Episodes

  • Into the Forest: A Botanical Quest at Papuk

    Into the Forest: A Botanical Quest at Papuk
    Nov 9 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Into the Forest: A Botanical Quest at Papuk Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-09-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U jesen, Papuk je izgledao čarobno.En: In the fall, Papuk looked magical.Hr: Lišće je padalo, a vjetar nježno svirao kroz grane.En: The leaves were falling, and the wind gently played through the branches.Hr: Ivana, Luka i Mateo bili su na terenskoj nastavi.En: Ivana, Luka, and Mateo were on a field trip.Hr: Ivana je bila uzbuđena.En: Ivana was excited.Hr: Željela je pronaći rijetku biljku.En: She wanted to find a rare plant.Hr: U knjigama je čitala o njoj.En: She had read about it in books.Hr: „Luka, moramo dalje u šumu,“ rekla je Ivana s osmijehom.En: "Luka, we need to go further into the forest," Ivana said with a smile.Hr: Luka je bio oprezan.En: Luka was cautious.Hr: „Ivana, ako odemo predaleko, možemo se izgubiti,“ upozorio je.En: "Ivana, if we go too far, we might get lost," he warned.Hr: No, Ivana je bila odlučna.En: But Ivana was determined.Hr: Mateo je skakao oko njih, glumeći klauna, pokušavajući ih nasmijati.En: Mateo was jumping around them, acting like a clown, trying to make them laugh.Hr: Ali, on nije baš mario za biljke ili šumu.En: But he didn't really care about plants or the forest.Hr: „Dođi, Luka,“ rekla je Ivana.En: "Come on, Luka," said Ivana.Hr: „Znam put.En: "I know the way.Hr: Malo ćemo skrenuti s staze.En: We'll just go off the path a little."Hr: “Luka je uzdahnuo, ali je odlučio slijediti Ivanu.En: Luka sighed but decided to follow Ivana.Hr: I Mateo je pošao s njima, šaleći se putem.En: Mateo went with them, joking along the way.Hr: Šuma je bila gusta, a vrijeme je brzo prolazilo.En: The forest was dense, and time passed quickly.Hr: Sunce je već počelo zalaziti.En: The sun had already begun to set.Hr: Odjednom, Ivana je vrisnula od uzbuđenja.En: Suddenly, Ivana screamed with excitement.Hr: „Tamo je!En: "There it is!Hr: Biljka koju tražim!En: The plant I'm looking for!"Hr: “Ali, Mateo je nespretno stao na granu.En: But, Mateo clumsily stepped on a branch.Hr: Grana se slomila i palo je lišće blizu biljke.En: The branch broke, and leaves fell near the plant.Hr: Ivana je brzo izvukla fotoaparat.En: Ivana quickly took out the camera.Hr: „Brzo, prije nego što se nešto dogodi,“ rekla je Ivana s velikim očima.En: "Quick, before something happens," said Ivana with wide eyes.Hr: Uspjeli su snimiti sliku.En: They managed to snap a picture.Hr: No, tada je stigao njihov učitelj.En: But then their teacher arrived.Hr: „Gdje ste bili?En: "Where have you been?Hr: Rekao sam vam da ne odlazite daleko,“ korio ih je učitelj.En: I told you not to wander off," the teacher scolded them.Hr: Ivana je s osmijehom pokazala fotografiju.En: Ivana smiled and showed the photograph.Hr: „Pogledajte, učitelju!En: "Look, teacher!Hr: Našli smo biljku.En: We found the plant."Hr: “Učitelj je uzdahnuo, ali se ipak nasmijao.En: The teacher sighed but laughed anyway.Hr: „Dobro, ali sljedeći put slušajte upute.En: "Alright, but next time, follow instructions."Hr: “Na povratku, Ivana je shvatila koliko je važna timska igra.En: On the way back, Ivana realized how important teamwork is.Hr: Luka je shvatio da priroda krije mnogo ljepote, čak i kad nije zainteresiran na početku.En: Luka understood that nature holds much beauty, even when not interested at first.Hr: A Mateo je naučio biti oprezan, premda nije izgubio svoj veseli duh.En: And Mateo learned to be careful, though he hadn't lost his cheerful spirit.Hr: Tako je dan završio s avanturom, učenjem i novim uvidima.En: Thus, the day ended with adventure, learning, and new insights.Hr: Papuk ih je ispratio šuštanjem lišća dok su se vraćali kući, puni priča koje će dugo pamtiti.En: Papuk saw them off with the rustling of leaves as they headed home, full of stories they would remember for a long time. Vocabulary Words:magical: čarobnoleaves: lišćegently: nježnobranches: graneexcited: uzbuđenarare: rijetkucautious: oprezanwarned: upozoriodetermined: odlučnaclown: klaunadense: gustapassed: prolaziloscreamed: vrisnulaexcitement: uzbuđenjaclumsily: nespretnobranch: granusnap: snimitiwander: odlazitescolded: korioteamwork: timska igrainsights: uvidirustling: šuštanjemheaded: vraćalirealized: shvatilabeauty: ljepotecareful: oprezanspirit: duhadventure: avanturominstructions: uputephotograph: fotografiju
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    14 mins
  • Finding Solace in Togetherness Under the Storm

    Finding Solace in Togetherness Under the Storm
