|
|
Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Dictionaries > Bilingual dictionaries
Hausa is an African language originating in Niger and northern
Nigeria and spoken widely in West and Central Africa as a lingua
franca. Charles Henry Robinson (1861 1925) was the first student of
the short-lived Hausa Association, formed in 1891 to promote the
study of the Hausa Language and people. The Association sponsored
Robinson to stay in northern Nigeria from 1894 to 1895 to gain more
experience in the language. On his return Robinson published an
anthology of Hausa texts in 1896 and a Hausa grammar in 1897 as
well as this two-volume dictionary in 1899. His efforts contributed
greatly to Western knowledge of the language despite criticisms of
his relatively short experience of Hausa-speaking communities.
Volume 1 is a Hausa English dictionary. The version reissued here
is the 1925 fourth edition, for which the Hausa English dictionary
was re-written and expanded.
Hausa is an African language originating in Niger and northern
Nigeria and spoken widely in West and Central Africa as a lingua
franca. Charles Henry Robinson (1861 1925) was the first student of
the short-lived Hausa Association, formed in 1891 to promote the
study of the Hausa Language and people. The Association sponsored
Robinson to stay in northern Nigeria from 1894 to 1895 to gain more
experience in the language. On his return Robinson published an
anthology of Hausa texts in 1896 and a Hausa grammar in 1897 as
well as this two-volume dictionary in 1899. His efforts contributed
greatly to Western knowledge of the language despite criticisms of
his relatively short experience of Hausa-speaking communities.
Volume 2 is an English Hausa dictionary, intended for those who
wished to speak colloquial Hausa. The version reissued here is the
1925 fourth edition.
The Oxford Essential German Dictionary is a new compact
German-English and English-German dictionary that offers up-to-date
coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over
40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. This dictionary
is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study. The latest
words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of
life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and
business. Additional features include guides to German and English
pronunciation, as well as help with both German and English verbs.
The Oxford Essential German Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need
of a handy quick reference. An essential book for the study of
German.
A convenient guide to today's medical language for everyone from
patients to medical professionals who need to communicate in both
English and Spanish. . Includes more than 12,000 medical terms and
phrases with clear, concise Spanish-English and English-Spanish
definitions. . Entries include noun gender, part-of-speech, and
abbreviations. . Special sections include Spanish-English sounds;
weights and measures, irregualr verbs; numbers and temperature. .
Perfect for use at home, work, school, in the community, and in
health-care settings.
Each Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is designed to offer
English speaking adult learners a comprehensive, straightforward
introduction to foreign languages, covering all the vocabulary
needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar
and usage and guidance on the culture where the language is spoken.
These easy-to-use references break from standard dictionary design.
Clear entries with examples showing how the language works in
context make it quick and simple to find the translation you're
looking for, and the bold, color layout makes the dictionary easy
to navigate, allowing you to get to grips with the language fast.
All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they
are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelled
out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar
and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation
pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is
used in real life.
At the center of each dictionary is a section devoted to useful
information on the country, countries, or regions where the
language is spoken. This includes background on lifestyles and
culture, tips on etiquette and interaction, and a phrasefinder that
provides handy phrases for use when traveling abroad. The
dictionary also includes a section on core vocabulary--all the
words you absolutely must know at a beginner's level, whether you
are a student, traveler, or business person.
The Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is the perfect tool for
adult language learners who need basic vocabulary at their
fingertips fast.
A clear and approachable dictionary designed to serve the needs of
today's Latin users
Though it is a language that predates the dawn of the Roman
Empire, Latin continues to influence many areas of modern life.
Medical, legal, and literary texts are littered with Latin phrases
that convey a meaning English simply can?t articulate. This latest
addition to Penguin's successful dictionary series is one of the
most comprehensive concise Latin dictionaries ever published and
includes:
? Vocabulary drawn from three centuries of key classical
authors
? Feature boxes on important points of grammar and language
? Appendices on Latin terms in common use, names and places from
myth and history, and a chronology of Roman authors and emperors.
Students and professionals alike will find this an indispensable
guide to the language, from "amo, amas, amat to veni, vedi, vici."
The Compact Oxford German Dictionary covers over 90,000 words and
phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary German and
English. This handy reference book covers all the words you need,
based on findings from the Oxford Languages Tracker and the Oxford
English Corpus. Also beneficial, it includes German cultural and
grammar supplements to help you improve on your everyday German.
Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's hub for
dictionaries and language reference.
This handy Japanese phrasebook and pocket dictionary is designed
for people who want to learn Japanese quickly and don't have a lot
of time to study. It is designed by an experienced language teacher
to be useful and easy to use. Even if you have just a few minutes a
day--while sitting on a train or subway, waiting for a bus, or
spending time with your friends--you can open the book and learn a
few useful phrases that you'll use over and over again during your
stay in Japan. This thoroughly revised edition features hundreds of
new phrases and manga illustrations which give context to the
vocabulary and expressions. It is divided into twenty-two
accessible chapters, each one covering a specific topic or
situation that you will encounter while traveling in Japan. Each
chapter contains three sections: Key Words & Expressions: This
introduces all the key Japanese vocabulary and phrases you'll need
to communicate in Japan. A recording of each phrase or word by a
native speaker is given on the CD, and example sentences are
provided showing how each word and expression is used. Expressions
in Context: This section shows you how to make use of the words and
phrases in various situations. Mini Dialogues illustrate their use
followed by related expressions designed to give you confidence in
using the new words in slightly different ways. Additional
Vocabulary: This section enables you to create new sentences based
on the patterns learned and increases your vocabulary and range of
things you can say. There's no need to memorize every word or
phrase; just learn the ones that you want to use. This book has
over 1,800 carefully selected words and expressions. The new manga
illustrations bring the dialogues to life and show how the phrases
are used in actual real-life situations. There is very little
grammar and no need to spend hours of rote memorization. All you
need is a few minutes a day and a willingness to learn! All disc
content is alternatively accessible on
tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.
The Compact Oxford Russian Dictionary offers over 90,000 words and
phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary Russian and
English. It covers the words you need to know for everday use,
carefully selected from findings from the Oxford Languages Tracker
and the Oxford English Corpus. Also included are Russian and
English-speaking culture and grammar supplements, giving lively and
useful information on life in the Russian-speaking world.
Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's hub for
dictionaries and language reference.
The second edition of this acclaimed dictionary conatins even more
definitions of horticultural phrases and words.
The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is a first -
annotated illustrations arranged by topic allow quick communication
when something goes wrong abroad. Centred around clear, full
colour, annotated diagrams in each subject area, the dictionary
makes it easy and convenient to translate between nine languages
(English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish,
Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be used to show
someone what is meant (or what is broken!) without having to worry
about the language barrier. And it also facilitates learning new
words in each language with this helpful visual reference. From
general terms such as 'port' and 'starboard' to technical words
relating to engine and rigging repair and maintenance, The
Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is amazingly
comprehensive, and even includes supplementary terms for many
topics even when they don't feature in the illustrations. Topics
include: sailing terms, parts of a boat, boat maintenance and
repair, navigation, weather, seamanship, requesting help, medical
emergencies, safety equipment, numbers and time.
|
|