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  • Courage Amidst Crisis: A Riveting Day at Rijeka Aquarium

    Courage Amidst Crisis: A Riveting Day at Rijeka Aquarium
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Courage Amidst Crisis: A Riveting Day at Rijeka Aquarium Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-27-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimski dan u Rijeci bio je hladan, ali sunčan.En: A winter day in Rijeka was cold but sunny.Hr: Rijeka Aquarium, smješten uz obalu Jadrana, pun je posjetitelja.En: The Rijeka Aquarium, located along the Adriatic coast, was full of visitors.Hr: Obitelji i morski entuzijasti dolaze u velikom broju, uživajući u bojama akvarija i morskom životu u njima.En: Families and marine enthusiasts came in large numbers, enjoying the colors of the aquarium and the sea life within.Hr: Ivana je stajala blizu velikog bazena s dupinima.En: Ivana stood near the large dolphin pool.Hr: Kao veterinar za vodene životinje, njezin fokus bio je na zdravlju i sigurnosti životinja.En: As a veterinarian for aquatic animals, her focus was on the health and safety of the animals.Hr: Bila je uzbuđena, ali i nervozna.En: She was excited, but also nervous.Hr: Dupini su pripremani za zabavan nastup.En: The dolphins were being prepared for a fun show.Hr: Publika se smiješila, a djeca su uzbuđeno pokazivala prstima prema okretima i skokovima u vodi.En: The audience smiled, and children excitedly pointed at the turns and jumps in the water.Hr: Iznenada, među mirisima mora i povicima djece, dolazi vrisak.En: Suddenly, amidst the scent of the sea and the shouts of children, a scream rang out.Hr: Neki posjetitelj, stariji gospodin, srušio se u gomili.En: Some visitor, an elderly gentleman, collapsed in the crowd.Hr: Panika je zavladala.En: Panic ensued.Hr: Ljudi su se počeli gurati i nervozno šaptati, neki su izvlačili mobitele, tražeći pomoć.En: People began to jostle and whisper nervously, some taking out their phones, seeking help.Hr: Ivana je znala da mora brzo djelovati.En: Ivana knew she had to act fast.Hr: Skupila je hrabrost i duboko udahnula, premda je govor pred publikom bio njezin strah.En: She gathered her courage and took a deep breath, even though speaking to a crowd was her fear.Hr: “Molim vas, smirite se i povucite se!En: "Please, calm down and step back!"Hr: ”, viknula je, glasne riječi odjekivale su zrakom.En: she shouted, her loud words echoing in the air.Hr: Međutim, jedna ruka već se spuštala prema čovjeku na tlu.En: However, a hand was already reaching toward the man on the ground.Hr: Bila je to Tanja, prijateljica Mira, koja je također došla u akvarij tog dana.En: It was Tanja, a friend of Miro, who had also come to the aquarium that day.Hr: Njeno iskustvo medicinske sestre odmah je došlo do izražaja.En: Her experience as a nurse immediately became evident.Hr: Počela je pružati prvu pomoć.En: She began administering first aid.Hr: “Pomažem Tanja!En: "I'm helping, Tanja!"Hr: ”, Miro je uzviknuo, unatoč tjeskobi koja se valjala u njemu.En: Miro shouted, despite the anxiety churning within him.Hr: "Svi korak nazad, dajući prostor Tanjinim stručnim rukama.En: "Everyone, step back, giving space for Tanja's skilled hands."Hr: " Pokušavao je održati mir među posjetiteljima, iako je stezanje u njegovom grudima bilo teško zanemariti.En: He tried to maintain calm among the visitors, even though the tightness in his chest was hard to ignore.Hr: Tanjin vježbani pokreti donijeli su kratki trenutak tišine.En: Tanja's practiced movements brought a brief moment of silence.Hr: Ivana je kleknula pored nje, nudeći dodatnu podršku i upute.En: Ivana knelt beside her, offering additional support and guidance.Hr: “Dobro si, drži ovako,” šaptala