Description
Discover the Raupo Dictionary of Modern Maori, an essential resource for anyone interested in the Maori language and culture. Authored by P.M. Ryan, a distinguished scholar in Maori studies and one of New Zealand's leading Maori-language experts, this dictionary is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference available. This invaluable resource features over 50,000 concise entries, meticulously organized into Maori-English and English-Maori sections, making it ideal for students, tourists, and language enthusiasts alike.
The Raupo Dictionary encompasses vocabulary that resonates with fluent Maori speakers, ensuring you are well-versed in everyday language. It includes modern words pertaining to new inventions, metric terms, and concepts from various fields such as science, technology, and law. Moreover, it provides an easy-to-follow pronunciation guide, enhancing your speaking skills and confidence in using Maori.
Additionally, the dictionary offers vital insights into Maori grammar and a plethora of separate lists that cover translations for seasons, months, days of the week, and more. Unique features such as a section on Maori proverbs complete with translations and interpretations, as well as a map of tribal areas, enrich your understanding of the cultural context surrounding the language.
Featuring 816 pages of meticulously curated content, the Raupo Dictionary of Modern Maori is a modern classic, perfect for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of the Maori language and its applications in contemporary society. Order your brand new copy today and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Maori language!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143567899
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 816
Description:
This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading Maori-language scholars, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date available.
This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading Maori-language scholars, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date available.
Contains over 50,000 concise entries divided into Maori-English and English-Maori sections.
Includes all the words most commonly used by fluent Maori speakers.
Features a vocabulary list with words for new inventions, metric terms, modern concepts and scientific, computer, technological and legal terms.
Incorporates an easy-to-use guide to the pronunciation of Maori and a section on Maori grammar.
Includes separate lists giving Maori translations of seasons, months, days of the week, points of the compass, parts of the body, New Zealand and overseas place names, and personal names.
Contains a Maori proverbs section, complete with translations and interpretations, and a map of tribal areas.
The Raupo Dictionary of Modern Maori- a modern classic.
The Raupo Dictionary encompasses vocabulary that resonates with fluent Maori speakers, ensuring you are well-versed in everyday language. It includes modern words pertaining to new inventions, metric terms, and concepts from various fields such as science, technology, and law. Moreover, it provides an easy-to-follow pronunciation guide, enhancing your speaking skills and confidence in using Maori.
Additionally, the dictionary offers vital insights into Maori grammar and a plethora of separate lists that cover translations for seasons, months, days of the week, and more. Unique features such as a section on Maori proverbs complete with translations and interpretations, as well as a map of tribal areas, enrich your understanding of the cultural context surrounding the language.
Featuring 816 pages of meticulously curated content, the Raupo Dictionary of Modern Maori is a modern classic, perfect for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of the Maori language and its applications in contemporary society. Order your brand new copy today and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Maori language!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143567899
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 816
Description:
This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading Maori-language scholars, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date available.
This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading Maori-language scholars, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date available.
Contains over 50,000 concise entries divided into Maori-English and English-Maori sections.
Includes all the words most commonly used by fluent Maori speakers.
Features a vocabulary list with words for new inventions, metric terms, modern concepts and scientific, computer, technological and legal terms.
Incorporates an easy-to-use guide to the pronunciation of Maori and a section on Maori grammar.
Includes separate lists giving Maori translations of seasons, months, days of the week, points of the compass, parts of the body, New Zealand and overseas place names, and personal names.
Contains a Maori proverbs section, complete with translations and interpretations, and a map of tribal areas.
The Raupo Dictionary of Modern Maori- a modern classic.