Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Culinary Turning Point: New Beginnings in Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-11-19-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Dubrovnik je blistao u večernjim svjetlima.En: Dubrovnik shimmered in the evening lights.Hr: Kaldrma starih gradskih ulica vodila je do malog obiteljskog restorana "Stari Konobari."En: The cobblestones of the old city streets led to a small family restaurant, "Stari Konobari."Hr: To je bio skriveni dragulj u srcu Staroga grada, poznat po svojim tradicionalnim jelima.En: It was a hidden gem in the heart of the Old Town, known for its traditional dishes.Hr: Jesenji zrak donosio je miris mora.En: The autumn air carried the scent of the sea.Hr: Unutarnja svjetla su obasjavala kamene zidove, a iz kuhinje se širio miris pečene ribe i začinskog bilja.En: Interior lights illuminated the stone walls, and the aroma of roasted fish and herbs wafted from the kitchen.Hr: Mateo, mladi kuhar, bio je iza štednjaka, pripremao poseban tanjur.En: Mateo, a young chef, was behind the stove, preparing a special dish.Hr: Želio je impresionirati svog mentora tim jelom više od svega.En: He wanted to impress his mentor with this dish more than anything.Hr: Ali danas je sve krenulo loše.En: But today, everything went wrong.Hr: Mateo je zagorio umak.En: Mateo had burnt the sauce.Hr: Njegovo samopouzdanje bilo je poput valova na moru – gore, dolje, nestabilno.En: His confidence was like the waves on the sea – up and down, unstable.Hr: Ivana, iskusna konobarica, znala je da će noć biti užurbana.En: Ivana, the experienced waitress, knew that the night would be busy.Hr: Unatoč tome, njezine misli bile su drugdje.En: Despite this, her thoughts were elsewhere.Hr: Dobila je poziv s ponudom za novi posao.En: She received a call with a job offer.Hr: Bila je to prilika koja bi mogla promijeniti njezin život, ali odluka nije bila laka.En: It was an opportunity that could change her life, but the decision was not easy.Hr: Restoran se ubrzo počeo puniti gostima.En: The restaurant soon began to fill with guests.Hr: Na terasi su turisti uživali u pogledu na Jadransko more.En: On the terrace, tourists enjoyed the view of the Adriatic Sea.Hr: Ivana se kretala među stolovima s lakoćom, razgovarajući i smijući se s gostima, dok joj je um bio prepun misli o budućnosti.En: Ivana moved among the tables with ease, chatting and laughing with the guests, while her mind was full of thoughts about the future.Hr: Mateo je nervozno prilazio Ivani s tanjurom u ruci.En: Mateo nervously approached Ivana with a plate in hand.Hr: "Ovo sam napravio za tebe," rekao je, "ali... ima mali problem."En: "I made this for you," he said, "but... there's a small problem."Hr: Ivana je uzela tanjur i pažljivo pogledala jelo.En: Ivana took the plate and carefully examined the dish.Hr: Zastala je na trenutak, a zatim okusila.En: She paused for a moment, then tasted it.Hr: Mateo je s napetošću čekao njezinu reakciju.En: Mateo waited anxiously for her reaction.Hr: "Nedostaje malo soli," rekla je, nasmijana, "ali, Mateo, kreativnost i trud vide se na tanjuru.En: "It needs a little salt," she said, smiling, "but, Mateo, creativity and effort are visible on the plate.Hr: To je najvažnije."En: That's the most important thing."Hr: Mateo je osjetio kako mu se srce ispunjava ponosom.En: Mateo felt his heart fill with pride.Hr: Ivana ga je ohrabrila, i to mu je dalo potrebnu snagu.En: Ivana had encouraged him, and that gave him the strength he needed.Hr: "Nastavi eksperimentirati," dodala je, "osjeća se tvoja strast."En: "Keep experimenting," she added, "your passion is evident."Hr: Dok se gužva u restoranu smirivala, Ivana je donijela odluku.En: As the rush in the restaurant subsided, Ivana made her decision.Hr: Shvatila je da je vrijeme za promjenu.En: She realized it was time for a change.Hr: Odlazak iz restorana bio je težak, ali nova prilika bila je uzbudljiva šansa za rast.En: Leaving the restaurant was hard, but the new opportunity was an exciting chance for growth.Hr: Pozdravila se s Mateo i ostatkom tima s osmijehom i puno srca.En: She said goodbye to Mateo and the rest of the team with a smile and a full heart.Hr: Mateo je gledao kroz prozor kako Ivana odlazi.En: Mateo watched through the window as Ivana left.Hr: Osjetio je zahvalnost za njezine riječi.En: He felt gratitude for her words.Hr: Njezin odlazak bio je nov početak ne samo za nju, već i za njega.En: Her departure was a new beginning not only for her but also for him.Hr: Ispunjeni nadom, Mateo se vratio u kuhinju s obnovljenom odlučnošću.En: Filled with hope, Mateo returned to the kitchen with renewed determination.Hr: Noć u Dubrovniku je bila tiha, a svjetla restorana polako su se gasila.En: The night in Dubrovnik was quiet, and the restaurant's lights gradually dimmed.Hr: Novi dan donosio je novi početak, za oboje.En: A new day was bringing a new beginning for both ...
