Libro: Penang Hokkien–English Dictionary: With an English–Penang Hokkien Glossary

A user-friendly lexicon for both native speakers and learners of the Penang Hokkien language, this dictionary lists Hokkien words and terms, and their definitions in English, as well as literal translations, culture-specific terms and common phrases. It is the first comprehensively dictionary of Penang Hokkien and carries over 12,000 entries.

The unique language of Penang Hokkien is spoken in the Northern States - Perlis, Kedah and Penang - and the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia. Over a significant amount of time, the spoken Hokkien language has evolved and this new dictionary carefully captures the changes that have arisen. Apart from definitions in English, this dictionary offers a glossary of English words and their Penang Hokkien translations, as well as explanations and examples on how words or phrases are used.

This lexicon is suitable for both natural speakers of Penang Hokkien and those who wish to be more familiar with the language.

• the first dictionary of Penang Hokkien, a unique language which uses loan words from Malay and English
• over 12 000 entries, designed to be user-friendly for both native speakers and novices
• Hokkien words and phrases defined in English
• a separate glossary of English-Penang Hokkien to help the user to find Hokkien words