, s bljeskom uzbuđenja u očima.En: he proposed, with a spark of excitement in his eyes.Hr: Mjesto za talent show je improvizirano u velikoj dvorani.En: The place for the talent show was improvised in the large hall.Hr: Učenici su pjevali, plesali, pa čak i izvođali skečeve.En: Students sang, danced, and even performed skits.Hr: Smijeh i pljesak ispunili su prostoriju.En: Laughter and applause filled the room.Hr: Marko je često pogledavao prema Luki s divljenjem.En: Marko often glanced at Luka with admiration.Hr: Ana je bila na pozornici, bodreći sve oko sebe.En: Ana was on stage, encouraging everyone around her.Hr: Kad je predstava završila, osjećaj zajedništva bio je opipljiv.En: When the show ended, the feeling of togetherness was palpable.Hr: Luka je osjetio olakšanje i sreću.En: Luka felt relief and happiness.Hr: Učinili su nešto posebno zajedno.En: They had done something special together.Hr: Kad je oluja napokon prestala, zvuk spašavanja čuo se vani.En: When the storm finally stopped, the sound of rescue was heard outside.Hr: Svi su bili sigurni, i bilo je vrijeme za povratak kući.En: Everyone was safe, and it was time to go home.Hr: Učenici i učitelji prilazili su Luki, zahvaljujući mu što ih je inspirirao.En: Students and teachers approached Luka, thanking him for inspiring them.Hr: Luka je tada shvatio nešto važno.En: Luka then realized something important.Hr: Nije morao biti savršen kako bi utjecao na druge.En: He didn't have to be perfect to influence others.Hr: Samo je trebao biti svoj i pokazati hrabrost.En: He just had to be himself and show courage.Hr: Dok je izlazio iz škole, pogledao je prema Anu i Marku sa zahvalnošću.En: As he walked out of the school, he looked at Ana and Marko with gratitude.Hr: Zima u Rijeci možda je donijela izazove, ali također i nezaboravne uspomene koje će nositi sa sobom zauvijek.En: Winter in Rijeka might have brought challenges, but also unforgettable memories that they would carry with them forever. Vocabulary Words:suspected: slutiohallways: hodnicilaughter: smijehatense: napetomcurtain: zavjesuanxious: tjeskobnoapproached: prišlaencourage: ohrabritipiled: gomilaleinitiative: inicijativuspirits: duhovemakeshift: provizornefireplace: kaminacheerful: veselijaproposed: predložioimprovised: improviziranoskits: skečeveapplause: pljesakadmiration: divljenjemencouraging: bodrećitogetherness: zajedništvapalpable: opipljivrelief: olakšanjegratitude: zahvalnošćuchallenges: izazoveunforgettable: nezaboravnememories: uspomenerescue: spašavanjainfluence: utjecaocourage: hrabrost

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Braving the Ice: A Journey to Plitvice’s Frozen Wonder Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-20-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimsko jutro u Splitu bilo je svježe, a nestrpljenje među učenicima Srednje škole Split raslo je.En: A winter morning in Split was fresh, and impatience among the students of Srednja škola Split was growing.Hr: Ivana, Marko i Petra sjedili su u učionici, dok su profesorice dijelile zadnje upute za izlet na Plitvička jezera.En: Ivana, Marko, and Petra were sitting in the classroom while the teachers were giving final instructions for the trip to Plitvička jezera.Hr: Ivana je bila uzbuđena, ali i nervozna.En: Ivana was excited but also nervous.Hr: Znala je što želi - savršenu fotografiju zaleđenog vodopada.En: She knew what she wanted - the perfect photo of a frozen waterfall.Hr: Voljela je prirodu i fotografiju, ali sramežljivost ju je često sprječavala da istraži svijet oko sebe.En: She loved nature and photography, but her shyness often prevented her from exploring the world around her.Hr: Na putu do Plitvica, Marko i Petra razgovarali su o mjestima koja žele posjetiti.En: On the way to Plitvice, Marko and Petra talked about the places they wanted to visit.Hr: "Ivana, moraš doći s nama.En: "Ivana, you must come with us.Hr: Vodopadi su sada prekrasni," veselo je rekao Marko.En: The waterfalls are beautiful now," Marko said cheerfully.Hr: Ivana se nasmiješila, ali u srcu je osjećala sumnju.En: Ivana smiled, but in her heart, she felt doubt.Hr: Dolaskom na Plitvička jezera, Ivana je ostala bez daha.En: Upon arrival at Plitvička jezera, Ivana was left breathless.Hr: Iznimna ljepota snijega i leda činila je krajolik čarobnim.En: The exceptional beauty of the snow and ice made the landscape magical.Hr: Ali staze su bile skliske, i Ivana se bojala klizanja.En: But the paths were slippery, and Ivana was afraid of slipping.Hr: Petra joj je dala ohrabrenje: "Kada dođeš do cilja, vrijedit će svaki korak.En: Petra encouraged her: "When you reach the goal, every step will be worth it.Hr: Vjeruj sebi.En: Trust yourself."Hr: "Putovanje kroz šumu bilo je izazovno.En: The journey through the forest was challenging.Hr: Ivana je pazila na svaki korak.En: Ivana watched every step.Hr: Marko je bio naprijed, obrnut prema vodi koja je prelazila u led.En: Marko was ahead, facing the water that was turning into ice.Hr: Poviknuo je: "Ovdje je sigurno, slijedite me!En: He shouted, "It's safe here, follow me!"Hr: " Petra je čvrsto držala Ivaninu ruku.En: Petra held Ivana's hand firmly.Hr: Zajedno su hodali mimo glavne staze.En: Together, they walked off the main path.Hr: Dok su se približavali vodopadu, Ivana je osjetila kako joj srce ubrzano kuca.En: As they approached the waterfall, Ivana felt her heart racing.Hr: Kad je pokušala uhvatiti bolji kut, noga joj je skliznula.En: When she tried to get a better angle, her foot slipped.Hr: Marko ju je uhvatio u posljednjem trenutku, a Petra ju je povukla natrag na sigurno.En: Marko caught her at the last moment, and Petra pulled her back to safety.Hr: Smijali su se, i Ivana je osjetila olakšanje.En: They laughed, and Ivana felt relieved.Hr: Na kraju staze, našli su savršen pogled.En: At the end of the trail, they found the perfect view.Hr: Ivana je pripremila kameru.En: Ivana got the camera ready.Hr: Njene ruke bile su hladne, ali srce joj je bilo toplo.En: Her hands were cold, but her heart was warm.Hr: Pritisnula je okidač.En: She pressed the shutter.Hr: Zvuk škljocanja bio je melodija trijumfa.En: The clicking sound was a melody of triumph.Hr: Napokon je uhvatila trenutak koji je sanjala - zaleđeni vodopad u svom sjaju.En: She finally captured the moment she'd dreamed of - the frozen waterfall in all its glory.Hr: Na povratku prema autobusu, Ivana je osjećala novu vrstu slobode.En: On the way back to the bus, Ivana felt a new kind of freedom.Hr: Uspjela je.En: She had succeeded.Hr: Izazvala je samu sebe i pobijedila strahove.En: She challenged herself and overcame her fears.Hr: "Sljedeći put, možda budemo još hrabriji," našalila se.En: "Next time, maybe we'll be even braver," she joked.Hr: Petra i Marko se složili, sretni što su zajedno podijelili ovo iskustvo.En: Petra and Marko agreed, happy to have shared this experience together.Hr: Uspješna fotografska pustolovina učinila je Ivanu sigurnijom u njene sposobnosti.En: The successful photographic adventure made Ivana more confident in her abilities.Hr: Zahvaljujući prijateljima, naučila je da se vrijedi boriti za ono što voli.En: Thanks to her friends, she learned that it's worth fighting for what you love.Hr: Avanture s Markom i Petrom ostale su u njenom srcu zauvijek.En: The adventures with Marko and Petra remained in her heart forever. Vocabulary Words:impatience: nestrpljenjenervous: nervoznashyness: sramežljivostexploring: istražiexceptional: iznimnamagical: čarobnimslippery: skliskechallenging: izazovnobreathtaking: bez dahaangle: kutslipped: skliznularelieved: olakšanjetriumph: trijumfglory: sjajufreedom: slobodeovercome: pobijedilasuccess: uspjelaconfident: sigurnijomabilities: sposobnostiencouraged: ohrabrenjebreathless: bez dahalandscape: krajolikcapture: uhvatilamelody: melodijaadventure: pustolovinaexperience: iskustvofighting: boritiscenery: krajolikphotographic: fotografskafriendship: prijateljima

