| Swahili-English/English-Swahili Practical Dictionary Contributor(s): Awde, Nicholas (Author) |
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ISBN: 0781804809 ISBN-13: 9780781804806 Publisher: Hippocrene Books OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2000 Annotation: This long-awaited dictionary is in high demand as the only modern, comprehensive and completely up-to-date Swahili/English dictionary in the world. It contains 34,000 total entries, for both native English and Swahili speakers. Appendices include English irregular verbs, Swahili noun classes and useful phrases and vocabulary. A Bantu language with over 40 million speakers, Swahili is the principal language of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and eastern Congo, and one of the most widely spoken in Africa. Although mainly concentrated on the eastern coast, its usage as a common and commercial language is widespread. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | African Languages (see Also Swahili) - Foreign Language Study | Multi-language Dictionaries - Foreign Language Study | Swahili |
| Dewey: 496 |
| Series: Hippocrene Practical Dictionary |
| Physical Information: 1.53" H x 4.28" W x 7.14" (1.18 lbs) 596 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This bestselling bilingual Swahili dictionary is the also most comprehensive available, with over 35,000 entries that cover the modern vocabulary of politics, telecommunications, the Internet, tourism, business and travel. Swahili is the most widely spoken African language and the lingua franca of Eastern Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and eastern Congo (Zaire). Intended for both speakers of English or Swahili, the guide also includes appendices of English irregular verbs, Swahili noun classes and useful phrases and vocabulary. |
Contributor Bio(s): Awde, Nicholas: - Nicholas Awde is a linguist who was raised in Kenya and now resides in London. He is also the author of Swahili Dictionary & Phrasebook (Hippocrene Books, 2002), among many other language-related publications. |