Trilingual Dictionary (Hindi-Urdu-English)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Mohammed Ashraf Azimabadi 
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Unicorn Books
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2009
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Hindi
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 235 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8178061791
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8178061795
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 350  g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Trilingual Dictionary (Hindi-Urdu-English), compiled by the dedicated linguist and scholar Mohammed Ashraf Azimabadi and published by Unicorn Books, is a highly utilitarian, cross-cultural reference manual. Known natively as the Tribhashiya Shabdkosh, this volume is systematically engineered to bridge the linguistic, phonetic, and cultural spaces between three of the most widely spoken and interconnected languages in South Asia and the global diaspora.

The primary objective of the dictionary is to serve as an accessible, multi-directional learning tool for students, translators, writers, and public administrators. Because Hindi and Urdu share a common colloquial baseline (Hindustani) but diverge sharply in their formal vocabularies, literary traditions, and scripts, the book plays a crucial structural role in decoding their shared and distinct elements. Each entry is organized to provide maximum clarity across linguistic boundaries:

• Hindi Column: Words are presented in the clear, classical Devanagari script, capturing the formal Sanskritized register of the language.
• Urdu Column: The corresponding terms are rendered in the elegant Nastaliq script (Perso-Arabic character set), highlighting the Persian, Arabic, and Chagatai roots of formal Urdu.
• English Column: Provides precise, contemporary English definitions, contextual synonyms, and occasionally the romanized transliteration to assist non-native speakers with accurate phonetic pronunciation.

Rather than arranging the content with confusing scholastic notations, Azimabadi focuses on structural simplicity and high day-to-day scannability. The volume balances foundational vocabulary, administrative jargon, legal nomenclature, and poetic expressions, making it an indispensable desk reference for anyone working in comparative literature, media translation, or regional diplomacy.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mohammed Ashraf Azimabadi is an accomplished South Asian lexicographer, author, and language preservationist. His suffix (Nisba) "Azimabadi" links him historically to Azimabad—the historic, culturally vibrant name for modern-day Patna, Bihar—a region celebrated for producing legendary Urdu poets, freedom fighters, and traditional multi-lingual scholars.

Azimabadi’s authorial and editorial style is marked by practical accessibility, technical precision, and a deep commitment to preserving the syncretic, secular heritage of South Asian languages. Recognizing that language barriers often limit educational and professional mobility, he has dedicated his career to synthesizing complex linguistic roots into affordable, reader-friendly reference books. Through his targeted compilations, he continues to help a new generation of learners navigate the rich literary terrains of Hindi, Urdu, and English simultaneously.