swahili [noun]

Isimu jamii

Maana (Definition)

The study of language in relation to social factors, dialects, and cultural contexts.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sociolinguistics

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sociolinguistics

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Academic Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alifanya utafiti wa isimu jamii kuhusu matumizi ya Sheng."

Translation: She conducted sociolinguistic research on the usage of Sheng.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

elimu lugha