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Okamwameme mati okananyalo Lazy little brother

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Fritz David

Language Kwanyama

Level Level 1

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Onda penduka ndele handi shakala omundilo.

I wake up and make fire.


Ohandi fulukifa omeva.

I boil some water.


Ohandi pandaula oikuni.

I chop the firewood.


Handi pilula mombiya.

I stir the pot.


Handi kombo olukolongo.

I sweep the floor.


Handi wapaleke oiyaxa.

I wash the dishes.


Omolwashike ndi na okulonga noudiinini… … manga omumwamememati e lipyakidila nokudanauka.

Why do I work so hard… … when my brother is busy playing?


Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Fritz David
Language: Kwanyama
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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