HarperCollins: German College Dictionary (2nd Edition)

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• More entries, greater value. Fully revised and updated, the HarperCollins German College Dictionary simply offers better coverage at a better price than its competition.

• Ideal for today's user. Over 355,000 entries and translations, extensive examples to illustrate how words are used in context, and in-depth treatment of idiomatic translation make the HarperCollins German College Dictionarythe only one to own.

• Invaluable translation aid. The most frequently used words in both languages are treated in detail, helping the reader not only to understand but also to translate idiomatically.

In addition, it includes thousands of examples and phrases showing German as it is used today and how translation varies depending on context, with clear guidance as to differences in meaning and usage to help pinpoint the exact translation required.

Here's a sampling of the new terms this edition includes:

ageism
kiss-and-tell
birthing pool
mobile phone
body double
prequel
control freak
psychobabble
crowd-pleaser
screen saver
DNA fingerprinting
snail mail
dream ticket
stalker
eco-tourism
technophobe
frequent Flyer
World Wide Web
glass ceiling