Langenscheidts Grosswoerterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache [Paperback]

Dieter Gotz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3468967055 | ISBN-13: 978-3468967054 | Publication Date: January 2003

The only German monolingual dictionary designed specifically for non-native speakers. It contains 66,000 entries, simplified definitions, and abundant usage examples. An excellent learner's dictionary, as well as reference for advanced speakers of German. The quality, softcover binding makes this edition a superb buy for students. This new, updated edition features the new orthography and blue headwords.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1248 pages
• Publisher: Langenscheidt Pub Inc (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3468967055
• ISBN-13: 978-3468967054
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #935,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful, April 25, 2008

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This review is from: Langenscheidts Grosswoerterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Paperback)

Langenscheidt's Deutsch als Fremdsprache (German as a foreign language) dictionary is an excellent reference for the student of German. I bought mine during my time at the University of Heidelberg and found it immensely helpful, and still do as an aid to keeping my German in tune.

The dictionary has over 66,000 references. The definitions cover not only the basic meaning of the words, but also situational usage, idiomatic expressions, and all the standard dictionary fare of pronunciation and part of speech. Also included are many illustrations, often used to point out differences between kinds--for example, under the entry "Schusswaffen" or "firearms," is an illustration showing the differnce between rifle, revolver, and pistol, with the appropriate German vocabulary. Browsing the entries and illustrations can actually become addictive, as reading one entry will send you to another, expanding and reinforcing your vocabulary.

Not only is this dictionary more precise than even the best dual-language dictionaries, the detailed definitions will help the speaker understand both how and when the various words are best used.

Highly recommended.