Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about different animals in Tshivenda. Animals are important in our lives, 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 Tshivenda. For example, 'ndovu' means elephant, and 'mbwa' means dog.

Let’s look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a cat. In Tshivenda, we say 'katsi'. Can anyone tell me what sound a cat makes? Yes, it says 'meow'. Now, let’s try another one. Here is a picture of a cow. In Tshivenda, we say 'ngwedi'. What sound does a cow make? Correct, it says 'moo'.

Now, I will show you a series of animal pictures, and I want you to help me name them in Tshivenda. I will say the name first, and then you will repeat after me. For example, I will say 'ndovu' (elephant), and you will say it back. After that, we will make the sound of the animal together. Let’s start with 'mbwa' (dog) and then 'katsi' (cat).

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you have finished your drawing, write the name of the animal in Tshivenda next to it. You can also write what sound the animal makes. After you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and practice saying the names together.

• katsi
• mbwa
• ndovu
• ngwedi

Answer: katsi

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

• Dog
• Elephant
• Cat
• Cow

Answer: Elephant

'Ndovu' is the Tshivenda word for elephant.

Answer: Moo

A cow makes the sound 'moo'.

• katsi
• mbwa
• ndovu
• ngwedi

Answer: mbwa

'Mbwa' means dog in Tshivenda.

Answer: Ndovu

One example of an animal in Tshivenda is 'ndovu', which means elephant.

• katsi
• mbwa
• ngwedi
• mukoma

Answer: mukoma

'Mukoma' is not an animal; it means brother in Tshivenda.

• Moo
• Meow
• Bark
• Roar

Answer: Meow

A cat makes the sound 'meow'.

Answer: Ngwedi

'Ngwedi' is the Tshivenda word for cow.