siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 1

Today, we will learn about family members in siSwati. Family is very important in our culture, and knowing how to say these words in siSwati will help us communicate better. We will focus on words like 'baba' (father), 'mama' (mother), 'umntwana' (child), and 'umkhulu' (grandfather). Let's start by repeating these words together.

I will show you pictures of different family members. When I show you a picture of a father, you will say 'baba'. If I show you a picture of a mother, you will say 'mama'. Let's practice this together. Look at the picture and shout out the correct siSwati word when I point to it.

Now, let's create a family tree as a class. I will draw a tree on the board, and you will help me label each family member in siSwati. For example, I will draw a circle for 'baba' at the top, and then we will add 'mama' next to it. Each of you will take turns coming up to the board to add a family member and say their name in siSwati.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your own family tree on a piece of paper. Include at least three family members and label them in siSwati. Use the words we learned today: 'baba', 'mama', 'umntwana', and 'umkhulu'. Once you finish, you can share your drawing with a partner and practice saying the words together.

• baba
• mama
• umntwana
• umkhulu

Answer: mama

In siSwati, 'mama' means mother.

• umntwana
• baba
• umkhulu
• mama

Answer: baba

'Baba' is the siSwati word for father.

• child
• grandfather
• mother
• father

Answer: child

'Umntwana' translates to child in siSwati.

• baba
• umntwana
• umkhulu
• mama

Answer: umkhulu

'Umkhulu' means grandfather in siSwati.

Answer: mama

'Mama' is the correct term for mother.

Answer: baba

'Baba' is the word used for father.

Answer: umntwana

'Umntwana' is the translation for child.

Answer: umkhulu

'Umkhulu' means grandfather in siSwati.