FluentFiction - Croatian

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Hope in the Shadows of Rijeka: Luka's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-02-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Sivi oblaci nad Rijekom činili su nebo teškim i sporim, dok su valovi Jadranskog mora udarali o stijene.En: Gray clouds over Rijeka made the sky heavy and slow, as the waves of the Adriatic Sea crashed against the rocks.Hr: U psihijatrijskoj bolnici, koja je gledala na more, Luka je sjedio kraj velikog prozora.En: In the psychiatric hospital overlooking the sea, Luka sat by the large window.Hr: Bio je zima i novogodišnje dekoracije još su bile obješene oko prozora, blago podsjećajući na blagdansko veselje koje je nedavno prošlo.En: It was winter, and New Year decorations were still hanging around the window, gently reminding of the holiday cheer that had recently passed.Hr: Luka je imao dvadeset i devet godina.En: Luka was twenty-nine years old.Hr: Bio je dečko iz Rijeke, ali sada su mu dani prolazili u bijeloj sobi, tražeći tračak nade.En: He was a guy from Rijeka, but now his days passed in a white room, searching for a glimmer of hope.Hr: Njegova depresija činila mu se kao gusta magla koja ga je okruživala.En: His depression felt like a thick fog that surrounded him.Hr: Svi su mislili da je snažan.En: Everyone thought he was strong.Hr: No, unutra, osjećao se izgubljeno.En: But inside, he felt lost.Hr: Osjećao je očekivanja obitelji, ali i vlastite težine koje su ga gušile.En: He felt the expectations of his family, as well as his own burdens weighing him down.Hr: Mateja, njegova mlađa sestra, i Ivan, stariji brat, došli su ga posjetiti nakon Nove godine.En: Mateja, his younger sister, and Ivan, his older brother, came to visit him after the New Year.Hr: Na ulazu su se zagrlili, osjećajući hladnoću zraka kroz kapute.En: At the entrance, they hugged, feeling the chill in the air through their coats.Hr: Mateja je donijela kolač, a Ivan veliki šal.En: Mateja brought a cake, and Ivan a big scarf.Hr: Sjeli su pored njega, pogledavši more prekriveno zimskim hladnoćom.En: They sat beside him, looking at the sea covered in winter's chill.Hr: "Luka, kako si?En: "Luka, how are you?"Hr: " pitala je Mateja, nježno dirajući njegovu ruku.En: Mateja asked, gently touching his hand.Hr: Luka je uzdahnuo i pogledao u pod.En: Luka sighed and looked at the floor.Hr: "Okej," odgovorio je tiho, ali nije osjećao da je to istina.En: "Okay," he responded quietly, but he didn't feel it was true.Hr: Ivan je pokušao olakšati atmosferu.En: Ivan tried to lighten the atmosphere.Hr: "Sjećaš li se prošlogodišnje zabave?En: "Do you remember last year's party?Hr: Bilo je ludo!En: It was wild!"Hr: "Luka se nasmijao, ali osmijeh nije stigao do njegovih očiju.En: Luka laughed, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.Hr: "Da, bilo je dobro.En: "Yeah, it was good."Hr: "Riječi su bile prazne.En: The words were empty.Hr: Luka je znao da mu obitelj želi pomoći.En: Luka knew his family wanted to help him.Hr: No, osjećao je pritisak.En: But he felt the pressure.Hr: Njegovo srce bilo je teško od skrivenih strahova.En: His heart was heavy with hidden fears.Hr: Tišina je ispunila sobu.En: Silence filled the room.Hr: Valovi su udarali o prozore, podsjećajući Luku na nemir u njegovom umu.En: Waves pounded the windows, reminding Luka of the turmoil in his mind.Hr: Napokon, Luka više nije mogao izdržati.En: Finally, Luka couldn't endure it any longer.Hr: Suze su mu ispunile oči.En: Tears filled his eyes.Hr: "Ne mogu više ovako.En: "I