Setswana First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 9

Today, we will learn about different animals in Setswana. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names in our language helps us communicate better. We will focus on names like 'ntšhu' for cat, 'ntšhadi' for dog, and 'kgetsi' for elephant. Let's listen to the sounds these animals make and learn their names together!

Let’s look at some pictures of animals. For example, here is a picture of a cat. In Setswana, we say 'ntšhu'. Can anyone tell me what sound a cat makes? Yes, it says 'meow'. Now, let’s look at a dog. In Setswana, we say 'ntšhadi'. What sound does a dog make? Correct, it says 'woof'. We will practice these names and sounds together.

Now, I will show you some animal pictures, and I want you to tell me the name in Setswana and the sound it makes. For example, if I show you a picture of a cow, you will say 'kgogo' and then make the sound 'moo'. Let’s do this together for a few animals, and I will help you if you get stuck.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Setswana underneath. You can also write the sound it makes. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class, and you can tell us the name and sound of your animal in Setswana.

• ntšhu
• ntšhadi
• kgogo

Answer: ntšhu

The correct answer is 'ntšhu', which means cat in Setswana.

• meow
• woof
• moo

Answer: woof

Dogs say 'woof', which is the correct sound for a dog.

Answer: kgetsi

The word for elephant in Setswana is 'kgetsi'.

• cat
• dog
• cow

Answer: cow

'Kgogo' is the Setswana word for cow.

Answer: meow

Cats make the sound 'meow'.

• ntšhu
• ntšhadi
• kgetsi

Answer: ntšhadi

'Ntšhadi' is the Setswana word for dog.

• cat
• dog
• cow

Answer: cow

Cows say 'moo', which is their characteristic sound.

Answer: ntšhu

One example of an animal in Setswana is 'ntšhu', which means cat.