Hausa-English/ English-Hausa Dictionary & Phrasebook

Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S., 2018

Hausa is the Chadic (branch of the Afroasiatic language family) language of the Hausa people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Central Africa. Hausa is spoken as a first language by over 27 million people and as a second language by nearly 20 million more. Commonly spoken throughout southern Niger and northern Nigeria, Hausa has developed as a lingua franca throughout much of West Africa for purposes of trade. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to West Africa 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.

• Editore: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
• Anno: 2018
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 240 p.
• Dimensioni: 190 x 101 mm
• EAN: 9780781813839

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