Lingala learner's dictionary
Arizona M. Baongoli
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Lingala learner's dictionary
Published
2011
Publisher
Congoman Publishers
Pages
518
ISBN-13
9789966020420
Description
Lingala learner's Dictionary is a bilingual dictionary(Lingala-English/English-Lingala) meant for Learners of Lingala language from anglophone background. It is a basic dictionary containing essential words and expressions of the Lingala language as used by native Lingala speakers. It contains four major sections which include the Preliminaries, Lingala-English section, Appendices, and English-Lingala section. The Preliminary section includes topics such as Background to Lingala language, Guide to Lingala pronunciation,some abbreviations etc. The Lingala-English section contains entries of Lingala-English essential words illustrated with examples. The English-Lingala section also contains entries of English-Lingala essential words illustrated with examples. The Appendix section covers twelve special topics which include Basic Lingala Grammar, more than 400 Lingala proverbs and sayings, Alphabetical List of Biblical Books, Word Formation Process in Lingala, Verb Tables, How to Translate Lingala Songs into English using a step by step approach. Franco's masterpiece "Candidat na Biso Mobutu" is used as an illustration. This dictionary is useful for translators, interpreters, Lingala students, Lingala teachers, radio and TV broadcasters in Lingala music, Lingala music fans etc.(Arizona Baongoli)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Lingala learner's dictionary?
This edition of Lingala learner's dictionary has approximately 518 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lingala learner's dictionary?
For most readers, Lingala learner's dictionary typically takes between 10h 48m and 7h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 129,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 129,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Lingala learner's dictionary?
The estimated word count for Lingala learner's dictionary is approximately 129,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Lingala learner's dictionary?
Lingala learner's dictionary was written by Arizona M. Baongoli.
When was Lingala learner's dictionary published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.