4 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Sunset Over Belgrade: A Tale of Love and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/sunset-over-belgrade-a-tale-of-love-and-resilience/ Story Transcript: Sr: Pod zidinama stare Beogradske tvrđave, leta su uvek posebna. En: Under the walls of the old Belgrade Fortress, summers are always special. Sr: Nikola i Ana su šetali uskim stazama, dok je sunce polako zalazilo. En: Nikola and Ana were walking along the narrow paths as the sun slowly set. Sr: Topao vetar nosio je miris cveća, a zvuk grada bio je udaljen, skoro nestvaran. En: A warm breeze carried the scent of flowers, and the sound of the city was distant, almost unreal. Sr: Iako su došli da pobegnu od stresa, oboje su bili zabrinuti. En: Although they had come to escape the stress, both were worried. Sr: Nikola, vredan i precizan, razmišljao je o važnoj prezentaciji koja ga je čekala. En: Nikola, diligent and precise, was thinking about the important presentation awaiting him. Sr: Hteo je da se opusti i uživa sa Anom, ali misli su mu stalno lutale ka poslu. En: He wanted to relax and enjoy the time with Ana, but his thoughts kept drifting back to work. Sr: Ana, kreativna duša, osećala se potcenjeno na svom poslu. En: Ana, a creative soul, felt undervalued at her job. Sr: Želela je promenu, ali nije znala kako da započne razgovor sa Nikolom. En: She wanted a change but didn't know how to start a conversation with Nikola. Sr: „Pogledaj, kako je lepo,“ rekla je Ana, pokazavši na zalazak sunca iznad reke. En: "Look, it's so beautiful," Ana said, pointing to the sunset over the river. Sr: Nikola je klimnuo, ali je i dalje bio zamišljen. En: Nikola nodded but remained pensive. Sr: „Razmišljaš li o prezentaciji? En: "Are you thinking about the presentation?" Sr: “ upitala je Ana, pokušavajući da ga malo opusti. En: Ana asked, trying to ease his mind. Sr: „Da, ali pokušaću da se opustim,“ rekao je Nikola sa blagim osmehom. En: "Yes, but I'll try to relax," Nikola said with a slight smile. Sr: Bio je zahvalan što je Ana tu, ali briga ga je sputavala. En: He was grateful that Ana was there, but his worry held him back. Sr: Dok su šetali pored zidina, Ana je sve više osećala težinu svojih misli. En: As they walked by the walls, Ana felt the weight of her thoughts growing. Sr: „Moram da ti kažem nešto,“ rekla je tiho. En: "I need to tell you something," she said quietly. Sr: Nikola joj je dao znak da nastavi. En: Nikola motioned for her to continue. Sr: „Osećam se izgubljeno na poslu. En: "I feel lost at work. Sr: Niko ne vrednuje moj trud. En: No one values my effort. Sr: Razmišljam da promenim karijeru, ali ne znam šta da radim,“ rekla je kroz suze. En: I'm thinking about changing careers, but I don't know what to do," she said through tears. Sr: Nikola je stao i zagrlio je. En: Nikola stopped and hugged her. Sr: „Ana, razumeo sam. En: "Ana, I understand. Sr: I ja sam pod velikim pritiskom zbog posla. En: I'm also under a lot of pressure because of work. Sr: Plašim se te prezentacije. En: I'm afraid of that presentation." Sr: “Ana je podigla glavu i pogledala ga u oči. En: Ana lifted her head and looked into his eyes. Sr: „Uvek si bio tu za mene. En: "You've always been there for me. Sr: Sad želim da budem tu za tebe. En: Now I want to be there for you." Sr: “Nikola se osmehnuo, prvi put opušteno. En: Nikola smiled, genuinely relaxed for the first time. Sr: „Podržavam te, šta god odlučila. En: "I support you, whatever you decide. Sr: Hajde da zajedno prevaziđemo ove izazove. En: Let's overcome these challenges together." Sr: “Nastavili su šetnju, držeći se za ruke. En: They continued walking, holding hands. Sr: Tog leta, pod vedrim nebom Beogradske tvrđave, Nikola i Ana su našli novu snagu. En: That summer, under the clear skies of the Belgrade Fortress, Nikola and Ana found new strength. Sr: Zajedno su odlučili da prihvate promene i podrže jedno drugo. En: Together, they decided to embrace change and support each other. Sr: Znali su da nije lako, ali osećali su se spremno da se suoče sa svim što dolazi. En: They knew it wouldn't be easy, but they felt ready to face whatever came their way. Sr: Zalazak sunca je donio novi početak. En: The sunset brought a new beginning. Sr: Njihova veza je postala jača, a oni su naučili da budu otvoreni i iskreni. En: Their relationship became stronger, and they learned to be open and honest. Sr: Uz podršku i razumevanje, sve je postalo malo lakše. En: With support and understanding, everything became a bit easier. Sr: I tako, negde između zidina i zvukova grada, Nikola i Ana su pronašli svoj mir. En: And so, somewhere between the walls and the sounds of the city, Nikola and Ana found their peace. Vocabulary Words: - fortress: tvrđava - narrow: uskim - breeze: vetar - scent: miris - distant: udaljen - unreal: nestvaran - diligent: vredan - precise: precizan - awaiting: čekala - creative: kreativna - undervalued: potcenjeno - pensive: zamišljen - ease: opustiti - grateful: zahvalan - weight: težina - lost: izgubljeno - effort: trud - pressure: pritisak - hugged: zagrlio - overcome: prevaziđemo - holding: držeći - embrace: prihvate - challenges: izazove - clear skies: vedrim nebom - strength: snagu - support: podrška - understanding: razumevanje - beginning: početak - relationship: veza - honest: iskreni

3 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Preserving Legends: A Journey Through Devil's Town Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/preserving-legends-a-journey-through-devils-town/ Story Transcript: Sr: Noć je bila tiha u Đavoljoj Varoši. En: The night was quiet in Devil's Town. Sr: Nebo je bilo posuto zvezdama koje su svetlucale kao da pričaju tajne. En: The sky was dotted with stars that twinkled as if sharing secrets. Sr: Stefan je hodao polako, s kamerom u ruci. En: Stefan walked slowly, holding a camera. Sr: Bio je uzbuđen. En: He was excited. Sr: Đavolja Varoš je bila poznata po neobičnim stenskim formacijama. En: Devil's Town was known for its unusual rock formations. Sr: Stefan je želeo da zabeleži svaki detalj za svoj blog. En: Stefan wanted to capture every detail for his blog. Sr: Ana je bila pored njega. En: Ana was beside him. Sr: Znala je mnogo o istoriji Đavolje Varoši. En: She knew a lot about the history of Devil's Town. Sr: Njena baka joj je pričala priče o starim vremenima i legendama. En: Her grandmother had told her stories about the old times and legends. Sr: Ana je želela da očuva to znanje i prenese ga budućim generacijama. En: Ana wanted to preserve that knowledge and pass it on to future generations. Sr: "Samo pazi da ne diraš ništa", rekla je Ana. En: "Just be careful not to touch anything," Ana said. Sr: "Ovo mesto je veoma važno za nas. En: "This place is very important to us." Sr: "Stefan je klimnuo glavom, ali je his očima tražio najbolji kadar za fotografiju. En: Stefan nodded, but his eyes kept searching for the best shot. Sr: "Moramo da požurimo", rekao je. En: "We need to hurry," he said. Sr: "Sunce zalazi, a želim da uhvatim pravu svetlost. En: "The sun is setting, and I want to catch the right light." Sr: "Ana je uzdahnula. En: Ana sighed. Sr: Znala je da je Stefan ambiciozan. En: She knew Stefan was ambitious. Sr: Želeo je da njegov blog postane popularan. En: He wanted his blog to become popular. Sr: Ali, brinula se da će, u toj žurbi, možda