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  • Ivana's Reunion: Finding Warmth in a Familiar City
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Reunion: Finding Warmth in a Familiar City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-09-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je stajala na Trgu svetog Marka, gledajući svjetlucava svjetla božićnog sajma.En: Ivana stood in Trg svetog Marka, gazing at the sparkling lights of the Christmas market.Hr: Mnoštvo ljudi kretalo se između šarenih kućica, miris kuhanog vina i pečenih kestena širio se zrakom.En: Crowds of people moved between the colorful stalls, and the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts filled the air.Hr: Osjećala se usamljeno, iako je bila među svojim sugrađanima.En: She felt lonely, even though she was among her fellow citizens.Hr: Bila je nedavno vratila iz inozemstva i sada joj je Zagreb izgledao kao stran grad.En: She had recently returned from abroad, and now Zagreb seemed like a foreign city to her.Hr: Ivana je prošla pored štandova sa ručno izrađenim ukrasima i toplim vunenim šalovima.En: Ivana passed by the booths with handmade decorations and warm woolen scarves.Hr: Njezino srce je tražilo toplinu, željelo je povezati se s obitelji i prijateljima koje je ostavila.En: Her heart sought warmth, longing to reconnect with the family and friends she had left behind.Hr: No, svaki osmijeh i veseli povik podsjećao ju je na to koliko je sama.En: Yet, every smile and cheerful shout reminded her of how alone she was.Hr: U daljini je ugledala poznato lice - Marta, njezina prijateljica iz školskih dana, stajala je s grupom ljudi.En: In the distance, she saw a familiar face — Marta, her friend from school days, stood with a group of people.Hr: Ivana je zastala.En: Ivana hesitated.Hr: Hoće li prići ili će se sakriti u sjeni, sakriti od neugodnog osjećaja izolacije?En: Would she approach or hide in the shadows, hiding from the uncomfortable feeling of isolation?Hr: Duboko je udahnula, odlučila je.En: She took a deep breath and decided.Hr: Polako je prišla Marti, srce joj je brže kucalo.En: She slowly approached Marta, her heart beating faster.Hr: "Bok, Marta," rekla je tiho.En: "Hi, Marta," she said quietly.Hr: Marta se okrenula i nasmijala se kada je vidjela Ivanu.En: Marta turned and smiled when she saw Ivana.Hr: "Ivana!En: "Ivana!Hr: Vratila si se!En: You're back!Hr: Kako si?En: How are you?"Hr: " Uzbudljeno ju je zagrlila.En: she exclaimed and hugged her excitedly.Hr: Ivana je okrenula osmijeh, ali osjećala je kako se znoj oblijeva.En: Ivana returned the smile, but she felt a flush of sweat.Hr: "Dobro sam, ali osjećam se pomalo izolirano.En: "I'm good, but I feel a bit isolated.Hr: Nedostaje mi povezanost.En: I miss the connection."Hr: "Marta ju je pogledala sa suosjećanjem.En: Marta looked at her with empathy.Hr: "Razumijem.En: "I understand.Hr: Svi smo te ovdje čekali.En: We've all been waiting for you here.Hr: Znaš što?En: You know what?Hr: Dođi večeras na naš božićni obiteljski ručak.En: Come tonight to our Christmas family dinner.Hr: Bit će lijepo vidjeti te ponovno među nama.En: It would be wonderful to see you among us again."Hr: "Ivani su se oči ispunile suzama zahvalnosti.En: Ivana's eyes filled with tears of gratitude.Hr: "Hvala ti, Marta.En: "Thank you, Marta.Hr: To mi puno znači.En: That means a lot to me."Hr: "Te večeri, Ivana je sjedila za stolom s Martom i njezinom obitelji.En: That evening, Ivana sat at the table with Marta and her family.Hr: Smijali su se, pričali o davnim trenucima i uživali u božićnim običajima.En: They laughed, talked about past moments, and enjoyed Christmas traditions.Hr: Osjećala je toplinu koja joj je nedostajala.En: She felt the warmth she had been