Niger-Congo
Swahili, Tanzania
Official Name: Swahili. Alternate Names: Kiswahili. Language Family: Niger-Congo, Bantu. Historical Background: Originated from the East African coast, blending Bantu with Arabic influences. Regions: Widely spoken in Tanzania. Native Speakers: Over 16 million in Tanzania.
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sw-TZ
Language Overview
Official Name: Swahili. Alternate Names: Kiswahili. Language Family: Niger-Congo, Bantu. Historical Background: Originated from the East African coast, blending Bantu with Arabic influences. Regions: Widely spoken in Tanzania. Native Speakers: Over 16 million in Tanzania.
Market Insights
Current Trends: Significant presence in digital and broadcast media. Popular Media Formats: Television, radio, online platforms. Audience Preferences: Strong preference for locally produced content in Swahili.
Cultural Context
Cultural Nuances: In Tanzania, Swahili plays a key role in national identity. Respect and politeness are important in communication. Dialects: Standard Swahili is the norm, with minor regional variations.
Writing System and Typography
Script: Latin script. Typography: Standard Latin typography. Text Direction: Left-to-right (LTR).
Phonetics and Phonology
Phonetics: Swahili phonology is straightforward, with a five-vowel system. Challenges: Pronunciation of borrowed words can be difficult for non-natives.
Grammatical Structure
Sentence Structure: Subject-Verb-Object (SVO). Tense, Aspect, Mood: Expressed through verb conjugation. Inflections: Noun class system impacts agreement and inflection.
Media and Text Layout
Text Expansion: Generally, translation from English sees about 5-15% expansion. Subtitles: Standard subtitle practices. Character Count: Recommended 35-40 characters per line.
Localization Challenges
Common Pitfalls: Ignoring local expressions and idioms in translation. Culturally Adapted Content: Need for cultural relevance in localized content.
Technical Considerations
Encoding: Standard Unicode. Compatibility: Good with major software platforms. Special Requirements: Sensitivity to cultural expressions and idioms.
Other information
Cultural Stories: Tanzanian Swahili is central to storytelling and music. Notable Events: Zanzibar International Film Festival. Language Revival: National language status ensures its widespread use and preservation.
Our Human Voices
- SWATAMA01Darweshi
- SWATAF01Busara
- SWATAF02Bupe
- SWATAF03Amidah
- SWATAF04 Afaafa
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