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A Bantu language of the Limpopo lowveld, spoken across north-eastern South Africa, southern Mozambique, and south-eastern Zimbabwe. Around 7 million speakers.
Tshivenda
Also known as: Venda, Luvenda
A Bantu language of the Soutpansberg region in Limpopo, South Africa, and adjoining south-western Zimbabwe. One of the eleven official languages of South Africa; around 1.3 million speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Tshivenda?
Tshivenda is a dialect of the Venda language.
Where is Tshivenda spoken?
Tshivenda is primarily spoken in South Africa, Zimbabwe.
Which region is Tshivenda associated with?
Tshivenda is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Tshivenda known by other names?
Yes — Tshivenda is also referred to as Venda, Luvenda.
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