Episodes

  • Snowy Trails and Family Reconciliation at Plitvička Jezera

    Snowy Trails and Family Reconciliation at Plitvička Jezera
    Feb 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Trails and Family Reconciliation at Plitvička Jezera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je tiho prekrivao Plitvička jezera, stvarajući bijeli pokrivač ispod sivog neba.En: Snow quietly covered the Plitvička jezera, creating a white blanket under the gray sky.Hr: Zima je nepoznatom čarolijom obukla poznate slapove u led, pretvarajući ih u sjajne skulpture.En: Winter, with its mysterious magic, dressed the familiar waterfalls in ice, turning them into shiny sculptures.Hr: Ivana, Petar i Matej stajali su na početku staze.En: Ivana, Petar, and Matej stood at the beginning of the trail.Hr: Hladan zrak grizao im je obraze, ali prizor je bio veličanstven.En: The cold air bit their cheeks, but the sight was magnificent.Hr: Ivana je stajala ispred njih, s planom u umu.En: Ivana stood in front of them, with a plan in mind.Hr: Željela je da ovaj izlet bude prilika za ponovno povezivanje, da napokon zaliječe stare rane.En: She wanted this outing to be an opportunity to reconnect, to finally heal old wounds.Hr: "Hajde, idemo," rekla je veselo, pokazujući na stazu koja je vodila prema unutrašnjem dijelu parka.En: "Come on, let's go," she said cheerfully, pointing to the path that led into the interior of the park.Hr: Petar je u sebi zadržavao svoje misli, skeptičan prema namjeri ovog izleta.En: Petar kept his thoughts to himself, skeptical about the purpose of this outing.Hr: "Nisam siguran da će ovo pomoći," promrmljao je, ali je ipak krenuo za njom, ne želeći uzrujati Ivanu.En: "I'm not sure this will help," he murmured, but he followed her, not wanting to upset Ivana.Hr: Matej je bio zadubljen u vlastite misli, razmišljajući o slobodi koju je tako žarko želio.En: Matej was lost in his own thoughts, contemplating the freedom he so desperately desired.Hr: Ovaj izlet ga je više podsjećao na obvezu nego na užitak.En: This trip reminded him more of a duty than of a pleasure.Hr: Njegovo je srce bilo negdje drugdje, daleko od obiteljskih pitanja.En: His heart was elsewhere, far from family matters.Hr: Dok su koračali kroz bijelu šumu, Ivana je razmišljala o prošlim vremenima kad su ovdje provodili ljetne praznike.En: As they walked through the white forest, Ivana thought of past times when they spent summer holidays here.Hr: Slike sretnih, bezbrižnih dana vraćale su osmijeh na njezino lice.En: Images of happy, carefree days brought a smile to her face.Hr: Tada su stazama hodali zajedno, bez težine nesuglasica koje su ih sada pratili.En: Back then, they walked the trails together, without the weight of disagreements that now accompanied them.Hr: Iznenada, staza ispred njih nestala je pod snijegom i maglom.En: Suddenly, the path in front of them disappeared under snow and fog.Hr: Fucka, oni su bili izgubljeni.En: Damn it, they were lost.Hr: "Gdje smo?" Panika se osjetila u Petrovom glasu.En: "Where are we?" Panic was evident in Petar's voice.Hr: Ivana je ostala mirna.En: Ivana remained calm.Hr: "Samo naprijed, držimo se zajedno," rekla je, pokušavajući ohrabriti braću.En: "Just keep going, let's stick together," she said, trying to encourage her brothers.Hr: U trenutku nesigurnosti, Matej je osjetio impuls da ode sam.En: In a moment of uncertainty, Matej felt the impulse to leave alone.Hr: No pogled na prestrašene oči njegovih rođaka zadržao ga je.En: But the look at the frightened eyes of his relatives held him back.Hr: Duboko je udahnuo i odlučio ostati.En: He took a deep breath and decided to stay.Hr: "Moramo pronaći put natrag.En: "We have to find the way back.Hr: Radit ćemo to zajedno," predložio je.En: We'll do it together," he suggested.Hr: Petar se nesigurno nasmiješio, prva iskra nade pojavila se među njima.En: Petar smiled uncertainly, the first spark of hope appearing among them.Hr: "Želim podijeliti nešto što sam dugo čuvao...", počeo je, dok su se svi stisnuli blizu, osjećajući toplinu zajedništva.En: "I want to share something I've kept for a long time..." he began, as they all huddled close, feeling the warmth of togetherness.Hr: Dok su zajedno tražili izlaz iz snježnog pejzaža, riječi su se izlijevale iz njih, otapajući zaleđene emocije.En: As they searched for a way out of the snowy landscape together, words poured out of them, melting frozen emotions.Hr: Priroda oko njih postala je melem za prošle rane.En: The nature around them became a balm for past wounds.Hr: U trenutku kad su konačno pronašli put natrag, u daljini su mogli vidjeti izlaz parka.En: By the time they finally found their way back, they could see the park exit in the distance.Hr: Umor nije uspio izbrisati osjećaj postignuća koji su osjećali.En: Fatigue couldn't erase the sense of accomplishment they felt.Hr: Stajali su, gledajući ispred sebe, duboko uvučeni u tišinu zimskog dana.En: They stood, looking ahead, deeply immersed in the ...
