Midnight in Zagreb: Cards, Destiny, and Unseen Angels

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: When a Jester's Bells Outshine a Knight's Armor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-19-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimska hladnoća obavila je rimske zidine Dioklecijanove palače.En: The winter cold wrapped around the Roman walls of Dioklecijanova palača.Hr: Oko svuda bile su šarene srednjovjekovne šatore.En: All around were colorful medieval tents.Hr: Miris pečenih kestena i svježih kolača širio se zrakom.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and fresh pastries filled the air.Hr: Trubaduri su svirali na lutnjama, a vješt trgovci glasno hvalili svoju robu.En: Troubadours played on lutes, and skilled merchants loudly praised their goods.Hr: Ivan je stajao kraj velikog šatora, pokušavajući se smiriti prije svoje velike prilike.En: Ivan was standing by a large tent, trying to calm himself before his big opportunity.Hr: Bio je odjeven u oklop, ili je barem tako mislio.En: He was dressed in armor, or so he thought.Hr: Naime, Mira, njegova prijateljica, na brzinu je zamijenila vrećice i nije primijetila da je Ivanov oklop završio u jednom, a kostim lude u drugom kutu šatora.En: Namely, Mira, his friend, quickly switched the bags and didn't notice that Ivan's armor ended up in one, and the jester's costume in another corner of the tent.Hr: "Ivane, sve će biti u redu.En: "Ivane, everything will be fine.Hr: Samo se opusti," rekla je Mira, pokušavajući umiriti nervoznog viteza.En: Just relax," said Mira, trying to calm the nervous knight.Hr: Ivan je duboko udahnuo, nije primijetio da su sunčeve zrake odbacile šarene svjetlosne zrake sa lučevih zvončića na njegovoj glavi.En: Ivan took a deep breath, not noticing that the sun's rays cast colorful light beams off the jingle bells on his head.Hr: Krenuo je prema borilištu, a publika, ugledavši ga, prvo je zastala u šoku, a potom prasnula u smijeh.En: He headed towards the arena, and the audience, upon seeing him, first paused in shock, then burst into laughter.Hr: "Ivane, vidi kako te svi vole," rekla je Mira, jedva suzdržavajući smijeh.En: "Ivane, see how everyone loves you," Mira said, barely holding back her laughter.Hr: Ivan se osvrnuo i vidio mnoštvo ljudi kako se cereka.En: Ivan looked around and saw a crowd of people chuckling.Hr: U početku zbunjen, brzo je shvatio svoju pomalo nezgodnu situaciju.En: Initially confused, he quickly realized his somewhat awkward situation.Hr: Umjesto ozbiljnog viteza, izgledao je poput šašave lude.En: Instead of a serious knight, he looked like a silly jester.Hr: Ali Ivan nije oklijevao.En: But Ivan didn't hesitate.Hr: S osmijehom na licu, počeo je izvoditi najnježnije pokrete, oponašajući borbu s nevidljivim protivnikom.En: With a smile on his face, he began to perform the gentlest of movements, mimicking a fight with an invisible opponent.Hr: Njegovi gegovi i komične grimase osvojili su srca publike.En: His antics and comical faces won the hearts of the audience.Hr: Mira ga je promatrala s divljenjem.En: Mira watched him with admiration.Hr: Ivan je pokazao da je uistinu viteza, jer je u svakom nespretnom trenutku našao priliku za radost.En: Ivan showed that he was truly a knight, as in every clumsy moment he found an opportunity for joy.Hr: Na kraju, Ivan je stajao pred mnoštvom koje je skandiralo njegovo ime.En: In the end, Ivan stood before a crowd chanting his name.Hr: Nije osvojio turnir, ali je osvojio nešto važnije – smijeh i srdačnost svih prisutnih.En: He didn't win the tournament, but he won something more important – the laughter and warmth of everyone present.Hr: Kako je dan odmicao, Ivan je naučio važnu lekciju: ponekad, smijeh i industrija mogu osvojiti više od oštrice mača.En: As the day wore on, Ivan learned an important lesson: sometimes, laughter and wit can conquer more than the edge of a sword.Hr: Njegova hrabrost i humor donijeli su više radosti nego bilo kakvo ozbiljno natjecanje.En: His bravery and humor brought more joy than any serious competition could.Hr: "Ovo ćemo pamtiti zauvijek," rekla je Mira, dok su napuštali palaču.En: "We'll remember this forever," Mira said as they left the palace.Hr: I tako je Dioklecijanova palača, u srcu hladne zime, postala toplija mjesto, ispunjena smijehom i veseljem.En: And so Dioklecijanova palača, in the heart of the cold winter, became a warmer place, filled with laughter and joy.Hr: Ivan je shvatio da sve ne mora biti onako kako je planirao.En: Ivan realized that not everything has to go as planned.Hr: Najvažnije je biti svoj i uživati u nepredvidljivim trenucima koji donose neočekivanu sreću.En: The most important thing is to be yourself and enjoy the unpredictable moments that bring unexpected happiness. Vocabulary Words:wrapped: obavilamedieval: srednjovjekovneroasted: pečenihpastries: kolačatroubadours: trubadurilutes: lutnjamamerchants: trgovcipraised: hvaliliopportunity: prilikearmor: oklopbreath: udahnuorays: zrakearena: borilištepaused: zastalachuckling: cerekaawkward: nezgodnuhesitate: oklijevaomimicking: oponašajućiantics: gegovicomical: komičneantics: gegoviadmiration: divljenjemconquer: osvojitiwit: industrijabravery: hrabrostwarmth: srdačnostchanting: skandiralounpredictable: nepredvidljivimhappiness: sreću

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter Magic at Plitvička: A Journey with Ivan the Guide Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-18-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Svetlo, hladan zrak okružio je Plitvička jezera.En: The light, cold air surrounded Plitvička jezera.Hr: Snježne pahulje polako su padale, stvarajući bijeli pokrivač preko smrznutih slapova i mirnih staza.En: Snowflakes slowly fell, creating a white blanket over the frozen waterfalls and peaceful paths.Hr: Ivan, iskusni vodič, pažljivo je gledao malenu skupinu turista iza sebe.En: Ivan, an experienced guide, carefully watched the small group of tourists behind him.Hr: Njegovo srce bilo je ispunjeno ljubavlju prema prirodi i željom da je pokaže drugima.En: His heart was filled with love for nature and the desire to show it to others.Hr: Grupa se sastojala od uzbuđene Ane, njegove kolegice koja je bila poznata po svojoj energiji, te Luke, posjetitelja s fotoaparatom u ruci i očima punim znatiželje.En: The group consisted of excited Ana, his colleague known for her energy, and Luka, a visitor with a camera in hand and eyes full of curiosity.Hr: Ivan je želio pokazati svima čaroliju zime u parku, ali trebalo je osigurati da svi ostanu sigurni na skliskim stazama.En: Ivan wanted to show everyone the magic of winter in the park, but he needed to ensure everyone's safety on the slippery paths.Hr: Dok je hodao, Ivan je vodio razgovor o povijesti parka i vrstama životinja koje ovdje žive.En: As he walked, Ivan led a conversation about the park's history and the types of animals that live there.Hr: No, Ana je neprestano preskakala njegove riječi sa svojim uzbuđenim