siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names in siSwati helps us communicate better. We will learn how to say the names of common animals such as 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), 'ngwenya' (crocodile), 'phofu' (sheep), and 'imvu' (goat).

Let’s look at some examples together. When I say 'inja', you say 'woof woof' because that is the sound a dog makes. Similarly, when I say 'kati', you respond with 'meow' for the cat. This helps us remember the names and sounds of the animals in siSwati.

Now, let’s work together! I will call out the name of an animal in siSwati, and you will make the sound that animal makes. For example, if I say 'phofu', you will say 'baa'. This activity will help us remember the animals and their sounds while having fun together.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati next to it. You can choose from the animals we learned today. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and practice saying the names together.

• kati
• inja
• phofu
• imvu

Answer: inja

The correct answer is 'inja', which means 'dog' in siSwati.

• ngwenya
• kati
• imvu
• phofu

Answer: kati

'Kati' is the siSwati word for 'cat', which makes the sound 'meow'.

Answer: phofu

'Phofu' is the siSwati word for 'sheep'.

• roar
• hiss
• bark
• baa

Answer: hiss

Crocodiles are often described as making a hissing sound.

Answer: inja

One example of an animal in siSwati is 'inja', which means 'dog'.

• imvu
• ngwenya
• phofu
• siyabonga

Answer: siyabonga

'Siyabonga' means 'thank you' in siSwati and is not an animal name.

• imvu
• kati
• phofu
• ngwenya

Answer: imvu

'Imvu' is the siSwati word for 'goat'.

Answer: woof woof

A dog makes the sound 'woof woof'.