Southern Sotho · Sotho
A Sotho-Tswana Bantu language and the national language of Lesotho. Also one of the official languages of South Africa, where it is widely spoken in the Free State and Gauteng.
Sepedi
Also known as: Northern Sotho, Pedi
The Sotho-Tswana variety of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in north-eastern South Africa. One of the eleven official languages of South Africa; mutually distinct enough from Sesotho to be treated separately.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Sepedi?
Sepedi is a dialect of Sotho.
Which region is Sepedi associated with?
Sepedi is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Sepedi known by other names?
Yes — Sepedi is also referred to as Northern Sotho, Pedi.
What are the other dialects of Sotho?
Sotho also includes Sesotho. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.