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

[Jonas Smedegaard]

Quoting Vikas Tara (2015-11-30 14:18:09)
> On 30/11/15 11:52, akshat wrote:
>> I don't think its a good idea to spoil the dictionary of a language 
>> with inadequate mixing of unnecessary urban words.

To me it makes sense to register systematically and make usable as 
standards format dictionary files not only most mainstream languages but 
also Creole, Pidgin and macaronic languages.

If categorized correctly, that will not "spoil" more mainstream 
languages.


> 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.

Some info on the subject:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Englishes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinglish

As I understand it, your suggestion with "Indian English" is to 
recognize and register the pidgin (english derivation in India) rather 
than the maceronic "Hinglish" (Hindi affected by english).


> 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?

I agree - and to your (rethorical?) question above, my answer is that 
ideally you should be given the choice of correction or support in 
pidgin/creole/macaronic languages!


 - Jonas

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