Hadza dialect

Hadza

Also known as: Hadzane

A click-language isolate spoken by the Hadza hunter-gatherers around Lake Eyasi in northern Tanzania. Fewer than 1,000 speakers; no demonstrated genetic relationship to any other language.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Hadza?

Hadza is a dialect of Hadza.

Which region is Hadza associated with?

Hadza is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.

Is Hadza known by other names?

Yes — Hadza is also referred to as Hadzane.