Ivana's Moment: Overcoming Fear at the School Talent Show

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Moment: Overcoming Fear at the School Talent Show Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zagreb se probudio u jesenjo jutro.En: Zagreb woke up to an autumn morning.Hr: Školsko dvorište je bilo prekriveno šarenim lišćem.En: The school yard was covered with colorful leaves.Hr: Unutra, hodnici Srednje škole bili su bučni.En: Inside, the corridors of the Srednja škola were noisy.Hr: Ivana, Mateo i Ana naišli su na oglas za školski talent show.En: Ivana, Mateo, and Ana came across an advertisement for the school talent show.Hr: Ivana je zastala, osjetila je kako joj srce brže kuca.En: Ivana stopped, feeling her heart beat faster.Hr: "Moraš sudjelovati", rekao je Mateo uzbuđeno.En: "You must participate," Mateo said excitedly.Hr: "Tvoj glas je nevjerojatan!"En: "Your voice is amazing!"Hr: "Ja... nisam sigurna", Ivana je odgovorila sumnjičavo.En: "I'm... not sure," Ivana responded doubtfully.Hr: Mateo je znao da je teško pojaviti se pred svima, ali vjerovao je u nju.En: Mateo knew it was difficult to appear in front of everyone, but he believed in her.Hr: Ana je prolazila, nasmiješena i energična.En: Ana passed by, smiling and energetic.Hr: "Idem pobijediti", rekla je samouvjereno.En: "I'm going to win," she said confidently.Hr: No, u njezinim očima nije bilo zlobe, nego samo prijateljski izazov.En: But there was no malice in her eyes, just a friendly challenge.Hr: Ivana je večer prije showa sjedila na svom krevetu, razmišljajući.En: The evening before the show, Ivana sat on her bed, thinking.Hr: Strah je bio stvaran, ali osjećaj da želi pjevati također je bio snažan.En: The fear was real, but the feeling that she wanted to sing was also strong.Hr: Mateo joj je poslao poruku: "Ako ne pokušaš, nikada nećeš znati što možeš."En: Mateo sent her a message: "If you don't try, you'll never know what you can do."Hr: Dvorana je bila puna.En: The hall was full.Hr: Učenici su šaptali, uzbuđeni zbog nastupa.En: The students whispered, excited about the performances.Hr: Na pozornici su bili svjetla i mikrofon.En: On the stage were lights and a microphone.Hr: Ana je nastupila prva, s pjesmom punom energije.En: Ana performed first, with a song full of energy.Hr: Ivana je duboko udahnula.En: Ivana took a deep breath.Hr: Mateo ju je gledao iz prvog reda.En: Mateo watched her from the front row.Hr: Kad su najavili njezino ime, Ivana je stala na pozornicu.En: When they announced her name, Ivana stood on stage.Hr: Ruke su joj se tresle.En: Her hands trembled.Hr: Pogledala je u publiku, a zatim prema Mateu.En: She looked at the audience, then at Mateo.Hr: Njegov ohrabrujući osmijeh dao joj je snagu.En: His encouraging smile gave her strength.Hr: Zatvorila je oči i počela pjevati svoju omiljenu pjesmu.En: She closed her eyes and began to sing her favorite song.Hr: Njezin glas ispunio je dvoranu.En: Her voice filled the hall.Hr: Svi su utihnuli, slušali su.En: Everyone fell silent, they listened.Hr: Kad je završila, pljesak je odjeknuo.En: When she finished, applause echoed.Hr: Ivana nije mogla vjerovati.En: Ivana couldn't believe it.Hr: Osjećala je val radosti i ponosa.En: She felt a wave of joy and pride.Hr: Ana je prišla, pogleda punog poštovanja.En: Ana approached, her gaze full of respect.Hr: "Ivana, bila si fantastična!"En: "Ivana, you were fantastic!"Hr: Ivana se nasmiješila, shvaćajući da stranci sada postaju prijatelji.En: Ivana smiled, realizing that strangers were now becoming friends.Hr: Pobijedila je svoj strah.En: She overcame her fear.Hr: Talent show postao je uspomena, ali važnije, Ivana je pronašla novu stranu sebe.En: The talent show became a memory, but more importantly, Ivana found a new side of herself.Hr: Bilo je to najbolje jesenje jutro do sada.En: It was the best autumn morning yet. Vocabulary Words:advertisement: oglasnoisy: bučnitrembled: treslecorridors: hodniciparticipate: sudjelovatidoubtfully: sumnjičavomalice: zlobechallenge: izazovwhispered: šaptaliperformances: nastupaapplause: pljesakechoed: odjeknuofear: strahpride: ponosrespect: poštovanjaovercame: pobijedilastrangers: strancistrong: snažanaudience: publikaencouraging: ohrabrujućiannouncement: najavilimemory: uspomenaenergetic: energijaautumn: jesenjewake up: probudititalent: talentfeeling: osjećajfull: punawin: pobijeditibehind: pozadi

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Day of Surprise: Adventures in Diocletian's Palace Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-03-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Dioklecijanova palača bila je prepuna posjetitelja.En: Dioklecijanova palača was full of visitors.Hr: Zrak je bio ispunjen zvukovima turista koji su šetali kamenim ulicama, diveći se starom oblaku ljepote.En: The air was filled with the sounds of tourists walking the stone streets, admiring the ancient aura of beauty.Hr: Ivan, lokalac zaljubljenik u povijest, šetao je sa strašću i povremeno zastao kako bi divio se detaljima na zidovima.En: Ivan, a local history enthusiast, strolled passionately, occasionally pausing to admire the details on the walls.Hr: Bio je pripremljen za opuštajući dan.En: He was prepared for a relaxing day.Hr: Međutim, stvari se brzo promijenile.En: However, things quickly changed.Hr: Među posjetiteljima bila je Anja, mlada turistkinja koja je stigla iz daleka, znatiželjna upoznati povijest Splita.En: Among the visitors was Anja, a young tourist who had come from afar, curious to learn about the history of Split.Hr: Njezina pažnja ubrzo je skrenula prema Ivanu, koji je nosio starinsku jaknu i šešir zbog hladnog, jesenskog zraka.En: Her attention soon turned to Ivan, who was wearing an antique jacket and hat because of the cold, autumn air.Hr: Anja je, pogrešno, krivo pomislila da je on dio neke povijesne predstave.En: Anja mistakenly thought he was part of some historical performance.Hr: "Pozdrav!En: "Hello!"Hr: " rekla je Anja s osmijehom.En: said Anja with a smile.Hr: "Pripremate li se za nešto posebno?En: "Are you preparing for something special?"Hr: "Ivan ju je pogledao zbunjeno, ali prije nego što je uspio odgovoriti, Mira, Ivanova prijateljica, pridružila se.En: Ivan looked at her confused, but before he could answer, Mira, Ivan's friend, joined them.Hr: "Da, da!En: "Yes, yes!Hr: Ivan je glavna zvijezda!En: Ivan is the main star!"Hr: " rekla je uz drski osmijeh.En: she said with a cheeky grin.Hr: Znala je koliko Ivan voli malo humora i priliku da drži predavanje o povijesti, ali ovaj put svi su to ozbiljno shvatili.En: She knew how much Ivan loved a bit of humor and an opportunity to lecture about history, but this time everyone took it seriously.Hr: Unatoč Ivanovoj izrazito zbunjenosti, rijeka turista počela je pratiti njegov korak.En: Despite Ivan's pronounced confusion, a stream of tourists began following his lead.Hr: Anja je bila očarana.En: Anja was captivated.Hr: "O, molim vas, možete li nam pokazati kako je bilo živjeti u palači?En: "Oh, please, can you show us what it was like to live in the palace?Hr: Morate znati sve!En: You must know everything!"Hr: "Mira je potaknula Ivana: "Zašto ne?En: Mira encouraged Ivan: "Why not?Hr: Bit će zabavno!En: It will be fun!"Hr: "Ivan je oklijevao, ali vedrina Anje i ostalih turista ubrzo ga je osvojila.En: Ivan hesitated, but Anja's enthusiasm and the tourists' eagerness soon won him over.Hr: Duboko je udahnuo i krenuo s pričom.En: He took a deep breath and started with a story.Hr: "Car Dioklecijan je, znate, imao mačku koja je bila glavni savjetnik," započeo je s osmijehom, gledajući publiku kako se smije.En: "Emperor Diocletian had a cat that was his main advisor, you know," he began with a smile, watching the audience laugh.Hr: Kako su vodili grupu, Ivan je nastavio smišljati apsurdne priče: o palači koja se pretvarala u plesnu dvoranu, o tajnim tunelima punim zlata – sve te su priče bile potpuno izmišljene, ali turisti su se zabavljali uz svaku rečenicu.En: As they led the group, Ivan continued concocting absurd stories: about the palace turning into a dance hall, about secret tunnels full of gold—all these tales were completely fabricated, but the tourists enjoyed every sentence.Hr: Poslijepodne je prošlo u tren oka.En: The afternoon passed in the blink of an eye.Hr: Kad su se vratili na ulaz, Anja je uzbuđeno zahvalila Ivanu: "Ovo je najbolji ‘razgled’ koji sam ikad doživjela.En: When they returned to the entrance, Anja excitedly thanked Ivan: "This is the best ‘tour’ I've ever experienced.Hr: Hvala vam!En: Thank you!"Hr: "Ivan se nasmijao, pomalo iznenađen ali sretan da je ostavio tako pozitivan dojam.En: Ivan laughed, somewhat surprised but happy to have left such a positive impression.Hr: Mira ga je potapšala po leđima dok su napuštali palaču.En: Mira patted him on the back as they left the palace.Hr: "Nikada nećeš zaboraviti ovaj dan, ha?En: "You'll never forget this day, huh?"Hr: ""Nikad," rekao je Ivan sa smiješkom.En: "Never," said Ivan with a smile.Hr: "Možda opet dođemo sljedeće godine na Svi svete.En: "Maybe we'll come back next year on All Saints' Day.Hr: Tko zna kamo nas može odvesti šetnja.En: Who knows where a walk might lead us?"Hr: "Tog dana, Ivan je naučio nešto važno: ponekad, najbolje avanture dolaze kada ih najmanje očekujemo.En: That day, Ivan learned something important: sometimes, the best adventures come when you least expect them.Hr: S osmijehom na licu, krenuli su prema suncem obasjanoj rivi, spremni za još jedan neočekivani trenutak u Splitu.En: With a smile on his face, they headed to the sunlit riva, ready for another unexpected moment in Split. Vocabulary Words:palace: palačavisitors: posjetiteljiauras: oblacienthusiast: zaljubljenikadmire: diviti seancient: staraprepared: pripremljencurious: znatiželjnaantique: starinskaperformance: predstavacheeky: drskiconfusion: zbunjenostcaptivated: očaranaenthusiasm: vedrinabreath: udahnuoabsurd: apsurdnetunnels: tunelifabricated: izmišljeneafternoon: poslijepodnethank: zahvalitiimpression: dojamadventures: avantureexpect: očekujemomoment: trenutakpassionately: sa strašćugraceful: obasjanojforgot: zaboravioopportunity: prilikahistorical: povijesnientrance: ulaz

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Knightly Misunderstanding: When Enthusiasm Meets Reality Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-03-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Marko i Ivana sjede za dugačkim drvenim stolom u velikoj dvorani.En: Marko and Ivana sit at a long wooden table in a large hall.Hr: Stiže jesen, a vonj pečenih jela ispunjava zrak.En: Autumn is arriving, and the scent of roasted dishes fills the air.Hr: Oko njih ljudi veselo razgovaraju, dok konobari u srednjovjekovnim kostimima poslužuju hranu i piće.En: Around them, people are chatting merrily, while waiters in medieval costumes serve food and drink.Hr: Ispred njih, u pješčanoj areni, upotpunjenoj zastavicama i oružjem, kreće viteška turneja.En: In front of them, in a sandy arena adorned with flags and weapons, a knightly tournament begins.Hr: Marko je pun entuzijazma.En: Marko is full of enthusiasm.Hr: Voli povijesne rekonstrukcije.En: He loves historical reenactments.Hr: Ivana je uz njega, skeptična, no s osmijehom promatra kako se Marko uzbuđeno naginje naprijed.En: Ivana is next to him, skeptical, but she watches with a smile as Marko excitedly leans forward.Hr: Sve počinje kad dva viteza uključe u kopljanju.En: Everything begins when two knights engage in jousting.Hr: Publika oduševljeno navija, ali Marko se iznenada podiže.En: The audience cheers with enthusiasm, but Marko suddenly stands up.Hr: "Moramo spriječiti ovu borbu!En: "We have to stop this fight!"Hr: " uzvikuje Marko, misleći kako vitezovi stvarno međusobno ratuju.En: Marko exclaims, thinking the knights are actually fighting each other.Hr: Ivana povlači Marka za ruku.En: Ivana pulls Marko's arm.Hr: "Sjedni, to je samo predstava," objašnjava ona mirno.En: "Sit down, it's just a performance," she calmly explains.Hr: No, Marko ne sluša.En: However, Marko doesn't listen.Hr: U uvjerenju da je stvarnost ono što je fikcija, on jurnu prema samom rubu arene.En: Believing reality is what fiction portrays, he rushes to the very edge of the arena.Hr: Uzvikivači i publika iznenađeno gledaju.En: The announcers and audience look on in surprise.Hr: Glumci zastaju, jer Marko svojom pojavom prekida srž svega.En: The actors pause, as Marko's presence interrupts the core of everything.Hr: "Stanite!En: "Stop!Hr: ", viče Marko, glumeći heroja.En: ", Marko yells, playing the hero.Hr: Ivana brzo prilazi do njega, pokušavajući ga zadržati.En: Ivana quickly approaches him, trying to hold him back.Hr: U tom trenutku, jedan od osoblja, stariji gospodin u bogatom kaputu, pristupa im s osmijehom.En: At that moment, one of the staff, an older gentleman in a rich coat, approaches them with a smile.Hr: "Sve je u redu, mladiću," ljubazno reče gospodin, nježno ga grijući za rame.En: "Everything is fine, young man," the gentleman kindly says, gently patting him on the shoulder.Hr: "Uživaj u predstavi, sve je dio zabave.En: "Enjoy the show, it's all part of the fun."Hr: "Marko se crveni.En: Marko turns red.Hr: "Oprostite, nisam shvatio," promuca on, spuštajući pogled.En: "I'm sorry, I didn't realize," he mumbles, lowering his gaze.Hr: Ivana se ispričava glumcima i osoblju, čime osigurava da cijela situacija ostane humorno sjećanje za sve prisutne.En: Ivana apologizes to the actors and staff, ensuring that the whole situation remains a humorous memory for everyone present.Hr: Gospodin, razumijevajući situaciju, ponudi im obilazak iza kulisa kao malenu nagradu i iskaz dobrote.En: The gentleman, understanding the situation, offers them a backstage tour as a small reward and a gesture of kindness.Hr: Dok se vraćaju na svoja mjesta, Marko zaključuje kako će ubuduće više paziti i bolje sagledati okolnosti.En: As they return to their seats, Marko concludes that in the future, he will pay more attention