FluentFiction - Croatian

• Healing with Petals: Ivana's Journey to Strength & Friendship

  Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Healing with Petals: Ivana's Journey to Strength & Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Na farmi cvijeća u srcu hrvatskog sela, jesen je donijela vatrene boje.En: On a flower farm in the heart of a Croatian village, autumn had brought fiery colors.Hr: Okolica je mirisala na zemlju i miris kasnobalnog cvijeća.En: The surroundings smelled of earth and the scent of late-flowering plants.Hr: Tu je živjela Ivana, žena zmaja.En: Ivana lived there, a woman with the spirit of a dragon.Hr: U 30-im je godinama, ali njezin duh bio je jak.En: She was in her 30s, but her spirit was strong.Hr: Vodila je farmu sama, ali nedavno je imala operaciju koljena.En: She ran the farm alone, but she had recently had knee surgery.Hr: Svaki dan je bio izazov.En: Every day was a challenge.Hr: Koljeno ju je boljelo.En: Her knee ached.Hr: No, tvrdoglava kakva je bila, željela je sama sve obaviti.En: Yet, stubborn as she was, she wanted to do everything herself.Hr: Život na farmi nije čekao da ona ozdravi.En: Life on the farm did not wait for her to recover.Hr: "Moram biti jaka," govorila je često sebi.En: "I have to be strong," she often told herself.Hr: Marin, njezina kugla od mačka, često je pratio svaki njen korak.En: Marin, her chunky cat, often followed her every step.Hr: Jednog dana, Petar, njezin susjed, došao je u posjetu.En: One day, Petar, her neighbor, came to visit.Hr: Petar je bio iskusan farmer.En: Petar was an experienced farmer.Hr: "Ivana," rekao je ljubazno, "Mogu ti pomoći.En: "Ivana," he said kindly, "I can help you.Hr: Lako je ako samo pitaš.En: It’s easy if you just ask."Hr: " Ali Ivana ga nije htjela slušati.En: But Ivana didn't want to listen to him.Hr: "Hvala, Petre, ali ja to mogu sama," odgovorila je tvrdoglavo.En: "Thank you, Petre, but I can do it myself," she replied stubbornly.Hr: Ivana je svaki dan radila vježbe.En: Ivana did her exercises every day.Hr: Hodala je polako između redova cvijeća.En: She walked slowly between the rows of flowers.Hr: No jedno poslijepodne, dok su oblaci prijetili kišom, Ivana je osjetila snažnu bol u koljenu.En: But one afternoon, as the clouds threatened rain, Ivana felt sharp pain in her knee.Hr: Pala je na zemlju.En: She fell to the ground.Hr: Cvijeće se njihalo nad njom, a ona je ležala nesposobna ustati.En: The flowers swayed over her, and she lay unable to get up.Hr: Petar je bio na drugom kraju polja kad ju je ugledao.En: Petar was at the other end of the field when he saw her.Hr: "Ivana!En: "Ivana!"Hr: " povikao je i potrčao prema njoj.En: he shouted and ran towards her.Hr: "Sad ćeš mi dati da ti pomognem.En: "Now you'll let me help you."Hr: "Bilo joj je teško.En: It was hard for her.Hr: Ponos ju je stezao u grudima, ali bol je bila jača.En: Pride tightened in her chest, but the pain was stronger.Hr: "Da, trebam pomoć," napokon je priznala.En: "Yes, I need help," she finally admitted.Hr: Petar ju je nježno podigao i odveo do kuće.En: Petar gently lifted her and took her to the house.Hr: Sljedećih tjedana, Petar je dolazio svaki dan.En: In the following weeks, Petar came every day.Hr: Zajedno su radili, rasadėjo cvijeće, zalijevali i brinuli se o farmi.En: Together they worked, planted flowers, watered, and took care of the farm.Hr: Ivana je prvi put osjetila kako teret dijeljenja posla daje neki novi osjećaj.En: Ivana felt for the first time how sharing the workload brought a new sense of relief.Hr: Usred polja, Petar je stao i rekao: "Nisi sama, Ivana.En: In the middle of the field, Petar stopped and said, "You're not alone, Ivana.Hr: Sve je lakše kad zajedno radimo.En: Everything is easier when we work together."Hr: " Ona se nasmijala.En: She laughed.Hr: Osjećala je da nije samo dobila pomoć na farmi, već i posebnog prijatelja.En: She felt she had not only gained help on the farm but also a special friend.Hr: Jesen je prolazila, a s njom i Ivanina