pričama o vlastitim iskustvima.En: However, Ana kept interrupting him with her excited stories about her own experiences.Hr: To je pomalo dekoncentriralo turiste, a Ivan je osjećao potrebu da uravnoteži zabavu i sigurnost.En: This somewhat distracted the tourists, and Ivan felt the need to balance fun and safety.Hr: Luka je često stajao po strani, tražeći savršen kadar za svoj fotoaparat.En: Luka often stood aside, looking for the perfect shot for his camera.Hr: Ponekad se previše udaljio od grupe, što je Ivana činilo nervoznim.En: Sometimes he strayed too far from the group, which made Ivan nervous.Hr: Znao je da mora nešto poduzeti kako bi svi imali lijep i siguran dan.En: He knew he had to do something to ensure everyone had a nice and safe day.Hr: "Dragi prijatelji," počeo je Ivan glasno, zaustavljajući grupu.En: "Dear friends," Ivan began loudly, stopping the group.Hr: "Evo svježih tragova u snijegu.En: "Here are fresh tracks in the snow.Hr: Da vidimo koje su životinje prolazile ovdje.En: Let's see what animals passed through here."Hr: " Ta informacija probudila je zanimanje turista, čak i Anne, koja je zaboravila na svoje priče i pridružila se Ivanu.En: This information sparked the tourists' interest, even Ana, who forgot about her stories and joined Ivan.Hr: Ivan je objasnio tragove, dok je Ana dodala svoja mišljenja o tome što bi se moglo dogoditi sa životom u parku tijekom zime.En: Ivan explained the tracks while Ana added her thoughts on what might happen to wildlife in the park during the winter.Hr: Zanimanje grupe poraslo je, a Luka se približio ostalima, usmjeravajući kameru prema tragovima.En: The group's interest grew, and Luka came closer to the others, pointing his camera at the tracks.Hr: Kako je šetnja odmicala, Ivan je uz pomoć Anne oživljavao priče o divljini i povijesti, usput pazeći da nitko ne sklizne na zaleđenim mjestima.En: As the walk progressed, Ivan, with Ana's help, brought stories of the wilderness and history to life, all the while ensuring that no one slipped on icy spots.Hr: Ana je napokon shvatila važnost Ivinih sigurnosnih upozorenja i zajedno su vodili grupu kroz park.En: Ana finally understood the importance of Ivan's safety warnings, and together they led the group through the park.Hr: Na kraju dana, turisti su zahvalili Ivanu i Ani.En: At the end of the day, the tourists thanked Ivan and Ana.Hr: Luka je podijelio svoje nevjerojatne fotografije, a Ana je priznala da Ivan zaista poznaje park bolje od ikoga.En: Luka shared his incredible photos, and Ana admitted that Ivan truly knows the park better than anyone.Hr: Dok su svi uživali u vrućoj čokoladi u toploj kolibi, Ivan je shvatio da uzbuđenje i sigurnost mogu ići ruku pod ruku.En: While everyone enjoyed hot chocolate in a warm cabin, Ivan realized that excitement and safety could go hand in hand.Hr: Naučio je kako može stvarati uzbudljive ture dok se istovremeno brine za sigurnost svoje grupe.En: He learned how to create exciting tours while simultaneously caring for his group's safety.Hr: Ana i Ivan su postali bolji tim, a Plitvička jezera ostala su magična i očaravajuća, prekrivena zimskim plaštom.En: Ana and Ivan became a better team, and Plitvička jezera remained magical and enchanting, covered in a winter cloak. Vocabulary Words:surrounded: okružiosnowflakes: snježne pahuljeblanket: pokrivačfrozen: smrznutihexperienced: iskusnipaths: stazaconsisted: sastojalavisitor: posjetiteljaensure: osiguratislippery: skliskimconversation: razgovorinterrupted: preskakaladistracted: dekoncentriralobalance: uravnotežistrayed: udaljionervous: nervoznimfresh: svježihtracks: tragovasparked: probudiojoined: pridružilainterest: zanimanjewilderness: divljiniicy: zaleđenimwarnings: upozorenjaadmitted: priznalaincredible: nevjerojatnerealized: shvatiosimultaneously: istovremenoenchanted: očaravajućacloak: plaštom

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Tesla's Spark: A Lesson in Bravery and Honesty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je stajao ispred ulaza u Muzej Nikole Tesle u Zagrebu.En: Ivan was standing in front of the entrance to the Nikola Tesla Museum in Zagreb.Hr: Hladni zimski zrak nosio je mirise kave iz obližnjih kafića.En: The cold winter air carried the aroma of coffee from nearby cafes.Hr: Snijeg je prekrivao gradske ulice, a njegovi prijatelji Maja i Niko već su bili unutar muzeja, uzbuđeni što će vidjeti Tesline izume.En: Snow covered the city streets, and his friends Maja and Niko were already inside the museum, excited to see Tesla's inventions.Hr: Ivan, student inženjerstva, odlučio je impresionirati prijatelje svojim znanjem o Tesli.En: Ivan, an engineering student, decided to impress his friends with his knowledge about Tesla.Hr: Ušao je unutra, oči su mu zabljesnule od svjetlucavih izložaka.En: He walked inside, his eyes sparkling at the dazzling exhibits.Hr: Muzej je bio pun posjetitelja, a u zraku se osjećala energija znatiželje.En: The museum was full of visitors, and an atmosphere of curiosity filled the air.Hr: "Idemo pogledati Teslinu zavojnicu!En: "Let's go see Tesla's coil!"Hr: " rekao je Ivan, dobro poznavajući put do glavne atrakcije muzeja.En: Ivan said, well acquainted with the way to the museum's main attraction.Hr: Maja i Niko su ga slijedili, uživajući u njegovoj samouvjerenosti.En: Maja and Niko followed him, enjoying his confidence.Hr: Stigli su do impozantne zavojnice koja je isijavala elektricitet u zrak.En: They arrived at the imposing coil that emitted electricity into the air.Hr: Znak ispred jasno je upozoravao da se ne dira ništa bez zaposlenika muzeja.En: A sign in front clearly warned not to touch anything without a museum employee.Hr: Ivan, međutim, u svojoj želji da impresionira, nije obratio pažnju.En: However, in his desire to impress, Ivan paid no attention.Hr: „Pogledajte ovo“, rekao je s osmijehom, pritisnuvši jedan od gumba.En: "Watch this," he said with a smile, pressing one of the buttons.Hr: Odjednom, zavojnica je zaiskrila jače nego ikada, ispunjavajući prostor kao da je cijela oluja uhvaćena unutar staklenih zidova.En: Suddenly, the coil sparked more intensely than ever, filling the space as if a whole storm were trapped within glass walls.Hr: Dok su iskre lepršale, nastala je panika.En: As sparks flew, panic ensued.Hr: Djeca su vrištala, a roditelji ih povlačili na sigurno.En: Children screamed, and parents pulled them to safety.Hr: Ivan je shvatio svoju pogrešku, lice mu je pocrvenjelo od srama.En: Ivan realized his mistake, his face turning red with shame.Hr: „Što da radim?En: "What should I do?"Hr: ” pitao je Maju i Niku, očima tražeći pomoć.En: he asked Maja and Niko, his eyes seeking help.Hr: „Priznaj, Ivane," rekla je Maja smireno, stavivši mu ruku na rame.En: "Own up to it, Ivan," Maja said calmly, placing her hand on his shoulder.Hr: Niko je kimnuo u znak podrške.En: Niko nodded in support.Hr: Ivan je progutao ponos.En: Ivan swallowed his pride.Hr: Prišao je vodiču muzeja koji se borio s prekidom struje.En: He