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Witness the Magic: A Winter's Tale in Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-19-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je stajala kod ulaza u drevnu gradsku jezgru Dubrovnika.En: Ivana stood at the entrance to the ancient city center of Dubrovnik.Hr: Hladan vjetar pod zapuhom zime nosio je miris mora i snijega.En: A cold wind, under the breath of winter, carried the scent of the sea and snow.Hr: Zajedno s njom putovali su Marko i Toma, prijatelji iz djetinjstva, svaki sa svojim razlozima za dolazak.En: Traveling with her were Marko and Toma, childhood friends, each with their own reasons for coming.Hr: No, Ivana je imala svoj cilj, htjela je osjetiti duh blagdana Sveta tri kralja, Bogojavljenja, i taj osjećaj prenijeti u svoje slike.En: But Ivana had her own goal; she wanted to feel the spirit of the holiday of the Epiphany, Three Kings' Day, and convey that feeling onto her canvases.Hr: Marko je predložio da prvo posjete Stradun.En: Marko suggested they first visit the Stradun.Hr: Tamo su je čekale božićne lampice koje su svijetlile poput zvijezda.En: There, the Christmas lights awaited them, shining like stars.Hr: Grad je blistao, ali gužva je bila velika.En: The city sparkled, but the crowds were large.Hr: Ivana je, kao i uvijek, tražila nešto jedinstveno.En: Ivana, as always, was looking for something unique.Hr: Tiha, ali odlučna, skrenula je s glavne staze, namignuvši prijateljima.En: Quiet but determined, she veered off the main path, winking at her friends.Hr: "Idemo zidovima," rekla je, pokazujući na drevne zidove Dubrovnika.En: "Let's go to the walls," she said, pointing to the ancient walls of Dubrovnik.Hr: "Bit ćemo iznad svega toga."En: "We'll be above it all."Hr: Dok su se penjali kamenim stepenicama, grmljavina u daljini upozoravala je na dolazak oluje, ali Ivana nije posustajala.En: As they climbed the stone steps, thunder in the distance warned of an approaching storm, but Ivana was undeterred.Hr: "Vrijedi rizika", mislila je.En: "It's worth the risk," she thought.Hr: Na vrhu je vjetar bio oštar i prodoran, no pogled je oduzimao dah.En: At the top, the wind was sharp and piercing, yet the view was breathtaking.Hr: Snijeg je lagano prekrivao krovove, stvarajući dojam bajke.En: Snow lightly covered the roofs, creating a fairy tale impression.Hr: Zavojite ulice Dubrovnika bile su kao crteži koji pričaju priče.En: The winding streets of Dubrovnik were like drawings that told stories.Hr: Usred te čarolije, pažnju im je privukla mala skupina djece.En: In the midst of this magic, their attention was drawn to a small group of children.Hr: Okićeni od glave do pete, pjevali su i plesali, oponašajući priču o Trima kraljevima.En: Decked out from head to toe, they sang and danced, mimicking the story of the Three Wise Men.Hr: Ivana nije mogla vjerovati prizoru; usred zimskog snijega, te male duše širile su toplinu i radost.En: Ivana couldn't believe the scene; amidst the winter snow, those little souls were spreading warmth and joy.Hr: Brzo je izvadila skicirku.En: She quickly pulled out her sketchbook.Hr: Ruke su joj brzo letjele preko papira, hvatajući radost, melodiju i pokret.En: Her hands flew swiftly over the paper, capturing the joy, melody, and movement.Hr: Bila je to savršena scena - djeca s osmijesima širila su radost i tradiciju, a ona je bila povezane sa svojim korijenima kao nikad prije.En: It was the perfect scene — children with smiles spreading joy and tradition, and she felt connected to her roots like never before.Hr: Na kraju dana, Ivana je stajala na zidu, gledajući prema dolje na grad.En: At the end of the day, Ivana stood on the wall, looking down at the city.Hr: Snijeg se slegao i svjetlost zvijezda obasjavala, shvatila je da je pronašla nešto posebno u tom trenutku.En: With snow settling and the starlight illuminating, she realized she had found something special in that moment.Hr: Bila je nadahnuta, a njezin duh bio je ispunjen zahvalnošću prema bogatoj kulturnoj ostavštini.En: She was inspired, and her spirit was filled with gratitude for the rich cultural heritage.Hr: Dok su se polako spuštali s gradskih zidina, Ivana je osjećala kako srce pulsira u ritmu glazbe koju je upravo čula.En: As they slowly descended from the city walls, Ivana felt her heart beating in rhythm with the music she had just heard.Hr: Njena skica bila je samo početak, ali osjećaje i doživljaje koji su je ispunjavali, nosila je sa sobom, spremna podijeliti ih svijetom kroz svoju umjetnost.En: Her sketch was only the beginning, but the feelings and experiences that filled her, she carried with her, ready to share them with the world through her art. Vocabulary Words:entrance: ulazancient: drevnubreath: zapuhomscent: mirisveered: skrenulawinked: namignuvšistep: stepenicamathunder: grmljavinaundeterred: nije posustajalabreathtaking: oduzimao dahpiercing: prodorandecks: okićenimimicking: oponašajućiscene: prizorusketchbook: skicirkuroofs: krovovefairy tale: bajkewinding: zavojitedrawings: crtežitradition: tradicijuroots: korijenimagratefulness: zahvalnošćuheritage: ostavštiniilluminating: obasjavalospirit: duhcultural: kulturnojdescended: spuštaliherald: upozoravalaconnected: povezanemelody: melodiju

