Dictionary of Syrian Arabic

Stowasser, Karl

ISBN 10: 1589011058 / ISBN 13: 9781589011052

Published by Georgetown University Press, 2004

2004. Bilingual. Paperback. Provides Syrian terms for the language spoken in everyday life by Muslims primarily in Damascus, but understandable throughout Syria as well as in the broader linguistic areas of present-day Lebanon, Jordan, and among the Palestinians and the Arabic-speaking population of Israel. Editor(s): Stowasser, Karl; Ani, Moukhtar. Series: Georgetown Classics in Arabic Languages and Linguistics Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2CSR; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 548. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781589011052

Synopsis:

This dictionary provides Syrian terms for the language needed in everyday life. The Syrian used is that of educated Muslims in Damascus, which would be understood not only elsewhere in Syria but also in the broader linguistic area of "Syrian Arabic," which encompasses present-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and the Arab-speaking population of Israel. The book includes examples, idioms, and common phrases using the word in question. The Arabic terms are presented in transcription.

Synopsis: As one of several books published under the Arabic Research Program at Georgetown U., Harrell's (1928-1964) text has continued to serve as a valuable resource on spoken Arabic and on Arabic dialectology since its initial publication in 1964. The text contains some 15,000 main and subentries, representing the everyday usage of educated Arabic speake

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dictionary of Syrian Arabic
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New