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The most common language spoken in Malawi is Chichewa, but there are many other languages spoken there. In the northern region, Tumbuka is much more common than Chichewa. Both are Bantu-based languages and as such they have many commonalities.
The official language of Malawi is English, and everyone with a moderate level of education speaks at least some English. Many people in the villages do not.
The main language is Chichewa, spoken by the Chewa.
Chewa is the most widely spoken language (by 57% of the population) but it is not the official language.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe 1 official language of Malawi is English, but it is spoken fluently by only 4% of the population. Only educated people can speak at least some English, and they are also a small minority.
Chichewa is the recognised national language, spoken by over 57% of the population. Chichewa is also called Chewa, Chinyanja, or Nyanja.
Here are the languages of Malawi (the prefix "chi-" is optional in English):
- English (official)
- Chichewa (recognized)
- Chiyao
- Chitumbuka
- Chilambya
- Chilomwe
- Chindali
- Chinkhonde
- Chingoni
- Chisena
- Chitonga
- Chinyakyusa
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∙ 15y agoChichewa and English are the two main languages spoken in Malawi.
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∙ 11y agoChichewa and English are the two official languages.
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∙ 6y agoTechnically, the official business languages are either English or Chichewa, but most business is conducted in Chichewa. English is only spoken fluently by about 4% of the population.
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∙ 12y agoChewa is the most widely spoken language (by 57% of the population) but it is not the official language.
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