and better assess the circumstances.Hr: Unatoč svemu, naučio je cijeniti ljepotu postava i truda glumaca koji uvjereno stvaraju prošlost u sadašnjosti.En: Despite everything, he has learned to appreciate the beauty of the setting and the effort of the actors who convincingly bring the past to life in the present.Hr: Ivana ga promatra s blagim osmijehom.En: Ivana watches him with a gentle smile.Hr: "Dobro je, Marko.En: "It's okay, Marko.Hr: Sljedeći put ću te podsjetiti na realnost, samo uživajući u trenutku," dodaje ona, prihvaćajući njegov entuzijazam s razumijevanjem.En: Next time I'll remind you of reality, just enjoying the moment," she adds, accepting his enthusiasm with understanding.Hr: Služenje večere se nastavlja, a s njima na stolu ostaje sjećanje na zabavan i poučan dan u svijetu vitezova i dvorova.En: The dinner service continues, and with them at the table remains the memory of a fun and educational day in the world of knights and castles. Vocabulary Words:enthusiasm: entuzijazamscent: vonjroasted: pečenihmerrily: veselocostumes: kostimimareinactments: rekonstrukcijeskeptical: skeptičnajousting: kopljanjuaudience: publikainterrupts: prekidagentleman: gospodinbackstage: iza kulisagestures: iskazcircumstances: okolnostiappreciate: cijenitisetting: postavaconvincingly: uvjerenoblushes: crvenimumble: promucahumorous: humornogesture: iskazconcludes: zaključujegazes: promatraremind: podsjetitileisure: zabavegesture: gestapast: prošlostmoment: trenutakchivalry: viteštvotournament: turneja

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Inspiration: A Heartwarming Museum Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-02-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U Zagrebu, jesen donosi zlatne boje i miris pečenih kestena.En: In Zagreb, autumn brings golden colors and the scent of roasted chestnuts.Hr: Nutrije uz Save cijele grad.En: Nutrije by the Sava engulf the city.Hr: Baš na blagdan Svih svetih, Ivana i Luka posjećuju Muzej znanosti.En: On All Saints' Day, Ivana and Luka visit the Science Museum.Hr: Zrak je prohladan, ali unutrašnjost muzeja ugodno je topla.En: The air is chilly, but the inside of the museum is pleasantly warm.Hr: Luka je došao zbog podvodnog svijeta, ali Ivana ima drugačiji cilj.En: Luka came for the underwater world, but Ivana has a different goal.Hr: "Nadam se pronaći nešto posebno za Marka," kaže Ivana zamišljeno, dok ulaze u pretrpanu suvenirnicu.En: "I hope to find something special for Marko," Ivana says thoughtfully as they enter the crowded souvenir shop.Hr: Njezin mlađi brat obožava znanost i uvijek govori kako želi biti astronaut kad odraste.En: Her younger brother loves science and always says he wants to be an astronaut when he grows up.Hr: Luka se zadržava kraj izloga s modelima planetarija, očaran šarenim kuglama.En: Luka lingers by the display case with planetarium models, enchanted by the colorful spheres.Hr: No Ivana je drugačija; želi nešto što bi Marka inspiriralo.En: But Ivana is different; she wants something that would inspire Marko.Hr: Kako promatra police, sve izgleda isto.En: As she looks at the shelves, everything seems the same.Hr: Tu su bežične slušalice, kape s logotipom muzeja i još mnogo generičkih suvenira.En: There are wireless headphones, caps with the museum's logo, and many more generic souvenirs.Hr: Gužva oko nje počinje je pritiskati.En: The crowd around her begins to press on her.Hr: "Možda trebam pomoć," pomisli Ivana.En: "Maybe I need help," Ivana thinks.Hr: Tad primijeti Matea, mladog prodavača u kutu trgovine.En: Then she notices Mateo, a young salesperson in the corner of the store.Hr: Ima širok osmijeh i pozdravlja svakoga tko uđe.En: He has a wide smile and greets everyone who enters.Hr: Ivana mu priđe.En: Ivana approaches him.Hr: "Bok! Tražim dar za brata. Voli znanost, baš pun strasti," kaže ona, nadajući se da Mateo ima bolji prijedlog nego što je trenutno vidi.En: "Hi! I'm looking for a gift for my brother. He's really passionate about science," she says, hoping Mateo has a better suggestion than what she's currently seeing.Hr: Mateo se nasmiješi s razumijevanjem.En: Mateo smiles understandingly.Hr: "Imam nešto savršeno. Molim te, prati me." Povede Ivanu kroz labirint polica do stražnjeg dijela trgovine.En: "I have something perfect. Please, follow me." He leads Ivana through the maze of shelves to the back of the store.Hr: Tamo, skrivene iza ostalih predmeta, stoje male kutije s fragmentima meteorita.En: There, hidden behind other items, are small boxes with fragments of meteorites.Hr: "Ovo često previdimo," objasni Mateo, "ali jako su posebni."En: "These are often overlooked," Mateo explains, "but they're very special."Hr: Ivani se oči zasjaje kad uzme jednu od kutija.En: Ivana's eyes light up as she picks up one of the boxes.Hr: "Ovo je savršeno! Baš ono što trebam," uzvikne s olakšanjem.En: "This is perfect! Just what I need," she exclaims with relief.Hr: Osjeti kako joj je teret sa srca pao.En: She feels a weight lifted off her heart.Hr: Nije mogla vjerovati da bi mogla pronaći nešto tako jedinstveno usred gužve.En: She couldn't believe she could find something so unique amidst the crowd.Hr: Dok napuštaju muzej, Ivana osjeti zahvalnost prema Mateu.En: As they leave the museum, Ivana feels gratitude towards Mateo.Hr: Luka još uvijek razmišlja o planetariju, ali Ivana je konačno smirena, znajući da će dar nadahnuti Marka.En: Luka is still thinking about the planetarium, but Ivana is finally at peace, knowing that the gift will inspire Marko.Hr: Ivana nauči nešto vrijedno: ponekad, pitati za pomoć otvara vrata neočekivanim otkrićima.En: Ivana learns something valuable: sometimes, asking for help opens doors to unexpected discoveries.Hr: Nove perspektive dolaze kroz jednostavne geste i iskrene namjere.En: New perspectives come through simple gestures and sincere intentions.Hr: S meteoritom u ruci i osmijehom na licu, Ivana napušta muzej s darom koji je pronašla, ali i s novim prijateljem u Mateu.En: With a meteorite in hand and a smile on her face, Ivana leaves the museum with the gift she found, and also with a new friend in Mateo.Hr: Na taj način, jesenski dan u Zagrebu postaje puno više od obične kupovine.En: In this way, an autumn day in Zagreb becomes much more than just a shopping trip. Vocabulary Words:autumn: jesengolden: zlatnechilly: prohladanenchanted: očaranlinger: zadržavati seinspire: inspiriratishelves: policegeneric: generičkipress: pritiskatimaze: labirintoverlooked: previdjetifragments: fragmentirelief: olakšanjegratitude: zahvalnostunexpected: neočekivangesture: gestesincere: iskrenperspectives: perspektivesmile: osmijehmeteorite: meteoritpassionate: pun strastijoy: radostspecial: posebanvaluable: vrijednodiscoveries: otkrićashop: trgovinacrowd: gužvagoal: ciljsouvenir: suvenirastronaut: astronaut

