Xitsonga Home Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Today, we will learn about different animals in Xitsonga. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will look at pictures of animals and learn their names in Xitsonga. For example, 'ngwedi' means 'cat', and 'mbilu' means 'dog'. We will also listen to the sounds these animals make.

Let's look at some pictures of animals. I will show you a picture of a 'ngwedi' (cat). Can anyone tell me what sound a cat makes? Yes, it says 'meow'. Now, let's look at a 'mbilu' (dog). What sound does a dog make? Correct, it says 'bark'. We will repeat the names and sounds together.

Now, we will play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in Xitsonga. For example, if I say 'meow', you will say 'ngwedi'. Let's try another one. If I say 'bark', you should respond with 'mbilu'. This will help us remember the names and sounds of the animals.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Xitsonga. You can use crayons or colored pencils. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class. Remember to say the name of your animal in Xitsonga when you present it!

• mbilu
• ngwedi
• ndhlu
• xihundla

Answer: ngwedi

The correct answer is 'ngwedi', which means 'cat' in Xitsonga.

• ngwedi
• mbilu
• xihundla
• ndhlu

Answer: mbilu

'mbilu' is the Xitsonga word for 'dog', which makes the sound 'bark'.

Answer: moo

A cow makes the sound 'moo'.

• ngwedi
• mbilu
• xihundla
• ndhlu

Answer: mbilu

'mbilu' means 'dog' in Xitsonga.

Answer: xihundla

A 'xihundla' is a monkey that lives in the jungle.

• ngwedi
• mbilu
• ndhlu
• xihundla

Answer: ndhlu

'ndhlu' means 'house' and is not an animal.

• mbilu
• ngwedi
• ndhlu
• ndzhaka

Answer: ndzhaka

'ndzhaka' is the Xitsonga word for 'duck', which says 'quack'.

Answer: ndzhaka

'ndzhaka' means 'elephant' in Xitsonga.