Finnish Dictionary & Phrasebook: Finnish-English/English-Finnish (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks) [Paperback]

Ville Kataja (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks | Publication Date: April 1, 2003

This compact dictionary and phrasebook features a concise, easy-to-use grammar guide, a pronunciation table, and a handy reference section that provides the reader with the basics of the Finnish language. Also included is an introduction to the country's history as well as useful tips and practical information on how to navigate your way through the streets, shops and restaurants of Finland. The bilingual dictionary contains a modern, practice-oriented vocabulary. The phrasebook will help English speakers sort through the many situations encountered while travelling, such as finding transportation, booking hotel rooms, ordering at restaurants, visiting museums, or what to do in case of an emergency.

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About the Author

Ville Kataja is a writer and freelance translator from Helsinki, Finland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781809568
• ISBN-13: 978-0781809566
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 3.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The PERFECT companion while learning Finnish WOW!, October 11, 2010

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I didn't expect for this book to be as amazing as it is. I have studied Finnish as a second language for a couple years now living in a very, very, small town where the Finns came to mine copper.my grandparents came from there and so being Finnish I've dreamed of going there and being able to speak properly. Even with proper classes and many books I have bought this one stands out the most. It has everything including a background of Finland and also the precise ways of adding the beginnings and endings which are VERY MANY for one word (the word Divine .. as "he is divine") has about 20 different ways to use it and when you become frustrated there is ALWAYS an incredible way they have of making it easier to understand. I can't say enough about it. You woin't be disappointed and as a longer book instead of making it very wide - it fits quite perfectly anywhere I place it. Purse, Laptop bad, Jacket pocket... everything. I'm delighted with the design of the book as well as the contents. You will not at ALL be disappointed I can assure you.

Suukkoja ja haleja xo Kiipis!
(kisses and hugs xo Cheers!)

** ENOY!**
~~ Holli

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Phrasebook, June 3, 2009

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Kevin M. Burns "Kevin Burns" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This is a great book. I took it with me to Finland and also did some studying before traveling to Helsinki and Oulu and Kemijarvii.

If you can get your hands on this book it is well-written and has many useful phrases. The people I met were able to understand what I was saying...which goes a long way.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good information., March 30, 2009

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Alisha McAdams (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Finnish Dictionary & Phrasebook: Finnish-English/English-Finnish (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks) (Paperback)

I love this book. It has an easy to use dictionary full of general, everyday words and useful phrases. It also has a grammar lesson in the begining.
For someone studying on their one in spare time or just starting out, it's awesome. Lots of words you use everyday and phrases as well.

I do agree with the other reviewer, if you are in a college class or advance and need to use words like, it's not the greatest.