New Year, New Beginnings: A Family Braai and Anika's Big News

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: New Year, New Beginnings: A Family Braai and Anika's Big News Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-01-08-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son sak stadig agter die berge van Stellenbosch, goud en oranje verf die lug.En: The sun sets slowly behind the mountains of Stellenbosch, painting the sky gold and orange.Af: Anika, Johan, en Marnus is by die groot familiewoning, waar 'n pragtige tuin die huis omring.En: Anika, Johan, and Marnus are at the large family home, where a beautiful garden surrounds the house.Af: Vandag kom hulle almal bymekaar vir 'n somerbraai om die nuwe jaar en nuwe begin te vier.En: Today, they all come together for a summer braai to celebrate the new year and new beginnings.Af: In die tuin speel kinders op die gras en oumas deel ou stories terwyl die braaivleis oor die kole sis.En: In the garden, children play on the grass, and grandmothers share old stories while the barbecue sizzles over the coals.Af: Die reuk van geroosterde vleis vul die lug, en daar is 'n vrolike gelag oral.En: The smell of roasted meat fills the air, and there is cheerful laughter everywhere.Af: Anika kyk rond, neem 'n diep asem.En: Anika looks around, takes a deep breath.Af: Sy het groot nuus om te deel en is onseker oor hoe haar familie sal reageer.En: She has big news to share and is unsure of how her family will react.Af: "Johan," sê sy, terwyl sy na haar broer stap, "kan ek gou met jou praat?En: "Johan," she says, stepping toward her brother, "can I talk to you quickly?"Af: "Johan glimlag, sy gewoonte om tousaam te bring.En: Johan smiles, his habit to always bring people together.Af: "Natuurlik, Anika.En: "Of course, Anika.Af: Wat's aan die gang?En: What's going on?"Af: "Anika vertel hom van haar verlowing aan haar Nederlandse maat.En: Anika tells him about her engagement to her Dutch partner.Af: Sy soek sy ondersteuning, bang oor hoe Marnus kan reageer, want hy is so lief vir hul plaaslike tradisies.En: She seeks his support, worried about how Marnus might react since he cherishes their local traditions so much.Af: Johan knik bemoedigend.En: Johan nods encouragingly.Af: "Ek is bly vir jou, Anika.En: "I'm happy for you, Anika.Af: Moenie jou bekommer nie, ons sal saam werk om Marnus te oortuig.En: Don't worry, we'll work together to convince Marnus."Af: "Soos die aand vorder, speel die musiek, en liggies versier die tuin met 'n betowerende glans.En: As the evening progresses, the music plays, and lights decorate the garden with an enchanting glow.Af: Anika weet die oomblik het aangebreek.En: Anika knows the moment has come.Af: Sy en Johan roep die familie saam.En: She and Johan call the family together.Af: "Ek het iets om te deel, almal," begin Anika.En: "I have something to share, everyone," Anika begins.Af: "Ek is verloof!En: "I'm engaged!"Af: "Vir 'n oomblik is daar stilte.En: For a moment, there is silence.Af: Toe glimlag Johan breed en druk haar styf teen hom.En: Then Johan beams and hugs her tightly.Af: "Dis wonderlike nuus, Anika!En: "That's wonderful news, Anika!"Af: "Verbaas, maar opreg bly, neem Marnus 'n slukkie wyn en lig sy glas.En: Surprised, but genuinely happy, Marnus takes a sip of wine and raises his glass.Af: "Op nuwe begin," sê hy, met 'n ondeunde glimlag.En: "To new beginnings," he says, with a...