German Verbs: Oxford Minireference
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Author Description
The ideal companion to German Grammar, this comprehensive reference book offers quick and easy access to all the details needed to form a German verb and use it correctly.With 6,000 entries--three times the number included in any similar volume--this guide covers all the German verbs in common use today, and contains as well forty-one model verbs conjugated in full. In addition to details of a verb's meaning, infinitive, prefix, and preposition, there is information on its auxiliary verb (haben or sein), whether it is weak, strong, or mixed, what case is used, and which model verb it follows. From the student to the business person to travelers brushing up on their German for a coming trip abroad, this is an indispensable reference source for anyone who needs a handy, reliable guide to German verbs.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This reference work addresses the need for a comprehensive, accessible guide to German verb conjugation and usage for learners and professionals. William Rowlinson, an experienced language educator, compiles a vast dataset of 6,000 common verbs to provide a structured framework for understanding German syntax. The text serves as a practical tool for navigating the complexities of weak, strong, and mixed verb patterns within the German language.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive list of 6,000 German verbs in common use.
- Full conjugation tables for forty-one model verbs.
- Detailed entries including infinitive forms, prefixes, prepositions, and auxiliary verb requirements.
- Guidance on case usage and verb classification.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide conversational practice or cultural context for language usage.
- It does not cover advanced linguistic theory or historical etymology of the verbs.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and language students frequently cite this volume as a reliable, high-density resource for quick grammatical verification. It is widely regarded as a standard reference tool for those requiring precise technical data on German verb structures.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
1993-10-14
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192116843
ISBN-13:
9780192116840
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