FluentFiction - Croatian

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Valentine’s Bouquet: Love Blossoms Amidst Frost
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Petra je hodala kroz farmu cvijeća u Međimurju.
En: Petra walked through the flower farm in Međimurje.

Hr: Bila je tiho i mirno.
En: It was quiet and peaceful.

Hr: Okruživali su je redovi voćaka, uspavano cvijeće prekriveno mrazom, a u daljini su se, pod plaštem snijega, uzdizala brda.
En: She was surrounded by rows of fruit trees, sleepy flowers covered with frost, and in the distance, hills rose under a blanket of snow.

Hr: Bio je Dan zaljubljenih.
En: It was Valentine's Day.

Hr: Petra je voljela svoj posao, ali danas su joj misli bile druge, usredotočene na Davora, simpatičnog kolegu.
En: Petra loved her job, but today her thoughts were elsewhere, focused on Davor, a charming colleague.

Hr: Dok je prolazila kroz polje, ugledala je nešto neobično.
En: As she walked through the field, she noticed something unusual.

Hr: Na zemlji je ležao buket cvijeća, savršeno složen.
En: On the ground lay a bouquet of flowers, perfectly arranged.

Hr: Činilo se da nije slučajno tu.
En: It did not seem to be there by accident.

Hr: Srce joj je počelo brže kucati.
En: Her heart began to beat faster.

Hr: Tko je ostavio cvijeće?
En: Who left the flowers?

Hr: Možda je povezan s njezinim planovima za Valentinovo?
En: Could it be related to her plans for Valentine's Day?

Hr: Petra je odlučila istražiti.
En: Petra decided to investigate.

Hr: Počela je diskretno ispitivati kolege, uključujući Anu.
En: She began discreetly questioning her colleagues, including Ana.

Hr: Ana je bila nasmijana i tajnovita.
En: Ana was smiling and mysterious.

Hr: Na kraju, nije mogla više skrivati istinu.
En: In the end, she couldn't hide the truth any longer.

Hr: "Čula sam da je Davor ostavio taj buket", šapnula je Ana Petri.
En: "I heard that Davor left that bouquet," Ana whispered to Petra.

Hr: "Za nekoga koga tajno voli.
En: "For someone he secretly loves."

Hr: "Petra se osjećala neugodno, a u isto vrijeme bila je uzbuđena.
En: Petra felt uneasy, yet at the same time, she was excited.

Hr: Da li je moguće da je taj netko ona?
En: Could it be possible that she was that someone?

Hr: Naposljetku, odlučila je suočiti se s Davorom.
En: In the end, she decided to confront Davor.

Hr: Na kraju radnog dana, Petra je našla Davora kako pakuje alate.
En: At the end of the workday, Petra found Davor packing tools.

Hr: Okupila je hrabrost.
En: She gathered her courage.

Hr: "Vidjela sam buket u polju", počela je, nježno.
En: "I saw the bouquet in the field," she began, gently.

Hr: Davor je problijedio, nesiguran što reći.
En: Davor turned pale, unsure of what to say.

Hr: Nakon trenutka tišine, priznao je.
En: After a moment of silence, he admitted it.

Hr: "Buket je za tebe, Petra.
En: "The bouquet is for you, Petra.

Hr: Nisam znao kako ti reći.
En: I didn't know how to tell you."

Hr: "Petra se nasmijala, osjećajući kako joj je pao kamen sa srca.
En: Petra smiled, feeling a weight lifted from her heart.

Hr: "I ja tebe volim, Davore", rekla je.
En: "I love you too, Davore," she said.

Hr: "Drago mi je što si se odlučio pokazati svoje osjećaje.
En: "I’m glad you decided to show your feelings."

Hr: "U tom trenutku Petra je shvatila koliko je važno riskirati zbog onoga što želimo.
En: In that moment, Petra realized how important it is to take a risk for what we want.

Hr: Tim činom su oboje pronašli sreću.
En: With this act, they both found happiness.

Hr: Farma cvijeća izgledala je ljepše nego ikad prije, čak i usred zime, a Petra je osjećala toplinu u srcu koja je nadmašila hladnoću oko nje.
En: The flower farm looked more beautiful than ever before, even in the midst of winter, and Petra felt a warmth in her heart that surpassed the cold around her.

