Setswana
Also known as: Tswana
A Sotho-Tswana Bantu language and the national language of Botswana. Closely related to Sesotho, with substantial speaker communities in South Africa's North West and Northern Cape provinces.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Setswana?
Setswana is a dialect of Tswana.
Which region is Setswana associated with?
Setswana is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Setswana known by other names?
Yes — Setswana is also referred to as Tswana.