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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malagasy_language Malagasy language]''' is of Malayo-Polynesian origin and is generally spoken throughout the island.<br> | The '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malagasy_language Malagasy language]''' is of Malayo-Polynesian origin and is generally spoken throughout the island.<br> | ||
Madagascar is a francophone country, and '''French''' is mostly spoken as a second language among the educated population and used for international communication.< | Madagascar is a francophone country, and '''French''' is mostly spoken as a second language among the educated population and used for international communication. | ||
Official languages are Malagasy and French. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Madagascar," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar#Languages#:~:text=Languages, accessed 23 Feb 2022.</ref> | |||
Minority Languages are: | Minority Languages are: | ||
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maore_dialect Maore Comorian]''' - also called '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comorian_languages Comorian]''' | * '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maore_dialect Maore Comorian]''' - also called '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comorian_languages Comorian]''' | ||
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==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | ==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | ||
'''Dictionaries''' | '''Dictionaries''' | ||
* Janie Noëlle | * Rasoloson, Janie Noëlle. ''Malagasy-English, English-Malagasy : dictionary and phrasebook.'' New York: Hippocrene Books, 2001. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/46456350 WorldCat]. | ||
'''Online Dictionaries''' | '''Online Dictionaries''' | ||
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'''Language Aids''' | '''Language Aids''' | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malagasy_language#:~:text=Grammar Malagasy Language Grammar] - Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malagasy_language#:~:text=Grammar Malagasy Language Grammar] - Wikipedia | ||
* Lucien Em | * Randrianarivelo, Lucien Em. ''Malagasy grammar in English.'' Antananarivo, Madigasikara: Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy, 2009. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/712820819 WorldCat]. | ||
==Additional Resources== | ==Additional Resources== | ||
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Description
The Malagasy language is of Malayo-Polynesian origin and is generally spoken throughout the island.
Madagascar is a francophone country, and French is mostly spoken as a second language among the educated population and used for international communication.
Official languages are Malagasy and French. [1]
Minority Languages are:
- Maore Comorian - also called Comorian
- Comores Swahili
- Komoro
- Comoro
- Shimaore - has two dialects, Maore, and Shindzwani/Shindzuani
Word List(s)
- Malagasy Language Vocabulary - Wikipedia
- Malagasy Word List - 101Languages
- 1000 MOST COMMON MALAGASY WORDS - 1000MostCommonWords
- Malagasy Vocabulary - MyLanguages
- Malagasy Vocabulary - Learn101
- French Genealogical Word List
Alphabet and Pronunciation
Alphabet
- Malagasy Language Vowels & Consonants - Wikipedia
- Malagasy alphabet - Omniglot
- Malagasy Alphabet - MyLanguages
- Malagasy Alphabet - Learn101
- (https://omniglot.com/writing/comorian.htm#:~:text=Latin%20alphabet%20for%20Comorian Latin alphabet for Comorian] - Omniglot
- Arabic script for Comorian - Omniglot
Pronunciation
- Malagasy pronunciation - Omniglot
- Malagasy Pronunciation - MyLanguages
Language Aids and Dictionaries
Dictionaries
- Rasoloson, Janie Noëlle. Malagasy-English, English-Malagasy : dictionary and phrasebook. New York: Hippocrene Books, 2001. Available at: WorldCat.
Online Dictionaries
- Dictionary English - Malagasy - Glosbe
- Dictionary Maore Comorian - English - Glosbe
Language Aids
- Malagasy Language Grammar - Wikipedia
- Randrianarivelo, Lucien Em. Malagasy grammar in English. Antananarivo, Madigasikara: Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy, 2009. Available at: WorldCat.
Additional Resources
- Malagasy language Writing system - Wikipedia
- Written Malagasy - Omniglot
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Madagascar," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar#Languages#:~:text=Languages, accessed 23 Feb 2022.