Pocket Oxford German Dictionary [Paperback]

M. Clark (Editor), O. Thyen (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0199560765 | ISBN-13: 978-0199560769 | Publication Date: July 9, 2009 | Edition: 4

Authoritative, affordable, portable, and up-to-date, the new fourth edition of the Pocket Oxford German Dictionary covers over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary German and English. Hundreds of new words from German and English have been added, ranging from computing and technology to health and lifestyle, based on findings from Oxfords English and German Language Reading Programs. Moreover, this handy reference book also includes extensive sections on grammar, culture, and communication, giving you the tools you need to communicate effectively and understand aspects of German culture. The grammar supplement highlights key points of German grammar, including verb tables for quick reference. The section on culture offers lively and useful information on life in the German-speaking world, covering everything from politics to weddings. The communication supplement gives help with all types of correspondence, including example letters, emails, CVs and r�sum�s, and text messaging. New to this edition is a brand-new section on the internet, covering shopping, banking, buying travel tickets, and checking information online.

Product Details

• Paperback: 976 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 4 edition (July 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199560765
• ISBN-13: 978-0199560769
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #246,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > German

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for English speakers...despite the description!!!, November 22, 2009

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M. Tyson (Moscow, Russia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pocket Oxford German Dictionary (Kindle Edition)

I wish I had read these three previous reviews prior to spending the money on this. Unfortunately, I found this dictionary through the store on the Kindle and I thought it would help me when reading my German maerchen. Especially after reading the following description:

"Derived from the universally acclaimed Oxford-Duden German Dictionary, this dictionary is designed specifically to meet the needs of students in their first years of studying German, whether at school or college. It is also indispensable for business users, whether as a travel or desk dictionary. All the new German spellings have been incorporated into the text.

Readership: This is the ideal dictionary for Higher, AS and A level students; adult learners who have progressed beyond the basics; general and business users who need a practical, general-purpose desk dictionary."

...first years of studying German... What?!?! Sadly, as the other reviewers explain, this book is for German-speakers who are reading English books! The only German words this default dictionary will translate for you are the ones that are spelled exactly the same as English words!

So...the one star is for the MISLEADING description on the Kindle Store.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars misleading sample, December 10, 2009

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niki - See all my reviews

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I wanted to buy a german to english dictionary so I downloaded a sample of this book to my kindle. I got the g letter in german so it was OK. So I thought to buy the dictionary. But the dictionary I bought was only english to german whereas my sample was german to english. The dictionary I bought is useless to me and I feel that I have been mislead from the sample. Those of you who want a german to english dictionary, BEWARE

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, October 22, 2009

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kennaston (Hamburg) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pocket Oxford German Dictionary (Kindle Edition)

Reading english books and newspapers are much easier for germans with the Pocket Oxford-Duden English German Dictionary now. You can change your dictionary choice in the Kindle after purchasing this book, so that you can look up the german translation for words while reading. Thanks to the clipping function it is even possible to save the words and translations to the file clippings.txt - great way to build you own vocabulary list. To change the default dictionary:

- Press the Home button.
- Press the Menu button.
- Move the joystick to "Settings" and select.
- Press the Menu button.
- Move the joystick to "Change Primary Dictionary" and select.
- Move the joystick to the Pocket Oxford-Duden English German Dictionary and press to select.