| Czech-English/English-Czech Practical Dictionary Contributor(s): Von Kunes, Karen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0781811074 ISBN-13: 9780781811071 Publisher: Hippocrene Books OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2011 Annotation: Czech, the official language of the Czech Republic, is spoken by more than 12 million people worldwide. Since the Velvet Revolution of 1989, the country and its capital city, Prague, have become a magnet for international travelers. Their love of the nation and its culture has sparked a growing interest in learning the language, especially in the U.S. This comprehensive bilingual dictionary features approximately 30,000 total entries, with an emphasis on everyday colloquial vocabulary. The book begins with a brief introduction to Czech culture and a concise pronunciation guide. It also includes a section on basic grammar, covering such topics as gender, verb conjugation, and noun and adjective declension. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Czech - Foreign Language Study | Slavic Languages (other) |
| Dewey: 491.863 |
| LCCN: 2010039684 |
| Series: Hippocrene Practical Dictionary |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 4.46" W x 7.01" (0.86 lbs) 492 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Spoken by over 12 million people worldwide, Czech is an official language of the European Union and is widely recognized for its strong literary value as the native tongue of such notable artists as Milan Kundera, Jaroslav Seifert, and Beach Smetana. This useful dictionary provides businesspeople, travelers, and students with all the words they need to learn and communicate in Czech. Each entry includes practical information on genitive case ending, gender, and pronunciation of nouns and adjectives. It features: alphabet and pronunciation key; concise grammar of the language; and over 42,000 total entries. |