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

21 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Dubrovnik Dreams: A Fairytale Wedding Under the Stars Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/dubrovnik-dreams-a-fairytale-wedding-under-the-stars/ Story Transcript: Hr: U srcu Dubrovnika, u staroj gradskoj jezgri, sunce je polagano zalazilo i zlatilo drevne kamene zidine. En: In the heart of Dubrovnik, in the old town center, the sun was slowly setting, casting a golden hue over the ancient stone walls. Hr: Ana, Ivan i Marija hodali su uskim ulicama, osjećajući toplinu povijesti pod nogama. En: Ana, Ivan, and Marija walked through the narrow streets, feeling the warmth of history beneath their feet. Hr: Došli su na vjenčanje prijatelja. En: They had come for a friend’s wedding. Hr: Zvuci tamburice i smijeh prolazili su zraka. En: The sounds of tamburicas and laughter filled the air. Hr: “Pogledaj ovaj grad,” rekla je Ana, “kao bajka.” En: “Look at this city,” Ana said, “like a fairy tale.” Hr: Prolazili su pored Orlandovog stupa i stigli do crkve sv. Vlaha. En: They passed by Orlando's Column and reached the Church of St. Blaise. Hr: Crkva je bila ukrašena bijelim cvijetnim vijencima. En: The church was adorned with white floral wreaths. Hr: Ivan je primijetio mladence. En: Ivan noticed the bride and groom. Hr: “Lijepa je,” rekao je gledajući mladenku u bijeloj haljini. En: “She’s beautiful,” he said, looking at the bride in her white dress. Hr: Svi su se okupili unutar crkve. En: Everyone gathered inside the church. Hr: Obred je bio jednostavan, ali dirljiv. En: The ceremony was simple but touching. Hr: Svećenik je govorio o ljubavi i odanosti. En: The priest spoke about love and devotion. Hr: Svi su bili dirnuti. En: Everyone was moved. Hr: Nakon ceremonije, gosti su krenuli prema hotelu Imperial na svečanu večeru. En: After the ceremony, the guests headed to the Imperial Hotel for the festive dinner. Hr: U restoranu, dugi stolovi su bili postavljeni s bijelim stolnjacima i svijećnjacima. En: In the restaurant, long tables were set with white tablecloths and candlesticks. Hr: Smijeh, glazba, i veselja su ispunjavali prostoriju. En: Laughter, music, and joy filled the room. Hr: Marija je uzela čašu vina. En: Marija picked up a glass of wine. Hr: “Za ljubav!” rezolutno izjavila. En: “To love!” she declared resolutely. Hr: “Za ljubav!” svi su viknuli i nazdravili. En: “To love!” everyone shouted and toasted. Hr: Ivan se okrenuo prema Ani. En: Ivan turned to Ana. Hr: “Znaš,” rekao je, “ovdje je sve tako posebno. Želim ovakvu ljubav i sreću za nas.” En: “You know,” he said, “everything here is so special. I want this kind of love and happiness for us.” Hr: Ana ga je lagano poljubila. En: Ana kissed him gently. Hr: “I hoćemo,” rekla je s osmijehom. En: “And we will,” she said with a smile. Hr: Te noći, pod zvjezdanim nebom Dubrovnika, prijatelji su plesali, pjevali i slavili ljubav. En: That night, under the starry sky of Dubrovnik, friends danced, sang, and celebrated love. Hr: To je bilo vjenčanje za pamćenje. En: It was a wedding to remember. Hr: Na kraju večeri, dok su se vraćali prema svom smještaju, Ana, Ivan i Marija su zaključili da je prijateljstvo i ljubav ono što život čini posebnim. En: At the end of the evening, as they were returning to their accommodation, Ana, Ivan, and Marija concluded that friendship and love are what make life special. Hr: I miris mora i toplina kamenih ulica Dubrovnika ostat će u njihovim srcima zauvijek. En: And the scent of the sea and the warmth of the stone streets