Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Greetings are an essential part of communication. In Xitsonga, we use specific words to greet people. For example, 'Xewani' means 'Hello' and 'Ndzaku' means 'Goodbye'. Today, we will learn how to greet our friends and family in Xitsonga.

Let's look at some examples. When you meet someone, you can say 'Xewani!' to greet them. If you are leaving, you can say 'Ndzaku!' to say goodbye. Repeat after me: 'Xewani!' and 'Ndzaku!'. Great job! Now you know how to greet and say goodbye in Xitsonga.

Now, let's practice together. I will say 'Xewani!' and you will respond with a wave and say 'Xewani!' back to me. Let's do this a few times. Next, I will pretend to leave the classroom, and you will say 'Ndzaku!' to me. This will help you remember how to use these greetings in real life.

For your independent practice, I want you to walk around the classroom and greet at least three classmates using 'Xewani!' and say goodbye using 'Ndzaku!' when you finish. Remember to smile and use a friendly tone. This will help you feel more comfortable using Xitsonga greetings.

• Goodbye
• Hello
• Thank you
• Please

Answer: Hello

'Xewani' is the Xitsonga word for 'Hello'.

• Xewani
• Ndzaku
• Siyabonga
• Tshwarelo

Answer: Ndzaku

'Ndzaku' means 'Goodbye' in Xitsonga.

Answer: Xewani

The correct answer is 'Xewani', which means 'Hello'.

Answer: Ndzaku

You say 'Ndzaku' when you are leaving, which means 'Goodbye'.

• Xewani
• Ndzaku
• Siyabonga
• Molo

Answer: Siyabonga

'Siyabonga' means 'Thank you', not a greeting.

• Ndzaku
• Xewani
• Molo
• Ahe

Answer: Xewani

The correct response to 'Xewani' is to say 'Xewani' back.

Answer: Ndzaku

'Goodbye' translates to 'Ndzaku' in Xitsonga.

Answer: They show respect and friendliness.

Greetings are important as they help to show respect and friendliness in social interactions.