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  • The Market Miracle: A Pumpkin Quest in Istria

    The Market Miracle: A Pumpkin Quest in Istria
    Nov 19 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Market Miracle: A Pumpkin Quest in Istria Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-19-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Jutro je bilo svježe i vedro, savršeno za posjet seljačkoj tržnici u Istri.En: The morning was fresh and clear, perfect for a visit to the seljačka tržnica in Istra.Hr: Anja je hodala između štandova, uživajući u živopisnim bojama sezonskog voća i povrća.En: Anja walked between the stalls, enjoying the vivid colors of seasonal fruits and vegetables.Hr: Tržnica je bila prepuna mještana i turista, svi istražujući ukusnu ponudu.En: The market was full of locals and tourists, all exploring the delicious offerings.Hr: Anja je bila odlučna pronaći savršene sastojke za staru obiteljsku juhu od bundeve.En: Anja was determined to find the perfect ingredients for an old family pumpkin soup.Hr: Bio je početak jeseni, i sve oko nje mirisalo je na začine i svježe pečene kolače.En: It was the beginning of autumn, and everything around her smelled of spices and freshly baked pastries.Hr: Listovi su šuštali pod njenim nogama dok je koraknula prema svom cilju.En: Leaves rustled under her feet as she stepped toward her goal.Hr: Istrska tržnica bila je poznata po svojoj kvaliteti, a Anja je znala da će ovdje naći sve što joj treba.En: The Istrska tržnica was known for its quality, and Anja knew she would find everything she needed here.Hr: Ipak, Anja je bila zabrinuta jer do sada nije uspjela pronaći one posebne tikve koje joj je preporučila baka.En: Still, Anja was worried because she hadn't yet found those special pumpkins her grandmother had recommended.Hr: Kako je prošla kraj nekoliko štandova, prodavači su se ispričavali.En: As she passed by several stalls, the vendors apologized.Hr: "Žao mi je, sve bundeve su prodane na festivalu," objašnjavao je jedan.En: "I'm sorry, all the pumpkins were sold at the festival," one explained.Hr: Drugi je samo slegnuo ramenima, "Sve smo dali lokalnim restoranima.En: Another just shrugged, "We gave them all to local restaurants."Hr: "Anja nije odustala.En: Anja did not give up.Hr: Nastavila je dalje, nadajući se da će na kraju tržnice pronaći ono što traži.En: She continued onward, hoping to find what she was looking for at the end of the market.Hr: Tamo je bio Dario, poznati lokalni farmer.En: There was Dario, a well-known local farmer.Hr: Njegov štand bio je pun svježih proizvoda.En: His stand was full of fresh produce.Hr: "Dobar dan, Anja," pozdravio ju je vedro.En: "Good day, Anja," he greeted her cheerfully.Hr: "Što ti danas treba?En: "What do you need today?"Hr: "Anja mu je ispričala svoj problem.En: Anja told him her problem.Hr: "Trebam posebnu bundevu za juhu koju je moja baka pripremala.En: "I need a special pumpkin for the soup my grandmother used to make.Hr: Ali, svi kažu da su ostali bez bundeva.En: But everyone says they've run out of pumpkins."Hr: "Dario se nasmiješio.En: Dario smiled.Hr: "Imam nešto za tebe," rekao je tajanstveno.En: "I have something for you," he said mysteriously.Hr: "Ali, ima jedan uvjet.En: "But there's one condition.Hr: Moraš mi donijeti tanjur juhe kada bude gotova.En: You have to bring me a plate of the soup once it's ready."Hr: "Anja se nasmijala sa zahvalnošću.En: Anja laughed with gratitude.Hr: "Dogovoreno!En: "Deal!"Hr: "Dario je odveo Anju iza svog štanda, gdje je imao nekoliko skrivenih tikvi.En: Dario led Anja behind his stall, where he had a few hidden pumpkins.Hr: "Ove sam sačuvao za posebne prigode.En: "I've