of Dubrovnik would remain in their hearts forever. Vocabulary Words: - heart: srce - ancient: drevne - narrow: uskim - floral: cvijetnim - wreaths: vijencima - bride: mladenka - groom: mladenci - ceremony: obred - touching: dirljiv - priest: svećenik - devotion: odanost - festive: svečanu - tables: stolovi - tablecloths: stolnjacima - candlesticks: svijećnjacima - joy: veselja - picked up: uzela - declared: izjavila - kissed: poljubila - gently: lagano - starry: zvjezdanim - accommodation: smještaju - concluded: zaključili - friendship: prijateljstvo - scent: miris - warmth: toplina - stone: kamene - recent: ostao - forever: zauvijek - beneath: pod

20 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Sun, Sandals, and Friendship: A Heartwarming Tale from Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/sun-sandals-and-friendship-a-heartwarming-tale-from-dubrovnik/ Story Transcript: Hr: Dubrovnik je bio sunčan i spokojan. En: Dubrovnik was sunny and peaceful. Hr: Ivana, Marko i Ana šetali su po starim gradskim zidinama. En: Ivana, Marko, and Ana were walking along the old city walls. Hr: Bilo je divno jutro. En: It was a beautiful morning. Hr: Ptice su pjevale, a more je bilo mirno. En: Birds were singing, and the sea was calm. Hr: Ana je bila sretna. En: Ana was happy. Hr: Nosila je nove sandale. En: She was wearing new sandals. Hr: Marko je pričao o povijesti Dubrovnika. En: Marko was talking about the history of Dubrovnik. Hr: Ivana je slušala s velikim zanimanjem. En: Ivana listened with great interest. Hr: Odjednom, Ana je zastala. En: Suddenly, Ana stopped. Hr: "Boli me gležanj," rekla je tiho. En: "My ankle hurts," she said quietly. Hr: Pala je na tlo. En: She fell to the ground. Hr: Ivana je odmah prišla Ani. En: Ivana immediately approached Ana. Hr: "Jesi li dobro? En: "Are you okay?" Hr: " pitala je s brigom u glasu. En: she asked with concern in her voice. Hr: Marko je također odmah došao. En: Marko also came right away. Hr: Pogledao je Anin gležanj. En: He looked at Ana's ankle. Hr: Bio je natečen. En: It was swollen. Hr: "Trebamo ti pomoći," rekao je Marko. En: "We need to help you," Marko said. Hr: "Ne možeš hodati. En: "You can't walk." Hr: " Ivana je kimnula. En: Ivana nodded. Hr: Držala je Aninu ruku. En: She held Ana's hand. Hr: Odluka je pala. En: The decision was made. Hr: Morali su naći pomoć. En: They needed to find help. Hr: Hodali su polako kroz uske ulice Dubrovnika. En: They walked slowly through the narrow streets of Dubrovnik. Hr: Ljudi su ih gledali. En: People were watching them. Hr: Netko je ponudio vodu, drugi su pitali trebaju li pomoć. En: Someone offered water, others asked if they needed help. Hr: Bilo je jasno, Dubrovnik ima dobra srca. En: It was clear, Dubrovnik has good hearts. Hr: Pronašli su malu ljekarnu. En: They found a small pharmacy. Hr: Ivana je ušla. En: Ivana went in. Hr: "Mojoj prijateljici treba pomoć, ozlijedila je gležanj," rekla je. En: "My friend needs help; she injured her ankle," she said. Hr: Ljekarnik je brzo reagirao. En: The pharmacist quickly reacted. Hr: Dao im je zavoj i kremu. En: He gave them a bandage and cream. Hr: Marko je pažljivo stavio zavoj Ani. En: Marko carefully applied the bandage to Ana. Hr: "Sad ćeš se bolje osjećati," rekao je sa smiješkom. En: "You'll feel better now," he said with a smile. Hr: Ana je bila zahvalna. En: Ana was grateful. Hr: "Hvala vam", rekla je. En: "Thank you," she said. Hr: Nastavili su šetnju po gradu, ali sada sporije. En: They continued their walk through the city, but now more slowly. Hr: Desetli su do