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