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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 th...
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.
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
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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.
"Russian - English Proverbs and Sayings" is a compilation of Russian proverbs with their English equivalents. This book is for English learners who would like to season their speech and sound like a native speaker.
"English - Russian Proverbs and Sayings" is a compilation of English proverbs with their Russian equivalents. This book is for Russian learners who would like to season their speech and sound like a native speaker.
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