can't go on like this...Hr: Bojim se.En: I'm scared...Hr: Ne znam što dalje.En: I don't know what's next."Hr: "Mateja ga je čvrsto zagrlila, a Ivan je stavio ruku na njegovo rame.En: Mateja hugged him tightly, and Ivan placed a hand on his shoulder.Hr: "Osjećamo te, Luka.En: "We feel you, Luka.Hr: Nisi sam.En: You're not alone.Hr: Tu smo za tebe.En: We're here for you."Hr: "Luka je osjetio nešto toplo kako mu ispunjava srce.En: Luka felt something warm filling his heart.Hr: Bio je to tračak nade, dugo skrivene ispod tereta.En: It was a glimmer of hope, long hidden beneath the weight.Hr: "Nikad ne zaboravi, Luka," rekao je Ivan, "mi te volimo bez obzira na sve.En: "Never forget, Luka," Ivan said, "we love you no matter what."Hr: "Taj trenutak oslobodio je Luku.En: That moment liberated Luka.Hr: Odlučio je potražiti pomoć i otvoriti svoje srce obitelji.En: He decided to seek help and open his heart to his family.Hr: Dok su valovi nastavljali udarati o stijene, u Luki se polako rađao osjećaj pripadnosti.En: As the waves continued to crash against the rocks, a feeling of belonging slowly grew within Luka.Hr: Njegova obitelj bila je poput svjetla u tami, spremna ga voditi prema boljoj budućnosti.En: His family was like a light in the darkness, ready to guide him towards a better future.Hr: Luka je, prvi put nakon dugo vremena, osjetio nadu.En: For the first time in a long time, Luka felt hope. Vocabulary Words:crashed: udaralipsychiatric: psihijatrijskojoverlooking: gledaladecorations: dekoracijeglimmer: tračakdepression: depresijafog: maglaburdens: težineexpectations: očekivanjaentrance: ulazuhugged: zagrlilichill: hladnoćuscarf: šallighten: olakšatiatmosphere: atmosferuwild: ludoempty: praznepressure: pritisakhidden: skrivenihturmoil: nemirendure: izdržatitears: suzescared: bojimliberated: oslobodiobelonging: pripadnostiguide: voditidarkness: tamibeneath: ispodseek: potražitifuture: budućnosti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mystery at Plitvičko Lake: Unveiling Secrets Beneath the Ice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-02-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ante je stajao na rubu smrznutog Plitvičkog jezera, gledajući kako se mali snijeg kovitla u zraku.En: Ante was standing at the edge of the frozen Plitvičko Lake, watching the small snow swirl in the air.Hr: Bilo je hladno i tiho, a ledene staze protezale su se poput staklenih puteva kroz snježni krajolik.En: It was cold and quiet, and the icy paths stretched like glass roads through the snowy landscape.Hr: Noć prije, u parku se dogodilo nešto strašno.En: The night before, something terrible had happened in the park.Hr: Rijetki i vrijedni artefakt, pronađen prije samo tjedan dana, nestao je.En: A rare and valuable artifact, discovered just a week ago, had disappeared.Hr: Ante je znao da mora otkriti što se dogodilo i zašto.En: Ante knew he had to find out what happened and why.Hr: Ivana je radila kao arheolog, i povremeno je dolazila u park.En: Ivana worked as an archaeologist, and occasionally visited the park.Hr: Čula je za artefakt i bila je uvjerena da nosi duboku tajnu.En: She had heard about the artifact and was convinced it carried a deep secret.Hr: Karlo, lokalni povjesničar, bio je tajnovit čovjek s misterioznom prošlošću.En: Karlo, a local historian, was a secretive man with a mysterious past.Hr: Često je pričao o legendama iz prošlosti, ali njegovi motivi bili su nejasni.En: He often talked about legends from the past, but his motives were unclear.Hr: Ante je sumnjao u oboje, ali nije imao izbora.En: Ante