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Intro

Maryssa: Hi everyone, I’m Maryssa.
Dewan: And I’m Dewan!
Maryssa: And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Afrikaans Vocabulary, Lesson 21! In this lesson, you'll learn five essential words and phrases related to food &drink. These are five common food souvenirs in South Africa. Hand-picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at AfrikaansPod101.com.
BODY
Maryssa: Dewan, what’s our first word?
Dewan: biltong
Maryssa: Biltong is cured meat similar to beef jerky.
Dewan: (slow) biltong (regular) biltong
Maryssa: Listeners, please repeat:
Dewan: biltong
[pause - 5 sec.]
Maryssa: Biltong was made to preserve meat, as there were no fridges available a long time ago. All butcheries sell biltong in South Africa.
Maryssa: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Dewan: (normal) Springbok biltong het 'n wilde en kruie smaak.
Maryssa: Springbok biltong has a wild and herby taste.
Dewan: (slow) Springbok biltong het 'n wilde en kruie smaak.
Maryssa: Okay, what’s the next word?
Dewan: blatjang
Maryssa: Chutney, a sweet and spicy fruit jam.
Dewan: (slow) blatjang (regular) blatjang
Maryssa: Listeners, please repeat:
Dewan: blatjang
[pause - 5 sec.]
Maryssa: Chutney is a common condiment found in most households in South Africa and commonly used with curries.
Maryssa: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Dewan: (normal) Blatjang word in baie resepte met vleis gesit in Suid Afrika.
Maryssa: Chutney is used in many dishes with meat in South Africa.
Dewan: (slow) Blatjang word in baie resepte met vleis gesit in Suid Afrika.
Maryssa: Okay, what’s the next word?
Dewan: appeltizer
Maryssa: appletizer
Dewan: (slow) appeltizer (regular) appeltizer
Maryssa: Listeners, please repeat:
Dewan: appeltizer
[pause - 5 sec.]
Maryssa: Appletizer is a favorite carbonated apple or grape juice and it’s available in most restaurants.
Maryssa: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Dewan: (normal) Appeltizer het geen ekstra suiker in nie.
Maryssa: Appletizer does not have extra sugar in it.
Dewan: (slow) Appeltizer het geen ekstra suiker in nie.
Maryssa: Okay, what’s the next phrase?
Dewan: peppermint crisp sjokolade
Maryssa: peppermint crisp chocolate
Dewan: (slow) peppermint crisp sjokolade (regular) peppermint crisp sjokolade
Maryssa: Listeners, please repeat:
Dewan: peppermint crisp sjokolade
[pause - 5 sec.]
Maryssa: Peppermint crisp is a chocolate coated peppermint candy that is sold all over the country.
Maryssa: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this phrase.
Dewan: (normal) Peppermint crisp het 'n lekker mint smaak veral saam met melk.
Maryssa: Peppermint crisp chocolate has a nice minty taste, especially with milk.
Dewan: (slow) Peppermint crisp het 'n lekker mint smaak veral saam met melk.
Maryssa: Okay, what’s the last phrase?
Dewan: cape malay kerrie poeier
Maryssa: Cape Malay curry powder
Dewan: (slow) cape malay kerrie poeier (regular) cape malay kerrie poeier
Maryssa: Listeners, please repeat:
Dewan: cape malay kerrie poeier
[pause - 5 sec.]
Maryssa: Cape Malay curry is a combination of sweet spices—like cinnamon, ginger, and dried fruit—in combination with garlic and onions.
Maryssa: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this phrase.
Dewan: (normal) Cape Malay kerrie poeier is 'n goeie geskenk vir mense wat hou van kook.
Maryssa: Cape Malay curry powder is a good gift for people who like cooking.
Dewan: (slow) Cape Malay kerrie poeier is 'n goeie geskenk vir mense wat hou van kook.
QUIZ
Maryssa: Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words and phrases you just learned? Dewan will give you the Afrikaans – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready?
Dewan: biltong
[pause]
Maryssa: biltong, cured meat similar to beef jerky
Dewan: blatjang
[pause]
Maryssa: chutney, sweet and spicy fruit jam
Dewan: appeltizer
[pause]
Maryssa: appletizer
Dewan: peppermint crisp sjokolade
[pause]
Maryssa: peppermint crisp chocolate
Dewan: cape malay kerrie poeier
[pause]
Maryssa: Cape Malay curry powder

Outro

Maryssa: There you have it – five food souvenirs in South Africa! We have more vocab lists available at AfrikaansPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks, everyone! See you next time!
Dewan: Baai.

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