Luba dialect

Luba-Kasai

Also known as: Tshiluba, Western Luba

A Bantu language of the Kasai region in the southern DRC and one of the four national languages of the country. Around 6 million speakers.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Luba-Kasai?

Luba-Kasai is a dialect of Luba.

Which region is Luba-Kasai associated with?

Luba-Kasai is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.

Is Luba-Kasai known by other names?

Yes — Luba-Kasai is also referred to as Tshiluba, Western Luba.