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  • From Doubts to Applause: Ivan's Unforgettable Tech Triumph

    From Doubts to Applause: Ivan's Unforgettable Tech Triumph
    Feb 20 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Doubts to Applause: Ivan's Unforgettable Tech Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je nervozno stajao ispred velikog staklenog ulaza u Izložbeni centar visokotehnološkog grada.En: Ivan stood nervously in front of the large glass entrance to the Exhibition Center of the high-tech city.Hr: Nebo je bilo sivo i hladan zrak ga je štipao za obraze.En: The sky was gray and the cold air pinched his cheeks.Hr: Oko njega su prolazili ljudi, svi u žurbi, s laptopima i govornim karticama.En: People passed by him, all in a hurry, with laptops and speaker badges.Hr: Bio je to veliki dan za Ivana.En: It was a big day for Ivan.Hr: Tech konferencija je bila prilika o kojoj je dugo sanjao.En: The tech conference was an opportunity he had long dreamed of.Hr: Ulazeći u centar, Ivan je osjetio pravog duha inovacija.En: As he entered the center, Ivan felt the true spirit of innovation.Hr: Prostor je bio ispunjen sjajem stakla i čelika, dok su neonska svjetla bacala sjajni plavozeleni odsjaj.En: The space was filled with the brilliance of glass and steel, while neon lights cast a shiny blue-green glow.Hr: Svugdje su se mogli čuti zvuci razgovora, smijeha i prezentacija.En: Everywhere you could hear the sounds of conversations, laughter, and presentations.Hr: To je bilo mjesto gdje su se rađale velike ideje.En: This was the place where great ideas were born.Hr: Ana i Marin, Ivanovi kolege, već su čekali kraj štanda za kavu.En: Ana and Marin, Ivan's colleagues, were already waiting by the coffee stand.Hr: "Ivan, jesi li spreman?En: "Ivan, are you ready?"Hr: " upita ga Ana s osmijehom.En: Ana asked him with a smile.Hr: "Bit ću," odgovori Ivan.En: "I will be," Ivan replied.Hr: No, unutarnji glasić sumnje nije ga napuštao.En: However, the inner voice of doubt did not leave him.Hr: Njegova AI aplikacija bila je inovativna, ali malo nestabilna.En: His AI application was innovative but somewhat unstable.Hr: Bilo je i drugih sjajnih umova ovdje.En: There were other brilliant minds here too.Hr: Mogao je vidjeti stručnjake, poduzetnike i investitore, svi tražeći sljedeću veliku stvar.En: He could see experts, entrepreneurs, and investors, all looking for the next big thing.Hr: Kad je došlo vrijeme za njegovu prezentaciju, Ivan je stao na pozornicu.En: When it was time for his presentation, Ivan stepped onto the stage.Hr: Svjetla su ga zaslijepila.En: The lights blinded him.Hr: Duboko je udahnuo.En: He took a deep breath.Hr: Počeo je objašnjavati svoju ideju, ali tada, u ključnom trenutku, softver je zatajio.En: He began to explain his idea, but then, at the crucial moment, the software failed.Hr: Zaledio se, osjećajući kako mu srce preskače.En: He froze, feeling his heart skip.Hr: U publici su šaptali, ali Ivan se nije dao.En: The audience whispered, but Ivan did not falter.Hr: "Ispričavam se na tehničkim problemima," rekao je.En: "I apologize for the technical issues," he said.Hr: "Ali dopustite mi da vam pokažem što moj AI zaista može.En: "But let me show you what my AI can really do."Hr: "Ostavio je pripremljeni govor i odlučio pokazati nešto posve novo.En: He left the prepared speech and decided to show something completely new.Hr: Improvizirao je, koristeći duha trenutka i pokazujući snagu i fleksibilnost sustava u stvarnom vremenu.En: He improvised, using the spirit of the moment and demonstrating the strength and flexibility of the system in real time.Hr: Publika je tiho promatrala, a zatim su počeli pljeskati.En: The audience watched silently, then began to applaud.Hr: Nakon prezentacije, nekoliko investitora prišlo mu je s vizitkama.En: After the presentation, several investors approached him with business cards.Hr: Ana i Marin su mu prvi čestitali.En: Ana and Marin were the first to congratulate him.Hr: "Sviđaju mi se tvoje improvizacije, hrabro si se snašao," rekao je Marin oduševljeno.En: "I liked your improvisation, you handled it bravely," said Marin enthusiastically.Hr: Ivan je osjećao kako mu raste samopouzdanje.En: Ivan felt his confidence grow.Hr: Iskustvo ga je naučilo da se može nositi s pritiskom i da mu instinkti ne daju iznevjeriti.En: The experience taught him that he could handle pressure and that his instincts would not let him down.Hr: Iako je bio tek zakoračio na početak svog puta, shvatio je da je spreman suočiti se s izazovima.En: Even though he had just stepped at the start of his journey, he realized he was ready to face challenges.Hr: Dok je napuštao centar, pogledao je grad ispred sebe.En: As he left the center, he looked at the city in front of him.Hr: High-Tech City sjajio je kao simbol budućnosti kojoj je i on sada spreman doprinijeti.En: High-Tech City shone as a symbol of the future to which he was now ready to contribute.Hr: Bio je to početak nečeg velikog.En: It was the beginning of something big. ...
