FluentFiction - Afrikaans

• Rediscovering Nature: A Journey from Screens to Peaks

  Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Rediscovering Nature: A Journey from Screens to Peaks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die sonstrale vleg deur die wit wolke soos Annelize, met haar rugsak propvol energie en entoesiasme, voorloop.En: The sun rays weave through the white clouds as Annelize, with her backpack full of energy and enthusiasm, leads the way.Af: Die vars lentelug spel beloofdes van wonders op die grypende hange van Tafelberg.En: The fresh spring air promises wonders on the sweeping slopes of Tafelberg.Af: Pieter stap naby haar, sy kamera om sy nek, gereed om die skoonheid vas te vang.En: Pieter walks nearby, his camera around his neck, ready to capture the beauty.Af: Johan slenter agter hulle, sy vingers vasgeplak aan sy selfoon.En: Johan lags behind them, his fingers glued to his cellphone.Af: Sy oë flit van skerm na pad, 'n stille stryd tussen die digitale wêreld en die ware natuur om hom.En: His eyes flicker from screen to path, a silent struggle between the digital world and the real nature around him.Af: Die pad kronkel deur pragtige blomme, kleurvolle lentebodes in volle blom.En: The path winds through beautiful flowers, colorful heralds of spring in full bloom.Af: Die reuk van jasmyn draai in die lug.En: The scent of jasmine swirls in the air.Af: Annelize wys op 'n stukkie fynbos wat tussen die rotske soos ’n geheime skat wegkruip.En: Annelize points to a piece of fynbos hiding between the rocks like a secret treasure.Af: "Kyk hoe mooi!" roep sy opgewonde, maar Johan mompel net 'n kort antwoord, meer gefokus op die nuutste aanlyn video.En: "Look how beautiful!" she exclaims excitedly, but Johan only mutters a short reply, more focused on the latest online video.Af: Die wolke begin nader krul, donkerder en dreigend.En: The clouds begin to curl closer, darker and threatening.Af: "Moet ons omdraai?" vra Pieter, na die lug loer.En: "Should we turn back?" Pieter asks, glancing at the sky.Af: Annelize aarsel, haar liefde vir die berg balanseer op die kant van verantwoordelikheid.En: Annelize hesitates, her love for the mountain balancing on the edge of responsibility.Af: Sy wil die piek bereik, voel die triomf van woon in die oomblik saam met haar geliefdes.En: She wants to reach the peak, to feel the triumph of living in the moment with her loved ones.Af: Maar Johan se ongeïnteresseerdheid en die naderende reën bring haar tot nadenke.En: But Johan's disinterest and the approaching rain give her pause.Af: Net toe sy wil praat, skree Johan skielik.En: Just as she wants to speak, Johan suddenly shouts.Af: "Ma, Pa, kyk daar!" Sy stem is vol opgewondenheid.En: "Mom, Dad, look there!" His voice is full of excitement.Af: Hulle volg sy vinger, en daar, genesteld op 'n boomtak, sit 'n blinkvoël met helder kleure.En: They follow his finger, and there, nestled on a tree branch, sits a shiny bird with bright colors.Af: Selfs Pieter laat die kamera sak om die effek te waardeer.En: Even Pieter lowers the camera to appreciate the effect.Af: In daardie oomblik word selfs Johan se foon irrelevant.En: In that moment, even Johan's phone becomes irrelevant.Af: Die eerste reëndruppels begin te val, amper saggies.En: The first raindrops begin to fall, almost gently.Af: "Time to go," sê Pieter, glimlaggend.En: "Time to go," says Pieter, smiling.Af: Nat en gelag, haas hulle hulself terug teen die pad.En: Wet and laughing, they hasten back down the path.Af: Johan steek sy foon weg en begin praat oor die voël se kleure, sy oë afvalend van oneffektiewe skerms en na die lewendige wêreld van Tafelberg toe.En: Johan puts away his phone and starts talking about the bird's colors, his eyes drifting away from ineffective screens and towards the vibrant world of