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Jun 08, 2014 - 10:55 AM
There is a free app called iTranslate that is a "translator & dictionary" with 80+ languages. I have no experience with it because I don't have an iPad but it seems like it would definitely be worth trying.
My dictionary experiences have been with books, CD-Rom and translating/dictionary pens, which I'll share in case it helps anyone.
When I started Spanish classes several years ago, I picked up "Collins Beginner's Spanish Dictionary" and I really liked the way it had examples of use of the word in a sentence and the general format of it. I used it a lot. Around $10.
I later felt I needed something more advanced and I splurged on an expensive CD-Rom version of the Oxford Spanish Dictionary, which, as it turned out, I almost never use. I found that when reading Spanish books, it was awkward to stop, look up a word on it and then find my place again. I then found a fantastic translating/dictionary pen which I use a lot when reading. I wish I had found it before I spent the money on the Oxford Dictionary. The pens are also expensive but you can find them used. For me it was well worth it.
Anyway, four college semesters and five levels of Fluenz Spanish later, I still keep the Collins Beginner's dictionary handy and still use it from time to time. The French version was one of the first things I ordered when I started Fluenz French. It is available in German as well and they are still very affordable.
My dictionary experiences have been with books, CD-Rom and translating/dictionary pens, which I'll share in case it helps anyone.
When I started Spanish classes several years ago, I picked up "Collins Beginner's Spanish Dictionary" and I really liked the way it had examples of use of the word in a sentence and the general format of it. I used it a lot. Around $10.
I later felt I needed something more advanced and I splurged on an expensive CD-Rom version of the Oxford Spanish Dictionary, which, as it turned out, I almost never use. I found that when reading Spanish books, it was awkward to stop, look up a word on it and then find my place again. I then found a fantastic translating/dictionary pen which I use a lot when reading. I wish I had found it before I spent the money on the Oxford Dictionary. The pens are also expensive but you can find them used. For me it was well worth it.
Anyway, four college semesters and five levels of Fluenz Spanish later, I still keep the Collins Beginner's dictionary handy and still use it from time to time. The French version was one of the first things I ordered when I started Fluenz French. It is available in German as well and they are still very affordable.
Jun 08, 2014 - 05:08 PM
I use WordRference.com and find it an excellent online dictionary (free). They cover all the major languages and many others besides. I know they have German-English and English-German.
Jun 08, 2014 - 08:30 PM
Langenscheidt Standard Dictionary-German.
Jun 12, 2014 - 02:41 AM
http:\\dict.leo.org is an online dictionary which also has iPhone/Andriod apps. http:\\dict.cc is also good.
Jun 12, 2014 - 08:04 AM
Oxford Learner's Dictionary gives helpful examples even though it only has the most used words. I think it's the best unless you are very advanced. Collins also have a similar Dictionary called Easy Learning.
Jul 28, 2014 - 08:16 PM
I just bought the Collins German/English dictionary in the Apple App store. It costs $25, but it's well worth it. Not only does it translate, it even conjugates some verbs for you and provides many helpful phrases that use the referenced words in addition to their definitions. Check it out. It is the best I've found.
Jan 16, 2017 - 07:34 AM
I use dict.cc (free, online dictionary) and I find it really excellent.