Samia language

In today's world, Samia language is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Since its emergence, Samia language has generated an intense and passionate debate, raising conflicting opinions and provoking an exchange of ideas that has enriched the cultural and social panorama. As Samia language continues to resonate in contemporary society, it is necessary to fully explore all aspects related to this phenomenon, from its origins to its possible implications in the future. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Samia language, examining its many facets and offering a panoramic view to better understand its impact on our lives.

Bantu language spoken in Uganda and Kenya

"Songa language" redirects here. For the purported Songa language of DRC, see Buyu language.

Samia
Olusaamia
Native to	Uganda, Kenya
Region	Busia District and Busia County
Ethnicity	Abasamia
Native speakers	480,000 (2002 & 2009 censuses)[1]
Language family	Niger–Congo? Atlantic–Congo Volta-Congo Benue–Congo Bantoid Southern Bantoid Bantu Northeast Bantu Great Lakes Bantu Masaba–Luhya Luhya Samia
Dialects	Samia Songa (?)
Language codes
ISO 639-3	lsm
Glottolog	saam1283
Guthrie code	JE.34,343[2]

Samia (Saamia) is a Bantu language spoken by the Luhya people of Uganda and Kenya. Ethnologue includes Songa as a dialect, but it may be a separate language.^[3]

See also

• Luhya language

References

1. ^ Samia at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
2. ^ Jouni Filip Maho, 2009. New Updated Guthrie List Online
3. ^ Maho (2009)

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