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  • From Doubts to Discoveries: A Winter's Journey in Ecology

    From Doubts to Discoveries: A Winter's Journey in Ecology
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Doubts to Discoveries: A Winter's Journey in Ecology Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zagrebački Botanički vrt blistao je u tihoj zimskoj eleganciji.En: The Zagrebački Botanički vrt glistened in quiet winter elegance.Hr: Snježni pokrivač prekrivao je staze, dok su gole grane stabala stvarale čipkasti uzorak na nebu.En: A blanket of snow covered the paths, while the bare branches of trees created a lace-like pattern in the sky.Hr: Ivana je stajala na ulazu u vrt, osjećajući hladan vjetar koji je probijao kroz njezin debeli kaput.En: Ivana stood at the entrance to the garden, feeling the cold wind piercing through her thick coat.Hr: Ispred nje, Luka je namještao rukavice i pokušavao se ugrijati.En: In front of her, Luka adjusted his gloves and tried to warm himself.Hr: "Bit će teško danas," rekla je Ivana, gledajući u nebo.En: "It will be tough today," Ivana said, looking at the sky.Hr: "Ali trebamo te uzorke.En: "But we need those samples.Hr: Vrijeme nas ne može zaustaviti.En: The weather can't stop us."Hr: "Luka je nervozno kimnuo.En: Luka nodded nervously.Hr: Nedavno je diplomirao i želio je naučiti što više od Ivane, iskusne ekologinje.En: He had recently graduated and wanted to learn as much as he could from Ivana, an experienced ecologist.Hr: No, zima je donijela svoje izazove i sumnje.En: But winter brought its own challenges and doubts.Hr: Prolazili su pokraj smrznutih ribnjaka i zaspalog raslinja, Ivana je objašnjavala važnost svake biljke.En: As they passed by frozen ponds and dormant plants, Ivana explained the importance of each plant.Hr: "Ove biljke su ugrožene," rekla je.En: "These plants are endangered," she said.Hr: "Naša studija može promijeniti stvari.En: "Our study can make a difference."Hr: "Dok su šetali vrtom, Luka je pokušavao zadržati misli na zadatku, ali misli o budućnosti su mu stvarale brigu.En: While they walked through the garden, Luka tried to keep his thoughts on the task, but worries about the future were troubling him.Hr: Je li pravi put ekološka istraživanja?En: Is the path of ecological research the right one?Hr: Hoće li ikada biti dovoljno dobar?En: Would he ever be good enough?Hr: Zima je otežavala sakupljanje uzoraka.En: Winter made collecting samples difficult.Hr: Ivana je bila strpljiva, vodeći Luku kroz složeni proces.En: Ivana was patient, guiding Luka through the complex process.Hr: "Samo opušteno", ohrabrivala ga je.En: "Just relax," she encouraged him.Hr: "Svi griješimo na početku.En: "We all make mistakes at the beginning."Hr: "Dok prijepodne pretvaralo u poslijepodne, Luka je slučajno naišao na zanimljiv fenomen.En: As the morning turned into afternoon, Luka accidentally came across an interesting phenomenon.Hr: "Pogledaj ovo, Ivana," rekao je, klečeći uz grm prekriven injem.En: "Look at this, Ivana," he said, kneeling by a shrub covered in frost.Hr: "Izgleda kao da su ovi listovi razdvajaju obojenje na suncu.En: "It looks like these leaves are separating coloration in the sun."Hr: "Ivana se nagnula.En: Ivana leaned in.Hr: "To bi moglo biti ključno," uzbuđeno je rekla.En: "This could be crucial," she said excitedly.Hr: "Ova otpornost na hladnoću može biti presudna za naš projekt.En: "This resistance to cold could be critical for our project."Hr: "Na kraju dana, unatoč umoru i hladnoći, uspjeli su prikupiti dovoljno uzoraka.En: By the end of the day, despite the fatigue and the cold, they managed to collect enough samples.Hr: Otkriće mlađeg Luka postalo je temelj njihove studije.En: The discovery by the younger Luka became the foundation of their study.Hr: Sponzori su bili impresionirani njihovim rezultatima i osigurali su im sredstva za daljnja istraživanja.En: The sponsors were impressed with their results and secured them funding for further research.Hr: Ivana je bila ponosna na uspjeh tima.En: Ivana was proud of the team's success.Hr: Luka je, s druge strane, osjetio kako mu se vraća samopouzdanje.En: Luka, on the other hand, felt his confidence returning.Hr: Shvatio je da ima mjesto u svijetu ekologije.En: He realized he had a place in the world of ecology.Hr: Dok su napuštali vrt, snijeg je tiho padao.En: As they left the garden, the snow fell quietly.Hr: "Hvala ti, Ivana," rekao je Luka.En: "Thank you, Ivana," Luka said.Hr: "Mislim da sam pronašao svoj put.En: "I think I've found my path."Hr: ""Samo naprijed," odgovorila je Ivana s osmijehom.En: "Just keep going," Ivana replied with a smile.Hr: "Ti imaš budućnost u ovom.En: "You have a future in this.Hr: Samo vjeruj u sebe.En: Just believe in yourself." Vocabulary Words:glistened: blistaoelegance: elegancijipiercing: probijaosample: uzorakendangered: ugroženedormant: zaspalogecologist: ekologinjaburdened: stvaralepatterns: uzorakshrubs: grmphenomenon: fenomenfrost: injecrucial: ključnoresistance: ...
