Tshivenda Home Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will learn about family members in Tshivenda. Family is very important in our culture, and knowing how to name each member helps us communicate better. We will focus on words like 'mama' (mother), 'baba' (father), 'mukoma' (brother), and 'mukondomani' (sister). I will show you pictures of each family member, and we will repeat the words together.

Let's look at this picture of a family. Who can tell me who the 'mama' is? (Point to the mother in the picture.) Yes, that's right! Now, who is the 'baba'? (Point to the father.) Great job! We will practice saying these words together, and I will ask you to point to the correct family member in the picture.

Now, let's create a family tree together! I will give you a large sheet of paper and crayons. Draw your family members and label them in Tshivenda. For example, if you draw your mother, write 'mama' next to her. I will walk around and help you with the spelling and pronunciation. Remember to say the words out loud as you draw!

For your independent practice, I want you to make flashcards for each family member we learned today. Use small pieces of paper and draw a picture of each family member, then write the Tshivenda word underneath. Once you finish, you can share your flashcards with a partner and quiz each other on the names.

• baba
• mama
• mukoma
• mukondomani

Answer: mama

In Tshivenda, 'mama' means mother.

• mukoma
• baba
• mama
• mukondomani

Answer: baba

'Baba' is the Tshivenda word for father.

• sister
• brother
• mother
• father

Answer: brother

'Mukoma' means brother in Tshivenda.

• mama
• mukondomani
• baba
• mukoma

Answer: mukondomani

'Mukondomani' is the word for sister in Tshivenda.

Answer: mukoma

'Mukoma' is the correct word for brother.

Answer: mother

'Mama' means mother in Tshivenda.

Answer: Any of the following: mama, baba, mukoma, mukondomani.

Any of these words are correct as they refer to family members.

Answer: father

'Baba' translates to father in Tshivenda.