Ndebele
Also known as: Northern Ndebele, isiNdebele
A Nguni Bantu language of south-western Zimbabwe, descended from a 19th-century offshoot of Zulu. Around 2 million speakers, centred on Bulawayo and Matabeleland.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Ndebele?
Ndebele is a dialect of Ndebele.
Which region is Ndebele associated with?
Ndebele is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Ndebele known by other names?
Yes — Ndebele is also referred to as Northern Ndebele, isiNdebele.