20 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Perfect Day at Dolac: Market Strolls and Serendipitous Finds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/a-perfect-day-at-dolac-market-strolls-and-serendipitous-finds/ Story Transcript: Hr: Sunce je sjalo na Dolac tržnici. En: The sun was shining on Dolac Market. Hr: Cvijetne tržnice su bile pune boja. En: The flower stalls were full of colors. Hr: Ana, Luka i Ivana šetali su među štandovima. En: Ana, Luka, and Ivana were walking among the stands. Hr: Tražili su svježe voće i povrće. En: They were looking for fresh fruit and vegetables. Hr: Miris kruha i povrća bio je svuda. En: The smell of bread and produce was everywhere. Hr: Ana je stala kod štanda s crvenim jabukama. En: Ana stopped at a stand with red apples. Hr: Prodavač se nasmiješio. En: The vendor smiled. Hr: "Želite li probati? En: "Would you like to try one?" Hr: " pitao je. En: he asked. Hr: Ana je uzela jednu jabuku. En: Ana took an apple. Hr: Bila je sočna i slatka. En: It was juicy and sweet. Hr: Luka je volio rajčice. En: Luka loved tomatoes. Hr: Vidio je crvene i žute rajčice. En: He saw red and yellow tomatoes. Hr: Kupio je dvije kile. En: He bought two kilos. Hr: Ivana je voljela rukotvorine. En: Ivana loved crafts. Hr: Šetala je između štandova sa suvenirima. En: She walked among the souvenir stalls. Hr: Vidjela je prekrasne narukvice i ogrlice. En: She saw beautiful bracelets and necklaces. Hr: "Ivane, pogledaj ovu narukvicu," rekla je Ana. En: "Ivana, look at this bracelet," Ana said. Hr: Ivana je uzela narukvicu. En: Ivana took the bracelet. Hr: Bila je od srebra, s plavim kamenčićima. En: It was made of silver, with blue stones. Hr: "Baka bi voljela ovo," rekla je Ivana. En: "Grandma would love this," Ivana said. Hr: Kupila je narukvicu za svoju baku. En: She bought the bracelet for her grandmother. Hr: Svi su bili zadovoljni svojim kupnjama. En: Everyone was satisfied with their purchases. Hr: Dok su hodali, začuli su glazbu. En: As they walked, they heard music. Hr: Mali bend je svirao tradicionalnu glazbu. En: A small band was playing traditional music. Hr: Luka je zaplesao. En: Luka started to dance. Hr: Ana i Ivana su se smijale. En: Ana and Ivana laughed. Hr: Bilo je toplo, veselo jutro. En: It was a warm, cheerful morning. Hr: Na kraju, sjeli su na male stolice. En: In the end, they sat on small chairs. Hr: Jeli su svježe voće i peciva. En: They ate fresh fruit and pastries. Hr: Gledali su kako ljudi prolaze. En: They watched people pass by. Hr: Smijali su se i pričali. En: They laughed and talked. Hr: "Volim ovakva jutra," rekla je Ana. En: "I love mornings like this," Ana said. Hr: Luka i Ivana su se složili. En: Luka and Ivana agreed. Hr: Sunce je polako zalazilo. En: The sun was slowly setting. Hr: Tržnica je postajala tiša. En: The market was becoming quieter. Hr: Vratili su se kući s punim torbama. En: They returned home with their bags full. Hr: I srcima punim radosti. En: And their hearts full of joy. Hr: To je bio savršen dan na Dolcu. En: It was a perfect day at Dolac. Vocabulary Words: - shining: sjalo - market: tržnica - stalls: štandovi - colors: boja - fresh: svježe - smell: miris - bread: kruha - produce: povrća - vendor: prodavač - juicy: sočna - sweet: slatka - tomatoes: rajčice - kilos: kile - crafts: rukotvorine - souvenir: suvenirima - bracelet: narukvicu - necklaces: ogrlice - silver: srebro - stones: kamenčićima - grandmother: baka - satisfied: zadovoljni - purchases: kupnjama - music: glazbu - band: bend - dance: zaplesao - morning: jutro - chairs: stolice - pastries: peciva - laugh: smijali - setting: zalazilo

19 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Tranquil Family Adventure at Plitvice Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/a-tranquil-family-adventure-at-plitvice-lakes/ Story Transcript: Hr: Prohladno jutro u Plitvičkim Jezerima bilo je savršeno za obiteljski izlet. En: A Cool Morning at Plitvice Lakes A cool morning at Plitvice Lakes was perfect for a family outing. Hr: Ivan i Ana odlučili su provesti dan u prirodi sa svojom djecom. En: Ivan and Ana decided to spend the day in nature with their children. Hr: Sunce je lagano probijalo kroz guste krošnje drveća. En: The sun lightly peeked through the dense tree canopies. Hr: Veseli koraci njihove djece odzvanjali su stazom dok su hodali prema jezerima. En: The cheerful steps of their children echoed along the path as they walked towards the lakes. Hr: Ivan je nosio ruksak s hranom i pićem. En: Ivan carried a backpack with food and drinks. Hr: Ana je držala mali fotoaparat, spremna uhvatiti svaki trenutak. En: Ana held a small camera, ready to capture every moment. Hr: Djeca su trčala ispred njih, diveći se šarenim leptirima i raspršenim kapljicama vode s vodopada. En: The children ran ahead of them, admiring colorful butterflies and the scattered droplets from the waterfalls. Hr: "Vidite ovu stazu? En: "Do you see this path?" Hr: " rekao je Ivan. En: said Ivan. Hr: "Vodi do Velikog slapa. En: "It leads to the Big Waterfall. Hr: Najveći je ovdje. En: It's the largest one here." Hr: " Dječji glasovi ispunili su zrak kad su stigli do tog veličanstvenog mjesta. En: Children's voices filled the air when they reached that magnificent spot. Hr: Voda je padala s velike visine, stvarajući oblake magle. En: Water cascaded from a great height, creating clouds of mist. Hr: Ana je fotografirala djecu ispred vodopada. En: Ana photographed the children in front of the waterfall. Hr: Susreli su druge obitelji i razmijenili osmijehe i nekoliko riječi. En: They met other families and exchanged smiles and a few words. Hr: Ljepota Plitvica povezala je sve na poseban način. En: The beauty of Plitvice connected everyone in a special way. Hr: Nakon duge šetnje, odlučili su se zaustaviti i napraviti piknik. En: After a long walk, they decided to stop and have a picnic. Hr: Pronašli su sjenovito mjesto pored bistrog jezerca. En: They found a shady spot by a clear little lake. Hr: Ivan je izvadio sendviče, jabuke i sokove. En: Ivan took out sandwiches, apples, and juices. Hr: Svi su sjeli na mekanu deku. En: They all sat