2 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Her Voice: Ivana's Journey at Diocletian's Palace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/finding-her-voice-ivanas-journey-at-diocletians-palace/ Story Transcript: Hr: Ivana i Petar su stajali ispred Dioklecijanove palače, sunce je žarilo nad Splitom. En: Ivana and Petar were standing in front of Diocletian's Palace, with the sun blazing over Split. Hr: Turisti su se skupili oko njih, spremni za vođenje. En: Tourists had gathered around them, ready for the tour. Hr: Ivana je osjećala laganu nervozu. En: Ivana felt slightly nervous. Hr: Voljela je povijest, znala je sve detalje o palači, ali Petar je uvijek bio onaj koji je privlačio pažnju. En: She loved history and knew all the details about the palace, but Petar was always the one who captured people's attention. Hr: Petar je započeo priču, gestikulirajući rukama i smijući se. En: Petar started the story, gesticulating and laughing. Hr: "Dobrodošli u Dioklecijanovu palaču! Ova palača je stara više od 1700 godina!" En: "Welcome to Diocletian's Palace! This palace is over 1,700 years old!" Hr: Turisti su bili očarani, zureći u Petara i palaču s oduševljenjem. En: The tourists were fascinated, staring at Petar and the palace with enthusiasm. Hr: Ivana je stajala po strani, ljubazno se smiješeći, ali osjećala se neprimjetno. En: Ivana stood off to the side, smiling politely but feeling unnoticed. Hr: Dok su hodali kroz palaču, Petar je zaustavio grupu ispred stare cisterne. En: As they walked through the palace, Petar stopped the group in front of an old cistern. Hr: "Ovuda je prolazila Dioklecijanova vojska!" rekao je dramatično. En: "Diocletian's army passed through here!" he said dramatically. Hr: Turisti su ga slušali u tišini. En: The tourists listened in silence. Hr: Ivana je poznavala ovu cisternu bolje od bilo koga; ovdje je provela sate proučavajući detalje. En: Ivana knew this cistern better than anyone; she had spent hours studying its details. Hr: Ali je šutjela. En: But she remained silent. Hr: Petrova priča bila je uzbudljiva, ali Ivana je znala da može doprinijeti. En: Petar's story was exciting, but Ivana knew she could contribute. Hr: Na kraju su stigli do podruma palače, gdje su lukovi i mramorne ploče sijali u zlatnoj svjetlosti. En: In the end, they reached the palace basement, where the arches and marble slabs shone in the golden light. Hr: Petar je pogledao prema Ivani, prepoznavši njen izraz. En: Petar looked at Ivana, recognizing her expression. Hr: "Ivana," rekao je, "želiš li podijeliti neku zanimljivost?" En: "Ivana," he said, "would you like to share something interesting?" Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako joj srce brže kuca. En: Ivana felt her heart beat faster. Hr: "Naravno," rekla je polako. En: "Of course," she said slowly. Hr: "Ovdje, u podrumu, nalazi se najstarija sačuvana cisterna za vodu. En: "Here in the basement, you'll find the oldest preserved water cistern. Hr: Dioklecijan je izgradio ovu cisternu kako bi osigurao dovoljnu količinu vode za stanovnike palače." En: Diocletian built this cistern to ensure an adequate water supply for the palace residents." Hr: Turisti su se približili, zainteresirano slušajući. En: The tourists drew closer, listening intently. Hr: Ivana je nastavila, osjećajući kako joj raste samopouzdanje. En: Ivana continued, feeling her confidence grow. Hr: "Osim toga, ovdje su pronađeni brojni mozaici i alati iz rimskog doba. En: "Additionally, numerous mosaics and tools from the Roman era have been found here. Hr: To nam govori koliko je palača bila napredna za svoje vrijeme." En: This tells us just how advanced the palace was for its time." Hr: Turisti su bili zadivljeni. En: The tourists were impressed. Hr: Netko je čak postavio pitanje, a Ivana je pažljivo odgovorila. En: Someone even asked a question, which Ivana answered carefully. Hr: Dok je govorila, Petar je stajao pored nje, s osmijehom odobrenja. En: As she spoke, Petar stood beside her, smiling with approval. Hr: Ivana je prvi put osjetila da je stvarno prepoznata, ne samo kao vodič, već kao stručnjak. En: For the first time, Ivana felt truly recognized, not just as a guide, but as an expert. Hr: Tour je završio sa velikim aplauzom. En: The tour ended with a big round of applause. Hr: Turisti su se zahvalili obojici vodiča, ali mnogi su posebno hvalili Ivanino znanje. En: The tourists thanked both guides, but many specifically praised Ivana's knowledge. Hr: Petar je prišao Ivani i rekao, "Bila si fantastična! Stvarno imaš znanje i strast." En: Petar approached Ivana and said, "You were fantastic! You really have the knowledge and passion." Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako joj srce ispunjava ponos. En: Ivana felt her heart fill with pride. Hr: "Hvala, Petre," rekla je skromno. En: "Thank you, Petar," she said modestly. Hr: "Zajedno smo sjajan tim." En: "We make a great team." Hr: Tog dana, sunce je zalazilo nad Splitom, bacajujući zlatne zrake preko starih zidina Dioklecijanove palače. En: That day, the sun set over Split, casting golden rays over the ancient walls of Diocletian's Palace. Hr: Ivana je znala da je pronašla svoj glas i više nikad neće sumnjati u sebe. En: Ivana knew she had found her voice and would never doubt herself again. Vocabulary Words: - blazing: žarilo - tour: vođenje - gathered: skupili - nervous: nervozu - gesticulating: gestikulirajući - captured: privlačio - fascinated: očarani - enthusiasm: oduševljenjem - cistern: cisterna - dramatically: dramatično - basement: podruma - arches: lukovi - marble slabs: mramorne ploče - shone: sijali - expression: izraz - confidence: samopouzdanje - preserved: sačuvana - adequate: dovoljnu - supplied: osigurao - numerous: brojni - mosaics: mozaici - advanced: napredna - intently: zainteresirano - approval: odobrenja - recognized: prepoznata - experts: stručnjak - applause: aplauz - knowledge: znanje - passion: strast - fantastic: fantastična

1 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Statehood Day Heroes: An Unlikely Duo Saves a Life Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/statehood-day-heroes-an-unlikely-duo-saves-a-life/ Story Transcript: Hr: Ban Jelačićev trg bio je pun ljudi. En: Ban Jelačić Square was full of people. Hr: Bilo je ljeto, Dan državnosti. En: It was summer, Statehood Day. Hr: Šarene zastave vijorile su se na svakom koraku. En: Colorful flags were waving everywhere. Hr: Karlo, učitelj povijesti, hodao je trgovačkim centrom. En: Karlo, a history teacher, was walking through the shopping center. Hr: Bio je zabrinut za svoje bolesne roditelje, ali danas je odlučio provesti dan u gradu. En: He was worried about his sick parents, but today he decided to spend the day in the city. Hr: Stajao je ispred kipa bana Jelačića i gledao oko sebe. En: He stood in front of the statue of Ban Jelačić and looked around. Hr: Iznenada, djevojka u gomili se srušila. En: Suddenly, a girl in the crowd collapsed. Hr: Ljudi su stali oko nje, u panici. En: People stopped around her, panicking. Hr: Karlo je odmah prišao. En: Karlo immediately approached. Hr: Pognuo se i pokušao je probuditi. En: He bent down and tried to wake her. Hr: