siSwati First Additional Language Week 9
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Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are an important part of our lives and culture. We will focus on common animals such as 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), 'ngwenya' (crocodile), and 'phoyisa' (elephant). I will show you pictures of these animals and say their names in siSwati. Repeat after me to practice the pronunciation.
Let’s create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, I can say, 'Inja yami iyadlala' which means 'My dog is playing.' Now, let’s try another one together. How about 'Ngwenya uyaphuma' which means 'The crocodile is coming out.' I will write these sentences on the board for everyone to see.
Now, we will play a game called Animal Charades. I will divide you into small groups. Each group will take turns acting out an animal without speaking, while the other groups guess the animal in siSwati. For example, if you act like a cat, the others should say 'kati.' This will help us remember the names and have fun at the same time!
For our independent practice, I want each of you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, label it in siSwati. For example, if you draw a dog, write 'inja' next to it. After you are done, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of the animals in siSwati.
Answer: kati
The correct answer is 'kati', which means 'cat' in siSwati.
Answer: Elephant
'Phoyisa' refers to an elephant in siSwati.
Answer: Inja iyakhala.
The translation of 'The dog is barking' is 'Inja iyakhala' in siSwati.
Answer: Crocodile
'Ngwenya' is the siSwati word for 'crocodile.'
Answer: Phoyisa
'Phoyisa' is the correct term for 'elephant' in siSwati.
Answer: Sikhumbuzo
'Sikhumbuzo' is not an animal; it is a name in siSwati.
Answer: Kati iyaphumula
'Kati iyaphumula' means 'The cat is sleeping' in siSwati.
Answer: Inja
'Inja' is the correct word for 'dog' in siSwati.