Vocabulary Words:
quiet: tiho
peaceful: mirno
surrounded: okruživali
rows: redovi
fruit trees: voćaka
sleepy: uspavano
frost: mrazom
hills: brda
blanket: plaštem
distance: daljini
unusual: neobično
bouquet: buket
arranged: složen
discreetly: diskretno
questioning: ispitivati
colleagues: kolege
mysterious: tajnovita
truth: istinu
secretly: tajno
uneasy: neugodno
confront: suočiti
gathered: okupila
courage: hrabrost
admitted: priznao
weight lifted: pao kamen
feelings: osjećaje
risk: riskirati
happiness: sreću
surpassed: nadmašila
cold: hladnoću

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Love Amidst Ancient Walls: A New Chapter in Split
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Story Transcript:

Hr: U Peristilu, srcu Dioklecijanove palače, zima donosi svoj šarm.
En: In Peristil, the heart of Diocletian's Palace, winter brings its charm.

Hr: Kiša iznenada počne padati.
En: Rain suddenly begins to fall.

Hr: Turisti i mještani trče tražeći zaklon.
En: Tourists and locals run seeking shelter.

Hr: Ivana stoji pod starim kamenim lukom, gledajući kapljice kako klize niz antičke zidove.
En: Ivana stands under an ancient stone arch, watching the raindrops slide down the ancient walls.

Hr: Osjeća se pomalo izgubljeno u ovom novom gradu, Splitu, gdje je stigla nakon teškog prekida.
En: She feels somewhat lost in this new city, Split, where she arrived after a tough breakup.

Hr: S druge strane trga, Luka, lokalni vodič, vodi grupu znatiželjnih posjetitelja.
En: On the other side of the square, Luka, a local guide, is leading a group of curious visitors.

Hr: Kiša prekida njegov razgled, prisiljavajući ga da grupu prevede na sigurnije tlo.
En: The rain interrupts his tour, forcing him to lead the group to safer ground.

Hr: Njegov zarazni osmijeh ostaje, no iznutra osjeća umor.
En: His infectious smile remains, but inside he feels tired.

Hr: Ponekad mu se čini da je samo maska nasmiješenog vodiča.
En: Sometimes it seems to him that he is just wearing the mask of a smiling guide.

Hr: U srcu želi više.
En: In his heart, he wants more.

Hr: Želi pravog prijatelja.
En: He wants a true friend.

Hr: Oči im se susretnu dok kiša stvara tihi plašt oko Peristila.
En: Their eyes meet as the rain creates a silent veil around Peristil.

Hr: Ivana i Luka stoje u tišini, neka nevidljiva sila povezuje ih.
En: Ivana and Luka stand in silence, some invisible force connecting them.

Hr: "Volite li povijest?
En: "Do you like history?"

Hr: " pita Luka, probijajući led.
En: asks Luka, breaking the ice.

Hr: "Da, fascinira me.
En: "Yes, it fascinates me.

Hr: Pogotovo ovdje, među ovoliko povijesti," odgovara Ivana oprezno, ali sa zanimanjem.
En: Especially here, amidst so much history," replies Ivana cautiously, but with interest.

Hr: Razgovor teče prirodno, otkrivajući njihove zajedničke interese.
En: The conversation flows naturally, revealing their shared interests.

Hr: Ivana je iznenađena koliko Luka zna o detaljima palače.
En: Ivana is surprised at how much Luka knows about the details of the palace.

Hr: Dok razgovaraju, Luka predlaže da odu na kavu.
En: As they talk, Luka suggests they go for coffee.

Hr: Ivana se na trenutak premišlja, ali unutarnji glas joj govori da riskira i krene.
En: Ivana hesitates for a moment, but an inner voice tells her to take a risk and go.

Hr: Sjede u malom kafiću, s pogledom na palaču.
En: They sit in a small café, with a view of the palace.

Hr: Luka govori o svojoj ljubavi prema Splitu i zašto nikada nije napustio grad unatoč ponudama za rad u inozemstvu.
En: Luka talks about his love for Split and why he has never left the city despite job offers abroad.

Hr: "Ovo mjesto ima dušu.
En: "This place has a soul.

