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Kirundi-English/ English-Kirundi Dictionary & Phrasebook

Name: Kirundi-English/ English-Kirundi Dictionary & Phrasebook
Brand: Hippocrene Books
SKU: 9780781813952
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Contributors:

Callixte Nizigama (Compiled by), Aquilina Mawadza (Editor)

Publisher:

Hippocrene Books

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Foreign Language Study

Book Subcategory:

African Languages, Multi-Language Phrasebooks

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Release Date:

2020-01-14

ISBN 13:

9780781813952

Weight:

0.3 lbs

Size:

7.00 x 3.90 x 0.50 inches

Pages:

224

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Kirundi-English/English-Kirundi Dictionary & Phrasebook

This comprehensive bilingual dictionary and phrasebook provides essential language tools for anyone traveling to or working in Burundi and neighboring East African regions. Kirundi (also known as Rundi) is a Bantu language spoken by approximately 9 million people worldwide and serves as the official language of Burundi, with speakers also in Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda.

Complete Language Resource

This two-part resource combines a practical dictionary with an extensive phrasebook, offering 4,000 dictionary entries for everyday vocabulary needs. The phonetic transcriptions are designed to be intuitive for English speakers, making pronunciation accessible without prior linguistic training.

Essential Phrases for Daily Interaction

The phrasebook section covers critical topics including transportation, dining out, business communication, and social interactions. Each phrase is presented in both Kirundi and English, allowing for immediate communication in real-world situations.

Practical Grammar and Pronunciation Guides

Concise grammar and pronunciation sections provide foundational understanding of Kirundi language structure. These sections help users move beyond basic phrases to construct their own sentences and better comprehend native speakers.

Ideal For Multiple User Groups

This guide serves businesspeople conducting trade in Burundi, travelers exploring East Africa, students studying Bantu languages, and aid workers supporting communities in the region. The portable format makes it convenient for field use and quick reference.

Linguistic Context

Kirundi is mutually intelligible with Kinyarwanda, the language spoken in neighboring Rwanda. This linguistic relationship makes this dictionary valuable for anyone working across both countries or studying comparative Bantu linguistics.

About the Author
Mawadza, Aquilina: - Aquilina Mawadza has held lectureship and adjunct faculty positions at the University of the Western Cape, the University of Zimbabwe and Howard University. She holds a PhD degree in Media & Migration Studies and an M.A in Languages and Communication from the University of Florida, where she also taught Shona. She is the author of Beginner's Shona with 2 Audio CDs, also by Hippocrene Books. She resides in Cape Town, South Africa.Nizigama, Callixte: - Callixte Nizigama is professional translator and interpreter specializing in Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, French and English. He holds a B.A. in English Linguistics from National University of Burundi and an M.A. in Gender Studies from Universite Lumiere de Bujumbura and Universite Catholique de Louvain. He resides in Burundi.

Kirundi-English/ English-Kirundi Dictionary & Phrasebook

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Practical Grammar and Pronunciation Guides

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Complete Language Resource

Essential Phrases for Daily Interaction

Practical Grammar and Pronunciation Guides

Ideal For Multiple User Groups

Linguistic Context

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