Tshivenda Home Language - Term 1 - Week 3

In Tshivenda, there are five main vowels: a, e, i, o, and u. Each vowel has its own sound, and they are essential for forming words. For example, the vowel 'a' sounds like 'ah', 'e' sounds like 'eh', 'i' sounds like 'ee', 'o' sounds like 'oh', and 'u' sounds like 'oo'. Today, we will learn how to use these vowels to create simple words.

Let's look at some examples of words that use the vowels. For instance, the word 'mama' uses the vowel 'a' twice. Another example is 'bebe', which uses the vowel 'e'. We can also create words like 'sisi' using the vowel 'i'. Notice how the vowels help us create meaningful words in Tshivenda.

Now, let's practice together. I will say a vowel, and you will repeat it after me. Let's start with 'a'. (Students repeat.) Great! Now, let's try 'e'. (Students repeat.) Continue this with 'i', 'o', and 'u'. After that, I will show you some pictures, and you will tell me which vowel sound you hear in the word for each picture.

For your independent practice, I want you to create your own words using the vowels we learned today. You can draw a picture of the word you create. For example, if you use the vowel 'u' to create the word 'bulu' (meaning 'owl'), draw an owl next to your word. Share your drawings with the class when you are done!

• ah
• eh
• ee
• oh

Answer: eh

The vowel 'e' in Tshivenda sounds like 'eh'.

• mama
• bebe
• sisi
• bulu

Answer: sisi

The word 'sisi' contains the vowel 'i'.

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

Answer: 5

There are five main vowels in Tshivenda: a, e, i, o, and u.

Answer: mama

The word 'mama' uses the vowel 'a' and is a common word in Tshivenda.

• ah
• eh
• oo
• ee

Answer: oo

The vowel 'u' in Tshivenda sounds like 'oo'.

Answer: bulu

The word 'bulu' means 'owl' in Tshivenda.

• sisi
• bebe
• momo
• mama

Answer: momo

The word 'momo' contains the vowel 'o'.

Answer: a, e, i, o, u

The vowels in Tshivenda are a, e, i, o, and u.