| Pashto-English/English-Pashto Dictionary & Phrasebook Contributor(s): Awde, Nicholas (Author), Sarwan, Asmatullah (Author) |
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ISBN: 078180972X ISBN-13: 9780781809726 Publisher: Hippocrene Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2003 Annotation: Pashto (also known as Pakhto, Pakhtu, or Pushto) is the language of the Pashtoons, or Pushtuns, who have lived since recorded times in the southeast of Afghanistan and the adjacent Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan. The language uses a variant of the Arabic script in its Persian form; however, to aid pronunciation the book has been transliterated into the roman alphabet. The two-way dictionary is an essential communication tool, especially in the more remote Pashto-speaking regions, making it perfect for the traveler, businessperson, or foreign-aid worker. Nicholas Awde is a regional specialist and linguist based in London, specializing in the Caucasus, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. Asmatullah Sarwan is a freelance writer, journalist, and broadcaster from Afghanistan. He currently resides in London. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Miscellaneous - Foreign Language Study | Indic Languages - Foreign Language Study | Persian |
| Dewey: 491.593 |
| LCCN: 2002038874 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 3.9" W x 7" (0.46 lbs) 235 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The essential Pashto language resource! Pashto, also known as Pakhto, Pakhtu, or Pushto, is one of two official languages of Afghanistan and is also spoken in the neighboring Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan. It is an Indo-Iranian language spoken by over 40 million people worldwide. Pashto is written in the Arabic Naskh script, but entries in this dictionary are Romanized with phonetic pronunciation for English speakers. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Afghanistan 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:
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