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Ciwena Wanzala The hungry crocodile Iŋwena iyansala

Written by Christian G.

Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager

Translated by Chester Mwanza

Language Tonga

Level Level 1

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Kaindi kwakali ciwena wakamvwide nzala kapati.

Once there was a very hungry crocodile.

Kwaliko Iŋwena iyali ne nsala saana.


Wakayandaula cakulya cakubendelela mukawiiwi. Mpoona …

He searched for food slowly and quietly. And then…

Yaaleefwaya ifyakulya mumutalalila ukwabula ukupanga icongo. Elyo nomba…


Po!!! Ciwena wajata.

POW!!! The crocodile strikes!

Wiyu!!! Iŋwena yaikata icakulya!


Kuzwa waawo taakamvwa nzala alimwi. Naakamana wakakkomana.

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

Panuma yakulya, Iŋwena yaikuta kabili yasansamuka.


Kusikila akamvwe nzala alimwi.

Until he gets hungry again.

Mpaka yaumfwa insala na kabili.


Written by: Christian G.
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Chester Mwanza
Language: Tonga
Level: Level 1
Source: The hungry crocodile from African Storybook
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