Setswana Home Language - Term 4 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about family members in Setswana. Family is very important in our culture, and knowing how to name each member helps us express our feelings and relationships. We will focus on words like 'ntate' (father), 'mme' (mother), 'ngwana' (child), and 'bana' (children). Let's start by repeating these words together.

Let’s create sentences using the family words we learned. For example, 'Ntate o a ja' means 'Father is eating.' We can also say, 'Mme o a ruta ngwana' which means 'Mother is teaching the child.' These sentences help us practice using the vocabulary in context.

Now, let's work in groups to create a family tree. Each group will draw their family tree and label each member using Setswana words. For example, if you have a brother, you will write 'brother' as 'ngwana wa mosimane'. After drawing, each group will present their family tree to the class, using the vocabulary we learned.

For independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your family using the vocabulary we learned today. You can describe what each family member does. For example, 'Ntate o a sebetsa' (Father is working) or 'Mme o a bina' (Mother is singing). Be creative and think about your family!

• ntate
• mme
• ngwana
• bana

Answer: mme

In Setswana, 'mme' means 'mother'.

• bana
• ngwana
• ntate
• mme

Answer: bana

'Bana' is the Setswana word for 'children'.

Answer: Ntate o a ja.

The correct translation is 'Ntate o a ja'.

• sister
• brother
• child
• mother

Answer: child

'Ngwana' translates to 'child' in Setswana.

Answer: ngwana wa mosimane

'Ngwana wa mosimane' means 'brother' in Setswana.

• ntate
• mme
• motho
• ngwana

Answer: motho

'Motho' means 'person' and is not a specific family member.

Answer: Mme o a ruta.

An example sentence could be 'Mme o a ruta' which means 'Mother is teaching.'

• parents
• children
• siblings
• grandparents

Answer: children

'Bana' refers to 'children' in Setswana.