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Easter Surprises: A Delicious Twist in Zagreb
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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Easter Surprises: A Delicious Twist in Zagreb
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-03-22-22-34-02-hr
Story Transcript:
Hr: Rano jutro u Zagrebu.
En: Early morning in Zagreb.
Hr: Sunce je tek počelo grijati ulice, a proljetni mirisi širili su se zrakom.
En: The sun had just begun to warm the streets, and the scents of spring filled the air.
Hr: Stari dio grada bio je prepun ljudi.
En: The old part of the city was bustling with people.
Hr: Ivana je hodala prema tržnici na Dolcu.
En: Ivana was walking towards the market at Dolac.
Hr: Željela je pronaći savršene sastojke za uskršnji ručak.
En: She wanted to find the perfect ingredients for the Easter lunch.
Hr: Ivana voli Uskrs.
En: Ivana loves Easter.
Hr: Njezin dom uvijek je ispunjen radošću i mirisima ukusne hrane.
En: Her home is always filled with joy and the aromas of delicious food.
Hr: Ove godine, Matej dolazi u posjet.
En: This year, Matej is coming to visit.
Hr: Matej je njezin stari prijatelj.
En: Matej is her old friend.
Hr: Oduvijek je bio opušten i spontan.
En: He has always been relaxed and spontaneous.
Hr: Ivana je željela sve planirati savršeno, ali Matej je volio improvizirati.
En: Ivana wanted to plan everything perfectly, but Matej liked to improvise.
Hr: Stigavši na tržnicu, Ivana je shvatila da su mnogi štandovi već prazni.
En: Arriving at the market, Ivana realized that many stalls were already empty.
Hr: "Ovo je ludilo," pomisli.
En: "This is madness," she thought.
Hr: No, nije imala vremena za paniku.
En: But she didn't have time to panic.
Hr: Odabrala je strategiju i zaputila se prema štandu gdje je često kupovala.
En: She chose a strategy and headed to the stall where she often shopped.
Hr: "Jelena!
En: "Jelena!"
Hr: " pozdravi Ivana vedro.
En: Ivana greeted cheerfully.
Hr: Jelena je uvijek imala najbolje povrće.
En: Jelena always had the best vegetables.
Hr: "Pozdrav, Ivana!
En: "Hello, Ivana!"
Hr: " nasmijana Jelena odgovori.
En: a smiling Jelena replied.
Hr: "Što ti treba danas?
En: "What do you need today?"
Hr: ""Treba mi svježa blitva, sir, i jaja.
En: "I need fresh chard, cheese, and eggs.
Hr: Uskrs dolazi, znaš," reče Ivana pomalo zabrinuta.
En: Easter is coming, you know," Ivana said, somewhat worried.
Hr: Jelena kimne.
En: Jelena nodded.
Hr: "Imam sve osim blitve.
En: "I have everything except chard.
Hr: Možda probaš nešto novo?
En: Maybe try something new?
Hr: Imam divne šparoge.
En: I have wonderful asparagus."
Hr: "Ivana oklijeva.
En: Ivana hesitated.
Hr: Nema uobičajenih sastojaka, no šparoge izgledaju svježe i privlačno.
En: There were no usual ingredients, but the asparagus looked fresh and appealing.
Hr: U međuvremenu, Matej je opušteno pregledavao druge štandove.
En: Meanwhile, Matej was casually browsing other stalls.
Hr: Nije primijetio Ivaninu tjeskobu.
En: He didn't notice Ivana's anxiety.
Hr: Vraća se s vrećicom jabuka i osmijehom.
En: He returned with a bag of apples and a smile.
Hr: "Gledaj, našao sam domaće jabuke.
En: "Look, I found local apples.
Hr: Za desert?
En: For dessert?"
Hr: "Ivana se nasmije.
En: Ivana smiled.
Hr: "U redu, Matej.
En: "Alright, Matej.
Hr: Prihvatit ćemo izazov.
En: We'll take on the challenge."
Hr: "Uskršnje jutro bilo je sunčano.
En: Easter morning was sunny.
Hr: Stol je bio pun jela, mješavine tradicionalnog i novog.
En: The table was full of dishes, a mix of traditional and new.
Hr: Šparoge su bile poslastica.
En: The asparagus was a treat.
Hr: Matej i obitelj kušali su sve s uživanjem.
En: Matej and family tasted everything with enjoyment.
Hr: "Ovo je sjajno, Ivana," reče Matej.
En: "This is great, Ivana," said Matej.
Hr: "Nisam znao da šparoge mogu biti ovako dobre.
En: "I didn't know asparagus could be this good."
Hr: "Ivana se opustila.
En: Ivana relaxed.
Hr: Naučila je da male promjene mogu donijeti veliku sreću.
En: She learned that small changes could bring great happiness.
Hr: Uživala je u prilagođavanju i spontanosti.
En: She enjoyed adapting and spontaneity.
Hr: Taj Uskrs bio je poseban jer je prijelaz između planiranog i iznenađenja donio veselje svima.
En: That Easter was special because the transition between the planned and the surprise brought joy to everyone.
Hr: Proljeće je i dalje širilo svoj život po ulicama Zagreba, a Ivana shvatila koliko je uživala u toj radosti neočekivanog.
En: Spring continued to spread its life through the streets of Zagreb, and Ivana realized how much she enjoyed the joy of the unexpected.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-03-22-22-34-02-hr
Story Transcript:
Hr: Rano jutro u Zagrebu.
En: Early morning in Zagreb.
Hr: Sunce je tek počelo grijati ulice, a proljetni mirisi širili su se zrakom.
En: The sun had just begun to warm the streets, and the scents of spring filled the air.
