Setswana

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Definition

Noun 1. A Bantu language: Setswana is a Bantu language belonging to the Niger-Congo language family. It is one of the Sotho-Tswana languages. 2. The national language of Botswana: Setswana is an official and national language of the Republic of Botswana. 3. A major language in Southern Africa: Setswana is also an official language in South Africa and is spoken by communities in Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Usage Examples
  • As a language name:
    • She is fluent in both English and Setswana.
    • The government document was published in Setswana.
  • Referring to its speakers or culture:
    • He is studying Setswana literature and folklore.
    • Learning Setswana helps you understand the local traditions.
Advanced Usage
  • "Speak Setswana": To have the ability to communicate in the Setswana language.
    • Does anyone here speak Setswana? I need help with translation.
  • "In Setswana": Indicating the language used for communication or content.
    • The radio broadcast is in Setswana.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tswana: A common alternative name for the Setswana language and its speakers.
    • Tswana is one of the 11 official languages of South Africa.
  • Batswana: (Noun) The plural term for the people who speak Setswana.
  • Motswana: (Noun) The singular term for a person who speaks Setswana or is a citizen of Botswana.
Synonyms
  • Tswana: The most direct synonym, often used interchangeably with Setswana.
Noun
  1. the dialect of Sotho spoken by the Tswana in Botswana

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