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: When a Jester's Bells Outshine a Knight's Armor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-19-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimska hladnoća obavila je rimske zidine Dioklecijanove palače.En: The winter cold wrapped around the Roman walls of Dioklecijanova palača.Hr: Oko svuda bile su šarene srednjovjekovne šatore.En: All around were colorful medieval tents.Hr: Miris pečenih kestena i svježih kolača širio se zrakom.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and fresh pastries filled the air.Hr: Trubaduri su svirali na lutnjama, a vješt trgovci glasno hvalili svoju robu.En: Troubadours played on lutes, and skilled merchants loudly praised their goods.Hr: Ivan je stajao kraj velikog šatora, pokušavajući se smiriti prije svoje velike prilike.En: Ivan was standing by a large tent, trying to calm himself before his big opportunity.Hr: Bio je odjeven u oklop, ili je barem tako mislio.En: He was dressed in armor, or so he thought.Hr: Naime, Mira, njegova prijateljica, na brzinu je zamijenila vrećice i nije primijetila da je Ivanov oklop završio u jednom, a kostim lude u drugom kutu šatora.En: Namely, Mira, his friend, quickly switched the bags and didn't notice that Ivan's armor ended up in one, and the jester's costume in another corner of the tent.Hr: "Ivane, sve će biti u redu.En: "Ivane, everything will be fine.Hr: Samo se opusti," rekla je Mira, pokušavajući umiriti nervoznog viteza.En: Just relax," said Mira, trying to calm the nervous knight.Hr: Ivan je duboko udahnuo, nije primijetio da su sunčeve zrake odbacile šarene svjetlosne zrake sa lučevih zvončića na njegovoj glavi.En: Ivan took a deep breath, not noticing that the sun's rays cast colorful light beams off the jingle bells on his head.Hr: Krenuo je prema borilištu, a publika, ugledavši ga, prvo je zastala u šoku, a potom prasnula u smijeh.En: He headed towards the arena, and the audience, upon seeing him, first paused in shock, then burst into laughter.Hr: "Ivane, vidi kako te svi vole," rekla je Mira, jedva suzdržavajući smijeh.En: "Ivane, see how everyone loves you," Mira said, barely holding back her laughter.Hr: Ivan se osvrnuo i vidio mnoštvo ljudi kako se cereka.En: Ivan looked around and saw a crowd of people chuckling.Hr: U početku zbunjen, brzo je shvatio svoju pomalo nezgodnu situaciju.En: Initially confused, he quickly realized his somewhat awkward situation.Hr: Umjesto ozbiljnog viteza, izgledao je poput šašave lude.En: Instead of a serious knight, he looked like a silly jester.Hr: Ali Ivan nije oklijevao.En: But Ivan didn't hesitate.Hr: S osmijehom na licu, počeo je izvoditi najnježnije pokrete, oponašajući borbu s nevidljivim protivnikom.En: With a smile on his face, he began to perform the gentlest of movements, mimicking a fight with an invisible opponent.Hr: Njegovi gegovi i komične grimase osvojili su srca publike.En: His antics and comical faces won the hearts of the audience.Hr: Mira ga je promatrala s divljenjem.En: Mira watched him with admiration.Hr: Ivan je pokazao da je uistinu viteza, jer je u svakom nespretnom trenutku našao priliku za radost.En: Ivan showed that he was truly a knight, as in every clumsy moment he found an opportunity for joy.Hr: Na kraju, Ivan je stajao pred mnoštvom koje je skandiralo njegovo ime.En: In the end, Ivan stood before a crowd chanting his name.Hr: Nije osvojio turnir, ali je osvojio nešto važnije – smijeh i srdačnost svih prisutnih.En: He didn't win the tournament, but he won something more important – the laughter and warmth of everyone present.Hr: Kako je dan odmicao, Ivan je naučio važnu lekciju: ponekad, smijeh i industrija mogu osvojiti više od oštrice mača.En: As the day wore on, Ivan learned an important lesson: sometimes, laughter and wit can conquer more than the edge of a sword.Hr: Njegova hrabrost i humor donijeli su više radosti nego bilo kakvo ozbiljno natjecanje.En: His bravery and humor brought more joy than any serious competition could.Hr: "Ovo ćemo pamtiti zauvijek," rekla je Mira, dok su napuštali palaču.En: "We'll remember this forever," Mira said as they left the palace.Hr: I tako je Dioklecijanova palača, u srcu hladne zime, postala toplija mjesto, ispunjena smijehom i veseljem.En: And so Dioklecijanova palača, in the heart of the cold winter, became a warmer place, filled with laughter and joy.Hr: Ivan je shvatio da sve ne mora biti onako kako je planirao.En: Ivan realized that not everything has to go as planned.Hr: Najvažnije je biti svoj i uživati u nepredvidljivim trenucima koji donose neočekivanu sreću.En: The most important thing is to be yourself and enjoy the unpredictable moments that bring unexpected happiness. Vocabulary Words:wrapped: obavilamedieval: srednjovjekovneroasted: pečenihpastries: kolačatroubadours: trubadurilutes: lutnjamamerchants: trgovcipraised: hvaliliopportunity: prilikearmor: oklopbreath: udahnuorays: zrakearena: borilištepaused: zastalachuckling: cerekaawkward: nezgodnuhesitate: oklijevaomimicking: oponašajućiantics: gegovicomical: komičneantics: gegoviadmiration: divljenjemconquer: osvojitiwit: industrijabravery: hrabrostwarmth: srdačnostchanting: skandiralounpredictable: nepredvidljivimhappiness: sreću

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter Magic at Plitvička: A Journey with Ivan the Guide Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-18-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Svetlo, hladan zrak okružio je Plitvička jezera.En: The light, cold air surrounded Plitvička jezera.Hr: Snježne pahulje polako su padale, stvarajući bijeli pokrivač preko smrznutih slapova i mirnih staza.En: Snowflakes slowly fell, creating a white blanket over the frozen waterfalls and peaceful paths.Hr: Ivan, iskusni vodič, pažljivo je gledao malenu skupinu turista iza sebe.En: Ivan, an experienced guide, carefully watched the small group of tourists behind him.Hr: Njegovo srce bilo je ispunjeno ljubavlju prema prirodi i željom da je pokaže drugima.En: His heart was filled with love for nature and the desire to show it to others.Hr: Grupa se sastojala od uzbuđene Ane, njegove kolegice koja je bila poznata po svojoj energiji, te Luke, posjetitelja s fotoaparatom u ruci i očima punim znatiželje.En: The group consisted of excited Ana, his colleague known for her energy, and Luka, a visitor with a camera in hand and eyes full of curiosity.Hr: Ivan je želio pokazati svima čaroliju zime u parku, ali trebalo je osigurati da svi ostanu sigurni na skliskim stazama.En: Ivan wanted to show everyone the magic of winter in the park, but he needed to ensure everyone's safety on the slippery paths.Hr: Dok je hodao, Ivan je vodio razgovor o povijesti parka i vrstama životinja koje ovdje žive.En: As he walked, Ivan led a conversation about the park's history and the types of animals that live there.Hr: No, Ana je neprestano preskakala njegove riječi sa svojim uzbuđenim pričama o vlastitim iskustvima.En: However, Ana kept interrupting him with her excited stories about her own experiences.Hr: To je pomalo dekoncentriralo turiste, a Ivan je osjećao potrebu da uravnoteži zabavu i sigurnost.En: This somewhat distracted the tourists, and Ivan felt the need to balance fun and safety.Hr: Luka je često stajao po strani, tražeći savršen kadar za svoj fotoaparat.En: Luka often stood aside, looking for the perfect shot for his camera.Hr: Ponekad se previše udaljio od grupe, što je Ivana činilo nervoznim.En: Sometimes he strayed too far from the group, which made Ivan nervous.Hr: Znao je da mora nešto poduzeti kako bi svi imali lijep i siguran dan.En: He knew he had to do something to ensure everyone had a nice and safe day.Hr: "Dragi prijatelji," počeo je Ivan glasno, zaustavljajući grupu.En: "Dear friends," Ivan began loudly, stopping the group.Hr: "Evo svježih tragova u snijegu.En: "Here are fresh tracks in the snow.Hr: Da vidimo koje su životinje prolazile ovdje.En: Let's see what animals passed through here."Hr: " Ta informacija probudila je zanimanje turista, čak i Anne, koja je