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  • Tesla's Spark: A Lesson in Bravery and Honesty

    Tesla's Spark: A Lesson in Bravery and Honesty
    Jan 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Tesla's Spark: A Lesson in Bravery and Honesty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je stajao ispred ulaza u Muzej Nikole Tesle u Zagrebu.En: Ivan was standing in front of the entrance to the Nikola Tesla Museum in Zagreb.Hr: Hladni zimski zrak nosio je mirise kave iz obližnjih kafića.En: The cold winter air carried the aroma of coffee from nearby cafes.Hr: Snijeg je prekrivao gradske ulice, a njegovi prijatelji Maja i Niko već su bili unutar muzeja, uzbuđeni što će vidjeti Tesline izume.En: Snow covered the city streets, and his friends Maja and Niko were already inside the museum, excited to see Tesla's inventions.Hr: Ivan, student inženjerstva, odlučio je impresionirati prijatelje svojim znanjem o Tesli.En: Ivan, an engineering student, decided to impress his friends with his knowledge about Tesla.Hr: Ušao je unutra, oči su mu zabljesnule od svjetlucavih izložaka.En: He walked inside, his eyes sparkling at the dazzling exhibits.Hr: Muzej je bio pun posjetitelja, a u zraku se osjećala energija znatiželje.En: The museum was full of visitors, and an atmosphere of curiosity filled the air.Hr: "Idemo pogledati Teslinu zavojnicu!En: "Let's go see Tesla's coil!"Hr: " rekao je Ivan, dobro poznavajući put do glavne atrakcije muzeja.En: Ivan said, well acquainted with the way to the museum's main attraction.Hr: Maja i Niko su ga slijedili, uživajući u njegovoj samouvjerenosti.En: Maja and Niko followed him, enjoying his confidence.Hr: Stigli su do impozantne zavojnice koja je isijavala elektricitet u zrak.En: They arrived at the imposing coil that emitted electricity into the air.Hr: Znak ispred jasno je upozoravao da se ne dira ništa bez zaposlenika muzeja.En: A sign in front clearly warned not to touch anything without a museum employee.Hr: Ivan, međutim, u svojoj želji da impresionira, nije obratio pažnju.En: However, in his desire to impress, Ivan paid no attention.Hr: „Pogledajte ovo“, rekao je s osmijehom, pritisnuvši jedan od gumba.En: "Watch this," he said with a smile, pressing one of the buttons.Hr: Odjednom, zavojnica je zaiskrila jače nego ikada, ispunjavajući prostor kao da je cijela oluja uhvaćena unutar staklenih zidova.En: Suddenly, the coil sparked more intensely than ever, filling the space as if a whole storm were trapped within glass walls.Hr: Dok su iskre lepršale, nastala je panika.En: As sparks flew, panic ensued.Hr: Djeca su vrištala, a roditelji ih povlačili na sigurno.En: Children screamed, and parents pulled them to safety.Hr: Ivan je shvatio svoju pogrešku, lice mu je pocrvenjelo od srama.En: Ivan realized his mistake, his face turning red with shame.Hr: „Što da radim?En: "What should I do?"Hr: ” pitao je Maju i Niku, očima tražeći pomoć.En: he asked Maja and Niko, his eyes seeking help.Hr: „Priznaj, Ivane," rekla je Maja smireno, stavivši mu ruku na rame.En: "Own up to it, Ivan," Maja said calmly, placing her hand on his shoulder.Hr: Niko je kimnuo u znak podrške.En: Niko nodded in support.Hr: Ivan je progutao ponos.En: Ivan swallowed his pride.Hr: Prišao je vodiču muzeja koji se borio s prekidom struje.En: He approached the museum