Sidamo dialect

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 Sidamo.

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.