    Nov 8 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Solace in Togetherness Under the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-08-23-34-03-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ante je uvijek volio biti pripremljen.En: Ante always liked to be prepared.Hr: Bunker pod zemljom bio je njegov bijeg od neizvjesnosti svijeta izvan.En: The underground bunker was his escape from the uncertainty of the world outside.Hr: Svjetlo je bilo slabo, zidovi odarmirani betonom hladni, ali Ante se osjećao sigurno.En: The light was dim, the walls made of reinforced concrete were cold, but Ante felt safe.Hr: Lišće drveća izvan bunkera bilo je žuto i crveno, miris jeseni bio je u zraku, a to je značilo samo jedno - vrijeme je za pripreme za zimu.En: The leaves of the trees outside the bunker were yellow and red, the scent of autumn filled the air, and that could mean only one thing - it was time to prepare for winter.Hr: "Sutra stiže oluja," rekao je Ante Miri i Ivani, dok su sjedili za malim stolom u središtu bunkera.En: "Tomorrow the storm arrives," said Ante to Mira and Ivana as they sat at the small table in the center of the bunker.Hr: "Moramo se pobrinuti da imamo dovoljno svega.En: "We need to make sure we have enough of everything."Hr: "Mira je bila skeptična.En: Mira was skeptical.Hr: "Nismo li već napravili popis?En: "Haven't we already made a list?Hr: Sve bitno je tu," rekla je tiho, gledajući police na kojima su bile uredno složene konzerve i staklenke.En: Everything essential is here," she said quietly, looking at the shelves where cans and jars were neatly arranged.Hr: "Da, ali što ako smo nešto zaboravili?En: "Yes, but what if we've forgotten something?"Hr: " Ante je uzdahnuo, prisjećajući se prošlih vremena kada nije bio spreman.En: Ante sighed, recalling past times when he wasn't prepared.Hr: Ivana je bila optimistična.En: Ivana was optimistic.Hr: "Možda nam treba i nešto da podigne moral?En: "Maybe we need something to lift our spirits?"Hr: " predložila je.En: she suggested.Hr: "Mala kutija keksa ili bilježnica s olovkom, za crtanje ili pisanje?En: "A small box of cookies or a notebook with a pencil for drawing or writing?"Hr: " Ante je zastao, razmišljajući.En: Ante paused, thinking.Hr: "Možda," rekao je konačno.En: "Maybe," he said finally.Hr: "Ali najprije osnovne stvari.En: "But first, the basics."Hr: "Nastavili su dan provjeravajući zalihe.En: They continued the day checking the supplies.Hr: Voda, konzervirana hrana, baterije.En: Water, canned food, batteries.Hr: Sve je bilo tu, ali osjećao je da nešto nedostaje.En: Everything was there, but he felt something was missing.Hr: Kasnije te večeri, dok su sjeli za večeru, Ante je osjetio nelagodu.En: Later that evening, as they sat down for dinner, Ante felt uneasy.Hr: Njegova potreba za kontrolom sada je izgledala kao teret.En: His need for control now seemed like a burden.Hr: U trenutku istine, kada je vani bjesnila oluja, okupljeni oko stola shvatili su da je njihovo zajedništvo najveća sigurnost.En: In a moment of truth, when the storm raged outside, gathered around the table, they realized that their togetherness was their greatest security.Hr: Ivana je iz torbe izvadila kutiju domaćih keksa koje je donijela.En: Ivana took out a box of homemade cookies she had brought from her bag.Hr: "Na, za sve nas," rekla je veselo, dok ju je dodavala.En: "Here, for all of us," she said cheerfully as she passed it around.Hr: "Dobro je što smo zajedno," rekao je Ante, osjećajući toplinu koja nije dolazila samo od juhe u tanjurima.En: "It's good that we're together," said Ante, feeling warmth that didn't come just from the soup in their bowls.Hr: "Možda ponekad pretjerujem s brigama, ali važno mi je da svi budemo dobro.En: "Maybe I worry too much sometimes, but it's important to me that we're all okay."Hr: "Mira se nasmijala.En: Mira laughed.Hr: "Brigaš se jer ti je stalo.En: "You worry because you care.Hr: I to je u redu.En: And that's okay."Hr: "Oluja je vani jenjavala, ali unutra, u bunker, sve troje su osjetili kako se oluje strahova i nesigurnosti također smiruju.En: The storm outside was subsiding, but inside the bunker, all three felt the storms of fear and uncertainty calming as well.Hr: Ante je shvatio da u svemu ovome, povjerenje i zajedništvo su uvijek najvažniji.En: Ante realized that in all of this, trust and togetherness are always the most important.Hr: Dok su molili za sve one kojih se sjećaju tijekom Dana mrtvih, i dok im je miris svijeća i keksa ispunio prostor, postali su svjesni koliko ih povezuje.En: As they prayed for all those they remember during All Souls' Day, and as the scent of candles and cookies filled the space, they became aware of how much connects them.Hr: U bunker, male brige postale su stvar prošlosti, a važnije je bilo što ih ujedinjuje.En: In the bunker, small worries became a thing of the past, and what united them was more important.Hr: Zajedno, bili ...