guide who was dealing with the power outage.Hr: „Ja sam to napravio“, rekao je tihim glasom.En: "I did that," he said in a quiet voice.Hr: Vodič je bio iznenađen, ali brzo se oporavio.En: The guide was surprised but quickly recovered.Hr: „U redu, hajdemo ovo popraviti“, rekao je smireno.En: "Alright, let's fix this," he said calmly.Hr: Zajedno su uspjeli isključiti zavojnicu.En: Together, they managed to turn off the coil.Hr: Svjetla su se polako vratila, a posjetitelji su se umirili.En: The lights slowly came back, and the visitors calmed down.Hr: Maja i Niko su stajali kraj Ivana.En: Maja and Niko stood by Ivan.Hr: Osjećao se posramljeno, ali olakšano.En: He felt embarrassed but relieved.Hr: „Dobro si postupio,“ rekao je Niko, lupnuvši ga po leđima.En: "You did the right thing," Niko said, giving him a pat on the back.Hr: Kad su napuštali muzej, smijali su se cijelom događaju.En: As they left the museum, they laughed about the whole incident.Hr: Ivan je shvatio da je iskrenost često najbolja opcija.En: Ivan realized that honesty is often the best option.Hr: Njegovi prijatelji cijenili su njegovu hrabrost, a on je naučio važnu lekciju: priznanje pogreške može donijeti više poštovanja nego prikrivanje istine.En: His friends appreciated his bravery, and he learned an important lesson: admitting a mistake can earn more respect than hiding the truth.Hr: Ulice Zagreba bile su hladne, ali srce mu je bilo mirno.En: The streets of Zagreb were cold, but his heart was at peace. Vocabulary Words:entrance: ulazaaroma: miriseexhibit: izložakaimposing: impozantnecoil: zavojnicuemitted: isijavalawarned: upozoravaocuriosity: znatiželjesparked: zaiskrilastorm: ...
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  • Snowy Determination: Ana's Battle at the Polls

    Snowy Determination: Ana's Battle at the Polls
    Jan 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Determination: Ana's Battle at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U dnu bijelog, snježnog dana u malom hrvatskom mjestu, Ana stoji ispred drafne mjesne zajednice.En: At the bottom of a white, snowy day in a small Croatian village, Ana stands in front of the shabby community center.Hr: Nije joj dobro, ali odlučna je.En: She doesn't feel well, but she is determined.Hr: Danas je dan izbora i ona mora glasati.En: Today is election day, and she must vote.Hr: To joj je dužnost i ona je ozbiljno shvaća.En: It's her duty, and she takes it seriously.Hr: Red ljudi strpljivo čeka, svi umotani u zimske kapute ispod kojih se diže para od daha.En: A line of people waits patiently, all wrapped in winter coats, with mist rising from their breaths.Hr: Ana je s Markom i Ivanom.En: Ana is with Marko and Ivana.Hr: Marko razgovara s Ivanom o kandidatima i njihovim programima, dok Ana šuti i drži se za hladni zid.En: Marko talks with Ivana about the candidates and their programs, while Ana remains silent, holding onto the cold wall.Hr: Njezino srce tuče snažno, a tlo joj se blago njiše pod nogama.En: Her heart beats strongly, and the ground sways slightly beneath her feet.Hr: "Trebaš li sjesti?En: "Do you need to sit?"Hr: " pita Ivana, primjećujući njen blijed lice.En: asks Ivana, noticing her pale face.Hr: "Ne, u redu je," odgovara Ana odlučno.En: "No, it's okay," replies Ana determinedly.Hr: "Blizu smo.En: "We're close."Hr: " Ali