FluentFiction - Croatian

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Revealing the Passion: Niko's Journey to Self-Acceptance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-12-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimski dan bio je prohladan dok je grupa učenika lutala drevnim rimskim ruševinama u Hrvatskoj.En: The winter day was chilly as a group of students wandered through the ancient Roman ruins in Hrvatska.Hr: Nežno prekriveni snijegom, kameni stupovi i ostatci hramova pružali su zapanjujući kontrast prema sivom nebu.En: Gently covered with snow, the stone columns and remnants of temples provided a stunning contrast to the gray sky.Hr: Niko je hodao polako, ruke zavučene duboko u džepove, izražavajući nezainteresiranost.En: Niko walked slowly, his hands tucked deep into his pockets, expressing disinterest.Hr: Mira, Nikoova najbolja prijateljica, hodala je uz njega.En: Mira, Niko's best friend, walked alongside him.Hr: "Ne zaboravi na natjecanje iz povijesti", rekla je tiho.En: "Don't forget about the history competition," she said quietly.Hr: "Znam da ti nije stalo, ali trebamo tvoju pomoć.En: "I know you don't care, but we need your help."Hr: "Niko je zadržao ozbiljan izgled.En: Niko maintained a serious look.Hr: Nije bilo lako pokazivati koliko voli povijest.En: It wasn't easy to show how much he loved history.Hr: "Dobro, pomoći ću ti", odgovorio je, možda malo previše ravnodušno.En: "Okay, I'll help you," he replied, perhaps a little too indifferently.Hr: Davor, njihov nastavnik povijesti, hodao je ispred, objašnjavajući o nastanku ruševina.En: Davor, their history teacher, walked in front, explaining the origin of the ruins.Hr: "Ove ruševine datiraju iz vremena kada su Rimljani dominirali ovdje", rekao je strastveno, ali njegov ton postao je stroži kada je pogledao u Nikovu smjeru.En: "These ruins date back to the time when the Romans dominated here," he said passionately, but his tone became sterner when he glanced in Niko's direction.Hr: Njihov trnovit odnos bio je svima poznat.En: Their thorny relationship was known to everyone.Hr: Davor je cijenio disciplinu, dok je Niko često izazivao autoritet.En: Davor valued discipline, while Niko often challenged authority.Hr: "Niko, možeš li nam reći nešto o ostacima tog hrama?En: "Niko, can you tell us something about the remains of that temple?"Hr: " Davor ga je upitao.En: Davor asked him.Hr: Niko se okrenuo prema ruševinama, pomislio na sve knjige koje je tajno pročitao.En: Niko turned toward the ruins, thinking of all the books he had secretly read.Hr: Oklijevao je, ali toplina Miraine ruke na njegovom ramenu dala mu je snage.En: He hesitated, but the warmth of Mira's hand on his shoulder gave him strength.Hr: "Ovaj hram", počeo je, "bio je posvećen bogu Marsu, bogu rata.En: "This temple," he began, "was dedicated to the god Mars, the god of war.Hr: U to vrijeme, ovdje su se skupljali vojnici prije bitke.En: At that time, soldiers gathered here before battle."Hr: "Mira je promatrala kako je Niko govorio s entuzijazmom koji je teško skrivao.En: Mira watched as Niko spoke with enthusiasm that was hard to hide.Hr: Davorov izraz lica promijenio se iz ozbiljnog u zainteresirano.En: Davor's expression changed from serious to interested.Hr: "Impresivno, Niko", rekao je.En: "Impressive, Niko," he said.Hr: "Imaš strast koju sam rijetko vidio.En: "You have a passion I have rarely seen."Hr: "Dok su nastavljali s obilaskom, Niko je iznenađivao sve svojom stručnošću.En: As they continued the tour, Niko surprised everyone with his expertise.Hr: Ostali učenici šaptali su međusobno, ali s poštovanjem.En: The other students whispered among themselves, but with respect.Hr: Davor je zaustavio grupu.En: Davor