Norwegian Dictionary and Phrasebook: Norwegian-English English-Norwegian (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks) [Paperback]

J. Gill Holland (Author), Gill Holland (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks | Publication Date: July 2003

This dictionary and phrasebook is an indispensable resource for travellers, students and businesspersons alike. Along with a two-way dictionary, this book contains a vast collection of phrases to help the visitor communicate with the people of Norway in a variety of situations. Dialogue and vocabulary dealing with subjects such as eating out, hiking, and fishing are included. Whether strolling the streets of Oslo from the palace down Karl Johan Boulevard or taking the famous hurtigruten (coastal steamer) above the Arctic Circle to Nordkapp and the world of the Samisk peple, this dictionary and phrasebook will make visitors feel at home in this wonderful Nordic land.

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About the Author

J. Gill Holland, an English professor at Davidson College, has written extensively on Norwegian literature and art. He resides in North Carolina with his wife, Siri.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books; Bilingual edition (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078180955X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781809559
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,103,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1.0 out of 5 stars does the author know Norwegian?, January 3, 2004

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This review is from: Norwegian Dictionary and Phrasebook: Norwegian-English English-Norwegian (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks) (Paperback)

Does the author, who is apparently an English professor and married to a Norwegian, know Norwegian? From the looks of this volume, I'd guess 'no.' Does he have access to a Norwegian spell checker? I guess not. Did the publishers ask someone who does know Norwegian to proofread. Doesn't seem like it.

The spelling errors are legion. The choice of words to define is humorous at times, as are the definitions themselves. My favorite word he defines is "klunkeflaske" -- akevitt decanter that clucks when poured (p. 48). I don't use this word very often. Would you?:

The walking tour of Oslo is probably the best part of the book, but definitely does not make it any kind of good value.

Sure it's cheap, and surprisingly available in many physical bookstores (Hippocrene seems to excel at distributing its books!), but you can do much better, no matter which other dictionary you buy.

The only good use I've been able to come up with for the book is for a Norwegian class to take it on as a project to edit and corrent the contents. It would build up the students' confidence to see how much better they do than a published book!

Email me if you want more details, but don't waste your money. <[e-mail]>