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Kasyoonto Kangu kasankwa Katolo Lazy little brother Kandume yandi akanaŋani

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Chester Mwanza

Language Tonga

Level Level 1

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Ndilabuka ndamana ndakunka mulilo.

I wake up and make fire.

Ndabuuka no kukosha umulilo.


Ndajika meenda.

I boil some water.

Ndakafya ameenshi.


Ndagonka nkuni.

I chop the firewood.

Ndateba inkuni.


Ndakopa mumpoto.

I stir the pot.

Ndakumba mu mpooto.


Ndakukula ansi muŋanda.

I sweep the floor.

Ndapyanga.


Ndasanzya mitiba.

I wash the dishes.

Ndasuka imbale.


Nkaambo nzi ncendibelekela canguzu boobu… … kakuli musyooonto wangu wiide kusobana?

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

Muulandunshi mbombesesha ifi… ilyo ninshi ndume yandi aleeyangalafye?


Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Chester Mwanza
Language: Tonga
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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