Swahili language - Wikipedia Swahili, also known as Kiswahili as it is referred to in the Swahili language, 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) [6]
Swahili language | African Lingua Franca, Bantu Language - Britannica 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 Swahili 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 million to 200 million
Swahili language - New World Encyclopedia Swahili is the mother tongue of the Swahili people (or Waswahili) who inhabit several large stretches of the Indian Ocean coastlines from southern Somalia as far south as Mozambique's border region with Tanzania
The History and Origins of the Swahili Language The Swahili language, known as Kiswahili in its native context, is a fascinating and rich linguistic tapestry woven from various historical, cultural, and geographical threads As one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa, Swahili serves as a lingua franca across many East African nations, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and parts of
What is Swahili? (with pictures) - Language Humanities Swahili is a Bantu language spoken throughout Eastern Africa by over 40 million people It is related to other Bantu languages such as Lusoga, Zulu, Xhosa, and Ngumba, though is often quite different from these languages
Swahili – The Languages Swahili, known natively as Kiswahili, is a Bantu language that serves as the lingua franca in a vast part of East Africa The language has more than 100 million speakers and holds official status in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo
How to Learn Swahili: An In-Depth Guide (With Resources!) - Fluent in 3 . . . Swahili is the national language of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo It is used as the “lingua franca” throughout East and Southeast Africa In other words, it’s the common language that two people will use to communicate if they don’t share the same native language