Amharic Language (AMH) – L1 & L2 Speakers, Status, Map, Endangered Level & Official Use (original) (raw)
Summary
Amharic is the official national language of Ethiopia. It belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family. It is used as a language of instruction in education.
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Population
Language Vitality
- Institutional
- Stable
- Endangered
- Extinct
Digital Language Support
Family
It belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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- Dictionary
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- Texts
- Bible (1840–2013)
- External Resources
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