Description
About the book. The Swahili Phrasebook & Dictionary provides English speakers with assistance for using Swahili in everyday encounters. Lonely Planet compiles words and phrases for travel situations and social interaction. This is the sixth edition from 2024, comprising 264 pages.
Content. Pronunciation guidance, numbers, time, and other fundamental linguistic rules are followed by topics such as transport, accommodation, shopping, food, and conversations. The sample pages shown confirm a dedicated table of contents for Swahili and entries on post and telephone. Menu guidance, cultural explanations, and a two-way dictionary with approximately 3500 words offer multiple ways to navigate. The cover features a pull-out card with quick phrases.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for travelers in Kenya and Tanzania, among other places, and for language enthusiasts seeking a practical introduction to Swahili. You can practice some short greetings before your trip and use the thematic sections to find words along the way. The explanatory language is English. The phrasebook is suitable both for reading through a hypothetical situation and for looking up a phrase you wish to try in a specific encounter.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2024. 264 pages. 6th edition. ISBN 9781786570871.
