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  • Conquering Fears: A Wintry Triumph in Zagreb

    Conquering Fears: A Wintry Triumph in Zagreb
    Feb 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Conquering Fears: A Wintry Triumph in Zagreb Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Vedran i Marina sjedili su u malom kafiću u starom dijelu Zagreba.En: Vedran and Marina were sitting in a small café in the old part of Zagreb.Hr: Bilo je zimsko popodne.En: It was a winter afternoon.Hr: Snijeg je lagano padao, prekrivajući ulice bijelim pokrivačem.En: Snow was gently falling, covering the streets with a white blanket.Hr: Unutra, kafić je bio topao i ugodan, s drvenim interijerom i zamagljenim prozorima kroz koje su prolaznici mogli vidjeti sivu svjetlost uličnih svjetiljki.En: Inside, the café was warm and cozy, with a wooden interior and foggy windows through which passersby could see the gray light of the street lamps.Hr: Vedran je zurio u šalicu kave, duboko razmišljajući.En: Vedran was staring at his cup of coffee, deep in thought.Hr: Međunarodni summit donosio je mnoštvo ljudi iz cijelog svijeta u grad.En: The international summit was bringing many people from all over the world to the city.Hr: Osjećao je pritisak.En: He felt the pressure.Hr: Kao kapetan debatnog tima, htio je povesti svoj tim do pobjede.En: As the captain of the debate team, he wanted to lead his team to victory.Hr: Uz to, stipendija za koju su se natjecali mogla bi mu osigurati bolju budućnost.En: Moreover, the scholarship they were competing for could secure a better future for him.Hr: Marina je sjedila nasuprot njemu.En: Marina sat across from him.Hr: Izvana, izgledala je mirno.En: Outwardly, she appeared calm.Hr: No, Vedran je znao za njene brige.En: But Vedran knew about her worries.Hr: Bila je iznimna debatantica, ali često bi se borila s tremom pred nastup.En: She was an exceptional debater, but often struggled with stage fright before performances.Hr: Vedran je duboko udahnuo i odlučio razgovarati s njom.En: Vedran took a deep breath and decided to talk to her.Hr: "Marina," započeo je oprezno, "znam da te trema ponekad spriječava da budeš najbolja verzija sebe.En: "Marina," he began cautiously, "I know that stage fright sometimes prevents you from being the best version of yourself."Hr: "Marina ga je pogledala, iznenađena njegovim riječima.En: Marina looked at him, surprised by his words.Hr: "Kako to misliš?En: "What do you mean?"Hr: ""Vidim kako se napneš prije nastupa.En: "I see how tense you get before a performance.Hr: Zato želim da zajedno osmislimo plan da ti pomognemo," rekao je Vedran s osmijehom.En: That's why I want us to come up with a plan together to help you," Vedran said with a smile.Hr: Marina je kimnula glavom, zahvalna na njegovom razumijevanju.En: Marina nodded her head, grateful for his understanding.Hr: Dogovorili su se da će vježbati zajedno, pomažući jedno drugom s argumentima i ohrabrenjem.En: They agreed to practice together, helping each other with arguments and encouragement.Hr: To be an adventure together.En: It would be an adventure together.Hr: Došao je dan finalne debate.En: The day of the final debate arrived.Hr: Dvorana je bila puna.En: The hall was full.Hr: U publici su sjedili i neki od važnih sudionika summita.En: Some important participants of the summit were sitting in the audience.Hr: Vedran je osjećao kako mu srce ubrzava.En: Vedran felt his heart racing.Hr: Kad su došli na pozornicu, osjetio je da je Marina nervozna.En: When they took the stage, he sensed that Marina was nervous.Hr: Kad je došao njen red da govori, zamrznula se pod reflektorima.En: When it was her turn to speak, she froze under the spotlights.Hr: U trenutku, Vedran je osjetio paniku.En: In that moment, Vedran felt panic.Hr: No, brzo se sabrao i odlučio intervenirati.En: But he quickly composed himself and decided to intervene.Hr: S mirnim glasom, počeo je govoriti, uvodeći publiku u njihovu temu.En: With a calm voice, he began speaking, introducing the audience to their topic.Hr: Postupno, Marina se pridružila, odzvanjajući njegov entuzijazam.En: Gradually, Marina joined in, echoing his enthusiasm.Hr: Njihova izvedba bila je spektakularna.En: Their performance was spectacular.Hr: Svi su članovi tima zajedno radili, kao skladna cjelina.En: All the team members worked together as a harmonious unit.Hr: Kada su proglašeni pobjednicima, Vedran je osjetio veliko olakšanje.En: When they were declared the winners, Vedran felt a great relief.Hr: Njegova budućnost je bila osigurana, a stipendija dobivena.En: His future was secured, and the scholarship won.Hr: Marina je, pak, osjećala novu razinu samopouzdanja.En: Marina, on the other hand, felt a new level of confidence.Hr: Znala je da može nadvladati svoje strahove uz odgovarajuću podršku.En: She knew she could overcome her fears with the right support.Hr: Vedran je, kroz ovo iskustvo, naučio kako biti pravi vođa – onaj koji sluša, razumije i motivira.En: Through this experience, Vedran learned how to be...