oštetiti stari kamen ili neke ruševine. En: But she worried that in his rush, he might damage some old stones or ruins. Sr: Dok su se kretali dalje, naišli su na staru statu. En: As they moved further, they came across an old statue. Sr: Bila je prekrivena mahovinom, ali se oblik još uvek video. En: It was covered in moss, but its shape was still visible. Sr: "Ovo je fascinantno", rekla je Ana. En: "This is fascinating," Ana said. Sr: "Ova statua je stara preko hiljadu godina. En: "This statue is over a thousand years old." Sr: "Stefan je fotografisao. En: Stefan took a photo. Sr: "Sjajno", rekao je. En: "Great," he said. Sr: "Ovo će privući pažnju mojih pratilaca. En: "This will attract my followers' attention." Sr: "Ali, dok je prišao bliže kako bi uhvatio bolji ugao, kamenje se ispod njega pomerilo i Stefan je pao. En: But as he stepped closer to get a better angle, the stones beneath him shifted, and Stefan fell. Sr: Ana je potrčala ka njemu. En: Ana ran to him. Sr: "Da li si dobro? En: "Are you okay?" Sr: ", pitala je. En: she asked. Sr: Stefan je bio u redu, ali su zvuci kamenja odzvanjali po vazduhu. En: Stefan was fine, but the sound of the stones echoed through the air. Sr: Napravio je buku. En: He had made a noise. Sr: Stene su počele da se urušavaju. En: The rocks began to collapse. Sr: Ana i Stefan su morali brzo da reaguju. En: Ana and Stefan had to react quickly. Sr: Držali su se za ruke i trčali ka sigurnom mestu. En: They held hands and ran to a safe place. Sr: Kada su konačno stigli na sigurno, oboje su dahćući gledali prema starim ruševinama. En: When they finally reached safety, both were panting, looking back at the old ruins. Sr: Stefan je shvatio koliko je mesto krhko. En: Stefan realized how fragile the place was. Sr: "Izvini", rekao je. En: "Sorry," he said. Sr: "Nisam shvatio koliko ovo mesto znači. En: "I didn't realize how much this place meant." Sr: "Ana je klimnula glavom. En: Ana nodded. Sr: "Važno je da poštujemo istoriju", rekla je. En: "It's important to respect history," she said. Sr: "Ali možemo raditi zajedno. En: "But we can work together. Sr: Možemo podeliti priče na pravi način. En: We can share the stories the right way." Sr: "Stefan je pažljivo pregledao svoje snimke. En: Stefan carefully reviewed his shots. Sr: "Praviću edukativnu seriju", rekao je. En: "I'll create an educational series," he said. Sr: "Neću samo juriti za klikovima. En: "I won't just chase clicks. Sr: Želim da ljudi znaju pravu priču. En: I want people to know the real story." Sr: "Ana mu je pomogla da napiše tekst za blog. En: Ana helped him write the text for the blog. Sr: Zajedno su kreirali priču koja je poštovala kulturu i privlačila čitaoce. En: Together, they created a story that respected the culture and attracted readers. Sr: Stefan je dobio nove pratioce, ali što je važnije, stekao je novo poštovanje prema kulturnom nasleđu. En: Stefan gained new followers, but more importantly, he gained a new respect for cultural heritage. Sr: Dok su odlazili iz Đavolje Varoši, Stefan je pogledao Anu. En: As they left Devil's Town, Stefan looked at Ana. Sr: "Hvala ti", rekao je. En: "Thank you," he said. Sr: "Naučila si me mnogo. En: "You taught me a lot." Sr: "Ana se nasmešila. En: Ana smiled. Sr: "I ti si mene", rekla je. En: "And you taught me," she said. Sr: "Možemo koristiti moderne načine da sačuvamo prošlost. En: "We can use modern ways to preserve the past." Sr: "I tako, Đavolja Varoš postade most između prošlosti i sadašnjosti, zahvaljujući Stefanu i Ani koji su radili zajedno, poštujući staro i koristeći novo. En: And so, Devil's Town became a bridge between the past and the present, thanks to Stefan and Ana working together, respecting the old and using the new. Vocabulary Words: - quiet: tiha - dotted: posuto - twinkled: svetlucale - secrets: tajne - excited: uzbuđen - formations: formacijama - beside: pored - preserve: očuva - generations: generacijama - careful: pazi - sun: sunce - setting: zalazi - ambitious: ambiciozan - statue: stata - moss: mahovinom - shape: oblik - followers: pratilaca - shifted: pomerilo - echoed: odzvanjali - collapse: urušavaju - fragile: krhko - respect: poštujemo - educational: edukativnu - series: seriju - chase: juriti - cultural: kulturno - heritage: nasleđu - modern: moderne - ways: načine - past: prošlost

2 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Moonlit Connection: A Summer Camp Story of Friendship and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/moonlit-connection-a-summer-camp-story-of-friendship-and-courage/ Story Transcript: Sr: Plaža je bila prelepa te noći. En: The beach was beautiful that night. Sr: Mesec je osvetljavao pesak, a talasi su lagano udarali o obalu. En: The moon illuminated the sand, and the waves gently lapped against the shore. Sr: Bilo je poslednje veče letnjeg kampa. En: It was the last evening of the summer camp. Sr: Miro je sedeo na pesku, držeći blok za crtanje. En: Miro was sitting on the sand, holding a sketchbook. Sr: Njegov najbolji prijatelj Luka je bio u blizini, priče što je pričao su se mešale sa smehom drugih kampera. En: His best friend Luka was nearby, his stories mixing with the laughter of other campers. Sr: Luka je bio hrabar i društven, uvek u centru pažnje. En: Luka was brave and sociable, always the center of attention. Sr: Miro je bio tiši, voleći da posmatra i crta. En: Miro was quieter, enjoying watching and drawing. Sr: Ove godine u kamp je došla nova devojka, Anja. En: This year, a new girl had come to camp, Anja. Sr: Bila je misteriozna i često tužna. En: She was mysterious and often sad. Sr: Miro ju je posmatrao izdaleka, osećajući neku vezu s njom, ali nije znao kako da joj priđe. En: Miro watched her from afar, feeling some connection with her but didn't know how to approach her. Sr: "Znaš, Miro," reče Luka, "ovo je naše poslednje veče ovde. En: "You know, Miro," said Luka, "this is our last evening here. Sr: Trebalo bi da napravimo nešto posebno. En: We should do something special." Sr: "Miro je gledao svoj crtež. En: Miro looked at his drawing. Sr: Bilo je to nešto što je baš danas nacrtao, misleći na Anju. En: It was something he'd drawn just today, thinking of Anja. Sr: Luka mu je znao savetovati da izađe iz svoje ljušture, ali večeras je to bilo posebno teško. En: Luka always advised him to come out of his shell, but tonight it seemed especially difficult. Sr: Dok su zvezde treperile iznad njih, Miro je ustao i rekao: "Hoću da napravim nešto posebno. En: As the stars twinkled above them, Miro stood up and said, "I want to do something special. Sr: Moram razgovarati s Anjom. En: I need to talk to Anja." Sr: "Luka je klimnuo glavom uz osmeh. En: Luka nodded with a smile. Sr: "Znao sam da ćeš to reći. En: "I knew you'd say that. Sr: Idi, prijatelju. En: Go, my friend." Sr: "Miro je lagano šetao plažom dok nije ugledao Anju, koja je sedeći gledala u talase. En: Miro walked slowly along the beach until he saw Anja, who was sitting and looking at the waves. Sr: Srce mu je brzo kucalo dok joj je prilazio. En: His heart was pounding as he approached her. Sr: Seo je pored nje tiho, držeći crtež iza leđa. En: He sat down beside her quietly, holding the drawing behind his back. Sr: "Zdravo, Anja," prošaptao je Miro. En: "Hello, Anja," Miro whispered. Sr: Anja ga je pogledala svojim tužnim očima i blago se osmehnula. En: Anja