isiNdebele Home Language - Term 3 - Week 5

Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. In isiNdebele, nouns can be singular or plural. For example, 'umntwana' means 'child', while 'abantwana' means 'children'. Understanding nouns helps us to describe the world around us.

Let's look at some sentences in isiNdebele. For example, 'Umama uhlala emzini.' (Mom lives in the house.) Here, 'umama' (mom) and 'emzini' (house) are nouns. We can underline these words to show they are nouns. Now, let's practice finding nouns in other sentences together.

I will read a sentence, and you will help me find the nouns. For instance, 'Uthanda ukudlala nezingane.' (He loves to play with the children.) What are the nouns in this sentence? Yes, 'Uthanda' is the action, but 'izingane' (children) is the noun. Let's do a few more together.

Now it’s your turn! Write three sentences using nouns you have learned. For example, you can write 'Uthanda umntwana.' (He loves the child.) Remember to think of different nouns like 'ibhola' (ball) or 'isigubhu' (drum). After writing, draw a picture that represents your sentences.

• umama
• umntwana
• ibhola
• izinkanyezi

Answer: umntwana

The correct answer is 'umntwana', which means 'child' in isiNdebele.

• thanda
• umntwana
• ujabule
• ukudlala

Answer: umntwana

'Umntwana' is a noun, while the others are verbs or adjectives.

Answer: indlu

'Indlu' is the isiNdebele word for 'house'.

• children
• mom
• house
• ball

Answer: children

'Abantwana' is the plural form of 'umntwana', meaning 'children'.

Answer: Ngithanda ibhola.

The sentence means 'I love the ball.' and uses 'ibhola' as a noun.

• umama
• ukudlala
• izinkanyezi
• umntwana

Answer: ukudlala

'Ukudlala' means 'to play' and is a verb, while the others are nouns.

Answer: ababamama

'Ababamama' is the plural form of 'umama', meaning 'moms'.

• umntwana
• emzini
• ibhola
• ujabule

Answer: emzini

'Emzini' means 'in the house' and refers to a place.