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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Quest: Finding Inspiration at Plitvička Jezera
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-27-08-38-20-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je stajala na rubu jezera u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera.
En: Ivana stood at the edge of the lake in Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.

Hr: Sve oko nje bilo je obavijeno debelim slojem snijega.
En: Everything around her was wrapped in a thick layer of snow.

Hr: Drveće je bilo prekriveno snježnim kapama, a jezera su se zaledila u nevjerojatne oblike.
En: The trees were covered with snowy caps, and the lakes had frozen into incredible shapes.

Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, a zvukovi koraka po snijegu i udaljenog žuborenja vode stvarali su mirnu atmosferu.
En: The air was cold, and the sounds of footsteps on the snow and distant murmurs of water created a peaceful atmosphere.

Hr: Mateo i Zoran, njezini prijatelji, krenuli su naprijed, oprezni zbog skliske staze.
En: Mateo and Zoran, her friends, moved forward, cautious of the slippery path.

Hr: "Idemo, Ivana!
En: "Come on, Ivana!"

Hr: " viknuo je Mateo, no Ivana je bila izgubljena u svojim mislima.
En: yelled Mateo, but Ivana was lost in her thoughts.

Hr: Već je neko vrijeme osjećala manjak inspiracije.
En: She had been feeling a lack of inspiration for some time.

Hr: Kamera joj je visila oko vrata dok je tražila savršen kadar.
En: Her camera hung around her neck as she searched for the perfect shot.

Hr: Međutim, svjetlo je bilo ravno zbog oblaka.
En: However, the light was flat because of the clouds.

Hr: Nije bilo živosti u prizoru, ništa što bi je potaknulo.
En: There was no vibrancy in the scene, nothing that could inspire her.

Hr: Odjednom, odlučila je.
En: Suddenly, she decided.

Hr: "Moram pronaći bolji pogled", rekla je sama sebi.
En: "I must find a better view," she said to herself.

Hr: Odlučila je napustiti glavnu stazu, unatoč upozorenjima.
En: She decided to leave the main path, despite the warnings.

Hr: Mateo i Zoran su bili u daljini, ali vidjeli su njezinu odluku.
En: Mateo and Zoran were in the distance but saw her decision.

Hr: "Pazi, Ivana!
En: "Be careful, Ivana!"

Hr: " poviknuo je Zoran.
En: shouted Zoran.

Hr: Koraci su bili oprezni dok se kretala po zaleđenom terenu.
En: Her steps were cautious as she moved across the frozen terrain.

Hr: Iznad nje, ledeni slapovi visjeli su poput velebne skulpture.
En: Above her, icy waterfalls hung like grand sculptures.

Hr: Ivana se približila rubu staze, tražeći savršeni kut.
En: Ivana approached the edge of the path, searching for the perfect angle.

Hr: Tada se dogodilo.
En: Then it happened.

Hr: Noga joj je skliznula, srce je poskočilo kad joj je kamera zamalo ispala iz ruku.
En: Her foot slipped, her heart jumped as her camera nearly fell from her hands.

Hr: U zadnji trenutak, uhvatila se za granu, zadržavajući ravnotežu.
En: At the last moment, she grabbed a branch, maintaining her balance.

Hr: Taman u tom trenutku, sunce se probilo kroz oblake.
En: Just at that moment, the sun broke through the clouds.

Hr: Zrake svjetlosti plesale su po ledu, stvarajući prizor poput iz bajke.
En: Beams of light danced on the ice, creating a scene like a fairy tale.

Hr: Ivana je zadržala dah.
En: Ivana held her breath.

Hr: Brzo je namjestila kameru i uhvatila trenutak.
En: Quickly, she adjusted her camera and captured the moment.

Hr: Click.
En: Click.

Hr: Imala je fotografiju.
En: She had the photograph.

Hr: Ivana se smirila i polako vratila na sigurno.
En: Ivana calmed herself and slowly returned to safety.

