A Compendious German and English Dictionary: With Notation of Correspondences and Brief Etymologies

Language: - English, German, About The Book: "A Compendious German and English Dictionary: With Notation of Correspondences and Brief Etymologies" by William Dwight Whitney is a concise bilingual dictionary that provides translations between German and English. It includes notation of linguistic correspondences and brief etymological notes, helping users understand the historical and structural relationships between words in the two languages. This resource is particularly useful for students and linguists interested in the roots and connections of German and English vocabulary. Whitney's scholarly approach ensures accuracy and depth in language study. About The Author: William Dwight Whitney (1827-1894) was a prominent American linguist and philologist renowned for his expertise in Sanskrit and his contributions to linguistic theory, lexicography, and education. He authored several influential works, including "A Compendious German and English Dictionary," and played a key role in shaping modern linguistics. Whitney was also a professor at Yale University, where he significantly impacted the study of languages and linguistics. August Hjalmar Edgren (1840-1903) was a Swedish-American linguist and philologist, notable for his collaboration with William Dwight Whitney on a German-English dictionary and his contributions to language studies and comparative linguistics. The Title 'A Compendious German and English Dictionary: With Notation of Correspondences and Brief Etymologies written/authored/edited by William Dwight Whitney, Assisted by August Hjalmar Edgren', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362806505 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 912 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English, German. The subject of this book is Foreign Languages, Language Learning & Teaching. Size of the book is 2.34 x 10.59 cms