Hr: Osjećam ga svakim korakom," kaže on, otkrivajući rijetku iskrenost.
En: I feel it with every step," he says, revealing a rare honesty.

Hr: Popodne prelazi u večer dok šeću ispod kamenih arkada.
En: The afternoon turns into evening as they stroll under the stone arcades.

Hr: Luka otkriva osobnu priču.
En: Luka shares a personal story.

Hr: "Moji su roditelji ovdje upoznali, odmah ovdje, tijekom još jednog kišnog dana kao što je ovaj.
En: "My parents met here, right here, during another rainy day like this one."

Hr: "Ivana se osjeća bliže Luki, smiješi se osjećajući toplinu u srcu.
En: Ivana feels closer to Luka, smiling as she feels warmth in her heart.

Hr: "Ti si više nego samo vodič," kaže mu nježno.
En: "You are more than just a guide," she tells him gently.

Hr: "Mislim da bih mogla zavoljeti ovaj grad i zbog ljudi kao što si ti.
En: "I think I could love this city because of people like you."

Hr: "Kiša prestaje, ostavljajući za sobom svježinu i novo prijateljstvo.
En: The rain stops, leaving behind freshness and a new friendship.

Hr: Dok se razilaze, Ivana osjeća nadu.
En: As they part ways, Ivana feels hope.

Hr: Možda je Split mjesto gdje može ponovno pronaći ljubav i povjerenje.
En: Maybe Split is where she can find love and trust again.

Hr: Luka, sa svoje strane, osjeća da je konačno našao nekoga tko vidi njega, a ne samo turističku atrakciju.
En: Luka, for his part, feels he has finally found someone who sees him, not just the tourist attraction.

Hr: Pod zaštitom drevnih zidina, rađa se nova priča.
En: Under the protection of the ancient walls, a new story is born.

Hr: Kiša više nije problem, već uspomena na početak nečeg lijepog.
En: The rain is no longer a problem, but a memory of the beginning of something beautiful.

Vocabulary Words:
ancient: antičke
charm: šarm
raindrops: kapljice
veiled: plašt
cautiously: oprezno
revealing: otkrivajući
invisible: nevidljiva
somewhat: pomalo
curious: znatiželjnih
infectious: zarazni
shell: zaklon
hesitates: premišlja
strikes: napuštanje
soul: dušu
despite: unatoč
arcades: arkada
captivating: fascinira
tough: teškog
gently: nježno
protection: zaštitom
freshness: svježina
lead: vodi
interests: interese
transformation: prelazi
honesty: iskrenost
remains: ostaje
offers: ponude
breakup: prekida
veil: plašt
profound: pravi

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unexpected Connections: Love and Laughter at the Ice Hotel
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Story Transcript:

Hr: Ivana je stajala ispred ledenog hotela, svjetlucavog u noći punoj zvijezda.
En: Ivana stood in front of the ice hotel, shimmering under a starry night sky.

Hr: Srce joj je kucalo s nadom i uzbuđenjem.
En: Her heart was beating with hope and excitement.

Hr: Bio je Dan zaljubljenih, a ona je željela upoznati nekoga posebnog.
En: It was Valentine's Day, and she wanted to meet someone special.

Hr: Hotel od leda bio je prepun parova, zaljubljeni osmijesi i nježne geste vladali su prostorom.
En: The ice hotel was filled with couples, with loving smiles and gentle gestures occupying the space.

Hr: Marko je nevoljko kročio kroz ledena vrata.
En: Marko hesitantly stepped through the icy doors.

Hr: Njegovi prijatelji su ga nagovorili da dođe, govoreći kako će biti zabavno.
En: His friends had convinced him to come, saying it would be fun.

Hr: Ipak, on nije dijelio njihovo mišljenje.
En: However, he didn't share their opinion.

Hr: Nadao se večeri bez nespretnih situacija.
En: He hoped for an evening without awkward situations.

Hr: Dok je Ivana srkala svoj topli čaj, ugledala je visokog mladića kratke smeđe kose.
En: As Ivana sipped her warm tea, she spotted a tall young man with short brown hair.

Hr: Njeno srce je poskočilo.
En: Her heart skipped a beat.

Hr: Morala je biti Markov blind date!
En: He must be her blind date Marko!

