Setswana First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 5

Today, we will learn about family members in Setswana. Key words include 'ntate' (father), 'mme' (mother), 'ngwana' (child), 'bana' (children), and 'bontate' (parents). We will practice saying these words together and learn how to use them in sentences. For example, 'Ntate o a ja' means 'Father is eating.'

Let's look at some examples. If we want to say 'My mother is beautiful' in Setswana, we say 'Mme wa me o motle.' Notice how we use 'wa me' to indicate 'my.' We can also say 'Ngwana o a bapala' which means 'The child is playing.' This shows how we can describe actions related to family members.

Now, let's work together. I will say a family member in English, and you will tell me the Setswana word. Then, we will create a sentence together. For example, if I say 'mother,' you say 'mme,' and then we can say 'Mme o a ruta' which means 'Mother is teaching.' Let's do this for 'father,' 'child,' and 'parents.'

For your independent practice, you will receive a worksheet with pictures of family members. Your task is to write the correct Setswana word under each picture. After that, write a sentence about each family member using the vocabulary we learned today. Remember to use 'wa me' for 'my' when referring to your family.

• ntate
• mme
• ngwana
• bana

Answer: mme

The correct word for 'mother' in Setswana is 'mme.'

• Ngwana o a ja
• Ngwana o a bapala
• Bana ba a ja
• Mme o a ruta

Answer: Ngwana o a bapala

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

• children
• parents
• father
• mother

Answer: parents

'Bontate' refers to 'parents' in Setswana.

Answer: Ntate o a ja

The translation of 'Father is eating' is 'Ntate o a ja.'

Answer: ngwana

'Ngwana' is the word for 'child' in Setswana.

• motle
• ja
• bana
• o

Answer: motle

'Motle' means 'beautiful' in Setswana.

• Bontate ba me ba a fa
• Bontate ba me ba a mo
• Bontate ba me ba a fola
• Bontate ba me ba a teng

Answer: Bontate ba me ba a teng

'Bontate ba me ba a teng' means 'My parents are here.'

Answer: Mme o a ja

An example sentence is 'Mme o a ja,' which means 'Mother is eating.'