suspected both of them, but he had no choice.Hr: Trebao mu je njihov uvid.En: He needed their insight.Hr: Pozvao je Ivanu i Karla na sastanak kod velikog zaleđenog vodopada.En: He invited Ivana and Karlo to a meeting by the large frozen waterfall.Hr: Atmosfera je bila napeta dok su razgovarali o artefaktu.En: The atmosphere was tense as they discussed the artifact.Hr: "Treba otkriti tko ga je ukrao i zašto," rekao je Ante zabrinuto.En: "We need to find out who stole it and why," said Ante worriedly.Hr: Ivana je šapnula: "Artefakt nije samo povijesni objekt.En: Ivana whispered, "The artifact is not just a historical object.Hr: On krije poruku, možda čak kartu.En: It holds a message, maybe even a map."Hr: "Karlo je odmahnuo glavom, skeptičan.En: Karlo shook his head, skeptical.Hr: "Bojim se da ima više veze s prošlim ratovima nego što naslućujemo.En: "I'm afraid it has more to do with past wars than we suspect."Hr: "Ante se osjećao razapeto između njihove dvije verzije.En: Ante felt torn between their two versions.Hr: No, morao je riskirati.En: But he had to take the risk.Hr: Uvjerio ih je da rade zajedno na rješavanju misterije.En: He convinced them to work together to solve the mystery.Hr: Kako su tragali dalje, uočili su nejasne tragove u snijegu koji su vodili prema vodopadu.En: As they searched further, they noticed vague tracks in the snow leading to the waterfall.Hr: Kad su stigli, Ante je stao sučelice Karla.En: When they arrived, Ante stood face to face with Karlo.Hr: "Mislim da ti znaš više nego što govoriš," rekao je oprezno.En: "I think you know more than you're saying," he said cautiously.Hr: Karlo se ukočio, a tada je na scenu stupila istina.En: Karlo froze, and then the truth came to light.Hr: Slušajući Ivanu i Karla kako se raspravljaju, Ante je shvatio da Karlo nije krivac, već je pokušavao zaštititi park.En: Listening to Ivana and Karlo argue, Ante realized that Karlo was not the culprit, but was trying to protect the park.Hr: "Artefakt je skriven ovdje," promrmljao je Karlo pokazujući na prostor iza vodopada.En: "The artifact is hidden here," Karlo mumbled, pointing to the space behind the waterfall.Hr: Ante je, potresen tom spoznajom, polako prišao zaleđenoj stijeni i pronašao tajni prolaz.En: Ante, shaken by this revelation, slowly approached the frozen rock and found a secret passage.Hr: Iza vodopada, na sigurnom, ležao je mali kovčeg s artefaktom.En: Behind the waterfall, safely hidden, lay a small chest with the artifact.Hr: Unutra, uz sam artefakt, bila je mapa starih rudarskih tunela ispod parka.En: Inside, along with the artifact, was a map of ancient mining tunnels beneath the park.Hr: Ante je odahnuo, osjećajući olakšanje.En: Ante breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a sense of ease.Hr: "Zajedno smo ga spasili," rekao je Ivani i Karlu s osmijehom.En: "We saved it together," he said to Ivana and Karlo with a smile.Hr: Artefakt je bio siguran, a Ante je shvatio nešto važno.En: The artifact was safe, and Ante realized something important.Hr: Nije trebao napustiti svoj dom tražeći avanturu.En: He didn't need to leave his home in search of adventure.Hr: Ona je ovdje, oko njega, u svakom djeliću prirode koji je štitio.En: It was here, all around him, in every part of nature he protected.Hr: Sada je imao i novi osjećaj svrhe i hrabrosti, shvaćajući da čak i poznata mjesta mogu ponuditi neočekivanu potragu za pustolovinom.En: Now he also had a new sense of purpose and courage, realizing that even familiar places can offer an unexpected quest for adventure. Vocabulary Words:edge: rubufrozen: