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  • Lost and Found in the Autumn Wilderness

    Lost and Found in the Autumn Wilderness
    Nov 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Lost and Found in the Autumn Wilderness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Duboke boje jeseni prekrivale su šumu oko Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera.En: The deep colors of autumn covered the forest around Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.Hr: Zrak je bio svjež, a lišće je šuškalo pod nogama učenika koji su hodali stazom.En: The air was fresh, and the leaves rustled under the feet of the students walking along the path.Hr: Dario je hodao malo iza grupe, svijet oko njega postao je živo platno zlata i crvenila.En: Dario walked a little behind the group, the world around him becoming a living canvas of gold and red.Hr: "Dario, pogubićeš se!En: "Dario, you'll get lost!"Hr: " viknula je Ivana veselo, dok je skočila preko niskog grma.En: Ivana called out cheerfully as she jumped over a low bush.Hr: Ivana je bila njegova najbolja prijateljica, uvijek spremna na avanturu.En: Ivana was his best friend, always ready for an adventure.Hr: "Čekaj," rekao je Dario tiho.En: "Wait," Dario said quietly.Hr: "Možda je ovdje onaj rijetki ptica.En: "Maybe the rare bird is here."Hr: " On je stalno razmišljao o svom projektu iz biologije.En: He was constantly thinking about his biology project.Hr: Ivana ga pogleda s osmijehom.En: Ivana looked at him with a smile.Hr: "Znači, želiš potražiti pticu?En: "So, you want to look for the bird?Hr: Hajdemo!En: Let's go!"Hr: "Dario je oklijevao.En: Dario hesitated.Hr: Grupa je bila dalje uz stazu, ali njegova želja da pronađe pticu bila je veća.En: The group was further along the path, but his desire to find the bird was stronger.Hr: Znao je da bi mu to puno značilo za školu.En: He knew it would mean a lot for school.Hr: Ivana ga je povukla za rukav, i zajedno su skrenuli sa staze.En: Ivana tugged on his sleeve, and together they veered off the path.Hr: Šuma je bila gusta i mirisala je na vlažno tlo.En: The forest was dense and smelled of damp earth.Hr: Zvuk vode bio je daleki šapat, dok su se kretali kroz drveće.En: The sound of water was a distant whisper as they moved through the trees.Hr: Nakon nekoliko minuta, Dario je dahnuo.En: After a few minutes, Dario gasped.Hr: "Vidi," šapnuo je pokazujući.En: "Look," he whispered, pointing.Hr: Među granama, na visokoj grani, sjedio je rijetki ptica.En: Among the branches, on a high branch, sat the rare bird.Hr: Njegova svijetloplava krila sjala su pod jesenskim suncem.En: Its light blue wings gleamed under the autumn sun.Hr: Ivana je uzela kameru i snimila nekoliko fotografija.En: Ivana took out the camera and snapped several photos.Hr: "Uspjelo nam je, Dario!En: "We did it, Dario!"Hr: " rekla je s oduševljenjem.En: she said excitedly.Hr: Ali, dok su slavili, shvatili su da su izgubili put.En: But as they celebrated, they realized they had lost their way.Hr: Drveće im je izgledalo isto, a staza je nestala iz vida.En: The trees all looked the same, and the path had disappeared from view.Hr: Panika je polako preplavila Darija.En: Panic slowly washed over Dario.Hr: "Što ćemo sad?En: "What do we do now?"Hr: " pitala je Ivana, još uvijek s osmijehom, ali primijetila je njegovu zabrinutost.En: Ivana asked, still smiling, but she noticed his concern.Hr: Dario je duboko udahnuo.En: Dario took a deep breath.Hr: "Moramo se smiriti.En: "We need to stay calm.Hr: Učimo o šumama.En: We study about forests.Hr: Pamtim neke stvari.En: I remember some things."Hr: "Oslanjajući se na svoje znanje, potražili su znakove: mekše tlo blizu vode, mahovina na sjevernim stranama stabala.En: Relying on his knowledge, they searched for signs: softer soil near the water, moss on the northern sides of the trees.Hr: Polako, ali sigurno, pronašli su put nazad.En: Slowly but surely, they found their way back.Hr: Kad su stigli do grupe, učenici su se spremali za autobus.En: When they reached the group, the students were getting ready for the bus.Hr: Njihov učitelj s blagim prijekorom pogledao ih je, ali Dario je znao da im može pokazati fotografije ptice.En: Their teacher looked at them with mild reproach, but Dario knew he could show them the bird photos.Hr: Dok su sjedili u autobusu, Ivana ga je pozdravila.En: As they sat on the bus, Ivana greeted him.Hr: "Bilo je zabavno, zar ne?En: "It was fun, wasn't it?"Hr: "Dario se nasmiješio.En: Dario smiled.Hr: Naučio je nešto važno - iako su akademski ciljevi važni, pustolovina i povjerenje u prijatelje čine ih još boljima.En: He learned something important—although academic goals are important, adventure and trust in friends make them even better. Vocabulary Words:canvas: platnobush: grmsnap: snimitidense: gustadamp: vlažnowhisper: šapattwig: granalight blue: svijetloplavagleam: sjetipanic: panikaconcern: zabrinutostsoil: tlomoss: mahovinanorth: sjeverreproach: prijekoradventure: avanturatrust: povjerenjerare: rijetkifresh: svježpath: stazagasp: ...
