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  • The Perfect Brew: A Tale of Passion and Coffee Adventure

    The Perfect Brew: A Tale of Passion and Coffee Adventure
    Feb 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Perfect Brew: A Tale of Passion and Coffee Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-26-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zagrebačka zora je bila hladna i svježa, a snijeg je lagano prekrivao ulice.En: The Zagrebačka dawn was cold and fresh, and snow gently covered the streets.Hr: Ivana i Klara hodale su ručno uglačanim pločnicima prema poznatoj pržionici kave s osmijehom.En: Ivana and Klara walked hand in hand on the polished sidewalks towards a well-known coffee roastery with smiles on their faces.Hr: Ispred njih, mali izlog ispunjen svjetlom i mirisima mamio je prolaznike.En: In front of them, a small shop window filled with light and scents enticed passersby.Hr: Ušavši unutra, dočekao ih je topao zrak i miris svježeg kave.En: Upon entering, they were greeted by warm air and the aroma of fresh coffee.Hr: Drveni pultovi bili su prekriveni šarenim vrećicama s uzorcima zrna kave iz raznih krajeva svijeta.En: Wooden counters were covered with colorful bags featuring coffee bean patterns from various parts of the world.Hr: Ivana je bila oduševljena.En: Ivana was delighted.Hr: Oči su joj sjajile dok je tražila savršenu mješavinu.En: Her eyes shone as she searched for the perfect blend.Hr: Petar, menadžer pržionice, stajao je iza pulta s rukama prekrštenim na prsima.En: Petar, the manager of the roastery, stood behind the counter with his arms crossed on his chest.Hr: Njegov osmijeh bio je pomalo nadmen, ali očito je poznavao svoje zrnce kave.En: His smile was somewhat smug, but it was clear he knew his coffee beans.Hr: "Dobar dan, dame", reče on, "što tražite danas?En: "Good day, ladies," he said, "what are you looking for today?"Hr: ""Tražim nešto posebno", rekla je Ivana samouvjereno.En: "I'm looking for something special," Ivana said confidently.Hr: "Nešto što će impresionirati moju grupu za kušanje kave.En: "Something that will impress my coffee tasting group."Hr: "Petar je kimnuo.En: Petar nodded.Hr: "Imamo rijetke mješavine, ali nisu jeftine", upozorio je.En: "We have rare blends, but they're not cheap," he warned.Hr: Ivana je bila spremna za izazov.En: Ivana was up for the challenge.Hr: "Znam točno što tražim", rekla je i pokazala na zrna Etiopije Yirgacheffe.En: "I know exactly what I'm looking for," she said and pointed to the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe beans.Hr: "Ova mješavina ima cvjetne tonove s notama citrusa i meda.En: "This blend has floral tones with notes of citrus and honey."Hr: "Petar je podignuo obrve.En: Petar raised an eyebrow.Hr: "Znaš o čemu govoriš", priznao je, iako uz malu dozu skeptičnosti.En: "You know what you're talking about," he admitted, albeit with a hint of skepticism.Hr: "Ali su skupa.En: "But they're expensive."Hr: "Klara, praktična kao uvijek, uključila se.En: Klara, ever practical, chimed in.Hr: "Ivana, možda bismo trebale pronaći kompromisnu mješavinu koja je unutar našeg budžeta.En: "Ivana, maybe we should find a compromise blend that's within our budget."Hr: "Ivana nije odustajala.En: Ivana didn't give up.Hr: "Ovaj vikend je važno okupljanje.En: "This weekend is an important gathering.Hr: Ova kava će ih zadiviti", rekla je, a strast u njezinom glasu bila je neporeciva.En: This coffee will impress them," she said, and the passion in her voice was undeniable.Hr: Petar je vidio odlučnost u očima mlade entuzijastkinje.En: Petar saw the determination in the young enthusiast's eyes.Hr: U namjeri da je testira, ponudio je: "Ako mi opišeš cijeli profil okusa do kraja, dobit ćeš mali