siSwati Home Language - Term 3 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names of animals such as 'imfene' (monkey), 'ingulube' (pig), and 'ibhubesi' (lion). I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will say their names together in siSwati.

Let’s create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, 'Imfene idlala' means 'The monkey is playing.' I will write this on the board. Now, let’s try another one: 'Ingulube iyadla' means 'The pig is eating.' Can anyone tell me another sentence using an animal name?

Now, we will play a matching game. I will give you cards with pictures of animals and cards with their names in siSwati. Your task is to match the picture with the correct name. Once you find a match, say the name of the animal out loud. This will help you remember the names better!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati below the drawing. You can use crayons or colored pencils to make your drawing colorful. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of our animals in siSwati.

• ibhubesi
• ingulube
• imfene

Answer: ibhubesi

Ibhubesi is the correct term for lion in siSwati.

• Monkey
• Pig
• Elephant

Answer: Monkey

Imfene refers to a monkey in siSwati.

Answer: Ingulube iyadla.

Ingulube iyadla means 'The pig is eating' in siSwati.

• Lion
• Pig
• Monkey

Answer: Pig

Ingulube is the siSwati word for pig.

• Imfene
• Ingulube
• Umntfwana

Answer: Umntfwana

Umntfwana means 'child' and is not an animal name.

Answer: Imfene.

Imfene is the correct term for monkey in siSwati.

• Ibhubesi iyadla
• Ibhubesi iyavuma
• Ibhubesi idlala

Answer: Ibhubesi iyavuma

Ibhubesi iyavuma means 'The lion is roaring' in siSwati.

Answer: Ingulube iyadla.

This sentence means 'The pig is eating' in siSwati.