siSwati Home Language - Term 4 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about different family members in siSwati. Words like 'baba' (father), 'mama' (mother), 'umfana' (son), and 'umntwana' (child) are important for us to know. Understanding these words helps us talk about our families and express our feelings about them.

Let's look at how to use our new vocabulary in sentences. For example, we can say 'Baba uyasebenza' which means 'Father is working.' Another example is 'Mama uyaphila' meaning 'Mother is well.' Notice how we start with the family member and then describe what they are doing.

Now, I will say a family member in siSwati, and you will help me create a sentence. If I say 'umfana', you can say 'Umfana uyadlala' which means 'The son is playing.' Let's practice together by taking turns to create sentences using different family members.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your family. Next to each family member, write a simple sentence in siSwati. For example, next to your drawing of your father, you could write 'Baba uyasebenza'. This will help you remember the words and practice your writing skills.

• Father
• Mother
• Child
• Brother

Answer: Mother

'Mama' is the siSwati word for 'mother'.

• Umntwana
• Umfana
• Baba
• Mama

Answer: Umfana

'Umfana' translates to 'son' in siSwati.

Answer: Baba uyaphila.

This sentence means 'Father is well.'

• Sister
• Child
• Cousin
• Uncle

Answer: Child

'Umntwana' means 'child' in siSwati.

Answer: Mama uyapheka.

This is the correct translation for the sentence.

• Baba
• Mama
• Umfana
• Sikhumbuzo

Answer: Sikhumbuzo

'Sikhumbuzo' is a name, not a family member term.

Answer: Baba

'Baba' is the siSwati word for 'father'.

• Umntwana uyadlala
• Umfana uyadlala
• Mama uyadlala
• Baba uyadlala

Answer: Umntwana uyadlala

This is the correct translation for 'The child is playing'.