Swahili language - Wikipedia
WEBSwahili, also known by its local name Kiswahili, is a Bantu language originally spoken by the Swahili people, who are found primarily in Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique (along the East African coast and adjacent littoral islands).
Swahili language | African Lingua Franca, Bantu Language ...
WEBMay 2, 2024 · Swahili language, Bantu language spoken either as a mother tongue or as a fluent second language on the east coast of Africa in an area extending from Lamu Island, Kenya, in the north to the southern border of Tanzania in the south.
Swahili alphabet, pronunciation and language - Omniglot
WEBSwahili is a Bantu language spoken mainly in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, and also in Burundi, Mozambique, Oman, Somalia the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa. Estimates for the total number of Swahili speakers range from 88 …
The story of how Swahili became Africa’s most spoken language
WEBFeb 20, 2022 · Once just an obscure island dialect of an African Bantu tongue, Swahili has evolved into Africa’s most internationally recognised language. It is peer to the few languages of the world...
The Ultimate Guide: How To Learn Swahili For Beginners
WEBFeb 17, 2024 · This article provides a comprehensive guide for beginners on how to learn Swahili, one of the most widely spoken languages in East Africa. It covers the history and popularity of Swahili, its unique features, challenges for English speakers, and tips for mastering the language.
Swahili language - New World Encyclopedia
WEBSwahili, spoken natively by various groups traditionally inhabiting about 1,500 miles of the East African coastline, has become a second language spoken by tens of millions in three countries, Tanzania, Kenya, and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where it is an official national language.
Swahili language - Wikiwand
WEBSwahili, also known by its local name Kiswahili, is a Bantu language originally spoken by the Swahili people, who are found primarily in Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique (along the East African coast and adjacent littoral islands).
Introduction to the Kiswahili Language | Kiswahili
WEBKiswahili is the most important and widely studied indigenous language of Africa, the National and official language of Kenya and Tanzania. It is spoken as a native language on the East coast of Africa and the islands adjacent to the coast from Southern Somalia in the north down through the Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts.
Swahili | Linguistics - University of Chicago
WEBSwahili is the most popular language of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is spoken by approximately 50 million people in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, eastern Congo (DRC), the Comoros, and, marginally, in northern Mozambique, southern Somalia, northern Malawi and northern Zambia.
Swahili culture - Wikipedia
WEBSwahili culture is the culture of the Swahili people inhabiting the Swahili coast. This littoral area encompasses Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique, as well as the adjacent islands of Zanzibar and Comoros along with some parts of Malawi and the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo.
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