on a soft blanket. Hr: Djeca su brzo razmišljala o igrama koje će igrati nakon jela. En: The children quickly thought up games to play after the meal. Hr: Ana je tada primijetila maleno, drveno čamac na obali jezera. En: Ana then noticed a small wooden boat on the shore of the lake. Hr: "Što kažete na vožnju čamcem? En: "How about a boat ride?" Hr: " predložila je. En: she suggested. Hr: Djeca su uskliknula od uzbuđenja. En: The children squealed with excitement. Hr: Ivan se složio i brzo je unajmio čamac. En: Ivan agreed and quickly rented the boat. Hr: Plovili su po mirnom jezeru, dok su djeca veslala s malim veslima. En: They sailed on the calm lake while the children rowed with small paddles. Hr: Smijeh je ispunjavao jezero, a ptice su ih pratila svojim pjesmama. En: Laughter filled the lake, accompanied by the songs of birds. Hr: Ana je gledala i mislila kako ovakvi trenutci stvaraju najljepše uspomene. En: Ana watched, thinking how moments like these create the most beautiful memories. Hr: Kad su se vratili na obalu, sunce je već polako zalazilo. En: When they returned to the shore, the sun was already slowly setting. Hr: Bilo je vrijeme za povratak kući. En: It was time to head home. Hr: Dok su hodali prema autu, Ivan i Ana razgovarali su o tome koliko su zahvalni što su proveli dan zajedno u tako prelijepom mjestu. En: As they walked towards the car, Ivan and Ana talked about how grateful they were to have spent the day together in such a beautiful place. Hr: Na putu kući, djeca su zaspala na stražnjem sjedalu. En: On the way home, the children fell asleep in the back seat. Hr: Ivan je vozio, a Ana je gledala kroz prozor, uživajući u zadnjem pogledu na Plitvička jezera. En: Ivan drove while Ana looked out the window, enjoying one last view of Plitvice Lakes. Hr: Znali su da će se ponovno vratiti. En: They knew they would come back again. Hr: Prije nego što su stigli kući, Ivan se okrenuo prema Ani i rekao: "Ovo je bio savršen obiteljski izlet, zar ne? En: Before they reached home, Ivan turned to Ana and said, "This was a perfect family outing, wasn’t it?" Hr: "Ana se nasmiješila i nježno kimnula glavom. En: Ana smiled and gently nodded her head. Hr: "Da, bio je savršen," rekla je. En: "Yes, it was perfect," she said. Hr: "Volim ovakve dane. En: "I love days like this." Hr: "I tako, sretni i ispunjeni, završili su svoj divan dan, s uvjerenjem da će još mnogo ovakvih izleta biti pred njima. En: And so, happy and fulfilled, they ended their wonderful day, confident that many more such outings lay ahead of them. Vocabulary Words: - cool: prohladno - outing: izlet - dense: guste - canopies: krošnje - peeked: probijalo - cheerful: veseli - backpack: ruksak - waterfalls: vodopada - magnificent: veličanstvenog - cascaded: padala - mist: magle - photographed: fotografirala - photographed: fotografirala - small: maleno - rain boots: gumene čizme - boat ride: vožnja čamcem - rented: unajmio - rowed: veslala - paddles: veslima - shady: sjenovito - clear: bistro - lake: jezerce - picnic: piknik - sandwiches: sendviče - excited: uzbuđenja - scattered: raspršene - droplets: kapljice - admire: diviti se - songs: pjesmama - memories: uspomene

18 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Joyful Reunion: Rediscovering Family at Plitvice Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/a-joyful-reunion-rediscovering-family-at-plitvice-lakes/ Story Transcript: Hr: Vrijeme je bilo sunčano, a zrak svjež. En: The weather was sunny, and the air was fresh. Hr: Ana je hodala prema velikom drvetu na ulazu u Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera. En: Ana walked towards the large tree at the entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Hr: Srce joj je brže kucalo. En: Her heart was beating faster. Hr: Danas će upoznati rodbinu koju nikad nije vidjela. En: Today she would meet family members she had never seen before. Hr: Luka je već stigao. En: Luka had already arrived. Hr: Rasprostro je deku na zelenoj travi i izvadio košaru s hranom. En: He spread out a blanket on the green grass and unpacked the basket of food. Hr: I on je bio nervozan. En: He was nervous too. Hr: Bilo je dirljivo i uzbudljivo pronaći rodbinu na tako predivnom mjestu. En: It was touching and exciting to find family at such a beautiful place. Hr: Osjetilo se da je dan poseban. En: It felt like a special day. Hr: Ptice su pjevale, a jezera su svjetlucala na suncu. En: Birds were singing, and the lakes were glistening in the sun. Hr: Položaji stolova i klupe bili su pažljivo uređeni za obitelji koje su dolazile. En: The positions of the tables and benches were carefully arranged for the families that were coming. Hr: Sve je mirisalo na prirodu. En: Everything smelled of nature. Hr: "Ana! En: "Ana!" Hr: " viknu Luka kad je ugledao sestru izdaleka. En: Luka shouted when he saw his sister from afar. Hr: Ana je mahnula i požurila prema njemu. En: Ana waved and hurried towards him. Hr: Kad su se zagrlili, oboje su osjetili navalu emocija. En: When they hugged, both felt a surge of emotions. Hr: "Sjećaš li se kad smo zadnji put bili ovdje? En: "Do you remember the last time we were here?" Hr: " pitao je Luka. En: Luka asked. Hr: "Bile su to naše zadnje zajedničke ljetne ferije s roditeljima", odgovorila je Ana s osmijehom, iako su joj oči bile pomalo suzne. En: "That was our last summer vacation together with our parents," Ana replied with a smile, though her eyes were slightly teary. Hr: "Ali sada smo ovdje kako bismo upoznali naše rođake. En: "But now we're here to meet our relatives." Hr: "Uskoro su se pridružile druge obitelji. En: Soon, other families joined. Hr: Bilo je puno smijeha i priče. En: There was a lot of laughter and conversation. Hr: Sjećanja su se miješala s novim prijateljstvima. En: Memories mixed with new friendships. Hr: Upoznali su tetu Mariju, koja je s njima podijelila stare obiteljske fotografije. En: They met Aunt Marija, who shared old family photos with them. Hr: Stričevi, tete, rođaci - svi su zajedno slavili ponovno okupljanje obitelji Krešić. En: Uncles, aunts, cousins—they all celebrated the reunion of the Krešić family together. Hr: Djeca su trčala oko parkova, igrajući se loptom. En: Children ran around the park, playing with a ball. Hr: Miris roštilja i voća ispunio je zrak. En: The air was filled with the smell of barbecue and fruit. Hr: Ana i Luka su sjedili zajedno, razgovarali, prisjećali se prošlosti i radovali se budućnosti. En: Ana and Luka sat together, talking, reminiscing about the past, and looking forward to the future. Hr: Dok je sunce zalazilo, svi su se okupili oko velikog stola. En: As the sun set, everyone gathered around a large table. Hr: Zajedno su pjevali stare pjesme, prisjećajući se zajedničkih trenutaka. En: Together they sang old songs, recalling shared moments. Hr: Ovo okupljanje bilo je prvi korak ka novom početku za cijelu obitelj. En: This gathering was the first step towards a new beginning for the entire family. Hr: Kada je noć pala, Ana i Luka su shvatili koliko je važna obitelj. En: When night fell, Ana and Luka realized how important family is. Hr: Svi su se rastali s obećanjima da će se češće sastajati. En: Everyone parted with promises to meet more often. Hr: "Ana," rekao je Luka, gledajući je sa smiješkom. En: "Ana," Luka said, looking at her with a smile. Hr: "Ovo je bio savršen dan. En: "This was a perfect day." Hr: ""Da, Luka," odgovorila je Ana. En: "Yes, Luka," Ana replied. Hr: "Ovo je tek početak mnogo lijepih trenutaka koji nas čekaju. En: "This is just the beginning of many beautiful moments that await us." Hr: "I tako su Ana i Luka, uz pomoć svojih rođaka, ponovno otkrili sreću koja dolazi s obitelji. En: And so Ana and Luka, with the help of their relatives, rediscovered the happiness that comes with family. Hr: Kad su napustili park, osjećali su se povezani kao nikada prije, sigurni da će njihova veza ostati čvrsta unatoč godinama koje su ih razdvojile. En: As they left the park, they felt more connected than ever before, confident that their bond would remain strong despite the years that had separated them. Hr: Priča je završila, ali novi početak je bio na vidiku. En: The story ended, but a new beginning was in sight. Vocabulary Words: - weather: vrijeme - heart: srce - blanket: deka - basket: košara - nervous: nervozan - touching: dirljivo - glistening: svjetlucala - carefully: pažljivo - arranged: uređeni - waved: mahnula - emotions: emocije - remember: sjećaš - vacation: ferije - relatives: rođake - joined: pridružile - laughter: smijeha - memories: sjećanja - friendships: prijateljstvima - shared: podijelila - celebrated: slavili - park: parkova - filled: ispunio - reminiscing: prisjećajući - future: budućnosti - set: zalazilo - together: zajedno - songs: pjesme - recalling: prisjećajući - gathering: okupljanje - beginning: početak

17 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mystery of the Vanished Artifact: Truth Behind Plitvice Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/mystery-of-the-vanished-artifact-truth-behind-plitvice-lakes/ Story Transcript: Hr: Sunce je tek počelo izlaziti kada je Ivana ušla u mali ured parka. En: The sun had just started to rise when Ivana entered the small office of the park. Hr: Ljudi su govorili o nestanku starog artefakta iz muzeja u Plitvičkim jezerima. En: People were talking about the disappearance of an old artifact from the museum at Plitvice Lakes. Hr: Artefakt je navodno imao magične moći još iz davnih vremena. En: The artifact supposedly had magical powers dating back to ancient times. Hr: Muzej je bio prazan. En: The museum was empty. Hr: Hrvoje, čuvar muzeja, već je bio tamo. En: Hrvoje, the museum guard, was already there. Hr: "Što se dogodilo? En: "What happened?" Hr: " upita Ivana. En: Ivana asked. Hr: “Nestalo je preko noći,” odgovori Hrvoje zabrinuto. En: "It disappeared overnight," Hrvoje responded anxiously. Hr: “Bojim se što će se dogoditi. En: "I'm afraid of what might happen." Hr: ”Ivana je znala da moraju nešto poduzeti. En: Ivana knew that they had to do something. Hr: Predložila je Hrvoju da pozovu Luku, istražitelja iz Zagreba. En: She suggested to Hrvoje that they call Luka, an investigator from Zagreb. Hr: Luka je bio poznat po rješavanju teških slučajeva. En: Luka was known for solving difficult cases. Hr: "Hajde, zovemo ga odmah," reče Hrvoje i izvadi telefon. En: "Let's call him right away," Hrvoje said and took out his phone. Hr: Nakon sat vremena, Luka je stigao. En: An hour later, Luka arrived. Hr: Odmah je počeo istraživati mjesto zločina. En: He immediately began investigating the crime scene. Hr: Pregledao je svaku sitnicu. En: He examined every little detail. Hr: Pronašao je tragovi blata na podu. En: He found muddy footprints on the floor. Hr: "Ovi tragovi nas možda vode do odgovora," rekao je. En: "These footprints might lead us to the answer," he said. Hr: Ivana, Hrvoje i Luka slijedili su tragove kroz šumu. En: Ivana, Hrvoje, and Luka followed the tracks through the forest. Hr: Stigli su do male pećine iza velikog vodopada. En: They arrived at a small cave behind a large waterfall. Hr: U pećini su pronašli staru kutiju. En: In the cave, they found an old box. Hr: Luka ju je pažljivo otvorio, a unutra je bio artefakt. En: Luka carefully opened it, and inside was the artifact. Hr: "Našli smo ga! En: "We found it!" Hr: " povikao je Luka. En: Luka shouted. Hr: No, nije bilo tako jednostavno. En: However, it wasn't that simple. Hr: Pojavio se starac u dugom plaštu. En: An old man in a long cloak appeared. Hr: "Ovo pripada meni! En: "This belongs to me!" Hr: " rekao je ljutito. En: he said angrily. Hr: "Ne može, to je dio naše povijesti," odgovorila je hrabro Ivana. En: "It can't be, it's part of our history," Ivana responded bravely. Hr: Starac se nasmijao. En: The old man laughed. Hr: "Ne shvaćate. En: "You don't understand. Hr: Artefakt nema magične moći. En: The artifact has no magical powers. Hr: Samo je priča da bi ljudi vjerovali u nešto posebno. En: It's just a story to make people believe in something special." Hr: "Ivana, Hrvoje i Luka su se pogledali. En: Ivana, Hrvoje, and Luka looked at each other. Hr: "Onda zašto ga želite? En: "Then why do you want it?" Hr: " upitala je Ivana. En: Ivana asked. Hr: "Zato što je to dio