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    16 min
  • Unraveling Secrets: The Disappearance at Zagreb's Winter Hospital

    Unraveling Secrets: The Disappearance at Zagreb's Winter Hospital
    Feb 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unraveling Secrets: The Disappearance at Zagreb's Winter Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Hodnici zimske bolnice u Zagrebu bili su puni aktivnosti.En: The corridors of the winter hospital in Zagreb were full of activity.Hr: Ivana, posvećena medicinska sestra, brzo je hodala kroz prostorije, brinući se za svoje pacijente.En: Ivana, a dedicated nurse, walked quickly through the rooms, caring for her patients.Hr: No, na pameti joj je bila jedna misao – tajanstveni nestanak pacijentice Ane.En: But one thought lingered in her mind—the mysterious disappearance of the patient Ana.Hr: Sve se dogodilo prošlog tjedna.En: Everything happened last week.Hr: Ana, starija žena s problemima srca, bila je redoviti pacijent.En: Ana, an older woman with heart problems, was a regular patient.Hr: Jednog jutra, kad je Ivana došla na posao, nije je bilo.En: One morning, when Ivana arrived at work, she was gone.Hr: Nije bilo ni traga.En: There was no trace of her.Hr: Bolnica je željela šutjeti o tome, ali Ivana nije mogla ignorirati svoj osjećaj da nešto nije u redu.En: The hospital wanted to keep quiet about it, but Ivana couldn't ignore her feeling that something was wrong.Hr: Ivana je sjedila u kantini sa šalicama vrućeg čaja, kad je ugledala Damira.En: Ivana was sitting in the canteen with cups of hot tea when she spotted Damir.Hr: Damir je bio cijenjeni doktor, poznat po svojoj analitičkoj prirodi.En: Damir was a respected doctor, known for his analytical nature.Hr: Sjela je do njega.En: She sat next to him.Hr: „Damire“, rekla je tiho, „što misliš o nestanku naše pacijentice?En: "Damir," she said quietly, "what do you think about the disappearance of our patient?"Hr: “Damir je na trenutak zastao, promatrajući njezine oči punih zabrinutosti.En: Damir paused for a moment, observing her eyes full of concern.Hr: Nije želio govoriti, ali znao je da Ivana neće odustati.En: He didn't want to speak, but he knew Ivana wouldn't give up.Hr: „Ivana“, počeo je, „moramo biti oprezni.En: "Ivana," he began, "we have to be careful.Hr: Bolnica ne želi skandal.En: The hospital doesn't want a scandal."Hr: “„To znam, ali netko mora saznati istinu“, odgovorila je odlučno.En: "I know, but someone has to find out the truth," she replied determinedly.Hr: „Možeš li mi pomoći?En: "Can you help me?"Hr: “Damir je znao nešto što nije smio reći.En: Damir knew something he wasn't supposed to say.Hr: Svi su tragovi vodili ka tajnoj pretrazi pacijenata koju je bolnica provodila.En: All clues pointed to a secret patient screening the hospital was conducting.Hr: Bilo je to zbog novog istraživanja.En: It was for new research.Hr: Ana je bila uključena bez njezina znanja.En: Ana had been included without her knowledge.Hr: Kroz idući tjedan, Ivana je tajno istraživala.En: Over the next week, Ivana secretly investigated.Hr: Pretraživala je datoteke, razgovarala s osobljem.En: She searched through files, talked with staff.Hr: Naposljetku, našla je trag – doktorski bilješke Damira o Aninoj uključivosti u istraživanje.En: Finally, she found a clue—Damir's notes about Ana's involvement in the research.Hr: Bio je to ključni dokaz.En: It was the key evidence.Hr: Suočila se s Damirem u njegovom uredu.En: She confronted Damir in his office.Hr: „Damire, znam za istraživanje.En: "Damir, I know about the research.Hr: Zašto nisi rekao?En: Why didn't you tell me?"Hr: “Damir je uzdahnuo, pogleda spuštenog na stol.En: Damir sighed, his gaze lowered to the desk.Hr: „Zato što nisam smio, Ivana.En: "Because I wasn't allowed to, Ivana.Hr: Bolnica je stroga, ali.En: The hospital is strict, but...Hr: mislim da imamo problematično istraživanje.En: I think we have problematic research.Hr: Ana nije sada u opasnosti, ali moramo učiniti nešto.En: Ana is not in danger now, but we need to do something."Hr: “Uvjerena, Ivana je znala što treba slijediti.En: Convinced, Ivana knew what needed to follow.Hr: Damir je odlučio stati uz nju.En: Damir decided to stand by her.Hr: Zajedno su pronašli način da informiraju Aninu obitelj, diskretno objašnjavajući situaciju bez uzrokovanja panike.En: Together, they found a way to inform Ana's family, discreetly explaining the situation without causing panic.Hr: Krajem procesa, bolnica je diskretno prekinula program.En: By the end of the process, the hospital discreetly terminated the program.Hr: Ana se vratila kući na oporavak, a Ivana je nastavila njegovati svoje pacijente, sigurnija u sebe.En: Ana returned home to recover, and Ivana continued to care for her patients, more confident in herself.Hr: Damir je naučio važnost iskrenosti i timskog rada.En: Damir learned the importance of honesty and teamwork.Hr: U hladnim danima zime, kroz velike prozore bolnice, sunčeva svjetlost je obasjala njihova lica, donoseći mir u ...
