Issues of Phraseological Correctness in Contemporary Learner’s Dictionaries of the Correct Polish Langugae (Based on the Example of an Idiomatic Expression twardy orzech do zgryzienia) [a tough nut to crack]. A Critical Reflection Cover Image

Problemy poprawnościowe z zakresu frazeologii we współczesnych szkolnych słownikach poprawnej polszczyzny (na przykładzie związku frazeologicznego twardy orzech do zgryzienia). Refleksja krytyczna
Issues of Phraseological Correctness in Contemporary Learner’s Dictionaries of the Correct Polish Langugae (Based on the Example of an Idiomatic Expression twardy orzech do zgryzienia) [a tough nut to crack]. A Critical Reflection

Author(s): Emilia Czarnota
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Education
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: phraseology; learner’s dictionaries of the correct Polish language; phraseological

Summary/Abstract: The article analyses and evaluates the translations in several contemorary learner’sdictionaries of the correct Polish langugae of an idiom twardy orzech do zgryzienia. I focus on the place of the idiom in the micro‑ and macro‑structure of dictionaries, proposed normative solutions and on whether these dictionaries take into account the concept of a two‑level linguistic norm of contemporary Polish. I point to errors and inaccuracies in the notation of the idiom in learner’s dictionaries of the correct Polish language and to their consequences. In conclusion, I propose postulates guiding practical actions in desirable directions when it comes to including idioms in learner’s dictionaries of correct Polish.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 25
  • Page Range: 127-132
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish