Gedeo language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gedeo |
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| Native to | Ethiopia |
| Region | Gedeo Zone, Guji Zone |
| Native speakers | 980,000 (2007 census)e18 |
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Gedeo is a language spoken by nearly one million people in Ethiopia. It belongs to a group of languages called Cushitic languages. These languages are part of the larger Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Discovering the Gedeo Language
The Gedeo language is spoken by the Gedeo people. They live in the southern part of Ethiopia. Learning about a language helps us understand the culture and history of the people who speak it.
Where Gedeo is Spoken
The Gedeo language is mainly spoken in the southern part of Ethiopia. Most speakers live in an area called the Gedeo Zone. This zone is in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Some Gedeo speakers also live in the nearby Guji Zone.
Who Speaks Gedeo?
About 975,000 people speak Gedeo. This number comes from a census taken in 2007. The Gedeo people use their language in daily life. They use it at home, in their communities, and for cultural activities.
What is a Cushitic Language?
Gedeo is part of the Cushitic languages family. This is a large group of languages spoken across Northeast Africa. Other languages in this family include Oromo and Somali. These languages share some similar sounds and grammar rules. They all come from a very old language that was spoken thousands of years ago.
