Ukrainian-English Phrasebook and Dictionary

by Olesj Benyukh, Raisa Galushko

Whether you are familiarizing yourself with the language, or planning a trip to the republic of Ukraine, this is the phrasebook / dictionary for you. For business, education, or leisure, one must realize that this area once part of the former Soviet Union has a culture and language that is quite different from Russian. This language guide prepares its reader with fifteen chapters of situational phrases suited traveling by rail, trolley, car or bus; coping with emergencies; Ukrainian shopping; exchanging currency; getting along at a hotel; ordering a meal, and other daily life adventures. Each Ukrainian phrase is accompanied by an English translation and phonetic pronunciation based on North American speech. For handy reference, included is a 3,000-word mini-dictionary listed in both English and Ukrainian. With its countless tips to facilitate living, traveling and working in Ukraine, this is an essential and indispensable item for the traveler.

Genres: Ukraine

216 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1993

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The phrasebook is really good - in my opinion. But, the dictionary seemed like a really weird add-on. Not only was it badly edited, the choice of words seemed truly bizarre. 'Atheism?' 'Gypsy?' 'Bedbug?' I wonder how these come up in normal conversation and weren't in the phrasebook at all. Sadly, having read this, it goes to show just how different and difficult learning Ukrainian without the benefit of someone I actually can talk to can be.