moje obitelji već stoljećima," odgovorio je starac. En: "Because it's been a part of my family for centuries," the old man replied. Hr: Luka je pažljivo promislio. En: Luka thought carefully. Hr: "Možda trebamo pričati s restora parka. En: "Maybe we should talk to the park manager." Hr: "Vratili su se s artefaktom do muzeja. En: They returned with the artifact to the museum. Hr: Restora je odlučio da artefakt ostane u muzeju, ali s novim pričama koje bi starac podijelio o njegovoj obitelji. En: The park manager decided that the artifact would stay in the museum, but with new stories that the old man would share about his family. Hr: Tako su svi mogli uživati u bogatoj povijesti. En: This way, everyone could enjoy the rich history. Hr: Ivana je bila sretna. En: Ivana was happy. Hr: "Ovo je prava pobjeda za sve nas. En: "This is a real victory for all of us." Hr: "Ljudi iz sela su se slažili. En: The villagers agreed. Hr: Povijest i priče su važne, ali istina je još važnija. En: History and stories are important, but the truth is even more so. Hr: Od tog dana, u Plitvičkim jezerima, posjetitelji su mogli doživjeti povijest, ne samo kroz predmete, već i kroz priče onih koji su ih čuvali. En: From that day on, at Plitvice Lakes, visitors could experience history not just through objects but also through the stories of those who preserved them. Hr: I tako je završila priča. En: And so the story concluded. Hr: Hrabrost, mudrost i istina su pobijedili. En: Courage, wisdom, and truth prevailed. Vocabulary Words: - disappearance: nestanak - artifact: artefakt - magical: magične - ancient: davnih - guard: čuvar - anxiously: zabrinuto - investigator: istražitelja - examined: pregledao - detail: sitnicu - footprints: tragovi - forest: šumu - waterfall: vodopada - cave: pećine - carefully: pažljivo - shouted: povikao - simple: jednostavno - cloak: plaštu - laughed: nasmijao - understand: shvaćate - magical powers: magične moći - centuries: stoljećima - thought: promislio - carefully: pažljivo - manager: restora - museum: muzeja - victory: pobjeda - villagers: ljudi iz sela - preserved: čuvali - concluded: završila - courage: hrabrost

15 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Sunrise at Dolac: A Heartwarming Market Adventure in Zagreb Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/sunrise-at-dolac-a-heartwarming-market-adventure-in-zagreb/ Story Transcript: Hr: Sunce je sjalo iznad Zagreba. En: The sun was shining over Zagreb. Hr: Martin je hodao prema Dolac tržnici. En: Martin was walking toward the Dolac market. Hr: Bio je ponedjeljak ujutro i tržnica je bila puna ljudi. En: It was Monday morning, and the market was full of people. Hr: Ranojutarnji miris svježeg voća i povrća ispunjavao je zrak. En: The early morning smell of fresh fruits and vegetables filled the air. Hr: Martin je volio dolaziti na Dolac. En: Martin loved coming to Dolac. Hr: Svaki štand imao je nešto posebno. En: Each stall had something special. Hr: Boje voća i povrća bile su žive i privlačne. En: The colors of the fruits and vegetables were vivid and attractive. Hr: Martin je tražio najbolje proizvode za svoju obitelj. En: Martin was looking for the best products for his family. Hr: Stigao je do prvog štanda. En: He reached the first stall. Hr: Prodavačica je imala crvene jabuke. En: The vendor had red apples. Hr: Martin se sjetio kako njegova mlađa sestra voli jabuke. En: Martin remembered how his younger sister loves apples. Hr: "Dobar dan," rekao je Martin. En: "Good day," said Martin. Hr: "Koliko koštaju jabuke? En: "How much are the apples?" Hr: ""Deset kuna po kilogramu," odgovorila je prodavačica. En: "Ten kunas per kilogram," replied the vendor. Hr: Martin je kupio kilogram jabuka. En: Martin bought a kilogram of apples. Hr: Nastavio je dalje. En: He moved on. Hr: Na drugom štandu vidio je mladića koji prodaje naranče. En: At the next stall, he saw a young man selling oranges. Hr: Naranče su bile svježe i sjajne. En: The oranges were fresh and shiny. Hr: "Dobar vam dan," rekao je Martin. En: "Good day to you," said Martin. Hr: "Mogu li probati jednu naranču? En: "May I try one orange?" Hr: "Naravno, uzmite jednu," odgovorio je mladić. En: "Of course, take one," replied the young man. Hr: Martin je zagrizao naranču. En: Martin bit into the orange. Hr: Bila je slatka i sočna. En: It was sweet and juicy. Hr: "Uzet ću dvije kile," rekao je Martin. En: "I'll take two kilos," said Martin. Hr: Mladić mu je dao naranče i Martin je platio. En: The young man gave him the oranges and Martin paid. Hr: Sada, Martin je tražio povrće. En: Now, Martin was looking for vegetables. Hr: Došao je do štanda gdje je starija gospođa prodavala mrkve i krumpire. En: He came to a stall where an older lady was selling carrots and potatoes. Hr: "Dobar dan," rekao je Martin. En: "Good day," said Martin. Hr: "Koliko su mrkve? En: "How much are the carrots?" Hr: ""Pet kuna po kilogramu," rekla je gospođa. En: "Five kunas per kilogram," the lady said. Hr: Martin je bio zadovoljan. En: Martin was pleased. Hr: "Dat ću vam deset kuna za dvije kile. En: "I'll give you ten kunas for two kilos." Hr: "Gospođa mu je dala mrkve i krumpire. En: The lady gave him the carrots and potatoes. Hr: Martin je bio sretan. En: Martin was happy. Hr: Imao je sve što mu treba. En: He had everything he needed. Hr: Polako je krenuo kući. En: He slowly headed home. Hr: Sunce je još sjalo, a tržnica je bila živahna. En: The sun was still shining, and the market was bustling. Hr: Martin je bio zadovoljan svojim kupovinama i veselio se ručku s obitelji. En: Martin was satisfied with his purchases and looked forward to lunch with his family. Hr: Kod kuće, njegova sestra je bila jako sretna zbog jabuka. En: At home, his sister was very happy about the apples. Hr: Mama je pravila juhu s mrkvama i krumpirima. En: Mom was making soup with the carrots and potatoes. Hr: Svi su bili sretni i zahvalni Martinu. En: Everyone was happy and grateful to Martin. Hr: Dolac tržnica bila je još jednom uspješna pustolovina za Martina. En: Once again, Dolac market had been a successful adventure for Martin. Hr: I tako je završio još jedan sretan dan na Dolac tržnici u Zagrebu. En: And so ended another happy day at the Dolac market in Zagreb. Hr: Martin je znao da će se vratiti jer je svaki posjet bio poseban. En: Martin knew he would return because every visit was special. Vocabulary Words: - shining: sjalo - toward: prema - market: tržnici - vendor: prodavačica - stall: štand - juicy: sočna - family: obitelj - morning: ujutro - bustling: živahna - purchase: kupovina - attractive: privlačne - remembered: sjetio se - kilo: kile - reached: stigao - younger: mlađa - special: posebno - fresh: svježe - sweet: slatka - grateful: zahvalni - successful: uspješna - satisfied: zadovoljan - adventure: pustolovina - early: ranojutarnji - smell: miris - head: krenuo - vivid: žive - product: proizvode - vegetables: povrće - oranges: naranče - potatoes: krumpire