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Tesla Museum: A Journey of Dreams and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-02-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U Nikoli Tesla Tehničkom muzeju u Zagrebu, u zraku se osjećala mješavina uzbuđenja i nostalgije.En: At the Nikola Tesla Tehnički Muzej in Zagreb, a mix of excitement and nostalgia could be felt in the air.Hr: Zvukovi koraka odjekivali su visokim stropovima, a miris starih knjiga i poliranog drva širio se prostorijama.En: Footsteps echoed through the high ceilings, and the smell of old books and polished wood spread throughout the rooms.Hr: Jesen je već stigla u grad, ostavljajući svoje žute i narančaste tragove po ulicama.En: Autumn had already arrived in the city, leaving its yellow and orange traces on the streets.Hr: Unutar muzeja, Ivana, volonterka strastvena prema znanosti, promatrala je posjetitelje.En: Inside the museum, Ivana, a volunteer passionate about science, was observing the visitors.Hr: Njezina umiljata narav i znatiželja učinile su je vrlo voljenom među kolegama, uključujući Anu, njezinu najbolju prijateljicu i kolegicu.En: Her gentle nature and curiosity made her very beloved among her colleagues, including Ana, her best friend and coworker.Hr: Ana je stajala pokraj nje, gledajući kroz publiku.En: Ana stood beside her, looking through the audience.Hr: "Je li on taj?En: "Is that him?"Hr: " upitala je, diskretno pokazujući prema Marku, visokome mladiću u kutu.En: she asked, discreetly pointing towards Marko, a tall young man in the corner.Hr: Ivana je stidljivo kimnula.En: Ivana shyly nodded.Hr: "Da, on je.En: "Yes, he is.Hr: Inženjer, čini se da ga zanima obnovljiva energija, kao i mene.En: An engineer, he seems interested in renewable energy, just like me."Hr: "Ana ju je potapšala po ramenu.En: Ana patted her on the shoulder.Hr: "Idi, razgovaraj s njim.En: "Go, talk to him.Hr: Nikad nećeš znati ako ne probaš.En: You'll never know unless you try."Hr: "No, Ivana je osjećala sumnju.En: However, Ivana felt doubt.Hr: Bojala se neprihvaćanja ili, još gore, nesporazuma.En: She was afraid of rejection or, worse, misunderstanding.Hr: Dok su svi ulazili u konferencijsku dvoranu, Ivana je oklijevala, ali je odlučila suzbiti strah.En: As everyone entered the conference room, Ivana hesitated but decided to suppress her fear.Hr: "Dobro, idem poslije predavanja.En: "Alright, I'll go after the lecture.Hr: Možda je ljubazan, tko zna.En: Maybe he's kind, who knows."Hr: "Zidovi sale bili su okićeni fotografijama Teslinih izuma i vizionarskih rješenja.En: The walls of the hall were decorated with photographs of Tesla's inventions and visionary solutions.Hr: Stručnjak iz inozemstva upravo je počeo govoriti o budućnosti energija.En: A foreign expert had just begun speaking about the future of energy.Hr: Ivana je zaboravila svoju nervozu, zaronila u riječi koje su opisivale svijet kakav bi mogao biti - svijet sa zelenijom budućnošću.En: Ivana forgot her nerves, immersed in the words that described a world that could be—a world with a greener future.Hr: Nakon predavanja, Ivana je smogla hrabrosti.En: After the lecture, Ivana summoned the courage.Hr: Približila se Marku koji je upravo zapisivao bilješke.En: She approached Marko, who was just jotting down notes.Hr: "Bok, ja sam Ivana.En: "Hi, I'm Ivana.Hr: Vidjela sam da si bio veoma zainteresiran za predavanje.En: I saw that you were very interested in the lecture.Hr: I ja sam," rekla je sramežljivo, ali s iskrenim osmijehom.En: So was I," she said shyly but with a sincere smile.Hr: Marko je podigao pogled.En: Marko looked up.Hr: "Bok, ja sam Marko.En: "Hi, I'm Marko.Hr: Da, fantastično je bilo.En: Yes, it was fantastic.Hr: Oduvijek me privlačila održiva tehnologija.En: I have always been drawn to sustainable technology."Hr: " Njegove oči sijale su iskrenim interesom.En: His eyes shone with genuine interest.Hr: Njihov razgovor prešao je iz formalnosti u dubine tema koje su oboje voljeli.En: Their conversation shifted from formality to the depths of topics they both loved.Hr: Dijelili su snove i ambicije, predviđajući svijet ispunjen čistom energijom i odgovornim inovacijama.En: They shared dreams and ambitions, envisioning a world filled with clean energy and responsible innovations.Hr: Ivana je brzo shvatila da nije sama u svojim nadama i stremljenjima.En: Ivana quickly realized that she was not alone in her hopes and aspirations.Hr: Marko je, unatoč svome zgusnutom rasporedu, pronašao radost u Ivani.En: Marko, despite his tight schedule, found joy in Ivana.Hr: Shvatio je da život nije samo rad, nego i povezivanje s ljudima koji donose smisao.En: He realized that life is not just work but also connecting with people who bring meaning.Hr: "Zadovoljstvo mi je bilo ovo iskustvo.En: "It was a pleasure having this experience.Hr: Želiš li ostati u kontaktu?En: Would you like to stay in touch?"Hr: " upitao je, iznenađen koliko mu je stalo.En: he asked, surprised at how much he cared.Hr: "Da, svakako!En: "Yes, definitely!Hr: Željela bih to," odgovorila je Ivana, ostavljajući iza sebe sve sumnje.En: I would like that," replied Ivana, leaving all doubts behind.Hr: Razmijenili su brojeve.En: They exchanged numbers.Hr: Dok su napuštali muzej, Ivana i Marko obećali su nastaviti proučavati snažne mogućnosti koje su zajedno zamislili.En: As they left the museum, Ivana and Marko promised to continue exploring the powerful possibilities they had envisioned together.Hr: Ivana je osjetila novi val samopouzdanja u sebi.En: Ivana felt a new wave of confidence within herself.Hr: Izlazeći iz svoje zone udobnosti, pronašla je ne samo suradnika u znanstvenim težnjama, nego i prijatelja, možda čak i nešto više.En: By stepping out of her comfort zone, she found not only a collaborator in scientific pursuits but also a friend, possibly even something more.Hr: A, Marko je naučio da balansiranje između posla i osobnog života može donijeti neočekivanu sreću i ispunjenje.En: And Marko learned that balancing work and personal life can bring unexpected happiness and fulfillment.Hr: zajednički put prema budućnosti baš je započeo, s tople jesenske večeri, u srcu Zagreba.En: Their joint journey toward the future had just begun, on a warm autumn evening, in the heart of Zagreb. Vocabulary Words:excitement: uzbuđenjenostalgia: nostalgijaceiling: stroptraces: tragovivolunteer: volonterkacuriosity: znatiželjabeloved: voljenadiscreetly: diskretnorenewable: obnovljivarejection: neprihvaćanjemisunderstanding: nesporazumsuppress: suzbitihesitate: oklijevatilecture: predavanjedecorate: okičenivisions: vizionarskihexpert: stručnjakimmersed: zaronilagenuine: iskrenambitions: stremljenjimaaspirations: ambicijefulfillment: ispunjenjecollaborator: suradnikenvisioning: predviđajućihearts: srcasustainable: održivaconnect: povezivanjemeanings: smisaoresponsible: odgovornimambitious: smione