smrznutogswirl: kovitlastretched: protezaleartifact: artefaktarchaeologist: arheologoccasionally: povremenoconvinced: uvjerenamysterious: misterioznomskeptical: skeptičantorn: razapetocautiously: opreznoculprit: krivacfrozen rock: zaleđenoj stijenisecret passage: tajni prolazsafely hidden: na sigurnomsighed: odahnuoease: olakšanjesense: osjećajcourage: hrabrostiquest: potragalandscape: krajolikrare: rijetkivaluable: vrijedniinsight: uvidtogether: zajednotracks: tragovefrozen waterfall: zaleđenog vodopadarevelation: spoznajachest: kovčeg

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Heirloom Mystery: Rediscovering Trust on New Year's Eve Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-01-23-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Na Silvestrovo, hladni vjetrovi su prekrivali Zagreb snijegom, tjerajući većinu ljudi u toplinu svojih domova.En: On New Year's Eve, cold winds covered Zagreb with snow, driving most people into the warmth of their homes.Hr: Maja je, međutim, sjedila na drvenoj klupi u užurbanom hodniku zagrebačke policijske postaje.En: Maja, however, was sitting on a wooden bench in the bustling hallway of the Zagreb police station.Hr: Sjena neonskih svjetala oštro je pala na njezino lice dok je čekala razgovor s inspektorom.En: The shadow of neon lights cast sharply on her face as she awaited a conversation with the inspector.Hr: Bio je to dan kad je trebala uživati s obitelji.En: It was a day she was supposed to enjoy with her family.Hr: Ipak, tu je bila, zategnuta i nervozna.En: Yet, here she was, tense and nervous.Hr: Vrijedna obiteljska relikvija, dragi starinski sat, nestao je nekoliko dana prije.En: A valuable family heirloom, a dear antique clock, had disappeared a few days prior.Hr: Sat je pripadao njezinom pradjedi.En: The clock belonged to her great-grandfather.Hr: Pričalo se da skriva tajnu povijesti njihove obitelji.En: It was said to hold a secret of their family history.Hr: Dok su se blagdanski pozdravi i trubljenje automobila čuli izvana, Maja je marljivo pretraživala u mislima svaki kutak kuće.En: While holiday greetings and car horns could be heard outside, Maja diligently searched her mind through every corner of the house.Hr: Objasnila je policajcima razloge svoje zabrinutosti, nadajući se da će oni razumjeti.En: She explained to the police her reasons for concern, hoping they would understand.Hr: Nažalost, dežurni policajac Luka samo je slegnuo ramenima.En: Unfortunately, the officer on duty, Luka, only shrugged.Hr: "Možda ste ga samo zametnuli," rekao je s osmijehom koji je trebao biti umirujući, ali Majina napetost je ostala.En: "Maybe you just misplaced it," he said with a smile that was meant to be reassuring, but Maja's tension remained.Hr: Ivanin glas, njezina rođakinja s druge strane hodnika, uveseljavao je policijske službenike pričajući šale dok je čekala na zapisnik za proslavu.En: Ivana's voice, her cousin from the other side of the hallway, was entertaining the police officers with jokes while she waited for a report for the celebration.Hr: Nije znala da je možda bila ključ Majina problema.En: She didn't know she might have been the key to Maja's problem.Hr: Maja nije mogla čekati da policija pokrene istragu.En: Maja couldn't wait for the police to start the investigation.Hr: Njena obitelj brzo bi napustila Zagreb nakon praznika.En: Her family would soon be leaving Zagreb after the holidays.Hr: Morala je djelovati.En: She had to act.Hr: Odlučila je sama istražiti.En: She decided to investigate herself.Hr: Njeno srce kucalo je ubrzano dok je pristupala