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Kwĩw’a Feelings Les sentiments

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Kathy Arbuckle, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Anna Kula

Language Kikamba

Level Level 1

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Ngoo yakwa ĩĩw’a syĩndũ mbiingĩ mũno.

My heart feels a lot of things.

Mon cœur ressent beaucoup de choses.


Nĩw’aa muyo ĩla sũsũ ũkũtweea ngewa mawĩoo.

I feel happy when my granny tells us stories in the evening.

Je suis contente quand ma grand-mère nous raconte des histoires le soir.


Nĩw’aa makothe ĩla ngũthaũka na mũnyanyawa.

I feel silly when I play with my friend.

Je me sens ridicule quand je joue avec mon amie.


Nĩw’aa naĩ ĩla tata wasya ndena mbesa.

I feel bad when my dad says he does not have money.

Je me sens mal quand mon père dit qu’il n’a pas d’argent.


Nĩw’aa nĩmwende ĩla mwaitũ angumbatĩla.

I feel loved when my mom gives me a hug.

Je me sens aimée quand ma mère me donne un câlin.


Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Kathy Arbuckle, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Anna Kula
Language: Kikamba
Level: Level 1
Source: Feelings from African Storybook
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