siSwati First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names of common animals such as 'imbuzi' (goat), 'ingulube' (pig), 'inja' (dog), 'kukhamba' (cat), and 'ibhubesi' (lion). I will show you pictures of these animals and say their names in siSwati. Repeat after me to practice your pronunciation.

Let’s look at some pictures of animals. Here is a picture of a dog. In siSwati, we say 'inja'. Can anyone tell me what sound a dog makes? Yes, it barks! Now, let’s look at a cat. We say 'kukhamba' in siSwati. What sound does a cat make? Correct, it meows! We will continue this with other animals, practicing their names and sounds.

Now, let’s play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in siSwati. For example, if I say 'meow', you should respond with 'kukhamba'. Let’s try another one: 'woof'. What is that in siSwati? Yes, 'inja'! This will help you remember the names and sounds of the animals.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati below the picture. You can choose from the animals we learned today. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of our animals in siSwati. This will help reinforce your learning and build confidence in speaking.

• kukhamba
• inja
• imbuzi
• ingulube

Answer: inja

In siSwati, 'dog' is called 'inja'.

• cat
• goat
• lion
• pig

Answer: goat

'Imbuzi' means 'goat' in siSwati.

Answer: meow

A cat makes the sound 'meow'.

• ibhubesi
• ingulube
• inja
• kukhamba

Answer: ibhubesi

'Ibhubesi' is the siSwati word for 'lion'.

Answer: dog

The dog is known for barking.

• kukhamba
• ingulube
• umfana
• imbuzi

Answer: umfana

'Umfana' means 'boy' and is not an animal.

Answer: ingulube

'Ingulube' is the siSwati word for 'pig'.

• baa
• meow
• woof
• roar

Answer: baa

A goat makes the sound 'baa'.