saved these for special occasions.Hr: Izaberi jednu.En: Pick one."Hr: "S dušom punom zahvalnosti, Anja je odabrala savršenu bundevu.En: With her heart full of gratitude, Anja chose the perfect pumpkin.Hr: Vratila se kući vesela, spremna pripremiti juhu za roditelje koji su sutradan dolazili u posjet.En: She returned home happy, ready to prepare the soup for her parents, who were visiting the next day.Hr: Anjina kuhinja mirisala je na nostalgiju i ljubav dok je kuhala.En: Anja's kitchen smelled of nostalgia and love as she cooked.Hr: Kada su roditelji stigli, juha je već bila poslužena na stolu.En: When her parents arrived, the soup was already served on the table.Hr: Njihova iznenađena lica ispunila su je ponosom.En: Their surprised faces filled her with pride.Hr: Nakon uživanja u obiteljskom druženju, Anja nije zaboravila na svoj dogovor s Dariom.En: After enjoying the family gathering, Anja didn't forget her deal with Dario.Hr: Odnijela mu je topli tanjur juhe na tržnicu, a Dario ju je srdačno pozdravio.En: She brought him a warm plate of soup at the market, and Dario greeted her warmly.Hr: "Znam da smo sklopili dobar posao," rekao je kroz smijeh.En: "I know we made a good deal," he said with a laugh.Hr: Anja je napustila tržnicu s novim prijateljstvom i spoznajom koliko je važno dijeliti, ne samo hranu, već i priče i radost.En: Anja left the market with ...
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  • Secret Waterfalls & New Friendships: An Autumn Adventure

    Secret Waterfalls & New Friendships: An Autumn Adventure
    Nov 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Secret Waterfalls & New Friendships: An Autumn Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-20-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U Plitvičkim jezerima, u jesen, lišće je šuštalo pod nogama školskih izletnika.En: In Plitvička jezera, in autumn, the leaves rustled under the feet of the school excursionists.Hr: Narančaste i zlatne boje krasile su šumu.En: Orange and golden colors adorned the forest.Hr: Ivana, znatiželjna djevojka, hodala je malo upitno, ali s osmijehom.En: Ivana, a curious girl, walked a bit hesitantly but with a smile.Hr: Voljela je prirodu.En: She loved nature.Hr: Bio je to savršen dan za istraživanje.En: It was a perfect day for exploration.Hr: Luka i Maja, njeni školski kolege, išli su ispred nje.En: Luka and Maja, her schoolmates, walked ahead of her.Hr: Ivana je željela s njima više pričati, ali ju je sramežljivost često zaustavljala.En: Ivana wanted to talk more with them, but her shyness often held her back.Hr: Danas je imala plan.En: Today she had a plan.Hr: Čula je od čuvara parka da postoji skriveni put s kojeg se vidi prekrasni vodopad.En: She had heard from the park ranger that there was a hidden path from which a beautiful waterfall could be seen.Hr: No, svi su govorili da je taj put zabranjen.En: However, everyone said that the path was forbidden.Hr: Dok su prilazili jezeru, srce joj je ubrzano kucalo.En: As they approached the lake, her heart was beating fast.Hr: "Luka, Maja," počela je tiho, "imam ideju.En: "Luka, Maja," she began quietly, "I have an idea.Hr: Idemo vidjeti taj skriveni vodopad?En: Shall we go see that hidden waterfall?"Hr: " Luka je podigao obrvu, a Maja ga znatiželjno pogledala.En: Luka raised an eyebrow, and Maja looked at him curiously.Hr: "Hajde," rekla je Maja uzbuđeno.En: "Let's go," said Maja excitedly.Hr: Luka je slegnuo ramenima te prihvatio.En: Luka shrugged and agreed.Hr: Polako su se udaljili od grupe.En: Slowly, they moved away from the group.Hr: Šuma ih je prihvatila, tiha i tajanstvena.En: The forest embraced them, silent and mysterious.Hr: Pratili su usku stazu.En: They followed a narrow path.Hr: Ivana je osjećala malu dozu straha, ali i uzbuđenje.En: Ivana felt a little dose of fear but also excitement.Hr: Napokon su stigli do vodopada.En: Finally, they reached the waterfall.Hr: Voda se slijevala preko stijena stvarajući čarobni prizor.En: The water cascaded over the rocks, creating an enchanting scene.Hr: Stajali su u tišini, zadivljeni ljepotom.En: They stood in silence, amazed by the beauty.Hr: Odjednom su čuli šuškanje i vidjeli čuvara parka na udaljenosti.En: Suddenly, they heard rustling and saw a park ranger in the distance.Hr: Brzo, ali tiho, gledali su ga i zatim odlučili povući se nazad.En: Quickly but quietly, they watched him and then decided to retreat.Hr: Skrivali su se iza drveća dok nisu bili sigurni da ih nije vidio.En: They hid behind the trees until they were sure he hadn't seen them.Hr: Dok su se vraćali grupi, snebivali su se, ali nasmijani.En: As they returned to the group, they felt a mix of embarrassment and happiness.Hr: Ivana je osjećala zadovoljstvo.En: Ivana felt satisfied.Hr: Uspjela je!En: She had succeeded!Hr: Stekla je prijatelje i bila hrabra.En: She made friends and was brave.Hr: Luka i Maja su se smješkali, a Ivana je osjećala pripadnost.En: Luka and Maja were smiling, and Ivana felt a sense of belonging.Hr: Njihova mala tajna ostala je među njima, a Ivana je shvatila da druženje nije uvijek zastrašujuće.En: Their little secret remained among them, and Ivana realized that socializing wasn't always intimidating.Hr: Jesensko lišće bilo je svjedok jednog posebnog prijateljstva.En: The autumn leaves were witness to a special friendship. Vocabulary Words:rustled: šuštaloadorned: krasilecurious: znatiželjnahesitantly: upitnoexcursionists: izletnikaforbidden: zabranjencascaded: slijevalaenchanting: čarobninarrow: uskumysterious: tajanstvenaembraced: prihvatilaretreat: povući seembarrassment: snebivalibelonging: pripadnostsecret: tajnaintimidating: zastrašujućewitness: svjedokfelt: osjećalasucceeded: uspjelasocializing: druženjeplan: planhidden: skriveniwaterfall: vodopadschoolmates: školski kolegeshyness: sramežljivostpark ranger: čuvar parkaapproached: prilazilishrugged: slegnuoretreated: udaljilirocks: stijena
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  • Embracing Change: A Weekend of Friendship in Istra

    Embracing Change: A Weekend of Friendship in Istra
    Nov 19 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Embracing Change: A Weekend of Friendship in Istra Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-19-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Jesenje sunce obasjavalo je Istru, stvarajući divne sjene kroz žuto-crvene vinograde.En: The autumn sun illuminated Istra, creating beautiful shadows through the yellow-red vineyards.Hr: Ivana, Marko i Petra odlučili su provesti vikend u ovom prekrasnom krajoliku.En: Ivana, Marko, and Petra decided to spend the weekend in this stunning landscape.Hr: Ivana je s velikim osmijehom vozila starim putem.En: Ivana, with a big smile, drove along the old road.Hr: Voljela je jesen, miris promjene u zraku i osjećaj slobode dolaska nečega novog.En: She loved autumn, the scent of change in the air, and the feeling of freedom that comes with something new.Hr: "Marko, pogledaj te boje!En: "Marko, look at those colors!Hr: Nije li to predivno?En: Isn't it wonderful?"Hr: " uzviknula je veselo.En: she exclaimed cheerfully.Hr: Marko, sjedeći na suvozačevom mjestu, pomalo se unezvjerio.En: Marko, sitting in the passenger seat, looked a bit uneasy.Hr: "Predivno jest, ali kamo mi idemo?En: "It is beautiful, but where are we going?Hr: Zar nije bolje ostati uz poznato?En: Isn't it better to stay with the