red se jedva miče, a ljudima je već hladno.En: But the line barely moves, and people are already feeling cold.Hr: Kako minuta prolazi, Ana osjeća vrtoglavicu.En: As the minutes pass, Ana feels dizzy.Hr: Ne možete se više nasloniti na zid bez straha da će pasti.En: She can't lean against the wall anymore without fear of falling.Hr: Vid stvaraju mrlje.En: Her vision blurs.Hr: Razmišlja odustati, ali nešto u njoj ne odustaje.En: She considers giving up, but something inside her won't let go.Hr: Moram glasati, misli.En: I must vote, she thinks.Hr: Još malo…Pred ulazom je, gotovo je na redu, kad svijet počinje zatamniti.En: Just a little more... She is at the entrance, almost her turn, when the world starts to dim.Hr: "Ana?En: "Ana?"Hr: " Ivana brine se kad je vidi kako naginje.En: Ivana is worried when she sees her sway.Hr: Ana se sruši na pod prije nego što Marko i Ivana stignu reagirati.En: Ana collapses to the floor before Marko and Ivana can react.Hr: Svi su priskočili u pomoć.En: Everyone rushes to help.Hr: Srećom, Ivana je medicinska sestra.En: Fortunately, Ivana is a nurse.Hr: Kleči kraj Ane, brzo provjerava puls i podiže joj noge da joj se vrati svijest.En: She kneels beside Ana, quickly checks her pulse, and lifts her legs to restore consciousness.Hr: "Ana, možeš li me čuti?En: "Ana, can you hear me?"Hr: "Polako, Ana otvara oči.En: Slowly, Ana opens her eyes.Hr: Zbunjena je, ali uskoro shvaća što se dogodilo.En: She is confused but soon realizes what happened.Hr: "Trebam glasati," kaže slabo, pokušavajući se dići, ali Ivana je blago zaustavlja.En: "I need to vote," she says weakly, trying to get up, but Ivana gently stops her.Hr: "Smiri se.En: "Calm down.Hr: Hajde glasati pa ćemo te odvesti liječniku," kaže Ivana s osmijehom, pazeći na Anu.En: Let's get you to vote, and then we'll take you to the doctor," says Ivana with a smile, keeping an eye on Ana.Hr: Unutar centra, ljudi se pomiču da bi Ana brzo glasala.En: Inside the center, people move aside so Ana can vote quickly.Hr: Njezin se prst drhti dok stavlja križić na papir, ali pogled joj je odlučno pričvršćen.En: Her hand trembles as she marks the ballot, but her gaze remains resolute.Hr: Nakon što ubacila listić, Anino lice izražava olakšanje.En: After dropping the ballot in the box, Ana's face shows relief.Hr: Na izlasku, Marko i Ivana vode Anu koja se oslanja na njih.En: On their way out, Marko and Ivana support Ana, who leans on them.Hr: "Zahvalna sam vam.En: "I'm grateful to you.Hr: Moram misliti i na sebe, a ne samo na obaveze," uzdahne Ana dok je izvode van.En: I must think about myself and not just my duties," Ana sighs as they lead her outside.Hr: Zima steže još jače oko njih, ali Ana, sada oslobođena tereta dužnosti, osjeća malo lakše u srcu.En: The winter grips even tighter around them, but Ana, now relieved of her duty's burden, feels a bit lighter at heart.Hr: Znala je da je ispravno učiniti svoj građanski dio, ali i naučila vrijednu lekciju o važnosti brige za sebe.En: She knew it was right to fulfill her civic duty, but she also learned a valuable lesson about the importance of self-care.Hr: Teško je napraviti korake, ali prijatelji i odlučnost je održavaju snažnom.En: It's hard to take steps, but friends and determination keep her strong. Vocabulary Words:shabby: drafneelection: izboraduty: dužnostpatiently: ...