prekrasnog parka. En: They reached a beautiful park. Hr: Sjeli su na klupu. En: They sat on a bench. Hr: Ana je podigla nogu. En: Ana propped up her leg. Hr: Sunce je grijalo, a prijatelji su se smijali. En: The sun was warm, and the friends laughed. Hr: "Sljedeći put, pazit ću," rekla je Ana s osmijehom. En: "Next time, I'll be careful," Ana said with a smile. Hr: "I neću nositi nove sandale na zidine. En: "And I won't wear new sandals on the walls." Hr: " Svi su se nasmijali. En: Everyone laughed. Hr: Taj dan u Dubrovniku ostao je u njihovim srcima. En: That day in Dubrovnik stayed in their hearts. Hr: Naučili su koliko su prijatelji važni. En: They learned how important friends are. Hr: Ljekarnik im je pomogao, stranci su im ponudili vodu. En: The pharmacist helped them, strangers offered them water. Hr: Osjetili su toplinu i dobrotu. En: They felt warmth and kindness. Hr: Dan je završio mirno, zalazak sunca bio je predivan. En: The day ended peacefully, and the sunset was beautiful. Hr: Ivana, Marko i Ana sjedili su zajedno. En: Ivana, Marko, and Ana sat together. Hr: "Dubrovnik je čaroban," rekla je Ivana. En: "Dubrovnik is magical," Ivana said. Hr: Svi su se složili. En: Everyone agreed. Hr: Prijateljstvo je ojačalo taj dan. En: Friendship grew stronger that day. Hr: Iako je Ana ozlijedila gležanj, osjećala je sreću. En: Although Ana injured her ankle, she felt happiness. Hr: Zapamtila je taj dan zauvijek. En: She remembered that day forever. Hr: Dubrovnik je postao poseban dio njihovih života. En: Dubrovnik became a special part of their lives. Hr: Tako je u gradu na Jadranu, prijateljstvo našlo novi sjaj. En: Thus, in the city on the Adriatic, friendship found a new shine. Hr: I svjetlo odraza bilo je poput zlata na moru. En: And the light of the reflection was like gold on the sea. Hr: Kraj. En: The end. Vocabulary Words: - peaceful: spokojan - walls: zidine - singing: pjevale - calm: mirno - ankle: gležanj - swollen: natečen - pharmacy: ljekarna - injured: ozlijedila - bandage: zavoj - cream: krema - propped up: podigla - concern: briga - decision: odluka - narrow: uske - streets: ulice - help: pomoć - smile: smiješak - grateful: zahvalna - sandals: sandale - offered: ponudio - watching: gledali - injury: ozljeda - sunny: sunčan - quietly: tiho - happy: sretan - voice: glas - carefully: pažljivo - bench: klupa - beautiful: prekrasan - hearts: srca

19 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Reuniting at Sunset: A Family's Return to Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/reuniting-at-sunset-a-familys-return-to-dubrovnik/ Story Transcript: Hr: Blještavo sunce polagano se spuštalo nad Dubrovnikom. En: The dazzling sun was slowly setting over Dubrovnik. Hr: Stari grad je bio prepun ljudi. En: The old town was filled with people. Hr: Zastave su lepršale, zrakom je mirisalo more. En: Flags were fluttering, and the air smelled of the sea. Hr: Bio je blagdan svetog Blaža. En: It was the feast day of Saint Blaise. Hr: Ivana je stajala ispred gradske vijećnice. En: Ivana was standing in front of the town hall. Hr: Imala je dugu crnu kosu i plave oči. En: She had long black hair and blue eyes. Hr: Bila je uzbuđena jer će danas vidjeti svoju obitelj. En: She was excited because today she would see her family. Hr: Marko, njezin brat, i Petra, njihova rođakinja, dolaze. En: Marko, her brother, and Petra, their cousin, were coming. Hr: "Marko! En: "Marko! Hr: Petra! En: Petra!" Hr: " viknula je Ivana kad ih je ugledala. En: Ivana shouted when she saw them. Hr: Marko je nosio veliki ruksak, a Petra je