missing.Hr: Dok je gledala snježne pahulje kako plešu ispred prozora, Ivana je znala da je donijela ispravnu odluku.En: As she watched the snowflakes dance outside the window, Ivana knew she had made the right decision.Hr: Pronašla je put natrag kući, među ljude koje je voljela.En: She had found her way back home, among the people she loved.Hr: Više se nije osjećala kao stranac, jer je ponovno pronašla svoje mjesto u Zagrebu, među prijateljima koji su je čekali.En: She no longer felt like a stranger because she had found her place again in Zagreb, among friends who had been waiting for her. Vocabulary Words:gazing: gledajućisparkling: svjetlucavamulled: kuhanogabroad: inozemstvabooths: štandovahandmade: ručno izrađenimscarves: šalovimareconnect: povezatiisolation: izolacijeempathy: suosjećanjemhugged: zagrlilagratitude: zahvalnostitraditions: običajimasnowflakes: pahuljefamiliar: poznatoapproach: prićilonely: usamljenocitizens: sugrađanimahesitated: zastalaflush: znoj oblijevaabunden: mnoštvoconnect: povezanostamong: međucheerful: veseliroasting: pečenihexclaimed: uzbudljenoquietly: tihostood: stajalastranger: stranacreunion: povratak
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  • Creating New Traditions: A Heartwarming Sibling Journey
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Creating New Traditions: A Heartwarming Sibling Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-08-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zrak je bio oštar i hladan, a pahulje su lagano prekrivale staze Plitvičkih jezera.En: The air was sharp and cold, and snowflakes gently covered the paths of Plitvička jezera.Hr: Ivana je uzbuđeno koračala prema poznatom vidikovcu, nadajući se da će prirodne ljepote omekšati Markovo srce.En: Ivana walked excitedly toward the familiar viewpoint, hoping that the natural beauty would soften Marko's heart.Hr: Božić je bio blizu, a ona je odlučna da obnovi obiteljsku toplinu koju su nekada imali.En: Christmas was near, and she was determined to restore the family warmth they once had.Hr: "Marko, pogledaj kako je sve predivno bijelo", rekla je Ivana, zastavši uz smrznuti slap.En: "Marko, look how everything is beautifully white," Ivana said, stopping by the frozen waterfall.Hr: Ledene su strukture sjajile poput milijuna sitnih svjetala.En: The icy structures shone like millions of tiny lights.Hr: Ali Marko je bio zamišljen, gledao je u daljinu, nezainteresiran.En: But Marko was pensive, staring into the distance, uninterested.Hr: "Prekrasno je, Ivana, ali... nije to samo o tradiciji.En: "It's beautiful, Ivana, but... it's not just about tradition.Hr: Želim nešto drugačije," odgovorio je Marko, trudeći se objasniti.En: I want something different," Marko replied, trying to explain.Hr: "Svake godine ista stvar.En: "Every year it's the same thing.Hr: Pekmez, obilazak sa susjedima, i uvijek isti razgovori."En: Jam, visiting with neighbors, and always the same conversations."Hr: Ivana se trudila razumjeti.En: Ivana tried to understand.Hr: "Znam, ali sve to ima smisla kada smo zajedno.En: "I know, but all of it makes sense when we're together.Hr: Mislim, zar nije važno zadržati našu obiteljsku povezanost?"En: I mean, isn't it important to maintain our family connection?"Hr: Marko je strpljivo slušao sestru.En: Marko patiently listened to his sister.Hr: Htio je slobodu, ali također nije želio izgubiti Ivanu.En: He wanted freedom, but he also didn't want to lose Ivana.Hr: "Ti uvijek vidiš najbolje u svemu," rekao je, veselo umorne oči skriveno razočaranjem u vlastitu tvrdoglavost.En: "You always see the best in everything," he said, his cheerfully tired eyes hiding disappointment in his own stubbornness.Hr: "Ali možda śmo zapele u prošlosti."En: "But maybe we're