A Dictionary of Morroccan Arabic presents, in a range, the core vocabulary of everyday life in Morocco - from the kitchen to the mosque, from the hardware store to the natural world of plants and animals. It contains myriad examples of usage, including formulaic phrases and idiomatic expressions. Understandable throughout the nation, it is based primarily on the standard dialect of educated Moroccans from the cities of Fez, Rabat, and Casablanca. All Arabic citations are in an English transcription, making it invaluable to English-speaking non-Arabists, travelers, and tourists - as well as being an important resource tool for students and scholars in the Arabic language-learning field.
Originally published in 1966, this publication has remained a standard reference work for scholars and students of Moroccan Arabic, and for students of other varieties of Arabic spoken in north Africa. While it can stand alone as a reference text, it is designed to accompany an introductory textbook, Harrell's Basic Course in Moroccan Arabic (1965, reissued 2003), and his Short Reference Grammar of Moroccan Arabic (1962, reissued 2004), all produced by Harrell (1928-1964) while at Georgetown U. The reissued Dictionary presents the core vocabulary of everyday life in Morocco, and is based primarily on the standard dialect of educated Moroccans from Fez, Rabat, and Casablanca. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
