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Igbo-English Dictionary : A Comprehensive Dictionary of the Igbo Language, with an English-Igbo Index (Hardcover)

by Professor Michael J. C. Echeruo (Author)
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This is the first comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Igbo, the language of more than twenty million Nigerians. Prepared by a native speaker of Igbo, the dictionary focuses on words and phrases encountered in everyday life and in Igbo texts. The author includes words from all Igbo dialects and provides a convenient English index.

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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Yale University Press; 1st edition (November 10, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0300073070
  • ISBN-13: 978-0300073072
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,099,848 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A second step in a proverbaial 1000 miles journey, October 5, 1999
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This is a commendable work. Igbo dictionaries no longer exist in the air. Now there is one to read and critique! However,there is no justification whatsoever for the author's introduction of a new orthography for the language. Tone marking was grossly neglected. If this dictionary is to be used by non-native speakers it has to be revised with tones adequately marked, and the alphabet made to conform with existing Igbo orthography. The author may take refuge in the fact that standardization wise the language appears to be in a state of flux. But, a dictionary is the proper avenue towards a standard. In that regard the dictionary falls a little short of expectation. Most of the entries are correctly translated into English, attesting to the authors sound command of both Igbo and English.
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2.0 out of 5 stars off-base dictionary, February 17, 1999
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Professor Echeruo knows too well that Igbo people live both in the eastern and mid-western parts of Nigeria. The map in the dictionary, while showing this fact, claimed that the Igbo live in eastern part of Nigeria. Also, Mike knows too well that the alphabet "c" does not exist in Igbo orthography. "Chi" is inseparable with the Igbo in philosophy and cosmology. Would Professor Echeruo wish that we begin to spell it "Ci"? I believe that the "dictionary" can be vastly improved with many omitted words and better production.
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2.0 out of 5 stars "ch" becomes "c", "k" becomes "c" dictionary, February 8, 1999
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The excitement of having a dictionary authored by one of our respected scholars everporates as soon as one sees the "dictionary" itself. Pink cover, few pages, over two thirds of Igbo words ignored. Tiny lettesets, and the whole bit. Why?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not the Best but sufficient
This isn't a comprehensive dictionary, the page count should tell you that. However, it is helpful to use as a reference point when reading emerging and established Igbo authors... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Hyacinth

2.0 out of 5 stars What an .....ifele?
Being 50% Ibo(that's how my relatives spelled it), I thought it might be nice to learn a bit of the language of a people that make up half my being so I bought this book for a sum... Read more
Published on May 2, 2004 by Onyema Nwadiei

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