Sesotho Home Language - Term 1 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in Sesotho. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals like 'ntja' (fish), 'pudi' (sheep), and 'konyana' (rabbit).

Let’s look at some pictures of animals. For example, here is a picture of a 'ntja'. Can anyone tell me what this animal is in Sesotho? Yes, it is 'ntja'. Now, let’s describe it: 'Ntja e na le mesebetsi e metle' (The fish has beautiful colors).

I will show you pictures of animals, and you will match them with their names in Sesotho. For instance, I will show you a picture of a 'pudi', and you will say, 'Pudi'! Then, we will describe it together: 'Pudi e ja meroho' (The sheep eats vegetables).

Now, it’s your turn! Draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho. Underneath, write one sentence describing your animal. For example, if you draw a 'konyana', you can write, 'Konyana e potlakile' (The rabbit is fast).

• Ntja
• Pudi
• Konyana
• Nku

Answer: Ntja

The correct answer is 'Ntja', which means fish in Sesotho.

• Dog
• Sheep
• Cat
• Horse

Answer: Sheep

'Pudi' refers to a sheep in Sesotho.

• Rabbit
• Fish
• Bird
• Cow

Answer: Rabbit

'Konyana' is the Sesotho word for rabbit.

Answer: Ntja e na le mesebetsi e metle.

This means 'The fish has beautiful colors'.

Answer: Pudi

'Pudi' is the correct term for sheep in Sesotho.

• Nku
• Pudi
• Lefu
• Konyana

Answer: Lefu

'Lefu' means death and is not an animal.

• The sheep is fast
• The sheep eats vegetables
• The sheep is big
• The sheep is small

Answer: The sheep eats vegetables

This sentence describes what the sheep eats.

Answer: Konyana e potlakile.

This means 'The rabbit is fast'.