isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 1

Greetings are important in every culture as they help us connect with others. In isiZulu, we have special words we use to greet people. For example, 'Sawubona' means 'Hello' when speaking to one person, and 'Sanibonani' is used when greeting more than one person. Today, we will learn how to use these greetings in different situations.

Let's look at how we can use greetings. If you see your friend in the morning, you can say, 'Sawubona!' If you meet a group of friends, you would say, 'Sanibonani!' It's important to respond too. If someone greets you with 'Sawubona,' you can reply with 'Yebo!' which means 'Yes!' Let's practice this together.

Now, I will divide you into pairs. One of you will greet the other using 'Sawubona' or 'Sanibonani,' and the other will respond. Remember to use 'Yebo!' as a response. After a few minutes, we will switch roles. This will help you feel comfortable using these greetings in real life.

For your independent practice, you will create a greeting card. On one side, write 'Sawubona' or 'Sanibonani,' and on the other side, draw a picture of you greeting someone. You can decorate your card with colors and stickers. Once you finish, we will share our cards with the class.

• Goodbye
• Hello
• Thank you
• Please

Answer: Hello

'Sawubona' is a greeting used to say hello to one person.

• Sawubona
• Sanibonani
• Ngiyabonga
• Hamba kahle

Answer: Sanibonani

'Sanibonani' is the correct greeting for addressing multiple people.

Answer: Yebo

The appropriate response to 'Sawubona' is 'Yebo,' which means 'Yes.'

• Ngiyabonga
• Sawubona
• Sanibonani
• Hamba kahle

Answer: Ngiyabonga

'Ngiyabonga' is the isiZulu phrase for 'Thank you.'

Answer: Sawubona

In the morning, you would greet someone with 'Sawubona.'

• Goodbye
• Hello
• See you later
• Thank you

Answer: Goodbye

'Hamba kahle' is a way to say goodbye in isiZulu.

• Sawubona
• Sanibonani
• Ngiyabonga
• Yebo

Answer: Sanibonani

You would use 'Sanibonani' to greet a group of people.

Answer: Yebo

'Yebo' is the isiZulu word for 'Yes.'