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  • Butterflies and Snow: A Valentine's Adventure in Zagreb

    Butterflies and Snow: A Valentine's Adventure in Zagreb
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Butterflies and Snow: A Valentine's Adventure in Zagreb Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U Zagrebu, među snježnim pahuljama i hladnim zrakom, zimski Botanički vrt krije svoje čari.En: In Zagreb, among the snowflakes and cold air, the winter Botanical Garden hides its charms.Hr: Iako mnoge biljke spavaju zimski san, zimzelene prirodne ljepote i ciklame daju poseban šarm.En: Although many plants are in a winter slumber, evergreen natural beauties and cyclamens add a special appeal.Hr: Luka, Mira i Ivan odlučili su provesti Valentinovo na tom jedinstvenom mjestu.En: Luka, Mira, and Ivan decided to spend Valentine's Day in this unique place.Hr: Dok su hodali stazama, Luka je gledao prema prekrasnoj konzervatoriji za leptire.En: As they walked along the paths, Luka looked toward the beautiful butterfly conservatory.Hr: "Snimit ćemo savršen selfie ovdje!En: "We'll take the perfect selfie here!"Hr: " uzviknu Luka, sretan što provodi vrijeme s Mirom.En: exclaimed Luka, happy to be spending time with Mira.Hr: "Pažljivo, Luka," upozori ga Ivan dok su ulazili u toplu prostoriju prepunu šarenih leptira.En: "Careful, Luka," warned him Ivan as they entered the warm room full of colorful butterflies.Hr: "Ne smijemo poremetiti njihov mir.En: "We mustn't disturb their peace."Hr: "Luka se osmjehnu.En: Luka smiled.Hr: Njegova želja za savršenim selfijem bila je jača od ikakvih upozorenja.En: His desire for the perfect selfie was stronger than any warnings.Hr: Mira se nasmijala, vidjevši Lukinu odlučnost.En: Mira laughed, seeing Luka's determination.Hr: Ivan je stao sramežljivo u stranu, pomalo zabrinut.En: Ivan shyly stood aside, somewhat worried.Hr: Dok su se namještali za fotografiju, slučajno je Luka, u svom uzbuđenju, dotaknuo vrata kaveza.En: As they posed for the photo, in his excitement, Luka accidentally touched the cage door.Hr: Vrata su se otvorila, puštajući leptire na slobodu.En: The door opened, letting the butterflies free.Hr: U trenu, prostorija je postala kaotična.En: In an instant, the room became chaotic.Hr: Leptiri su titrali po zraku, a Luka se uhvatio za glavu.En: Butterflies fluttered through the air, and Luka held his head.Hr: "Uh, što ćemo sad?En: "Uh, what should we do now?"Hr: " rekao je Ivan, gledajući u raznobarvne oblake oko njih.En: said Ivan, looking at the multicolored clouds around them.Hr: Luka nije oklijevao.En: Luka didn't hesitate.Hr: "Ulovimo ih prije nego što nas uhvate!En: "Let's catch them before we get caught!"Hr: " predložio je, iako nije znao otkud bi krenuo.En: he suggested, although he didn't know where to start.Hr: Mira se smijala, uživajući u iznenadnom izazovu, dok je Ivan nervozno pogledavao prema izlazu.En: Mira laughed, enjoying the sudden challenge, while Ivan nervously glanced toward the exit.Hr: Započelo je smiješno jurcanje.En: A funny chase began.Hr: Luka je trčao među cvijetnim gredicama, poskliznuo se na mokar snijeg, pao i obavio premet, smijući se svom neuspjehu.En: Luka ran among the flower beds, slipped on the wet snow, fell, and rolled over, laughing at his own failure.Hr: Mira je gotovo zaplakala od smijeha.En: Mira almost cried from laughter.Hr: Ivan je potrčao za jednim leptirima, više zbog osjećaja krivnje nego u nadi da će ga uhvatiti.En: Ivan chased after one of the butterflies, more out of a sense of guilt than hope of catching it.Hr: U tom trenutku, vrtno osoblje primijetilo ih je, ali umjesto ljutnje, pridružili su se potjeri.En: At that moment, the garden staff noticed them, but instead of anger, they joined the chase.Hr: Smijali su se i bodrili trojac, pokazujući im kako nježno usmjeriti leptire natrag prema svom domu.En: They laughed and cheered the trio, showing them how to gently guide the butterflies back to their home.Hr: Kako su leptiri polako sletjeli, situacija se smirila.En: As the butterflies slowly landed, the situation calmed down.Hr: "Vidjeti?En: "See?Hr: Nije tako strašno," reče jedan od čuvara s osmijehom.En: It's not so bad," said one of the keepers with a smile.Hr: Luka, Mira, i Ivan uzdahnu s olakšanjem.En: Luka, Mira, and Ivan sighed with relief.Hr: Kasnije, dok su sjedili na klupi ispred konzervatorija, Luka je priznao: "Valentinovo ne treba biti savršeno.En: Later, as they sat on a bench in front of the conservatory, Luka admitted, "Valentine's Day doesn't have to be perfect.Hr: Važno je da se zabavljamo.En: It's important that we have fun."Hr: "Mira se nasmiješila prema njemu.En: Mira smiled at him.Hr: "Pravo si rekao.En: "You said it right."Hr: "Ivan je uzdahnuo, sretan što je sve završilo bez većih problema.En: Ivan sighed, happy that everything ended without major problems.Hr: "Za iduće Valentinovo, možda bismo mogli nešto mirnije.En: "For next Valentine's Day, maybe we could go for something calmer."Hr: "Dok su se vraćali prema izlazu, Luka ...
