Tshivenda First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about our family members in Tshivenda. Family is very important, and knowing how to talk about them helps us express our feelings. We will learn words like 'mama' (mother), 'baba' (father), 'vhadzimu' (siblings), and 'mukoma' (brother). Let's repeat these words together and practice their pronunciation.

Now that we know the words for family members, let's put them into sentences. For example, we can say 'Mama u na vhukuma' which means 'Mother is at home.' Let's break it down: 'Mama' is mother, 'u' means is, and 'na vhukuma' means at home. I will write more examples on the board, and we will read them together.

I will give you some words, and together we will create sentences. For instance, if I say 'baba' (father) and 'u na vhukuma' (is at home), how can we combine them? Yes! We can say 'Baba u na vhukuma.' Now, let's try with other family members. I will call on some of you to share your sentences with the class.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your family. Then, write a simple sentence about each family member in Tshivenda. For example, if you draw your mother, you can write 'Mama u na vhukuma.' Remember to use the words we learned today. Once you finish, we will share our drawings and sentences with the class.

• Baba
• Mama
• Mukoma
• Vhadzimu

Answer: Mama

In Tshivenda, 'Mama' means mother.

• Vhadzimu
• Baba
• Mama
• Mukoma

Answer: Baba

'Baba' is the word for father in Tshivenda.

Answer: Vhadzimu

'Vhadzimu' refers to siblings in Tshivenda.

• Sister
• Brother
• Mother
• Father

Answer: Brother

'Mukoma' is the term used for brother in Tshivenda.

Answer: Mama u na vhukuma.

This sentence means 'Mother is at home.'

• U
• Na
• Vhukuma
• Baba

Answer: Vhukuma

'Vhukuma' translates to 'at home' in Tshivenda.

• Baba u na vhukuma
• Mama u na vhukuma
• Mukoma u na vhukuma
• Vhadzimu u na vhukuma

Answer: Baba u na vhukuma

The correct sentence is 'Baba u na vhukuma' which means 'Father is at home.'

Answer: Familia

'Familia' is the word used for family in Tshivenda.