What language do the san people speak?

The San people, also known as Bushmen, do not speak a single language. They actually speak a variety of languages belonging to the Khoisan language family, which is further divided into two branches: Khoe and Sandawe.

Here's a breakdown:

* Khoe languages are spoken by the majority of San groups, with over 20 different Khoe languages currently recognized. Some of the most prominent include:

* Nama (also known as Khoikhoi)

* Damara

* ǂHõã

* !Xóõ (also known as !Kung)

* Khwe

* Sandawe is a separate language spoken by a smaller San group in Tanzania.

It's important to note that:

* These languages are not mutually intelligible, meaning speakers of different languages within the Khoisan family cannot understand each other.

* Many San languages are endangered due to factors like assimilation, language shift, and the decline of traditional ways of life.

So, while it's tempting to say the San people speak "the San language," it's more accurate to say they speak a variety of languages within the Khoisan family.