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Lwaki nkola zenka? Lazy little brother

Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

James Kidulu

Lusoga

Level 1

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Nzuuka naakuma omuliro mu ziiko.

I wake up and make fire.

Nfumba amaadhi ga buugi.

I boil some water.

Naayasaga enku.

I chop the firewood.

Naakuyuga mu buugi.

I stir the pot.

Naayeya enhumba.

I sweep the floor.

Naanaaza amasowaani.

I wash the dishes.

Lwaki nkola zenka… … nga muganda wange ali kuzaanha buzaanhe?

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: James Kidulu

Language: Lusoga

Level: Level 1

Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook

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