Hr: Mateo i Zoran čekali su je s osmijehom.
En: Mateo and Zoran waited for her with smiles.

Hr: "Uspjela si", rekao je Mateo.
En: "You did it," said Mateo.

Hr: "Da", odgovorila je Ivana, oči joj sjajile obnovljenom strašću.
En: "Yes," replied Ivana, her eyes shining with renewed passion.

Hr: Osjetila je kako se inspiracija vraća, podsjećajući je koliko priroda može biti nevjerojatna i nepredvidiva.
En: She felt the inspiration returning, reminding her of how incredible and unpredictable nature can be.

Hr: Dok su se vraćali, Ivana je znala da su se stvari promijenile.
En: As they returned, Ivana knew things had changed.

Hr: Imala je novu energiju i spremnost za nove fotografske avanture.
En: She had new energy and readiness for new photographic adventures.

Hr: Plitvička jezera zimi postala su njezina nova muza, a njezina strast prema fotografiji ponovno je procvala.
En: Plitvička jezera in winter had become her new muse, and her passion for photography blossomed again.

Vocabulary Words:
edge: rubu
wrapped: obavijeno
layer: slojem
murmurs: žuborenja
cautious: oprezni
slippery: skliske
lack: manjak
inspiration: inspiracije
vibrancy: živosti
terrain: terenu
icy: ledeni
waterfalls: slapovi
sculptures: skulpture
angle: kut
slipped: skliznula
balance: ravnotežu
beams: zrake
danced: plesale
breathtaking: zadržala dah
captured: uhvatila
renewed: obnovljenom
passion: strašću
unpredictable: nepredvidiva
energy: energiju
readiness: spremnost
adventures: avanture
muse: muza
blossomed: procvala
frozen: zaledila
shapes: oblike

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter's Magic: When Adventure Meets Nature's Chill
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-26-23-34-01-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Snijeg je tiho padao na Plitvička jezera, prekrivajući sve bijelim pokrivačem.
En: Snow was quietly falling on the Plitvička jezera, covering everything with a white blanket.

Hr: Svi vodopadi su okovani ledom, a jezera su se svjetlucala na zimskom suncu.
En: All the waterfalls were encased in ice, and the lakes sparkled in the winter sun.

Hr: Ivana, novinarka s dušom pustolova, uzbuđeno je promatrala ovu zimsku čaroliju.
En: Ivana, a journalist with the soul of an adventurer, excitedly watched this winter magic.

Hr: Njezina kamera nije prestajala škljocati.
En: Her camera didn't stop clicking.

Hr: "Ovo će biti najbolje slike koje sam ikad snimila", pomislila je Ivana.
En: "These will be the best pictures I've ever taken," Ivana thought.

Hr: Toma, njezin dobar prijatelj, koračao je stazom iza nje.
En: Toma, her good friend, walked along the path behind her.

Hr: "Ivana, vrijeme je hladnije nego što smo mislili", rekao je pažljivo gledajući na nju.
En: "Ivana, it's colder than we thought," he said, carefully watching her.

Hr: Njegov oprezan pogled bio je u kontrastu s Ivaninim ushićenjem.
En: His cautious gaze contrasted with Ivana's excitement.

Hr: "Znam, ali ovo je savršena prilika!", odgovorila je Ivana, ne skidajući pogled sa zamrznutog jezera ispred sebe.
En: "I know, but this is a perfect opportunity!" Ivana replied, without taking her gaze off the frozen lake in front of her.

Hr: Dok je ona razmišljala o savršenom kadru, Toma je zabrinuto promatrao kako njezini obrazi postaju sve crveniji od hladnoće.
En: While she was thinking about the perfect shot, Toma watched worriedly as her cheeks became redder from the cold.

Hr: Hodali su dalje, Ivana zarobljena u svojem umjetničkom zanosu, a Toma sve oprezniji.
En: They walked further, Ivana trapped in her artistic fervor, with Toma growing more cautious.