uzorak.En: Intending to test her, he offered, "If you describe the entire flavor profile to the end, you'll get a small sample."Hr: "Ivana je uzela izazov.En: Ivana took on the challenge.Hr: S glatkim riječima ljubitelja kave, opisala je bogatstvo okusa, težinu tijela i finese završnih nota.En: With the smooth words of a coffee lover, she described the richness of flavor, the body weight, and the finesse of the finishing notes.Hr: Petar je bio impresioniran.En: Petar was impressed.Hr: "Vidim da si prava znalica.En: "I see you're a true connoisseur.Hr: Ovo je malo za tebe", rekao je, pružajući joj vrećicu uzorka.En: This is little for you," he said, handing her a sample bag.Hr: "Ali izvoli i pomiješaj je s našom robusta mješavinom.En: "But here you go, and mix it with our robusta blend.Hr: Biće još bolje.En: It will be even better."Hr: "Ivana i Klara napustile su pržionicu s osmijehom i vrećicama u ruci.En: Ivana and Klara left the roastery with smiles and bags in hand.Hr: Osjećaj uspjeha grijao je Ivanino srce dok su izlazile van na hladni zrak.En: A feeling of success warmed Ivana's heart as they stepped outside into the cold air.Hr: Ivana nije samo pronašla savršenu kavu, već i stekla novo povjerenje u svoje sposobnosti.En: Ivana not only found the perfect coffee but also gained new confidence in her abilities.Hr: Naučila je kako ...
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  • Secrets Among the Coffee Sacks: A Mystery Unlocked

    Secrets Among the Coffee Sacks: A Mystery Unlocked
    Feb 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Secrets Among the Coffee Sacks: A Mystery Unlocked Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Miris svježe mljevene kave ispunjavao je zrak u pržionici.En: The scent of freshly ground coffee filled the air in the pržionica.Hr: Sunčeva svjetlost probijala se kroz visoke prozore, osvjetljavajući sve oko sebe.En: Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, illuminating everything around.Hr: Ivana je hrpala vreće kave, lagano zamazana prahom kave na obrazima, dok je radila u pržionici.En: Ivana was piling up sacks of coffee, slightly smudged with coffee powder on her cheeks while working in the pržionica.Hr: Nedavno je počela raditi ovdje i bila je uzbuđena da se dokaže.En: She had recently started working here and was excited to prove herself.Hr: Jednog hladnog zimskog jutra, dok je pregledavala vreću kave, Ivanin prst osjetio je nešto tvrdo.En: One cold winter morning, while inspecting a sack of coffee, Ivana's finger felt something hard.Hr: Izvukla je starinski ključ.En: She pulled out an antique key.Hr: Radoznala, odnijela ga je Marku, iskusnom pržitelju, poznatom po svojoj ljubavi prema misterijama.En: Curious, she took it to Marko, the experienced roaster known for his love of mysteries.Hr: "Zanimljivo," rekao je Marko, obrćući ključ u rukama.En: "Interesting," said Marko, flipping the key in his hands.Hr: "Nije mi poznat.En: "It's not familiar to me."Hr: "Ivana ga je pitala: "Što misliš, čiji je?En: Ivana asked him, "What do you think, whose is it?Hr: I zašto bi bio ovdje?En: And why would it be here?"Hr: "Marko je slegnuo ramenima.En: Marko shrugged.Hr: "Moguće da pripada nekome iz prošlosti.En: "It might belong to someone from the past.Hr: No, niti jedan zapis ne spominje ključ.En: But no record mentions a key."Hr: "Njih dvoje su imali različite teorije.En: The two of them had different theories.Hr: Ivana je mislila da ključ mora biti značajan, dok je Marko bio skeptičan.En: Ivana thought the key must be significant, while Marko was skeptical.Hr: No, Ivana je bila odlučna.En: Nevertheless, Ivana was determined.Hr: Htjela je istražiti dalje, čak i ako to znači ostati dulje na poslu.En: She wanted to investigate further, even if it meant