Nije znala kako će reagirati. En: He didn't know how she would react. Hr: Ana, studentica medicine, bila je nedaleko. En: Ana, a medical student, was nearby. Hr: Vidjevši situaciju, prišla je brzo. En: Seeing the situation, she quickly approached. Hr: "Dajte da pomognem," rekla je odlučno. En: "Let me help," she said decisively. Hr: Karlo je povukao korak unazad. En: Karlo stepped back. Hr: "Možeš li je probuditi? En: "Can you wake her up?" Hr: " upitao je sumnjivo. En: he asked skeptically. Hr: Ana je kleknula pokraj djevojke i počela pregled. En: Ana knelt beside the girl and began an examination. Hr: "Provjerit ću puls," rekla je mirno. En: "I’ll check her pulse," she said calmly. Hr: Osjetila je slab puls. En: She felt a weak pulse. Hr: "Treba nam voda i hlada," dodala je. En: "We need water and shade," she added. Hr: Karlo je odjurio do najbližeg kioska po bocu vode. En: Karlo dashed to the nearest kiosk for a bottle of water. Hr: U trenu se vratio. En: He returned instantly. Hr: Ana je pažljivo podigla djevojčinu glavu i polako joj kapala vodu na usne. En: Ana carefully lifted the girl's head and slowly dripped water onto her lips. Hr: Djevojka se polako osvijestila. En: The girl gradually regained consciousness. Hr: "Uspjela si! En: "You did it!" Hr: " uzviknuo je Karlo radosno. En: Karlo exclaimed joyfully. Hr: Ana je zadržala spokojan izraz lica. En: Ana maintained a calm expression. Hr: "Hvala, ali moramo pričekati hitnu pomoć," rekla je odlučno. En: "Thank you, but we need to wait for the ambulance," she said firmly. Hr: Karlo je pogledao na sat. En: Karlo looked at his watch. Hr: Znao je da će zakasniti kući. En: He knew he would be late getting home. Hr: Ali odlučio je ostati. En: But he decided to stay. Hr: Kroz nekoliko minuta, došla je hitna pomoć. En: Within a few minutes, the ambulance arrived. Hr: Djevojka je bila u sigurnim rukama. En: The girl was in safe hands. Hr: Karlo je duboko udahnuo. En: Karlo took a deep breath. Hr: Shvatio je koliko je važno biti tu za druge. En: He realized how important it is to be there for others. Hr: Ana je promatrala kako ambulanta odlazi. En: Ana watched as the ambulance departed. Hr: Osjetila je ponos i sigurnost u svoje vještine. En: She felt pride and confidence in her skills. Hr: Znala je da je odabrala pravi put. En: She knew she had chosen the right path. Hr: "Brava si," rekao je Karlo. En: "You're brave," Karlo said. Hr: "Ponosan sam na tebe. En: "I’m proud of you." Hr: "Ana je kimnula. En: Ana nodded. Hr: "Hvala. En: "Thank you. Hr: I ti si učinio pravu stvar. En: You did the right thing too." Hr: " Karlo je osmjehnuo, znajući da iako je zakasnio kući, učinio je nešto značajno. En: Karlo smiled, knowing that although he was late getting home, he had done something significant. Hr: Na trgu se nastavila proslava, ali za Karla i Anu, taj dan postao je poseban. En: The celebration on the square continued, but for Karlo and Ana, that day had become special. Hr: Oboje su naučili vrijednu lekciju i osjećali se povezano sa svijetom oko sebe. En: Both learned a valuable lesson and felt connected to the world around them. Hr: Vrijeme je prolazilo, ali njihovo iskustvo ostalo je vječno u srcima. En: Time passed, but their experience remained forever in their hearts. Hr: Kročeći prema kući, Karlo je znao da će odsad pomagati drugima kad god može. En: As he walked home, Karlo knew he would now help others whenever he could. Hr: Ana je osjećala da je spremna za sve izazove koje joj donosi medicina. En: Ana felt ready for all the challenges that medicine would bring her. Vocabulary Words: - square: trg - worried: zabrinut - statue: kip - collapsed: srušila - crowd: gomila - panicking: panici - approached: prišao - bent down: pognuo - react: reagirati - pulse: puls - calmly: mirno - shade: hlada - dashed: odjurio - kiosk: kiosk - instantly: tren - dripped: kapala - gradually: polako - regained consciousness: osvijestila - joyfully: radosno - ambulance: hitna pomoć - firmly: odlučno - confidence: sigurnost - skills: vještine - brave: brava - smiled: osmjehnuo - celebration: proslava - valuable: vrijednu - connected: povezano - challenges: izazove - medicine: medicina

30 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Courage in the Golden Fields: Ivana's Quest to Save the Farm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/courage-in-the-golden-fields-ivanas-quest-to-save-the-farm/ Story Transcript: Hr: Ljetna vrućina pritisnula je farmu u Slavoniji. En: The summer heat weighed down on the farm in Slavonia. Hr: Zlatna polja pšenice lepršala su na vjetru, a stare drvene štale i kuće stajale su uz zelena brda i guste šume. En: Golden wheat fields fluttered in the wind, and old wooden barns and houses stood beside green hills and dense forests. Hr: Ivana je prošetala između štala i osjetila miris svježe trave. En: Ivana walked between the barns, smelling the fresh grass. Hr: Na licu je imala ozbiljan izraz. En: She wore a serious expression on her face. Hr: Posljednjih tjedana, stoka je nestajala bez traga. En: In recent weeks, livestock had been disappearing without a trace. Hr: Ivana je odlučila da mora otkriti što se događa. En: Ivana decided she had to find out what was happening. Hr: "Nemaš ti pojma što radiš," rekao je Petar, njezin stariji brat, dok je popravljao ogradu. En: "You have no idea what you're doing," said Petar, her older brother, as he repaired the fence. Hr: "Bolje da se vratiš kući. En: "You'd better go back home." Hr: "Ivana je stisla šake. En: Ivana clenched her fists. Hr: "Ja ću riješiti ovo, Petre. En: "I'll solve this, Petar. Hr: Vidjet ćeš. En: Just watch." Hr: "Te noći, Ivana je uzela lampu i čekala kraj polja. En: That night, Ivana took a lamp and waited by the field. Hr: Slušala je zvukove noći - cvrčke, vjetar kroz lišće. En: She listened to the sounds of the night – crickets, the wind through the leaves. Hr: Odjednom, čula je šuštanje iz šume. En: Suddenly, she heard rustling from the forest. Hr: Srce joj je zalupalo, ali nije odustala. En: Her heart pounded, but she didn't give up. Hr: Pratila je zvuk, korak po korak, prema drveću. En: She followed the sound, step by step, toward the trees. Hr: Srela je neke susjede na putu. En: She met some neighbors on the way. Hr: "Imamo isti problem," rekao je stari Ivan. En: "We have the same problem," said old Ivan. Hr: "Možda je ovo djelo kradljivaca. En: "Maybe it's the work of thieves." Hr: "Ivana je zahvalila i nastavila potragu. En: Ivana thanked him and continued her search. Hr: Duboko u šumi, pronašla je skrivenu stazu. En: Deep in the forest, she found a hidden path. Hr: Pratila je stazu do stare, napuštene štale. En: She followed it to an old, abandoned barn. Hr: Srce joj je treperilo od uzbuđenja i straha. En: Her heart fluttered with excitement and fear. Hr: Unutra, vidjela je nekoliko životinja vezanih u kutu. En: Inside, she saw several animals tied in a corner. Hr: Iznad njih stajala je sjena čovjeka. En: Above them stood the shadow of a man. Hr: "Tko je tamo? En: "Who's there?" Hr: " upitala je Ivana drhtavim glasom. En: Ivana asked in a trembling voice. Hr: "Ti si uporna mala djevojka," rekao je glas iz sjene. En: "You're a persistent little girl," said the voice from the shadows. Hr: Bio je to bivši radnik s farme, nezadovoljan što je izgubio posao. En: It was a former farm worker, disgruntled about losing his job. Hr: "Odmah oslobodi životinje! En: "Release the animals immediately!" Hr: " naredila je Ivana s više hrabrosti nego što je osjećala. En: Ivana ordered with more courage than she felt. Hr: Čovjek je okrenuo oči. En: The man rolled his eyes. Hr: "Netko će te trebati spasiti," rekao je s podsmijehom. En: "Someone will need to rescue you," he said mockingly. Hr: Ali Ivanu nije zastrašio. En: But Ivana wasn't intimidated. Hr: Započela je vikati, dozivajući pomoć. En: She began to shout, calling for help. Hr: Petar i susjedi čuli su njen glas i brzo stigli. En: Petar and the neighbors heard her voice and came quickly. Hr: Uključili su svjetla i naoružali se alatima s farme. En: They turned on lights and armed themselves with farm tools. Hr: Čovjek je pobjegao, a Petar je pomogao Ivani osloboditi životinje. En: The man fled, and Petar helped Ivana free the animals. Hr: "Dobro si postupila, sestro," rekao je s poštovanjem. En: "You did well, sister," he said with respect. Hr: Kad su se vratili na farmu, Ivana je stajala uz Petra, osjećajući toplinu obitelji. En: When they returned to the farm, Ivana stood beside Petar, feeling the warmth of family. Hr: Svi su joj čestitali. En: Everyone congratulated her. Hr: Njihova je odnos postao jači, a Ivana je osjećala ponos. En: Their bond had grown stronger, and Ivana felt proud. Hr: Farma je ponovno bila mirna i harmonična. En: The farm was peaceful and harmonious again. Hr: Ivana je sada znala da može sve, čak i kad se čini nemogućim. En: Ivana now knew she could do anything, even when it seemed impossible. Hr: Petar joj je dao podršku koju je trebala. En: Petar gave her the support she needed. Hr: Ljetni dani su nastavili teći, zlatna polja pšenice su šuštala, ali sada s osmijehom na Ivaninom licu. En: The summer days continued to pass, the golden wheat fields rustling, but now with a smile on Ivana's face. Vocabulary Words: - heat: vrućina - weighed down: pritisnula - fluttered: lepršala - dense: guste - smelling: osjetila - serious: ozbiljan - expression: izraz - livestock: stoka - disappearing: nestajala - trace: traga - clenched: stisla - fists: šake - solve: riješiti - rustling: šuštanje - pounded: zalupalo - abandoned: napuštene - trembling: drhtavim - persistent: uporna - disgruntled: nezadovoljan - rescue: spasiti - mockingly: podsmijehom - intimidated: zastrašio - shout: vikati - armed: naoružali - tools: alatima - fled: pobjegao - free: osloboditi - respect: poštovanjem - congratulated: čestitali - harmonious: harmonična

29 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Summer's Peril: Friendship and Survival in Maksimir Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/a-summers-peril-friendship-and-survival-in-maksimir-park/ Story Transcript: Hr: Matej je volio šetati Maksimirom. En: Matej loved walking through Maksimir. Hr: Taj park u Zagrebu je bio njegova oaza mira. En: This park in Zagreb was his oasis of peace. Hr: Ljeto je. En: It's summer. Hr: Maksimir je pun zelenila. En: Maksimir is full of greenery. Hr: Drveće je visoko, a cvijeće miriše divno. En: The trees are tall, and the flowers smell wonderful. Hr: Ivana, njegova sestra, i Luka, njegov najbolji prijatelj, su s njim. En: Ivana, his sister, and Luka, his best friend, are with him. Hr: Danas je Dan državnosti. En: Today is Statehood Day. Hr: Odluka je pala — provesti dan u prirodi. En: The decision has been made—they will spend the day in nature. Hr: "Sviđa mi se ovo mjesto," kaže Ivana dok gledaju jezero. En: "I like this place," Ivana says while they look at the lake. Hr: Luka razmotri kartu. En: Luka examines the map. Hr: "Idemo do onog vidikovca, odande je pogled najbolji," predlaže. En: "Let's go to that viewpoint, the view from there is the best," he suggests. Hr: Dok hodaju, Matej zastane. En: As they walk, Matej stops. Hr: "Pogledaj ovaj lijepi cvijet! En: "Look at this beautiful flower!" Hr: " uzvikne. En: he exclaims. Hr: Dok se naginje prema cvijetu, osjeti ubod na svom vratu. En: As he leans toward the flower, he feels a sting on his neck. Hr: Bio je to kukac. En: It was a bug. Hr: U početku ništa. En: At first, nothing. Hr: Ali jednostavno svrbež postaje ozbiljan. En: But the simple itch becomes serious. Hr: Matej osjeća kako mu se koža crveni i diže vrat. En: Matej feels his skin turning red and his neck swelling. Hr: "Ivana, ne osjećam se dobro," kaže Matej nervozno. En: "Ivana, I don't feel well," Matej says nervously. Hr: Ivana, studentica medicine, odmah prepozna simptome. En: Ivana, a medical student, immediately recognizes the symptoms. Hr: "Matej, jesi li alergičan na ubode? En: "Matej, are you allergic to stings?" Hr: " upita ga brzo. En: she asks quickly. Hr: Matej teško diše. En: Matej struggles to breathe. Hr: Luka odmah paničari. En: Luka immediately panics. Hr: "Moramo nešto učiniti! En: "We need to do something!" Hr: " viče. En: he shouts. Hr: Ivana ostane mirna. En: Ivana remains calm. Hr: "Luka, smirimo se. En: "Luka, let's stay calm. Hr: Imam injekciju epinefrina. En: I have an epinephrine injection. Hr: Sad ću to dati Mateju. En: I'll give it to Matej now." Hr: "Njezine ruke ne drhte. En: Her hands do not tremble. Hr: Brzo vadi injekciju iz torbe. En: She quickly takes the injection out of her bag. Hr: Matej se bori za dah. En: Matej fights for breath. Hr: Ivana ulazi u akciju i daje mu injekciju. En: Ivana springs into action and gives him the injection. Hr: Luka drži Mateja za ruku i pokušava ne paničariti. En: Luka holds Matej's hand and tries not to panic. Hr: Par minuta prolazi kao vječnost. En: A few minutes pass like eternity. Hr: Matej počinje polako disati. En: Matej begins to breathe slowly. Hr: Ivana zove hitnu pomoć. En: Ivana calls for an ambulance. Hr: "Moramo mirovati dok ne dođu," kaže. En: "We need to stay put until they arrive," she says. Hr: Zvuk sirena dolazi kroz drveće. En: The sound of sirens comes through the trees. Hr: Ambulanata stiže. En: The ambulance arrives. Hr: Paramedici podržavaju Mateja i stavljaju ga na nosila. En: The paramedics support Matej and place him on a stretcher. Hr: "Dobro si prošao. En: "You did well. Hr: Idemo u bolnicu," kaže jedan od njih. En: We're going to the hospital," one of them says. Hr: Ivana ga podržava. En: Ivana supports him. Hr: "Sve će biti uredu, Matej. En: "Everything will be fine, Matej." Hr: "U bolnici, Matej nasloni glavu na jastuk. En: In the hospital, Matej rests his head on a pillow. Hr: Osjeća se sigurno. En: He feels safe. Hr: "Hvala vam," kaže Matej. En: "Thank you," says Matej. Hr: "Niste me napustili. En: "You didn't abandon me." Hr: "Ivana mu se smiješi. En: Ivana smiles at him. Hr: "Uvijek ću biti tu za tebe," obeća. En: "I will always be here for you," she promises. Hr: Luka, još uvijek šokiran, klimne glavom. En: Luka, still shocked, nods his head. Hr: "I ja isto. En: "Me too." Hr: "Matej nauči važnu lekciju. En: Matej learns an important lesson. Hr: Postane oprezniji. En: He becomes more cautious. Hr: Više obraća pažnju na svoju okolinu. En: He pays more attention to his surroundings. Hr: I više cijeni brigu svoje sestre i prijatelja. En: And he appreciates his sister's and friend's care even more. Hr: Na kraju dana, Maksimir park i dalje cvjeta. En: At the end of the day, Maksimir park is still blooming. Hr: Matej, Ivana i Luka sjede zajedno. En: Matej, Ivana, and Luka sit together. Hr: Ova pustolovina ih je još više povezala. En: This adventure has brought them even closer. Hr: Dan državnosti je završio, ali ovo prijateljstvo tek počinje. En: Statehood Day has ended, but this friendship is just beginning. Vocabulary Words: - oasis: oaza - greenery: zelenilo - viewpoint: vidikovac - sting: ubod - itch: svrbež - swelling: dizanje - allergic: alergičan - panics: paničari - tremble: drhtati - injection: injekcija - bag: torba - breath: dah - wilderness: divljina - paramedics: paramedici - stretcher: nosila - eternity: vječnost - safe: sigurno - student: studentica - sirens: sirene - hospital: bolnica - lesson: lekcija - cautious: oprezan - struggles: bori - surroundings: okolinu - reliable: pouzdan - adventure: pustolovina - care: briga - decision: odluka - smell: mirisati - support: podržavati

28 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unveiling the Hidden Bunker: Ivana and Marko's Historic Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/unveiling-the-hidden-bunker-ivana-and-markos-historic-adventure/ Story Transcript: Hr: Ivana i Marko stajali su ispred srednjovjekovne tvrđave. En: Ivana and Marko stood in front of the medieval fortress. Hr: Bilo je ljeto, sunce je zalazilo. En: It was summer, and the sun was setting. Hr: Ivana je držala svoj bilježnicu i olovku. En: Ivana held her notebook and pencil. Hr: Marko je bio skeptičan, ali je podržavao svoju najbolju prijateljicu. En: Marko was skeptical but supported his best friend. Hr: „Znaš, Ivana, mislim da je ova legenda samo priča,“ rekao je Marko. En: “You know, Ivana, I think this legend is just a story,” Marko said. Hr: „Možda je, ali ja želim saznati istinu,“ odgovorila je Ivana. En: “Maybe, but I want to find out the truth,” Ivana replied. Hr: “Moramo pronaći tajni bunker.” En: “We need to find the hidden bunker.” Hr: Jedna od najvećih legendi u njihovom gradu bila je o tajnom bunkeru ispod tvrđave. En: One of the biggest legends in their town was about a hidden bunker beneath the fortress. Hr: Priče su govorile o skrivenom blagu. En: Stories spoke of hidden treasure. Hr: No, svi ulazi su bili zapečaćeni i stražari su čuvali tvrđavu. En: However, all entrances were sealed, and guards watched over the fortress. Hr: Ivana je imala plan. En: Ivana had a plan. Hr: "Ući ćemo noću," rekla je odlučno. En: "We’ll go in at night," she said determinedly. Hr: Marko je uzdahnuo, ali je znao da mora pomoći Ivani. En: Marko sighed but knew he had to help Ivana. Hr: „Dobro, idemo.“ En: “Alright, let's go.” Hr: Te noći, mjesec je bio visok na nebu. En: That night, the moon was high in the sky. Hr: Ivana i Marko su se uvukli kroz stari vrt iza tvrđave. En: Ivana and Marko sneaked through the old garden behind the fortress. Hr: Koristili su svjetiljke. En: They used flashlights. Hr: Sve je bilo tiho. En: Everything was quiet. Hr: „Evo, ovdje je ulaz,“ šapnula je Ivana, pokazujući na kamene stepenice koje su vodile dolje. En: “Here, this is the entrance,” Ivana whispered, pointing to the stone steps leading down. Hr: Spustili su se pažljivo. En: They carefully descended. Hr: Prostorija je bila tamna i prašnjava, puna starina i prekrivena paučinom. En: The room was dark and dusty, full of antiques and covered in cobwebs. Hr: Ivana je osjetila uzbuđenje. En: Ivana felt excitement. Hr: Ovo je bilo više od školskog projekta. En: This was more than a school project. Hr: Ovo je bila avantura! En: This was an adventure! Hr: Odjednom su čuli zvukove. En: Suddenly, they heard noises. Hr: Neki nepoznati glasovi. En: Some unknown voices. Hr: Ivana i Marko su se sakrili iza starog stola. En: Ivana and Marko hid behind an old table. Hr: Bili su to stražari! En: It was the guards! Hr: „Brzo, ovamo!“ šapnuo je Marko. En: “Quick, this way!” Marko whispered. Hr: Pronašli su maleni prolaz iza polica s knjigama. En: They found a small passage behind the bookshelves. Hr: Prošli su kroz njega i našli se u drugoj sobi. En: They went through it and found themselves in another room. Hr: Tu su bile stare mape i artefakti. En: There were old maps and artifacts. Hr: U kutu su vidjeli nešto što izgleda kao stara kutija. En: In the corner, they saw something that looked like an old box. Hr: „Tu!“ pokazala je Ivana. En: “There!” Ivana pointed. Hr: Otvore kutiju i nađu stari dnevnik. En: They opened the box and found an old journal. Hr: Pisalo je o blagu, ali i o lokalnoj povijesti koja je bila mnogo bogatija nego što su znali. En: It spoke of the treasure but also of local history, which was much richer than they knew. Hr: Ali, trebali su brzo izaći prije nego što ih stražari otkriju. En: But they needed to leave quickly before the guards discovered them. Hr: „Idemo!“ rekao je Marko. En: “Let's go!” Marko said. Hr: Uspjeli su izaći iz tvrđave neprimijećeni. En: They managed to exit the fortress unnoticed. Hr: Ispred ulaza, pogledali su jedan drugog i nasmijali se. En: Outside the entrance, they looked at each other and laughed. Hr: Ivana je osjećala kako je konačno dokazala svoju hipotezu. En: Ivana felt she had finally proven her hypothesis. Hr: „Napravili smo to,“ rekla je Ivana zadovoljno. En: “We did it,” Ivana said, satisfied. Hr: „Da, i otkrili smo nešto što će promijeniti povijest našeg grada,“ odgovorio je Marko. En: “Yes, and we discovered something that will change the history of our town,” replied Marko. Hr: Sljedeći dan, prezentirali su svoje otkriće u školi. En: The next day, they presented their findings at school. Hr: Cijela zajednica je bila šokirana. En: The whole community was shocked. Hr: Svi su se divili hrabrosti i upornosti Ivane i Marka. En: Everyone admired Ivana and Marko’s courage and persistence. Hr: Ivana je postala sigurnija u svoje istraživanje. En: Ivana became more confident in her research. Hr: Marko je naučio da bude otvoreniji za nove avanture. En: Marko learned to be more open to new adventures. Hr: „Legende nisu samo priče,“ rekao je Marko s osmijehom. En: “Legends aren’t just stories,” Marko said with a smile. Hr: „Neke su istinite.“ En: “Some are true.” Hr: Ivana i Marko su znali da su promijenili povijest, i to ih je ispunjavalo ponosom. En: Ivana and Marko knew they had changed history, and it filled them with pride. Hr: Blago možda nije bilo pronađeno, ali blago znanja bilo je neprocjenjivo. En: The treasure might not have been found, but the treasure of knowledge was priceless. Vocabulary Words: - medieval: srednjovjekovni - fortress: tvrđava - hidden: skriven - bunker: bunker - legend: legenda - seeker: tragač - sealed: zapečaćen - entrance: ulaz - guard: stražar - determinedly: odlučno - sneak: uvuci - dusty: prašnjav - cobweb: paučina - adventure: avantura - artifact: artefakt - hypothesis: hipoteza - descend: spustiti se - noises: zvukovi - sigh: uzdah - quitely: tiho - journal: dnevnik - present: prezentirati - community: zajednica - courage: hrabrost - persistence: upornost - knowledge: znanje - priceless: neprocjenjivo - unknown: nepoznat - garden: vrt - adventure: avantura

