Tigrinya language page

Classification and where spoken

There are around 6 million speakers of Tigrinya according to Grimes (1996). UBS (1982) estimated 3.5 million speakers and Bender (1976), 3.6 million.

Number of speakers

Tigrinya is a major language of Ethiopia. (Note: Orthodox Christians who speak this language are called Habesh; Muslims are often called Jabarta.) Tigrinya is used on Ethiopia's Voice of the Revolution and is also heard over the Sudan Broadcasting Service.

Usage

Tigrinya is a major language of Ethiopia. (Note: Orthodox Christians who speak this language are called Habesh; Muslims are often called Jabarta.) Tigrinya is used on Ethiopia's Voice of the Revolution and is also heard over the Sudan Broadcasting Service.

Orthographic status

Tigrinya is a major language of Ethiopia. (Note: Orthodox Christians who speak this language are called Habesh; Muslims are often called Jabarta.) Tigrinya is used on Ethiopia's Voice of the Revolution and is also heard over the Sudan Broadcasting Service.

Sets of learning materials

While the situation is not clear, it appears that one set of materials would be sufficient.