Illustrated Hawaiian Dictionary

By Kahikahealani Wight

Book Overview

This dictionary provides a resource for beginning speakers and students of the Hawaiian language. It includes thousands of example sentences in Hawaiian and English that illustrate practical and cultural uses of the language. More than 5000 Hawiian entries are included.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573060569
• ISBN13: 9781573060561
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Bess Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 3 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher

Customer Reviews

Basic

I first purchased this Hawaiian-English dictionary but soon realized I needed the more complete dictionary (by Pukui/Elbert which is twice the price but worth it). If you are just "dabbling" in the Hawaiian language, this concise dictionary might be enough for you. There are 2,500 entries (vs 26,000 in the Pukui/Elbert edition). And "illustrated" just means there's a few line-drawn black/white 1 x 1 inch pics scattered throughout the book. Again, this is probably a good basic dictionary, 448 pages, 4 x 7 inch in size, for someone just wanting to check out basic words. To really get into the language, however, I encourage you to spend more to definitely get more! (Be sure to order the most up-to-date dictionary, as words are being added with every newer edition.)

Illustrated dictionary

This dictionary with simple, clear illustrations is an essential componenet to any understanding of Hawaiian words and language. Especially geared for beginners and children, this dictionary covers alot of ground. While not being too technical or cumbersome, it is an enjoyable book to use.