Studia chadica et hamitosemitica

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This collection features a range of scholarly contributions honoring Prof. Dr. Herrmann Jungraithmayr. It includes works on the history and foundations of comparative Hamito-Semitic studies, the data of Semito-Hamitic languages, and comparative morphology. Notable topics cover earlier nominal suffixation in Afroasiatic languages, the microsystem of personal pronouns in Chadic, and the reconstruction of lateral sibilants in Chadic languages alongside their Semitic and Egyptian counterparts. The volume also explores the relationship between Chadic, Mande, and Nigritic languages, as well as the position of Chadic within the Sahara-Sahel language area. Other contributions investigate Songhay and Chamito-Semitic connections, proto-Chadic determiners, grammatical particles in Chadic, and glottalic consonants. The text addresses aspects of Hausa, including verbal stems, plurals, and the impact of Arabic loans. Additionally, it discusses urban linguistics in Nigeria, the development of Hausa drama, and the significance of loanwords in understanding Nilo-Saharan and Afroasiatic language interactions. The volume reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic research and highlights the ongoing relevance of Chadic studies. It builds on previous works, including a 2011 festschrift dedicated to the same esteemed scholar, further solidifying the academic legacy in this field.