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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Pain to Gain: Ivan's Journey to Office Wellness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-12-26-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je nježno prekrivao Zagreb, a ured je bio ukrašen lampicama i vijencima koji su se još uvijek svjetlucali od božićne proslave.En: Snow gently covered Zagreb, and the office was adorned with lights and wreaths that still twinkled from the Christmas celebration.Hr: Ivan je sjedio za svojim stolom, pokušavajući ignorirati bol u leđima.En: Ivan sat at his desk, trying to ignore the pain in his back.Hr: Stolica je bila neudobna, a ekran računala udaljen previše naprijed.En: The chair was uncomfortable, and the computer screen was too far forward.Hr: Ali zima je bila vrijeme opuštenija u uredu, a Ivan je mrzio ideju da zatraži slobodno kada je mogao biti produktivan.En: But winter was a more relaxed time in the office, and Ivan hated the idea of asking for time off when he could be productive.Hr: Ana, koja je sjedila za stolom prekoputa njega, primijetila je njegov bolan izraz lica.En: Ana, who sat at the desk across from him, noticed his painful expression.Hr: "Ivane, jesam li ti rekla da se posvetiš tom problemu?En: "Ivane, have I told you to address that issue?"Hr: " upitala je s brigom u glasu.En: she asked with concern in her voice.Hr: "Ma, nije to ništa," Ivan je odgovorio, pokušavajući se nasmiješiti.En: "It's nothing," Ivan replied, trying to smile.Hr: "Preći će kad se malo pokrenem.En: "It will go away once I move a bit."Hr: "Ali bol nije prolazila.En: But the pain didn't go away.Hr: Umjesto toga, postajala je jača.En: Instead, it became stronger.Hr: Na božični blagdan, dok su ostali pričali o svojim obiteljskim okupljanjima, Ivan je bio previše svjestan nelagode koja mu je pulsirala kroz tijelo.En: On Christmas Day, while others talked about their family gatherings, Ivan was overly aware of the discomfort pulsating through his body.Hr: Sljedeći dan, Tijelovo, kancelarija je bila tiha, a Ivan je imao važan sastanak.En: The next day, Corpus Christi, the office was quiet, and Ivan had an important meeting.Hr: Dok su se svi okupljali u konferencijskoj sali, osjetio je kako mu bol probija kičmu, gotovo kao da ga neki nevidljivi teret pritišće.En: As everyone gathered in the conference room, he felt the pain piercing his spine, almost as if some invisible weight was pressing on him.Hr: Sastanak je počeo, ali Ivan nije mogao naći udobnu poziciju.En: The meeting began, but Ivan couldn't find a comfortable position.Hr: Ana je iz kuta oka primijetila kako se pomiče na stolici i prestaje bilježiti.En: Ana noticed out of the corner of her eye how he shifted in his chair and stopped taking notes.Hr: "Ivane, ovo je ozbiljno," šaptala je.En: "Ivane, this is serious," she whispered.Hr: "Ako sada ne odeš doktoru, lošije će biti.En: "If you don't go to the doctor now, it will get worse."Hr: "Konačno, bol je postala nesnosna.En: Finally, the pain became unbearable.Hr: Na pola sastanka, Ivan je prekinuo razgovor šefa.En: In the middle of the meeting, Ivan interrupted his boss's conversation.Hr: "Žao mi je, moram otići," priznao je.En: "I'm sorry, I have to leave," he admitted.Hr: "Bol je prejaka.En: "The pain is too strong."Hr: "Svi su ga gledali, ali nitko nije osudio.En: Everyone looked at him, but no one judged.Hr: Ana mu je nježno dotaknula ruku.En: Ana gently touched his hand.Hr: "U uredu nije vrijedno zdravlja," rekla je tiho.En: "The office isn't worth your health," she said quietly.Hr: Poslijepodne, Ivan je otišao doktoru.En: In the afternoon, Ivan