Hausa-English/ English-Hausa Dictionary & Phrasebook

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 Concise grammar and pronunciation sections

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781813832
• ISBN13: 9780781813839
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.0" x 6.9"