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  • A Winter Walk Through Zagreb: Where Stories Begin

    A Winter Walk Through Zagreb: Where Stories Begin
    Jan 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Winter Walk Through Zagreb: Where Stories Begin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimsko popodne bilo je savršeno za šetnju kroz Gornji grad u Zagrebu.En: A winter afternoon was perfect for a walk through the Upper Town in Zagreb.Hr: Snijeg je polagano padao, noseći miris svježine.En: Snow was slowly falling, carrying the scent of freshness.Hr: Mira je ulazila u malu kavanu "Stara Priča," tražeći mir i inspiraciju.En: Mira entered a small café named "Stara Priča", seeking peace and inspiration.Hr: Bila je umorna od rutine.En: She was tired of her routine.Hr: Trebao joj je novi početak, nova iskra u životu.En: She needed a fresh start, a new spark in her life.Hr: Kavana je bila puna.En: The café was full.Hr: Miris svježe kave i tihe šapate ispunjavali su prostoriju.En: The scent of fresh coffee and quiet whispers filled the room.Hr: Mira je sjela za mali drveni stol blizu prozora.En: Mira sat at a small wooden table near the window.Hr: Promatrala je pahulje koje su plesale na zraku.En: She watched the snowflakes dancing in the air.Hr: "Možda je danas taj dan," pomislila je.En: "Maybe today is the day," she thought.Hr: Za drugim stolom, Igor je tipkao na svom laptopu.En: At another table, Igor was typing on his laptop.Hr: Njegov roman trebao je kraj, ali ideje su bile daleko od njega.En: His novel needed an ending, but ideas were far from him.Hr: Tražio je mir i inspiraciju, baš kao i Mira.En: He was seeking peace and inspiration, just like Mira.Hr: Bilo mu je teško pustiti ljude u svoj svijet.En: It was difficult for him to let people into his world.Hr: Luka, vedri barista, primijetio je Miri kako pokušava otvoriti bilježnicu bez uspjeha.En: Luka, the cheerful barista, noticed Mira struggling to open her notebook unsuccessfully.Hr: Pružio joj je osmijeh i krenuo prema Igorovom stolu.En: He offered her a smile and headed towards Igor's table.Hr: "Hej, prijatelju, možeš li posuditi olovku dami tamo?En: "Hey, friend, can you lend a pencil to the lady over there?"Hr: " upitao ga je.En: he asked him.Hr: Igor je podigao pogled.En: Igor looked up.Hr: "Naravno," odgovorio je, ustajući i prilazeći Miri.En: "Of course," he replied, standing up and approaching Mira.Hr: "Izvoli, olovka," rekao je sramežljivo, pružajući joj je.En: "Here you go, a pencil," he said shyly, handing it to her.Hr: "Ja sam Mira," rekla je, zahvalno.En: "I'm Mira," she said gratefully.Hr: "Tvoja olovka će možda pomoći pronaći novu ideju.En: "Your pencil might help me find a new idea."Hr: " "Ja sam Igor," osmjehnuo se.En: "I'm Igor," he smiled.Hr: "Pišem knjigu.En: "I'm writing a book.Hr: Možda priča o tebi bude inspiracija.En: Maybe a story about you would be inspiring."Hr: " Dok su razgovarali, vani se snijeg pretvorio u mećavu.En: As they talked, outside, the snow turned into a blizzard.Hr: Luka je dobacio: "Čini se da će potrajati.En: Luka called out: "Looks like it's going to last.Hr: Bolje potražite sklonište.En: You better find shelter."Hr: " Mira se nasmijala.En: Mira laughed.Hr: "Znaš li neku galeriju u blizini?En: "Do you know of any gallery nearby?Hr: Možda nas umjetnost ugrije.En: Perhaps art could warm us up."Hr: " Igor je klimnuo.En: Igor nodded.Hr: "Zgrada preko puta.En: "The building across the street.Hr: Velika umjetnička izložba.En: A large art exhibition."Hr: " Zajedno su izašli u zimsku čaroliju.En: Together they walked out into the winter wonderland.Hr: U galeriji, boje i teksture probudile su nešto u njima.En: In the gallery, colors and textures awakened something in them.Hr: Slike su pričale priče, baš kao Igorove riječi, ili Mirini dizajni.En: The paintings told stories, much like Igor's words or Mira's designs.Hr: U tom su trenutku shvatili koliko ih strast za umjetnošću povezuje.En: In that moment, they realized how much their passion for art connected them.Hr: Snijeg je popustio, vrijeme je pokazalo svoje pravo lice.En: The snow eased up, and the weather showed its true face.Hr: Na putu natrag kroz bajkoviti Gornji grad, ipak manje okrutnom, njihovi su koraci pratili zajednički ritam.En: On the way back through the fairytale-like Upper Town, though less cruel now, their steps followed a common rhythm.Hr: "Hoćemo li se ponovno sresti?En: "Will we meet again?"Hr: " upitala je Mira s nadom u očima.En: Mira asked with hope in her eyes.Hr: "Definitivno," odgovorio je Igor, predajući joj svoj broj telefona.En: "Definitely," answered Igor, handing her his phone number.Hr: Pahulje su sada blago lepršale, vraćajući nadi sjaj.En: The snowflakes were now gently fluttering, restoring the shine of hope.Hr: Njihova je kreativna rasprava započela novi put.En: Their creative discussion began a new path.Hr: Mira je pronašla inspiraciju u međusobnom razumijevanju, a Igor je shvatio koliko veza s drugima može obogatiti priču.En: Mira found ...
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  • Midnight in Zagreb: Cards, Destiny, and Unseen Angels

    Midnight in Zagreb: Cards, Destiny, and Unseen Angels
    Jan 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Midnight in Zagreb: Cards, Destiny, and Unseen Angels Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-16-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Skoro ponoć je u Zagrebu.En: It's almost midnight in Zagreb.Hr: Snijeg polako pada vani, lagano pokrivajući ulice bijelim prekrivačem.En: Snow is slowly falling outside, gently covering the streets with a white blanket.Hr: U zadimljenoj stražnjoj sobi jedne zagušljive krčme, napeta atmosfera vlada oko stola prekrivenog zelenim filcom.En: In the smoky back room of a stuffy tavern, a tense atmosphere reigns around a table covered with green felt.Hr: Ovdje je svaka karta važna, svaki ulog može promijeniti sudbinu.En: Here, every card is important; each bet can change one's fate.Hr: Ivana sjedi zamišljena i smirena.En: Ivana sits thoughtful and calm.Hr: Njezine oči pažljivo prate svako gibanje ruku protivnika.En: Her eyes carefully follow every movement of her opponents' hands.Hr: Studira u inozemstvu je njezin san, a osvajanje ove igre ključ je do ostvarenja tog sna.En: Studying abroad is her dream, and winning this game is the key to realizing that dream.Hr: Zna da je danas prilika da osvoji dovoljno novca za stipendiju.En: She knows that today is an opportunity to win enough money for a scholarship.Hr: Preko puta nje, Petar pokušava zadržati svoj blagi osmijeh dok se suočava s novim izazovom.En: Opposite her, Petar tries to maintain his slight smile while facing a new challenge.Hr: Iskusan kockar, ali danas