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Anika's Day: Coffee Aromas, Friendship, and Courage
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Anika's Day: Coffee Aromas, Friendship, and Courage
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die son skyn helder oor Stellenbosch se groen berge.
En: The sun shines brightly over Stellenbosch's green mountains.
Af: Dis somer en die strate brul met Kersfeesgeure en vrolike mense.
En: It’s summer, and the streets buzz with Christmas scents and merry people.
Af: In 'n hoek van die dorp ruik die koffiebranderai na vars gebrande boontjies.
En: In a corner of the town, the coffee roasting house smells of freshly roasted beans.
Af: Dis 'n plek waar vakmanne elke dag geurige drankies skep.
En: It's a place where craftsmen create flavorful drinks every day.
Af: Anika staan by die ingang van die branderai.
En: Anika stands at the entrance of the roasting house.
Af: Sy glimlag breed, maar daar is 'n fyn lagie sweet op haar voorkop.
En: She smiles broadly, but there's a fine sheen of sweat on her forehead.
Af: Sy draai die ringetjie van haar koptelefoon om en luister na die geselskap van Johann en Mareli.
En: She twists the ring of her headphones and listens to the conversation of Johann and Mareli.
Af: Hulle is goue vriende, hier vir 'n dag van plesier en ontdekking.
En: They are dear friends, here for a day of pleasure and discovery.
Af: In die branderai is die lug warm en robuust van aroma.
En: Inside the roasting house, the air is warm and robust with aroma.
Af: Skenkers sypel lig uit die hoë vensters en verlig die koffietafels.
En: Light streams through the high windows, illuminating the coffee tables.
Af: Anika is opgewonde — sy het gehoop om 'n indruk te maak op die eienaars hier.
En: Anika is excited — she hoped to make an impression on the owners here.
Af: Wie weet? Miskien wag daar 'n geleentheid op haar.
En: Who knows? Perhaps an opportunity awaits her.
Af: Skielik voel Anika 'n swaai van duiseligheid.
En: Suddenly, Anika feels a wave of dizziness.
Af: Haar oë flikker vir 'n oomblik.
En: Her eyes flicker for a moment.
Af: Sy sug diep.
En: She sighs deeply.
Af: Sy wil nie die dag bederf nie, so sy hergroepeer en stap dapper voort.
En: She doesn't want to ruin the day, so she regroups and steps forward bravely.
Af: Johann se stem kom sag vanuit haar linkerkant.
En: Johann’s voice comes softly from her left side.
Af: “Anika, jy lyk bleek. Gaan dit reg?” vra hy met bedagsaamheid wat sy ken.
En: “Anika, you look pale. Are you okay?” he asks with the thoughtfulness she knows.
Af: “Nee, ek is reg,” antwoord Anika, glimlaggend al is haar kop swaar.
En: “No, I am fine,” Anika answers, smiling even though her head is heavy.
Af: Sy wil nie hê hulle moet bekommerd wees nie.
En: She doesn't want them to worry.
Af: Johann knik, maar sy oë hou haar in die oog.
En: Johann nods, but his eyes keep a watch on her.
Af: Hulle toer die branderai met bewondering.
En: They tour the roasting house with admiration.
Af: Elke masjien brul terwyl boontjies geroer en gebrand word.
En: Every machine roars while beans are stirred and roasted.
Af: Mareli vertel grappies en help die groep om lig te wees.
En: Mareli tells jokes and helps keep the group lighthearted.
Af: Almal lag en die feestelike gees is aansteeklik.
En: Everyone laughs, and the festive spirit is infectious.
Af: Toe voel Anika weer die wêreld om haar draai.
En: Then Anika feels the world spin around her again.
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