Languages of Tanzania
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Is Tanzania a French speaking country?
Tanzania is a multilingual country. Swahili and English, the latter of which was inherited from colonial rule (see Tanganyika Territory), are widely spoken as lingua francas. They serve as working languages in the country, with Swahili being the official national language.
How many people speak French in Tanzania?
1.5 million Tanzanians
What language do Tanzania People speak?
Tanzania has two official languages, Swahili (kiSwahili) and English. Swahili, the national language, is a composite of several Bantu dialects and Arabic that originated along the East African coast and on the island of Zanzibar. Swahili is the lingua franca of the country, and virtually all Tanzanians speak it.
Do Swahili speak French?
It's a rich mix of languages Swahili is predominantly a mix of local Bantu languages and Arabic. Decades of intensive trade along the East African coast resulted in this mix of cultures. Besides Arabic and Bantu, Swahili also has English, Persian, Portuguese, German and French influences due to trade contact.7 Sept 2017
How do you say hello in Tanzanian?
- ♦ “Hello”: “Hujambo”, often shortened to “jambo”. You can also use “habari” which roughly translated means “What's the news about….?”.
- ♦ “How are you?”: Ask “habari gani?”.
- ♦ “Please”: “Tafadhali”
- ♦ “Thank you (very much)”: “Ahsante (sana)”
- ♦ “Goodbye”: “Kwaheri”
How do you answer Jambo?
Hujambo (how are you? to one person) Sijambo (I am fine). Hamjambo (how are you? to two or more people) Hatujambo (We are fine).