Malagasy dialect

Malagasy

The Austronesian language of Madagascar, descended from settlers who crossed the Indian Ocean from Borneo around 1,500 years ago. The westernmost outpost of the Austronesian family.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Malagasy?

Malagasy is a dialect of Malagasy.

Which region is Malagasy associated with?

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