isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiNdebele. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on names like 'inja' for dog, 'ikati' for cat, and 'ibhubesi' for lion. I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will say their names together.

Let’s look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a dog. What do we call a dog in isiNdebele? Yes, it is 'inja'. Now, let’s try another one. Here is a cat. What is the isiNdebele word for cat? Correct, it is 'ikati'. We will repeat this for a few more animals, ensuring everyone can say the names clearly.

Now, let’s play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in isiNdebele. For example, if I say 'meow', you should respond with 'ikati'. Let’s try another one: 'woof'. Yes, that’s 'inja'! This game will help us remember the names better while having fun.

For our independent practice, I want each of you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, write the name of the animal in isiNdebele next to it. For example, if you draw a lion, write 'ibhubesi'. After you are done, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names together.

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• inyoni

Answer: ikati

In isiNdebele, 'ikati' means cat.

• Dog
• Cat
• Lion
• Bird

Answer: Dog

'Inja' refers to a dog in isiNdebele.

• Meow
• Woof
• Roar
• Chirp

Answer: Roar

Lions are known for their roaring sound.

Answer: ibhubesi

'Ibhubesi' is the isiNdebele word for lion.

• Inja
• Ikati
• Umuthi
• Ibhubesi

Answer: Umuthi

'Umuthi' means tree, which is not an animal.

Answer: Ikati

The animal that makes a 'meow' sound is a cat, or 'ikati' in isiNdebele.

• Inja
• Ikati
• Inyoni
• Ibhubesi

Answer: Inyoni

'Inyoni' means bird in isiNdebele.

Answer: Inja

'Inja' is the isiNdebele word for dog.