went to the doctor.Hr: Dijagnoza je bila napetost zbog dugotrajnog sjedenja.En: The diagnosis was stress due to prolonged sitting.Hr: Trebao je odmor i fizikalnu terapiju.En: He needed rest and physical therapy.Hr: Kad se vratio u ured nekoliko tjedana kasnije, osjećao se bolje.En: When he returned to the office a few weeks later, he felt better.Hr: Ana ga je dočekala s osmijehom.En: Ana greeted him with a smile.Hr: "Vidjet ćeš, biti ćeš još bolji u poslu," rekla je.En: "You'll see, you'll be even better at your job," she said.Hr: Ivan se zahvalio Ani na brizi.En: Ivan thanked Ana for her care.Hr: Shvatio je da posao neće nigdje pobjeći, ali njegovo zdravlje je nešto što je morao zaštititi.En: He realized that work would always be there, but his health was something he needed to protect.Hr: Od tada, Ivan je redovito uzimao pauze, vježbao i brinuo za sebe.En: From then on, Ivan regularly took breaks, exercised, and took care of himself.Hr: Ne samo da je bol nestala, već mu se i radna učinkovitost poboljšala.En: Not only did the pain disappear, but his work efficiency improved as well.Hr: Na kraju, shvatio je važnost ravnoteže između posla i osobne dobrobiti.En: In the end, he understood the importance of balancing work and personal well-being. Vocabulary Words:gently: nježnoadorned: ukrašenwreaths: vijencimatwinkled: svjetlucaliignore: ignoriratiuncomfortable: neudobnaconcern: brigadiscomfort: nelagodapulsating: pulsiralapiercing: probijaspine: kičmuinvisible: nevidljiviweight: teretnoticed: primijetiladiagnosis: dijagnozastress: napetostprolonged: dugotrajnounbearable: nesnosnaefficiency: učinkovitostconference: konferencijskabreaks: pauzerest: odmortherapy: terapijaproductive: produktivanpressed: pritisnutbalance: ravnotežaexpression: izrazpainful: bolanwhispered: šaptalameeting: sastanak

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Resistance to Revelry: A New Holiday Tradition Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-12-25-23-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimski dani u maloj, slikovitoj zajednici obloženi snijegom uvijek su posebni.En: Winter days in the small, picturesque community covered in snow are always special.Hr: Ivana i Marko vraćali su se iz crkve, gdje su prisustvovali božićnoj misi.En: Ivana and Marko were returning from the church, where they attended the Christmas Mass.Hr: Njihova kuća, smještena u sigurnom krugu gated community, izgledala je kao iz bajke s treperavim svjetlima i vijencima na vratima.En: Their house, nestled in the safe circle of a gated community, looked like something out of a fairy tale with twinkling lights and wreaths on the door.Hr: Ivana je duboko uzdahnula kada su ušli unutra.En: Ivana sighed deeply as they stepped inside.Hr: "Marko, hoćeš li mi pomoći oko ukrašavanja bora?" pitala je, nadajući se da će ga barem malo uvjeriti.En: "Marko, will you help me with decorating the Christmas tree?" she asked, hoping to convince him at least a little.Hr: No, Marko je samo slegnuo ramenima, tipkajući po svom mobitelu.En: But Marko only shrugged, tapping away on his phone.Hr: "Kasnije, mama. Igra je važna," odgovorio je ravnodušno.En: "Later, mom. The game is important," he replied indifferently.Hr: Ivana je znala da mora pokušati nešto drugačije.En: Ivana knew she needed to try something different.Hr: Sjednu do njega i počne pričati priče iz prošlosti.En: She sat next to him and began telling stories from the past.Hr: "Sjećaš li se kad je djed pravio one velike medenjake?" upitala je.En: "Do you remember when grandpa made those big gingerbread cookies?" she asked.Hr: Marko je na tren podigao pogled.En: Marko looked up