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    15 mins
  • 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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    13 mins
  • Autumn Antics: The Unseen Beauty of Spontaneous Smiles

    Autumn Antics: The Unseen Beauty of Spontaneous Smiles
    Nov 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Autumn Antics: The Unseen Beauty of Spontaneous Smiles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zrinjevac Park je bio prepun raskošnih jesenjih boja.En: Zrinjevac Park was filled with lavish autumn colors.Hr: Davor, Mirna i Luka stajali su ispod velikog kestena.En: Davor, Mirna, and Luka stood beneath a large chestnut tree.Hr: Njihov zadatak bio je izazov jedan drugoga u traženju savršenog lista.En: Their task was to challenge each other in finding the perfect leaf.Hr: Služilo je to za dobru zabavu i nešto novo za društvene mreže.En: It served as good fun and something new for social media.Hr: Davor, uvijek natjecateljski raspoložen, zacrtao je sebi zadatak: pronaći najljepši list i zadiviti prijatelje.En: Davor, always in a competitive mood, set himself a goal: to find the most beautiful leaf and impress his friends.Hr: Mirna, s osmijehom na licu, odmah je krenula prema drveću.En: Mirna, with a smile on her face, immediately headed towards the trees.Hr: Njezin pogled tražio je ne samo savršenstvo, već i osobnost u svakom listu.En: Her gaze was searching not only for perfection but also for personality in each leaf.Hr: Luka je pak odlučio pratiti Davora u nadi da će ga omesti i nasmijati.En: Luka, on the other hand, decided to follow Davor in the hope of distracting and making him laugh.Hr: S osmijehom je zbijao šale, dok je Davor očajnički proučavao svaku hrpu lišća.En: With a smile, he cracked jokes while Davor desperately studied each pile of leaves.Hr: Dok je Mirna uživala u šarenilu parka, Luka je zafrkavao s Davorom.En: While Mirna enjoyed the colorful park, Luka teased Davor.Hr: "Evo jedna žuta rupica viška, to sigurno nije pobjednički list!En: "Here's an extra yellow hole, that surely isn't the winning leaf!"Hr: ", dobacivao je.En: he shouted.Hr: Davor se nije dao omesti.En: Davor was undeterred.Hr: Njegova odlučnost tjerala ga je dalje u park, sve do rubova stazica gdje su se drveće skupljalo u guste redove.En: His determination drove him further into the park, all the way to the edges of the paths where the trees clustered in dense rows.Hr: Kako je Davor sve dalje zalazio, naletio je na neobičan panj.En: As Davor ventured further, he stumbled upon an unusual stump.Hr: Taj panj, djelomično prekriven lišćem i vlažnom zemljom, postao je njegovo nesvjesno odredište.En: This stump, partially covered with leaves and damp earth, became his unconscious destination.Hr: Odjednom, korak mu je zakazao, poskliznuo se i pao ravno u mokru hrpu lišća.En: Suddenly, his step faltered, he slipped, and fell right into a wet pile of leaves.Hr: Luka i Mirna, čuvši buku, trče prema njemu.En: Luka and Mirna, hearing the commotion, ran towards him.Hr: Umjesto pomoći, Luka brzo izvadi mobitel.En: Instead of helping, Luka quickly took out his phone.Hr: Klik.En: Click.Hr: Brzi bljesak i Davor je uhvaćen u najneočekivanijoj pozi.En: A quick flash, and Davor was captured in the most unexpected pose.Hr: Svi se smiju, čak i Davor, unatoč početnoj sramoti.En: Everyone laughed, even Davor, despite the initial embarrassment.Hr: Fotografija koju je Luka podijelio postala je hit.En: The photo that Luka shared became a hit.Hr: Ne zbog savršenog lista, već zbog spontanosti i smijeha koje je zračila.En: Not because of the perfect leaf, but because of the spontaneity and laughter it radiated.Hr: Iznenada je Davor shvatio da ljepota nije uvijek u savršenstvu.En: Suddenly, Davor realized that beauty isn't always in perfection.Hr: Ponekad je u nepredvidljivim trenutcima