isiZulu Home Language - Term 2 - Week 5

Today, we will learn about different animals and the sounds they make in isiZulu. We will look at pictures of animals and practice saying their names. For example, 'inja' means dog, and 'kukhala' is the sound a dog makes. We will also discuss where these animals live and what they eat.

Let's look at some examples together. The word for 'cat' in isiZulu is 'ikati', and the sound it makes is 'mew'. We can also learn about 'ibhubesi' which means 'lion', and the sound it makes is 'roar'. As we go through these examples, I will show you pictures to help you remember the names and sounds.

Now, let's work together! I will show you a picture of an animal, and I want you to tell me its name in isiZulu and the sound it makes. For instance, if I show you a picture of a cow, you will say 'inkomo' and 'moo'. We will take turns, and I will help you if you get stuck.

For your independent work, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in isiZulu next to it. Then, write down the sound it makes. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and practice saying the names and sounds together.

• ikati
• inja
• inkomo
• ibhubesi

Answer: inja

In isiZulu, 'inja' means dog.

• mew
• moo
• roar
• bark

Answer: moo

The sound a cow makes is referred to as 'moo' in isiZulu.

Answer: ikati

'Ikati' is the isiZulu word for cat.

• lion
• tiger
• elephant
• zebra

Answer: lion

'Ibhubesi' is the isiZulu word for lion.

• mew
• bark
• quack
• roar

Answer: bark

The sound a dog makes is referred to as 'bark' in isiZulu.

Answer: ibhubesi

The animal that makes the sound 'roar' is the lion, or 'ibhubesi' in isiZulu.

• ingulube
• iphala
• indlovu
• inkomo

Answer: indlovu

'Indlovu' is the isiZulu word for elephant.

Answer: mew

The sound a cat makes is referred to as 'mew' in isiZulu.