looked at him with her sad eyes and smiled softly. Sr: "Zdravo, Miro," odgovorila je tiho. En: "Hello, Miro," she replied quietly. Sr: "Želeo sam ti nešto pokazati," rekao je, izvlačeći crtež. En: "I wanted to show you something," he said, pulling out the drawing. Sr: Bio je to mesec iznad talasa, slično onome što su gledali te noći. En: It was the moon over the waves, similar to what they were looking at that night. Sr: Anja ga je pažljivo pogledala, a oči su joj zasijale. En: Anja looked at it carefully, and her eyes sparkled. Sr: "Predivno je," rekla je tiho, drhteći. En: "It's beautiful," she said softly, trembling. Sr: "Kako si znao? En: "How did you know?" Sr: ""Nisam znao," priznao je Miro, "ali osećao sam da je ovo nešto što bi ti se moglo dopasti. En: "I didn't know," Miro admitted, "but I felt this might be something you'd like." Sr: "Anja je pogledala daleko u more i tiho rekla: "Moj se brat nedavno preselio daleko. En: Anja looked far out to sea and quietly said, "My brother recently moved far away. Sr: Osećam se kao da sam ga izgubila. En: I feel like I've lost him." Sr: "Miro je polako obgrlio Anju ramenom. En: Miro slowly put an arm around Anja's shoulder. Sr: "Nisi sama," rekao je. En: "You're not alone," he said. Sr: "Mi smo ovde zajedno, a bićeš i sa svojim bratom u mislima. En: "We're here together, and you'll be with your brother in your thoughts." Sr: "Te reči su donijele olakšanje oboma. En: Those words brought relief to them both. Sr: Sedeli su tako, gledajući mesec i osećajući vezu. En: They sat like that, watching the moon and feeling a connection. Sr: Tuga je postajala blaža, a Miro je osećao neočekivanu hrabrost. En: The sadness became lighter, and Miro felt an unexpected courage. Sr: Dok su talasi nastavili da udaraju o obalu, Miro i Anja su se smešili jedno drugom, osećajući da su pronašli prijatelja. En: As the waves continued to lap against the shore, Miro and Anja smiled at each other, feeling like they had found a friend. Sr: Luka je izdaleka posmatrao, srećan zbog Mirove promene. En: Luka watched from afar, happy for Miro's transformation. Sr: Letnji kamp je završen, ali novo prijateljstvo tek počinje. En: The summer camp was over, but a new friendship was just beginning. Sr: Mesec je svedočio lepoti novog početka, dok su Miro i Anja sedeli na plaži, zajedno, osećajući se jačim. En: The moon witnessed the beauty of a new beginning as Miro and Anja sat on the beach together, feeling stronger. Sr: Sa tim osećajem njihove srca su bila puna. En: With that feeling, their hearts were full. Sr: Letovanje se završilo, ali uspomene su sjale isto kao mesec te noći. En: The summer had ended, but the memories shined as brightly as the moon that night. Vocabulary Words: - illuminated: osvetljavao - gently: lagano - shore: obala - sketchbook: blok za crtanje - sociable: društven - advised: savetovati - particularly: posebno - twinkled: treperile - connection: veza - pounding: kucalo - approached: prilazio - carefully: pažljivo - sparkled: zasijale - trembling: drhteći - admitted: priznao - relief: olakšanje - unexpected: neočekivana - transformation: promena - witnessed: svedočio - memories: uspomene - mixed: mešale - brave: hrabar - quiet: tiši - distant: izdaleka - shell: ljuštura - show: pokazati - felt: osećao - similar: slično - quietly: tiho - stronger: jačim

1 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Triumphs and Trials: The Schoolyard Stories of Self-Belief Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/triumphs-and-trials-the-schoolyard-stories-of-self-belief/ Story Transcript: Sr: U malom selu, iza starog parka, stajala je skromna zgrada. En: In a small village, behind the old park, there stood a modest building. Sr: To je bila seoska škola. En: It was the village school. Sr: Sunce je sijalo, a dvorište je bilo puno cvetova. En: The sun was shining, and the yard was full of flowers. Sr: Miris leta je bio u vazduhu, ali napetost je bila opipljiva. En: The scent of summer was in the air, but the tension was palpable. Sr: Miloš je sedeo ispod stabla kraj škole. En: Miloš was sitting under a tree near the school. Sr: On je bio vredan dečak, ali često nesiguran. En: He was a hard-working boy, but often insecure. Sr: Nikada nije verovao da može biti najbolji. En: He never believed he could be the best. Sr: Njegova porodica je imala velika očekivanja. En: His family had high expectations. Sr: Njegov tata je stalno govorio: "Moraš biti bolji, Miloše. En: His father constantly said, "You must do better, Miloš." Sr: " To je stvaralo pritisak. En: This created pressure. Sr: Miloš je odlučio da će učiti dan i noć. En: Miloš decided he would study day and night. Sr: Izolovao se od svih. En: He isolated himself from everyone. Sr: Otišao je u sobu, zatvorio vrata i posvetio se knjigama. En: He went to his room, closed the door, and dedicated himself to his books. Sr: Dragana je bila najbolji đak u razredu. En: Dragana was the best student in the class. Sr: Svi su je hvalili. En: Everyone praised her. Sr: Njeni roditelji su bili ponosni. En: Her parents were proud. Sr: Ali, ona je imala veliki strah. En: But, she had a great fear. Sr: Šta ako razočara porodicu? En: What if she disappointed her family? Sr: Želela je da pomogne Milošu. En: She wanted to help Miloš. Sr: Videla je koliko se trudi. En: She saw how hard he was working. Sr: Ali, takođe se plašila da će njeni rezultati pasti. En: But, she was also afraid that her results might suffer. Sr: Stajala je kod školske ograde, gledajući Miloša kako uči. En: She stood by the school fence, watching Miloš study. Sr: Nikola je bio drugačiji. En: Nikola was different. Sr: On je bio nestašan i opušten. En: He was mischievous and relaxed. Sr: Nije puno mario za učenje. En: He didn't care much about studying. Sr: Voleo je da provodi vreme igrajući se s društvom. En: He loved spending time playing with his friends. Sr: Smejao se kada su pričali o ispitima. En: He laughed when they talked about exams. Sr: "Proći ću kako god," govorio je. En: "I'll pass somehow," he would say. Sr: Ali, duboko u sebi, znao je da rizikuje. En: But deep down, he knew he was taking a risk. Sr: Imao je ideju da prepiše tokom ispita. En: He had an idea to cheat during the exam. Sr: No, bojao se posledica. En: But, he feared the consequences. Sr: Došao je veliki dan. En: The big day arrived. Sr: Svi učenici su stajali u dvorištu. En: All the students stood in the yard. Sr: Učitelj je donosio papire s ocenama. En: The teacher was bringing out the grade sheets. Sr: Miloš je stajao sa strane, srce mu je ubrzano lupalo. En: Miloš stood to the side, his heart pounding. Sr: Dragana je stajala pored njega. En: Dragana stood next to him. Sr: Nikola je bio nasmejan, ali ruke su mu drhtale. En: Nikola was smiling, but his hands were trembling. Sr: Učitelj je počeo da čita rezultate. En: The teacher began reading the results. Sr: "Miloš Popović, desetka! En: "Miloš Popović, an A!" Sr: " cela škola je zanemela. En: The whole school fell silent. Sr: Miloš nije mogao verovati. En: Miloš couldn't believe it. Sr: Oči su mu se ispunile suzama radosnicama. En: His eyes filled with tears of joy. Sr: Niko nije očekivao ovo. En: No one had expected this. Sr: Dragana je sa osmehom stisnula Miloševo rame. En: Dragana smiled and squeezed Miloš's shoulder. Sr: Ona je takođe dobila desetku, ali sada nije bilo straha. En: She