familiar?"Hr: " promrmljao je.En: he mumbled.Hr: Petra, koja je sjedila straga, naslonila je glavu na prozor, zamišljeno gledajući van.En: Petra, who sat in the back, rested her head against the window, gazing out thoughtfully.Hr: Odluke koje je morala donijeti davile su njezin duh, ometajući sadašnji trenutak.En: The decisions she had to make were weighing down her spirit, distracting her from the present moment.Hr: Dok su prolazili kroz mala sela, svjež zrak ispunjavao je automobil.En: As they passed through small villages, fresh air filled the car.Hr: Ivana je poželjela što više upiti iz tog užitka.En: Ivana wanted to soak in as much of the pleasure as possible.Hr: Željela je da ovo putovanje poveže njih troje.En: She wanted this trip to bring the three of them closer together.Hr: Stigli su do vinograda s nevjerojatnim pogledom.En: They reached a vineyard with an incredible view.Hr: Zrak je bio ispunjen mirisom zrelog grožđa.En: The air was filled with the scent of ripe grapes.Hr: Ivana je zastala, gledajući dolje prema dolini.En: Ivana stopped, looking down toward the valley.Hr: Ona je osjetila napetost među prijateljima.En: She sensed the tension among her friends.Hr: "Ovdje mi se čini savršeno za razgovor," rekla je odlučno.En: "It seems perfect here for a talk," she said decisively.Hr: "Znam da nešto nije u redu.En: "I know something is wrong.Hr: Možemo li razgovarati o tome?En: Can we talk about it?"Hr: "Petra je uzdahnula.En: Petra sighed.Hr: "Razmišljam o selidbi.En: "I'm thinking about moving.Hr: Nova prilika, ali nisam sigurna.En: A new opportunity, but I'm not sure."Hr: " Glas joj je bio tih, ali u očima su joj se vidjele emocije.En: Her voice was quiet, but emotion was visible in her eyes.Hr: Marko je uzdahnuo.En: Marko sighed.Hr: "Moram se odlučiti o poslu.En: "I have to decide about a job.Hr: Preseljenje nije lako.En: Moving isn't easy.Hr: Promjene su.En: Changes are...Hr: zastrašujuće.En: frightening."Hr: "Ivana, prislanjajući ruku na ramena prijatelja, rekla je: "Svi se suočavamo s promjenama.En: Ivana, placing a hand on her friends' shoulders, said, "We're all facing changes.Hr: Hajde da razgovaramo.En: Let's talk.Hr: Bit ćemo tu jedni za druge.En: We'll be here for each other."Hr: "Kako su riječi izbijale, napetost se topila u razumijevanje i podršku.En: As the words flowed, the tension melted into understanding and support.Hr: Stajali su na rtu, obasjani blagim, ulazećim suncem.En: They stood on the cape, illuminated by the gentle, setting sun.Hr: Nježni povjetarac nosio je energiju prijateljstva i novog početka.En: A gentle breeze carried the energy of friendship and a new beginning.Hr: Na povratku prema automobilu, svatko od njih nosio je sa sobom dio promjene i znanje da nisu sami.En: On the way back to the car, each one carried a part of the change and the knowledge that they weren't alone.Hr: Ivana je shvatila da je najvažniji dio putovanja biti tu jedni za druge, slušati i dijeliti.En: Ivana realized that the most important part of the journey was being there for each other, listening, and sharing.Hr: Jesen u Istri bila je savršen trenutak za nove početke, osnažena sviješću da će zajedništvo uvijek narediti put.En: Autumn in Istra was the perfect moment for new beginnings, empowered by the awareness that togetherness will always pave the way.Hr: Ivana je osjećala da je pronašla ono što je tražila — bliskost i razumijevanje koji su pratili svaki avanturistički korak.En: Ivana felt she found what she was looking for — closeness and understanding that accompanied every adventurous step. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: obasjavalovineyards: ...
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