Xitsonga Home Language - Term 4 - 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), 'n'wana' (sister), and 'n'wana' (brother). Let's listen to the pronunciation of these words together.

Let’s look at the word 'mama'. When we say 'mama', we are talking about our mother. Can anyone tell me how to say 'father' in Xitsonga? Yes, it is 'baba'. Now, let’s practice saying these words together. Repeat after me: mama, baba, n'wana, n'wana.

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 do this together. Remember to raise your hand if you want to answer!

Now it’s your turn! Take a piece of paper and draw your family. Once you have drawn your family members, label each one using the Xitsonga words we learned today. For example, write 'mama' next to your mother and 'baba' next to your father. I will walk around to help you if you need it.

• baba
• mama
• n'wana
• khotsi

Answer: mama

The correct answer is 'mama', which means mother in Xitsonga.

• n'wana
• mama
• baba
• vutomi

Answer: baba

'Baba' is the Xitsonga word for father.

Answer: n'wana

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

• brother
• sister
• mother
• father

Answer: sister

'N'wana' refers to sister in Xitsonga.

• n'wana
• baba
• khotsi
• mama

Answer: n'wana

'N'wana' can also refer to brother in Xitsonga.

Answer: ndzhaka

'Ndzhaka' is the Xitsonga word for family.

• mama
• baba
• khotsi
• n'wana

Answer: khotsi

'Khotsi' is not a family member; it means 'uncle' in Xitsonga.

Answer: mama or baba or n'wana

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