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    16 min
  • Winter Bonds: A Sibling's Strength Amidst the Cold

    Winter Bonds: A Sibling's Strength Amidst the Cold
    Feb 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter Bonds: A Sibling's Strength Amidst the Cold Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zima je bila oštra te godine.En: The winter was harsh that year.Hr: Snijeg je pokrio ulice, škripi pod čizmama ljudi.En: Snow covered the streets, crunching under people's boots.Hr: Marina i Toma sjedili su u bolničkoj čekaonici.En: Marina and Toma were sitting in the hospital waiting room.Hr: Na zidovima bijele pločice, iznad njih bliješte neonske svjetiljke.En: White tiles on the walls, above them neon lights gleamed.Hr: Velika stakla prostirala su pogled na snijegom prekrivene krošnje drveća.En: The large windows offered a view of the snow-covered tree branches.Hr: Zrak je ispunjen mirisom dezinficijensa.En: The air was filled with the scent of disinfectant.Hr: Marina je bila zabrinuta.En: Marina was worried.Hr: Već tjednima osjećala je umor koji nije mogao objasniti.En: For weeks she had felt a fatigue that couldn't be explained.Hr: Liječnik je tražio dodatne pretrage.En: The doctor requested additional tests.Hr: Toma je sjedio uz nju, držeći njenu ruku.En: Toma sat beside her, holding her hand.Hr: "Samo ćeš opustiti," rekao je, tješeći je.En: "Just relax," he said, comforting her.Hr: No, unutarnje oluje nije mogao smiriti.En: Yet, he couldn't calm the storm inside himself.Hr: Dok je gledao prozor, u mislima su mu se kovitlale brige.En: As he looked at the window, his mind swirled with worries.Hr: Volio je svoju sestru više od ičega i činilo mu se da je ona još uvijek ona mala djevojčica koju je nekada štitio od loših snova.En: He loved his sister more than anything and she still seemed like the little girl he once defended from bad dreams.Hr: Marina je osjetila sestrinsku povezanost.En: Marina felt the sibling connection.Hr: Odlučila je biti iskrena.En: She decided to be honest.Hr: "Toma, bojim se," tiho je rekla.En: "Toma, I'm scared," she quietly said.Hr: Glas joj je bio slab, gotovo šapat.En: Her voice was weak, almost a whisper.Hr: "Što ako nešto nije u redu?En: "What if something is wrong?"Hr: "Toma je stisnuo njezinu ruku čvrsto.En: Toma squeezed her hand tightly.Hr: "Ma što se dogodilo," šapnuo je, "mi ćemo to zajedno riješiti.En: "No matter what happens," he whispered, "we'll handle it together.Hr: Nisi sama.En: You're not alone."Hr: "Uto, vrata čekaonice otvorila su se.En: Just then, the waiting room door opened.Hr: Liječnik je ušao, u ruci omotnica s rezultatima pretraga.En: The doctor entered, holding an envelope with the test results.Hr: Osmijeh mu je bio blag ali ozbiljan.En: His smile was gentle but serious.Hr: "Gospođo Marina, imam rezultate.En: "Ms. Marina, I have the results."Hr: "U tom trenutku vrijeme kao da je stalo.En: At that moment, time seemed to stand still.Hr: Marina je udahnula duboko, oslanjajući se na snagu svog starijeg brata.En: Marina took a deep breath, relying on the strength of her older brother.Hr: Nije bilo važno što će reći liječnik, jer u svakom slučaju, imala je Tominu podršku.En: It didn't matter what the doctor would say, because in any case, she had Toma's support.Hr: Kada je liječnik izgovorio ono što su jedno i drugo čekali, iznenada su se osjećali lakše.En: When the doctor spoke the words they both had been waiting for, they suddenly felt lighter.Hr: Iako riječi nisu bile one kojima su se nadali, bile su riječi koje su mogli podnijeti zajedno.En: Even though the words were not what they had hoped for, they were words they could bear together.Hr: Marina je pustila suzu, no ovaj put od olakšanja.En: Marina shed a tear, but this time out of relief.Hr: Toma je osjetio suze u svojim očima, ali nasmiješio se.En: Toma felt tears in his eyes but smiled.Hr: "Vidjet ćeš, sve će biti u redu," rekao je s uvjerenjem koje nije osjetio prije.En: "You'll see, everything