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    15 mins
  • The Seaside Chase: Ante's Adventure with a Seagull

    The Seaside Chase: Ante's Adventure with a Seagull
    Nov 7 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Seaside Chase: Ante's Adventure with a Seagull Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-07-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ante je sjedio na pijesku Glavne plaže.En: Ante was sitting on the sand of the Main Beach.Hr: Jesensko sunce grijalo je tek toliko da more ima zlatni sjaj.En: The autumn sun was warming just enough to give the sea a golden glow.Hr: Ljudi su se kupali ili igrali na plaži, uživajući u posljednjim toplim danima prije zime.En: People were swimming or playing on the beach, enjoying the last warm days before winter.Hr: Ivana je stajala pored njega, smijala se i pričala priče o svojim avanturama.En: Ivana stood next to him, laughing and telling stories about her adventures.Hr: Ante je pokušavao ostati cool, iako mu je srce kucalo jače od uzbuđenja da provodi dan s njom.En: Ante was trying to stay cool, even though his heart was beating faster with excitement to spend the day with her.Hr: Odjednom, galeb je sletio blizu njih.En: Suddenly, a seagull landed near them.Hr: Pogledom je uočio Anteov šešir pored njegovih stopala.En: It spotted Ante's hat next to his feet.Hr: Bez mnogo razmišljanja, galeb je zgrabio šešir svojim kljunom i odletio.En: Without much thought, the seagull grabbed the hat with its beak and flew away.Hr: "Vidi ovo!En: "Look at this!"Hr: " povikala je Ivana, smijući se.En: Ivana shouted, laughing.Hr: "Tvoj šešir je postao plijen!En: "Your hat has become prey!"Hr: "Ante se nasmijao, brinući, ali i zadovoljan što je Ivani smiješno.En: Ante laughed, worried but also pleased that Ivana found it amusing.Hr: "Moram ga vratiti, ali ne mogu pustiti da moj šešir pobjegne s modnim galebom!En: "I have to get it back, but I can't let my hat escape with a fashionable seagull!"Hr: " našalio se i ustao.En: he joked and stood up.Hr: Galeb je letio nisko iznad plaže, izazivajući Antu da ga lovi.En: The seagull flew low over the beach, challenging Ante to chase it.Hr: Ivana ga je pratila, potičući ga sa smiješnim komentarima.En: Ivana followed him, encouraging him with funny comments.Hr: "Trči brže, Ante!En: "Run faster, Ante!Hr: Galeb će ga odvesti u Pariz!En: The seagull will take it to Paris!"Hr: "Ante je trčao među ručnicima i suncobranima, smijajući se uz put.En: Ante ran among the towels and sun umbrellas, laughing along the way.Hr: Plaža je bila užurbana, no nitko nije mogao odoljeti ovoj neočekivanoj zabavi.En: The beach was bustling, but no one could resist this unexpected entertainment.Hr: Par djece je počelo navijati za Antu, a jedan mladi par mu je čak dao savjete kako da skrene putanju galeba.En: A couple of kids started cheering for Ante, and a young couple even gave him tips on how to change the seagull's path.Hr: Konačno, Ante i galeb stigli su do kraja plaže, gdje su visoke stijene omeđivale pijesak.En: Finally, Ante and the seagull reached the end of the beach, where tall rocks bordered the sand.Hr: Tamo, galeb je malo posustao, očito iznenađen pubikom koja je sada gledala u smjeru njihovog bijega.En: There, the seagull hesitated a little, obviously surprised by the audience now watching their escape.Hr: "Sad ili nikad!En: "Now or never!"Hr: " doviknula je Ivana.En: shouted Ivana.Hr: Ante je iskoristio priliku, mlatio rukama ispred sebe, šapatima hrabrosti dotrčao bliže i ispružio ruku.En: Ante took the opportunity, flailing his arms in front of him, whispered courage to himself, ran closer, and reached out.Hr: Uz malo sreće i puno brzine, uhvatio je šešir, a galeb je, bez kaputa, poletio prema nebu.En: With a bit of luck and a lot of speed, he caught the hat, and the seagull, hatless, flew off into the sky.Hr: Ivana je pritrčala, smijući se glasno.En: Ivana ran up, laughing loudly.Hr: "Bravo, Ante!En: "Bravo, Ante!Hr: Spasitelj šešira!En: Hat savior!"Hr: " Zadihani, smijali su se zajedno, dok su se morske valovi lagano povlačili na obalu.En: Out of breath, they laughed together as the sea waves gently pulled back to the shore.Hr: Dok su hodali natrag prema svojim stvarima, preplavljeni smijehom, promijenila se atmosfera.En: As they walked back to their things, overwhelmed with laughter, the atmosphere changed.Hr: Ante se osjećao sigurnije.En: Ante felt more confident.Hr: Shvatio je da je Ivani stalo do njegove zabavne strane, a nije se morao pretvarati da bude netko tko nije.En: He realized that Ivana cared about his fun side, and he didn't have to pretend to be someone he wasn't.Hr: Plaža je i dalje bila živa, morski povjetarac njihao je suncobrane, a Anteov šešir sjajno je stajao na glavi.En: The beach was still lively, the sea breeze swayed the umbrellas, and Ante's hat sat proudly on his head.Hr: Jesen je donio rijetke ali vrijedne trenutke.En: Autumn had brought rare but precious moments.Hr: A u zraku, ljubav i smijeh proširili su se daleko, baš kao galebovi na nebu.En: And in the air, love and laughter spread far ...
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  • Finding Friendship: Ivana's Transformative Team-Building Journey

    Finding Friendship: Ivana's Transformative Team-Building Journey
    Nov 6 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Friendship: Ivana's Transformative Team-Building Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-06-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je sjedila u autobusu, tiho promatrajući krajolik.En: Ivana sat on the bus, quietly observing the landscape.Hr: Svuda oko nje, gorjela je jesen u Plitvičkim jezerima.En: All around her, autumn was ablaze in Plitvička Jezera.Hr: Lišće je bilo u svim nijansama crvene, žute i smeđe.En: The leaves were in all shades of red, yellow, and brown.Hr: Iako prekrasno, Ivana je bila nervozna.En: Although beautiful, Ivana was nervous.Hr: Ovo je bio njezin prvi team-building s kolegama iz tvrtke za tehnologiju, a ona se uvijek činila distanciranom na poslu.En: This was her first team-building event with her colleagues from the tech company, and she always seemed distant at work.Hr: Boris, vođa tima, bio je sve što Ivana nije – društven, energičan i uvijek spreman na šalu.En: Boris, the team leader, was everything Ivana was not—sociable, energetic, and always ready with a joke.Hr: Organizirao je ovaj izlet kako bi svi bolje upoznali jedni druge.En: He organized this trip so everyone could get to know each other better.Hr: "Svi ćemo uživati," rekao je s osmijehom.En: "We will all enjoy this," he said with a smile.Hr: Pokraj Ivane sjedila je Nikolina, njezina dobra prijateljica i kolegica.En: Next to Ivana sat Nikolina, her good friend and colleague.Hr: "Pokušaj se opustiti," šapnula je Nikolina.En: "Try to relax," Nikolina whispered.Hr: "Bit će zabavno.En: "It will be fun."Hr: "Kada su stigli u Nacionalni park, Boris je vodio grupu prema stazi.En: When they arrived at the National Park, Boris led the group towards the trail.Hr: Ivana je odlučila pridružiti se planinarenju unatoč svojim sumnjama.En: Ivana decided to join the hike despite her doubts.Hr: Polako su hodali stazama uz slapove, uživajući u svježem zraku i umirujućem šumu vode.En: They walked slowly along the paths by the waterfalls, enjoying the fresh air and the soothing sound of the water.Hr: Ipak, Ivana je često posustajala, upijajući ljepotu prirode.En: However, Ivana often lagged behind, soaking in the beauty of nature.Hr: Kada je shvatila da je ostala sama, Ivana je zastala.En: When she realized she was alone, Ivana paused.Hr: Malo ju je uhvatila panika, ali znala je da mora ostati pribrana.En: She felt a bit panicked but knew she had to stay calm.Hr: Sjetila se mape koju je Boris spomenuo i pratila znakove natrag prema glavnoj stazi.En: She recalled the map that Boris mentioned and followed the signs back to the main trail.Hr: Usput je pronašla zanimljive biljne vrste koje je fotografirala za kasniju analizu.En: Along the way, she found interesting plant species to photograph for later analysis.Hr: Njeno znanje o tehnologiji i prirodi pomoglo joj je da ostane sabrana.En: Her knowledge of technology and nature helped her stay composed.Hr: U međuvremenu, tim je shvatio da nedostaje.En: Meanwhile, the team realized she was missing.Hr: Boris je vodio potragu, dok je Nikolina bila zabrinuta.En: Boris led the search, while Nikolina was worried.Hr: Konačno, našli su Ivanu koja je smireno gledala prema horizontu.En: Finally, they found Ivana, who was calmly gazing at the horizon.Hr: "Evo vas!En: "There you are!Hr: Svi smo se zabrinuli," rekao je Boris s izrazom olakšanja.En: We were all worried," Boris said with a look of relief.Hr: Ivana se nasmiješila, osjetivši povezanost s kolegama koju nikada ranije nije osjetila.En: Ivana smiled, feeling a connection with her colleagues that she had never felt before.Hr: Dok su se vraćali prema autobusu, Ivana je osjećala ponos zbog svoje hrabrosti i samopouzdanja.En: As they headed back to the bus, Ivana felt proud of her courage and confidence.Hr: Kroz smijeh i razgovor, osjećala se kao dio tima.En: Through laughter and conversation, she felt like part of the team.Hr: "Hvala što ste me našli," rekla je, gledajući sve oko sebe.En: "Thank you for finding me," she said, looking around at everyone.Hr: S planinama u pozadini i timom uz sebe, znala je da je ovaj izlet promijenio sve.En: With the mountains in the background and the team by her side, she knew this trip changed everything.Hr: Dobili su novog prijatelja, a ona novi početak.En: They had gained a new friend, and she had a new beginning.Hr: Dok su sjedili kraj jezera, Boris je ispričao šalu koja je nasmijala cijelu grupu, a Ivana se nasmijala glasno.En: As they sat by the lake, Boris told a joke that made the whole group laugh, and Ivana laughed out loud.Hr: Sada je znala da može biti svoja i da će uvijek imati podršku kolega poput Nikoline.En: Now she knew she could be herself and that she would always have the support of colleagues like Nikolina.Hr: Jesen u Plitvicama možda prolazi, ali njezino samopouzdanje postajalo je sve jače.En: Autumn in Plitvice might be passing, but her ...
