siSwati First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 1

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

I will show you pictures of different family members. For example, here is a picture of a father. In siSwati, we call him 'baba'. Can anyone repeat that? Good! Now, let's look at another picture. This is a mother, and we call her 'mama'. Let's practice saying 'mama' together. Remember, saying these words out loud helps us remember them better.

Now, let's create a family tree together. I will give each of you a picture of a family member. When I call out the name in siSwati, hold up your picture. For example, if I say 'umkhulu', those with the picture of a grandfather will raise their hands. This will help us learn to associate the words with the correct family members.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your family. Once you finish your drawing, label each family member using siSwati words. For example, if you draw your father, write 'baba' next to his picture. This will help you remember the words we learned today and connect them to your own family.

• baba
• mama
• umntwana
• umkhulu

Answer: mama

In siSwati, 'mama' means mother.

• baba
• umkhulu
• mama
• umntwana

Answer: umkhulu

'Umkhulu' is the siSwati word for grandfather.

Answer: umntwana

'Umntwana' is the siSwati word for child.

• mama
• umntwana
• baba
• umkhulu

Answer: baba

'Baba' means father in siSwati.

Answer: umndeni

'Umndeni' is the siSwati word for family.

• baba
• mama
• umntwana
• umfana

Answer: umfana

'Umfana' means boy, not a family member.

Answer: ugogo

'Ugogo' is the siSwati word for grandmother.

• umntwana
• umfowethu
• umkhulu
• baba

Answer: umfowethu

'Umfowethu' refers to a sibling in siSwati.