One of the best-selling language dictionaries of all time. Now with all the latest Geman spelling changes implemented. The attractive layout and typography of this fifth edition of the Collins German Gem Dictionary make consultation even easier and quicker, reaffirming it as the most indispensable and effective small dictionary for learners of German. This new edition fully implements all the latest German spelling changes and retains the special feature of cultural entries giving detailed information on aspects of German life, eg Weihnachtsmarkt, Bioladen. With over 40,000 references and 70,000 translations, the Collins German Gem Dictionary provides extensive coverage of contemporary German and English and offers in-depth treatment of vocabulary and usage relevant to both the school and the general user in a handy "take-anywhere" size.

 

This book is part of a book series called Collins Gem .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 640 pages in this book. It is a dictionary. A dictionary is a single-volume or multivolume reference work containing brief explanatory entries for terms and topics related to a specific subject or field of inquiry, usually arranged alphabetically (example: Dictionary of Neuropsychology). The entries in a dictionary are usually shorter than those contained in an encyclopedia on the same subject, but the word "dictionary" is often used in the titles of works that should more appropriately be called encyclopedias (example: Dictionary of the Middle Ages in 13 volumes). This book was published 1999 by HarperCollins Publishers .

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