Using German Synonyms

Martin Durrell

ISBN 10: 0521465524 / ISBN 13: 9780521465526

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2000

About this Item

Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book, designed for students who have already developed a basic competence in German, aims to broaden and improve their vocabulary by providing detailed information on groups of German words with related meanings. It is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context. In order to enhance understanding of the structure of the German vocabulary, groups of synonyms are organised under German (rather than English) headwords. All entries are accompanied by an example of usage and English glosses and there are two indexes allowing users quickly to locate words in German or English. The book takes full account of register variation, indicating the degree of formal or informal use, and reflects regional usage especially in Austria and Switzerland. It is an essential reference for intermediate and advanced students as well as teachers and other professional linguists seeking access to the finer nuances of the German language.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using German Synonyms
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521465524
• ISBN 13: 9780521465526
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 250W x 175H x 23D millimeters 250 millimeters width by 175 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 777 grams

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Synopsis

This book, designed for students who have already developed a basic competence in German, aims to broaden and improve their vocabulary and is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context. It provides detailed information on groups of German words with related meanings, including examples of usage, English glosses, and regional variations. There are two indexes allowing users quickly to locate words in German or English. The book is an essential reference for undergraduates, teachers of German, and other professional linguists.

About the Author

Martin Durrell is Henry Simon Professor of German at the University of Manchester. He has published widely on the German language and is a member of the International Academic Council of the Institut fur Deutsche Sprache, Mannheim.