Hr: "Zdravo, ja sam Ivana," rekla je s osmijehom prilazeći mu.
En: "Hello, I'm Ivana," she said with a smile, approaching him.

Hr: Marko je bio zbunjen, ali njen osmijeh bio je predivan.
En: Marko was confused, but her smile was beautiful.

Hr: "Zdravo, ja sam Marko," odgovorio je.
En: "Hello, I'm Marko," he replied.

Hr: "Mislim da me zamjenjuješ za nekog drugog.
En: "I think you have me mistaken for someone else."

Hr: "Prije nego što je uspio objasniti, glazba je promijenila ritam.
En: Before he could explain, the music changed its rhythm.

Hr: Ivana je oduševljeno povukla Marka na plesni podij.
En: Ivana enthusiastically pulled Marko onto the dance floor.

Hr: "Samo igraj," rekla je veselo.
En: "Just dance," she said cheerfully.

Hr: Marko je slijedio njen ritam, shvativši da bi moglo biti zabavno igrati se zajedno s Ivaninom zamjenom.
En: Marko followed her lead, realizing it might be fun to play along with Ivana's mix-up.

Hr: Kako su plesali, Marko se više opuštao, a smijeh je bio prisutan svakog trenutka.
En: As they danced, Marko loosened up, and laughter filled every moment.

Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako se srce polako otvara, zaboravljajući na večernje planove i uživajući u sadašnjem trenutku.
En: Ivana felt her heart slowly open up, forgetting the evening's plans and enjoying the present moment.

Hr: Ali, usred plesnog ludila, prišao im je mladić.
En: But amid the dance madness, a young man approached them.

Hr: "Ivana?
En: "Ivana?"

Hr: " rekao je zbunjeno.
En: he said, confused.

Hr: Bio je to pravi blind date.
En: He was the actual blind date.

Hr: Ivana je zacrvenila od smijeha.
En: Ivana blushed with laughter.

Hr: "Oprosti, zamijenila sam te za Marka!
En: "Sorry, I mistook you for Marko!

Hr: Ovo je.
En: This is...

Hr: Marko.
En: Marko."

Hr: " Rekla je s iskrenošću.
En: She said sincerely.

Hr: Marko se nasmijao situaciji, osjećajući toplinu kako raste u njegovom srcu.
En: Marko laughed at the situation, feeling warmth growing in his heart.

Hr: Valovi smijeha prostrujali su kroz sve njih.
En: Waves of laughter flowed through all of them.

Hr: Sada, situacija je bila razjašnjena, ali nitko nije osjećao napetost.
En: Now, the situation was clarified, but no one felt tense.

Hr: Kad su se događaji smirili, Ivana i Marko, još uvijek smiješeći se, odlučili su sjesti na jedan od ledenih stolica.
En: When the events settled, Ivana and Marko, still smiling, decided to sit on one of the ice chairs.

Hr: "Zar nije nevjerojatno kako slučajne stvari mogu stvoriti prekrasne uspomene?
En: "Isn't it amazing how random things can create beautiful memories?"

Hr: " pitala je Ivana.
En: Ivana asked.

Hr: "Da," složio se Marko, "Nisam očekivao ovako zabavnu večer.
En: "Yes," Marko agreed, "I didn't expect such a fun evening.

Hr: Drago mi je što smo se našli.
En: I'm glad we met."

Hr: "Dogovorili su se da ostanu u kontaktu jer su osjetili istinsku povezanost.
En: They agreed to stay in touch because they felt a genuine connection.

Hr: Ivana je shvatila da neočekivani susreti često skrivaju ljepotu, a Marko je naučio da je ponekad dobro izaći iz zone komfora.
En: Ivana realized that unexpected encounters often hide beauty, and Marko learned that it's sometimes good to step out of his comfort zone.

Hr: Ledenjak hotel svjetlucao je cijelu noć, kao svjetiljka koja podsjeća na neočekivane radosti i prijateljstva koja se rađaju iz zamjena.
En: The ice hotel glittered all night long, like a beacon reminding them of the unexpected joys and friendships born from mix-ups.

Hr: Bez obzira na početnu pogrešku, Ivana i Marko posjećivali su ledeni hotel gdje su ostavljali povezanost koja ih je zauvijek vezala.
En: Regardless of the initial mistake, Ivana and Marko visited the ice hotel, leaving behind a bond that forever tied them together.

