professional linguists to find explanations of grammatical terms (both Hawaiian and English), major sentence patterns, and grammatical markers. Most entries include examples and references to one or more of nearly 80 works spanning a century and a half of research on the Hawaiian language. The grammar also explains terms relating to the sounds of Hawaiian and includes a guide to pronunciation. Pocket Hawaiian Grammar is the perfect complement to A Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language by Lorrin Andrews, and its handy size makes it easy to carry in a backpack or briefcase.

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