Nepali-English/English-Nepali Practical Dictionary (Hippocrene Practical Dictionary)

Raj, Prakash

ISBN 10: 0781812712 / ISBN 13: 9780781812719

Published by Hippocrene Books, 2014

A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price! Seller Inventory # BOS-E-06i-01764

Synopsis:

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is also spoken in Bhutan and parts of India and Myanmar (Burma). There are an estimated 17 million speakers of Nepali worldwide, including 11 million speakers within Nepal. Home to Mount Everest and the birthplace of the Buddha, Nepal is the ultimate destination for trekkers and travelers seeking incredible natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. Tourism is one of the country’s main industries. 

This dictionary is the most comprehensive and up-to-date two-way Nepali dictionary on the market and provides an indispensable tool for travelers, students, and businesspersons visiting Nepal. 

• More than 15,000 entries
• Section on basic Nepali grammar, a pronunciation guide, and a guide to the Devanagari alphabet
• Each entry includes part of speech, alternate words, Devanagari script as well as phonetic (Romanized) pronunciation

About the Author:

Prakash A. Raj was born and raised in Nepal. He is an accomplished writer whose books include such diverse topics as the Nepali language, travel, politics, history, and contemporary issues in Nepal, and have been published around the world. He has also worked for the United Nations, World Bank, and the government of Nepal. He is author of the Nepali Dictionary & Phrasebook, also published by Hippocrene Books. He resides in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Nepali-English/English-Nepali Practical ...
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good