Malagasy Dialects

by Jackson Bell

Get off the beaten path in Madagascar! 5,500 words from 17 different dialects will allow you to converse with Malagasy people, even in the most remote areas of Madagascar. Usage examples will bring the words to life and help you use words in the correct context. This comprehensive dialect dictionary was a collaborative effort created by 75 peace corps volunteers, missionaries, French natives, and Malagasy natives with skill in each dialect. Bonus French and Proverbs Even if you only plan on learning teny ofisialy, or the official language of Madagascar as spoken in the capital city of Antananarivo, true fluency in Malagasy requires some knowledge of French. As such, this book includes over 1,200 French words, as they are used by Malagasy people. Additionally, deepen your language skills with 70+ Malagasy proverbs.

102 pages, Paperback

Published April 5, 2019