Etymologisches Worterbuch der deutschen Sprache - Historische Ausgabe

In this review the reviewer looks at the Etymologisches Worterbuch der deutschen Sprache, a facsimile reprint of Friedrich Kluge's fifth, improved 1894 edition. It is aimed at linguists, historians and serious readers of German who need a historic reference rather than a modern handbook. The single biggest reason to buy is that this edition preserves the original text and scholarly voice exactly as printed in 1894, making it valuable for historical research, citation and for anyone who needs access to the text as it originally appeared.

Key Features

• Unveranderter Nachdruck: The book reproduces the original 1894 fifth improved edition so readers get the text exactly as first published.
• Historischer Wert: This edition is useful for scholars who study the development of German etymology and the history of linguistic thought.
• Publisher focus: Vero Verlag specializes in preserving historical literature, which means this reprint aims for authenticity rather than modern updating.
• Broad subject reach: The reprint sits within literature concerning research and science, and it complements collections in history and European studies.
• Durable production: As a high quality reprint, it keeps rare material accessible for libraries and personal collections seeking original-format works.

Who It's For

The book is best for academic researchers, philologists and collectors who require the exact 1894 wording of Friedrich Kluge's etymological work, or for libraries building a historical collection of German linguistic literature. Students of historical linguistics who need primary-source editions will also find this reprint useful.

Readers seeking a contemporary textbook, updated entries or modern spelling and annotations should look elsewhere; this volume preserves the original form and will not include modern editorial updates or contemporary indexes that newer reference works provide.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Faithful reproduction of the 1894 fifth improved edition, which preserves historical scholarship accurately.
• Produced by a publisher dedicated to reissuing rare literature, making scarce works available again.
• Suitable for citation and archival use because it reproduces the original text rather than modernized content.

Cons

• Not a modernized reference: readers looking for updated etymologies or contemporary editorial notes will find it limited.

Specifications

Title	Etymologisches Worterbuch der deutschen Sprache
Author / Editor	Friedrich Kluge
Edition	Unveranderter Nachdruck der funften, verbesserten Auflage von 1894
Publisher	Vero Verlag (reprint specialist)
Language	German
Subject	Historical etymology, German language

Our Verdict

This reprint is recommended for scholars, collectors and libraries that need the original 1894 edition of Kluge's etymological dictionary for research or archival purposes. It offers strong historical value and faithful reproduction, though it is not a substitute for a modern, updated etymological handbook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a modernized edition?
No, this is an unveranderter Nachdruck of the 1894 fifth improved edition and does not include modern updates.

Who published this reprint?
It is reissued by Vero Verlag, a publisher that focuses on preserving and reprinting historical literature.

Is the text in German?
Yes, the edition is in German and intended for readers proficient in the language.