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Ivana's Reunion: Finding Warmth in a Familiar City
Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Reunion: Finding Warmth in a Familiar City
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Story Transcript:
Hr: Ivana je stajala na Trgu svetog Marka, gledajući svjetlucava svjetla božićnog sajma.
En: Ivana stood in Trg svetog Marka, gazing at the sparkling lights of the Christmas market.
Hr: Mnoštvo ljudi kretalo se između šarenih kućica, miris kuhanog vina i pečenih kestena širio se zrakom.
En: Crowds of people moved between the colorful stalls, and the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts filled the air.
Hr: Osjećala se usamljeno, iako je bila među svojim sugrađanima.
En: She felt lonely, even though she was among her fellow citizens.
Hr: Bila je nedavno vratila iz inozemstva i sada joj je Zagreb izgledao kao stran grad.
En: She had recently returned from abroad, and now Zagreb seemed like a foreign city to her.
Hr: Ivana je prošla pored štandova sa ručno izrađenim ukrasima i toplim vunenim šalovima.
En: Ivana passed by the booths with handmade decorations and warm woolen scarves.
Hr: Njezino srce je tražilo toplinu, željelo je povezati se s obitelji i prijateljima koje je ostavila.
En: Her heart sought warmth, longing to reconnect with the family and friends she had left behind.
Hr: No, svaki osmijeh i veseli povik podsjećao ju je na to koliko je sama.
En: Yet, every smile and cheerful shout reminded her of how alone she was.
Hr: U daljini je ugledala poznato lice - Marta, njezina prijateljica iz školskih dana, stajala je s grupom ljudi.
En: In the distance, she saw a familiar face — Marta, her friend from school days, stood with a group of people.
Hr: Ivana je zastala.
En: Ivana hesitated.
Hr: Hoće li prići ili će se sakriti u sjeni, sakriti od neugodnog osjećaja izolacije?
En: Would she approach or hide in the shadows, hiding from the uncomfortable feeling of isolation?
Hr: Duboko je udahnula, odlučila je.
En: She took a deep breath and decided.
Hr: Polako je prišla Marti, srce joj je brže kucalo.
En: She slowly approached Marta, her heart beating faster.
Hr: "Bok, Marta," rekla je tiho.
En: "Hi, Marta," she said quietly.
Hr: Marta se okrenula i nasmijala se kada je vidjela Ivanu.
En: Marta turned and smiled when she saw Ivana.
Hr: "Ivana!
En: "Ivana!
Hr: Vratila si se!
En: You're back!
Hr: Kako si?
En: How are you?"
Hr: " Uzbudljeno ju je zagrlila.
En: she exclaimed and hugged her excitedly.
Hr: Ivana je okrenula osmijeh, ali osjećala je kako se znoj oblijeva.
En: Ivana returned the smile, but she felt a flush of sweat.
Hr: "Dobro sam, ali osjećam se pomalo izolirano.
En: "I'm good, but I feel a bit isolated.
Hr: Nedostaje mi povezanost.
En: I miss the connection."
Hr: "Marta ju je pogledala sa suosjećanjem.
En: Marta looked at her with empathy.
Hr: "Razumijem.
En: "I understand.
Hr: Svi smo te ovdje čekali.
En: We've all been waiting for you here.
Hr: Znaš što?
En: You know what?
Hr: Dođi večeras na naš božićni obiteljski ručak.
En: Come tonight to our Christmas family dinner.
Hr: Bit će lijepo vidjeti te ponovno među nama.
En: It would be wonderful to see you among us again."
Hr: "Ivani su se oči ispunile suzama zahvalnosti.
En: Ivana's eyes filled with tears of gratitude.
Hr: "Hvala ti, Marta.
En: "Thank you, Marta.
Hr: To mi puno znači.
En: That means a lot to me."
Hr: "Te v
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