Tafelberg.Af: Terwyl die reën hulle sag maar seker deurdrenk, verander iets binne Johan.En: As the rain drenches them softly but surely, something changes within Johan.Af: Hy voel die hartklop van die aarde, knipoog na die skoonheid van die berg wat net sy ma werklik verstaan het.En: He feels the heartbeat of the earth, winks at the beauty of the mountain that only his mother truly understands.Af: Stap vir stap, laggend en geselsend, durf hulle die pad terug.En: Step by step, laughing and chatting, they brave the path back.Af: Toe hulle uiteindelik by die kar aankom, heeltemal nat, draai Annelize na hulle toe.En: When they finally reach the car, completely soaked, Annelize turns to them.Af: "Dankie dat julle saamgekom het," sê sy opreg.En: "Thank you for coming along," she says sincerely.Af: Johan glimlag en knik instemmend, sy hart grootgemaak met 'n nuwe respek vir die natuur.En: Johan smiles and nods in agreement, his heart grown with a new respect for nature.Af: Hulle ry af, die berge weg van hul agterruit, maar die herinneringe en die laterale lesse van die dag brand steeds helder binne-in hulle.En: They drive away, the mountains retreating from their rearview mirror, but the memories and the lateral lessons of the day still burn brightly within them.Af: Johan weet nou, natuur bied meer as net mooi prentjies; dit verbind ook.En: Johan now knows, nature offers more than just pretty pictures; it also connects. Vocabulary Words:weave: vlegenthusiasm: entoesiasmepromises: beloofdessweeping: grypendeslopes: hangecapture: vas te vanglags: slenterflicker: flitheralds: lentebodesscent: reukjasmine: jasmynsecret: geheimecurl: krulthreatening: dreigendhesitates: aarseltriumph: triomfdisinterest: ongeïnteresseerdheidshiny: blinkvoëlirrelevant: irrelevantraindrops: reëndruppelsgently: saggiesvibrant: lewendigedrenches: deurdrenkheartbeat: hartklopbrave: durfsoaked: natcar: karsincerely: opreglateral: lateralereflect: nadink

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• Finding Strength in Kirstenbosch: A Journey of Self-Discovery

  Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Finding Strength in Kirstenbosch: A Journey of Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-11-20-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: In die pragtige Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuine, met Table Mountain trots op die agtergrond, het die lente sy kleure ontplooi.En: In the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuine, with Table Mountain proudly in the background, spring had unfolded its colors.Af: Die lug was vars, gevul met die geur van bloeiende blomme en die gekwetter van voëls.En: The air was fresh, filled with the scent of blooming flowers and the chatter of birds.Af: Jaco se hart klop vinniger van opgewondenheid en 'n tikkie angs.En: Jaco's heart beat faster with excitement and a touch of anxiety.Af: Hy was 'n natuurliefhebber met 'n intense belangstelling in plantkunde en hierdie besoek was lank verwag.En: He was a nature lover with an intense interest in botany, and this visit had been long anticipated.Af: Maar, 'n geheime vrees van publiek flou val spook by hom, 'n herinnering aan 'n verlede ervaring wat hom onkant gevang het.En: However, a secret fear of fainting in public haunted him, a reminder of a past experience that caught him off guard.Af: Jaco stap saam met die groep deur die tuin, sy oë bewonderend oor die bont tapyt van blomme wat in die sonlig dans.En: Jaco walked with the group through the garden, his eyes admiring the colorful tapestry of flowers dancing in the sunlight.Af: Mia, die gids, praat passievol oor die inheemse plante, haar stem helder en verwelkomend.En: Mia, the guide, spoke passionately about the indigenous plants, her voice bright and welcoming.Af: En langs hom stap sy vriend, Hendrik, wie ook