approached the museum guide who was dealing with the power outage.Hr: „Ja sam to napravio“, rekao je tihim glasom.En: "I did that," he said in a quiet voice.Hr: Vodič je bio iznenađen, ali brzo se oporavio.En: The guide was surprised but quickly recovered.Hr: „U redu, hajdemo ovo popraviti“, rekao je smireno.En: "Alright, let's fix this," he said calmly.Hr: Zajedno su uspjeli isključiti zavojnicu.En: Together, they managed to turn off the coil.Hr: Svjetla su se polako vratila, a posjetitelji su se umirili.En: The lights slowly came back, and the visitors calmed down.Hr: Maja i Niko su stajali kraj Ivana.En: Maja and Niko stood by Ivan.Hr: Osjećao se posramljeno, ali olakšano.En: He felt embarrassed but relieved.Hr: „Dobro si postupio,“ rekao je Niko, lupnuvši ga po leđima.En: "You did the right thing," Niko said, giving him a pat on the back.Hr: Kad su napuštali muzej, smijali su se cijelom događaju.En: As they left the museum, they laughed about the whole incident.Hr: Ivan je shvatio da je iskrenost često najbolja opcija.En: Ivan realized that honesty is often the best option.Hr: Njegovi prijatelji cijenili su njegovu hrabrost, a on je naučio važnu lekciju: priznanje pogreške može donijeti više poštovanja nego prikrivanje istine.En: His friends appreciated his bravery, and he learned an important lesson: admitting a mistake can earn more respect than hiding the truth.Hr: Ulice Zagreba bile su hladne, ali srce mu je bilo mirno.En: The streets of Zagreb were cold, but his heart was at peace. Vocabulary Words:entrance: ulazaaroma: miriseexhibit: izložakaimposing: impozantnecoil: zavojnicuemitted: isijavalawarned: upozoravaocuriosity: znatiželjesparked: zaiskrilastorm: olujascreamed: vrištalashame: sramapride: ponosapproached: prišaorecovered: oporaviooutage: prekidom strujebravery: hrabrostadmitting: priznanjemistake: pogreškerelieved: olakšanocalmly: smirenoelectricity: elektricitetbutton: gumbaemployees: zaposlenikaconfidence: samouvjerenostiattraction: atrakcijesparkling: zabljesnuleengineering: inženjerstvahonesty: iskrenostvisitors: posjetitelja

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Determination: Ana's Battle at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U dnu bijelog, snježnog dana u malom hrvatskom mjestu, Ana stoji ispred drafne mjesne zajednice.En: At the bottom of a white, snowy day in a small Croatian village, Ana stands in front of the shabby community center.Hr: Nije joj dobro, ali odlučna je.En: She doesn't feel well, but she is determined.Hr: Danas je dan izbora i ona mora glasati.En: Today is election day, and she must vote.Hr: To joj je dužnost i ona je ozbiljno shvaća.En: It's her duty, and she takes it seriously.Hr: Red ljudi strpljivo čeka, svi umotani u zimske kapute ispod kojih se diže para od daha.En: A line of people waits patiently, all wrapped in winter coats, with mist rising from their breaths.Hr: Ana je s Markom i Ivanom.En: Ana is with Marko and Ivana.Hr: Marko razgovara s Ivanom o kandidatima i njihovim programima, dok Ana šuti i drži se za hladni zid.En: Marko talks with Ivana about the candidates and their programs, while Ana remains silent, holding onto the cold wall.Hr: Njezino srce tuče snažno, a tlo joj se blago njiše pod nogama.En: Her heart beats strongly, and the ground sways slightly beneath her feet.Hr: "Trebaš li sjesti?En: "Do you need to sit?"Hr: " pita Ivana, primjećujući njen blijed lice.En: asks Ivana, noticing her pale face.Hr: "Ne, u redu je," odgovara Ana odlučno.En: "No, it's okay," replies Ana determinedly.Hr: "Blizu smo.En: "We're close."Hr: " Ali red se jedva miče, a ljudima je već hladno.En: But the line barely moves, and people are already feeling cold.Hr: Kako minuta prolazi, Ana osjeća vrtoglavicu.En: As the minutes pass, Ana feels dizzy.Hr: Ne možete se više nasloniti na zid bez straha da će pasti.En: She can't lean against the wall anymore without fear of falling.Hr: Vid stvaraju mrlje.En: Her vision blurs.Hr: Razmišlja odustati, ali nešto u njoj ne odustaje.En: She considers giving up, but something inside her won't let go.Hr: Moram glasati, misli.En: I must vote, she thinks.Hr: Još malo…Pred ulazom je, gotovo je na redu, kad svijet počinje zatamniti.En: Just a little more... She is at the entrance, almost her turn, when the world starts to dim.Hr: "Ana?En: "Ana?"Hr: " Ivana brine se kad je vidi kako naginje.En: Ivana is worried when she sees her sway.Hr: Ana se sruši na pod prije nego što Marko i Ivana stignu reagirati.En: Ana collapses to the floor before Marko and Ivana can react.Hr: Svi su priskočili u pomoć.En: Everyone rushes to help.Hr: Srećom, Ivana je medicinska sestra.En: Fortunately, Ivana is a nurse.Hr: Kleči kraj Ane, brzo provjerava puls i podiže joj noge da joj se vrati svijest.En: She kneels beside Ana, quickly checks her pulse, and lifts her legs to restore consciousness.Hr: "Ana, možeš li me čuti?En: "Ana, can you hear me?"Hr: "Polako, Ana otvara oči.En: Slowly, Ana opens her eyes.Hr: Zbunjena je, ali uskoro shvaća što se dogodilo.En: She is confused but soon realizes what happened.Hr: "Trebam glasati," kaže slabo, pokušavajući se dići, ali Ivana je blago zaustavlja.En: "I need to vote," she says weakly, trying to get up, but Ivana gently stops her.Hr: "Smiri se.En: "Calm down.Hr: Hajde glasati pa ćemo te odvesti liječniku," kaže Ivana s osmijehom, pazeći na Anu.En: Let's get you to vote, and then we'll take you to the doctor," says Ivana with a smile, keeping an eye on Ana.Hr: Unutar centra, ljudi se pomiču da bi Ana brzo glasala.En: Inside the center, people move aside so Ana can vote quickly.Hr: Njezin se prst drhti dok stavlja križić na papir, ali pogled joj je odlučno pričvršćen.En: Her hand trembles as she marks the ballot, but her gaze remains resolute.Hr: Nakon što ubacila listić, Anino lice izražava olakšanje.En: After dropping the ballot in the box, Ana's face shows relief.Hr: Na izlasku, Marko i Ivana vode Anu koja se oslanja na njih.En: On their way out, Marko and Ivana support Ana, who leans on them.Hr: "Zahvalna sam vam.En: "I'm grateful to you.Hr: Moram misliti i na sebe, a ne samo na obaveze," uzdahne Ana dok je izvode van.En: I must think about myself and not just my duties," Ana sighs as they lead her outside.Hr: Zima steže još jače oko njih, ali Ana, sada oslobođena tereta dužnosti, osjeća malo lakše u srcu.En: The winter grips even tighter around them, but Ana, now relieved of her duty's burden, feels a bit lighter at heart.Hr: Znala je da je ispravno učiniti svoj građanski dio, ali i naučila vrijednu lekciju o važnosti brige za sebe.En: She knew it was right to fulfill her civic duty, but she also learned a valuable lesson about the importance of self-care.Hr: Teško je napraviti korake, ali prijatelji i odlučnost je održavaju snažnom.En: It's hard to take steps, but friends and determination keep her strong. Vocabulary Words:shabby: drafneelection: izboraduty: dužnostpatiently: strpljivocandidates: kandidatimasways: njišedizzy: vrtoglavicublur: mrljecollapse: srušireact: reagiratirestores: vraticonsciousness: svijesttrembles: drhtiballot: listićresolute: odlučnorelief: olakšanjeburden: teretafulfill: učiniticivic: građanskiself-care: brige za sebegrips: stežeconfused: zbunjenadetermination: odlučnostnurse: medicinska sestraentrance: ulazomdim: zatamnitigaze: pogledsupports: oslanjarelieved: oslobođenalesson: lekciju