je, koristeći svoje znanje da olakša Tanjin zadatak.En: "You're doing well, hold it like that," she whispered, using her knowledge to ease Tanja's task.Hr: Nakon napete minute, uznemirenost je popuštala.En: After a tense minute, the agitation eased.Hr: Tanja je uspješno stabilizirala čovjeka, a nekoliko trenutaka kasnije stigla je hitna pomoć.En: Tanja successfully stabilized the man, and a few moments later, the ambulance arrived.Hr: U tom trenu mir se počeo vraćati u akvarij.En: In that moment, peace began to return to the aquarium.Hr: Publika je s olakšanjem promatrala kako se čovjek prenosi na nosilima, dok je pljesak ispunio zrak.En: The audience watched with relief as the man was carried out on a stretcher, while applause filled the air.Hr: Ivana je osjećala olakšanje i ponos.En: Ivana felt relief and pride.Hr: Prebrodila je svoj strah i odradila važan posao.En: She had overcome her fear and done an important job.Hr: Dok su posjetitelji ponovno sjedali, dupini su krenuli u nastavak predstave.En: As the visitors sat back down, the dolphins resumed their performance.Hr: Njihovo veselo skakutanje smirilo je napete živce.En: Their cheerful leaping calmed the frayed nerves.Hr: Ivana je osjetila novi val samopouzdanja, a Tanja je odlučno pomislila da bi mogla iskoristiti svoju medicinsku vještinu u marinskoj ...
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  • A Little Fish Tale: Luka's Heartfelt Gift of Joy to Grandma

    A Little Fish Tale: Luka's Heartfelt Gift of Joy to Grandma
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Little Fish Tale: Luka's Heartfelt Gift of Joy to Grandma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-27-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Luka je sanjao o svojoj baki Ani.En: Luka dreamed about his grandmother Ana.Hr: Ona je živjela u maloj kućici uz more.En: She lived in a small house by the sea.Hr: U posljednje vrijeme bila je tužna.En: Lately, she had been sad.Hr: Njezina tuga počela je nakon što je djed Ivan preminuo.En: Her sadness began after Grandpa Ivan passed away.Hr: Luka je želio vidjeti baku sretnu.En: Luka wanted to see his grandma happy.Hr: Htio je učiniti nešto posebno za nju.En: He wanted to do something special for her.Hr: Zima je bila hladna i more nemirno.En: Winter was cold, and the sea was restless.Hr: Luka je znao da baka voli ribe iz Jadrana.En: Luka knew that grandma loved Adriatic fish.Hr: Njezina omiljena bila je škarpina.En: Her favorite was škarpina.Hr: Zamišljao je kako bi krasila njenu malu dnevnu sobu, donoseći djelić mora unutra.En: He imagined how it would adorn her small living room, bringing a piece of the sea inside.Hr: Jednog dana, Luka odluči posjetiti Akvarij u Splitu.En: One day, Luka decided to visit the Aquarium in Split.Hr: Proveo je sate tamo, diveći se šarenom svijetu podvodnog života.En: He spent hours there, admiring the colorful world of underwater life.Hr: Akvarij je bio tiho mjesto, s dimnim svjetlom.En: The aquarium was a quiet place, with dim lighting.Hr: Veliki spremnici metalno su zrcalili, stvarajući plavičaste sjene po zidovima.En: Large tanks mirrored metallically, creating bluish shadows on the walls.Hr: Plan mu je bio jednostavan.En: His plan was simple.Hr: Uzet će malu škarpinu i donijeti je baki.En: He would take a small škarpina and bring it to his grandma.Hr: Luka nije znao da su pravila za rukovanje životinjama u akvariju stroga.En: Luka didn't know that the rules for handling animals in the aquarium were strict.Hr: Dok je hodao hodnikom, ugledao je malu škarpinu.En: As he walked down the hallway, he spotted a small škarpina.Hr: Bila je divna, baš kao što je baka voljela.En: It was lovely, just as grandma liked.Hr: Luka ju je stavio u mali tank.En: Luka placed