Malagasy
- noun
- /ˌmɑːləˈɡɑːzi/
:
malgache
- There is only one language in Madagascar today, Malagasy.
Examples
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In my language class, we studied Malagasy to better understand the traditions and history of Madagascar.
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On the Berkman Center YouTube channel, the Herdict video has been translated into Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Malagasy.
Blog text (17) -
Others have stated or suggested that these first inhabitants once had a language that was not Malagasy (Drury 1729; Birkeli 1936; Dez 1963).
Academic text (1991) -
Under the Man in the Biosphere Program, the World Bank and UNEP are funding special efforts to encourage Malagasy living in and near Mananara to forsake traditional slash-and-burn agriculture through improved rice production projects.
Academic text (1993) -
The official language of Madagascar is Malagasy, which is spoken by millions of people.
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As I traveled through Madagascar, I listened to conversations in Malagasy and learned about its rich cultural nuances.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Malagasy is the name people use for both the people and the language of the island Madagascar, and its words show a mix of African and Southeast Asian influence, being related to Malay. So, Malagasy is 'the language of Madagascar'.
