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This compact and completely up-to-date, two-way dictionary provides a comprehensive and modern vocabulary, containing 85,000 headwords and phrases. It is the ideal reference for learners of Swedish. The maximum of information is provided in the minimum space, making the dictionary an invaluable reference source.
Features include:
* guide to Swedish pronunciation and inflexions
* important grammatical information provided: gender; plurals; past tense
* meaning and usage clearly signposted
* expressions and idioms of current written and spoken language
* extensive coverage of colloquial and slang registers
* full coverage with exceptional simplicity and clarity
* user-friendly format
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Over the years I have used several Swedish-English dictionaries and the Routledge is by far and away the best there is (unless you want to spend four times the amount). It is the only dictionary I've found that covers gender and plural for nouns (although they use nine plural classifications rather than the more general five it does have the advantage of reducing the number of irregular plurals). It also categorises adjectives..a great help to beginners.
It does give the international phonetic pronunciation for those Swedish words that may give the student cause for doubt although I would agree that a perfect dictionary would give all pronunciation. Generally speaking Swedish does not have the inconsistency of pronunciation that exists in English so the phonetics are not so critical for Swedish.
I have yet to find a Swedish Dictionary that copes with all English idioms in the way that the Collins Robert does for French-English but until a Swedish equivalent of the Collins comes along this gets five stars from me. It has been a great help in lifting the level of accuracy in my Swedish
It does give the international phonetic pronunciation for those Swedish words that may give the student cause for doubt although I would agree that a perfect dictionary would give all pronunciation. Generally speaking Swedish does not have the inconsistency of pronunciation that exists in English so the phonetics are not so critical for Swedish.
I have yet to find a Swedish Dictionary that copes with all English idioms in the way that the Collins Robert does for French-English but until a Swedish equivalent of the Collins comes along this gets five stars from me. It has been a great help in lifting the level of accuracy in my Swedish
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was nearly put off buying this dictionary after reading the review by "campbell j w" but I bought it anyway and found many of the criticisms to be either unfair or unfounded.
As with German dictionaries, the pronunciation is not usually given for each and every word, because the rules for pronunciation are very regular (unlike in English); indeed there is a section on pronouncing Swedish words at the beginning of the dictionary. The pronunciation IS given where it is needed, and not where it would be superfluous.
It is also standard to refer to noun 'rules and codes' in Swedish (similar to, but not as clear cut as, Latin) as it is to refer to verb conjugations. The Swedish grammar books I have read refer to these rules too, and it would make the dictionary needlessly big if the endings were listed for every single noun.
There are introductions and abbreviation lists in both Swedish and English so I expect this dictionary was made for both markets, rather than being a 'patched up' Swedish publication, and even if it is, that does not detract from its usefulness for English speakers. It is certainly the best Swedish dictionary I have seen, and perfectly good for a beginner such as I am. Grammar sections in dictionaries are normally only useful as an overview anyway, so a much better option would be to get something like Swedish: An Essential Grammar (Essential Grammars) along with the dictionary.
The dictionary is a good size: comprehensive, but compact, and contains even colloquial terms like 'subba'. The definitions are succinct and accurate. It is beautifully bound and uses good quality paper.
A good dictionary is absolutely essential for learning a language and I highly recommend this one to anybody interested in Swedish.
As with German dictionaries, the pronunciation is not usually given for each and every word, because the rules for pronunciation are very regular (unlike in English); indeed there is a section on pronouncing Swedish words at the beginning of the dictionary. The pronunciation IS given where it is needed, and not where it would be superfluous.
It is also standard to refer to noun 'rules and codes' in Swedish (similar to, but not as clear cut as, Latin) as it is to refer to verb conjugations. The Swedish grammar books I have read refer to these rules too, and it would make the dictionary needlessly big if the endings were listed for every single noun.
There are introductions and abbreviation lists in both Swedish and English so I expect this dictionary was made for both markets, rather than being a 'patched up' Swedish publication, and even if it is, that does not detract from its usefulness for English speakers. It is certainly the best Swedish dictionary I have seen, and perfectly good for a beginner such as I am. Grammar sections in dictionaries are normally only useful as an overview anyway, so a much better option would be to get something like Swedish: An Essential Grammar (Essential Grammars) along with the dictionary.
The dictionary is a good size: comprehensive, but compact, and contains even colloquial terms like 'subba'. The definitions are succinct and accurate. It is beautifully bound and uses good quality paper.
A good dictionary is absolutely essential for learning a language and I highly recommend this one to anybody interested in Swedish.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having had a very good experience with the Routledge Dutch dictionary,I had high hopes for the corresponding Swedish dictionary. Though it is undoubtedly very comprehensive it has major drawbacks for someonewho is starting to learn the language. It should be noted that it is basically a Swedish publication which has been patched up to make an English version. The most immediately disappointing feature is that
phonetic pronunciations are, for the most part, omitted (or partial) for the Swedish words though they are given for all the English words! Noun endings are not given explicitly but are indicated via rules and codes and why is there a section on English grammar written in Swedish but not a corresponding section on Swedish grammar written in English?
phonetic pronunciations are, for the most part, omitted (or partial) for the Swedish words though they are given for all the English words! Noun endings are not given explicitly but are indicated via rules and codes and why is there a section on English grammar written in Swedish but not a corresponding section on Swedish grammar written in English?
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It's useful dictionary that is easy to carry around!
This dictionary was reprinted in 2010. It provide English-Swedish contents for the first half and Swedish-English contents for the second half. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kelly_in_Sweden
Routledge Swedish Dictionary
As far as the meanings of words go this dictionary is good. It also provides numerous useful examples of how words are used in context, which is one its greatest strengths. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ragnar
Standard dictionary
It's what I hoped it would be and extremely useful in finding one's way through official paperwork, etc., when a novice in a language.
Published on 26 May 2009 by Bulldog
Routledge Swedish Dictionary
An excellent and very comprehensive dictionary which includes extensive listing of word useage in phrases.
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Mr. I. Draper
Good for tourists - poor for immigrants / students
This dictionary is published by a very reputable house. Unfortunately, after having used my copy for over 3 years I have to conclude it is insufficient and inaccurate. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2009 by Mrs. A. M. Hartgroves
Would give more stars if possible
I have now been studying swedish over here in sweden for 2 months and can safely say that from all the dictionaries that people have in class, this is by far the best one. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2005 by Louise Hampshire
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