it in a small tank.Hr: Planirao je brzo i tiho izaći.En: He planned to leave quickly and quietly.Hr: No, upravo kad je bio na izlazu, čuvar ga je zaustavio.En: But just as he reached the exit, a guard stopped him.Hr: "Što radiš?En: "What are you doing?"Hr: " upitao je čuvar strogo.En: the guard asked sternly.Hr: Luka je pocrvenio.En: Luka blushed.Hr: Objavio je priču o baki.En: He told the story about his grandma.Hr: Ispričao se, shvativši svoja pogrešna razmišljanja.En: He apologized, realizing his mistaken thinking.Hr: Čuvarev pogled omekša.En: The guard's gaze softened.Hr: "Znaš, ne možeš ju odnijeti", rekao je, "ali možemo dogovoriti nešto posebno.En: "You know, you can't take it," he said, "but we can arrange something special."Hr: "Tako su napravili plan.En: So, they made a plan.Hr: Sljedeći vikend, baka Ana je došla u Akvarij.En: The following weekend, Grandma Ana came to the Aquarium.Hr: Zaposlenici su ju proveli kroz poseban obilazak.En: The staff gave her a special tour.Hr: Vidjela je škarpinu izbliza.En: She saw the škarpina up close.Hr: Baka se smiješila, ispunjena srećom.En: Grandma smiled, filled with happiness.Hr: Luka je stajao sa strane, sretan da je pronašao drugi način da donese radost.En: Luka stood to the side, happy to have found another way to bring joy.Hr: Naučio je važnu lekciju: ljubav i briga nalaze put, čak i kada planovi krenu drugačijim putem.En: He learned an important lesson: love and care find a way, even when plans go differently.Hr: Kad su se vraćali kući, baka je ponovno bila sretna.En: As they were returning home, grandma was happy again.Hr: Zahvaljivala je Luki, a on je znao da svojim jelon jasno kako male geste mogu donijeti veliku utjehu.En: She thanked Luka, and he knew that his actions showed clearly how small gestures can bring great comfort. Vocabulary Words:restless: nemirnoadorn: krasitiunderwater: podvodnogdim: dimnimmetallically: metalnoshadows: sjenespotted: ugledaosternly: strogoblushed: pocrvenioapologized: ispričaogaze: pogledsoftened: omekšaoarrange: dogovorititour: obilazakhappiness: srećomgesture: gestecomfort: utjehusadness: tugapassed away: preminuoimagined: zamišljaotank: spremnikhandling: rukovanjequietly: tihomistaken: pogrešnastaff: zaposlenicilesson: lekcijucare: brigareturning: vraćaliactions: djelafilled: ispunjena
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    14 min
  • The Perfect Brew: A Tale of Passion and Coffee Adventure

    The Perfect Brew: A Tale of Passion and Coffee Adventure
    Feb 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Perfect Brew: A Tale of Passion and Coffee Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-26-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zagrebačka zora je bila hladna i svježa, a snijeg je lagano prekrivao ulice.En: The Zagrebačka dawn was cold and fresh, and snow gently covered the streets.Hr: Ivana i Klara hodale su ručno uglačanim pločnicima prema poznatoj pržionici kave s osmijehom.En: Ivana and Klara walked hand in hand on the polished sidewalks towards a well-known coffee roastery with smiles on their faces.Hr: Ispred njih, mali izlog ispunjen svjetlom i mirisima mamio je prolaznike.En: In front of them, a small shop window filled with light and scents enticed passersby.Hr: Ušavši unutra, dočekao ih je topao zrak i miris svježeg kave.En: Upon entering, they were greeted by warm air and the aroma of fresh coffee.Hr: Drveni pultovi bili su prekriveni šarenim vrećicama s uzorcima zrna kave iz raznih krajeva svijeta.En: Wooden counters were covered with colorful bags featuring coffee bean patterns from various parts of the world.Hr: Ivana je bila oduševljena.En: Ivana was delighted.Hr: Oči su joj sjajile dok je tražila savršenu mješavinu.En: Her eyes