New Pocket Hawaiian Dictionary: With a Concise Grammar and Given Names in Hawaiian (Paperback)

~ (Author), Samuel H. Elbert (Author)

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Product Description

The Hawaiian Dictionary, by Mary Kawena Pukui and Samuel Elbert, has for many years been the standard work of reference for the Hawaiian language. Based on frequency of usage and cultural importance, 10,800 entries, from the 41,500 in the revised and enlarged edition of 1986, have been selected for inclusion in the New Pocket Hawaiian Dictionary.

In a compact and portable format, this dictionary up-dates scientific and common names of plants and animals; Hawaiian equivalents of given names; words borrowed from other languages; numbering and counting; practical phrases, and much more. The chapter on grammar, explained in nontechnical terms, includes a pronunciation guide.

This convenient book will be appreciated by residents, visitors, and beginning students of Hawaiian alike.

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Text: English

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press (January 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824813928
• ISBN-13: 978-0824813925
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36,846 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars makamae, April 28, 2002

By	kelray (san clemente, ca United States) - See all my reviews

this little book is a hidden treasure!I know,for I spent most of my life growing up in the islands.
hawaii is a place unique in the sense that the spirit and the beauty can actually be captured by the words in the language...I highly recomend these priceless pages of fun and enjoyment.if for no other reason than to learn a new word to describe something...the languageis sweet,the words simple,and "the new pocket hawiian dictionary"no ka oi! mahalo to the authors!!!!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars useful stuff, April 26, 2000

By A Customer

This pocket dictionary is a real treasure, especially when you are a turist. Here you can find everything you need for every situation. For the first time you can feel like you know what are you talking about in a language which isn't your mother tounge.In a short time you can learn all the words you need for a basic comunication and even more. I can only say that you have to have this book, even if you don't plan to go to Hawaii. After reading and learning from this dictionary you will want to speak Hawaiian all the time. What to say - cool!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great help and an interesting read!, July 19, 2000

By	Jamie Roush (Clyde, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has really helped improve my Hawaiian and is alot of fun if you love learning new languages especially one as beautiful as the Hawaiian language! Thanks for selling such a great book! Anyone planning a Hawaiian vacation needs this book!