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  • Secrets of Dubrovnik: A Quest to Save the City's Heritage

    Secrets of Dubrovnik: A Quest to Save the City's Heritage
    Nov 5 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Secrets of Dubrovnik: A Quest to Save the City's Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-05-23-34-04-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Dubrovnik, grad sa dušom prošlosti, bio je miran u jesenjim bojama.En: Dubrovnik, a city with the soul of the past, was serene in the autumn colors.Hr: Stare gradske zidine čuvale su tajne i prošlost kakvu su malo koje oči vidjele.En: The old city walls held secrets and a history that few eyes had seen.Hr: Zrakom se širila aroma morske soli i svježeg lišća.En: The air carried an aroma of sea salt and fresh foliage.Hr: Ana je žurila kroz uske ulice.En: Ana rushed through the narrow streets.Hr: Njezino srce je tuklo.En: Her heart was pounding.Hr: Artefakt iz muzeja je ukraden.En: An artifact from the museum had been stolen.Hr: Obećala je svom preminulom mentoru da će čuvati nasljeđe grada.En: She had promised her late mentor that she would protect the city's heritage.Hr: Morala je vratiti ukradenu stvar.En: She had to recover the stolen item.Hr: Tog dana, pred Dan Svih Svetih, grad je pripremao slavlje.En: That day, on the eve of All Saints' Day, the city was preparing for a celebration.Hr: Tržnice su bile pune svijeća i cvijeća.En: Markets were filled with candles and flowers.Hr: Zujanje ljudi stvaralo je tihu melodiju.En: The buzzing of people created a quiet melody.Hr: Ana je znala da treba pomoć.En: Ana knew she needed help.Hr: Luka, lokalni vodič, čovjek sa sumnjivom prošlošću, bio je jedina nada.En: Luka, a local guide with a dubious past, was her only hope.Hr: Luka je poznavao Dubrovnik kao svoj džep.En: Luka knew Dubrovnik like the back of his hand.Hr: Ulazila je u kafić gdje će ga pronaći.En: She entered the café where she would find him.Hr: Okorjela, ali odlučna, sjela je nasuprot njega.En: Hardened, yet determined, she sat across from him.Hr: "Hvala što si došao," rekla je Ana glasno.En: "Thank you for coming," Ana said loudly.Hr: Luka je klimnuo glavom, razmjenjujući ozbiljan pogled.En: Luka nodded, exchanging a serious glance.Hr: "Znam mjesto gdje možemo početi," rekao je tiho.En: "I know a place where we can start," he said quietly.Hr: Ana je osjetila mješavinu sigurnosti i sumnje.En: Ana felt a mix of security and doubt.Hr: Zajedno su pratili naznake kroz stare uličice.En: Together they traced clues through the ancient alleys.Hr: Miris svježe pečenog kruha i kave bio je postojan oko njih.En: The smell of freshly baked bread and coffee lingered around them.Hr: Svaka nova ulica skrivala je novi trag.En: Each new street concealed a new lead.Hr: Vukli su se kroz prolaz blizu Gradske vijećnice, gdje su olovne ploče činile pod.En: They made their way through a passage near the City Hall, where the lead plates formed the ground.Hr: "Ovdje," pokazao je Luka.En: "Here," Luka pointed.Hr: Ruka mu je bila čvrsta, a pogled usmjeren.En: His hand was steady, and his gaze focused.Hr: Konačno, stigli su do starih zidina.En: Finally, they reached the old walls.Hr: Zvuk crkvenih zvona odjekivao je kroz otvoreno more.En: The sound of church bells echoed across the open sea.Hr: Našli su se licem u lice s lopovom.En: They found themselves face to face with the thief.Hr: Njegovi su koraci bili tihi, ali Ana i Luka su ga pratili brzo i precizno.En: His steps were silent, but Ana and Luka trailed him swiftly and precisely.Hr: "Nema kamo pobjeći," rekla je Ana smireno dok je prilazila.En: "There's nowhere to run," Ana said calmly as she approached.Hr: Lopov se, suočen s istinom i gradskim zidinama, predao bez borbe.En: The thief, confronted by the truth and the city's walls, surrendered without a fight.Hr: Ana i Luka vratili su artefakt u muzej na vrijeme.En: Ana and Luka returned the artifact to the museum in time.Hr: Dok su zvona slavila Dan Svih Svetih, osjećali su tiho zadovoljstvo.En: As the bells celebrated All Saints' Day, they felt a quiet satisfaction.Hr: Ana je naučila vjerovati, a Luka je u sebi pronašao novi smisao.En: Ana learned to trust, and Luka found a new purpose within himself.Hr: Ispunili su obećanje, ne samo jedan drugome, nego i Dubrovniku.En: They fulfilled their promise, not only to each other but also to Dubrovnik.Hr: Gradske su zidine još jednom čuvale svoje tajne, a grad se vraćao svojoj svakodnevici, uzvraćajući mir smirenom povjetarcu.En: The city walls once again guarded their secrets, and the city resumed its routine, returning peace to the gentle breeze. Vocabulary Words:serene: miranautumn: jesennarrow: uskeartifact: artefaktstolen: ukradenheritage: nasljeđeeve: predvečerjecelebration: slavljebuzzing: zujanjedubious: sumnjivhardened: okorjeladetermined: odlučnaglance: pogledquietly: tihodoubt: sumnjatraced: pratiliconcealed: skrivalapassage: prolazlead: olovnisteady: čvrstagaze: pogledechoed: odjekivaoprecisely: preciznosurrendered: predaocalmly: smirenoartifact: artefaktsatisfaction: zadovoljstvopromise: ...
