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Obboleesa xinnaa da’iifa Lazy little brother

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Demoze Degefa

Language Oromo

Level Level 1

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Ani halkan ka’een ibbidda qabsisaa.

I wake up and make fire.


Bishan xinnon daffisa.

I boil some water.


Qoranan falaxaa.

I chop the firewood.


Okkoteen sochoosa.

I stir the pot.


Manan qulqullessa.

I sweep the floor.


Meshaan nyaatan dhiqa.

I wash the dishes.


Maalifan akkanati ifaaja yeroo obbolessi koo kubbaa taphatu?

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


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