| A Dictionary of Moroccan Arabic: Moroccan-English/English-Moroccan Contributor(s): Harrell, Richard S. (Editor), Bergman, Elizabeth M. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1589011031 ISBN-13: 9781589011038 Publisher: Georgetown University Press OUR PRICE: $54.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2004 Annotation: A Dictionary of Moroccan Arabic complements A Basic Course in Moroccan Arabic (text and CDs) and A Short Reference Grammar of Moroccan Arabic It presents, in an impressive range, the core vocabulary of everyday life in Morocco--from the kitchen to the mosque, from the hardware store to the natural world of plants and animals. It contains myriad examples of usage, including formulaic phrases and idiomatic expressions. Understandable throughout the nation, it is based primarily on the standard dialect of Moroccans from the cities of Fez, Rabat, and Casablanca. All Arabic citations are in an English transcription, making it invaluable to English-speaking non-Arabists, travelers, and tourists-as well as being an important resource tool for students and scholars in the Arabic language-learning field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Arabic - Foreign Language Study | Multi-language Dictionaries - Reference |
| Dewey: 492.732 |
| LCCN: 2004040883 |
| Series: Georgetown Classics in Arabic Language and Linguistics |
| Physical Information: 1.13" H x 6.06" W x 9" (1.54 lbs) 496 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Arab World |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This classic volume presents the core vocabulary of everyday life in Morocco--from the kitchen to the mosque, from the hardware store to the natural world of plants and animals. It contains myriad examples of usage, including formulaic phrases and idiomatic expressions. Understandable throughout the nation, it is based primarily on the standard dialect of Moroccans from the cities of Fez, Rabat, and Casablanca. All Arabic citations are in an English transcription, making it invaluable to English-speaking non-Arabists, travelers, and tourists--as well as being an important resource tool for students and scholars in the Arabic language-learning field. |