obiteljskim foto albumima i nasumičnim zapisima.En: Her heart raced as she approached family photo albums and random notes.Hr: Svaki detalj mogao bi biti značajan.En: Every detail could be significant.Hr: Prišla je članovima obitelji na okupljanju, prikupljajući anegdote.En: She approached family members at the gathering, collecting anecdotes.Hr: Neki su bili iznenađeni, drugi su bili sretni podijeliti sjećanja.En: Some were surprised, others were happy to share memories.Hr: Maja je konačno došla do Ivane, djevojke s očima koje su pretraživale sobu tražeći zabavu.En: Maja finally reached Ivana, a girl whose eyes scanned the room for fun.Hr: "Jesi li možda vidjela pradjedičin sat?En: "Have you by any chance seen great-grandfather's clock?"Hr: " upitala je Maja s dozom nade.En: Maja asked with a hint of hope.Hr: Ivana se pomakla, izgleda da shvaća što se događa.En: Ivana shifted, seeming to realize what was going on.Hr: "Oh, taj sat!En: "Oh, that clock!"Hr: " rekla je Ivana uz osmijeh.En: Ivana said with a smile.Hr: "Uzela sam ga kako bih popravila mehanizam.En: "I took it to fix the mechanism.Hr: Mislila sam da bi baka bila sretna vidjeti ga u ispravnom stanju na Novu godinu.En: I thought grandma would be happy to see it in working order for the New Year."Hr: "Maja je bila šokirana, ali kad je Ivana izvukla obnovljeni sat iz torbe, njen bijes se pretvorio u razumijevanje.En: Maja was shocked, but when Ivana pulled the restored clock from her bag, her anger turned to understanding.Hr: Sat je blistao i radio točno kao što bi trebalo.En: The clock gleamed and worked just as it should.Hr: Na kraju, Maja je dočekala Novu godinu s obitelji, držeći sat i osjećajući se bliže svim svojim članovima.En: In the end, Maja welcomed the New Year with her family, holding the clock and feeling closer to all her members.Hr: Naučila je vrijednu lekciju o povjerenju i zajedništvu.En: She learned a valuable lesson about trust and togetherness.Hr: Priča iz prošlosti stvorila je nove veze u sadašnjosti.En: A story from the past created new bonds in the present.Hr: Sretno su proslavili dolazak Nove godine dok su se pahulje snijega nježno spuštale na tlo.En: They happily celebrated the arrival of the New Year as snowflakes gently fell to the ground.Hr: Maja je osjetila da bi ova godina mogla donijeti samo najbolje njezinoj obitelji.En: Maja felt that this year could only bring the best for her family. Vocabulary Words:heirloom: relikvijabustling: užurbanomhallway: hodnikuantique: starinskidisappeared: nestaomechanism: mehanizamdiligently: marljivoanecdotes: anegdotesurprised: iznenađenirestored: obnovljeniunderstanding: razumijevanjescene: scenafrantically: franticcommotion: šušurreassure: umirujeinvestigation: istragusignificant: značajanconversation: razgovorvaluable: vrijednagathering: okupljanjereport: zapisnikreminisce: prisjećatiapprehensive: uznemirengleaming: blistaobonds: vezedeparture: odlazakmysterious: tajanstvensearch: pretraživanjedetective: detektivwhisper: šapat

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Rediscover Joy: A New Year’s Tale at Dolac Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-01-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Dolac tržnica uvijek je bila srce Zagreba, čak i zimi kad je snijeg prekrivao krovove trgovina.En: The Dolac market had always been the heart of Zagreb, even in winter when snow covered the shop roofs.Hr: Mirisi svježeg kruha i začina ispunjavali su zrak, a ljudi su u bujicama prolazili uskim prolazima između štandova.En: The air was filled with the scents of fresh