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Snowy Determination: Ana's Battle at the Polls

Snowy Determination: Ana's Battle at the Polls

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 Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Determination: Ana's Battle at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U dnu bijelog, snježnog dana u malom hrvatskom mjestu, Ana stoji ispred drafne mjesne zajednice.En: At the bottom of a white, snowy day in a small Croatian village, Ana stands in front of the shabby community center.Hr: Nije joj dobro, ali odlučna je.En: She doesn't feel well, but she is determined.Hr: Danas je dan izbora i ona mora glasati.En: Today is election day, and she must vote.Hr: To joj je dužnost i ona je ozbiljno shvaća.En: It's her duty, and she takes it seriously.Hr: Red ljudi strpljivo čeka, svi umotani u zimske kapute ispod kojih se diže para od daha.En: A line of people waits patiently, all wrapped in winter coats, with mist rising from their breaths.Hr: Ana je s Markom i Ivanom.En: Ana is with Marko and Ivana.Hr: Marko razgovara s Ivanom o kandidatima i njihovim programima, dok Ana šuti i drži se za hladni zid.En: Marko talks with Ivana about the candidates and their programs, while Ana remains silent, holding onto the cold wall.Hr: Njezino srce tuče snažno, a tlo joj se blago njiše pod nogama.En: Her heart beats strongly, and the ground sways slightly beneath her feet.Hr: "Trebaš li sjesti?En: "Do you need to sit?"Hr: " pita Ivana, primjećujući njen blijed lice.En: asks Ivana, noticing her pale face.Hr: "Ne, u redu je," odgovara Ana odlučno.En: "No, it's okay," replies Ana determinedly.Hr: "Blizu smo.En: "We're close."Hr: " Ali red se jedva miče, a ljudima je već hladno.En: But the line barely moves, and people are already feeling cold.Hr: Kako minuta prolazi, Ana osjeća vrtoglavicu.En: As the minutes pass, Ana feels dizzy.Hr: Ne možete se više nasloniti na zid bez straha da će pasti.En: She can't lean against the wall anymore without fear of falling.Hr: Vid stvaraju mrlje.En: Her vision blurs.Hr: Razmišlja odustati, ali nešto u njoj ne odustaje.En: She considers giving up, but something inside her won't let go.Hr: Moram glasati, misli.En: I must vote, she thinks.Hr: Još malo…Pred ulazom je, gotovo je na redu, kad svijet počinje zatamniti.En: Just a little more... She is at the entrance, almost her turn, when the world starts to dim.Hr: "Ana?En: "Ana?"Hr: " Ivana brine se kad je vidi kako naginje.En: Ivana is worried when she sees her sway.Hr: Ana se sruši na pod prije nego što Marko i Ivana stignu reagirati.En: Ana collapses to the floor before Marko and Ivana can react.Hr: Svi su priskočili u pomoć.En: Everyone rushes to help.Hr: Srećom, Ivana je medicinska sestra.En: Fortunately, Ivana is a nurse.Hr: Kleči kraj Ane, brzo provjerava puls i podiže joj noge da joj se vrati svijest.En: She kneels beside Ana, quickly checks her pulse, and lifts her legs to restore consciousness.Hr: "Ana, možeš li me čuti?En: "Ana, can you hear me?"Hr: "Polako, Ana otvara oči.En: Slowly, Ana opens her eyes.Hr: Zbunjena je, ali uskoro shvaća što se dogodilo.En: She is confused but soon realizes what happened.Hr: "Trebam glasati," kaže slabo, pokušavajući se dići, ali Ivana je blago zaustavlja.En: "I need to vote," she says weakly, trying to get up, but Ivana gently stops her.Hr: "Smiri se.En: "Calm down.Hr: Hajde glasati pa ćemo te odvesti liječniku," kaže Ivana s osmijehom, pazeći na Anu.En: Let's get you to vote, and then we'll take you to the doctor," says Ivana with a smile, keeping an eye on Ana.Hr: Unutar centra, ljudi se pomiču da bi Ana brzo glasala.En: Inside the center, people move aside so Ana can vote quickly.Hr: Njezin se prst drhti dok stavlja križić na papir, ali pogled joj je odlučno pričvršćen.En: Her hand trembles as she marks the ballot, but her gaze remains resolute.Hr: Nakon što ubacila listić, Anino lice izražava olakšanje.En: After dropping the ballot in the box, Ana's face shows relief.Hr: Na izlasku, Marko i Ivana vode Anu koja se oslanja na njih.En: On their way out, Marko and Ivana support Ana, who leans on them.Hr: "Zahvalna sam vam.En: "I'm grateful to you.Hr: Moram misliti i na sebe, a ne samo na obaveze," uzdahne Ana dok je izvode van.En: I must think about myself and not just my duties," Ana sighs as they lead her outside.Hr: Zima steže još jače oko njih, ali Ana, sada oslobođena tereta dužnosti, osjeća malo lakše u srcu.En: The winter grips even tighter around them, but Ana, now relieved of her duty's burden, feels a bit lighter at heart.Hr: Znala je da je ispravno učiniti svoj građanski dio, ali i naučila vrijednu lekciju o važnosti brige za sebe.En: She knew it was right to fulfill her civic duty, but she also learned a valuable lesson about the importance of self-care.Hr: Teško je napraviti korake, ali prijatelji i odlučnost je održavaju snažnom.En: It's hard to take steps, but friends and determination keep her strong. Vocabulary Words:shabby: drafneelection: izboraduty: dužnostpatiently: ...
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