isiXhosa Home Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about our families in isiXhosa. Family is very important in our culture. We will focus on words like 'umama' (mother), 'utata' (father), 'umntwana' (child), and 'ubhuti' (brother). I will show you pictures of each family member, and we will say the words together. This will help you remember them better.

Let’s practice making sentences. For example, if I say 'Umama uyasebenza' (Mother is working), we can see how the word 'umama' fits into a sentence. Now, let’s try another one together: 'Ubhuti uyadlala' (Brother is playing). I will write these sentences on the board, and we will read them aloud together.

Now, I want you to work with a partner. I will give you a list of family members in isiXhosa. You will choose one family member and create a sentence about them. For example, if you choose 'utata', you might say 'Utata uyaphosa ibhola' (Father is throwing a ball). After you write your sentences, we will share them with the class.

For your independent work, I want you to draw a picture of your family. Label each family member in isiXhosa. Then, write one sentence about each person. For example, if you draw your mother, you can write 'Umama uyandithanda' (Mother loves me). This will help you remember the words and practice your writing skills.

• Umama
• Utata
• Ubhuti
• Umntwana

Answer: Utata

Utata means father in isiXhosa.

• Umama uyapheka
• Ubhuti uyadlala
• Utata uyasebenza
• Umntwana uyafunda

Answer: Umama uyapheka

Umama uyapheka translates to 'Mother is cooking'.

Answer: Umntwana

Umntwana is the isiXhosa word for child.

• Brother is playing
• Sister is singing
• Father is working
• Mother is cooking

Answer: Brother is playing

Ubhuti uyadlala means 'Brother is playing'.

Answer: Usisi

Usisi is the isiXhosa word for sister.

• Umama
• Ibali
• Isikolo
• Umsebenzi

Answer: Umama

Umama means mother, which is a family member.

Answer: Utata uyasebenza.

This sentence means 'Father is working'.

• Child is playing
• Child is learning
• Child is eating
• Child is sleeping

Answer: Child is learning

Umntwana uyafunda translates to 'Child is learning'.