Autumn Voting: Tradition Meets New Beginnings on All Saints' Day

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

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Corporate Secrets Unveiled: A Halloween to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-30-07-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U rano jutro, sunce je sramežljivo probijalo kroz prozore ureda dok su jesenski listovi padali na pločnike grada.En: In the early morning, the sun shyly pierced through the office windows as the autumn leaves fell on the city's sidewalks.Hr: Unutar modernog, elegantnog ureda, na svakom stolu smiješile su se male bundeve, a sjajne papirnate duhove visjele su sa stropa.En: Inside the modern, elegant office, small pumpkins smiled on every desk, and shiny paper ghosts hung from the ceiling.Hr: Bio je to dan Halloween partyja u firmi.En: It was the day of the Halloween party at the company.Hr: Ivana je sjedila za svojim stolom razmišljajući o zadnjim tjednima.En: Ivana sat at her desk reflecting on the past few weeks.Hr: Radila je kao voditeljica projekata u velikoj korporaciji već nekoliko godina.En: She had been working as a project manager at a large corporation for several years.Hr: Bila je ambiciozna i uvijek se trudila raditi pošteno.En: She was ambitious and always tried to work honestly.Hr: Ali nešto ju je mučilo.En: But something was troubling her.Hr: Njezini nadređeni nedavno su joj dali neobične zadatke, a intuicija joj je govorila da nešto nije u redu.En: Her superiors had recently given her unusual tasks, and her intuition told her that something was not right.Hr: Marko, kolega iz računovodstva, prošao je kraj njezinog stola.En: Marko, a colleague from accounting, walked past her desk.Hr: "Bok, Ivana!En: "Hi, Ivana!Hr: Jesi spremna za party?En: Are you ready for the party?"Hr: " upitao je veselo, dok je ispravljao papirnatog kostura na svom stolu.En: he asked cheerfully as he adjusted the paper skeleton on his desk.Hr: "Da, Marko," odgovorila je Ivana, pokušavajući zvučati opušteno.En: "Yes, Marko," replied Ivana, trying to sound relaxed.Hr: No, nelagoda u njezinom glasu nije promakla ni Nini, njezinoj prijateljici koja je radila na recepciji.En: But the unease in her voice did not escape even Nina, her friend who worked at reception.Hr: Nina je prišla i dodirnula Ivanino rame.En: Nina approached and touched Ivana's shoulder.Hr: "Ivana, jesi dobro?En: "Ivana, are you okay?Hr: Djeluješ zabrinuto.En: You seem worried."Hr: ""Zadnje vrijeme osjećam da nešto nije u redu s tvrtkom," priznala je Ivana tiho.En: "Lately, I have been feeling that something is wrong with the company," Ivana admitted quietly.Hr: "Imam osjećaj da rade nešto ilegalno, ali ne mogu to dokazati.En: "I have a feeling they are doing something illegal, but I can't prove it."Hr: "Nina ju je ohrabrila.En: Nina encouraged her.Hr: "Možda bi trebala razmisliti o prikupljanju dokaza, ali budi oprezna.En: "Maybe you should think about gathering evidence, but be careful."Hr: "Tijekom zabave, Ivana je shvatila da je to prava prilika da prikupi više informacija.En: During the party, Ivana realized that it was the right opportunity to gather more information.Hr: Većina zaposlenika bila je zauzeta plesom i uživanjem u strašnim poslasticama.En: Most employees were busy dancing and enjoying the spooky treats.Hr: Brzo se ušuljala u ured svog šefa.En: She quickly sneaked into her boss's office.Hr: Srce joj je snažno kucalo dok je u tamnom prostoru pretraživala ladice.En: Her heart was pounding as she searched the drawers in the dimly lit room.Hr: Naposljetku, pronašla je nekoliko dokumenata koji su izgledali sumnjivo.En: Eventually, she found several documents that looked suspicious.Hr: Bili su to ugovori s čudnim klauzulama.En: They were contracts with strange clauses.Hr: Dok je proučavala dokumente, začula je korake.En: As she examined the documents, she heard footsteps.Hr: Sakrila se iza masivnog ormara.En: She hid behind a massive cabinet.Hr: Bila je to minuta napetosti prije nego što je osoba otišla.En: It was a minute of tension before the person left.Hr: Ivana je duboko udahnula i znala je što joj je činiti.En: Ivana took a deep breath and knew what she had to do.Hr: Sljedećeg dana, Ivana je anonimno prijavila ilegalne aktivnosti