stuck in the past."Hr: Nastavili su hodati, šutke uživajući u zimskom prizoru.En: They continued to walk, silently enjoying the winter scene.Hr: Ivana je konačno rekla, "Što ako smislimo nešto novo?En: Ivana finally said, "What if we come up with something new?Hr: Naš vlastiti običaj, da nas oboje čini sretnima?En: Our own tradition, that makes us both happy?Hr: Mogli bismo, primjerice, krenuti u planinarenje svake godine."En: We could, for example, go hiking every year."Hr: Marko se nasmiješio prvi put tog jutra.En: Marko smiled for the first time that morning.Hr: "Zvuči zanimljivo.En: "That sounds interesting.Hr: Ipak volim odlazak u prirodu."En: I do love going into nature."Hr: Kako su se vraćali prema autu, ugodno umorni i ispunjeni novim idejama, znali su da će ovaj Božić biti poseban.En: As they returned to the car, pleasantly tired and filled with new ideas, they knew this Christmas would be special.Hr: Vjetar je šaptao kroz grane, a snijeg je mirovao pod njihovim koracima.En: The wind whispered through the branches, and the snow lay still beneath their steps.Hr: Ivana i Marko odlučili su zajedno stvoriti nove uspomene.En: Ivana and Marko decided to create new memories together.Hr: I dok je jutro odmaklo, oboje su osjećali da su premostili jaz, smiješili su se grijući se međusobnim razumijevanjem.En: And as the morning drifted on, both felt that they had bridged the gap, smiling and warming themselves with mutual understanding.Hr: Plitvice su bile svjedoci njihove obnove - početak nove priče o obitelji i ljubavi.En: Plitvice bore witness to their renewal - the beginning of a new story about family and love. Vocabulary Words:sharp: oštarsnowflakes: pahuljepaths: stazeviewpoint: vidikovacsoften: omekšatiwaterfall: slapstructures: strukturepensive: zamišljeninterested: zainteresirantradition: tradicijastubbornness: tvrdoglavostdisappointment: razočaranjestuck: zapelihiking: planinarenjepleasantly: ugodnowhispered: šaptaobranches: granemutual: međusobnimunderstanding: razumijevanjewitness: svjedocirenewal: obnovafrozen: smrznutijourney: odmahuninterested: nezainteresiranbridge: premostitigap: jazmemories: uspomenedrifted: odmaklofreedom: slobodafamiliar: poznatom
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  • Mysteries of Šibenik: A Cathedral's Hidden Truths
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mysteries of Šibenik: A Cathedral's Hidden Truths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U tihoj zimskoj večeri, svjetla Adventa nježno su obasjavala katedralu Svetog Jakova u Šibeniku.En: On a quiet winter evening, the lights of Advent gently illuminated the Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik.Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, ali oči Ivana, Ane i Stjepana bile su ispunjene uzbuđenjem.En: The air was cold, but the eyes of Ivan, Ana, and Stjepan were filled with excitement.Hr: Bilo je vrijeme za početak vođenog obilaska katedrale.En: It was time to begin the guided tour of the cathedral.Hr: Ivan je bio vođa ovog obilaska.En: Ivan was the leader of this tour.Hr: Njegova strast prema povijesti bila je poznata svima.En: His passion for history was known to everyone.Hr: Ipak, uzbuđenje nije bilo samo zbog povijesne važnosti katedrale.En: However, the excitement wasn't just about the cathedral's historical significance.Hr: Unutar njenih zidova navodno je bio skriven čuveni izgubljeni artefakt.En: Within its walls, the famous lost artifact was supposedly hidden.Hr: Ana, vodičica, uvijek je tvrdila kako katedrala posjeduje nadnaravne moći.En: Ana, the guide, always claimed that the cathedral possessed supernatural powers.Hr: Dok je objašnjavala bogatu povijest zgrade, Ivan je krišom promatrao svaki kut, tražeći znakove koji bi ga