Sepedi Home Language - Term 2 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in Sepedi. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. For example, a 'dog' is called 'ntja' in Sepedi, and a 'cat' is 'kat'. Let's listen to the sounds these animals make and learn their names together!

Let's look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a cow. Can anyone tell me what a cow is called in Sepedi? Yes, it is 'kgomo'. Now, let's try another one. Here is a picture of a sheep. Who can tell me the Sepedi word for sheep? That's right, it is 'nku'. We will practice these words together.

I will say the name of an animal in Sepedi, and you will make the sound that animal makes. For example, if I say 'ntja', you will bark like a dog. If I say 'kat', you will meow like a cat. This will help us remember the names and sounds of the animals. Let's do this together a few times!

Now it's your turn! I have some cards with pictures of animals and some cards with their names in Sepedi. You will work in pairs to match the animal pictures with the correct names. Once you have matched them, you will take turns saying the names of the animals out loud. This will help you remember the words better!

• ntja
• kat
• kgomo
• nku

Answer: ntja

In Sepedi, 'dog' is called 'ntja'.

• sheep
• cow
• cat
• dog

Answer: cow

'Kgomo' is the Sepedi word for 'cow'.

• bark
• meow
• moo
• baa

Answer: meow

A cat makes a 'meow' sound.

Answer: nku

'Nku' is the word for 'sheep' in Sepedi.

• ntja
• kat
• kgomo
• mofolo

Answer: mofolo

'Mofolo' is not an animal; it means 'tree' in Sepedi.

Answer: kat

One example of an animal in Sepedi is 'kat', which means 'cat'.

• moo
• baa
• meow
• bark

Answer: moo

A cow makes a 'moo' sound.

Answer: kat

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