stopped the group.Hr: "Niko, volio bih da prezentiraš zajedno s Mirom na natjecanju.En: "Niko, I'd like you to present together with Mira at the competition.Hr: Mislim da imate sjajan tim.En: I think you make a great team."Hr: "Niko je sramežljivo kimnuo, osjetivši kako mu trema prolazi tijelom, ali i osjećaj olakšanja.En: Niko nodded shyly, feeling the jitters course through his body, but also a sense of relief.Hr: Shvatio je da nije važno kako ga drugi vide, bitno je da bude vjeran sebi.En: He realized it didn't matter how others saw him; what mattered was being true to himself.Hr: Na povratku autobusom, Mira mu se nasmijala.En: On the bus ride back, Mira smiled at him.Hr: "Zar nije lijepo pokazati tko si zapravo?En: "Isn't it nice to show who you really are?"Hr: ", upitala je.En: she asked.Hr: "Možda", smiješio se Niko, "možda je vrijeme da prestanem skrivati ono što volim.En: "Maybe," Niko smiled, "maybe it's time to stop hiding what I love."Hr: "Zimska je svjetlost blijedila, ali u Niku se nešto promijenilo.En: The winter light was fading, but something in Niko had changed.Hr: Bilo je to početak nečega novog.En: It was the beginning of something new.Hr: Prvi put osjećao je ponos zbog toga tko je i što zna.En: For the first time, he felt proud of who he was and what he knew.Hr: A najvažnije, osjećao se kao da pripada.En: And most importantly, he felt like he belonged. Vocabulary Words:chilly: prohladanwandered: lutalaruins: ruševinamastone columns: kameni stupoviremnants: ostatcidisinterest: nezainteresiranostcompetition: natjecanjeindifferently: ravnodušnodominated: dominiralipassionately: strastvenoexpressed: izrazilastern: strožithorny: trnovitchallenged: izazivaostrength: snagededicated: posvećenenthusiasm: entuzijazmomimpressive: impresivnoexpertise: stručnošćuwhispered: šaptalishyly: sramežljivojitters: tremabelonged: pripadaoremnants: ostatcigathered: skupljalibelong: pripadaobstacles: preprekegrateful: zahvalanauthentic: autentičanvibrant: živahan

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Uncovering Diocletian's Secret: A Restoration Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-11-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana i Goran stajali su usred veličanstvenog, starog Dioklecijanovog palače, okruženi hladnim zimskim zrakom.En: Ivana and Goran stood in the middle of the magnificent, ancient Diocletian's Palace, surrounded by the cold winter air.Hr: Njih dvoje radili su zajedno na obnovi dijela ovog drevnog kompleksa u Splitu.En: The two of them were working together on the restoration of a part of this ancient complex in Split.Hr: Ivana, stručnjakinja za povijest arhitekture, bila je očarana misterijama prošlosti.En: Ivana, an expert in the history of architecture, was fascinated by the mysteries of the past.Hr: S druge strane, Goran, vješt obrtnik, divio se ljepoti građevine, ali je bio sumnjičav prema praktičnoj vrijednosti povijesti.En: On the other hand, Goran, a skilled craftsman, admired the beauty of the building but was skeptical of the practical value of history.Hr: Dok su istraživali jedan kut palače, Ivana je dotaknula zid koji je izgledao drugačije.En: While exploring a corner of the palace, Ivana touched a wall that looked different.Hr: Sa zanimanjem se naklonila bliže i ukazala na blago vidljivu pukotinu.En: With interest, she leaned closer and pointed to a barely visible crack.Hr: "Gorane, pogledaj ovo," rekla je uzbuđeno.En: "Goran, look at this," she said excitedly.Hr: Goran je odmahivao glavom, pokušavajući se usredotočiti na plan obnove.En: Goran shook his head, trying to focus on the restoration plan.Hr: Bez obzira na njegovu skeptičnost, Ivana je odlučila pritisnuti zidu.En: Despite his skepticism, Ivana