Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Heritage & Wine: A Memorable Day in Stellenbosch
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Story Transcript:

Af: Lukas stap vinnig deur die wingerde van Stellenbosch.
En: Lukas steps quickly through the vineyards of Stellenbosch.

Af: Die son skyn helder oor die groen blare.
En: The sun shines brightly over the green leaves.

Af: Vandag is 'n spesiale dag.
En: Today is a special day.

Af: Sy familie gaan na 'n wynproe-geleentheid om hul herkoms en geskiedenis te vier.
En: His family is going to a wine-tasting event to celebrate their heritage and history.

Af: Lukas se hart klop vinnig van opwinding.
En: Lukas's heart beats quickly with excitement.

Af: By die wynplaas aangekom, ruik Lukas die soet aroma van druiwe.
En: Upon arriving at the winery, Lukas smells the sweet aroma of grapes.

Af: Hy glimlag breed.
En: He smiles widely.

Af: Sy ouers en susters wag reeds by die ingang.
En: His parents and siblings are already waiting at the entrance.

Af: Hulle dra almal tradisionele klere.
En: They are all dressed in traditional clothes.

Af: Die klere sê iets oor hul ryk erfenis.
En: The clothes say something about their rich heritage.

Af: Hulle stap saam na die proelokaal.
En: They walk together to the tasting room.

Af: Groot houtvate staan in rye.
En: Large wooden barrels stand in rows.

Af: Die plaas se eienaar, oom Jaap, verwelkom hulle.
En: The farm's owner, Uncle Jaap, welcomes them.

Af: Oom Jaap vertel hulle van die wynmaakproses.
En: Uncle Jaap tells them about the winemaking process.

Af: Lukas luister aandagtig.
En: Lukas listens attentively.

Af: Hy leer oor die geskiedenis van die plaas en die harde werk wat daarin gaan.
En: He learns about the history of the farm and the hard work that goes into it.

Af: Hulle begin met die proe van die eerste wyn.
En: They start with the tasting of the first wine.

Af: Dit is 'n witwyn.
En: It is a white wine.

Af: Die geur is vrugtig en verfrissend.
En: The flavor is fruity and refreshing.

Af: Lukas hou daarvan.
En: Lukas likes it.

Af: Sy ma vertel hom stories van haar kinderdae op 'n soortgelyke plaas.
En: His mother tells him stories of her childhood on a similar farm.

Af: Lukas voel trots op sy herkoms.
En: Lukas feels proud of his heritage.

Af: Dan kom die rooiwyn.
En: Then comes the red wine.

Af: Dit is donker en vol smaak.
En: It is dark and full of flavor.

Af: Lukas voel 'n warm gloed in sy bors.
En: Lukas feels a warm glow in his chest.

Af: Sy pa neem 'n groot sluk en glimlag.
En: His father takes a big sip and smiles.

Af: Hulle gesels en lag saam.
En: They chat and laugh together.

Af: Dit voel asof hulle nader aan mekaar kom.
En: It feels as if they are growing closer to each other.

Af: Die wynproe-geleentheid eindig met 'n spesiale wyn.
En: The wine-tasting event ends with a special wine.

Af: Dit is 'n ouer wyn, geskep vir spesiale geleenthede.
En: It is an older wine, created for special occasions.

Af: Die smaak is diep en ryk.
En: The taste is deep and rich.

Af: Oom Jaap sê dit simboliseer die familieband.
En: Uncle Jaap says it symbolizes the family bond.

Af: Hulle maak 'n toewens en klink hul glase.
En: They make a wish and clink their glasses.

Af: Dit is 'n oomblik van vreugde en liefde.
En: It is a moment of joy and love.

Af: Toe die son begin sak, stap Lukas saam met sy familie terug na die kar.
En: As the sun begins to set, Lukas walks back to the car with his family.

Af: Hulle dra elkeen 'n bottel wyn as 'n geskenk.
En: Each of them carries a bottle of wine as a gift.

Af: Lukas weet dat hierdie dag altyd in sy hart sal bly.
En: Lukas knows that this day will always stay in his heart.

Af: Hy het meer geleer oor sy herkoms en die belangrikheid van familie.
En: He has learned more about his heritage and the importance of family.

Af: Hulle ry terug huis toe, die lug vul met liedjies en gelag.
En: They drive back home, the air filled with songs and laughter.

Af: Lukas kyk na die laaste strale van die son oor die wingerde.
En: Lukas looks at the last rays of the sun over the vineyards.

Af: Hy voel dankbaar en gelukkig.
En: He feels grateful and happy.

Af: Hierdie dag was 'n ware viering van familie en tradisie.
En: This day was a true celebration of family and tradition.

Af: En so eindig die dag in Stellenbosch, waar herinneringe gemaak en gesinne bymekaar gebring word deur die eenvoudige vreugde van 'n wynproe-geleentheid.
En: And so ends the day in Stellenbosch, where memories are made and families are brought together by the simple joy of a wine-tasting event.


Vocabulary Words:

• vineyards: wingerde
• aroma: aroma
• winery: wynplaas
• celebrate: vier
• heritage: herkoms
• traditional: tradisionele
• barrels: houtvate
• winemaking: wynmaakproses
• attentively: aandagtig
• flavor: geur
• refreshing: verfrissend
• siblings: susters
• occasion: geleentheid
• deep: diep
• bond: familieband
• wish: toewens
• glass: glase
• sunset: son sak
• brought together: bymekaar gebring
• simple: eenvoudige
• joy: vreugde
• event: geleentheid
• chest: bors
• sip: sluk
• laugh: lag
• guest: eienaar
• proud: trots
• huge: groot
• smile: glimlag
• entrance: ingang