Baba Malay Dictionary
Author | : William Gwee Thian Hock |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2006-08-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781462913008 |
ISBN-13 | : 1462913008 |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Download or read book Baba Malay Dictionary written by William Gwee Thian Hock and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary documents the vast storehouse of unusual words, phrases, idioms and expressions used by Baba Chinese communities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and elsewhere. It aims to help younger Babas learn and maintain this unique language. An introduction to the language, a glossary and notes on cherki (a popular Baba game) are also included.