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A crocodile in water.

ǃÂsa ǁnâseb xa The hungry crocodile

Written by Christian G.

Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager

Translated by Ivan Petrus Josob

Language Khoekhoegowab

Level Level 1

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A crocodile in water.

ǀGuitsē i ge kaise ǃâsa ǁnâseb xa ge hâ-e i.

Once there was a very hungry crocodile.

A crocodile swimming in water.

ǂAuse tsî ǃnōsaseb ge ǂûna gere ôamâ. Tsîb ge …

He searched for food slowly and quietly. And then…

A crocodile jumping out of the water.

ǃKhau!!! ǃKhō go ǁnâseb ge!

POW!!! The crocodile strikes!

A crocodile holding a tray of food.

ǁNās khaoǃgâb ge ǁîba ǃaruǀî ǃâsa tama hâ, tsî ra ǃgâiaǂgao.

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

A crocodile disappearing into the water.

ǁKhawab nî ǃâs kōse.

Until he gets hungry again.

Written by: Christian G.
Illustrated by: Wiehan de Jager
Translated by: Ivan Petrus Josob
Language: Khoekhoegowab
Level: Level 1
Source: The hungry crocodile from African Storybook
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