zaboravila na svoje priče i pridružila se Ivanu.En: This information sparked the tourists' interest, even Ana, who forgot about her stories and joined Ivan.Hr: Ivan je objasnio tragove, dok je Ana dodala svoja mišljenja o tome što bi se moglo dogoditi sa životom u parku tijekom zime.En: Ivan explained the tracks while Ana added her thoughts on what might happen to wildlife in the park during the winter.Hr: Zanimanje grupe poraslo je, a Luka se približio ostalima, usmjeravajući kameru prema tragovima.En: The group's interest grew, and Luka came closer to the others, pointing his camera at the tracks.Hr: Kako je šetnja odmicala, Ivan je uz pomoć Anne oživljavao priče o divljini i povijesti, usput pazeći da nitko ne sklizne na zaleđenim mjestima.En: As the walk progressed, Ivan, with Ana's help, brought stories of the wilderness and history to life, all the while ensuring that no one slipped on icy spots.Hr: Ana je napokon shvatila važnost Ivinih sigurnosnih upozorenja i zajedno su vodili grupu kroz park.En: Ana finally understood the importance of Ivan's safety warnings, and together they led the group through the park.Hr: Na kraju dana, turisti su zahvalili Ivanu i Ani.En: At the end of the day, the tourists thanked Ivan and Ana.Hr: Luka je podijelio svoje nevjerojatne fotografije, a Ana je priznala da Ivan zaista poznaje park bolje od ikoga.En: Luka shared his incredible photos, and Ana admitted that Ivan truly knows the park better than anyone.Hr: Dok su svi uživali u vrućoj čokoladi u toploj kolibi, Ivan je shvatio da uzbuđenje i sigurnost mogu ići ruku pod ruku.En: While everyone enjoyed hot chocolate in a warm cabin, Ivan realized that excitement and safety could go hand in hand.Hr: Naučio je kako može stvarati uzbudljive ture dok se istovremeno brine za sigurnost svoje grupe.En: He learned how to create exciting tours while simultaneously caring for his group's safety.Hr: Ana i Ivan su postali bolji tim, a Plitvička jezera ostala su magična i očaravajuća, prekrivena zimskim plaštom.En: Ana and Ivan became a better team, and Plitvička jezera remained magical and enchanting, covered in a winter cloak. Vocabulary Words:surrounded: okružiosnowflakes: snježne pahuljeblanket: pokrivačfrozen: smrznutihexperienced: iskusnipaths: stazaconsisted: sastojalavisitor: posjetiteljaensure: osiguratislippery: skliskimconversation: razgovorinterrupted: preskakaladistracted: dekoncentriralobalance: uravnotežistrayed: udaljionervous: nervoznimfresh: svježihtracks: tragovasparked: probudiojoined: pridružilainterest: zanimanjewilderness: divljiniicy: zaleđenimwarnings: upozorenjaadmitted: priznalaincredible: nevjerojatnerealized: shvatiosimultaneously: istovremenoenchanted: očaravajućacloak: plaštom

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Tesla's Spark: A Lesson in Bravery and Honesty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je stajao ispred ulaza u Muzej Nikole Tesle u Zagrebu.En: Ivan was standing in front of the entrance to the Nikola Tesla Museum in Zagreb.Hr: Hladni zimski zrak nosio je mirise kave iz obližnjih kafića.En: The cold winter air carried the aroma of coffee from nearby cafes.Hr: Snijeg je prekrivao gradske ulice, a njegovi prijatelji Maja i Niko već su bili unutar muzeja, uzbuđeni što će vidjeti Tesline izume.En: Snow covered the city streets, and his friends Maja and Niko were already inside the museum, excited to see Tesla's inventions.Hr: Ivan, student inženjerstva, odlučio je impresionirati prijatelje svojim znanjem o Tesli.En: Ivan, an engineering student, decided to impress his friends with his knowledge about Tesla.Hr: Ušao je unutra, oči su mu zabljesnule od svjetlucavih izložaka.En: He walked inside, his eyes sparkling at the dazzling exhibits.Hr: Muzej je bio pun posjetitelja, a u zraku se osjećala energija znatiželje.En: The museum was full of visitors, and an atmosphere of curiosity filled the air.Hr: "Idemo pogledati Teslinu zavojnicu!En: "Let's go see Tesla's coil!"Hr: " rekao je Ivan, dobro poznavajući put do glavne atrakcije muzeja.En: Ivan said, well acquainted with the way to the museum's main attraction.Hr: Maja i Niko su ga slijedili, uživajući u njegovoj samouvjerenosti.En: Maja and Niko followed him, enjoying his confidence.Hr: Stigli su do impozantne zavojnice koja je isijavala elektricitet u zrak.En: They arrived at the imposing coil that emitted electricity into the air.Hr: Znak ispred jasno je upozoravao da se ne dira ništa bez zaposlenika muzeja.En: A sign in front clearly warned not to touch anything without a museum employee.Hr: Ivan, međutim, u svojoj želji da impresionira, nije obratio pažnju.En: However, in his desire to impress, Ivan paid no attention.Hr: „Pogledajte ovo“, rekao je s osmijehom, pritisnuvši jedan od gumba.En: "Watch this," he said with a smile, pressing one of the buttons.Hr: Odjednom, zavojnica je zaiskrila jače nego ikada, ispunjavajući prostor kao da je cijela oluja uhvaćena unutar staklenih zidova.En: Suddenly, the coil sparked more intensely than ever, filling the space as if a whole storm were trapped within glass walls.Hr: Dok su iskre lepršale, nastala je panika.En: As sparks flew, panic ensued.Hr: Djeca su vrištala, a roditelji ih povlačili na sigurno.En: Children screamed, and parents pulled them to safety.Hr: Ivan je shvatio svoju pogrešku, lice mu je pocrvenjelo od srama.En: Ivan realized his mistake, his face turning red with shame.Hr: „Što da radim?En: "What should I do?"Hr: ” pitao je Maju i Niku, očima tražeći pomoć.En: he asked Maja and Niko, his eyes seeking help.Hr: „Priznaj, Ivane," rekla je Maja smireno, stavivši mu ruku na rame.En: "Own up to it, Ivan," Maja said calmly, placing her hand on his shoulder.Hr: Niko je kimnuo u znak podrške.En: Niko nodded in support.Hr: Ivan je progutao ponos.En: Ivan swallowed his pride.Hr: Prišao je vodiču muzeja koji se borio s prekidom struje.En: He approached the museum guide who was dealing with the power outage.Hr: „Ja sam to napravio“, rekao je tihim glasom.En: "I did that," he said in a quiet voice.Hr: Vodič je bio iznenađen, ali brzo se oporavio.En: The guide was surprised but quickly recovered.Hr: „U redu, hajdemo ovo popraviti“, rekao je smireno.En: "Alright, let's fix this," he said calmly.Hr: Zajedno su uspjeli isključiti zavojnicu.En: Together, they managed to turn off the coil.Hr: Svjetla su se polako vratila, a posjetitelji su se umirili.En: The lights slowly came back, and the visitors calmed down.Hr: Maja i Niko su stajali kraj Ivana.En: Maja and Niko stood by Ivan.Hr: Osjećao se posramljeno, ali olakšano.En: He felt embarrassed but relieved.Hr: „Dobro si postupio,“ rekao je Niko, lupnuvši ga po leđima.En: "You did the right thing," Niko said, giving him a pat on the back.Hr: Kad su napuštali muzej, smijali su se cijelom događaju.En: As they left the museum, they laughed about the whole incident.Hr: Ivan je shvatio da je iskrenost često najbolja opcija.En: Ivan realized that honesty is often the best option.Hr: Njegovi prijatelji cijenili su njegovu hrabrost, a on je naučio važnu lekciju: priznanje pogreške može donijeti više poštovanja nego prikrivanje istine.En: His friends appreciated his bravery, and he learned an important lesson: admitting a mistake can earn more respect than hiding the truth.Hr: Ulice Zagreba bile su hladne, ali srce mu je bilo mirno.En: The streets of Zagreb were cold, but his heart was at peace. Vocabulary Words:entrance: ulazaaroma: miriseexhibit: izložakaimposing: impozantnecoil: zavojnicuemitted: isijavalawarned: upozoravaocuriosity: znatiželjesparked: zaiskrilastorm: olujascreamed: vrištalashame: sramapride: ponosapproached: prišaorecovered: oporaviooutage: prekidom strujebravery: hrabrostadmitting: priznanjemistake: pogreškerelieved: olakšanocalmly: smirenoelectricity: elektricitetbutton: gumbaemployees: zaposlenikaconfidence: samouvjerenostiattraction: atrakcijesparkling: zabljesnuleengineering: inženjerstvahonesty: iskrenostvisitors: posjetitelja

