Xitsonga Home Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will learn about different animals in Xitsonga. Animals are important in our lives and culture. We will focus on names of common animals such as 'ngwedi' (lion), 'nku' (bird), and 'mavoko' (elephant). I will show you pictures of these animals, and we will practice saying their names together.

Let’s look at this picture of a 'nku' (bird). Can anyone tell me what sound a bird makes? Yes, it goes 'tweet tweet'. Now, let’s repeat the word 'nku' together. Great! Now, let’s look at another animal. Here is a 'mavoko' (elephant). What sound does an elephant make? Correct, it goes 'trumpet'. Let’s say 'mavoko' together.

I will show you a series of animal pictures, and I want you to tell me the name in Xitsonga. For example, if I show you a picture of a 'ngwedi' (lion), you will say 'ngwedi'. After that, we will make the sound together. Let’s practice with three animals: 'nku', 'mavoko', and 'ngwedi'.

Now it’s your turn! I have a worksheet with pictures of animals and their names in Xitsonga. You will match the pictures to the correct names. After you finish, we will share our answers as a class. Remember to say the names out loud as you match them!

• ngwedi
• nku
• mavoko
• xihundla

Answer: mavoko

The correct answer is 'mavoko', which means elephant in Xitsonga.

• lion
• bird
• elephant
• tiger

Answer: bird

'Nku' refers to a bird in Xitsonga.

Answer: roar

A lion makes a roaring sound.

• mavoko
• ngwedi
• xihundla
• mavhiri

Answer: mavhiri

'Mavhiri' is not an animal name in Xitsonga.

Answer: ngwedi

One example of an animal in Xitsonga is 'ngwedi', which means lion.

• mavoko
• nku
• ngwedi
• xihundla

Answer: nku

'Nku' is the Xitsonga word for bird.

• growl
• trumpet
• chirp
• howl

Answer: trumpet

An elephant makes a trumpeting sound.

Answer: ngwedi

'Ngwedi' is the Xitsonga word for lion.