Tshivenda Home Language - Term 2 - Week 3

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 say these words together and practice their pronunciation.

Now that we know some family words, 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' means at. Together, they form a complete thought. Let's try another one: 'Baba u khou shuma' which means 'Father is working.'

I will give you some words, and together we will create sentences. For instance, if I say 'mukoma' (brother) and 'u na vhukuma' (is at home), how can we put them together? Yes! We can say 'Mukoma u na vhukuma.' Now, let’s try with different family members. I will call out a family member, and you will help me form a sentence.

Now it's your turn! Draw a picture of your family and label each member using the Tshivenda words we learned. Write a sentence about each family member. For example, next to your drawing of your mother, you can write 'Mama u na vhukuma.' This will help you practice both writing and using the vocabulary in context.

• Sister
• Mother
• Father
• Brother

Answer: Mother

'Mama' is the word for mother in Tshivenda.

• Mukoma
• Baba
• Vhadzimu
• Mama

Answer: Baba

'Baba' means father in Tshivenda.

Answer: Mukoma

'Mukoma' is the Tshivenda word for brother.

• Is at home
• Is working
• Is playing
• Is sleeping

Answer: Is working

'U khou shuma' translates to 'is working' in Tshivenda.

Answer: Vhadzimu

'Vhadzimu' refers to siblings in Tshivenda.

• U khou shuma
• U na vhukuma
• U khou bva
• U khou dzhia

Answer: U na vhukuma

'U na vhukuma' means 'is at home' in Tshivenda.

Answer: Baba u khou shuma.

This sentence means 'Father is working.'

• Mama u khou shuma
• Mama u na vhukuma
• Mama u khou bva
• Mama u khou dzhia

Answer: Mama u na vhukuma

The correct translation is 'Mama u na vhukuma.'