decided to press on the wall.Hr: Uz lagani pritisak, zid se pomaknuo, otkrivajući tajnu sobu.En: With a gentle push, the wall moved, revealing a secret room.Hr: Prašina se podignula iz drevne prostorije, a zimski zrak ispunio je drevne zidove.En: Dust rose from the ancient room as the winter air filled the ancient walls.Hr: Njihova srca ubrzano su kucala; našli su nešto skriveno stoljećima.En: Their hearts were racing; they had found something hidden for centuries.Hr: Ivana je bila oduševljena.En: Ivana was thrilled.Hr: "Ovo je nevjerojatno! Moram ovo dokumentirati! To može promijeniti moju karijeru," rekla je s entuzijazmom.En: "This is incredible! I have to document this! It could change my career," she said enthusiastically.Hr: Goran je duboko udahnuo.En: Goran took a deep breath.Hr: "Ivana, razmisli o našem poslu. Ako to postane javno, mogli bismo imati problema s rokovima," odgovorio je, brinući se za utjecaj na njihov trenutni rad.En: "Ivana, think about our work. If this becomes public, we could have problems with deadlines," he replied, concerned about the impact on their current work.Hr: Ivana nije odustajala.En: Ivana did not give up.Hr: Diskretno je počela bilježiti svoja otkrića, odlučna otkriti tajne sakrivene u toj sobi.En: She discreetly began recording her findings, determined to uncover the secrets hidden in that room.Hr: Goran ju je upozoravao na opasnosti, no ona je vidjela budućnost u drevnim zidinama.En: Goran warned her about the dangers, but she saw the future in the ancient walls.Hr: No, glasine su počele kružiti.En: However, rumors began to circulate.Hr: Netko je dao vijest lokalnim novinama o njihovom otkriću.En: Someone tipped off the local newspapers about their discovery.Hr: Sljedećeg dana, palača je bila prepuna povjesničara i novinara, svi željni uvida u tajnu sobu.En: The next day, the palace was crowded with historians and journalists, all eager to get a glimpse of the secret room.Hr: Nastala je prava pomama, uvodeći kaos, ali i uzbuđenje.En: It caused quite a frenzy, introducing chaos, but also excitement.Hr: Unatoč početnom strahu, Ivana je s ponosom pokazala svoja istraživanja.En: Despite the initial fear, Ivana proudly presented her research.Hr: Njezina dokumentacija postala je ključni dio njezine profesionalne putanje, dobivajući priznanja širom zemlje.En: Her documentation became a key part of her career path, gaining recognition throughout the country.Hr: Goran, vidjevši novo zanimanje za njihovu obnovu, nevoljko je priznao: "Možda povijest ipak nije samo trivijalnost."En: Goran, seeing the new interest in their restoration, reluctantly admitted, "Maybe history isn't just triviality after all."Hr: Na kraju, njih dvoje naučili su važne lekcije.En: In the end, the two of them learned important lessons.Hr: Ivana je shvatila potrebu balansiranja svoje strasti s praktičnim razmatranjima karijere, dok je Goran počeo cijeniti povijesnu vrijednost, otkrivajući novu dimenziju ljepote u svojem radu.En: Ivana realized the need to balance her passion with the practical considerations of her career, while Goran began to appreciate the historical value, discovering a new dimension of beauty in his work.Hr: Dioklecijanova palača, s novootkrivenom tajnom, sada je sjala pod zimskim suncem, simbolizirajući spoj stare prošlosti i nove budućnosti.En: Diocletian's Palace, with its newly discovered secret, now shone under the winter sun, symbolizing the blend of ancient past and new future. Vocabulary Words:magnificent: veličanstvenogsurrounded: okruženirestoration: obnovifascinated: očaranacraftsman: obrtnikskeptical: sumnjičavpractical: praktičnojcrack: pukotinubarely: blagodiscreetly: diskretnodocument: dokumentiraticoncerned: brinućidetermine: odlučnauncover: otkritirumors: glasinecirculate: kružititipped off: dao vijestfrenzy: pomamachaos: kaosenthusiastically: s entuzijazmomrecognition: priznanjareluctantly: nevoljkotriviality: trivijalnostblend: spojancient: starecorner: kutadmire: divioinsight: uvidglimpse: pogledappreciate: cijeniti

