Language
Tumbuka
Complete Bible
4.140.500Speakers worldwide
3Countries where spoken
TUMISO 639-3 code
Written translation
Bible translation goes through four stages. See how far this language has come.
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Bible translation in Tumbuka is at this stage: Complete Bible.
| Complete Bible | 1957-2024 |
| New Testament | 1911-2003 |
| Bible portions | 1904-1994 |
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
6 people group(s) speak this as their primary language.
| People group | Speakers | Level of reach |
|---|---|---|
Tumbuka
Malawi
|
3.253.000 | Significantly reached |
Tumbuka
South Africa
|
645.000 | Significantly reached |
|
Senga
South Africa
|
180.000 | Significantly reached |
|
Senga
Malawi
|
39.000 | Significantly reached |
Tumbuka
Zambia
|
19.000 | Partially reached |
|
Tumbuka, Yombe
South Africa
|
4.500 | Partially reached |
Where this language is spoken
Source: Joshua Project. Numbers updated periodically.