Books: German Synonyms

As good as our online German Thesaurus is, serious students may want to consider a more detailed synonym reference. Below are several English-German thesaurus books designed for non-native speakers of German. Both assume that you have at least a basic command of German. They are not intended for beginners.

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Books: German Synonyms and Vocabulary

Using German Synonyms by Martin Durrell
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Dictionary of German Synonyms
by Ralph B. Farrow
An English-to-German reference with example sentences and added comments. "Detailed explanations describe to the non-native speaker the subtleties of German synonyms (e.g., "schlecht" vs. "schlimm" vs. "böse"; "erinnern" vs. "gedenken," etc.)."
Cambridge Univ. Press. Paperback, 420 pages.
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Using German Synonyms
by Martin Durrell
Designed for English-speaking students who already have a basic command of German. Also includes regional (Austrian, Swiss) variations. Paperback.

Using German Vocabulary
by Sarah Fagan
Comprehensive and thematically structured vocabulary for undergraduate students of German.
Cambridge Univ. Press. Paperback, 596 pages.

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