A Dictionary of Ch'orti' Mayan-Spanish-English (Hardcover)

Of extant languages, Ch'orti' Mayan is the closest to ancient the Maya hieroglyphic script, but it is a language that is decreasing in usage. In southern Guatemala where it is spoken, many children no longer learn it, as Spanish dominates most experiences. From linguistic and anthropological data gathered over many years, Kerry Hull has created the largest and most complete Ch'orti' Mayan dictionary to date. With nearly 9,000 entries, this trilingual dictionary of Ch'orti', Spanish, and English preserves ancient words and concepts that were vital to this culture in the past. Each entry contains examples of Ch'orti' sentences along with their translations. Each term is defined grammatically and linked to a grammatical index. Variations due to age and region are noted. Additionally, extensive cultural and linguistic annotations accompany many entries, providing detailed looks into Ch'orti' daily life, mythology, flora and fauna, healing, ritual, and food. Hull worked closely with native speakers, including traditional ritual specialists, and presents that work here in a way that is easily accessible to scholars and laypersons alike.

General

Imprint:	University of Utah Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2016
Authors:	Kerry Hull
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 38mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	540
ISBN-13:	978-1-60781-489-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Dictionaries > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-60781-489-7
Barcode:	9781607814894

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