will be alright," he said with a confidence he hadn't felt before.Hr: Znali su da ih čekaju izazovi, ali osjećali su se bliže nego ikad, spremni za sve što dolazi.En: They knew challenges awaited them, but they felt closer than ever, ready for whatever comes.Hr: Nakon napetog trenutka, oboje su znali da su zajedno jači nego sami.En: After the tense moment, they both knew they were stronger together than alone.Hr: Toma je shvatio da je u redu osjećati strah, a Marina je naučila oslanjati se na njega.En: Toma realized it was okay to feel fear, and Marina learned to rely on him.Hr: Dok su stupali u zimu, zajedno su stvarali toplinu koja im je bila potrebna.En: As they stepped into the winter, they created the warmth they needed together. Vocabulary Words:harsh: oštracrunching: škripiwaiting room: čekaonicatiles: pločicegleamed: bliještescent: mirisdisinfectant: dezinficijensfatigue: umorrequested: tražiorelax: opustiticalm: smiritiswirled: kovitlalesiblings: sestrinskaenvelope: omotnicaresults: rezultatigentle: blagrelief: ...
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    15 min
  • Nature's Silent Bond: A Winter Encounter at Plitvička

    Nature's Silent Bond: A Winter Encounter at Plitvička
    Feb 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Nature's Silent Bond: A Winter Encounter at Plitvička Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimski dan je svanuo nad Nacionalnim parkom Plitvička jezera.En: A winter day dawned over the Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.Hr: Snijeg je prekrivao krajolik, a zrak je bio svjež i hladan.En: Snow covered the landscape, and the air was crisp and cold.Hr: Ana je hodala stazom, tražeći savršenu fotografiju.En: Ana walked along the path, searching for the perfect photograph.Hr: Ona je voljela prirodu.En: She loved nature.Hr: Voljela je tišinu i mir snježnog pokrivača.En: She loved the silence and peace of the snow-covered landscape.Hr: Katarina, njezina najbolja prijateljica, uvijek je govorila: "Ana, moraš se otvoriti ljudima.En: Katarina, her best friend, always said: "Ana, you need to open up to people.Hr: Ne možeš stalno biti sama!En: You can't always be alone!"Hr: " Ana se nasmijala na te misli dok je hodala.En: Ana laughed at these thoughts as she walked.Hr: Voljela je mir, ali imala je Katarinu u srcu.En: She loved the peace, but she kept Katarina in her heart.Hr: Ivan je bio na istom putu, ali iz drugog smjera.En: Ivan was on the same path, but from the opposite direction.Hr: Tražio je bijeg od gradskog života.En: He was seeking an escape from city life.Hr: Bio je avanturist, uvijek u potrazi za nečim novim.En: He was an adventurer, always in search of something new.Hr: Njegov plan za taj dan bio je jednostavan: uživati u prirodi.En: His plan for the day was simple: to enjoy nature.Hr: Kada su se sreli na stazi, Ana se lagano povukla.En: When they met on the trail, Ana stepped back slightly.Hr: Ivan ju je primijetio i prišao joj s osmijehom.En: Ivan noticed her and approached with a smile.Hr: "Bok, ja sam Ivan," rekao je vedro.En: "Hi, I'm Ivan," he said cheerfully.Hr: "Ti si fotografkinja?En: "Are you a photographer?"Hr: "Ana je oprezno odgovorila: "Da, tražim inspiraciju ovdje.En: Ana cautiously replied, "Yes, I'm looking for inspiration here."Hr: "Ivan se nasmijao.En: Ivan laughed.Hr: "Ovaj park je pun čuda.En: "This park is full of wonders.Hr: Ako želiš, mogu pokazati neka sjajna mjesta.En: If you want, I can show you some great spots."Hr: "Ana je oklijevala.En: Ana hesitated.Hr: Katarinine riječi odzvanjale su joj u glavi.En: Katarina's words echoed in her head.Hr: Pomisli kako bi bilo dobro odvažiti se.En: She thought it might be good to be daring.Hr: "U redu," konačno je odgovorila, osjećajući se malo hrabrije.En: "Okay," she finally replied, feeling a bit braver.Hr: Hodali su skupa, pričajući o jezerima, drveću i životu u gradu.En: They walked together, talking about the lakes, the trees, and life in the city.Hr: Ivan je pokazivao