Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about different animals in Tshivenda. Animals are an important part of our world, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals like 'ndou' (elephant), 'mbwa' (dog), and 'khanga' (cat). I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will say their names together.

Let’s look at a picture of a 'ndou'. What do we call this animal in Tshivenda? Yes, it is 'ndou'. Now, let’s practice saying it together: 'ndou'. Great job! Now, let’s try another one. Here is a 'mbwa'. Can anyone tell me what this is? Correct! It is a 'mbwa'.

I will show you a series of animal pictures, and I want you to raise your hand and say the name in Tshivenda when you see the picture. For example, when I show you a picture of a 'khanga', you will say 'khanga'. Let’s practice together first. I will show you a picture, and we will say the name as a class.

Now it’s your turn! I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Tshivenda underneath. You can choose any animal we learned today. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class, and you will tell us the name of your animal in Tshivenda.

• ndou
• mbwa
• khanga
• ngwedi

Answer: mbwa

In Tshivenda, 'mbwa' means 'dog'.

• cat
• elephant
• dog
• lion

Answer: elephant

'Ndou' refers to an elephant in Tshivenda.

Answer: khanga

'Khanga' is the word for 'cat' in Tshivenda.

• mbwa
• ndou
• khanga
• tshikolo

Answer: tshikolo

'Tshikolo' is not an animal name; it means 'school'.

Answer: ndou

One example of an animal in Tshivenda is 'ndou' (elephant).

• cat
• dog
• elephant
• bird

Answer: dog

'Mbwa' translates to 'dog' in English.

• cat
• lion
• elephant
• dog

Answer: cat

'Khanga' is the Tshivenda word for 'cat'.

Answer: ndou

'Ndou' is the word for 'elephant' in Tshivenda.