shone as she searched for the perfect blend.Hr: Petar, menadžer pržionice, stajao je iza pulta s rukama prekrštenim na prsima.En: Petar, the manager of the roastery, stood behind the counter with his arms crossed on his chest.Hr: Njegov osmijeh bio je pomalo nadmen, ali očito je poznavao svoje zrnce kave.En: His smile was somewhat smug, but it was clear he knew his coffee beans.Hr: "Dobar dan, dame", reče on, "što tražite danas?En: "Good day, ladies," he said, "what are you looking for today?"Hr: ""Tražim nešto posebno", rekla je Ivana samouvjereno.En: "I'm looking for something special," Ivana said confidently.Hr: "Nešto što će impresionirati moju grupu za kušanje kave.En: "Something that will impress my coffee tasting group."Hr: "Petar je kimnuo.En: Petar nodded.Hr: "Imamo rijetke mješavine, ali nisu jeftine", upozorio je.En: "We have rare blends, but they're not cheap," he warned.Hr: Ivana je bila spremna za izazov.En: Ivana was up for the challenge.Hr: "Znam točno što tražim", rekla je i pokazala na zrna Etiopije Yirgacheffe.En: "I know exactly what I'm looking for," she said and pointed to the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe beans.Hr: "Ova mješavina ima cvjetne tonove s notama citrusa i meda.En: "This blend has floral tones with notes of citrus and honey."Hr: "Petar je podignuo obrve.En: Petar raised an eyebrow.Hr: "Znaš o čemu govoriš", priznao je, iako uz malu dozu skeptičnosti.En: "You know what you're talking about," he admitted, albeit with a hint of skepticism.Hr: "Ali su skupa.En: "But they're expensive."Hr: "Klara, praktična kao uvijek, uključila se.En: Klara, ever practical, chimed in.Hr: "Ivana, možda bismo trebale pronaći kompromisnu mješavinu koja je unutar našeg budžeta.En: "Ivana, maybe we should find a compromise blend that's within our budget."Hr: "Ivana nije odustajala.En: Ivana didn't give up.Hr: "Ovaj vikend je važno okupljanje.En: "This weekend is an important gathering.Hr: Ova kava će ih zadiviti", rekla je, a strast u njezinom glasu bila je neporeciva.En: This coffee will impress them," she said, and the passion in her voice was undeniable.Hr: Petar je vidio odlučnost u očima mlade entuzijastkinje.En: Petar saw the determination in the young enthusiast's eyes.Hr: U namjeri da je testira, ponudio je: "Ako mi opišeš cijeli profil okusa do kraja, dobit ćeš mali uzorak.En: Intending to test her, he offered, "If you describe the entire flavor profile to the end, you'll get a small sample."Hr: "Ivana je uzela izazov.En: Ivana took on the challenge.Hr: S glatkim riječima ljubitelja kave, opisala je bogatstvo okusa, težinu tijela i finese završnih nota.En: With the smooth words of a coffee lover, she described the richness of flavor, the body weight, and the finesse of the finishing notes.Hr: Petar je bio impresioniran.En: Petar was impressed.Hr: "Vidim da si prava znalica.En: "I see you're a true connoisseur.Hr: Ovo je malo za tebe", rekao je, pružajući joj vrećicu uzorka.En: This is little for you," he said, handing her a sample bag.Hr: "Ali izvoli i pomiješaj je s našom robusta mješavinom.En: "But here you go, and mix it with our robusta blend.Hr: Biće još bolje.En: It will be even better."Hr: "Ivana i Klara napustile su pržionicu s osmijehom i vrećicama u ruci.En: Ivana and Klara left the roastery with smiles and bags in hand.Hr: Osjećaj uspjeha grijao je Ivanino srce dok su izlazile van na hladni zrak.En: A feeling of success warmed Ivana's heart as they stepped outside into the cold air.Hr: Ivana nije samo pronašla savršenu kavu, već i stekla novo povjerenje u svoje sposobnosti.En: Ivana not only found the perfect coffee but also gained new confidence in her abilities.Hr: Naučila je kako ...
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