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A Diachronic Grammar of Amharic

ISBN-13: 9781569025338

Contributor(s): Girma A. Demeke

Subjects: Language: History & General

Publisher: Africa World Press

Publisher Imprint: Africa World Press

Publication Date: 20-07-2017

Format: Paperback

Availability: Out of stock

£39.95

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About the book

Non-Semitic features are visible in every aspect of the grammar and lexicon of Ethio-Semitic languages. Because Amharic has been serving as a language of administration for over a millennium, it has developed unique polite forms for second and third persons. These polite forms underwent a number of fascinating changes throughout history. This book describes the historical grammar of Amharic which furthers our understanding of the changes that Ethio-Semitic languages underwent. The research is based on ancient manuscripts and grammatical works of different periods.

A Diachronic Grammar of Amharic

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