Hausa-English/ English-Hausa Dictionary & Phrasebook (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780781813839)

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.

Author: Aquilina Mawadza
ISBN-10: 0781813832
ISBN-13: 9780781813839
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Language: English
Published: 11/27/2018
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.00w x 0.40d