koji nose iskrenu radost.En: Sometimes, it’s in unpredictable moments that carry genuine joy.Hr: Dok su odlazili iz parka, shvatio je Davor da prava čarolija leži u trenutku, a ne u natjecanju.En: As they left the park, Davor realized that true magic lies in the moment, not in competition.Hr: I dok su lišće lagano padalo oko njih, Davor, Mirna i Luka zadržali su prijateljski natjecateljski duh, ovog puta bez pritiska i s više smijeha.En: And as the leaves gently fell around them, Davor, Mirna, and Luka maintained their friendly competitive spirit, this time without pressure and with more laughter.Hr: Jesen u Zrinjevcu postala je njihov najdraži dio godine.En: Autumn in Zrinjevac became their favorite time of the year. Vocabulary Words:lavish: raskošnihbeneath: ispodchallenge: izazovcompetitive: natjecateljskiperfection: savršenstvopersonality: osobnostdistracting: omestidetermination: odlučnostventured: zalaziostumbled: naletiounusual: neobičanpartially: djelomičnodamp: vlažnomfalters: zakazaospontaneity: spontanostiembarrassment: sramotigenuine: iskrenaunpredictable: nepredvidljivimradiated: zračilaunexpected: neočekivanijojpose: poziedges: rubovaclustered: skupljaloimpressive: zadavititask: zadatakstudied: proučavaorow: redoveteased: zafrkavaocaptured: uhvaćenrealized: shvatio
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    14 mins
  • 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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    16 mins
  • 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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  • Finding Passion: A St. Martin's Day Revelation in Zagreb

    Finding Passion: A St. Martin's Day Revelation in Zagreb
    Nov 18 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Passion: A St. Martin's Day Revelation in Zagreb Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zagrebački Gornji grad bio je pun žamora ljudi.En: The Gornji grad in Zagreb was filled with the hum of people.Hr: Zlatno lišće šuštalo je pod nogama prolaznika, a u zraku se osjećao miris pečenih kestena.En: Golden leaves rustled under the feet of passersby, and the scent of roasted chestnuts lingered in the air.Hr: Sa štandova je dolazio miris kuhanog vina, a lampice su svjetlucale uzorom topline.En: The aroma of mulled wine wafted from the stalls, and lights twinkled with a pattern of warmth.Hr: Bio je blagdan sv. Martina, vrijeme za slavlje i prijateljstvo.En: It was the feast of St. Martin, a time for celebration and friendship.Hr: Luka je stajao na uglu ulice.En: Luka stood at the street corner.Hr: Nosio je debelu jaknu i crveni šal.En: He wore a thick jacket and a red scarf.Hr: Pogled mu je lutao od nasmijanih lica ljudi do šarenih štandova.En: His gaze wandered from the smiling faces of people to the colorful stalls.Hr: Nosio je u sebi brige o budućnosti.En: He carried within him worries about the future.Hr: Kao student, osjećao je pritisak da uspije, ali nešto mu je nedostajalo.En: As a student, he felt the pressure to succeed, but something was missing.Hr: Želja za smirenjem ga je dovela do ovog mjesta.En: The desire for tranquility led him to this place.Hr: Ivana mu se brzo pridružila.En: Ivana quickly joined him.Hr: Uvijek je bila puna života, s osmijehom koji je osvajao ljude.En: She was always full of life, with a smile that won people over.Hr: "Gle, Luka, pogledaj kako je sve lijepo! Baš volim Martinje," rekla je vedro.En: "Look, Luka, see how beautiful everything is! I just love Martinje," she said cheerfully.Hr: Osjetila je njegovu tjeskobu, želeći ga izvući iz začaranog kruga misli.En: She sensed his anxiety, wanting to pull him out of the enchanted circle of thoughts.Hr: Dok su šetali, začuli su zvuk violine.En: As they walked, they heard the sound of a violin.Hr: Kristina, mlada ulična umjetnica, svirala je melodiju koja je tjerala hladnoću.En: Kristina, a young street artist, was playing a melody that chased away the cold.Hr: Njeni pokreti bili su graciozni, a glazba iskrena.En: Her movements were graceful, and the music sincere.Hr: "Zašto ne bismo porazgovarali s njom?" predložila je Ivana.En: "Why don't we talk to her?" Ivana suggested.Hr: Luka se dvoumio, ali želja za otkrivanjem života koji je odabrao strast nad sigurnošću bila je jača.En: Luka hesitated, but the desire to explore a life chosen by passion over security was stronger.Hr: Prišli su Kristini nakon njene izvedbe.En: They approached Kristina after her performance.Hr: "Tvoja glazba je prekrasna," rekao je Luka, osjećajući toplinu u srcu.En: "Your music is beautiful," Luka said, feeling warmth in his heart.Hr: "Kako si odabrala ovaj put?"En: "How did you choose this path?"Hr: Kristina se nasmiješila.En: Kristina smiled.Hr: "Hvala vam.En: "Thank you.Hr: Nije uvijek lako, ali volim glazbu više od svega drugoga.En: It's not always easy, but I love music more than anything else.Hr: Neizvjesnost je dio života, ali strast me vodi."En: Uncertainty is part of life, but passion guides me."Hr: Luka je osjetio promjenu u sebi.En: Luka felt a change within himself.Hr: Kristinine riječi probudile su nešto duboko u njegovom srcu.En: Kristina's words awakened something deep in his heart.Hr: Shvatio je da strast može biti važnija od sigurnosti.En: He realized that passion could be more important than security.Hr: "Hvala ti što si to podijelila s nama," rekao je.En: "Thank you for sharing that with us," he said.Hr: Dok su se vraćali kući, Luka se osjećao lakše.En: As they returned home, Luka felt lighter.Hr: Odlučio je slijediti put koji odražava njegove istinske želje, unatoč budućim nesigurnostima.En: He decided to follow a path that reflects his true desires, despite future uncertainties.Hr: Na blagdan sv. Martina, našao je više od prijateljstva.En: On the feast of St. Martin, he found more than friendship.Hr: Našao je hrabrost za promjene.En: He found the courage for change.Hr: U srcu Gornjeg grada, pod svjetlom lampica i uz miris pečenih kestena, Luka je odlučio odabrati strast.En: In the heart of Gornji grad, under the light of the lamps and with the scent of roasted chestnuts, Luka decided to choose passion.Hr: Sada je znao da je to pravac koji će ga učiniti sretnijim.En: Now he knew that this was the direction that would make him happier.Hr: Ivana je primijetila svjetlost u njegovim očima i zajedno su hodali prema budućnosti s većom nadom.En: Ivana noticed the light in his eyes, and together they walked toward the future with more hope.Hr: Kako su se udaljavali, Kristina je nastavila svirati.En: As they drifted away, Kristina continued to play.Hr: ...
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  • Brewing Balance: Finding Harmony in a Modern Café

    Brewing Balance: Finding Harmony in a Modern Café
    Nov 18 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Brewing Balance: Finding Harmony in a Modern Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U tamnom, ugodnom kutu male kavane u modernom predgrađu, Ivana je stajala iza šanka, dok su se njezine ruke vješto kretale među šalicama i mlincima.En: In the dark, cozy corner of a small café in a modern suburb, Ivana stood behind the counter, her hands skillfully moving among cups and grinders.Hr: Jesensko lišće bojilo je vanjske prozore u zlatne i crvene tonove, stvarajući topli osjećaj doma i sigurnosti.En: The autumn leaves painted the outside windows in golden and red hues, creating a warm feeling of home and safety.Hr: Ivana je voljela svoj posao, svaki osmijeh koji je darovala redovitim gostima bio je važan.En: Ivana loved her job, every smile she gave to regular guests was important.Hr: No, taj osjećaj topline s vremena na vrijeme bio je ugušen krutom stvarnošću novih pravila.En: Yet, that feeling of warmth was