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Navigating New Year's in Zagreb: Luka's Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-11-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Šetnja kroz centar Zagreba bila je predivna.En: A walk through the center of Zagreb was wonderful.Hr: Blještave lampice ukrašavale su svaki kutak trga.En: Shimmering lights decorated every corner of the square.Hr: Luka je stajao među mnoštvom ljudi, a zrak je mirisao na pečene kestene.En: Luka stood among the crowd of people, and the air smelled of roasted chestnuts.Hr: Bilo je toplo i veselo, unatoč hladnoj zimskoj večeri.En: It was warm and cheerful, despite the cold winter evening.Hr: Luka je gledao oko sebe, tražeći Anu i Ivicu.En: Luka looked around, searching for Ana and Ivica.Hr: Oni su mu bili prijatelji iz djetinjstva, a večeras su se svi skupili kako bi proslavili Novu godinu.En: They were his childhood friends, and tonight they had all gathered to celebrate New Year's Eve.Hr: Dok je čekao prijatelje, Luka je osjetio kako ga hvata neka nelagoda.En: While waiting for his friends, Luka felt a sense of unease.Hr: Iznenada, oštar bol probio mu je prsa.En: Suddenly, a sharp pain pierced his chest.Hr: Luka se uhvatio za srce, pokušavajući ostati smiren.En: Luka clutched his heart, trying to stay calm.Hr: "Možda je to samo stres," pomislio je.En: "Maybe it's just stress," he thought.Hr: Ali bol nije prolazila.En: But the pain did not subside.Hr: Pokušao se fokusirati na vatromet koji je uskoro trebao početi.En: He tried to focus on the fireworks that were soon to begin.Hr: Ana i Ivica stigli su ubrzo, nasmiješeni i puni energije.En: Ana and Ivica arrived shortly, smiling and full of energy.Hr: "Hej, Luka! Spreman si za doček?" upitala je Ana, dok ga je srdačno grlila.En: "Hey, Luka! Are you ready for the celebration?" asked Ana, warmly hugging him.Hr: Luka je pokušao sakriti svoju nelagodu i nasmiješiti se natrag.En: Luka tried to hide his discomfort and smiled back.Hr: "Naravno," odgovorio je, iako je unutra osjećao knedlu u grlu.En: "Of course," he replied, though he felt a lump in his throat inside.Hr: Uskoro su se svi pridružili brojanju do ponoći.En: Soon everyone joined in the countdown to midnight.Hr: Deset, devet, osam... Luka je osjetio kako mu se bol u prsima pogoršava.En: Ten, nine, eight... Luka felt the pain in his chest worsen.Hr: Nije mogao ignorirati svoje tijelo više.En: He could no longer ignore his body.Hr: Šest, pet... Luka je napokon prelomio.En: Six, five... Luka finally broke down.Hr: "Ana, Ivica, nešto nije u redu," priznao je, hvatajući ih za ramena.En: "Ana, Ivica, something's wrong," he admitted, grabbing them by the shoulders.Hr: "Boli me u prsima."En: "My chest hurts."Hr: Bez puno pitanja, Ana i Ivica su ga poveli prema obližnjoj bolnici.En: Without many questions, Ana and Ivica led him to a nearby hospital.Hr: Trg su ostavili iza sebe dok su se probijali kroz gužvu.En: They left the square behind as they pushed through the crowd.Hr: Luka je bio zahvalan što ih ima.En: Luka was grateful to have them.Hr: U bolnici su liječnici brzo reagirali, a Luka je ubrzo saznao da bol nije bila ozbiljna.En: At the hospital, the doctors quickly responded, and Luka soon learned that the pain wasn't serious.Hr: Bilo je važno da se kontrolira stres.En: It was important to manage stress.Hr: Nakon pregleda, svi su se vratili na trg.En: After the examination, they all returned to