Swedish-English English/Swedish Practical Dictionary by Harald Hille

Swedish-English English/Swedish Practical Dictionary by Harald Hille

Swedish is spoken by the roughly ten million inhabitants of Sweden, one of the world's most politically and economically successful democracies. Also spoken by businesspeople and emigrants living abroad, Swedish is an important medium for communication across Europe and the world. In addition, Sweden's natural and historical wonders, from the aurora borealis to Stockholm's old town, make it one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world, with nearly 8 million visitors each year. Swedish is an official language of the European Union, the Nordic Council, and Finland. Features: Practical size with 28,000 entries of essential Swedish; Entries include useful grammar notes and possible variants; Stressed vowels are marked for ease of pronunciation; Contains a general pronunciation guide; Perfect for businesspeople, travellers, and students.

“I would definitely choose the Hippocrene Swedish Practical Dictionary: Swedish-English/English-Swedish over more popular, thinner dictionariesIt is pocket-sized and contains every word you might need as a businessperson or student, and more than you would need as an occasional tourist. The high quality of the entry selection can be credited to the author, Harald Hille, who has 25 years of experience as a translator for the United Nations.”—Tess Whitty, American Translators Association Chronicle

Harald Hille holds an advanced degree in linguistics and worked for twenty-five years as a translator for the United Nations, serving in New York and Geneva. The son of a Swedish father and a Norwegian mother, he has had a life-long interest in Scandinavian languages and cultures and has consulted on many dictionary projects for Hippocrene Books.

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ISBN 13	9780781812467
ISBN 10	0781812461
Title	Swedish-English English/Swedish Practical Dictionary
Author	Harald Hille
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
Year published	2011-04-21
Number of pages	432
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