svoj svijet, a Ana je napokon osjećala opuštenost.En: Ivan shared his world, and Ana finally felt relaxed.Hr: Stigli su do vidikovca.En: They reached a viewpoint.Hr: Pogled je bio nevjerojatan.En: The view was incredible.Hr: Ana je bila zapanjena.En: Ana was amazed.Hr: Upalila je kameru i počela s fotografiranjem.En: She turned on her camera and began photographing.Hr: Čula je škljocanje fotoaparata i osjetila uzbuđenje.En: She heard the camera's click and felt a rush of excitement.Hr: Dok su stajali zajedno, pričali su o snovima i životu.En: As they stood together, they talked about dreams and life.Hr: Ivan je rekao: "Ponekad zaboravimo zastati i uživati u tišini.En: Ivan said, "Sometimes we forget to pause and enjoy the silence."Hr: "Ana je kimnula.En: Ana nodded.Hr: To je bila istina.En: It was true.Hr: "Hvala ti," rekla je.En: "Thank you," she said.Hr: "Ovo mi puno znači.En: "This means a lot to me."Hr: "Zajedno su se spuštali niz stazu.En: Together, they descended the trail.Hr: Razmijenili su kontakte uz obećanje da će ostati u kontaktu.En: They exchanged contacts with a promise to stay in touch.Hr: Ana je bila ispunjena.En: Ana was fulfilled.Hr: Osjetila je kako se njezino srce otvara prema novim mogućnostima.En: She felt her heart opening to new possibilities.Hr: Na kraju dana, dok se sunce spuštalo iza planina, Ana je znala da je pronašla više od savršene fotografije.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set behind the mountains, Ana knew she had found more than the perfect photograph.Hr: Pronašla je prijatelja.En: She had found a friend.Hr: U daljini, Ivan se osvrnuo i mahao dok su odlazili u suprotnim smjerovima, oboje bogatiji za novo iskustvo.En: In the distance, Ivan turned and waved as they went in opposite directions, both enriched by the new experience. Vocabulary Words:dawned: svanuocrisp: svježlandscape: krajoliksilence: tišinupeace: miradventurer: avanturisthesitated: oklijevalainspiration: inspiracijuwonders: čudadaring: odvažitibraver: hrabrijetalking: pričajućirelaxed: opuštenostviewpoint: vidikovcaamazed: zapanjenaphotographing: fotografiranjemexcitement: ...
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    15 min
  • Navigating a Snowstorm: Courage and Leadership in Plitvička

    Navigating a Snowstorm: Courage and Leadership in Plitvička
    Feb 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Navigating a Snowstorm: Courage and Leadership in Plitvička Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Debeli snijeg prekrivao je Plitvička jezera, stvarajući bajkovit prizor.En: The heavy snow covered the Plitvička jezera, creating a fairytale scene.Hr: Ivana i Marek stajali su na početku staze, svjesni da ih čeka izazov.En: Ivana and Marek stood at the beginning of the trail, aware of the challenge ahead.Hr: Ivana je željela dokazati da može biti dobra vođa, dok je Marek tražio novu avanturu.En: Ivana wanted to prove she could be a good leader, while Marek was seeking a new adventure.Hr: Dok su koračali kroz šumu, siva stabla oko njih šaptala su drevne priče.En: As they walked through the forest, the gray trees around them whispered ancient stories.Hr: Snijeg je sve jače padao.En: The snow kept falling harder.Hr: Skoro ništa se nije vidjelo.En: Almost nothing could be seen.Hr: Ivana je stala, pitajući se što sada.En: Ivana stopped, wondering what to do next.Hr: Poznala je stazu, ali nije računala na snježnu oluju.En: She knew the trail, but hadn't accounted for a snowstorm.Hr: Niz leđa joj je prošao hladni jeza tjeskobe.En: A cold shiver of anxiety ran down her back.Hr: "Možda skrenemo ovdje?En: "Maybe we turn here?"Hr: " predložio je Marek pokazavši na usku stazu.En: suggested Marek, pointing to a narrow path.Hr: "Sjećam se da vodi do ceste.En: "I remember it leads to the road."Hr: "Ivana je premišljala.En: Ivana hesitated.Hr: Marek nije uvijek bio oprezan, ali nije imala bolji plan.En: Marek wasn't always cautious, but she didn't have a better plan.Hr: "U redu," rekla je, "ali moramo biti pažljivi.En: "Alright," she said, "but we need to be careful."Hr: "Koračali su dalje.En: They continued walking.Hr: Snijeg je bio dubok, a staza vijugava.En: The snow was deep, and the path winding.Hr: Na kraju, staza se naglo završila.En: Eventually, the path ended abruptly.Hr: Ispred njih stajao je zamrznuti slap, veličanstven i strašan.En: In front of them stood a frozen waterfall, magnificent and terrifying.Hr: "Što sada?En: "What now?"Hr: " upitao je Marek, osjećajući blagi nemir.En: Marek asked, feeling a slight unease.Hr: Ivana zatvori oči pa osluhnu.En: Ivana closed her eyes and listened.Hr: U pozadini, jedva čujno, šum prometa dopirao je kroz snijeg.En: In the background, barely audible, the sound of traffic reached through the snow.Hr: "Slušaj!En: "Listen!"Hr: " uzviknula je.En: she exclaimed.Hr: "Pratimo zvuk.En: "Let's follow the sound."Hr: "Krenuli su prema zvuku, Ivana na čelu, Marek za njom.En: They moved towards the sound, Ivana leading, Marek behind her.Hr: Snijeg je još uvijek padao, ali vjetar je donosio nadu.En: The snow was still falling, but the wind brought hope.Hr: Nakon nekog vremena ugledali su staru čuvarsku kuću.En: After some time, they spotted an old guardhouse.Hr: Ušli su unutra, umorni ali sretni.En: They entered, tired but happy.Hr: "Ima telefon!En: "It has a phone!"Hr: " uzviknuo je Marek s olakšanjem.En: called out Marek with relief.Hr: Uz Ivanu na čelu, nazvali su pomoć.En: With Ivana leading, they called for help.Hr: U toplini drvene kolibe čekali su dok je oluja polako jenjavala.En: In the warmth of the wooden cabin, they waited as the storm slowly calmed.Hr: Marek se okrenuo prema Ivani, nasmiješen.En: Marek turned to Ivana, smiling.Hr: "Dobro si vodila nas, Ivana.En: "You led us well, Ivana."Hr: "Ivana je uzvratila osmijeh, srce joj je bilo lakše.En: Ivana returned the smile, her heart feeling lighter.Hr: Naučila je da se ponekad isplati riskirati ako imaš pravi cilj.En: She learned that sometimes it's worth taking risks if you have the right goal.Hr: Dok je oluja postupno prestajala, Ivana je osjećala kako njezino samopouzdanje postajalo jače.En: As the storm gradually subsided, Ivana felt her confidence growing stronger.Hr: Napokon je znala da može biti vođa, balansirajući oprez i hrabrost.En: She finally knew she could be a leader, balancing caution and courage. Vocabulary Words:fairytale: bajkovittrail: stazachallenge: izazovprove: dokazatileader: vođaadventure: avanturawhispered: šaptalaancient: drevneaccounted: računalashiver: jezaanxiety: tjeskobenarrow: uskahesitated: premišljalawinding: vijugavaabruptly: naglofrozen: zamrznutiwaterfall: slapmagnificent: veličanstventerrifying: strašanunease: nemirbarely: jedvaaudible: čujnotraffic: prometaguardhouse: čuvarsku kućurelief: olakšanjemcabin: kolibesubsided: jenjavalaconfidence: samopouzdanjebalancing: balansirajućicourage: hrabrost
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  • Winter's Challenge: A Journey Beyond the Frozen Falls

    Winter's Challenge: A Journey Beyond the Frozen Falls
    Feb 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter's Challenge: A Journey Beyond the Frozen Falls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana i Luka koračali su tiho kroz predivnu šumu Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera.En: Ivana and Luka walked quietly through the beautiful forest of the Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.Hr: Snijeg je lagano prekrivao staze, a smrznuti slapovi izgledali su kao slike iz bajke.En: Snow gently covered the trails, and the frozen waterfalls looked like scenes from a fairy tale.Hr: Bio je to hladan zimski dan, ali Ivana je bila sretnija nego ikad.En: It was a cold winter day, but Ivana was happier than ever.Hr: Njihov cilj bio je skriveni vidikovac s kojeg se pruža veličanstven pogled na zaleđene slapove.En: Their goal was a hidden viewpoint offering a magnificent view of the frozen waterfalls.Hr: "Moramo pronaći taj vidikovac," rekla