Nyungwe language
| Nyungwe | |
|---|---|
| Chinyungwe | |
| Native to | Mozambique |
| Region | Tete Province |
Native speakers | 490,000 (2017 census) |
| Latin | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | nyu |
| Glottolog | nyun1248 |
N.43 | |
Nyungwe (Cinyungwe, Chinyungwe or Nhungue) is a Bantu language of Mozambique. It is used as a trade language throughout Tete Province. It belongs in the Southeastern Bantu branch, particularly in Guthrie zone N. It is closely related to Sena, Chewa, Nsenga and Tumbuka.