Cantonese has a wealth of colloquial expressions on various daily life situations which are very descriptive but not easily comprehensible to non-Cantonese. This book collects and compiles over 3,000 entries of the commonly used ones and presents them with their English translations for English-speaking students learning Cantonese. Besides listing the expression in Chinese characters with its literal translation in English, each entry also contains its phonetic transcription in the Yale Romanization System, and a description of its meaning and sometimes its origin. The entries are arranged alphabetically according following the Yale Romanization System, and for ease of reference, an index by the strokes of the Chinese characters of the expressions is included. There is also an elaborate description of the Yale Romanization System.

A proverb is a saying, usually short, that expresses a general truth about life. Proverbs give advice, make an observation, or present a lesson in a succinct and memorable way. We use proverbs or allude to them often in everyday speech. Some examples of proverbs include: Better safe than sorry; The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence; If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. The Facts On File Dictionary of Proverbs, Second Edition includes more than 1,700 English-language proverbs-200 of which are new-that are widely recognized today. Arranged alphabetically, entries provide the meaning of each proverb, the date it was first recorded, variant forms of the proverb, other proverbs that are similar and opposite to it in meaning, and examples of the proverb's use. This fascinating dictionary will provide readers and students with insight into this unique aspect of our language. This second edition has been expanded to include more familiar, long-established proverbs (such as "Call a spade a spade"; "It takes one to know one"; and "Worse things happen at sea") as well as a selection of more modern ones (such as "You snooze, you lose" and "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus"). Existing entries have been updated to include modern variants (such as "The e-mail of the species is more deadly than the mail," instead of "The female of the species is deadlier than the male" and "The geek shall inherit the earth," a variant of "The meek shall inherit the earth"). Additional, all-new features include boxes containing selected lists of proverbs from other languages and cultures.

The Georgetown Dictionary of Moroccan Arabic is a modernized language resource that introduces improvements to Arabic dialect dictionaries originally published by Georgetown University Press in the 1960s. Students, teachers, and scholars of Arabic will welcome this up-to-date resource, which includes key Moroccan words, to grow vocabulary and learn more about Moroccan Arabic language and culture. Created using the latest computational linguistics ideas and tools, this etymological dictionary represents a new generation of Arabic language reference materials designed to help English speakers gain proficiency in colloquial Arabic dialects. Scholars and linguists are certain to find this complex and challenging dialect informative and useful in discussions of Arabic dialectology. * Features over 13,000 Moroccan Arabic-English entries and 8,000 English-Arabic entries * Provides conventional Arabic script for main entries, organized by root, as standard for Arabic dictionaries * Employs International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for all terms to demonstrate correct pronunciation and allow comparison across dialects * Includes borrowed words commonly used in Moroccan Arabic, such as those from French, Spanish, and Amazigh * Contains extensive example sentences and an appendix showing the roots of words with prefixes both to help learners

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern German to English and English to German Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's German language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Features include: The most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range of areas. Full GCSE coverage, to give students exam confidence An in-depth "German in Focus" supplement containing information about German language and culture to enhance your learning A "German verb tables" supplement which features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in use Whether you're on business, holiday or just learning German at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format. It includes all the latest words as well as features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of "key words", notes about life in German-speaking countries, and warnings on common errors and false friends. The "German in Focus" supplement helps you to develop your knowledge and confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to be aware of. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as on how to use German in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into German life. 40,000 words and phrases, 60,000 translations

Die Ekonomiese en Bedryfswoordeboek bestryk die terrein van sowel die makro- en mikro-ekonomie as die bedryfslewe. Dit bevat die belangrikste en mees gebruikte terme van die bedryfsekonomie in al sy onderdele, soos bemarking, produksie, finansiering en kosteberekening, asook die belangrikste en mees gebruikte tegniese en vakterme uit die mielie- en veebedryf, goudmynbou, die bou- en staalbedryf, die tekstielbedryf en ander bedryfstakke uit die nywerheid. Die versekeringswese en die groot- en kleinhandel uit die dienstesektor word ook gedek. Daarby is 'n verskeidenheid terme uit verwante vakgebiede ingesluit, soos vakwoorde uit die wiskunde, die statistiek, die handelsreg en die rekenaarkunde.Bylaes met afkortings, sinoniemgroepe en 'n waardevolle gids tot die gebruik van Afrikaanse en Engelse terme verhoog die waarde van die woordeboek. Since the publication of the first edition of the Economics Dictionary in 1976 many developments have resulted in the observation that this work required thorough revision. Several of the Afrikaans terms showed little viability, many terms were missing from both the English and Afrikaans texts, strong growth in the economic literature and that of related sciences, together with developments in the business world, called for Afrikaans terms, while the publication of a number of Afrikaans texts offered a valuable source of new terminology. This major new dictionary is a thoroughly revised and greatly enlarged edition of the Economics Dictionary of 1976. With English as source language the number of headwords more than doubled - from 40 000 to nearly 100 000.

