The Masai Language: Grammatical Notes Together With a Vocabulary (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hildegarde Beatrice Hinde

9780265469941: The Masai Language: Grammatical Notes Together With a Vocabulary (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265469945 ISBN 13: 9780265469941

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master Masai language essentials in one concise guide.

This volume blends grammatical notes with a practical Masai vocabulary, helping readers understand sound patterns, word structure, and everyday terms.

The book presents core rules for pronunciation, accent, and sentence formation, plus how pronouns, negation, and basic questions work. It also includes a broad Masai vocabulary organized for quick reference, covering common objects, places, actions, and everyday phrases.

Clear explanations of Masai sounds, syllables, and stress, with examples you can hear in everyday speech.
Guidance on pronouns, verb forms, negation, and how to form questions and basic sentences.
A practical vocabulary list and phrases to support conversation and learning.
Notes on usage and grammar that help you read Masai texts with more confidence.

Ideal for students, travelers, and anyone starting to explore Masai language and culture through approachable grammar and real-world vocabulary.

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Book Description

Originally published in 1901, this book was compiled during two years spent among the Masai people. The first part of the text deals with the grammatical aspects of the Masai language and the second part contains a vocabulary. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Masai language and the historical development of linguistics.

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