borba.En: Autumn passed, along with Ivana's struggle.Hr: Naučila je važnost zajedništva.En: She learned the importance of togetherness.Hr: Farma je cvjetala kao nikad prije, a Ivana je ponovo bila jaka.En: The farm blossomed like never before, and Ivana was strong again.Hr: Više nije marila za to da sve napravi sama jer su prijatelji bili dio njezine snage, a ne slabost.En: She no longer cared about doing everything herself because friends were part of her strength, not a weakness. Vocabulary Words:fiery: vatrenesurroundings: okolicascent: mirisspirit: duhstubborn: tvrdoglavarecover: ozdravichunky: kugla odexercise: vježbethreatened: prijetiliswayed: njihalorelief: olakšanjetogetherness: zajedništvablossomed: cvjetalapride: ponostightened: stezaoadmitted: priznalagentle: nježnofield: poljesense: osjećajstruggle: borbaimportance: važnostalone: samashared: dijeljenjaworkload: teretgain: dobilacare: brinulithirty: 30-imneighbor: susjedvisited: posjetuexperienced: iskusan

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• Awakening Through Nature: Connections at Plitvička Jezera

  Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Awakening Through Nature: Connections at Plitvička Jezera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-28-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Jesensko jutro, tiho i svježe, obavijalo je Plitvička jezera u predivne nijanse crvene, narančaste i zlatne boje.En: An autumn morning, quiet and fresh, enveloped the Plitvička jezera in beautiful shades of red, orange, and gold.Hr: Zvukovi ptica i šum vodenih tokova ispunjavali su zrak.En: The sounds of birds and the murmur of flowing water filled the air.Hr: Ivana, mlada znanstvenica puna strasti, hodala je tihim stazama parka.En: Ivana, a young scientist full of passion, walked along the park's quiet paths.Hr: Ovdje je pronašla prirodu koja je činila svijet mirnijim, ali osjećala se sama, kao da joj nedostaje nešto važno.En: Here she found nature that made the world more peaceful, but she felt alone, as if something important was missing.Hr: Ivana je tražila inspiraciju u ljepoti prirode, ali u srcu je nosila težinu nesigurnosti.En: Ivana sought inspiration in the beauty of nature, but in her heart, she carried the weight of uncertainty.Hr: Pitala se ima li njezin rad ikakvog smisla.En: She wondered whether her work had any meaning.Hr: Mogla je osjetiti kako se priroda mijenja, ali ponekad joj nije bilo jasno vidi li itko njen trud.En: She could feel how nature was changing, but sometimes it wasn't clear to her if anyone saw her effort.Hr: U drugom kraju parka, Miroslav je držao malu skupinu turista okupljenu oko sebe.En: In another part of the park, Miroslav held a small group of tourists gathered around him.Hr: Lokalni vodič, strastven u dijeljenju povijesti i ljepote parka, nadao se da će osvježiti njihovo zanimanje za očuvanje prirode.En: A local guide, passionate about sharing the park's history and beauty, he hoped to rekindle their interest in preserving nature.Hr: Ali sve češće primjećivao je da ljudi ne razumiju koliko je važno čuvati ovakva blaga svijeta.En: But more and more often, he noticed that people didn't understand how important it was to protect such treasures of the world.Hr: Ivana je pristupljivala dok je izdaleka čula dio ondje što je Miroslav govorio.En: Ivana approached as she heard from afar some of what Miroslav was saying.Hr: Iako je uživala u samoći, odlučila je pridružiti se grupi i saznati više o ovom posebnom mjestu.En: Although she enjoyed solitude, she decided to join the group and learn more about this special place.Hr: Dok su hodali uz jezera, Miroslav je govorio o povijesti Plitvica, o legendama i prirodnim čudima koja ih okružuju.En: As they walked by the lakes, Miroslav spoke about the history of Plitvice, about legends, and the natural wonders surrounding them.Hr: Ivana je slušala pažljivo, sve više očarana pričama.En: Ivana listened carefully, increasingly enchanted by the stories.Hr: Primijetila je kako Miroslavove