The richest resource for German study. Ideal for advanced learners and professionals using German. This newly revised ninth edition of Collins Unabridged German Dictionary includes the latest words and phrases from contemporary German and English as well as highlighted key phrases, idioms, and set grammatical structures to help you understand more complex entries. This edition is recommended by university tutors for German degree reading lists and features a clear layout with color headwords to help find words quickly and easily. Culture boxes explain the origins of phrases from literature, film and popular culture to aid translation and improve your understanding of German popular culture, and special sections on German life and culture. This version is an ideal resource for advanced learners and professionals

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