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Luka's First Vote: A Journey of Hope and Patience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, a vjetar nosio miris zime kroz ulice Zagreba.En: The air was cold, and the wind carried the scent of winter through the streets of Zagreb.Hr: Luka, mlad i pun entuzijazma, prvi put je sudjelovao u nacionalnim izborima.En: Luka, young and full of enthusiasm, participated in the national elections for the first time.Hr: Njegova sestra Ana hodala je uz njega, ruku omotanih oko tijela da se zaštiti od hladnoće.En: His sister Ana walked beside him, her arms wrapped around her body to protect against the cold.Hr: Bila je neraspoložena, ne zbog vremena, već zbog godine politike.En: She was in a bad mood, not because of the weather, but because of the year in politics.Hr: "Zašto si toliko uzbuđen?" upita ga Ana dok su stigli pred školsku dvoranu pretvorenu u biračko mjesto.En: "Why are you so excited?" Ana asked him as they arrived at the school hall turned polling station.Hr: "Još jedan glas u masi."En: "Just another voice in the crowd."Hr: "Svaki glas je važan," odgovori Luka odlučno.En: "Every voice is important," Luka replied decisively.Hr: "Možda baš moj može donijeti promjenu."En: "Maybe mine can make a difference."Hr: Dok su ulazili unutra, dočeka ih buka i gužva.En: As they entered inside, they were met by noise and crowds.Hr: Dvorana je bila prepuna ljudi u debelim kaputima.En: The hall was packed with people in thick coats.Hr: Redovi su se činili beskrajnima.En: The lines seemed endless.Hr: Marta, starija žena s osmijehom koji ulijeva povjerenje, bila je zadužena za red.En: Marta, an older woman with a smile that inspired trust, was in charge of the line.Hr: Godinama je bila promatračica na izborima i nikada nije izgubila vjeru u demokraciju.En: She had been an election observer for years and had never lost faith in democracy.Hr: "Luka, sve je to dio procesa," reče Marta kad je primijetila njegovu nervozu zbog duge čekaonice.En: "Luka, it's all part of the process," said Marta when she noticed his nervousness about the long wait.Hr: "Sjeti se, svaka osoba ovdje želi isto što i ti – dati svoj glas."En: "Remember, everyone here wants the same thing as you—to cast their vote."Hr: Luka se nervozno pomaknuo s noge na nogu.En: Luka shifted nervously from foot to foot.Hr: Vrijeme prolazilo, a sunce počelo zalaziti.En: Time passed, and the sun began to set.Hr: Čulo se stenjanje i uzdasi oko njega dok su ljudi nestrpljivo čekali.En: Moans and sighs could be heard around him as people waited impatiently.Hr: Ana je već počela gubiti strpljenje.En: Ana was already losing her patience.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali otići," predložila je.En: "Maybe we should leave," she suggested.Hr: "Ovako ćemo cijeli dan provesti ovdje."En: "We'll spend the whole day here."Hr: "No, ne mogu odustati sada," Luka je odgovorio, iako je već osjećao sumnju.En: "But I can't give up now," Luka answered, even though he was already feeling doubt.Hr: Marta mu je pružila hrabri osmijeh, kao da kaže da ga razumije.En: Marta gave him an encouraging smile, as if to say she understood.Hr: Napetost se osjećala u zraku dok su se kazaljke na satu pomicale sve bliže zatvaranju glasovanja.En: Tension filled the air as the clock moved closer to the closing of the polls.Hr: Ćutjela se tjeskoba.En: Anxiety was palpable.Hr: Minute su činile sate.En: Minutes felt like hours.Hr: Ali Luka je odlučio ostati.En: But Luka decided to stay.Hr: Bio je to trenutak istine.En: It was a moment of truth.Hr: Konačno, kad je već pomislio da neće uspjeti, došao je njegov red.En: Finally, just when he thought he wouldn't make it, his turn came.Hr: Luka je ušao u glasačku kabinu. Zaokružio je svoj izbor na glasačkom listiću, pažljivo ga složio i ubacio u kutiju.En: Luka entered the voting booth, circled his choice on the ballot, carefully folded it, and placed it in the box.Hr: Osjetio je ogromno olakšanje i ponos.En: He felt enormous relief and pride.Hr: Izašavši iz dvorane, nasmiješio se Ani.En: Exiting the hall, he smiled at Ana.Hr: "Uspio sam," rekao je zadovoljno.En: "I did it," he said contentedly.Hr: Vratio se u zimsku noć sa srcem punim nade, shvativši da je svaki glas kap u rijeci promjena.En: He returned to the winter night with a heart full of hope, realizing that every vote is a drop in the river of change.Hr: Tog dana, Luka je naučio više od vrijednosti svakog pojedinačnog glasa.En: That day, Luka learned more than the value of each individual vote.Hr: Shvatio je suštinu biračkog prava i snagu strpljenja.En: He understood the essence of the right to vote and the power of patience.Hr: Držao je do svog uvjerenja da svaki glas može doprineti svijetu za koji se nada da će ga jednog dana vidjeti.En: He held on to his belief that every vote can contribute to the world he hopes to see one day. Vocabulary Words:enthusiasm: entuzijazamparticipated: sudjelovaopolling station: biračko mjestodecisively: odlučnoobserver: promatračicademocracy: demokracijanervousness: nervozaimpatiently: nestrpljivodoubt: sumnjatension: napetostpalpable: ćutjelabooth: kabinaballot: glasački listićrelief: olakšanjecontentedly: zadovoljnohope: nadaessence: suštinapatience: strpljenjetrust: povjerenjefolded: složiochoice: izborprocess: procescrowds: gužvaboundless: beskrajniencouraging: hrabriclosing: zatvaranjemoans: stenjanjeanxiety: tjeskobariver: rijekabelief: uvjerenje

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Winter Walk Through Zagreb: Where Stories Begin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimsko popodne bilo je savršeno za šetnju kroz Gornji grad u Zagrebu.En: A winter afternoon was perfect for a walk through the Upper Town in Zagreb.Hr: Snijeg je polagano padao, noseći miris svježine.En: Snow was slowly falling, carrying the scent of freshness.Hr: Mira je ulazila u malu kavanu "Stara Priča," tražeći mir i inspiraciju.En: Mira entered a small café named "Stara Priča", seeking peace and inspiration.Hr: Bila je umorna od rutine.En: She was tired of her routine.Hr: Trebao joj je novi početak, nova iskra u životu.En: She needed a fresh start, a new spark in her life.Hr: Kavana je bila puna.En: The café was full.Hr: Miris svježe kave i tihe šapate ispunjavali su prostoriju.En: The scent of fresh coffee and quiet whispers filled the room.Hr: Mira je sjela za mali drveni stol blizu prozora.En: Mira sat at a small wooden table near the window.Hr: Promatrala je pahulje koje su plesale na zraku.En: She watched the snowflakes dancing in the air.Hr: "Možda je danas taj dan," pomislila je.En: "Maybe today is the day," she