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  • Unlocking Zagreb's Ancient Mystery: A Relic's Secret Revealed

    Unlocking Zagreb's Ancient Mystery: A Relic's Secret Revealed
    Feb 7 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unlocking Zagreb's Ancient Mystery: A Relic's Secret Revealed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-07-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Hladna zimska večer obavijala je Zagreb, dok su snježne pahulje tiho padale na tlo, tvoreći bijeli pokrivač na njegovim ulicama.En: A cold winter evening enveloped Zagreb, as snowflakes quietly fell to the ground, forming a white blanket on its streets.Hr: Unutar impozantne građevine Prirodoslovnog muzeja vladao je poseban spokoj, remeten tek zvuk sigurnosnog alarma koji je povremeno pucao u ritmu noći.En: Inside the imposing building of the Prirodoslovni muzej, a special calm reigned, interrupted only by the sound of the security alarm that occasionally echoed in the rhythm of the night.Hr: Luka, mladi povjesničar, promatrao je prostrane dvorane muzeja s divljenjem u očima.En: Luka, a young historian, observed the museum’s vast halls with admiration in his eyes.Hr: Njegova strast prema povijesti bila je očita, a često bi se izgubio u mislima dok bi razgledavao izložene eksponate.En: His passion for history was evident, and he would often lose himself in thought while looking at the exhibits.Hr: S druge strane, Ana je bila prizemna i praktična kustosica, koja je prednjačila u očuvanju vrijedne baštine muzeja.En: On the other hand, Ana was a down-to-earth and practical curator, who excelled in preserving the museum’s valuable heritage.Hr: Te večeri Luka je stajao pred drevnim artefaktom, smještenim u mračnoj, pomalo zabačenoj sobi muzeja.En: That evening, Luka stood in front of an ancient artifact, located in a dark, somewhat secluded room of the museum.Hr: Bio je to misteriozni predmet, star tisućama godina, čiju važnost su tek trebali otkriti.En: It was a mysterious object, thousands of years old, whose importance was yet to be discovered.Hr: Vjerovao je da bi ovo otkriće moglo promijeniti tijek povijesti kakvu znamo.En: He believed that this discovery could change the course of history as we know it.Hr: „Ana, moraš mi vjerovati“, rekao je Luka, oči mu blistave od uzbuđenja.En: “Ana, you have to believe me,” Luka said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.Hr: „Ovaj artefakt može biti ključ za razumijevanje naše prošlosti! Trebam ga proučiti.“En: “This artifact could be the key to understanding our past! I need to study it.”Hr: Ana je stajala pokraj njega, tiho, no odlučno.En: Ana stood beside him, silent yet resolute.Hr: „Luka, razumijem tvoju strast, ali muzej mora zaštititi ovu relikviju.En: “Luka, I understand your passion, but the museum must protect this relic.Hr: Ako se nešto dogodi...“En: If something happens…”Hr: „Ako je ne proučimo“, prekinuo ju je Luka, „nikada nećemo saznati njezinu pravu vrijednost.“En: “If we don’t study it,” Luka interrupted her, “we’ll never know its true value.”Hr: Tijekom dana njihova rasprava nije donijela rezultat.En: During the day, their debate had yielded no results.Hr: No, te iste večeri, dok su svjetla muzeja polako blijedjela, Luka se vratio u sobu.En: But that very evening, as the museum lights slowly faded, Luka returned to the room.Hr: Držao je fotoaparat i tripod, odlučan u namjeri da zabilježi svaki detalj artefakta.En: He held a camera and tripod, determined to capture every detail of the artifact.Hr: Zvuci koraka prekinuli su tišinu.En: The sound of footsteps broke the silence.Hr: Vrata su se otvorila, a Ana ga je zatekla s kamerom u ruci.En: The door opened, and Ana found him with the camera in hand.Hr: Njihovi pogledi sreli su se u napetoj tišini.En: Their eyes met in a tense silence.Hr: „Luka“, rekla je tiho, „što radiš?“En: “Luka,” she said quietly, “what are you doing?”Hr: „Ana, molim te, razumijem rizike“, uzvratio je.En: “Ana, please, I understand the risks,” he replied.Hr: „Ali, ako ne djelujemo, povijest će nam zamjeriti.“En: “But if we don’t act, history will reproach us.”Hr: Ana je zastala, razmišljajući o njegovim riječima.En: Ana paused, contemplating his words.Hr: Iako je instinktivno željela zaštititi artefakt, shvatila je da bi Luka mogao biti u pravu.En: Although her instinct was to protect the artifact, she realized that Luka might be right.Hr: Možda je stvarno bilo vrijedno istraživati.En: Perhaps it truly was worth investigating.Hr: „Dogovorimo se“, rekla je naposljetku.En: “Let’s make a deal,” she said finally.Hr: „Radit ćemo zajedno.En: “We’ll work together.Hr: Ti ćeš voditi istraživanje, a ja ću se pobrinuti da se ništa ne dogodi artefaktu.“En: You will lead the research, and I will ensure that nothing happens to the artifact.”Hr: Luka je klimnuo s osmijehom.En: Luka nodded with a smile.Hr: Njihovo zajedničko putovanje tek je počelo, ali sada su hodali istim putem.En: Their joint journey had just begun, but now they were walking the same path.Hr: ...
