Hans Wehr: A Dictionary of Modern Arabic (Arabic-English)

Description

Hans Wehr: A Dictionary of Modern Arabic (Arabic-English) Edited by J. Milton Cowan

Hans Wehr: A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic is a foundational reference work in Arabic–English lexicography, widely regarded as the most authoritative dictionary for students and scholars of Modern Standard Arabic. It presents the vocabulary and phraseology used across the Arab world in books, newspapers, academic writing, formal speeches, media, and religious discourse. Based on a unified written form of Arabic shared from Iraq to Morocco, this dictionary reflects the linguistic continuity that transcends regional dialects. By focusing on modern written usage, it serves as an indispensable tool for understanding texts produced since the early 20th century, while preserving the deep-rooted grammatical and morphological consistency of the Arabic language. Edited and adapted into English by J. Milton Cowan, this edition has become the global standard reference for Arabic learners, translators, academics, and researchers.

Key Features & Highlights:

• Comprehensive Arabic–English dictionary for Modern Written Arabic
• Covers vocabulary used in literature, media, academia, and formal discourse
• Root-based system reflecting classical Arabic morphology
• Clear definitions with contextual meanings
• Ideal for advanced learners, translators, and scholars
• Employs the renowned Hans Wehr transliteration system
• A globally trusted reference for over half a century

About the Author: Hans Wehr

Hans Bodo Wehr (1909–1981) was a distinguished German Arabist best known for compiling one of the most influential Arabic dictionaries of the modern era. Educated in Halle, Berlin, and Leipzig, Wehr dedicated his academic career to Arabic linguistics and lexicography. His original German dictionary, first published in 1952, laid the groundwork for what would later become the standard Arabic–English reference used worldwide.

Book Details:

• Title: Hans Wehr: A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic (Arabic–English)
• Author: Hans Wehr
• Editor: J. Milton Cowan
• Category: Non-fiction / Language Reference / Arabic Studies
• Language: Arabic–English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 1110
• Weight: 1.6 kg
• Dimensions: 25 × 17 × 5.3 cm
• Publisher: Indian Print
• ISBN: 97890561010183