Swahili readings / Beginner 1 / Home & Living

Helping with Chores at Home

Kusaidia Kazi za Nyumbani

Mimi ninaishi na familia yangu, na ninapenda kusaidia nyumbani. Kila asubuhi ninasafisha meza na ninapanga vyombo kwenye rafu. Nikipata muda, ninapika uji rahisi, na mdogo wangu anafagia sakafu. Mimi naosha vyombo kwa maji na sabuni, na naangalia jikoni inakuwa safi na tulivu. Mchana ninamwaga taka nje, halafu ninasafisha chumba changu. Napanga kitanda, naokota nguo chini, na naweka vitabu kwenye begi. Baba anafuta vumbi, mama anapumzika kidogo, kisha tunakaa pamoja na tunakunywa chai. Tunazungumza kuhusu shule na marafiki. Kesho nitasaidia tena, kwa sababu ninajifunza kuwa mwenye kuwajibika, na nafurahi kuona nyumba safi.

English Translation

I live with my family, and I like to help at home. Every morning I clean the table and arrange the dishes on the shelf. When I have time, I cook simple porridge, and my younger sibling sweeps the floor. I wash the dishes with water and soap, and I check that the kitchen becomes clean and calm. In the afternoon I throw the trash outside, then I clean my room. I tidy the bed, pick up clothes from the floor, and put books in the bag. Dad wipes the dust, Mom rests a little, then we sit together and drink tea. We talk about school and friends. Tomorrow I will help again, because I am learning to be responsible, and I am happy to see a clean home.