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A Sanskrit-English Dictionary is the essential reference for
Sanskrit scholars. This comprehensive work includes over 180,000
words and definitions. Entries are organised according to the root
word to give a clear etymological arrangement and include special
references to cognate Indo-European languages as well as literary
citations. Notes on mythology, literature, religion, and philosophy
are incorporated into definitions.
First published in 1874, this landmark dictionary of old Icelandic
is both authoritative and comprehensive. It offers thousands of
illustrative quotations, full descriptions of pronunciation for
every letter, and a detailed outline of grammar that includes the
old Icelandic alphabet, word formation, and spelling. The 52-page
supplement contains a list of additional words and references from
the eleventh century to the mid-fourteenth century. An essential
point of reference for any student of old Icelandic, supplement
author Sir William A. Craigie stated in 1957 that 'though the
dictionary is mainly intended for the old authors, both in prose
and poetry, it endeavours to embrace an account of the whole
language, old and new'.
The translation of Dr. Freud's great Latin-German Dictionary,
edited by the late E. A. Andrews, LL.D, and published in 1850, has
been from has been from that time in extensive use throughout
England and America. It has had for competitors, indeed, in the
schools and colleges of both countries, only works which are
substantially reprints or abridgments of itself. As it has thus
been the standard book of reference of its kind for a generation of
scholars, its merits need no description here.
Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Indonesian Compact, clear, and
packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this
pocket-sized Indonesian phrasebook and dictionary from Berlitz's
trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel
companion, and all you need to make yourself understood - and to
understand others - when you're out and about in Indonesia. * With
its emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on
social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only
phrase book you'll need when exploring Indonesia * Includes
3000-word bilingual dictionary * Visually appealing colour-coding
system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast *
The simplified Berlitz pronunciation system will ensure you're
clearly understood * Stunning colour photography enhances the
expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive
phrase book on the market About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of
travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel
and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books,
language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language
products.
Cantonese is an official language of Hong Kong and Macau, and the
dominant dialect of Chinese spoken in the province of Guangdong.
Spoken by nearly 60 million people worldwide, it is understood by
much of the Chinese diaspora population across the world and rivals
Mandarin as the lingua franca of south China and ethnic Chinese
living abroad. Unique among all the Chinese dialects, Cantonese
also has a writing system that is distinct from Mandarin Chinese
and makes use of characters generally not understood by
non-Cantonese speakers. Contains 4,000 dictionary entries, and each
entry includes Cantonese characters and intuitive phonetics. Also
provides concise grammar and pronunciation sections.
Das Worterbuch Wirtschaftsrussisch ist fur einen breiten
Nutzerkreis bestimmt. Es enthalt rund 25 000 Termini aus allen
Bereichen der Wirtschaft. In vielen Fallen liefert das Worterbuch
definitionsartige Erlauterungen, vor allem dort, wo sich im
Russischen (noch) kein kurzer oder treffender Terminus eingeburgert
hat. Die Auswahl der Fachbegriffe erfolgte auf der Grundlage
originaler Fachliteratur, Standards, erklarenden Worterbuchern und
Nachschlagewerken sowie Fachzeitschriften."
Tajik is the official language of Tajikistan, a former Soviet
republic in Central Asia and the mother tongue of nearly 4 million
people. This bilingual dictionary, with almost 15,000 entries, is a
useful tool for non-Tajiks visiting Central Asia and for Tajik
students of English. All Tajik entries appear in both the Cyrillic
alphabet and romanized transliteration, providing users with the
correct pronunciation of Tajik words. All English entries include
phonetics for the Tajik speaker to pronounce the English words
correctly.
The island nation of Malta, located in the center of the
Mediterranean Ocean, is among the world's gems. It is home to
approximately 400,000 people and annually hosts over a million
foreign visitors. This dictionary and phrasebook is an essential
guide for travelers and businesspeople. The bilingual dictionary
contains more than 1,500 total entries, while the phrasebook offers
guidance for numerous situations relating to travel and daily life.
Topics range from transportation and customs to restaurants and
hotels. The book also includes a pronunciation guide and a concise
grammar. Visitors to this beautiful island island locale will find
it indispensable.
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.
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