Tshivenda Home Language - Term 1 - Week 1

Tshivenda is one of the languages spoken in South Africa. It is important for us to learn our home language as it helps us connect with our culture and communicate with our families. Today, we will learn how to greet each other and some basic words that we can use every day.

Let's practice some greetings in Tshivenda. When we meet someone, we can say 'Ndi a livhuwa' which means 'I greet you'. If someone asks 'Ndi a ni funa?' meaning 'How are you?', you can respond with 'Ndi khou livhuwa' which means 'I am fine'. Let's repeat these phrases together.

Now, let's form a circle. I will start by greeting the person next to me in Tshivenda. Then, that person will greet the next person, and we will continue around the circle. Remember to use the phrases we learned. This will help us practice our speaking skills and get comfortable using the language.

On your desks, you will find cards with pictures and words in Tshivenda. Your task is to match the pictures with the correct words. For example, if you have a picture of a 'mama' (mother), find the card that says 'mama'. This activity will help you learn new words and recognize them in context.

• I am sad
• I greet you
• Goodbye
• Thank you

Answer: I greet you

This phrase is used to greet someone in Tshivenda.

• Ndi khou livhuwa
• Ndi a ni funa?
• Ndi a livhuwa
• Ndi khou tshina

Answer: Ndi a ni funa?

This is the correct way to ask someone how they are feeling.

Answer: mama

The word 'mama' means mother in Tshivenda.

• Muro
• Mavhili
• Musi
• Mafhungo

Answer: Mavhili

Mavhili means 'green' in Tshivenda.

Answer: Ndi khou livhuwa

This is how you say 'I am fine' in Tshivenda.

• I am happy
• I am playing
• I am learning
• I am tired

Answer: I am playing

This phrase indicates that someone is engaged in play.

• Vhathu
• Vhanna
• Vhudi
• Vhudi na vhathu

Answer: Vhudi

Vhudi refers to family in Tshivenda.

Answer: baba

The word 'baba' means father in Tshivenda.