mogli dovesti do artefakta.En: While she explained the building's rich history, Ivan secretly observed every corner, looking for signs that might lead him to the artifact.Hr: Stjepan, tihi turist, pratio je svakog koraka, ali zapravo, njegovo zanimanje nije bilo samo turističko.En: Stjepan, the quiet tourist, followed every step, but in truth, his interest wasn't merely touristic.Hr: Njegova obitelj imala je stoljetne veze s tajnom katedrale.En: His family had centuries-old ties to the cathedral's secret.Hr: Išao je svojim putem, tražeći tragove iz prošlosti.En: He went his own way, searching for clues from the past.Hr: Tada se dogodilo nešto neočekivano.En: Then something unexpected happened.Hr: Usred obilaska, svjetla su naglo ugasla.En: In the middle of the tour, the lights suddenly went out.Hr: Tamna tišina ispunila je katedralu.En: Dark silence filled the cathedral.Hr: Ivan je osjetio priliku.En: Ivan sensed an opportunity.Hr: Okupio je grupu i preuzeo inicijativu za potragu unutar katedrale.En: He gathered the group and took the initiative to search within the cathedral.Hr: Njegovo znanje o povijesti navelo ga je na određene zidove.En: His knowledge of history led him to certain walls.Hr: "Ovdje mora biti nešto", šapnuo je.En: "There must be something here," he whispered.Hr: Iznenada, iz mraka se ukazao prolaz prema dolje.En: Suddenly, a passage downward appeared out of the darkness.Hr: Skupili su hrabrost i ušli u skrivenu komoru ispod katedrale.En: They gathered their courage and entered a hidden chamber beneath the cathedral.Hr: Stjepan im se prikrao u tišini, koristeći svoje stare obiteljske karte.En: Stjepan snuck up on them silently, using his old family maps.Hr: Komora je bila ispunjena zaboravljenim relikvijama, ali artefakt nisu našli.En: The chamber was filled with forgotten relics, but they did not find the artifact.Hr: Ipak, srećom, uspjeli su pronaći osobu koja je bila nestala među njima – Ana je zapela dok je istraživala vlastitu misteriju katedrale.En: Fortunately, however, they managed to find someone who was missing among them – Ana had gotten stuck while exploring her own mystery of the cathedral.Hr: Dok su se uspinjali natrag prema površini, prijateljstvo koje se razvilo među njima bilo je jedino pravo otkriće.En: As they climbed back up to the surface, the friendship that developed among them was the only true discovery.Hr: Na čistoj hladnoći zimskog zraka, Ivan je shvatio kako je blago koje je tražio, zapravo, bilo u znanju i iskustvu koje su zajedno stekli.En: In the pure coldness of the winter air, Ivan realized that the treasure he was searching for was actually in the knowledge and experience they had gained together.Hr: Katedrala je opet blistala u Adventskom sjaju, a oni, iako bez artefakta, sretno su zakoračili van, obogaćeni duhovnim bogatstvom neprocjenjive vrijednosti.En: The cathedral shone again in all its Advent glory, and although they were without the artifact, they happily stepped outside, enriched with spiritual wealth of priceless value. Vocabulary Words:quiet: tihojevening: večerigently: nježnoilluminated: obasjavalaair: zrakexcitement: uzbuđenjemguided: vođenogtour: obilaskapassion: strasthidden: skrivenfamous: čuveniwalls: zidovasupernatural: nadnaravnecorners: kutsigns: znakovetourist: turistties: vezeunexpected: neočekivanoinitiative: inicijativucertain: određenewhispered: šapnuopassage: prolazchamber: komoruforgotten: zaboravljenimrelics: relikvijamafortunately: srećommystery: misterijudeveloped: razvilosurface: površinitreasure: blago
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  • Snowy Adventures and Unexpected Friendships in Plitvice
