ISBN-13: 9783639165203 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 516 str.
English and Swahili have become international languages which are spoken and taught all over the world. Learning a language without its culture can make one have some problems communicating to native speakers of that language. This book synthesizes English and Swahili cultures by comprehensively analysing and interpreting the equivalent proverbs found in both languages. The proverbs from the two cultures were analysed alphabetically with their meanings and uses. This dictionary is a valuable tool to all Scholars of African Studies, African Languages, African Literature and African Anthropology. Additionally, the book can be used by Scholars of English Language and Literature. Further, the book can be used by tourists who want to use Swahili proverbs in their communications. The book, can also be used by Swahili Speakers who want to learn English proverbs.
English and Swahili have become internationallanguages which are spoken and taught all over theworld. Learning a language without its culture canmake one have some problems communicating to nativespeakers of that language. This book synthesizesEnglish and Swahili cultures by comprehensivelyanalysing and interpreting the equivalent proverbsfound in both languages. The proverbs from the twocultures were analysed alphabetically with theirmeanings and uses. This dictionary is a valuable toolto all Scholars of African Studies, AfricanLanguages, African Literature and AfricanAnthropology. Additionally, the book can be used byScholars of English Language and Literature. Further,the book can be used by tourists who want to useSwahili proverbs in their communications. The book,can also be used by Swahili Speakers who want tolearn English proverbs.