isiZulu Home Language - Term 2 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiZulu. We will look at pictures of animals and learn their names. For example, 'inja' means dog, 'ikati' means cat, and 'ibhubesi' means lion. We will also discuss where these animals live and what they eat.

Let’s practice the sounds that animals make. When I say 'inja', you will bark like a dog. When I say 'ikati', you will meow like a cat. This will help us remember the names of the animals and their sounds. For instance, the lion says 'roar' or 'ngowami' in isiZulu.

Now, let’s work together! I will show you a picture of an animal, and you will tell me its name in isiZulu and make the sound it makes. For example, if I show you a picture of a cow, you will say 'inkomo' and moo. This activity will help reinforce your learning and make it fun!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in isiZulu next to it. Then, practice saying the name and making the sound it makes. You can share your drawing with a friend and see if they can guess the animal and its sound!

• inja
• ikati
• inkomo
• ibhubesi

Answer: ikati

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

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• inyathi

Answer: ibhubesi

'Ibhubesi' is the isiZulu word for lion, which is known for its roar.

Answer: Bark or 'ngowami'

In isiZulu, the sound a dog makes can be described as 'ngowami', which is similar to barking.

• inkomo
• ihhashi
• inyoni
• ibhubesi

Answer: inkomo

'Inkomo' is the isiZulu word for cow.

• inja
• ikati
• inyathi
• imvubu

Answer: ikati

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

Answer: Inhlanzi (fish)

Inhlanzi is the isiZulu word for fish, which is an animal that lives in water.

• Bark
• Moo
• Roar
• Meow

Answer: Moo

Cows are known for making the sound 'moo'.

Answer: Inja

'Inja' is the isiZulu word for dog.