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Obboleesa xinnaa da’iifa Lazy little brother Petit frère paresseux

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.

Je me réveille et j’allume un feu.

Bishan xinnon daffisa.

I boil some water.

Je fais bouillir de l’eau.

Qoranan falaxaa.

I chop the firewood.

Je fends du bois de chauffage.

Okkoteen sochoosa.

I stir the pot.

Je remue le chaudron.

Manan qulqullessa.

I sweep the floor.

Je balaye le plancher.

Meshaan nyaatan dhiqa.

I wash the dishes.

Je lave la vaisselle.

Maalifan akkanati ifaaja yeroo obbolessi koo kubbaa taphatu?

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: Demoze Degefa
Language: Oromo
Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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