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Courage in the Vines: Annika's Bold Winemaking Journey
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Courage in the Vines: Annika's Bold Winemaking Journey
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die son se strale val warm oor die heuwels van Stellenbosch.
En: The sun's rays fall warmly over the hills of Stellenbosch.
Af: Die wingerde glinster in die lig.
En: The vineyards shimmer in the light.
Af: Dis lente, en die wynfees is in volle swang.
En: It's spring, and the wine festival is in full swing.
Af: Die reuk van druiwe en vars grond vul die lug, terwyl mense lag en saam wyn drink.
En: The scent of grapes and fresh earth fills the air, as people laugh and drink wine together.
Af: Annika, ’n jong wynmaker, staan by haar tafeltjie tussen die ander stalletjies.
En: Annika, a young winemaker, stands at her table among the other stalls.
Af: Haar nuwe wyne is uitgestal, gereed vir die kritiese proe van die feesgangers.
En: Her new wines are displayed, ready for the critical tasting of the festival-goers.
Af: Sy is vasberade om haar plek in die wynwêreld te vind, al is die pad moeilik.
En: She is determined to find her place in the wine world, even though the path is challenging.
Af: Haar metodes is anders, en nie almal verstaan dit nie.
En: Her methods are different, and not everyone understands them.
Af: Pieter, haar goeie vriend en die organiseerders van die fees, stap nader.
En: Pieter, her good friend and the organizer of the festival, approaches.
Af: “Hoe gaan dit hier, Annika?
En: "How's it going here, Annika?"
Af: ” vra hy met ’n bietjie skeptisisme in sy stem.
En: he asks with a bit of skepticism in his voice.
Af: “Dit gaan goed, Pieter.
En: "It's going well, Pieter.
Af: Vandag is die dag,” antwoord sy met moed.
En: Today's the day," she replies with courage.
Af: Sy weet groot name soos Leandi, die streng wynkritikus, is by die fees.
En: She knows big names like Leandi, the strict wine critic, are at the festival.
Af: Dit maak haar effens senuweeagtig, maar sy bly vasberade.
En: This makes her slightly nervous, but she remains determined.
Af: Leandi, in ’n donker sonbril en hoed, loop rustig rond.
En: Leandi, in dark sunglasses and a hat, walks around leisurely.
Af: Sy is incognito, maar haar reputasie gaan voor haar uit.
En: She is incognito, but her reputation precedes her.
Af: By Annika se tafeltjie steek sy stil.
En: At Annika's table, she pauses.
Af: Annika voel Leandi se kritiese blik oor haar bottels gly.
En: Annika feels Leandi's critical gaze glide over her bottles.
Af: Leandi neem ’n glasie wyn en bring dit skepties na haar neus.
En: Leandi takes a glass of wine and skeptically brings it to her nose.
Af: Sy ruik, proe, en kyk dan na Annika.
En: She smells, tastes, and then looks at Annika.
Af: “Interessant,” sê sy uiteindelik, breek die stilte.
En: "Interesting," she finally says, breaking the silence.
Af: Die mense om hulle ruk nader.
En: The people around them edge closer.
Af: “Dit is anders as wat ek verwag het,” sê Leandi.
En: "It's different from what I expected," Leandi says.
Af: Haar woorde is krities maar nie verdoemend.
En: Her words are critical but not condemning.
Af: Die mense begin skarrel en praat.
En: The people begin to bustle and talk.
Af: Annika se wyn kry aandag — beide goed en sleg.
En: Annika's wine receives attention—both good and bad.
Af: Annika weet dit is haar kans.
En: An
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