What is Swati?
Q: What is Swati?
A: Swati (also known as Swazi) is a language that is part of the Nguni group of Bantu languages, spoken by about 1.5 million people in Eswatini and South Africa.
Q: Where is Swati spoken?
A: Swati is spoken in Eswatini and South Africa.
Q: How many people speak Swati?
A: About 1.5 million people speak Swati.
Q: Is Swati an official language?
A: Yes, Swati is the official language of Eswatini, and one of the eleven official languages in South Africa.
Q: Is Swati taught in schools?
A: Yes, Swati is taught in the schools of Eswatini, and in some South African schools.
Q: What languages is Swati closely related to?
A: Swati is closely related to Phuthi, a language spoken in Lesotho, and to Zulu, Ndebele and Xhosa.
Q: How many main varieties of Swati are there and what are they?
A: There are four main varieties of Swati: Shiselweni, Hhohho, Manzini and Shiselweni. They correspond with the four administrative regions of Eswatini.
