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Jali Ma Bori Tektek Swa A very tall man

Written by Cornelius Gulere

Illustrated by Catherine Groenewald

Translated by Hellen Alowo

Language Dhopadhola

Level Level 2

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kweri pere oyido chieki swa.

His hoe was too short.


Dhioti pere oyido ni pinyi swa.

His doorway was too low.


Kitanda pere oyido cheiki swa.

His bed was too short.


Gali pere oyido chieki swa.

His bicycle was too short.


Jaali me oyido bori swa!

This man was too tall!


Go oyiko furi kweri mabori swa.

He made a very long hoe handle.


Go oyiko gute thigo pere mabori swa.

He made very high door frames.


Go oyiko kitanda mabori swa.

He made a very long bed.


Go onyiewo gali manitye malo swa.

He bought a very high bicycle.


Go obedo i komi ma bori swa. Go ochiemo gi wuma ma bori swa.

He sat on a very high chair. He ate with a very long fork.


Go oweyo pecho pere to chako bedo iluli. Go obedo ma oro kweth.

He left his house and lived in a big forest. He lived for many years.


Written by: Cornelius Gulere
Illustrated by: Catherine Groenewald
Translated by: Hellen Alowo
Language: Dhopadhola
Level: Level 2
Source: A very tall man from African Storybook
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