- Paperback: 600 pages
- Publisher: Langenscheidt; Revised edition edition (16 Jun 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 158573523X
- ISBN-13: 978-1585735235
- Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.1 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #26 in Books > Languages > By Language > Other European Languages > Serbo-Croat
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As dictionaries of this size go, this one is alright, but it contains a large number of relatively obscure words, e.g. "boatswain" and "prompt-box" but misses out a considerable number of common words, e.g. "library", which can be rather frustrating. It's definitely not suitable to be used on its own without reference to other sources online.
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Everyone should have this dictionary
23 April 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The price was a little expensive, but well worth the spend in the end. Everyone should have this dictionary, whether you are travelling to Croatia or learning it at school. I love the highlighted headings too.
Not sure what purpose this has
20 April 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Pocket dictionaries for certain languages don't seem to be a relevant item anymore, since in modern countries where electricity is readily available things like iPhone/iPod/edictionaries are much faster, efficient, and sometimes lighter alternatives. I had already bought a Croatian dictionary on my iPod and on a whim also decided I needed a paper version, but in reality it doesn't get used that much, in favor of the instant search capabilities of the electronic version.
This dictionary is small, about the size of a (thick) wallet. Made with the characteristic Langenscheidt robust vinyl cover, and looks quite durable if you wanted to carry it around the Dalmatian coast.
Biggest problem: it seems to be intended for Croatians who are learning English. Two problems with this are that there is NO STRESS marked on the Croatian words and (for reasons of economy this is a problem) the pronunciations of every English word are given in the En-Hr side. Lack of correct word stress, which is wholly unpredictable in quotidien circumstances, is the mark of an uneducated speaker. Although not as dramatic as in Russian, there are some phonological shifts that occur in Croatian words due to the stress falling on a certain syllable in a word.
The other, less damaging concern is that partial paradigms for irregular verbs or suppletive forms are often not provided. The item 'do'i' is listed simply as such, giving no indication that it is actually conjugated with a 'do'-' stem. Although this is not explicitly listed as a "learner's dictionary", even rare verbs that scholars must look up sometimes have irregular conjugations.
All in all, things like these are to be expected in pocket dictionaries. Doesn't seem to be accommodating to beginners for the reasons above. This purchase had little purpose for me as an Int-Adv learner. It just stays on my shelf, and I would much rather prefer a large comprehensive one, especially since there are no really good online Croatian dictionaries. But it could be useful for someone, I'm just not sure who.
This dictionary is small, about the size of a (thick) wallet. Made with the characteristic Langenscheidt robust vinyl cover, and looks quite durable if you wanted to carry it around the Dalmatian coast.
Biggest problem: it seems to be intended for Croatians who are learning English. Two problems with this are that there is NO STRESS marked on the Croatian words and (for reasons of economy this is a problem) the pronunciations of every English word are given in the En-Hr side. Lack of correct word stress, which is wholly unpredictable in quotidien circumstances, is the mark of an uneducated speaker. Although not as dramatic as in Russian, there are some phonological shifts that occur in Croatian words due to the stress falling on a certain syllable in a word.
The other, less damaging concern is that partial paradigms for irregular verbs or suppletive forms are often not provided. The item 'do'i' is listed simply as such, giving no indication that it is actually conjugated with a 'do'-' stem. Although this is not explicitly listed as a "learner's dictionary", even rare verbs that scholars must look up sometimes have irregular conjugations.
All in all, things like these are to be expected in pocket dictionaries. Doesn't seem to be accommodating to beginners for the reasons above. This purchase had little purpose for me as an Int-Adv learner. It just stays on my shelf, and I would much rather prefer a large comprehensive one, especially since there are no really good online Croatian dictionaries. But it could be useful for someone, I'm just not sure who.
Handy Pocket Sized
5 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have seen and lightly used this pocket dictionary before and like it. It is pocket-sized. It has a sturdy cover and should travel well. However, I have not used it in-country yet so I'll have to see how well it meets my needs on my next trip. When I travel to Croatia I stay in family homes so hopefully this will serve me beyond the typical tourist vocabulary usually in language guides.
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