27 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Anja's Journey: Market to Festival of Kindness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/anjas-journey-market-to-festival-of-kindness/ Story Transcript: Hr: Sunce je sjalo iznad Zagreba. En: The sun shone over Zagreb. Hr: Topli ljetni dan bio je na vrhuncu, a ulice su bile pune ljudi. En: The warm summer day was at its peak, and the streets were full of people. Hr: Mirisi cvijeća i hrane širili su se zrakom. En: The scents of flowers and food wafted through the air. Hr: Nedaleko od trga, stajao je sirotište, dom mjestu gdje je Anja živjela. En: Not far from the square stood an orphanage, the place where Anja lived. Hr: Anja je imala samo 12 godina. En: Anja was only 12 years old. Hr: Bila je ljubazna i snalažljiva, ali često nervozna i nesigurna. En: She was kind and resourceful but often nervous and insecure. Hr: Danas je bio poseban dan za Anju. En: Today was a special day for Anja. Hr: Odlučila je otići u kupovinu kako bi sebi kupila novu ljetnu haljinu. En: She had decided to go shopping to buy herself a new summer dress. Hr: Željela je izgledati lijepo na ljetnom festivalu koji će se uskoro održati. En: She wanted to look beautiful at the summer festival that would soon take place. Hr: "Svi će biti tamo," mislila je Anja. En: "Everyone will be there," Anja thought. Hr: "Moram izgledati najbolje. En: "I have to look my best." Hr: "S malo novca u džepu, krenula je prema tržištu. En: With a little money in her pocket, she set out for the market. Hr: Tržište je bilo užurbano. En: The market was bustling. Hr: Ljudi su trgovali, smijali se i razgovarali. En: People were trading, laughing, and talking. Hr: Anja je hodala između štandova, tražeći svoju savršenu haljinu. En: Anja walked between the stalls, looking for her perfect dress. Hr: Na prvoj tezgi vidjela je jednostavnu plavu haljinu. En: At the first stall, she saw a simple blue dress. Hr: Prodavač je bio grub. En: The vendor was gruff. Hr: "To je 100 kuna," rekao je bez osmijeha. En: "That's 100 kunas," he said without a smile. Hr: Anja je provjerila svoj novac. En: Anja checked her money. Hr: Imala je samo 80 kuna. En: She only had 80 kunas. Hr: "Oprostite, nemam dovoljno," rekla je tiho i nastavila dalje. En: "Sorry, I don't have enough," she said quietly and moved on. Hr: Sljedeća tezga nudila je lijepe haljine, ali one su bile još skuplje. En: The next stall offered beautiful dresses, but they were even more expensive. Hr: Anja je osjećala kako joj srce brže kuca. En: Anja felt her heart racing. Hr: Što će učiniti? En: What would she do? Hr: Dok je hodala, ugledala je haljinu svojih snova. En: As she walked, she spotted the dress of her dreams. Hr: Bila je bijela s plavim cvjetovima. En: It was white with blue flowers. Hr: Prodavačica je bila starija gospođa s toplim osmijehom. En: The vendor was an older lady with a warm smile. Hr: "Koliko košta ova haljina? En: "How much for this dress?" Hr: " pitala je Anja s nadom u očima. En: Anja asked, hopeful. Hr: "120 kuna," odgovorila je žena ljubazno. En: "120 kunas," the woman replied kindly. Hr: Anja je ponovno provjerila svoj novac. En: Anja checked her money again. Hr: Nedostajalo joj je 40 kuna. En: She was 40 kunas short. Hr: Teška srca, počela je odlaziti. En: With a heavy heart, she started to walk away. Hr: "Čekaj," viknula je prodavačica. En: "Wait," the vendor called out. Hr: "Vidim da ti se jako sviđa ova haljina. En: "I see you really like this dress. Hr: Koliko imaš? En: How much do you have?" Hr: ""Imam samo 80 kuna," odgovorila je Anja. En: "I only have 80 kunas," Anja replied. Hr: "Sviđaš mi se, djevojčice," rekla je prodavačica s osmijehom. En: "I like you, little girl," the vendor said with a smile. Hr: "Za tebe će biti 80 kuna. En: "For you, it will be 80 kunas." Hr: "Anja nije mogla vjerovati svojim ušima. En: Anja couldn't believe her ears. Hr: "Stvarno? En: "Really? Hr: Hvala vam puno! En: Thank you so much!" Hr: "Osjećaj sreće i olakšanja rasplinuo se kroz Anju. En: A feeling of happiness and relief washed over Anja. Hr: Platila je haljinu i s njom u vrećici krenula natrag prema sirotištu. En: She paid for the dress and with it in a bag, headed back to the orphanage. Hr: Haljina je bila savršena. En: The dress was perfect. Hr: Osjećala se lijepo i sretno. En: She felt beautiful and happy. Hr: Na ljetnom festivalu, Anja je bila presretna. En: At the summer festival, Anja was overjoyed. Hr: Osjećala je novu sigurnost u sebi. En: She felt a new sense of confidence. Hr: Sva djeca su je primijetila, i osjećala se prihvaćeno. En: All the children noticed her, and she felt accepted. Hr: Tada je shvatila jednu važnu lekciju: ljubaznost i upornost uvijek se isplate. En: Then she realized one important lesson: kindness and perseverance always pay off. Hr: I dok je gledala vatromet, Anja je znala da će od sada sve biti bolje. En: And as she watched the fireworks, Anja knew that from now on, everything would be better. Vocabulary Words: - shone: sjalo - peak: vrhuncu - orphanage: sirotište - resourceful: snalažljiva - insecure: nesigurna - bustling: užurbano - stalls: štandovi - vendor: prodavač - gruff: grub - trading: trgovali - racing: brže - kindly: ljubazno - short: nedostajalo - heavy heart: teška srca - called out: viknula - smile: osmijeh - ears: ušima - relief: olakšanja - acceptance: prihvaćeno - confidence: sigurnost - perseverance: upornost - fireworks: vatromet - scents: mirisi - flowers: cvijeće - wafted: širili - square: trg - amount: količina - tight: stisnuta - dreams: snova - hopeful: s nadom

26 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unity at The Lion Café: How a Bold Idea United a Team Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/unity-at-the-lion-cafe-how-a-bold-idea-united-a-team/ Story Transcript: Hr: Ljeto u Dubrovniku bilo je u punom sjaju. En: Summer in Dubrovnik was in full splendor. Hr: Sunce je sjalo iznad starog grada, a turisti su šetali uskim ulicama. En: The sun shone above the old town, and tourists strolled through the narrow streets. Hr: Kavana Lav bila je savršeno mjesto za poslovni sastanak. En: The Lion Café was the perfect place for a business meeting. Hr: Sa svojim šarmantnim interijerom i pogledom na Jadransko more, kavana je nudila idealno okruženje za rad. En: With its charming interior and a view of the Adriatic Sea, the café offered an ideal work environment. Hr: Ivana je sjedila za drvenim stolom u unutrašnjosti kavane. En: Ivana sat at a wooden table inside the café. Hr: Ispred nje bila su dva šalice kave i laptop. En: In front of her were two cups of coffee and a laptop. Hr: Bila je ambiciozna voditeljica projekta i osjećala se zapostavljenom od strane svojih nadređenih. En: She was an ambitious project manager who felt overlooked by her superiors. Hr: Danas je imala važan plan. En: Today, she had an important plan. Hr: Htjela je predstaviti novu, revolucionarnu ideju kako bi zaslužila priznanje šefa. En: She wanted to present a new, revolutionary idea to earn her boss's recognition. Hr: Matija, ležerni programer, sjedio je do Ivane. En: Matija, a laid-back programmer, was sitting next to Ivana. Hr: Ispijao je kavu i razmišljao. En: He sipped his coffee and pondered. Hr: Iako je izgledao opušteno, imao je tajnu strast prema pisanju. En: Although he appeared relaxed, he had a secret passion for writing. Hr: Pored njih sjedio je Jure, novi član tima. En: Next to them sat Jure, the new team member. Hr: Bio je nervozan, pokušavajući pronaći svoje mjesto u timu. En: He was nervous, trying to find his place in the team. Hr: „Ok, počnimo“, rekla je Ivana, otvarajući svoj laptop. En: "Okay, let's begin," Ivana said, opening her laptop. Hr: „Imam ideju koja bi mogla promijeniti sve.