siSwati First Additional Language Week 10
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Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names of common animals like 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), and 'ngwenya' (crocodile). Let’s start by listening to the sounds these animals make and then learn their names in siSwati.
Let’s look at some examples. When I say 'inja', what sound does a dog make? (Students respond: 'bark'). Good! Now, if I say 'kati', what sound does a cat make? (Students respond: 'meow'). Excellent! We will repeat these names and sounds together to remember them better.
Now, let’s play a matching game! I will show you pictures of animals, and you will tell me their names in siSwati. For example, I will show you a picture of a cow. Who can tell me the siSwati name for cow? (Students respond: 'inkunzi'). Great! Let’s continue with more animals and practice together.
For your independent activity, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati underneath. You can use colors to make your drawing beautiful. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the animal names out loud.
Answer: inja
In siSwati, 'inja' means dog.
Answer: meow
Cats make a 'meow' sound.
Answer: kati
'Kati' is the siSwati word for cat.
Answer: Crocodile
'Ngwenya' refers to a crocodile in siSwati.
Answer: inkunzi
An 'inkunzi' is a cow, which makes a 'moo' sound.
Answer: indlovu
'Indlovu' is the siSwati word for elephant.
Answer: umntfwana
'Umntfwana' means child and is not an animal.
Answer: roar
A lion makes a 'roar' sound.