Hr: Stari dio grada bio je prepun ljudi.
En: The old part of the city was bustling with people.
Hr: Ivana je hodala prema tržnici na Dolcu.
En: Ivana was walking towards the market at Dolac.
Hr: Željela je pronaći savršene sastojke za uskršnji ručak.
En: She wanted to find the perfect ingredients for the Easter lunch.
Hr: Ivana voli Uskrs.
En: Ivana loves Easter.
Hr: Njezin dom uvijek je ispunjen radošću i mirisima ukusne hrane.
En: Her home is always filled with joy and the aromas of delicious food.
Hr: Ove godine, Matej dolazi u posjet.
En: This year, Matej is coming to visit.
Hr: Matej je njezin stari prijatelj.
En: Matej is her old friend.
Hr: Oduvijek je bio opušten i spontan.
En: He has always been relaxed and spontaneous.
Hr: Ivana je željela sve planirati savršeno, ali Matej je volio improvizirati.
En: Ivana wanted to plan everything perfectly, but Matej liked to improvise.
Hr: Stigavši na tržnicu, Ivana je shvatila da su mnogi štandovi već prazni.
En: Arriving at the market, Ivana realized that many stalls were already empty.
Hr: "Ovo je ludilo," pomisli.
En: "This is madness," she thought.
Hr: No, nije imala vremena za paniku.
En: But she didn't have time to panic.
Hr: Odabrala je strategiju i zaputila se prema štandu gdje je često kupovala.
En: She chose a strategy and headed to the stall where she often shopped.
Hr: "Jelena!
En: "Jelena!"
Hr: " pozdravi Ivana vedro.
En: Ivana greeted cheerfully.
Hr: Jelena je uvijek imala najbolje povrće.
En: Jelena always had the best vegetables.
Hr: "Pozdrav, Ivana!
En: "Hello, Ivana!"
Hr: " nasmijana Jelena odgovori.
En: a smiling Jelena replied.
Hr: "Što ti treba danas?
En: "What do you need today?"
Hr: ""Treba mi svježa blitva, sir, i jaja.
En: "I need fresh chard, cheese, and eggs.
Hr: Uskrs dolazi, znaš," reče Ivana pomalo zabrinuta.
En: Easter is coming, you know," Ivana said, somewhat worried.
Hr: Jelena kimne.
En: Jelena nodded.
Hr: "Imam sve osim blitve.
En: "I have everything except chard.
Hr: Možda probaš nešto novo?
En: Maybe try something new?
Hr: Imam divne šparoge.
En: I have wonderful asparagus."
Hr: "Ivana oklijeva.
En: Ivana hesitated.
Hr: Nema uobičajenih sastojaka, no šparoge izgledaju svježe i privlačno.
En: There were no usual ingredients, but the asparagus looked fresh and appealing.
Hr: U međuvremenu, Matej je opušteno pregledavao druge štandove.
En: Meanwhile, Matej was casually browsing other stalls.
Hr: Nije primijetio Ivaninu tjeskobu.
En: He didn't notice Ivana's anxiety.
Hr: Vraća se s vrećicom jabuka i osmijehom.
En: He returned with a bag of apples and a smile.
Hr: "Gledaj, našao sam domaće jabuke.
En: "Look, I found local apples.
Hr: Za desert?
En: For dessert?"
Hr: "Ivana se nasmije.
En: Ivana smiled.
Hr: "U redu, Matej.
En: "Alright, Matej.
Hr: Prihvatit ćemo izazov.
En: We'll take on the challenge."
Hr: "Uskršnje jutro bilo je sunčano.
En: Easter morning was sunny.
Hr: Stol je bio pun jela, mješavine tradicionalnog i novog.
En: The table was full of dishes, a mix of traditional and new.
Hr: Šparoge su bile poslastica.
En: The asparagus was a treat.
Hr: Matej i obitelj kušali su sve s uživanjem.
En: Matej and family tasted everything with enjoyment.
Hr: "Ovo je sjajno, Ivana," reče Matej.
En: "This is great, Ivana," said Matej.
Hr: "Nisam znao da šparoge mogu biti ovako dobre.
En: "I didn't know asparagus could be this good."
Hr: "Ivana se opustila.
En: Ivana relaxed.
Hr: Naučila je da male promjene mogu donijeti veliku sreću.
En: She learned that small changes could bring great happiness.
Hr: Uživala je u prilagođavanju i spontanosti.
En: She enjoyed adapting and spontaneity.
Hr: Taj Uskrs bio je poseban jer je prijelaz između planiranog i iznenađenja donio veselje svima.
En: That Easter was special because the transition between the planned and the surprise brought joy to everyone.
Hr: Proljeće je i dalje širilo svoj život po ulicama Zagreba, a Ivana shvatila koliko je uživala u toj radosti neočekivanog.
En: Spring continued to spread its life through the streets of Zagreb, and Ivana realized how much she enjoyed the joy of the unexpected.
Vocabulary Words:
- scents: mirisi
- bustling: prepun
- ingredients: sastojci
- joy: radost
- aromas: mirisi
- delicious: ukusna
- relaxed: opušten
- spontaneous: spontan
- improvise: improvizirati
- realized: shvatila
- stalls: štandovi
- madness: ludilo
- panic: paniku
- strategy: strategiju
- cheerfully: vedro
- fresh: svježa
- hesitated: oklijeva
- casually: opušteno
- browsing: pregledavao
- anxiety: tjeskobu
- challenge: izazov
- treat: poslastica
- tasted: kušali
- enjoyment: uživanjem
- relaxed: opustila
- adapting: prilagođavanju
- spontaneity: spontanosti
- transition: prijelaz
- unexpected: neočekivan
- spread: širio
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