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
- the dialect of Sotho spoken by the Tswana in Botswana