Tshivenda Home Language - Term 4 - Week 8

Today, we will learn some new words in Tshivenda that relate to our families and animals. For example, 'mama' means mother, 'baba' means father, 'nduna' means child, and 'mbwa' means dog. We will also learn how to use these words in simple sentences.

Let’s look at how to form sentences using our new vocabulary. For instance, if we want to say 'My mother is kind' in Tshivenda, we would say 'Mamaanga u na vhuthu.' Notice how we start with 'Mamaanga' (my mother), followed by 'u' (is), and then 'na vhuthu' (kind).

Now, let’s practice together. I will say a word, and you will help me form a sentence. If I say 'baba' (father), how can we say 'My father is strong'? You can respond with 'Babaanga u na vhuṱungu.' Great job! Let’s try another one with 'nduna' (child).

Now it’s your turn! Using the words we learned today, write down two sentences in Tshivenda about your family or your favorite animal. Remember to use 'u' for 'is' and think about how to say 'my' in Tshivenda. After you finish, we will share our sentences with the class.

• Father
• Mother
• Child
• Dog

Answer: Mother

'Mama' translates to 'mother' in Tshivenda.

• Baba
• Mbwa
• Nduna
• Vhuthu

Answer: Mbwa

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

Answer: Ndunaanga u na vhuṱhu.

The correct translation is 'Ndunaanga u na vhuṱhu.'

• Mama
• Baba
• Mbwa
• Nduna

Answer: Baba

'Baba' means 'father' in Tshivenda.

Answer: Vhuthu

'Vhuthu' means 'kind' in Tshivenda.

• Mamaanga u na mbwa.
• Babaanga u na mbwa.
• Ndunaanga u na mbwa.
• All of the above.

Answer: All of the above.

All sentences are correct as they mean 'My mother/father/child has a dog.'

Answer: Mamaanga u na vhuthu.

This means 'My mother is kind.'

• Child
• Dog
• Father
• Mother

Answer: Child

'Nduna' translates to 'child' in Tshivenda.