We are pleased to announce the official launch of Arunodaya, a pioneering online pilot-dictionary application supporting four languages: Khasi, Hindi, English, and Thai. This comprehensive tool features a curated collection of approximately 3,000 words, encompassing everyday language and cultural nuances specific to the Khasi community in Meghalaya, India.
Developed through a collaborative research effort funded by Thailand’s Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), Arunodaya represents a partnership between esteemed institutions including Chulalongkorn University, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), and the National Electronics Computer Technology Center (NECTEC).
With a user-friendly interface, Arunodaya offers intuitive search functionalities. Users can access Khasi and English entries with Roman script through the index tab, while the domain tab categorizes words into distinct domains such as Agriculture, Relatives, Organs, Verbs, Grammatical word and more. Additionally, the search tab enables direct word searches by typing into the input field.
The dictionary application is currently available on the Apple app store, and will be available soon on the Google play store. As we embark on this exciting journey, we acknowledge that Arunodaya is in its initial pilot phase. While some functions have been optimized for accuracy, there may still be some imperfections in the content. If users have any inquiries about Arunodaya, they are welcome to contact us at khasidict@gmail.com.