je Ivana s iskrama u očima.En: "We have to find that viewpoint," Ivana said, with sparks in her eyes.Hr: Luka je znao koliko je to važno za nju.En: Luka knew how important it was to her.Hr: Bio je oprezniji, ali uvijek je podržavao njezine avanture.En: He was more cautious, but he always supported her adventures.Hr: Dok su se penjali uz stazu, zrak postajao je sve hladniji i sve teže je bilo hodati po poledici.En: As they climbed the trail, the air grew colder and it became increasingly difficult to walk on the ice.Hr: Iznenada, Ivana se zaustavila.En: Suddenly, Ivana stopped.Hr: Počela je teško disati.En: She began to breathe heavily.Hr: "Luka, mislim da imam napad astme," rekla je, panika joj je brzo rasla.En: "Luka, I think I'm having an asthma attack," she said, panic quickly rising within her.Hr: Luka je odmah stao kraj nje.En: Luka immediately stood by her side.Hr: Njegovo lice pokazivalo je ozbiljnost.En: His face showed seriousness.Hr: "Sjedni, Ivana," rekao je mirno.En: "Sit down, Ivana," he said calmly.Hr: "Fokusiraj se na disanje.En: "Focus on your breathing."Hr: " Ivana je zatvorila oči, pokušala je usporiti dah.En: Ivana closed her eyes and tried to slow her breath.Hr: Luka je sjeo kraj nje, uzeo je za ruku.En: Luka sat next to her, holding her hand.Hr: "Polako, sve će biti u redu," šapnuo je, dok je pokušavao smisliti što dalje.En: "Slowly, everything will be fine," he whispered, while trying to think of what to do next.Hr: "Bismo li trebali nastaviti ili se vratiti?En: "Should we continue or go back?"Hr: " upitala je Ivana, iako su joj u očima bile suze od napora.En: asked Ivana, tears of effort in her eyes.Hr: "S tobom sam," odgovorio je Luka.En: "I'm with you," replied Luka.Hr: "Ali mislim da bismo trebali vratiti se do glavne staze.En: "But I think we should go back to the main trail.Hr: Tamo bismo mogli pronaći pomoć.En: We might find help there."Hr: "Dok su polako hodali natrag, Luka je koristio svoja znanja o mindfulnessu da smiri Ivanu.En: As they walked back slowly, Luka used his knowledge of mindfulness to calm Ivana.Hr: Duboko je disao s njom, pomogao je da se usredotoči na svaki korak.En: He breathed deeply with her, helping her focus on each step.Hr: Hladan zrak im je u lice donio miris osvježavajuće zime, ali Luka je znao da treba biti jak za oboje.En: The cold air brought the refreshing scent of winter to their faces, but Luka knew he needed to be strong for both of them.Hr: Konačno, nakon napornog puta, stigli su do glavne staze.En: Finally, after a strenuous journey, they reached the main trail.Hr: Tamo su naišli na grupu planinara.En: There, they encountered a group of hikers.Hr: Jedan od njih je imao inhalator koji je Ivani odmah pomogao.En: One of them had an inhaler, which helped Ivana immediately.Hr: Ivana je osjetila olakšanje, kao da je ponovno mogla disati normalno.En: Ivana felt relieved, as if she could breathe normally again.Hr: "Hvala ti, Luka," rekla je tiho ali s velikom zahvalnošću.En: "Thank you, Luka," she said softly but with great gratitude.Hr: Luka se osjetio ponosno.En: Luka felt proud.Hr: Znao je da je učinio pravu stvar.En: He knew he had done the right thing.Hr: Dok su se hodali natrag prema izlazu iz parka, Ivana je shvatila važnost slušanja svog tijela.En: As they walked back towards the park's exit, Ivana realized the importance of listening to her body.Hr: Luka je također naučio nešto novo o vlastitoj sposobnosti da ostane smiren.En: Luka also learned something new about his own ability to stay calm.Hr: Plitvička jezera nisu stajala nigdje, ali njihovo prijateljstvo postalo je još jače, puno ljepše od svih vidikovaca.En: The Plitvička jezera weren't going anywhere, but their friendship became even stronger, much more beautiful than any of the viewpoints. Vocabulary Words:quietly: tihogently: laganotrails: stazefrozen: smrznutiviewpoint: vidikovacmagnificent: veličanstvencautious: opreznijiclimbed: penjaliincreasingly: svedifficult: težebreathe: disatiasthma: ...