“ En: "I have an idea that could change everything." Hr: Matija ju je skeptično pogledao. En: Matija looked at her skeptically. Hr: „Što ako ne uspije? Trebamo biti pažljivi.“ En: "What if it doesn't work? We need to be careful." Hr: Jure se pomaknuo na stolici. En: Jure shifted in his chair. Hr: „Ja... ja mislim da je važno riskirati, ali...“ Oklijevao je dovršiti rečenicu. En: "I... I think it's important to take risks, but..." He hesitated to finish his sentence. Hr: Ivana je uzdahnula. En: Ivana sighed. Hr: „Moramo biti hrabri. Ali razumijem tvoje sumnje, Matija.“ En: "We have to be brave. But I understand your doubts, Matija." Hr: Nakon trenutka razmišljanja, dodala je: „Poslušat ćemo tvoj savjet.“ En: After a moment of thought, she added, "We'll listen to your advice." Hr: Sastanak je postao napet. En: The meeting became tense. Hr: Ivana je predstavila svoju ideju korak po korak. En: Ivana presented her idea step by step. Hr: Matija je povremeno postavljao pitanja, izražavajući svoje sumnje. En: Matija occasionally asked questions, expressing his doubts. Hr: Jure je tiho slušao, pokušavajući shvatiti dinamiku tima. En: Jure listened quietly, trying to grasp the team's dynamics. Hr: Bližilo se vrijeme za odluku. En: The time for a decision was approaching. Hr: Ivana je znala da mora pronaći ravnotežu. En: Ivana knew she had to find balance. Hr: „Matija, što misliš kako bismo mogli poboljšati ovu ideju?“ upitala je otvoreno. En: "Matija, how do you think we could improve this idea?" she asked openly. Hr: Matija je izdahnuo. En: Matija exhaled. Hr: „Pa... možda ako dodamo ovaj element, možemo smanjiti rizik.“ En: "Well... maybe if we add this element, we can reduce the risk." Hr: Ivana je poslušala i uzela njegov prijedlog u obzir. En: Ivana listened and took his suggestion into account. Hr: „Jure, tvoja perspektiva je također važna. Što misliš?“ En: "Jure, your perspective is important too. What do you think?" Hr: Jure se osjetio ohrabreno. En: Jure felt encouraged. Hr: „Mislim da je vaš prijedlog dobar. Mogao bih pomoći u provedbi.“ En: "I think your proposal is good. I could help with the implementation." Hr: Ivana je smogla hrabrosti. En: Ivana gathered her courage. Hr: „Složimo se na kompromis. Uzet ćemo najbolje dijelove svakog prijedloga.“ En: "Let's reach a compromise. We'll take the best parts of each proposal." Hr: Konačno, tim je našao zajednički jezik. En: Finally, the team found common ground. Hr: Njihova prezentacija postala je snažnija. En: Their presentation became stronger. Hr: Ivana je shvatila koliko je važno slušati svoje suradnike. En: Ivana realized how important it was to listen to her colleagues. Hr: Matija je vidio vrijednost Ivaneine ideje. En: Matija saw the value in Ivana's idea. Hr: Jure je stekao samopouzdanje. En: Jure gained confidence. Hr: Na kraju dana, tim je bio ujedinjen i spreman za izazov. En: By the end of the day, the team was united and ready for the challenge. Hr: Kavana Lav ostala je mjesto gdje su ideje cvjetale, a tim jačao. En: The Lion Café remained a place where ideas flourished, and the team grew stronger. Hr: Ivana je pronašla način kako spojiti sve perspektive, naučivši vrijednost suradnje i razumijevanja unutar svog tima. En: Ivana found a way to blend all perspectives, learning the value of collaboration and understanding within her team. Vocabulary Words: - splendor: sjaj - strolled: šetali - narrow: uskim - charming: šarmantnim - environment: okruženje - ambitious: ambiciozna - overlooked: zapostavljenom - superiors: nadređenih - revolutionary: revolucionarnu - recognition: priznanje - laid-back: ležerni - pondered: razmišljao - appeared: izgledao - passion: strast - hesitated: oklijevao - brave: hrabri - doubts: sumnje - tense: napet - improve: poboljšati - reduce: smanjiti - implementation: provedbi - compromise: kompromis - perspective: perspektiva - balance: ravnotežu - grasp: shvatiti - encouraged: ohrabreno - gathered: smogla - compromise: kompromis - suradnika: colleagues - united: ujedinjen

25 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Love Misfire: A Tech Startup’s Chaotic Valentine's Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/love-misfire-a-tech-startups-chaotic-valentines-day/ Story Transcript: Hr: Luka je nervozno zurio u ekran. En: Luka was nervously staring at the screen. Hr: Svijetao sunčev zrak prodiralo je kroz velike prozore Startup Inkubatora u Zagrebu. En: Bright sunlight streamed through the large windows of the Startup Incubator in Zagreb. Hr: Na zaslonu je treperila poruka "Poruka poslana". En: The message "Message sent" flickered on the display. Hr: "Ne, ne, ne!" povikao je Luka. Prstima je čupao kosu. En: "No, no, no!" shouted Luka, pulling his hair with his fingers. Hr: Umjesto svojoj djevojci, slučajno je poslao ljubavno pismo cijeloj kompaniji. En: Instead of sending the love letter to his girlfriend, he accidentally sent it to the whole company. Hr: Ivan je čuo vikanje i pritrčao. En: Ivan heard the shouting and ran over. Hr: "Što se dogodilo, Luka?" pitao je, lagano se smješkajući. En: "What happened, Luka?" he asked, smiling slightly. Hr: Luka mu je pokazao monitor. En: Luka showed him the monitor. Hr: "Ajme, frajeru," rekao je Ivan, smijući se. "Ovo je hit!" En: "Oh man," Ivan said, laughing. "This is a hit!" Hr: "Nije smiješno! Trebam tvoju pomoć. Maja će znati što učiniti." En: "It's not funny! I need your help. Maja will know what to do." Hr: Maja je sjela na svoj uredski stolac, ozbiljna kao uvijek. En: Maja sat down in her office chair, serious as always. Hr: Kad joj je Luka objasnio situaciju, uzdahnula je. En: When Luka explained the situation to her, she sighed. Hr: "No dobro, imamo malo vremena. Trebamo plan." En: "Alright, we have little time. We need a plan." Hr: Luka, Ivan i Maja sjeli su za jedan od niskih stolova okruženih šarenim jastucima. Razmišljali su. En: Luka, Ivan, and Maja sat around one of the low tables surrounded by colorful pillows. They thought. Hr: "Prvo," rekla je Maja, "moramo skrenuti pozornost s emaila." En: "First," Maja said, "we need to distract everyone from the email." Hr: "Ideja!" Ivan zazvuči. "Organizirajmo hitan sastanak za sve." En: "I have an idea!" Ivan exclaimed. "Let's organize an emergency meeting for everyone." Hr: "Bravo, Ivane!" rekla je Maja. "Dok traje sastanak, Luka će pokušati povući email." En: "Brilliant, Ivan!" Maja said. "During the meeting, Luka will try to retract the email." Hr: Luka je brzo otišao do IT sobe. Stari prijatelj, Marko, sjedio je za računalom. En: Luka quickly went to the IT room. His