Tshivenda Home Language Week 9
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Today, we will learn some new words in Tshivenda. We will focus on family members and animals. For example, 'mama' means mother, 'baba' means father, 'nduna' means brother, and 'mukanda' means sister. For animals, we will learn 'mbwa' for dog, 'kuku' for chicken, and 'ngwedi' for cat. 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 khou shuma' which means 'Mother is working.' Another example is 'Mbwa i khou dzhia' which means 'The dog is barking.' Let's practice saying these sentences together, focusing on the correct pronunciation and rhythm.
I will show you pictures of family members and animals. When you see a picture, I want you to say a sentence about it. For example, if I show you a picture of a mother, you can say 'Mama u khou shuma.' If I show you a dog, you can say 'Mbwa i khou dzhia.' Let's take turns and help each other with the sentences.
Now it's your turn to be creative! Draw a picture of your family or your favorite animal. After you finish your drawing, write a simple sentence about it in Tshivenda. For example, if you draw your sister, you can write 'Nduna u khou shuma.' Share your drawing and sentence with a friend when you are done.
Answer: Mother
'Mama' translates to 'mother' in English.
Answer: Mbwa
'Mbwa' is the Tshivenda word for 'dog.'
Answer: Mukanda
'Mukanda' means 'sister' in Tshivenda.
Answer: Chicken
'Kuku' is the word for 'chicken' in Tshivenda.
Answer: Nduna
'Nduna' means 'brother' in Tshivenda.
Answer: Mbwa i khou dzhia
The correct translation for 'The dog is barking' is 'Mbwa i khou dzhia.'
Answer: Ngwedi
'Ngwedi' means 'cat,' not a family member.
Answer: Example: 'Ngwedi i khou dzhia.'
Students should create their own sentences, such as 'Ngwedi i khou dzhia,' meaning 'The cat is meowing.'