Dari-English/English-Dari Practical Dictionary, Second Edition

Name: Dari-English/English-Dari Practical Dictionary, Second Edition
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By Carleton Bulkin

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Dari-English/English-Dari Practical Dictionary, Second Edition is a comprehensive bilingual resource providing over 30,000 entries for Dari and English. Designed for travellers, businesspeople, and government or aid workers, it is the only two-way dictionary featuring the Dari script. This updated edition includes modern terminology and thorough revisions to more than half the entries, alongside a pronunciation key and specialised appendices on geography, music, and biology.
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This dictionary is ideal for anyone engaging with Afghanistan linguistically or professionally, including students, translators, and those working in international relations or development. It suits users needing accurate and current Dari-English language reference materials.

Dari is one of the official languages of Afghanistan. This two-way Dari-English dictionary uses the Dari writing system. It includes over 30,000 total entries, a pronunciation key, and appendices of geographical, musical, and biological terms. It is suitable for travellers, businesspeople, and government and aid workers.

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Dari-English/English-Dari Practical Dictionary, Second Edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Dari language, which is one of the official languages of Afghanistan. This volume is the only two-way Dari-English dictionary available using the Dari writing system.

This dictionary is particularly useful for travellers, businesspeople, and government and aid workers. The second edition includes updated terminology to reflect recent linguistic developments in the language. The author has thoroughly amended and cross-referenced each entry, resulting in revisions to over 50% of the dictionary.

Featuring over 30,000 entries, the dictionary also includes a pronunciation key, making it user-friendly and accessible. Additionally, it offers valuable appendices containing geographical, musical, and biological terms.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780781812849

Publisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 589g

Pages: 731

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About the Author

Carleton Bulkin is a translator and linguist who holds a mas-ter's degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures from Indiana University. Having lived in Prague, Havana, Moscow, Bu-dapest, and Kabul, he currently works and resides in theWash-ington, D.C. area.