Setswana Home Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different family members in Setswana. Words like 'mme' (mother), 'ntate' (father), 'ngwana' (child), and 'bana' (children) are important for talking about our families. We will also learn how to use these words in sentences to describe our family members.

Let's look at how to use family vocabulary in sentences. For example, 'Mme ke ngwaga ya me' means 'My mother is my age.' Here, we see how 'mme' is used to refer to the mother. Another example is 'Ntate o a ja' which means 'Father is eating.' Notice how we can describe actions of family members using simple sentences.

In groups, create a family tree using drawings and labels in Setswana. Each group will draw their family members and write their names in Setswana. For example, if you draw your mother, write 'mme' next to her. After completing the tree, each group will present their family tree to the class, using sentences to describe each member.

Now, it's your turn to write! On your own, write three sentences about your family using the vocabulary we learned. You can say things like 'Ngwana o a bapala' (The child is playing) or 'Mme o a ruta' (Mother is teaching). Remember to use the correct words for your family members.

• Mother
• Father
• Child
• Sister

Answer: Father

'Ntate' is the Setswana word for father.

• Bana
• Ngwana
• Mme
• Ntate

Answer: Bana

'Bana' refers to children in Setswana.

Answer: Mme o a pheha.

The translation of 'My mother is cooking' is 'Mme o a pheha.'

• Ngwana
• Bana
• Ntate
• Mme

Answer: Ngwana

'Ngwana' means child in Setswana.

Answer: Mother

'Mme' is the Setswana word for mother.

• Ngwana
• Bana
• Mokhulu
• Lefatshe

Answer: Lefatshe

'Lefatshe' means earth and is not a family member.

Answer: Ntate o a ja.

The sentence 'Ntate o a ja' means 'Father is eating.'

• Ngwana wa me o a bapala
• Bana ba me ba a bapala
• Mme o a bapala
• Ntate o a bapala

Answer: Ngwana wa me o a bapala

'Ngwana wa me o a bapala' translates to 'My child is playing.'