occasionally stifled by the harsh reality of new rules.Hr: Tomislav, njihov novi menadžer, unio je mnogo promjena, nadajući se poboljšanjima.En: Tomislav, their new manager, brought many changes, hoping for improvements.Hr: Ali svaki korak prema učinkovitosti činio se kao gavoan između Ivane i njenih omiljenih gostiju.En: But every step towards efficiency seemed like a wedge between Ivana and her favorite guests.Hr: Sustavi koje je Tomislav nametnuo često su odvraćali pažnju od njezina osobnog pristupa.En: The systems Tomislav imposed often distracted from her personal approach.Hr: "Nela, misliš li da ovo ima smisla?En: "Nela, do you think this makes sense?"Hr: " pitala je Ivana tiho, dok je njihova prijateljica i kolegica Nela slagala peciva na polici.En: Ivana asked quietly as their friend and colleague Nela arranged pastries on the shelf.Hr: Nela je uvijek imala riječi ohrabrenja, uvijek gledajući na svijetle strane.En: Nela always had words of encouragement, always looking on the bright side.Hr: "Ivana, znam da nije lako," odgovorila je Nela s osmijehom.En: "Ivana, I know it's not easy," Nela replied with a smile.Hr: "Ali možda je vrijeme da kažeš Tomislavu što misliš.En: "But maybe it's time you tell Tomislav what you think."Hr: "Ivana je znala da mora nešto poduzeti, ali nije željela narušiti odnos s Tomislavom koji se također trudio dokazati.En: Ivana knew she had to take action, but she didn't want to harm her relationship with Tomislav, who was also trying to prove himself.Hr: Dok su dani prolazili, Ivana je tražila pravi trenutak.En: As the days passed, Ivana sought the right moment.Hr: Tomislav je često izgledao izgubljeno, kao da se i sam bori s ulogom vođe.En: Tomislav often seemed lost, as if he too was struggling with the role of a leader.Hr: Usred jednog užurbanog poslijepodneva, kavana je bila prepuna.En: Amid one busy afternoon, the café was full.Hr: Novi sustav narudžbi na zaslonu nije odrađivao očekivano.En: The new order system on the screen wasn’t performing as expected.Hr: Zbunjeni pogledi i negodovanja ispunili su prostoriju.En: Confused looks and murmurs filled the room.Hr: Ivana je pogledala prema Tomislavu koji je stajao prikovan iza blagajne, dok je linija gostiju rasla.En: Ivana glanced at Tomislav who was stranded behind the register as the line of guests grew.Hr: Instinktivno, Ivana je preuzela uzde.En: Instinctively, Ivana took the reins.Hr: "Zamijenimo narudžbe rukom.En: "Let's switch to taking orders by hand.Hr: Nela, možeš li ti popraviti aparat za espresso?En: Nela, can you fix the espresso machine?"Hr: " predložila je, okrećući situaciju u svoju korist.En: she suggested, turning the situation to her advantage.Hr: Popodne je prošlo zahvaljujući Ivaninoj brzoj reakciji.En: The afternoon passed smoothly thanks to Ivana's quick response.Hr: Kad su zadnji gosti otišli, Ivana i Tomislav ostali su sami u kavani.En: When the last guests left, Ivana and Tomislav were alone in the café.Hr: Ivana je uzdahnula i sramežljivo ga pogledala.En: Ivana sighed and looked at him shyly.Hr: "Tomislave, možemo li razgovarati?En: "Tomislav, can we talk?Hr: Mislim da trebamo pronaći ravnotežu između sustava i osobnog kontakta s gostima," rekla je.En: I think we need to find a balance between the system and personal contact with guests," she said.Hr: Tomislav je poslušao.En: Tomislav listened.Hr: Njegove oči zračile su zahvalnošću.En: His eyes radiated gratitude.Hr: "Ivana, cijenim što si bila iskrena.En: "Ivana, I appreciate your honesty.Hr: Mislim da je vrijeme da svi sjednemo i razgovaramo o našim idejama.En: I think it's time we all sit down and discuss our ideas."Hr: "Nakon nekoliko tjedana suradnje, kavana je ponovno pronašla svoj ritam.En: After several weeks of collaboration, the café regained its rhythm.Hr: I Ivana je svladala umjetnost korištenja novog sustava uz svoj osobni dodir.En: ...