riječi i način na koji se kreće kroz park pokazuju njegovu duboku ljubav prema mjestu.En: She noticed how Miroslav's words and the way he moved through the park showed his deep love for the place.Hr: Stigli su do skrivenog slapova, mjesta gdje se voda u srebrnim mlazovima obrušavala u tirkizno jezero, zaklonjeno bujnim zelenilom šume.En: They reached a hidden waterfall where the water cascaded in silver streams into a turquoise lake, sheltered by the lush greenery of the forest.Hr: Tu, među prirodnom ljepotom, Miroslav je ispričao osobnu priču o svom djetinjstvu, o prvim koracima na stazama tog parka, i o svom snu da zaštiti ovu ljepotu za buduće generacije.En: There, amidst the natural beauty, Miroslav shared a personal story about his childhood, about his first steps on the park's paths, and his dream of protecting this beauty for future generations.Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako se nešto mijenja u njoj.En: Ivana felt something changing within her.Hr: Strast i predanost u Miroslavovom glasu dotakli su njezino srce.En: The passion and dedication in Miroslav's voice touched her heart.Hr: Priroda je bila važna, ali sada je shvatila da ljudi, zajednica, čine razliku.En: Nature was important, but now she realized that people, a community, make a difference.Hr: Osjetila je novu nadu i odlučnost.En: She felt new hope and determination.Hr: Možda je vrijeme da svoja saznanja podijeli s drugima, da ujedini ljude u ljubavi prema prirodi.En: Maybe it was time to share her knowledge with others, to unite people in love for nature.Hr: Miroslav, vidjevši kako njegovo pripovijedanje utječe na Ivanu, osjetio je promjenu.En: Miroslav, seeing how his storytelling affected Ivana, felt a shift.Hr: Njegova poruka nije ostala neuslišana.En: His message had not gone unheard.Hr: On je dotaknuo nečije srce, baš kao što je to činio s prirodom cijelog svog života.En: He had touched someone's heart, just as he had with nature throughout his life.Hr: Izgledalo je kao da je svi težak rad vrijedio.En: It seemed all the hard work was worth it.Hr: Kad su se rastajali, Ivana i Miroslav podijelili su osmijehe i obećanja.En: As they parted, Ivana and Miroslav shared smiles and promises.Hr: Dok je Ivana odlazila kroz šuštavo lišće, osjećala se povezanijom i odlučnijom nego ikad.En: While Ivana walked away through the rustling leaves, she felt more connected and determined than ever.Hr: Miroslav je, ostajući u parku, bio ispunjen nadom i novom energijom da nastavi dalje.En: Miroslav, staying in the park, was filled with hope and new energy to continue forward.Hr: Priroda je bila veza između njih, ali je čovječnost otvorila vrata novim mogućnostima, učvršćujući oboje u njihovim ciljevima.En: Nature was the bond between them, but humanity opened the door to new possibilities, strengthening both in their goals.Hr: Ivana je pronašla mir i smisao, a Miroslav je ponovno pronašao vjeru u snagu poruke koju je neumorno dijelio.En: Ivana found peace and meaning, and Miroslav rediscovered faith in the power of the message he tirelessly shared. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: obavijalomurmur: šumuncertainty: nesigurnostirekindle: osvježitipreserving: očuvanjetreasures: blagasolitude: samoćienchanted: očaranacascaded: obrušavalaturquoise: tirkiznolush: bujnimgreenery: zelenilomgenerations: generacijedetermination: odlučnostknowledge: saznanjaunite: ujedinishift: promjenubond: vezahumanity: čovječnostopened: otvorilapossibilities: mogućnostimafaith: vjerumessage: poruketirelessly: neumornoautumn: jesenskopassion: strastiinspiration: inspiracijueffort: trudguide: vodičlegends: legendama

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• Healing Ancient Bonds: A Reunion Among Roman Ruins

  Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Healing Ancient Bonds: A Reunion Among Roman Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-28-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U jesenje poslijepodne, sunce je obasjavalo stare rimske ruševine u Puli.En: On a fall afternoon, the sun was shining over the ancient Roman ruins in Pula.Hr: Te ruševine bile su svjedoci mnogih priča iz prošlosti.En: These ruins had witnessed many stories from the past.Hr: Sada su trebale biti svjedokom jednog obiteljskog ponovnog susreta.En: Now, they were about to witness a family reunion.Hr: Nikola je hodao među stupovima, prisjećajući se djetinjstva.En: Nikola walked among the pillars, reminiscing about his childhood.Hr: Bio je najstariji od troje braće i sestre.En: He was the oldest of three siblings.Hr: Osjećao je odgovornost za obitelj.En: He felt a responsibility for the family.Hr: Stajao je pokraj starog zida, čekajući Luku i Ivanu.En: He stood by an old wall, waiting for Luka and Ivana.Hr: Imao je plan.En: He had a plan.Hr: Trebao je razgovarati s Lukom, obnoviti njihov odnos.En: He needed to talk to Luka, to mend their relationship.Hr: Luka je stigao prvi.En: Luka arrived first.Hr: Njegov hod bio je odlučan.En: His stride was determined.Hr: Bio je srednji brat, uvijek tražio avanture, često u konfliktu s Nikolom.En: He was the middle brother, always seeking adventure, often in conflict with Nikola.Hr: Nikolu su živcirale Lukine impulzivne odluke.En: Nikola was irritated by Luka's impulsive decisions.Hr: Posljednja svađa ostavila je gorak okus.En: The last argument had left a bitter taste.Hr: Ali danas, ovdje među ruševinama, bili su spremni razgovarati.En: But today, here among the ruins, they were ready to talk.Hr: "Zašto ovdje?En: "Why here?"Hr: " pitao je Luka, glas pun sumnje.En: Luka asked, his voice full of doubt.Hr: "Ovo je naše sjećanje," odgovorio je Nikola.En: "This is our memory," replied Nikola.Hr: "Ovdje smo uvijek bili sretni.En: "We were always happy here."Hr: "Ivana je kasnila nekoliko minuta.En: Ivana was a few minutes late.Hr: Njezina prisutnost bila je potrebna.En: Her presence was needed.Hr: Bila je veza među braćom, uvijek željela mir.En: She was the link between the brothers, always wanting peace.Hr: Kada je stigla, počela je lagano pričati o vremenima kada su se svi igrali među tim istim kamenim blokovima.En: When she arrived, she gently started reminiscing about the times when they all played among those same stone blocks.Hr: Dok su stajali tamo, prošlost je polako ispunjavala atmosferu.En: As they stood there, the past slowly filled the atmosphere.Hr: No, međutim, napetost između braće nije nestala.En: However, the tension between the brothers did not vanish.Hr: Luka je još uvijek bio ljut na Nikolu.En: Luka was still angry with Nikola.Hr: "Ti uvijek želiš kontrolirati," rekao je Luka, s tonom frustracije.En: "You always want to control," Luka said, with a tone of frustration.Hr: Nikola je uzdahnuo.En: Nikola sighed.Hr: "Samo želim najbolje za nas.En: "I just want what's best for us.Hr: Ali možda.En: But maybe...Hr: nisam sve radio kako treba.En: I haven't done everything right."Hr: "Ivana je osjetila da je vrijeme da priča.En: Ivana sensed it was time to speak.Hr: "Sjećate li se kad smo ovdje skrivali blago?En: "Do you remember when we used to hide treasure here?Hr: Smijali smo se cijele dane.En: We laughed all day.Hr: Bez briga.En: Without worries.Hr: To je ono što nam treba opet.En: That's what we need again."Hr: "Tišina je ispunila prostor.En: Silence filled the space.Hr: Ruševine su čule puno, sada su svjedočile promjeni.En: The ruins had heard a lot, and now they witnessed a change.Hr: Luka je pogledao Nikolu.En: Luka looked at Nikola.Hr: "Možda ipak ima nešto u tome," priznao je.En: "Maybe there's something to that," he admitted.Hr: Nikola se nasmijao, osjećajući olakšanje.En: Nikola smiled, feeling relieved.Hr: "Dajem obećanje.En: "I promise.Hr: Pokušat ću bolje razumjeti.En: I'll try to better understand."Hr: "Luka se blago nasmijao, po prvi put toga dana.En: Luka smiled slightly, for the first time that day.Hr: "A ja ću pokušati cijeniti što radiš za nas.En: "And I'll try to appreciate what you do for us."Hr: "Ivana ih je zagrlila.En: Ivana embraced