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The Perfect Brew: A Tale of Passion and Coffee Adventure
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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 uravnotežiti svoju strast i praktičnost, spremna za sve izazove koji slijede.
En: She learned how to balance her passion and practicality, ready for any challenges ahead.
Hr: Zagreb je toga dana osvanuo još malo svjetliji, a topao napitak čekao je da ugrije zimske dane.
En: Zagreb appeared a bit brighter that day, and a warm drink awaited to warm the winter days.
Vocabulary Words:
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 uravnotežiti svoju strast i praktičnost, spremna za sve izazove koji slijede.
En: She learned how to balance her passion and practicality, ready for any challenges ahead.
Hr: Zagreb je toga dana osvanuo još malo svjetliji, a topao napitak čekao je da ugrije zimske dane.
En: Zagreb appeared a bit brighter that day, and a warm drink awaited to warm the winter days.
Vocabulary Words:
- dawn: zora
- fresh: svježa
- roastery: pržionica
- enticed: mamio
- passersby: prolaznike
- counters: pultovi
- smug: nadmen
- challenge: izazov
- floral: cvjetne
- tones: tonovi
- citrus: citrusa
- compromise: kompromisnu
- budget: budžeta
- gathering: okupljanje
- passion: strast
- connoisseur: znalica
- robusta: robusta
- blend: mješavina
- impress: zadiviti
- skepticism: skeptičnosti
- finesse: finese
- profile: profil
- albeit: iako
- intent: namjeri
- confidence: povjerenje
- abilities: sposobnosti
- smile: osmijeh
- warm: topao
- determination: odlučnost
- sprinkled: posipana
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