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Iimpahla zesikolo School clothes

Written by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

Illustrated by Mlungisi Dlamini, Ingrid Schechter

Translated by Bukiwe Tiyane

Language Xhosa

Level Level 1

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Le lokhwe inde.

This dress is long.


Le jezi inkulu.

This jersey is big.


Le bhegi inkulu.

This bag is big.


Eli bhanti li…

This belt is…


Lo mnqwazi mncinci.

This hat is small.


Iikawusi zimfutshane.

The socks are short.


Kodwa ezi zihlangu zintsha.

But these shoes are new.


… zingena kakuhle.

… they fit well.


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