them.Hr: "Obitelj bi trebala biti ovako.En: "Family should be like this.Hr: Zajedno.En: Together."Hr: "Kako su se od ruševina vraćali u grad, bili su bliži nego ikad.En: As they returned from the ruins to the town, they were closer than ever.Hr: Starim kamenjem prolomila se nova harmonija.En: A new harmony echoed through the old stones.Hr: Nikola je naučio pustiti Luku da diše slobodno, a Luka je otkrio novu dimenziju Nikolaovih namjera.En: Nikola learned to let Luka breathe freely, and Luka discovered a new dimension of Nikola's intentions.Hr: Sada, uz hladan, ali ugodan jesenji povjetarac, obitelj je ponovno pronašla svoj sklad.En: Now, with the cool but pleasant autumn breeze, the family had found their harmony once again. Vocabulary Words:ruins: ruševinewitnessed: svjedocisiblings: braće i sestreresponsibility: odgovornostreminiscing: prisjećajućimend: obnovitistride: hoddetermined: odlučanadventure: avantureimpulsive: impulzivnebitter: gorakargument: svađafrustration: frustracijesilence: tišinatreasure: blagoworries: brigatension: napetostembraced: zagrlilaharmony: harmonijaatmosphere: atmosferarebuilt: obnoviticonflict: konflikturecall: sjećamopast: prošlostcontrol: kontroliratireunion: ponovnog susretalink: vezaappreciate: cijenitifreely: slobodnodimension: dimenzija

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• Resilience in Crisis: Ana's Courage in a Field Hospital

  Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Resilience in Crisis: Ana's Courage in a Field Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-27-23-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ana je brisala znoj sa čela dok je gledala kroz prozor šatora poljske bolnice.En: Ana wiped the sweat from her forehead as she looked out the window of the field hospital tent.Hr: Lišće je žutjelo pod sivim nebom kasne jeseni.En: The leaves were turning yellow under the gray sky of late autumn.Hr: Bio je to oštar kontrast prema živopisnim slikama doma koje je čuvala u srcu.En: It was a sharp contrast to the vivid images of home that she kept in her heart.Hr: Sada, na ovom mjestu, svaki dah bio je borba.En: Now, in this place, every breath was a struggle.Hr: Poljski šator bolnice bio je smješten na rubu malog sela.En: The field hospital tent was located on the edge of a small village.Hr: Svuda oko nje, medicinsko osoblje i volonteri užurbano su se kretali između improviziranih kreveta.En: All around her, medical staff and volunteers were bustling between improvised beds.Hr: Nedavni potres razrušio je selo i donio neočekivani val bolesnih i ranjenih.En: A recent earthquake had destroyed the village and brought an unexpected wave of sick and injured.Hr: Ana je bila zadužena za prioritiziranje pacijenata.En: Ana was in charge of prioritizing patients.Hr: Bolničke zalihe bile su niske, a situacija je bila kaotična.En: The hospital supplies were running low, and the situation was chaotic.Hr: Marko, mladi liječnik, potrčao je prema njoj.En: Marko, a young doctor, ran towards her.Hr: "Ana," rekao je, "imamo još pacijenata.En: "Ana," he said, "we have more patients.Hr: Ivanka pomaže s popisima.En: Ivanka is helping with the lists."Hr: " Ana je kimnula, duboko udahnula i krenula prema novim dolascima.En: Ana nodded, took a deep breath, and headed towards the new arrivals.Hr: Oči su joj letjele od jednog pacijenta do drugog.En: Her eyes flew from one patient to another.Hr: Svaka ozljeda bila je različita, svaka bol izgledala je jednako hitno.En: Each injury was different, every pain seemed equally urgent.Hr: Njezina srca bilo je teško, ali morala je donijeti teške odluke.En: Her heart was heavy, but she had to make tough decisions.Hr: "Prioritet su oni najkritičniji," rekla je tihim glasom, više sebi nego drugima.En: "Priority is for the most critical ones," she said in a quiet voice, more to herself than to others.Hr: Dok je koračala prema stražnjem dijelu šatora, primijetila je dijete s ozbiljnim ozljedama.En: As she walked towards the back of the tent, she noticed a