Grammar of the Margi Language

List of contents

Preface. Bibliography. Abbreviations and Signs. Introduction. 1. Phonology 2. Morphology and Syntax.

About the author

Carl Hoffmann (Author)

Summary

Originally published in 1963, this was, and still is, the only Grammar to be published of the Margi language which is spoken by the people of the Adamawa and Bornu areas of Nigeria. Definitions and explanations ahve been given in as explicitya form as possible, especially where the average student could not be expected to be familiar with the terminology. Numerous examples have been added to illustrate the theoretical explanations.

Product details

• Authors: Hoffmann, Carl Hoffmann, Hoffmann Carl
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138090187
• ISBN: 978-1-138-09018-7
• No. of pages: 310
• Series: Linguistic Surveys of Africa; Linguistic Surveys of Africa
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Etymology, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax, Regional / International studies, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Grammar, syntax and morphology, African Languages, Historical and comparative linguistics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies