Te Aka Maori-English, English-Maori Dictionary by John C. Moorfield

This dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Māori language. It has a broader scope than traditional dictionaries, so as well as the words one would usually expect in a dictionary, it alsoencyclopaedic entries designed to provide key information about plants, animals (including fish and insects), stars, planets, heavenly bodies, important Māori people, key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups, ancestral canoes, song types, traditional musical instruments, Māori names for institutions, country names, place names and other proper namesexplanations of key concepts central to Māori culture. comprehensive explanations for grammatical items, with examples of usage. idioms and colloquialisms. These have all been included because they are important in communicating in a Māori context, and contribute to understanding and speaking the language in a natural way. This 2011 Pearson Education New Zealand Paperback is in good condition. Owner's Name inside. Cover edges slightly bent and worn, otherwise good.

ISBN: 9781442538467 SKU: 1572332 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book.

Location: Maori