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Adventures and Unexpected Friendships in Plitvice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U privlačnoj drvenoj kućici kraj Plitvičkih jezera, gdje se snijeg polako spuštao s grana stoljećima starih drveća, Ivana, Luka i Antonija započeli su svoje školsko putovanje.En: In the charming wooden cabin near Plitvička jezera, where snow slowly descended from the branches of centuries-old trees, Ivana, Luka, and Antonija embarked on their school trip.Hr: Zrak je bio svjež, a zemlja pokrivena prvim ovogodišnjim snijegom.En: The air was fresh, and the ground was covered with the first snow of the year.Hr: Ivana je bila uzbuđena.En: Ivana was excited.Hr: Voljela je prirodu i nadala se da će se njezini suputnici zaljubiti u ljepotu parka.En: She loved nature and hoped her companions would fall in love with the park's beauty.Hr: "Idemo brzo pregledati sve staze!" rekla je Ivana entuzijastično.En: "Let's quickly explore all the trails!" Ivana said enthusiastically.Hr: No, njezini prijatelji su odmahivali glavom.En: But her friends shook their heads.Hr: Luka je bio zauzet razgovorom s ostalim učenicima, dok je Antonija tiho crtala iz kuta sobe.En: Luka was busy chatting with other students, while Antonija quietly sketched from a corner of the room.Hr: Ivana je osjećala da je njezina strast prema prirodi ne dijeli nitko.En: Ivana felt her passion for nature was not shared by anyone.Hr: Sjedila je dok su drugi razgovarali o tome kako provesti svoje slobodno vrijeme.En: She sat while others talked about how to spend their free time.Hr: Luka je bio popularan među učenicima.En: Luka was popular among the students.Hr: Glasno je predlagao društvene igre i udobno okupljanje uz vatru.En: He loudly suggested social games and a cozy gathering by the fire.Hr: "Alkohol ne smijemo nositi, ali možemo raditi tople napitke", uzviknuo je, na što su svi živnuli.En: "We can't bring alcohol, but we can make warm drinks," he exclaimed, which lifted everyone's spirits.Hr: Ivana je bila frustrirana.En: Ivana was frustrated.Hr: Željela je doživjeti prirodu, a ne cijeli vikend provesti u zatvorenom.En: She wanted to experience nature, not spend the whole weekend indoors.Hr: Zbog toga je donijela smjelu odluku.En: Because of this, she made a bold decision.Hr: Odlučila je sama krenuti stazom o kojoj je slušala od lokalnih vodiča.En: She decided to venture onto a trail she had heard about from local guides on her own.Hr: Možda će, kada otkrije nešto posebno, pridružiti joj se i Luka i Antonija.En: Maybe when she discovered something special, Luka and Antonija would join her.Hr: Ostavivši prijatelje iza sebe, Ivana je krenula šumskom stazom.En: Leaving her friends behind, Ivana set out on the forest trail.Hr: Snijeg je škripao pod njezinim nogama, a hladni vjetar blago joj je ljuljao kosu.En: The snow crunched under her feet, and the cold wind gently swayed her hair.Hr: Nakon pola sata hodanja, došla je do zadivljujućeg vidikovca.En: After half an hour of walking, she reached a stunning lookout.Hr: Pogled je oduzimao dah; zaleđena jezera i zaleđeni slapovi pružali su prizor koji samo priroda može stvoriti.En: The view was breathtaking; frozen lakes and icy waterfalls offered a sight that only nature can create.Hr: Puna ponosa, pogledala je dolje u dolinu, slika koja se širila pred njom, bila je neopisiva.En: Full of pride, she looked down into the valley, the scene before her was indescribable.Hr: Ubrzo zaboravljena samoća prestala je biti problem jer su Luka i Antonija stigli za njom, zabrinuti zbog njezinog naglog odlaska.En: Soon, solitude was no longer a problem because Luka and Antonija caught up with her, concerned about her sudden departure.Hr: "Ivana, bilo smo zabrinuti," rekao je Luka, dok Antonija šutke klimala glavom, skrivenog osmijeha na licu.En: "Ivana, we were