Computational features of the dictionary application "TshwaneLex"

Joffe, David; Schryver, Gilles‐Maurice de; Prinsloo, D.J.

doi:10.2989/16073610309486346

“…By means of modern Dictionary Writing Systems (DWS) as, for example, Tshwane-Lex Prinsloo 2003, De Schryver andJoffe 2005), it is possible to create Multifunctional Lexical Databases (about the concept, Pajzs 2009) based on XML-coded microstructures. Different monofunctional dictionaries, which respond to different dictionary functions (Tarp 1995, Tarp andBergenholtz 2005) can be designed as derivatives from that database, i.e.…”

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Creating a German–Basque Electronic Dictionary for German Learners

Lindemann

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2014

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In this paper, we introduce the new electronic dictionary project EuDeLex, which is currently being worked on at UPV-EHU University of the Basque Country. 1 The introduction addresses the need for and functions of a new electronic dictionary for that language pair, as well as general considerations about bilingual lexicography and German as foreign language (GFL). The language pair German-Basque, which can be called less-resourced or medium-density, does not have any lexicographical antecedents that could be updated or adapted. Nevertheless, existing monolingual lexicographical databases and a newly created German-Basque parallel corpus support the editing process of the new dictionary. We explain our workflow in macrostructure and microstructure design and editing, and propose a first iteration of the online user interface and publishing process.

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“…A second direction of research has been the development of concepts and tools for lexicography in the modern age. These include, inter alia, the concepts of Simultaneous Feedback or 'SF' (De Schryver 1999;Prinsloo 2000, 2000a) and Fuzzy SF (De Schryver and Prinsloo 2001a), as well as tools such as Multidimensional Lexicographic Rulers and Block Systems (Prinsloo and De Schryver 2002, 2003, 2004aDe Schryver 2003b) and the dictionary compilation software TshwaneLex (Joffe et al 2003(Joffe et al , 2003a. On a third level lemmatisation studies proper can be grouped.…”

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The lexicographic treatment of the demonstrative copulative in Sesotho sa Leboa — an exercise in multiple cross-referencing

Schryver¹,

Taljard²,

Mogodi³

et al. 2010

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Abstract:In this research article an in-depth investigation is presented of the lexicographic treatment of the demonstrative copulative (DC) in Sesotho sa Leboa. This one case study serves as an example to illustrate the so-called 'paradigmatic lemmatisation' of closed-class words in the African languages. The need for such an approach follows a discussion, in Sections 1 and 2 respectively, of the present and missing directions in African-language metalexicography. A theoretical conspectus of the DC in Sesotho sa Leboa is then offered in Section 3, while Section 4 examines the treatment of the DC in the four existing desktop dictionaries for this language. The outcomes from the two latter sections are then used in Section 5, which analyses the problems of and options for a sound lexicographic treatment of the DC in bilingual and monolingual dictionaries. The next two sections proceed with a review of the practical implementation of the DC lemmatisation suggestions in PyaSsaL, i.e. the Pukuntšutlhaloši ya Sesotho sa Leboa 'Explanatory Sesotho sa Leboa Dictionary' -with Section 6 focussing on the hardcopy and Section 7 on the online version. In the process, the very first fully monolingual African-language dictionary on the Internet is introduced. Section 8, finally, concludes briefly.

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The Lexicographic Treatment of the Demonstrative Copulative in Sesotho sa Leboa ? An Exercise in Multiple Cross-referencing

Schryver

¹

,

Taljard

²

,

Mogodi

³

et al. 2011

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Abstract:In this research article an in-depth investigation is presented of the lexicographic treatment of the demonstrative copulative (DC) in Sesotho sa Leboa. This one case study serves as an example to illustrate the so-called 'paradigmatic lemmatisation' of closed-class words in the African languages. The need for such an approach follows a discussion, in Sections 1 and 2 respectively, of the present and missing directions in African-language metalexicography. A theoretical conspectus of the DC in Sesotho sa Leboa is then offered in Section 3, while Section 4 examines the treatment of the DC in the four existing desktop dictionaries for this language. The outcomes from the two latter sections are then used in Section 5, which analyses the problems of and options for a sound lexicographic treatment of the DC in bilingual and monolingual dictionaries. The next two sections proceed with a review of the practical implementation of the DC lemmatisation suggestions in PyaSsaL, i.e. the Pukuntšutlhaloši ya Sesotho sa Leboa 'Explanatory Sesotho sa Leboa Dictionary' -with Section 6 focussing on the hardcopy and Section 7 on the online version. In the process, the very first fully monolingual African-language dictionary on the Internet is introduced. Section 8, finally, concludes briefly.

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Computational features of the dictionary application "TshwaneLex"

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Creating a German–Basque Electronic Dictionary for German Learners

Creating a German–Basque Electronic Dictionary for German Learners

The lexicographic treatment of the demonstrative copulative in Sesotho sa Leboa — an exercise in multiple cross-referencing

The Lexicographic Treatment of the Demonstrative Copulative in Sesotho sa Leboa ? An Exercise in Multiple Cross-referencing

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