Xitsonga Home Language - Term 4 - Week 9

Today, we will explore new words in Xitsonga. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts and feelings. We will read a short story together and identify new words. After reading, we will discuss what these words mean and how we can use them in sentences.

Let's look at the sentence: 'Nwa-nkulu u dya xinkwa.' (The big child eats bread.) We can break this sentence down. 'Nwa-nkulu' means 'big child', 'u' is 'he/she', and 'dya' means 'eats'. Now, let's try to create a new sentence using the word 'xinkwa'. For example, 'Nwa-nkulu u dya xinkwa na xitlhavani.' (The big child eats bread and porridge.)

Now, I will give you a few words: 'n'wana' (child), 'u' (he/she), 'tana' (plays). Together, let's create a sentence using these words. How about 'N'wana u tana?' (The child plays.) Can anyone suggest another sentence using these words? Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentences.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the following words: 'mufana' (boy), 'u' (he), 'famba' (walks). Make sure to use correct spacing and punctuation. After writing, read your sentences to a partner and discuss what they mean.

• Child
• Bread
• Big

Answer: Child

'N'wana' translates to 'child' in Xitsonga.

• Dya
• Famba
• Tana

Answer: Dya

'Dya' means 'eats' in Xitsonga.

Answer: Mufana u famba.

The sentence means 'The boy walks.'

• .
• ,
• !

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

Answer: Bread

'Xinkwa' translates to 'bread' in Xitsonga.

• Nwa-nkulu u dya.
• Nwa-nkulu dya u.
• U dya nwa-nkulu.

Answer: Nwa-nkulu u dya.

The correct sentence structure is 'Nwa-nkulu u dya.' meaning 'The big child eats.'

Answer: U famba.

This means 'He/She walks.'

• Plays
• Eats
• Walks

Answer: Plays

'Tana' translates to 'plays' in Xitsonga.