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Mughala Wethu Omughatha Lazy little brother Mdogo wangu mvivu

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Amos Mubunga Kambere

Language Lukhonzo

Level Level 1

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Ngabuka inahemba omuliro.

I wake up and make fire.

Ninaamka na kuwasha moto.

Ngahuhaya amaghetse.

I boil some water.

Ninachemsha maji.

Ngasathangaya esyangwe.

I chop the firewood.

Ninakata kuni.

Ngakorongaya omwanyungu mw’omwiko.

I stir the pot.

Ninakoroga uji kwenye chungu.

Ngabiraya olhubughabugha.

I sweep the floor.

Ninafagia sakafu.

Ngoghaya esya bbakuli.

I wash the dishes.

Ninaosha vyombo.

Busana naki ngakolha kutsibu … … mughala wethu inyanimusatha?

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

Kwa nini ninafanya kazi kwa bidii… …wakati mdogo wangu anacheza?

Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Amos Mubunga Kambere
Language: Lukhonzo
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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