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Autumn Voting: Tradition Meets New Beginnings on All Saints' Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-01-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U jesenjem jutru, sunčeve zrake nježno su se probijale kroz krošnje starog hrasta.En: On an autumn morning, the sunbeams gently broke through the branches of an old oak tree.Hr: Ivana i Luka su hodali uz uski puteljak prema biralištu u malom mjestu, smještenom tik uz stari trg prepun jesenskog šarenila.En: Ivana and Luka were walking along a narrow path towards the polling station in the small place, nestled right next to the old square full of autumn colors.Hr: Lišće je šuštalo pod njihovim nogama, stvarajući simfoniju prirodnog mira.En: Leaves rustled under their feet, creating a symphony of natural peace.Hr: Bila je to prva njihova zajednička glasovanje otkako su se vjenčali.En: It was their first joint voting since they got married.Hr: Dan Svetih, kojeg su Ivana i Luka ranije provodili odvojeno, sada je imao novo značenje.En: All Saints' Day, which Ivana and Luka had previously spent separately, now had a new meaning.Hr: Ivana je čvrsto vjerovala u tradiciju; njezini roditelji su uvijek glasovali na Dan Svetih.En: Ivana firmly believed in tradition; her parents always voted on All Saints' Day.Hr: Smatrala je to obiteljskom čašću.En: She considered it a family honor.Hr: "Važno je, Luko," Ivana je rekla, gledajući predanje prema staroj zgradi općine.En: "It's important, Luka," Ivana said, looking forward to the old municipal building.Hr: "Moji su to uvijek radili. Tako su me učili."En: "My folks always did it. That's how they taught me."Hr: Luka se nasmiješio. Bio je više pragmatičan.En: Luka smiled. He was more pragmatic.Hr: "Zašto ne bismo prvo posjetili groblje? Možemo se kasnije vratiti i glasovati."En: "Why don't we visit the cemetery first? We can come back later and vote."Hr: Ivana je odmahnula glavom.En: Ivana shook her head.Hr: "Ima nešto posebno u glasanju na Dana Svetih. Kao da time odajemo počast i onome što su naši preci izgradili."En: "There's something special about voting on All Saints' Day. It's like paying homage to what our ancestors built."Hr: Ušli su u biralište.En: They entered the polling station.Hr: Unutrašnjost je odavala starinski šarm, s drvenim zidovima i mirisom voska.En: The interior exuded old-world charm, with wooden walls and the scent of wax.Hr: Ljudi su šaptali jedni drugima, u mirnom redu, predajući glasačke listiće.En: People whispered to each other, in a quiet line, handing in their ballot papers.Hr: Dok je Ivana ispunjavala svoj listić, osjetila je mješavinu uzbuđenja i nostalgije.En: As Ivana filled out her ballot, she felt a mix of excitement and nostalgia.Hr: Gledajući Luku kako ozbiljno pristupa svojem zadatku, shvatila je koliko je važno balansirati tradiciju i nove početke.En: Watching Luka seriously approach his task, she understood how important it was to balance tradition and new beginnings.Hr: Kada su završili, Luka je predložio da odu na kavu.En: When they finished, Luka suggested going for a coffee.Hr: Sjeli su u mali kafić pored trga, gdje su miris kave i svježe pecivo ispunjavali zrak.En: They sat in a small café next to the square, where the aroma of coffee and fresh pastries filled the air.Hr: "Znaš," rekao je Luka dok je gledao kroz prozor kako ljudi prolaze, "Mislim da možemo kombinirati.En: "You know," Luka said as he watched people pass by through the window, "I think we can combine.Hr: Volio bih da se nekad posvetimo novim stvarima, ali i poštujemo tvoje običaje."En: I'd love for us to sometimes focus on new things, but also respect your customs."Hr: Ivana se osmjehnula, osjećajući olakšanje.En: Ivana smiled, feeling relieved.Hr: "To zvuči predivno. Možemo imati naše male rituale, a opet poštovati prošlost."En: "That sounds wonderful. We can have our little rituals and still honor the past."Hr: Dok su sjedili uz šalicu kave, šum jeseni oko njih, Ivana i Luka postigli su dogovor koji će obogatiti njihove godine koje dolaze.En: As they sat with a cup of coffee, the rustle of autumn around them, Ivana and Luka reached an agreement that would enrich their years to come.Hr: Njihova ljubav postala je čvršća kroz mješavinu tradicije i novina, poput jesenjeg lišća koje se neprestano mijenja, a opet je vječno isto.En: Their love became stronger through a mix of tradition and newness, like autumn leaves that constantly change, yet remain eternally the same. Vocabulary Words:autumn: jesenjemsunbeams: sunčeve zrakegently: nježnooak: hrastanarrow: uskipolling station: biralištenestled: smještenomsquare: trgrustled: šuštalosympathy: simfonijajoint: zajedničkapragmatic: pragmatičancemetery: grobljepaying homage: odajemo počastancestors: preciexuded: odavalawax: voskawhispered: šaptaliballot: listićnostalgia: nostalgijebalance: balansiratiaroma: mirispastries: pecivorituals: ritualicustoms: običajerelieved: olakšanjeenrich: obogatitimixture: mješavinaeternally: vječnomunicipal: općine

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unity Beyond Politics: A Family's Path to Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U svježem zagrebačkom jutru, ispred zgrade mjesnog centra, lista kestenja šuštala je pod koracima brojnih građana.En: On a crisp zagrebačkom morning, in front of the local center building, the rustling of chestnut leaves sounded under the footsteps of many citizens.Hr: Povodom Dana svih svetih, zrak je bio ispunjen mirisom svijeća i tihošću, dok su tihe molitve ispunjavale duše prolaznika.En: On the occasion of All Saints' Day, the air was filled with the scent of candles and silence, while quiet prayers filled the souls of passersby.Hr: No, u srcima troje braće i sestara bila je drugačija tišina, ona napeta i nespokojna.En: However, in the hearts of three siblings, there was a different silence, one that was tense and uneasy.Hr: Ivana, Marko i Ana stajali su u redu, povremeno se meškoljili u svojim kaputima.En: Ivana, Marko, and Ana stood in line, occasionally shifting in their coats.Hr: Dok su se ljudi kretali polagano, Ivana je osjećala težinu prošlosti koja je visjela nad njima kao tamni oblak.En: As people moved slowly, Ivana felt the weight of the past hanging over them like a dark cloud.Hr: Oduvijek je željela da ponovno poveže svoju obitelj.En: She had always wanted to reconnect her family.Hr: Njihove političke rasprave i osobne rane previše su puta razorile obiteljsku harmoniju.En: Their political discussions and personal wounds had too often destroyed the family harmony.Hr: Marko je stajao s rukama prekriženim na prsa.En: Marko stood with his arms crossed over his chest.Hr: Njegove oči, skrivene iza naočala, bile su šutljive svjedokinje mnogih zamjerki.En: His eyes, hidden behind glasses, were silent witnesses to many grievances.Hr: Njegova cinicna maska skrivala je dublje želje za oprostom.En: His cynical mask hid deeper desires for forgiveness.Hr: Ana, najmlađa, bila je most između njih.En: Ana, the youngest, was the bridge between them.Hr: Srce joj je bilo željno mira, ujedinjena s prošlim uspomenama koje su jedva imale priliku procvjetati u sadašnjost.En: Her heart longed for peace, united with past memories that barely had a chance to flourish into the