isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will learn about izilwane zasekhaya, which means domestic animals in isiZulu. These animals live with us and are often our pets. Some common examples include inja (dog), ikati (cat), and impuku (rabbit). We will look at pictures of these animals and learn how to say their names in isiZulu.

Let’s look at a picture of a dog. In isiZulu, we say 'inja'. Can anyone tell me what sound a dog makes? Yes, it barks! Now, let’s look at a cat. We say 'ikati' in isiZulu. What sound does a cat make? Correct, it meows! We will practice saying these words together.

Now, let’s work in groups. Each group will receive a set of animal pictures. I want you to name each animal in isiZulu and discuss what they eat and how we take care of them. For example, 'Inja idla ukudla' means 'The dog eats food'. After discussing, each group will present one animal to the class.

For your independent activity, I want you to draw your favorite domestic animal. Once you finish your drawing, label it in isiZulu. For example, if you draw a cat, write 'ikati' next to it. You can also write a sentence about your animal, like 'Ikati lami liyathanda ukudlala' which means 'My cat loves to play'.

• ikati
• inja
• impuku
• ingulube

Answer: inja

In isiZulu, 'dog' is called 'inja'.

• inja
• ikati
• impuku
• ingulube

Answer: ikati

The animal that meows is a cat, which is 'ikati' in isiZulu.

Answer: impuku

One example of a domestic animal is 'impuku', which means rabbit.

• meow
• bark
• quack
• moo

Answer: bark

Dogs make a barking sound.

• inja
• ikati
• impuku
• ingulube

Answer: ikati

'Cat' is referred to as 'ikati' in isiZulu.

Answer: impuku

A rabbit is called 'impuku' in isiZulu.

• inja
• ikati
• ingulube
• ingwe

Answer: ingwe

'Ingwe' means leopard, which is not a domestic animal.

Answer: Ikati lami liyathanda ukudlala.

This sentence means 'My cat loves to play' in isiZulu.