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Periodical article Periodical article Leiden University catalogue Leiden University catalogue WorldCat catalogue WorldCat
Title:A survey of borrowed words in Dangme
Author:Kropp Dakubu, M.E.ISNI
Year:1973
Periodical:Research Review
Pages:81-128
Language:English
Geographic term:Ghana
Subject:Adangme language
Abstract:The Dangme language is closely related to Ga, with which it forms a sub-group in 'Wesern Kwa'. Sections of this article: Introduction: The language, its dialects, and innovation by borrowing - Statistical incidence of borrowed words - Loanwords in Klama (= a large and complex body of music and lore, which is the prime embodiment of Dangme national culture) - A provisional list of borrowed words in Dangme. Bibliogr., ref., notes.
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