Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different animals in Tshivenda. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names of common animals such as 'ndou' (elephant), 'mbwa' (dog), and 'ngwedi' (moon, as a metaphor for animals that come out at night). Let's listen to the sounds these animals make and learn their names in Tshivenda.

Let's look at some pictures of animals. For example, when we see a picture of a lion, we say 'lione' in Tshivenda. I will show you a picture of a dog, and you will tell me its name in Tshivenda. What do we call a dog? Yes, 'mbwa'! Great job!

Now, I will play some animal sounds, and you will guess which animal it is. After guessing, we will say the name of the animal in Tshivenda together. For instance, if you hear a 'bark', you will say 'mbwa'. Let's practice this together with different sounds!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Tshivenda. After you finish your drawing, we will share our work with the class. Remember to say the animal's name out loud in Tshivenda when you present!

• mbwa
• katsi
• ndou
• ngwedi

Answer: katsi

The correct answer is 'katsi', which means 'cat' in Tshivenda.

• Lion
• Elephant
• Dog
• Cat

Answer: Elephant

'Ndou' refers to an elephant in Tshivenda.

Answer: mbudzi

In Tshivenda, the sound a cow makes is often referred to as 'mbudzi'.

• mbwa
• katsi
• ndou
• ngwedi

Answer: mbwa

'Mbwa' is the word for 'dog' in Tshivenda.

Answer: ngwedi

The word 'ngwedi' refers to animals that are active at night, like owls.

• ndou
• mbwa
• vhuvhu
• katsi

Answer: vhuvhu

'Vhuvhu' is not an animal; it refers to something else in Tshivenda.

• lione
• mbwa
• ndou
• katsi

Answer: lione

'Lione' is the word for 'lion' in Tshivenda.

Answer: nḓu

In Tshivenda, a rabbit is called 'nḓu'.