The Tswana language is a Bantu language primarily spoken in Botswana, where it is one of the official languages. It is also spoken in parts of South Africa and Namibia. Tswana, known as Setswana by its speakers, is part of the larger Sotho-Tswana language group and has approximately 5 million speakers. Tswana uses a subject-verb-object sentence structure and is characterized by its use of noun classes, which affect verbs and adjectives. The language has a rich oral tradition, including proverbs and storytelling, reflecting the culture and history of the Tswana people.