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Maikuto Feelings

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Kathy Arbuckle, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Christabel Songiso, Akombelwa Muyangana

Language SiLozi (Namibia)

Level Level 1

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Pilu yaka inani maikuto amañata.

My heart feels a lot of things.


Niikutwa tabo bokuku haba lukandekela makande manzibwana.

I feel happy when my granny tells us stories in the evening.


Niikutwa bukuba hani bapala ni mulikanaka.

I feel silly when I play with my friend.


Niikutwanga bumaswe bondate hababulela kuli habana masheleñi.

I feel bad when my dad says he does not have money.


Niikutwa kulatiwa boma habani kumatela.

I feel loved when my mom gives me a hug.


Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Kathy Arbuckle, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Christabel Songiso, Akombelwa Muyangana
Language: SiLozi (Namibia)
Level: Level 1
Source: Feelings from African Storybook
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