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Overcoming Shadows: Ivan's Triumph at the Talent Show

Overcoming Shadows: Ivan's Triumph at the Talent Show

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 Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Overcoming Shadows: Ivan's Triumph at the Talent Show Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Škola u Splitu bila je užurbana tog ljeta, pripremajući se za ljetni talent show.En: The school in Split was bustling that summer, preparing for the summer talent show.Hr: Sunce je stvaralo duge sjene na školskom dvorištu, najavljujući toplo obalno predvečerje.En: The sun cast long shadows over the schoolyard, heralding a warm coastal evening.Hr: Ivan, učenik srednje škole, često se osjećao u sjeni svojih prijatelja.En: Ivan, a high school student, often felt in the shadow of his friends.Hr: Danas se osjećao posebno nervozno.En: Today, he felt particularly nervous.Hr: Imao je jake migrene koje su mu remetile svakodnevne aktivnosti.En: He had strong migraines that disrupted his daily activities.Hr: Njegova prijateljica Marija primijetila je njegovu tjeskobu.En: His friend Marija noticed his anxiety.Hr: Rekla mu je: "Ivan, možeš to učiniti!En: She said to him, "Ivan, you can do it!Hr: Svi znamo da si ti najbolji plesač!En: We all know you're the best dancer!"Hr: " No, Ivan je sumnjao u sebe.En: Yet, Ivan doubted himself.Hr: Luka, njihov prijatelj, dodao je: "Da, bit ćeš sjajan.En: Luka, their friend, added, "Yes, you'll be great.Hr: Ne brini!En: Don't worry!"Hr: "Svakog ljeta, škola organizira talent show.En: Every summer, the school organizes a talent show.Hr: Ivan je želio sudjelovati kako bi pokazao svoje sposobnosti i stekao priznanje.En: Ivan wanted to participate to showcase his abilities and gain recognition.Hr: Ali kako je show bio sve bliže, njegove migrene su bile sve jače.En: But as the show drew closer, his migraines worsened.Hr: Sumnja u njega je rasla.En: His self-doubt grew.Hr: Odlučio je da posjeti lokalnu kliniku.En: He decided to visit the local clinic.Hr: Bojao se doktora, ali znao je da mora pronaći rješenje.En: He was afraid of doctors, but he knew he had to find a solution.Hr: Doktorica mu je rekla: "To su samo migrene, Ivane.En: The doctor told him, "These are just migraines, Ivane.Hr: Malo odmora i pravilne prehrane pomoći će.En: Some rest and a proper diet will help."Hr: " Osjetio je olakšanje, ali i dalje je bio zabrinut.En: He felt relieved but still worried.Hr: Na dan talent showa, Ivanovo tijelo ga je izdalo.En: On the day of the talent show, Ivan's body betrayed him.Hr: Migrena je bila jaka.En: The migraine was severe.Hr: Pomislio je da neće uspjeti.En: He thought he wouldn't make it.Hr: Imao je dvije opcije: odustati ili se boriti kroz bol.En: He had two options: give up or fight through the pain.Hr: Ubrzo, njegov red je došao.En: Soon, his turn came.Hr: Osjetio je podršku od Marije i Luke.En: He felt the support from Marija and Luka.Hr: Zatvorio je oči i duboko udahnuo.En: He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.Hr: Na pozornici, bol je skoro nestala.En: On stage, the pain almost disappeared.Hr: Glazba je počela, a Ivan se prepustio ritmu.En: The music started, and Ivan gave himself over to the rhythm.Hr: Plesao je kao nikad prije.En: He danced like never before.Hr: Publika je bila zadivljena.En: The audience was amazed.Hr: Kada je završio, svi su pljeskali, a učenici su vikali njegovo ime.En: When he finished, everyone applauded, and the students shouted his name.Hr: To je bio njegov trenutak.En: It was his moment.Hr: Kasnije te večeri, osjeća se snažnijim.En: Later that evening, he felt stronger.Hr: Naučio je važnost suočavanja sa svojim strahovima i brige za zdravlje.En: He learned the importance of facing his fears and taking care of his health.Hr: Njegova sigurnost više nije ovisila samo o nastupu, već i o unutrašnjoj snazi koju je pronašao.En: His confidence no longer solely depended on his performance but also on the inner strength he discovered.Hr: Sada, svaki put kad bi se sjetio te večeri, Ivan je znao da može prevladati sve izazove.En: Now, every time he remembered that evening, Ivan knew he could overcome any challenge.Hr: S Velikom Gospom iza ugla, osjetio je mir i zahvalnost.En: With the Velika Gospa around the corner, he felt peace and gratitude.Hr: Bio je spreman za svaki novi korak koji mu život donosi.En: He was ready for every new step life brought to him.Hr: Učio se kako prihvatiti sebe i uživati u trenucima sreće, bez obzira na prepreke.En: He learned how to accept himself and enjoy moments of happiness, regardless of obstacles. Vocabulary Words:bustling: užurbanaheralding: najavljujućicoastal: obalnomigraines: migreneanxiety: tjeskobadoubted: sumnjaorecognition: priznanjedisrupted: remetileshowcase: pokazaoself-doubt: sumnja u sebebetrayed: izdaloaudience: publikaapplauded: pljeskalinervous: nervoznorecognition: priznanjeproper: pravilnerhythm: ritmuovercame: prevladatiobstacles: preprekeclinic: klinikusevere: jakaoption: opcijubreathed: udahnuoinner strength: unutrašnjoj ...
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