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Swiambalo swa xikolo School clothes

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Candy Hlatshwayo

Language Xitsonga

Level Level 1

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Rhoko leri ri lehile.

This dress is long.


Jesi leri i rikulu.

This jersey is big.


Nkwama lowu i wukulu.

This bag is big.


Bandi leri ri…

This belt is…


Xihuku lexi i xitsongo.

This hat is small.


Masokisi ya komile.

The socks are short.


Kambe tintangu leti hi letintshwa.

But these shoes are new.


…ti ringana kahle.

… they fit well.


Written by: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Illustrated by: Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter
Translated by: Candy Hlatshwayo
Language: Xitsonga
Level: Level 1
Source: School clothes from African Storybook
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