The Hadiyya language is a member of the Afro-Asiatic language family, specifically classified under the Cushitic branch. It is primarily spoken by the Hadiya people in the southern region of Ethiopia. The language has its own unique phonetic and grammatical structures, distinguishing it from other languages in the area. Hadiyya is written using the Latin script, which was adopted to facilitate literacy and education among its speakers. The language plays a crucial role in the cultural identity of the Hadiya community, serving as a medium for oral traditions, storytelling, and local communication.