Monday, November 18, 2019

Why Word Dolphin isn't a dictionary?

I often get claims like this: Your app isn't a dictionary.
Let's explain the situation. Word Dolphin is a memorizing tool that allows easily creating your vocabulary. Add unknown words to the application, look for translation and pronunciation. The next stage is learning and repeating added words.
First, I wanted to use a dictionary. But I found two important points:
  • Dictionaries provide too many translations! For example, the word "pass" has more than 30 translations into Ukrainian! But only three are often used. When you try to learn all these 30 translations, your brain just will boil!
  • The next important point is the word's context. Dictionaries provide examples, but better to learn words in a phrase where you found it.
If you need a dictionary, you can find a lot of good dictionaries. I use Google Translate to look for translation rank.
Finally, if you want to find a full word definition, press the "Share via" button to send word at other apps such as the Oxford Dictionary, Google Translate, etc.