staying longer at work.Hr: Marko, iako skeptičan, odlučio je pomoći.En: Marko, although skeptical, decided to help.Hr: U snijegom prekrivenoj večeri, zaronili su u stare registre brodskih pošiljki.En: On a snow-covered evening, they dived into old shipping registers.Hr: Satima su tražili tragove, sve dok nisu naišli na spominjanje davatelja koji je prestao poslovati prije mnogo godina.En: They searched for hours until they came across a mention of a supplier who had stopped business many years ago.Hr: "Smugglers!En: "Smugglers!"Hr: " uzviknula je Ivana.En: Ivana exclaimed.Hr: "Može li ključ biti dio toga?En: "Could the key be part of that?"Hr: " Dvojac je svoj pronalazak podijelio s vlasnikom pržionice.En: The duo shared their discovery with the owner of the pržionica.Hr: Vlasnik, zapanjen njihovim otkrićem, započeo je vlastitu istragu.En: The owner, astonished by their findings, started his own investigation.Hr: Na kraju, otkrio je veću mrežu trgovine skrivenih iza pržionice i dobavljača.En: Eventually, he uncovered a larger network of trade hidden behind the pržionica and suppliers.Hr: Ivana je bila ponosna.En: Ivana was proud.Hr: Osjećala se sigurnijom u svoje sposobnosti, a Marko je naučio cijeniti rad s novim kolegama.En: She felt more confident in her abilities, and Marko learned to appreciate working with new colleagues.Hr: Pržionica je nastavila s radom, miris kave ponovo je ispunjavao prostor, kao da nikada nije došlo do zagonetnog prekida.En: The pržionica continued its operations, the scent of coffee once again filling the space, as if there had never been a puzzling interruption.Hr: Ali sada, zrak je bio ispunjen većim poštovanjem i vjerom u timski rad.En: But now, the air was filled with greater respect and faith in teamwork. Vocabulary Words:scent: mirispile: hrpasmudged: zamazanaantique: starinskicurious: radoznalaflipping: obrćućifamiliar: poznatshrubbed: slegnuotheories: teorijedetermine: odlučnaskeptical: skeptičandive: zaronitiregisters: registrashipping: brodskih pošiljkismugglers: krijumčariastonished: zapanjendiscovery: otkrićeinvestigation: istraganetwork: mrežasuppliers: dobavljačaconfident: sigurnijaabilities: sposobnostiappreciate: cijeniticolleagues: kolegeoperations: radompuzzling: zagonetnointerruption: prekidafaith: vjerateamwork: timski radroaster: pržitelj
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  • Finding Love and Peace: A Journey Through Snow and Silence

    Finding Love and Peace: A Journey Through Snow and Silence
    Feb 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Love and Peace: A Journey Through Snow and Silence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-25-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je lagano padao na brežuljke u Hrvatskoj.En: The snow was gently falling on the hills in Hrvatska.Hr: Duhovni centar bio je skriven u bijelim šumama, daleko od svakodnevne gužve.En: The spiritual center was hidden in the white forests, far from the daily hustle and bustle.Hr: Ivana je došla ovdje tražiti sebe nakon što je napustila naporan posao.En: Ivana came here to find herself after leaving a demanding job.Hr: Njezina duša željela je mir.En: Her soul longed for peace.Hr: U isto vrijeme, Marko je stajao ispred velikog prozora u blagovaonici centra.En: At the same time, Marko stood in front of a large window in the dining room of the center.Hr: Krajolik prekriven snijegom smirivao je njegovo poljuljano srce.En: The snow-covered landscape calmed his troubled heart.Hr: Nakon teškog prekida, odlučio je pronaći unutarnji mir i možda nekoga tko će ga razumjeti.En: After a difficult breakup, he decided to find inner peace and perhaps someone who would understand him.Hr: Prvi susret Ivanin i Markov bio je slučajan.En: Ivana's and Marko's