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.