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Yabuzwa munyenaka wamushimani Lazy little brother Petit frère paresseux

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Christabel Songiso and Akombelwa Muyangana

Language SiLozi

Level Level 1

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Nazuhanga niku yakisa mulilo.

I wake up and make fire.

Je me réveille et j’allume un feu.

Nabilisanga mezi.

I boil some water.

Je fais bouillir de l’eau.

Na bumanga likota zakuhapeisa.

I chop the firewood.

Je fends du bois de chauffage.

Na kundunganga mupika.

I stir the pot.

Je remue le chaudron.

Na fiyelanga mwa ndu.

I sweep the floor.

Je balaye le plancher.

Natapisanga mikeke.

I wash the dishes.

Je lave la vaisselle.

Kin’gi zeni belekelanga katata… … haiba kuli munyenaka upatehile ni kubapala?

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: Christabel Songiso and Akombelwa Muyangana
Language: SiLozi
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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