" ... derived from the New English-Irish dictionary [Foclóir Nua Béarla-Gaeilge] which is available online at www.focloir.ie ... contains an extensive range of contemporary Irish-language translations of modern English words and phrases. More than 30,000 headwords; more than 85,000 senses; more than 200,000 phrases and sentences in Irish; broad coverage of informal and idiomatic language; thousands of technical terms in the areas of science, education, technology, and many more; style and grammar supplement."--Back cover.

This learner's dictionary guides students and other users through the intricacies of the Irish language.

The Pocket Oxford Irish Dictionary is intended for learners of Irish and for all those interested in the language.

A traveler's dictionary, phrasebook, and pronunciation guide for passing the time of day with the few remaining speakers of Irish Gaelic. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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