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Minange gho mungaghu gho muva Lazy little brother

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Ruthgela Shawanga

Language Thimbukushu

Level Level 1

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Ame kupinduka nikonyere mudiro.

I wake up and make fire.


Ame kuyenyeka meyu.

I boil some water.


Ame kupayaghura yikunyi.

I chop the firewood.


Ame ku dhora mu poto.

I stir the pot.


Ame kukomba.

I sweep the floor.


Ame kuyogha turonga.

I wash the dishes.


Pashanye na ruwanenanga thikuma… … oku minange ye ne pakupepa?

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
Language: Thimbukushu
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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