The Oxford-Duden German Dictionary

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The result of a ten-year collaboration between Oxford University Press and Dudenverlag, the original Oxford Duden German Dictionary provided comprehensive and accurate coverage of contemporary German and English vocabulary. The teams worked closely from their respective countries, ensuring a balanced approach through regular joint sessions in Mannheim and Oxford. This collaboration led to a truly bilingual dictionary that catered to the needs of English and German speakers in the 1990s, whether for writing, speaking, or translating. The Revised Edition of this acclaimed dictionary is the only one that offers detailed information on the new German spelling system. It features over 260,000 words and phrases, 450,000 translations, and extensive guidance on selecting the correct translation. Users will find hundreds of example sentences, explanations of terms with cultural nuances, and coverage of British and American English, as well as German from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Additionally, it includes detailed grammatical information and helpful appendices on various topics such as grammar, numerical expressions, and a letter-writing guide. This outstanding reference work is ideal for students, teachers, translators, and anyone seeking a clear and authoritative English-German dictionary.