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Lwaki nkola zenka? Lazy little brother Mdogo wangu mvivu

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by James Kidulu

Language Lusoga

Level Level 1

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Nzuuka naakuma omuliro mu ziiko.

I wake up and make fire.

Ninaamka na kuwasha moto.

Nfumba amaadhi ga buugi.

I boil some water.

Ninachemsha maji.

Naayasaga enku.

I chop the firewood.

Ninakata kuni.

Naakuyuga mu buugi.

I stir the pot.

Ninakoroga uji kwenye chungu.

Naayeya enhumba.

I sweep the floor.

Ninafagia sakafu.

Naanaaza amasowaani.

I wash the dishes.

Ninaosha vyombo.

Lwaki nkola zenka… … nga muganda wange ali kuzaanha buzaanhe?

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: James Kidulu
Language: Lusoga
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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