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Langenscheidt New College German Dictionary: German-English - English German Thumb-indexed
by Langenscheidt
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers (1995-06)
ISBN: 0887290213
EAN: 9780887290213
Dewy Decimal #: 433.21
Hardcover: 759 pages
Edition: Indexed
SKU: 080518002
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: This Thumb Indexed copy states: First Part German-English Completely Revised Edition 1995, which is in very good condition. No visible markings, highlights, underlining, tears to text. A few pages to the back, bottom of copy has smooth-out crease. Tight spine, however, between the bottom of page 544-545 theres a 1/2" crack. Top fore-edge has red publishers stain. No Dust Jacket. Hard Cover has a tiny scratch to front/back, with Light/minimum, shelf/edge wear. This is a good reference copy, worth having at an affordable price. (L12-12)
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
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.
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Customer Reviews
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FANTASTIC !!!!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2006-06-27
My english isn't good enough yet (I'm brazilian), so forgive any mistake, ok ?
Well, this dictionary is fantastic, for german language learners and students at all. Actually, I think this is the best dictionary I've ever seen. I really do recomend.
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No match for the Muret-Sanders 1902 edition
Rating  (1)
Date: 2006-04-14
These newer dictionaries are nothing compared to the great Muret-Sanders edition from 1902, which you can buy on the web if you search for that title and year. The difference is a million percent. If you can master German from that era especially with texts from that time, modern German will be so easy you will laugh. But it will take you a while to rewire your brain - give it a month or two, and see the results.
Then use one of these modern dictionaries for the silly new words you have to know....
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The Best German/English Dictionary
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-02-19
0 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
It came quick and was exactly what I need for my German class. I used in high school and now in college, everytime its the book. It came just in time for classes.
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Subpar dictionary - at least the English to German section
Rating  (3)
Date: 2005-12-04
11 out of 11 customers found this reveiw helpful
For work and for fun, I have consulted dictionaries in several languages, every day, it seems, for 15 years. If there is one thing I am qualified to write a review on, it's dictionaries.
I found the English-to-German half of the Langenscheidt New College dictionary to be shockingly unhelpful. For example, I tried to find the translation of "move" as in "move house". Under the entry for "move", there is a long list of German equivalents, but without any indication of which one suits which context. Which German word in the long list I'm staring at means "move" as in emotionally moving, move my car, move to a new city or move over? The dictionary gives no indication. I'd have to look up all the 50-some German verbs listed to know for sure!
Good modern dictionaries are very good about guiding people to the right word for the context. This one is not. The publishers must know there is a problem, but don't want to invest in an update. If you want help expressing yourself in German, don't buy this dictionary. I'm returning mine.
In the dictionary's defence, the German to English section seems adequate. I wonder if that is what the other, positive reviewers are focusing on. (A later note: the full-size Langenscheidt seemed to be in better shape. But for mid-size, take a look at the Oxford-Duden, too.)
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Langenscheidt is awesome
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-10-24
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
I've had a great time with the Langenscheidt's collegiate dictionary.It has given me a much broader sense of meaning and depth to what the german language is all about.
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