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Hardcover Hawaiian Dictionary: Hawaiian-English English-Hawaiian Revised and Enlarged Edition Book
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ISBN: B0000EG9WH

ISBN13: 9780824807030

Hawaiian Dictionary: Hawaiian-English English-Hawaiian Revised and Enlarged Edition

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For many years, Hawaiian Dictionary has been the definitive and authoritative work on the Hawaiian language. Now this indispensable reference volume has been enlarged and completely revised. More than 3,000 new entries have been added to the Hawaiian-English section, bringing the total number of entries to almost 30,000 and making it the largest and most complete of any Polynesian dictionary. Other additions and changes in this section include: a method of showing stress groups to facilitate pronunciation of Hawaiian words with more than three syllables; indications of parts of speech; current scientific names of plants; use of metric measurements; additional reconstructions; classical origins of loan words; and many added cross-references to enhance understanding of the numerous nuances of Hawaiian words.

The English Hawaiian section, a complement and supplement to the Hawaiian English section, contains more than 12,500 entries and can serve as an index to hidden riches in the Hawaiian language. This new edition is more than a dictionary. Containing folklore, poetry, and ethnology, it will benefit Hawaiian studies for years to come.

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Insight into Hawaiian culture through language

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is much more than a dictionary. It includes the history of the Hawaiian words, their changing meanings through time, or from island to island or when combined with other words. Almost all books by Mary Pukui are excellent combinations of anthropological science and historical heretage and stories.

This is a must have if you are interested in the Hawaiian language.

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is an excellent book to use as a tool for any level, from a beginner who is just started to learn to a native speaker as a quick reference guide. Since both languages are used to find words and definitions it is a very user friendly book and easily navigated. It is a must have!

Hawaiian Dictionary

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is a comprehensive, easy to use dictionary that not only gives direct and indirect translations, but background and contexts for use.

The one and only Hawaiian Dictionary

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
First, to correct this record, the Hawaiian Dictionary was written by Mary Kawena Pukui and Samuel H. Elbert. I have no idea who Mary Ann Spenser Pukui or Mara Kawena Pukui are supposed to be. These are typos that should immediately be corrected.As for the validity of this dictionary, it has been the standard for more than 40 years. Anyone wishing to learn more about the Hawaiian language and culture should own this reference book. It is absolutely essential to own this book if you are considering naming anything or anyone (from dogs to boats to children) with a Hawaiian name. Hawaiian words have multiple meanings. A word that sounds lovely may have perjorative meanings that aren't readily apparent from other smaller dictionaries. Mary Kawena Pukui was the foremost expert on the Hawaiian language and culture, and this book is her legacy to those of us who love all things Hawaiian. Mahalo Kawena.

This is the one!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is the only acceptable dictionary for students of Hawaiian language. The author is not Mary Ann Spenser Pukui, however. The author is the well-known and most respected Hawaiian scholar, Mary Kawena Pukui.
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