Chichewa
Also known as: Nyanja, Chinyanja
A Bantu language and the national language of Malawi, also widely spoken in eastern Zambia and northern Mozambique under the name Nyanja. Around 14 million speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Chichewa?
Chichewa is a dialect of Chichewa.
Which region is Chichewa associated with?
Chichewa is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Chichewa known by other names?
Yes — Chichewa is also referred to as Nyanja, Chinyanja.