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Yes, Swahili is an indigenous Bantu African language, but as Arabic, Persian, and Indian traders came, their vocabulary intermingled with the Swahili language. Swahili was also originally written in the Arabic alphabet, with further added to the misconception that it's a mixture of Arabic and Bantu languages.
It is similar to the way English was bombarded with Latin and French words and roots for hundreds of years. However, Swahili is still not considered to be a creole (mix of languages with native speakers) by linguists, just as English is not considered to be a creole (mix of Germanic and Romance languages).
Furthermore, even if Swahili were a creole, it would still be indigenous to Africa because it would have been "born" in Africa.
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Does Swahili culture and language still exist in Africa today?
Yes, swahili culture and language exist in Africa today.
What is the term for Swahili?
Swahili is a language spoken in parts of eastern Africa.
Was Swahili originally the language of Indonesia?
No. Swahili is a language of Africa. Indonesia is in the South Pacific (more than 5000 miles from the region that speaks Swahili).
How did Swahili language develope?
The Swahili language developed among the descendants of Arabs who settled along the eastern coast of Africa.
Why did the language of Swahili emerge in the south African city states?
The language of Swahili DID NOT emerge anywhere near South Africa.
What language uses simba to mean lion?
Swahili, it's a language in South Africa :)
Who uses click language Is Swahili one of them?
some people in Africa do, I don't think Swahili do! From: Laura Huynh
What is the importance in the Swahili language in East Africa?
It is used for buisnesses and communication
What language of east africa is an official language of kenya and tanzania?
Tanzania has no official language, but I think you're thinking about Swahili, which is official in Kenya and widely spoken in Tanzania.
Where does the language Swahili come from?
Swahili originated as a mix of Arabic and Bantu languages along the East African coast. It evolved over centuries through trade and cultural interactions between local Bantu-speaking communities and Arabic traders, resulting in a language that is widely spoken in East Africa today.
Which language spoken in eastern Africa is a Bantu language that includes many Arabic words?
Swahili
What is the word for panther in Swahili?
I do not know the name in Swahill, however Panthers are indigenous to Africa, they are just black Leopard. They have been reported from Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia), from the forests of Mount_Kenyaand from the Aberdares.Panthers are not indigenous to Africa and especially East Africa, the home of Swahili.Therefore the panther does not have a Swahili nameYou could say 'pantha' but people would not necessarily know what you were on about!