had also received an A, but now there was no fear. Sr: Bila je ponosna jer su oboje uspeli. En: She was proud because they both succeeded. Sr: Nikola je slušao svoje ime. En: Nikola listened for his name. Sr: Jedva prolazna ocena. En: Just a passing grade. Sr: Bio je razočaran, ali bilo je nečega u njemu što mu je dalo snagu. En: He was disappointed, but there was something within him that gave him strength. Sr: "Sledeći put će biti bolje," rekao je sebi. En: "Next time will be better," he told himself. Sr: Završili su dan sa smehom i srećom. En: They ended the day with laughter and happiness. Sr: Miloš je sada verovao u sebe. En: Miloš now believed in himself. Sr: Dragana je naučila da se nosi s pritiskom porodice. En: Dragana learned how to cope with family pressure. Sr: Nikola je shvatio vrednost truda. En: Nikola realized the value of hard work. Sr: Leto je nastavilo da cveta u maloj školi. En: Summer continued to blossom at the small school. Sr: I svi su naučili važnu lekciju o snazi volje i vere u sebe. En: And everyone learned an important lesson about the strength of will and self-belief. Vocabulary Words: - modest: skromna - yard: dvorište - scent: miris - tension: napetost - palpable: opipljiva - insecure: nesiguran - isolated: izolovao - dedicated: posvetio - praised: hvalili - fear: strah - mischievous: nestašan - trembling: drhtale - laughed: smejao - pounding: lupalo - expectations: očekivanja - pressure: pritisak - disappointed: razočara - consequences: posledica - strength: snaga - risk: rizikuje - results: rezultati - succeeded: uspeli - pass: proći - blossom: cveta - hard-working: vredan - suffer: pasti - studying: učenje - exam: ispit - laughing: smehom - happiness: srećom

30 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Adventures in Tara: Exploring the Untamed Wilderness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/adventures-in-tara-exploring-the-untamed-wilderness/ Story Transcript: Sr: Visoka stabla Tara Nacionalnog Parka su šuštala na letnjem povetarcu. En: The tall trees of Tara National Park rustled in the summer breeze. Sr: Miloš i Vesna su hodali pažljivo, prateći zvukove prirode. En: Miloš and Vesna walked carefully, following the sounds of nature. Sr: Miloš je bio uzbuđen. En: Miloš was excited. Sr: "Vesna, čuo sam za tajni deo parka. En: "Vesna, I've heard about a hidden part of the park. Sr: Reka je kristalno čista. En: The river is crystal clear. Sr: Drugi deo šume je netaknut. En: The other part of the forest is untouched." Sr: " Vesna je pogledala narukvicu sa satom. En: Vesna glanced at her wristwatch. Sr: "Miloše, imamo samo nekoliko sati pre mraka. En: "Miloš, we only have a few hours before dark. Sr: Jesi siguran? En: Are you sure?" Sr: "Posmatrajući njegov osmehu, Vesna je uzdahnula. En: Observing his smile, Vesna sighed. Sr: "Uredu, ali moramo biti pažljivi. En: "Alright, but we must be careful." Sr: " Krenuli su sa staze. En: They ventured off the trail. Sr: Žbunje i kamenje su činili put teškim. En: The bushes and rocks made the path difficult. Sr: "Jesmo li na pravom putu? En: "Are we on the right path?" Sr: ", pitala je Vesna, osećajući nelagodnost. En: Vesna asked, feeling uneasy. Sr: "Naravno, samo malo dalje", odgovorio je Miloš. En: "Of course, just a little further," Miloš replied. Sr: Korak po korak, probijali su se kroz gustu šumu. En: Step by step, they made their way through the dense forest. Sr: Vesna je stalno proveravala sat. En: Vesna constantly checked her watch. Sr: Sunce je počelo da pada. En: The sun began to set. Sr: "Miloše, mrak se spušta. En: "Miloš, darkness is falling. Sr: Treba da se vratimo. En: We need to head back." Sr: "Miloš je zastao, razmišljajući. En: Miloš stopped, thinking. Sr: "Još malo, Vesna. En: "Just a bit more, Vesna. Sr: Veruj mi, vrednije je nego što misliš. En: Trust me, it's more worthwhile than you think." Sr: " Iako zabrinuta, Vesna je nastavila sa njim. En: Although worried, Vesna continued with him. Sr: Na kraju, stigli su do prekrasnog mesta. En: Finally, they reached a breathtaking spot. Sr: Reka je sijala na poslednjim zracima sunca. En: The river glistened in the last rays of the sun. Sr: "Vau", rekla je Vesna, ovaj put sa osmehom. En: "Wow," Vesna said, this time with a smile. Sr: "U pravu si. En: "You were right. Sr: Ovo je neverovatno. En: This is incredible." Sr: "Ali radost je bila kratkog daha. En: But the joy was short-lived. Sr: Mrak se brzo širio. En: Darkness spread quickly. Sr: "Moramo se vratiti", rekla je Vesna ozbiljno. En: "We must return," Vesna said seriously. Sr: "Put je težak. En: "The path is difficult." Sr: "Miloš je pregledao teren. En: Miloš surveyed the area. Sr: "Nećemo stići nazad na vreme. En: "We won't make it back in time. Sr: Moramo ostati ovde noćas. En: We need to stay here overnight." Sr: " Vesna je klimnula glavom, iako uplašena. En: Vesna nodded, though scared. Sr: Sakupili su nekoliko grana za vatru. En: They gathered some branches for a fire. Sr: "Imamo malo hrane, i vodu iz reke. En: "We have a bit of food and water from the river. Sr: Bićemo dobro. En: We'll be fine." Sr: "Noć je bila hladna i tamna, ali su preživeli uz pomoć svojih znanja. En: The night was cold and dark, but they survived using their knowledge. Sr: "Miloše," rekla je Vesna dok su čekali jutro, "sledeći put planiraj bolje. En: "Miloš," Vesna said while they waited for morning, "next time, plan better." Sr: "Miloš se osmehnuo. En: Miloš smiled. Sr: "Obećavam. En: "I promise. Sr: Ali ovo je bio dobar podsetnik da i spontanost ima svoju čar. En: But this was a good reminder that spontaneity also has its charm." Sr: " Jutro je donelo novi početak. En: Morning brought a new beginning. Sr: Sunce je obasjalo njihovo lice i put nazad. En: The sun illuminated their faces and the path back. Sr: Hodajući sa osećajem postignuća, oboje su naučili nešto novo. En: Walking with a sense of accomplishment, they both learned something new. Sr: Vesna je shvatila čar spontaniteta, a Miloš važnost opreznosti. En: Vesna realized the charm of spontaneity, and Miloš the importance of caution. Sr: Tara Nacionalni Park je bio svjedok njihove avanture, pružajući lekcije koje će pamtiti zauvek. En: Tara National Park witnessed their adventure, offering lessons they would remember forever. Vocabulary Words: - rustled: šuštala - breeze: povetarcu - carefully: pažljivo - excited: uzbuđen - crystal: kristalno - glanced: pogledala - wristwatch: narukvicu sa satom - sighed: uzdahnula - ventured: krenuli - bushes: žbunje - uneasy: nelagodnost - dense: gusta - darkness: mrak - worthwhile: vrednije - breathtaking: prekrasnog - glistened: sijala - short-lived: kratkog daha - surveyed: pregledao - overnight: noćas - nodded: klimnula glavom - branches: grana - survived: preživeli - knowledge: znanja - spontaneity: spontanost - charm: čar - illuminated: obasjalo - achievement: postignuća - adventure: avanture - lessons: lekcije - remember: pamtiti