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Determination: Ana's Battle at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U dnu bijelog, snježnog dana u malom hrvatskom mjestu, Ana stoji ispred drafne mjesne zajednice.En: At the bottom of a white, snowy day in a small Croatian village, Ana stands in front of the shabby community center.Hr: Nije joj dobro, ali odlučna je.En: She doesn't feel well, but she is determined.Hr: Danas je dan izbora i ona mora glasati.En: Today is election day, and she must vote.Hr: To joj je dužnost i ona je ozbiljno shvaća.En: It's her duty, and she takes it seriously.Hr: Red ljudi strpljivo čeka, svi umotani u zimske kapute ispod kojih se diže para od daha.En: A line of people waits patiently, all wrapped in winter coats, with mist rising from their breaths.Hr: Ana je s Markom i Ivanom.En: Ana is with Marko and Ivana.Hr: Marko razgovara s Ivanom o kandidatima i njihovim programima, dok Ana šuti i drži se za hladni zid.En: Marko talks with Ivana about the candidates and their programs, while Ana remains silent, holding onto the cold wall.Hr: Njezino srce tuče snažno, a tlo joj se blago njiše pod nogama.En: Her heart beats strongly, and the ground sways slightly beneath her feet.Hr: "Trebaš li sjesti?En: "Do you need to sit?"Hr: " pita Ivana, primjećujući njen blijed lice.En: asks Ivana, noticing her pale face.Hr: "Ne, u redu je," odgovara Ana odlučno.En: "No, it's okay," replies Ana determinedly.Hr: "Blizu smo.En: "We're close."Hr: " Ali red se jedva miče, a ljudima je već hladno.En: But the line barely moves, and people are already feeling cold.Hr: Kako minuta prolazi, Ana osjeća vrtoglavicu.En: As the minutes pass, Ana feels dizzy.Hr: Ne možete se više nasloniti na zid bez straha da će pasti.En: She can't lean against the wall anymore without fear of falling.Hr: Vid stvaraju mrlje.En: Her vision blurs.Hr: Razmišlja odustati, ali nešto u njoj ne odustaje.En: She considers giving up, but something inside her won't let go.Hr: Moram glasati, misli.En: I must vote, she thinks.Hr: Još malo…Pred ulazom je, gotovo je na redu, kad svijet počinje zatamniti.En: Just a little more... She is at the entrance, almost her turn, when the world starts to dim.Hr: "Ana?En: "Ana?"Hr: " Ivana brine se kad je vidi kako naginje.En: Ivana is worried when she sees her sway.Hr: Ana se sruši na pod prije nego što Marko i Ivana stignu reagirati.En: Ana collapses to the floor before Marko and Ivana can react.Hr: Svi su priskočili u pomoć.En: Everyone rushes to help.Hr: Srećom, Ivana je medicinska sestra.En: Fortunately, Ivana is a nurse.Hr: Kleči kraj Ane, brzo provjerava puls i podiže joj noge da joj se vrati svijest.En: She kneels beside Ana, quickly checks her pulse, and lifts her legs to restore consciousness.Hr: "Ana, možeš li me čuti?En: "Ana, can you hear me?"Hr: "Polako, Ana otvara oči.En: Slowly, Ana opens her eyes.Hr: Zbunjena je, ali uskoro shvaća što se dogodilo.En: She is confused but soon realizes what happened.Hr: "Trebam glasati," kaže slabo, pokušavajući se dići, ali Ivana je blago zaustavlja.En: "I need to vote," she says weakly, trying to get up, but Ivana gently stops her.Hr: "Smiri se.En: "Calm down.Hr: Hajde glasati pa ćemo te odvesti liječniku," kaže Ivana s osmijehom, pazeći na Anu.En: Let's get you to vote, and then we'll take you to the doctor," says Ivana with a smile, keeping an eye on Ana.Hr: Unutar centra, ljudi se pomiču da bi Ana brzo glasala.En: Inside the center, people move aside so Ana can vote quickly.Hr: Njezin se prst drhti dok stavlja križić na papir, ali pogled joj je odlučno pričvršćen.En: Her hand trembles as she marks the ballot, but her gaze remains resolute.Hr: Nakon što ubacila listić, Anino lice izražava olakšanje.En: After dropping the ballot in the box, Ana's face shows relief.Hr: Na izlasku, Marko i Ivana vode Anu koja se oslanja na njih.En: On their way out, Marko and Ivana support Ana, who leans on them.Hr: "Zahvalna sam vam.En: "I'm grateful to you.Hr: Moram misliti i na sebe, a ne samo na obaveze," uzdahne Ana dok je izvode van.En: I must think about myself and not just my duties," Ana sighs as they lead her outside.Hr: Zima steže još jače oko njih, ali Ana, sada oslobođena tereta dužnosti, osjeća malo lakše u srcu.En: The winter grips even tighter around them, but Ana, now relieved of her duty's burden, feels a bit lighter at heart.Hr: Znala je da je ispravno učiniti svoj građanski dio, ali i naučila vrijednu lekciju o važnosti brige za sebe.En: She knew it was right to fulfill her civic duty, but she also learned a valuable lesson about the importance of self-care.Hr: Teško je napraviti korake, ali prijatelji i odlučnost je održavaju snažnom.En: It's hard to take steps, but friends and determination keep her strong. Vocabulary Words:shabby: drafneelection: izboraduty: dužnostpatiently: strpljivocandidates: kandidatimasways: njišedizzy: vrtoglavicublur: mrljecollapse: srušireact: reagiratirestores: vraticonsciousness: svijesttrembles: drhtiballot: listićresolute: odlučnorelief: olakšanjeburden: teretafulfill: učiniticivic: građanskiself-care: brige za sebegrips: stežeconfused: zbunjenadetermination: odlučnostnurse: medicinska sestraentrance: ulazomdim: zatamnitigaze: pogledsupports: oslanjarelieved: oslobođenalesson: lekciju