present.Hr: "Sjećate li se kad smo ovdje dolazili s roditeljima?En: "Do you remember when we used to come here with our parents?"Hr: " pokušala je Ana, mrmljajući ispod glasa, gledajući svoje starije sestre i brata.En: Ana tried, murmuring under her breath, looking at her older sister and brother.Hr: Ivana je klimnula glavom, dok je Marko samo uzdahnuo.En: Ivana nodded, while Marko just sighed.Hr: Napetost se povećavala kako se približavalo njihovo vrijeme za glasanje.En: The tension grew as their time to vote approached.Hr: Ivana je znala da mora nešto reći.En: Ivana knew she had to say something.Hr: Vječni mir Dana svih svetih nudio je nadu za unutrašnji mir.En: The eternal peace of All Saints' Day offered hope for inner peace.Hr: "Ne možemo više ovako.En: "We can't go on like this.Hr: Predugo smo ljuti i povrijeđeni," iznenada je progovorila Ivana, glasom jačim nego što je očekivala.En: We've been angry and hurt for too long," Ivana suddenly spoke, her voice stronger than she expected.Hr: Svi pogledi u kutku gdje su stajali usmjerili su se prema njima.En: All eyes in the corner where they stood turned towards them.Hr: Marko je tiho zarežao, ali to je bio zvuk straha, a ne ljutnje.En: Marko quietly growled, but it was a sound of fear, not anger.Hr: Ana je osjetila suze u očima.En: Ana felt tears in her eyes.Hr: "Ne radi se samo o politici," dodala je, hvatajući ruku svoje sestre i brata.En: "It's not just about politics," she added, grabbing her sister's and brother's hands.Hr: "Radi se o nama.En: "It's about us."Hr: "Marko je napokon spustio ruke i duboko uzdahnuo.En: Marko finally lowered his hands and took a deep breath.Hr: "Nismo savršeni, ali obitelj je jedino što imamo.En: "We're not perfect, but family is all we have."Hr: "Usred žamora drugih birača, njihova je istina odisala snagom i hrabrošću.En: Amid the murmur of other voters, their truth resonated with strength and courage.Hr: I dok su mnogi prisutni svedočili ovoj dirljivoj sceni, činilo se da su i sami mislili o svojim obiteljima.En: And while many present witnessed this touching scene, it seemed they too were thinking about their own families.Hr: Nakon kratkog, ali intenzivnog trenutka, Ivana, Marko i Ana osjetili su olakšanje.En: After a short but intense moment, Ivana, Marko, and Ana felt relief.Hr: Njihovi pogledi govorili su više nego što su riječi ikada mogle.En: Their looks spoke more than words ever could.Hr: "Idemo na kavu nakon glasanja?En: "Shall we go for coffee after voting?"Hr: " predložila je Ivana.En: Ivana suggested.Hr: Marko se nasmiješio, a Ana je kimnula, brišući suze.En: Marko smiled, and Ana nodded, wiping away tears.Hr: Dok su glasali, svaka od njih je stavila listić u kutiju sa svježim osjećajem nade.En: As they voted, each of them placed their ballot in the box with a renewed sense of hope.Hr: Upaljena svijeća na dalekom stolu bacala je topli sjaj na njihove pomalo nesigurne, ali odlučne korake.En: A lit candle on a distant table cast a warm glow on their somewhat uncertain but determined steps.Hr: U tišini koja je uslijedila, ujedinila ih je nova snaga i spoznaja da budućnost obitelji leži u njihovim rukama, bez obzira na prošle nesuglasice.En: In the silence that followed, a new strength united them and the realization that the future of the family lay in their hands, regardless of past disagreements.Hr: U sunčanom svjetlu jesenskog dana, činilo se da šuštanje lišća nosi melodiju pomirenja.En: In the sunny light of the autumn day, it seemed the rustling of leaves carried a melody of reconciliation. Vocabulary Words:crisp: svježemrustling: šuštalachestnut: kestenjaoccasion: povodomtension: napetostuneasy: nespokojnareconnect: povežeharmony: harmonijugrievances: zamjerkicynical: cinicnawounds: ranebridge: mostmurmuring: mrmljajućivote: glasanjeeternal: vječniwitnesses: svjedokinjegrowled: zarežaoforgiveness: oproštajresonated: odjeknulamurmur: žamorcourage: hrabrošćurelief: olakšanjelit: upaljenarealization: spoznajaballot: listićdetermined: odlučnefaint: pomaloreconciliation: pomirenjasigh: uzdahnuocast: bacala

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ancient Whispers: A Love Story Beyond Diocletian's Walls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-31-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Jesenje sunce prelijevalo se ulicama Splita dok su posjetitelji obilazili stare zidine Dioklecijanove palače.En: The autumn sun glimmered over the streets of Split as visitors toured the ancient walls of Diocletian's Palace.Hr: Palača, veličanstvena i stoljećima stara, bila je okružena mirisom mora i zvukom udaljenih valova.En: The palace, magnificent and centuries old, was surrounded by the scent of the sea and the sound of distant waves.Hr: Luka, povučen mladić iz Zagreba, sijeo je po uskim popločanim ulicama, očaran poviješću koja je prožimala svaki kutak ovog starog grada.En: Luka, a reserved young man from Zagreb, wandered the narrow cobblestone streets, enchanted by the history that permeated every corner of this old city.Hr: Bio je sam, kao i obično, ali njegov unutarnji svijet bio je ispunjen fascinacijom.En: He was alone, as usual, but his inner world was filled with fascination.Hr: Maja, lokalna vodičkinja, ispunjavala je zrak svojim zaraznim osmijehom dok je vodila grupu kroz dvorište palače.En: Maja, a local guide, filled the air with her infectious smile as she led a group through the palace courtyard.Hr: Iako su joj priče već dobro poznate, osjećala je da su postale rutina.En: Although she knew the stories well, they had become routine.Hr: U njoj je bdio san da ponovo pronađe strast i oživi povijest na nov način.En: Inside her was a yearning to rediscover her passion and bring history to life in a new way.Hr: Ali kako?En: But how?Hr: Dok je Maja pričala o starim carevima i bitkama, Luka se približio i pitao: "Postoji li nešto što nije u vodiču?En: As Maja talked about ancient emperors and battles, Luka approached and asked, "Is there something not in the guide?Hr: Možda neka tajna priča?En: Perhaps a secret story?"Hr: "Maja je zastala, iznenađena pitanjem.En: Maja paused, surprised by the question.Hr: Nije očekivala da će joj nitko postaviti takvo pitanje.En: She hadn’t expected anyone to ask such a thing.Hr: Lukav osmijeh pojavio se na njenom licu.En: A sly smile appeared on her face.Hr: "Ima ih mnogo," rekla je tiho, gledajući oko sebe da ih nitko ne čuje.En: "There are many," she said quietly, looking around to ensure no one else heard.Hr: "Znaš li priču o ljubavi koja je ovdje započela?En: "Do you know the story of the love that started here?"Hr: "Njih dvoje sjeli su na kamenu klupu blizu starog bunara.En: The two of them sat on a stone bench near the old well.Hr: Maja je pričala o dvoje mladih ljubavnika iz vremena Dioklecijana.En: Maja spoke of two young lovers from the time of Diocletian.Hr: Luka je slušao s očima punim interesa, a Maja, osjeti toplinu u srcu dok joj priča ponovno iznova zaigrala kroz misli.En: Luka listened with eyes full of interest, and