Sepedi Home Language - Term 2 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about family members in Sepedi. Family is very important in our culture, and knowing how to name our family members helps us communicate better. Some of the words we will learn include 'ntate' (father), 'mme' (mother), 'ngwana' (child), and 'bana' (children). Let's practice saying these words together.

Let's create sentences using the words we learned. For example, 'Ntate o a sebetsa' means 'Father is working.' We can also say, 'Mme o a pheka' which means 'Mother is cooking.' Notice how we use the words in context to describe what our family members are doing.

In groups, create a family tree using drawings and labels in Sepedi. Each group will draw their family members and write the correct Sepedi words next to each drawing. For example, if you draw your father, write 'ntate' next to it. This will help us remember the words better while working together.

Now, each learner will write three sentences about their own family using the vocabulary we learned. For example, you can write, 'Ngwana o a bapala' which means 'The child is playing.' After writing, share your sentences with a partner and practice reading them aloud.

• ntate
• mme
• ngwana
• bana

Answer: mme

The correct answer is 'mme', which means mother in Sepedi.

• bana
• ngwana
• mme
• ntate

Answer: ngwana

'Ngwana' is the correct term for 'child' in Sepedi.

Answer: Ntate o a sebetsa.

This sentence translates directly to 'Father is working' in Sepedi.

• father
• mother
• children
• child

Answer: children

'Bana' refers to 'children' in Sepedi.

Answer: lapa

'Lapa' is the word for 'family' in Sepedi.

• Ngwana o a pheka.
• Mme o a bapala.
• Ntate o a sebetsa.
• Bana o a tsamaea.

Answer: Ntate o a sebetsa.

This sentence is correct and means 'Father is working.'

Answer: Mme o a bala.

This means 'Mother is reading.'

• Ngwana o a bapala.
• Bana o a bapala.
• Mme o a bapala.
• Ntate o a bapala.

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala.

'Ngwana o a bapala' translates to 'The child is playing.'