isiXhosa Home Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Today, we will learn about our family members in isiXhosa. Family is very important in our culture, and knowing how to name our family members helps us communicate better. We will focus on words like 'umama' (mother), 'utata' (father), 'umntwana' (child), and 'ubhuti' (brother). Let's say these words together and repeat them after me.

I will show you pictures of different family members. When I show you a picture of a mother, you will say 'umama'. If I show you a picture of a father, you will say 'utata'. Let's practice with these pictures together. Look at the first picture; who can tell me what this is in isiXhosa?

Now, let's create a family tree together. I will give each of you a picture of a family member. When I call your name, come up and place your picture on the board. Then, say the name of that family member in isiXhosa. For example, if you have a picture of a brother, you will say 'ubhuti'. Let's work together to fill our family tree!

For your independent activity, I want you to draw your family. After you finish your drawing, label each family member using the isiXhosa words we learned today. For example, write 'umama' next to your mother and 'utata' next to your father. Once you are done, you can share your drawing with the class and tell us about your family in isiXhosa.

• utata
• umama
• ubhuti
• umntwana

Answer: umama

The correct answer is 'umama', which means mother in isiXhosa.

• umama
• utata
• umntwana
• udade

Answer: utata

'Utata' is the isiXhosa word for father.

• sister
• brother
• child
• mother

Answer: brother

'Ubhuti' translates to brother in isiXhosa.

Answer: umntwana

'Umntwana' means child in isiXhosa.

• umama
• utata
• umfundi
• ubhuti

Answer: umfundi

'Umfundi' means student and is not a family member.

Answer: udade

'Udade' is the isiXhosa word for sister.

• umzi
• intsapho
• umntwana
• ubhuti

Answer: intsapho

'Intsapho' means family in isiXhosa.

Answer: ubhuti

'Ubhuti' is the word for brother in isiXhosa.