belanggestel het in die wêreld van plante en blomme.En: And alongside him walked his friend, Hendrik, who was also interested in the world of plants and flowers.Af: Skielik voel Jaco lig in die kop.En: Suddenly, Jaco felt lightheaded.Af: Die vreugdevolle geure en kleure lyk verdof.En: The joyful scents and colors seemed to fade.Af: 'n Golf van naarheid spoel oor hom.En: A wave of nausea washed over him.Af: Hy weet hy moet besluit: sal hy aanhou en moontlik die verleentheid van floute ervaar, of stap hy stilweg weg?En: He knew he had to decide: should he continue and possibly face the embarrassment of fainting, or quietly step away?Af: Jaco huiwer; sy trots en vrees veg 'n innerlike stryd.En: Jaco hesitated; his pride and fear waged an inner battle.Af: Hy begin lig swaai, en Mia merk dadelik die verandering.En: He began to sway slightly, and Mia immediately noticed the change.Af: Haar oë ontmoet syne met deernis.En: Her eyes met his with compassion.Af: "Jaco, is jy reg?" vra sy sag.En: "Jaco, are you okay?" she asked softly.Af: Hendrik gee ook 'n ondersteunende knik.En: Hendrik also gave a supportive nod.Af: Jaco huiwer, dan fluister hy haastig sy simptome aan Mia.En: Jaco hesitated, then quickly whispered his symptoms to Mia.Af: Sy knik, met verstaan.En: She nodded, with understanding.Af: Sy lei hom sorgsaam na 'n nabygeleë bank.En: She gently led him to a nearby bench.Af: Op die bank neem Jaco diep asem.En: On the bench, Jaco took a deep breath.Af: Die vars lentelug voel verfrissend terwyl hy omring is deur die pragtige natuur.En: The fresh spring air felt refreshing as he was surrounded by the beautiful nature.Af: Mia gee hom 'n bottel water en sê kalm: "Neem jou tyd.En: Mia handed him a bottle of water and calmly said, "Take your time.Af: Jy kan weer by ons aansluit wanneer jy reg is." Jaco voel dankbaarheid opwell in sy hart.En: You can join us again when you're ready." Jaco felt gratitude swell up in his heart.Af: Terwyl hy op die bank bly rus, besef Jaco dat dit krag verg om hulp te vra.En: While resting on the bench, Jaco realized that it takes strength to ask for help.Af: Sy vrese smelt effens weg in die warmte van ondersteuning.En: His fears melted slightly away in the warmth of support.Af: Die goedhartigheid van ander maak die ervaring nie net draagliker nie, maar ook ryker.En: The kindness of others made the experience not just more bearable, but richer too.Af: Na 'n rukkie, voel hy sterk genoeg om weer aan te sluit.En: After a while, he felt strong enough to rejoin.Af: Met 'n nuwe waardering stap hy terug na die groep, gereed om die wonders van die tuin te geniet sonder om sy vrese die oorhand te laat kry.En: With a new appreciation, he walked back to the group, ready to enjoy the wonders of the garden without letting his fears gain the upper hand.Af: Deur hierdie gebeure leer Jaco 'n belangrike les oor homself: om hulp te vra is nie 'n teken van swakheid nie, maar eerder 'n brug na krag en groter vreugde.En: Through these events, Jaco learned an important lesson about himself: asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a bridge to strength and greater joy.Af: Die tuin was nie net 'n plek van natuurwonders nie, maar ook een van selfontdekking.En: The garden was not just a place of nature's wonders but also one of self-discovery.Af: Mia se geduld en ondersteuning het sy dag verhelder en die tuine het nou 'n spesiale plek in sy hart.En: Mia's patience and support brightened his day, and the gardens now held a special place in his heart. Vocabulary Words:unfolded: ontplooichatter: gekwetteranxiety: angsanticipated: verwaghaunted: spookcaught: gevanglightheaded: lig in die kopnausea: naarheidembarrassment: verleentheidhesitated: huiwersway: swaaicompassion: deerniswhispered: fluistersymptoms: simptomeunderstanding: verstaanrefreshing: verfrissendgratitude: dankbaarheidstrength: kragfears: vresesupport: ondersteuningbearable: draaglikerappreciation: waarderingwonders: wondersgain: kryself-discovery: selfontdekkingpatience: geduldverhelder: brightenedspecial: spesialebridge: bruggreater: groter

