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A Semitic Afroasiatic language of the Eritrean lowlands and adjoining eastern Sudan. Around 1 million speakers; closely related to Tigrinya but mutually unintelligible.
Tigrinya
An Ethiopic Semitic language and the most-spoken language of Eritrea, also widely used in northern Ethiopia (Tigray). Written in the Ge'ez script.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Tigrinya?
Tigrinya is a dialect of the Tigrinya language.
Where is Tigrinya spoken?
Tigrinya is primarily spoken in Eritrea, Ethiopia.
Which region is Tigrinya associated with?
Tigrinya is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
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