29 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Friendship Over Formulas: A Summer's Lesson in Belgrade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/friendship-over-formulas-a-summers-lesson-in-belgrade/ Story Transcript: Sr: Pod vrelim beogradskim suncem, Kalemegdan je sijao u svojoj letnjoj slavi. En: Under the scorching Belgrade sun, Kalemegdan shone in its summer glory. Sr: Tamo, među starim zidinama i bujnim zelenilom, tri prijatelja su pokušavala završiti poslednje pripreme za završne ispite. En: There, amidst the ancient walls and lush greenery, three friends were trying to finalize their preparations for their final exams. Sr: Jelena, Marko i Milena su sedeli na travi, okruženi knjigama. En: Jelena, Marko, and Milena sat on the grass, surrounded by books. Sr: Jelena je prelistavala svoj udžbenik iz matematike. En: Jelena was flipping through her mathematics textbook. Sr: Bila je iscrpljena, ali je želela savršene ocene. En: She was exhausted, but she wanted perfect grades. Sr: Njena porodica je očekivala mnogo, a ona je želela stipendiju za studiranje u inostranstvu. En: Her family expected a lot, and she sought a scholarship to study abroad. Sr: Marko je sedeo pored nje, loptu za ragbi držao u krilu. En: Marko sat beside her, holding a rugby ball in his lap. Sr: Bio je opušten, ali zabrinut za svoju prijateljicu. En: He was relaxed but worried about his friend. Sr: Milena je tiho čitala knjigu, borila se sa sopstvenim brigama o budućnosti. En: Milena quietly read a book, grappling with her own concerns about the future. Sr: Jednog sunčanog popodneva, Vidovdan je bio samo dva dana daleko. En: One sunny afternoon, Vidovdan was just two days away. Sr: Jelena je obavljala poslednje pripreme za ispite. En: Jelena was making the final preparations for the exams. Sr: Želela je biti savršena. En: She wanted everything to be perfect. Sr: Marko i Milena su već nekoliko puta pokušali razgovarati s njom, ali bez uspeha. En: Marko and Milena had tried to talk to her several times, but without success. Sr: „Jelena, treba ti odmor,“ rekao je Marko, gledajući je kako se bori sa stranicama prepunim formula. En: "Jelena, you need a break," Marko said, watching her struggle with pages full of formulas. Sr: „Moram ovo završiti,“ odgovorila je Jelena, a glas joj je bio pun napetosti. En: "I have to finish this," Jelena replied, her voice tense. Sr: Ubrzo, Jelena je osećala vrtoglavicu. En: Soon, Jelena felt dizzy. Sr: Pokazala je slabost dok je pokušavala ustati. En: She showed signs of weakness as she tried to stand up. Sr: Marko i Milena su odmah pritrčali. En: Marko and Milena immediately rushed to her side. Sr: „Ne možeš ovako,“ rekla je Milena tiho, ali odlučno. En: "You can't go on like this," Milena said quietly but firmly. Sr: „Ali, moram...“ Jelena je pokušala da se odupre. En: "But I have to..." Jelena tried to resist. Sr: „Ne,“ prekinuo je Marko. „Svi želimo da uspeš. Pomoći ćemo ti.“ En: "No," Marko interrupted. "We all want you to succeed. We'll help you." Sr: Jelena je konačno shvatila koliko su joj prijatelji značili. En: Jelena finally realized how much her friends meant to her. Sr: Bilo je bolno priznati, ali nije mogla dalje sama. En: It was painful to admit, but she couldn't go on alone. Sr: Zatvorila je knjigu i duboko udahnula. En: She closed her book and took a deep breath. Sr: „U redu. Prihvatam pomoć,“ rekla je, glasom punim emocija. En: "Alright. I accept your help," she said, her voice filled with emotion. Sr: Od tog trenutka, sve se promenilo. En: From that moment on, everything changed. Sr: Marko i Milena su joj pomogli da organizuje svoje vreme, da se opusti i nađe ravnotežu. En: Marko and Milena helped her organize her time, relax, and find balance. Sr: Položila je završne ispite sa visokim ocenama, ali što je najvažnije, nije izgubila prijatelje i naučila je koliko je važno imati podršku. En: She passed her finals with high grades, but most importantly, she didn't lose her friends and learned the value of having support. Sr: Na kraju, Kalemegdan nije bio samo mesto gde su učili, već i gde su promenili svoje živote. En: In the end, Kalemegdan wasn't just a place where they studied, but where they changed their lives. Sr: Jelena je dobila stipendiju, ali sada je imala i nešto što je bilo neprocenjivo—prijatelje koji su uvek bili uz nju, čak i kada je sebična ambicija zamutila njen sud. En: Jelena got the scholarship, but now she also had something invaluable—friends who were always there for her, even when selfish ambition clouded her judgment. Sr: Leto u Beogradu završilo je sa osmehom na licima troje prijatelja, spremnih za nove izazove, zajedno. En: The summer in Belgrade ended with smiles on the faces of three friends, ready for new challenges, together. Vocabulary Words: - scorching: vrelim - amidst: među - lush: bujnim - greenery: zelenilom - flipping through: prelistavala - exhausted: iscrpljena - perfect grades: savršene ocene - scholarship: stipendiju - abroad: inostranstvu - grappling: borila - concerns: brigama - preparations: pripreme - formulas: formula - tense: napetosti - dizzy: vrtoglavicu - showed signs: pokazala - painful: bolno - admit: priznati - support: podršku - invaluable: neprocenjivo - selfish ambition: sebična ambicija - clouded: zamutila - finalize: završiti - rushed: pritrčali - struggle: bori - relaxed: opušten - finals: završne ispite - balance: ravnotežu - lap: krilu - emotions: emocija

28 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Love Amidst Stormy Skies: A Serendipitous Encounter at Kalemegdan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/love-amidst-stormy-skies-a-serendipitous-encounter-at-kalemegdan/ Story Transcript: Sr: Bilo je popodne na Vidovdan. En: It was afternoon on Vidovdan. Sr: Luka je hodao kroz Kalemegdan, razmišljajući o zadnjem raskidu. En: Luka was walking through Kalemegdan, thinking about his recent breakup. Sr: Nebo je bilo tamno, spremno za oluju. En: The sky was dark, ready for a storm. Sr: Luka je bio turistički vodič, voleo je istoriju Srbije. En: Luka was a tour guide; he loved the history of Serbia. Sr: Danas je bilo malo turista, pa je imao prilike da hoda i razmišlja u miru. En: Today, there were few tourists, so he had the chance to walk and think in peace. Sr: Dok je šetao, video je devojku sa velikim fotoaparatom. En: As he walked, he saw a girl with a large camera. Sr: Čupkala je kosu dok je tražila savršeni ugao za fotografiju. En: She was tugging at her hair while searching for the perfect angle for a photo. Sr: Zvala se Anja, bila je turista i fotograf. En: Her name was Anja; she was a tourist and a photographer. Sr: Pokušavala je da uhvati jedinstvenu sliku tvrđave. En: She was trying to capture a unique picture of the fortress. Sr: Odjednom, započela je oluja. En: Suddenly, a storm began. Sr: Kiša je padala teško, kao da je nebo plakalo. En: The rain was falling heavily, as if the sky was crying. Sr: Luka je brzo našao zaklon pod starim zidinama Kalemegdana. En: Luka quickly found shelter under the old walls of Kalemegdan. Sr: Video je Anju kako trči prema njemu. En: He saw Anja running toward him. Sr: Ona je bila mokra, ali je nosila osmeh. En: She was wet, but she wore a smile. Sr: "Da li mogu da se pridružim? En: "Can I join you?" Sr: " pitala je zadihana. En: she asked, out of breath. Sr: "Naravno," rekao je Luka. En: "Of course," Luka replied. Sr: Gledali su kišu, a zatim započeli razgovor. En: They watched the rain and then started a conversation. Sr: Anja je pričala o svojoj ljubavi prema fotografiji i svojim nesigurnostima. En: Anja talked about her love for photography and her insecurities. Sr: Luka je pričao o svojoj ljubavi prema istoriji i bolu zbog nedavnog raskida. En: Luka talked about his love for history and the pain of his recent