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A Cushitic Afroasiatic language of southern Ethiopia, spoken by the Sidama people around Hawassa. Around three million speakers; written in a Latin-based orthography.
Wolaita
Also known as: Wolaytta, Welayta
An Omotic Afroasiatic language of southern Ethiopia, spoken around Wolaita Sodo. Around 2 million speakers; one of the larger Omotic languages, a family found nowhere outside Ethiopia.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Wolaita?
Wolaita is a dialect of the Wolaita language.
Where is Wolaita spoken?
Wolaita is primarily spoken in Ethiopia.
Which region is Wolaita associated with?
Wolaita is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Wolaita known by other names?
Yes — Wolaita is also referred to as Wolaytta, Welayta.
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