Sepedi Home Language - Term 1 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in Sepedi. Animals are living creatures that can be found in various environments. Some live in the wild, while others are pets. We will focus on common animals such as 'ntja' (dog), 'kat' (cat), 'kgoši' (lion), 'pudi' (pig), and 'nku' (sheep).

Let's look at some pictures of animals. For example, when we see a picture of a dog, we say 'ntja'. If we see a cat, we say 'kat'. I will show you a picture, and you will tell me the name of the animal in Sepedi. This will help you remember the names better.

Now, let's describe the animals we learned about. For instance, we can say 'ntja e na le mebala e metsho le e mosehla' (the dog has black and brown colors). I will ask you to describe the animals using similar sentences. What color is the 'kat'? How does the 'kgoši' look? Let's practice together.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sepedi. Underneath the drawing, write one sentence describing the animal. For example, if you draw a pig, you can write 'pudi e na le mebala e pinki' (the pig is pink). This will help you use what you've learned today.

• ntja
• kat
• pudi
• nku

Answer: kat

In Sepedi, 'kat' means cat.

• lion
• dog
• sheep
• pig

Answer: lion

'Kgoši' refers to a lion in Sepedi.

Answer: ntja e na le mebala e metsho le e mosehla.

This sentence means 'the dog has black and brown colors.'

• cat
• dog
• pig
• sheep

Answer: pig

'Pudi' translates to pig in English.

Answer: nku

'Nku' is the word for sheep in Sepedi.

• ntja
• kat
• kgoši
• motlakase

Answer: motlakase

'Motlakase' is not an animal; it means 'electricity' in Sepedi.

Answer: pudi e na le mebala e pinki.

This means 'the pig is pink.'

• kat
• ntja
• nku
• pudi

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' is the word for dog in Sepedi.