worried," Luka said, while Antonija nodded silently, a hidden smile on her face.Hr: Ivana ih je pogledala i shvatila da su, unatoč različitim interesima, svi tu zbog zajedničkog iskustva.En: Ivana looked at them and realized that despite their different interests, they were all there for the shared experience.Hr: Razgovarali su o nevoljama, što im je ova ljepota značila.En: They talked about the challenges and what this beauty meant to them.Hr: Antonija je počela raditi skicu onoga što im je krajolik pružao, dok je Luka shvaćao vrijednost trenutka izvan društvenih igara.En: Antonija began to sketch what the landscape offered them, while Luka started to understand the value of moments beyond social games.Hr: "Svi trebamo više cijeniti ovakva mjesta," rekao je Luka ozbiljno.En: "We all need to appreciate places like this more," Luka said seriously.Hr: Antonijina slika, Lukiina mudrost i Ivanina strast spojile su se u jedno - trenutke sloge oko ljepote koju su dijelili.En: Antonija's drawing, Luka's wisdom, and Ivana's passion came together as one—a moment of unity around the beauty they shared.Hr: Dok su se vraćali prema kabini, Ivana je osjetila da je pronašla nove prijatelje, ne samo u prirodi, već i u svojim suputnicima.En: As they returned to the cabin, Ivana felt she had found new friends, not only in nature but also in her companions.Hr: Shvatila je koliko je važno podijeliti svoja iskustva s onima oko sebe, a ne uvijek pokušavati sve učiniti sama.En: She realized how important it was to share experiences with those around her and not always try to do everything alone.Hr: U srcu joj je bilo toplo, kao i vazda, ali sada zbog bliskosti, ne samo zbog ljubavi prema prirodi.En: Her heart was warm, as always, but now because of closeness, not just love for nature.Hr: Život je, mislila je, bio pun iznenađenja, ako samo otvorimo oči da ih vidimo.En: Life, she thought, was full of surprises if only we open our eyes to see them. Vocabulary Words:charming: privlačnojcabin: kućicibranches: granaembarked: započelidescended: spuštaocompanions: suputnicienthusiastically: entuzijastičnosketched: crtalacozy: udobnogathering: okupljanjeventure: krenutiguides: vodičacrunched: škripaolookout: vidikovcabreathtaking: oduzimao dahfrozen: zaleđenasolitude: samoćaconcerned: zabrinutideparture: odlaskahidden: skrivenogshared: zajedničkogchallenges: nevoljamalandscape: krajolikwisdom: mudrostunity: slogecloseness: bliskostidespite: unatočexperiences: iskustvasurprises: iznenađenjaappreciate: cijeniti
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  • Ivana's Race Against Time: A Snowy Mission in Dubrovnik
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Race Against Time: A Snowy Mission in Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-07-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je polako prekrivao stare ulice Dubrovnika, stvarajući prekrasan, ali sklizak pejzaž.En: Snow was slowly covering the old streets of Dubrovnik, creating a beautiful yet slippery landscape.Hr: Starogradska jezgra blistala je pod svjetlom fenjera, ukrašena za blagdan Svetog Nikole.En: The old town center shone under the light of lanterns, decorated for the holiday of Saint Nicholas.Hr: Snijeg se škripavo uvlačio u Ivane cipele dok je žurila niz popločanu ulicu.En: The snow crunched under Ivana's shoes as she hurried down the cobblestone street.Hr: Njen dah bio je spor i težak, ali odlučnost je gurala naprijed.En: Her breath was slow and heavy, but determination pushed her forward.Hr: Ivana je držala pismo čvrsto uz prsa.En: Ivana held a letter tightly to her chest.Hr: U pismu su bile važne vijesti za Marka.En: The letter contained important news for Marko.Hr: Vijesti koje bi mogle promijeniti sve.En: News that could