Tshivenda Home Language - Term 3 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about our family and some animals in Tshivenda. Family members include 'mama' (mother), 'baba' (father), 'vhaṱali' (siblings), and 'mukanda' (grandmother). We will also learn about animals like 'ndou' (elephant), 'mbwa' (dog), and 'kuku' (chicken). Let's say these words together and practice their pronunciation.

Now that we know some words, let's use them in sentences. For example, we can say 'Mama u na ndou' which means 'Mother has an elephant.' We can also say 'Baba u na mbwa' meaning 'Father has a dog.' Let's practice making sentences with the words we learned.

I will give you a family member or an animal, and you will create a sentence. For instance, if I say 'vhaṱali', you can say 'Vhaṱali u na kuku' which means 'Siblings have a chicken.' Let's work together and share our sentences with the class.

Now it's your turn! Write down three family members and three animals in Tshivenda. Then, create a sentence for each. For example, if you wrote 'mama', your sentence could be 'Mama u na mbwa.' Remember to use the correct words and structure!

• baba
• mama
• vhaṱali
• mukanda

Answer: mama

The correct answer is 'mama', which means mother in Tshivenda.

• ndou
• mbwa
• kuku
• mama

Answer: mbwa

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

Answer: Baba u na kuku.

The translation of 'Father has a chicken' is 'Baba u na kuku' in Tshivenda.

• siblings
• grandmother
• elephant
• father

Answer: siblings

'Vhaṱali' refers to siblings in Tshivenda.

Answer: ndou

'Ndou' is the word for elephant in Tshivenda.

• Mama u na ndou
• Baba u na mbwa
• Vhaṱali u na kuku
• All of the above

Answer: All of the above

All the sentences are correct and use proper Tshivenda vocabulary.

• mama
• baba
• mukanda
• mbwa

Answer: mukanda

'Mukanda' means grandmother in Tshivenda.

Answer: Mama u na ndou.

The sentence 'Mama u na ndou' means 'Mother has an elephant' in Tshivenda.