Hr: Snijeg je postajao dublji, a hladnoća oštrija.
En: The snow was getting deeper, and the cold sharper.

Hr: Odjednom, Ivana je zastala, rukom se naslonila na drvo i zatvorila oči.
En: Suddenly, Ivana stopped, leaned her hand on a tree, and closed her eyes.

Hr: Osjetila je vrtoglavicu.
En: She felt dizzy.

Hr: "Ne osjećam se dobro", rekla je tiho.
En: "I don't feel well," she said quietly.

Hr: Toma je odmah prišao.
En: Toma immediately approached.

Hr: "Ivana, prehladno ti je. Moramo se vratiti", inzistirao je.
En: "Ivana, it's too cold for you. We need to go back," he insisted.

Hr: "Ali slike...", proklinjala je Ivana, ali osjetila je kako se snaga povlači iz nje.
En: "But the pictures...", Ivana lamented, but she felt her strength fading away.

Hr: U tom trenutku, Toma nije imao izbora.
En: At that moment, Toma had no choice.

Hr: Morao je poduzeti nešto.
En: He had to act.

Hr: Pomogao je Ivani sjesti i izvadio toplu deku iz ruksaka kojim je uvijek bio spreman za iznenadne hladne nalete.
En: He helped Ivana sit and took a warm blanket out of his backpack, which he always had ready for sudden cold spells.

Hr: "Pozvat ću pomoć", rekao je odlučno, moleći se da njegov telefon uhvati signal.
En: "I'll call for help," he said decisively, praying his phone would catch a signal.

Hr: Dok je Toma signalizirao za pomoć, Ivana je tiho sjela razmišljajući o svojoj pogrešci.
En: While Toma signaled for help, Ivana sat quietly, pondering her mistake.

Hr: Shvatila je koliko je opasno udaljiti se preduboko u divljinu bez odgovarajuće pripreme i pažnje.
En: She realized how dangerous it is to venture too far into the wilderness without proper preparation and attention.

Hr: Ponekad je važno priznati vlastite granice.
En: Sometimes it's important to acknowledge one's limits.

Hr: Nedugo zatim, čuo se zvuk helikoptera.
En: Shortly after, the sound of a helicopter was heard.

Hr: Spasioci su brzo stigli, pomažući Ivani i Tomi do sigurnosti u toplinu obližnje brvnare.
En: Rescuers quickly arrived, helping Ivana and Toma to safety, into the warmth of a nearby cabin.

Hr: Ubrzo, topli čaj grijao je njihove ruke, dok su izvan prozora snježne pahulje nastavile svoje tiho putovanje prema zemlji.
En: Soon, warm tea was heating their hands as outside the window, snowflakes continued their quiet journey to the ground.

Hr: Ivana se nasmiješila Tomi koji je sjedio nasuprot nje.
En: Ivana smiled at Toma sitting across from her.

Hr: "Hvala ti", rekla je iskreno.
En: "Thank you," she said sincerely.

Hr: "Naučila sam važnu lekciju."
En: "I've learned an important lesson."

Hr: Toma se nasmiješio, sretan što su oboje na sigurnom.
En: Toma smiled, happy that they were both safe.

Hr: "Važno je balansirati ciljeve i sigurnost. Avantura može čekati, ali mi moramo ostati sigurni."
En: "It's important to balance goals and safety. Adventure can wait, but we must stay safe."

Hr: Ivana je kimnula, čuvajući te riječi u svom srcu dok je promatrala kako zima prekriva krajolik s posebnim smirenjem.
En: Ivana nodded, holding those words in her heart as she watched winter cover the landscape with a special tranquility.

Hr: Znala je da će sljedeći put bolje slušati end, baš kao što je priroda zahtijevala poštovanje i pažnju.
En: She knew she would listen better next time, just as nature demanded respect and attention.

