Somali language - Wikipedia
The Somali language is spoken in Somali inhabited areas of Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Yemen and by members of the Somali diaspora. It is also spoken as an adoptive language by a few ethnic minority groups and individuals in Somali majority regions.
What Languages are Spoken in Somalia? - WorldAtlas
2017年8月1日 · Somali is the official language of Somalia. It is spoken by the Somali people, the largest ethnic group living in the country. The Somali language is an Afro-Asiatic language that belongs to the Cushitic branch of languages. The Saho and the …
Languages of Somalia - Wikipedia
Somali is the official language of Somalia and as the mother tongue of the Somali people, is also its endoglossic language. [3] [4] [5] It is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family, and its nearest relatives are the Afar and Saho languages. [6]
Somali alphabets, pronunciation and language - Omniglot
Somali is a member of the Lowland East Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. It is spoken mainly in Somalia, and also in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Yemen, and in (the Republic of) Somaliland, an unrecognised de facto sovereign state between Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Somali Language - Structure, Writing & Alphabet - MustGo
Somali is spoken by 6.5 million people in Somalia where it has been the national language since 1972. It is also spoken in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya. The total number of Somali speakers worldwide is estimated at close to 15 million (Ethnologue). The figure actually may be …
Somali language - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Somali (Arabic: الصوماليه) is a Cushitic language. It is spoken by ethnic Somalis in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Yemen and Kenya, as well as by the Somali diaspora around the world -- an estimated total population of between 10 and 16 million speakers. The writing system of the Somali language has been Latin alphabet since 1960.
Somali language | Britannica
The Somali language belongs to the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Despite several regional dialects, it is understood throughout the country and is an official language. The second official language is Arabic, which is spoken chiefly in …
A Complete Overview of the Somali Language
The Somali language is an essential part of the cultural and national identity of the Somali people. With its roots in the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family, Somali has developed into a distinct and vibrant language with a rich oral tradition, particularly in the form of poetry.
Somali languages - Wikipedia
The Somali languages form a group that are part of the Afro-Asiatic language family. They are spoken as a mother tongue by ethnic Somalis in Horn of Africa and the Somali diaspora . Even with linguistic differences, Somalis collectively view themselves as speaking dialects of …
Somali language - WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader
2024年10月20日 · The Somali language is spoken in Somali inhabited areas of Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Yemen and by members of the Somali diaspora. It is also spoken as an adoptive language by a few ethnic minority groups and individuals in Somali majority regions.