Makhuwa Language

Makhuwa also known as Makua or Macua or Emakhuwa is a language spoken in Nampula Province, mozambique by the Makua people.

Makhuwa language has approximately 10,000,000 native speakers.

The language has 9 dialects; Shirima, Saka, Moninga, Marrevone, Meetto, Kokola, Lolo, Marenje and Takwane.

Learn everyday and popular Makua language phrases and their meaning in English, including greetings, directions, love words and a lot of day-to-day conversations.

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