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  • Unveiling Secrets: The Heist at Prirodoslovni Muzej

    Unveiling Secrets: The Heist at Prirodoslovni Muzej
    Feb 7 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unveiling Secrets: The Heist at Prirodoslovni Muzej Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zima je pokrila Zagreb bijelim snijegom, a Prirodoslovni muzej djelovao je kao drevni hram, tih i zagonetan.En: Winter covered Zagreb with white snow, and the Prirodoslovni muzej resembled an ancient temple, quiet and enigmatic.Hr: Ivana je, s ljubavlju prema povijesti, u svakoj pređenoj galeriji osjećala strahopoštovanje.En: Ivana, with her love for history, felt awe in every gallery she passed through.Hr: No, ova zima donijela je sumnje i brige.En: However, this winter brought doubts and worries.Hr: Nestao je artefakt iz paleolitske kolekcije.En: An artifact from the Paleolithic collection had disappeared.Hr: Ivana je bila zabrinuta zbog ugleda muzeja.En: Ivana was concerned about the museum's reputation.Hr: Marko je, iako samo radnik na održavanju, znao više nego što je otkrivao.En: Marko, though merely a maintenance worker, knew more than he let on.Hr: Nekada davno bavio se detektivskim poslom.En: A long time ago, he was involved in detective work.Hr: On je promatrao, slušao, uočavao sve.En: He watched, listened, observed everything.Hr: Lukine česte posjete postale su mu sumnjive, ali nije htio brzo donositi zaključke.En: Luka's frequent visits had become suspicious to him, but he didn't want to jump to conclusions.Hr: Ivana odluči razgovarati s Markom.En: Ivana decided to talk to Marko.Hr: Njihova suradnja nije bila obična, punu tajnosti, bez poznanstva iz prošlosti.En: Their collaboration wasn't ordinary, full of secrecy, without any acquaintance from the past.Hr: No, Ivana nije mogla pobjeći od osjećaja da joj može pomoći.En: Yet, Ivana couldn't shake the feeling that he could help her.Hr: "Marko", tiho reče Ivana jednog popodneva dok su hodali hodnicima prepunim povijesti, "nešto nije u redu.En: "Marko," Ivana said quietly one afternoon as they walked the history-filled corridors, "something's not right.Hr: Osjećam da nešto skrivaš.En: I feel like you're hiding something."Hr: " Marko uzdahne.En: Marko sighed.Hr: "Ivana, postoji stara skrivena prolaz u muzeju.En: "Ivana, there's an old hidden passage in the museum.Hr: Možda tu možemo pronaći tragove.En: Maybe there we can find some clues."Hr: "Odlučili su djelovati te noći.En: They decided to take action that night.Hr: Zima je štitila njihovu tajnu, dok su se svjetlosni zraci ophodnika oprezno provlačili kroz mrak.En: Winter protected their secret, as the beams of light from the corridors cautiously glided through the darkness.Hr: Lutali su tihim sobama, osjećajući drevne oči artefakata na sebi.En: They wandered the quiet rooms, sensing the ancient eyes of the artifacts upon them.Hr: I onda, iza jednog od kipića, ugledali su figuru.En: And then, behind one of the statues, they saw a figure.Hr: Luka.En: Luka.Hr: Držao je artefakt u rukama, zloslutno se osmjehujući.En: He was holding the artifact in his hands, smiling ominously.Hr: "Nisam znao da će me netko pratiti," rekao je.En: "I didn't know someone would be following me," he said.Hr: Ivana i Marko brzo su ga zadržali.En: Ivana and Marko quickly restrained him.Hr: Iznenađenje i bijes razgovarali su glasnije od riječi.En: Surprise and anger spoke louder than words.Hr: "Luka, zašto?En: "Luka, why?"Hr: " upitala je Ivana.En: Ivana asked.Hr: "Interes za povijest bio je samo maska," hladno odgovori Luka.En: "Interest in history was just a mask," Luka coldly replied.Hr: S Lukaom u policiji i artefaktom sigurnim, svi su odahnuli.En: With Luka in police custody and the artifact safe, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.Hr: Ivana je shvatila koliko je pogrešno suditi ljude prema prvom dojmu.En: Ivana realized how wrong it is to judge people by first impressions.Hr: Povjerenje u Marka nije bilo uzaludno.En: Trusting Marko was not in vain.Hr: "Zahvaljujući tebi, muzej je opet miran," reče mu s osmijehom.En: "Thanks to you, the museum is peaceful again," she said with a smile.Hr: Marko sramežljivo klimne glavom.En: Marko nodded shyly.Hr: Ponovno je otkrio ljubav prema detektivskom radu.En: He had rediscovered his love for detective work.Hr: Njegova prošlost sada je postala vrijedna sadašnjost.En: His past had now become valuable in the present.Hr: Prirodoslovni muzej, s bijelim pokrivačem snijega vani, ponovo je živio u miru.En: The Prirodoslovni muzej, with its white blanket of snow outside, once again thrived in peace.Hr: Unutra, artefakti su čuvali svoje priče, a Ivana je pronašla novu istinu – ono što je nevidljivo je ponekad najvažnije.En: Inside, the artifacts kept their stories, and Ivana found a new truth – what is invisible is sometimes the most important. Vocabulary Words:enigma: zagonetanawe: strahopoštovanjeartifact: artefaktpaleolithic: paleolitskimaintenance: održavanjeprominent: istaknutfrequent: čestesuspicious: ...