Maja felt warmth in her heart as the story replayed in her mind.Hr: Dok se sunce spuštalo, bojeći zidove zlatnim sjajem, razgovarali su o svojim snovima.En: As the sun set, painting the walls with a golden glow, they talked about their dreams.Hr: Luka je priznao da mu fali društvo s kojim bi mogao podijeliti svoje strasti, a Maja da žudi za novim pogledom na povijest svog voljenog Splita.En: Luka admitted he missed having someone with whom to share his passions, and Maja confessed she longed for a new perspective on the history of her beloved Split.Hr: Kad je tura završila, Mundanost je ustupila mjesto novootkrivenoj svjeti.En: When the tour ended, mundanity gave way to newfound enlightenment.Hr: "Idemo na kavu?En: "Shall we go for coffee?Hr: Blizu rive je jedan mali kafić," predložio je Luka nesigurno, ali s nadom.En: There's a small café near the quay," Luka suggested hesitantly, yet hopefully.Hr: Maja se nasmijala.En: Maja laughed.Hr: "Rado.En: "Gladly."Hr: " Znala je da će s Lukom, povijest ponovno oživjeti, a priče koje je pričala postat će stvarne i živopisne.En: She knew that with Luka, history would come alive again, and the stories she told would become real and vivid.Hr: Tako je počeo njihov novi put, ne samo kroz dubine prošlosti već i kroz neistražene kutove prijateljstva.En: Thus began their new journey, not just through the depths of the past but also through unexplored corners of friendship.Hr: Dok su se udaljavali od zvonara palače, oboje su osjećali da je ovo pravi početak nečega posebnog, ne samo u povijesti grada, već i u njihovom životu.En: As they walked away from the palace bell tower, both felt that this was the true beginning of something special, not just in the history of the city, but in their lives too. Vocabulary Words:autumn: jesenjeglistened: prelijevalocobblestone: popločanimenchanted: očaranpermeated: prožimalacourtyard: dvorišteinfectious: zaraznimyearning: bdiosly: lukavstunned: iznenađenabenches: klupasunset: sunce spuštaloglow: sjajemmundanity: mundanostnewfound: novootkrivenojhesitantly: nesigurnocompanionship: društvoperspective: pogledomrevealed: ustupilaquay: rivafascination: fascinacijomrediscover: ponovno pronađepassion: strastvivid: živopisneenchanted: očarannarrated: pričalaunexplored: neistraženecorner: kutakdistant: udaljenihbeloved: voljenog

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Sketches to Stage: Ivan's Halloween Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-31-07-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Vesele boje jeseni zavladale su ulicama Zagreba.En: The cheerful colors of autumn took over the streets of Zagreb.Hr: Na Ilici, glavnoj gradskoj ulici, širio se miris svježe pečenih kestena.En: On Ilica, the main city street, the scent of freshly roasted chestnuts wafted through the air.Hr: Noćna svjetla bacala su tople sjene po kockicama pločnika, dok su prolaznici u neobičnim kostimima žurile prema lokalnom kafiću.En: The night lights cast warm shadows over the cobblestones, as passersby in unusual costumes hurried towards a local café.Hr: U samom srcu tog kaotičnog prizora bio je Ivan.En: In the very heart of this chaotic scene was Ivan.Hr: Bio je to tihi ilustrator, uvijek s bilježnicom u ruci, stvarajući svjetove punih fantastičnih bića.En: He was a quiet illustrator, always with a notebook in hand, creating worlds full of fantastic creatures.Hr: Ali danas je nešto bilo drugačije.En: But today, something was different.Hr: Pripremao se za večerašnji natjecateljski izazov – kostimografski natjecanje za Noć vještica u kafiću na Ilici.En: He was preparing for this evening's competitive challenge – a costume contest for Halloween at the café on Ilica.Hr: Ivan je stajao nekoliko koraka ispred ulaza, skrivajući svoj kostim pod dugačkim kaputom.En: Ivan stood a few steps in front of the entrance, hiding his costume under a long coat.Hr: On je maštao o pobjedi koja bi mu donijela priznanje i potaknula ga na još smjelije stvaranje.En: He dreamed of winning, which would bring him recognition and encourage him to create even more boldly.Hr: No, u srcu ga je pritiskala snažna nesigurnost, pojačana konkurencijom poput Petre, talentirane dizajnerice čiji su kostimi uvijek plijenili pažnju.En: Yet in his heart, a strong insecurity pressed him, heightened by the competition like Petra, a talented designer whose costumes always captured attention.Hr: Dok je Ivan oklijevao, pojavio se Luka, njegov prijatelj iz djetinjstva, s riječima koje je Ivan duboko cijenio.En: As Ivan hesitated, Luka, his childhood friend, appeared with words that Ivan deeply valued.Hr: “Pokaži ono što voliš,” rekao je Luka sa smiješkom, gledajući Ivana prijateljski i bodreći ga svojom sigurnom prisutnošću.En: "Show what you love," said Luka with a smile, looking at Ivan with a friendly and supportive presence.Hr: Ivan je duboko uzdahnuo i napravio korak naprijed.En: Ivan took a deep breath and stepped forward.Hr: Kafić je bio ispunjen smijehom i šapatima, prostor ukrašen bundevičastim svjetiljkama i umjetnim paukovim mrežama.En: The café was filled with laughter and whispers, the space adorned with pumpkin-shaped lanterns and artificial spider webs.Hr: Na središnjem dijelu prostorije bila je mala pozornica, gdje su se natjecatelji redali i pozdravljali gledatelje.En: In the center of the room was a small stage where participants lined up and greeted the audience.Hr: Kad je došao red na Ivana, njegovo srce ubrzano je tuklo.En: When it was Ivan's turn, his heart raced.Hr: S trakom bubnja, Ivan je polako otvorio svoj kaput, razotkrivajući kostim inspiriran vlastitim crtežima – neobično stvorenje s krilima od tkanine koja su jedva jedvice prekrivala njegove ruke i glavom prekrivenom maskom koja je nalikovala životinji iz bajke.En: With the beat of a drum, Ivan slowly opened his coat, revealing a costume inspired by his own drawings – an unusual creature with wings made of fabric that barely covered his arms, and a head adorned with a mask resembling an animal from a fairy tale.Hr: Tišina.En: Silence.Hr: Zatim nagli pljesak koji je raspršio njegov strah.En: Then a sudden applause that dispelled his fear.Hr: Publika je bila oduševljena, priznavajući njegov trud i kreativnost.En: The audience was delighted, acknowledging his effort and creativity.Hr: Čak je i Petra pljeskala najvećim osmijehom, pokazujući Ivanu iskreno divljenje.En: Even Petra clapped with the biggest smile, showing Ivan genuine admiration.Hr: Na kraju večeri, Ivan nije samo pobijedio u natjecanju.En: By the end of the evening, Ivan not only won the contest.Hr: On je pobijedio strah i sumnju u sebe.En: He overcame his fear and self-doubt.Hr: Zahvaljujući podršci, hrabrio se dijeliti svoj svijet s drugima.En: Thanks to support, he encouraged himself to share his world with others.Hr: Osjećao se slobodnijim, sigurnijim u svoje sposobnosti i odlučnim da nastavi dalje, ostavljajući iza sebe sjeme straha koje je nekoć stezalo njegovo srce.En: He felt freer, more confident in his abilities, and