Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: A Summer Christmas: Unite for a Stellar Project Proposal
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die lug was vol verwagting by die korporatiewe kantoor.
En: The air at the corporate office was full of anticipation.
Af: Dit was somer, en die warm son skyn helder oor die stad.
En: It was summer, and the warm sun shone brightly over the city.
Af: Binne die kantoor was dit koel en gesellig.
En: Inside the office, it was cool and cozy.
Af: Kersfeesversierings pryk trots teen die mure.
En: Christmas decorations adorned the walls proudly.
Af: Stringe liggies flikker en Kersballe glinster vrolik.
En: Strings of lights twinkled and Christmas baubles glistened cheerfully.
Af: Leonie, 'n ywerige projekbestuurder, stap haastig na die vergaderkamer.
En: Leonie, an enthusiastic project manager, walked hastily to the conference room.
Af: Sy dra haar mooiste werksuitrusting, gereed om haar nuwe projekvoorstel voor haar base aan te bied.
En: She wore her best work outfit, ready to present her new project proposal to her bosses.
Af: Sy droom van 'n bevordering.
En: She dreamed of a promotion.
Af: Die kamer is gevul met 'n mengsel van spanning en opgewondenheid.
En: The room was filled with a mix of tension and excitement.
Af: Haar kollegas berei hulle voor vir die jaareind-evaluerings.
En: Her colleagues prepared themselves for the year-end evaluations.
Af: Frans en Annelie, haar kollegas, sit naby en gee haar 'n bemoedigende knik.
En: Frans and Annelie, her colleagues, sat nearby and gave her an encouraging nod.
Af: Die digitale horlosie op die muur wys dat dit amper tyd is vir Leonie se aanbieding.
En: The digital clock on the wall showed it was almost time for Leonie's presentation.
Af: Sy neem 'n diep asemteug, probeer kalm bly.
En: She took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.
Af: Maar iets is nie reg nie.
En: But something was not right.
Af: Haar neus begin jeuk, en haar oë traan.
En: Her nose started to itch, and her eyes teared up.
Af: Die jeuk raak erger, en haar gemoed jaag vinnig van vrees.
En: The itch worsened, and her mind raced with fear.
Af: 'n Allerergiese reaksie, hier en nou!
En: An allergic reaction, here and now!
Af: Sy vra haarself, wat kon dit wees?
En: She asked herself, what could it be?
Af: Moet sy vir hulp vra of probeer voortgaan?
En: Should she ask for help or try to continue?
Af: Die gedagte om hierdie kans te laat verbygaan, knaag aan haar.
En: The thought of letting this opportunity pass gnawed at her.
Af: Maar die reaksie verstomp haar fokus.
En: But the reaction dulled her focus.
Af: Terwyl die vergadering aan die gang is, bly Leonie stil.
En: While the meeting was underway, Leonie remained silent.
Af: Haar oë water en sy druk die woorde uit, maar haar stem kraak.
En: Her eyes watered, and she pressed out the words, but her voice cracked.
Af: Terwyl sy tot by die kern van haar voorstel kom, weet sy daar is net een regte ding om te doen.
En: As she reached the core of her proposal, she knew there was only one right thing to do.
Af: Haar trots moet plek maak vir rede.
En: Her pride had to make way for reason.
Af: "Frans, jy ken die projek.
En: "Frans, you know the project.
Af: Kan jy asseblief oorneem?
En: Can you please take over?"
Af: " vra sy skielik.
En: she asked suddenly.
Af:...