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Munyenaka wamushimani wa buzwa Lazy little brother Petit frère paresseux

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Christabel Songiso, Akombelwa Muyangana

Language SiLozi (Zambia)

Level Level 1

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Nazuhanga niku tumbula mulilo.

I wake up and make fire.

Je me réveille et j’allume un feu.

Nabilisanga mezi.

I boil some water.

Je fais bouillir de l’eau.

Napumanga likota zakutumbulisa mulilo.

I chop the firewood.

Je fends du bois de chauffage.

Na kundunganga mwa mupika.

I stir the pot.

Je remue le chaudron.

Na fiyelanga fafasi.

I sweep the floor.

Je balaye le plancher.

Natapisanga mikeke.

I wash the dishes.

Je lave la vaisselle.

Kiñi zeni belekelanga katata… … munyenaka yena inge apatehile kubapala?

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: Christabel Songiso, Akombelwa Muyangana
Language: SiLozi (Zambia)
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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