Betsileo dialect

Betsileo is a dialect of Malagasy spoken in the homeland of Betsileo people.

Classification

Betsileo is an Austronesian language part of the Plateaux branch of Malagasy language.

Geographic distribution

The Betsileo dialect is widely spoken in the regions of Amoron'i Mania and Matsiatra Ambony. It is the primary dialect spoken in the cities of Fianarantsoa, Ambositra, and Ambalavao.

Vocabulary