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Waandaaye umukyeekhe umutoro Lazy little brother Petit frère paresseux

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Milton Eridad Shissa

Language Lumasaaba

Level Level 1

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Isiisimukha mwiilo nabwaana kumulilo.

I wake up and make fire.

Je me réveille et j’allume un feu.

Naatutubisa kameetsi.

I boil some water.

Je fais bouillir de l’eau.

Naasaaka tsiikhu.

I chop the firewood.

Je fends du bois de chauffage.

Naakulula mu saatsi.

I stir the pot.

Je remue le chaudron.

Neeya amukhe.

I sweep the floor.

Je balaye le plancher.

Isiinga tsisowaani.

I wash the dishes.

Je lave la vaisselle.

Lwashiina inaamba naabi indyo.... … nga wandaayase ali khukhwinyaha busa.

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: Milton Eridad Shissa
Language: Lumasaaba
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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