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  • Ivana's Icy Breakthrough: Finding Her Nature's Voice

    Ivana's Icy Breakthrough: Finding Her Nature's Voice
    Feb 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Icy Breakthrough: Finding Her Nature's Voice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-16-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je prekrivao Plitvička jezera poput bijelog pokrivača.En: The snow covered the Plitvička jezera like a white blanket.Hr: Velika stabla su se nagnula pod težinom leda, a tihi šum slapova, djelomično zaleđenih, pratio je Ivanu, Marka i Anu dok su koračali stazama.En: The large trees bent under the weight of the ice, and the gentle murmur of the waterfalls, partially frozen, followed Ivana, Marko, and Ana as they walked the paths.Hr: Bio je to školski izlet sa svrhom učenja o očuvanju okoliša.En: It was a school trip aimed at learning about environmental conservation.Hr: Ivana je hodala iza grupe, često zastajkivala i promatrala prirodu oko sebe.En: Ivana walked behind the group, often stopping to observe the nature around her.Hr: Voljela je prirodu i sanjala da će jednog dana postati znanstvenica.En: She loved nature and dreamed of becoming a scientist one day.Hr: No, često ju je sputavala sramežljivost.En: However, she was often held back by shyness.Hr: Učiteljica je povremeno bacala pogled na Ivanu, znajući koliko voli prirodu ali i njenu borbu sa samopouzdanjem.En: The teacher occasionally glanced at Ivana, knowing how much she loved nature but also her struggle with self-confidence.Hr: "Imamo zadatak!En: "We have a task!"Hr: " reče Marko glasno.En: said Marko loudly.Hr: "Tko želi voditi prezentaciju o očuvanju vode kod jezera?En: "Who wants to lead the presentation on water conservation at the lakes?"Hr: " Ana je pogledala Ivanu, čekajući da se ponudi, ali Ivana je šutjela.En: Ana looked at Ivana, waiting for her to volunteer, but Ivana remained silent.Hr: Poželjela je podignuti ruku, no nešto ju je spriječilo.En: She wanted to raise her hand, but something held her back.Hr: Dok su hodali ledenim puteljkom, hladnoća je svakim korakom sve više grizla njihova lica.En: As they walked on the icy path, the cold bit into their faces more with each step.Hr: Snijeg je pucketao pod njihovim cipelama.En: The snow crunched under their shoes.Hr: Ivana je duboko udahnula i osjetila hladan zrak u plućima.En: Ivana took a deep breath and felt the cold air in her lungs.Hr: „Moraš to učiniti“, rekla je sebi u mislima.En: "You have to do it," she said to herself in her mind.Hr: "Paaa.En: "Well...Hr: ja bih mogla voditi prezentaciju", izustila je napokon Ivana.En: I could lead the presentation," Ivana finally uttered.Hr: Marko i Ana su je iznenađeno pogledali, a učiteljica joj se nasmiješila s odobravanjem.En: Marko and Ana looked at her in surprise, and the teacher smiled at her with approval.Hr: "Bravo, Ivana," rekla je toplo.En: "Bravo, Ivana," she said warmly.Hr: Stali su kod jednog od jezera.En: They stopped at one of the lakes.Hr: Površina je bila smrznuta, ali ispod leda voda je i dalje tekla.En: The surface was frozen, but beneath the ice, the water still flowed.Hr: Ivana je počela pričati o važnosti očuvanja vode.En: Ivana began to talk about the importance of water conservation.Hr: Odjednom, izgubila je ravnotežu.En: Suddenly, she lost her balance.Hr: Pala je na led, smijući