Te Aka Maori-English, English-Maori Dictionary and index

John C. Moorfield

ISBN 10: 1442538465 / ISBN 13: 9781442538467

Published by Pearson New Zealand, Auckland, 2005

xviii, 358 pages. Ex-library copy with the usual wear. Seller Inventory # 012291

Synopsis:

This dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Māori language. It has a broader scope than traditional dictionaries, so as well as the words one would usually expect in a dictionary, it alsoencyclopaedic entries designed to provide key information about plants, animals (including fish and insects), stars, planets, heavenly bodies, important Māori people, key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups, ancestral canoes, song types, traditional musical instruments, Māori names for institutions, country names, place names and other proper namesexplanations of key concepts central to Māori culture.comprehensive explanations for grammatical items, with examples of usage.idioms and colloquialisms.These have all been included because they are important in communicating in a Māori context, and contribute to understanding and speaking the language in a natural way.While this dictionary is designed to stand alone, it not only contains all the words used in the Te Whanake series of narrative texts and resources, but is indexed to the Te Whanake series, thus giving quick access to topics, maps, illustrations, idioms, colloquialisms, proverbs, tribal sayings, grammar and usage explanations.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Te Aka Maori-English, English-Maori ...
Publisher: Pearson New Zealand, Auckland
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition