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  • Overcoming Shadows: Ivan's Triumph at the Talent Show

    Overcoming Shadows: Ivan's Triumph at the Talent Show
    Aug 19 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Overcoming Shadows: Ivan's Triumph at the Talent Show Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Škola u Splitu bila je užurbana tog ljeta, pripremajući se za ljetni talent show.En: The school in Split was bustling that summer, preparing for the summer talent show.Hr: Sunce je stvaralo duge sjene na školskom dvorištu, najavljujući toplo obalno predvečerje.En: The sun cast long shadows over the schoolyard, heralding a warm coastal evening.Hr: Ivan, učenik srednje škole, često se osjećao u sjeni svojih prijatelja.En: Ivan, a high school student, often felt in the shadow of his friends.Hr: Danas se osjećao posebno nervozno.En: Today, he felt particularly nervous.Hr: Imao je jake migrene koje su mu remetile svakodnevne aktivnosti.En: He had strong migraines that disrupted his daily activities.Hr: Njegova prijateljica Marija primijetila je njegovu tjeskobu.En: His friend Marija noticed his anxiety.Hr: Rekla mu je: "Ivan, možeš to učiniti!En: She said to him, "Ivan, you can do it!Hr: Svi znamo da si ti najbolji plesač!En: We all know you're the best dancer!"Hr: " No, Ivan je sumnjao u sebe.En: Yet, Ivan doubted himself.Hr: Luka, njihov prijatelj, dodao je: "Da, bit ćeš sjajan.En: Luka, their friend, added, "Yes, you'll be great.Hr: Ne brini!En: Don't worry!"Hr: "Svakog ljeta, škola organizira talent show.En: Every summer, the school organizes a talent show.Hr: Ivan je želio sudjelovati kako bi pokazao svoje sposobnosti i stekao priznanje.En: Ivan wanted to participate to showcase his abilities and gain recognition.Hr: Ali kako je show bio sve bliže, njegove migrene su bile sve jače.En: But as the show drew closer, his migraines worsened.Hr: Sumnja u njega je rasla.En: His self-doubt grew.Hr: Odlučio je da posjeti lokalnu kliniku.En: He decided to visit the local clinic.Hr: Bojao se doktora, ali znao je da mora pronaći rješenje.En: He was afraid of doctors, but he knew he had to find a solution.Hr: Doktorica mu je rekla: "To su samo migrene, Ivane.En: The doctor told him, "These are just migraines, Ivane.Hr: Malo odmora i pravilne prehrane pomoći će.En: Some rest and a proper diet will help."Hr: " Osjetio je olakšanje, ali i dalje je bio zabrinut.En: He felt relieved but still worried.Hr: Na dan talent showa, Ivanovo tijelo ga je izdalo.En: On the day of the talent show, Ivan's body betrayed him.Hr: Migrena je bila jaka.En: The migraine was severe.Hr: Pomislio je da neće uspjeti.En: He thought he wouldn't make it.Hr: Imao je dvije opcije: odustati ili se boriti kroz bol.En: He had two options: give up or fight through the pain.Hr: Ubrzo, njegov red je došao.En: Soon, his turn came.Hr: Osjetio je podršku od Marije i Luke.En: He felt the support from Marija and Luka.Hr: Zatvorio je oči i duboko udahnuo.En: He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.Hr: Na pozornici, bol je skoro nestala.En: On stage, the pain almost disappeared.Hr: Glazba je počela, a Ivan se prepustio ritmu.En: The music started, and Ivan gave himself over to the rhythm.Hr: Plesao je kao nikad prije.En: He danced like never before.Hr: Publika je bila zadivljena.En: The audience was amazed.Hr: Kada je završio, svi su pljeskali, a učenici su vikali njegovo ime.En: When he finished, everyone applauded, and the students shouted his name.Hr: To je bio njegov trenutak.En: It was his moment.Hr: Kasnije te večeri, osjeća se snažnijim.En: Later that evening, he felt stronger.Hr: Naučio je važnost suočavanja sa svojim strahovima i brige za zdravlje.En: He learned the importance of facing his fears and taking care of his health.Hr: Njegova