14 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Marko's Hilarious Splash at Plitvice Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/markos-hilarious-splash-at-plitvice-lakes/ Story Transcript: Hr: U sunčanom popodnevu, Marko, Ivana i Petar posjetiše Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera. En: On a sunny afternoon, Marko, Ivana, and Petar visited Plitvice Lakes National Park. Hr: Nebo je bilo plavo, a sunce je sjalo. En: The sky was blue and the sun was shining. Hr: Marko, strastveni ljubitelj selfija, imao je nov telefon. En: Marko, a passionate selfie lover, had a new phone. Hr: Želio je savršenu fotografiju za Instagram. En: He wanted the perfect photo for Instagram. Hr: "Pogledaj ovo, Ivana! En: "Look at this, Ivana!" Hr: ", rekao je, "Bit će savršeno! En: he said, "It will be perfect!" Hr: " Stajao je na rubu plitkog jezera. En: He stood at the edge of a shallow lake. Hr: Ivana je držala kameru, snimajući svaki trenutak. En: Ivana held the camera, capturing every moment. Hr: Petar je promatrao s osmehom. En: Petar watched with a smile. Hr: "Marko, pazi! En: "Marko, be careful!" Hr: ", viknuo je. En: he shouted. Hr: Ali, bilo je prekasno. En: But it was too late. Hr: Marko se nagnuo previše naprijed i izgubio ravnotežu. En: Marko leaned too far forward and lost his balance. Hr: Pljusnuo je u vodu, lice u šoku. En: He splashed into the water, his face in shock. Hr: Ivana je sve snimila. En: Ivana recorded everything. Hr: Pogledala je u Petara, koji je počeo smijati. En: She looked at Petar, who started laughing. Hr: Smijao se tako glasno da je čak i nosom zafrktao. En: He laughed so loudly that he even snorted. Hr: Bio je to zvuk koji je privukao pažnju drugih posjetitelja. En: It was a sound that drew the attention of other visitors. Hr: Uskoro je cijela grupa turista gledala u njih. En: Soon, a whole group of tourists was watching them. Hr: Marko se podigao, mokar i posramljen, ali ga je smijeh Ivane i Petara brzo zarazio. En: Marko got up, wet and embarrassed, but Ivana and Petar's laughter quickly infected him. Hr: "Dobro sam, dobro sam", rekao je, smijajući se sam sebi. En: "I'm okay, I'm okay," he said, laughing at himself. Hr: Njihov smijeh odjekivao je parkom. En: Their laughter echoed through the park. Hr: Turisti su se nasmiješili i nastavili dalje, shvaćajući da se radi o nekoj sitnoj nezgodi. En: The tourists smiled and moved on, realizing it was just a minor mishap. Hr: Ivana je prekinula snimanje i pokazala video Marku. En: Ivana stopped recording and showed the video to Marko. Hr: "Ovo će biti hit! En: "This will be a hit!" Hr: ", rekla je. En: she said. Hr: "Sigurno! En: "For sure!" Hr: ", dodao je Petar, još uvijek se smijući. En: added Petar, still laughing. Hr: Na kraju, iako je Marko izgubio savršeni selfie, dobio je nešto puno dragocjenije – lijepu uspomenu i puno smijeha. En: In the end, even though Marko lost the perfect selfie, he gained something much more precious – a beautiful memory and a lot of laughter. Hr: Njih troje su nastavili svoju šetnju parkom, prijateljstvo ih je samo još više zbližilo. En: The three of them continued their walk through the park, their friendship only strengthened further. Vocabulary Words: - passionate: strastveni - shallow: plitkog - balance: ravnotežu - splashed: pljusnuo - embarrassed: posramljen - infected: zarazio - shouted: viknuo - recorded: snimila - snorted: zafrktao - attention: pažnju - visitors: posjetitelja - minor: sitnoj - mishap: nezgodi - precious: dragocjenije - friendship: prijateljstvo - strengthened: zbližilo - selfie: selfija - laughed: smijao - shining: sjalo - capturing: snimajući - smiled: nasmiješili - realizing: shvaćajući - moved on: nastavili dalje - recording: snimanje - video: video - group: grupa - tourists: turista - memory: uspomenu - edge: rubu - careful: pazi

13 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Lessons in Humility: A Culinary Adventure at Dolac Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/lessons-in-humility-a-culinary-adventure-at-dolac-market/ Story Transcript: Hr: Na Dolcu u Zagrebu, trg užurban i pun boja, vrvi ljudima. En: At Dolac in Zagreb, a bustling and colorful market, people are swarming. Hr: Ivan, Ana i Marko kreću se među štandovima. En: Ivan, Ana, and Marko move among the stalls. Hr: Marko obožava štrukle. En: Marko loves štrukli. Hr: Raspravlja sa svakim prodavačem o tome. En: He debates with each vendor about it. Hr: "Ne, ne. Krivi ste," kaže Marko s malo previše strasti. En: "No, no. You're wrong," Marko says with a bit too much passion. Hr: "Štrukli se ne prave tako. Moja baka je radila drugačije." En: "Štrukli aren't made like that. My grandma did it differently." Hr: Ana i Ivan gledaju, s osmijehom na usnama. En: Ana and Ivan watch, smiles on their lips. Hr: Dolac je užurban. En: Dolac is bustling. Hr: Prodavači nude svježe voće, povrće i sir. En: Vendors are offering fresh fruits, vegetables, and cheese. Hr: Sunce obasjava štandove. En: The sun lights up the stalls. Hr: Mirisi hrane mame prolaznike. En: The smells of food entice passersby. Hr: Jedan prodavač uzvraća: "Dečko, ti nemaš pojma. Ja sam poznati kuhar. Ja znam bolje." En: One vendor responds: "Boy, you have no idea. I’m a well-known chef. I know better." Hr: Ivan zaviri i šokiran prepoznaje čovjeka. En: Ivan peers in and, shocked, recognizes the man. Hr: "Marko, to je... on je slavni kuharski šef! Ima TV emisiju o kuhanju." En: "Marko, that's... he's a famous chef! He has a cooking TV show." Hr: Marko se smrzne. "Ozbiljno? Oprostite... nisam znao." En: Marko freezes. "Seriously? I'm sorry... I didn't know." Hr: Osjeti sram. "Možete li mi pokazati kako vi pravite štrukle?" En: He feels ashamed. "Can you show me how you make štrukli?" Hr: Šef se nasmiješi, briše ruke o pregaču. "Naravno! Prvo stavimo sir i vrhnje..." En: The chef smiles, wiping his hands on his apron. "Of course! First, we put in the cheese and cream..." Hr: Ljudi se okupljaju, gledaju. En: People gather around, watching. Hr: Šef objašnjava svaki korak. En: The chef explains each step. Hr: Marko sluša pažljivo. En: Marko listens carefully. Hr: Šefovo znanje očito je veliko. En: The chef's knowledge is clearly vast. Hr: "Hvala vam puno," kaže Marko na kraju, ponizno. En: "Thank you so much," Marko says humbly at the end. Hr: "Nema na čemu. Uvijek je zadovoljstvo podučavati," odgovori šef s osmijehom. En: "You're welcome. It's always a pleasure to teach," the chef replies with a smile. Hr: Ivan i Ana plješću. En: Ivan and Ana clap. Hr: Od tog dana, Marko ima novo poštovanje prema kuharima. En: From that day on, Marko has a new respect for chefs. Hr: Uči svaki put kad ide na Dolac. En: He learns every time he goes to Dolac. Hr: Tržište i dalje vrvi i miriše, no sad je za njega posebno mjesto za učenje. En: The market continues to buzz and smell wonderful, but now it's a special place for him to learn. Hr: Marko kod kuće priprema štrukle s ljubavlju. En: At home, Marko prepares štrukli with love. Hr: On, Ana i Ivan uživaju u hrani zajedno. En: He, Ana, and Ivan enjoy the food together. Hr: Dolac im ostaje u srcu kao mjesto gdje su naučili važne lekcije o hrane i skromnosti. En: Dolac remains in their hearts as a place where they learned important lessons about food and humility. Vocabulary Words: - En: Hr - bustling: užurban - colorful: pun boja - swarming: vrvi - stalls: štandovi - debates: raspravlja - passion: strašti - smiles: osmijehom - vendors: prodavači - entice: mame - peers: zaviri - shocked: šokiran - recognizes: prepoznaje - freezes: smrzne - ashamed: sram - gather: okupljaju - watching: gledaju - explains: objašnjava - carefully: pažljivo - humbly: ponizno - pleasure: zadovoljstvo - clap: plješću - respect: poštovanje - humility: skromnosti - cheese: sir - cream: vrhnje - apron: pregaču - knowledge: znanje - lessons: lekcije - chef: kuhar

12 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mishaps at Plitvice: A Duck's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/mishaps-at-plitvice-a-ducks-tale/ Story Transcript: Hr: Sunčani dan je obećavao pustolovinu dok su se Ivana, Petar i Marko vozili prema Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera. En: The sunny day promised adventure as Ivana, Petar, and Marko drove towards the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Hr: Smijeh i veselo čavrljanje ispunjavali su automobil dok su razmišljali o prirodnim ljepotama koje će vidjeti. En: Laughter and cheerful chatter filled the car as they thought about the natural beauties they would see. Hr: Stigli su rano ujutro i odlučili započeti šetnju stazama parka. En: They arrived early in the morning and decided to start walking the park's paths. Hr: Ivana je bila oduševljena vodom koja je svijetlila u svim nijansama plave i zelene, slapovima koji su proizvodili umirujuću glazbu, i gustim zelenilom što je davalo svježinu zraku. En: Ivana was delighted by the water shimmering in every shade of blue and green, the waterfalls producing soothing music, and the dense greenery providing freshness to the air. Hr: Nakon nekoliko sati šetnje, odlučili su se odmoriti pored jednog od jezera. En: After a few hours of walking, they decided to rest by one of the lakes. Hr: Ivana je izvadila sendviče i sokove iz ruksaka, a Petar i Marko su pružili pomoć, raspoređujući jelo po velikom platnu na travi. En: Ivana took out sandwiches and juices from her backpack, and Petar and Marko offered to help, spreading the food on a large blanket on the grass. Hr: "Idem samo do onog drveta, trebam malo vode," rekla je Ivana, ustajući i pritom zgrabivši praznu bocu vode. En: "I'll just go to that tree, I need some water," said Ivana, standing up and grabbing the empty water bottle. Hr: Dok je Ivana odlazila, Petar i Marko su se bacili u raspravu o kojem putem da nastave istraživanje parka. En: As Ivana walked away, Petar and Marko started discussing which path to take for further exploration of the park. Hr: Ivana se spustila do vode, napunila bocu, ali se na povratku pogubila u svojim mislima. En: Ivana made her way to the water, filled the bottle, but got lost in her thoughts on the way back. Hr: Odjednom, s ruba vidika, uočila je skupinu malih, pokretnih figura pored vode. En: Suddenly, from the edge of the viewpoint, she spotted a group of small, moving figures near the water. Hr: "To moraju biti Petar i Marko," pomislila je Ivana, nasmiješivši se i trčeći prema njima, ne shvaćajući da se zapravo približava obitelji patki koja je u miru uživala u svom jutarnjem kupanju. En: "Those must be Petar and Marko," Ivana thought, smiling and running towards them, not realizing that she was actually approaching a family of ducks peacefully enjoying their morning bath. Hr: Ivana se približila, mahala rukama i dovikivala, "Hej, čekajte me! En: Ivana approached, waving her arms and shouting, "Hey, wait for me!" Hr: " Međutim, čim je došla bliže, shvatila je svoju grešku. En: However, as she got closer, she realized her mistake. Hr: Patke su se prestrašile i počele bježati prema vodi, haršajući i frkćući. En: The ducks got startled and started fleeing towards the water, quacking and flapping. Hr: Ivana se smijala sama sebi dok je gledala patke kako se udaljavaju plutajući po blistavom jezeru. En: Laughing at herself, Ivana watched the ducks drift away on the glistening lake. Hr: Pridružila im se i obitelj posjetitelja parka, smijući se njezinoj komediji zabune. En: The family of park visitors