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Olotí aláshe túrúáí Lazy little brother Petit frère paresseux

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Leonard Kotikash

Language Kimaasai

Level Level 1

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Óre peê ainyotóto náínok enkímá.

I wake up and make fire.

Je me réveille et j’allume un feu.


Náílang’ílang enkáre náísújare.

I boil some water.

Je fais bouillir de l’eau.


Náíper ilkeék.

I chop the firewood.

Je fends du bois de chauffage.


Náíng’olíng’ol emotí ayíér endáa.

I stir the pot.

Je remue le chaudron.


Náor oltírén.

I sweep the floor.

Je balaye le plancher.


Náísuj intokitín.

I wash the dishes.

Je lave la vaisselle.


Káínyoo peê aás esíaai nabá injí ópeny? … amû egíra olálashe lái aigurán.

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: Leonard Kotikash
Language: Kimaasai
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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