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: 4,000 dictionary entries with Amharic script,
transliteration and English translation Phonetics that are
intuitive for English speakers Essential phrases on topics such as
introductions, transportation, dining out, business, and
emergencies Concise grammar and pronunciation sections 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.
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