first meeting was accidental.Hr: Ivana je odlučila pridružiti se grupnoj meditaciji.En: Ivana decided to join a group meditation.Hr: Velika dvorana bila je tiha, ispunjena samo tihim disanjem i mirisom upaljenih svijeća.En: The large hall was quiet, filled only with silent breathing and the scent of lit candles.Hr: Marko je sjedio nasuprot nje.En: Marko sat across from her.Hr: Njihove oči srele su se na trenutak, a nešto toplo prolomilo se kroz hladan zrak.En: Their eyes met for a moment, and something warm broke through the cold air.Hr: Tijekom meditacije, Ivana je pronašla fokus.En: During meditation, Ivana found focus.Hr: Mislila je na prošlost i budućnost.En: She thought about the past and the future.Hr: Na pauzi su započeli razgovor.En: During the break, they started a conversation.Hr: "Počela sam preispitivati svoj život", rekla je Ivana.En: "I began to question my life," said Ivana.Hr: Marko je klimnuo glavom, osjećao je isto.En: Marko nodded, feeling the same.Hr: Ispričao joj je o prekidu.En: He told her about the breakup.Hr: Razumjeli su se u tišini.En: They understood each other in silence.Hr: Sljedeći dan, instruktor je predložio vježbu u parovima.En: The next day, the instructor suggested an exercise in pairs.Hr: Marko je odabrao Ivanu.En: Marko chose Ivana.Hr: Zadatak je bio šetnja kroz šumu, uz razmjenu misli i osjećaja.En: The task was a walk through the forest, exchanging thoughts and feelings.Hr: Bjelina šume bila je poput platna na kojem su ispisivali svoje snove i strahove.En: The whiteness of the forest was like a canvas on which they wrote their dreams and fears.Hr: Ivana je govorila o svom strahu od neuspjeha.En: Ivana spoke about her fear of failure.Hr: Marko je podijelio svoj strah od ponovnoga ranjavanja.En: Marko shared his fear of being hurt again.Hr: Dok su hodali kroz snijeg, Ivana je osjetila kako joj se srce otvara.En: As they walked through the snow, Ivana felt her heart opening.Hr: "Možda je vrijeme vjerovati sebi i drugima", pomislila je.En: "Maybe it's time to trust myself and others," she thought.Hr: Marko je osjetio kako se njegova bol smanjuje.En: Marko felt his pain diminishing.Hr: "Možda mogu ponovo voljeti", razmišljao je s nadom.En: "Maybe I can love again," he thought with hope.Hr: Dok su se vraćali u centar, dogovorili su se ostati u kontaktu nakon povratka u stvarni svijet.En: As they returned to the center, they agreed to stay in contact after returning to the real world.Hr: Povezivali su ih razgovori o željama, strahovima i snovima.En: They were connected by conversations about desires, fears, and dreams.Hr: Oboje su osjećali promjenu u sebi.En: Both felt a change within themselves.Hr: Ivana je naučila kako slijediti svoje srce i otvoriti se životu.En: Ivana learned how to follow her heart and open up to life.Hr: Marko je ponovno našao hrabrost da otvori svoje srce.En: Marko once again found the courage to open his heart.Hr: Oboje su napustili centar, osjećajući se obogaćeno i s nadom za budućnost.En: They both left the center feeling enriched and hopeful for the future.Hr: Zimski krajolik bio je svjedok rađanja nove veze, iskovane iz snijega i tišine.En: The winter landscape bore witness to the birth of a new connection, forged from snow and silence. Vocabulary Words:spiritual: duhovnihustle and bustle: gužvademanding: naporansoul: dušatroubled: poljuljanobreakup: prekidsilence: tišinacandles: svijećefocus: fokusquestion: preispitivatiunderstood: razumjeliexchange: razmjenacanvas: platnofear: strahfailure: neuspjehhurt: ranjavanjaopening: otvaratrust: vjerovatipain: bolhope: nadacontact: kontaktconnected: povezivalidesires: željeenriched: ...
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    15 mins
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