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  • From Silence to Connection: Sibling Reunion at Plitvička Lakes

    From Silence to Connection: Sibling Reunion at Plitvička Lakes
    Nov 4 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Silence to Connection: Sibling Reunion at Plitvička Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-04-23-34-03-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Jesen je obojala Plitvička jezera u nijanse zlatne, crvene i smeđe.En: Jesen painted the Plitvička jezera in shades of golden, red, and brown.Hr: Ana je stajala uz obalu, udahnula svjež zrak, i osjetila mir.En: Ana stood by the shore, inhaled the fresh air, and felt peace.Hr: Ovo je bila savršena prilika za obnovu veze s bratom Markom i sestrom Ivanom.En: This was the perfect opportunity to reconnect with her brother Marko and sister Ivana.Hr: Kod kuće su često bili zauzeti, a sada su ovdje zajedno, daleko od gradske vreve.En: At home, they were often busy, but now they were here together, away from the city's hustle and bustle.Hr: "Vrijeme je savršeno", rekla je Ivana, dok su hodali uz stazu.En: "The weather is perfect," said Ivana as they walked along the path.Hr: Marko je šutio, zurići prema slapovima.En: Marko was silent, staring at the waterfalls.Hr: Ana je znala da trebaju nešto više od samo razgovora o vremenu.En: Ana knew they needed more than just small talk about the weather.Hr: Poslijepodne su stigli do mirnog kutka uz jezero, gdje je Ana postavila piknik deku.En: In the afternoon, they reached a quiet corner by the lake, where Ana set up a picnic blanket.Hr: Jeli su sir, kruh i svježe voće.En: They ate cheese, bread, and fresh fruit.Hr: Sunce je sjalo, igrajući se svojim zrakama kroz lišće drveća.En: The sun shone, playing with its rays through the leaves of the trees.Hr: Zvuk vode i pjev ptica bili su jedina glazba.En: The sound of water and bird songs were the only music.Hr: Savršeni trenutak za ono što je Ana planirala.En: A perfect moment for what Ana had planned.Hr: "Djeco, sjećate li se našeg starog šatora?En: "Guys, do you remember our old tent?"Hr: " upita Ana nasmiješivši se.En: Ana asked with a smile.Hr: Ivana se nasmijala.En: Ivana laughed.Hr: "Kako smo ga samo obožavali!En: "How we loved it!Hr: ", rekla je.En: ", she said.Hr: Marko je po prvi put podigao pogled i dodao: "I onih putovanja s mamom i tatom.En: Marko looked up for the first time and added, "And those trips with mom and dad."Hr: " Njegov glas bio je tiši.En: His voice was softer.Hr: Ana je osjetila da nešto tinja u zraku.En: Ana sensed that something was simmering in the air.Hr: Prisjećanja su bila lijepa, ali znala je da postoje nesporazumi iz prošlosti koji boli.En: The memories were beautiful, but she knew there were misunderstandings from the past that hurt.Hr: "Iz nekog razloga, izgubili smo se", rekla je Ana nježno.En: "For some reason, we lost each other," Ana said gently.Hr: "Ali volim vas oboje.En: "But I love you both."Hr: "Tišina je ušla među njih.En: Silence settled between them.Hr: Ivana je šaptom progovorila o osjećaju zanemarivanja kad su roditelji previše očekivali od nje.En: Ivana quietly spoke about feeling neglected when their parents expected too much from her.Hr: Marko je priznao svoj osjećaj izgubljenosti u sjeni starije sestre i njezinog uspjeha.En: Marko admitted to feeling lost in the shadow of his older sister and her success.Hr: Ana ih je slušala, osjećajući kako ih prošlost konačno sustiže.En: Ana listened, feeling the past finally catching up with them.Hr: Suze su tekle, prvo sporadično, a potom u bujici.En: Tears flowed, first sporadically, then in a flood.Hr: Bili su spremni oprostiti jedni drugima.En: They were ready to forgive each other.Hr: "Složimo se da nema više šutnje", predložila je Ana, pružajući ruku.En: "Let's agree that there will be no more silence," Ana suggested, extending her hand.Hr: "Nema više izgubljenih godina.En: "No more lost years."Hr: "Marko i Ivana su se složili s kimanjem.En: Marko and Ivana nodded in agreement.Hr: Zajedno su napravili male papirnate brodove.En: Together, they made small paper boats.Hr: Na jedan su napisali sve ono što su željeli pustiti iz prošlosti - nesporazumi, ljutnja, tišina.En: On one, they wrote everything they wanted to let go of from the past - misunderstandings, anger, silence.Hr: Pustili su brodove u potok i gledali kako ih voda nosi dalje.En: They set the boats in the stream and watched as the water carried them away.Hr: Promatrali su kako se papirnati brodovi polako udaljavaju, simbolizirajući njihov novi početak.En: They watched the paper boats slowly drift away, symbolizing their new beginning.Hr: Ana je osjećala kako njezino srce postaje lakše.En: Ana felt her heart grow lighter.Hr: More mogućnosti ležalo je pred njima.En: A sea of possibilities lay before them.Hr: Na kraju dana, kad su se vraćali prema smještaju, znali su da su započeli novo poglavlje.En: At the end of the day, as they returned to their accommodation, they knew they had started a new chapter.Hr: Ovaj put kao obitelj.En: This time as a family.Hr: Više no ikad, Ana je ...