se nespretnosti.En: She fell onto the ice, laughing at her clumsiness.Hr: "Vidite," nastavila je Ivana, "i najmanja promjena temperature može napraviti veliku razliku.En: "You see," Ivana continued, "even the smallest change in temperature can make a big difference.Hr: Zato moramo čuvati našu prirodu.En: That's why we must preserve our nature."Hr: " I djeca i učiteljica slušali su je s pažnjom.En: The children and the teacher listened to her attentively.Hr: Ivana je pričala s takvom strašću da su svi zanijemili pred njenim znanjem.En: Ivana spoke with such passion that everyone was silenced by her knowledge.Hr: Na kraju prezentacije, odzvonio je pljesak.En: At the end of the presentation, applause rang out.Hr: "Ivana, bila si sjajna!En: "Ivana, you were amazing!"Hr: " uzviknula je Ana.En: Ana exclaimed.Hr: "Da," dodao je Marko, "Nisam znao da toliko znaš!En: "Yes," added Marko, "I didn't know you knew so much!"Hr: "Ivana je zasjala.En: Ivana beamed.Hr: Osjetila se povezano sa svojim prijateljima i prirodom.En: She felt connected with her friends and nature.Hr: Postala je sigurnija u sebe.En: She became more confident in herself.Hr: Shvatila je da njen glas ima snagu nad inspiracijom drugih.En: She realized that her voice had the power to inspire others.Hr: Pogledala je prema snježnim vrhovima i nasmijala se, sada znajući da je njena ljubav prema prirodi nešto što vrijedi dijeliti.En: She looked towards the snowy peaks and smiled, now knowing that her love for nature was something worth sharing. Vocabulary Words:murmur: šumshyness: sramežljivostconservation: očuvanjeglanced: bacila pogledself-confidence: samopouzdanjevolunteer: ponuditiicy: ledeniclumsiness: ...
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    15 min
  • Finding Balance: Luka's Valentine's Day of Teamwork and Love

    Finding Balance: Luka's Valentine's Day of Teamwork and Love
    Feb 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Balance: Luka's Valentine's Day of Teamwork and Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Hladno zimsko jutro pokrilo je grad.En: A cold winter morning covered the city.Hr: U Lukinom uredu, buka tipkanja i telefonskih poziva bila je u suprotnosti s tihim, bijelim svijetom vani.En: In Luka@'s office, the noise of typing and phone calls contrasted with the quiet, white world outside.Hr: Luka je sjedio za svojim stolom, usmjeren na ekran, dok je vjetar vani nosio snijeg.En: Luka sat at his desk, focused on the screen, while the wind carried the snow outside.Hr: Luka je uvijek bio marljiv radnik, predan svojim dužnostima.En: Luka was always a diligent worker, dedicated to his duties.Hr: Ali sada, s novim izazovima očinstva, osjetio je pritisak na svakom koraku.En: But now, with the new challenges of fatherhood, he felt pressure at every turn.Hr: Njegova supruga Ivana bila je kod kuće s njihovom bebom.En: His wife Ivana was at home with their baby.Hr: Bila je puna razumijevanja, no teška vremena zahtijevala su njegovu prisutnost kod kuće.En: She was understanding, but difficult times required his presence at home.Hr: Posebno danas, na Valentinovo, kad je planirala posebnu večeru.En: Especially today, on Valentine's Day, when she had planned a special dinner.Hr: Tog jutra, Luka je dobio e-mail s oznakom "hitno".En: That morning, Luka received an email marked "urgent."Hr: Projekt je zahtijevao njegove ruke.En: The project demanded