siSwati Home Language - Term 3 - Week 1

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

Let's look at a family tree. In the tree, we have 'umama' at the top, then 'ubaba' next to her. Below them, we have 'umntwana'. When we talk about our family, we can say, 'Umama uhlezi ekhaya' (Mother stays at home). This shows how we can use the words in sentences.

Now, I will show you pictures of different family members. When I show you a picture of a mother, you will say 'umama'. If I show you a picture of a father, you will say 'ubaba'. Let's do this together, and I will help you with the pronunciation. Remember to raise your hand if you want to answer!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your family. After you finish your drawing, label each family member using the siSwati words we learned today. You can use 'umama', 'ubaba', 'umntwana', and 'umkhulu'. Once you are done, we will share our drawings with the class.

• ubaba
• umama
• umntwana
• umkhulu

Answer: umama

The correct answer is 'umama', which means mother in siSwati.

• umntwana
• ubaba
• umkhulu
• umama

Answer: ubaba

'Ubaba' is the siSwati word for father.

Answer: umntwana

'Umntwana' is the term used for a child in siSwati.

• umama
• ubaba
• umkhulu
• umntwana

Answer: umkhulu

'Umkhulu' means grandfather in siSwati.

Answer: Umama uhlezi ekhaya.

This sentence translates to 'Mother stays at home' in siSwati.

• umama
• ubaba
• umngani
• umkhulu

Answer: umngani

'Umngani' means friend, not a family member.

• umama
• umntwana
• ubaba
• umkhulu

Answer: umntwana

'Umntwana' is the correct term for child in siSwati.

Answer: umndeni

'Umndeni' means family in siSwati.