sigurnost više nije ovisila samo o nastupu, već i o unutrašnjoj snazi koju je pronašao.En: His confidence no longer solely depended on his performance but also on the inner strength he discovered.Hr: Sada, svaki put kad bi se sjetio te večeri, Ivan je znao da može prevladati sve izazove.En: Now, every time he remembered that evening, Ivan knew he could overcome any challenge.Hr: S Velikom Gospom iza ugla, osjetio je mir i zahvalnost.En: With the Velika Gospa around the corner, he felt peace and gratitude.Hr: Bio je spreman za svaki novi korak koji mu život donosi.En: He was ready for every new step life brought to him.Hr: Učio se kako prihvatiti sebe i uživati u trenucima sreće, bez obzira na prepreke.En: He learned how to accept himself and enjoy moments of happiness, regardless of obstacles. Vocabulary Words:bustling: užurbanaheralding: najavljujućicoastal: obalnomigraines: migreneanxiety: tjeskobadoubted: sumnjaorecognition: priznanjedisrupted: remetileshowcase: pokazaoself-doubt: sumnja u sebebetrayed: izdaloaudience: publikaapplauded: pljeskalinervous: nervoznorecognition: priznanjeproper: pravilnerhythm: ritmuovercame: prevladatiobstacles: preprekeclinic: klinikusevere: jakaoption: opcijubreathed: udahnuoinner strength: unutrašnjoj ...
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  • Ana's Medieval Breakthrough: Crafting Her Path to Success

    Ana's Medieval Breakthrough: Crafting Her Path to Success
    Aug 18 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ana's Medieval Breakthrough: Crafting Her Path to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ana je bila na svoj prvi put u Dubrovnik.En: Ana was on her first trip to Dubrovnik.Hr: Ljeto je, sunce sja jako, a zrak je mirisan po moru.En: It’s summer, the sun is shining brightly, and the air is fragrant with the sea.Hr: Na tržnici je bio srednjovjekovni sajam.En: At the market, there was a medieval fair.Hr: Ljudi su obučeni u stare odore, a štandovi su puni šarenih proizvoda.En: People were dressed in old garments, and the stands were full of colorful products.Hr: Ana je došla s jednim ciljem - prodati svoje ručno izrađene predmete.En: Ana came with one goal - to sell her handmade items.Hr: Petar i Marko hodaju uz Anu.En: Petar and Marko were walking beside Ana.Hr: Petar joj je dobar prijatelj, a Marko je trgovac kojeg je tek upoznala.En: Petar is her good friend, and Marko is a trader she has just met.Hr: "Ana, bit će ti teško", rekao je Marko, promatrajući druge, iskusnije trgovce.En: "Ana, it will be difficult for you," said Marko, observing the other, more experienced traders.Hr: Njihovi štandovi su veliki i lijepi.En: Their stands were large and beautiful.Hr: Ana nije odgovorila, ali osjećala je pritisak.En: Ana didn’t reply, but she felt the pressure.Hr: Konkurencija je bila jaka.En: The competition was tough.Hr: Njene male rukotvorine bile su lijepe, ali je li to bilo dovoljno?En: Her small crafts were beautiful, but was that enough?Hr: Dok je dan odmicao, ljudi su prolazili pored njenog štanda.En: As the day went on, people passed by her stand.Hr: Neki su zastali, neki su gledali.En: Some stopped, some looked.Hr: Ali nitko nije kupio ništa.En: But no one bought anything.Hr: Ana se osjećala obeshrabreno.En: Ana felt discouraged.Hr: Morala je nešto učiniti.En: She had to do something.Hr: Odjednom joj je sinula ideja.En: Suddenly, an idea came to her.Hr: "Petar, možeš li mi pomoći?En: "Petar, can you help me?"Hr: " zamolila je.En: she asked.Hr: Petar je kimnuo.En: Petar nodded.Hr: Ana je počela demonstrirati kako izrađuje jedan od svojih predmeta.En: Ana began to demonstrate how she made one of her items.Hr: Ruke su joj se brzo kretale, nit po nit, dok je izrađivala predivan narukvicu.En: Her hands moved quickly, thread by thread, as she crafted a beautiful