Ladino-English/English-Ladino Concise Dictionary (Hippocrene Concise Dictionary)

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
$41.44 - $56.62
UPC:
9780781806589
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
1999-06-01
Author:
Elli Kohen;Dahlia Kohen-Gordon
Language:
english
Edition:
First Edition

Warning:Codes/CDs/Accessories are not guaranteed for used books!

Product Overview

This unique book is the first Ladino dictionary for English speakers! Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, was the language spoken by the Sephardic Jews who settled in the Ottoman Empire after their expulsion from Spain in the 15th century. Definitions include word origins, the cultural context of expressions, and usage, making the book an invaluable reference tool for anyone interested in Romance and Oriental languages and/or Jewish culture.

Reviews

(No reviews yet) Write a Review