bread and spices, and people moved in torrents through the narrow paths between the stalls.Hr: Malo gdje je bilo tako šareno usred zime.En: There were few places as colorful in the middle of winter.Hr: Ivana i Marko stali su ispred tržnice.En: Ivana and Marko stood in front of the market.Hr: Ivana je u ruci držala popis namirnica koje je željela kupiti.En: Ivana held a shopping list in her hand, intending to buy everything she needed.Hr: Bila je odlučna napraviti savršen obrok za Novu godinu.En: She was determined to make the perfect meal for the New Year.Hr: Marko je stajao pokraj nje sa smiješkom.En: Marko stood next to her with a smile.Hr: "Ivana, ne brini toliko.En: "Ivana, don't worry so much.Hr: Sve će biti u redu," rekao je.En: Everything will be fine," he said.Hr: Ivana je duboko udahnula.En: Ivana took a deep breath.Hr: "Želim da sve bude savršeno, Marko.En: "I want everything to be perfect, Marko.Hr: Nova godina, novi početak," odgovorila je, pomalo zabrinuta.En: New Year, new beginnings," she replied, a bit worried.Hr: Šetali su tržnicom zajedno.En: They walked through the market together.Hr: Gužva je bila ogromna.En: The crowd was enormous.Hr: Ljudi su kupovali voće, povrće i meso, razgovarajući glasno.En: People were buying fruit, vegetables, and meat, talking loudly.Hr: Ivana je osjećala stres kako raste.En: Ivana felt the stress building up.Hr: Toliko ljudi, a tako malo prostora.En: So many people, and so little space.Hr: Nije mogla pronaći sve što joj je trebalo.En: She couldn't find everything she needed.Hr: Osjetila je kako joj srce kuca brže.En: She felt her heart beating faster.Hr: Marko je primijetio njenu napetost.En: Marko noticed her tension.Hr: "Hej, gledaj!En: "Hey, look!Hr: Počelo je padati snijeg," rekao je pokazujući prema nebu.En: It's starting to snow," he said, pointing to the sky.Hr: Snijeg je nježno padao, topivši se kad bi dotaknuo tlo.En: Snow was gently falling, melting as it touched the ground.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali usporiti.En: "Maybe we should slow down.Hr: Uživajmo u trenutku," predložio je Marko.En: Let’s enjoy the moment," Marko suggested.Hr: Ivana je pogledala oko sebe.En: Ivana looked around.Hr: Ljudi su se smijali, razgovarali i uživali u kupovini.En: People were laughing, talking, and enjoying their shopping.Hr: Odlučila je poslušati Markov savjet.En: She decided to take Marko’s advice.Hr: Duboko je udahnula i opustila ramena.En: She took a deep breath and relaxed her shoulders.Hr: "U pravu si.En: "You're right.Hr: Možda ne mora sve biti savršeno.En: Maybe not everything has to be perfect."Hr: "Dok su nastavili hodati, Ivana je ugledala štand s prekrasnim jabukama i svježom mrkvom.En: As they continued walking, Ivana spotted a stall with beautiful apples and fresh carrots.Hr: Osmjehnula se.En: She smiled.Hr: Konačno je pronašla savršene sastojke za svoj obrok.En: She finally found the perfect ingredients for her meal.Hr: "Marko, pogledaj!En: "Marko, look!Hr: To je to što mi treba.En: This is just what I need."Hr: "Marko ju je podržao.En: Marko supported her.Hr: "Savršeno!En: "Perfect!Hr: Sada možemo kući i pripremiti naše jelo.En: Now we can go home and prepare our dish."Hr: "Otišli su s tržnice s punim vrećama i lakšim srcima.En: They left the market with full bags and lighter hearts.Hr: Ivana je naučila važnu lekciju.En: Ivana learned an important lesson.Hr: Život ne mora biti savršen da bi bio divan.En: Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful.Hr: Uz Markovu pomoć, shvatila je ljepotu spontanosti i nesavršenosti.En: With