[Hamara-devel] indian english spell checker in hamara ?

[Vikas Tara]

On 30/11/15 11:52, akshat wrote:
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> I don't think its a good idea to spoil the dictionary of a language 
> with inadequate mixing of unnecessary urban words. However it will be 
> much better to have hindi words in hindi dictionary by hindi I mean 
> pure hindi and there also please don't add urban hinglish words and 
> also spoil hindi, if anyone wants they can make separate dictionary or 
> they can add the word to the dictionary database according to their 
> need but it should not go bundled by default with the distribution. 
> Moreover jugaad is not a pure hindi word its a slang and we should not 
> promote slang on the name of hindi, much more adequate word bhi 
> prabandh. So, please don't add tadka and Garam Masala in pure Salad to 
> make it feel like chicken Biryani. If anyone wants chicken Biryani of 
> their flavor they will make themselves by adding the ingredients of 
> their choice.
This thread kicked of a big debate between me and my wife (she is 
british). In particular around the use of the word "updation".

My point was that "Indian English" is a language of it's own like 
"American English" and so does not have to conform to the rules of 
"British English". I also argued that languages evolve over time and 
distance and so if sufficient people use a word, it is valid. That 
approach is taken when adding new words to, for example, The Oxford 
Dictionary.

I don't think we should in any way modify an existing dictionary - but 
should there be an "Indian English" dictionary? If people use the words 
all the time - then should there software suggest that those words are 
incorrectly spelt?

In the end I was unable to convince her about "updation" - regardless of 
my argument that the number of people who use it makes it a valid word - 
she is adamant that the word should not break the rules of the language.

As for the Indian English dictionary - I guess we need more views on how 
useful people would find it?