A Dictionary of the Language of Mota (Classic Reprint): Sugarloaf Island, Banks' Islands: Sugarloaf Island, Banks' Islands (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Codrington, R. H.

9781331894209: A Dictionary of the Language of Mota (Classic Reprint): Sugarloaf Island, Banks' Islands: Sugarloaf Island, Banks' Islands (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1331894204 ISBN 13: 9781331894209

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the Mota language with an authoritative dictionary that shows how its words connect with Melanesian, Polynesian, and other Oceanic tongues. Discover practical vocabularies, usage notes, and a foundation for learning and reference.

This compact reference presents illustrative examples to show the links between Mota and related languages. It also explains how the language sounds are represented in writing, and it includes a short grammar and an index to help you find terms quickly. The work emphasizes that Mota is a living language, and it discusses how native usage and prefixes and suffixes expand its vocabulary.

- Learn how Mota words relate to nearby tongues and how sound and spelling work in this dictionary.
- See practical examples drawn from everyday speech and native use.
- Understand the alphabet, basic grammar, and how to look up terms efficiently with an added index.
- Get guidance on correct usage to avoid common misunderstandings and preserve native vocabulary.

Ideal for students of language, linguistics, and Melanesian studies, as well as general readers curious about Mota and its connections to other languages of the region.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1331894204
ISBN 13: 9781331894209
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 345
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A Dictionary of the Language of Mota: Sugarloaf Island, Banks' Islands

R. H. Codrington, Ven; J. Palmer

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1331894204 ISBN 13: 9781331894209

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an indispensable reference, giving readers an in-depth understanding of the Mota language spoken by approximately 800 people on Sugarloaf Island in the Banks group of Vanuatu. This language is widely used as a common medium of inter-tribal communication in the Melanesian Mission. This detailed dictionary is historically grounded, with illustrative examples taken from cognate tongues across the region, to showcase the language's fascinating relationship with other Oceanic languages. The author's meticulous scholarship makes this dictionary an essential tool for linguists, greatly enhancing our understanding of the linguistic diversity of the Pacific region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781331894209_0

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