isiNdebele First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiNdebele. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names in our language helps us communicate better. We will focus on common animals like 'inja' (dog), 'ikati' (cat), 'ibhubesi' (lion), 'ingulube' (pig), and 'ihhashi' (horse). Let's start by repeating these words together.

I will show you pictures of different animals. When you see a picture, I want you to shout out the name of the animal in isiNdebele. For example, if I show you a picture of a dog, you will say 'inja'. Let's practice with a few pictures together, and I will help you if you forget the names.

Now, we will play a game called Animal Charades. I will divide you into small groups. One person from each group will act out an animal without speaking, while the others guess the animal's name in isiNdebele. This will help you remember the names and understand the animals better. After guessing, the actor will tell us the correct name in isiNdebele.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. After you finish your drawing, write the name of the animal in isiNdebele below it. You can also add a sentence describing what the animal does. For example, if you draw a cat, you might write, 'Ikati iyathanda ukudlala' (The cat loves to play).

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• ingulube

Answer: inja

In isiNdebele, 'inja' means dog.

• Cat
• Lion
• Horse
• Pig

Answer: Lion

'Ibhubesi' refers to a lion in isiNdebele.

Answer: Horse

'Ihhashi' is the isiNdebele word for horse.

• ingulube
• ibhubesi
• umuthi
• ikati

Answer: umuthi

'Umuthi' means tree, not an animal.

Answer: Ikati

The cat ('ikati') is known for loving to play.

• ingulube
• inja
• ibhubesi
• ihhashi

Answer: ingulube

'Ingulube' means pig in isiNdebele.

Answer: Ibhubesi liyavuma.

The answer means 'The lion roars.'

• ibhubesi
• ikati
• ingulube
• ihhashi

Answer: ikati

Cats ('ikati') are commonly kept as pets.