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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherHippocrene Books INC International Concepts.,U.S.
ISBN-139780781813839
eBay Product ID (ePID)4046615217
Product Key Features
Book TitleHausa-English/ English-Hausa Dictionary & Phrasebook
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
Dimensions
Item Height191mm
Item Width102mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States