Tigre dialect

Tigre

Also known as: Xasa

A Semitic Afroasiatic language of the Eritrean lowlands and adjoining eastern Sudan. Around 1 million speakers; closely related to Tigrinya but mutually unintelligible.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Tigre?

Tigre is a dialect of Tigre.

Where is Tigre spoken?

Tigre is primarily spoken in Sudan.

Which region is Tigre associated with?

Tigre is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.

Is Tigre known by other names?

Yes — Tigre is also referred to as Xasa.