Tumbuka

Tumbuka is a Bantu language spoken in northern Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania. It is closely related to Swahili and other Bantu languages. Tumbuka is a tonal language, with two tones: high and low. Tumbuka is spoken by the Tumbuka people, who are traditionally farmers and herders. The Tumbuka people are known for their music and dance, which is an important part of their culture. Tumbuka is a written language, with a number of different dialects. The Tumbuka alphabet is based on the Latin alphabet, with some additional letters. The Tumbuka language is in danger of extinction, as many young people are choosing to speak English or other languages instead. However, there are efforts underway to revive the language and keep it alive.