Xikomu xa yena a xi komile
His hoe was too short.
Rivanti ra yena a ri komile
His doorway was too low.
Mubedo wa yena a wu komile
His bed was too short.
Basikiri ya yena a yi komile
His bicycle was too short.
Wanuma loyi a lehe swinene
This man was too tall!
U endlile xikomu xo leha swinene
He made a very long hoe handle.
U endile rivanti ro leha swinene
He made very high door frames.
U endlie mubedo wo leya swinene
He made a very long bed.
U xavile basikiri ro leha
He bought a very high bicycle.
U tshama xitshwan’wini xo leha swinene. U dya hi foroko ro leha.
He sat on a very high chair. He ate with a very long fork.
U siyile yindlu ya yena a ya tshama e nhoveni. U tshamile malembe yotala.
He left his house and lived in a big forest. He lived for many years.