Tshivenda Home Language - Term 4 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about family members in Tshivenda. Family is very important in our culture, and knowing how to say these words will help us talk about our loved ones. We will learn words like 'mama' (mother), 'baba' (father), 'mukoma' (brother), and 'mukoma' (sister). Let's repeat these words together!

Now that we know the words for family members, let's create simple sentences. For example, we can say 'Mama u na vhukuma' which means 'Mother is at home.' Let's practice making sentences together using different family members. I will say a family member, and you will help me create a sentence.

In groups, you will create a family tree using pictures or drawings of your family members. Label each member in Tshivenda. For example, if you draw your mother, write 'mama' next to her picture. After you finish, each group will present their family tree to the class, using the sentences we practiced.

Now it's time for you to work on your own! You will receive a worksheet with sentences that have missing words. Fill in the blanks with the correct family member in Tshivenda. For example, '___ u na vhukuma' (who is at home?). Use the words we learned today to complete the sentences.

• mama
• baba
• mukoma
• mukoma

Answer: baba

The correct word for 'father' in Tshivenda is 'baba'.

• mama
• mukoma
• baba
• mukoma

Answer: mukoma

'Mukoma' is the word used for 'sister' in Tshivenda.

Answer: Mama u na vhukuma.

The translation of 'Mother is at home' in Tshivenda is 'Mama u na vhukuma.'

• brother
• sister
• mother
• father

Answer: brother

'Mukoma' refers to 'brother' in Tshivenda.

Answer: nḓila

'Nḓila' is the word for 'family' in Tshivenda.

• Baba u na vhukuma.
• Mama u na vhukuma.
• Mukoma u na vhukuma.
• All of the above.

Answer: All of the above.

All sentences are correct as they can refer to different family members being at home.

Answer: Baba u na vhukuma.

An example sentence using 'baba' is 'Baba u na vhukuma,' meaning 'Father is at home.'

• Ndi funa nḓila yangu.
• Ndi funa mama.
• Ndi funa baba.
• Ndi funa mukoma.

Answer: Ndi funa nḓila yangu.

The correct translation for 'I love my family' is 'Ndi funa nḓila yangu.'