imala crvenu haljinu. En: Marko was carrying a large backpack, and Petra was wearing a red dress. Hr: Oboje su se smješkali. En: They were both smiling. Hr: "Ivana, tako mi je drago da te vidim! En: "Ivana, I’m so glad to see you!" Hr: " rekao je Marko i zagrlio sestru. En: Marko said and hugged his sister. Hr: "Kako je prošlo putovanje? En: "How was the trip?" Hr: " pitala je Ivana. En: Ivana asked. Hr: "Odlično. En: "Great. Hr: Vlak nije kasnio," odgovorila je Petra. En: The train wasn’t late," Petra replied. Hr: Zajedno su krenuli prema Stradunu. En: They headed toward Stradun together. Hr: Tu su bile štandovi s rukotvorinama, suvenirom i hranom. En: There were stalls with handicrafts, souvenirs, and food. Hr: Svuda su bili ljudi. En: People were everywhere. Hr: "Sjećam se kad smo kao djeca dolazili ovdje," prisjećala se Ivana. En: "I remember when we used to come here as children," Ivana recalled. Hr: "Da, jeli smo sladoled i vođeni smo djedovom rukom," dodao je Marko. En: "Yes, we ate ice cream and were led by grandpa’s hand," Marko added. Hr: "Želim pojesti kolač od rogača," rekla je Petra. En: "I want to eat a carob cake," Petra said. Hr: Stali su kod jednog štanda i kupili kolač. En: They stopped at a stall and bought the cake. Hr: Petra je uživala u svakom zalogaju. En: Petra enjoyed every bite. Hr: Prolazili su kroz grad i gledali ulicama svečanu povorku. En: They walked through the town and watched the festive parade on the streets. Hr: Bile su glazbene skupine, plesači i ljudi u narodnim nošnjama. En: There were musical groups, dancers, and people in traditional costumes. Hr: "Ivana, jesi li vidjela onaj stari dvorac? En: "Ivana, did you see that old castle? Hr: Tamo smo se uvijek igrali," rekao je Marko. En: We always used to play there," Marko said. Hr: "Igrali smo skrivača," nasmijala se Ivana. En: "We played hide and seek," Ivana laughed. Hr: Došli su do starog dvorca. En: They arrived at the old castle. Hr: Sjetili su se koliko su voljeli ta mjesta. En: They remembered how much they loved those places. Hr: Svi su sjedili na zidu i gledali u more. En: They all sat on the wall and looked out at the sea. Hr: "Obitelj je najvažnija," rekao je Marko ozbiljno. En: "Family is the most important thing," Marko said seriously. Hr: "Tako je," složila se Petra. En: "That’s right," Petra agreed. Hr: Večer se spustila nad gradom. En: Evening settled over the town. Hr: Nebo je bilo crveno, a zvijezde su polako izlazile. En: The sky was red, and the stars were slowly coming out. Hr: "Sretan blagdan svetog Blaža," rekla je Ivana. En: "Happy feast of Saint Blaise," Ivana said. Hr: "Sretan blagdan," složili su se Marko i Petra. En: "Happy feast," agreed Marko and Petra. Hr: Bilo im je lijepo zajedno. En: They were happy to be together. Hr: Znali su da će uvijek imati jedno drugo, bez obzira na sve. En: They knew they would always have each other, no matter what. Hr: Ivana, Marko i Petra vratili su se kućama s osmijehom na licu i ljubavlju u srcima. En: Ivana, Marko, and Petra returned home with smiles on their faces and love in their hearts. Hr: Kraj. En: The End. Vocabulary Words: - dazzling: blještavo - setting: spuštalo - fluttering: lepršale - feast day: blagdan - town hall: gradska vijećnica - excited: uzbuđena - headed toward: krenuli prema - stalls: štandovi - handicrafts: rukotvorine - recalling: prisjećati se - ice cream: sladoled - carob cake: kolač od rogača - enjoyed: uživala - festive parade: svečana povorka - musical groups: glazbene skupine - traditional costumes: narodne nošnje - castle: dvorac - hide and seek: skrivača - important: najvažnija - evening: večer - settled over: spustila - stars: zvijezde - happy: sretan - love: ljubav - heart: srce - holidays: blagdani - people: ljudi - smelled: mirisalo - led: vođeni - wall: zid

