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Chewa (Chichewa) dictionary & phrasebook, compiled by Mervis Kamanga

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Chewa (Chichewa) dictionary & phrasebook, compiled by Mervis Kamanga

Language

eng

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no index present

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non fiction

Main title

Chewa (Chichewa) dictionary & phrasebook

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1131872187

Responsibility statement

compiled by Mervis Kamanga

Summary

"Chewa (also known as Chichewa, Chinyanja, or Nyanja) is a Bantu language spoken by about 12 million people worldwide, mostly in southeastern Africa. It is the official language of Malawi, and is also spoken in Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Malawi 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 Concise grammar and pronunciation sections"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction to the Chewa Language -- Phonology -- Grammar -- Abbreviations -- Chewa-English dictionary -- English-Chewa dictionary -- Phrasebook -- Basic phrases -- Language difficulties -- Travel and transportation -- Accommodations -- Dining out -- Food and drink -- Money & banking -- Shopping -- Services -- Nationalities & countries -- Family -- Religions -- Interests & Leisure -- Friends & romance -- Communications -- Professions -- Business interactions -- Medical -- Parts of the body -- General emergencies -- Numbers -- Quantities & sizes -- Weights & measurements -- Times & dates

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Chewa (Chichewa) dictionary and phrasebook

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