Hr: Zima je bila lijepa, ali i opasna.
En: Winter was beautiful, but also dangerous.

Hr: I ona će zauvijek pamtiti tu avanturu.
En: And she would forever remember that adventure.

Vocabulary Words:
quietly: tiho
falling: padao
covering: prekrivajući
blanket: pokrivačem
encased: okovani
sparkled: svjetlucala
excitement: uzbuđenje
cautious: oprezan
fervor: zanos
dizzy: vrtoglavica
lamented: proklinjala
fading: povlači
decisively: odlučno
signal: signal
pondering: razmišljajući
dangerous: opasno
acknowledge: priznati
limits: granice
helikopter: helikoptera
rescuers: spasioci
safety: sigurnost
sincerely: iskreno
lesson: lekciju
balance: balansirati
adventure: avantura
tranquility: smirenjem
listen: slušati
demanded: zahtijevao
respect: poštovanje
forever: zauvijek

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Chasing Winter's Jewel: A Plitvice Adventure Unfolds
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fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-26-08-38-20-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Snježne igre na Plitvicama uvijek donose poseban osjećaj.
En: Snježne igre at Plitvicama always bring a special feeling.

Hr: Plitvička jezera zimi su čarobna.
En: Plitvička jezera in winter are magical.

Hr: Blistave ledene stijene vise s rubova slapova, a popločani putovi prekriveni su svjetlucavim snijegom.
En: Shimmering icy rocks hang from the edges of the waterfalls, and the paved paths are covered with sparkling snow.

Hr: Zrak je hladan, a mirni jezera reflektiraju okolni zimski krajolik.
En: The air is cold, and the calm lakes reflect the surrounding winter landscape.

Hr: Ivana, Karlo i Lana bili su dio školske ekskurzije.
En: Ivana, Karlo, and Lana were part of a school excursion.

Hr: Ivana je hodala ispred grupe, očiju punih iščekivanja.
En: Ivana walked ahead of the group, her eyes full of anticipation.

Hr: Pročitala je o rijetkoj ptici koja posjećuje Plitvice zimi.
En: She had read about a rare bird that visits Plitvice in winter.

Hr: Željela ju je pronaći i pokazati svojim prijateljima.
En: She wanted to find it and show it to her friends.

Hr: Karlo, koji je uvijek oprezan, hodao je polako.
En: Karlo, who is always cautious, walked slowly.

Hr: "Ivana, trebamo se držati staze", upozorio je.
En: "Ivana, we need to stick to the path," he warned.

Hr: "Ovdje je sklizavo.
En: "It's slippery here."

Hr: "Lana, nova u razredu, ćutala je, ali promatrala je Ivanu.
En: Lana, new to the class, was silent, but she watched Ivana.

Hr: Htjela je biti dio avanture, no bila je zabrinuta da će ih učiteljica ukoriti ako se odvoje od grupe.
En: She wanted to be part of the adventure, but she was worried that the teacher would scold them if they strayed from the group.

Hr: "Molim vas, samo malo dalje.
En: "Please, just a little further.

Hr: Znam da je blizu onog velikog zamrznutog slapa", uvjeravala je Ivana, oči joj svjetlucale od uzbuđenja.
En: I know it's near that big frozen waterfall," Ivana assured, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Hr: Karlo i Lana, iako nevoljko, popustili su i slijedili je.
En: Karlo and Lana, though reluctant, gave in and followed her.

Hr: Staza se uskoro pretvorila u usku, snježnu stazu.
En: The path soon turned into a narrow, snowy trail.

Hr: Šum koraka jedini je prekinuo tišinu zimske prirode.
En: The sound of footsteps was the only thing breaking the silence of the winter nature.

Hr: Nakon nekoliko minuta, stigli su do mjesta gdje je Ivana pokazala prstom.
En: After a few minutes, they arrived at the spot where Ivana had pointed.

