February 09, 2025

When Dreams Take Flight: A Family Celebration at Table Mountain

16 minutes

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: When Dreams Take Flight: A Family Celebration at Table Mountain
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Story Transcript:

Af: In die warm somerson vang die lig Table Mountain Village se huisies mooi.
En: In the warm summer sun, the light catches the houses of Table Mountain Village beautifully.

Af: Die reuk van braaivleis trek saam met die geselskap onder die groot eikebome.
En: The scent of braaivleis mingles with the camaraderie under the big oak trees.

Af: Die lug is vol voëllied en die geroesemoes van mense wat lag en kuier.
En: The air is full of birdsong and the chatter of people laughing and socializing.

Af: Elmar staan effens eenkant by die buite-venue.
En: Elmar stands slightly apart by the outdoor venue.

Af: Die berg se silhoeët is 'n bekende gesig, maar vandag voel dit anders.
En: The silhouette of the mountain is a familiar sight, but today it feels different.

Af: Lize, sy jonger sussie, straal soos die somerson self.
En: Lize, his younger sister, shines like the summer sun itself.

Af: Haar glimlag is breër as gewoonlik, en die vonkel in haar oë vertel van die groot nuus – sy gaan trou!
En: Her smile is broader than usual, and the sparkle in her eyes speaks of the big news—she is going to get married!

Af: Jakob, die jolige neef wat altyd die atmosfeer lig, vertel 'n lekker storie aan 'n klein groepie familielede.
En: Jakob, the jovial cousin who always lifts the atmosphere, is telling a good story to a small group of family members.

Af: Sy handbewegings maak hulle almal lag.
En: His hand gestures make them all laugh.

Af: Maar Elmar voel anders.
En: But Elmar feels different.

Af: Hy voel 'n wrang knoop in sy maag.
En: He senses a bitter knot in his stomach.

Af: Hy is bly vir Lize, ja, maar iets knaag aan hom.
En: He is happy for Lize, yes, but something gnaws at him.

Af: Die druk om die familie se saad te bly, die verantwoordelikheid om altyd daar te wees, dit weeg swaar op sy skouers.
En: The pressure to remain the family's seed, the responsibility to always be there, weighs heavily on his shoulders.

Af: Binne-in hom is daar 'n droom wat wag om vrygelaat te word – 'n geleentheid om oorsee te gaan werk en ontdek wie hy werklik is.
En: Inside him, there's a dream waiting to be released—a chance to go overseas, work, and discover who he truly is.

Af: Hy kyk rond na die bekende gesigte.
En: He looks around at the familiar faces.

Af: Elkeen het 'n storie, 'n verlede en 'n toekoms in hierdie dorpie aan die voet van die berg.
En: Each one has a story, a past, and a future in this village at the foot of the mountain.

Af: Maar syne beweeg buite dieselfde landskap.
En: But his moves beyond the same landscape.

Af: Hy wil by hulle wees, maar ook daardie kans gryp, vlerke sprei en vlieg.
En: He wants to be with them, but also seize that opportunity, spread his wings, and fly.

Af: Die dag vou uit in vrolikheid en geselskap.
En: The day unfolds in merriment and companionship.

Af: Jakob neem Lize aan die hand en bring elkeen in die kring nader.
En: Jakob takes Lize by the hand and draws everyone closer into the circle.

Af: "Vriende en familie," sê hy luid, "dis 'n besonderse dag.
En: "Friends and family," he says loudly, "it's a special day.

Af: Lize en haar aanstaande het groot nuus!
En: Lize and her fiancé have big news!"

Af: " Die skare juig en klap hande.
En: The crowd cheers and claps.

Af: Arms omvou Lize met gelukwensings.
En: Arms wrap around Lize with congratulations.

Af: Elmar voel sy hart klop vinniger.
En: Elmar feels his heart racing.

Af: Hy weet nie of dit die regte tyd is nie, maar die woorde kom te vinnig aan sy lippe.
En: He doesn't know if it’s the right time, but the words come too quickly to his lips.

Af: Hy steek sy hand op.
En: He raises his hand.

Af: "Ek het ook iets om te sê," sê hy, skielik geskud deur spanning en moed op dieselfde tyd.
En: "I have something to say too," he says, suddenly jolted by both tension and courage.

Af: Die skare raak stil.
En: The crowd falls silent.

Af: Alwat 'n voël sy lied in die bome.
En: Only a bird continues its song in the trees.

Af: "Ek het 'n aanbod gekry," sê Elmar met 'n swaar stem.
En: "I've received an offer," says Elmar with a heavy voice.

Af: "Ek oorweeg dit sterk om oorsee te gaan werk.
En: "I'm seriously considering going overseas to work."

Af: "Vir 'n oomblik is daar net stilte.
En: For a moment, there is just silence.

Af: Sy vrees is dat hy die viering bederf het.
En: His fear is that he has spoiled the celebration.

Af: Maar dan stap Lize nader, en gee hom 'n drukkie.
En: But then Lize steps closer and gives him a hug.

Af: "Ons is trots op jou," fluister sy.
En: "We are proud of you," she whispers.

Af: Jakob klop hom op die rug.
En: Jakob pats him on the back.

Af: "Jy moet gaan, dis 'n kans wat jy nie kan laat verbygaan nie.
En: "You must go; it’s an opportunity you cannot let pass."

Af: "'n Swaarte val van sy skouers.
En: A weight lifts off his shoulders.

Af: Die familie se liefde en aanmoediging maak die keuse makliker.
En: The family’s love and encouragement make the choice easier.

Af: Hy sien in hul gesigte dat eerlikheid geen boeie plaas nie, maar eerder bande vleg wat selfs afstand kan oorbrug.
En: He sees in their faces that honesty does not place chains, but rather weaves bonds that can span even distances.

Af: Die dag draai na aand, liggies flikker aan die bome, en die berg kyk oor hulle soos 'n getroue waghond.
En: The day turns to evening, lights flicker in the trees, and the mountain watches over them like a faithful guardian.

Af: Elmar voel die warmte van sy familie se goedkeuring.
En: Elmar feels the warmth of his family’s approval.

Af: Die wêreld wag, maar hy weet hy kon eers huis toe kom voordat hy kon vertrek.
En: The world awaits, but he knows he could first come home before he could depart.

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