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Munyenaka wamushimani ya buzwa Lazy little brother

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Christabel Songiso, Akombelwa Muyangana

Language SiLozi (Namibia)

Level Level 1

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Nazuhanga niku tumbula mulilo.

I wake up and make fire.


Nabilisanga mezi.

I boil some water.


Na pazaulanga likota zakuapeisa.

I chop the firewood.


Na kundunga mwa mupika.

I stir the pot.


Na fiyelanga balanda.

I sweep the floor.


Natapisanga mikeke.

I wash the dishes.


Kiñi zeni sebelezanga katata… … munyenaka yena inge apatehile kubapala?

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: Christabel Songiso, Akombelwa Muyangana
Language: SiLozi (Namibia)
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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