siSwati Home Language - Term 3 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names in our language helps us connect with our culture. We will look at pictures of animals and learn how to say their names in siSwati. For example, 'inja' means dog, and 'kukhamba' means cat. Let's practice saying these words together!

Let's look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a cow. In siSwati, we say 'inkomo'. Can anyone tell me what sound a cow makes? Yes, it goes 'moo'. Now, let’s try with another animal. Here is a picture of a sheep. We say 'imvu' in siSwati. What sound does a sheep make? Correct, it goes 'baa'.

Now, let's work together in groups. Each group will receive a set of animal pictures. I want you to take turns naming the animals in siSwati and making their sounds. For example, if you have a picture of a chicken, say 'inkhukhu' and cluck like a chicken. This will help us remember the names and sounds better!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati underneath. You can use the words we learned today. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class. Remember to say the name of your animal in siSwati when you present!

• inkhukhu
• inja
• imvu
• inkomo

Answer: inja

In siSwati, 'inja' means dog.

• cat
• cow
• sheep
• chicken

Answer: cow

'inkomo' is the siSwati word for cow.

• moo
• baa
• cluck
• neigh

Answer: baa

A sheep makes the sound 'baa'.

Answer: kukhamba

'kukhamba' is the siSwati word for cat.

• imvu
• inkhukhu
• umntwana
• inja

Answer: umntwana

'umntwana' means child, not an animal.

Answer: moo

A cow makes the sound 'moo'.

• inkhukhu
• imvu
• inkomo
• inja

Answer: inkhukhu

'inkhukhu' is the siSwati word for chicken.

Answer: chicken

A chicken makes the sound 'cluck'.