Hr: Tamo, na grani prepunoj snijega, stajala je ptica.
En: There, on a branch covered with snow, stood the bird.

Hr: Rijetka, sjajna u svojoj crvenoj i bijeloj boji, bila je prava ljepota.
En: Rare, gleaming in its red and white color, it was truly beautiful.

Hr: Svi su zastali bez daha.
En: They all paused breathlessly.

Hr: "To je ona!
En: "That's the one!"

Hr: " šapnula je Ivana ushićeno, nagnuta prema naprijed.
En: Ivana whispered excitedly, leaning forward.

Hr: Međutim, tlo pod njihovim nogama počelo je lagano popuštati.
En: However, the ground beneath their feet started to give way slightly.

Hr: Karlo odmah nasluti opasnost.
En: Karlo immediately sensed danger.

Hr: "Moramo se vratiti oprezno", rekao je smireno, držeći Laninu ruku.
En: "We need to return carefully," he said calmly, holding Lana's hand.

Hr: Svi su se polako povukli, pazeći na svaki korak.
En: They all slowly retreated, watching every step.

Hr: Ivana je u sebi obećala biti opreznija.
En: Ivana promised herself to be more careful.

Hr: Uspjeli su se vratiti na sigurnu stazu, srce im je još uvijek ubrzano kucalo od uzbuđenja.
En: They managed to return to the safe path, their hearts still pounding with excitement.

Hr: Kad su se pridružili grupi, Ivana je podijelila priču s učiteljicom, koja je bila impresionirana njihovom radoznalošću, no i opomenula ih da moraju uvijek voditi računa o sigurnosti.
En: When they rejoined the group, Ivana shared the story with the teacher, who was impressed by their curiosity, but also reminded them that they always need to consider safety.

Hr: Na kraju dana, Lana se osmjehnula Ivani.
En: At the end of the day, Lana smiled at Ivana.

Hr: "Hvala ti," rekla je tiho.
En: "Thank you," she said quietly.

Hr: Ova mala avantura zbližila ih je.
En: This little adventure brought them closer.

Hr: Ivana je naučila da oprez i pustolovina mogu ići ruku pod ruku.
En: Ivana learned that caution and adventure can go hand in hand.

Hr: Lana se osjećala sigurnije i sretnija što je našla nove prijatelje.
En: Lana felt more secure and happier to have found new friends.

Hr: Zimu su sada gledali drugim očima, znajući da je svaka pahulja snijega nosila svoju priču.
En: They now looked at winter with different eyes, knowing that every snowflake carried its own story.

Vocabulary Words:
anticipation: iščekivanje
slippery: sklizavo
silence: tišina
retreated: povukli
caution: oprez
shimmering: blistave
paved: popločani
reflect: reflektiraju
excursion: ekskurzija
cautious: oprezan
warned: upozorio
reluctant: nevoljko
narrow: usku
trail: stazu
beneath: ispod
promised: obećala
scold: ukoriti
excitedly: ushićeno
impressed: impresionirana
consider: voditi računa
gleaming: sjajna
leaning: nagnuta
breathtaking: bez daha
adventure: avantura
scenery: krajolik
reflection: reflektiranje
hesitant: neodlučno
sparkling: svjetlucavim
surrounding: okolni
strayed: odvoje

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Through Snow and Stone: Finding Inspiration in Trakošćan
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-25-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Dan je bio hladan, a gusta magla obavijala je Trakošćan.
En: The day was cold, and a thick fog enveloped Trakošćan.

Hr: Luka je stajao ispred ulaza u dvorac, udišući oštar zimski zrak.
En: Luka stood in front of the entrance to the castle, inhaling the sharp winter air.

Hr: Iako je volio arhitekturu, osjećao je prazninu.
En: Although he loved architecture, he felt empty.

