Episodes

  • Discovering Winter Wonders: A Plitvice Adventure

    Discovering Winter Wonders: A Plitvice Adventure
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Discovering Winter Wonders: A Plitvice Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je hodala ispred grupe turista kroz zimski krajolik Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera.En: Ivana was walking in front of a group of tourists through the winter landscape of Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.Hr: Hladni zimski povjetarac širio se dolinom.En: The cold winter breeze spread through the valley.Hr: Bijele pahulje snijega još su padale, stvarajući prekrasan prizor.En: White snowflakes were still falling, creating a beautiful scene.Hr: Ivana je voljela prirodu i bila je sretna što je mogla dijeliti ljepotu parka sa svima.En: Ivana loved nature and was happy to share the beauty of the park with everyone.Hr: Petar i Ana su hodali uz nju, uživajući u svježem zraku.En: Petar and Ana walked beside her, enjoying the fresh air.Hr: Petar je bio zapanjen koliko prekrasnih prizora postoji, unatoč hladnoći.En: Petar was amazed by how many beautiful sights there were, despite the cold.Hr: Ana je nosila debelu zimski jaknu i poskakivala od uzbuđenja.En: Ana wore a thick winter jacket and was bouncing with excitement.Hr: Međutim, neki turisti iza njih nisu bili tako oduševljeni.En: However, some tourists behind them were not as enthusiastic.Hr: Hladnoća je bila jaka, a nekoliko njih se žalilo na hladne prste i mukotrpni hod po snijegu.En: The cold was strong, and a few of them complained about cold fingers and the arduous walk through the snow.Hr: Ivana je osjećala pritisak.En: Ivana felt the pressure.Hr: Htjela je inspirirati sve prisutne i pokazati im čaroliju snježnog krajolika.En: She wanted to inspire everyone present and show them the magic of the snowy landscape.Hr: No, nedostatak interesa nekih turista činio je zadatak težim.En: But the lack of interest from some tourists made the task more difficult.Hr: "Imam bolji plan," rekla je Ivana, pokušavajući povratiti pozornost grupe.En: "I have a better plan," said Ivana, trying to regain the group's attention.Hr: "Idemo malo riskirati i otkriti predivan prizor.En: "Let's take a little risk and discover a beautiful scene.Hr: Kako vam to zvuči?En: How does that sound to you?"Hr: " S mrmljanim odobravanjem, krenula je prema alternativnom putu.En: With murmured approval, she headed toward an alternative path.Hr: Staza je bila malo složenija.En: The trail was a bit more complex.Hr: Snježni putovi bili su klizavi i zahtijevali su dodatnu pažnju.En: The snowy paths were slippery and required extra care.Hr: No, Ivana je bila uvjerena u svoj odabir.En: However, Ivana was confident in her choice.Hr: Grupa je polako pratila kroz gustu šumu prekrivenom bjelinom.En: The group slowly followed through the dense forest covered in white.Hr: Na kraju, stigli su na prostrano vidikovce.En: In the end, they arrived at a spacious viewpoint.Hr: Pogled je bio nevjerojatan.En: The view was incredible.Hr: Zaleđena jezera i slapovi sjajili su na zimskoj sunčevoj svjetlosti.En: Frozen lakes and waterfalls gleamed in the winter sunlight.Hr: Voda je ledila u sredini pada, stvarajući predivne ledene skulpture.En: The water froze mid-fall, creating beautiful ice sculptures.Hr: Tišina i ljepota krajolika oduzeli su dah svim turistima.En: The silence and beauty of the landscape took the breath away from all the tourists.Hr: "Prekrasno," rekla je Ana, ushićeno gledajući prizor.En: "Beautiful," said Ana, gazing at the scene excitedly.Hr: Čak su i oni najmanje zainteresirani turisti bili osupnuti.En: Even the least interested tourists were stunned.Hr: Petar je fotografirao, želeći zabilježiti ove divne trenutke.En: Petar took photographs, wanting to capture these wonderful moments.Hr: Ivana je osjetila olakšanje i sreću gledajući zadovoljne turiste.En: Ivana felt relief and happiness watching the satisfied tourists.Hr: Razveselilo ju je što su svi ostavili svoje brige iza sebe i uživali.En: It delighted her that everyone left their worries behind and enjoyed themselves.Hr: Kad je vožnja završila, turisti su se okupili oko Ivane kako bi joj zahvalili.En: When the tour ended, the tourists gathered around Ivana to thank her.Hr: "Hvala vam, Ivana," rekao je Petar.En: "Thank you, Ivana," said Petar.Hr: "Ovo je bilo nevjerojatno iskustvo.En: "This was an incredible experience."Hr: "Ivana je sa zahvalnošću prihvatila njihove riječi.En: Ivana gratefully accepted their words.Hr: Osjetila je kako se njezina strast vraća s novom snagom.En: She felt her passion returning with new strength.Hr: Uspjela je suočiti se s izazovom i riješiti ga.En: She managed to face the challenge and resolve it.Hr: Nasmijala se, uzvraćajući pozdrave i uživajući u toplini osjećaja uspjeha dok su turisti polako odlazili, držeći uspomene na prekrasnu zimu na Plitvicama.En: She smiled, exchanging farewells and enjoying the warmth of success as the tourists ...