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  • Weathering Art: Embracing Beauty Amidst Rainy Imperfections

    Weathering Art: Embracing Beauty Amidst Rainy Imperfections
    Nov 3 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Weathering Art: Embracing Beauty Amidst Rainy Imperfections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-03-23-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je stajao ispred glavnog ulaza Botaničkog vrta, promatrajući oblake kako se skupljaju na nebu.En: Ivan stood in front of the main entrance of the Botaničkog vrta, watching clouds gather in the sky.Hr: Bio je prvi dan studenog, Dan svih svetih, i osjećao je uzbuđenje pomiješano s tjeskobom.En: It was the first day of November, All Saints' Day, and he felt excitement mixed with anxiety.Hr: Njegova prva izložba na otvorenom.En: His first outdoor exhibition.Hr: Lana je stajala pored njega.En: Lana stood beside him.Hr: "Ne brini, bit će dobro", rekla je, iako je i sama bila zabrinuta zbog vremena.En: "Don't worry, it will be fine," she said, although she was also concerned about the weather.Hr: "Tvoja umjetnost će govoriti sama za sebe.En: "Your art will speak for itself."Hr: ""Znam", uzdahnuo je Ivan.En: "I know," sighed Ivan.Hr: "Ali ovo je rizik.En: "But this is a risk.Hr: Vrijeme je nepredvidivo.En: The weather is unpredictable."Hr: "Matej, kustos vrta, prilazio je s drugim krajem staze.En: Matej, the curator of the garden, approached from the other end of the path.Hr: "Ivan, sve je spremno", rekao je s osmijehom.En: "Ivan, everything is ready," he said with a smile.Hr: "Ali možda bismo trebali imati plan B, s obzirom na oblake.En: "But maybe we should have a plan B, considering the clouds."Hr: "Botanički vrt bio je prekrasno uređen.En: The Botanički vrt was beautifully decorated.Hr: Drveće je bacalo zlatne i crvene sjene, a Ivanove slike i skulpture bile su raspršene među živopisnim cvjetovima i lišćem.En: Trees cast golden and red shadows, and Ivan's paintings and sculptures were scattered among the colorful flowers and leaves.Hr: No, vjetar je počeo puhati jače, a kiša je prijetila da pokvari sve planove.En: However, the wind began to blow stronger, and rain threatened to ruin all plans.Hr: Ivan je gledao svoje djelo, nadajući se da će ljudi osjetiti snagu prirode koju je pokušao prenijeti.En: Ivan looked at his work, hoping people would feel the power of nature he tried to convey.Hr: Sudionici su se već okupili, a Ivan je znao da mora brzo djelovati.En: Participants had already gathered, and Ivan knew he had to act quickly.Hr: "Matej, možemo li koristiti one velike suncobrane iz kafića?En: "Matej, can we use those big umbrellas from the cafe?"Hr: " upitao je Ivan.En: Ivan asked.Hr: "Možda možemo zaštititi umjetnine.En: "Maybe we can protect the artworks."Hr: "Matej je kimnuo glavom.En: Matej nodded.Hr: "Da, možemo ih donijeti odmah.En: "Yes, we can bring them right away."Hr: "Ivan i Lana su zajedno s Matejem i nekoliko posjetitelja brzo krenuli u akciju.En: Ivan and Lana, along with Matej and several visitors, quickly sprang into action.Hr: Veliki suncobrani su postavljeni oko osjetljivih dijelova izložbe, dok su oblaci prijetili olujom.En: Large umbrellas were set up around the sensitive parts of the exhibition, while the clouds threatened a storm.Hr: Dok je kiša počela padati, posjetitelji su se zbijali pod suncobranima, gledajući umjetnost izbliza.En: As the rain began to fall, visitors huddled under the umbrellas, viewing the art up close.Hr: Neočekivana intimnost situacije otvorila je nove razgovore o umjetnosti, prirodi i prolaznosti života.En: The unexpected intimacy of the situation sparked new conversations about art, nature, and the transience of life.Hr: "Možda ovo i nije tako loše", promrmljala je Lana dok je proučavala jednu od Ivanovih slika.En: "Maybe this isn't so bad after all," Lana murmured as she examined one of Ivan's paintings.Hr: "Svi su tako povezani sada.En: "Everyone is so connected now."Hr: "Ivan je stajao sa strane, promatrajući ljude kako se okupljaju oko njegovih djela.En: Ivan stood on the side, watching people gather around his works.Hr: Srce mu je bilo ispunjeno toplinom.En: His heart was filled with warmth.Hr: Što je izložba kojem nikako nije savršena, bilo je upravo ono što je njegov rad činio posebnim - povezanost ljudi s prirodom i emocijama.En: Although the exhibition wasn't perfect, it was precisely what made his work special - the connection of people with nature and emotions.Hr: Kako su se oblaci polako razilazili, a kiša stajala, Ivan se osmjehnuo.En: As the clouds slowly dispersed and the rain stopped, Ivan smiled.Hr: Naučio je prihvatiti nesavršenosti.En: He learned to embrace imperfections.Hr: Njegova umjetnost nije bila samo o izložbi, već o ljudima koji su je živjeli.En: His art wasn't just about the exhibition but about the people who lived it.Hr: Tog dana, iako kišovitog, svi su u vrtu doživjeli ljepotu u njezinom najautentičnijem obliku.En: That day, although rainy, everyone in the garden experienced beauty in its most authentic form.Hr: A Ivan je znao da je postigao svoju ...