Hr: Pisao je roman o starim dvorcima, ali mu je nedostajalo inspiracije.
En: He was writing a novel about old castles but was lacking inspiration.

Hr: Ivana je stajala nekoliko metara dalje, podešavajući svoj fotoaparat.
En: Ivana stood a few meters away, adjusting her camera.

Hr: Nije primijetila Luku jer je bila usredotočena na projekt o povijesnim znamenitostima Hrvatske.
En: She hadn't noticed Luka because she was focused on her project about historic landmarks in Croatia.

Hr: Vrijeme i svjetlost bili su savršeni za fotografiranje, ali snijeg koji je počeo padati zabrinuo ju je zbog rokova.
En: The weather and light were perfect for photography, but the snow that began to fall worried her about her deadlines.

Hr: Sjedinjeni zasniježenim okolišem, oboje su započeli obilazak kojeg je vodio Petar, strastveni vodič s mnogo zanimljivih priča.
En: United by the snowy surroundings, they both began a tour led by Petar, a passionate guide with many interesting stories.

Hr: Petar je govorio o povijesti dvorca, njegovim čarobnim legendama i tajnama sakrivenim iza zidova.
En: Petar spoke about the castle's history, its magical legends, and secrets hidden behind its walls.

Hr: Luka je upijao svaku riječ, no i dalje je osjećao teret pisanja.
En: Luka absorbed every word, yet still felt the weight of writing.

Hr: Ivana se usredotočila na uhvatiti savršeni kadar svakog kutka dvorca.
En: Ivana focused on capturing the perfect shot of every corner of the castle.

Hr: Odjednom je nevrijeme ojačalo, a Petar je odlučio da grupa ostane unutar debelih zidova dvorca za svoju sigurnost.
En: Suddenly, the storm intensified, and Petar decided that the group should stay within the thick castle walls for their safety.

Hr: "Ne brinite," rekao je Petar.
En: "Don’t worry," Petar said.

Hr: "Ovo je prilika da doživite povijest dvorca iznutra."
En: "This is an opportunity to experience the castle's history from the inside."

Hr: Luka i Ivana, oboje znatiželjni, otišli su do velikog prozora.
En: Luka and Ivana, both curious, went to the large window.

Hr: Snijeg je padao sve jače, a vanjski prizor izgledao je kao iz bajke.
En: The snow was falling harder, and the outside scene looked like something out of a fairy tale.

Hr: Luka je shvatio da bi upravo to mogao biti ključ za inspiraciju koju je tražio.
En: Luka realized that this could be the key to the inspiration he was seeking.

Hr: Ivana je uzela fotoaparat, pokušavajući snimiti tu čarobnu atmosfersku scenu.
En: Ivana took her camera, trying to capture the magical atmospheric scene.

Hr: Njih dvoje su se pogledali i nasmiješili.
En: The two of them exchanged glances and smiled.

Hr: Uzajamna fascinacija trenutkom povezala ih je.
En: A mutual fascination with the moment connected them.

Hr: Njihovi razgovori postali su opušteniji, a ubrzo su se dogovorili da zajedno rade;
En: Their conversations became more relaxed, and soon they agreed to work together;

Hr: Luka će pomoći Ivani u otkrivanju povijesnih perspektiva, a Ivana će Luki pokazati kako gledati kroz objektiv fotografa.
En: Luka would help Ivana discover historical perspectives, and Ivana would show Luka how to view things through the photographer's lens.

Hr: Kad se snijeg konačno smirio, vrijeme povratka je stiglo.
En: When the snow finally calmed, it was time to return.

Hr: Dok su izlazili iz dvorca, izmijenili su kontakte.
En: As they left the castle, they exchanged contacts.

Hr: U tom neočekivanom druženju, Luka je pronašao novu strast za svoj roman.
En: In that unexpected companionship, Luka found a new passion for his novel.

