Contrasting Shona and English Languages in Zimbabwe
The language of Shona in Zimbabwe, Africa, differs from English in various aspects such as script symbols, alphabet, official usage, borrowing of words, and number of speakers. Shona has a script with 35 symbols, while English has a 26-letter alphabet. English is the official language of the USA, while Shona holds that status in Zimbabwe. English borrowed from Latin, whereas Shona borrowed words from English and other African languages.
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The Language of Shona How is the language of Shona from Zimbabwe, Africa different from the English language? BY: CADY
Shona History The language of Shona is spoken in Zimbabwe, Africa Shona is a southern Bantoid language It is an established written language with a highly developed literature The script contains 35 symbols Shona is spoken by 10.7 million people as a first language and another 1.8 million as a second or third language a Niger-Congo as a second or third language Shona has borrowed many words from English, Africa and other countries For example tea in English is also tii in Shona just spelled differently words from English, Africa, and other languages Example: tea in English is also spelled differently
Here are some pictures of Victoria Falls, a waterfall in Zimbabwe, Africa This is where many people who speak Shona visit
Shona Words House: Imba Hello: Mhoro Shooting Stars: Masvosvobwa Tea: Tii Good: Naka Tortoise: Chisvcamba Friend: Shamwari Please: Fadza Music: Nhapitapi Dance: Chidzano Thank You: Mazvita Went: Aenda Family: Mhuri One: Motsi Name: Tumidza Cat: Katsi Two: Piri Dog: Imbwa Three: Tatu Animal: Mhuka Four: China Man: Murume Five: Shanu Woman: Mukadzi Numbers: Manhamba
How Shona is different than English Shona English Shona has a script that contains 35 symbols English has an alphabet of 26 letters English is the official language of the United States of America Shona is the official language of Zimbabwe, Africa English borrowed words from Latin Shona borrowed words from English and other African countries English is spoken by 355.5 million people Shona is spoken by 10.7 million people
