Elias Modern Dictionary, English-Arabic / Arabic-English (2 Volumes) (Q mus Ily s al- a ri, Injil z - Arab )

Elias, Elias A.

Verlag: Elias Modern Publishing House & Co, Cairo, 1990

Beschreibung

English-Arabic edition: Maroon boards; lavender dj with yellow stripes and white lettering. 912 pp. with various bw images. Arabic-English edition: Green boards; green dj with yellow stripes and white lettering. [900]-ish pp. with various bw images. Both in Mylar covers. About the Arabic-English dictionary: ". an indispensable reference tool for students, translators and lexicographers of both languages. The Arabic-English Dictionary offers an extensive selection of classical and modern Arabic vocabulary and usages, including Arabic definitions for every entry and sub-entry with accurate English equivalents. Entries are arranged alphabetically according to their root, since Arabic is a language based on derivation, with all derivatives of any particular root subsumed under the main entry. The dictionary is also furnished with numerous black and white line drawings to aid understanding." and about the English-Arabic dictionary: "this hardback English to Arabic dictionary is an indispensable tool for students, translators and lexicographers of both languages. Entries cover a wide range of disciplines with precise linguistic equivalents. The Elias Modern Dictionary reflects recent developments in various fields of knowledge, including updated English vocabulary and idioms. Arabic counterparts are chosen with care and accuracy to portray the wealth of classical literature and its legacy, as well as the contemporary language steeped in modern culture and everyday colloquialisms of the Arab World and particularly Egypt. The dictionary also contains numerous black and white sketches to aid understanding."- from gateway to arabic (Note, these are about the latest versions, but most versions seem to follow these descriptions.) A very nice set of a classic reference. VG, clean, tight contents. Djs have varied fading. Art school ex-lib. copies (uncirculated) with usual marks but a well-matched set. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 157988

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Elias Modern Dictionary, English-Arabic / ...

Verlag: Elias Modern Publishing House & Co, Cairo

Erscheinungsdatum: 1990

Auflage: 1990 and 1992 Respectively.