Hr: Ivana je pak uspjela uhvatiti rijetke, očaravajuće prizore koje bi bez tog trenutka propustila.
En: Ivana managed to capture rare, enchanting scenes that she would have missed without that moment.

Hr: Vratili su se kući s novim iskustvom i znanjem da inspiracija dolazi kad je najmanje očekuješ.
En: They returned home with new experiences and the knowledge that inspiration comes when you least expect it.

Hr: Luka je ponovno sjeo za svoj stol, a riječi su same potekle po papiru.
En: Luka sat back at his desk, and the words flowed onto the paper.

Hr: Ivana je s ponosom uredivala fotografije i slala ih svom uredniku, znajući da su to prizori koji će zadiviti svakog gledatelja.
En: Ivana proudly edited the photographs and sent them to her editor, knowing they were scenes that would captivate any viewer.

Hr: Bilo je dovoljno samo malo snijega, dvorac i neočekivano poznanstvo da promijene tijek njihovih priča.
En: It took just a little snow, a castle, and an unexpected acquaintance to change the course of their stories.

Hr: Luka i Ivana nastavili su surađivati, svjesni da je prava ljepota ujedno u suradnji i dijeljenju trenutaka punih čuda.
En: Luka and Ivana continued to collaborate, aware that true beauty lies in collaboration and sharing moments full of wonder.

Vocabulary Words:
enveloped: obavijala
inhaling: udišući
sharp: oštar
inspiration: inspiracije
adjusting: podešavajući
focused: usredotočena
landmarks: znamenitostima
worried: zabrinuo
led: vodio
passionate: strastveni
absorbed: upijao
weight: teret
intensified: ojačalo
safety: sigurnost
glances: pogledali
mutual: uzajamna
perspectives: perspektiva
lens: objektiv
companionship: druženju
rarest: rijetke
enchanting: očaravajuće
captivate: zadiviti
experiences: iskustvom
proudly: s ponosom
acquaintance: poznanstvo
collaborate: suradnju
sharing: dijeljenju
wonder: čuda
legends: legendama
secrets: tajnama

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Snow-Covered Paths to Creative Sparks
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Zimski dan u Maksimir parku bio je tih i miran.
En: A winter day in Maksimir park was quiet and peaceful.

Hr: Snijeg je prekrio sve staze i grane.
En: Snow covered all the paths and branches.

Hr: Maksimir je izgledao kao iz bajke, ali Luka nije bio raspoložen.
En: Maksimir looked like it was from a fairy tale, but Luka wasn't in a good mood.

Hr: Osjećao se zarobljen u svojim mislima i riječima.
En: He felt trapped in his thoughts and words.

Hr: Pisac bez inspiracije.
En: A writer without inspiration.

Hr: Njegov brat, Marko, stalno mu je govorio da mora više izlaziti iz stana, upoznavati ljude.
En: His brother, Marko, constantly told him that he needed to leave his apartment more often, to meet people.

Hr: Luka je odlučio provesti taj savjet u djelo i izašao prošetati.
En: Luka decided to put that advice into action and went for a walk.

Hr: Osmjeh mu se nije nazirao na licu, no u zraku je bilo nešto svježe.
En: There wasn't a hint of a smile on his face, but there was something fresh in the air.

Hr: Dok je hodao, snijeg je škripao pod njegovim cipelama.
En: As he walked, the snow crunched under his shoes.

Hr: Luka je volio tišinu zime, ali danas ga nije mogla umiriti.
En: Luka loved the silence of winter, but today it couldn't calm him.

Hr: Borio se s olovkom i papirom svaki dan, riječi više nisu dolazile.
En: He struggled with pen and paper every day; the words just didn't come anymore.

Hr: Iznenada, na stazi ispred njega, ugledao je djevojku s blokom za crtanje.
En: Suddenly, on the path in front of him, he saw a girl with a sketchpad.

Hr: U jednom trenutku je skužio da im se putanje križaju i, prije nego što je stigao reagirati, naglo su se sudarili.
En: In a moment, he realized their paths were intersecting, and before he could react, they suddenly collided.

