Writer of the book on Ao Naga idioms ‘1001 Olong Ratet’ S Wati Ozüküm with Sentisashi Aier, Pastor, Kohima Ao Baptist Church, June 27. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | June 27
A dictionary of idioms in Ao Naga titled ‘1001 Olong Ratet’ written by S Wati Ozüküm was formally released today at Kohima by Sentisashi Aier, Pastor, Kohima Ao Baptist Church in the presence of the proprietor of Woods Publishers, Repalemzüng Longkumer.
The book contains 1001 idioms in Ao Naga language in alphabetical order. The meaning and interpretation of each idiom is provided for the reader to understand its contextual usage. The 270 pages book is priced at Rs.599/- but will be sold at an introductory price of Rs.500 each, the writer said, adding that the discount was on account of the prevailing economic scenario owing to the lockdown.
The book is believed to be the most comprehensive dictionary of Ao Naga idioms ever published till date.
The writer S Wati Ozüküm hoped that the book would be a “treasure trove” for readers as well as all those who are interested in studying the Ao language.
The book will be available at all leading book stores in Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung and Changtongya as well as online at www.amazon.in
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