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Kuanyama

The Kuanyama language, also known as Ovambo, is a Bantu language spoken in Angola and Namibia. It is the national language of Angola and is also spoken in Namibia, where it is known as Otjiherero. Kuanyama is a tonal language, with two tones, high and low. There are four dialects of Kuanyama, which are not mutually intelligible. The Kuanyama language is believed to have originated in the region of Angola and Namibia. It is thought to be related to the Mbundu and Kongo languages. Kuanyama is a member of the Bantu family of languages, which includes over 500 languages spoken throughout Africa. Kuanyama is written using the Latin alphabet. There is no standard spelling system, so different writers may spell the same word in different ways. Kuanyama is also sometimes written using the Portuguese alphabet. Kuanyama is spoken by about 1 million people. Most Kuanyama speakers live in Angola, where it is the national language. Kuanyama is also spoken in Namibia, where it is known as Otjiherero. Kuanyama is a tonal language, with two tones, high and low. Kuanyama has four dialects, which are not mutually intelligible. The four dialects are Kwanyama, Kunene, Omukwanyama, and Ovambo. Kuanyama is a member of the Bantu family of languages, which includes over 500 languages spoken throughout Africa. Kuanyama is written using the Latin alphabet. There is no standard spelling system, so different writers may spell the same word in different ways. Kuanyama is also sometimes written using the Portuguese alphabet. Kuanyama is spoken by about 1 million people. Most Kuanyama speakers live in Angola, where it is the national language. Kuanyama is also spoken in Namibia, where it is known as Otjiherero.

Language group

Bantu languages

Language locales, regions and scripts

Kuanyama
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Kuanyama, Namibia, Latin
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Kuanyama, Latin
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Kuanyama, Namibia
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