Oxford German Dictionary [Hardcover]

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Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0199545685 | ISBN-13: 978-0199545681 | Edition: 3

The Oxford German Dictionary provides authoritative coverage of German and English with over 320,000 words and phrases, and 520,000 translations. Essential grammatical information and language usage notes are provided for both languages.

This edition of the Oxford German Dictionary includes cultural notes, providing interesting and helpful information on life in the German- and English-speaking world. In addition, there are boxed notes offering help with language usage and construction, and a centre section covering essential correspondence with sample letters, emails, CVs and r�sum�s, and sections on using the telephone and writing text messages.

The colour design and ultra-clear layout make it even easier to find the translation you are looking for. It is an essential reference tool for all serious students of German.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1792 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 3 edition (September 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199545685
• ISBN-13: 978-0199545681
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.9 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent German Dictionary., October 20, 2009

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hasselaar "belgie" (Belgie) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oxford German Dictionary (Hardcover)

This is an excellent, larger-sized German Dictionary, I have the smaller version, as well. This has many, many word definitions and a very helpful selection of various German grammar rules, especially useful for written German. This does have the "new" spellings and many "new" words. I recommend this as a good, standard reference Dictionary to keep at home. If you wish to have a good Dictionary to carry around with you, try the smaller version of the Oxford German Dictionary. There are fewer words, but more than enough for what you might need in a classroom situation.The large dictionary might be a bit intense for beginners, but sooner or later, every German student will wish to own this. Recommended.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I thought I could give away my old one, January 28, 2011

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Gwynnion Kildare (Middle East) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oxford German Dictionary (Hardcover)

I'm a graduate student studying comparative religion. A large chunk of the articles I need to deal with are in German and for that purpose, as well as for the advanced German class I'm taking for my degree, I decided to purchase this dictionary to replace my previous "Pocket" revised edition Oxford German dictionary.

After I got this, however, I realised that quite a few of the helpful grammar sections that were in my older dictionary weren't in this edition.

Most importantly, the rather helpful list of cases which appear after specific prepositions.

When one buys a bigger version of a dictionary one already owns, it's normal to expect that one will be getting MORE stuff, rather than less.

I have to say I'm more than a little disappointed at the product I received.

23 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oxford German dictionary, January 27, 2009

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Sapph - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oxford German Dictionary (Hardcover)

This is the ultimate version of German dictionary. The texts are clear and well-printed. Many examples are given, and is easy to read. It provides a lot of useful information and tips. With cheap price and very satisfying condition and contents, this dictionary deserves even more than five stars.