Amharic-English/ English-Amharic Dictionary & Phrasebook Contributor(s): Mawadza, Aquilina (Editor), Mendisu, Binyam Sisay (Compiled by), Ali, Abdu Ahmed (Compiled by) |
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ISBN: 0781813824 ISBN-13: 9780781813822 Publisher: Hippocrene Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | African Languages (see Also Swahili) - Foreign Language Study | Multi-language Phrasebooks |
Dewey: 492.873 |
LCCN: 2018035764 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 4" W x 7" (0.45 lbs) 240 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This combination Amharic phrasebook and two-way Amharic-English dictionary is an essential reference for visitors to Ethiopia. The Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook series allows you be a traveler, not a tourist, by connecting with the local culture and people in their native language. Amharic is the official working language of Ethiopia, with approximately 30 million speakers. Amharic is the second most widely spoken Semitic language in the world after Arabic. Unlike Arabic, however, Amharic is written left-to-right and uses a distinct script called Ge'ez script. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Ethiopia 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:
For 45 years, Hippocrene Books has specialized in bringing the world to our readers. The Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook series allows you be a traveler, not a tourist, by connecting with the local culture and people in their native language. Currently available in 86 languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Thai, Punjabi, Swahili, and Oromo. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mendisu, Binyam Sisay: - Binyam Sisay Mendisu is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. |