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   What language do Ethiopians speak?

   • Most urban Ethiopians speak Amharic, their local/ethnic language and English. Ethiopia has been organised as an ‘ethnic federation’ since 1995. This means that the country’s states are divided on an ethnic basis, with most people living in the region or zone where their ethnicity is the majority.

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   Do Ethiopians speak Amharic?

   • Although additional languages are used, Amharic is still predominantly spoken by all ethnic groups in Addis Ababa. Additionally, three million emigrants outside of Ethiopia speak Amharic. Most of the Ethiopian Jewish communities in Ethiopia and Israel speak it too.

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   Which language is most populous in Ethiopia?

   • While all languages enjoy equal state recognition in the 1995 Constitution of Ethiopia and Oromo is the most populous language by native speakers, Amharic is the most populous by number of total speakers.

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   Is English an official language in Ethiopia?

   • Although English is not an official language in Ethiopia, it is commonly spoken and understood, particularly in urban areas and among the younger population. The Ethiopian government has recognized the importance of English proficiency and has taken steps to improve English language education in schools.

   How Many Languages Are Spoken In Ethiopia

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Languages_of_EthiopiaLanguages of Ethiopia - Wikipedia

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   According to Glottolog, there are 109 languages spoken in Ethiopia, while Ethnologue lists 90 individual languages spoken in the country. [2] [3] Most people in the country speak Afroasiatic languages of the Cushitic or Semitic branches.

   • Amharic: 29.3%
   • Somali: 6.2%

   • Oromo: 33.8%
   • Tigrinya: 5.9%

3. ilab.academy › en › language-in-ethiopiaLanguage in Ethiopia: A Mosaic of Voices and Cultures

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   Amharic is the national language of Ethiopia and holds great historical and cultural importance, being widely used in government, media, and education. The Oromo language is the most widely spoken language in Ethiopia and plays a significant role in the country’s cultural fabric.

4. talkingethiopia.com › how-many-languages-areHow Many Languages Are Spoken In Ethiopia

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   4 days ago · The two most widely spoken languages in Ethiopia are Oromo and Amharic. Oromo is spoken by approximately 34% of the population, making it the most spoken Ethiopian language. Amharic follows closely behind, with around 30% of the population conversing in this language.

5. talkingethiopia.com › how-many-languages-are-inHow Many Languages Are In Ethiopia

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   5 days ago · The most widely spoken languages in Ethiopia include Oromo, Amharic, Somali, and Tigrinya. Linguistic diversity in Ethiopia is categorized into language groups such as Semitic, Cushitic, Omotic, and Nilo-Saharan. Amharic serves as the official language of Ethiopia, with Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya, and Afar recognized as national languages.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AmharicAmharic - Wikipedia

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   Amharic is the largest, most widely spoken language in Ethiopia, and the second most spoken mother-tongue in Ethiopia (after Oromo). Amharic is also the second most widely spoken Semitic language in the world (after Arabic). Amharic is written left-to-right using a system that grew out of the Geʽez script.

7. culturalatlas.sbs.com.au › ethiopian-cultureEthiopian - Core Concepts — Cultural Atlas

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   In total, there are 87 native languages spoken in Ethiopia. 2 Amharic is the only language that has official status throughout the entire country. Meanwhile, Somali, Oromiffo, Afar and Tigrinya have official status in the regional states where they constitute the ethnic majority.

8. allaboutethio.com › tlanguagesLanguages in Ethiopia — allaboutETHIO

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   Amharic. Languages/Alphabet. Oromo. Languages/Alphabet. Tigre. Languages/Alphabet. Gurage. Languages/Alphabet. Wolayta. Languages/Alphabet. Alphabet. Choose From 5 Ethiopian Languages and the Ethiopian alphabet...Ethiopia has been called a rich cultural assortment due to its eighty different languages and as many, if not more, cultural differences.