| Kirundi-English/ English-Kirundi Dictionary & Phrasebook Contributor(s): Nizigama, Callixte (Compiled by), Mawadza, Aquilina (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0781813956 ISBN-13: 9780781813952 Publisher: Hippocrene Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | African Languages (see Also Swahili) - Foreign Language Study | Multi-language Phrasebooks |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 3.9" W x 7" (0.30 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Kirundi, also known as Rundi, is a Bantu language spoken by about 9 million people worldwide. It is the official language of Burundi, and is also spoken in Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. Kirundi is mutually intelligible with Kinyarwanda, which is spoken in Rwanda. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Burundi and neighboring regions with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business; and concise grammar and pronunciation sections. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nkurunziza, Emmanuel: - Emmanuel Nkurunziza holds a BA in Agriculture and works as a freelance translator for Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, and French.Mawadza, Aquilina: - Aquilina Mawadza has held lectureship and adjunct faculty positions at the University of the Western Cape, the University of Zimbabwe and Howard University. She holds a PhD degree in Media & Migration Studies and an M.A in Languages and Communication from the University of Florida, where she also taught Shona. She is the author of Beginner's Shona with 2 Audio CDs, also by Hippocrene Books. She resides in Cape Town, South Africa. |