Tshivenda Home Language - Term 2 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals in Tshivenda. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals such as 'ndovu' (elephant), 'mbwa' (dog), 'kuku' (chicken), 'ngwedi' (cat), and 'tshedza' (bird). Let's say these words together and practice their pronunciation.

Let’s create sentences using the animal names we learned. For example, 'Ndovu u khou bva' means 'The elephant is coming.' We can also say, 'Mbwa i khou dzhena' which means 'The dog is barking.' I will write these sentences on the board, and we will read them together.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of animals, and you will match them with the correct Tshivenda names on the board. For example, if I show you a picture of a cat, you will find 'ngwedi' and place it next to the picture. This will help you remember the names better.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Tshivenda underneath. You can also write a simple sentence about what your animal does. For example, if you draw a dog, you might write, 'Mbwa i khou dzhena.' Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class.

• mbwa
• ngwedi
• kuku
• ndovu

Answer: ngwedi

The correct answer is 'ngwedi', which means 'cat' in Tshivenda.

• dog
• elephant
• bird
• chicken

Answer: elephant

'Ndovu' refers to an elephant in Tshivenda.

Answer: mbwa

'Mbwa' is the Tshivenda word for 'dog'.

• cat
• chicken
• dog
• elephant

Answer: chicken

'Kuku' is the word for 'chicken' in Tshivenda.

Answer: tshedza

'Tshedza' means 'bird' in Tshivenda.

• ndovu
• mbwa
• mukosi
• kuku

Answer: mukosi

'Mukosi' is not an animal name in Tshivenda; it means 'tree'.

Answer: Mbwa i khou dzhena.

The correct translation is 'Mbwa i khou dzhena.'

• Ndovu u khou bva
• Mbwa i khou dzhena
• Kuku i khou dzhena
• Tshedza u khou bva

Answer: Ndovu u khou bva

'Ndovu u khou bva' means 'The elephant is coming' in Tshivenda.