for a moment.Hr: "Sjećam se... uvijek su mirisali najbolje," priznao je, naizgled omekšavši.En: "I remember... they always smelled the best," he admitted, seemingly softened.Hr: Ivana je nastavila, govoreći o tradiciji koju je djed započeo, stavljajući uvijek posebnog anđela na vrh bora.En: Ivana continued, talking about the tradition grandpa started, always placing a special angel on the top of the tree.Hr: "Djed je taj anđeo donio iz svog sela. Rekao je da simbolizira zaštitu obitelji."En: "Grandpa brought that angel from his village. He said it symbolizes family protection."Hr: Markove oči su zasijale s blagim interesom.En: Marko's eyes shone with mild interest.Hr: "Mogu li ja ovog puta staviti anđela?" Iznenađena i sretna, Ivana je klimnula glavom.En: "Can I put the angel on this time?" Surprised and happy, Ivana nodded.Hr: "Naravno, ljubavi."En: "Of course, my love."Hr: Njegovo sudjelovanje postalo je aktivnije.En: His involvement became more active.Hr: Dok su zajedno vješali kuglice i svjetiljke, Marko je predložio nešto novo.En: As they hung the baubles and lights together, Marko suggested something new.Hr: "Možemo li igrati božićnu videoigru kasnije? Svi zajedno, kao nova tradicija?"En: "Can we play a Christmas video game later? All together, as a new tradition?"Hr: Ivana se nasmijala, nježno ga pogladivši po licu.En: Ivana laughed, gently caressing his face.Hr: "Izvrsna ideja, Marko. Zašto ne!"En: "Excellent idea, Marko. Why not!"Hr: Kad su završili s ukrašavanjem, osjećaj topline ispunio je kuću.En: When they finished decorating, a sense of warmth filled the house.Hr: Zvuk smijeha i zajedničke igre postali su novi dio njihove božićne tradicije.En: The sound of laughter and shared play became part of their new Christmas tradition.Hr: Marko je počeo cijeniti trud i ljubav uloženu u svakodnevne trenutke koje je njegova majka stvarala.En: Marko began to appreciate the effort and love put into the everyday moments his mother created.Hr: U tom je trenutku obitelj bila bliža nego ikad, okupljena oko bora, uzetih u dar prenesenih generacijski.En: At that moment, the family was closer than ever, gathered around the tree, embraced in gifts passed down through generations.Hr: Snijeg je i dalje lagano padao vani, ali unutar kuće bilo je toplo i veselo, baš onako kako je Ivana željela.En: Snow still gently fell outside, but inside the home was warm and cheerful, just as Ivana had hoped.Hr: U obitelji, sada s novim tradicijama, svaki Božić bio je poseban.En: In the family, now with new traditions, every Christmas was special. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: slikovitojcommunity: zajednicigated: gatednestled: smještenafairy tale: bajkewreaths: vijencimadecorate: ukrašavanjesigh: uzdahnulashrine: crkveindifferently: ravnodušnoshrugged: slegnuobaubles: kuglicetradition: tradicijiangel: anđelaprotection: zaštituinvolvement: sudjelovanjeactive: aktivnijelaughter: smijehacherish: cijenitieffort: trudgentle: nježnoembraced: uzetihgenerations: generacijskiwarmth: toplinesymbolizes: simboliziraconvince: uvjeritidelight: veselomoment: trenutkusoftened: omekšavšigentle: nježno

