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An Omotic Afroasiatic language of southern Ethiopia, spoken around Wolaita Sodo. Around 2 million speakers; one of the larger Omotic languages, a family found nowhere outside Ethiopia.
Sidamo
Also known as: Sidaama Afoo
A Cushitic Afroasiatic language of southern Ethiopia, spoken by the Sidama people around Hawassa. Around three million speakers; written in a Latin-based orthography.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Sidamo?
Sidamo is a dialect of the Sidamo language.
Where is Sidamo spoken?
Sidamo is primarily spoken in Ethiopia.
Which region is Sidamo associated with?
Sidamo is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Sidamo known by other names?
Yes — Sidamo is also referred to as Sidaama Afoo.
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