Wolaita dialect

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 Wolaita.

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.