thought.Hr: Za drugim stolom, Igor je tipkao na svom laptopu.En: At another table, Igor was typing on his laptop.Hr: Njegov roman trebao je kraj, ali ideje su bile daleko od njega.En: His novel needed an ending, but ideas were far from him.Hr: Tražio je mir i inspiraciju, baš kao i Mira.En: He was seeking peace and inspiration, just like Mira.Hr: Bilo mu je teško pustiti ljude u svoj svijet.En: It was difficult for him to let people into his world.Hr: Luka, vedri barista, primijetio je Miri kako pokušava otvoriti bilježnicu bez uspjeha.En: Luka, the cheerful barista, noticed Mira struggling to open her notebook unsuccessfully.Hr: Pružio joj je osmijeh i krenuo prema Igorovom stolu.En: He offered her a smile and headed towards Igor's table.Hr: "Hej, prijatelju, možeš li posuditi olovku dami tamo?En: "Hey, friend, can you lend a pencil to the lady over there?"Hr: " upitao ga je.En: he asked him.Hr: Igor je podigao pogled.En: Igor looked up.Hr: "Naravno," odgovorio je, ustajući i prilazeći Miri.En: "Of course," he replied, standing up and approaching Mira.Hr: "Izvoli, olovka," rekao je sramežljivo, pružajući joj je.En: "Here you go, a pencil," he said shyly, handing it to her.Hr: "Ja sam Mira," rekla je, zahvalno.En: "I'm Mira," she said gratefully.Hr: "Tvoja olovka će možda pomoći pronaći novu ideju.En: "Your pencil might help me find a new idea."Hr: " "Ja sam Igor," osmjehnuo se.En: "I'm Igor," he smiled.Hr: "Pišem knjigu.En: "I'm writing a book.Hr: Možda priča o tebi bude inspiracija.En: Maybe a story about you would be inspiring."Hr: " Dok su razgovarali, vani se snijeg pretvorio u mećavu.En: As they talked, outside, the snow turned into a blizzard.Hr: Luka je dobacio: "Čini se da će potrajati.En: Luka called out: "Looks like it's going to last.Hr: Bolje potražite sklonište.En: You better find shelter."Hr: " Mira se nasmijala.En: Mira laughed.Hr: "Znaš li neku galeriju u blizini?En: "Do you know of any gallery nearby?Hr: Možda nas umjetnost ugrije.En: Perhaps art could warm us up."Hr: " Igor je klimnuo.En: Igor nodded.Hr: "Zgrada preko puta.En: "The building across the street.Hr: Velika umjetnička izložba.En: A large art exhibition."Hr: " Zajedno su izašli u zimsku čaroliju.En: Together they walked out into the winter wonderland.Hr: U galeriji, boje i teksture probudile su nešto u njima.En: In the gallery, colors and textures awakened something in them.Hr: Slike su pričale priče, baš kao Igorove riječi, ili Mirini dizajni.En: The paintings told stories, much like Igor's words or Mira's designs.Hr: U tom su trenutku shvatili koliko ih strast za umjetnošću povezuje.En: In that moment, they realized how much their passion for art connected them.Hr: Snijeg je popustio, vrijeme je pokazalo svoje pravo lice.En: The snow eased up, and the weather showed its true face.Hr: Na putu natrag kroz bajkoviti Gornji grad, ipak manje okrutnom, njihovi su koraci pratili zajednički ritam.En: On the way back through the fairytale-like Upper Town, though less cruel now, their steps followed a common rhythm.Hr: "Hoćemo li se ponovno sresti?En: "Will we meet again?"Hr: " upitala je Mira s nadom u očima.En: Mira asked with hope in her eyes.Hr: "Definitivno," odgovorio je Igor, predajući joj svoj broj telefona.En: "Definitely," answered Igor, handing her his phone number.Hr: Pahulje su sada blago lepršale, vraćajući nadi sjaj.En: The snowflakes were now gently fluttering, restoring the shine of hope.Hr: Njihova je kreativna rasprava započela novi put.En: Their creative discussion began a new path.Hr: Mira je pronašla inspiraciju u međusobnom razumijevanju, a Igor je shvatio koliko veza s drugima može obogatiti priču.En: Mira found inspiration in mutual understanding, and Igor realized how much a connection with others can enrich a story.Hr: Gornji grad je sada bio svijetao, u ritmu s njihovim koracima, otkrivajući im svijet pun priča i mogućnosti.En: The Upper Town was now bright, in rhythm with their steps, revealing to them a world full of stories and possibilities.Hr: Taj zimski dan postao je početak nečeg novog.En: That winter day became the beginning of something new. Vocabulary Words:blizzard: mećavashelter: skloništegallery: galerijuexhibition: izložbatexture: teksturewhisper: šapatenovel: romanenrich: obogatitirhythm: ritamfluttering: lepršalepassion: strastroutine: rutinefreshness: svježineinspiration: inspiracijuconnect: povezujetransformed: pretvorioapproaching: prilazećishine: sjajpossibilities: mogućnostiseeking: tražećigratefully: zahvalnodesigns: dizajnicheerful: vedriuniverse: svijetrefreshing: svježwonderland: čarolijamoment: trenutkusnowflakes: pahuljeawakening: probudilediscussions: rasprava

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Midnight in Zagreb: Cards, Destiny, and Unseen Angels Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-16-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Skoro ponoć je u Zagrebu.En: It's almost midnight in Zagreb.Hr: Snijeg polako pada vani, lagano pokrivajući ulice bijelim prekrivačem.En: Snow is slowly falling outside, gently covering the streets with a white blanket.Hr: U zadimljenoj stražnjoj sobi jedne zagušljive krčme, napeta atmosfera vlada oko stola prekrivenog zelenim filcom.En: In the smoky back room of a stuffy tavern, a tense atmosphere reigns around a table covered with green felt.Hr: Ovdje je svaka karta važna, svaki ulog može promijeniti sudbinu.En: Here, every card is important; each bet can change one's fate.Hr: Ivana sjedi zamišljena i smirena.En: Ivana sits thoughtful and calm.Hr: Njezine oči pažljivo prate svako gibanje ruku protivnika.En: Her eyes carefully follow every movement of her opponents' hands.Hr: Studira u inozemstvu je njezin san, a osvajanje ove igre ključ je do ostvarenja tog sna.En: Studying abroad is her dream, and winning this game is the key to realizing that dream.Hr: Zna da je danas prilika da osvoji dovoljno novca za stipendiju.En: She knows that today is an opportunity to win enough money for a scholarship.Hr: Preko puta nje, Petar pokušava zadržati svoj blagi osmijeh dok se suočava s novim izazovom.En: Opposite her, Petar tries to maintain his slight smile while facing a new challenge.Hr: Iskusan kockar, ali danas ga sreća nije poslužila.En: An experienced gambler, yet today luck hasn't favored him.Hr: Financijska propast visi nad njim, a ovaj kockarski ulog možda je njegova posljednja šansa za povratak.En: Financial ruin looms over him, and this gambling stake might be his last chance for a comeback.Hr: Milan je tihi promatrač iza stola, djelitelj karata kojem malo što promakne.En: Milan is a silent observer at the table, a card dealer who misses little.Hr: Uvijek zna kad treba šutjeti, a kad postaviti prava pitanja.En: He always knows when to keep quiet and when to ask the right questions.Hr: Sumnjiv, ali profesionalan, drži igru poštenom, poštujući tišinu oko sebe.En: Suspicious yet professional, he keeps the game fair, respecting the silence around him.Hr: Petar iznenada zastane.En: Suddenly, Petar pauses.Hr: Lice mu problijedi, a ruka mu se hvata za prsa.En: His face turns pale, and his hand reaches for his chest.Hr: Bol je iznenadna i oštra.En: The pain is sudden and sharp.Hr: Ivana podiže pogled, prepoznaje hitnost situacije.En: Ivana looks up, recognizing the urgency of the situation.Hr: Ova runda je posebna, ulog je veći nego ikada.En: This round is special; the stakes are higher than ever.Hr: No, Petar se crveni, zrak mu nestaje.En: But Petar is turning red, his breath escaping him.Hr: „Petre, sve u redu?En: "Petre, everything okay?"Hr: “ upita Ivana, iako zna da odgovor nije ono što želi čuti.En: Ivana asks, even though she knows the answer isn't what she wants to hear.Hr: Petar se bori, pokušava se uspraviti, ali bol je nepopustljiva.En: Petar struggles, trying to stand up, but the pain is relentless.Hr: Oluja njegovih financijskih problema sada je osjećajna i vrlo stvarna.En: The storm of his financial problems is now tangible and very real.Hr: Sruši se nazad u stolicu, teško diše.En: He collapses back into the chair, breathing heavily.Hr: Ivana duboko udahne.En: Ivana takes a deep breath.Hr: Gledajući prema žetonu na stolu, zna što mora učiniti.En: Looking at the token on the table, she knows what she must do.Hr: „Milan, moraš zvati pomoć.En: "Milane, you need to call for help.Hr: Ovo nije više igra.En: This is no longer a game."Hr: “Milan kimne, brzo i učinkovito reagira.En: Milan nods, responding quickly and efficiently.Hr: Ubrzo, vatra očekivanja u prostoriji zamijenjena je jednom od brige i iščekivanja uspješne intervencije.En: Soon, the fire of expectation in the room is replaced by one of concern and anticipation of a successful intervention.Hr: Dani prolaze, a vijesti iz bolnice pričaju o Peterskoj sreći — srčani udar nije odnio život.En: Days pass, and news from the hospital tells of Petar's fortune – a heart attack didn't claim his life.Hr: Petar se oporavlja, a tijekom oporavka sazna pravu vrijednost života povrh novca.En: Petar is recovering, and during his recovery, he learns the true value of life beyond money.Hr: Ivana, spokojna, iako bez pobjede u igri, dolazi primiti neočekivano pismo.En: Ivana, serene, though without victory in the game, receives an unexpected letter.Hr: U njemu je obavijest o dodatnim sredstvima za njezinu stipendiju, uz jednostavan potpis bez imena.En: Inside, there's notice of additional funds for her scholarship, with a simple signature without a name.Hr: U srcu Zagreba, dok snijeg još uvijek pada, Ivana shvaća da put do uspjeha nije uvijek pravocrta linija.En: In the heart of Zagreb, while the snow still falls, Ivana realizes that the path to success is not always a straight line.Hr: Katkad, suosjećanje i dobrota otvaraju vrata koja zlato ne može.En: Sometimes, compassion and kindness open doors that gold cannot.Hr: U osmijehu koji zacijelo pripada nekom tajnom Anđelu, Ivana pronalazi novu nadu.En: In a smile that surely belongs to some secret angel, Ivana finds new hope.Hr: Ponekad, pravilo koje se neprekidno potvrđuje jest ono da u životu, kao i u kartama, povjerenje vjerno služi onima koji se usude riskirati ljudskost.En: Sometimes, a rule that continuously proves true is that in life, as in cards, trust faithfully serves those who dare to risk their humanity. Vocabulary Words:midnight: ponoćtavern: krčmafelt: filcfate: sudbinaabroad: inozemstvoopportunity: prilikastake: ulogcomeback: povratakobserver: promatračdealer: djeliteljprofessional: profesionalansuspect: sumnjivurgency: hitnostrelentless: nepopustljivatoken: žetonintervention: intervencijahospital: bolnicaattack: udarrecovering: oporavljacompassion: suosjećanjekindness: dobrotasignature: potpisfortune: srećaanticipation: iščekivanjetangible: opipljivrelieved: olakšanserene: spokojnastraight: pravocrttrust: povjerenjehumanity: ljudskost

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Snowy Realization: Balancing Work and Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-15-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U Zagrebu, kroz maglovit i hladan zimski dan, snijeg je lagano padao izvan velikih prozora korporativnog ureda.En: In Zagreb, through a foggy and cold winter day, snow was gently falling outside the large windows of the corporate office.Hr: Unutar ureda, Ivan, projekt menadžer, napeto je pregledavao papire.En: Inside the office, Ivan, the project manager, was tensely reviewing papers.Hr: Njegova glava bila je puna misli o zahtjevnom projektu koji treba završiti do kraja tjedna.En: His head was full of thoughts about the demanding project that needed to be completed by the end of the week.Hr: Sjaj monitora osvjetljavao mu je lice, dok su sati brzo prolazili.En: The glow of the monitor illuminated his face, as the hours swiftly passed.Hr: Ivan je bio posvećen poslu, ali često je mislio na svoju obitelj - Maju i malu Anu.En: Ivan was dedicated to his work, but he often thought of his family - Maja and little Ana.Hr: Dok je radni sat otkucavao, njegova supruga Maja poslala mu je poruku: „Ne zaboravi Aninu predstavu večeras!”En: As the workday ticked by, his wife Maja sent him a message: “Don’t forget Ana’s performance tonight!”Hr: Ivan osjeti bolan pritisak u prsima, znajući kako je već propustio nekoliko važnih trenutaka zbog posla.En: Ivan felt a painful pressure in his chest, knowing he had already missed several important moments because of work.Hr: Dok su kolege napuštali ured, Ivan je ostao za svojim stolom.En: While his colleagues were leaving the office, Ivan remained at his desk.Hr: Osjećao je težinu odluke koju mora donijeti.En: He felt the weight of the decision he had to make.Hr: Upravitelj projekata je planirao kasnovečernji sastanak kako bi se dotjerao projekt do kraja.En: The project manager had planned a late-night meeting to fine-tune the project until the end.Hr: Ivan je tjerao misli o Aninoj predstavi u stranu, ali slika njezinog nasmijanog lica nije mu dala mira.En: Ivan pushed thoughts of Ana’s performance aside, but the image of her smiling face wouldn’t give him peace.Hr: Dok je hladni vjetar šibao vani, Ivan iznenada donese odluku.En: As the cold wind whipped outside, Ivan suddenly made a decision.Hr: Isključi računalo, uzme kaput i s uzbuđenjem potrči prema vratima.En: He turned off the computer, grabbed his coat, and with excitement, ran towards the door.Hr: "Moram biti uz svoju kćer," rekao je sebi.En: "I have to be by my daughter’s side," he said to himself.Hr: Ulice Zagreba bile su prekrivene svježim snijegom, ali Ivana to nije zaustavilo.En: The streets of Zagreb were covered in fresh snow, but that didn’t stop Ivan.Hr: Srce mu je tuklo brzo dok je trčao kroz snijeg prema školi.En: His heart was beating fast as he ran through the snow towards the school.Hr: Ušao je u toplu školsku dvoranu netom prije nego je predstava počela.En: He entered the warm school hall just before the performance started.Hr: Disao je duboko, dok mu je srce još uvijek ubrzano kucalo.En: He breathed deeply, while his heart was still