Introduction to Hawaiian Grammar (Dover Language Guides) [Paperback]

W. D. Alexander (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Language Guides | Publication Date: January 16, 2004

The best available primer in the grammar of the Hawaiian language. Its introduction to the structure and idiosyncrasies of the language offers an opportunity to study the genuine, uncorrupted idiom as spoken by older Hawaiians of a century ago. Employs the standard terms and divisions of European grammars, with clear explanations and numerous examples.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (January 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048643432X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486434322
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #721,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Hawaiian
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Reference > Foreign Languages > Instruction > Miscellaneous

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3.0 out of 5 stars Solid reference grammar, January 15, 2007

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M. A. Faletra (Burlington, VT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Hawaiian Grammar (Dover Language Guides) (Paperback)

This is a clear and concise reference grammar, best used by linguists (or linguists at heart) who wish to access the phonetics, morphology, and syntax of Hawaiian at a glance. It is NOT a teach-yourself guide to Hawaiian. In fact, most of the example words used throughout the grammar are left untranslated.

Again, a good overview of the Hawaiian language but not a good intro for people whose goal is to actually speak and read Hawaiian.