isiZulu Home Language - Term 3 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiZulu. We will focus on common animals that we see every day. The names of some animals in isiZulu include: 'inja' (dog), 'ikati' (cat), 'ibhubesi' (lion), 'ingulube' (pig), and 'ihhashi' (horse). Let’s practice saying these words together and learn how to use them in sentences.

For example, if I say 'Ngiyabona inja,' it means 'I see a dog.' Let’s break it down: 'Ngiyabona' means 'I see,' and 'inja' is 'dog.' Now, let’s try to make sentences with other animals. If I say 'Ngiyabona ikati,' it means 'I see a cat.' Can anyone tell me what 'ibhubesi' means?

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of different animals, and you will match them with their names in isiZulu. For example, if I show you a picture of a lion, you will find the word 'ibhubesi.' Let’s work together to match all the animals correctly. This will help you remember their names better.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in isiZulu. Underneath, write one sentence describing what your animal does. For example, if you draw a horse, you can write 'Ihhashi liyagijima' which means 'The horse runs.' Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class.

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• ingulube

Answer: ikati

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

• Dog
• Lion
• Horse
• Pig

Answer: Lion

'Ibhubesi' refers to a lion in isiZulu.

• I love
• I see
• I have
• I want

Answer: I see

'Ngiyabona' translates to 'I see' in English.

Answer: inja

'Inja' is the isiZulu word for 'dog.'

Answer: Ingulube iyadla.

This means 'The pig eats.'

• ihhashi
• ingulube
• umuthi
• ikati

Answer: umuthi

'Umuthi' means 'tree' and is not an animal name.

• ingulube
• ikati
• ihhashi
• inja

Answer: ihhashi

'Ihhashi' means 'horse' in isiZulu.

Answer: Ibhubesi liyagijima.

This means 'The lion runs.'