Basuto (Noun)
Meaning
The dialect of Sotho spoken by the Basotho; an official language of Lesotho.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Basuto dialect is widely spoken in Lesotho and has contributed significantly to the country's rich cultural heritage.
- Basuto is one of the two official languages used in government institutions in Lesotho.
- In Lesotho, children learn Basuto as a second language in elementary school.
- Basuto-speaking people have successfully preserved their language and traditions despite outside influences.
- The use of Basuto is prevalent in everyday conversations and traditional ceremonies in Lesotho.