vlastima.En: The next day, Ivana anonymously reported the illegal activities to the authorities.Hr: Ured je ubrzo postao meta istrage.En: The office soon became the target of an investigation.Hr: Ivana je tiho napustila firmu, znajući da je napravila pravu stvar.En: Ivana quietly left the company, knowing she had done the right thing.Hr: Prostrani hodnici koje je nekada poznavala sada su bili prazni za nju.En: The spacious hallways she once knew now felt empty to her.Hr: No, hodajući ulicama grada prekrivenim zlatnim lišćem, osjetila je kako se budi nova snaga unutar nje.En: But as she walked the city streets covered with golden leaves, she felt a new strength awakening within her.Hr: Shvatila je koliko je važno stajati uz svoje vrijednosti.En: She realized how important it is to stand by her values.Hr: Bila je odlučnija nego ikad suočiti se s budućim izazovima.En: She was more determined than ever to face future challenges.Hr: Početak nove životne stranice bio je ispunjen neizvjesnošću, ali i nadom.En: The beginning of a new chapter in her life was filled with uncertainty but also with hope.Hr: Ivana je znala da je odabrala pravi put.En: Ivana knew she had chosen the right path. Vocabulary Words:shyly: sramežljivopierced: probijaloelegant: elegantnogreflecting: razmišljajućiambitious: ambicioznaintuition: intuicijaaccounting: računovodstvaunease: nelagodareception: recepcijigathering: prikupljanjuevidence: dokazasneaked: ušuljalapounding: kucalodimly: tamnomdrawers: ladicesuspicious: sumnjivoclauses: klauzulamafootsteps: korakemassive: masivnogtension: napetostianonymous: anonimnoinvestigation: istragespacious: prostranihallways: hodniciawakening: budidetermined: odlučnijachallenges: izazovimachapter: straniceuncertainty: neizvjesnošćuhope: nadom

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ana's Pumpkin Prank: A Tale of Clever Halloween Hijinks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Svjež jesenski zrak ispunjavao je naselje.En: The fresh autumn air filled the neighborhood.Hr: Lišće je lagano padalo s drveća, a miris bundeve i cimeta širio se ulicama.En: Leaves gently fell from the trees, and the scent of pumpkin and cinnamon wafted through the streets.Hr: Ana je sjedila na kuhinjskom podu, promatrajući veliku narančastu bundevu.En: Ana sat on the kitchen floor, observing the large orange pumpkin.Hr: "Bundevo, danas ćeš biti zvijezda," rekla je kroz smijeh, ogledajući je sa svih strana.En: "Bundevo, today you'll be the star," she said with laughter, examining it from all sides.Hr: Ana je voljela šale, posebno za Noć vještica.En: Ana loved jokes, especially for Halloween.Hr: Ove godine, planirala je nešto posebno kako bi impresionirala Ivana, njenog susjeda iz naselja.En: This year, she planned something special to impress Ivan, her neighbor from the neighborhood.Hr: Problem je bio što su čuvari na vratima postali vrlo pažljivi.En: The problem was that the guards at the gates had become very vigilant.Hr: Prošlogodišnje šale ostavile su trag i sada su svi bili na oprezu.En: Last year's pranks had left an impression, and now everyone was on alert.Hr: Ana je znala da mora smisliti nešto posebno da unese bundevu.En: Ana knew she had to come up with something special to sneak the pumpkin in.Hr: Tako je Ana obukla bundevu u dječju odjeću i stavila je u dječja kolica.En: So Ana dressed the pumpkin in children's clothes and placed it in a stroller.Hr: "Izgledaš preslatko," šapnula je bundevi.En: "You look adorable," she whispered to the pumpkin.Hr: Zatim je povukla duboko udahnula i gurala kolica prema ulazu.En: Then, she took a deep breath and pushed the stroller toward the entrance.Hr: Dok je prilazila vratima, čuvar ju je promatrao.En: As she approached the gate, the guard watched her.Hr: "Gdje ideš?En: "Where are you going?"Hr: " upitao je sumnjičavo.En: he asked suspiciously.Hr: "A, samo u šetnju," odvratila je Ana smireno, gledajući ga ravno u oči.En: "Oh, just for a walk," Ana replied calmly, looking him straight in the eye.Hr: Samo nekoliko koraka prije ulaza, kotač kolica zapeo je za mali kamenčić.En: Just a few steps from the entrance, the stroller's wheel got caught on a small pebble.Hr: Bundeva je ispala i otkotrljala se ispred čuvara.En: The pumpkin fell out and rolled right in front of