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    16 mins
  • Reconnecting with the Past: A Winter Café Reunion

    Reconnecting with the Past: A Winter Café Reunion
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Reconnecting with the Past: A Winter Café Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Marin je stajao ispred velike staklene fasade kafića i gledao kako snijeg tiho pada na ulicu.En: Marin was standing in front of the large glass facade of the café, watching the snow gently fall onto the street.Hr: Kebabi svjetlucave lampice s prozora davale su kafiću topao, privlačan izgled.En: The shimmering lights from the windows gave the café a warm, inviting look.Hr: Unatoč hladnoći vani, iznutra je bilo toplo i ugodno.En: Despite the cold outside, it was warm and comfortable inside.Hr: Užurbana gužva unutar kafića bila je opuštajuća, s blagim žamorom glasova i zveketom šalica.En: The bustling crowd within the café was relaxing, with a gentle murmur of voices and the clinking of cups.Hr: Ušao je unutra, otresajući snijeg s kaputa.En: He walked in, shaking the snow off his coat.Hr: U kafiću su bila mjestačka naslonjača s uzorcima svijetlih boja, a stolovi su bili ukrašeni francuskim vintage posterima.En: In the café, there were cozy armchairs with bright-colored patterns, and the tables were adorned with French vintage posters.Hr: Marin je naručio kavu i smjestio se uz prozor.En: Marin ordered a coffee and settled by the window.Hr: Upijao je toplinu šalice u svojim rukama i gledao predivnu zimsku scenu vani.En: He absorbed the warmth of the cup in his hands and watched the beautiful winter scene outside.Hr: Dok je duboko razmišljao o svom svakodnevnom životu, uhvatio je poznati osmijeh iz drugog kuta kafića.En: While he was deep in thought about his everyday life, he caught a familiar smile from another corner of the café.Hr: Lana!En: Lana!Hr: Oči su mu se susrele s njezinima.En: His eyes met hers.Hr: Nije ju vidio još od srednje škole.En: He hadn't seen her since high school.Hr: Lana je sjedila sa svojim laptopom, vjerojatno obrađujući fotografije.En: Lana was sitting with her laptop, probably editing photos.Hr: Izgledala je baš onako kako ju je pamtio - energična i puna života.En: She looked just the way he remembered her - energetic and full of life.Hr: U njemu je tinjala želja da joj priđe, ali osjetio je i snažan osjećaj nesigurnosti.En: A desire sparked in him to approach her, but he also felt a strong sense of insecurity.Hr: Njegova svakodnevica činila se malenom u usporedbi s Laninim dinamičnim životom.En: His daily life seemed small compared to Lana's dynamic life.Hr: Ali ovo je bila prilika da nešto promijeni.En: But this was a chance to change something.Hr: Duboko je udahnuo i polako krenuo prema njezinom stolu.En: He took a deep breath and slowly walked towards her table.Hr: "Lana?En: "Lana?"Hr: " rekao je s plahim osmijehom.En: he said with a shy smile.Hr: "Marin!En: "Marin!"Hr: " Lana je uzviknula, ustajući iznenađeno i srdačno ga zagrlila.En: Lana exclaimed, standing up surprised and giving him a warm hug.Hr: "Toliko je prošlo!En: "It's been so long!"Hr: "Kroz smijeh i razgovor, Marin je polako otkrivao dijelove svog života koji su mu se činili dosadni.En: Through laughter and conversation, Marin slowly unveiled parts of his life that seemed boring to him.Hr: Priznao je kako osjeća zarobljenost u svojoj svakodnevnoj rutini.En: He confessed how he feels trapped in his daily routine.Hr: "Nije sve crno-bijelo," odgovorila je Lana, pokazujući fotografije sa zadnjeg projekta.En: "It's not all black and white," Lana replied, showing him photos from her latest project.Hr: "Svaki dan pronađi nešto novo, nešto malo što će te razveseliti.En: "Every day, find something new, something small that will make you happy."Hr: "Marin je osjećao olakšanje.En: Marin felt relieved.Hr: Njihov razgovor bio je iskren, pun razumijevanja.En: Their conversation was honest, full of understanding.Hr: Konačno je priznao svoje nesigurnosti i dobio novi pogled na život.En: He finally admitted his insecurities and gained a new perspective on life.Hr: Njihovo ponovno povezivanje ga je ispunilo novom energijom.En: Their reconnecting filled him with new energy.Hr: Kad su se rastajali, Lana mu je uz osmijeh rekla: "Život je tvoj album.En: As they parted, Lana said to him with a smile, "Life is your album.Hr: Puni ga bojama.En: Fill it with colors."Hr: "Dok je Marin hodao kući, snijeg mu je škripao pod nogama, ali srce mu je bilo lagano.En: As Marin walked home, the snow crunched under his feet, but his heart was light.Hr: Znao je da se sitne promjene događaju jedna po jedna.En: He knew that small changes happen one by one.Hr: A ponovno pronađena veza s nekim tko ga razumije bila je prvi korak prema novom poglavlju njegova života.En: And the newly rediscovered connection with someone who understands him was the first step towards a new chapter in his life. Vocabulary Words:facade: fasadashimmering: svjetlucaveinviting: privlačanbustling: ...
