Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about family members in Tshivenda. Family is important in our culture, and knowing how to name our family members helps us communicate better. We will focus on words like 'mama' (mother), 'baba' (father), 'vhana' (children), and 'mukoma' (brother). Let's say these words together and practice their pronunciation.

Now that we know some family vocabulary, let's put these words into sentences. For example, we can say 'Mama u na vhana' which means 'Mother has children.' Let's break it down: 'Mama' is mother, 'u na' means has, and 'vhana' means children. We can create more sentences using the same structure. Who can give me another example?

In groups, you will create a family tree. Use the vocabulary we learned to label each family member. For example, draw a picture of your mother and write 'mama' next to it. Then, share your family tree with the class, explaining who each person is using simple sentences. This will help you practice speaking and using the words correctly.

Now it's your turn to write! On your own, write three sentences about your family using the vocabulary we learned. You can say things like 'Baba u na mukoma' (Father has a brother) or 'Vhana vha shuma' (The children are playing). After you finish, draw a picture of your family and label it with the words in Tshivenda.

• baba
• mama
• mukoma
• vhana

Answer: mama

The correct answer is 'mama', which means mother in Tshivenda.

• mama
• baba
• vhana
• mukoma

Answer: baba

'Baba' is the Tshivenda word for father.

Answer: vhana

'Vhana' is the correct translation for children.

• sister
• brother
• mother
• father

Answer: brother

'Mukoma' refers to brother in Tshivenda.

Answer: Mama u na vhana.

This sentence means 'Mother has children.'

• mama
• baba
• mukoma
• mukadzi

Answer: mukadzi

'Mukadzi' means sister in Tshivenda.

• Baba u na mukoma
• Mukoma u na baba
• Vhana u na mama
• Mama u na vhana

Answer: Baba u na mukoma

The correct structure is 'Baba u na mukoma', meaning 'Father has a brother.'

Answer: The children are playing.

'Vhana vha shuma' translates to 'The children are playing.'