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  • Healing Ancient Bonds: A Reunion Among Roman Ruins

    Healing Ancient Bonds: A Reunion Among Roman Ruins
    Nov 28 2025
    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...
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  • Resilience in Crisis: Ana's Courage in a Field Hospital

    Resilience in Crisis: Ana's Courage in a Field Hospital
    Nov 27 2025
    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: ...
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  • Rainy Reunion: Healing Family Bonds in the Pula Amphitheater

    Rainy Reunion: Healing Family Bonds in the Pula Amphitheater
    Nov 27 2025
    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 ...
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