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    15 mins
  • Snowbound Reunion: A Valentine's Tale of Family and Hope

    Snowbound Reunion: A Valentine's Tale of Family and Hope
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowbound Reunion: A Valentine's Tale of Family and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ulice su bile tihe, prekrivene debelim slojem snijega.En: The streets were quiet, covered with a thick layer of snow.Hr: Kuće su izgledale mirne, a svjetla uličnih lampi reflektirala su se na bijelim cestama.En: Houses looked peaceful, and the streetlights' reflections shone on the white roads.Hr: Noć Valentina bila je blizu, ali u Ivani nije bilo osjećaja romantike.En: Valentine's night was near, but there was no feeling of romance in Ivana.Hr: Ona i njezin desetogodišnji brat Luka sjedili su na prozoru, čekajući tatu.En: She and her ten-year-old brother, Luka, sat by the window, waiting for their dad.Hr: Ivana je pogledavala u telefon.En: Ivana kept checking her phone.Hr: Vremenska prognoza predvidjela je snježnu oluju.En: The weather forecast predicted a snowstorm.Hr: To ju je zabrinjavalo.En: This worried her.Hr: Let njihova oca mogao bi biti odgođen.En: Their father's flight might be delayed.Hr: No, nije željela da Luka zna za njezina strahovanja.En: Yet, she didn't want Luka to know about her concerns.Hr: "Luka, idemo van praviti snjegovića!En: "Luka, let's go outside and make a snowman!"Hr: " predložila je s osmijehom, pokušavajući zvučati veselo.En: she suggested with a smile, trying to sound cheerful.Hr: "Da!En: "Yes!"Hr: " uzviknuo je Luka, presretan što će izaći na svjež zrak.En: Luka exclaimed, thrilled to go out for some fresh air.Hr: Obukli su svoje vunene kapute, rukavice i kape.En: They put on their wool coats, gloves, and hats.Hr: Snijeg je bio savršen za oblikovanje.En: The snow was perfect for shaping.Hr: Luka je veselo valjao snijeg, a Ivana mu je pomagala.En: Luka joyfully rolled the snow, and Ivana helped him.Hr: Gjledajući stare srednje škole koje su sjale kroz noć iz daleka, Ivana je na trenutak zaboravila zabrinutost.En: Looking at the old high schools shining through the night from afar, Ivana momentarily forgot her worries.Hr: No, Luka je zatim postavio pitanje: "Ivana, hoće li tata stići kući za večeru?En: But then, Luka asked a question: "Ivana, will dad make it home for dinner?"Hr: "Ivana je zastala.En: Ivana paused.Hr: Pogledala je u Luka.En: She looked at Luka.Hr: Osjetila je njegovu brigu.En: She felt his concern.Hr: "Pst," rekla je i čučnula pored njega.En: "Shh," she said and crouched beside him.Hr: "Naravno da hoće, Luka.En: "Of course he will, Luka.Hr: Tata je uvijek s nama, čak i kad je daleko.En: Dad is always with us, even when he's far away."Hr: "Luka se nasmijao i zagrlio svoju sestru.En: Luka smiled and hugged his sister.Hr: Zajedno su završili snjegovića, dodajući mu mrkvu za nos i grančice za ruke.En: Together they finished the snowman, adding a carrot for a nose and branches for arms.Hr: A onda su vidjeli svjetla.En: And then they saw the lights.Hr: Auto se polako približavao kroz snijeg.En: A car was slowly approaching through the snow.Hr: Luka je poskočio, mašući rukama: "To je tata, Ivana!En: Luka jumped up, waving his arms: "That's dad, Ivana!"Hr: "Ivana je osjetila olakšanje koje ju je preplavilo.En: Ivana felt a wave of relief wash over her.Hr: Automobil je stao, a njihova otac izašao je iz njega s velikim osmijehom na licu.En: The car stopped, and their dad stepped out of it with a big smile on his face.Hr: Tata je stigao kući.En: Dad had made it home.Hr: Ivana je zagrlila Luka, znajući da je sve u redu.En: Ivana hugged Luka, knowing everything was alright.Hr: Naučila je važnu lekciju – ponekad, možete prevaliti strah s osmijehom i zajedničkim trenucima.En: She had learned an important lesson—sometimes, you can overcome fear with a smile and shared moments.Hr: Snjegović je stajao kao svjedok tog sretnog završetka, svjetlucajući na zimskoj večeri.En: The snowman stood as a witness to this happy ending, glistening on the winter night.Hr: Sve se činilo dobro u njihovom malom, modernom predgrađu.En: Everything seemed well in their small, modern suburb. Vocabulary Words:quiet: tihecovered: prekrivenelayer: slojempeaceful: mirnereflections: reflektiralaromance: romantikeforecast: prognozapredicted: predvidjelasnowstorm: snježnu olujuworried: zabrinjavalodelayed: odgođenconcerns: strahovanjathrilled: presretanshaping: oblikovanjemomentarily: na trenutakfar: dalekaconcern: brigucrouched: čučnulawitness: svjedokglistening: svjetlucajućiovercome: prevalitirelief: olakšanjeapproaching: približavaovillage: predgrađuhugged: zagrlilalearned: naučilalesson: lekcijufresh: svježsuburb: predgrađuovercome: prevaliti
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    14 mins
  • Love Blooms Amidst Snowflakes and Shelves

    Love Blooms Amidst Snowflakes and Shelves