child with severe injuries.Hr: Mala djevojčica, jedva svjesna, trebala je hitnu pomoć.En: The little girl, barely conscious, needed immediate assistance.Hr: Anin svijet stao je na trenutak.En: Ana's world stood still for a moment.Hr: Mora brzo reagirati.En: She had to react quickly.Hr: Povikala je Marku da donese potrebne zalihe.En: She called out to Marko to bring the necessary supplies.Hr: Trka s vremenom je počela.En: The race against time had begun.Hr: Dok su joj ruke radile gotovo automatski, povratno je razmišljala o svemu što je preživjela.En: As her hands worked almost automatically, she reflexively thought about everything she had survived.Hr: Strah, tuga, umor.En: Fear, sadness, exhaustion.Hr: Ali i ta njezina odlučnost i strast prema pomoći ljudima.En: But also her determination and passion for helping people.Hr: Kada je djevojčica bila stabilizirana, osjetila je olakšanje.En: When the girl was stabilized, she felt relief.Hr: Marko i Ivanka dovukli su još zaliha u pravom trenutku.En: Marko and Ivanka had brought more supplies at just the right time.Hr: Ana je zaključila kako je snaga tima iznimno bitna.En: Ana concluded that the strength of the team was extremely important.Hr: Shvatila je da mora učiti delegirati zadatke, dijeliti teret kako bi ostala učinkovita.En: She realized she needed to learn to delegate tasks, to share the burden to remain effective.Hr: Dok je sunce počelo zalaziti iza oblaka, Ana se prvi put nasmijala od jutra.En: As the sun began to set behind the clouds, Ana smiled for the first time since morning.Hr: Djevojčica je disala bez poteškoća.En: The girl was breathing without difficulty.Hr: A ona je shvatila da je svaki trud bio vrijedan.En: And she realized that every effort was worth it.Hr: Usprkos umoru, Ana je pronašla novu energiju.En: Despite the exhaustion, Ana found new energy.Hr: Njezina posvećenost povukla je sve oko nje.En: Her dedication inspired everyone around her.Hr: Sada je znala: sama nije, i zauvijek će se boriti kao dio velike, snažne ekipe.En: Now she knew: she was not alone, and she would forever fight as part of a great, strong team. Vocabulary Words:wiped: brisalaforehead: čelatent: šatoraedge: rubbustling: užurbanoimprovised: improviziranihearthquake: potresprioritizing: prioritiziranjecritical: najkritičnijiconscious: svjesnaassistance: pomoćreflexively: povratnoexhaustion: umordetermination: odlučnoststabilized: stabiliziranarelief: olakšanjesupplies: zalihedelegating: delegiratiburden: tereteffective: učinkovitadespite: usprkosdedication: posvećenostinspired: povuklainjury: ozljedastruggle: borbaautumn: jesencontrast: kontrastvillage: selounexpected: neočekivanichaotic: kaotična

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• Rainy Reunion: Healing Family Bonds in the Pula Amphitheater

  Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Rainy Reunion: Healing Family Bonds in the Pula Amphitheater Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-27-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Kiša je padala u velikim kapima, bubnjajući po drevnim kamenima amfiteatra u Puli.En: Rain fell in large drops, drumming on the ancient stones of the amphitheater in Pula.Hr: Munje su s vremena na vrijeme osvjetljavale ogromnu građevinu, stvarajući dramatične sjene.En: Lightning occasionally illuminated the enormous structure, creating dramatic shadows.Hr: Luka je stajao pokriven kišobranom, s izrazom lica koji je otkrivao unutarnju borbu.En: Luka stood under an umbrella, his expression revealing an internal struggle.Hr: Ivana, njegova starija sestra, već je bila tamo, čekajući ga pod ruševnim lukom.En: Ivana, his older sister, was already there, waiting for him under the crumbling arch.Hr: Njezin osmijeh bio je blag, ali u očima se vidjela odlučnost da posreduje u ovom napetom susretu.En: Her smile was gentle, but there was determination in her eyes to mediate in this tense meeting.Hr: Marin, najmlađi od troje, nervozno se igrao ključićem obješenim oko vrata, osjećajući se između