Cownie, Alun
A Dictionary of Welsh and English Idiomatic Phrases: Welsh-English/English-Welsh
- ISBN 13:
- 9780708316566
- author:
- Cownie, Alun
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Wales Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 299
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Bilingual dictionaries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 15 working days
Description
Dictionary of Welsh and English Idiomatic Phrases by Alun Cownie provides a comprehensive collection of 12,000 Welsh and English idiomatic phrases. This dictionary is designed to help learners of Welsh navigate the complexities of idiomatic usage, while also offering a valuable resource for native Welsh speakers looking to expand their vocabulary. The dictionary features a range of phrases, from those that are true idioms in both languages, to those with unique vocabulary, word order, or tense. It includes examples such as "achub y blaen arnyn nhw" and "Mum's the word!", as well as English idioms like "get a fair crack of the whip" and "stick out like a sore thumb". This dictionary is an invaluable tool for anyone learning Welsh, as well as those with Welsh as their first language or studying in Welsh-medium schools and universities.
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