AFL2601
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
ISIZULU [100]
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
The Classification of My Chosen African Language as a Bantu Language
According to Guthrie’s criteria, a language must meet four fundamental structural features to
be classified as a Bantu language. I will illustrate how my chosen African language, isiZulu,
qualifies as a Bantu language based on these criteria.
1. Sign of Gender – Noun Class Prefixes
Bantu languages use a system of noun classes, each marked by a specific prefix. In isiZulu,
nouns belong to different classes, each with a distinctive prefix. For example:
Class 1 (Singular): umu-fundi (a student)
Class 2 (Plural): aba-fundi (students)
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UMBUZO 1
Izilimi ZesiNtu Njengomndeni Wezilimi NgokweMigomo kaGuthrie
UGuthrie uveza ukuthi izilimi zesiNtu zingathathwa njengomndeni ozimele wezilimi
ngenxa yezakhiwo ezifanayo ezitholakala kuzo. Lezi zilimi zihlangana ngaphansi
kwalesi sigaba ngenxa yemithetho ethile eyenzeka kuwo wonke amazinga ezilimi
zesiNtu. UGuthrie uchaza ukuthi ulimi kumele luhambisane nemigomo emine ukuze
luthathwe njengolungaphansi kwalolu hlobo lwezilimi. Izilimi zesiNtu, kufaka phakathi
isiZulu, ziyalandela le migomo eyahlukene.
1. Iziqalo Zibe Ngokwegaba
Izilimi zesiNtu zisebenzisa uhlelo lwezibanjalo noma iziqalo zamabizo
ezihlukaniswa ngokwezigaba zamabizo. Lezi zigaba zenza kube lula ukuhlonza
amagama ngobudlelwano bawo nezinye izingxenye zomusho.
Isibonelo esiZulwini:
Umuntu (singular, isigaba 1)
Abantu (plural, isigaba 2)
Lena imiphumela yemithetho yezibanjalo, eyenza kube lula ukuhlonza amagama
ngokohlobo lwawo nesigaba sawo.
2. Ubudlelwano Balezi Ziqalo Bube Nobunye Nobuningi
Izilimi zesiNtu zinezigaba ezihlobene zobunye nobuningi. Ngokujwayelekile, amabizo
angaphakathi kwesigaba esingunombolo ongalingani (odd number) ahlala
ebubunye, kanti lawo angaphansi kwesigaba esinombolo elinganayo (even number)
abe sebuningi.
Isibonelo esiZulwini:
Umuntu (isigaba 1, singular) → Abantu (isigaba 2, plural)
Isihlahla (isigaba 7, singular) → Izihlahla (isigaba 8, plural)
Lokhu kukhombisa ukuthi ulimi lwesiZulu luyalandela lo mgomo wokuhlobana
kobunye nobuningi kwezigaba zamabizo.
3. Izivumelwano Ngokwezigaba Zamabizo
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Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
ISIZULU [100]
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
The Classification of My Chosen African Language as a Bantu Language
According to Guthrie’s criteria, a language must meet four fundamental structural features to
be classified as a Bantu language. I will illustrate how my chosen African language, isiZulu,
qualifies as a Bantu language based on these criteria.
1. Sign of Gender – Noun Class Prefixes
Bantu languages use a system of noun classes, each marked by a specific prefix. In isiZulu,
nouns belong to different classes, each with a distinctive prefix. For example:
Class 1 (Singular): umu-fundi (a student)
Class 2 (Plural): aba-fundi (students)
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,orand
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
UMBUZO 1
Izilimi ZesiNtu Njengomndeni Wezilimi NgokweMigomo kaGuthrie
UGuthrie uveza ukuthi izilimi zesiNtu zingathathwa njengomndeni ozimele wezilimi
ngenxa yezakhiwo ezifanayo ezitholakala kuzo. Lezi zilimi zihlangana ngaphansi
kwalesi sigaba ngenxa yemithetho ethile eyenzeka kuwo wonke amazinga ezilimi
zesiNtu. UGuthrie uchaza ukuthi ulimi kumele luhambisane nemigomo emine ukuze
luthathwe njengolungaphansi kwalolu hlobo lwezilimi. Izilimi zesiNtu, kufaka phakathi
isiZulu, ziyalandela le migomo eyahlukene.
1. Iziqalo Zibe Ngokwegaba
Izilimi zesiNtu zisebenzisa uhlelo lwezibanjalo noma iziqalo zamabizo
ezihlukaniswa ngokwezigaba zamabizo. Lezi zigaba zenza kube lula ukuhlonza
amagama ngobudlelwano bawo nezinye izingxenye zomusho.
Isibonelo esiZulwini:
Umuntu (singular, isigaba 1)
Abantu (plural, isigaba 2)
Lena imiphumela yemithetho yezibanjalo, eyenza kube lula ukuhlonza amagama
ngokohlobo lwawo nesigaba sawo.
2. Ubudlelwano Balezi Ziqalo Bube Nobunye Nobuningi
Izilimi zesiNtu zinezigaba ezihlobene zobunye nobuningi. Ngokujwayelekile, amabizo
angaphakathi kwesigaba esingunombolo ongalingani (odd number) ahlala
ebubunye, kanti lawo angaphansi kwesigaba esinombolo elinganayo (even number)
abe sebuningi.
Isibonelo esiZulwini:
Umuntu (isigaba 1, singular) → Abantu (isigaba 2, plural)
Isihlahla (isigaba 7, singular) → Izihlahla (isigaba 8, plural)
Lokhu kukhombisa ukuthi ulimi lwesiZulu luyalandela lo mgomo wokuhlobana
kobunye nobuningi kwezigaba zamabizo.
3. Izivumelwano Ngokwezigaba Zamabizo
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
