Originally, Swahili was written in the Arabic script as it was heavily influenced by Arab and Persian cultures. Over time, starting in the 19th century, it became increasingly common to write Swahili using the Latin alphabet. Differences Between Tanzanian and ...
colonial period, but the tendency in these countries is now to emphasize the use of Swahili. The oldest preservedSwahili literature, which dates from the early 18th century, is written in the Arabic script, though the language is now written in theRoman alphabet. ...