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowstorm Serenity: Finding Joy in Christmas Imperfections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-12-25-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Dubrovnik je bio prekriven snježnim pokrivačem, a lampice na kućama su bliještale poput tisuća malih zvijezda.En: Dubrovnik was covered with a blanket of snow, and the lights on the houses shone like thousands of small stars.Hr: U toj tišini, miris bora bio je svjež i čist.En: In that silence, the scent of pine was fresh and clean.Hr: Ljepota toga pejzaža oduzimala je dah, ali sve što je Dario osjećao bila je trema.En: The beauty of that landscape took one's breath away, but all Dario felt was nervousness.Hr: Božić je bio nadomak vrata, a putovanje do obiteljske kuće na selu tek je počinjalo.En: Christmas was just around the corner, and the journey to the family house in the countryside was just beginning.Hr: Dario, Maja i Ivan su stajali ispred njihovog doma, spremni za put.En: Dario, Maja, and Ivan stood in front of their home, ready for the trip.Hr: Dario je uvijek bio taj koji je sve planirao.En: Dario was always the one who planned everything.Hr: U svojoj torbi imao je kartu, termos vrućeg čaja, i popis stvari koje trebaju obaviti.En: In his bag, he had a map, a thermos of hot tea, and a list of tasks they needed to accomplish.Hr: Nadao se da će sve ići prema planu.En: He hoped that everything would go according to plan.Hr: Ipak, duboko u sebi, želio je jednostavnost i toplinu, nešto što bio je zaboravio u silnoj želji za savršenim Božićem.En: Deep down, however, he longed for simplicity and warmth, something he had forgotten in his strong desire for a perfect Christmas.Hr: Nebom su se nakupljali teški sivi oblaci.En: Heavy gray clouds gathered in the sky.Hr: Dok su sjedali u auto, Maja je veselo rekla: "Ovo će biti najbolji Božić!".En: As they got into the car, Maja cheerfully said, "This will be the best Christmas!"Hr: Ivan, koji je cijelim putem razgovarao o darovima koje će dobiti, bio je jednako uzbuđen.En: Ivan, who talked the entire way about the gifts he would receive, was equally excited.Hr: Ali ubrzo nakon što su napustili sigurnost zajednice, vjetar je postao sve jači, a snijeg je počeo padati gušće.En: But shortly after leaving the safety of the community, the wind grew stronger, and the snow began to fall more densely.Hr: Ceste su postajale sve uži dok su prilazili selu.En: The roads became narrower as they approached the village.Hr: Snijeg je prekrivao znakove i skretnice.En: Snow covered the signs and turn-offs.Hr: Vidljivost je bila sve gora, a Dario je osjećao kako mu srce brže lupa.En: Visibility was getting worse, and Dario felt his heart beating faster.Hr: Ivan je u stražnjem sjedalu konačno zaspao, dok je Maja tiho gledala kroz prozor.En: Ivan finally fell asleep in the back seat, while Maja quietly watched through the window.Hr: Napetost u automobilu bila je opipljiva.En: The tension in the car was palpable.Hr: Na jednom oštrom zavoju automobil je lagano proklizao.En: At one sharp turn, the car slightly skidded.Hr: "Dario, polako," opominjala je Maja.En: "Dario, slow down," Maja cautioned.Hr: Dario je iz dubine pluća udisao smirenje koje je morao prenijeti na svoju obitelj.En: From the depths of his lungs, Dario inhaled the calm he needed to convey to his family.Hr: Znao je da mora pronaći sigurno mjesto za stati i odlučiti što dalje.En: He knew he needed to find a safe place to stop and decide what to do next.Hr: Našli su se na uskom putu, dok je nevrijeme nadvladalo prilike.En: They found themselves on a narrow road as the storm overwhelmed the conditions.Hr: Odlučio je stati.En: He decided to stop.Hr: Uza svu odgovornost koju je osjećao, shvatio je da sigurnost dolazi prije svega.En: With all the responsibility he felt, he realized that safety comes first.Hr: Otišli su na obližnju sigurnu čvorišnu kuću gdje su pričekali da se oluja malo smiri.En: They went to a nearby safety junction house where they waited for the storm to subside a bit.Hr: Topli čaj i Maja koja je ispričala smiješne priče, podigli su moral.En: Warm tea and Maja sharing funny stories lifted their spirits.Hr: Ivan se probudio s osmijehom kad je shvatio da je snijeg svugdje oko njih.En: Ivan woke up with a smile when he realized that snow was all around them.Hr: Nakon što je nevrijeme prošlo, nastavili su put.En: After the storm passed, they continued their journey.Hr: U selo su stigli kasnije nego što su planirali, ali to nije umanjilo radost njihovog dolaska.En: They arrived at the village later than planned, but it didn't diminish the joy of their arrival.Hr: Obitelj ih je sjedila u toploj kuhinji gdje su mirisi kolača i čaja ispunjavali zrak.En: The family seated them in the warm kitchen where the aromas of cakes and tea filled the air.Hr: Dario je duboko uzdahnuo i nasmijao se po prvi put tog dana.En: Dario took a deep breath and smiled for the first time that day.Hr: Tijekom večere, dok su dijelili priče, Dario je shvatio nešto važno.En: During dinner, as they shared stories, Dario realized something important.Hr: Neplanirani trenuci, neočekivane prepreke, i jednostavne radosti sreće su ono što čini Božić čarobnim.En: Unplanned moments, unexpected obstacles, and simple joys are what make Christmas magical.Hr: Savršenost nije u detaljima, već u ljudima s kojima dijeliš trenutke.En: Perfection isn't in the details but in the people you share moments with.Hr: Dok je noć zavijala kroz snježne grane izvan prozora, u kući je bilo toplo, ispunjeno smijehom i ljubavlju.En: As the night howled through the snowy branches outside the window, the house was warm, filled with laughter and love.Hr: I bilo je savršeno.En: And it was perfect. Vocabulary Words:blanket: pokrivačemshone: bliještalescent: mirislandscape: pejzažanervousness: tremacountryside: selutasks: stvariaccomplish: obavitilonged: želiosimplicity: jednostavnostclouds: oblacivisibility: vidljivostpalpable: opipljivaskidded: proklizaocautioned: opominjalainhale: udisaolungs: plućaoverwhelmed: nadvladaloresponsibility: odgovornostjunction: čvorišnusubside: smiriobstacles: preprekearomas: mirisihowled: zavijalawarmth: toplinuperfection: savršenojourney: putovanjeobscure: prekrivaocondensed: gušćeunexpected: neočekivane

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Hidden Mysteries: The Christmas Suitcase of Zagreb Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-12-24-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Na Franjo Tuđman međunarodnom aerodromu u Zagrebu, božićni ukrasi blistaju.En: At Franjo Tuđman International Airport in Zagreb, Christmas decorations sparkle.Hr: Miris svježe pečenih kroasana ispunjava zrak.En: The scent of freshly baked croissants fills the air.Hr: Ljudi dolaze i odlaze, užurbano noseći poklone i kofere.En: People come and go, hastily carrying gifts and suitcases.Hr: Ali, Luka, mladi sigurnosni službenik sa svijetlim očima i odlučnom ustrajnošću, brine se o neotkrivenom kovčegu na pokretnoj traci.En: However, Luka, a young security officer with bright eyes and determined persistence, is concerned about an unclaimed suitcase on the conveyor belt.Hr: Kovčeg nema oznaku.En: The suitcase has no label.Hr: Sve je mirno, ali Luka osjeća da nešto nije u redu.En: Everything seems calm, but Luka feels something is not right.Hr: Maja, menadžerica aerodroma, nosi se s grozničavom vrelinom božićne gužve.En: Maja, the airport manager, is handling the feverish heat of the Christmas rush.Hr: Ima planove za Badnju večer kod kuće, ali sada joj je misli zaokupio problem kovčega.En: She has plans for Christmas Eve at home, but now her thoughts are occupied with the suitcase problem.Hr: "Luka, stvarno nemaš vremena za ovo.En: "Luka, you really don't have time for this.Hr: Moramo razmišljati o putnicima," Maja mu