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Kamwanayia kaanu Lazy little brother Petit frère paresseux

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Anna Kula

Language Kikamba

Level Level 1

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Nũkĩlaa na ngũvuva mwaki.

I wake up and make fire.

Je me réveille et j’allume un feu.

Nĩnĩtheũkasya kĩw’ũ.

I boil some water.

Je fais bouillir de l’eau.

Nĩnatũaa ngũ.

I chop the firewood.

Je fends du bois de chauffage.

Nĩnulua mbisũ.

I stir the pot.

Je remue le chaudron.

Nĩnduutaa nyũmba.

I sweep the floor.

Je balaye le plancher.

Nĩnthambasya mĩio.

I wash the dishes.

Je lave la vaisselle.

Nĩthũkũmaa mũno wanou nĩkĩ… …na mwanayia ethiwa akwetye kuthaũka.

Why do I work so hard… … when my brother is busy playing?

Pourquoi est-ce que je travaille si fort… … quand mon frère est en train de jouer ?

Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Anna Kula
Language: Kikamba
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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