Strong Points - Lilliput Dictionary

• Good vocabulary coverage considering its small size
• Tiny and very light-weight
• Vinyl cover is sturdy and waterproof
• Low cost

Weak Points - Lilliput Dictionary

• Does not use the new German spelling
• Only British English for most translations
• Lack of modern vocabulary in use since 1977
• German-to-English only (but there's also an English-to-German edition)
• Small print may be difficult for those with vision difficulties

Bottom Line - Lilliput Dictionary

Although it has its faults (it hasn't been updated for over 20 years!), I found the Lilliput fascinating. It packs a lot of info into a very tiny package – and it's cute! For the traveler, it's a useful, light companion. It also makes a nice travel gift!

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What You Get - Picture Dictionary

• A colorful dictionary with over 3,300 entries
• Colorful illustrations for most items
• A German word index
• Paperback or hardcover editions

Strong Points - Picture Dictionary

• Good coverage of German vocabulary based on word frequency
• Everyday vocabulary that is usually missing in such books
• Both American and British English terms
• Color illustrations that aid understanding
• Includes nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, etc.
• Example sentences/phrases for abstract concepts
• Choice of hardcover or paperback editions
• Reasonably priced

Weak Points - Picture Dictionary

• Does not use the new German spelling
• A few odd vocabulary selections

Bottom Line - Picture Dictionary

The Langenscheidt Picture Dictionary - German-English is an enjoyable, useful dictionary for both children and adults. It goes beyond the average picture lexicon to include more than just nouns, and it offers sample sentences and phrases for abstract terms that don't lend themselves to pictures. It can be used either for random browsing or systematic study.

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Before You Buy a German Dictionary
Things you should know before you select a German dictionary.

• Lilliput Dictionary - German-English (vinyl cover)
• Lilliput Dictionary - English-German (vinyl cover)
• Picture Dictionary - German-English (paperback)
• Picture Dictionary - German-English (hardcover)
• Langenscheidt Publishing Group
  Langenscheidt's US Web site is much-improved. You can now get product info and purchase online.
• Langenscheidt KG
  The Web site for Langenscheidt Deutschland – in German or English.

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