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  • Love in the Snow: A Heartfelt Decision Amidst Winter

    Love in the Snow: A Heartfelt Decision Amidst Winter
    Feb 6 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Love in the Snow: A Heartfelt Decision Amidst Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-06-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zrak je bio hladan u Maksimiru.En: The air was cold in Maksimir.Hr: Snijeg je pokrivao staze poput tankog bijelog pokrivača.En: Snow covered the paths like a thin white blanket.Hr: Marin i Ivana su polako hodali pokraj jezera.En: Marin and Ivana were slowly walking by the lake.Hr: Pogledavali su jedno drugo, ali riječi kao da su zastale među njima.En: They glanced at each other, but the words seemed to stall between them.Hr: "Valentinovo je," rekao je Marin tiho.En: "It's Valentine's Day," Marin said quietly.Hr: "Savršeno vrijeme za razgovor."En: "A perfect time to talk."Hr: Ivana ga je pogledala.En: Ivana looked at him.Hr: "Znam da želiš razgovarati o nama. Prošli tjedan smo se svađali, ali sada smo ovdje."En: "I know you want to talk about us. We argued last week, but now we're here."Hr: Marin je stao ispod drveta.En: Marin stopped under a tree.Hr: Grane su bile gole, kao da slušaju svaku šapat.En: The branches were bare, as if they were listening to every whisper.Hr: "Ivana, volim te. Ali sanjam o životu uz more. Želim pisati, imati mir."En: "Ivana, I love you. But I dream of a life by the sea. I want to write, to have peace."Hr: Ivana je uzdahnula.En: Ivana sighed.Hr: "Znam, Marin. Ali moja karijera je ovdje, u Zagrebu. Arhitektura je moj život. Teško je samo otići."En: "I know, Marin. But my career is here, in Zagreb. Architecture is my life. It's hard to just leave."Hr: Marin je posegnuo za njenom rukom.En: Marin reached for her hand.Hr: Njegov dodir bio je hladan, ali srce toplo.En: His touch was cold, but his heart was warm.Hr: "Mogli bismo zajedno izgraditi nešto lijepo na obali. Možda ne kuće, ali život vrijedan priče."En: "We could build something beautiful together on the coast. Maybe not houses, but a life worth telling."Hr: Ivana je razmišljala.En: Ivana pondered.Hr: Snježne pahulje počele su padati, stvarajući tihi ples oko njih.En: Snowflakes began to fall, creating a silent dance around them.Hr: "Znam, ali želim i dalje graditi ovdje. Imam mnogo planova. Ne želim se odreći svoje karijere."En: "I know, but I still want to build here. I have many plans. I don't want to give up my career."Hr: "Čuo sam te," odgovorio je Marin.En: "I heard you," replied Marin.Hr: "Ali moram znati, hoćeš li doći sa mnom? Želim imati obitelj s tobom, oboje možemo imati svoje snove."En: "But I need to know, will you come with me? I want to have a family with you; we can both have our dreams."Hr: Ivana ga je promovila. "Što ako ostanem? Što će biti s nama?"En: Ivana asked him, "What if I stay? What will happen to us?"Hr: Marinov izraz lica bio je tužan.En: Marin's expression was sad.Hr: "Otići ću za šest mjeseci. Ako ne dođeš, razumjet ću. Ali moram pokušati."En: "I will leave in six months. If you don't come, I will understand. But I have to try."Hr: Nastavili su hodati.En: They continued walking.Hr: Snijeg je šuštao pod njihovim koracima.En: The snow crunched under their steps.Hr: Ivana je osjetila teret odluke na svojim ramenima.En: Ivana felt the weight of the decision on her shoulders.Hr: "Ljubav je važna, ali i moji snovi. Moram ostati."En: "Love is important, but so are my dreams. I have to stay."Hr: Marin je zastao.En: Marin paused.Hr: Pogledao je u nju s nježnošću.En: He looked at her tenderly.Hr: "Volim te dovoljno da te pustim."En: "I love you enough to let you go."Hr: Tada su nastavili hodati.En: Then they continued walking.Hr: Maksimir je bio tih, osim snijega koji je i dalje padao.En: Maksimir was quiet, except for the snow that continued to fall.Hr: Iako su se kretali prema različitim sudbinama, hodali su zajedno još neko vrijeme, puštajući sjećanja da ih grije u zimskom zraku.En: Although they were moving towards different destinies, they walked together a little longer, letting memories warm them in the winter air. Vocabulary Words:blanket: pokrivačwhisper: šapatbare: golearchitecture: arhitekturaargued: svađalicareer: karijeraglanced: pogledavalipondered: razmišljalasnowflakes: pahuljecrunched: šuštaotenderly: nježnošćudestinies: sudbinamaquiet: tihdecision: odlukestalled: zastalecoast: obaliworth: vrijedanplans: planovapeace: mirsilent: tihishoulders: ramenimaexpression: izraztried: pokušatiseparate: razdvajatimoving: kretalicontinued: nastaviliargue: svađatiglanced: pogledaliwarm: toplobare: goli
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  • Finding Love Under Zagreb's Enchanting Winter Sky

    Finding Love Under Zagreb's Enchanting Winter Sky
