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Urdu-English / English-Urdu practical dictionary
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- Book Synopsis
- Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan and one of the official languages of India. It is the first language of about 70 million people and is spoken by over 230 million people worldwide. Urdu is a part of the Hindustani language family, and is mutually intelligible with Hindi. Using the Nasta'liq style of the Persian alphabet, Urdu is traditionally associated with the Muslim population of the region, while Hindi (using the Devanagari script) is connected with the Hindu community. Visitors to Islamic holy cities, such as Mecca, will find signage in Arabic, Urdu, and English. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, and students, this dictionary includes: 20,000 dictionary entries, complete with Urdu script and transliterationPhonetics that are intuitive for English speakersEasy-to-use alphabet and pronunciation sections
- About The Author
- Daniel Krasa is a scholar of Middle Eastern and Indian languages and dialects. A life-long Indophile, Krasa has authored approximately 20 books in several languages including Marathi Dictionary & Phrasebook (Hippocrene Books). After studying Northern Indian languages at several universities in India, Krasa has specialized in writing guides focused on travelers' needs. He resides in Germany.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780781813402
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books, (13 April 2016)
- Number of Pages
- 656
- Weight
- 499 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 178 x 114 x 36 mm
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