Ndebele (Noun)
Meaning
A Bantu language sometimes considered a dialect of Zulu.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Ndebele language is spoken by over a million people in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
- Ndebele is often considered a dialect of the Zulu language due to their similarities in grammar and vocabulary.
- African language specialists recognize Ndebele as a distinct language within the Nguni language group.
- Ndebele language, culture, and traditions played a significant role during the apartheid era in shaping the identity of the Ndebele people.
- Efforts are being made to promote the use of Ndebele in education and media to preserve the language and cultural heritage.