Publisher's Synopsis
The Dictionary of the Yoruba Language: English-Yoruba, Yoruba-English (1913) is a comprehensive reference book that provides a complete guide to the Yoruba language. The book was compiled by the Church Missionary Society and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning or studying the Yoruba language.The dictionary is divided into two parts: English-Yoruba and Yoruba-English. The English-Yoruba section provides a comprehensive list of English words and their Yoruba equivalents, while the Yoruba-English section offers a list of Yoruba words and their English translations.The book also includes a pronunciation guide, which is especially useful for non-native speakers of the Yoruba language. The guide provides a clear and concise explanation of the Yoruba sound system, including vowel and consonant sounds, tone, stress, and intonation.In addition to the dictionary entries, the book also contains a brief introduction to the Yoruba language and its history, as well as a section on Yoruba grammar. This section provides an overview of Yoruba sentence structure, verb conjugation, and other grammatical features.Overall, the Dictionary of the Yoruba Language: English-Yoruba, Yoruba-English (1913) is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning or studying the Yoruba language. It provides a comprehensive guide to Yoruba vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, making it an invaluable tool for students, scholars, and language enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