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Luka's First Vote: A Journey of Hope and Patience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, a vjetar nosio miris zime kroz ulice Zagreba.En: The air was cold, and the wind carried the scent of winter through the streets of Zagreb.Hr: Luka, mlad i pun entuzijazma, prvi put je sudjelovao u nacionalnim izborima.En: Luka, young and full of enthusiasm, participated in the national elections for the first time.Hr: Njegova sestra Ana hodala je uz njega, ruku omotanih oko tijela da se zaštiti od hladnoće.En: His sister Ana walked beside him, her arms wrapped around her body to protect against the cold.Hr: Bila je neraspoložena, ne zbog vremena, već zbog godine politike.En: She was in a bad mood, not because of the weather, but because of the year in politics.Hr: "Zašto si toliko uzbuđen?" upita ga Ana dok su stigli pred školsku dvoranu pretvorenu u biračko mjesto.En: "Why are you so excited?" Ana asked him as they arrived at the school hall turned polling station.Hr: "Još jedan glas u masi."En: "Just another voice in the crowd."Hr: "Svaki glas je važan," odgovori Luka odlučno.En: "Every voice is important," Luka replied decisively.Hr: "Možda baš moj može donijeti promjenu."En: "Maybe mine can make a difference."Hr: Dok su ulazili unutra, dočeka ih buka i gužva.En: As they entered inside, they were met by noise and crowds.Hr: Dvorana je bila prepuna ljudi u debelim kaputima.En: The hall was packed with people in thick coats.Hr: Redovi su se činili beskrajnima.En: The lines seemed endless.Hr: Marta, starija žena s osmijehom koji ulijeva povjerenje, bila je zadužena za red.En: Marta, an older woman with a smile that inspired trust, was in charge of the line.Hr: Godinama je bila promatračica na izborima i nikada nije izgubila vjeru u demokraciju.En: She had been an election observer for years and had never lost faith in democracy.Hr: "Luka, sve je to dio procesa," reče Marta kad je primijetila njegovu nervozu zbog duge čekaonice.En: "Luka, it's all part of the process," said Marta when she noticed his nervousness about the long wait.Hr: "Sjeti se, svaka osoba ovdje želi isto što i ti – dati svoj glas."En: "Remember, everyone here wants the same thing as you—to cast their vote."Hr: Luka se nervozno pomaknuo s noge na nogu.En: Luka shifted nervously from foot to foot.Hr: Vrijeme prolazilo, a sunce počelo zalaziti.En: Time passed, and the sun began to set.Hr: Čulo se stenjanje i uzdasi oko njega dok su ljudi nestrpljivo čekali.En: Moans and sighs could be heard around him as people waited impatiently.Hr: Ana je već počela gubiti strpljenje.En: Ana was already losing her patience.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali otići," predložila je.En: "Maybe we should leave," she suggested.Hr: "Ovako ćemo cijeli dan provesti ovdje."En: "We'll spend the whole day here."Hr: "No, ne mogu odustati sada," Luka je odgovorio, iako je već osjećao sumnju.En: "But I can't give up now," Luka answered, even though he was already feeling doubt.Hr: Marta mu je pružila hrabri osmijeh, kao da kaže da ga razumije.En: Marta gave him an encouraging smile, as if to say she understood.Hr: Napetost se osjećala u zraku dok su se kazaljke na satu pomicale sve bliže zatvaranju glasovanja.En: Tension filled the air as the clock moved closer to the closing of the polls.Hr: Ćutjela se tjeskoba.En: Anxiety was palpable.Hr: Minute su činile sate.En: Minutes felt like hours.Hr: Ali Luka je odlučio ostati.En: But Luka decided to stay.Hr: Bio je to trenutak istine.En: It was a moment of truth.Hr: Konačno, kad je već pomislio da neće uspjeti, došao je njegov red.En: Finally, just when he thought he wouldn't make it, his turn came.Hr: Luka je ušao u glasačku kabinu. Zaokružio je svoj izbor na glasačkom listiću, pažljivo ga složio i ubacio u kutiju.En: Luka entered the voting booth, circled his choice on the ballot, carefully folded it, and placed it in the box.Hr: Osjetio je ogromno olakšanje i ponos.En: He felt enormous relief and pride.Hr: Izašavši iz dvorane, nasmiješio se Ani.En: Exiting the hall, he smiled at Ana.Hr: "Uspio sam," rekao je zadovoljno.En: "I did it," he said contentedly.Hr: Vratio se u zimsku noć sa srcem punim nade, shvativši da je svaki glas kap u rijeci promjena.En: He returned to the winter night with a heart full of hope, realizing that every vote is a drop in the river of change.Hr: Tog dana, Luka je naučio više od vrijednosti svakog pojedinačnog glasa.En: That day, Luka learned more than the value of each individual vote.Hr: Shvatio je suštinu biračkog prava i snagu strpljenja.En: He understood the essence of the right to vote and the power of patience.Hr: Držao je do svog uvjerenja da svaki glas može doprineti svijetu za koji se nada da će ga jednog dana vidjeti.En: He held on to his belief that every vote can contribute to the world he hopes to see one day. Vocabulary Words:enthusiasm: entuzijazamparticipated: sudjelovaopolling station: biračko mjestodecisively: odlučnoobserver: promatračicademocracy: demokracijanervousness: nervozaimpatiently: nestrpljivodoubt: sumnjatension: napetostpalpable: ćutjelabooth: kabinaballot: glasački listićrelief: olakšanjecontentedly: zadovoljnohope: nadaessence: suštinapatience: strpljenjetrust: povjerenjefolded: složiochoice: izborprocess: procescrowds: gužvaboundless: beskrajniencouraging: hrabriclosing: zatvaranjemoans: stenjanjeanxiety: tjeskobariver: rijekabelief: uvjerenje

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Winter Walk Through Zagreb: Where Stories Begin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimsko popodne bilo je savršeno za šetnju kroz Gornji grad u Zagrebu.En: A winter afternoon was perfect for a walk through the Upper Town in Zagreb.Hr: Snijeg je polagano padao, noseći miris svježine.En: Snow was slowly falling, carrying the scent of freshness.Hr: Mira je ulazila u malu kavanu "Stara Priča," tražeći mir i inspiraciju.En: Mira entered a small café named "Stara Priča", seeking peace and inspiration.Hr: Bila je umorna od rutine.En: She was tired of her routine.Hr: Trebao joj je novi početak, nova iskra u životu.En: She needed a fresh start, a new spark in her life.Hr: Kavana je bila puna.En: The café was full.Hr: Miris svježe kave i tihe šapate ispunjavali su prostoriju.En: The scent of fresh coffee and quiet whispers filled the room.Hr: Mira je sjela za mali drveni stol blizu prozora.En: Mira sat at a small wooden table near the window.Hr: Promatrala je pahulje koje su plesale na zraku.En: She watched the snowflakes dancing in the air.Hr: "Možda je danas taj dan," pomislila je.En: "Maybe today is the day," she thought.Hr: Za drugim stolom, Igor je tipkao na svom laptopu.En: At another table, Igor was typing on his laptop.Hr: Njegov roman trebao je kraj, ali ideje su bile daleko od njega.En: His novel needed an ending, but ideas were far from him.Hr: Tražio je mir i inspiraciju, baš kao i Mira.En: He was seeking peace and inspiration, just like Mira.Hr: Bilo mu je teško pustiti ljude u svoj svijet.En: It was difficult for him to let people into his world.Hr: Luka, vedri barista, primijetio je Miri kako pokušava otvoriti bilježnicu bez uspjeha.En: Luka, the cheerful barista, noticed Mira struggling to open her notebook unsuccessfully.Hr: Pružio joj je osmijeh i krenuo prema Igorovom stolu.En: He offered her a smile and headed towards Igor's table.Hr: "Hej, prijatelju, možeš li posuditi olovku dami tamo?En: "Hey, friend, can you lend a pencil to the lady over there?"Hr: " upitao ga je.En: he asked him.Hr: Igor je podigao pogled.En: Igor looked up.Hr: "Naravno," odgovorio je, ustajući i prilazeći Miri.En: "Of course," he replied, standing up and approaching Mira.Hr: "Izvoli, olovka," rekao je sramežljivo, pružajući joj je.En: "Here you go, a pencil," he said shyly, handing it to her.Hr: "Ja sam Mira," rekla je, zahvalno.En: "I'm Mira," she said gratefully.Hr: "Tvoja olovka će možda pomoći pronaći novu ideju.En: "Your pencil might help me find a new idea."Hr: " "Ja sam Igor," osmjehnuo