Samsad Student's English-Bengali Dictionary: With Supplement and Appendices

DETAILS : 

• Author : Sailendra Biswas
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shishu Sahitya Samsad Pvt Ltd
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 31 January 2001
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 848 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8185626022
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8185626024
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 450  g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Samsad Student's English-Bengali Dictionary is perhaps the most ubiquitous and trusted linguistic companion for students, teachers, and translators across West Bengal and Bangladesh. Compiled by the legendary lexicographer Sailendra Biswas, this dictionary is specifically designed to meet the academic needs of learners navigating the complexities of both languages. It is widely praised for its precision, providing not just literal translations but also the nuanced contextual meanings of English words. The "Student's" edition is particularly prized for being comprehensive yet portable, offering a vast vocabulary that covers standard literature, scientific terminology, and everyday conversational terms.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sailendra Biswas (1918–1987) was a towering figure in Indian lexicography and a meticulous scholar who revolutionized the way Bengali dictionaries were produced. Working primarily with Sahitya Samsad, he dedicated his life to the monumental task of compiling several dictionaries, including the Samsad Bengali-English Dictionary and the Samsad English-Bengali Dictionary. His work is characterized by a high standard of linguistic accuracy and a deep understanding of the etymological roots of both Sanskrit-derived Bengali and Germanic-rooted English. His legacy continues to help millions of Bengali speakers attain proficiency in English, making his name synonymous with academic excellence in the region.