Sango-English/ English-Sango Dictionary & Phrasebook

By John Lechner and Marcel Diki-Kidiri

Sango, also known as Sanngo and S ng , is an official language of the Central African Republic (CAR). It is also spoken in Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Congo and Cameroon and considered a lingua franca of the region. Spoken by nearly 6 million people in the CAR, there are also an estimated additional 1.6 million speakers of Sango worldwide. Although French is still used in most official communication and education in CAR, Sango is spoken by 98% of the population and is the primary language of socialization and oral communication through the country.

This unique two-part resource uses the official Sango Latin alphabet and orthography. It provides travelers to Central Africa with tools for daily interactions. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes:

4,000 dictionary entriesEssential phrases on subjects such as healthcare, time, dates, transportation, money, communication services and much moreAn introduction to the basics of Sango grammar (including a short guide to alphabet and pronunciation)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781814642
• ISBN13: 9780781814645
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.0" x 7.0"