Vocabulary Words:
shimmering: svjetlucavog
hesitantly: nevoljko
convince: nagovorili
awkward: nespretnih
spot: ugledala
sip: srkala
gestures: geste
cheerfully: veselo
enthusiastically: oduševljeno
loosened up: opuštao
confused: zbunjeno
skip a beat: poskočilo
explain: objasniti
madness: ludila
mistake: pogrešku
unexpected: neočekivani
blind date: blind date
genuine: iskrenošću
laughter: smijeha
light: svjetiljka
connection: povezanost
encounters: susreti
cognizant: svjestan
rhythm: ritam
illuminate: osvijetlio
beacon: svjetiljka
gleeful: razdragan
resolve: riješiti
unforeseen: neočekivane
bonds: veze

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Warmth Amid Winter: A Heartwarming Tale of Connection
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: U srcu zime, bijeli snijeg prekrio je polja oko male bolnice.
En: In the heart of winter, white snow covered the fields around the small hospital.

Hr: Bolnica nije bila obično mjesto.
En: The hospital was not an ordinary place.

Hr: Bila je poljska bolnica, smještena u seoskom području, gdje ljudi nisu imali puno.
En: It was a field hospital, located in a rural area where people didn't have much.

Hr: Snijeg je činio cijeli krajolik tihim, ali iznutra bolnice nije bilo tiho.
En: The snow made the whole landscape quiet, but inside the hospital, it wasn't quiet.

Hr: Unutra je bilo mnogo rada i buke.
En: Inside, there was a lot of work and noise.

Hr: Ivana je bila medicinska sestra.
En: Ivana was a nurse.

Hr: Radila je marljivo.
En: She worked diligently.

Hr: Brinula se o pacijentima.
En: She took care of the patients.

Hr: Imala je veliko srce, ali rijetko je pokazivala svoje osjećaje.
En: She had a big heart, but she rarely showed her emotions.

Hr: Željela je povezati se s nekim, no posao ju je stalno zaokupljao.
En: She wanted to connect with someone, but her work constantly occupied her.

Hr: Luka je bio volonter.
En: Luka was a volunteer.

Hr: Nekad je bio vojnik, a sada se trudio pomoći u bolnici.
En: He used to be a soldier, and now he was trying to help in the hospital.

Hr: Borio se s prilagodbom na civilni život.
En: He struggled with adjusting to civilian life.

Hr: Nosio je svoju prošlost poput tereta.
En: He carried his past like a burden.

Hr: Bio je tih, ali vrijedan.
En: He was quiet but hardworking.

Hr: Maja je bila Ivanina cimerica.
En: Maja was Ivana's roommate.

Hr: Često je govorila Ivani: "Otvori svoje srce."
En: She often told Ivana, "Open your heart."

Hr: No, Ivana bi se samo nasmijala i zanemarila njen savjet, previše fokusirana na posao.
En: But Ivana would just smile and ignore her advice, too focused on work.

Hr: Jednog zimskog dana, Ivana je odlučila nešto promijeniti.
En: One winter day, Ivana decided to change something.

Hr: Tijekom pauze, sjela je pokraj Luke.
En: During a break, she sat next to Luka.

Hr: "Hoćeš li kavu?" pitala je.
En: "Would you like a coffee?" she asked.

Hr: Luka je iznenađeno podigao pogled.
En: Luka looked up in surprise.

Hr: "Hvala," rekao je.
En: "Thank you," he said.

Hr: Razgovarali su o svakodnevnim stvarima, a Ivana je počela pričati priče o svom životu kao medicinske sestre.
En: They talked about everyday things, and Ivana began to tell stories about her life as a nurse.

Hr: Dan za danom, Ivana i Luka postajali su bliži.
En: Day by day, Ivana and Luka grew closer.

Hr: Njihovi razgovori postali su dublji.
En: Their conversations became deeper.

Hr: Ivana je osjećala kako njezino srce postaje lakše.
En: Ivana felt her heart become lighter.

Hr: Luka je polako otvarao vrata svoje duše.
En: Luka was slowly opening the doors to his soul.

Hr: Na Valentinovo, Ivana je pripremila iznenađenje.
En: On Valentine's Day, Ivana prepared a surprise.

