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Minange ghomungaghu ghomuva Lazy little brother

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Ruthgela Shawanga, Servasius M. Ndjunga

Language Thimbukushu

Level Level 1

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Ame kupinduka nokukoñera mudiro.

I wake up and make fire.


Ame kuyenyeka meyu.

I boil some water.


Ame kupayaghura yikunyi.

I chop the firewood.


Ame kudhora mupoto.

I stir the pot.


Ame kukomba rundanda.

I sweep the floor.


Ame kuyogha turonga.

I wash the dishes.


Pashanye narughanenanga thikuma… … oku minange ‘ye ne pakupepaghura?

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: Ruthgela Shawanga, Servasius M. Ndjunga
Language: Thimbukushu
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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