18 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Lost and Found: The Family Heirloom Adventure at Plitvice Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/lost-and-found-the-family-heirloom-adventure-at-plitvice-lakes/ Story Transcript: Hr: Svjetlucava voda slapova Plitvičkih jezera sijala je kao dragulj na suncu. En: The glistening water of the Plitvice Lakes waterfalls shone like a jewel in the sun. Hr: Ana, Luka i Ivan su stigli na početku dana. En: Ana, Luka, and Ivan had arrived at the beginning of the day. Hr: Svi su se radovali obiteljskom izletu. En: Everyone was excited about the family outing. Hr: Zrak je bio svjež, a miris borova opijao je osjetila. En: The air was fresh, and the scent of pine intoxicated the senses. Hr: Ana je nosila svoj mali ruksak. En: Ana was carrying her small backpack. Hr: U njemu je čuvala obiteljski dragulj, staru ogrlicu. En: Inside, she kept the family heirloom, an old necklace. Hr: Ogrlica je bila iznimno važna. En: The necklace was extremely important. Hr: Pripadala je njihovoj prabaki i prenosila se generacijama. En: It belonged to their great-grandmother and had been passed down through generations. Hr: Dok su šetali stazom, Ana je uživala u prirodi. En: As they walked along the trail, Ana enjoyed nature. Hr: Luka je fotografirao krajolik. En: Luka was photographing the landscape. Hr: Ivan je tražio zanimljive kamenčiće. En: Ivan was searching for interesting stones. Hr: Dani su prolazili mirno, a njihova sreća bila je očita. En: The days passed peacefully, and their happiness was evident. Hr: Oko podneva, sjeli su na travu uz jezero. En: Around noon, they sat on the grass by the lake. Hr: Ana je otvorila ruksak kako bi izvadila ručak. En: Ana opened her backpack to remove lunch. Hr: No, tada je shvatila nešto strašno. En: But then she realized something terrible. Hr: Ogrlica je nestala! En: The necklace was missing! Hr: "Ne mogu vjerovati! En: "I can't believe it!" Hr: " povikala je Ana. En: exclaimed Ana. Hr: "Ogrlica nije ovdje! En: "The necklace isn't here!" Hr: "Luka i Ivan su pretražili travu oko njih. En: Luka and Ivan searched the grass around them. Hr: Nigdje nije bilo traga ogrlici. En: There was no trace of the necklace anywhere. Hr: Svi su bili zabrinuti. En: Everyone was worried. Hr: Dan se počeo kratiti, a sunce se polako spuštalo prema horizontu. En: The day was beginning to shorten, and the sun was slowly descending towards the horizon. Hr: "Moramo je pronaći prije nego padne mrak," rekao je Luka odlučno. En: "We have to find it before it gets dark," Luka said determinedly. Hr: Troje prijatelja krenulo je natrag stazom, promatrajući svaki korak. En: The three friends started back along the trail, watching every step. Hr: Svakih nekoliko minuta zastajali su i gledali uokolo. En: Every few minutes, they stopped and looked around. Hr: Napetost je rasla. En: The tension was rising. Hr: Ivan je počeo gubiti nadu. En: Ivan began to lose hope. Hr: "Možda nikada nećemo naći ogrlicu," rekao je Ivan tužno. En: "Maybe we'll never find the necklace," Ivan said sadly. Hr: Ali, Ana je odbila odustati. En: But Ana refused to give up. Hr: "Moramo je naći! En: "We have to find it! Hr: Prabaka ne bi htjela da je izgubimo. En: Great-grandmother wouldn't want us to lose it." Hr: "Nakon što su se vratili gotovo do početne točke, Luka je zastao. En: After