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The explanatory dictionary
Textbook: Part 2, topic 12, pp. 72–87
GoalKnow how to find a word’s meaning in an explanatory dictionary.
New words
dictionary · lug‘atexplanatory dictionary · izohli lug‘atalphabet · alifboexplanation · izoh
Explanation
We can see a word’s meaning in an explanatory dictionary. In a dictionary the words are in alphabet order: first words starting with a, then b, d... Next to each word its explanation is written. We find the word and read the explanation.
Worked examples
anor — a sweet fruit with red seeds. non — a food baked from flour and water.
In alphabet order: anor (pomegranate), bahor (spring), non (bread), olma (apple).
Class activity
“Our own dictionary”: a group writes 6 classroom words (parta, doska, qalam, daftar, kitob, sumka) in alphabet order and gives each a short explanation.
Practice
1
Put in alphabet order: olma, anor, non.
anor, non, olma
2
Where do we find a word’s meaning?
in an explanatory dictionary
3
Give a short explanation of daftar.
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