    Feb 6 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Love Under Zagreb's Enchanting Winter Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-06-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Pod zimskim nebom Zagreb je sjajio posebnim sjajem.En: Under the winter sky, Zagreb shone with a special glow.Hr: Botanički vrt, prekriven snježnim pokrivačem, bio je poput čarobne bajke.En: The Botanički vrt, covered with a blanket of snow, was like a magical fairy tale.Hr: Mir, a opet prepun života, vrt je postao dom izložbe fotografija.En: Peaceful, yet full of life, the garden became home to a photography exhibition.Hr: To je bilo mjesto gdje se sretnu duše koje traže ljepotu.En: It was a place where souls searching for beauty would meet.Hr: Anja je s fotoaparatom oko vrata lagano koračala stazom.En: Anja, with a camera around her neck, walked gently along the path.Hr: Ona je voljela zabilježiti trenutke.En: She loved capturing moments.Hr: Priroda je bila njezina inspiracija, ali unatoč njezinoj umjetničkoj strasti, bojala se otvoriti.En: Nature was her inspiration, but despite her artistic passion, she was afraid to open up.Hr: Negdje u sjeni drveća, Petar je tražio nadahnuće.En: Somewhere in the shadow of the trees, Petar was seeking inspiration.Hr: Bio je ljubitelj umjetnosti, no često ga je samopouzdanje iznevjerilo.En: He was an art enthusiast, but often his self-confidence failed him.Hr: Petar je stajao pred velikom fotografijom snježnog prizora.En: Petar was standing in front of a large photograph of a snowy scene.Hr: "Predivno, zar ne?En: "Beautiful, isn't it?"Hr: " rekao je netko pored njega.En: someone next to him said.Hr: Anja.En: Anja.Hr: Nasmiješili su se jedno drugome.En: They smiled at each other.Hr: Ubrzo su se upustili u razgovor o umjetnosti, prirodi i životu.En: Soon, they engaged in a conversation about art, nature, and life.Hr: Razumjeli su se.En: They understood each other.Hr: Njihove strasti spojile su ih.En: Their passions brought them together.Hr: Anja je odlučila rizikovati.En: Anja decided to take a risk.Hr: Pozvala je Petra na izlazak s njezinim prijateljima fotografima.En: She invited Petar to go out with her photographer friends.Hr: On je pristao, ali s unutarnjim strahom hoće li biti dovoljno dobar.En: He agreed but with the inner fear of whether he would be good enough.Hr: U trenutku iskrenosti, pokazao je Anji svoje radove.En: In a moment of sincerity, he showed Anja his work.Hr: Zaprepastila ga je njezina toplina i ohrabrenje.En: He was astonished by her warmth and encouragement.Hr: "Imaš talent", rekla je jednostavno.En: "You have talent," she said simply.Hr: Te riječi su mu podigle duh.En: Those words lifted his spirit.Hr: Kako se približavalo razdoblje maškara, u vrtu su postavljali razne maske i svjetiljke.En: As the carnival season approached, various masks and lanterns were being set up in the garden.Hr: Na dan proslave, svašta se moglo vidjeti.En: On the day of the celebration, there was much to be seen.Hr: Razigrani ljudi, zimski vjetar i vesela glazba.En: Playful people, the winter wind, and cheerful music.Hr: Anja i Petar hodali su među šarenim instalacijama, oboje u kostimima, oboje prepušteni trenutku.En: Anja and Petar walked among the colorful installations, both in costumes, both lost in the moment.Hr: U toj karnevalskoj noći, dok su im maskirani posjetitelji prolazili, Anja i Petar su našli hrabrost i povjerenje.En: On that carnival night, as masked visitors passed them by, Anja and Petar found courage and trust.Hr: Shvatili su da se u njihovim srcima rodila ljubav.En: They realized that love had been born in their hearts.Hr: Strahovi su bili stvar prošlosti.En: Fears were a thing of the past.Hr: Anja je naučila vjerovati, dok je Petar osjetio novu razinu samopouzdanja.En: Anja learned to trust, while Petar felt a new level of confidence.Hr: Kad je noć krenula prema kraju, Anja i Petar su napustili Botanički vrt držeći se za ruke.En: As the night drew to a close, Anja and Petar left the Botanički vrt holding hands.Hr: Planirali su zajedničke projekte, putovanja i još bezbroj fotografski avantura.En: They planned joint projects, trips, and countless more photographic adventures.Hr: Snijeg je nastavio padati oko njih, bijelim pahuljama ispisujući priču o novom početku.En: The snow continued to fall around them, with white flakes writing a story of a new beginning.Hr: Za Anju i Petra, zimski vrt nije bio samo mjesto gologa granja i hladnog zraka.En: For Anja and Petar, the winter garden was not just a place of bare branches and cold air.Hr: Bio je to svijet čarolije gdje su pronašli ono što su tražili cijeli život – jedno drugo.En: It was a world of magic where they found what they had been searching for all their lives – each other. Vocabulary Words:glow: sjajblanket: pokrivačfairy tale: bajkaengaged: upustilipassion: strastself-confidence: samopouzdanjeencouragement: ohrabrenjelanterns: ...
