English-Esperanto Dictionary

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English-Esperanto Dictionary

by J. C. (John Charles) O'Connor, C. F. (Charles Frederic) Hayes

EN·~6 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

English-Esperanto Dictionary

6:05:12

Description

Designed as a practical bridge between English and Esperanto, this compact reference answers the long‑standing call from speakers around the globe for a reliable, up‑to‑date word list. Compiled in 1906 by two dedicated scholars, it captures the most frequently used English terms and pairs each with a clear Esperanto equivalent, making everyday conversation instantly accessible.

Beyond simple translations, the book offers concise explanations of Esperanto’s word‑building system, highlighting how roots combine with prefixes and suffixes to form new meanings. Short sections on common affixes such as “bo’‑” for in‑laws, “dis‑” for separation, and “ek‑” for a sudden start give learners the tools to expand their vocabulary far beyond the printed entries. Whether you’re a hurried Briton needing quick look‑ups or a student eager to master the language’s structure, this dictionary provides a friendly, efficient pathway into Esperanto’s world.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (350K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Starner, William Patterson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Oct 30, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

JC

J. C. (John Charles) O'Connor

1853–1928

Best known for practical early books on Esperanto, this writer helped English-speaking learners approach the international language with clear guides and dictionaries. His surviving works suggest a teacherly, useful style focused on making a new language feel approachable.

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C. F. (Charles Frederic) Hayes

C. F. (Charles Frederic) Hayes

1857–1942

An English Esperantist and bookkeeper, he is best remembered for helping make Esperanto more practical for everyday learners through a widely used dictionary. His work reflects the energetic early years of the international language movement.

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