se.En: "I'm Igor," he smiled.Hr: "Pišem knjigu.En: "I'm writing a book.Hr: Možda priča o tebi bude inspiracija.En: Maybe a story about you would be inspiring."Hr: " Dok su razgovarali, vani se snijeg pretvorio u mećavu.En: As they talked, outside, the snow turned into a blizzard.Hr: Luka je dobacio: "Čini se da će potrajati.En: Luka called out: "Looks like it's going to last.Hr: Bolje potražite sklonište.En: You better find shelter."Hr: " Mira se nasmijala.En: Mira laughed.Hr: "Znaš li neku galeriju u blizini?En: "Do you know of any gallery nearby?Hr: Možda nas umjetnost ugrije.En: Perhaps art could warm us up."Hr: " Igor je klimnuo.En: Igor nodded.Hr: "Zgrada preko puta.En: "The building across the street.Hr: Velika umjetnička izložba.En: A large art exhibition."Hr: " Zajedno su izašli u zimsku čaroliju.En: Together they walked out into the winter wonderland.Hr: U galeriji, boje i teksture probudile su nešto u njima.En: In the gallery, colors and textures awakened something in them.Hr: Slike su pričale priče, baš kao Igorove riječi, ili Mirini dizajni.En: The paintings told stories, much like Igor's words or Mira's designs.Hr: U tom su trenutku shvatili koliko ih strast za umjetnošću povezuje.En: In that moment, they realized how much their passion for art connected them.Hr: Snijeg je popustio, vrijeme je pokazalo svoje pravo lice.En: The snow eased up, and the weather showed its true face.Hr: Na putu natrag kroz bajkoviti Gornji grad, ipak manje okrutnom, njihovi su koraci pratili zajednički ritam.En: On the way back through the fairytale-like Upper Town, though less cruel now, their steps followed a common rhythm.Hr: "Hoćemo li se ponovno sresti?En: "Will we meet again?"Hr: " upitala je Mira s nadom u očima.En: Mira asked with hope in her eyes.Hr: "Definitivno," odgovorio je Igor, predajući joj svoj broj telefona.En: "Definitely," answered Igor, handing her his phone number.Hr: Pahulje su sada blago lepršale, vraćajući nadi sjaj.En: The snowflakes were now gently fluttering, restoring the shine of hope.Hr: Njihova je kreativna rasprava započela novi put.En: Their creative discussion began a new path.Hr: Mira je pronašla inspiraciju u međusobnom razumijevanju, a Igor je shvatio koliko veza s drugima može obogatiti priču.En: Mira found inspiration in mutual understanding, and Igor realized how much a connection with others can enrich a story.Hr: Gornji grad je sada bio svijetao, u ritmu s njihovim koracima, otkrivajući im svijet pun priča i mogućnosti.En: The Upper Town was now bright, in rhythm with their steps, revealing to them a world full of stories and possibilities.Hr: Taj zimski dan postao je početak nečeg novog.En: That winter day became the beginning of something new. Vocabulary Words:blizzard: mećavashelter: skloništegallery: galerijuexhibition: izložbatexture: teksturewhisper: šapatenovel: romanenrich: obogatitirhythm: ritamfluttering: lepršalepassion: strastroutine: rutinefreshness: svježineinspiration: inspiracijuconnect: povezujetransformed: pretvorioapproaching: prilazećishine: sjajpossibilities: mogućnostiseeking: tražećigratefully: zahvalnodesigns: dizajnicheerful: vedriuniverse: svijetrefreshing: svježwonderland: čarolijamoment: trenutkusnowflakes: pahuljeawakening: probudilediscussions: rasprava

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Midnight in Zagreb: Cards, Destiny, and Unseen Angels Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-16-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Skoro ponoć je u Zagrebu.En: It's almost midnight in Zagreb.Hr: Snijeg polako pada vani, lagano pokrivajući ulice bijelim prekrivačem.En: Snow is slowly falling outside, gently covering the streets with a white blanket.Hr: U zadimljenoj stražnjoj sobi jedne zagušljive krčme, napeta atmosfera vlada oko stola prekrivenog zelenim filcom.En: In the smoky back room of a stuffy tavern, a tense atmosphere reigns around a table covered with green felt.Hr: Ovdje je svaka karta važna, svaki ulog može promijeniti sudbinu.En: Here, every card is important; each bet can change one's fate.Hr: Ivana sjedi zamišljena i smirena.En: Ivana sits thoughtful and calm.Hr: Njezine oči pažljivo prate svako gibanje ruku protivnika.En: Her eyes carefully follow every movement of her opponents' hands.Hr: Studira u inozemstvu je njezin san, a osvajanje ove igre ključ je do ostvarenja tog sna.En: Studying abroad is her dream, and winning this game is the key to realizing that dream.Hr: Zna da je danas prilika da osvoji dovoljno novca za stipendiju.En: She knows that today is an opportunity to win enough money for a scholarship.Hr: Preko puta nje, Petar pokušava zadržati svoj blagi osmijeh dok se suočava s novim izazovom.En: Opposite her, Petar tries to maintain his slight smile while facing a new challenge.Hr: Iskusan kockar, ali danas ga sreća nije poslužila.En: An experienced gambler, yet today luck hasn't favored him.Hr: Financijska propast visi nad njim, a ovaj kockarski ulog možda je njegova posljednja šansa za povratak.En: Financial ruin looms over him, and this gambling stake might be his last chance for a comeback.Hr: Milan je tihi promatrač iza stola, djelitelj karata kojem malo što promakne.En: Milan is a silent observer at the table, a card dealer who misses little.Hr: Uvijek zna kad treba šutjeti, a kad postaviti prava pitanja.En: He always knows when to keep quiet and when to ask the right questions.Hr: Sumnjiv, ali profesionalan, drži igru poštenom, poštujući tišinu oko sebe.En: Suspicious yet professional, he keeps the game fair, respecting the silence around him.Hr: Petar iznenada zastane.En: Suddenly, Petar pauses.Hr: Lice mu problijedi, a ruka mu se hvata za prsa.En: His face turns pale, and his hand reaches for his chest.Hr: Bol je iznenadna i oštra.En: The pain is sudden and sharp.Hr: Ivana podiže pogled, prepoznaje hitnost situacije.En: Ivana looks up, recognizing the urgency of the situation.Hr: Ova runda je posebna, ulog je veći nego ikada.En: This round is special; the stakes are higher than ever.Hr: No, Petar se crveni, zrak mu nestaje.En: But Petar is turning red, his breath escaping him.Hr: „Petre, sve u redu?En: "Petre, everything okay?"Hr: “ upita Ivana, iako zna da odgovor nije ono što želi čuti.En: Ivana asks, even though she knows the answer isn't what she wants to hear.Hr: Petar se bori, pokušava se uspraviti, ali bol je nepopustljiva.En: Petar struggles, trying to stand up, but the pain is relentless.Hr: Oluja njegovih financijskih problema sada je osjećajna i vrlo stvarna.En: The storm of his financial problems is now tangible and very real.Hr: Sruši se nazad u stolicu, teško diše.En: He collapses back into the chair, breathing heavily.Hr: Ivana duboko udahne.En: Ivana takes a deep breath.Hr: Gledajući prema žetonu na stolu, zna što mora učiniti.En: Looking at the token on the table, she knows what she must do.Hr: „Milan, moraš zvati pomoć.En: "Milane, you need to call for help.Hr: Ovo nije više igra.En: This is no longer a game."Hr: “Milan kimne, brzo i učinkovito reagira.En: Milan nods, responding quickly and efficiently.Hr: Ubrzo, vatra