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• Spring Showers and Barbecue Triumph: Pieter's Family Feast

  Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Spring Showers and Barbecue Triumph: Pieter's Family Feast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-11-19-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die skerp lente-son het oor die Suid-Afrikaanse platteland geskyn, waar 'n groot wit plaashuis tussen groen veldblomme gestaan het.En: The sharp spring sun shone over the South African countryside, where a large white farmhouse stood among green field flowers.Af: 'n Goeie dag vir 'n gesinsbraai, het Pieter gedink.En: A good day for a family barbecue, Pieter thought.Af: Hy was vasberade om sy vermoë te bewys.En: He was determined to prove his capability.Af: Sy familie het saamgekom vir 'n tradisionele braai, en hy wou die een wees wat alles op sy plek laat val.En: His family had gathered for a traditional barbecue, and he wanted to be the one to make sure everything fell into place.Af: Pieter het vanoggend vroeg wakker geword.En: Pieter awoke early this morning.Af: Hy kon hoor hoe die voëls buite in die bome kwetter terwyl die vroeë dou oor die gras lê.En: He could hear the birds chirping in the trees outside as the early dew lay on the grass.Af: Hy het diep asemgehaal, al ruikende die soet geur van die veldblomme en sappige boerewors wat hy later sou braai.En: He took a deep breath, smelling the sweet scent of the field flowers and the juicy boerewors he would later grill.Af: Sy suster, Annelie, was soos altyd georganiseerd.En: His sister, Annelie, was organized as always.Af: Sy het reeds 'n lys gemaak van wat nog gedoen moes word.En: She had already made a list of what still needed to be done.Af: "Pieter, kan jy asseblief die tafels dek en seker maak daar is genoeg hout vir die vuur?En: "Peter, can you please set the tables and make sure there is enough wood for the fire?"Af: " het sy gevra.En: she asked.Af: Pieter knik en draf af na die agterplaas.En: Pieter nodded and jogged to the backyard.Af: Intussen het Johan, met sy vrygees en maklike lag, al die kinders rondom hom gehad vir 'n speletjie van sokker op die veld.En: Meanwhile, Johan, with his free spirit and easy laugh, had all the children gathered around him for a game of soccer on the field.Af: Pieter het 'n oomblik stilgestaan en gefrustreerd gekyk.En: Pieter paused for a moment, watching with frustration.Af: Johan het altyd die aandag aangetrek, dikwels sonder om 'n vinger te lig.En: Johan always attracted attention, often without lifting a finger.Af: Pieter wou egter hierdie keer die een wees wat sy gesin beïndruk.En: However, Pieter wanted to be the one to impress his family this time.Af: Hy het die hout netjies langs die braaiplek gepak en begin vuur maak.En: He neatly stacked the wood next to the barbecue area and began to light the fire.Af: Die vlamme het vinnig hoog geklim.En: The flames quickly rose high.Af: Alles het perfek verloop tot 'n donker wolk in die verte begin saamsweef.En: Everything was going perfectly until a dark cloud began to gather in the distance.Af: Die eerste druppels reën het onverwags begin val.En: The first raindrops began to fall unexpectedly.Af: "Haastig!En: "Hurry!Af: Die reën kom!En: The rain is coming!"Af: " het iemand uitgeroep.En: someone shouted.Af: Vir 'n oomblik het paniek oor die gesig van die gesin gewas.En: For a moment, panic washed over the family's faces.Af: Pieter kon nie toelaat dat sy planne deur die reën verongeluk nie.En: Pieter couldn't let his plans be ruined by the rain.Af: Hy