racing.Hr: Obasjan reflektorima, ugledao je Anu kako ga traži u publici.En: Lit by the spotlights, he saw Ana searching for him in the audience.Hr: Kada su im se pogledi sreli, Ivan je znao da je donio pravu odluku.En: When their eyes met, Ivan knew he had made the right decision.Hr: Osjetio je kako mu sreća i ponos ispunjavaju srce.En: He felt happiness and pride fill his heart.Hr: Nakon predstave, Ana je potrčala prema njemu, grleći ga sretno.En: After the performance, Ana ran towards him, hugging him happily.Hr: Maja, iako još uvijek pomalo ljuta zbog svih propusta, osjetila je olakšanje i sreću što je Ivan konačno bio prisutan.En: Maja, although still a bit angry over all the missed occasions, felt relief and happiness that Ivan was finally present.Hr: Tada je Ivan odlučio da mora pronaći bolji način kako bi balansirao posao i obitelj.En: Then Ivan decided he needed to find a better way to balance work and family.Hr: Znao je da se stvari neće promijeniti odmah, ali odlučio je postaviti granice.En: He knew that things wouldn't change immediately, but he decided to set boundaries.Hr: Odlučio je svaki dan posvetiti određeno vrijeme svojoj obitelji, neovisno o zahtjevima posla.En: He decided to dedicate specific time to his family every day, regardless of work demands.Hr: Tog zimskog večernjeg trenutka, dok su stajali pod snježnim nebom, Ivan je znao da je njegova obitelj ono najvažnije što ima.En: On that winter evening, standing under the snowy sky, Ivan knew that his family was the most important thing he had. Vocabulary Words:foggy: maglovitdemanding: zahtjevnomilluminated: osvjetljavaoswiftly: brzodedicated: posvećentensely: napetoglow: sjajproject: projektdeadline: rokmonitor: monitorcorporate: korporativnogperformance: predstavapressure: pritisakdecision: odlukufine-tune: dotjeraocolleagues: kolegeexcited: uzbuđenjemhall: dvoranuspotlights: reflektorimapride: ponosrelief: olakšanjebalance: balansiraoboundaries: granicegently: laganothoughts: mislichest: prsimasnowy: snježnimproject manager: projekt menadžeraudience: publiciwarm: toplu

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Office Gaffe: When Emails Reveal Too Much Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-15-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Krešo je sjedio za svojim stolom, gledajući promrzle snježne pahulje kroz staklene zidove ureda.En: Krešo sat at his desk, watching the frostbitten snowflakes through the glass walls of the office.Hr: Bilo je točno nakon novogodišnje ludnice, kada su se svi vraćali na posao.En: It was just after the New Year frenzy, when everyone was returning to work.Hr: Ured je bio moderan, sa sjajnim stolovima i prostranim radnim prostorima.En: The office was modern, with shiny desks and spacious work areas.Hr: Ipak, unatoč hladnom vremenu vani, u Kreši su ključale emocije.En: Yet, despite the cold weather outside, emotions were boiling within Krešo.Hr: Njegov problem bio je jednostavan, ali i katastrofalan.En: His problem was simple, yet catastrophic.Hr: Poslao je e-mail o svojoj tajnoj simpatiji prema kolegici Marini, ali ne samo njoj, već cijelom uredu.En: He had sent an email about his secret crush on his colleague Marina, not just to her, but to the entire office.Hr: Srce mu je preskočilo kad je shvatio pogrešku.En: His heart skipped a beat when he realized the mistake.Hr: Krešo je bio junior analitičar, ambiciozan i često usmjeren na karijeru, ali sada ga je ovaj gaf mogao skupo stajati.En: Krešo was a junior analyst, ambitious and often career-focused, but now this gaffe could cost him dearly.Hr: Marina je bila vedra i sposobna voditeljica projekata, uvijek srdačna i dobra prema svima.En: Marina was a cheerful and capable project manager, always warm and kind to everyone.Hr: Do sada nije bila svjesna Krešinih osjećaja, a on je želio da to tako i ostane - barem zasad.En: Until now, she was unaware of Krešo's feelings, and he wanted it to stay that way—for now, at least.Hr: Luka, njihov kolega, bio je tehnički znalac, ali također i majstor u zadirkivanju.En: Luka, their colleague, was a technical expert, but also a master of teasing.Hr: "Slušaj, Luka", započne Krešo gotovo molećivim tonom, "moraš mi pomoći. Poslao sam e-mail cijelom uredu o Marini."En: "Listen, Luka," Krešo began in an almost pleading tone, "you have to help me. I sent an email to the whole office about Marina."Hr: Luka je podigao obrvu, smiješeći se. "Stvarno? To je gotovo umjetnički."En: Luka raised an eyebrow, smiling. "Really? That's almost artistic."Hr: "Nije smiješno!" Krešo je bio očajan. "Sustav ne dopušta povlačenje e-pošte. Moraš mi pomoći s planom kako da Marina ne pročita taj e-mail."En: "It's not funny!" Krešo was desperate. "The system doesn't allow email recall. You have to help me with a plan to prevent Marina from reading that email."Hr: Luka se nasloni na vrh svog stola, gledajući Krešu kao i uvijek s izrazom koji sugerira zabavu i interes.En: Luka leaned on the top of his desk, looking at Krešo with an expression that always suggested amusement and interest.Hr: "Hmm, možda možeš pokušati s nekom distrakcijom. Bolje da požurimo, trenutak je kritičan."En: "Hmm, maybe you can try some distraction. We'd better hurry; the moment is critical."Hr: Dok su razgovarali, sustav ureda odjednom je otkazao. Tehnički kvar.En: As they talked, the office system suddenly crashed. A technical fault.Hr: Računala i e-mailovi više nisu radili. Ljudi su se skupili u malim grupama, razgovarajući i čekajući da se sve vrati na mrežu.En: Computers and emails were no longer working. People gathered in small groups, talking and waiting for everything to get back online.Hr: Krešo je vidio ovo kao svoju priliku. Prišao je Marini, nervozan i uzbuđen odjednom.En: Krešo saw this as his chance. He approached Marina, nervous and excited all at once.Hr: "Marina," počeo je, pokušavajući zvučati smireno, "moram ti nešto reći prije nego što sve proradi. Poslao sam e-mail... ali napravio sam grešku."En: "Marina," he began, trying to sound calm, "I need to tell you something before everything starts working again. I sent an email... but I made a mistake."Hr: Marina ga je gledala, blaga radoznalost u očima. "Je li sve u redu, Krešo?"En: She looked at him, a gentle curiosity in her eyes. "Is everything okay, Krešo?"Hr: Udahnuo je duboko. "Bio sam nervozan. Želio sam ti reći nešto što nije trebalo otići cijelom uredu. Možeš li, kad sustav proradi, jednostavno ignorirati taj e-mail?"En: He took a deep breath. "I was nervous. I wanted to tell you something that wasn't meant for the whole office. Can you, when the system is back, just ignore that email?"Hr: Njena osmijeh bio je nježan i razumijevajući. "Naravno, Krešo. Cijenim što si to mi rekao. Neću ga čitati."En: Her smile was gentle and understanding. "Of course, Krešo. I appreciate you telling me. I won't read it."Hr: Kako su se sustavi postupno vraćali u pogon, Krešo je osjetio olakšanje koje je dolazilo iz dubine duše.En: As the systems gradually came back