Based on the common association of "Polyglot 7" with early mobile dictionary software (often Symbian/Java based) or generic dictionary requests, this guide focuses on the ecosystem of Polyglot Dictionaries (specifically the .dsl format) and how to use them on modern devices.
- Enable Formatting: In GoldenDict settings, ensure "Use dictionary formatting" is checked.
- Missing Audio: Polyglot dictionaries are text-only. For pronunciation, you will need separate sound packs or rely on the Android TTS (Text-to-Speech) engine.
Auto-Generation: Uses Regex to automatically transform a root word into all its required forms.
1. The 7 Dictionaries Included
| # | Dictionary Type | Purpose | |---|----------------|---------| | 1 | Monolingual | Definitions, usage, examples in target language | | 2 | Bilingual | Translation pairs (e.g., EN ↔ FR, EN ↔ JA) | | 3 | Thesaurus | Synonyms, antonyms, related terms | | 4 | Etymological | Word origins, historical evolution | | 5 | Collocations | Common word pairings (e.g., “strong coffee”) | | 6 | Idioms & Proverbs | Figurative expressions explained | | 7 | Specialized / Domain | Technical, legal, medical, or slang terms |