Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans:
Lost on Table Mountain: A Thrilling School Trip Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Af: Die oggendson lig Table Mountain se hange op 'n pragtige lente-oggend.
En: The morning sun lights up Table Mountain's slopes on a beautiful spring morning.
Af: Annelie se hart klop vinnig van opgewondenheid terwyl sy saam met haar klasmaats die pad volg.
En: Annelie's heart beats quickly with excitement as she follows the path with her classmates.
Af: Die varsreuk van proteas en fynbos vul die lug.
En: The fresh scent of proteas and fynbos fills the air.
Af: Dit is die perfekte dag vir 'n skoolveldtoer.
En: It is the perfect day for a school field trip.
Af: Pieter loop langs haar, sy sak kiel-kiel vol lekkers.
En: Pieter walks next to her, his bag bulging with treats.
Af: "Kyk net daar, Annelie," sê hy en wys na 'n besondere groot klip, meer geïnteresseerd in wat hy in sy sak het as die natuur rondom hom.
En: "Just look there, Annelie," he says, pointing at a particularly large rock, more interested in what's in his bag than the nature around him.
Af: Annelie glimlag.
En: Annelie smiles.
Af: Sy hou daarvan om omring te wees deur die natuur en skatte te ontdek.
En: She loves being surrounded by nature and discovering treasures.
Af: Vandag hoop sy om iets besonders te vind, iets wat haar die beste student in wetenskapklas maak.
En: Today, she hopes to find something special, something that will make her the best student in science class.
Af: Hulle onderwyser, meneer Gerrit, stap vooraan en draai om na sy groep.
En: Their teacher, Mr. Gerrit, walks in front and turns to his group.
Af: Hy is altyd stip en streng.
En: He is always precise and strict.
Af: "Hou by die pad, kinders.
En: "Stay on the path, children.
Af: Die ander paadjies is gesluit vir herstel," herinner hy hulle ferm.
En: The other trails are closed for repair," he firmly reminds them.
Af: Annelie voel 'n bietjie teleurgesteld.
En: Annelie feels a bit disappointed.
Af: Sy het gehoop om verder die berg op te verken, maar die paadjie aan die voorkant is met 'n groot bord gesluit.
En: She had hoped to explore further up the mountain, but the path ahead is closed with a large sign.
Af: Die woorde "Gevaarlike Terein, Verbode Toegang" maak haar tog interessant.
En: The words "Dangerous Terrain, Prohibited Access" somehow intrigue her.
Af: Sy kyk na Pieter.
En: She looks at Pieter.
Af: 'n Skelm glimlag glip oor haar gesig.
En: A sly smile slips across her face.
Af: "Pieter, kom ons kyk of daar nie 'n ander pad is nie," fluister sy.
En: "Pieter, let's see if there's another way," she whispers.
Af: Pieter lag en knik.
En: Pieter laughs and nods.
Af: Gerrit loop te vinnig vorentoe en besef nie dat hulle stadig van die groep wegdryf nie.
En: Gerrit walks too quickly ahead and doesn't realize they're slowly drifting away from the group.
Af: "Kom, volg my," sê Pieter en hulle glip by 'n klip in.
En: "Come, follow me," says Pieter, and they slip behind a rock.
Af: Annelie en Pieter kruip deur die ruigtes, hortend na asem.
En: Annelie and Pieter creep through the thickets, gasping for breath.
Af: Skielik staan hulle voor 'n unieke plant met blomme in helder kleure wat blink in die son.
En: Suddenly they stand before a unique plant with flowers in bright colors glistening in the sun.
Af: Annelie se oë rek.
En: Annelie's eyes widen.
Af: "Dis wonderlik!
En: "It's wonderful!"
Af: " juig sy.
En: she exclaims.
Af: Net toe hulle die plant van nader bekyk, hoor hulle voetstappe.
En: Just as they take a closer look at the plant, they hear footsteps.
Af: Dit is meneer Gerrit.
En: It's Mr. Gerrit.
Af: Sy gesig straal nie presies van vreugde nie.
En: His face doesn't exactly beam with joy.
Af: "Wat het ek gesê oor die paadjies?
En: "What did I say about the paths?"
Af: " sê hy, ernstig.
En: he says, seriously.
Af: Annelie neem 'n diep asemteug.
En: Annelie takes a deep breath.
Af: Sy weet sy is in die moeilikheid.
En: She knows she's in trouble.
Af: Maar sy wys na die plant.
En: But she points to the plant.
Af: "Kyk, meneer Gerrit!
En: "Look, Mr. Gerrit!
Af: Ek dink dis 'n baie skaars plant.
En: I think it's a very rare plant.
Af: Dink net, ons het dit ontdek!
En: Just think, we discovered it!"
Af: "Gerrit staar na die plant, sy voordgevou arms verslap stadig.
En: Gerrit stares at the plant, his folded arms slowly relaxing.
Af: Hy kan sien hoe ernstig sy is.
En: He can see how serious she is.
Af: "Wel," sê hy stadig, "dis 'n pragtige plant.
En: "Well," he says slowly, "it's a beautiful plant."
Af: "Annelie buk en vat vinnig 'n foto voordat Gerrit hulle teruglei na die groep.
En: Annelie bends down and quickly takes a photo before Gerrit leads them back to the group.
Af: "Ek is trots op jou nuuskierigheid, Annelie," sê hy uiteindelik met 'n knik.
En: "I'm proud of your curiosity, Annelie," he finally says with a nod.
Af: "Maar wees volgende keer versigtig.
En: "But be careful next time.
Af: Jy het gelukkig jou sigself nie in gevaar geplaas nie.
En: You were lucky not to put yourself
