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A Tswana-English dictionary containing approx. 10,000 terms and phrases.
Kgotso
Peace
About the Batswana
Batswana, regardless of linguistic or ethnic origin, belong to eight major Sotho-Tswana clans: Barolong, Bahurutshi, Bakwena, Bakgatla, Bangwato, Bakgalagadi, Baphiring, and Bafokeng.
Ancient Egyptian words like Ra, Re, Ptah, Ta, Pa, Se resonate in the Setswana language, especially in words relating to father and respect.
The word for father in Setswana includes forms like Ra, Re, Rarae, often used to denote dignity and reverence.
Batswana are often described as peaceful people, yet historically some tribes were known as “The People with the Sharpspear” during their southward migrations.
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