ga sreća nije poslužila.En: An experienced gambler, yet today luck hasn't favored him.Hr: Financijska propast visi nad njim, a ovaj kockarski ulog možda je njegova posljednja šansa za povratak.En: Financial ruin looms over him, and this gambling stake might be his last chance for a comeback.Hr: Milan je tihi promatrač iza stola, djelitelj karata kojem malo što promakne.En: Milan is a silent observer at the table, a card dealer who misses little.Hr: Uvijek zna kad treba šutjeti, a kad postaviti prava pitanja.En: He always knows when to keep quiet and when to ask the right questions.Hr: Sumnjiv, ali profesionalan, drži igru poštenom, poštujući tišinu oko sebe.En: Suspicious yet professional, he keeps the game fair, respecting the silence around him.Hr: Petar iznenada zastane.En: Suddenly, Petar pauses.Hr: Lice mu problijedi, a ruka mu se hvata za prsa.En: His face turns pale, and his hand reaches for his chest.Hr: Bol je iznenadna i oštra.En: The pain is sudden and sharp.Hr: Ivana podiže pogled, prepoznaje hitnost situacije.En: Ivana looks up, recognizing the urgency of the situation.Hr: Ova runda je posebna, ulog je veći nego ikada.En: This round is special; the stakes are higher than ever.Hr: No, Petar se crveni, zrak mu nestaje.En: But Petar is turning red, his breath escaping him.Hr: „Petre, sve u redu?En: "Petre, everything okay?"Hr: “ upita Ivana, iako zna da odgovor nije ono što želi čuti.En: Ivana asks, even though she knows the answer isn't what she wants to hear.Hr: Petar se bori, pokušava se uspraviti, ali bol je nepopustljiva.En: Petar struggles, trying to stand up, but the pain is relentless.Hr: Oluja njegovih financijskih problema sada je osjećajna i vrlo stvarna.En: The storm of his financial problems is now tangible and very real.Hr: Sruši se nazad u stolicu, teško diše.En: He collapses back into the chair, breathing heavily.Hr: Ivana duboko udahne.En: Ivana takes a deep breath.Hr: Gledajući prema žetonu na stolu, zna što mora učiniti.En: Looking at the token on the table, she knows what she must do.Hr: „Milan, moraš zvati pomoć.En: "Milane, you need to call for help.Hr: Ovo nije više igra.En: This is no longer a game."Hr: “Milan kimne, brzo i učinkovito reagira.En: Milan nods, responding quickly and efficiently.Hr: Ubrzo, vatra očekivanja u prostoriji zamijenjena je jednom od brige i iščekivanja uspješne intervencije.En: Soon, the fire of expectation in the room is replaced by one of concern and anticipation of a successful intervention.Hr: Dani prolaze, a vijesti iz bolnice pričaju o Peterskoj sreći — srčani udar nije odnio život.En: Days pass, and news from the hospital tells of Petar's fortune – a heart attack didn't claim his life.Hr: Petar se oporavlja, a tijekom oporavka sazna pravu vrijednost života povrh novca.En: Petar is recovering, and during his recovery, he learns the true value of life beyond money.Hr: Ivana, spokojna, iako bez pobjede u igri, dolazi primiti neočekivano pismo.En: Ivana, serene, though without victory in the game, receives an unexpected letter.Hr: U njemu je obavijest o dodatnim sredstvima za njezinu stipendiju, uz jednostavan potpis bez imena.En: Inside, there's notice of additional funds for her scholarship, with a simple signature without a name.Hr: U srcu Zagreba, dok snijeg još uvijek pada, Ivana shvaća da put do uspjeha nije uvijek pravocrta linija.En: In the heart of ...