the square.Hr: Svetla su još uvijek sijala, a ljudi su slavili.En: The lights were still shining, and people were celebrating.Hr: Luka je stajao između Ane i Ivice, duboko udahnuvši hladni zrak.En: Luka stood between Ana and Ivica, taking a deep breath of the cold air.Hr: Osjetio je olakšanje, ali i zahvalnost.En: He felt relief and gratitude.Hr: Pogledao je u svoje prijatelje i nasmijao se.En: He looked at his friends and smiled.Hr: "Hvala vam," rekao je tiho, više sebi nego njima.En: "Thank you," he said quietly, more to himself than to them.Hr: U tom trenutku, Luka je odlučio da će od sada paziti na svoje zdravlje.En: In that moment, Luka decided that from now on he would take care of his health.Hr: Život je previše dragocjen da bi ga potrošio brinući se.En: Life is too precious to waste worrying.Hr: Iduće godine, bit će ovdje opet, ali s mirnijim srcem i većim veseljem.En: Next year, he would be here again, but with a calmer heart and greater joy.Hr: Zajedno su gledali kako nebo svijetli vatrometom, svjesni da je Novo godina savršena prilika za novi početak.En: Together, they watched the sky light up with fireworks, aware that the New Year is a perfect opportunity for a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:shimmering: blještavedecorated: ukrašavaleroasted: pečeneunease: nelagodapierced: probijaoclutched: uhvatiosubside: prolazilacountdown: brojanjeworsen: pogoršavaignore: ignoriratihospital: bolnicagrateful: zahvalanrelief: olakšanjegratitude: zahvalnostexamination: pregledopportunity: prilikachildhood: djetinjstvosquare: trgfireworks: vatrometlungs: plućastress: stresmanage: kontroliraticrowd: gužvagathered: skupilihugging: grlilaadmitted: priznaoresponded: reagiraliprecious: dragocjencalmer: mirnijimjoy: veseljem

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Canvas of Connection: How Art Sparked a Lasting Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-10-23-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zagrebački umjetnički muzej bio je prepun posjetitelja.En: The Zagrebački umjetnički muzej was filled with visitors.Hr: Zima je došla u grad, a s njom i nova izložba.En: Winter had arrived in the city, along with a new exhibition.Hr: Ivan je polako hodao kroz galerije.En: Ivan was walking slowly through the galleries.Hr: Bio je umjetnik u potrazi za nadahnućem.En: He was an artist searching for inspiration.Hr: Volio je tišinu muzeja, gdje je mogao duboko razmišljati.En: He loved the silence of the museum, where he could think deeply.Hr: Mila je stajala na ulazu, provjeravala ulaznice i odgovarala na pitanja posjetitelja.En: Mila stood at the entrance, checking tickets and answering visitors' questions.Hr: Bila je studentica povijesti umjetnosti.En: She was an art history student.Hr: Nedavno se preselila u Zagreb i uživala je raditi u muzeju.En: She had recently moved to Zagreb and enjoyed working at the museum.Hr: Voljela je slušati priče posjetitelja i dijeliti svoje znanje.En: She loved listening to visitors' stories and sharing her knowledge.Hr: Dok se Ivan zadržavao ispred slike Vincenta van Gogha, Mila se približila.En: As Ivan lingered in front of a Vincent van Gogh painting, Mila approached.Hr: "Lijepa slika, zar ne?En: "Beautiful painting, isn't it?"Hr: " rekla je s osmijehom.En: she said with a smile.Hr: Ivan je kimnuo.En: Ivan nodded.Hr: "Da, Vincentov kontrast boja je predivan.En: "Yes, Vincent's contrast of colors is wonderful."Hr: "Razgovor se nastavio, a teme su prelazile s umjetnosti na život u Zagrebu.En: The conversation continued, with topics shifting from art to life in Zagreb.Hr: Ivan je rijetko razgovarao s neznancima, ali Mila je bila draga i znatiželjna.En: Ivan rarely talked to strangers, but Mila was kind and