Hausa-English/English-Hausa Dictionary & Phrasebook

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.

ISBN:	9780781813839
Publisher:	Hippocrene Books
Imprint:	Hippocrene Books
Published date:	27 Nov 2018
DEWEY:	493.72321
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	cm
Weight:	136g
Height:	105mm
Width:	177mm
Spine width:	8mm

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