A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan

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A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan

by John U. Wolff

EN·~92 hours

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Description

This comprehensive reference brings the rich Cebuano Visayan language of the central Philippines and Mindanao to listeners in an accessible, audio-friendly format. With around 25,000 entries and an additional 700 supplemental forms, the work explains each word from the perspective of native usage rather than simply providing English equivalents. Whether you’re a native speaker looking to deepen your understanding or a student eager to explore the language’s nuances, the dictionary serves as a reliable guide for everyday conversation and cultural insight.

Compiled over more than a decade by a dedicated team of native speakers, linguists, and scholars, the project reflects a collaborative spirit that captures authentic speech patterns and regional variations. The careful editing and meticulous indexing, originally assembled on index cards, ensure clear pronunciation cues and contextual explanations. Listeners will appreciate the blend of academic rigor and genuine linguistic flavor, making this resource both informative and engaging for anyone interested in the living language of Cebuano Visayan.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~92 hours (5351K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Jeroen Hellingman, Scott Robertson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg

Release date

2012-06-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John U. Wolff

John U. Wolff

Best known for his work on Austronesian languages, this scholar helped generations of students and readers better understand the languages of the Philippines and Southeast Asia. His books combine deep research with a clear, practical approach.

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