Hr: Luka je posrnuo, ali ubrzo povratio ravnotežu.
En: Luka staggered but quickly regained his balance.

Hr: "Dobro si?
En: "Are you okay?"

Hr: " upitala je djevojka iznenađeno, ali s blagim osmijehom.
En: the girl asked, surprised but with a gentle smile.

Hr: "Da, da, oprosti," odgovorio je Luka, iako nevješt u socijalnim situacijama.
En: "Yes, yes, sorry," replied Luka, though awkward in social situations.

Hr: "Nisam te vidio.
En: "I didn't see you."

Hr: "Njeno ime je bilo Ana.
En: Her name was Ana.

Hr: Studirala je umjetnost i voljela je svaki zimski prizor koji bi zabilježila na papiru.
En: She studied art and loved every winter scene she could capture on paper.

Hr: Luka, sramežljiva duša, odlučio je ostati, sjesti na klupu i razgovarati s njom.
En: Luka, a shy soul, decided to stay, sit on a bench, and talk with her.

Hr: Pričali su o umjetnosti, životu, snijegu koji je sijedu zimu činio ljepšom.
En: They talked about art, life, and the snow that made the gray winter more beautiful.

Hr: Luka je primijetio kako ga razgovor s Anom smiruje.
En: Luka noticed how talking with Ana calmed him.

Hr: Nije to bila tek površna razmjena riječi.
En: It wasn't just a superficial exchange of words.

Hr: Otkrili su da dijele ljubav prema starim knjigama i šetnjama po parku.
En: They discovered they shared a love for old books and walks in the park.

Hr: Njegova buduća priča sve se jasnije oblikovala u njegovoj mašti.
En: His future story was taking a clearer shape in his imagination.

Hr: Bio je inspiriran tom jednostavnom ljepotom i iskrenošću koju je Ana utjelovljivala.
En: He was inspired by the simple beauty and sincerity that Ana embodied.

Hr: Ispunila mu je srce novom energijom.
En: She filled his heart with new energy.

Hr: Kada su se rastali, Ana mu je mahala dok je odlazio prema izlazu iz parka.
En: When they parted, Ana waved at him as he walked towards the park's exit.

Hr: Dogovorili su se vidjeti se opet, u isto vrijeme, na istom mjestu, sljedeći tjedan.
En: They agreed to meet again, at the same time, in the same place, next week.

Hr: Tog zimski dan Luka je hodao laganim korakom, pun novih misli i priča.
En: On that winter day, Luka walked with a light step, full of new thoughts and stories.

Hr: Maksimir pod snijegom više nije bio samo park.
En: Maksimir under the snow was no longer just a park.

Hr: Bio je mjesto gdje je našao prijatelja i, još važnije, ponovnu vezu sa svojom kreativnošću.
En: It was a place where he found a friend and, more importantly, a renewed connection to his creativity.

Hr: I tako, vraćajući se kući, osjetio je toplinu – onu koja dolazi iznutra, bez obzira na hladnoću oko sebe.
En: And so, returning home, he felt warmth—the kind that comes from within, regardless of the cold around him.

Vocabulary Words:
quiet: tih
peaceful: miran
covered: prekrio
fairy tale: bajka
trapped: zarobljen
inspiration: inspiracija
constantly: stalno
apartment: stan
smile: osmjeh
crunched: škripao
calm: umiriti
intersection: križaju
staggered: posrnuo
balance: ravnoteža
awkward: nevješt
sketchpad: blok za crtanje
gentle: blag
capture: zabilježila
superficial: površna
sincerity: iskrenost
embodied: utjelovljivala
energy: energija
parted: rastali
waved: mahala
renewed: ponovnu
connection: veza
creativity: kreativnost
regardless: bez obzira
fresh: svježe
struggled: borio se