Xitsonga Home Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will learn about family members in Xitsonga. Family is very important in our culture, and knowing how to name our family members helps us communicate better. We will focus on words like 'mama' (mother), 'baba' (father), 'ndyangu' (family), and 'vana' (children). Let's start by repeating these words together.

I will show you pictures of different family members. When I show you a picture of a mother, you will say 'mama'. If I show you a picture of a father, you will say 'baba'. Let's practice this together with the pictures on the board. Can anyone tell me what this is? (Show a picture of a mother.) Yes, that's right! It's 'mama'.

Now, let's create a family tree as a class. I will draw a big tree on the board. Each of you will come up and add a picture of a family member and say their name in Xitsonga. For example, if you draw a picture of your father, you will say 'baba'. This will help us remember the names of our family members in Xitsonga.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your family. Include at least three family members. Once you finish your drawing, label each family member with the correct Xitsonga word. For example, write 'mama' under your mother and 'baba' under your father. Be ready to share your drawing with the class!

• baba
• mama
• ndyangu
• vana

Answer: mama

In Xitsonga, 'mama' means mother.

• mama
• baba
• vana
• ndyangu

Answer: baba

'Baba' is the Xitsonga word for father.

Answer: vana

'Vana' means children in Xitsonga.

• ndyangu
• mama
• baba
• vana

Answer: ndyangu

'Ndyangu' refers to family in Xitsonga.

• mama
• baba
• khomo
• vana

Answer: khomo

'Khomo' does not refer to a family member; it means house.

Answer: n'wana

'N'wana' is the Xitsonga word for sister.

• n'wana
• baba
• mama
• vana

Answer: n'wana

'N'wana' also means brother in Xitsonga.

Answer: mama or baba or vana

Any of these words are correct as they refer to family members.