Heritage & Wine: A Memorable Day in Stellenbosch FluentFiction - Afrikaans

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...