Tshivenda Home Language - Term 2 - Week 9

Today, we will learn some new words in Tshivenda that relate to our families and animals. Words like 'mama' (mother), 'baba' (father), 'mwana' (child), 'ndau' (dog), and 'mbwa' (cat) will be introduced. We will discuss the meanings of these words and how they relate to our everyday lives.

Let's create sentences using the words we learned. For example, 'Mama u na mwana' means 'Mother has a child.' We can also say, 'Ndau u khou dzhia mbwa' which means 'The dog is chasing the cat.' I will write these sentences on the board, and we will read them together.

In groups, you will receive picture cards of family members and animals. Your task is to create sentences using the words on the cards. For instance, if you have a card with 'mama' and another with 'ndau', you can say, 'Mama u na ndau'. After you create your sentences, each group will share them with the class.

Now, it's your turn to be creative! Draw a picture of your family or your favorite animal. Below your drawing, write a simple sentence in Tshivenda about your drawing. For example, if you draw your mother, you can write, 'Mama u na ndau'. Once you finish, we will display your artwork in the classroom.

• Mother
• Child
• Father
• Dog

Answer: Child

'Mwana' translates to 'child' in English.

• Ndau
• Mbwa
• Mama
• Baba

Answer: Ndau

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

Answer: Baba u khou shuma.

This sentence means 'Father is working.'

• Cat
• Dog
• Child
• Mother

Answer: Cat

'Mbwa' means 'cat' in Tshivenda.

Answer: Mama u na mwana.

This is the correct translation of the sentence.

• Mama
• Baba
• Ndau
• Mwana

Answer: Ndau

'Ndau' refers to a dog, not a family member.

Answer: Baba

'Baba' is the word for 'father' in Tshivenda.

• Mama u khou dzhia mbwa.
• Baba u na mwana.
• Ndau u khou shuma.
• All of the above.

Answer: All of the above.

All sentences are correct and use the vocabulary learned.