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Marlene's Starry Day: Fame and Fortune in Athens

Marlene's Starry Day: Fame and Fortune in Athens

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 Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Marlene's Starry Day: Fame and Fortune in Athens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son se strale dans oor die bruisende mark in Athene.En: The sun's rays dance over the bustling market in Athene.Af: Marlene en Johan loop tussen die stalletjies deur.En: Marlene and Johan walk between the stalls.Af: “Dit ruik heerlik hier,” sê Marlene en neem 'n diep asem in.En: "It smells wonderful here," says Marlene, taking a deep breath.Af: Die geur van vars olyfolie en speserye hang in die lug.En: The aroma of fresh olive oil and spices hangs in the air.Af: Die kraampies is vol kleurvolle vrugte en handgemaakte kunswerke.En: The stalls are full of colorful fruits and handmade crafts.Af: Vrolike Grieke roep hul goedere uit terwyl toeriste verby strompel.En: Cheerful Greeks call out their goods while tourists stumble past.Af: Marlene stop by 'n stalletjie met fyn linne tafellakens.En: Marlene stops at a stall with fine linen tablecloths.Af: Sy hou een op teen die lig.En: She holds one up to the light.Af: "Moet ek hierdie een koop, Johan?En: "Should I buy this one, Johan?"Af: " vra sy.En: she asks.Af: Maar Johan odgovor nie.En: But Johan does not answer.Af: Dieselfde oomblik lui 'n opgewonde stem agter hulle, "Dit is sy!En: At that same moment, an excited voice behind them exclaims, "It's her!Af: Die aktrise van Suid-Afrika se beroemdste sepie!En: The actress from Suid-Afrika's most famous soap!"Af: "Johan verstik amper aan sy kougom.En: Johan almost chokes on his gum.Af: "Marlene, hulle dink jy is beroemd!En: "Marlene, they think you're famous!"Af: " fluister hy met 'n skalkse glimlag.En: he whispers with a mischievous smile.Af: 'n Groep mense begin om hulle versamel.En: A group of people begins to gather around them.Af: 'n Knap meisie met lang, donker hare storm vorentoe.En: A pretty girl with long, dark hair rushes forward.Af: "My naam is Annelie," sê sy energiek.En: "My name is Annelie," she says energetically.Af: "Ek is 'n groot aanhanger van jou werk!En: "I'm a big fan of your work!"Af: "Marlene kyk vlugtig na Johan, wat met 'n skelm glimlag knik.En: Marlene glances quickly at Johan, who nods with a sly smile.Af: "Ja, dis ek," sê sy, speel-speel beskeie, maar met 'n vonkel in haar oë.En: "Yes, that's me," she says, playfully modest yet with a sparkle in her eyes.Af: Sy maak 'n grinnik van opgewondenheid toe sy omring word deur mense wat haar handtekeninge vra.En: She grins with excitement as she's surrounded by people asking for her autograph.Af: Annelie bied aan om hul gids te wees vir die dag.En: Annelie offers to be their guide for the day.Af: Marlene geniet die spesiale behandeling.En: Marlene enjoys the special treatment.Af: Hulle kry gratis lekkernye by die mark en Marlene word selfs voor in 'n verversings-ry geplaas.En: They get free treats at the market, and Marlene is even placed at the front of a refreshment line.Af: As die liggies van die middag begin vervaag in die aandsterre, word Marlene genooi om by 'n lokal geleentheid te praat.En: As the lights of the afternoon begin to fade into the evening stars, Marlene is invited to speak at a local event.Af: Johan druk speels sy skouer.En: Johan playfully nudges her shoulder.Af: "Hier is jou kans om jou droom te leef.En: "Here's your chance to live your dream."Af: "Marlene stap selfversekerd op die verhoog.En: Marlene steps confidently onto the stage.Af: Sy voel hoe die mense se energie bruis.En: She feels the crowd's energy buzzing.Af: Net toe sy haar mond oopmaak, kom die regte sepiester met groot opgewondenheid die saal binne.En: Just as she's about to open her mouth, the real soap star bursts into the hall with great excitement.Af: Die skare storm af na haar toe.En: The crowd rushes towards her.Af: Marlene en Johan staan bewoë.En: Marlene and Johan stand bemused.Af: "Ek dink ons is vas," fluister Johan, half-skeppies.En: "I think we're caught," Johan whispers, half-jokingly.Af: Die ware aktrise glimlag breed vir Marlene voordat sy die mikrofoon neem.En: The real actress beams at Marlene before taking the microphone.Af: "Ek dink daar was 'n klein misverstand," sê sy vrolik.En: "I think there was a little misunderstanding," she says cheerfully.Af: "Maar ek is bly om te sien dat ek 'n ander getalenteerde Suid-Afrikaner hier het.En: "But I'm glad to see another talented Suid-Afrikaner here."Af: "Marlene stap van die verhoog af met 'n hart wat borrel van vreugde.En: Marlene steps off the stage with a heart bubbling with joy.Af: Sy kyk na Johan, lig haar skouers opgelig.En: She looks at Johan, shrugging her shoulders.Af: "Tot ek nie beroemd is nie, was dit 'n ongelooflike avontuur.En: "Even if I'm not famous, it was an incredible adventure."Af: "Die twee vriende voel die verrugting van die avontuur soos hulle deur die steeds lewendige mark stap.En: The two friends feel the thrill of the adventure as they walk through the...
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