Bhaca language
Bhaca (Baca) is a Bantu language of South Africa.[1] Traditionally considered a dialect of Swati, it is closer to Zulu, Phuthi and Xhosa.[2][3] It is spoken southeast of Lesotho, where Sotho, Xhosa and Zulu meet, mainly around Mount Frere, Mzimkhulu, and to a lesser extent in Mount Ayliff, Matatiele, Harding, Bulwer, Underberg, Highflats, Umzinto, Umzumbe and Ixopo.
Not to be confused with Baca language.
| Bhaca | |
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| Isibhaca | |
| Native to | South Africa |
| Ethnicity | Bhaca people |
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| ISO 639-3 | None (mis) |
| Glottolog | bhac1238 |
S.402[1] | |
References
- Jouni Filip Maho, 2009. New Updated Guthrie List Online
- Jordan, Archibald C. (1942). "Some features of the phonetic and grammatical structure of Baca". Masters Dissertation. University of Cape Town.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Swazi at Ethnologue (16th ed., 2009)
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