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by Nina Trnka (Author)

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Over 7,500 entries
Includes a phonetic guide to pronunciation in both languages
A glossary of Czech menu terms
Perfect for students and travelers
Completely modern and up-to-date --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Nina Trnka --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

Paperback: 578 pages
Publisher: Buccaneer Books (October 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0870525867
ISBN-13: 978-0870525865

Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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1.0 out of 5 stars NOT a good resource!, August 20, 1999

By	jwolynetz@yahoo.com (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Czech-English/English-Czech Concise Dictionary (Paperback)

I purchased this dictionary years ago just prior to relocating to Prague. It was one of the few such dictionaries available at the time for English-speaking Czech language students. I found the book to be woefully inadequate in the number of words, examples of usage, and grammar points given for each entry. I have a rather large collection of dictionaries now in both the Czech and Russian languages and Trnka's book was one of the worst I'd ever seen. I ultimately disposed of the book. In fact, most Hippocrene language books I've seen in bookstores are of very poor quality. As a linguist, I would never recommend them. One would be much better off purchasing Czech published dictionaries as I eventually was able to do.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Almost as bad as they say, December 28, 1999

By	Mme Verdurin (Prague, Czech Republic, Europe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Czech-English/English-Czech Concise Dictionary (Paperback)

This dictionary is OK for a tourist who will use it to read a few store signs and order a beer, but it IS somewhat unreliable. Since there is so little else available, though, people will probably continue buying it. If you can wait until you get to Prague (or another big town), you'll find better and cheaper dictionaries there.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Ehh..., January 14, 2005

By	Julia Webber "nerd" (South Bohemia, Czech Republic) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Czech-English/English-Czech Concise Dictionary (Paperback)

Annoying font, confusing layout, highly abridged. This book is supposed to be a reference tool, but it seems like the publishers decided to try to make it look "hip" by giving it a stylized old-fasioned typewriter font and putting the entries in all lower-case. You will find about as much content in a phrasebook (though in a different layout.) For in-depth translations, definately go with one of the larger (pricier) hardcovers.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great little Czech dictionary
In my quest to learn Czech, I have now purchased four pocket English/Czech dictionaries, this being the last of the four. I have now cast the other three away. Read more

Published 17 months ago by Joseph C. Rust

2.0 out of 5 stars very basic
This is a VERY basic dictionary. It is set with a single simple font and doesn't have much help if any for common phrases or usage. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Charles Mcdowell

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware
This book is a cheaply made piece of junk. The font for the script looks like someone's typewriter, and the "book" literally fell apart within the first day, the pages pulling... Read more

Published 24 months ago by Michael A. Cavalier

4.0 out of 5 stars It serves its purpose
This is a small dictionary that I have used extensively in my long struggle with the Czech language. Read more

Published on January 15, 2006 by Brian Boru

4.0 out of 5 stars I disagree!
I happen to think this book is extremely helpful and handy. Its size is perfect for throwing into my backpack for my weekend trips, and I use it constantly to communicate better... Read more

Published on February 10, 2003 by JuliaB

1.0 out of 5 stars Shoddy craftsmanship and then some
The spine in this "dictionary" broke the first time I opened it. The typeface sucks, as does the ink quality. The entries are unrevealing. Read more

Published on July 2, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Nina Trnka dictionary is very handy for travellers
Some of the people who wrote a review for this dictionary and gave it one star have no idea what they're talking about. Read more

Published on August 8, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Lacks important words, sometimes poorly translated
This is such a bad dictionary I am surprised it is still being bought. Many essential words are lacking, and on more than one occassion have I faced an incorrect translation in... Read more

Published on October 24, 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars This dictionary is poor as far as content goes.
If you really want a great Czech-English Dictionary you will have to go to the Czech Republic. I found that this particular dictionary did not have many useful words and that... Read more

Published on July 15, 1998

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