Tshivenda Home Language - Term 4 - Week 4

Today, we will learn some new words in Tshivenda that relate to our families and animals. Words like 'mama' (mother), 'baba' (father), 'ngwana' (child), and 'mbwa' (dog) are important for us to know. We will practice saying these words together and learn how to use them in sentences.

Let’s look at how to make sentences with our new words. For example, if we want to say 'My mother is beautiful' in Tshivenda, we say 'Mamaanga u na vhudi.' We can also say 'Ngwana u khou dzhia mbwa' which means 'The child is holding a dog.' Let’s practice saying these sentences together.

Now, I will give you some words, and I want you to help me create sentences. If I say 'mama' and 'mbwa', how can we make a sentence? You can say 'Mama u na mbwa' which means 'Mother has a dog.' Let’s try with other words together, and I will help you if you get stuck.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your family or your favorite animal. Then, write one sentence in Tshivenda about your drawing. For example, if you draw your mother, you can write 'Mamaanga u na vhudi.' Remember to use the vocabulary we learned today!

• Father
• Mother
• Child
• Dog

Answer: Mother

'Mama' is the Tshivenda word for 'mother'.

• Ngwana
• Mbwa
• Baba
• Nwana

Answer: Ngwana

'Ngwana' is the correct word for 'child' in Tshivenda.

Answer: Ngwana u na mbwa.

The sentence translates directly to 'The child has a dog' in Tshivenda.

• Cat
• Dog
• Bird
• Fish

Answer: Dog

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

Answer: Baba

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

• Mamaanga u na vhudi
• Ngwana u khou dzhia mbwa
• Baba u na vhudi
• Mama u na ngwana

Answer: Mamaanga u na vhudi

The correct sentence is 'Mamaanga u na vhudi', meaning 'My mother is beautiful'.

Answer: Responses will vary.

Students should create their own sentences based on their favorite animals.

• Mother
• Father
• Child
• Dog

Answer: Child

'Ngwana' refers to a 'child' in Tshivenda.