Hungarian-English/English-Hungarian Concise Dictionary (Hippocrene Concise Dictionary) (Paperback)

by Geza Takacs (Author)
Key Phrases: personal suffixes

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Product Description
*Over 7,000 entries

*Useful vocabulary and expressions for the traveler

*Common-sense pronunciation

*Introduction to Hungarian language

*Index of Hungarian Geographical Names

*A Practical Conversation Guide

*Appendices of Typical Hungarian Dishes, Original Hungarian First Names, and Holidays in Hungary

Language Notes
Text: English, Hungarian

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Product Details

• Paperback: 281 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781803179
• ISBN-13: 978-0781803175
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #620,822 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By far the best pocket resource for students of Hungarian, September 12, 2002

By	Christopher Culver - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

It can be frustrating for the student of Hungarian to find a decent pocket dictionary. Phrasebooks, such as those by Berlitz and Rough Guide, are geared obviously towards travellers and do not have vocabulary suitable for someone tackling a newspaper or short story. Luckily, this Hippocrene Concise Dictionary is an essential resource and I'd recommend that anyone entering the adventure of studying Hungarian obtain it.

Like most Hipprocrene dictionaries, this is nothing special in the looks department, the layout is plain and regrettably the binding isn't double-stiched. However, the actual content of the dictionary is excellent. It manages to include the most common words in written and spoken Hungarian but remains pocket-sized. There are even a few appendicies, such as a list of original Magyar names, and a list of holidays in Hungary. This dictionary will prove all the more useful to students of Hungarian travelling in Hungary with its index of geographical names and short menu reader.

I am a bit unsatisfied with the price. The book is a short paperback, such as would usually go for less than it does, but Hipprocrene tends to price its books too high.

If you're learning Hungarian, hunt down this dictionary as soon as you can. You will find it invaluable in your study of this fascinating language.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars you could do better, August 1, 2005

By	eamanning (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews

If you're traveling as a tourist, this dictionary should be adequate for your needs. The dictionary is what it is: concise. However, as a student studying Hungarian, I feel that a volume that encompasses more would better serve the purpose of a reference book. As the book has only 10,000 words, I found many gaps when I went to look up a word in Hungarian or to try to find the Hungarian translation of an English word. A handy quick reference, but be sure that that's all you need it for.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice pocket guide, June 18, 2008

By	Alyssa A. Lappen (Earth) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Here's another pocket guide I will definitely pack on the next trip to Budapest. I'll have on hand something to quickly check the meanings of the strange, Finnish-like language I doubt I can ever learn.

I highly recommend this guide, particularly at the low used prices. My copy, supposedly used, came in clean, bright and new-looking condition.

I couldn't be happier.