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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-10019864339X

ISBN-139780198643395

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Number of Pages1104 Pages

Publication NameOxford Hindi-English Dictionary

LanguageEnglish

SubjectHindi, Indic Languages

Publication Year1993

FeaturesReprint

TypeLanguage Course

AuthorR. S. Mcgregor

Subject AreaForeign Language Study

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height1.9 in

Item Weight34.6 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.4 in

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Reviews'this new dictionary, a product of over twenty years labour, is an admirable achievement and a commendable addition ... any student who purchases this one will receive ample return for the investment'Alan Entwistle, 'this new dictionary, a product of over twenty years labour, is anadmirable achievement and a commendable addition ... any student who purchasesthis one will receive ample return for the investment'Alan Entwistle

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal491.4/3/321

SynopsisNow available for the first time in paperback, The Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary is a landmark in the description of Hindi. It is an essential reference for all those concerned with modern Hindi, whether students, scholars, or translators. The Dictionary reflects the dramatic development of Hindi in the twentieth century, giving extensive coverage of the modern standardized language, both spoken and literary. Its main featuresare:BL Over 70,000 entriesBL Generous illustrative examples showing words in useBL Modern regional variantsBLCoverage of Urduvocabulary R.S. McGregor has been Lecturer in Hindi at the University of Cambridge since 1964. He has published widely in the field of Hindi language and literature. Hs publications include An Outline of Hindi Grammar (OUP, 1986) and Devotional Literature in Soth Asia: Current Research (CUP, 1992)., Now in paperback, the Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary is ideal for study, business or home reference. It provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage at an affordable price. This is a major new Hindi-English dictionary which will meet the need of a growing number of people now learning and studying Hindi. The dictionary gives extensive coverage of the modern standardised language, both spoken and literary, as well as material from older literary sources., This major Hindi-English dictionary has been produced to meet the need of a growing number of people now learning and studying Hindi. Reflecting the many-sided development of Hindi during the 20th century, it provides over 36,000 headwords, with generous use of illustrative material showing words in use. Both colloquial and literary vocabulary is covered, together with some modern regional variants. The 'Urdu' vocabulary of Hindi is well represented, as well asmodern Hindi and English., The first new Hindi-English dictionary in over a century, The Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary is the comprehensive reference to modern standardized language, both spoken and literary. This handy paperback dictionary is designed to meet the needs of the growing number of people now learning to speak Hindi. It provides translations for over 36,000 headwords, using illustrative material to show words in use. Students of Hindi and South Asian studies of all kinds will find extensive coverage of historical Hindi, together with the most up-to-date colloquial and literary vocabulary. In addition, the Urdu vocabulary of Hindi is well represented. Providing contemporary, idiomatic Hindi and English, The Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary is the perfect reference guide for students, businesspeople, and travelers alike.

LC Classification NumberPK1936