siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names in our language helps us communicate better. We will look at pictures of animals and learn how to say their names in siSwati. For example, 'inja' means 'dog' and 'kukhala' means 'cat'.

Let’s look at some pictures together. Here is a picture of a lion. In siSwati, we say 'ingwenya'. Can anyone tell me what sound a lion makes? Yes, it roars! Now, let’s look at another picture of a cow. We say 'inkunzi' in siSwati. What sound does a cow make? Correct, it moos! Let’s repeat these words together.

I will show you a picture of an animal, and I want you to tell me its name in siSwati. For example, if I show you a picture of a chicken, you should say 'inkhukhu'. After that, we will make the sound together. This will help you remember the names better. Let’s practice with three more animals: a goat, a horse, and a sheep.

Now it’s your turn! I have prepared a matching game for you. You will receive cards with pictures of animals and cards with their names in siSwati. Your task is to match the picture with the correct name. Once you finish, we will share what you have matched and practice saying the names together.

• inkhukhu
• inja
• inkunzi
• ingwenya

Answer: inja

In siSwati, 'inja' means 'dog'.

• cat
• cow
• lion
• goat

Answer: cow

'inkunzi' refers to a cow in siSwati.

• meow
• moo
• bark
• roar

Answer: moo

Cows make a 'moo' sound.

Answer: kukhala

'kukhala' is the siSwati word for 'cat'.

• inkhukhu
• ingwenya
• imvu
• inja

Answer: imvu

'imvu' means 'sheep' in siSwati.

Answer: ingwenya

The lion, or 'ingwenya', is known for its roar.

• inkhukhu
• inkunzi
• umntfwana
• imvu

Answer: umntfwana

'umntfwana' means 'child' and is not an animal.

Answer: bark

Dogs make a 'bark' sound.