Tsonga Language - 283
Tsonga is a Bantu language spoken by the Tsonga people, primarily in southern Africa. It is one of the 11 official languages of South Africa and is also spoken in Mozambique, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. The language is characterised by its distinctive phonetic features, including click sounds and various tonal elements.
In the United Kingdom, tsonga is not as widely spoken as it is in its native regions. However, due to migration and cultural diversity, you may encounter Tsonga speakers in the UK, especially in communities with a significant Southern African diaspora.
It’s important to note that the Tsonga language uses the Latin alphabet with some additional diacritical marks to represent specific sounds. The orthography (spelling system) of Tsonga in UK English would follow the conventions of British English, with variations in pronunciation and vocabulary influenced by the local context.
If you are specifically interested in the UK diaspora community of Tsonga speakers, you may find individuals who have adapted their language use to the local linguistic environment while retaining elements of their cultural and linguistic heritage.