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Languages in Botswana
Learning the used languages in Botswana is not an easy job to do but for someone out there who is fond of picking up whatever he can, from his memorable trips can surely be thrilled about the information we are presenting to you about languages in Botswana.
Official Language in Botswana
The language that is spoken there by more than half of the population is Setswana which is Botswana’s official language. Although the people there, are divided into different groups and almost 20 other languages are spoken there like Sekalanga is the language that is spoken by a group there called Bakalanga. But two of the most common languages in Botswana are English and Setswana.
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Other Popular Language in Botswana
English is a language that is more used in urban areas whereas evidently, the people in rural areas prefer Setswana. A very famous word ‘Pula’ meaning rain is also associated with positivity because rain is very rare in Botswana as a phrase pula is referred to as ‘it’s raining money.’
Other Information About Language of Botswana
Setswana is the national language in Botswana, and some phrases in emergency situations that can be useful in Botswana national language are; Help which is Nthusa, yes is pronounced as ‘Ee’ and please as ‘tsweetsee.’ Some other phrases that you can learn are; goodbye pronounced as Tsamaya sentle and Thank you- ke itumetse or even kea leboga. Although language in Botswana that is Setswana might be a little harder but learning a bit of their knowledge can actually send a message of respect to the citizens of Botswana.