online, Krešo felt a relief that came from the depths of his soul.Hr: Naučio je važnu lekciju o važnosti iskrenosti—i možda, u baš toj iskrenosti, otvorio vrata nečem lijepom s Marinom.En: He learned an important lesson about the value of honesty—and perhaps, in that very honesty, opened the door to something beautiful with Marina.Hr: Odjednom je bilo lakše disati.En: Suddenly, it was easier to breathe.Hr: Šetao je kroz ured dok je snijeg napolju nastavljao tiho padati, znajući da je učinio pravu stvar.En: He walked through the office as the snow outside continued to fall silently, knowing he had done the right thing. Vocabulary Words:frostbitten: promrzlesnowflakes: snježne pahuljefrenzy: ludnicespacious: prostranimboiling: ključalecatastrophic: katastrofalancrush: tajnoj simpatijijunior analyst: junior analitičarambitious: ambiciozancareer-focused: usmjeren na karijerugaffe: gafcheerful: vedracapable: sposobnaproject manager: voditeljica projekatawarm: srdačnatechnical expert: tehnički znalacteasing: zadirkivanjupleading: molećivimplan: planomdistraction: distrakcijomcritical: kritičantechnical fault: tehnički kvarcuriosity: radoznalostnervous: nervozanignore: ignoriratigentle: nježanunderstanding: razumijevajućirelief: olakšanjelesson: lekcijuhonesty: iskrenosti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Capturing Nature's Whisper: A Snowy Tale at Plitvička Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-14-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Plitvička jezera bila su pokrivena debelim slojem snijega.En: Plitvička jezera were covered with a thick layer of snow.Hr: Tišina je vladala nad parkom, a povremeni šum vjetra bio je jedini zvuk koji se mogao čuti.En: Silence reigned over the park, and the occasional rustle of the wind was the only sound that could be heard.Hr: Ivana je gledala kroz prozor svoje male kancelarije.En: Ivana was looking out the window of her small office.Hr: Kao čuvarica parka, bila je odgovorna za zaštitu ove prirodne ljepote.En: As a park ranger, she was responsible for protecting this natural beauty.Hr: Ali danas je njezino srce kucalo brže od hladnoće vani.En: But today, her heart was beating faster than the cold outside.Hr: Ivana je sanjala osvojiti lokalni natječaj za fotografiju.En: Ivana dreamed of winning a local photography contest.Hr: Ako pobjedi, cijela zajednica bi saznala koliko je važno očuvati prirodu Plitvica.En: If she won, the whole community would realize how important it is to preserve the nature of the Plitvica lakes.Hr: No, zima je bila oštra, a savršen trenutak teško je uloviti.En: However, the winter was harsh, and capturing the perfect moment was difficult.Hr: Ušla je i Miroslav, fotograf s kamerom oko vrata.En: Miroslav, a photographer with a camera around his neck, entered.Hr: Njegova snena pogleda pokazivala je dvoumljenje, ali i strast prema prirodi.En: His dreamy gaze revealed hesitance but also a passion for nature.Hr: "Smatraš li da ćemo danas vidjeti nešto posebno?" pitao je Miroslav gledajući kroz prozor.En: "Do you think we'll see something special today?" Miroslav asked, looking out the window.Hr: Njegova srca gubilo je strast prema fotografiji, a ovdje je tražio odgovor.En: His heart had lost its passion for photography, and here he sought an answer.Hr: "Iako je hladno, Plitvice nikada ne razočaraju," nasmijala se Ivana, gledajući ga s kombinacijom podrške i entuzijazma.En: "Even though it's cold, Plitvice never disappoints," Ivana laughed, looking at him with a mix of support and enthusiasm.Hr: Odlučila je voditi Miroslava do skrivenih dragulja parka.En: She decided to lead Miroslav to the park's hidden gems.Hr: Krenuli su stazom koja je vijugala kroz bijele šume, gdje se snijeg lelujao na granama kao biserni plaštak.En: They set off on a path winding through white forests, where the snow drifted on the branches like a pearly veil.Hr: Kako su hodali, snijeg je počeo padati gušće.En: As they walked, the snow began to fall more densely.Hr: Njihovi dahovi pretvarali su se u oblake pare.En: Their breaths turned into clouds of steam.Hr: Na jednom osamljenom dijelu staze, zastali su.En: In a secluded part of the trail, they stopped.Hr: Pred njima, u snježnoj tihi, stajala je ris.En: In front of them, in the snowy stillness, stood a lynx.Hr: Njegovo krzno bilo je savršeno stopljeno s bijelim pokrivačem, oči su mu sjale poput zlatnih zrna.En: Its fur was perfectly blended with the white cover, its eyes gleamed like golden grains.Hr: "Brzo, ovo je prilika!" šapnula je Ivana, dok je njezina ruka lagano dotaknula Miroslava.En: "Quickly, this is the chance," whispered Ivana, as her hand lightly touched Miroslav.Hr: Miroslav je osjetio kako mu je srce poskočilo.En: Miroslav felt his heart leap.Hr: Zgrabio je kameru, ruke mu nisu drhtale od hladnoće, već od uzbuđenja.En: He grabbed his camera, his hands did not tremble from the cold but from excitement.Hr: Klik. Klik.En: Click. Click.Hr: Zvuk zatvarača kamerе bio je poput čarolije.En: The sound of the camera shutter was like magic.Hr: Ris je nakon toga nestao u šumi, ali trenutak je ostao zarobljen na fotografiji.En: The lynx then vanished into the forest, but the moment was captured in the photograph.Hr: Ivana se nasmijala, radosna što su uspjeli uhvatiti taj jedinstveni trenutak.En: Ivana laughed, joyful that they managed to capture that unique moment.Hr: Tog dana, posljednji tragovi sumnje nestali su iz Miroslava.En: That day, the last traces of doubt vanished from Miroslav.Hr: Shvatio je da se njegova ljubav prema fotografiji ponovno zapalila, zahvaljujući iskustvu i prijateljstvu pronađenom u parku.En: He realized that his love for photography had reignited, thanks to the experience and friendship found in the park.Hr: Ivana je znala da slika koju su uhvatili može promijeniti mnogo.En: Ivana knew that the picture they captured could change a lot.Hr: Osvojit će natječaj.En: They would win the contest.Hr: Ali još važnije, njezina strast prema očuvanju sada je imala još dublji smisao.En: But more importantly, her passion for conservation now had an even deeper meaning.Hr: Plitvička su jezera ostala mirna, no zahvaljujući Ivani i Miroslavu, njihova priča postala je glasnija.En: The Plitvička lakes remained calm, but thanks to Ivana and Miroslav, their story became louder.Hr: U zimskoj tišini, nastala je nova ljubav prema prirodi, dok se snijeg nastavio tiho spuštati.En: In the winter silence, a new love for nature was born, as the snow continued to fall quietly. Vocabulary Words:thick: debelisilence: tišinareigned: vladalaresponsible: odgovornadreamed: sanjalacontest: natječajharsh: oštragaze: pogledhesitance: dvoumljenjepreserve: očuvatisupport: podrškaenthusiasm: entuzijazamwinding: vijugalaveil: plaštdensely: gušćesecluded: osamljentrail: stazalynx: risgleamed: sjalewhispered: šapnulatremble: drhtatiexcitement: uzbuđenjeshutter: zatvaračvanished: nestaocaptured: zarobljenaunique: jedinstvendoubt: sumnjareignited: zapalilaconservation: očuvanjecalm: mirna