bracelet.Hr: Ljudi su se počeli okupljati oko njenog štanda.En: People began to gather around her stand.Hr: Radoznalost im je privukla pažnju.En: Their curiosity drew their attention.Hr: Uskoro, gomila je bila velika.En: Soon, the crowd was large.Hr: Ljudi su gledali očarani.En: People watched, enchanted.Hr: Jedan poznati trgovac, kojeg su svi znali, prišao je i promatrao s velikim zanimanjem.En: A well-known trader, whom everyone knew, approached and watched with great interest.Hr: "Nevjerojatno", rekao je trgovac.En: "Incredible," said the trader.Hr: "Imate talent.En: "You have a talent.Hr: Želite li raditi sa mnom na sljedećem sajmu?En: Would you like to work with me at the next fair?"Hr: "Ana nije mogla vjerovati svojim ušima.En: Ana couldn't believe her ears.Hr: Njen trud se isplatio.En: Her efforts paid off.Hr: Prodala je sve svoje predmete jer su ljudi htjeli naučiti ili imati nešto izrađeno pred njima.En: She sold all her items because people wanted to learn or have something crafted in front of them.Hr: Na kraju dana, Ana je stajala pored praznog štanda.En: At the end of the day, Ana stood beside an empty stand.Hr: Osjećala je ponos.En: She felt proud.Hr: Pomislila je na sve ono što je postigla.En: She thought about all she had achieved.Hr: Petar i Marko su joj čestitali.En: Petar and Marko congratulated her.Hr: Sada, sve je bilo drugačije.En: Now, everything was different.Hr: Ana je stekla povjerenje u sebe i znala je da može uspjeti.En: Ana gained confidence in herself and knew she could succeed.Hr: Srednjovjekovni sajam u Dubrovniku bio je njen prvi korak u svijet trgovine.En: The medieval fair in Dubrovnik was her first step into the world of commerce.Hr: Njeno ime sada je bilo poznato, i tko zna, možda će jednog dana i ona postati jedan od velikih trgovaca.En: Her name was now known, and who knows, maybe one day she too would become one of the great traders. Vocabulary Words:fragrant: mirisanmedieval: srednjovjekovnigarments: odorestands: štandovitrader: trgovacobserving: promatrajućiexperience: iskustvopressure: pritisakcompetition: konkurencijacrafts: rukotvorinediscouraged: obeshrabrenocuriosity: radoznalostenchanted: očaraniefforts: trudachieve: postignuticongratulated: čestitaliconfidence: povjerenjesucceed: uspjetifirst step: prvi korakcommerce: trgovinaknown: poznatogreat: velikisucceed: uspjetigoal: ciljdemonstrate: demonstriraticrafted: izrađenafantastic: fascinantnogather: okupljatitalent: talentproud: ponos
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  • Starry Bonds: A Gift From the Heart in Zagreb

    Starry Bonds: A Gift From the Heart in Zagreb
    Aug 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Starry Bonds: A Gift From the Heart in Zagreb Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ljeto je u Zagrebu, a sunce sjaji nad gradom.En: Summer in Zagreb, and the sun is shining over the city.Hr: Ulica je puna ljudi koji se vesele blagdanima.En: The street is full of people enjoying the holidays.Hr: Ivana, Luka i Petar odlučili su provesti dan u Muzeju znanosti.En: Ivana, Luka, and Petar decided to spend the day at the Science Museum.Hr: Ivana je bila zamišljena i usredotočena na svoj zadatak - pronaći savršen rođendanski dar za Luku.En: Ivana was thoughtful and focused on her task — finding the perfect birthday gift for Luka.Hr: Znala je da to mora biti nešto posebno, nešto što će im pomoći da budu bliži.En: She knew it had to be something special, something that would help them grow closer.Hr: "Petar, trebam tvoju pomoć," rekla je Ivana dok su ulazili u muzej.En: "Petar, I need your help," Ivana said as they entered the museum.Hr: Njih troje su se uputili prema interaktivnim izložbama gdje su djeca veselo trčkarała oko njih.En: The three of them headed towards the interactive exhibits where