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Kandume yandi akanaŋani Lazy little brother Kandume yandi akanaŋani

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Theresa Mwewa

Language Bemba

Level Level 1

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Ndabuuka no kukosha umulilo.

I wake up and make fire.

Ndabuuka no kukosha umulilo.

Ndakafya ameenshi.

I boil some water.

Ndakafya ameenshi.

Ndateba inkuni.

I chop the firewood.

Ndateba inkuni.

Ndakumba mu mpooto.

I stir the pot.

Ndakumba mu mpooto.

Ndapyanga.

I sweep the floor.

Ndapyanga.

Ndasuka imbale.

I wash the dishes.

Ndasuka imbale.

Muulandunshi mbombesesha ifi… ilyo ninshi ndume yandi aleeyangalafye?

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: Theresa Mwewa
Language: Bemba
Level: Level 1
Source: Lazy little brother from African Storybook
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