Santali native speakers vs Shona native speakers
How many people speak Santali and Shona languages tells about Santali native speakers vs Shona native speakers. The native language is also known as first language. Total 6.30 million people speak Santali as native language while 8.30 million people speak Shona as native language. You can also go to Santali vs Shona Dialects and find the total number of dialects in Santali and Shona language. In some regions, Santali and Shona languages are used as second language. No estimate of people speaking Santali as second language and no estimate of people speaking Shona as second language.
Native Names of Santali and Shona
Native names are used in the Santali and Shona Speaking Countries. Both Santali and Shona languages have their own native names.Under how many people speak Santali and Shona you will get to know the native names of Santali and Shona languages. The native name of Santali is संथाली (sãtʰālī) and native name of Shona is Not Available. The alternative names of Santali and Shona languages are as follows:
- Santali alternative names are: Har, Hor, Samtali, Sandal, Sangtal, Santal, Santhali, Santhiali, Satar, Sentali, Sonthal
- Shona alternative names are: Chishona, “Swina” (pej.), Zezuru
The French name of Santali is santal whereas German name of Santali is Santali. The German name of Shona is Schona-Sprache whereas French name of Shona is santal.