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Moto Fire

Written by Deborah Namugosa, Beatrice Nabune, Alison Tukei, Rose Sabano

Illustrated by Rob Owen

Translated by Sitwe Benson Mkandawire

Language Tumbuka

Level Level 1

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Wonani, moto!

Look, fire!


Moto wukocha.

Fire burns.


Moto wukuphika.

Fire cooks.


Moto wukutipa cithukizi.

Fire gives warmth.


Moto wukutipa wungweru.

Fire gives light.


Wonani, moto!

Look, fire!


Moto nguwemi comene.

Fire is wonderful.


Ndiposo ngwankhongono.

And it is powerful.


Written by: Deborah Namugosa, Beatrice Nabune, Alison Tukei, Rose Sabano
Illustrated by: Rob Owen
Translated by: Sitwe Benson Mkandawire
Language: Tumbuka
Level: Level 1
Source: Fire from African Storybook
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