The Oxford New Greek Dictionary

The essential resource- from the first name in reference.

An essential dictionary for the student of modern Greek language that is freshly revised and updated with the latest words and expressions. Contains: • More than 40,000 words and phrases • More than 60,000 translations • All the essential vocabulary for everyday life

Covering the most commonly used vocabulary of everyday Greek life, as well as that found in general literature, this revised edition of the highly acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Modern Greek is specially designed for tourists, travelers, students, and business people alike. This authoritative guide offers comprehensive coverage of 67,000 words and phrases, as well as some 82,000 translations, and includes many idioms and illustrative phrases in both Greek and English showing words in use. Information is given on points of style and usage, and appendices are included listing the principal parts of Greek verbs, place names, and personal names. Brought completely up-to-date with the monotonic spelling system for the Greek language, now the most widely used in Greece, this reference guide is a must for anyone Clearning or using Greek.

The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Greek meets the need for a compact, up-to-date dictionary suitable for general reference, language students, and travelers. "[In] clarity and consistence of entries; accurate definitions; range of vocabulary ... this dictionary scores outstandingly well in comparison with others of its size."--The Times Literary Supplement (London) About the Author Dr. J.T. Pring is Reader in Phonetics, University College, London

With over 45,000 entries, this is the ideal dictionary for both Greek and English students, travelers, and business people, It provides hundreds of idiomatic phrases and explanations of terms for which cultural differences prevent an exact translation. Includes Cypriot vocabulary and full coverage of common abbreviations, irregular plurals, irregular masculine and feminine nouns, and past tenses in Greek.

This dictionary provides clear guidance on selecting the most appropriate translation through illustrative examples, with an extensive introduction explaining the history of the Greek language, Modern Greek vocabulary, and pronunciation. Features: Two way: Greek-English/English-GreekOver 67,000 words and phrases, and 82,000 translations10-page list of principle parts of Greek verbs.

New, clearer colour layout. The keywords of the Oxford 3000™ are marked to help you prioritize your learning. The phonetic alphabet appears at the foot of each page. New appendices on expressions with numbers, phrasal verbs, letter writing, etc.