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Love Blooms Amidst Snowflakes and Shelves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-02-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je padao velikim pahuljama na kampus, stvarajući bijeli pokrivač dok su studenti žurili po hodnicima.En: The snow was falling in large flakes on the campus, creating a white blanket as the students hurried through the corridors.Hr: Ivana je hodala brzo, crveni šal joj je lepršao oko vrata.En: Ivana walked quickly, her red scarf flapping around her neck.Hr: Unatoč hladnoći, osjećala je uzbuđenje zbog novog semestra.En: Despite the cold, she felt excitement about the new semester.Hr: Ali u mislima joj je bio popis knjiga koje mora kupiti i Markova nasmijana lica.En: But on her mind was a list of books she needed to buy and Marko's smiling face.Hr: Ivana je radila u obližnjem kafiću.En: Ivana worked at a nearby cafe.Hr: Zbog toga je morala pažljivo rasporediti svoj mali budžet.En: Because of this, she had to carefully budget her limited finances.Hr: Knjige su bile skupe, a njen popis dug.En: The books were expensive, and her list was long.Hr: Hodajući prema knjižari, razmišljala je o Marku.En: Walking toward the bookstore, she thought about Marko.Hr: Bio joj je kolega s predavanja, uvijek ljubazan i spreman pomoći.En: He was her classmate, always kind and willing to help.Hr: Iako ga je viđala svakodnevno, nikada nije skupila hrabrost da mu priđe više od površnog razgovora.En: Although she saw him every day, she never mustered the courage to strike up more than a superficial conversation.Hr: Unutrašnjost knjižare bila je topla i ugodna.En: The interior of the bookstore was warm and cozy.Hr: Ivana je otresla pahulje s kaputa i počela tražiti potrebne knjige.En: Ivana brushed the flakes off her coat and began searching for the necessary books.Hr: Aisles su bile uske i prepune studenata, svi su tražili iste stvari.En: The aisles were narrow and crowded with students, all looking for the same things.Hr: Dok je birala knjige, čula je poznati glas iza sebe.En: As she picked out the books, she heard a familiar voice behind her.Hr: Marko je stajao kod drugog stola, istražujući knjige ekonomije.En: Marko was standing at another table, browsing economics books.Hr: Ivana je zadržala dah.En: Ivana held her breath.Hr: Ovo je možda njezina prilika.En: This might be her chance.Hr: Dok je skupljala hrabrost, pogrešno je procijenila prostor i laktom srušila čitav niz knjiga s police.En: As she gathered courage, she misjudged the space and elbowed an entire row of books off the shelf.Hr: Sve su pale uz tresak.En: They all fell with a crash.Hr: Studentima oko nje zapela je pažnja, a Ivana je osjetila kako joj se obrazi usijavaju.En: The students around her turned their attention, and Ivana felt her cheeks burning.Hr: Marko se odmah pojavio uz nju, nagnuvši se kako bi joj pomogao podići rasipane knjige.En: Marko immediately appeared next to her, leaning down to help her pick up the scattered books.Hr: "Jesam li te uplašio?" pitao je nasmijano, pružajući joj jednu knjigu.En: "Did I scare you?" he asked with a smile, handing her a book.Hr: Njihovi su se pogledi sreli, i, umjesto riječi, Ivana je osjetila toplinu u grudima.En: Their eyes met, and, instead of words, Ivana felt warmth in her chest.Hr: "Ne, samo... malo nespretna danas," odgovorila je sa osmijehom.En: "No, just... a bit clumsy today," she replied with a smile.Hr: Njegova prisutnost činila je čak i ovu neugodnu situaciju podnošljivom.En: His presence made even this awkward situation bearable.Hr: Počeli su razgovarati, prvo o knjigama, a zatim o predavanjima i planovima za praznike.En: They started talking, first about books, then about lectures and holiday plans.Hr: Dok je razgovor tekao, Ivana je skupila hrabrost.En: As the conversation flowed, Ivana gathered her courage.Hr: "Marko," počela je stidljivo, "Možda bismo mogli negdje popiti kavu nakon predavanja?"En: "Marko," she began shyly, "Maybe we could have coffee somewhere after lectures?"Hr: Osjetila je kako joj srce ubrzano kuca.En: She felt her heart racing.Hr: Marko se nasmijao, malo iznenađen, ali očito zadovoljan.En: Marko laughed, a little surprised, but obviously pleased.Hr: "To zvuči sjajno," odgovorio je tiho, škicajući na sat.En: "That sounds great," he replied gently, glancing at his watch.Hr: "Netko mora biti sretan što ima takvo društvo za Valentinovo."En: "Someone must be lucky to have such company for Valentine's Day."Hr: Ivana se nasmijala, osjećajući kako tjeskoba kopni.En: Ivana laughed, feeling her anxiety melt away.Hr: U tom trenutku, među studentima i knjigama, Ivana je shvatila da su mali rizici ponekad potpuno vrijedni.En: At that moment, among the students and the books, Ivana realized that small risks were sometimes completely worth it.Hr: Gledajući u budućnost, znala je da će se od sada usuditi riskirati za ono što ...
