siSwati First Additional Language Week 4
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Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names in siSwati will help us talk about them. We will focus on names like 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), 'phofu' (sheep), and 'ngwenya' (crocodile). Let's start by repeating these words together and practicing their pronunciation.
Let’s create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, 'Inja yami iyadlala' means 'My dog is playing.' We can also say, 'Kati ibuka' which means 'The cat is watching.' I will write these sentences on the board, and we will read them together. This will help you understand how to use animal names in context.
Now, I will give you some animal names, and I want you to help me create sentences. For instance, if I say 'phofu', you can say, 'Phofu iyadla' which means 'The sheep is eating.' Let’s work together to make sentences for 'ngwenya' and 'inja'. I will write your sentences on the board so we can see how many we can create together.
For your independent practice, you will receive a worksheet with pictures of different animals. Your task is to write the name of each animal in siSwati and create a sentence for each one. Remember to use the structure we practiced. Once you finish, we will share some of your sentences with the class.
Answer: kati
The correct answer is 'kati', which means 'cat' in siSwati.
Answer: inja
'Inja' is the siSwati word for 'dog'.
Answer: Phofu iyadla.
The translation of 'The sheep is eating' is 'Phofu iyadla' in siSwati.
Answer: crocodile
'Ngwenya' translates to 'crocodile' in siSwati.
Answer: Phofu.
'Phofu' is the siSwati word for 'sheep'.
Answer: Inja iyadlala.
'Inja iyadlala.' means 'The dog is playing.' This is a correct sentence.
Answer: Kati iyabuka.
A correct sentence could be 'Kati iyabuka', meaning 'The cat is watching.'
Answer: Ngwenya iyahamba.
'Ngwenya iyahamba.' means 'The crocodile is swimming.'