Language

Sotho, Setentrional

Complete Bible

6.719.000Speakers worldwide
3Countries where spoken
NSOISO 639-3 code
Written translation

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Bible translation in Sotho, Setentrional is at this stage: Complete Bible.

Complete Bible1904-2024
New Testament2010
Bible portions1964
Oral resources

Not every translation is written. Where the culture is oral, or where few people read, audio recordings bring the Word before the printed text does.

Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Who speaks this language

4 people group(s) speak this as their primary language.

People group Speakers Level of reach
Flag of South Africa Pedi, North Sotho South Africa 5.826.000 Significantly reached
Flag of South Africa Sotho, Khutswe South Africa 666.000 Significantly reached
Flag of Zambia Pedi, North Sotho Zambia 212.000 Significantly reached
Flag of Botswana Pedi, North Sotho Botswana 15.000 Partially reached
Where this language is spoken
Flag of South Africa South Africa 6.492.000
Flag of Zambia Zambia 212.000
Flag of Botswana Botswana 15.000
Source: Joshua Project. Numbers updated periodically.