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    16 mins
  • Balancing Dreams: Ivana's Winter of Decisions in Zagreb

    Balancing Dreams: Ivana's Winter of Decisions in Zagreb
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Balancing Dreams: Ivana's Winter of Decisions in Zagreb Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-02-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zima u Zagrebu bila je oštra, ali prekrasna.En: Winter in Zagreb was harsh, yet beautiful.Hr: Bijeli snijeg pokrivao je kampus Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, stvarajući mirnu atmosferu.En: White snow covered the campus of Sveučilište u Zagrebu, creating a peaceful atmosphere.Hr: Ivana je sjedila u svom malom studentskom domu, okružena knjigama i posterima europskih znamenitosti.En: Ivana sat in her small dorm room, surrounded by books and posters of European landmarks.Hr: Osjećala se sigurnom i sretna u svom prostoru.En: She felt safe and happy in her space.Hr: No, unutar nje, borila se s problemom koji ju je opterećivao.En: However, inside her, she wrestled with a problem that weighed her down.Hr: Telefon je zazvonio.En: The phone rang.Hr: Na zaslonu, mamine oči ispunjene ponosom.En: On the screen, her mother’s eyes filled with pride.Hr: "Ivana, razmišljaš li doći kući za obiteljsku proslavu?En: "Ivana, are you thinking of coming home for the family celebration?Hr: Svi te nestrpljivo čekamo.En: Everyone is eagerly waiting for you."Hr: "Ivana je duboko udahnula.En: Ivana took a deep breath.Hr: "Mama, stvarno želim ostati ovdje i fokusirati se na studiranje.En: "Mom, I really want to stay here and focus on studying.Hr: Imam mnogo ispita i želim biti najbolja.En: I have many exams and I want to be the best."Hr: "Petar, njezin cimer, sjedio je nasuprot i klimnuo glavom u znak podrške.En: Petar, her roommate, sat across from her and nodded in support.Hr: Ana, najbolja prijateljica, dolazila je s čajem.En: Ana, her best friend, came in with tea.Hr: Svi su znali kako joj je obitelj važna, ali isto tako kako je i njezina budućnost bitna.En: Everyone knew how important her family was to her, but also how important her future was.Hr: "Nitko te ne voli više od tvoje obitelji.En: "No one loves you more than your family.Hr: Moraš doći", majka je nastavila, glasom punim topline i odlučnosti.En: You must come," her mother continued, her voice full of warmth and determination.Hr: Navečer, dok je svjetlo iz lampi odražavalo sjaj na bijelom snijegu, Ivana je napravila odluku.En: In the evening, as the light from lamps reflected a glow on the white snow, Ivana made a decision.Hr: Odlučila je razgovarati s obitelji preko video poziva i objasniti svoje osjećaje.En: She decided to talk to her family via video call and explain her feelings.Hr: Tog dana okupila je hrabrost da im kaže što stvarno želi.En: That day, she gathered the courage to tell them what she truly wanted.Hr: "Mama, tata, želim pričati s vama o nečemu važnom.En: "Mom, Dad, I want to talk to you about something important.Hr: Znam koliko vam znači obiteljska proslava, ali ove godine mi je jako teško zbog ispita.En: I know how much the family celebration means to you, but this year is really tough for me because of exams.Hr: Nadam se da me razumijete," rekla je Ivana, pomno birajući riječi.En: I hope you understand me," Ivana said, carefully choosing her words.Hr: Razgovor je započeo napeto, ali Ivana je osjećala kako je teret pao s njezinih ramena.En: The conversation started tensely, but Ivana felt a weight lift off her shoulders.Hr: Roditelji su je slušali i konačno su razumjeli.En: Her parents listened and finally understood.Hr: "Draga Ivana, razumijemo te.En: "Dear Ivana, we understand you.Hr: Podržavamo te izdaleka i ponosni smo što si toliko odgovorna," rekli su na kraju, s ljubavlju u glasovima.En: We support you from afar and are proud that you are so responsible," they said at the end, with love in their voices.Hr: Ivana je bila olakšana.En: Ivana was relieved.Hr: Napokon je shvatila kako je važno otvoreno komunicirati o svojim željama.En: She finally realized how important it is to communicate openly about her desires.Hr: Uz pomoć Petra i Ane, Ivana je pronašla način da istovremeno održi vezu s obitelji i fokusira se na svoje ciljeve.En: With the help of Petar and Ana, Ivana found a way to maintain her connection with her family while focusing on her goals.Hr: Dok su pahulje lepršale izvan prozora, Ivana je osjećala kako je stekla važnu lekciju o snazi podrške i kako balansirati između obitelji i osobnih želja.En: As snowflakes fluttered outside the window, Ivana felt she had learned an important lesson about the power of support and how to balance between family and personal desires. Vocabulary Words:harsh: oštrapeaceful: mirnuwrestled: borilaweighed: opterećivaoeagerly: nestrpljivobreathe: udahnulaexams: ispitaroommate: cimernod: klimnuosupport: podrškuwarmth: toplinedetermination: odlučnostiglow: sjajdecision: odlukucourage: hrabrosttense: napetorelieved: olakšanacommunicate: komuniciratimaintain: održibalance: balansiratiflutter: lepršaledesires: željalandmarks: ...