het vinnig gedink, kyk om hom, en toe met 'n oplossing vorendag gekom.En: He quickly thought, looked around, and then came up with a solution.Af: "Kom ons skuif alles binne!En: "Let's move everything inside!"Af: " het Pieter voorgestel.En: Pieter suggested.Af: Hy het vinnig die tafels onder die veranda ingerol en die rooster nader gebring na die stoep onderdak, waar hulle nog steeds die heerlike geure van die braai kon geniet.En: He quickly rolled the tables under the veranda and brought the grill closer to the covered porch, where they could still enjoy the delicious aromas of the barbecue.Af: Met almal wat saamwerk, het die braai binne-in verander in 'n gemaklike fees.En: With everyone working together, the barbecue transformed into a cozy feast inside.Af: Die reën het onverwags gewissel na 'n ligte stortbui buite, maar binne het die warmte van familie en goeie kos hulle almal nader aan mekaar getrek.En: The rain unexpectedly turned into a light drizzle outside, but inside, the warmth of family and good food drew them all closer to one another.Af: Pieter het met trots na sy gesin gekyk, besef dat hy die meeste stappe geneem het om die braai te red.En: Pieter gazed proudly at his family, realizing he had taken most of the steps to save the barbecue.Af: Sy familie het hom met waardering bedank.En: His family thanked him with appreciation.Af: Annelie het haar arm om sy skouer gesit.En: Annelie put her arm around his shoulder.Af: "Jy het dit reggekry, Pieter," het sy gesê.En: "You did it, Pieter," she said.Af: Johan het met 'n breë glimlag sy bier gelig en geroep, "Lank lewe ons held van die braai!En: Johan lifted his beer with a broad smile and called out, "Long live our hero of the barbecue!"Af: "Met die reuk van roosterbrood en sosaties in die lug, het Pieter geweet dat hy sy plek in die familie verdien het.En: With the smell of toasted bread and kebabs in the air, Pieter knew he had earned his place in the family.Af: Hy het nie meer in sy broers en suster se skaduwee gevoel nie, maar eerder deel van 'n sterker band.En: He no longer felt overshadowed by his brother and sister but rather part of a stronger bond.Af: Vandag het hy sy waarde bewys en die liefde van sy gesin verwerf.En: Today, he proved his worth and won his family's love.Af: Hulle saamwees was soveel meer spesiaal, ondanks die reën buite.En: Their togetherness was so much more special, despite the rain outside.Af: Die lente-briesie het die geur van veldblomme na binne gewaai, terwyl die gelag en gesels binne die vry vrye gees van liefde gevul het.En: The spring breeze blew the scent of field flowers inside, while the laughter and conversation filled the free spirit of love within.Af: Die plattelandse lug het vars en vol hoop gevoel, nes Pieter.En: The countryside air felt fresh and full of hope, just like Pieter. Vocabulary Words:sharp: skerpcountryside: plattelanddetermined: vasberadecapability: vermoëchirping: kwetterdew: dousweet scent: soet geurorganized: georganiseerdfrustration: frustrasiecloud: wolkraindrops: druppels reënpanic: panieksolution: oplossingveranda: verandadrizzle: stortbuifeast: feesunexpectedly: onverwagscozy: gemaklikeproudly: met trotsappreciation: waarderingoverwhelmed: oorweldigbreeze: briesiebond: bandfreely: vrytoast: roostergaze: kykflames: vlammecovered porch: stoep onderdakhope: hoopunexpected: onverwags

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• Harvesting Forgiveness: A Reunion in Stellenbosch

  Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Harvesting Forgiveness: A Reunion in Stellenbosch Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-11-19-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die oggendson skitter oor die heuwels van Stellenbosch, waar die wingerde hul arms uitstrek na die horison.En: The morning sun glitters over the hills of Stellenbosch, where the vineyards stretch their arms toward the horizon.Af: 'n Sagte briesie dra die geur van bloeisels en aarde deur die lug, terwyl die gelag van kinders en stemme van lank laas gesiene familielede die atmosfeer vul.En: A gentle breeze carries the scent of blossoms and earth through the air, while the laughter of children and the voices of long-unseen family members fill the atmosphere.Af: Dit is lente, en die wêreld voel vol nuwe lewe.En: It is spring, and the world feels full of new life.Af: Jannie arriveer met sy sak op die skouer en 'n kloppende hart vol verwagting en onsekerheid.En: Jannie arrives with his bag on his shoulder and a pounding heart full of expectation and uncertainty.Af: Die laaste keer dat hy die laaste keer by 'n familiebyeenkoms was, was dinge tussen hom en sy broer Pieter gespanne.En: The last time he was at a family gathering, things between him and his brother Pieter were tense.Af: Maar vandag, hier tussen die wingerde, hoop Jannie op iets anders.En: But today, here among the vineyards, Jannie hopes for something different.Af: Annelie, sy jonger niggie, verwelkom hom met 'n warm drukkie.En: Annelie, his younger cousin, welcomes him with a warm hug.Af: "Jannie!En: "Jannie!Af: Dis goed om jou hier te hê.En: It's good to have you here.Af: Kom, almal is reg om jou te sien.En: Come, everyone is ready to see you."Af: "Hulle stap deur die verskeidenheid van familielede, sommige met glase wyn in die hand, geselsend en laggend.En: They walk through the variety of family members, some with glasses of wine in hand, chatting and laughing.Af: Maar Jannie se gedagtes is by Pieter.En: But Jannie's thoughts are with Pieter.Af: Hy sien sy broer aan die ander kant van die tuin, sy oë op die wingerde gerig.En: He sees his brother on the other side of the garden, his eyes fixed on the vineyards.Af: Dit is nou of nooit, dink Jannie.En: It's now or never, Jannie thinks.Af: Hy stap stadiger, voel die spanning in die lug tussen hulle.En: He walks slower, feeling the tension in the air between them.Af: "Pieter," sê hy effens huiwerig.En: "Pieter," he says, somewhat hesitantly.Af: Pieter draai om, sy gesig neutraal maar sy oë peinsend.En: Pieter turns around, his face neutral but his eyes contemplative.Af: "Jannie.En: "Jannie."Af: "Daar is 'n oomblik van stilstand, die soort stilte wat jare van onbeantwoorde vrae insluit.En: There is a moment of stillness, the kind of silence that includes years of unanswered questions.Af: "Ek.En: "I...Af: ek wou net met jou praat.En: I just wanted to talk to you.Af: Dit het te lank geneem," begin Jannie.En: It's taken too long," Jannie begins.Af: Hy voel die gewig van die verlede soos 'n swaar reënjas.En: He feels the weight of the past like a heavy raincoat.Af: Pieter kyk na hom, en dan na die son wat agter die heuwels begin sak, die lug kleurend in skakerings van oranje en pienk.En: Pieter looks at him, and then at the sun setting behind the hills, coloring the sky in shades of orange and pink.Af: "Kom ons loop," stel Pieter voor.En: "Let's walk," suggests Pieter.Af: Terwyl hulle saam tussen die wingerde stap, begin Jannie praat oor die verlede.En: As they walk together among the vineyards, Jannie begins to talk about the past.Af: Oor die klein goedjies wat groot geword het.En: About the small things that grew big.Af: En oor sy verlange na familie en die bande wat hy verloor het.En: And about his longing for family and the bonds he lost.Af: Pieter luister, en op sy eie beurt, deel hy sy eie gedagtes.En: Pieter listens, and in turn, shares his own thoughts.Af: Die stilte tussen hulle vul met begrip eerder as vyandigheid.En: The silence between them fills with understanding rather than hostility.Af: Die son sak, maar vir Jannie, voel dit soos 'n nuwe begin.En: The sun sets, but for Jannie, it feels like a new beginning.Af: Uiteindelik, wanneer die laaste lig van dag wegkwyn, stop hulle.En: Finally, when the last light of day fades away, they stop.Af: "Ons kan nie die verlede verander nie," sê Pieter, "maar miskien kan ons nou anders maak.En: "We can't change the past," says Pieter, "but maybe we can make now different."Af: "Jannie knik.En: Jannie nods.Af: "Ek wil graag weer familie wees.En: "I would like to be family again."Af: "Hulle omhels mekaar, 'n omhelsing van vergifnis en hoop.En: They embrace, a hug of forgiveness and hope.Af: Die gevoel van vrede wat Jannie gesoek het, vind uiteindelik sy weg na sy hart.En: The feeling of peace that Jannie sought finally finds its way to his heart.Af: Die res van die aand is gevul met gesprekke wat voorheen ontbreek het.En: The rest of the evening is filled with conversations that were missing before.Af: Jannie voel ligter, vol belofte om hierdie nuwe verhouding te koester.En: Jannie feels lighter, full of promise to nurture this new relationship.Af: Wanneer die sterre oor die Stellenbosch-wingerde sprei, weet Jannie dat hy tuis is.En: When the stars spread over the Stellenbosch vineyards, Jannie knows he is home.Af: Nie net hier te midde van die wingerde nie, maar in die harte van sy familie.En: Not just here amid the vineyards, but in the hearts of his family.Af: Hy is gereed om hierdie nuwe lente met oop arms te omhels.En: He is ready to embrace this new spring with open arms. Vocabulary Words:glitters: skitterhorizon: horisonvineyards: wingerdebreeze: briesieexpectation: verwagtinguncertainty: onsekerheidgathering: familiebyeenkomstense: gespanneembrace: omhelshesitantly: huiwerigcontemplative: peinsendsilence: stilteunanswered: onbeantwoorderaincoat: reënjassuggests: stel voorlonging: verlangehostility: vyandigheidforgiveness: vergifnispromise: beloftenurture: koesterinvite: verwelkomvariety: verskeidenheidobserving: kykstillness: stilstandunderstanding: begripchange: veranderheaviness: gewigevening: aandmissing: ontbreekhome: tuis

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• A Gardener's Secret Battle Amidst Spring Blossoms

  Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: A Gardener's Secret Battle Amidst Spring Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die lente in die Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin is 'n wonderlike tyd.En: Spring in the Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin is a wonderful time.Af: Die lug is dik met die geur van blomblare en daar is 'n simfonie van kleur.En: The air is thick with the scent of petals and there is a symphony of color.Af: Johan, 'n toegewyde tuinier met 'n liefde vir groenigheid, onthaal homself in hierdie prag.En: Johan, a dedicated gardener with a love for greenery, immerses himself in this splendor.Af: Hy stap saam met sy vriendin, Elmarie, en haar broer, Pieter, tussen die blombeddings.En: He walks with his girlfriend, Elmarie, and her brother, Pieter, among the flowerbeds.Af: Vandag is 'n helder dag.En: Today is a bright day.Af: 'n Perfekte dag vir 'n uitstappie in die tuin.En: A perfect day for an outing in the garden.Af: Maar Johan dra 'n geheime las.En: But Johan carries a secret burden.Af: Sy gesondheid is broos wanneer die pollen in die lug is.En: His health is fragile when the pollen is in the air.Af: Hy het allergies vir pollen, maar niks kan sy liefde vir tuinmaak demp nie.En: He is allergic to pollen, but nothing can dampen his love for gardening.Af: Hy het sy sakdoekie gereed en 'n botteltjie tabletjies vir noodgevalle diep in sy rugsak.En: He has his handkerchief ready and a small bottle of tablets for emergencies deep in his backpack.Af: “Die blomme is pragtig, nie waar nie?” Elmarie sê, glimlaggend en opgewonde.En: “The flowers are beautiful, aren't they?” Elmarie says, smiling and excited.Af: Johan knik, probeer