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Dolac Discoveries: Finding Connection in a Bustling Market

Aug 30, 2024 · 15m 28s
Dolac Discoveries: Finding Connection in a Bustling Market
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01 · Main Story

1m 44s

02 · Vocabulary Words

11m 48s

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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Dolac Discoveries: Finding Connection in a Bustling Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/dolac-discoveries-finding-connection-in-a-bustling-market/ Story Transcript: Hr: Zvuci živahnog Dolca jutrom nalik...

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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Dolac Discoveries: Finding Connection in a Bustling Market
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Zvuci živahnog Dolca jutrom nalik su simfoniji Zagreba.
En: The sounds of a vibrant Dolac in the morning are like a symphony of Zagreb.

Hr: Pod šarenim suncobranima, užurbani prodavači nude svježe voće i povrće.
En: Under colorful umbrellas, bustling vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables.

Hr: Miris zrelih breskvi miješa se sa mirisom ljetnog cvijeća.
En: The scent of ripe peaches mingles with the aroma of summer flowers.

Hr: Svakog kolovoza, Dolac posebno oživi radi blagdana Velike Gospe.
En: Every August, Dolac especially comes alive for the Feast of the Assumption.

Hr: Među šetačima, kroz gužvu, Ivan je tražio balans u svom užurbanom životu softverskog inženjera.
En: Amidst the crowd of strollers, Ivan searched for balance in his hectic life as a software engineer.

Hr: Ivan je stao kraj štanda s rajčicama.
En: Ivan stopped by a tomato stand.

Hr: Njegove oči su sjale dok je gledao crvene, sočne plodove.
En: His eyes sparkled as he gazed at the red, juicy fruits.

Hr: Taj jednostavni trenutak podsjetio ga je na djetinjstvo, kada bi ljetne praznike provodio na selu kod bake.
En: This simple moment reminded him of childhood summers spent in the countryside with his grandmother.

Hr: No, sada je njegov svijet bio ispunjen kodiranjem i deadlineovima.
En: But now, his world was filled with coding and deadlines.

Hr: U isto vrijeme, Mia je bila s druge strane štanda, prodajući svoje umjetnine.
En: At the same time, Mia was on the other side of the stand, selling her artworks.

Hr: Njene slike bile su puni života, baš kao i ona.
En: Her paintings were full of life, just like her.

Hr: No, Mia se osjećala izgubljeno, bez inspiracije.
En: Yet, Mia felt lost, lacking inspiration.

Hr: Umjetnica u njoj tražila je povezanost sa stvarnim svijetom.
En: The artist within her longed for a connection to the real world.

Hr: „Odlične rajčice, zar ne?
En: "Great tomatoes, aren't they?"

Hr: “ rekla je Mia s osmijehom, primijetivši Ivanovu zadivljenost.
En: Mia said with a smile, noticing Ivan’s admiration.

Hr: „Da, podsjećaju me na jednostavnost i mir,“ odgovorio je Ivan, prepoznajući nešto posebno u njenom glasu.
En: "Yes, they remind me of simplicity and peace," Ivan replied, recognizing something special in her voice.

Hr: I tako, kroz žamor tržnice, Ivan i Mia su započeli razgovor.
En: And so, amidst the market's chatter, Ivan and Mia struck up a conversation.

Hr: Razmjenjivali su misli o životu u gradu, o težnji za nečim više od posla i svakodnevnice.
En: They exchanged thoughts about city life, the yearning for something more than work and routine.

Hr: Dijelili su ljubav prema svježoj hrani i snovima o jednostavnijem životu.
En: They shared a love for fresh food and dreams of a simpler life.

Hr: Ivan je odlučio uzeti produženi vikend kako bi ponovno osjetio radost života izvan poslovnog svijeta.
En: Ivan decided to take an extended weekend to once again feel the joy of life outside the business world.

Hr: Dok je Mia prvi put izložila svoje radove ovdje, nadajući se da će pronaći novu inspiraciju i istinske veze.
En: Meanwhile, Mia was exhibiting her works here for the first time, hoping to find new inspiration and genuine connections.

Hr: Razgovor ih je vodio kroz sve kutke tržnice, tražeći sitnice koje su im uljepšavale dan.
En: Their conversation led them through every corner of the market, seeking little things that brightened their day.

Hr: Prepoznali su koliko život može biti ispunjen jednostavnim trenucima i iskrenim razgovorima.
En: They realized how life could be filled with simple moments and sincere conversations.

Hr: Kako je sunce krenulo prema zapadu, Ivan je predložio: „Što misliš da se sutra nađemo na kavi?
En: As the sun started to set, Ivan suggested, "What do you think about meeting for coffee tomorrow?

Hr: Volio bih nastaviti ovaj razgovor.
En: I'd love to continue this conversation."

Hr: “Mia je osjetila uzbuđenje, nešto davno izgubljeno: „Voljela bih to.
En: Mia felt a thrill, something she hadn't felt in a long time: "I'd love that."

Hr: “Tako su se dogovorili.
En: And so they agreed.

Hr: Ivan je osjetio novu nadu u život izvan posla.
En: Ivan felt a new hope for life outside work.

Hr: Mia je pronašla iskru koja je nedostajala njenoj umjetnosti.
En: Mia found the spark missing from her art.

Hr: Oboje su napustili Dolac sa svijetlim osmjesima, svjesni da je taj dan bio početak nečeg lijepog i novog.
En: Both left Dolac with bright smiles, aware that this day was the beginning of something beautiful and new.


Vocabulary Words:
  • vibrant: živahnog
  • symphony: simfoniji
  • bustling: užurbani
  • vendors: prodavači
  • scent: miris
  • mingles: miješa se
  • assumption: Velike Gospe
  • amidst: među
  • strollers: šetačima
  • balance: balans
  • hectic: užurbanom
  • sparkled: sjale
  • countryside: selu
  • deadline: deadlineovima
  • longed: tražila
  • admiration: zadivljenost
  • simplicity: jednostavnost
  • chatter: žamor
  • yearning: težnji
  • routine: svakodnevnice
  • exhibiting: izložila
  • genuine: istinske
  • corner: kutke
  • brightened: uljepšavale
  • sincere: iskrenim
  • thrill: uzbuđenje
  • spark: iskru
  • aware: svjesni
  • beautiful: lijepog
  • extended: produženi
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