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Mphwanga Waulesi Lazy little brother Petit frère paresseux

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Gridon Mwale

Language Nyanja

Level Level 1

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Ndimadzuka ndi kusonkha moto.

I wake up and make fire.

Je me réveille et j’allume un feu.

Ndimabwatutsa madzi.

I boil some water.

Je fais bouillir de l’eau.

Ndimadula nkhuni.

I chop the firewood.

Je fends du bois de chauffage.

Ndimabvundula madzi yomwe ali pa moto.

I stir the pot.

Je remue le chaudron.

Ndimapsyera munyumba.

I sweep the floor.

Je balaye le plancher.

Ndimatsuka mbale.

I wash the dishes.

Je lave la vaisselle.

Chifukwa nchyani ndimagwira ncthitomwaphanvu ine ndekha… Pamene mphyanga akonda kusewera chabe?

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: Gridon Mwale
Language: Nyanja
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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