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  • Winter Decisions: Marija's Journey of Heart and Home

    Winter Decisions: Marija's Journey of Heart and Home
    Feb 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter Decisions: Marija's Journey of Heart and Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-01-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je tiho padao, prekrivajući Plitvička jezera bijelim pokrivačem.En: The snow was quietly falling, covering the Plitvička jezera with a white blanket.Hr: Marija je stajala na ulazu u Nacionalni park, osjetivši kako joj srce vibrira od topline.En: Marija stood at the entrance to the Nacionalni park, feeling her heart warming from within.Hr: Bila je toplo odjevena, ali hladan zrak povremeno bi probio slojeve odjeće.En: She was warmly dressed, but the cold air occasionally pierced through the layers of clothing.Hr: Razmišljala je o svojim roditeljima u obližnjoj kući, njihov dom gdje su vjetrovi sada lupkali prozore.En: She thought about her parents in the nearby house, their home where the winds were now tapping at the windows.Hr: Marija je došla iz grada da pomogne svojim roditeljima tijekom zime.En: Marija had come from the city to help her parents during the winter.Hr: Teško se kretali i svakodnevno im je trebala pomoć.En: They had difficulty moving and needed help daily.Hr: Ipak, unatoč ljubavi prema njima, njeno srce zatezala je težina odluka koje mora donijeti.En: Yet, despite her love for them, her heart was weighed down by the decisions she had to make.Hr: Trebala je uskoro odlučiti hoće li ostati duže.En: She needed to decide soon whether to stay longer.Hr: Dok je tako stajala izgubljena u mislima, začula je poznati glas iza sebe.En: As she stood there lost in thought, she heard a familiar voice behind her.Hr: "Lijepo je, zar ne?" upita Ivan.En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?" asked Ivan.Hr: Bio je park ranger, čovjek koji je poznavao svaki kutak parka.En: He was a park ranger, someone who knew every corner of the park.Hr: Njegova mirna prisutnost djelovala je smirujuće.En: His calm presence was soothing.Hr: "Ivan," osmijehnu se Marija, "ovdje je uvijek lijepo, osobito sada."En: "Ivan," Marija smiled, "it's always beautiful here, especially now."Hr: Njih dvoje krenuli su prema stazama, snijeg je škripao pod njihovim cipelama, a okolo njih, zamrznuti slapovi sjajili su poput dijamanata.En: The two of them started walking along the trails, the snow crunching under their shoes, while around them, frozen waterfalls glistened like diamonds.Hr: "Izabrala si pravo mjesto za razmišljanje," reče Ivan. "Ponekad priroda može dati odgovore."En: "You've chosen the right place to think," Ivan said. "Sometimes nature can provide answers."Hr: Marija kimne, gledajući ga kratko prije nego što je skrenula pogled natrag prema stazi.En: Marija nodded, glancing at him briefly before turning her gaze back to the trail.Hr: Zatim je duboko udahnula i rekla, "Ivan, ponekad nije lako... biti ovdje, ali srce me uvijek vuče natrag."En: Then she took a deep breath and said, "Ivan, sometimes it's not easy... being here, but my heart always pulls me back."Hr: U njenim očima zaiskrila je sumnja, ali i ljubav prema ovom krajoliku.En: In her eyes sparkled doubt, but also a love for this landscape.Hr: "Oni te trebaju," reče Ivan tiho, s blagim sjajem u očima, a zatim zastane, kao da skuplja hrabrost. "I ja..."En: "They need you," Ivan said quietly, with a soft gleam in his eyes, then paused, as if gathering courage. "And so do I..."Hr: Marija ga pogleda, iznenađena njegovom iskrenošću.En: Marija looked at him, surprised by his honesty.Hr: U tom trenutku, Ivanove riječi bile su poput povjetarca koji joj je šaptao misli koje nije mogla izgovoriti.En: In that moment, Ivan's words were like a breeze whispering thoughts she couldn't speak.Hr: "Hvala ti, Ivane," reče naposljetku, "ali moram naći način da pomirim oboje."En: "Thank you, Ivan," she said finally, "but I have to find a way to reconcile both."Hr: Hodali su dalje, tišina između njih bila je ispunjena razumijevanjem.En: They walked on, the silence between them filled with understanding.Hr: Marija je osjećala da je na križanju, gdje njeno srce povlači jedno, a razum drži na drugom putu.En: Marija felt that she was at a crossroads, where her heart pulled in one direction and her reason held onto another path.Hr: Nakon dugog hoda, njih dvoje stajali su na vrhu brda s kojeg se pružao pogled na cijeli park.En: After a long walk, the two stood atop a hill offering a view of the entire park.Hr: Marija duboko uzdahne, "Ostanem li malo dulje, pronaći ću način."En: Marija sighed deeply, "If I stay a little longer, I'll find a way."Hr: Ivan je kimnuo, poštujući Marijinu odluku, i tiho dodao, "Ja ću biti tu kad god ti zatreba pomoć."En: Ivan nodded, respecting Marija's decision, and quietly added, "I'll be here whenever you need help."Hr: Marija se nasmiješi, osjećajući konačno mir u srcu.En: Marija smiled, finally feeling peace in her heart.Hr: Znala je da će roditelji biti tu, priroda je uvijek bila ovdje, a Ivanovo ...
