Italian
Un asino lavora per un uomo.
English translation
A donkey works for a man.
Italian · Absolute Beginner
I musicanti di Brema
Adapted from The Bremen Town Musicians
An aging donkey, dog, cat, and rooster set out together to become musicians in Bremen.
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L'asino parte per Brema
The donkey leaves for Bremen
Italian
Porta i sacchi di grano al mulino.
English translation
He carries sacks of grain to the mill.
Italian
Lavora per molti anni.
English translation
He works for many years.
Italian
Ora è vecchio e ha poca forza.
English translation
Now he is old and has little strength.
Italian
Il padrone non vuole più dargli da mangiare.
English translation
His owner no longer wants to feed him.
Italian
L'asino capisce che è in pericolo e scappa.
English translation
The donkey realizes he is in danger and runs away.
Italian
Vuole andare nella città di Brema.
English translation
He wants to go to the city of Bremen.
Italian
Là vuole fare musica e lavorare come musicista.
English translation
There, he wants to make music and work as a musician.
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