isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about izilwane (animals) that we often see at home. These include our pets and other animals that might live nearby. We will learn their names in isiZulu, such as 'inja' for dog, 'ikati' for cat, and 'inyoni' for bird. Understanding these words will help us talk about our pets and the animals we love.

Let’s look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a dog. This is an 'inja'. Can anyone tell me what sound an 'inja' makes? Yes, it barks! Now, let’s look at a cat. This is an 'ikati'. What sound does an 'ikati' make? Correct, it meows! We will repeat these names together to remember them.

Now, let’s play a game! I will say the name of an animal in isiZulu, and you will make the sound that animal makes. For example, if I say 'inja', you will bark. If I say 'ikati', you will meow. This will help us remember the names and sounds of our animals. Let’s do this together as a class!

For our independent practice, I want each of you to draw your favorite animal that you have at home. Once you finish your drawing, write the name of the animal in isiZulu next to it. For example, if you draw a dog, write 'inja'. We will share our drawings with the class and practice saying the names together.

• inja
• ikati
• inyoni
• imvubu

Answer: ikati

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

• Bird
• Dog
• Cat
• Fish

Answer: Dog

'Inja' means dog in isiZulu.

Answer: Meow

Cats make a 'meow' sound.

• inyoni
• imvubu
• ihhashi
• ingulube

Answer: inyoni

'Inyoni' is the isiZulu word for bird.

Answer: Inja or Ikati

Both 'inja' (dog) and 'ikati' (cat) are common animals found at home.

• Inja
• Ikati
• Imvubu
• Uthuli

Answer: Uthuli

'Uthuli' means dust and is not an animal.

• Hippo
• Elephant
• Lion
• Giraffe

Answer: Hippo

'Imvubu' refers to a hippopotamus in isiZulu.

Answer: Inja

'Inja' is the isiZulu word for dog.