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  • Embracing Coffee Chaos: Ivan's Morning Ritual

    Embracing Coffee Chaos: Ivan's Morning Ritual
    Feb 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Embracing Coffee Chaos: Ivan's Morning Ritual Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-01-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Dok svakim korakom Ivan osjeti hladni dah zimskog vjetra, veselo zvono nad vratima kafića najavi njegov dolazak.En: As each step brought Ivan the cold breath of the winter wind, the cheerful bell above the café door announced his arrival.Hr: Kafić, smješten uz Dubrovnikove impozantne zidine, bio je oaza topline i ugodnosti.En: The café, nestled next to Dubrovnik's imposing walls, was an oasis of warmth and comfort.Hr: U zraku se širio miris svježe pripremljene kave i domaćih kolača.En: The air was filled with the aroma of freshly made coffee and homemade cakes.Hr: Na policama su stajali kroasani i štrukli, kao da čekaju da ih netko izabere.En: On the shelves stood croissants and štrukli, as if waiting to be chosen by someone.Hr: Ivan, inače točan poput satnog mehanizma, dolazio je svaki dan u isto vrijeme, točno u osam.En: Ivan, as punctual as clockwork, arrived every day at the same time, precisely at eight.Hr: Sjeo bi kraj velikog prozora i promatrao kako sunčeve zrake ljube zidine.En: He would sit by the big window and watch as the sun's rays kissed the walls.Hr: Marina, brbljava konobarica, uvijek je bila spremna na šalu.En: Marina, the chatty waitress, was always ready for a joke.Hr: "Dobro jutro, Ivane!En: "Good morning, Ivan!Hr: Jesi li spreman za svoju savršenu kavu?En: Are you ready for your perfect coffee?"Hr: ""Uvijek, Marina.En: "Always, Marina.Hr: Molim te, bijela kava, dva šećera, bez pjene," odgovorio bi Ivan s osmijehom koji je sugerirao strpljenje iz ljubaznosti.En: Please, white coffee, two sugars, no foam," Ivan would reply with a smile that suggested patience out of courtesy.Hr: No, bilo je to daleko od svakodnevne stvarnosti.En: Yet, it was far from everyday reality.Hr: Svakog jutra nešto bi pošlo po zlu.En: Every morning something would go wrong.Hr: Jedan dan nestalo bi šećera, drugi dan bi umjesto bijele kave dobio crni espresso s duplom pjenom.En: One day, there would be no sugar; another day, instead of white coffee, he would get a black espresso with double foam.Hr: Marina bi se ispričavala, ali čini se da je kaos jednostavno način na koji je kava u kafiću radila.En: Marina would apologize, but it seemed that chaos was simply the way coffee functioned in the café.Hr: Ivan, koji nikad nije volio nered, jednog je jutra odlučio: "Marina, danas ćemo zajedno napraviti kavu!En: Ivan, who never liked disorder, one morning decided: "Marina, today we're going to make the coffee together!"Hr: " Iznenađena, ali oduševljena, Marina prihvati njegov prijedlog.En: Surprised but delighted, Marina accepted his proposal.Hr: Dok su se zajedno motali oko aparata, Ivan je naučio nešto o improvizaciji, a Marina je pazila na točan omjer sastojaka.En: As they fumbled together around the machine, Ivan learned something about improvisation, and Marina kept an eye on the exact proportions of ingredients.Hr: Konačno, savršena bijela kava stajala je pred Ivanom kao nagrada za njihov timski rad.En: Finally, the perfect white coffee stood before Ivan as a reward for their teamwork.Hr: Baš kad je Ivan posegnuo za šalicom, Luka, šaljivdžija koji bi često svratio na svoju jutarnju dozu kofeina, slučajno ju prevrne prolazeći.En: Just as Ivan reached for the cup, Luka, the jokester who often came by for his morning caffeine fix, accidentally knocked it over as he passed.Hr: Kava se prolije po stolu, baš kao i svaki put do sada.En: The coffee spilled over the table, just like every time before.Hr: Umjesto da se naljuti, Ivan se nasmije.En: Instead of getting angry, Ivan laughed.Hr: Prepoznao je da je tog dana, na neobičan način, doživio nešto dragocjeno.En: He realized that on that day, in an unusual way, he experienced something precious.Hr: "Nema veze, Luka," reče kroz smijeh, "Mogli bismo reći da si ti naš tjedni iznenadni trenutak.En: "No worries, Luka," he said with a laugh, "We could say you're our weekly surprise moment."Hr: "Marina se nasmije, Luki je bilo pomalo neugodno, ali i on se nasmije.En: Marina laughed, Luka felt a bit embarrassed, but he laughed too.Hr: Ivan je shvatio da je ponekad bolje pustiti stvari da teku svojim tijekom.En: Ivan realized that sometimes it's better to let things take their course.Hr: Nered kafića postao je dio njegove jutarnje rutine, a prijateljstvo s Marinom i Lukom njegova svakodnevna radost.En: The café's chaos became part of his morning routine, and his friendship with Marina and Luka his daily joy.Hr: I tako su zimsko jutro i smijeh postali dio neobičnog rituala kojeg je Ivan počeo cijeniti više od savršeno pripremljene kave.En: And so, the winter morning and laughter became part of an unusual ritual that Ivan began to appreciate more than a perfectly made coffee. Vocabulary Words:imposing: impozantneoasis:...