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  • Discovering Hidden Histories: A Campus Friendship Blooms

    Discovering Hidden Histories: A Campus Friendship Blooms
    Nov 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Discovering Hidden Histories: A Campus Friendship Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Jesen je bila u punom zamahu na sveučilištu.En: Autumn was in full swing at the university.Hr: Lišće je padalo i stvaralo zlatni pokrivač po kampusu.En: The leaves were falling, creating a golden blanket across the campus.Hr: Ivana je promatrala užurbanu atmosferu u studentskom domu.En: Ivana observed the bustling atmosphere in the dormitory.Hr: Svi su se pripremali za Dan zahvalnosti, no njoj je sve to bilo pomalo strano.En: Everyone was preparing for Thanksgiving Day, but to her, it was all somewhat foreign.Hr: Nedostajala joj je Hrvatska.En: She missed Hrvatska.Hr: Odlučila je sudjelovati u jednoj od volonterskih akcija na uređenju povijesne lokacije.En: She decided to participate in one of the volunteer actions for renovating a historical site.Hr: Bio je to stari kip na kampusu, pomalo zaboravljen, ali pun povijesti.En: It was an old statue on campus, somewhat forgotten but full of history.Hr: Ivana je željela upoznati nove ljude i osjetiti povezanost s okruženjem.En: Ivana wanted to meet new people and feel a connection to her surroundings.Hr: Na samom početku događaja, Ivana je susrela Marka.En: At the very start of the event, Ivana met Marko.Hr: Bio je student arhitekture, zainteresiran za povijesne znamenitosti.En: He was an architecture student, interested in historical landmarks.Hr: Iako je isprva bio fokusiran na zadaće, primijetio je Ivaninu strast.En: Although he was initially focused on his tasks, he noticed Ivana's passion.Hr: "Zanimaju te povijesna mjesta?En: "Are you interested in historical places?"Hr: " upitao ju je dok su zajedno uklanjali lišće oko kipa.En: he asked her as they were clearing leaves around the statue.Hr: "Najviše na svijetu," odgovorila je Ivana s osmijehom.En: "More than anything in the world," replied Ivana with a smile.Hr: Dok su zajedno radili, Marko je odlučio otvoriti se i podijeliti svoju ljubav prema arhitekturi.En: As they worked together, Marko decided to open up and share his love for architecture.Hr: Ivana je pažljivo slušala, osjećajući da napokon netko dijeli iste interese.En: Ivana listened intently, feeling that finally someone shared her interests.Hr: Ubrzo su otkrili zanimljivu činjenicu o kipu.En: Soon they discovered an interesting fact about the statue.Hr: Malo tko je znao da je postavljen u čast starom rektoru, koji je imao veliku ulogu u osnivanju sveučilišta.En: Few people knew that it was erected in honor of an old rector who played a significant role in founding the university.Hr: Zaintrigirani, Ivana i Marko odlučili su istražiti priču dalje.En: Intrigued, Ivana and Marko decided to delve deeper into the story.Hr: Nakon događaja, krenuli su u knjižnicu i pretraživali stare knjige i arhive.En: After the event, they headed to the library and searched through old books and archives.Hr: Noć je brzo prolazila dok su listali stranice i otkrivali sve više detalja o rektoru i njegovom djelovanju.En: The night quickly passed as they flipped through pages, uncovering more details about the rector and his contributions.Hr: Dok je hladan vjetar šuštao kroz drveće, sjedili su ispred studentskog doma i razgovarali.En: While the cold wind rustled through the trees, they sat in front of the dormitory and talked.Hr: "Mislim da bi ovaj kip trebao imati više pažnje," rekao je Marko.En: "I think this statue deserves more attention," said Marko.Hr: "Slažem se," kimnula je Ivana.En: "I agree," nodded Ivana.Hr: Tog trenutka, shvatila je da više nije sama.En: At that moment, she realized she was no longer alone.Hr: Tijekom njihovih razgovora, Ivana je osjetila toplinu doma.En: During their conversations, Ivana felt the warmth of home.Hr: Njena nostalgija za Hrvatskom lagano je nestajala jer je pronašla prijatelja s kojim će istraživati svijet povijesti.En: Her nostalgia for Hrvatska was slowly fading because she found a friend with whom she would explore the world of history.Hr: Marko je shvatio kako su ovakvi trenuci jednako važni kao i akademske obaveze.En: Marko realized how moments like these were just as important as academic obligations.Hr: S obećanjem da će zajedno istražiti još povijesnih mjesta, Ivana i Marko su se rastali s osmijehom na licu.En: With a promise to explore more historical places together, Ivana and Marko parted with smiles on their faces.Hr: Tjeskoba je nestala, a nova prijateljstva potvrdila su da su povezanost i povijest važni.En: The anxiety disappeared, and new friendships confirmed that connection and history were important.Hr: Za Ivanu, svijet oko nje postao je malo topliji i zanimljiviji.En: For Ivana, the world around her became a little warmer and more interesting. Vocabulary Words:autumn: jesenfull swing: pun zamahleaves: lišćebustling: užurbanudormitory: ...
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