- Paperback: 640 pages
- Publisher: Collins; Fifth edition edition (1 Jun 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0004723570
- ISBN-13: 978-0004723570
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.8 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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One of the best-selling language dictionaries of all time. Now with all the latest Geman spelling changes implemented.
The attractive layout and typography of this fifth edition of the Collins German Gem Dictionary make consultation even easier and quicker, reaffirming it as the most indispensable and effective small dictionary for learners of German. This new edition fully implements all the latest German spelling changes and retains the special feature of cultural entries giving detailed information on aspects of German life, eg Weihnachtsmarkt, Bioladen.
With over 40,000 references and 70,000 translations, the Collins German Gem Dictionary provides extensive coverage of contemporary German and English and offers in-depth treatment of vocabulary and usage relevant to both the school and the general user in a handy “take-anywhere” size.
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Now with all the latest German spelling changes implemented.
• Over 70,000 references
• Up to date coverage of today’s language with special entries on German life and culture
• Extra help with the most frequently used words in German and English
• Compact and reliable
• THE best selling mini dictionary
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Containing a surprisingly large number of words in such a small package, this little dictionary also has useful phrases and verb tables in the back, and even one or two explanations of cultural differences.
There are perhaps too many entries which hardly need translating - did I really need to be told that Skateboard is the same in both languages, for example? But this is a bit picky. And I could not find the German for Guinea-pig (Meerschweinchen, since you ask).
The book is small enough to slip into any pocket but comprehensive enough for GCSE students - nuff said!
There are perhaps too many entries which hardly need translating - did I really need to be told that Skateboard is the same in both languages, for example? But this is a bit picky. And I could not find the German for Guinea-pig (Meerschweinchen, since you ask).
The book is small enough to slip into any pocket but comprehensive enough for GCSE students - nuff said!
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A Useful Reference for Traveling German Students
11 Aug 2000
When I received this dictionary, I really didn't know what I should expect from it. The only other German dictionaries I'd ever used were the ones my teacher kept in her classroom. I took a course on German over the summer and I soon discovered that I really needed a vocabulary source more extensive than the glossary my textbook (Unsere Welt, © 1991 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.) had provided. Upon using the dictionary I was pleasantly surprised. Its small size is very convenient for transport to and from class. It takes up less space than a soda can and thus was no extra burden on my book load. Even more impressive, though, is the vast information this little book contains. I found all of the vocabulary words I needed in addition to many less common words that one doesn't expect find in an abridged dictionary. Another convenience is the "key word" feature that points out important words. Over all, it is a user-friendly reference, which I would recommend to any one who needs a comprehensive, portable dictionary--especially novice, intermediate, and advanced German students.
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