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DICTIONARY SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH

TO MYANMAR AND MYANMAR TO ENGLISH
Sai Sie Thu Kyaw1, Daw Moh Moh Khaing2
Information Technology, Technological University, Taunggyi, Myanmar

The dictionary can translate of a word in user native

Abstract
language. A dictionary, sometimes known as a
The proposed dictionary system is computerized wordbook, is a collection of words in one or more
dictionary software which is organized two versions specific languages, often arranged alphabetically (or by
into one. Users can search easily the meanings radical and stroke for ideographic languages), which
English to Myanmar and Myanmar to English. This may include information on definitions, usage,
system will help the user’s search work quickly and pronunciations, translation, etc. When user fined a new
effectively. This system presents a computerized word while reading, finish the sentence. If user has not
bilingual dictionary (CBDs) for their relative guessed the meaning and it still seems important, then
effectiveness in helping university students at look it up. User should find its meaning in user own
language proficiency levels to access new English language using a dictionary.
target vocabulary. This system intends to promote
2.DATABASE
vocabulary knowledge skill concerned with
computer technology has now made it possible, with A database is a data structure that stores organized
the benefits of interactive processing and immediate information. Most databases contain many tables, which
feedback, to scan, pronounce, and translate may each include multiple different fields. Database
vocabulary items. This paper facilitates college system can store data and provide facilities of searching
students' use of CBDs for more rapid accessing and specific record in given data. Databases store special
archiving of meanings integration of their use into a information used to manage the data. An electronic
systematic taxonomy of vocabulary learning database management system (DBMS) is a dynamic way
strategies for effective learning. The user can search to define, create and maintain a database with multiple
into two modes: English to Myanmar, and Myanmar access control points. It does without compromising on
to English words. The system is implemented with the security of the data. DBMS has much higher data
VB.net programming language. Type of database storage capacity. DBMS also makes the process of
used is XML database. Type of using font for this sharing data easier. Databases allow users to share
dictionary software is Pyi Htaung Su font. common information. All information in a database
prevents duplication of existing information which
Keyword: Database, Dictionary, Font usually presents a common problem. Information will be
structured without any duplication and allowing to work
1.INTRODUCTION
better. Information is digitized so it takes less space than
The word “dictionary” was invented by an Englishman when stored on paper. As the information is digitized it
called John of Garlan in 1220. He had written is easier and economical to carry out any maintenance.
Dictionarius to help with Latin “diction”. An early non-
3.XML (EXTENSIBLE MARKUP LANGUAGE)
alphabetical list of 8000 English words was the
Elementarie, created by Richard Mulcaster in 1582. A XML is a file extension for an Extensible Markup
dictionary is a very important tool for anyone who is Language (XML) file format used to create common
learning a new language. A good dictionary can help the information formats and share the data on World Wide
user look up the meaning of an English word see or hear. Web (WWW). Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a

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markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding

documents in a format that is both human readable and
machine readable. It is a textual data format with Choose Type
support Unicode for different human languages. XML of Version
database is used to store very huge amount of
information in the XML format. In this dictionary use
English to Myanmar to
XML database for dictionary database. The data stored
Myanmar English
in the database can be queried, transformed, exported
and returned to a calling system.

4.VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE Type Type

Search Search
Visual Basic is a programming language designed by
Microsoft, used primarily in a Windows environment for
writing system specific applications. Microsoft English- Myanmar-
implemented Visual Basic within its .NET framework. Myanmar English
Visual Basic is a good language for the computer
programmer to begin with. Windows programs are
written in all types of languages, Visual Basic is still a Display Display
good language because it is still a part of .NET along Meaning Meaning
with C#, C++ and Python.
Yes Yes
5.DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE Any Any
PROPOSED SYSTEM more?
No No
Along with the development of computer technology, Next
the various electronic dictionaries are developed and Yes
put into the actual application such as English-Myanmar, No
Myanmar-English dictionary. The learners may be who
want to know the meanings from English to Myanmar End
and Myanmar to English language. This electronic
dictionary can also achieve to add a new word and its
meaning anytime.
Figure 1 Overall System Design
5.1. System design
5.2. English to Myanmar dictionary
This system can provide to select the type of dictionary
(English to Myanmar, and Myanmar to English). At the
main form, the user can choose the type of dictionary
among two. “Pyi Htuang Su” Font is used for English to
Myanmar and Myanmar to English dictionary.

This system uses XML (Extensible Markup Language)

document to store data of the dictionary. XML can be
encoded using almost any character set including UTF-
16 (Unicode). In order to support bilingual characters,
this system selects UTF-16 for English to Myanmar and
Myanmar to English dictionary as character encoding.
XML documents can be edited using any text editor such
as notepad. Figure 1 shows the overall system design of
the dictionary. Figure 2 English to Myanmar dictionary

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Software implementation of English to Myanmar helps a child understand and appreciate people from
dictionary is shown in figure 2.The three meanings for other countries. This dictionary software will be help for
user searching word will be display. The part of speech, the learners and Myanmar people to get more
plural form of noun, derivatives and origin of it and knowledge about English.
phrases (as example sentence) of the word ‘application’
displayed when the user typed the word ‘application’ in
7.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
the text search box. The author wishes to express his truthfully thanks to
Daw Moh Moh Khine, Lecture , department of
5.3. Myanmar to English dictionary
Information Technology , Technological University
In figure 3, the meaning, pronunciations and synonyms (Taunggyi), for her invaluable attitude, suggestions and
of the word ‘classmate’ in Myanmar are shown. encouragement for the completion of this paper. Finally,
Myanmar Alphabetical order of this version is the author would like to acknowledge the very
referenced by ‘Myanmar English Dictionary’ published considerable contribution of his parents and all teachers
by Myanmar Language Commission. from Information Technology department,
Technological University Taunggyi and all those who
gave up most effort on his way of living and to all of his
friends and sisters, very helpful persons for his
progression.

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Figure 3 Myanmar to English dictionary Visualization to Promote Vocabulary Learning.
Association Computers in the Humanities & Association
6.CONCLUSIONS for Literary and Linguistic Computing Conference",
No one can deny that English is a common language for 2005.
the world. So, English is essential not only for the
students but also for the adults. To catch up the
emerging technologies, we need English Language skill
to read the technological books written in English. To
fulfill this intension, we have developed this dictionary
software. By using this dictionary, it gives a student a
head start in language requirements for college. The
young students have a positive effect on intellectual
growth, enrich and enhance a child's mental
development, improve a child's understanding of
his/her native language. Moreover, it leaves students
with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to
language, and a better ear for listening. For the adults, it
increases job opportunities in many careers where
knowing another language is a real asset. As the
conclusion, it will open the door to other cultures and

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