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Zyisani Zyakucikolo School clothes

Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Chester Mwanza

ChiTonga

Level 1

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Eeli deleesi ndilamfwu.

This dress is long.

Eeyi nsweta nimpati.

This jersey is big.

Eeli bbeeke ndipati.

This bag is big.

Oolu lutambo lwa mucibuno ndu …

This belt is…

Eeyi ngowani ni nsyoonto.

This hat is small.

Ma sookesi ma fwaafwi.

The socks are short.

Pele mabbusu aaya mapya.

But these shoes are new.

… Alakkwana kabotu.

… they fit well.

Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by: Chester Mwanza

Language: ChiTonga

Level: Level 1

Source: School clothes from African Storybook

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