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  • Allergies and Empathy: A Day in Zagreb's Museum Unfolded

    Allergies and Empathy: A Day in Zagreb's Museum Unfolded
    Nov 2 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Allergies and Empathy: A Day in Zagreb's Museum Unfolded Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-02-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Luka je bio pun uzbuđenja.En: Luka was full of excitement.Hr: Dani su postali kraći, a Zagreb prekriven lišćem u narančastim i zlatnim tonovima.En: The days had grown shorter, and Zagreb was covered with leaves in orange and golden hues.Hr: Luka je dogovorio susret s Majom ispred Prirodoslovnog muzeja.En: Luka arranged to meet Maja in front of the Natural History Museum.Hr: Bio je to Dan svih svetih, i mnogi su se pripremali za obilazak groblja, no Luka i Maja odlučili su istražiti muzejske hodnike.En: It was All Saints' Day, and many were preparing to visit the cemeteries, but Luka and Maja decided to explore the museum's hallways.Hr: Kako su ušli, miris starih knjiga i drvenih podova ispunio je zrak.En: As they entered, the scent of old books and wooden floors filled the air.Hr: Visoke izložbe drevnih kostura dočekale su ih svojim tihim prisustvom.En: Tall exhibits of ancient skeletons greeted them with their silent presence.Hr: Luka je blistao dok je gledao fosile.En: Luka beamed while looking at the fossils.Hr: Njegova strast za dinosaurima jednostavno nije imala granice.En: His passion for dinosaurs simply knew no bounds.Hr: Maja je pratila, radoznala, ali malo odsutna.En: Maja followed, curious but a bit distant.Hr: Više ju je zanimalo slikarstvo nego kosturi.En: She was more interested in painting than skeletons.Hr: „Maja, pogledaj ovu kosti!En: "Maja, look at this bone!Hr: To je deo stegosaura,“ Luka je rekao entuzijastično.En: It’s part of a stegosaurus," Luka said enthusiastically.Hr: Maja se nasmiješila, pokušavala je razumijeti njegovu strast.En: Maja smiled, trying to understand his passion.Hr: Ali ubrzo nakon što su zakoračili dublje u muzej, Maja je počela kihati.En: But soon after they stepped deeper into the museum, Maja began to sneeze.Hr: Prvo tiho, pa sve glasnije.En: First quietly, then louder and louder.Hr: Kihanje je bilo praćeno crvenim očima i suzama.En: The sneezing was accompanied by red eyes and tears.Hr: „Mislim da me nešto muči,“ prozborila je Maja, pomalo zabrinuta.En: "I think something's bothering me," Maja murmured, a bit worried.Hr: Luka se naglo zaustavio.En: Luka stopped abruptly.Hr: Njegova želja da oduševi Majom zamijenila je briga.En: His desire to impress Maja was replaced by concern.Hr: Počeo je razmišljati što učiniti.En: He began to think about what to do.Hr: Nastaviti obilazak ili pomoći Maji?En: Continue the tour or help Maja?Hr: Kuća dinosaurusa možda je čekala, ali Maja osjećala nelagodu.En: The house of dinosaurs might have been waiting, but Maja was uncomfortable.Hr: Odjednom je Majino kihanje postajalo sve jače.En: Suddenly Maja's sneezing got worse.Hr: Luka je shvatio da ne može čekati.En: Luka realized he couldn't wait.Hr: Otišao je do najbližeg kustosa i objasnio situaciju.En: He went to the nearest curator and explained the situation.Hr: „Molim vas, trebamo pomoć.En: "Please, we need help.Hr: Prijateljica ima alergijsku reakciju.En: My friend is having an allergic reaction."Hr: “Osoblje muzeja brzo je reagirali.En: The museum staff quickly responded.Hr: Doveli su Maju na svjež zrak.En: They brought Maja to fresh air.Hr: Jedan od kustosa pružio joj je anti-alergijski lijek.En: One of the curators provided her with anti-allergy medication.Hr: Malo po malo, simptomi su se povukli.En: Little by little, the symptoms subsided.Hr: „Hvala ti, Luka,“ rekla je Maja, sada osjećajući se bolje.En: "Thank you, Luka," Maja said, now feeling better.Hr: Nježno je pogledala Luku, cijeneći njegovu pažnju i brigu.En: She looked at Luka gently, appreciating his attention and care.Hr: Luka je shvatio da je ovo iskustvo izgradilo nešto novo između njih.En: Luka realized that this experience had built something new between them.Hr: Više od želje da je impresionira, bila je važna briga i empatija.En: More than the desire to impress her, it was the care and empathy that were important.Hr: Shvatio je da je njihovo prijateljstvo značilo biti prisutan kad je potrebno.En: He understood that their friendship meant being present when needed.Hr: Muzej je ostao u pozadini, njegova povijest vječna i strpljiva.En: The museum remained in the background, its history eternal and patient.Hr: Luka i Maja zaključili su da će se vratiti jednog dana, kada će zajedno uživati u fosilima i umjetnosti bez alergija.En: Luka and Maja concluded that they would return one day, when they could enjoy the fossils and art together without allergies.Hr: Dok su hodali van, lišće je šuštalo pod njihovim nogama.En: As they walked outside, leaves rustled under their feet.Hr: Jesenski hladnjak nježno ih je obgrlio, donoseći novi osjećaj razumijevanja i povezanosti.En: The autumn chill gently embraced them, bringing ...
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