sy nies te onderdruk.En: Johan nods, trying to suppress his sneeze.Af: Hulle stap verder.En: They walk further.Af: Die pad kronkel tussen die ryk gestruktureerde plantegroei.En: The path winds between the richly structured vegetation.Af: Johan voel 'n krap in sy keel.En: Johan feels a scratch in his throat.Af: Dit begin klein.En: It starts small.Af: Maar gou slaan 'n groot nies hom oorval.En: But soon a large sneeze overtakes him.Af: Sy oë water.En: His eyes water.Af: “Gaan dit goed, Johan?” Pieter vra, ligte bekommernis in sy stem.En: “Are you okay, Johan?” Pieter asks, slight concern in his voice.Af: Maar Johan wuif dit af, probeer om hul uitstappie nie te ontwrig nie.En: But Johan waves it off, trying not to disrupt their outing.Af: Die son sak laer oor die berg.En: The sun sets lower over the mountain.Af: Johan voel hoe sy asemhaling moeiliker raak.En: Johan feels his breathing become more difficult.Af: Hy weet hy het min tyd voordat sy simptome erger word.En: He knows he has little time before his symptoms worsen.Af: Elmarie en Pieter kyk terug en Johan struikel, probeer sy balans handhaaf.En: Elmarie and Pieter look back and Johan stumbles, trying to maintain his balance.Af: Hy weet wat kom.En: He knows what's coming.Af: Sy noodmedikasie is in sy tas, maar hy moet vinnig optree.En: His emergency medication is in his bag, but he must act quickly.Af: Pieter help Johan om rustig te sit terwyl Elmarie deur sy tas grawe, haar oë op hom en vol kommer.En: Pieter helps Johan to sit quietly while Elmarie rummages through his bag, her eyes on him and full of concern.Af: Johan wys met 'n bewerige vinger na die posisie van sy medikasie.En: Johan points with a shaky finger to the location of his medication.Af: Elmarie se hande bewe terwyl sy dit aan hom oorhandig.En: Elmarie's hands shake as she hands it to him.Af: Met sy laaste helder gedagte neem hy sy medikasie, voel hoe sy keel weer oopmaak en die druk op sy bors verminder.En: With his last clear thought, he takes his medication, feeling his throat open up and the pressure on his chest decrease.Af: Hy haal diep asem, die lug voel soeter en verligting spoel oor hom.En: He takes a deep breath, the air feels sweeter and relief washes over him.Af: Elmarie plaas haar hand op sy skouer.En: Elmarie places her hand on his shoulder.Af: “Ons kan gaan as jy wil.”En: "We can go if you want."Af: Maar Johan kyk om hom rond.En: But Johan looks around him.Af: Die tuin, vol lewe en kleur, kalmeer hom.En: The garden, full of life and color, calms him.Af: “Nee, ek is reg.En: “No, I'm alright.Af: Laat ons nog 'n rukkie bly.”En: Let's stay a little longer.”Af: Hy glimlag moeg, maar opreg.En: He smiles, tired but genuine.Af: Hulle stap stadig verder, Johan stadig meer seker van sy stappe.En: They walk slowly further, Johan gradually more sure of his steps.Af: Hy het geleer.En: He has learned.Af: Hy sal voortaan sy medikasie nader aan hom hou.En: In the future, he will keep his medication closer to him.Af: Maar vir nou koester hy in die skoonheid van die tuin.En: But for now, he cherishes the beauty of the garden.Af: Hy waardeer die oomblik, 'n geskenk van die natuur en sy eie vasberadenheid.En: He appreciates the moment, a gift from nature and his own determination. Vocabulary Words:scent: geurpetals: blomblaresymphony: simfoniededicated: toegewydesplendor: pragfragile: broospollen: pollenhandkerchief: sakdoekieemergencies: noodgevallesuppress: onderdrukvegetation: plantegroeiscratch: krapovertakes: oorvalsymptoms: simptomerummages: graweconcern: kommermedication: medikasieshaky: bewerigepressure: drukdecrease: verminderrelief: verligtingcalms: kalmeercherishes: koesterappreciates: waardeerdetermination: vasberadenheidwines: kronkelburden: lasoutbreak: ontwrigmaintain: handhaafgift: geskenk

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