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  • Valentine's Day at the Park: Ivana's Inventory Challenge

    Valentine's Day at the Park: Ivana's Inventory Challenge
    Feb 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Valentine's Day at the Park: Ivana's Inventory Challenge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-05-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimsko jutro u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera bilo je mirno, ali hladno.En: A winter morning in National Park Plitvička jezera was calm but cold.Hr: Snijeg prekriva krošnje drveća, a ledene rese svjetlucaju na granama pod blagim suncem.En: Snow covers the treetops, and icy icicles sparkle on the branches under the gentle sun.Hr: Prozor suvenirnice pruža predivan pogled na ovo čudo prirode.En: The window of the souvenir shop offers a beautiful view of this natural wonder.Hr: Unutra je toplo i miriše na svježe pečene medenjake.En: Inside, it's warm and smells of freshly baked gingerbread.Hr: Ivana stoji pred policama pune ukrasa, šalica i knjiga o parku.En: Ivana stands in front of shelves full of decorations, mugs, and books about the park.Hr: Izvana, situacija izgleda mirno, no Ivana osjeća pritisak.En: From the outside, the situation looks calm, but Ivana feels the pressure.Hr: Danas je Dan zaljubljenih, ali također i posljednji dan sezone prije zimske pauze.En: Today is Valentine's Day, but also the last day of the season before the winter break.Hr: Mora obaviti kontrolu inventara, ali dokumenti su zbrkani.En: She has to conduct an inventory check, but the documents are in disarray.Hr: Kolegica je ostavila sve neorganizirano jer je morala hitno otići.En: A colleague left everything unorganized because she had to leave urgently.Hr: Ivanu čeka težak zadatak.En: Ivana faces a daunting task.Hr: Želi sve završiti brzo i točno kako bi što prije mogla pridružiti se prijateljima Nini i Marku koji su je zvali na okupljanje pokraj zamrznutih jezera.En: She wants to finish everything quickly and accurately so she can join her friends Nina and Marko who invited her to a gathering by the frozen lakes.Hr: No, nema druge pomoći.En: But there's no other help.Hr: Nadređeni nije dostupan.En: Her supervisor is not available.Hr: Ona odlučuje riješiti zbrku sama.En: She decides to sort out the mess on her own.Hr: Gleda unatrag, prema podacima na svom mobitelu.En: She looks back at the data on her phone.Hr: Svaki unos pažljivo uspoređuje s fizičkim stanjem na policama.En: She carefully compares each entry with the physical state on the shelves.Hr: Vrijeme prolazi, ali Ivana je koncentrirana.En: Time passes, but Ivana is focused.Hr: Na trenutke joj se čini da sve to nema smisla.En: At times, it seems to her that it all makes no sense.Hr: Duboko udahne i nastavlja.En: She takes a deep breath and continues.Hr: Kada je konačno došla do zadnjeg unosa, Ivana u kutu zamjećuje malen paket.En: When she finally reaches the last entry, Ivana notices a small package in the corner.Hr: Otvara ga i u njemu nalazi posebne suvenire za Dan zaljubljenih.En: She opens it and finds special Valentine's Day souvenirs.Hr: Nitko im se nije sjetio u kaosu.En: No one thought of them in the chaos.Hr: Sada je jasno kako je posao bio složeniji nego što je mislila.En: Now it's clear that the job was more complex than she thought.Hr: Uzbuđenje dolazi s rješenjem problema.En: Excitement comes with solving the problem.Hr: Ivana brže no ikad postavlja suvenire na maleni stol blizu ulaza.En: Ivana sets up the souvenirs on a small table near the entrance faster than ever.Hr: Stvara krasnu izložbu koja privlači sve koji ulaze u trgovinu.En: She creates a beautiful display that attracts everyone who enters the store.Hr: Kada je sve gotovo, Ivana shvaća da joj problem rješavanje daje novu energiju.En: When everything is done, Ivana realizes that problem-solving gives her new energy.Hr: Njena sposobnost dokazala se.En: Her ability has proven itself.Hr: Spremna je preuzeti još veće izazove.En: She is ready to take on even greater challenges.Hr: S osmijehom napušta trgovinu i kreće prema Nini i Marku.En: With a smile, she leaves the store and heads towards Nina and Marko.Hr: Pred sobom je već vidi novi put, pun zanimljivih zadataka i novih mogućnosti.En: Ahead of her, she already sees a new path, full of interesting tasks and new possibilities. Vocabulary Words:calm: mirnotall: visokicicles: resegentle: blagimview: pogledgingerbread: medenjakeshelves: policemugs: šalicepressure: pritisakinventory: inventaracheck: kontroladisarray: zbrkaniunorganized: neorganiziranodaunting: težakgathering: okupljanjeavailable: dostupanmess: zbrkaaccurately: točnofocused: koncentriranabreathe: udahnecorner: kutpackage: paketcomplex: složenijiattracts: privlačisolving: rješenjeenergy: energijuproved: dokazalachallenges: izazovepath: putpossibilities: mogućnosti
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