Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Discover the Heartbeat of Zagreb: A Day at Dolac Market
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Dolac tržnica u Zagrebu je uvijek puna života.
En: The Dolac market in Zagreb is always full of life.

Hr: Crveni krovovi štandova, miris svježih proizvoda i šum užurbanih ljudi.
En: The red roofs of the stalls, the smell of fresh produce, and the buzz of bustling people.

Hr: Ana i Ivan odlučili su provesti subotnje jutro u ovoj živopisnoj tržnici.
En: Ana and Ivan decided to spend their Saturday morning at this vibrant market.

Hr: Sunce je sjalo, a ptice su pjevale.
En: The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

Hr: Ana drži popis.
En: Ana holds a list.

Hr: Piše: "Rajčice, krastavci, šljive, domaći sir, med.
En: It says: "Tomatoes, cucumbers, plums, homemade cheese, honey."

Hr: " Ivan nosi platnenu torbu.
En: Ivan carries a cloth bag.

Hr: Prvo idu do štanda s povrćem.
En: They first go to the vegetable stall.

Hr: Prodavač im nudi svježe rajčice.
En: The vendor offers them fresh tomatoes.

Hr: Ana uzima jednu i mirisne.
En: Ana takes one and smells it.

Hr: "Odlično miriše," kaže.
En: "Smells great," she says.

Hr: Ivan pokušava pregovarati.
En: Ivan tries to negotiate.

Hr: "Možemo li dobiti popust ako kupimo više?
En: "Can we get a discount if we buy more?"

Hr: " Prodavač se smiješi.
En: The vendor smiles.

Hr: "Naravno, gospodine.
En: "Of course, sir.

Hr: Pametna kupovina!
En: Smart shopping!"

Hr: "Sljedeći štand je pun domaćeg sira.
En: The next stall is full of homemade cheese.

Hr: Stara baka nudi sir koji je napravila sama.
En: An old lady offers cheese she made herself.

Hr: "Ovaj je sir najbolji u gradu," kaže s ponosom.
En: "This cheese is the best in town," she says proudly.

Hr: Ana uzima komadić i kuša.
En: Ana takes a piece and tastes it.

Hr: "Ukusan je, Ivan.
En: "It’s delicious, Ivan.

Hr: Uzet ćemo malo.
En: We’ll take some."

Hr: "Kroz gužvu, Ana i Ivan dolaze do štanda s medom.
En: Through the crowd, Ana and Ivan reach the honey stall.

Hr: Pčelar im nudi različite vrste.
En: The beekeeper offers them different types.

Hr: "Ovaj med je s naših planina," kaže.
En: "This honey is from our mountains," he says.

Hr: Ana i Ivan biraju teglicu meda.
En: Ana and Ivan choose a jar of honey.

Hr: Oboje su sretni s kupovinom.
En: Both are happy with their purchase.

Hr: Dok hodaju među štandovima, Ivan primjećuje štand s voćem.
En: As they walk among the stalls, Ivan notices a fruit stand.

Hr: "Šljive!
En: "Plums!"

Hr: " usklikne.
En: he exclaims.

Hr: Ana se smije.
En: Ana laughs.

Hr: "Naravno, Ivane.
En: "Of course, Ivan.

Hr: Kupit ćemo šljive.
En: We'll buy plums."

Hr: "Na kraju, vreće su pune.
En: In the end, their bags are full.

Hr: Ruke su im teške, ali osmijesi su široki.
En: Their hands are heavy, but their smiles are wide.

Hr: "Imamo sve što trebamo," kaže Ana.
En: "We have everything we need," says Ana.

Hr: "Hvala ti što si došao sa mnom," dodaje Ivan.
En: "Thank you for coming with me," Ivan adds.

Hr: Dok izlaze iz tržnice, osjećaju se ispunjeni.
En: As they leave the market, they feel fulfilled.

Hr: Dolac tržnica pružila im je još jedan nezaboravan dan.
En: The Dolac market gave them another unforgettable day.

Hr: Nisu samo kupili svježe proizvode, već su osjetili duh Zagreba.
En: They didn’t just buy fresh produce; they felt the spirit of Zagreb.

Hr: Kad su stigli kući, sjeli su zajedno.
En: When they got home, they sat together.

Hr: Otvorili su vreće i počeli se pripremati za nedjeljni ručak.
En: They opened the bags and began preparing for Sunday lunch.

Hr: Srce im je bilo puno zadovoljstva, jer subota u Zagrebu nikada nije bila bolja.
En: Their hearts were full of satisfaction, because Saturday in Zagreb had never been better.


Vocabulary Words:

• market: tržnica
• full: puna
• buzz: šum
• bustling: užurbanih
• vibrant: živopisnoj
• vendor: prodavač
• negotiate: pregovarati
• discount: popust
• homemade: domaći
• cheese: sir
• beekeeper: pčelar
• mountains: planina
• smiles: osmijesi
• fulfilled: ispunjeni
• satisfaction: zadovoljstva
• fresh: svježih
• produce: proizvoda
• stalls: štandova
• jar: teglica
• offer: nuditi
• proudly: s ponosom
• cloth bag: platnenu torbu
• prepare: pripremati
• list: popis
• plums: šljive
• crowd: gužvu
• bustling: užurbanih
• choose: biraju
• heavy: teške
• reach: dolaze