Hippocrene Concise Dictionary: Hungarian - English / English - Hungarian (English and Hungarian Edition)

by Geza Takacs

Book Overview

Includes useful vocabulary and expressions for the traveler, an introduction to the Hungarian language, a practical conversation guide, and index of Hungarian geographical names. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781803179
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 0.8" x 4.0"

Customer Reviews

Nice pocket guide

Here's another pocket guide I will definitely pack on the next trip to Budapest. I'll have on hand something to quickly check the meanings of the strange, Finnish-like language I doubt I can ever learn. I highly recommend this guide, particularly at the low used prices. My copy, supposedly used, came in clean, bright and new-looking condition. I couldn't be happier.

Best Small Dictionary

This dictionary is the perfect size for traveling. It offers a wide array of words in both English and Hungarian, plus helpful information on pronunciation, basic grammar and conversions. Highly recommend it for beginners.

very handy pocket dictionary

This dictionary is great for everyday use. Most other English-Hungarian/Hungarian-English dictionaries are big and hardcover, making them too bulky to carry around for quick reference. I would highly recommend this dictionary for tourists or students who want a handy reference to carry around.

By far the best pocket resource for students of Hungarian

It can be frustrating for the student of Hungarian to find a decent pocket dictionary. Phrasebooks, such as those by Berlitz and Rough Guide, are geared obviously towards travellers and do not have vocabulary suitable for someone tackling a newspaper or short story. Luckily, this Hippocrene Concise Dictionary is an essential resource and I'd recommend that anyone entering the adventure of studying Hungarian obtain it.Like most Hipprocrene dictionaries, this is nothing special in the looks department, the layout is plain and regrettably the binding isn't double-stiched. However, the actual content of the dictionary is excellent. It manages to include the most common words in written and spoken Hungarian but remains pocket-sized. There are even a few appendicies, such as a list of original Magyar names, and a list of holidays in Hungary. This dictionary will prove all the more useful to students of Hungarian travelling in Hungary with its index of geographical names and short menu reader.I am a bit unsatisfied with the price. The book is a short paperback, such as would usually go for less than it does, but Hipprocrene tends to price its books too high.If you're learning Hungarian, hunt down this dictionary as soon as you can. You will find it invaluable in your study of this fascinating language.