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Moto Fire Umulilo

Written by Deborah Namugosa, Beatrice Nabune, Alison Tukei, Rose Sabano

Illustrated by Rob Owen

Translated by Sitwe Benson Mkandawire

Language Tumbuka

Level Level 1

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Wonani, moto!

Look, fire!

Mona, umulilo!


Moto wukocha.

Fire burns.

Umulilo ulooca.


Moto wukuphika.

Fire cooks.

Umulilo ulabomba mukwipika.


Moto wukutipa cithukizi.

Fire gives warmth.

Umulilo ulapeela icikabilila.


Moto wukutipa wungweru.

Fire gives light.

Umulilo ulapeela ulubuto.


Wonani, moto!

Look, fire!

Mona, umulilo!


Moto nguwemi comene.

Fire is wonderful.

Umulilo usuma.


Ndiposo ngwankhongono.

And it is powerful.

Elyo kabili walikwata amaka.


Written by: Deborah Namugosa, Beatrice Nabune, Alison Tukei, Rose Sabano
Illustrated by: Rob Owen
Translated by: Sitwe Benson Mkandawire
Language: Tumbuka
Level: Level 1
Source: Fire from African Storybook
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