Bibliograph

Yoruba dictionary & phrasebook, compiled by Clement Odoje & Aquilina Mawadza

Type

Label

Yoruba dictionary & phrasebook, compiled by Clement Odoje & Aquilina Mawadza

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Yoruba dictionary & phrasebook

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1050603452

Responsibility statement

compiled by Clement Odoje & Aquilina Mawadza

Series statement

Hippocrene dictionary & phrasebook

Summary

"Yoruba, one of the national languages of Nigeria, is spoken by more than 30 million people worldwide. It is the most widely spoken language in Nigeria after English, and is also spoken in Benin and Togo. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Nigeria and other parts of 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; Concise grammar and pronunciation sections."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction to the Yoruba language -- Phonology -- Grammar -- Yoruba-English dictionary -- English-Yoruba dictionary

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Yoruba dictionary and phrasebook

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