Marko's help, she realized the beauty of spontaneity and imperfection.Hr: Kada su stigli kući, u kuhinji je vladao mir.En: When they arrived home, there was peace in the kitchen.Hr: Ivana je pripremala obrok s osmijehom na licu.En: Ivana prepared the meal with a smile on her face.Hr: Svaki sastojak imao je svoje mjesto, ne savršeno, ali baš onako kako treba biti.En: Each ingredient had its place, not perfect, but just as it should be.Hr: Na kraju dana, Ivana i Marko sjedili su za stolom.En: By the end of the day, Ivana and Marko were sitting at the table.Hr: Svetla su blistala, a snijeg je vani još uvijek padao.En: The lights were shining, and the snow was still falling outside.Hr: "Sretna Nova godina, Ivana," rekao je Marko podižući čašu.En: "Happy New Year, Ivana," Marko said, raising his glass.Hr: "Sretna Nova godina, Marko," odgovorila je Ivana, osjećajući se sretno i spokojno.En: "Happy New Year, Marko," replied Ivana, feeling happy and serene.Hr: Bilo je to novo poglavlje, s manje briga i više uživanja u svemu što dolazi.En: It was a new chapter, with fewer worries and more enjoyment of what's to come.Hr: I možda, baš u tome, ležala je prava čarolija Nove godine.En: And perhaps, therein lay the true magic of the New Year. Vocabulary Words:heart: srcemarket: tržnicanarrow: uskimstalls: štandovidetermined: odlučnacrowd: gužvatension: napetostmelt: topivšisuggested: predložiorelaxed: opustilaspotted: ugledalaingredients: sastojkeperfect: savršenoprepare: pripremitiwonderful: divanlesson: lekcijuspontaneity: spontanostiimperfection: nesavršenostipeace: mirshining: blistalachapter: poglavljeworries: brigaenjoyment: uživanjascents: mirisiintending: željelafrustration: stresdeep breath: duboko udahnulalaughter: osmjehnulacolorful: šarenoraising: podižući

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A New Year's Eve Awakening: Lessons from the Heart of Pula Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-31-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zima je stigla u Pulu.En: Winter has arrived in Pula.Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, a more nemirno.En: The air was cold, and the sea was restless.Hr: Pomorska baza u Puli bila je puna aktivnosti.En: The naval base in Pula was full of activity.Hr: Luka, posvećeni pomorski časnik, hodao je po bazi.En: Luka, a dedicated naval officer, was walking around the base.Hr: Bio je to posljednji dan u godini, Silvestrovo.En: It was the last day of the year, New Year's Eve.Hr: Zvuk udaljenih proslava mogao se čuti dok je sat otkucavao prema ponoći.En: The sound of distant celebrations could be heard as the clock ticked towards midnight.Hr: Luka je imao jednu želju.En: Luka had one wish.Hr: Želio je biti kod kuće s obitelji za Novu godinu.En: He wanted to be home with his family for the New Year.Hr: No, posao ga je pritiskao sa svih strana.En: But work was pressuring him from all sides.Hr: Osjećao je grudni bol, ali bio je tvrdoglav.En: He felt chest pain but was stubborn.Hr: Nije se želio pokazati slabim.En: He didn't want to appear weak.Hr: Ana, njegova kolegica, primijetila je njegovu napetost, ali Luka joj je rekao da je dobro.En: Ana, his colleague, noticed his tension, but Luka told her he was fine.Hr: Ivan, njihov šef, dao im je zadnje upute za dan.En: Ivan, their boss, gave them the final instructions for the day.Hr: Luka je znao da mora obaviti zadatke do kraja dana.En: Luka knew he had to complete his tasks by the end of the day.Hr: Ponovo je osjetio bol u prsima, ovaj put jače.En: He felt chest pain again, this time stronger.Hr: Ignorirao