A Study of the Àcoólî Language: Grammar and Vocabulary / Edition 1

by J. P. Crazzolara

Overview

This volume re-issues the second, revised edition of 1955. This grammar and vocabulary of the Àcoólî language (here spoken by the central group Patíko-AlƐƐro-Payïïra) contains numerous examples partly to illustrate rules, partly to supply phrases relevant for daily life. The vocabulary also contains many phrases in order to show the various uses of words. In addition, the substantial introduction gives invaluable information on the linguistic poistion of the Àcoólî among the remaining Lwóò groups of Uganda, as well as geographical and social data of the Àcoólî clans and groupings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138093348
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/24/2019
Series:	Linguistic Surveys of Africa , #5
Pages:	458
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

J. P. Crazzolara

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Sounds Part 1: Alphabet. Orthography Part 2: Change of Sounds 2. Intonation 3. Etymological Morphology 4. Noun 5. Adjective 6. Numerals 7. Pronouns 8. Copula 9. Verb 10. Adverbs 11. Prepositions 12. Conjunctions 13. Interjections. Àcoólî-English Vocabulary