Dialect in Swahili - A Grammar of Dialectic Changes in the Kiswahili Language

Klappentext Originally published in 1915, this book formed the first English monograph on the Swahili dialects. Detailed information is presented on variations between the many different dialects, together with an appendices section which includes the poem 'The Inkishafi', in both Swahili and an English translation. A significant aspect of the text is that it was written at a time when the newer dialect of Zanzibar was rapidly supplanting numerous older dialects; it can thus be seen as an important document of the Swahili language during a period of change. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Swahili and the development of linguistics. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1915! this book formed the first English monograph on the Swahili dialects. Detailed information is presented on variations between the many different dialects! together with an appendices section which includes the poem 'The Inkishafi'! in both Swahili and an English translation. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Introduction; Principal dialects of Kiswahili enumerated; Certain Swahili letters; Headings for dialectic changes; Zanzibar group; Dialects: 1. Kiunguja; 2. Kimrima; 3. Kimgao; 4. Kihadimu and Kitumbatu; 5. Kipemba; 6. Kimvita; 7. Kivumba; 8. Kiamu; 9. Kipate; 10. Kishela; 11. Kisiu; 12. Kitikuu; 13. The dialects of the Banadir coast; 14. Kingazija; 15. Kingovi, Kinyume, Kialabi; Appendices: Example of Kingovi words in old poetry: the Innkishafi, n. version; The Inkishafi, s. recension; Observations on the texts, etc.; A translation.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: C. H. Stigand, C.h. Stigand
• Collaboration: Taylor W. E. (Introduction)
• Edition: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 28.03.2013
• EAN: 9781107652248
• ISBN: 978-1-107-65224-8
• Pages: 120
• Catégories: Ecole et pédagogie > Autres; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Autres langues / Autres littératures; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax, Dialect, slang & jargon, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Grammar, syntax and morphology, Dialect, slang and jargon, kiSwahili (Swahili)