curious.Hr: Kroz priču, otkrili su oboje koliko ih veseli rad Edvarda Muncha.En: Through their conversation, they discovered how much they both enjoyed the work of Edvard Munch.Hr: Njegove emocije i boje odražavale su nešto što su oboje osjećali.En: His emotions and colors reflected something they both felt.Hr: Noć se spuštala, a muzej se počeo prazniti.En: Night fell, and the museum began to empty.Hr: "Hoćeš li se možda naći za kavu?En: "Would you like to meet for coffee sometime?"Hr: " upitala je Mila nesigurno.En: Mila asked hesitantly.Hr: "U svakom slučaju, bit ću ovdje do kraja tjedna.En: "In any case, I'll be here until the end of the week."Hr: "Ivan je oklijevao, ali shvatio je da je ovo prilika.En: Ivan hesitated but realized this was an opportunity.Hr: "Naravno," rekao je i iz džepa izvadio svoj mobitel.En: "Of course," he said, taking his phone out of his pocket.Hr: Razmijenili su brojeve i dogovorili da se susretnu u kavani muzeja nakon Nove godine.En: They exchanged numbers and agreed to meet at the museum cafe after the New Year.Hr: Kako su dani prolazili, njihovo prijateljstvo je raslo.En: As days passed, their friendship grew.Hr: Ivan se sve više otvarao, dijeleći svoje osjećaje i strahove.En: Ivan opened up more, sharing his feelings and fears.Hr: Mila je postajala sve sigurnija u svoj životni izbor.En: Mila became increasingly confident in her life choices.Hr: Osjećala je da Zagreb sada ima još jedno značenje za nju.En: She felt that Zagreb now had another meaning for her.Hr: Na kraju, Ivan je pronašao novo nadahnuće u svojem radu, kroz razgovore i zajedničke doživljaje s Milom.En: In the end, Ivan found new inspiration in his work through conversations and shared experiences with Mila.Hr: A Mila je ostavila svoje sumnje po strani i prihvatila da je boravak u Zagrebu bila ispravna odluka.En: And Mila set aside her doubts and accepted that staying in Zagreb was the right decision.Hr: Zajedno su dočekali Novu godinu, s nadom i očekivanjem u budućnost koja im je stajala pred vratima.En: Together, they welcomed the New Year, with hope and expectations for the future that lay before them.Hr: Njihova priča bila je dokaz kako umjetnost povezuje ljude na nepredvidive načine.En: Their story was proof of how art connects people in unpredictable ways.Hr: Atmosfera muzeja te večeri bila je svjedok početka predivne veze.En: The atmosphere of the museum that evening witnessed the beginning of a beautiful relationship. 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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Sibling Reunion: A Journey Through Art and Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-10-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je lagano padao nad Zagrebom, stvarajući tihi pokrivač preko grada.En: The snow was gently falling over Zagreb, creating a silent blanket across the city.Hr: Ivana i Luka koračali su kroz hladan zrak prema Muzeju suvremene umjetnosti.En: Ivana and Luka were walking through the cold air towards the Museum of Contemporary Art.Hr: Bio je to poseban dan - pravoslavna Nova godina, dan kada su odlučili odati počast majci koja je obožavala umjetnost.En: It was a special day - the Orthodox New Year, a day they decided to honor their mother who adored art.Hr: Ivana je bila napeta.En: Ivana was tense.Hr: Godinama su se ona i Luka udaljili.En: For years, she and Luka had grown apart.Hr: Poslije majčine smrti, činilo se kao da je zrak između njih postao pretežak.En: After their mother's death, it seemed as though the air between them had become too heavy.Hr: Ali ova izložba bila je prilika da se probaju povezati.En: But this exhibition was an opportunity to try to reconnect.Hr: Ulazak u muzej donio je toplinu i svjetlost.En: Entering the museum brought warmth and light.Hr: Široki hodnici ukrašeni su modernim umjetninama.En: The wide corridors were adorned with modern artworks.Hr: Ivana je odmah osjetila nostalgiju.En: Ivana immediately felt nostalgia.Hr: "Pogledaj ovo!" povikala je Ivana, zaustavivši se pred velikom, šarenom slikom.En: "Look at this!" Ivana exclaimed, stopping in front of a large, colorful painting.Hr: "Sjećaš se kada smo crtali s mamom?"En: "Do you remember when we used to draw with mom?"Hr: Luka je zastao, promatrajući sliku.En: Luka paused, observing the painting.Hr: Nije rekao ništa, ali u njegovim očima Ivana je vidjela sjajić prepoznavanja.En: He said nothing, but in his eyes, Ivana saw a glimmer of recognition.Hr: Okrenuo je glavu, skrivajući emocije iza mirnog lica.En: He turned his head, hiding his emotions behind a calm face.Hr: Prolazili su kroz galerije, Ivana je pričala priče iz djetinjstva.En: As they walked through the galleries, Ivana recounted childhood stories.Hr: Luka je slušao, rukama ukrštenim na prsima.En: Luka listened, arms crossed over his chest.Hr: Bio je previše tih, a Ivana je osjetila kako se stari osjećaji tuge vraćaju.En: He was too quiet, and Ivana felt old feelings of sadness returning.Hr: Na kraju, ispred velike, apstraktne slike, Ivana je prelomila tišinu.En: Finally, in front of a large, abstract painting, Ivana broke the silence.Hr: "Luka, znam da ti nije lako. Meni isto nedostaje..."En: "Luka, I know it's not easy for you. I miss her too..."Hr: Luka je uzdahnuo, konačno obrušavajući zidove koje je gradio oko sebe.En: Luka sighed, finally breaking down the walls he had built around himself.Hr: "Znam, Ivana," odgovorio je tiho.En: "I know, Ivana," he replied softly.Hr: "Žao mi je što nisam više vremena provodio s njom. Sad se osjećam kao da je prekasno."En: "I'm sorry I didn't spend more time with her. Now I feel like it's too late."Hr: Ivana je nježno stavila ruku na njegovu ruku.En: Ivana gently placed her hand on his.Hr: "Nije prekasno da budemo tu jedno za drugo. Mama bi to htjela."En: "It's not too late to be there for each other. Mom would want that."Hr: U tom trenutku, Luka se nasmijao kroz suze.En: In that moment, Luka smiled through his tears.Hr: Prvi put u dugo vremena, osjećao se olakšano, kao da je nešto težine nestalo iz njegovog srca.En: For the first time in a long time, he felt relieved, as if some of the heaviness had lifted from his heart.Hr: Ostatak dana proveli su razgovarajući, dijeleći uspomene i smijeh.En: They spent the rest of the day talking, sharing memories and laughter.Hr: Ivana je postala strpljivija, a Luka je polako učio kako izraziti svoje osjećaje.En: Ivana became more patient, and Luka was slowly learning how to express his feelings.Hr: Hodajući prema izlazu iz muzeja, Ivana i Luka su znali da će zajedno lakše prebroditi tugu.En: Walking towards the exit of the museum, Ivana and Luka knew that together they would more easily overcome their sorrow.Hr: Snijeg je i dalje padao, stvarajući novi početak za dvoje braće i sestara koji su pronašli put natrag jedno drugom.En: The snow continued to fall, creating a new beginning for the two siblings who had found their way back to each other. Vocabulary Words:gently: laganoblanket: pokrivačtensed: napetareconnect: povezatiadorned: ukrašeninostalgia: nostalgijuglimmer: sjajićrecognition: prepoznavanjaabstract: apstraktnesilence: tišinacalm: mirnoemotions: emocijepause: zastaocorridors: hodniciobserving: promatrajućiwalls: zidovecrossed: ukrštenimrelieved: olakšanochildhood: djetinjstvabrother: bratsister: sestruopportunity: prilikamourn: tuguexpress: izrazitisigh: uzdahnuohesitant: pretežakpatience: strpljivijaovercome: prebroditiheavy: težineoppression: težine