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Die honger krokodil The hungry crocodile Iŋwena iyansala

Written by Christian G.

Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager

Translated by Nadine Elsë, Helena Vilonel

Language Afrikaans

Level Level 1

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Eendag was daar ‘n baie honger krokodil.

Once there was a very hungry crocodile.

Kwaliko Iŋwena iyali ne nsala saana.


Hy het stadig en saggies vir kos gesoek. En toe…

He searched for food slowly and quietly. And then…

Yaaleefwaya ifyakulya mumutalalila ukwabula ukupanga icongo. Elyo nomba…


Doef!!! Die krokodil hap!

POW!!! The crocodile strikes!

Wiyu!!! Iŋwena yaikata icakulya!


Daarna is hy nie meer honger nie, en is hy gelukkig.

After that he is no longer hungry, and he is happy.

Panuma yakulya, Iŋwena yaikuta kabili yasansamuka.


Totdat hy weer honger raak.

Until he gets hungry again.

Mpaka yaumfwa insala na kabili.


Written by: Christian G.
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Nadine Elsë, Helena Vilonel
Language: Afrikaans
Level: Level 1
Source: The hungry crocodile from African Storybook
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