je.En: He ignored it.Hr: Pokušao je završiti posao.En: He tried to finish the work.Hr: Bio je siguran da može izdržati do kraja dana.En: He was sure he could endure until the end of the day.Hr: Kako je vrijeme prolazilo, bol se pojačavala.En: As time passed, the pain intensified.Hr: Luka je znao da će biti teško stići kući.En: Luka knew it would be difficult to make it home.Hr: Unatoč tome, odlučio je krenuti.En: Despite this, he decided to leave.Hr: Obukao je kaput, čvrsto držeći odluku da ode.En: He put on his coat, firmly holding onto the decision to go.Hr: Dok je hodao prema izlazu, svjetla baze blještala su u njegovim očima.En: As he walked towards the exit, the base's lights glared in his eyes.Hr: U trenutku kada je stigao do vrata baze, Luka se srušio.En: The moment he reached the base's door, Luka collapsed.Hr: Ana je trčala prema njemu, zvala za pomoć.En: Ana ran towards him, calling for help.Hr: Ivan je brzo pozvao medicinske sestre iz baze.En: Ivan quickly called the nurses from the base.Hr: Luka je ležao, nesposoban se pomaknuti, osvijestivši ozbiljnost situacije.En: Luka lay there, unable to move, realizing the seriousness of the situation.Hr: Odveli su ga u ambulantu baze.En: They took him to the base's infirmary.Hr: Medicinska ekipa brzo je počela s pregledom.En: The medical team quickly began examining him.Hr: Luka je ležao, razmišljajući o svom ponašanju.En: Luka lay there, reflecting on his behavior.Hr: Shvatio je da ne može sve učiniti sam.En: He realized he couldn't do everything on his own.Hr: Morao je priznati svoje slabosti i pouzdati se u druge.En: He had to admit his weaknesses and rely on others.Hr: Kada se oporavio, Luka je sjedio na krevetu u ambulanti.En: When he recovered, Luka sat on the bed in the infirmary.Hr: Prostori su bili tihi.En: The room was quiet.Hr: Praznična buka sada je zvučala pomalo daleko.En: The holiday noise now sounded somewhat distant.Hr: Ana i Ivan su ga posjetili.En: Ana and Ivan visited him.Hr: Luka im je zahvalio na pomoći.En: Luka thanked them for their help.Hr: Njegove riječi bile su jednostavne, ali iskrene.En: His words were simple but sincere.Hr: Nakon što se dobro oporavio, Luka se promijenio.En: After he fully recovered, Luka changed.Hr: Naučio je važnost zdravlja i zajedništva.En: He learned the importance of health and teamwork.Hr: Više nije skrivao svoje brige.En: He no longer hid his concerns.Hr: Pouzdavao se u svoje kolege i prijatelje.En: He relied on his colleagues and friends.Hr: Dok je Nova godina ulazila s nadom i slavlje je ponovno odzvanjalo Pulom, Luka je znao jedno.En: As the New Year entered with hope and celebration echoed once more through Pula, Luka knew one thing.Hr: U novoj godini, njegova obitelj, zdravlje i tim bili su najvažniji.En: In the new year, his family, health, and team were most important.Hr: Nikada više ne bi riskirao ono što najviše cijeni.En: He would never again risk what he valued most.Hr: Ta je spoznaja bila njegov istinski novogodišnji dar.En: This realization was his true New Year's gift. Vocabulary Words:restless: nemirnodedicated: posvećeninaval: pomorskibase: bazapressure: pritisakstubborn: tvrdoglavtension: napetostinstructions: uputetasks: zadaciintensified: pojačavalaglared: blještalacollapsed: srušioinfirmary: ambulantaexamining: pregledomreflecting: razmišljajućiadmit: priznatiweaknesses: slabostirely: pouzdati serecovered: oporaviosincere: iskreneimportance: važnostteamwork: zajedništvaconcerns: brigerelied: pouzdavao secelebration: slavljehope: nadarealization: spoznajagift: darfamily: obiteljhealth: zdravlje