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  • Luka's First Vote: A Journey of Hope and Patience

    Luka's First Vote: A Journey of Hope and Patience
    Jan 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Luka's First Vote: A Journey of Hope and Patience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, a vjetar nosio miris zime kroz ulice Zagreba.En: The air was cold, and the wind carried the scent of winter through the streets of Zagreb.Hr: Luka, mlad i pun entuzijazma, prvi put je sudjelovao u nacionalnim izborima.En: Luka, young and full of enthusiasm, participated in the national elections for the first time.Hr: Njegova sestra Ana hodala je uz njega, ruku omotanih oko tijela da se zaštiti od hladnoće.En: His sister Ana walked beside him, her arms wrapped around her body to protect against the cold.Hr: Bila je neraspoložena, ne zbog vremena, već zbog godine politike.En: She was in a bad mood, not because of the weather, but because of the year in politics.Hr: "Zašto si toliko uzbuđen?" upita ga Ana dok su stigli pred školsku dvoranu pretvorenu u biračko mjesto.En: "Why are you so excited?" Ana asked him as they arrived at the school hall turned polling station.Hr: "Još jedan glas u masi."En: "Just another voice in the crowd."Hr: "Svaki glas je važan," odgovori Luka odlučno.En: "Every voice is important," Luka replied decisively.Hr: "Možda baš moj može donijeti promjenu."En: "Maybe mine can make a difference."Hr: Dok su ulazili unutra, dočeka ih buka i gužva.En: As they entered inside, they were met by noise and crowds.Hr: Dvorana je bila prepuna ljudi u debelim kaputima.En: The hall was packed with people in thick coats.Hr: Redovi su se činili beskrajnima.En: The lines seemed endless.Hr: Marta, starija žena s osmijehom koji ulijeva povjerenje, bila je zadužena za red.En: Marta, an older woman with a smile that inspired trust, was in charge of the line.Hr: Godinama je bila promatračica na izborima i nikada nije izgubila vjeru u demokraciju.En: She had been an election observer for years and had never lost faith in democracy.Hr: "Luka, sve je to dio procesa," reče Marta kad je primijetila njegovu nervozu zbog duge čekaonice.En: "Luka, it's all part of the process," said Marta when she noticed his nervousness about the long wait.Hr: "Sjeti se, svaka osoba ovdje želi isto što i ti – dati svoj glas."En: "Remember, everyone here wants the same thing as you—to cast their vote."Hr: Luka se nervozno pomaknuo s noge na nogu.En: Luka shifted nervously from foot to foot.Hr: Vrijeme prolazilo, a sunce počelo zalaziti.En: Time passed, and the sun began to set.Hr: Čulo se stenjanje i uzdasi oko njega dok su ljudi nestrpljivo čekali.En: Moans and sighs could be heard around him as people waited impatiently.Hr: Ana je već počela gubiti strpljenje.En: Ana was already losing her patience.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali otići," predložila je.En: "Maybe we should leave," she suggested.Hr: "Ovako ćemo cijeli dan provesti ovdje."En: "We'll spend the whole day here."Hr: "No, ne mogu odustati sada," Luka je odgovorio, iako je već osjećao sumnju.En: "But I can't give up now," Luka answered, even though he was already feeling doubt.Hr: Marta mu je pružila hrabri osmijeh, kao da kaže da ga razumije.En: Marta gave him an encouraging smile, as if to say she understood.Hr: Napetost se osjećala u zraku dok su se kazaljke na satu pomicale sve bliže zatvaranju glasovanja.En: Tension filled the air as the clock moved closer to the closing of the polls.Hr: Ćutjela se tjeskoba.En: Anxiety was palpable.Hr: Minute su činile sate.En: Minutes felt like hours.Hr: Ali Luka je odlučio ostati.En: But Luka decided to stay.Hr: Bio je to trenutak istine.En: It was a moment of truth.Hr: Konačno, kad je već pomislio da neće uspjeti, došao je njegov red.En: Finally, just when he thought he wouldn't make it, his turn came.Hr: Luka je ušao u glasačku kabinu. Zaokružio je svoj izbor na glasačkom listiću, pažljivo ga složio i ubacio u kutiju.En: Luka entered the voting booth, circled his choice on the ballot, carefully folded it, and placed it in the box.Hr: Osjetio je ogromno olakšanje i ponos.En: He felt enormous relief and pride.Hr: Izašavši iz dvorane, nasmiješio se Ani.En: Exiting the hall, he smiled at Ana.Hr: "Uspio sam," rekao je zadovoljno.En: "I did it," he said contentedly.Hr: Vratio se u zimsku noć sa srcem punim nade, shvativši da je svaki glas kap u rijeci promjena.En: He returned to the winter night with a heart full of hope, realizing that every vote is a drop in the river of change.Hr: Tog dana, Luka je naučio više od vrijednosti svakog pojedinačnog glasa.En: That day, Luka learned more than the value of each individual vote.Hr: Shvatio je suštinu biračkog prava i snagu strpljenja.En: He understood the essence of the right to vote and the power of patience.Hr: Držao je do svog uvjerenja da svaki glas može doprineti svijetu za koji se nada da će ga jednog dana vidjeti.En: He held on to his belief that every vote can contribute to the world he ...
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