isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about izilwane (animals) that we can find at home. These include our pets and other animals that may live near us. We will focus on names such as 'inja' (dog), 'ikati' (cat), 'inyoni' (bird), 'imvubu' (rabbit), and 'ingulube' (pig). Understanding these words will help us talk about our pets and the animals we see around us.

Let's look at some pictures of animals. For example, if I show you a picture of a dog, I will say, 'Le yinja.' (This is a dog.) Repeat after me. Now, if I show you a cat, I will say, 'Le yikati.' (This is a cat.) We will practice saying these sentences together until everyone is comfortable.

In groups, each learner will take turns acting out an animal without speaking. The rest of the group will guess which animal it is by saying the name in isiZulu. For example, if someone pretends to be a cat, the group should respond with 'ikati!' This activity will help reinforce the vocabulary we have learned.

Now, I want each of you to draw your favorite animal that you might find at home. Once you finish your drawing, label it in isiZulu. For example, if you draw a dog, write 'inja' underneath. Afterward, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of our animals.

• inja
• ikati
• imvubu
• ingulube

Answer: ikati

The correct answer is 'ikati', which means cat in isiZulu.

• inja
• inyoni
• imvubu
• ingwe

Answer: ingwe

'Ingwe' means leopard, which is not typically found at home.

Answer: inja

'Inja' is the isiZulu word for dog.

• rabbit
• pig
• bird
• cat

Answer: rabbit

'Imvubu' refers to a rabbit in isiZulu.

Answer: inyoni

'Inyoni' means bird in isiZulu.

• dog
• cat
• pig
• rabbit

Answer: pig

'Ingulube' translates to pig in isiZulu.

• imvubu
• ikati
• ingulube
• inyoni

Answer: ikati

'Ikati' is commonly kept as a pet, while the others are not.

Answer: imvubu

'Imvubu' is the isiZulu word for rabbit.