njih kao svilena nit.En: Marin, the youngest of the three, nervously fiddled with a key hanging around his neck, feeling like a delicate thread between them.Hr: „Luka, drago mi je da si došao,“ počela je Ivana, nadglasavajući tutanj grmljavine.En: "Luka, I'm glad you came," Ivana began, raising her voice above the rumbling thunder.Hr: „Da, trebao sam doći,“ odgovorio je Luka, ali njegov glas nosio je težinu prošlih nesuglasica.En: "Yes, I should have come," replied Luka, but his voice carried the weight of past disagreements.Hr: Treperava munja otkrila je svu starinu kamenja okolo njih.En: Flickering lightning revealed the full antiquity of the stones around them.Hr: Osmjehujuci se usprkos oluji, Ivana je nastavila: „Znate, amfiteatar je prošao kroz mnogo oluja, ali još uvijek stoji.En: Smiling despite the storm, Ivana continued, "You know, the amphitheater has gone through many storms, but it still stands.Hr: Mislim da bismo i mi trebali.En: I think we should too."Hr: “Ovaj trenutak natjerao je Luku da se prisjeti koliko su prošlosti već preživjeli zajedno kao obitelj.En: This moment made Luka recall how much they had already survived together as a family.Hr: Ali ova svađa oko nasljedstva podijelila je njihovu povezanost.En: But this dispute over the inheritance had divided their bond.Hr: „Znam da sam bio tvrdoglav,“ reče Luka napokon, slušajući vlastite riječi uz zvuk kiše.En: "I know I've been stubborn," Luka finally said, listening to his own words amid the sound of rain.Hr: „Ali osjećao sam se izigranim.En: "But I felt betrayed."Hr: “Marin, osjetivši priliku, dodao je: „Luka, razumijemo.En: Marin, sensing the opportunity, added, "Luka, we understand.Hr: Svi smo postali previše fokusirani na detalje.En: We've all become too focused on the details.Hr: Što zbilja želimo je da opet imamo taj osjećaj obitelji.En: What we really want is to have that feeling of family again."Hr: “Ivana je klimnula glavom, dok su njezine oči zatitrale iza zida suza: „Svi činimo greške.En: Ivana nodded, her eyes shimmering behind a wall of tears: "We all make mistakes.Hr: Možemo li ponovno početi?En: Can we start over?"Hr: “Luka je zastao, osjetivši kako mu srce omekšava poput tla ispod kiše.En: Luka paused, feeling his heart soften like the ground beneath the rain.Hr: Povjerio se u trenutak, gledajući u Ivanu i Marina: „Oprostite ako sam povrijedio vas.En: He confided in the moment, looking at Ivana and Marin: "I'm sorry if I've hurt you.Hr: Hoćemo li podijeliti sve jednako?En: Shall we share everything equally?Hr: Tako bi mama željela.En: That's how mom would have wanted it."Hr: “Uzviklo se „Da!En: "Yes!"Hr: “ u isti trenutak, dok ih je munja povezala u svijetlećem trenutku olakšanja.En: they exclaimed in unison, as lightning connected them in a bright moment of relief.Hr: Dok su kišne kapi ispirale prošlu težinu, troje braće i sestara stajalo je zajedno, držeći se za ruke.En: As the rain washed away the burdens of the past, the three siblings stood together, holding hands.Hr: Kiša je prestala, a nad drevnim kamenjem Pula amfiteatra zasjalo je pomirljivo svjetlo sunca.En: The rain stopped, and over the ancient stones of the Pula amphitheater, a reconciling light of the sun shone.Hr: U tom trenutku, odlučili su stvarati nove uspomene, jače povezane nego ikad prije.En: In that moment, they decided to create new memories, more closely connected than ever before. Vocabulary Words:drumming: bubnjajućiancient: drevnimilluminated: osvjetljavaleenormous: ogromnudramatic: dramatičnerevealing: otkrivaocrumbling: ruševnimdetermination: odlučnostmediate: posredujefiddled: igrao sedelicate: svilenaexclaimed: uzviklounison: isti trenutakburdens: težinustructure: građevinulightning: munjeshadows: sjenestruggle: borbanervously: nervoznothread: nittrembling: treperavaantiquity: starinustubborn: tvrdoglavbetrayed: izigranimopportunity: prilikufocused: fokusiranishimmering: zatialecaress: povjerioequally: jednakolegacy: nasljedstva

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