Dictionary of Turkic Languages

by Kurtulus Oztopcu (Editor), Zhoumagaly Abouv (Editor), Nasir Kambarov (Editor), Youssef Azemoun (Editor)

Overview

This multi-language dictionary covers the eight major Turkic languages: Turkish, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Uzbek, Uighur, Kazakh, Kirgiz, and Tatar.
2000 headwords in English are translated into each of the eight Turkic languages. Words are organized both alphabetically and topically. Original script and Latin transliteration are provided for each language. For ease of use, alphabetical indices are also given for the eight languages.
This is an invaluable reference book for both students and learners and for those enaged in international commerce, research, diplomacy and academic and cultural exchange.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415141987
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/1996
Pages:	378
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Zhoumagaly Abouv, Kurtulus Oztopcu, Nazir Kambarov, Youssef Azemoun

Table of Contents

Preface, Alphabets and Transcription Systems, Guide to Pronunciation, Table of Alphabets and Transcriptions, Notes on Entry Selection and Style, Abbreviations, Acknowledgments, Listing from A to Z

Editorial Reviews

Translates some 2,000 English words into eight Turkic languages, providing original script and Latin transcription for each language. Includes alphabetical indices for each of the eight languages, a guide to pronunciation, and a table of alphabets and transcriptions. This is the first dictionary to use the new Latin alphabets for the Turkmen and Uzbek languages. Useful for students, linguists, and travelers, and those engaged in international commerce, research, diplomacy, and academic and cultural exchange. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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