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  • Sweets of the Season: A Carnival Tale of Love and Innovation

    Sweets of the Season: A Carnival Tale of Love and Innovation
    Jan 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Sweets of the Season: A Carnival Tale of Love and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-31-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimski zrak ispunjen je mirisom cimeta i karanfila.En: The winter air is filled with the scent of cinnamon and cloves.Hr: Dolac tržnica vrvi ljudima.En: Dolac market is bustling with people.Hr: Ana, Ivan i Mia šetaju među štandovima.En: Ana, Ivan, and Mia are walking among the stalls.Hr: Ana nosi debeli kaput i vuneni šal.En: Ana is wearing a thick coat and a woolen scarf.Hr: Nasmijana je i uzbuđena.En: She is smiling and excited.Hr: Blizu je Korizmeni karneval.En: The Lenten carnival is near.Hr: "Ivan, trebamo dobar kvasac i svježe voće za fritule," kaže Ana odlučno.En: "Ivan, we need good yeast and fresh fruit for fritters," says Ana decisively.Hr: Ivan klima glavom i gleda oko sebe.En: Ivan nods and looks around.Hr: "Vidimo ima li raspucala kora od naranče.En: "Let's see if they have cracked orange peels.Hr: To daje najbolji okus," doda on.En: They give the best flavor," he adds.Hr: Mia se zaustavi kod štanda sa začinima.En: Mia stops at the spice stall.Hr: "Pogledajte ovaj cimet!En: "Look at this cinnamon!Hr: Mogli bismo dodati i malo mrvljene čokolade.En: We could also add a bit of crumbled chocolate.Hr: Bio bi to zanimljiv dodatak," predlaže ona veselo.En: That would be an interesting addition," she suggests cheerfully.Hr: Ana se nasmije.En: Ana laughs.Hr: "Mia, uvijek imaš lude ideje.En: "Mia, you always have crazy ideas.Hr: Ali fokusirajmo se.En: But let's stay focused."Hr: "Tržnica je prepuna.En: The market is crowded.Hr: Ljudi nose košare pune svježeg povrća i voća, sve pokriveno snijegom.En: People carry baskets full of fresh vegetables and fruit, all covered in snow.Hr: Blagdan je sutra.En: The holiday is tomorrow.Hr: Ana mora biti brza.En: Ana must be quick.Hr: No, mnogi sastojci su već prodani.En: But many ingredients are already sold out.Hr: Usred gužve, Ana primjećuje da je ponestalo najvažnijeg: svježeg limuna za fritule.En: In the middle of the crowd, Ana notices that the most important thing is missing: fresh lemons for the fritters.Hr: "O, ne!En: "Oh, no!Hr: Što ćemo sada?En: What will we do now?"Hr: " uzdahne Ana zabrinuto.En: sighs Ana worriedly.Hr: Ivan joj stavi ruku na rame.En: Ivan puts a hand on her shoulder.Hr: "Možemo pokušati s nečim drugim.En: "We can try something else.Hr: Što misliš?En: What do you think?"Hr: "Ana pogleda u Mia.En: Ana looks at Mia.Hr: "Možda stvarno trebamo isprobati tvoj prijedlog s čokoladom.En: "Maybe we really should try your chocolate suggestion."Hr: "Dok vrijeme prolazi, oblaci se zadebljavaju, a snijeg počinje padati sve jače.En: As time passes, the clouds thicken, and the snow begins to fall more heavily.Hr: Tri prijatelja požure prema izlazu sa tržnice, puni vrećica s onim što su našli.En: The three friends hurry towards the market exit, their bags filled with what they found.Hr: Kod kuće, Ana počinje kuhati.En: At home, Ana starts cooking.Hr: Miješa tijesto za fritule, dodaje cimet, čokoladu i suhe narančine kore.En: She mixes the dough for the fritters, adding cinnamon, chocolate, and dried orange peels.Hr: Čokolada se topi, stvarajući mješavinu bogatog okusa.En: The chocolate melts, creating a blend of rich flavor.Hr: Kuhinja miriše božanstveno.En: The kitchen smells divine.Hr: Poslužuje nove fritule svojoj obitelji.En: She serves the new fritters to her family.Hr: Svi su sumnjičavi, ali nakon prvog zalogaja, lica im se razvuku u osmijeh.En: They are all skeptical, but after the first bite, their faces light up with smiles.Hr: "Ovo je odlično, Ana!En: "This is great, Ana!Hr: Njami," kaže Ivan.En: Yummy," says Ivan.Hr: Ana zadovoljno sjedi, shvativši da tradicija nije u receptu, već u osjećaju dijeljenja i radosti.En: Ana sits contentedly, realizing that tradition is not in the recipe but in the feeling of sharing and joy.Hr: Ovo će biti karneval koji će pamtiti, ne po savršenstvu, već po inovaciji i ljubavi.En: This will be a carnival to remember, not for perfection but for innovation and love.Hr: Dok su se lampice treptale u daljini, Ana zna da su prave vrijednosti u zajedništvu i kreativnosti.En: As the lights twinkle in the distance, Ana knows that true values lie in togetherness and creativity.Hr: Karneval je pravi tren za slavlje života, uz stare i nove okuse.En: The carnival is the perfect time to celebrate life, with old and new flavors.Hr: I tako uz osmijehe i puno smijeha, zima na Dolcu ta večer završava u toplini i veselju.En: And so, with smiles and lots of laughter, winter at Dolac ends that evening in warmth and joy. Vocabulary Words:cinnamon: cimetcloves: karanfilabustling: vrvistall: štandwoolen: vuneniscarf: šalLenten: Korizmeniyeast: kvasacdecisively: odlučnocracked: raspucalapeel: korafritter: fritulacheerfully: veselosighs: ...
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