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  • Finding Solitude: Tihana's Journey Through Plitvička Jezera

    Finding Solitude: Tihana's Journey Through Plitvička Jezera
    Feb 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Solitude: Tihana's Journey Through Plitvička Jezera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Tihana je stajala na ulazu Plitvičkih jezera s obitelji.En: Tihana stood at the entrance of Plitvička jezera with her family.Hr: Zrak je bio svjež.En: The air was fresh.Hr: Kišne kapi od prethodne noći još su se zadržavale na tlu.En: Rain droplets from the previous night still lingered on the ground.Hr: Luka, njen mlađi brat, skakao je s lokve na lokvu, a njihova sestra Ana hodala je polako, diveći se bojama koje su se počele buditi iz zime.En: Luka, her younger brother, was jumping from puddle to puddle, while their sister Ana walked slowly, admiring the colors that were awakening from winter.Hr: Tihana je čeznula za trenutkom tišine i povezanosti s prirodom.En: Tihana longed for a moment of silence and connection with nature.Hr: „Tihana, pogledaj ovdje!En: "Tihana, look over here!"Hr: “ vikala je Ana dok je pokazivala na vodopad.En: shouted Ana as she pointed at a waterfall.Hr: Tihana se nasmiješila, ali njena želja za povlačenjem od obitelji postajala je sve jača.En: Tihana smiled, but her desire to withdraw from the family grew stronger.Hr: Pritisnula je ruksak čvrsto uz sebe i odlučila se povući u šumske staze.En: She held her backpack tightly to herself and decided to retreat into the forest trails.Hr: Obitelj je ubrzo bila ometena predivnim prizorima, što je Tihani pružilo priliku.En: The family was soon distracted by the beautiful sights, which provided Tihana with an opportunity.Hr: Iskoristila je trenutak njihove nepažnje i tiho se udaljila od grupe.En: She seized the moment of their inattentiveness and quietly distanced herself from the group.Hr: Hodala je sporim koracima, osjećajući kako joj srce usporava.En: She walked with slow steps, feeling her heartbeat slow down.Hr: Dublje u parku, staza je postajala sve zarasla i blatanija.En: Deeper into the park, the trail became more overgrown and muddier.Hr: Uskoro je shvatila da je otišla predaleko.En: Soon, she realized she had gone too far.Hr: Okrenula se uokolo, ali sve je izgledalo isto.En: She turned around, but everything looked the same.Hr: Staze su bile skliske, a voda je mirno žuborila kroz kamenje.En: The paths were slippery, and water gently murmured through the stones.Hr: Tihana je ostala bez daha.En: Tihana was left breathless.Hr: Uplašena, sjela je na stari panj, gledajući oko sebe.En: Afraid, she sat on an old stump, looking around.Hr: Dok je tako sjedila, čula je poznate glasove.En: As she sat there, she heard familiar voices.Hr: „Tihana!En: "Tihana!"Hr: “, vikali su Luka i Ana u daljini.En: Luka and Ana shouted in the distance.Hr: Njeno srce je poskočilo od olakšanja.En: Her heart jumped with relief.Hr: Ustala je i krenula prema zvuku, a ubrzo je ugledala njihova lica kako se pojavljuju kroz drveće, smireni osmijeh njezina oca i majke.En: She got up and headed toward the sound, and soon saw their faces appearing through the trees, the calm smiles of her father and mother.Hr: Kad su je našli, sjeli su svi zajedno, promatrali smaragdnu vodu.En: When they found her, they all sat together, observing the emerald water.Hr: Tihana se sada smijala sa svojom obitelji.En: Tihana was now laughing with her family.Hr: Uvidjela je da mir može pronaći čak i u kaosu.En: She realized that peace can be found even in chaos.Hr: S obitelji je mogla uživati u ljepoti prirode.En: With her family, she could enjoy the beauty of nature.Hr: U srcu joj je bio osjećaj zahvalnosti.En: A feeling of gratitude filled her heart.Hr: Dok se sunce polako probijalo kroz oblake, Tihana je zagrlila Luku i Anu.En: As the sun slowly broke through the clouds, Tihana hugged Luka and Ana.Hr: Shvatila je da je ponekad podrška najljepša stvar koju priroda može ponuditi.En: She understood that sometimes support is the most beautiful thing nature can offer.Hr: Razumjela je, čak i kad traži tišinu, nikad nije sama.En: She realized that even when she seeks silence, she is never alone.Hr: Park je pjevao pjesmu proljeća, a obitelj je slušala zajedno.En: The park sang the song of spring, and the family listened together. Vocabulary Words:entrance: ulazdroplets: kapilinger: zadržavatipuddle: lokvaadmiring: diviti seawakening: buditi selonged: čeznutiwithdraw: povućiretreat: udaljiti setrails: stazedistracted: ometenopportunity: prilikainattentiveness: nepažnjadistanced: udaljitiovergrown: zaraslamuddier: blatanslippery: skliskimurmured: žuboritibreathless: bez dahastump: panjrelief: olakšanjeemerald: smaragdnachaos: kaosgratitude: zahvalnostsupport: podrškaoffer: ponuditirealized: shvatitisilence: tišinasong: pjesmatogether: zajedno
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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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