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Hi,
Happy Spring February! I am so happy to start it with a big update! As a solo developer, I have been working hard (with lots of coffee) to make Dictionariez v7.3.0 better. It has more languages, a better design, and helps you improve your pronunciation.
New Languages: A Spotlight on the Philippines (and European languages)I have added support for Filipino, Cebuano, Malay, Romanian, Hungarian, and Swahili to the floating definitions.
This update focuses on the languages of the Philippines. Now you can use both Filipino and Cebuano. Since I am writing this blog, let me share some fun facts I learned while adding these languages:
Fun Facts: Filipino vs. Cebuano
- Filipino is the national language. It is based on Tagalog. It is the common language used by people across the 7,000+ islands to understand each other.
- Cebuano (often called Binisaya or Bisaya) is the second most spoken language. It is used mostly in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
- Are they the same? No! They are related (like family), but they are different languages. People say they are as different as Spanish is from Italian. So be careful not to mix them up!
- Spanish Words: Both languages borrowed many Spanish words (like silya for chair, or kutsara for spoon). It is fun to find them!
️ Pronunciation Upgrades (Just the beginning!)Hearing the word correctly is very important. I improved the audio features to help you:
- British vs. American: English lookups now clearly show the difference between American and British pronunciations.
- Cantonese Support: If you use Traditional Chinese settings, the app now has Cantonese audio. This is great if you are learning Hong Kong dialects or just like Dim Sum.
This is just a start! In the future, I want to add even more accents. Imagine choosing between Mexican Spanish and Spain Spanish, or Australian English and Scottish Accent.
But I need your help! I do not know every language well. If you can help me distinguish accents in your language (for example, which voices sound like Brazilian Portuguese vs. European Portuguese), please tell me! Your knowledge will help me improve the app for everyone.
Better Interface (Because looks matter)- Redesigned Floating Options: The floating definitions look cleaner and work better.
- Auto-Closing Translator: The sentence translator is easier to use. Just click outside the box, and it will close automatically.
- Aligned Shortcuts: The Options page looks neater. Your shortcut settings are now perfectly aligned.
I want to hear from you!I build Dictionariez for you (and for myself, because I use it too). If you find any bugs, want a new language, or just want to say hi, please send me a message!
Support me!