Jackson Bell

Malagasy Dialect Dictionary Jackson Bell

Get off the beaten path in Madagascar! This book is intended to be used in conjunction with Dr. Winterton's official Malagasy dictionary, which contains the Malagasy language as spoken in the capital city of Antananarivo, as well as most provinces. This supplementary text includes 5,500 words from 17 different regional dialects of Malagasy. Usage examples will bring the dialects to life and help you use words in the correct context. This comprehensive dialect dictionary was a collaborative effort created by 75 peace corps volunteers, missionaries, French natives, and Malagasy natives with skill in each dialect. French Section: True fluency in Malagasy requires some knowledge of French. As such, this book includes over 1,200 French words, as they are used by Malagasy people. Proverbs section: Deepen your language skills and cultural understanding with 70+ Malagasy proverbs. Mazotoa mikoraña!