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Alin baruk-teen Lazy little brother

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Aurelio da Costa

Read by Aurelio da Costa, Vitalina dos Santos, Criscencia R. Da Costa Viana

Language Tetum

Level Level 1

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Ha’u hadeer no tau ahi.

I wake up and make fire.


Ha’u nono bee balun.

I boil some water.


Ha’u tesi ai-sunu.

I chop the firewood.


Ha’u kedok sana.

I stir the pot.


Ha’u dasa rai.

I sweep the floor.


Ha’u fase bikan sira.

I wash the dishes.


Tansá ha’u servisu maka’as loos..... Bainhira ha’u nia alin okupadu ho halimar?

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: Aurelio da Costa
Read by: Aurelio da Costa, Vitalina dos Santos, Criscencia R. Da Costa Viana
Language: Tetum
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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