2011
DOI: 10.5788/20-0-148
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Affirming a Role for Specialised Dictionaries in Indigenous African Languages

Abstract: Abstract:One of the main problems facing speakers and language practitioners of indigenous African languages is the shortage of appropriate dictionaries for a variety of purposes. This lack results in users consulting any available but inappropriate dictionaries. Quite often, users are disappointed because a wrong dictionary does not normally provide the required assistance. Various functions, which the dictionary may serve, are sought in vain from inappropriate dictionaries and other terminological products. … Show more

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