Pukhto Qamus

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

Language learnersTranslatorsWritersStudentsResearchers

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Pukhto Qamus

How does the Pashto thesaurus find similar words?
It uses machine learning models trained on Pashto language journals to identify words with similar meanings.
Why is the vocabulary limited to 6,000 words?
The vocabulary is limited due to the challenges of developing resources for a low-resource language. Efforts are ongoing to expand it.
How can I see the English definition of a Pashto word?
Highlight the Pashto word on a webpage, right-click, and select the extension's option to view its English translation.