govori, iako dublje u sebi zna da se ne može tako lako zanemariti.En: We need to think about the passengers," Maja tells him, although deep down she knows it cannot be easily ignored.Hr: U međuvremenu, Ivan, stalni putnik s navikom zapažanja detalja, prolazi kraj pokretne trake.En: Meanwhile, Ivan, a frequent traveler with a knack for noticing details, walks past the conveyor belt.Hr: Vidi kovčeg i odmah primjećuje nešto čudno.En: He sees the suitcase and immediately notices something strange.Hr: "Sjećam se da sam ga vidio ranije.En: "I remember seeing it earlier.Hr: Netko se mota oko njega.En: Someone was hanging around it."Hr: "Luka odluči ne čekati.En: Luka decides not to wait.Hr: Pita Ivana da mu pomogne, na što Ivan nevoljko pristaje.En: He asks Ivan to help him, to which Ivan reluctantly agrees.Hr: "Izgledaš kao da znaš nešto više," šali se Luka, dok pokušava sakriti tjeskobu.En: "You look like you know a bit more," Luka jokes, while trying to hide his anxiety.Hr: Zajedno otvaraju kovčeg.En: Together, they open the suitcase.Hr: Unutra, skriven iza slojeva odjeće, otkrivaju tajni odjeljak.En: Inside, hidden behind layers of clothing, they discover a secret compartment.Hr: Pronalaze neobične artefakte.En: They find unusual artifacts.Hr: Arheološki?En: Archaeological?Hr: Neobično za Božić.En: Unusual for Christmas.Hr: Luka prepoznaje da su to predmeti iz nedavne policijske istrage o krijumčarenju umjetnina.En: Luka recognizes them as items from a recent police investigation into art smuggling.Hr: Sad im je jasno.En: Now it becomes clear to them.Hr: Maja, sada uvjerena u važnost situacije, diskretno zove vlasti.En: Maja, now convinced of the importance of the situation, discreetly calls the authorities.Hr: Pomaže Luki da riješi tajanstveni slučaj.En: She helps Luka solve the mysterious case.Hr: Dok se suptilno odvija akcija, aerodrom i dalje odiše blagdanskim ugođajem.En: As the operation unfolds subtly, the airport continues to exude a festive atmosphere.Hr: Luka i Ivan, promatrajući putnike, osjećaju se kao junaci u sjeni.En: Luka and Ivan, observing the passengers, feel like heroes in the shadows.Hr: Na Božićno jutro, Luka stoji ponosan i zadovoljan pored Maje.En: On Christmas morning, Luka stands proud and satisfied beside Maja.Hr: Ona mu s osmijehom pruža ruku.En: She extends her hand with a smile.Hr: "Dobar posao, Luka.En: "Good job, Luka.Hr: Trebali bismo te češće slušati.En: We should listen to you more often."Hr: "Tako je noćna drama završila bez ikakvog prekida mira ili blagdanske radosti.En: Thus, the dramatic night ended without any disruption of peace or festive joy.Hr: Luka je naučio da slijedi svoje instinkte i važnost timskog rada.En: Luka learned to trust his instincts and the importance of teamwork.Hr: Confidence raste.En: His confidence grows.Hr: Mirna večer za sve.En: A calm evening for all.Hr: A na aerodromu, Božić se slavi kao i svake godine, ali ovaj put s dodatnim razlogom za slavlje.En: And at the airport, Christmas is celebrated like every year, but this time with an additional reason to celebrate. Vocabulary Words:baked: pečenihsuitcases: koferepersistence: upornošćuunclaimed: neotkrivenomconveyor belt: pokretna trakafeverish: grozničavomoccupied: zaokupiorelics: artefaktiarchaeological: arheološkiauthority: vlastisubtly: suptilnofestive: blagdanskismuggling: krijumčarenjuinstincts: instinktedetermined: odlučnomposterity: stražnjicealpaca: alpakareminiscent: podsjećajućiglow: zrakfurnace: pećmeticulous: opreznotranspired: nastalohumanoid: humanoidconundrum: zagonetkuartifacts: artefaktidense: gustumythology: mitologijaabrupt: naglomystery: tajanstvenidistinct: različit