his attention.Hr: Rok je bio neodgodiv.En: The deadline was non-negotiable.Hr: Luka je uzdahnuo, boreći se s osjećajem krivnje.En: Luka sighed, struggling with a sense of guilt.Hr: Ivana ga je trebala, ali isto tako i radni tim.En: Ivana needed him, but so did the work team.Hr: Tijekom video konferencije, dok su kolege razgovarali, Luka je začuo plač.En: During a video conference, while colleagues were talking, Luka heard a cry.Hr: Njegova beba zahtijevala je pažnju.En: His baby needed attention.Hr: Ustao je brzo, ostavljajući kameru uključenom.En: He stood up quickly, leaving the camera on.Hr: Kolege su iznenađeno pogledali, svjedočeći njegovom unutarnjem sukobu.En: Colleagues looked on in surprise, witnessing his internal conflict.Hr: Jedan od suradnika nasmijao se razumljivo.En: One of the coworkers laughed understandingly.Hr: "Hej, Luka, treba ti pauza.En: "Hey, Luka, you need a break.Hr: Možemo mi ovo završiti.En: We can finish this."Hr: " Luka se vratio pred kameru, pomalo posramljen, ali zahvalan.En: Luka returned to the camera, a bit embarrassed, but grateful.Hr: "Hvala vam," rekao je s olakšanjem u glasu.En: "Thank you," he said with relief in his voice.Hr: Tog poslijepodneva, Luka je delegirao zadatke kolegama.En: That afternoon, Luka delegated tasks to colleagues.Hr: Oni su rado pomogli, preuzimajući dio tereta.En: They were happy to help, taking on part of the burden.Hr: Luka je otkrio novu snagu u zajedništvu.En: Luka discovered newfound strength in teamwork.Hr: Posao je mogao biti podijeljen.En: The work could be shared.Hr: Kad je završio dan, vratio se kući umoran, ali rasterećen.En: When the day ended, he returned home tired but relieved.Hr: Ivana ga je dočekala s osmijehom i večerom uz svijeće.En: Ivana welcomed him with a smile and a candlelit dinner.Hr: Posijedaa su zajedno, sretni što su blizu.En: They sat together, happy to be close.Hr: Topli dom bio je skrovište od hladnih ulica.En: The warm home was a refuge from the cold streets.Hr: Luka je zagrlio Ivanu i bebu.En: Luka embraced Ivana and the baby.Hr: Naučio je važnu lekciju.En: He learned an important lesson.Hr: Svaka ravnoteža zahtijeva pomoć drugih.En: Every balance requires the help of others.Hr: Svi su bili tim, i on je bio dio tog tima, u uredu i kod kuće.En: They were all a team, and he was part of that team, at the office and at home.Hr: Snijeg je nastavio padati vani, tiho i mirno, dok su Luka i Ivana proveli opuštajuću večer.En: The snow continued to fall outside, quietly and peacefully, while Luka and Ivana spent a relaxing evening.Hr: Valentinovo je označilo novi početak, u kojem je Luka pronašao mir između obaveza i ljubavi.En: Valentine's Day marked a new beginning, in which Luka found peace between obligations and love. Vocabulary Words:diligent: marljivdedicated: predanchallenges: izazoviguilt: krivnjacolleagues: kolegeurgent: hitnodelegated: delegiraowitnessing: svjedočećiembarrassed: posramljenburden: teretrefuge: skrovišteconflict: sukobuncommon: neobičnoresponsibilities: dužnosticompromise: kompromisnon-negotiable: neodgodivanticipated: predviđenbalance: ravnotežasolidarity: solidarnostunderstanding: razumijevanjestrength: snagateamwork: zajedništvolesson: lekcijareconciliation: pomirenjeobligations: obavezeinternal: unutarnjiquietly: tihorelieved: rasterećenafternoon: poslijepodnemarked: označeno
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