očekivanja u prostoriji zamijenjena je jednom od brige i iščekivanja uspješne intervencije.En: Soon, the fire of expectation in the room is replaced by one of concern and anticipation of a successful intervention.Hr: Dani prolaze, a vijesti iz bolnice pričaju o Peterskoj sreći — srčani udar nije odnio život.En: Days pass, and news from the hospital tells of Petar's fortune – a heart attack didn't claim his life.Hr: Petar se oporavlja, a tijekom oporavka sazna pravu vrijednost života povrh novca.En: Petar is recovering, and during his recovery, he learns the true value of life beyond money.Hr: Ivana, spokojna, iako bez pobjede u igri, dolazi primiti neočekivano pismo.En: Ivana, serene, though without victory in the game, receives an unexpected letter.Hr: U njemu je obavijest o dodatnim sredstvima za njezinu stipendiju, uz jednostavan potpis bez imena.En: Inside, there's notice of additional funds for her scholarship, with a simple signature without a name.Hr: U srcu Zagreba, dok snijeg još uvijek pada, Ivana shvaća da put do uspjeha nije uvijek pravocrta linija.En: In the heart of Zagreb, while the snow still falls, Ivana realizes that the path to success is not always a straight line.Hr: Katkad, suosjećanje i dobrota otvaraju vrata koja zlato ne može.En: Sometimes, compassion and kindness open doors that gold cannot.Hr: U osmijehu koji zacijelo pripada nekom tajnom Anđelu, Ivana pronalazi novu nadu.En: In a smile that surely belongs to some secret angel, Ivana finds new hope.Hr: Ponekad, pravilo koje se neprekidno potvrđuje jest ono da u životu, kao i u kartama, povjerenje vjerno služi onima koji se usude riskirati ljudskost.En: Sometimes, a rule that continuously proves true is that in life, as in cards, trust faithfully serves those who dare to risk their humanity. 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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Snowy Realization: Balancing Work and Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-15-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U Zagrebu, kroz maglovit i hladan zimski dan, snijeg je lagano padao izvan velikih prozora korporativnog ureda.En: In Zagreb, through a foggy and cold winter day, snow was gently falling outside the large windows of the corporate office.Hr: Unutar ureda, Ivan, projekt menadžer, napeto je pregledavao papire.En: Inside the office, Ivan, the project manager, was tensely reviewing papers.Hr: Njegova glava bila je puna misli o zahtjevnom projektu koji treba završiti do kraja tjedna.En: His head was full of thoughts about the demanding project that needed to be completed by the end of the week.Hr: Sjaj monitora osvjetljavao mu je lice, dok su sati brzo prolazili.En: The glow of the monitor illuminated his face, as the hours swiftly passed.Hr: Ivan je bio posvećen poslu, ali često je mislio na svoju obitelj - Maju i malu Anu.En: Ivan was dedicated to his work, but he often thought of his family - Maja and little Ana.Hr: Dok je radni sat otkucavao, njegova supruga Maja poslala mu je poruku: „Ne zaboravi Aninu predstavu večeras!”En: As the workday ticked by, his wife Maja sent him a message: “Don’t forget Ana’s performance tonight!”Hr: Ivan osjeti bolan pritisak u prsima, znajući kako je već propustio nekoliko važnih trenutaka zbog posla.En: Ivan felt a painful pressure in his chest, knowing he had already missed several important moments because of work.Hr: Dok su kolege napuštali ured, Ivan je ostao za svojim stolom.En: While his colleagues were leaving the office, Ivan remained at his desk.Hr: Osjećao je težinu odluke koju mora donijeti.En: He felt the weight of the decision he had to make.Hr: Upravitelj projekata je planirao kasnovečernji sastanak kako bi se dotjerao projekt do kraja.En: The project manager had planned a late-night meeting to fine-tune the project until the end.Hr: Ivan je tjerao misli o Aninoj predstavi u stranu, ali slika njezinog nasmijanog lica nije mu dala mira.En: Ivan pushed thoughts of Ana’s performance aside, but the image of her smiling face wouldn’t give him peace.Hr: Dok je hladni vjetar šibao vani, Ivan iznenada donese odluku.En: As the cold wind whipped outside, Ivan suddenly made a decision.Hr: Isključi računalo, uzme kaput i s uzbuđenjem potrči prema vratima.En: He turned off the computer, grabbed his coat, and with excitement, ran towards the door.Hr: "Moram biti uz svoju kćer," rekao je sebi.En: "I have to be by my daughter’s side," he said to himself.Hr: Ulice Zagreba bile su prekrivene svježim snijegom, ali Ivana to nije zaustavilo.En: The streets of Zagreb were covered in fresh snow, but that didn’t stop Ivan.Hr: Srce mu je tuklo brzo dok je trčao kroz snijeg prema školi.En: His heart was beating fast as he ran through the snow towards the school.Hr: Ušao je u toplu školsku dvoranu netom prije nego je predstava počela.En: He entered the warm school hall just before the performance started.Hr: Disao je duboko, dok mu je srce još uvijek ubrzano kucalo.En: He breathed deeply, while his heart was still racing.Hr: Obasjan reflektorima, ugledao je Anu kako ga traži u publici.En: Lit by the spotlights, he saw Ana searching for him in the audience.Hr: Kada su im se pogledi sreli, Ivan je znao da je donio pravu odluku.En: When their eyes met, Ivan knew he had made the right decision.Hr: Osjetio je kako mu sreća i ponos ispunjavaju srce.En: He felt happiness and pride fill his heart.Hr: Nakon predstave, Ana je potrčala prema njemu, grleći ga sretno.En: After the performance, Ana ran towards him, hugging him happily.Hr: Maja, iako još uvijek pomalo ljuta zbog svih propusta, osjetila je olakšanje i sreću što je Ivan konačno bio prisutan.En: Maja, although still a bit angry over all the missed occasions, felt relief and happiness that Ivan was finally present.Hr: Tada je Ivan odlučio da mora pronaći bolji način kako bi balansirao posao i obitelj.En: Then Ivan decided he needed to find a better way to balance work and family.Hr: Znao je da se stvari neće promijeniti odmah, ali odlučio je postaviti granice.En: He knew that things wouldn't change immediately, but he decided to set boundaries.Hr: Odlučio je svaki dan posvetiti određeno vrijeme svojoj obitelji, neovisno o zahtjevima posla.En: He decided to dedicate specific time to his family every day, regardless of work demands.Hr: Tog zimskog večernjeg trenutka, dok su stajali pod snježnim nebom, Ivan je znao da je njegova obitelj ono najvažnije što ima.En: On that winter evening, standing under the snowy sky, Ivan knew that his family was the most important thing he had. Vocabulary Words:foggy: maglovitdemanding: zahtjevnomilluminated: osvjetljavaoswiftly: brzodedicated: posvećentensely: napetoglow: sjajproject: projektdeadline: rokmonitor: monitorcorporate: korporativnogperformance: predstavapressure: pritisakdecision: odlukufine-tune: dotjeraocolleagues: kolegeexcited: uzbuđenjemhall: dvoranuspotlights: reflektorimapride: ponosrelief: olakšanjebalance: balansiraoboundaries: granicegently: laganothoughts: mislichest: prsimasnowy: snježnimproject manager: projekt menadžeraudience: publiciwarm: toplu