change everything.Hr: U daljini su se čule sirene broda.En: In the distance, the sound of a ship's sirens could be heard.Hr: Marko je imao otići na brod za daleku plovidbu koja bi potrajala mjesecima.En: Marko was about to leave on a ship for a distant voyage that would last months.Hr: U mislima Ivani, nije bilo vremena za gubljenje.En: In Ivana's mind, there was no time to lose.Hr: Oblaci su zavladali nebom, donoseći iznenadni snježni nalet.En: Clouds took over the sky, bringing an unexpected snow flurry.Hr: Ivana više nije mogla jasno vidjeti put.En: Ivana could no longer clearly see the path.Hr: Ipak, nije odustajala.En: Still, she didn't give up.Hr: "Mogu ja to," ponavljala je u sebi.En: "I can do it," she repeated to herself.Hr: Odlučila je skratiti put kroz uske, skliske uličice.En: She decided to shorten her route through the narrow, slippery alleyways.Hr: Bilo je riskantno, ali bila je spremna učiniti sve.En: It was risky, but she was ready to do anything.Hr: Dok je prolazila uskom stazom, Ivana je osjetila kako joj noga klizi.En: As she passed through a narrow path, Ivana felt her foot slip.Hr: Pala je, a pismo je ispalo iz njenih ruku.En: She fell, and the letter slipped from her hands.Hr: Srce joj je stalo.En: Her heart stopped.Hr: Brzo je posegnula za njim, hvatajući ga u zadnjem trenutku.En: She quickly reached for it, grabbing it at the last moment.Hr: Trebalo je stići na vrijeme.En: It needed to arrive in time.Hr: Na kraju puta, Ivana je ugledala luku.En: At the end of the path, Ivana saw the harbor.Hr: Vidjela je Marka kako stoji na doku, spreman se ukrcati na brod.En: She saw Marko standing on the dock, ready to board the ship.Hr: Uz sve snage, potrčala je prema njemu.En: With all her strength, she ran toward him.Hr: Njeno srce udaralo je jače nego ikad.En: Her heart was beating harder than ever.Hr: "Marko!En: "Marko!"Hr: " povikala je.En: she shouted.Hr: Marko se okrenuo, iznenađen njezinim pozivom.En: Marko turned, surprised by her call.Hr: Pogledao je u pismo koje mu je pružila.En: He looked at the letter she handed him.Hr: Njegovo lice postalo je ozbiljno dok ga je čitao.En: His face became serious as he read it.Hr: Vidjevši važnost onoga što je pročitao, odlučio je odgoditi put za jedan dan.En: Seeing the importance of what he read, he decided to delay his trip by a day.Hr: Zagrlio je Ivanu, zahvalan što je došla baš na vrijeme.En: He embraced Ivana, grateful that she had come just in time.Hr: Dok su stajali zajedno, okruženi bijelim pahuljama, Ivana je shvatila koliko je važno suočiti se s preprekama.En: As they stood together, surrounded by white snowflakes, Ivana realized how important it is to face obstacles.Hr: Shvatila je snagu upornosti.En: She understood the power of persistence.Hr: Unatoč hladnoći i snijegu, toplo joj je bilo pri srcu.En: Despite the cold and the snow, her heart felt warm.Hr: Sutradan će Marko krenuti, ali danas su oboje naučili vrijednost hrabrosti i odlučnosti.En: Tomorrow, Marko would depart, but today they both learned the value of courage and determination.Hr: I Dubrovnik, prekriven snijegom, bio je tih svjedok njihove priče.En: And Dubrovnik, covered in snow, was a silent witness to their story. Vocabulary Words:covering: prekrivaoslippery: sklizaklandscape: pejzažlanterns: fenjeracrunched: škripavodetermination: odlučnostdistant: dalekuvoyage: plovidbuflurry: naletnarrow: uskaslip: klizidock: dokembraced: zagrlioobstacles: preprekamapersistence: upornostivalue: vrijednostwitness: svjedokstreets: uliceshone: blistalashouted: povikalaharbor: lukuroute: putrisk: riskantnounexpected: iznenadniurgency: hitnostimportance: važnostmagnitude: veličinaslippery: skliskestrength: snagecourage: hrabrosti
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