Langenscheidt New College German Dictionary: German-English - English German Thumb-indexed (Hardcover)

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This New College German-English, English-German Thumb-Indexed Dictionary includes definitions, syllabification, pronunciation, noun and verb forms, are presented in a large, easy-to-read typeface with clear symbols, plus subject and usage labels. A wealth of information, carefully structured, makes this a valuable tool for students, corporations, and reference libraries.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 759 pages
• Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers; Indexed edition (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887290213
• ISBN-13: 978-0887290213
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.1 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #802,675 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for any student of German, November 30, 2000

By	A Customer (London, UK) - See all my reviews

Langenscheidt is always reliable no matter what the language, but, as a German company, you'd expect their German dictionary to be supreme. This one doesn't disappoint. I've lived in Germany and Austria and I can count on one hand the number of times I couldn't find a legitimate word in this dictionary. It even includes such Austrian (i.e. non-standard) words like 'Marille' (apricot) and 'Obers' (cream) and is loaded with phrases I haven't been able to find in any other dictionaries like 'sich um des Kaisers Bart streiten' (to squabble over little things).

Besides a 700-page dictionary this book also includes lists of irregular verbs, abbreviations (in German and English), geographical and historical names (also in German and English), musical works and numerals. At the beginning there is a pronounciation guide and in the middle there is a handy weight and measure conversion chart.

A necessity for anyone studying German.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A simply superior dictionary., June 15, 1999

By A Customer

Langenscheidt foreign language dictionarys are simply superior. They provide all the ESSENTIAL information when learning/using a foreign language. I'm surprised with the book nearly every time I open it. A great learning tool.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive German-English, English-German dictionary., January 7, 1999

By A Customer

Out of a sea of options for German-English dictionaries, Langensheidt has always set the standard for clarity, breadth, and depth. This book should be the cornerstone of your German library. Excellent for college / high school students.