isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about izilwane zasekhaya, which means domestic animals in isiZulu. Domestic animals are those that live with us at home, such as dogs, cats, cows, and chickens. We will learn their names, the sounds they make, and how they help us in our daily lives.

Let’s look at some examples. The isiZulu word for 'dog' is 'inja'. When an 'inja' barks, it makes the sound 'woof'. Another example is 'ikati', which means 'cat'. The sound a 'ikati' makes is 'meow'. We can also talk about 'inkomo' (cow) and 'inkukhu' (chicken), which make different sounds. By learning these words, we can talk about our pets and farm animals.

Now, let’s practice together. I will show you pictures of different domestic animals, and you will tell me their names in isiZulu. For example, if I show you a picture of a dog, you will say 'inja'. After that, we will discuss what sound each animal makes. This will help you remember their names and sounds better.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite domestic animal. Once you have drawn it, label it with its isiZulu name. For example, if you draw a cat, write 'ikati' next to it. You can also write down the sound it makes. This activity will help reinforce what you have learned today.

• ikati
• inja
• inkomo
• inkukhu

Answer: inja

The correct answer is 'inja', which means dog in isiZulu.

• inja
• ikati
• inkomo
• inkukhu

Answer: ikati

'Ikati' is the isiZulu word for cat, which makes the sound 'meow'.

• inkukhu
• inja
• ikati
• inkomo

Answer: inkukhu

'Inkukhu' is the isiZulu word for chicken.

Answer: moo

Cows make the sound 'moo'.

• inja
• inkomo
• impala
• inkukhu

Answer: impala

An 'impala' is a wild animal, not a domestic one.

Answer: inja

One example of a domestic animal in isiZulu is 'inja', which means dog.

• woof
• meow
• moo
• cluck

Answer: meow

The sound made by a cat is 'meow'.

Answer: inkomo

'Inkomo' is the isiZulu word for cow.