breakup. Sr: Kiša je neko vreme padala. En: The rain fell for a while. Sr: Luka je zatim odlučio: "Želim da te odvedem na privatni obilazak tvrđave. En: Then Luka decided: "I want to take you on a private tour of the fortress. Sr: Znam mnoga mesta koja drugi ne vide. En: I know many places that others don't see." Sr: "Anja je oklevala, ali je pristala. En: Anja hesitated but agreed. Sr: Znala je da krši pravila, ali osećala je da je ovo posebna prilika. En: She knew she was breaking the rules, but she felt this was a special opportunity. Sr: Krenuli su kroz stare zidine i uske staze. En: They set off through the old walls and narrow paths. Sr: Luka joj je pričao o istoriji svakog kutka, a Anja je fotografisala. En: Luka told her about the history of every corner, and Anja took photos. Sr: Oluja je postajala sve jača, a onda, munja je osvetlila tvrđavu. En: The storm grew stronger, and then, a lightning bolt lit up the fortress. Sr: U tom trenutku Anja je uspela da napravi savršenu fotografiju. En: In that moment, Anja managed to capture the perfect photo. Sr: Pogledala je Luku sa uzbuđenjem. En: She looked at Luka with excitement. Sr: On je gledao u nju i rekao: "Mislim da se zaljubljujem u tebe. En: He looked at her and said, "I think I'm falling in love with you." Sr: "Anja je bila šokirana, ali srce joj je brzo tuklo. En: Anja was shocked, but her heart was pounding. Sr: "I ja osećam isto," priznala je. En: "I feel the same," she confessed. Sr: Kada je kiša prestala, odlučili su da istraže svoje osećaje dalje. En: When the rain stopped, they decided to explore their feelings further. Sr: Luka je pronašao novu radost u druženju sa Anjom, a ona je stekla samopouzdanje u svoje veštine. En: Luka found new joy in Anja's company, and she gained confidence in her skills. Sr: Zajedno su hodali prema izlasku iz tvrđave, spremni za nove avanture. En: They walked together towards the exit of the fortress, ready for new adventures. Sr: Iz Kalemegdana, stari zidine su posmatrale kako dvoje mladih ljudi započinju novu priču. En: From Kalemegdan, the old walls watched as two young people began a new story. Vocabulary Words: - afternoon: popodne - breakup: raskid - storm: oluja - tourist: turista - shelter: zaklon - insecurity: nesigurnost - opportunity: prilika - fortress: tvrđava - photographer: fotograf - explore: istražiti - company: drušenje - unique: jedinstvena - narrow: uske - perfect: savršeni - conversation: razgovor - capture: uhvatiti - paths: staze - confidence: samopouzdanje - adventures: avanture - thought: razmišljajući - lightning: munja - angle: ugao - crying: plakalo - walls: zidine - chose: odlučio - visited: posetila - admitted: priznala - gaining: stekla - recent: nedavnog - historical: istorijski

27 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Stefan's Journey: From Caregiver to Storyteller at Sava's Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/stefans-journey-from-caregiver-to-storyteller-at-savas/ Story Transcript: Sr: Stefan je stajao u bašti Sava's Orfanata. En: Stefan stood in the garden of Sava's Orphanage. Sr: Sunce je letnje svetlo obasjavalo decu koja su se igrala. En: The summer sunlight illuminated the children playing. Sr: Obožavao je to mesto. En: He adored this place. Sr: Biljke su bile zelene i zdrave, a cveće je cvetalo. En: The plants were green and healthy, and the flowers were blooming. Sr: Zore su bile tihe, a noći su mirno prolazile. En: The mornings were quiet, and the nights passed peacefully. Sr: Stefan je bio negovatelj. En: Stefan was a caregiver. Sr: Voleo je decu. En: He loved the children. Sr: Njihovi osmesi su bili njegovo najveće bogatstvo. En: Their smiles were his greatest treasure. Sr: Ali Stefan je imao san. En: But Stefan had a dream. Sr: Hteo je da postane pisac. En: He wanted to become a writer. Sr: Sanjao je o pisanju knjige o životima dece u sirotištu. En: He dreamed of writing a book about the lives of the children in the orphanage. Sr: Ali, kako je brinuo o njima, imao je vrlo malo vremena. En: However, as he took care of them, he had very little time. Sr: Vidovdan se približavao. En: Vidovdan was approaching. Sr: Deca su bila uzbuđena. En: The children were excited. Sr: To je bio poseban dan. En: It was a special day. Sr: Sećanje na srpske heroje i kulturu. En: A remembrance of Serbian heroes and culture. Sr: Stefan je želeo da iskoristi taj dan da inspiriše svoju knjigu. En: Stefan wanted to use that day to inspire his book. Sr: Ali svako veče, kad bi legao, bio je previše umoran da piše. En: But every evening, when he lay down, he was too tired to write. Sr: Borio se sa sumnjom. En: He struggled with doubt. Sr: "Da li će moja knjiga iko pročitati? En: "Will anyone ever read my book?" Sr: " pitao se. En: he wondered. Sr: Njegovo srce je bilo puno ljubavi, ali njegova glava je bila puna sumnje. En: His heart was full of love, but his head was full of doubt. Sr: Jednog dana, dok je posmatrao decu, pomislio je: "Njihove priče moraju biti ispričane. En: One day, as he watched the children, he thought: "Their stories must be told." Sr: " Rešio je da piše o njima, njihovim životima, njihovim borbama i snovima. En: He resolved to write about them, their lives, their struggles, and their dreams. Sr: Počeo je da žrtvuje svoje slobodno vreme. En: He began to sacrifice his free time. Sr: Svake noći, posle što bi deca zaspala, sedeo bi sa svojom beležnicom. En: Every night, after the children had fallen asleep, he would sit with his notebook. Sr: Vidovdan je stigao. En: Vidovdan arrived. Sr: Sirotište je bilo ukrašeno zastavama. En: The orphanage was decorated with flags. Sr: Deca su nosila tradicionalne nošnje. En: The children wore traditional costumes. Sr: Pevali su pesme i igrali kolo. En: They sang songs and danced the kolo. Sr: Stefan je odlučio da podeli deo svog pisanja sa decom i kolegama. En: Stefan decided to share part of his writing with the children and his colleagues. Sr: Dok je čitao, oči su mu bile pune suza. En: As he read, his eyes were filled with tears. Sr: Pisao je o njihovoj hrabrosti, snazi i nadi. En: He wrote about their courage, strength, and hope. Sr: Svi su slušali pažljivo. En: Everyone listened attentively. Sr: Deca su bila ponosna. En: The children were proud. Sr: Stefan je video osmehe na njihovim licima. En: Stefan saw smiles on their faces. Sr: Kolegama su oči sijale. En: His colleagues' eyes were shining. Sr: Na kraju, deca su ga zagrlila. En: In the end, the children hugged him. Sr: Njegov rad je bio dobro primljen. En: His work was well received. Sr: Stefan je osećao olakšanje. En: Stefan felt relief. Sr: Video je da su male promene važne. En: He saw that small changes were important. Sr: Priče dece će biti ispričane. En: The children's stories would be told. Sr: Shvatio je da njegova knjiga može napraviti razliku. En: He realized that his book could make a difference. Sr: Stefan je našao novu inspiraciju. En: Stefan found new inspiration. Sr: Bio je siguran u svoje sposobnosti. En: He was confident in his abilities. Sr: Znanja je stečeno i poverenje je stečeno. En: Knowledge was gained, and trust was earned. Sr: Deca su bila njegov vodič. En: The children were his guide. Sr: Njihove priče su bile njegove reči. En: Their stories were his words. Sr: Svetla noć se polako spuštala nad sirotištem. En: The bright night slowly fell over the orphanage. Sr: Stefan je posmatrao decu dok su spavala, znajući da je njihova priča tek počela. En: Stefan watched the children as they slept, knowing that their story had just begun. Sr: Njegova knjiga će nositi njihove snove. En: His book would carry their dreams. Vocabulary Words: - orphanage: sirotište - sunlight: svetlo - illuminated: obasjavalo - blooming: cvetalo - caregiver: negovatelj - treasure: bogatstvo - remembrance: sećanje - struggled: borio se - doubt: sumnja - resolve: rešio - sacrifice: žrtvuje - notebook: beležnica - costumes: nošnje - strength: snaga - hope: nada - attentively: pažljivo - relief: olakšanje - earn: steći - guide: vodič - knowledge: znanje - flag: zastava - hero: heroj - culture: kultura - write: pisati - read: čitati - listen: slušati - hug: zagrliti - confident: siguran - ability: sposobnost - shine: sijati

