Pukhto Qamus
A Pashto thesaurus browser extension that offers similar words and English definitions to enhance language understanding.
About Pukhto Qamus
This Pashto thesaurus extension integrates machine learning techniques to provide users with similar words and English definitions. Designed for a low-resource language, it assists students, writers, and language enthusiasts in expanding their Pashto vocabulary. The extension features two main functions: suggesting similar Pashto words when you type or paste, and offering English definitions via the context menu for selected words. Currently, it supports a vocabulary of approximately 6,000 words, making it a valuable resource for language learners and researchers.
How to Use
Type or paste a Pashto word into the extension's input box to see related words. To get an English definition, select a Pashto word on any webpage, right-click, and choose the extension's option to view its English meaning.
Features
- Displays English definitions for selected Pashto words through the context menu.
- Suggests similar Pashto words based on user input.
Use Cases
- Assist students in understanding Pashto words in English.
- Help writers find synonyms to improve their Pashto writing.
- Support language learners with vocabulary expansion.
- Aid researchers studying Pashto language patterns.
Best For
Pros
- Provides both synonyms and English definitions for Pashto words.
- Useful for writers, students, and language enthusiasts.
- Supports low-resource language development.
- Accessible as a user-friendly browser extension.
Cons
- English definitions are only accessible via the context menu.
- Contains a limited vocabulary of around 6,000 words.
- Synonym suggestions may not always fit the context perfectly.
- Accuracy depends on machine learning models, which can vary.