the guard.Hr: Iznenađenje na njegovom licu bilo je neprocjenjivo, a Ana se ukočila u mjestu.En: The surprise on his face was priceless, and Ana froze in place.Hr: Ali tada, čuvar se nasmijao.En: But then, the guard laughed.Hr: "Ovo je najbolja šala do sada!En: "This is the best prank yet!"Hr: " uzviknuo je, držeći se za trbuh od smijeha.En: he exclaimed, clutching his belly with laughter.Hr: Ana se instinktivno počela smijati s njim, dok je Ivan, koji je bio iza nje, također prasnuo u smijeh.En: Ana instinctively began to laugh with him, and Ivan, who was behind her, also burst into laughter.Hr: "Bravo, Ana!En: "Bravo, Ana!"Hr: " uzviknuo je Ivan, očiju punih suza od smijeha.En: Ivan shouted, eyes full of tears from laughing.Hr: Te večeri, u srcu savršeno uređene zajednice, shvatila je da ne mora uvijek raditi spektakularne stvari da bi impresionirala nekoga.En: That evening, in the heart of a perfectly arranged community, she realized she didn't always have to do spectacular things to impress someone.Hr: Samo biti svoja bilo je dovoljno.En: Just being herself was enough.Hr: Osjećala se sretno, dok su zvukovi smijeha ispunjavali jesenski zrak.En: She felt happy as the sounds of laughter filled the autumn air. Vocabulary Words:vigilant: pažljivneighborhood: naseljewafted: širioobserving: promatrajućipranks: šaleimpress: impresioniraguards: čuvaristroller: kolicasuspiciously: sumnjičavopriceless: neprocjenjivospectacular: spektakularnerealized: shvatilaapproached: prilazilaentrance: ulazainstinctively: instinktivnoburst: prasnuoarranged: uređenedeep breath: duboko udahnulaadorable: preslatkowheel: kotačpebble: kamenčićfroze: ukočilalaughter: smijehheart: srcecommunity: zajednicefilled: ispunjavaogently: laganobreathed: udahnulaclutching: držećiwhispered: šapnula

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Guiding Magic: A Journey Through Plitvička's Autumn Splendor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Svjetlost jutarnjeg sunca probijala se kroz krošnje stabala dok je Ivana stajala na stazi Plitvičkih jezera.En: The light of the morning sun broke through the tree branches as Ivana stood on the path of Plitvička jezera.Hr: Bila je jesen i lišće je plesalo u nijansama zlatne i narančaste.En: It was autumn, and the leaves danced in shades of gold and orange.Hr: Čula se rijeka koja je žuborila u daljini, a ptice su cvrkutale visoko iznad.En: The river could be heard babbling in the distance, and birds chirped high above.Hr: Ivana je bila spremna voditi još jednu turu kroz ovaj prekrasan nacionalni park.En: Ivana was ready to lead another tour through this beautiful national park.Hr: Mario, bivši učitelj, hodao je uz Ivanu.En: Mario, a former teacher, walked alongside Ivana.Hr: Volio je prirodu i ona mu je pružala mir.En: He loved nature, and it gave him peace.Hr: Luka, s druge strane, nije ispuštao svoju kameru, tražeći savršeni trenutak.En: Luka, on the other hand, wouldn’t let go of his camera, seeking the perfect moment.Hr: On je umjetnik, uvijek u potrazi za ljepotom.En: He was an artist, always in search of beauty.Hr: Ivana je vodila grupu stazom pokraj jezera.En: Ivana led the group along the path by the lake.Hr: Njene riječi bile su jednostavne, ali iskrene.En: Her words were simple but sincere.Hr: "Pogledajte kako voda teče preko kamenja", rekla je i pokazala rukom.En: "Look at how the water flows over the rocks," she said, pointing with her hand.Hr: "Svaki put kad dođem ovdje, osjećam se nadahnuto.En: "Every time I come here, I feel inspired."Hr: "Odjednom, oblaci su prekrili nebo, i počela je kiša.En: Suddenly, clouds covered the sky, and rain began to fall.Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako strah klija u njenom srcu.En: Ivana felt fear sprouting in her heart.Hr: Grupa se pogledala nesigurno, a Luka je uzdahnuo razočarano zbog izgubljene prilike za fotografije.En: The group glanced at each other uncertainly, and Luka sighed disappointedly over the lost opportunity for photos.Hr: Ali Ivana nije odustala.En: But Ivana did not give up.Hr: "Pratite me!En: "Follow me!"Hr: ", rekla je odlučno.En: she said determinedly.Hr: Povela je grupu do zaklonjenog mjesta s prekrasnim pogledom na slap.En: She led the group to a sheltered spot with a beautiful view of the waterfall.Hr: Kiša je lagano padala, ali ona je vidjela priliku.En: The rain fell lightly, but she saw an opportunity.Hr: "Znate li zašto su slapovi posebno lijepi po kiši?En: "Do you know why waterfalls are especially beautiful in the rain?"Hr: ", upitala je.En: she asked.Hr: Objasnila je kako kiša donosi život šumi, pričajući legende o slapovima.En: She explained how the rain brings life to the forest, telling legends about the waterfalls.Hr: Njene riječi bile su tople i smirujuće.En: Her words were warm and soothing.Hr: Grupa je slušala, bili su zajedno u trenutku.En: The group listened, together in the moment.Hr: Tada, sunčeva zraka probila je oblake, i u daljini se pojavio spektakularni duga.En: Then, a ray of sunlight broke through the clouds, and in the distance, a spectacular rainbow appeared.Hr: Luka je brzo podigao kameru i uhvatio čaroliju trenutka.En: Luka quickly raised his camera and captured the magic of the moment.Hr: Mario je uzbuđeno kimnuo glavom.En: Mario nodded his head excitedly.Hr: Pred kraj ture, nebo se razvedrilo.En: Towards the end of the tour, the sky cleared up.Hr: Hodali su natrag kroz park, a Ivana je primijetila da su svi nasmiješeni.En: They walked back through the park, and Ivana noticed that everyone was smiling.Hr: Mario je prišao Ivani i rekao: "Hvala ti.En: Mario approached Ivana and said, "Thank you.Hr: Imaš dar.En: You have a gift.Hr: Ne samo za prirodu, već i za ljude.En: Not just for nature, but for people as well."Hr: " Luka je podijelio s Ivanom savršenu fotografiju dugine boje.En: Luka shared the perfect rainbow-colored photo with Ivana.Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako joj srce ispunjava ponos.En: Ivana felt her heart fill with pride.Hr: U tom trenutku, shvatila je da ona ne vodi turu, već okuplja ljude oko ljepote prirode.En: At that moment, she realized she wasn't just leading a tour, but bringing people together around the beauty of nature.Hr: Plitvička jezera bila su njezina pozornica, a ona je bila ponosni vodič koji je uspio.En: Plitvička jezera was her stage, and she was the proud guide who succeeded.Hr: Kada su se vratili na početnu točku, svi su se zahvalili Ivani još jednom.En: When they returned to the starting point, everyone thanked Ivana once more.Hr: Odlazili su s osjećajem povezanosti i zahvalnošću.En: They left with a sense of connection and gratitude.Hr: Ivana je gledala za njima, znajući da je učinila nešto značajno.En: Ivana watched them, knowing she had done something significant.Hr: S osmijehom na licu, naslonila je ruku na obližnje stablo, sigurna u svoju sposobnost da inspiriše druge.En: With a smile on her face, she rested her hand on a nearby tree, confident in her ability to inspire others.Hr: Jesen je donijela novo povjerenje, i Ivana je bila spremna za svaki novi izazov koji će doći.En: Autumn had brought new confidence, and Ivana was ready for every new challenge that would come. Vocabulary Words:broke through: probijala sebranches: krošnjedanced: plesaloshades: nijansamababbling: žuborilachirped: cvrkutaleformer: bivšiseeking: tražećisincere: iskreneflows: tečerocks: kamenjainspired: nadahnutoclouds: oblacisprouting: klijadisappointedly: razočaranosheltered: zaklonjenogsoothing: smirujućeray: zrakaspectacular: spektakularnicleared up: razvedrilopride: ponosbringing: okupljastage: pozornicaguide: vodičgrateful: zahvalnostsignificant: značajnoconfident: sigurnainspire: inspirišechallenge: izazovautumn: jesen

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Flights to Friendship: An Unexpected Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zagreb International Airport bio je pun ljudi.En: Zagreb International Airport was full of people.Hr: Prijatelji Ivana, Marko i Petra sjedili su na udobnim stolicama, samo nekoliko koraka od njihova izlaza za ukrcaj.En: Ivana's friends, Marko and Petra, were sitting in comfortable chairs just a few steps away from their boarding gate.Hr: Vani, nebo je bilo sivo, a kiša je udarala o prozore.En: Outside, the sky was gray, and rain battered against the windows.Hr: Jesenski ugođaj bio je posvuda.En: The autumn atmosphere was everywhere.Hr: Ivana je nervozno gledala na sat.En: Ivana nervously watched the clock.Hr: Voljela je sve imati pod kontrolom.En: She liked to have everything under control.Hr: Sada je sve bilo nesigurno zbog vremenske prognoze.En: Now everything was uncertain due to the weather forecast.Hr: "Ne sviđa mi se ovo čekanje", rekla je Ivana.En: "I don't like this waiting," Ivana said.Hr: "Ako se odužimo, možda trebamo razmisliti o drugim opcijama.En: "If we're delayed, maybe we should consider other options."Hr: "Marko je bio opušten, barem izvana.En: Marko was relaxed, at least outwardly.Hr: No, u sebi je bio pomalo tjeskoban.En: But inside, he was a bit anxious.Hr: Želio je stići na vrijeme kući, provesti Dan svih svetih s obitelji, zapaliti svijeće na grobovima.En: He wanted to get home on time to spend All Saints' Day with his family, lighting candles on graves.Hr: "Možda možemo iznajmiti auto?En: "Maybe we can rent a car?"Hr: " predložio je, pokušavajući pomiriti sve strane.En: he suggested, trying to appease everyone.Hr: Petra je bila puna energije, uvijek spremna za novu avanturu.En: Petra was full of energy, always ready for a new adventure.Hr: Ali mislila je o svom vodiču kao o prilici života.En: But she thought of her guide as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Hr: "Zašto ne pokušamo naći raniji let?En: "Why don't we try to find an earlier flight?"Hr: " sugerirala je, s blagom nadom u glasu.En: she suggested, with a slight hope in her voice.Hr: Čule su se obavijesti preko razglasa.En: Announcements were heard over the loudspeaker.Hr: "Nažalost, vaš let je otkazan zbog nevremena.En: "Unfortunately, your flight has been canceled due to bad weather."Hr: " Troje prijatelja gledalo je jedni druge.En: The three friends looked at each other.Hr: Morali su brzo odlučiti što dalje učiniti.En: They had to quickly decide what to do next.Hr: Ivana je duboko udahnula.En: Ivana took a deep breath.Hr: "Okej, iznajmljujemo auto," odlučila je.En: "Okay, let's rent a car," she decided.Hr: Dok su izlazili iz zračne luke ka rent-a-car agenciji, kiša je još padala, ali njih trojica osjećali su se povezani.En: As they left the airport for the car rental agency, the rain was still falling, but the three of them felt connected.Hr: Na putu su se izmjenjivali u vožnji, smijali se, pričali priče i pjevali uz radio.En: On the road, they took turns driving, laughed, told stories, and sang along to the radio.Hr: Bilo je neobično osjetiti takvu bliskost u situaciji koja u početku nije izgledala obećavajuće.En: It was unusual to feel such closeness in a situation that initially didn't seem promising.Hr: Cesta je bila skliska, ali putovanje je išlo glatko.En: The road was slippery, but the journey went smoothly.Hr: Ivana je shvatila da je spontano planiranje donijelo više radosti nego očekivala.En: Ivana realized that spontaneous planning brought more joy than she expected.Hr: Marko je spoznao da je put s prijateljima imao vlastito značenje, da je putovanje tako postalo dio praznika.En: Marko discovered that traveling with friends had its own significance, that the journey thus became part of the holiday.Hr: Petra je, iako nije stigla na svoj vodič na vrijeme, pronašla avanturu u ovom neočekivanom putovanju.En: Petra, although she didn't make it to her guide on time, found adventure in this unexpected trip.Hr: Kada su stigli do svog odredišta, svi su shvatili da je dan pun iznenađenja bolji od savršeno isplaniranog dana.En: When they reached their destination, they all realized that a day full of surprises was better than a perfectly planned day.Hr: Razišli su se znajući da, iako planovi ponekad ne idu kako su zamislili, važno je imati uz sebe ljude s kojima možemo dijeliti svaki trenutak.En: They parted ways knowing that, although plans don't always go as imagined, it's important to have people with whom you can share every moment. Vocabulary Words:battered: udaralaforecast: prognozedelayed: odužimoappease: pomiritianxious: tjeskobanannouncement: obavijesticanceled: otkazandestination: odredištaunexpected: neočekivanspontaneous: spontanogray: sivorental: iznajmljivanjesteps: korakagrave: grobsuggested: predložioloudspeaker: razglasuncertain: nesigurnohope: nadaopportunity: prilikuenergetic: energičnaadventure: avanturasignificance: značenjeslippery: skliskoatmosphere: ugođajdecide: odlučitiinitially: u početkuprocrastinate: odlagatialternative: alternativacloseness: bliskostsatisfy: zadovoljiti