isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Greetings are an important part of communication in isiZulu culture. Today, we will learn how to greet someone in isiZulu. The most common greeting is 'Sawubona' which means 'Hello' when addressing one person. When greeting more than one person, we say 'Sanibonani'. It is also polite to respond with 'Ngiyaphila' which means 'I am fine'.

Let's practice our greetings together. I will say 'Sawubona' and you will respond with 'Ngiyaphila'. Now, let's try it in pairs. One student will greet the other, and then they will switch roles. Remember to use eye contact and smile when you greet someone!

Now, I will divide you into small groups. Each group will create a short role-play where one person greets another using 'Sawubona' and the other responds with 'Ngiyaphila'. After practicing, each group will perform their role-play in front of the class. This will help us learn how to greet and respond in a fun way!

For your independent practice, you will create a greeting card. On one side, write 'Sawubona' and on the other side, write 'Ngiyaphila'. You can decorate your card with drawings or stickers. Once you finish, you can share your card with a friend and practice your greetings!

• Goodbye
• Hello
• Thank you
• Please

Answer: Hello

'Sawubona' is the isiZulu word for 'Hello'.

• Sawubona
• Sanibonani
• Ngiyaphila
• Uphi

Answer: Sanibonani

'Sanibonani' is used to greet multiple people in isiZulu.

Answer: Ngiyaphila

You respond with 'Ngiyaphila', which means 'I am fine'.

• Ngiyaphila
• Hamba kahle
• Uphi
• Ngiyabonga

Answer: Ngiyaphila

'Ngiyaphila' is a polite response to a greeting.

• Goodbye
• Thank you
• Hello
• I am fine

Answer: Thank you

'Ngiyabonga' means 'Thank you' in isiZulu.

Answer: Sawubona

The correct greeting in isiZulu is 'Sawubona'.

• Sawubona
• Hamba kahle
• Sanibonani
• Ngiyaphila

Answer: Hamba kahle

'Hamba kahle' means 'Goodbye' in isiZulu.

Answer: Phila

'Phila' means 'fine' in isiZulu.