Mossi
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The language that the main group of people in Burkina Faso speak
- proper noun
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mossi
- The Mossi language is spoken by millions in Burkina Faso.
Examples
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Many people in Burkina Faso speak Mossi as their first language.
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The children learned traditional songs in Mossi at school.
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She is fluent in both French and Mossi, which helps her communicate with locals.
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Do you speak Mossi?
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Many people in Burkina Faso speak Mossi as their first language.
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She is fluent in Mossi and French, allowing her to connect with the local community.
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The children learned to read and write in Mossi during their language class.
Surface Forms
Mossi main
Etymology
Mossi is also the name for the language of the Mossi people, often called Mooré. The word means 'the speech of the Mossi people', so saying someone speaks Mossi means they speak that language.
