Sepedi Home Language - Term 2 - Week 5

Today, we will learn some important words in Sepedi that relate to our families and animals. Words like 'ntate' (father), 'mme' (mother), 'ngwana' (child), 'ntja' (dog), and 'katse' (cat) are essential for talking about our loved ones and pets. We will practice saying these words together and learn how to use them in sentences.

Let's look at how to make sentences using our new words. For example, if we want to say 'My father is a teacher' in Sepedi, we would say 'Ntate wa ka ke moruti.' Notice how we use 'wa ka' to mean 'my.' We will practice making sentences about our families and pets using the vocabulary we learned.

Now, I will give you some words, and together we will create sentences. For instance, if I say 'mme' (mother) and 'ngwana' (child), we can say 'Mme wa ka o na le ngwana.' (My mother has a child.) Let's work together to come up with more sentences using the words we have learned. I will help you if you get stuck!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your family or your favorite animal. Below your drawing, write a simple sentence in Sepedi about what you drew. For example, if you draw your dog, you can write 'Ntja ya ka e ntle' (My dog is beautiful). Remember to use the vocabulary we learned today!

• Father
• Mother
• Child
• Dog

Answer: Mother

'Mme' is the Sepedi word for 'mother.'

• Katse
• Ngwana
• Ntja
• Ntate

Answer: Ntja

'Ntja' is the word for 'dog' in Sepedi.

Answer: Ngwana wa ka o thabile.

The correct translation is 'Ngwana wa ka o thabile.'

• Child
• Cat
• Mother
• Father

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in Sepedi.

Answer: Katse

'Katse' is the word for 'cat' in Sepedi.

• Ntate wa ka ke moruti
• Mme wa ka ke moruti
• Ngwana wa ka ke moruti
• Ntja wa ka ke moruti

Answer: Ntate wa ka ke moruti

The correct sentence is 'Ntate wa ka ke moruti,' meaning 'My father is a teacher.'

• Ntate
• Mme
• Ngwana
• Mokhulu

Answer: Mokhulu

'Mokhulu' means 'grandparent' and is not a direct family member like the others listed.

Answer: Ntja ya ka e ntle.

An example sentence is 'Ntja ya ka e ntle,' which means 'My dog is beautiful.'