children were happily running around them.Hr: "Tražim dar za Luku, ali ne želim da on to odmah otkrije."En: "I'm looking for a gift for Luka, but I don't want him to find out right away."Hr: Petar se nasmijao, njegova znatiželja bila je očita.En: Petar laughed, his curiosity evident.Hr: "Ne brini, Ivana. Naći ćemo nešto jedinstveno."En: "Don't worry, Ivana. We'll find something unique."Hr: U muzeju je bio gužva, puno obitelji i turista.En: The museum was crowded, with many families and tourists.Hr: Zvukovi djece izazivali su osmijehe na licima.En: The sounds of the children brought smiles to their faces.Hr: Dok su odnosili izložbe, Ivana je pratila Luku kako se zaustavlja kod svake zanimljive sprave.En: As they moved through the exhibits, Ivana watched Luka stopping at each intriguing gadget.Hr: Vidjelo se da ga zanima svijet znanosti.En: It was clear he was fascinated by the world of science.Hr: "Ivana, pogledaj ovo!" uzviknuo je Luka, držeći nešto nalik kompasu.En: "Ivana, look at this!" Luka exclaimed, holding something resembling a compass.Hr: "Ovo me podsjeća na dane kad smo istraživali park Maksimir."En: "This reminds me of the days we explored Maksimir Park."Hr: Petar ju je gurnuo laktom.En: Petar nudged her with his elbow.Hr: "Vidiš? Već imamo temu."En: "See? We already have a theme."Hr: Dok su se kretali prema muzejskoj trgovini, Ivana je bila sve više nervozna.En: As they headed towards the museum shop, Ivana grew increasingly nervous.Hr: Trgovina je bila puna raznih artefakata i replika.En: The shop was full of various artifacts and replicas.Hr: Tada ju je nešto privuklo - stara karta s ucrtanim zvijezdama.En: Then something caught her eye — an old map with stars drawn on it.Hr: "Petre, pogledaj! Ovo je savršeno," rekla je Ivana uzbuđeno, sjećaći se večeri kada su Luka i ona promatrali zvijezde na Bundeku.En: "Petre, look! This is perfect," Ivana said excitedly, remembering the evenings when she and Luka watched the stars at Bundek.Hr: Petar je kimnuo.En: Petar nodded.Hr: "Sviđa mi se. Mislim da će se i Luki svidjeti."En: "I like it. I think Luka will like it too."Hr: Ivana je odlučila kupiti kartu.En: Ivana decided to buy the map.Hr: Dok su napuštali muzej, nije mogla sakriti sreću.En: As they left the museum, she couldn't hide her happiness.Hr: Znala je da je našla savršeni dar.En: She knew she had found the perfect gift.Hr: Na Lukin rođendan, kad mu je uručila dar, njegovo lice se razvedrilo.En: On Luka's birthday, when she handed him the gift, his face lit up.Hr: "Ova karta... podsjeća me na one noći kad smo zajedno gledali zvijezde," rekao je, očito dirnut.En: "This map... reminds me of those nights when we watched the stars together," he said, clearly touched.Hr: Ivana se nasmijala, osjećajući kako se zid između njih topi.En: Ivana laughed, feeling the barrier between them melt away.Hr: "Znala sam da ćeš je voljeti."En: "I knew you would love it."Hr: Luka ju je pogledao, a u očima mu se vidjele emocije.En: Luka looked at her, emotions evident in his eyes.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali to ponoviti."En: "Maybe we should do it again."Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako joj srce ubrzava.En: Ivana's heart raced.Hr: Konačno je stekla hrabrost da izrazi svoje osjećaje, a Luka je postao otvoreniji za dublje prijateljstvo.En: She finally gained the courage to express her feelings, and Luka became more open to a deeper friendship.Hr: Taj dan, u užurbanom i veselom muzeju Zagreba, njihovo prijateljstvo postalo je nešto više.En: That day, in the busy and joyful museum of Zagreb, their friendship became something more. Vocabulary Words:shining: sjajithoughtful: zamišljenafocused: usredotočenatask: zadatakcuriosity: znatiželjaevident: ...
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