Customer Reviews

Irish/English English/Irish Dictionary and Phrasebook (Language Dictionaries Series)

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While I was not expecting a thorough compiliation of vocabulary, I, too, had much difficulty finding the words I was looking for. The lack of pronunciation only added to the frustrations I had while using this book.

So far I have tried to look up ten Irish words and have found two of them. Not a good dictionary for someone wanting to learn the language.

Only for beginners, not that many words and only basic phrases, but handy for people just wanting to get a feel of the language.

If you have a basic idea for pronouncing Irish, this is just a handy little extra for travellers to have. Not too much vocabulary, but plenty of touristy phrases about food, music, holidays, family, etc. Use as a supplement only.

This is a very good book. But it is more like a tourist book. Has the most important words on it.

Hihhly recomended.

the Irish English dictionary and phrasebook is an indespensible tool for those wanting to learn this venerable language, or those that wish to ingratiate themselved as visitors to the Gaeltacht- Irish speaking areas of Ireland.

small enough to slip into any pocket for quick and easy referance, the layout and content make basic translation simple.

I have looked at several Irish/English-English/Irish dictionaries and this is one that actually has a guide in the middle of the book that explains how things are pronounced in accordance with the groupings of consonants. Other more expensive dictionaries in this language do not have this. I ordered two of them.

this book was a great tool for learning gaelic before i went to Ireland. I stayed with a Gaelic-speaking host family for a month this winter, and this book became my best friend!