Kathryn Kuhlman believed in miracles, and this belief--so strong and sincere--enabled thousands to take hold of God's power for their lives during her lengthy career as a healing evangelist.

The dictionary as a cultural product stands at the heart of this study, which examines nine monolingual dictionaries of English and French and their socio-cultural contexts. Of central import is the inquiry to what extent lexicographic methods can be described as culturally determined. Empirical studies demonstrate that there are systematic differences in the design of elements and structures of dictionaries stemming from different dictionary landscapes and that to a certain extent these differences have their origins in the more general contexts in which the dictionaries took shape.

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Italian to English and English to Italian dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know on the go. All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small Italian dictionary, plus notes about life in Italy and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins Italian Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE Italian. For more on Italian language usage, the Collins Italian Essential Dictionary (9780008270759) or the Italian Pocket Dictionary (9780008183646) are available for purchase.

Translated by the author from his Tre Dialoghi, published in 1989 by Bollati Boringhieri Editore. In this lively collection of dialogues, Bencivenga endeavors to be true to the nature of philosophical practice- its constant superseding of its own results, its open-endedness, its paradoxical turning of a position into its opposite- as he explores issues ranging from feminism to metaphysics, from the philosophy of science to aesthetics, as well as the intrinsically dialogic nature of philosophical activity itself.

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The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue defines and illustrates every meaning of every word used in written English in Scotland up to 1700. It is an indispensable reference tool for historians of Scots language, literature, politics, law, and social history

The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue defines and illustrates every meaning of every word used in written English in Scotland up to 1700. It is an indispensable reference tool for historians of Scots language, literature, politics, law, and social history

The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue defines and illustrates every meaning of every word used in written English in Scotland up to 1700. It is an indispensable reference tool for historians of Scots language, literature, politics, law, and social history.

The first dictionary of its kind to provide an exhaustive comparative treatment of the influence of English on other European languages. Covering sixteen selected languages from different language families, entries consist of words which are recognizably English in form and which appear in at least one of the languages tested. Entries comprise of a brief definition, followed by a summary paragraph containing a wealth of historical and linguistic information. Many entries are also accompanied by a grid summarizing the distribution of the word across Europe.

The speech of the Sicilian people bears the imprint of the island's remarkable history. Primarily based on Latin and Italian, it contains traces of Greek, Arabic, French, Old Provencal, and Spanish. This book features a concise Sicilian grammar and a bilingual dictionary with pronunciation guide. The comprehensive phrasebook offers guidance for situations including dining out, accommodations, and obtaining medical care. It also contains complete phonetic spellings. An introduction to Sicily's history, guide to major cities and attractions, and sampling of the island's cuisine complete this valuable reference for travelers, students, and anyone interested in this Mediterranean locale.

The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue defines and illustrates every meaning of every word used in written English in Scotland up to 1700. It is an indispensable reference tool for historians of Scots language, literature, politics, law, and social history

The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue defines and illustrates every meaning of every word used in written English in Scotland up to 1700, when the Scots language merged with standard English. It touches every facet of medieval and renaissance Scottish life and society and supplies a wealth of illustration in the form of quotations accompanying every word and meaning it discusses. It is an indispensable reference tool for historians of Scots language, literature, politics, law, medicine, agriculture, and all other aspects of Scottish society. This 'Scots OED' is published in paper-bound parts (fascicles) and also as volumes, each containing several parts. Volume 8 is a cloth-bound volume containing parts 42-46 which are also available separately as fascicles. The Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue is unique and has no competition.

English-Cantonese Dictionary is a handy, user-friendly dictionary which emphasises the Cantonese spoken dialect. It is designed to help users find the best word or phrase in Cantonese to express the meaning of an English word or expression. It features: over 15,000 entries of the most commonly used words and phrases; a brief introduction to Cantonese pronunciation in accordance with the Yale System of Romanization; a comparative chart of four different systems of Romanization; and grammatical notes for beginners.