siSwati Home Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in siSwati. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals like 'inja' (dog), 'kati' (cat), 'ngwenya' (crocodile), 'phofu' (sheep), and 'imvubu' (hippo). Let's start by repeating these names together!

I will show you pictures of different animals, and we will practice making their sounds. For example, when we see a 'inja', we say 'woof', and when we see a 'kati', we say 'meow'. Let's act out how these animals move. Can you show me how a 'ngwenya' moves? Great job! Now, let's do it together.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you cards with pictures of animals and their names in siSwati. Your task is to match the picture with the correct name. For example, if you see a picture of a 'phofu', you will find the card that says 'phofu'. Let's do this together first, and then you can try it on your own!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati. You can use crayons or markers to make your drawing colorful. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class. Remember to say the name of your animal in siSwati when you present it!

• inja
• kati
• phofu
• imvubu

Answer: kati

In siSwati, 'kati' means 'cat'.

• kati
• ngwenya
• inja
• phofu

Answer: inja

'Inja' is the siSwati word for 'dog', which makes a 'woof' sound.

• imvubu
• ngwenya
• phofu
• kati

Answer: imvubu

'Imvubu' is the siSwati word for 'hippo'.

• kati
• phofu
• inja
• ngwenya

Answer: phofu

'Phofu' refers to 'sheep', which is known for its wool.

Answer: inja

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

Answer: meow

A 'kati' (cat) makes a 'meow' sound.

Answer: ngwenya

'Ngwenya' is the siSwati word for 'crocodile'.

Answer: imvubu

You can draw a hippo and write 'imvubu' as its name in siSwati.