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Dictionary of German Slang and Colloquial Expressions (Paperback)

Dictionary of German Slang and Colloquial Expressions

This quick-reference dictionary for language students and travelers to German-speaking countries presents more than 4,000 informal, commonly-used words and phrases in German with English translations and equivalent phrases. International travelers quickly discover that their textbook knowledge of German will take them only so far in understanding and communicating with others. This new edition, updated with many of the most contemporary expressions, will help all students and travelers who have an intermediate-level knowledge of German but need to familiarize themselves with informal speech. Words and phrases are presented with grammatical information, their English meanings, and a sentence or extended phrase in German to illustrate usage, followed by the English translation. The Dictionary of German Slang and Colloquial Expressions is one title in Barron’s series of slang dictionaries in several different languages. Because of the nature of slang, these books (more…)

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Third New International Dictionary of the English Language [Unabridged] [Hardcover]

Third New International Dictionary of the English Language

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McGraw-Hill’s German Student Dictionary (McGraw-Hill Dictionary Series) (Paperback)

McGraw-Hill's German Student Dictionary (McGraw-Hill Dictionary Series)

Your best first reference to the German language As you start your study of the German language, you need a reliable bilingual dictionary with the basic words you need, not the advanced terms you don’t. With McGraw-Hill’s German Student Dictionary you’ll find what you need quickly and easily-without being overwhelmed with text. This book features: 3,500 essential words, each with grammatical information, easy-to-use pronunciation guide, verb conjugation (when appropriate), and an example sentence Numerous subentries to explain shades of meaning and idiomatic expressions related to the principal entries A collection of grammar tips and hints, including common mistakes to avoid Helpful appendices of useful information such as common names in German, weights and measures, maps, numbers, and moreBegin your language learning with the authoritative McGraw-Hill’s German Student Dictionary at your side. It provides the perfect complement to your German studi (more…)

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