26 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Love and Friendship Under the Kalemegdan Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/love-and-friendship-under-the-kalemegdan-sun/ Story Transcript: Sr: Kalemegdan tvrđava, uz reku, blistala je pod letnjim suncem. En: The Kalemegdan Fortress, by the river, glistened under the summer sun. Sr: Stefan, Milena i Ivan hodali su preko starog kamenog mosta. En: Stefan, Milena, and Ivan walked across the old stone bridge. Sr: Stefan je nosio piknik korpu, Milena je imala veliki šešir, a Ivan se smeškao kao uvek. En: Stefan carried a picnic basket, Milena wore a large hat, and Ivan smiled as always. Sr: Stefan je želeo reći Mileni šta oseća. En: Stefan wanted to tell Milena how he felt. Sr: Na univerzitetu je učio mnogo o istoriji i znao je svaki kamen Kalemegdana. En: At the university, he learned a lot about history and knew every stone of Kalemegdan. Sr: Ali sada, nije znao kako da započne razgovor. En: But now, he didn't know how to start the conversation. Sr: Ivan, njegov najbolji prijatelj, pričao je vic za vicom, što je činilo sve još težim. En: Ivan, his best friend, was telling one joke after another, which made everything even more difficult. Sr: Milena je bila umetnica. En: Milena was an artist. Sr: Obožavala je crtanje i slikanje. En: She loved drawing and painting. Sr: Ali u poslednje vreme, sumnjala je u svoj izbor karijere. En: But lately, she had been doubting her career choice. Sr: Kalemegdan je bio savršeno mesto za nju. En: Kalemegdan was the perfect place for her. Sr: Oboje su bili zamišljeni, ali na različite načine. En: Both were thoughtful, but in different ways. Sr: Sedeli su na travi, pored starog kanjona. En: They sat on the grass, beside an old cannon. Sr: Ivan je sipao sok u čaše, a Stefan je iz korpe vadio sendviče. En: Ivan poured juice into glasses, and Stefan took sandwiches out of the basket. Sr: Sunce je polako zalazilo i stvaralo predivne boje na nebu. En: The sun was slowly setting, creating beautiful colors in the sky. Sr: Stefan je skupio hrabrost i pogledao Milenu. En: Stefan gathered the courage and looked at Milena. Sr: "Milena," rekao je Stefan tihim glasom. En: "Milena," Stefan said in a quiet voice. Sr: "Želim ti nešto reći. En: "I want to tell you something." Sr: "Ivan je podigao pogled. En: Ivan looked up. Sr: I on je želeo reći nešto Mileni. En: He also wanted to tell Milena something. Sr: Pogledali su jedan drugog, neodlučni. En: They looked at each other, undecided. Sr: "Šta je, Stefane? En: "What is it, Stefan?" Sr: " pitala je Milena veselo, ali s naznakom radoznalosti. En: Milena asked cheerfully, but with a hint of curiosity. Sr: "I ja želim nešto reći," rekao je Ivan, sada ozbiljnim tonom. En: "I also want to say something," Ivan said, now with a serious tone. Sr: Nastala je čudna tišina. En: An awkward silence ensued. Sr: Stefan je pogledao Ivana, pa Milenu. En: Stefan looked at Ivan, then at Milena. Sr: Znao je da mora biti hrabar. En: He knew he had to be brave. Sr: "Milena, ja. En: "Milena, I... Sr: ja te volim. En: I love you." Sr: "Ivan je izgledao šokirano. En: Ivan looked shocked. Sr: "I ja te volim, Milena," rekao je nakon kratke pauze. En: "And I love you too, Milena," he said after a short pause. Sr: Milena je gledala u njih dvojicu, zbunjena i pomalo uplašena. En: Milena looked at both of them, confused and a bit scared. Sr: "Ne znam šta da kažem," rekala je polako. En: "I don't know what to say," she said slowly. Sr: "Vi ste obojica moji prijatelji. En: "You are both my friends. Sr: Nisam sigurna kako se osećam. En: I'm not sure how I feel." Sr: "Stefan i Ivan ćutali su neko vreme. En: Stefan and Ivan remained silent for a while. Sr: Zatim je Milena nastavila: "Moram da razmislim. En: Then Milena continued, "I need to think. Sr: Treba mi vremena da shvatim svoja osećanja. En: I need time to understand my feelings." Sr: "Zalazak sunca sijao je nad njima, stvarajući prelepe senke na zidinama tvrđave. En: The sunset shone above them, casting beautiful shadows on the fortress walls. Sr: Milena je uzela oba njihova ruka. En: Milena took both of their hands. Sr: "Vi ste mi važni. En: "You are important to me. Sr: Ne želim vas izgubiti kao prijatelje. En: I don't want to lose you as friends." Sr: "Stefan je klimnuo glavom. En: Stefan nodded. Sr: "Razumem, Milena. En: "I understand, Milena. Sr: Važno je biti iskren, ali razumem tvoju potrebu za vremenom. En: It's important to be honest, but I understand your need for time." Sr: "Ivan je takođe klimnuo. En: Ivan also nodded. Sr: "U pravu si, Milena. En: "You're right, Milena. Sr: Važno je da budemo iskreni. En: It's important for us to be honest." Sr: "Nastavili su da sede u tišini, gledajući zalazak sunca. En: They continued to sit in silence, watching the sunset. Sr: Osećali su vetar sa reke i mirisle latice cvetova oko sebe. En: They felt the wind from the river and smelled the petals of flowers around them. Sr: Razmišljali su o tome šta znači biti prijatelj i šta znači voleti. En: They thought about what it means to be a friend and what it means to love. Sr: Stefan je naučio nešto tog dana. En: Stefan learned something that day. Sr: Važno je biti iskren. En: It's important to be honest. Sr: Ivan je shvatio da mora biti otvoreniji. En: Ivan realized he needed to be more open. Sr: Milena je znala da mora biti verna sebi. En: Milena knew she had to be true to herself. Sr: Završili su piknik u miru, znajući da su svi tri zajedno prešli važan korak. En: They finished the picnic in peace, knowing the three of them had taken an important step together. Sr: Kalemegdan je bio tih svedok njihovih osećanja i njihovih odluka. En: Kalemegdan quietly witnessed their feelings and decisions. Sr: Leto je tek počelo, ali već su naučili mnogo. En: Summer had just begun, but they had already learned a lot. Vocabulary Words: - glistened: blistala - fortress: tvrđava - basket: korpa - bridge: most - conversation: razgovor - university: univerzitet - curiosity: radoznalost - joke: vic - awkward: čudna - artist: umetnica - drawing: crtanje - painting: slikanje - doubting: sumnjala - career: karijera - thoughtful: zamišljeni - cannon: kanjon - sunset: zalazak sunca - courage: hrabrost - silence: tišina - shocked: šokirano - confused: zbunjena - scared: uplašena - honest: iskren - petals: latice - witnessed: svedok - decisions: odluke - admitted: priznao - venetian: napulj - poetry: poezija - sunshine: sunčev sjaj

