So, this extension is a companion for years already and one of the first extnensions I am installing on most browsers, but recently I get more and more annoyed by the fact that id doesn't seem to offer any translation. Why? Until recently i just googled a word and in 8 out of 10 cases it showed me a translation with a couple of alternative meanings. However, I moved away from Google and big US tech in general. Currently I use Startpage as my default search engine in firefox and added a custom search engine, that sends a translation to Startpage by adding "in English" to the query, but I am not happy with this, because I often forget to enter the custom search engine word at the beginning and because Startpage only offers a single translation and no nuance.

Can I set up dictionaries in a way to also give me a simple translation for languages like German-to-English, English-to-German, Chinese-to-German/English, English/German-to-Chinese?

Please make it easier to add dictionaries yourself. All the links you shared in the main thread are broken nowadays becuase they link to https://pnlpal.dev/ instead of https://pnl.dev/.

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I am not very political usually, but I do read news and express my feelings on my website and in the community I am trying to build. Just got this wild review regarding the 'Free Palestine' banner on this site. Is it 'unprofessional' for indie devs to take a political stand? or is it our right to use our platforms? AIO? I would love to hear your thoughts.

Hello everyone,

Just a few days after the major release of v7.0, I am back with another update! Dictionariez v7.1.0 is now available, and it is all about breaking language barriers.

I heard your feedback loud and clear. You wanted more languages, and I am delivering. This version adds native support for 4 new languages:

This means you can now double-click words in these languages to get instant definitions, pronunciations, and translations. For Persian, I have ensured full Right-to-Left (RTL) support for a seamless reading experience.

English is a language that loves to borrow words. Words like café, détente, naïve, or jalapeño are common in English texts but often tripped up the dictionary because of their accents.

In v7.1, I have improved the detection engine. Dictionariez now smartly recognizes these accented words as English when you are reading in an English context, ensuring you get the correct definition without switching languages manually.

For learners of German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and French, I have tweaked the engine to prioritize Wiktionary results. Previously, Google Dictionary provided definitions in the target language (e.g., German definitions for German words), which could be challenging for beginners. Wiktionary results often include definitions in English, making it much easier to understand the meaning while you are still mastering the language. Don't worry though, if Wiktionary comes up empty, it seamlessly falls back to Google Dictionary to ensure you always get a result.

I have also added a suite of new automated tests to ensure these new features work perfectly and don't break existing ones. This makes Dictionariez more stable and reliable than ever.

It's now already available on Firefox, and needs a few more days for review on Chrome webstore and Edge addons. Stay tuned!
Update to v7.1.0 asap and keep exploring the world of languages!

Happy Learning,
River

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Happy new year everyone. I am so so thrilled to announce the release of Dictionariez v7.0.0, a major milestone that transforms how you interact with new words and languages on the web. This version brings the power of AI directly to your fingertips, along with significant improvements to usability, performance, and the popular Anki integration.

Here is what’s new in Dictionariez v7.0.

The absolute star of this release is the new AI Lookup feature. Traditional dictionaries are great, but they often lack context. With AI Lookup, when you click on a word, you don't just get a static definition. You get:

I know you come from all over the world, so I’ve added a Response Language Setting. You can now configure the AI to explain words in your native language, making learning even more efficient. For instance, if you are learning Swedish, you can set the response language to German to get definitions and examples explained in German.

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It also fully supports Right-to-Left (RTL) languages; if you choose Arabic or Persian, the result will automatically be displayed in the correct RTL format.

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I have supercharged the lookup bubble to be your command center. The new toolbar offers quick actions to streamline your study flow:

Dictionariez isn't just for reading anymore. I've added a "Help Me Refine" button that appears when you select text in editable fields (like text areas or input boxes). Use it to polish your writing, check grammar, or find better vocabulary on the fly.

I have significantly improved the user interface for smaller screens, such as the MacBook Air and mobile devices:

Under the hood, v7.0 is faster and smoother:

AI Lookup is a premium feature designed for serious learners, but I want everyone to experience the magic. That is why I have gifted 100 free AI lookups to all users! Give it a spin and see how it transforms your reading.

Ready to unlock unlimited power? I am running a special Christmas & New Year Deal with 65% OFF for a limited time only.

👉 Upgrade to Pro Now

AI Lookup is a brand-new frontier for me, and I am just getting started. I would love to hear from you:

Note: As with all AI technologies, results can sometimes be inaccurate or "hallucinate." Please always take the AI results with a pinch of salt.

Dictionariez v7.0 is available already on Firefox, and under Review on Edge and Chrome. Update your extension to experience the future of dictionary lookups!

Happy Learning!

Hi River,

Firstly, just want to say this is by far the best extension I've seen when it comes to finding definitions and enabling easy translations, so thank you for all that you do!

If I could provide a couple recs (and keep in mind I'm a neophyte when it comes to this stuff), it would be great if users were able to:

Again, want to reiterate that this is by far the best Language/Dictionary extension I've ever used, so thank you for your enterprise in creating something so beneficial for us.

Hello,

I just downloaded this extension and was curious on how to change the default language for definitions. I'm hoping to use this tool to help look up definitions for German words, but when I double click them the definitions are in German which doesn't really help me much since I am pretty new to learning German. Was hoping there was a way to specify a default language but there doesn't seem to be an option in the settings (or I'm overlooking it).

Any help would be appreciated. Regards!

Hello,

I'm trying to learn Swedish from German primarily, so I'd like my lookup language (double-clicking a word) to also be in German, but it's in English.

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Where does the lookup dictionary call its dictionary from? Even when "deleting" all other dictionaries but DE-SV, I'm getting the same Swedish-English translations.

Vielen Dank / Tack så mycket..