old friend, Marko, was sitting at the computer. Hr: "Marko, trebam uslugu," reče Luka zadihano. En: "Marko, I need a favor," Luka said, out of breath. Hr: "Što sad?" pitao je Marko. En: "What now?" asked Marko. Hr: Luka mu je objasnio situaciju, a Marko se nasmijao. En: Luka explained the situation to him, and Marko laughed. Hr: "Uvijek nešto s tobom, Luka. U redu, pomoću tebi." En: "Always something with you, Luka. Alright, I'll help you." Hr: Marko je ušao u sustav kompanije i tražio način da povuče email. En: Marko logged into the company system and searched for a way to retract the email. Hr: Luka je nervozno gledao na sat. En: Luka nervously kept an eye on the clock. Hr: Maja i Ivan su privukli kolege na hitan sastanak, pričajući o izmišljenom "hitnom projektu". En: Maja and Ivan had gathered their colleagues for an emergency meeting, talking about a fabricated "urgent project." Hr: Marko je lupkao po tipkovnici. "Gotovo," rekao je konačno. "Email je povučen." En: Marko was typing on the keyboard. "Done," he finally said. "The email has been retracted." Hr: Luka je izgladio košulju i duboko udahnuo. "Hvala ti, prijatelju." En: Luka smoothed his shirt and took a deep breath. "Thank you, my friend." Hr: Vratio se na sastanak, naginjeći glavom Ivanu i Maji. En: He returned to the meeting, nodding to Ivan and Maja. Hr: Po završetku svi su se vratili svojim stolovima. En: When it ended, everyone returned to their desks. Hr: Luka je dobio poruku od Markove djevojke: "Vidimo se uskoro!" En: Luka received a message from his girlfriend: "See you soon!" Hr: Luka je bio spašen. En: Luka was saved. Hr: Kad je došao kući tog dana, dogovorio je veče s djevojkom i pripremio se za pravi trenutak iznenađenja. En: When he got home that day, he planned a date with his girlfriend and prepared for the real surprise moment. Hr: Na poslu, Ivan i Maja su ga zadirkivali, ali i podržavali. En: At work, Ivan and Maja teased him but also supported him. Hr: Na Dan državnosti, veliko finale uslijedilo je kad je Luka kleknuo i zaprosio svoju djevojku. En: On Statehood Day, the grand finale came when Luka knelt down and proposed to his girlfriend. Hr: Rekla je "da," a sačuvana iznenađenja učinila su posebnim. En: She said "yes," and the preserved surprise made it special. Hr: Svi iz ureda su se okupili, slavili njihov sreću i tim Luka. En: Everyone in the office gathered to celebrate their happiness and Luka's team. Hr: Luka je osjetio novo povjerenje i zahvalnost prema svojim prijateljima. En: Luka felt a new sense of trust and gratitude towards his friends. Hr: Startup Inkubator, obasjan ljetnim suncem, sada je bio mjesto ne samo kreativnosti, nego i ljubavi i prijateljstva. En: The Startup Incubator, bathed in the summer sun, was now a place not only of creativity but also of love and friendship. Vocabulary Words: - nervously: nervozno - staring: zurio - sunlight: sunčev zrak - streamed: prodiralo - flickered: treperila - accidentally: slučajno - pulling: čupao - shouted: povikao - serious: ozbiljna - distract: skrenuti pozornost - organized: organizirajmo - emergency: hitan - exclaimed: zazvuči - retract: povući - fabricated: izmišljenom - urgent: hitnom - project: projektu - favor: uslugu - breathe: udahnuo - meeting: sastanak - colleagues: kolege - gathered: privukli - typing: lupkao - keyboard: tipkovnici - finally: konačno - smooth: izgladio - shirt: košulju - teased: zadirkivali - proposed: zaprosio - knelt: kleknuo

24 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Adventures and Insights: A Summer Day at Plitvice Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/adventures-and-insights-a-summer-day-at-plitvice-lakes/ Story Transcript: Hr: Ivana je stajala na početku staze, okružena predivnom prirodom Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera. En: Ivana stood at the beginning of the trail, surrounded by the beautiful nature of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Hr: Ljeto je donijelo toplinu i žive boje. En: Summer had brought warmth and vibrant colors. Hr: Dan državnosti bio je idealan dan za planinarenje. En: Statehood Day was the perfect occasion for a hike. Hr: Sa smiješkom na licu, Ivana je čekala svog prijatelja iz djetinjstva, Marka. En: With a smile on her face, Ivana waited for her childhood friend, Marko. Hr: Marko je stigao, spreman za uzbudljivo planinarenje. En: Marko arrived, ready for an exciting hike. Hr: Bio je više zainteresiran za samu avanturu nego za Ivanuine povijesne priče. En: He was more interested in the adventure itself than in Ivana's historical stories. Hr: Oduvijek je bio skeptičan prema povijesnim blagdanima. En: He had always been skeptical about historical holidays. Hr: "Kakve krasne boje," rekao je Marko, gledajući u zelene šume i bistre jezerce. En: "What beautiful colors," said Marko, looking at the green forests and clear lakes. Hr: "Zar nije predivno?" odgovorila je Ivana. "Sva ova prirodna ljepota ima bogatu povijest." En: "Isn't it wonderful?" Ivana responded. "All this natural beauty has a rich history." Hr: Marko je slegnuo ramenima. "Volim prirodu, ali povijest mi nije baš zanimljiva." En: Marko shrugged. "I love nature, but history doesn't really interest me." Hr: Krenuli su stazama prekrivenim mekani zelenilom. En: They set off on the paths covered in soft greenery. Hr: Posvuda su čuli zvukove slapa i šum lišća. En: Everywhere they heard the sounds of waterfalls and the rustle of leaves. Hr: Ivana je iskoristila trenutak. "Znaš, Marko, ovaj park je dio naše povijesti. Osnovan je 1949. godine. En: Ivana seized the moment. "You know, Marko, this park is part of our history. It was established in 1949. Hr: Tu živi mnoštvo biljnih i životinjskih vrsta. To je kao mala Hrvatska u prirodnom obliku." En: Many plant and animal species live here. It's like a small Croatia in natural form." Hr: Marko, iako nezainteresiran, klimnuo je glavom. "Zanimljivo," rekao je, ne baš uvjeren. En: Marko, though uninterested, nodded his head. "Interesting," he said, not very convinced. Hr: Ivana nije odustajala. "Ova jezera su poput naših veza, Marko. Svako jezero povezuje drugo, baš kao što smo ti i ja povezani." En: Ivana didn't give up. "These lakes are like our connections, Marko. Each lake connects to another, just like you and I are connected." Hr: Šetali su dalje, uživajući u ljepoti prirode. En: They continued walking, enjoying the beauty of nature. Hr: Marko je sve više cijenio Ivanaine riječi, ali i dalje je bio usmjeren na adrenalin. En: Marko began to appreciate Ivana's words more, but he was still focused on the adrenaline. Hr: Išli su uz strmi dio staze kad je Marko iznenada poskliznuo. En: They reached a steep part of the trail when Marko suddenly slipped. Hr: "Marko!" vrisnula je Ivana. En: "Marko!" Ivana screamed. Hr: Marko je pao, ali je srećom uhvatio granu. Ivana je brzo reagirala. En: Marko fell but luckily grabbed onto a branch. Ivana quickly reacted. Hr: "Ostani miran! Znam gdje smo. Tu je blizu jedna sigurna staza. Mogu ti pomoći." En: "Stay calm! I know where we are. There's a safe trail nearby. I can help you." Hr: Polako i pažljivo, Ivana je pomogla Marku sigurno doći do ravnog dijela staze. En: Slowly and carefully, Ivana