isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiNdebele. Animals are important in our lives and culture. Knowing their names in isiNdebele helps us connect with our heritage. We will focus on common animals such as 'inja' (dog), 'ikati' (cat), 'ibhubesi' (lion), 'ingwe' (leopard), and 'ihhashi' (horse).

Let's look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a dog. In isiNdebele, we say 'inja'. Can anyone repeat that? Great! Now, let's try with a cat. This is 'ikati'. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep repeating after me!

Now, let's work together! I will divide you into small groups. Each group will choose an animal and make the sound it makes. Then, you will tell the class the name of the animal in isiNdebele. For example, if your group chooses 'ibhubesi', you will roar like a lion and say 'ibhubesi'. This will help us remember the names better!

For your independent activity, I want you to draw your favorite animal and label it in isiNdebele. Use the words we learned today. Once you finish, you can share your drawing with a friend and practice saying the name together. This will help you remember the words and improve your speaking skills.

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• ingwe

Answer: ikati

The correct answer is 'ikati', which means 'cat' in isiNdebele.

• Dog
• Lion
• Cat
• Horse

Answer: Lion

'ibhubesi' refers to a lion in isiNdebele.

Answer: inja

'inja' is the isiNdebele word for 'dog'.

• ingwe
• ihhashi
• ikati
• ibhubesi

Answer: ihhashi

'ihhashi' means 'horse' in isiNdebele.

Answer: ingwe

'ingwe' is the isiNdebele word for 'leopard'.

• ikati
• ibhubesi
• umntwana
• ihhashi

Answer: umntwana

'umntwana' means 'child' and is not an animal name in isiNdebele.

Answer: leopard

'ingwe' translates to 'leopard' in English.

• ikati
• ingwe
• ibhubesi
• ihhashi

Answer: ibhubesi

The lion, or 'ibhubesi', is known for its roaring sound.