joined in, laughing at her comedic mishap. Hr: Osjećajući se pomalo zbunjeno, no sa smješkom na licu, Ivana se vratila Petru i Marku koji su već počeli tražiti nju, zabrinuti njezinim duljim izbivanjem. En: Feeling a bit bewildered but still smiling, Ivana returned to Petar and Marko, who had already started looking for her, worried about her prolonged absence. Hr: "Pa gdje si bila? En: "Where have you been? Hr: Pokušavali smo te naći! En: We were trying to find you!" Hr: " rekao je Petar dok je Marko dodavao, "Jesi li vidjela te predivne patke? En: said Petar, while Marko added, "Did you see those beautiful ducks? Hr: Jako su fotogenične. En: They're really photogenic." Hr: "Ivana im je prepričala svoju pustolovinu, a troje prijatelja su se srčano smijali nesporazumu. En: Ivana recounted her adventure, and the three friends laughed heartily at the misunderstanding. Hr: Odlučili su nastaviti dan u susret novim avanturama, obećavajući da će se držati zajedno kako bi izbjegli slične komične situacije. En: They decided to continue the day toward new adventures, promising to stick together to avoid similar comical situations. Hr: Ivana je shvatila da čak i u najdražim prirodnim parkovima, prave posjetitelje ne možeš uvijek razlikovati od njezinih stanovnika. En: Ivana realized that even in the dearest natural parks, one can't always distinguish true visitors from their inhabitants. Hr: S nasmijanim srcem, nastavila je šetnju stazama Plitvičkih jezera sa svojim prijateljima, znajući da će ova priča biti jedna od onih koje će se prepričavati godinama. En: With a smiling heart, she continued walking the paths of the Plitvice Lakes with her friends, knowing that this story would be one of those retold for years to come. Vocabulary Words: - promised: obecavao - adventure: pustolovina - shimmering: svijetlila - soothing: umirujući - dense: gust - shouting: dovikivala - startled: prestrasio - bewildered: zbunjen - comical: komičan - retold: prepričan - drift: plutati - misunderstanding: nesporazum - inhabitants: stanovnici - dearest: najdraže - approaching: približava - laughter: smijeh - chatter: čavrljanje - waterfalls: slapovi - prolonged: duljim - realized: shvatila - photogenic: fotogenične - spot: uočila - cheeful: veselo - spread: raspoređujući - absence: izbivanje - discussing: raspravu - approached: približila - freshness: svježinu - enthusiastically: srčano

11 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Spicy Surprise: Dubrovnik's Sweet Mistake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/spicy-surprise-dubrovniks-sweet-mistake/ Story Transcript: Hr: Bio jednom jedan dječak imenom Luka koji je obilazio čarobni grad Dubrovnik. En: Once upon a time, there was a boy named Luka who used to explore the magical city of Dubrovnik. Hr: Sunce se igralo na krovovima starih zgrada, a zrak je mirisao na more i avanturu. En: The sun danced on the rooftops of old buildings, and the air smelled of sea and adventure. Hr: Luka je volio šetati uskim uličicama Starog grada, slušati šaptanje kamena i upijati priče iz prošlosti. En: Luka loved walking through the narrow streets of the Old Town, listening to the whispers of the stones and soaking up the stories from the past. Hr: Tog je vrućeg ljetnog dana Luka odlučio počastiti se osvježavajućim sladoledom. En: On that hot summer day, Luka decided to treat himself to a refreshing ice cream. Hr: Došao je pred malu slastičarnicu ispunjenu najrazličitijim okusima. En: He arrived at a small ice cream parlor filled with various flavors. Hr: Njegove oči zasjale su kad je ugledao svoj omiljeni - čokoladni sladoled. En: His eyes lit up when he saw his favorite - chocolate ice cream. Hr: Istog trenutka i djevojčica imenom Ana došla je po svoj sladoled. En: At that moment, a girl named Ana also came for her ice cream. Hr: Ana nije bila poput Luke, ona je voljela isprobavati nove i čudne okuse, pa je ovaj put odabrala - jalapeño! En: Ana was unlike Luka; she liked to try new and unusual flavors, so this time she chose - jalapeño! Hr: Dok je Luka nestrpljivo čekao svoj red, sve misli su mu bile samo na sladoledu. En: As Luka impatiently waited in line, all his thoughts were solely on the ice cream. Hr: Kada je napokon stigao do pulta, uzeo je što je mislio da je njegova porcija čokolade, ali čekala ga je velika zamka! En: When he finally reached the counter, he picked up what he thought was his portion of chocolate, but a big surprise was waiting for him! Hr: U žurbi, Luka je greškom zgrabio Anin sladoled s jalapeño okusom! En: In his hurry, Luka mistakenly grabbed Ana's jalapeño flavored ice cream! Hr: Bez razmišljanja, liznuo je sladoled punih usta i odmah osjetio kako mu se lice mijenja u grimasu iznenađenja i šoka. En: Without thinking, he licked the ice cream with a full mouth and immediately felt his face changing into a grimace of surprise and shock. Hr: Toplina se širila njegovim ustima brže nego sunce Dubrovnikom. En: The heat spread in his mouth faster than the sun over Dubrovnik. Hr: Ana, koja je vidjela cijeli događaj, nije mogla suzdržati smijeh. En: Ana, who witnessed the whole event, couldn't contain her laughter. Hr: Došla je do Luke s pravom kuglom čokoladnog sladoleda, pružajući mu ga s osmijehom. En: She approached Luka with the right chocolate ice cream, offering it to him with a smile. Hr: "Izgleda da smo se pomiješali. En: "It looks like we mixed things up. Hr: Ovo je tvoj sladoled," rekla je ljubazno. En: This is your ice cream," she said kindly. Hr: Luka, koji je još uvijek čupao zrak dok su suze kvasile njegove oči, uzvratio je smješkom i prihvatio pravi sladoled. En: Luka, still catching his breath while tears moistened his eyes, returned the smile and accepted the correct ice cream. Hr: "Hvala ti, Ana. En: "Thank you, Ana. Hr: Ovo je sigurno najzanimljiviji sladoled koji sam ikad probao," rekao je kroz šalu. En: This is certainly the most interesting ice cream I've ever tasted," he said jokingly. Hr: I tako su Luka i Ana, spajajući slatkog i ljutog, postali novi prijatelji. En: And so, by combining sweet and spicy, Luka and Ana became new friends. Hr: Sjedili su na zidinama grada