helped Marko reach a flat part of the trail safely. Hr: "Hvala, Ivana. Tvoja ljubav prema ovom mjestu nas je spasila," rekao je zadihano. En: "Thanks, Ivana. Your love for this place saved us," he said, breathless. Hr: Ivana se nasmiješila. "To je snaga naše prirode i povijesti." En: Ivana smiled. "That's the power of our nature and history." Hr: Marko je prvi put osjetio istinsko poštovanje prema Ivanaine strasti. En: For the first time, Marko felt genuine respect for Ivana's passion. Hr: "Imaš pravo, Ivana. Povijest i priroda su važni. Važno je ih razumjeti i čuvati." En: "You're right, Ivana. History and nature are important. It’s essential to understand and protect them." Hr: Dan je završio smireno. En: The day ended peacefully. Hr: Hodali su natrag prema izlazu parka, uživajući u miru i ljepoti. En: They walked back towards the park exit, enjoying the calm and beauty. Hr: Marko je sada bio otvoreniji za Ivanaine priče i prošlost Hrvatske. En: Marko was now more open to Ivana's stories and the history of Croatia. Hr: Njihova je veza postala snažnija nego ikad prije. En: Their bond became stronger than ever before. Hr: Plitvička jezera nisu bila samo mjesto prirodne ljepote. En: Plitvice Lakes was not just a place of natural beauty. Hr: Bila su mjesto gdje su se dvije stare prijateljice ponovno povele na put zajedničkog razumijevanja. En: It was a place where two old friends embarked on a journey of mutual understanding once again. Hr: Ljeto na Plitvicama donijelo je nove početke i snažniju vezu između Ivane i Marka. En: Summer at Plitvice brought new beginnings and a stronger bond between Ivana and Marko. Vocabulary Words: - trail: staza - surrounded: okružena - vibrant: žive - occasion: prigoda - hike: planinarenje - skeptical: skeptičan - historical: povijesne - shrugged: slegnuo - established: osnovan - species: vrsta - convince: uvjeriti - connections: veze - adrenaline: adrenalin - steep: strmi - slipped: poskliznuo - branch: grana - reacted: reagirala - calm: mirno - flat: ravnog - passion: strast - essential: važno - peacefully: smireno - calm: mir - mutual: zajedničkog - understanding: razumijevanja - embarked: povele - journey: put - genuine: istinsko - respect: poštovanje - appreciate: cijeniti

22 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Virtual Time Travel: Exploring Historical Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/virtual-time-travel-exploring-historical-dubrovnik/ Story Transcript: Hr: Sunce je sijalo iznad starog grada Dubrovnika. En: The sun was shining over the old town of Dubrovnik. Hr: Ulice su bile pune turista. En: The streets were full of tourists. Hr: Među njima su bili Ana, Ivan i Petar. En: Among them were Ana, Ivan, and Petar. Hr: Oni su čuli za novu virtualnu turu. En: They had heard about a new virtual tour. Hr: Ta tura je rekonstruirala povijesne događaje i likove. En: This tour reconstructed historical events and characters. Hr: "Je li ovo stvarno moguće? En: "Is this really possible?" Hr: " upita Ana uzbuđeno, gledajući plakat. En: Ana asked excitedly, looking at the poster. Hr: "Izgleda nevjerojatno," odgovori Ivan, smiješeći se. En: "It looks unbelievable," replied Ivan, smiling. Hr: "Idemo probati! En: "Let’s give it a try!" Hr: " vikne Petar, već krećući prema ulazu. En: shouted Petar, already heading toward the entrance. Hr: Ušli su u malu sobu. En: They entered a small room. Hr: Svakom su dali posebne naočale. En: Each received a special pair of glasses. Hr: Kad su ih stavili, našli su se u prošlosti. En: When they put them on, they found themselves in the past. Hr: Stajali su na glavnom trgu, ali trg je izgledao drugačije. En: They stood in the main square, but the square looked different. Hr: Ljudi su nosili staru odjeću, a zgrade su bile nove. En: People were wearing old clothes, and the buildings were new. Hr: "Wow, izgledam kao u srednjem vijeku," reče Ana. En: "Wow, I look like I’m in the Middle Ages," said Ana. Hr: Na ekranu pojavio se vodič. En: A guide appeared on the screen. Hr: Bio je to starac u tradicionalnoj odjeći. En: He was an old man in traditional clothing. Hr: "Dobrodošli u povijesni Dubrovnik," reče vodič. En: "Welcome to historical Dubrovnik," said the guide. Hr: "Pratite me. En: "Follow me. Hr: Pokazat ću vam bitne događaje. En: I will show you important events." Hr: "Hodali su tiho kroz ulice. En: They walked silently through the streets. Hr: Vidjeli su srednjovjekovnu vojsku kako maršira. En: They saw a medieval army marching. Hr: Slušali su o bitki koja je spasila grad. En: They listened to the story of a battle that saved the city. Hr: "Ne mogu vjerovati da ovo vidimo," reče Petar, zadivljen. En: "I can’t believe we’re seeing this," said Petar, amazed. Hr: Vodič ih je doveo do palače. En: The guide led them to a palace. Hr: "Ovdje su vladali knezovi," rekao je. En: "Here the Dukes ruled," he said. Hr: "Zajedno su donosili važne odluke za grad. En: "Together, they made important decisions for the city." Hr: "U jednom trenutku, mogli su vidjeti stvarne ljude i prošlost istovremeno. En: At one point, they could see real people and the past simultaneously. Hr: Tehnologija je bila nevjerojatna. En: The technology was incredible. Hr: Stari grad je oživio pred njihovim očima. En: The old town came to life before their eyes. Hr: "Osjećam se kao dio povijesti," rekao je Ivan. En: "I feel like I’m part of history," said Ivan. Hr: Na kraju ture, vodič ih je vratio u sadašnjost. En: At the end of the tour, the guide brought them back to the present. Hr: Ana, Ivan i Petar skinuli su naočale. En: Ana, Ivan, and Petar took off their glasses. Hr: Izgledali su zapanjeno. En: They looked stunned. Hr: "Ovo je bilo nevjerojatno iskustvo," rekla je Ana. En: "This was an incredible experience," said Ana. Hr: "Da, naučili smo toliko toga," dodao je Ivan. En: "Yes, we learned so much," added Ivan. Hr: "Hvala, Dubrovniku," reče Petar s osmijehom. En: "Thank you, Dubrovnik," said Petar with a smile. Hr: I tako su troje prijatelja proveli nezaboravan dan u starom gradu Dubrovniku. En: And so, the three friends spent an unforgettable day in the old town of Dubrovnik. Hr: Tamo, gdje su se prošlost i budućnost spojile. En: There, where the past and future merged. Hr: Njihovo razumijevanje povijesti postalo je dublje. En: Their understanding of history became deeper. Hr: Srca puna dojmova, napustili su grad s novim pogledom na svijet. En: With hearts full of impressions, they left the city with a new perspective on the world. Vocabulary Words: - shining: sijalo - virtual: virtualnu - reconstructed: rekonstruirala - historical: povijesne - events: događaje - characters: likove - excitedly: uzbuđeno - poster: plakat - unbelievable: nevjerojatno - entrance: ulazu - special: posebne - glasses: naočale - main square: glavnom trgu - Middle Ages: srednjem vijeku - guide: vodič - traditional clothing: tradicionalnoj odjeći - silently: tiho - medieval army: srednjovjekovnu vojsku - marching: maršira - battle: bitki - saved: spasila - palace: palače - Dukes: knezovi - decisions: odluke - technology: tehnologija - simultaneously: istovremeno - incredible: nevjerojatna - stunned: zapanjeno - unforgettable: nezaboravan - merged: spojile