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      TRANSLATE Vs FUZZY TRANSLATE ß:

 
 
 

Translate:
Translate tries to find the closest match to the word entered.

Fuzzy Translate ß:
This search tries to match up words and tries to guess the words that you might be interested in. Instead of relying on matching the exact word entered, it looks for words that are similar to, sound like, or embed words like the one entered. This can be used when a simple translate does not yield positive results.
Work on Fuzzy translate is ongoing and additional features will be added, as and when the algorithm is refined.
If you are a software pundit, or if you have done any work on pattern matching and sound's like algorithms, please feel free to help the site editors on this end.

KONKANI TO ENGLISH Translation:
For Eg: Enter 'megele' and press either of the corresponding translate keys. The corresponding english meaning 'mine' will be returned.
Click on 'megele' the konkani word to see more details.

ENGLISH TO KONKANI Translation:
For Eg: Enter 'mine' and press either of the corresponding translate keys. The corresponding konkani translation 'megele' will be returned.
Click on 'megele' the konkani word to see more details.

 
 
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       CONTIBUTE A KONKANI WORD TO THE DICTIONARY :

 
 
 

Contributor Name:
This is essential to keep track of the contributors to the dictionary. Ensure that you use the same name every time you submit a word and a meaning. Your name is the only field that helps track the contributors.

Konkani Word:
Enter the konkani word in roman script (preferably in ITRANS format). If you do not know ITRANS then don't worry, enter the word the way you would write it in roman letters.
For eg: megele = mine
Just enter 'megele' in the konkani word field.
The editors will sort out the ITRANS stuff for you at their leisure. In most cases the ITRANS words will very nearly be the same as the logical way of writing a konkani word in roman script.
To learn more about ITRANS rules, click on the 'Script' or 'WordIndex' links on the top bar. Basic ITRANS rules can be learnt in a few minutes, as it is one of the most logical transliteration formats.

English meaning:
Enter what the word filled out in the 'Konkani Word' field means. If you need more than just a single word, don't hesitate, go ahead.
Write as concise a meaning as possible. 2 or 3 english words are generally enough to explain most konkani words.

Note:
The submitted words will appear in the main dictionary only after they have been reviewed by the editor.

 
 
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       CONTRIBUTORS TO THE DICTIONARY :

 
 
 

Words in main dictionary:
This list displays the number of words contributed by the users that have already been accepted/reviewed by the editor.

 
 
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       CONTRIBUTORS TO THE DICTIONARY (Words pending review by Editor) :

 
 
 

Not Yet Verified:
This indicates that the users have contributed words that are yet to be accepted/reviewed by the Editor. Once the words are accepted by the editor they will be moved to the main dictionary. The words contributed take around 2 or 3 days to be reviewed and added to the main dictionary. This is done inorder to ensure that the right ITRANS format for the word and the right meaning are being moved to the dictionary.

 
 
 

      VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO TRANSLATE WORD LISTS:

 
 
 

Drop an email to savemylanguage@googlemail.com if you wish to volunteer to translate any of readymade word lists.

Lists include:
Ogden's Basic English Words - 850 words (Split into 4 parts)
Animals
Birds
Fruits
Tools
Insects
Human Body
Food

We will then mail you a comprehensive list of words in english that needs translating to Konkani.
Contributing through translating word lists, also helps us to semantically organise the dictionary better.
Also once a volunteer accepts to undertake the translation of a particular list, that list is marked as locked against the volunteer. This prevents duplicate entries of same words.

 
 
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       GET WORD OF THE DAY (On Your Google Home Page):

 
 
 

Get a konkani word everyday:
Click on the button now to receive a konkani word (and its english meaning) everyday on your google home page. Learn new konkani words on a day to day basis. This service brings the project right to google.

To add 'Word of the day' to your google home page just click the below link:

Add to Google


 
 
 

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