The Comparative Russian-English Dictionary of Russian Proverbs & Sayings

The Comparative Russian-English Dictionary of Russian Proverbs & Sayings
Author: Peter Mertvago
Publisher:
Total Pages: 477
Release: 1995
Genre: Proverbs, English
ISBN: 9780781802833

As a reference and learning tool to identify the base for the Russian and English languages, the Dictionary matches Russian proverbs with their equivalent and/or corresponding semiotic counterparts in English. Literal translations of the Russian proverbs are provided throughout and there are references and cross-references for proverbs dealing with the same or similar subject. The Russian proverbs are arranged alphabetically by first word and an English proverb index by key word is included for English readers. An introduction and an appendix on the structure of Russian proverbs situate them within the general study and history of paremiology. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Russian-English Dictionary of Proverbs and Sayings

Russian-English Dictionary of Proverbs and Sayings
Author: Alexander Margulis
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2015-08-13
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1476609578

This dictionary contains 2,375 Russian sayings and proverbs and their English counterparts. Variants of each saying are included, and careful attention is given to the differences in British and American versions. For example, the Russian saying that is interpreted as "Children behave in a childish way, and they cannot be expected to act like grown-up people," is first given in Russian (in the Cyrillic alphabet) and then in English, and is then followed by the nearest English-language equivalent sayings in Britain and the United States: "Young colts will canter" (British) and "Boys will be boys" (American). The proverbs and sayings are arranged alphabetically by the first Russian word (in the Cyrillic alphabet) and are cross-referenced so the reader can find analogous Russian versions of English sayings. There is a keyword index for each language (one in English, one in Russian in the Cyrillic alphabet), which allows the reader to find a proverb or a saying without knowing the first word. Proverbs and sayings are current and include those popular in both spoken Russian and literature. The prefatory matter is in both English and Russian, for readers who have a command of either language.

The Comparative Russian-English Dictionary of Russian Proverbs & Sayings

The Comparative Russian-English Dictionary of Russian Proverbs & Sayings
Author: Peter Mertvago
Publisher:
Total Pages: 477
Release: 1996-02
Genre: Proverbs, English
ISBN: 9780781804240

A comprehensive Russian- English sourcebook on Russian proverbs, this reference contains 5,543 Russian proverbs and their literal or free English translations. Ample cross-referencing for proverbs on related subjects is included, as is a handy English proverb index. This is a valuable reference and learning tool for scholars, linguists, translators, travelers, and anyone interested in Russia's rich and colorful history, literature and culture.

Dictionary of 1000 Russian Proverbs

Dictionary of 1000 Russian Proverbs
Author: Peter Mertvago
Publisher:
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1998
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780781805643

This collection of the most commonly used and understood proverbs is designed for a broad readership comprised of students of both language and culture. An approximate or literal translation is provided.

Russian For All Occasions

Russian For All Occasions
Author: Shamil Khairov
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 749
Release: 2019-06-26
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1317336445

Russian For All Occasions: A Russian-English Dictionary of Collocations and Expressions presents 10,000 formal and informal modern Russian expressions that users are likely to encounter either in speech or writing. The entries take the form of collocations, phrases or short sentences, and each entry is accompanied by a translation which provides the English communicative fragment corresponding most closely to the Russian original. Longer explanations are provided for phrases that learners might otherwise find difficult to interpret correctly. Entries are arranged thematically, with an alphabetical index of key Russian and English words to help users navigate the dictionary. Russian For All Occasions is a unique resource for intermediate to advanced students of Russian. The range of ready-made and contextualised expressions presented here will help learners improve their active command of Russian.

How Proverbs Mean

How Proverbs Mean
Author: Neal R. Norrick
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2011-06-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110881977

TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.

Introduction to Paremiology

Introduction to Paremiology
Author: Hrisztalina Hrisztova-Gotthardt
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2015-12-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110456125

This handbook introduces key elements of the philological research area called paremiology (the study of proverbs). It presents the main subject area as well as the current status of paremiological research. The basic notions, among others, include defining proverbs, main proverb features, origin, collecting and categorization of proverbs. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar-specialist in their area of proverbial research. Since the book represents a measured balance between the popular and scientific approach, it is recommended to a wide readership including experienced and budding scholars, students of linguistics, as well as other professionals interested in the study of proverbs.

Russian-English Dictionary of Idioms, Revised Edition

Russian-English Dictionary of Idioms, Revised Edition
Author: Sophia Lubensky
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 992
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0300162278

This is the most innovative, comprehensive, and scholarly bilingual dictionary of Russian idioms available today. It includes close to 14,000 idioms, set expressions, and sayings found in contemporary colloquial Russian and in literature from the nineteenth century to the present. The Russian idioms are provided with many English equivalents to render idioms in various contexts. Illustrative examples are cited to show how the idioms are used in context. Each entry also contains a grammatical description of the idiom, a definition—an innovative feature for a bilingual dictionary—and stylistic and usage information. A most notable part of the work is the alphanumeric index that makes finding the right expression very easy.

Essays on Lexicon, Lexicography, Terminography in Russian, American and Other Cultures

Essays on Lexicon, Lexicography, Terminography in Russian, American and Other Cultures
Author: Olga Karpova
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2009-03-26
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1443806455

The book contains a collection of works devoted to the most topical issues of modern linguistics, including сross-cultural communication, various aspects of theoretical and practical lexicography, terminology and terminography. Papers contributed are divided into four major sections. Cultural Aspects in Different Linguistic and Lexicographic Traditions deals with analysis of cultural aspects of language and lexicography with special reference to English, Russian, German, French, Arabic and other languages. User’s Perspective and Dictionary Use is devoted to discussion of research results in the field of user’s needs and demands received during social surveys in different countries. Terminology and Terminography reveals the latest tendencies in modern terminology formation, scientific knowledge engineering in languages for special purposes and professional communication, while New Dictionaries Projects presents models of new reference works. All those and many other topics were discussed at the VI-th International School-Seminar Lexicon, Lexicography, Terminography in Russian, American and Other Cultures held at Ivanovo State University, Russia, September 12-14, 2005.