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Iŋwena iyansala The hungry crocodile Iŋwena iyansala

Written by Christian G.

Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager

Translated by Nkumbu Sichone

Language Bemba

Level Level 1

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Kwaliko Iŋwena iyali ne nsala saana.

Once there was a very hungry crocodile.

Kwaliko Iŋwena iyali ne nsala saana.


Yaaleefwaya ifyakulya mumutalalila ukwabula ukupanga icongo. Elyo nomba…

He searched for food slowly and quietly. And then…

Yaaleefwaya ifyakulya mumutalalila ukwabula ukupanga icongo. Elyo nomba…


Wiyu!!! Iŋwena yaikata icakulya!

POW!!! The crocodile strikes!

Wiyu!!! Iŋwena yaikata icakulya!


Panuma yakulya, Iŋwena yaikuta kabili yasansamuka.

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

Panuma yakulya, Iŋwena yaikuta kabili yasansamuka.


Mpaka yaumfwa insala na kabili.

Until he gets hungry again.

Mpaka yaumfwa insala na kabili.


Written by: Christian G.
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Nkumbu Sichone
Language: Bemba
Level: Level 1
Source: The hungry crocodile from African Storybook
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