Hr: Skuhala je kavu i donijela peciva.
En: She brewed coffee and brought pastries.

Hr: "Sretan Valentinovo," rekla je, sramežljivo mu ponijevši toplu šalicu.
En: "Happy Valentine's," she said, shyly handing him the warm cup.

Hr: Lukaov osmijeh bio je svjetlo u hladnoj sobi.
En: Luka's smile was a light in the cold room.

Hr: "Hvala ti," rekao je, gledajući je u oči.
En: "Thank you," he said, looking her in the eyes.

Hr: Taman kad su htjeli nastaviti razgovor, začuli su viku.
En: Just as they wanted to continue their conversation, they heard a shout.

Hr: Hitna situacija.
En: An emergency situation.

Hr: Svi su se trčali.
En: Everyone was rushing.

Hr: Ivana i Luka morali su zajedno raditi, brzo i koncentrirano.
En: Ivana and Luka had to work together, quickly and focused.

Hr: Nakon što je kriza prošla, sjedili su iscrpljeni.
En: After the crisis passed, they sat exhausted.

Hr: Luka je pogledao Ivanu.
En: Luka looked at Ivana.

Hr: "Znaš," počeo je, "moj prošli život nije bio lagan.
En: "You know," he started, "my past life wasn't easy.

Hr: Ali ti... ti mi daješ nadu."
En: But you... you give me hope."

Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako joj srce poskoči.
En: Ivana felt her heart leap.

Hr: "I ti meni," priznala je.
En: "And you give me," she admitted.

Hr: To je bio početak nečeg novog.
En: That was the beginning of something new.

Hr: Ivana je naučila da je važno balansirati posao i osobne veze.
En: Ivana learned that it is important to balance work and personal relationships.

Hr: Luka je našao nekoga tko ga razumije.
En: Luka found someone who understood him.

Hr: Zajedno su osjećali da, usprkos hladnoj zimi vani, u srcu bolnice bilo je topline.
En: Together, they felt that, despite the cold winter outside, there was warmth in the heart of the hospital.

Hr: Zima je nastavljala, no Ivana i Luka znali su da je napokon stigla njihova osobna proljeća.
En: Winter continued, but Ivana and Luka knew their personal spring had finally arrived.

Vocabulary Words:
ordinary: obično
rural: seoskom
landscape: krajolik
noise: buke
diligently: marljivo
emotions: osjećaje
occupied: zaokupljao
volunteer: volonter
adjusting: prilagodbom
civilian: civilni
burden: tereta
roommate: cimerica
advice: savjet
focused: fokusirana
surprise: iznenađenje
pastries: peciva
emergency: hitna
crisis: kriza
exhausted: iscrpljeni
balance: balansirati
relationships: veze
hope: nadu
leap: poskoči
admitted: priznala
despite: usprkos
heart: srce
connected: povezati
quiet: tih
hardworking: vrijedan
soul: duše

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Lost and Found: A Heartwarming Tale of Courage and Compassion
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-12-08-38-20-hr

Story Transcript:

Hr: Zimsko sunce probijalo je oblake, stvarajući sjaj na snježnoj podlozi oko poljske bolnice.
En: The winter sun broke through the clouds, creating a glow on the snowy ground around the field hospital.

Hr: Bio je to dan školske predstave, i obiteljima iz cijele zajednice lica su bila ispunjena uzbuđenjem.
En: It was the day of the school play, and families from the entire community had faces filled with excitement.

Hr: Bijeli šatori poljske bolnice stajali su kao tiha straža, spremni za svaki slučaj.
En: The white tents of the field hospital stood as a silent guard, ready for any eventuality.

Hr: Ivan je stajao ispred jednog šatora, promatrajući okupljene ljude.
En: Ivan stood in front of one of the tents, observing the gathered people.

Hr: Bio je student medicine, volonter, i iako je bio predan i marljiv, osjećao je nesigurnost.
En: He was a medical student, a volunteer, and although he was dedicated and diligent, he felt uncertain.

Hr: Svaka situacija mogla je postati hitna, i on je želio dokazati sebi da će se snaći.
En: Any situation could become urgent, and he wanted to prove to himself that he would manage.

