Add language "Malay"

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programatix
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Add language "Malay"

Post by programatix »

Hi,

Is there any way to add a new language "Malay". I would like to help in any way possible, like providing the word list.

Thanks.
ADTC
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Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:56 am
Phone: Desire HD with 2.2

Re: Add language "Malay"

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I also want a Malay language dictionary addition. I started studying Malay recently and I use the 12-key T9 with dictionary. I find myself having to switch to full-Qwerty keyboard and avoid dictionary to type Malay comfortably, which isn't so comfortable.

Malay is "Bahasa Melayu"(language of Malaysia) but Indonesian Malay ("Bahasa Indonesia") is pretty close and usable as a substitute. Unfortunately there isn't any dictionary for either of the languages.
I love Smart Keyboard Pro for the variety of features it offers, but the number 1 feature I love the most is that I can turn the annoying character preview pop-up off.
ADTC
Posts: 9
Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:56 am
Phone: Desire HD with 2.2

Re: Add language "Malay"

Post by ADTC »

POSSIBLE QUICK FIX SOLUTION!

I have found a way to hack in a Malay dictionary into Smart Keyboard Pro using its user dictionary feature. I described the entire procedure (including materials needed) in my blog (hope it's OK to link a post on my blog here): ADTC (Computer): Smart Keyboard Pro - Malay Dictionary

Anyway I have collected 5400 more words (which don't exist in the dictionary above), but they are not all Malay words. I need help in discerning which ones are true Malay words, which ones are borrowed words used in Malay, and which don't belong to the language at all. I'm only a beginner so I can't do it myself. programatix or anyone else willing to help, please PM me. You must have good knowledge of Malay, preferably having studied it for years and uses it on a daily basis.
I love Smart Keyboard Pro for the variety of features it offers, but the number 1 feature I love the most is that I can turn the annoying character preview pop-up off.
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