gledajući kako more lupa o stupove, dijeleći priče i smijući se Luki koji je umjesto čokolade dobio pravi začinjeni izazov. En: They sat on the city walls watching the sea crash against the pillars, sharing stories, and laughing at Luka, who got a spicy challenge instead of chocolate. Hr: Taj dan u Dubrovniku, za Luku je postao ne samo avantura okusa, već i početak lijepog prijateljstva. En: That day in Dubrovnik became not only a flavor adventure for Luka, but also the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Vocabulary Words: - rooftops: krovovima - whispers: šaptanje - grimace: grimasu - jalapeño: jalapeño - moistened: kvasile - zest: začinjeni - adventure: avanturu - portion: porcija - combining: spajajući - pillar: stupove - flavors: okusima - refreshing: osvježavajućim - surprise: iznenađenja - impatiently: nestrpljivo - correct: pravi - chocolate: čokoladni - laughter: smijeh - chose: odabrala - witnessed: vidjela - thinking: razmišljanja - arrived: došao - stories: priče - whirlwind: zrak - favorite: omiljeni - interesting: zanimljiviji - hurry: žurbi - accept: prihvatio - giggles: smijeh - mixed: pomiješali - narrow: uskim

10 MAG 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Market Mix-Up: A Zagreb Square Swaps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/market-mix-up-a-zagreb-square-swaps/ Story Transcript: Hr: Bio jednom jedan šareni trg u srcu Zagreba, poznat po svježim plodovima zemlje, po imenu Dolac. En: There once was a colorful market square in the heart of Zagreb, known for its fresh produce, called Dolac. Hr: Ondje je Ana svakog jutra voljela šetati, upijajući mirise i zvukove koji su prštali od života. En: There, Ana used to love taking a stroll every morning, absorbing the scents and sounds bursting with life. Hr: Ovog posebnog jutra, Ana je imala zadatak; trebala je kupiti kilogram krumpira za ručak koji je planirala pripremiti. En: On this particular morning, Ana had a task; she needed to buy a kilogram of potatoes for the lunch she planned to make. Hr: Sunce je već visoko sjalo na nebu kada je Ana kročila na krcati trg. En: The sun was already high in the sky when Ana stepped into the crowded square. Hr: Stajališta s voćem i povrćem mamilila su prolaznike svojim šarenilom. En: Stalls filled with fruits and vegetables enticed passersby with their array of colors. Hr: Ana je zagledala u hrpe sočnih rajčica i za trenutak zaboravila na svoju namjeru. En: Ana gazed at piles of juicy tomatoes and momentarily forgot her intention. Hr: Kada je došla na red kod uljudnog prodavača, pogreškom je izustila: "Molim vas, dajte mi kilogram rajčica." En: When it was her turn at the courteous vendor's stall, she mistakenly blurted out, "Please give me a kilogram of tomatoes." Hr: Prodavač se nasmijao, spakirao rajčice i pružio ih Ani. En: The vendor chuckled, packed the tomatoes, and handed them to Ana. Hr: Dok je Ana razmišljala što će sve kuhati s rajčicama, naišao je Marko, njezin dobar prijatelj. U rukama je nosio papirnate vrećice ispunjene raznim namirnicama. En: As Ana pondered what to cook with the tomatoes, her good friend Marko walked by, carrying paper bags filled with various groceries. Hr: "Hej, Ana! Što to imaš?" upitao je Marko s osmijehom. En: "Hey, Ana! What do you have there?" Marko asked with a smile. Hr: Ana je odgovorila, smijući se svojoj grešci: "Kupila sam rajčice, iako mi je trebalo krumpira!" En: Laughing at her mistake, Ana replied, "I bought tomatoes, even though I needed potatoes!" Hr: Markov osmijeh se produbio i on je vragolasto pogledao prema Aninoj vrećici. "Znači, i ti si se danas prevarila? Ja sam htio kupiti jabuke, a kući sam donio krumpire!" En: Marko’s smile widened, and mischievously peered into Ana's bag. "So, you made a mistake today too? I wanted to buy apples, and I ended up bringing home potatoes!" Hr: Oboje su se počeli smijati kad je Marko dobio jednu od svojih značajnih ideja. "Znaš što? Zamijenimo se! Ti mi daj svoje rajčice, a ja ću tebi dati krumpire!" En: They both started laughing when Marko had one of his brilliant ideas. "You know what? Let's exchange! You give me your tomatoes, and I'll give you the potatoes!" Hr: Ana je kimnula, i kako su izmjenjivali vrećice, prošla je teta Marica koja je poznata po tome što rado zaviri u tuđe poslove. En: Ana nodded, and as they exchanged bags, they encountered Aunt Marica, known for her nosiness in other people's affairs. Hr: "Tko bi rekao, izgleda da je dolac danas mjesto za neobične razmjene!" dobacila je teta Marica, a njezin suhi komentar samo je dodao goriva njihovom veselju. En: "Who would have thought, it seems that today Dolac is a place for unusual exchanges!" Aunt Marica quipped, adding fuel to their merriment with her dry comment. Hr: Završili su razmjenu, a kako je Marko krenuo prema kući, Ana ga je dozvala: "Hej, sada kad imam krumpire, zašto ne dođeš na ručak? Bit će to prava gozba sa svježim sastojcima!" En: After completing the exchange, as Marko headed home, Ana called out to him, "Hey, now that I have potatoes, why don't you come over for lunch? It will be a feast with fresh ingredients!" Hr: Marko je prihvatio poziv, a Ana je zamišljala kako će se sve skupa pretvoriti u zajedničku anegdotu koju će pričati prijateljima. En: Marko accepted the invitation, and Ana imagined how it would all turn into a shared anecdote they would tell their friends. Hr: Unatoč početnoj pomutnji, Dan na Dolcu završio je s osmijehom na licu, mirisu dobrog jela u zraku i prijateljstvom koje je kao i uvijek, ispravilo sve zabune. En: Despite the initial confusion, the day at Dolac ended with a smile on their faces, the aroma of good food in the air, and a friendship that, as always, corrected all misunderstandings. Vocabulary Words: - market: tržnica - produce: proizvodi - stroll: šetnja - absorbing: upijajući - scents: mirisi - bursting: prštali - courteous: uljudan - entice: mamiti - piles: hrpe - momentarily: trenutno - intention: namjera - mischievously: vragolasto - encountered: naišao - nosiness: radoznalost - exchange: razmjena - quipped: dobacila - merriment: veselje - feast: gozba - anecdote: anegdota - correction: ispravak