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New Year's Courage: Jaco's Journey to Sea and Self-Discovery

New Year's Courage: Jaco's Journey to Sea and Self-Discovery

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 Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: New Year's Courage: Jaco's Journey to Sea and Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-31-23-34-01-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son sak oor die Kaapse Hawe, en die lug kleur in skakerings van oranje en pienk.En: The sun sets over the Kaapse Hawe, and the sky is colored in shades of orange and pink.Af: Die warmte van die somer se briesie bring die sout geur van die see.En: The warmth of the summer breeze brings the salty smell of the sea.Af: Jaco staan op die dek van die toeristeboot, sy oë op die skouspelagtige Tafelberg.En: Jaco stands on the deck of the tourist boat, his eyes on the spectacular Tafelberg.Af: Sy hart klop vinnig, deels van opwinding en deels van senuwees.En: His heart beats quickly, partly from excitement and partly from nerves.Af: Dit is Oujaarsaand, en die boot is tot barstens toe vol mense wat wil sien hoe die nuwe jaar oor die horison breek.En: It's New Year's Eve, and the boat is bursting with people who want to see the new year break over the horizon.Af: Jaco het groot drome.En: Jaco has big dreams.Af: Hy wil die wêreld deur die oseaan sien.En: He wants to see the world through the ocean.Af: Maar sy familie verstaan nie.En: But his family doesn't understand.Af: Hulle wil hê hy moet iets meer "vaste" doen, iets op droë grond.En: They want him to do something more "solid," something on dry land.Af: Jaco voel ver van hulle af, fisies en emosioneel.En: Jaco feels far from them, physically and emotionally.Af: Marius, die kaptein van die boot, roep na Jaco.En: Marius, the captain of the boat, calls to Jaco.Af: "Ons het hulp nodig met die passasiers!En: "We need help with the passengers!"Af: " Jaco weet die boot is oorbespreek.En: Jaco knows the boat is overbooked.Af: Dinge is besig om stressvol te raak.En: Things are getting stressful.Af: Linda, nog 'n dekhand, strompel onder die gewoel van opwinding.En: Linda, another deckhand, stumbles under the hullabaloo of excitement.Af: “Ons is te min mense,” sê sy, haar stem oor die lag en geselskap om haar hewe.En: "We are too few people," she says, her voice cutting through the laughter and chatter around her.Af: Jaco knik en neem 'n besluit.En: Jaco nods and makes a decision.Af: Hy sal ekstra werk doen.En: He will do extra work.Af: Hier op die water, weg van bakleiery en meningsverskille, voel hy tuis.En: Here on the water, away from fights and disagreements, he feels at home.Af: Hy hardloop oor die dek, help om die tafels reg te maak, verwelkom passasiers, en dra 'n wye glimlag.En: He runs across the deck, helps set up the tables, welcomes passengers, and carries a wide smile.Af: Hy is vasberade dat die aand 'n sukses sal wees.En: He is determined that the evening will be a success.Af: Die aand vorder en passasiers maak gereed vir die vuurwerke.En: The night progresses, and passengers prepare for the fireworks.Af: Jaco kyk na die see.En: Jaco looks at the sea.Af: Dis sy metgesel in drome en hoop.En: It's his companion in dreams and hope.Af: Skielik ruk die boot.En: Suddenly the boat jolts.Af: Die water raak rof.En: The water becomes rough.Af: Paniek begin in die oë van die passasiers.En: Panic begins in the passengers' eyes.Af: Jaco weet hy moet iets doen, vinnig.En: Jaco knows he must do something, quickly.Af: Marius gee bevele, maar dit is Jaco se kalm besluitnemingsvermoë wat help.En: Marius gives orders, but it is Jaco's calm decision-making ability that helps.Af: Hy sorg dat almal sitplekke behou, hou hulle gerus.En: He ensures everyone keeps their seats and reassures them.Af: Dit is 'n spanpoging.En: It is a team effort.Af: Linda help ook, haar oë ontmoet Jaco s'n in 'n woordelose ooreenkoms.En: Linda also helps, her eyes meeting Jaco's in a wordless agreement.Af: Middernag slaan, en die lug ontplof in lig en kleur.En: Midnight strikes, and the sky explodes in light and color.Af: Die boot is weer stabiel en die reisigers juig.En: The boat is stable again, and the travelers cheer.Af: Jaco voel 'n golf van trots.En: Jaco feels a wave of pride.Af: Hy het iets gewys, nie net aan homself nie, maar ook aan sy gesin - al is hulle nie hier nie.En: He has shown something, not only to himself but also to his family - even though they are not here.Af: Na die fees, in 'n stil oomblik by die reling, haal hy sy selfoon uit.En: After the celebration, in a quiet moment by the railing, he takes out his phone.Af: Hy bel sy familie.En: He calls his family.Af: Die lyn lui lank, maar uiteindelik antwoord sy ma.En: The line rings for a long time, but finally, his mother answers.Af: Haar stem is warm, soos 'n kombers op 'n koue winterdag.En: Her voice is warm, like a blanket on a cold winter's day.Af: "Jaco, ons is trots op jou," sê sy.En: "Jaco, we are proud of you," she says.Af: Trane oorweldig hom.En: Tears overwhelm him.Af: Hulle het hom nie vergeet nie.En: They haven't forgotten him.Af: Die nag eindig met 'n stil tevredenheid.En: The night ...
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