Shikomori
The language of the Comoros
Ye mtru pvwa ha ujuwa
"A person's worth lies in their knowledge"
Did you know?
Comorian (Shikomori) is a Bantu language, closely related to Swahili and enriched by centuries of exchange with the Arab world. Recognizing these roots can already help you guess the meaning of many words.
Where is Comorian spoken?
archipel des Comores
bantu
swahili
The 4 pillars of Shikomori
The word "Shikomori" covers four main variants, one per island — good to know before choosing the one you'll learn.
shiNgazidja
Grande Comore
shiMwali
Mohéli
shiNdzuani
Anjouan
shiMaore
Mayotte
Two major families
Oriental
shiMaoreshiNdzuani
Occidental
shiMwalishiNgazidja
One word, four melodies
From one island to the next, the same phrase takes on a different color.
cette personne est morte
emndru ola hafu
imndru ile afu
umntru ule afu
umtru ule afu
l’enfant rit
emwana ngutseho
imwana ngetseho
umwana asitseha
umwana asutseha
nous les appelons
ngariwaparao
ngeriwahirao
risiwaira
risuwahira