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Nguni languages

Nguni languages are a group of closely related Bantu languages spoken primarily in southeastern Africa, including countries like South Africa, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe. They share similar grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, making them mutually intelligible to some extent. Prominent Nguni languages include Zulu, Xhosa, and Swazi. These languages have rich oral traditions, distinctive click sounds, and play a vital role in the cultural identity of their speakers. As part of the larger Bantu language family, Nguni languages reflect a shared heritage and history of the communities that speak them.