25 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Teamwork Triumphs in the Heat: A Day in Belgrade's Startup Scene Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/teamwork-triumphs-in-the-heat-a-day-in-belgrades-startup-scene/ Story Transcript: Sr: Sunce je pržilo kroz velika prozora kancelerijskog prostora u srcu Beograda. En: The sun blazed through the large windows of the office space in the heart of Belgrade. Sr: Ventilator je tiho zujao, ali vrućina je bila neizdrživa. En: The fan buzzed quietly, but the heat was unbearable. Sr: Bio je sredina leta, a talas vrućine je bio na vrhuncu. En: It was the middle of summer, and the heat wave was at its peak. Sr: U tom vreli danu, tri osobe su se trudile da završe svoje obaveze. En: On that scorching day, three people struggled to complete their tasks. Sr: Miloš je bio mladi preduzetnik, pun entuzijazma. En: Miloš was a young entrepreneur, full of enthusiasm. Sr: Njegova velika ideja za novi tehnološki startup je bila spremna za predstavljanje investitorima. En: His big idea for a new tech startup was ready to be presented to investors. Sr: Međutim, imao je problem – njegov izum je zahtevao hladno okruženje da bi radio ispravno. En: However, he had a problem—his invention required a cool environment to work properly. Sr: Bez klima uređaja, njegov plan je mogao da propadne. En: Without air conditioning, his plan could fail. Sr: Jovana je bila zajednički programer. En: Jovana was a software programmer. Sr: Prethodne noći nije spavala, radeći na projektu koji je morao biti gotov do kraja dana. En: She hadn't slept the previous night, working on a project that had to be finished by the end of the day. Sr: Potajno je sanjala o pisanju poezije i jedva je čekala večernji sastanak pesničkog kluba. En: Secretly, she dreamed of writing poetry and couldn't wait for the evening meeting of her poetry club. Sr: Ali sada, u ovoj vrućini, koncentracija je bila nemoguća. En: But now, in this heat, concentration was impossible. Sr: Radiša, održavač prostora, bio je zadužen za sve popravke. En: Radiša, the maintenance worker, was in charge of all repairs. Sr: Njegova strast je bilo pravljenje origamija, ali vrućina je učinila da njegovi kolege budu nervozni i zahtevni. En: His passion was making origami, but the heat made his colleagues irritable and demanding. Sr: Moj problem je bio klima uređaj - već satima ga je pokušavao popraviti. En: His main problem was the air conditioner—he had been trying to fix it for hours. Sr: Improvizacija alatima koje je imao nije davala rezultate. En: Improvising with the tools he had was not yielding results. Sr: Miloš je, nervozan zbog predstojeće prezentacije, tražio Radišu. En: Miloš, nervous about the upcoming presentation, sought out Radiša. Sr: „Radiša, moraš ovo srediti brzo. En: "Radiša, you need to fix this quickly. Sr: Ako ne, nema načina da predstavim svoj projekat. En: Otherwise, there's no way I can present my project." Sr: “Jovana je provirila iza monitora, videla koliko ozbiljna situacija je bila. En: Jovana peeked from behind her monitor, seeing how serious the situation was. Sr: „Radiša, treba li pomoć? En: "Radiša, need any help? Sr: Mogu da pošaljem par mejlova pre nego nastavim sa svojim radom. En: I can send a few emails before continuing with my work." Sr: “Radiša je duboko uzdahnuo. En: Radiša sighed deeply. Sr: „Možda bih mogao da popravim stvari sa par pravilnih alata, ali oni su u skladištu, daleko. En: "Maybe I could fix it with a few proper tools, but they're in the storage, far away." Sr: “Miloš je pogledao Jovanu. En: Miloš looked at Jovana. Sr: „Ako joj pomogneš,“ rekao je Miloš, „ja ću završiti neki deo njenog projekta kako bi ona mogla da prisustvuje svom događaju večeras. En: "If you help him," Miloš said, "I'll finish part of your project so you can attend your event tonight. Sr: Samo reci šta ti treba. En: Just tell me what you need." Sr: “Jovana je oklevala, ali nije dvojila dugo. En: Jovana hesitated but didn't take long to decide. Sr: Ostavila je svoj rad i krenula ka Radiši. En: She left her work and approached Radiša. Sr: Zajedno su pregledali uređaj. En: Together they inspected the device. Sr: Jovana je primetila jednu olabavljenu žicu. En: Jovana noticed a loose wire. Sr: „Radiša, pogledaj ovo, možda je ovo problem. En: "Radiša, look at this, maybe this is the problem." Sr: “Radiša je pregledao žicu i klimnuo glavom. En: Radiša checked the wire and nodded. Sr: „Imamo šanse. En: "We have a chance. Sr: Milicu, donesi mi par šrafova iz kutije tamo. En: Miloš, bring me a few screws from that box over there." Sr: “Dok je Miloš tražio delove, Jovana i Radiša su brzo radili. En: While Miloš searched for the parts, Jovana and Radiša worked quickly. Sr: Nakon pola sata, konačno je došao trenutak. En: After half an hour, the moment finally came. Sr: Radiša je ponovno uključio struju i klima uređaj je proradio. En: Radiša reconnected the power, and the air conditioner started working. Sr: Ljudi su počeli da osećaju hladan vazduh, a prostorija je odjednom postala podnošljiva. En: People began to feel the cold air, and the room suddenly became bearable. Sr: Miloš je pogledao svoje papire i spremio se za prezentaciju. En: Miloš looked at his papers and prepared for the presentation. Sr: Imao je par manjih problema, ali sve je prošlo bolje nego što je očekivao. En: He had a few minor issues, but everything went better than he expected. Sr: Investitori su pokazali interesovanje za njegov projekat i obećali daljnje sastanke. En: The investors showed interest in his project and promised further meetings. Sr: Jovana je žurno završavala poslednje detalje na njenom projektu. En: Jovana quickly finished the final details of her project. Sr: Uspela je poslati dokument i pogledala na sat. En: She managed to send the document and checked the time. Sr: Imala je vreme da se presvuče i stigne na pesnički klub. En: She had enough time to change and make it to the poetry club. Sr: Radiša je dobio mnoge zahvalnice tog dana. En: Radiša received many thanks that day. Sr: Sutradan, s pravim alatima, konačno je popravio klima uređaj. En: The next day, with the right tools, he finally fixed the air conditioner. Sr: Osmeh mu nije silazio s lica, zadovoljan uspehom. En: A smile never left his face, satisfied with his success. Sr: Tako je u vrućem srcu Beograda, Miloš naučio vrednost timskog rada, Jovana je ostvarila balans između posla i strasti, a Radiša je dobio priznanje za svoju veštinu. En: Thus, in the hot heart of Belgrade, Miloš learned the value of teamwork, Jovana achieved a balance between work and passion, and Radiša received recognition for his skills. Sr: Tako je svako od njih pronašao svoj mir u zajedničkom naporu. En: Each of them found their peace through shared effort. Vocabulary Words: - blazed: pržilo - unbearable: neizdrživa - heat wave: talas vrućine - scorching: vreli - struggled: trudile - entrepreneur: preduzetnik - enthusiasm: entuzijazma - invention: izum - irritable: nervozni - demanding: zahtevni - concentration: koncentracija - improvising: improvizacija - yielding: davao - nodded: klimnuo - inspected: pregledali - loose: olabavljenu - chance: šanse - presentation: predstavljanje - approached: krenula - occasion: događaj - finalized: završavala - details: detalje - document: dokument - accomplishment: uspeh - balance: balans - recognition: priznanje - skills: veštinu - shared: zajedničkom - effort: naporu