Wolof-English Dictionary and Phrasebook

 

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Wolof-English Dictionary and Phrasebook


by Nyima Kantorek (Author)

 

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ISBN: 9780781810869

 

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Over 5 million people speak Wolof in the Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania. It is the language spoken by businesspeople in these countries and has become increasingly prevalent in the area's radio and TV programming. Primarily based on the Gambian dialect of the language, this dictionary and phrasebook is a reference for Wolof in English.


Over 5 million people speak Wolof in the Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania. It is the language spoken by businesspeople in these countries and has become increasingly prevalent in the area's radio and TV programming. Knowledge of Wolof is essential for anyone looking to travel or do business in the region. This unique dictionary and phrasebook is the only current reference for Wolof in English. As there is no written form of the language, words and phrases are presented in a special anglicised form that allows the user to easily speak and understand the language. A concise guide to grammar and pronunciation is also included. Primarily based on the Gambian dialect of the language, the book is an invaluable tool wherever Wolof is spoken.


 

ISBN 781810868
ISBN13 9780781810869
Publisher Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
Format Paperback
Publication date 30/09/2005
Pages 200
Weight (grammes) 177
Published in United States
Height (mm) 190
Width (mm) 95

Introduction
About the Gambia
Abbreviations
Pronunciation Guide
Wolof-English Dictionary
English-Wolof Dictionary
Phrasebook.

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