SURA YA IV: FAMILIA
19 Lesson 3: Kueleza kuhusu Ukoo
Performance Objectives
By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to;
- describe their extended family
- ask and answer questions about their extended families
- draw a family tree of their extended family
Msamiati
| KISWAHILI | KIINGEREZA | KISWAHILI | KIINGEREZA |
| Bibi | Grandmother | Mzazi/Wazazi | Parent/Parents |
| Babu | Grandfather | Mtoto/Watoto | Child/Children |
| Mama | Mother | Ndugu | Sibling |
| Baba | Father | Familia | Family |
| Dada | Sister | Mjomba/wajomba | Uncle/uncles (Mother’s brother) |
| Kaka | Brother | Shangazi | Aunt (Father’s sister) |
| Mama mdogo/mkubwa | Mother’s sister | Mdogo | Younger |
| Baba mdogo/mkubwa | Father’s brother | Mkubwa | Older |
| Binamu | Cousin | Kifungua mimba | Firstborn/First child |
| Kitinda mimba | Last born/Last child | Mtoto wa katikati | Middle child |
| Pacha | Twins | Mtoto wa pekee | Only child |
| Mpwa/wapwa | Niece/nephew | Mjukuu/wajukuu | Grandchild/grandchildren |
Zoezi la 1: Kueleza kuhusu ukoo wa Juma
Listen to Juma’s description of his family, then fill in the missing parts of the family tree.
Now, answer the following questions
Zoezi la 2: Kuzungumza
For this assignment, bring photos of 2–3 members of your family to share with your classmates. If you’re not comfortable sharing real family photos, you may find appropriate images online that represent your family members.
You will ask and answer questions about each family member, providing information such as:
- Their name
- Their relationship to you
- Their age
- Where are they from
- Where they live
- Their profession
- What they like
- What they don’t like
Zoezi la 3: Review of possessive pronouns
Zoezi la 4: Family Tree
Fill in the table below with information about your extended family
| Familia | Wangapi | Jina |
| Bibi | ||
| Babu | ||
| Mama | ||
| Baba | ||
| Kaka | ||
| Dada | ||
| Binamu | ||
| Mjomba | ||
| Shangazi | ||
| Mpwa |
After completing the table, use the information to draw your family tree. Set your drawing aside. Then, describe your family to a classmate, and they will draw your family tree based on your description. Once both drawings are complete, compare them. Is your classmate’s drawing an accurate representation of your family? What’s missing? Work together to correct any mistakes, then switch roles.
Mazungumzo 1: Familia ya Jamila
*marehemu=deceased
Hamjambo! Jina langu ni Jamila. Nina babu wawili na bibi mmoja. Babu mmoja ni baba ya baba yangu. Anaitwa Javis. Baba ya mama yangu anaitwa Peter. Mama ya mama yangu anaitwa Petra. Mama ya Baba yangu ni marehemu. Yeye aliitwa Zubeda. Baba yangu ana ndugu wawili. Dada mmoja na kaka mmoja. Mama yangu ana ndugu watatu. Ana kaka mmoja na dada mmoja pia. Kaka ya baba yangu anaitwa Drew. Yeye ni baba yangu mkubwa. Dada ya baba yangu anaitwa Brianna. Yeye ni shangazi yangu. Baba yangu ni mtoto wa katikati. Dada ya mama yangu anaitwa Monica. Yeye ni mama yangu mdogo. Mama yangu ni kifungua mimba. Mjomba yangu anaitwa Anthony. Yeye ni kaka ya mama mdogo. Yeye ni Kitinda mimba. Nina ndugu mmoja. Yeye anaitwa Hope. Hope ni dada yangu mdogo. Yeye ni kitinda mimba. Nina binamu wawili. James ni mtoto wa shangazi yangu. William ni mtoto wa mjomba wangu. Nina mpwa mmoja. Yeye ni mtoto wa dada yangu hope. Ninaipenda familia yangu sana.
Zoezi la 5: Maswali
Zoezi la 6: Describe your extended family in detail
This exercise presents you with an opportunity to talk about your own extended family. Now you will have a chance to talk about your own family using the monologue above as a model. You can use pictures and visuals to guide your presentation. Describe your family to the class in as much detail as possible. Present this description to your class.
N/B: You can use photos of other families online if you do not feel comfortable sharing pictures of your own family.
Chapter Test 4: Familia
CULTURAL NOTE
The concept of family extends far beyond the nuclear unit (parents and children). While diverse across the region’s many ethnic groups, a common thread of strong kinship bonds and communal living has historically defined family life. However, forces like urbanization, education, and economic shifts are reshaping these traditional structures, creating a multifaceted and evolving social landscape. It typically includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and sometimes even more distant relatives living close or within the same household. These extended kin play significant roles in daily life, child-rearing, and providing social and economic support. There is a strong sense of community and shared responsibility within the family and the wider community. Raising children, caring for the elderly, and helping in times of need are often collective efforts. Elders hold a position of high respect and authority within the family. Their wisdom and experience are valued, and they often play a key role in decision-making and guidance. Households can be large and include multiple generations and extended family members. However, modernization is leading to more nuclear family units, especially in urban areas. Children are often expected to contribute to the family’s well-being from a young age, assisting with household chores and caring for younger siblings or elders.
Media Attributions
- Familia ya Juma
