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.
Sesotho
Also known as: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Sesotho?
Sesotho is a dialect of Sotho.
Which region is Sesotho associated with?
Sesotho is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Sesotho known by other names?
Yes — Sesotho is also referred to as Southern Sotho, Sotho.
What are the other dialects of Sotho?
Sotho also includes Sepedi. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.