Dictionary of German Synonyms

Takes common English terms and lists them alphabetically. German synonyms, definitions and sentences illustrating their usage are provided.

R. B. Farrell (Author)

9780521290685, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 7 April 1977

428 pages
21.7 x 13.9 x 3 cm, 0.493 kg

'Since the first edition appeared this book has been regarded by English-speaking learners as an essential aid.' The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies

The English-speaking student translating into German frequently finds it difficult to choose from an English-German dictionary the German word which is correct in a given context, since distinctions are not made there between the German synonyms, nor is their usage illustrated. This reference work, now in its third edition, has been and will continue to be an invaluable source of help to the student. Professor Farrell always takes common English terms - whether concrete or abstract - as his starting point and lists them alphabetically, often in groups of similar meanings and often with their standard dictionary definitions. German synonyms are then given for each different meaning, accompanied by their definitions and numerous pithy sentences illustrating their usage. Explanatory footnotes complement textual comments on individual difficulties. The two word lists of English and German words included in the Dictionary enable the reader to turn easily to the particular word or words he is interested in. For the third edition of the Dictionary, the text has been thoroughly revised and misprints and errors have been corrected: where space permitted, attempts have also been made to improve example sentences and explanations. Professor Farrell has added, as an appendix, his commentary on certain German words which frequently pose problems, either because their meaning is not readily understood or because they have no exact equivalent in English.

Preface
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the third edition
Dictionary of German synonyms
Appendix
List of words treated
German word list.

Subject Areas: Usage & grammar guides [CBG]