Tshivenda Home Language - Term 3 - Week 4

Today, we will learn new words in Tshivenda that relate to our families and animals. We will focus on words like 'mama' (mother), 'baba' (father), 'mwana' (child), 'ndau' (dog), and 'mbwa' (cat). I will say each word, and you will repeat after me. This will help you remember the words better.

Let’s use our new words to create simple sentences. For example, we can say 'Mama u na mwana' which means 'Mother has a child.' I will write this on the board. Now, let’s try another one: 'Ndau u na mbwa' meaning 'The dog has a cat.' Can anyone tell me what 'mwana' means?

Now, let's work in groups. Each group will receive a set of picture cards showing family members and animals. Your task is to create sentences using the words from the cards. For example, if you have a picture of a mother and a child, you can say 'Mama u na mwana.' After 10 minutes, each group will share their sentences with the class.

For independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your family or your favorite animal. Under your drawing, write a simple sentence in Tshivenda about your picture. For example, if you draw your mother, you can write 'Mama.' If you draw a dog, you can write 'Ndau.' Be creative and use the vocabulary we learned today!

• Mother
• Child
• Father
• Dog

Answer: Child

'Mwana' translates to 'child' in English.

• Mbwa
• Ndau
• Mwana
• Baba

Answer: Ndau

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

Answer: Mama u na mwana.

This is the correct translation of the sentence.

• Child
• Father
• Mother
• Cat

Answer: Father

'Baba' translates to 'father' in English.

Answer: Mbwa

'Mbwa' is the word for 'cat' in Tshivenda.

• Mama u na mbwa.
• Baba u na mwana.
• Ndau u na mama.
• Mwana u na ndau.

Answer: Mama u na mbwa.

This sentence correctly uses the vocabulary we learned.

• Cat
• Dog
• Child
• Mother

Answer: Dog

'Ndau' means 'dog' in Tshivenda.

Answer: Mwana u na mama.

This sentence means 'The child has a mother.'