they had almost returned to the starting point, Luka stopped. Hr: Spazivši nešto sjajno među listovima, brzo je sagnuo i podigao ogrlicu. En: Spotting something shiny among the leaves, he quickly bent down and picked up the necklace. Hr: "Evo je! En: "Here it is!" Hr: " uzviknuo je veselo. En: he shouted joyfully. Hr: Ana je bila presretna. En: Ana was overjoyed. Hr: "Hvala ti, Luka! En: "Thank you, Luka! Hr: Spašena je! En: It's saved!" Hr: " Ogrlica je ponovno bila sigurna u njenim rukama. En: The necklace was safe in her hands once again. Hr: Trojac se vratio do jezera. En: The trio returned to the lake. Hr: Sunce je polako zalazilo, ostavljajući za sobom zlatnu stazu na vodi. En: The sun was slowly setting, leaving a golden path on the water. Hr: Sjedili su tiho, promatrajući prirodni spektakl. En: They sat quietly, watching the natural spectacle. Hr: Svi su osjećali olakšanje i ponos što su uspješno pronašli dragocjeni predmet. En: They all felt relief and pride for having successfully found the precious item. Hr: "Ovo je bio dan kojeg ćemo pamtiti," rekao je Ivan. En: "This is a day we will remember," said Ivan. Hr: "Da," složila se Ana, "ali sada znamo koliko je važno čuvati važne stvari. En: "Yes," agreed Ana, "but now we know how important it is to take care of valuable things. Hr: Nećemo više praviti iste greške. En: We won't make the same mistakes again." Hr: "Dok su se spremali za povratak kući, znali su da ovaj trenutak zbližava obitelj više nego ikada. En: As they prepared to head home, they knew that this moment brought the family closer than ever. Hr: Plitvička jezera čuvala su još jednu priču o ljubavi, naporu i sretnom završetku. En: Plitvice Lakes harbored yet another story of love, effort, and a happy ending. Vocabulary Words: - glistening: svjetlucava - waterfalls: slapova - jewel: dragulj - intoxicated: opijao - important: važna - heirloom: dragulj - passed down: prenosila - trail: stazom - landscape: krajolik - stones: kamenčiće - peacefully: mirno - evident: očita - grass: travu - remove: izvadila - missing: nestala - trace: traga - determinedly: odlučno - watching: promatrajući - tension: napetost - hope: nadu - sadly: tužno - refused: odustati - picked up: podigao - overjoyed: presretna - saved: spašena - precious: dragocjeni - valuable: važno - mistakes: greške - moment: trenutak - harbored: čuvala

17 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mystery of the Missing Chalice: Dubrovnik's Secret Uncovered Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/mystery-of-the-missing-chalice-dubrovniks-secret-uncovered/ Story Transcript: Hr: Knjiga misterija počinje u Dubrovniku, starom gradu prepunom povijesti. En: The book of mysteries begins in Dubrovnik, an old city full of history. Hr: Ivana, Marko i Petra bili su najbolji prijatelji. En: Ivana, Marko, and Petra were best friends. Hr: Svako popodne provodili su vrijeme skupa razgledavajući znamenitosti. En: Every afternoon, they would spend their time together exploring the sights. Hr: Jednog dana, dok su šetali Stradunom, čuli su uznemirujuću vijest. En: One day, while walking down Stradun, they heard disturbing news. Hr: „Iz crkve svetog Vlaha nestao je drevni artefakt“, rekla je starija žena na tržnici. En: "An ancient artifact has disappeared from the church of St. Vlaho," said an elderly woman at the market. Hr: „Govori se da ima nevjerojatnu moć. En: "It's said to possess incredible power." Hr: “Ivana, Marko i Petra odlučili su istražiti što se dogodilo. En: Ivana, Marko, and Petra decided to investigate what had happened. Hr: Došli su do crkve, gdje ih je dočekala uzrujana redovnica. En: They arrived at the church, where they were greeted by an agitated nun. Hr: „Izgubljen je zlatni kalež“, rekla je sestra Ana. En: "A golden chalice has been lost," said Sister Ana. Hr: „Taj kalež krije tajnu snagu. En: "That chalice holds a secret power." Hr: “„Tko bi mogao ukrasti tako vrijednu stvar? En: "Who could steal such a valuable thing?" Hr: “ pitao je Marko. En: Marko asked. Hr: „Ne znamo“, odgovorila je sestra Ana. En: "We don't know," replied Sister Ana. Hr: „Ali svi sumnjamo na staru legendu o skrivenom blagu. En: "But everyone suspects the old legend of hidden treasure." Hr: “Njih troje krenuli su istraživati stari grad. En: The three of them started investigating the old city. Hr: Promatrali su zidove, kipove i skrivene ulice. En: They examined the walls, statues, and hidden streets. Hr: Nakon nekoliko sati, Petra je primijetila nešto čudno u zidu. En: After a few hours, Petra noticed something strange in a wall. Hr: „Gledajte! En: "Look!" Hr: “ viknula je. En: she shouted. Hr: „Ovaj kamen izgleda pomično. En: "This stone looks like it can move." Hr: “Oprezno su pomaknuli kamen i pronašli malu, ukrašenu kutiju. En: Carefully, they moved the stone and found a small, ornate box. Hr: U njoj je bila stara karta Dubrovnika. En: Inside was an old map of Dubrovnik. Hr: Karte su pokazivale tajni prolaz ispod grada. En: The map showed a secret passage beneath the city. Hr: Oni su slijedili kartu i našli se ispred vrata, zakopanih u zemlji. En: They followed the map and found themselves in front of a door buried in the ground. Hr: Ivana je pritisnula stari simbol na vratima i ona su se otvorila. En: Ivana pressed an ancient symbol on the door, and it opened. Hr: „Nevjerojatno! En: "Incredible!" Hr: “ rekao je Marko. En: said Marko. Hr: Ušli su unutra i vidjeli sobu punu starih artefakata. En: They went inside and saw a room full of old artifacts. Hr: Među njima je bio i nestali zlatni kalež. En: Among them was the missing golden chalice. Hr: „Vratiti ćemo ga u crkvu! En: "We'll return it to the church!" Hr: “ rekla je Ivana. En: said Ivana. Hr: Uzeli su kalež i vratili se brzo u crkvu svetog Vlaha. En: They took the chalice and quickly returned to the church of St. Vlaho. Hr: „Hvala vam! En: "Thank you! Hr: Vi ste naši heroji! En: You are our heroes!" Hr: “ rekla je sestra Ana. En: said Sister Ana. Hr: „Ne znate koliko ovo znači. En: "You don't know how much this means." Hr: “Zlatni kalež je bio na sigurnom i tajna snaga je opet bila zaštićena. En: The golden chalice was safe, and its secret power was once again protected. Hr: Ivana, Marko i Petra su bili ponosni. En: Ivana, Marko, and Petra were proud. Hr: Znali su da će njihovo prijateljstvo i hrabrost uvijek čuvati Dubrovnik od opasnosti. En: They knew that their friendship and bravery would always protect Dubrovnik from danger. Hr: Kraj. En: The End. Vocabulary Words: - mysteries: misterija - exploring: razgledavajući - disturbing: uznemirujuću - artifact: artefakt - incredible: nevjerojatnu - agitated: uzrujana - chalice: kalež - valuable: vrijednu - suspects: sumnjamo - examined: promatrali - hidden: skrivene - strange: čudno - carefully: oprezno - ornate: ukrašenu - secret passage: tajni prolaz - symbol: simbol - opened: otvorila - artifacts: artefakata - missing: nestali - heroes: heroji - protected: zaštićena - bravery: hrabrost - old city: stari grad - market: tržnici - church: crkva - elderly woman: starija žena - examine: promatrati - small box: mala kutija - ancient: drevni - buried: zakopan