Tsonga
Also known as: Xitsonga
A Bantu language of the Limpopo lowveld, spoken across north-eastern South Africa, southern Mozambique, and south-eastern Zimbabwe. Around 7 million speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Tsonga?
Tsonga is a dialect of Tsonga.
Which region is Tsonga associated with?
Tsonga is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Tsonga known by other names?
Yes — Tsonga is also referred to as Xitsonga.