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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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  • 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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  • Love Blossoms Amid Office Balloons and Sweet Treats

    Love Blossoms Amid Office Balloons and Sweet Treats
    Feb 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Love Blossoms Amid Office Balloons and Sweet Treats Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Na prohladno zimsko jutro, Ivan je stigao u ured noseći tešku torbu ispunjenu dokumentima.En: On a chilly winter morning, Ivan arrived at the office carrying a heavy bag filled with documents.Hr: U zraku se osjećao blagi miris zime, a ured je bio ukrašen diskretnim Valentinovim motivima.En: A slight scent of winter was in the air, and the office was decorated with discreet Valentine's motifs.Hr: Baloni u obliku srca lebdjeli su po kancelariji, a stol pun grickalica i kolačića stvarao je veselu atmosferu, neuobičajenu za uobičajeni poslovni ton.En: Heart-shaped balloons floated around the office, and a table full of snacks and cookies created a cheerful atmosphere, unusual for the typical business tone.Hr: Ivan je sjeo za svoj stol, krajičkom oka promatrajući Anu dok je koračala prema svojoj radnoj stanici.En: Ivan sat at his desk, observing Ana from the corner of his eye as she walked toward her workstation.Hr: Bilo je nešto u načinu na koji se smiješila, nešto što je uvijek budio osjećaje u njemu.En: There was something about the way she smiled, something that always stirred feelings in him.Hr: Ivan je bio povučen tip, rijetko kada bi se uključio u uredske tračeve ili neformalna druženja.En: Ivan was a reserved type, rarely engaging in office gossip or informal gatherings.Hr: Njegova tajna zaljubljenost prema Ani bila je njegova mala avantura, skrivena iza zidova profesionalnosti.En: His secret crush on Ana was his small adventure, hidden behind walls of professionalism.Hr: Ana je bila fokusirana na svoju karijeru, druželjubiva i otvorena prema svima, ali nesvjesna Ivanovih osjećaja.En: Ana was focused on her career, sociable and open to everyone, but unaware of Ivan’s feelings.Hr: Tog dana, ured je pripremao iznenađenje - Valentinovo druženje.En: That day, the office was preparing a surprise - a Valentine's gathering.Hr: Planirano je brzo okupljanje, uz čaj, kolače i kratke govore.En: A quick meet-up with tea, cakes, and short speeches was planned.Hr: Marko, njihov zajednički kolega, bio je glavni organizator događaja.En: Marko, their mutual colleague, was the main organizer of the event.Hr: "Pozdrav svima!" Marko je započeo, prekidajući buku u uredu.En: "Hello everyone!" Marko began, interrupting the noise in the office.Hr: "Proslavit ćemo ljubav i prijateljstvo. Ako itko ima nešto važno za reći ili učiniti, sada je prilika!"En: "We will celebrate love and friendship. If anyone has something important to say or do, now is the chance!"Hr: Ivanove ruke počele su se znojiti.En: Ivan’s hands began to sweat.Hr: Osjećao je kako mu srce ubrzano lupa.En: He felt his heart pounding fast.Hr: Bila je to prilika koju je dugo čekao, a istovremeno se bojao posljedica.En: It was the opportunity he had long awaited, yet he feared the consequences.Hr: Razmišljao je o tome što bi mogao izgubiti ili dobiti, o mogućem traču ili odbijanju.En: He thought about what he might lose or gain, about potential gossip or rejection.Hr: "Ohrabren" usklikom iz publike i osjećajem da ga svi gledaju, Ivan je stegnuo šaku i ustao.En: "Encouraged" by a shout from the audience and the feeling that everyone was looking at him, Ivan clenched his fist and stood up.Hr: Marko, nesvjestan Ivanove unutarnje borbe, s osmijehom ga je pogurnuo naprijed.En: Marko, unaware of Ivan’s internal struggle, pushed him forward with a smile.Hr: "Imam nešto za reći," Ivan je počeo, glas mu je jedva izašao iz grla.En: "I have something to say," Ivan began, his voice barely audible.Hr: "Ana, htio bih... reći... da mi puno značiš."En: "Ana, I wanted to... say... that you mean a lot to me."Hr: Ana se iznenadila, ali nije izgledala neljubazno.En: Ana was surprised, but she didn't seem unfriendly.Hr: Naprotiv, bila je usredotočena na njega, pitajući se što će dalje reći.En: On the contrary, she was focused on him, wondering what he would say next.Hr: "Ivan, nisi morao čekati Valentinovo da mi to kažeš," njezine riječi bile su umirujuće.En: "Ivan, you didn’t have to wait for Valentine's to tell me that," her words were soothing.Hr: "Ali drago mi je da jesi."En: "But I'm glad you did."Hr: Ured se ispunio šapatima i tišinom iščekivanja.En: The office filled with whispers and a silence of anticipation.Hr: Ivan je duboko udahnuo, osjećajući teret straha kako ga napušta.En: Ivan took a deep breath, feeling the weight of fear lifting from him.Hr: "Možda bismo mogli popiti kavu izvan posla?" predložio je, a njegove riječi bile su sada sigurnije.En: "Maybe we could have coffee outside of work?" he suggested, his words now more confident.Hr: "Voljela bih," rekla je Ana, osmjehujući se toplo.En: "I would love to," Ana said, smiling warmly.Hr: Mirk izgleda kao da se vratio u normalu, ...
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