Dialect in Swahili
A Grammar of Dialectic Changes in the Kiswahili Language

Originally published in 1915, this book formed the first English monograph on the Swahili dialects.

C. H. Stigand (Author), W. E. Taylor (Introduction by)

9781107652248, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 March 2013

120 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.7 cm, 0.16 kg

Originally published in 1915, this book formed the first English monograph on the Swahili dialects. Detailed information is presented on variations between the many different dialects, together with an appendices section which includes the poem 'The Inkishafi', in both Swahili and an English translation. A significant aspect of the text is that it was written at a time when the newer dialect of Zanzibar was rapidly supplanting numerous older dialects; it can thus be seen as an important document of the Swahili language during a period of change. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Swahili and the development of linguistics.

Preface
Introduction
Principal dialects of Kiswahili enumerated
Certain Swahili letters
Headings for dialectic changes
Zanzibar group
Dialects: 1. Kiunguja
2. Kimrima
3. Kimgao
4. Kihadimu and Kitumbatu
5. Kipemba
6. Kimvita
7. Kivumba
8. Kiamu
9. Kipate
10. Kishela
11. Kisiu
12. Kitikuu
13. The dialects of the Banadir coast
14. Kingazija
15. Kingovi, Kinyume, Kialabi
Appendices: Example of Kingovi words in old poetry: the Innkishafi, n. version
The Inkishafi, s. recension
Observations on the texts, etc.
A translation.

Subject Areas: Linguistics [CF]