isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 9

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiNdebele. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names of common animals such as 'inja' (dog), 'ikati' (cat), 'ibhubesi' (lion), and 'ingulube' (pig). Understanding these words will help us describe animals we see in our environment.

Let’s look at how we can use these animal names in sentences. For instance, 'Inja iyadlala' means 'The dog is playing.' Another example is 'Ikati liyaphuma' which translates to 'The cat is going out.' These sentences help us practice using the vocabulary in context.

In groups, learners will take turns acting out different animals while the rest of the class guesses the animal in isiNdebele. For example, if a learner acts like a lion, the others should shout 'ibhubesi!' This activity encourages teamwork and reinforces vocabulary through movement and fun.

Each learner will draw their favorite animal and write its name in isiNdebele underneath the drawing. For example, if a learner draws a dog, they will write 'inja' below it. This task allows for creativity while reinforcing the vocabulary learned in class.

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• ingulube

Answer: ikati

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

• Dog
• Cat
• Lion
• Pig

Answer: Lion

'ibhubesi' refers to a lion in isiNdebele.

Answer: Inja iyadlala.

This sentence translates directly to 'The dog is playing' in isiNdebele.

• Dog
• Cat
• Pig
• Lion

Answer: Pig

'ingulube' is the isiNdebele word for 'pig'.

Answer: inja

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

• ikati
• ibhubesi
• umuthi
• ingulube

Answer: umuthi

'umuthi' means 'tree' and is not an animal name in isiNdebele.

Answer: Ikati liyaphuma.

This sentence means 'The cat is going out' in isiNdebele.

• Ingulube iyadla
• Inja iyadla
• Ikati iyadla
• Ibhubesi iyadla

Answer: Ingulube iyadla

'Ingulube iyadla' means 'The pig is eating' in isiNdebele.