02392cam a22003253u 4500 69603 UtSlPG 20260610134618.0 m cr n 260607r2022||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 75327415 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PL Romuáldez, Norberto, 1875-1941 Bisayan grammar and notes on Bisayan rhetoric and poetics and Filipino dialectology Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-12-22 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg "A Bisayan Grammar and Notes on Bisayan Rhetoric and Poetics and Filipino Dialectology" by Norberto Romuáldez is a linguistic guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an elementary grammar specifically focusing on the Bisayan dialects spoken in the Philippine islands of Samar and Leyte. The book aims to provide a foundational understanding of the language for both residents and Americans, highlighting the importance of the dialect in fostering communication and cultural appreciation among these groups. At the start of the text, the author expresses his intentions and motivations for writing this grammar, emphasizing that there has been a long-standing need for such a resource. He acknowledges the contributions from various individuals who helped refine the material. The introduction outlines the relevance of the grammar for different audiences, including native speakers seeking to enhance their skills and foreigners wishing to connect more deeply with the local culture. Romuáldez explains that this work includes sections on prefixes, suffixes, and various grammatical constructs that will be essential for learners aiming to achieve practical familiarity with the Bisayan language. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Waray language -- Grammar https://archive.org/details/bisayangrammarno00romurich/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69603 110384 110384