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  • The Snowy Realization: Balancing Work and Family

    The Snowy Realization: Balancing Work and Family
    Jan 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Snowy Realization: Balancing Work and Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-15-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U Zagrebu, kroz maglovit i hladan zimski dan, snijeg je lagano padao izvan velikih prozora korporativnog ureda.En: In Zagreb, through a foggy and cold winter day, snow was gently falling outside the large windows of the corporate office.Hr: Unutar ureda, Ivan, projekt menadžer, napeto je pregledavao papire.En: Inside the office, Ivan, the project manager, was tensely reviewing papers.Hr: Njegova glava bila je puna misli o zahtjevnom projektu koji treba završiti do kraja tjedna.En: His head was full of thoughts about the demanding project that needed to be completed by the end of the week.Hr: Sjaj monitora osvjetljavao mu je lice, dok su sati brzo prolazili.En: The glow of the monitor illuminated his face, as the hours swiftly passed.Hr: Ivan je bio posvećen poslu, ali često je mislio na svoju obitelj - Maju i malu Anu.En: Ivan was dedicated to his work, but he often thought of his family - Maja and little Ana.Hr: Dok je radni sat otkucavao, njegova supruga Maja poslala mu je poruku: „Ne zaboravi Aninu predstavu večeras!”En: As the workday ticked by, his wife Maja sent him a message: “Don’t forget Ana’s performance tonight!”Hr: Ivan osjeti bolan pritisak u prsima, znajući kako je već propustio nekoliko važnih trenutaka zbog posla.En: Ivan felt a painful pressure in his chest, knowing he had already missed several important moments because of work.Hr: Dok su kolege napuštali ured, Ivan je ostao za svojim stolom.En: While his colleagues were leaving the office, Ivan remained at his desk.Hr: Osjećao je težinu odluke koju mora donijeti.En: He felt the weight of the decision he had to make.Hr: Upravitelj projekata je planirao kasnovečernji sastanak kako bi se dotjerao projekt do kraja.En: The project manager had planned a late-night meeting to fine-tune the project until the end.Hr: Ivan je tjerao misli o Aninoj predstavi u stranu, ali slika njezinog nasmijanog lica nije mu dala mira.En: Ivan pushed thoughts of Ana’s performance aside, but the image of her smiling face wouldn’t give him peace.Hr: Dok je hladni vjetar šibao vani, Ivan iznenada donese odluku.En: As the cold wind whipped outside, Ivan suddenly made a decision.Hr: Isključi računalo, uzme kaput i s uzbuđenjem potrči prema vratima.En: He turned off the computer, grabbed his coat, and with excitement, ran towards the door.Hr: "Moram biti uz svoju kćer," rekao je sebi.En: "I have to be by my daughter’s side," he said to himself.Hr: Ulice Zagreba bile su prekrivene svježim snijegom, ali Ivana to nije zaustavilo.En: The streets of Zagreb were covered in fresh snow, but that didn’t stop Ivan.Hr: Srce mu je tuklo brzo dok je trčao kroz snijeg prema školi.En: His heart was beating fast as he ran through the snow towards the school.Hr: Ušao je u toplu školsku dvoranu netom prije nego je predstava počela.En: He entered the warm school hall just before the performance started.Hr: Disao je duboko, dok mu je srce još uvijek ubrzano kucalo.En: He breathed deeply, while his heart was still racing.Hr: Obasjan reflektorima, ugledao je Anu kako ga traži u publici.En: Lit by the spotlights, he saw Ana searching for him in the audience.Hr: Kada su im se pogledi sreli, Ivan je znao da je donio pravu odluku.En: When their eyes met, Ivan knew he had made the right decision.Hr: Osjetio je kako mu sreća i ponos ispunjavaju srce.En: He felt happiness and pride fill his heart.Hr: Nakon predstave, Ana je potrčala prema njemu, grleći ga sretno.En: After the performance, Ana ran towards him, hugging him happily.Hr: Maja, iako još uvijek pomalo ljuta zbog svih propusta, osjetila je olakšanje i sreću što je Ivan konačno bio prisutan.En: Maja, although still a bit angry over all the missed occasions, felt relief and happiness that Ivan was finally present.Hr: Tada je Ivan odlučio da mora pronaći bolji način kako bi balansirao posao i obitelj.En: Then Ivan decided he needed to find a better way to balance work and family.Hr: Znao je da se stvari neće promijeniti odmah, ali odlučio je postaviti granice.En: He knew that things wouldn't change immediately, but he decided to set boundaries.Hr: Odlučio je svaki dan posvetiti određeno vrijeme svojoj obitelji, neovisno o zahtjevima posla.En: He decided to dedicate specific time to his family every day, regardless of work demands.Hr: Tog zimskog večernjeg trenutka, dok su stajali pod snježnim nebom, Ivan je znao da je njegova obitelj ono najvažnije što ima.En: On that winter evening, standing under the snowy sky, Ivan knew that his family was the most important thing he had. Vocabulary Words:foggy: maglovitdemanding: zahtjevnomilluminated: osvjetljavaoswiftly: brzodedicated: posvećentensely: napetoglow: sjajproject: projektdeadline: rokmonitor: monitorcorporate: ...
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