determined to continue, leaving behind the seeds of fear that once gripped his heart.Hr: Ta noć na Ilici postala je početak njegovog novog života, u kojem je umjetnost bila slobodan izraz, a ne skriveni tajni svijet.En: That night on Ilica became the beginning of his new life, where art was a free expression, not a hidden secret world.Hr: Svjetlo je polako gasnulo, dok su čarobne noćne boje jeseni nježno grlile njegovu dušu.En: The light slowly dimmed as the magical night colors of autumn gently embraced his soul. Vocabulary Words:cheerful: veselecobblestones: kockicama pločnikaillustrator: ilustratorinsecurity: nesigurnostcompetitive: natjecateljskirecognition: priznanjecostume: kostimcontest: natjecanjeencourage: potaknuticreature: stvorenjepresence: prisutnostwhispers: šapatimaadorned: ukrašenlanterns: svjetiljkamaparticipants: natjecateljistage: pozornicadelighted: oduševljenaadmiration: divljenjeovercome: pobijeditiself-doubt: sumnju u sebefreer: slobodnijimconfident: sigurnijimembraced: grlilefairy tale: bajkeroasted: pečenihhastened: žurilechaotic: kaotičnogunusual: neobičnimartificial: umjetnimdrumbeat: trakom bubnja

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Escaping Shadows: Team Unity Prevails in Spooky Labyrinth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-30-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ured u Zagrebu pretvoren je u tamno oslikani labirint.En: The office in Zagreb was transformed into a darkly painted labyrinth.Hr: Podovi su škripali ispod nogu dok su članovi tima ulazili.En: The floors creaked underfoot as team members entered.Hr: Niska svjetla bacala su sjene preko paučine i izrezbarenih bundeva.En: Dim lights cast shadows over cobwebs and carved pumpkins.Hr: Marin, Klara i Luka stajali su na početku izazova.En: Marin, Klara, and Luka stood at the beginning of the challenge.Hr: Bio je to team-building, ali više je nalikovalo avanturi strave.En: It was a team-building event, but it more closely resembled a horror adventure.Hr: Vanjski jesenji povjetarac ulazio je kroz prozore, ali unutar prostora, osjećala se toplina zajedništva.En: The autumn breeze came in through the windows, but inside, there was a warmth of togetherness.Hr: Marin je pogledao svoje kolege.En: Marin looked at his colleagues.Hr: Morao je voditi tim do uspjeha, pokazati višim menadžerima njihovu učinkovitost.En: He had to lead the team to success, to show the senior managers their efficiency.Hr: Znao je da je Klara briljantna u rješavanju zagonetki, a Luka, iako novo lice, imao je entuzijazam koji je razvedravao atmosferu.En: He knew that Klara was brilliant at solving puzzles, and Luka, although a new face, had an enthusiasm that brightened the atmosphere.Hr: No, Luka je imao tajnu — nije volio zatvorene prostore.En: However, Luka had a secret — he didn't like enclosed spaces.Hr: Dok su krenuli, prva zagonetka pojavila se na zidu, natpis isprepleten sablasnim simbolima.En: As they began, the first puzzle appeared on the wall, a sign intertwined with spooky symbols.Hr: Klara se zagledala u poruku, analizirajući svaki detalj.En: Klara stared at the message, analyzing every detail.Hr: "Mislim da bi ovo moglo biti povezano sa stihovima pjesme", rekla je, brzo prelazeći pogledom po simbolima.En: "I think this might be connected to the lyrics of a song," she said, quickly scanning the symbols.Hr: "Odlično, Klara," Marin je pohvalio, ali vidio je da Luka stoji po strani, dlanovi mu znojavi.En: "Great, Klara," Marin praised her, but he noticed that Luka stood aside, his palms sweating.Hr: "Luka, jesi li u redu?"En: "Luka, are you okay?"Hr: Luka kimnu, ali njegove oči su govorile drugačije.En: Luka nodded, but his eyes said otherwise.Hr: "Imamo samo jedan sat, moramo se požuriti," dodao je kroz zgrčene usne.En: "We have only one hour, we need to hurry," he added through clenched lips.Hr: Dok su riješavali zagonetke, bilo je jasnije da Luka postaje nervozan.En: As they solved the puzzles, it became clearer that Luka was growing more nervous.Hr: U jednom trenutku, zastao je i duboko udahnuo, pokušavajući sakriti paniku.En: At one point, he paused and took a deep breath, trying to hide his panic.Hr: Marin se približio Luki i položio mu ruku na rame.En: Marin approached Luka and placed a hand on his shoulder.Hr: "Luka, mogu li ti pomoći?"En: "Luka, can I help you?"Hr: Kada je Luka napokon podijelio svoju nelagodu zbog prostora, Marin je donošenje odluke preusmjerio.En: When Luka finally shared his discomfort with the space, Marin redirected the decision-making.Hr: Umjesto da se usredotoče samo na brzinu, odlučio je da podrška svakom članu tima mora doći prvo.En: Instead of focusing solely on speed, he decided that supporting each team member must come first.Hr: "Dajmo si još malo vremena. Svi ćemo raditi zajedno."En: "Let's give ourselves more time. We will all work together."Hr: Klara se suglasila, i oni su se udružili, ohrabrujući Luku.En: Klara agreed, and they teamed up, encouraging Luka.Hr: Marin, Klara i Luka nastavili su kroz labirint, svaki korak pod okriljem razumijevanja i suradnje.En: Marin, Klara, and Luka continued through the labyrinth, each step under the cover of understanding and cooperation.Hr: Na kraju, uz samo nekoliko minuta na satu, riješili su posljednju zagonetku.En: In the end, with just a few minutes left on the clock, they solved the last puzzle.Hr: Zvono je zazvonilo, najavljujući njihov izlazak.En: The bell rang, announcing their exit.Hr: Dok su stajali vani, svjež zrak jeseni dočekao ih je.En: As they stood outside, the fresh autumn air greeted them.Hr: Marin je shvatio važnost empatije i podrške.En: Marin realized the importance of empathy and support.Hr: Postigli su više nego samo izlaz iz sobe; postigli su povezanost unutar tima.En: They had achieved more than just exiting the room; they achieved a connection within the team.Hr: Klara mu se zahvalila na razumijevanju, a Luka, sada smiren, nasmiješio se s povjerenjem.En: Klara thanked him for his understanding, and Luka, now calm, smiled with confidence.Hr: "Idući put, vi birate izazov," našalio se Marin, osjećajući ponos prema svojoj maloj skupini.En: "Next time, you choose the challenge," Marin joked, feeling proud of his small group.Hr: Bilo je jasno da, iako su se suočili s preprekama, sada su jači zajedno.En: It was clear that, although they faced obstacles, they were now stronger together. Vocabulary Words:transformed: pretvorenlabyrinth: labirintcreaked: škripalidim: niskacarved: izrezbarenihtogetherness: zajedništvaefficiency: učinkovitostpuzzles: zagonetkiintertwined: isprepletenspooky: sablasnimanalyzing: analizirajućiclenched: zgrčenesupporting: podrškaencouraging: ohrabrujućiempathy: empatijeobstacles: preprekamapainted: oslikanichallenge: izazovasenior: višimbrilliant: briljantnaenthusiasm: entuzijazamsymbols: simbolimasweating: znojavipanic: panikudecision-making: donošenje odlukeunderstanding: razumijevanjacooperation: suradnjefresh: svježconfidence: povjerenjemjoked: našalio