Hr: U tom trenutku, kroz gomilu koja se kretala pored šatora, začuo je tihi plač.
En: At that moment, through the crowd moving past the tent, he heard a quiet sobbing.

Hr: Bio je to Marin, malen dječak sa smeđim kovrčama, odvojen od svojih roditelja.
En: It was Marin, a small boy with brown curls, separated from his parents.

Hr: Izgubljen je i preplašen, suze su mu klizile niz obraze.
En: He was lost and frightened, tears streaming down his cheeks.

Hr: Ivan se sagnuo prema njemu.
En: Ivan bent down towards him.

Hr: "Bok, ja sam Ivan.
En: "Hi, I'm Ivan.

Hr: Jesi li se izgubio?
En: Are you lost?"

Hr: " upitao je blagim glasom.
En: he asked in a gentle voice.

Hr: Marin je kimnuo glavom, oči mu pune straha.
En: Marin nodded, his eyes full of fear.

Hr: Ivan je osjetio kako mu se srce steže, odlučio je da mora pomoći.
En: Ivan felt his heart tighten and decided he must help.

Hr: Iako se očekivalo da Ivan ostane na svom zadatku, on se odlučio posvetiti Marinu.
En: Although it was expected for Ivan to remain at his post, he chose to dedicate himself to Marin.

Hr: "Hajdemo pronaći tvoje roditelje," rekao je, nježno uhvativši maleno ruku.
En: "Let's find your parents," he said, gently taking the little hand.

Hr: Zajedno su krenuli kroz užurbanu masu.
En: Together they moved through the bustling crowd.

Hr: Ivan se sjetio onoga što je naučio – ostati miran i držati stvari pod kontrolom.
En: Ivan remembered what he had learned—to stay calm and keep things under control.

Hr: Pričao je s Marinom, pokušavajući ga smiriti.
En: He talked to Marin, trying to calm him.

Hr: Pričao mu je o životu u bolnici, o snijegu, o zvijezdama koje će se kasnije pojaviti na nebu.
En: He told him about life in the hospital, about the snow, about the stars that would later appear in the sky.

Hr: Nakon nekog vremena, kroz vrevu su začuli poznate glasove.
En: After some time, through the hustle, they heard familiar voices.

Hr: Marinov otac i majka hitali su prema njima, zabrinuti ali sretni kad su ga ugledali.
En: Marin's father and mother were rushing towards them, worried but happy when they saw him.

Hr: Marin je potrčao prema njima, Ivan je osjetio kako mu nestaje težina s ramena.
En: Marin ran towards them, and Ivan felt the weight lift from his shoulders.

Hr: Zahvalili su mu, vidno dirnuti, i držeći Marinu za ruku, nestali u gužvi.
En: They thanked him, visibly moved, and holding Marin's hand, they disappeared into the crowd.

Hr: Ivan je ostao stajati, osjećajući toplinu i ponos.
En: Ivan remained standing, feeling warmth and pride.

Hr: Toga dana, Ivan je shvatio da ima snagu nositi se s izazovima.
En: That day, Ivan realized he had the strength to face challenges.

Hr: Dok se vraćao prema šatoru, pahulje su počele ponovno padati, prekrivajući tlo.
En: As he returned toward the tent, snowflakes began to fall again, covering the ground.

Hr: Uz osmijeh, Ivan je znao da je spreman za sve što dolazi.
En: With a smile, Ivan knew he was ready for whatever came next.

Hr: Bio je na putu prema tome da postane doktor, a danas je napravio važan korak bliže svom cilju.
En: He was on his way to becoming a doctor, and today he had taken an important step closer to his goal.

Vocabulary Words:
winter: zimsko
glow: sjaj
snowy: snježnoj
community: zajednice
tents: šatori
silent: tiha
eventuality: slučaj
gathered: okupljene
diligent: marljiv
uncertain: nesigurnost
urgent: hitna
prove: dokazati
sobbing: plač
frightened: preplašen
tears: suze
cheeks: obraze
gentle: blagim
tighten: steže
bustling: užurbanu
calm: miran
hustle: vrevu
familiar: poznate
rush: hitali
weight: težina
pride: ponos
strength: snagu
challenges: izazovima
toward: prema
snowflakes: pahulje
covering: prekrivajući