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Kandume yandi akanaŋani Lazy little brother Petit frère paresseux

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Theresa Mwewa

Language IciBemba

Level Level 1

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Ndabuuka no kukosha umulilo.

I wake up and make fire.

Je me réveille et j’allume un feu.

Ndakafya ameenshi.

I boil some water.

Je fais bouillir de l’eau.

Ndateba inkuni.

I chop the firewood.

Je fends du bois de chauffage.

Ndakumba mu mpooto.

I stir the pot.

Je remue le chaudron.

Ndapyanga.

I sweep the floor.

Je balaye le plancher.

Ndasuka imbale.

I wash the dishes.

Je lave la vaisselle.

Muulandunshi mbombesesha ifi… ilyo ninshi ndume yandi aleeyangalafye?

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

Pourquoi est-ce que je travaille si fort… … quand mon frère est en train de jouer ?

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