sotho
/ˈsoʊtoʊ/
adjective
- Relating to the Sotho languages or peoples.
- He is studying Sotho grammar for his linguistics class.
- We attended a Sotho wedding ceremony with traditional dances.
- The Sotho culture includes colorful blankets and distinctive hats.
noun
- A group of closely related Bantu languages spoken in southern Africa, including Sesotho (Southern Sotho) and Tswana.
- Many South Africans speak Sotho as their first or second language.
- She is learning Sotho to communicate with her relatives in Lesotho.
- The radio station broadcasts news in both English and Sotho.
- A member of a group of peoples who speak Sotho languages, living mainly in Lesotho, South Africa, and Botswana.
- The Sotho have a rich tradition of oral storytelling and music.
- Historically, the Sotho people were known for their skill in cattle herding.
- My neighbor is a Sotho and often shares traditional dishes with us.