Setswana Home Language - Term 2 - Week 3

In this lesson, we will learn about family members in Setswana. Key vocabulary includes: 'ntate' (father), 'mme' (mother), 'ngwana' (child), 'banna' (brothers), and 'banabana' (sisters). We will practice saying these words and using them in sentences to describe our families.

For example, if I want to say 'My father is a teacher' in Setswana, I would say 'Ntate wa me ke moruti.' Let's break it down: 'Ntate' means father, 'wa me' means my, and 'ke moruti' means is a teacher. We can create similar sentences using other family members.

Now, let's practice together. I will say a family member in Setswana, and you will help me create a sentence. For instance, if I say 'mme,' you can respond with 'Mme wa me ke mosadi.' This means 'My mother is a woman.' Let's continue with other family members and form sentences together.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your family using the vocabulary we learned. Use words like 'ntate,' 'mme,' and 'ngwana.' You can illustrate your sentences with drawings of your family members. Share your sentences with a partner when you are done.

• Mother
• Father
• Child
• Sister

Answer: Father

'Ntate' translates to 'father' in English.

• Ngwana
• Banabana
• Mme
• Banna

Answer: Banabana

'Banabana' refers to sisters in Setswana.

Answer: Mme wa me ke moruti.

This sentence means 'My mother is a teacher' in Setswana.

• Child
• Brother
• Father
• Sister

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in English.

Answer: Banna.

'Banna' means 'brothers' in Setswana.

• Ntate
• Mme
• Lerato
• Ngwana

Answer: Lerato

'Lerato' is not a family member; it means 'love' in Setswana.

• Banabana ba me ke moithuti.
• Mme wa me ke moithuti.
• Ngwana wa me ke moithuti.
• Banna ba me ke moithuti.

Answer: Banabana ba me ke moithuti.

This translates to 'My sister is a student' in Setswana.

Answer: Ntate wa me ke moruti.

This means 'My father is a teacher' in Setswana.